Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Jean Aitken
Nov 3, 2016
Jean Elizabeth Aitken-formerly Wood (Nanny Jean) passed away suddenly on Thursday November 3, 2016 at Brampton Civic Hospital due to complications from surgery in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband Jim Aitken, Sister Kaye Stonehouse and son Jim Aitken (Debby). Jean is survived by her children, Roz Leslie (Lorne), Kelly Vogel (Bruno), and John Aitken (Gillian). Grandmother to Richard...
Doreen Mehle
Nov 2, 2016
My name is Pat Mahoney and I am honoured to say a few words about my aunt Doreen. She was a cheerful, friendly, fun loving person who was full of life. She made everyone around her happy with her smile and her positive attitude. As a child, I remember my aunt Doreen visiting and babysitting me almost every week. My...
Helen Armstrong
Nov 1, 2016
Helen Armstrong passed away peacefully at Etobicoke General Hospital in her 85th year on November 1, 2016. Loving wife of Robert “Bob” of 60 yrs. Beloved mother of Lori (Kevin), Allan (Edythe), Nancy (David) and Ken. Beloved Nana of Bryon (Lyndsey), Kyle, Chris, Megan, Catherine, Elizabeth, Nicole and Alex. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston...
Costantino Fabrizio
Oct 31, 2016
Fabrizio, Costantino Passed away peacefully on October 31, 2016, at the age of 79 with his wife of 57 years married, Angela by his side. Loving father to John (Rita) and Marisa (Robert) Dikho . Proud Nonno of Isabella, Stefano, Andre, Emmanuel and Robert Jr. Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Hwy. 7 (west...
Magdelena Van Zandwyk
Oct 31, 2016
Born on July 25, 1926 in Koudekerk aan den rijn, the Netherlands. Magda was one of seven children. She spent her childhood swimming, fishing and skating on the Rhine river. She lived through the war and the depression and married Arie on November 4,1953. They started a family in Bruchem and later moved to Zaltbommel. With their five children they...
Raymond Smela
Oct 31, 2016
Smela, Raymond, QC (February 21, 1932 - October 31, 2016) Ray passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, husband of 50 years to the late Joan Smela (2007), wonderful father to Jim, Laurie (Doug Warrington) and Jackie (Glenn Macdonald); 'Pops' was especially proud of all his grandchildren, Leigh (Eric Kester), Catie (Jason Akerman), Michael, JD, Jamie,...
Derek Horsey
Oct 29, 2016
Derek Horsey November 15 1935 - October 29 2016 Passed at the age of 80, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, where he had been in Complex Transitional Care since January 2016. Dearly missed by his best friend, since their teen years, and his devoted wife for 58 years, Peggy, (nee Hibberd), his beloved daughter, Tenley Lauren and his grandchildren, who...
Thomas Brown
Oct 28, 2016
Brown,Thomas J. January 11, 1930 – October 28, 2016 It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Tom who died peacefully in his sleep October 28th in his 86th year at his Long Term Care facility in Barrie. Beloved husband for 59 years to Margaret Ann. Loving Father of Barry (Linda predeceased), Stephen (Carol), Jeff (Elsa) &...
Jacqueline Lanthier
Oct 28, 2016
Jacqueline Barbara Lanthier (nee Dyment) It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Barbara Lanthier (nee Dyment) on Friday, October 28th, 2016, in her 91st year. Jackie was the devoted wife of Ronald Ross Lanthier (deceased January 2nd, 2016) for 71 years. Theirs was a love story made in heaven and we like...
Vito Attanasi
Oct 27, 2016
Attanasi, Vito Peacefully with his family by his bed side, on Thursday October 27 2016, at the age of 79. Predeceased by his loving wife Maria. Beloved father to Toni Furlano (Nick), Fernando Attanasi (Renate), Lucy Attanasi (Ray), Mario Attanasi (Cettina) and Anna Feri (Joe). Proud nonno to Anthony Furlano (Jennifer), Maria Furlano, Nikki Furlano, Samantha Parada (Romeo), Alexis Attanasi,...
Joseppina Petrucci
Oct 27, 2016
Petrucci, Joseppina Passed away peacefully on Thursday October 27, 2016 at the age of 46. Beloved daughter of Lucietta Petrucci. Cherished sister of Teresa (Doug), Domenic, Michael(Lori) and Maria. Adored by her nephews Sam, Mario, Daniel, Matthew and Christopher. Admired by her loving boyfriend Lino. Forever remembered by her numerous friends especially Cinzia and Mary. A special thank you to...