Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
William Lively
Jul 16, 2009
WILLIAM JAMES LIVELY The 'Lively One' left us peacefully on Thursday, July 16th. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Bill moved to Toronto after a stellar athletic high school career to join the Toronto Argonauts in 1948. He then became a teacher at Pauline Avenue Public School and at night taught English to new Canadians. After serving as Secretary of the...
Cesira Tenuta
Jul 16, 2009
TENUTA, Cesira - Unexpectedly with her loving family by her side on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Devoted and loving wife of Orlando for 48 years. Mother of Antonietta and Dan Wright, Silvana and Samuele. Proud and doting Nonna to Danielle Anna. Cesira will be fondly remembered by her sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces and her many friends. Friends will be received...
John Maberly
Jul 16, 2009
John (Ian) Maberly It is with sadness that the family of John (Ian) Maberly announces his sudden passing at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on July 16th, 2009 at the age of 72 after a long struggle with heart disease. Loving husband and best friend of 48 years to Ann (Campbell). Wonderful father of Ken, Doug (Shelley) and Bruce (Catherine). Proud...
Burns Murphy
Jul 15, 2009
MURPHY, Burns Lewis - (Veteran WW II) Peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital K Wing, on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Burns Murphy, in his 90th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Sim). Loving father of Robert and his wife Marilyn and George. Cherished grandfather of Terry, Jason, Michael, Kathleen and Rosemarie and great-grandfather of Isabella and Emily. Dear brother...
Enio Vitali
Jul 15, 2009
VITALI, Enio - October 23, 1925 - July 15, 2009 Peacefully, under an olive tree while visiting the town of his birth, beautiful Serrungarina, Italy, Enio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Beloved husband of Maria Vitali for 54 years. Cherished father of Lorenzo, Loretta, Roberto and his wife Monica. Dear Nonno of Brigitte. Predeceased by his parents...
George Lasruk
Jul 15, 2009
LASRUK, George - Peacefully at the Humber River Regional Hospital Finch Site, on Wednesday July 15, 2009, George Lasruk, at the age of 86. Dearly beloved husband of the late Minnie for almost 64 years. Loving father of John (the late Colette) and Sandy (Karel Span). Loved grandpa of Stephanie (Jeff Castronaro) and Jenny (Allen Frans). Friends may call at...
Paulette Bedue
Jul 15, 2009
BEDUE, Paulette - Passed away peacefully with her loving husband Gerard by her side on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 three days short of her 79th birthday at Extendicare Brampton. Paulette is survived by Gerard, her husband for 57 years. As per Paulette's wishes there will be no funeral. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Parkinson Society would be appreciated....
Eleanor Dent
Jul 15, 2009
DENT, Eleanor Minnie - With deep sadness the family announces the passing of Eleanor on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Eleanor passed away peacefully at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved mother of Doug, Gerry (Becky), Marna Martin and John. Loving "Gammie" of 8 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Ward Funeral Home "Oakville...
Giulio Alonzi
Jul 14, 2009
ALONZI, Giulio - (Born in Sora, Fr., Italy) Peacefully at hospital in Toronto on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Giulio Alonzi in his 88th year with his beloved wife of 60 years, Emma and his daughter-in-law Maria by his side. Loving father of Maria Pia and her husband Giovanni Sebastiano, Fred and his wife Maria, and Dina and her husband Steve...
Anna De Fina
Jul 14, 2009
De FINA, Anna (nee Virdo) - Peacefully surrounded by family on July 14, 2009, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Loving Mamma of Maria Petrolo (Rosario), Pietro (Rosa), Domenico (Ida) and the late Rosaria Lopreiato (Giuseppe). Cherished Nonna of Anna, Antony (Helen), Pat, Josie, Tony, Anna, Mariarosa (Frank) and Anna (Peter). Anna will be fondly...
Kenneth Showers
Jul 14, 2009
SHOWERS, Kenneth L. - (April 16, 1925 - July 14, 2009) Peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Humber River Regional Hospital - Church Site, Kenneth Showers entered into the presence of his Lord. Dearly beloved husband of Doreen (nee Stevens) for 60 years. Predeceased by his parents Myrtton and Cora Bell. Cherished father of Douglas (Shirley), Barbara (Jim...
Robert Cannons
Jul 13, 2009
CANNONS, Robert Benjamin Suddenly on Monday July 13, 2009 Ben passed away peacefully at his cottage in Wasaga Beach from a heart attack. He leaves behind his loving wife Shirley of 53 years, his children Holly Pouw (Jack), Deana Little (Steve), Sheila Salisbury (Ken), Peter Cannons (Nancy), and his 10 grandchildren Jaclyn, Michael, Shannon, Lauren, Dean, Christine, Steven, Benjamin, Scott,...
Edith Elford
Jul 13, 2009
ELFORD, Edith "Kit" - Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13th, 2009 in her 93rd year. Loving mother to Susan (Wes) Thompson and Leslie (Barbara) Elford. Proud grandmother of Wade. Kit is survived by sisters Joan (England), Dolly (Etobicoke) and brother John and their families and her many friends. Kit is reunited with her husband Les (1988), her brothers Fred...
David Major
Jul 11, 2009
MAJOR, David - Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 at his residence. David will be missed by his loving companion Darlene and his brother Dalton (Kathy). David was a proud uncle to Amanda and Justin. David will be missed by many friends and extended family. David was passionate about art and the beauty that is seen...
