Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Esther Monkman
Jan 7, 2015
Monkman, Margaret Esther (Long time employee of G.A. Hardie & Co.) January 22, 1919 – January 7, 2015 Just shy of her 96th birthday, her independence diminished and very ready to go, Esther Monkman (nee Wilkinson) peacefully slipped away at Sarsfield Colonial Home in Ottawa. A former resident of Cooksville and Brampton, ON, she was a terrific mom to her...
Antonio Galati
Jan 6, 2015
ANTONIO GALATI Born January 4, 1929 in San Nicola da Crissa To our beloved father and grandfather who passed peacefully January 6, 2015. You will be remembered for your loyalty and devotion to your family. Your vision, hard work and initiative helped found Galati Bros. Supermarkets and paved the way for independent grocery stores across Canada. You will always be...
Jose Altube
Jan 6, 2015
José Maria Altube José Maria Altube, (87) born in Elorrio, Spain on March 7, 1927, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2015, after a long battle with spinal stenosis and succumbed to pneumonia. He is survived by his beloved wife and companion of 70 years, Maria Begoña; his three loving daughters and spouses Iciar Garcia (Juan Garcia), Maria (Mohamad Mahmassani),...
Mary Durbano Francis
Jan 6, 2015
Durbano Francis, Mary Dominica Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2015 at the age of 102. Beloved wife to the late John Durbano and Roy Francis. Sister of Emily DiTomaso and the late Nick and Vito D’Amario. Loving mother of the late Anna Pace, Nick(Connie), Marguerite (late Tony) Coladipietro, and Amelia ( Peter) Cantisano. Devoted grandmother of John Durbano, Vena...
Betty Forbes Murphy
Jan 6, 2015
Betty Forbes Murphy Betty Murphy, mother, nurse, British-trained midwife, and teacher died early on Tuesday Jan. 6, 2015 peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a brief period of illness. Until one month before her death, Mom was an independent and modern woman, who regularly used her iPad for e-mail and Hangouts, played Bridge and was a wicked Cribbage player. She...
Alessandro Quagliotto
Jan 4, 2015
Alessandro Quagliotto March 26, 1938 – January 4, 2015 God called Alessandro peacefully, on January 4, 2015, aged 76, following a battle with cancer, fought with dignity and the loving support of his family. He was the beloved husband of Giacinta (nee Mondin) for 51 blessed and joyous years. Devoted father to Diana and her husband Peter Perruzza and Michael...
Mercedes Baker
Jan 3, 2015
Baker, Mercedes “Ba Ba” “Bobs” Born in Aldershot, Surrey, UK, October 7, 1916, passed away in Brampton Ontario, on January 3, 2015 at the age of 98, of natural causes. Daughter of the late Valentine & Eva d’Anacker, she leaves to mourn her passing, her sons Mark Baker of Brampton and his wife Vicki and Guy Baker of Brooklin and...
Marion Jackson
Jan 3, 2015
Jackson, Marion Peacefully passed after a lengthy illness on January 3, 2015 at Humber River Regional Hospital Church Site in her 89th year. Loving wife of Alfred for 67years. Devoted mother of David and Diane and son-in-law Peter. Grandmother of Spencer, Fraser, Alexander and Lauren. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (North of Lawrence...
Anthony "Tony" Christof
Jan 3, 2015
Christof; Anthony Francis Passed away in his 97th year in Brampton. Loving husband of the late Beatrice Christof. Loving father of Gregory Christof and his wife Sonia. Proud grandfather of Denise and her husband Gregory; Alexander and his wife Beth, and Brandon. Great grandfather of Preston. Tony was a long-time employee at Canada Packers. Family and friends will be received...
Luigi Marson
Jan 2, 2015
Marson, Luigi With his loving family always at his side, Luigi passed away on January 2nd 2015 at the age of 93. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Felicita. Devoted father of Anna Gaby (Robert), Dina Masson (Brian), Mary Troicuk (Brian) and Angela Marson. Loving nonno of John (Lily), James, Katherine, Chris, and Sarah. He will also be...
Blanche Le Page
Jan 2, 2015
Le Page, Blanche Marie Beloved Mother, role model and best friend to Michele, George and Janis and son-in-law Brent. Predeceased by her loving husband David. Sister of Shirley Saga, Cathryn Heim, Homer Cutler and Ken Cutler. Blanche will be sadly missed by all who knew her. At Blanche’s request no visitation or service will be held. As expressions of sympathy...
