Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Goldie Nixon Carruthers
Jan 7, 2010
GOLDIE GWENDOLINE CARRUTHERS NIXON It is with sadness that the family of Goldie Nixon announces her passing on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in her 101st year. She was a gentle, humorous and dynamic woman who lived a full and rewarding life. Goldie will be most remembered by all who knew her for her dignity and her strength of character. Goldie...
Dorothy McColgan
Jan 7, 2010
MCCOLGAN, Dorothy - Peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Charles and son Charlie. Loving mother of Ken (Geraldine) and Dorothea (Ken) Pitt. Dear Grandma of Charles, Carol-Ann, Katherine, Jason, Kevin, Andrew, Alison, Jennifer and eight great- grandchildren. Many thanks to her next door neighbour Danny for his continued friendship....
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...
