Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Eileen Barnes
Sep 2, 2009
BARNES, Dorothy Eileen (nee Ravenhill) - February 22, 1925-September 2, 2009. Eileen's family regret her sudden passing. A lifelong friend of all she met. Eileen's work with the Girl Guides, Girl Scouts of America and Trefoil Guild were some of her loves. Eileen always had time to help others and never wanted to cause a fuss. She leaves her children...
Roseann Rauba
Sep 1, 2009
RAUBA, Roseann - After a courageous battle with cancer, passed away on September 1, 2009. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Paul (Jen). Dear daughter of Angelina and the late William Costello. Sister of Sandra (Jim) McElligott, Patricia Costello, Colleen (Terry) Rogers, and Bill 'Lucky' Costello, sister-in-law to Lyse and Rimas. Roseann will be sadly missed by her dear...
Shiela Burnside
Sep 1, 2009
BURNSIDE, Sheila Grace (née Mackenzie) With sadness but wonderful memories, we announce the peaceful passing of Sheila Burnside, beloved wife of 60 years of Bert (James Albert) Burnside. Fondly remembered by daughters Yvonne and Jeanette, son-in-law Dr. Ronald Mittler, three grandchildren, Jessica, Natalie and Nicholas, brother Peter and wife Peggy, sister-in-law Yvonne Calver. Sheila displayed a vibrant personality and embraced...
Gwen Warr
Sep 1, 2009
WARR, Gwen C. - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Tuesday, September 1st, 2009. Predeceased by her beloved husband Dr. Owen Warr (1984). Cherished mum of Michael, Brian (Edith), Laurie McKenna and Alison (Gary Williamson). Proud Nanny of Kelly and Owen Warr; Stephen (Tena) and Jeremy Warr; Erin (Ryan Kelly) and Ryan McKenna; Alex, Carley and Claire...
Bruno Muzzin
Sep 1, 2009
MUZZIN, Bruno - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bruno, on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Vilma. Loving father of Franca and Paola and her husband Andrea. Dear brother of Alice, Onorina, Antonietta, Silvana, Edda, Sergio, Elena, the late Elio and their families. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral...
Maria Gagliano
Aug 31, 2009
TERRY GAGLIANO September 15, 1954 - August 31, 2009 Surrounded by family and her loving husband Ben on August 31, 2009 at Humber River Regional Hospital, Finch Site. Proud mother to Dino and Marc. Cherished daughter to Rosetta Fernandes. Terry will be fondly remembered by many family and friends. Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home,...
Kathleen Lawson
Aug 31, 2009
LAWSON, Kathleen Lillian (nee Nield) - (1917 - 2009) Peacefully at William Osler Hospital, Etobicoke on Monday, August 31, 2009. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, Don (Valerie), John (Sandy), Barbara, Diane (late Jim) as well as the late James (Norene) and their families. Cherished by her devoted niece Debara (Greg). Predeceased by her former husband and companion Neil,...
Joseph Bracciale
Aug 30, 2009
BRACCIALE, Joseph - Peacefully after a brief illness at the Trillium Health Centre Mississauga on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in his 74th year. Joe, beloved husband of Marlene of 48 years. Loving father of Joey and his spouse Nicole, Johnny and Joanne. He will be missed by his brother, sisters, in-laws, their families and many friends. Family and friends will...
John Martherus
Aug 29, 2009
MARTHERUS, John Otto After a brief battle with Cancer, John Martherus in his 80th year, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Loving husband of Gerda. Proud father of Robert (Shirley), Millie, Fred (Jill), and Jim (Cathleen). Cherished Opa of Jordan, Jeff, Kaleigh, Emma, and Alexander. Caring brother of Nicolette Krol and Nico Martherus....
Giuseppe Ruffolo
Aug 29, 2009
RUFFOLO, Giuseppe "Joe" - After a lengthy illness, on August 29, 2009 at York Central Hospital. Loving husband to Rosetta for 46 years. Proud father of Roberto and Mario. Cherished Nonno to Kris, Jessica and Alexis. Adoring father-in-law to Adelais and Sandra. Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Highway 7, Woodbridge (just west of...
Ian Minielli
Aug 29, 2009
MINIELLI, Ian Arthur Nicola - Tragically on August 29, 2009. Beloved and loving son of Cheryl and Nick Minielli of Oakville. Predeceased by his wonderful grandparents Dorothy and Irvine Cunningham. Much loved by his aunt Lina Minielli and his uncle Venanzio Cosmo, his cousins Francesco, Daniella, Gianni and his very special and adoring cousin Donato, all of Bari, Italy. Ian...
Murray Birkett
Aug 29, 2009
BIRKETT, Miss Murray Ferguson - Peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital on Friday, August 28th, 2009, in her 96th year with Janet and Gary by her side. Cherished aunt to Genneeta Black, Paul and Georgina Bull, Pauline Ardito, and Gary and Janet Charlton. Great-aunt to Sharon, Nancy, Lynda, Laura, Paul Jr., Denise, Darlene, Michael, Ryan and Stuart. Fondly remembered by many...
Donald Kerr
Aug 29, 2009
KERR, Donald Herbert - (Retired after 32 successful years from Litton Systems, Masonic Lodge Member-Scottish Rite) Suddenly on Saturday, August 29, 2009 in his 81st year. Beloved husband and best friend of Marion for 56 years. Loving dad to Ian (Tizzie) and Pamela. Devoted grandpa to Andrew and Kevin. Dear brother-in-law of Dave Winlo (the late Joyce), May (Harry) Edge,...
Leonard Pike
Aug 28, 2009
PIKE, Leonard George (88)- Peacefully went to be with his Lord at Roberta Place, Barrie on Friday, August 28th, 2009. George, dearly beloved husband of the late Edna May (Parrish)who passed away in 1995. Beloved father of Carolyn Joyce (Gordon Morse), Marilyn June (Allan Hibbard), Donna May (Robert Duguid), Ronald George (Sandra), Kenneth Gordon (Irena), and the late Steven Bruce...
