Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Virginia Grace McIntyre
Feb 19, 2017
Virginia Grace McIntyre “Dee Dee” Peacefully passed away with her family by her side, on February 19, 2017 at the age of 76. Loving mother of Caroline (John) and Kevin (Angelina). Cherished grandmother of Marisa (Derek), Shane, Jacob, Austyn, Landyn, Gavyn and great grandmother of Sierra. Beloved sister of Sharol Lynn, Marla Beth (Charlie), Toby Jane and Kendra Lee. Predeceased...
Mary Lou Robinson
Feb 19, 2017
Mary Lou Robinson (March 6th 1934 - February 19th 2017) Mrs. Mary Lou Robinson, daughter of the late Hubert Burnip Carnahan and Louise Sarah Elizabeth Rich Carnahan was born March 6th 1934 in Toronto. She passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Sunday February 19th 2017. Mary Lou attended Branksome Hall and graduated Prefect, MacAlpine Clan in 1952....
Lois Hather
Feb 18, 2017
Lois Hather Passed peacefully in her 66th year on Saturday, February 18, 2017. She will be greatly missed by her brothers Jack (Jean) and Rick. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Ave) Weston, on Sunday, February 26th, 2017 from 11am until the time of service in the chapel at 12pm. Cremation...
Giacomo Francesconi
Feb 18, 2017
FRANCESCONI, GIACOMO “MINO” AUGUST 15, 1926-FEBRUARY 18, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Giacomo Francesconi, who died peacefully in the early morning of February 18th at age 90. A carpenter and home builder by trade, he came to Toronto from Spilimbergo in 1956. Mino was a very loving and proud father to his...
Steve Butterfield
Feb 17, 2017
In memory of Steve Buttterfield. November 14, 1960 - February 17, 2017. Steve was taken peacefully at the young age of 56 after his brave battle with cancer. He was loved by many. He is predeceased by his beloved parents Elizabeth (Smale) Butterfield and Gordon Butterfield and his aunt Anne (Smale) McMillan. He will be sadly missed by his...
Howard Porter
Feb 17, 2017
Porter, Howard Donald April 24, 1936 – February 17, 2017 Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, at the age of 80. Predeceased by his beloved wife Peggy. He will be sadly missed by his children Mike (Heidi), Daryl (Ela). Proud grandpa of Rebecca, Jeffrey, Jordan, and Jackson. Will be dearly missed...
Father Lawrence McGough
Feb 17, 2017
Rev. Fr. Lawrence T. McGough Died peacefully at the Houses of Providence, Toronto on Friday, February 17, 2017. Fr. McGough was ordained to the Priesthood on June 7, 1952 at St. Michael's Cathedral. He served in a number of parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto including Pastor of St. Ann's Parish, Toronto; Our Lady of Fatima, Scarborough; St. Gregory the...
Eszter Szikszai
Feb 17, 2017
Szikszai, Eszter – peacefully after a long and wonderful life on February 17, 2017 at Villa Forum in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Jozsef. Loving mother of Jozsef (Linda), Helena (Les) Miscampbell and Pearl (Vince) Tedesco. Cherished grandma of Jeremy, Allyson, Peter, Darcy, Paul, Michael, Kristen and 5 great grandchildren Jacob, Allister, Lauryn, Gryffin and Rowyn. Eszter...
Virginia "Ginny" Cooke
Feb 17, 2017
Dec. 16, 1930 – Feb. 17, 2017 Virginia (Ginny) passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga. Predeceased by her beloved husband John and her dear son John Gary, she is survived by her loving daughters, Nancy (Dr. Tony Vettese) and Kelly (Andrew Falls). “Beautiful Grandma” of Rebecca and Stephen Vettese and Gregory and...
Judith Harper
Feb 17, 2017
Judith Lynne Harper (nee Edmonds) was born May 22, 1945 in North Bay and died peacefully February 17, 2017 in Mississauga. Her family is thankful they were able to tell her how much she was loved. Judith is predeceased by her parents, James Manley Edmonds and Ruth Elsie Edmonds (nee McDougall), and her infant son James. She is survived by...
Pierina Soriano
Feb 16, 2017
Soriano, Pierina On Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the age of 91, Pierina passed peacefully into the arms of God, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Giovanni (2009), lovingly remembered by her children, Frank and Gina, daughter-in-law Wanda, and her grandchildren Jonathan and Sophia. She will be sadly missed by both family and friends. Mom will be...
Sarah Round
Feb 16, 2017
Sarah Round (January 29, 1920 - February 16, 2017) SARAH ROUND passed away at Humber River Regional Hospital on the morning of February 16th., 2017 at the age of 97. Sarah is predeceased by her husband, Ronald Bruce Round (1993), and daughter, Shirley Marie Strazzanti (1994). Sarah is lovingly remembered by her Son, Alan; Grandchildren, Aaron (Izabella), Justin, and Derek;...
Ethel McNeely
Feb 16, 2017
McNEELY (Ethel) Bernice. Passed away peacefully on February 16, 2017 at St. Luke’s Place, Cambridge surrounded by family. Formerly of Mount Dennis, Bernice lived at 141 Brownville Avenue for 93 years and attended the Church of the Good Shepherd all of her life. Predeceased by her brothers Bill, Ed and Melville McNeely and sister Dorothy Lovegrove and sister-in-law Evelyn McNeely....
Deodato Garcia
Feb 15, 2017
GARCIA, Deodato (Deo) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 57 on Wednesday February 15 in Brampton. Deo was born in Pico, Azores and come to Canada as a young man. Deo was well known in the Portuguese community for his participation of cultural events and festivities. He is survived by his wife of 35 years,...
Wayne Laitila
Feb 15, 2017
LAITILA, Wayne Daniel – It is with profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Wayne on February 15, 2017 at Brampton Civic Hospital after a short illness. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Helen Laitila. Longtime companion of Lorrine Griffiths Schreck. Missed by nephews Fred and Ted, family and friends. Employee of Via Rail where he worked as a...
