Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Michael Shultz
Jan 7, 2010
SHULTZ, Michael - (Veteran WWII - Royal Regiment of Canada) With grace and dignity, Michael passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in his 100th year. Loving brother of Mary Cyrwus (husband Jozef). Predeceased by sisters Frances Romanson, Lucy Gross and Bernice Coram. His cheerful spirit and words of wisdom will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and...
Joan Turnbull
Jan 6, 2010
TURNBULL-HAVILL, Mary Caroline Joan (nee Doty) Peacefully on January 6, 2010 in her 80th year. Joan was the loved wife of the late George V. Havill, loving mother of Ian Turnbull (and his wife Joy), Andrew Turnbull (and his wife Judith), and Jennifer Turnbull (and her husband Larry Cann), and stepmother of Chuck Havill (and his wife Debbie) and Eva...
John Cooper
Jan 6, 2010
COOPER, John H. 'Coop' DFC CD - (Pilot, RCAF Wing Commander Retired) Died peacefully in Oakville, Ontario, January 6, 2010 at the age of 91, after a rich and rewarding life. During WWII, he served as an instructor at No. 11 SFTS Yorkton, Saskatchewan; flew on operations with 432 (Leaside) Squadron, 6 Group, Bomber Command; and was a POW in...
Jean Downer
Jan 5, 2010
DOWNER, Jean - Peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in her 81st year. Loving mother of Vickie (late William McBay) and Wayne (Debbie). Cherished grandma of Terri, Kimberly, Jaclyn and Daniel. Survived by her brother James Macdonald. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Elginwood Long Term Care Centre...
Calvin Carey
Jan 5, 2010
CAREY, Calvin John - (Formerly of Toronto, Retired Veteran WWII and Metropolitan Toronto Police Force) Born December 29, 1923, passed away on January 5, 2010 after a brief illness in Bobcaygeon. Predeceased by his beloved wife Nell (2008). Cherished father of Colin, Robin (Ellen) and Colleen (Mike) Mente. Much loved Grandpa of Tabatha, Gregory, Melissa, Matthew, Mitchell and Maddie. Dear...
George McNevin
Jan 5, 2010
MCNEVIN, George Henry - February 6, 1929 to January 5, 2010 With much sadness we announce the passing of George at the William Osler Etobicoke Hospital. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Brian (Vivienne), John Gregory and Charmaine (Chad) Parsons. Proud and loving Papa of Amanda, Tyler, Samantha, Garrett and Savana. Dear brother-in-law of Doris Oxton. A private interment...
Donald Macpherson
Jan 5, 2010
MacPHERSON, J. Donald Passed away peacefully at Wyndham Manor, Oakville, ON, surrounded by his children on January 5. Born in Duart, ON on February 11, 1920, Donald was predeceased by his wife Betty and son Peter. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by son Douglas, daughter Cluny, son-in-law Marek Zawadzki, and daughter-in- law Joanne MacPherson. Cherished Papa of...
Angelina DeSpirt
Jan 4, 2010
DeSPIRT, Angelina - Peacefully in her 94th year, on January 4, 2010 at Humber River Regional Hospital, Finch Site. Predeceased by her loving husband Tomaso and her son Tony DeSpirt. Loving Nonna of Lisa and Thomas. Survived by her sister Lucy Zosiuk and her daughter-in-law Jane. Fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews, friends and family. Friends will be received at...
"Jim" Alexander Pitman
Jan 4, 2010
PITMAN, Alexander James 'Jim' - Passed away peacefully at Holland Christian Homes on January 4, 2010 at the age of 74. Survived by his beloved wife Jacky of 48 years. Cherished dad of Colleen, Cathy and Jim (Sandy). Proud and loving papa of Stephanie and Katelyn. Brother of Bill and brother-in-law of Jeannine (John) Macpherson and Jack (Betty-Ann) Kidd. Jim...
Rosie Foster
Jan 4, 2010
FOSTER, Rosie - Suddenly at home on Monday, January 4, 2010. Beloved wife of David. Loving sister of Cheryl Evans. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave. W.), Weston on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Rosie's life will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 in the...
Catherine Croke
Jan 3, 2010
CROKE, Catherine 'Kay' - After a brief illness Kay peacefully passed on January 3, 2010 in her 95th year. She will be reunited with her loving husband Louis. Devoted mother of Richard (Dolores) and Gregory (Victoria Ashbourne). Proud Grandma of Jason (Michelle), Richard, Jessica, Thomas and Sean. Kay will be greatly missed by all. Friends will be received at the...
Eugene Blackman
Jan 3, 2010
BLACKMAN, Eugene - Peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2010 in her 86th year. Loving mother of Consuelo, (Judy), Gregory and Sandra. Sister of Joyce, Vinda, Dolly, late Cora and Myrtle, Keith, Anthony and Roger. Grandmother of seven grandchildren and great- grandmother to fourteen great- grandchildren. Eugene will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Family...
