Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Beniamino Santon
Sep 23, 2013
Santon, Beniamino Ugo April 5, 1931 – September 23, 2013 Ugo died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Palma for 57 years. Proud father of Ivano (Rose), Claudio ( Stephen), and Riccardo (Dianna), and grandfather of Anthony (Christine) , Stephanie, Lily, and Josie, and proud to know he would soon be a great grandfather. Dear brother of...
William Draycott
Sep 23, 2013
Draycott, William (Bill) H. Retired A & P and Basics Food Stores Peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2013 at Southlake Regional Hospital in Newmarket, ON. Beloved husband of the late Edna. Proud father of Judy (Tim), Terry and Linda (John). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer and Will (Julie). Loving Great-Grandfather of Devin. Brother of Chris (Norm), Maurice and the late Doreen....
Dorina Stanghieri
Sep 22, 2013
Stanghieri, Dorina September 22, 1937 – September 22, 2013 With aching hearts we sadly announce the passing of our beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. After a short but courageous battle with lymphoma, Dorina was gracefully reunited with the love of her life, Alfonso, on the day of her 76th birthday. Although petite in stature, “Dorinella” was anything but small in...
Ronald King
Sep 21, 2013
In loving memory of Ronald King. August 5th, 1936 – September 20th, 2013. Ron was a humble, generous man with a gentle soul, wisdom beyond his years and a heart that was pure gold. Everyone who knew Ron would agree that the most important thing in his life was his family. The next thing they would agree on is that...
Francesca Tomei
Sep 21, 2013
Tomei, Francesca Passed peacefully in her 81st year. Beloved wife to Loriano. Devoted mother to Mario (Nives) and Danny (Anna). Loving grandmother to Alexander, Caroline and Nicole. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Hwy 7 (West of Pine Valley Dr.), Woodbridge, on Monday,...
Elisabeth Torresan
Sep 21, 2013
Torresan,Elisabeth It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Elisabeth Torresan (nee Hauser) who was called to God’s side on Saturday September 21, 2013 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Maggiorino. Loving mother of Miranda (Mike), Diana (Chris) and Steven. Dear sister of George (Maria) of Guatemala. She...
Patricia Knowland
Sep 20, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Knowland at the Gibson Long Term Care Centre on Friday September 20, 2013. She died peacefully in her 92nd year. She was the dear sister of Barbara Viner and John Elliot Square, who both predeceased her. She is mourned by her son, Paul (Debbie), daughter Jill (Al) Dickson,...
Edna Crosdale
Sep 20, 2013
Edna Crosdale, 88, left us on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. Edna was born October 28, 1924 in Camaguey Cuba to Soloman Crosdale and Floretta Harriot. She grew up with her grandparents in Cedar Valley St. Thomas Jamaica. After Edna finished school she learned dressmaking and eventually went to live and work in Kingston. She immigrated to Canada in...
Anna Rosa Scenna
Sep 20, 2013
Scenna, Anna Rosa (nee Moretti) Passed away peacefully at Etobicoke General Hospital on September 20, 2013, surrounded by her family. Anna was born on July 27, 1946 in Albano, Laziale, Italy. Family and friends were Anna’s passion and delight. Anna is survived by her mother, Gina Moretti, her husband, Mario Scenna, and her two daughters, Miranda Scenna and Rosanna DeLellis,...
Mary Gasparini
Sep 20, 2013
Gasparini, Mary Madeline passed away after a long and full life on September 20, 2013 peacefully at home. Survived by her loving brother Lino, many nieces and nephews, and friends and colleagues at TMT. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Ave) Weston, on Monday from 2-4 pm and 7-9pm. A service...
Nicholas 'Nick' Haywick
Sep 20, 2013
Haywick, Nicholas Passed away peacefully after a courageous fight at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Friday September 20, 2013 at the age of 85. Predeceased by his beloved wife Elsie (2000). Loving and supportive Dad to Doug (Charlyn Partridge) and Laurie (Ken McIntyre). Cherished and proud Grandpa to Kristi and Jenny, and “Canada Paw-Nick” to Brayden. Nick is survived by...
Donald Taylor
Sep 19, 2013
Donald Cyril Taylor Also known as, “The Candy Man” at Humber River Regional Hospital Member of RCL Branch 414 Woodbridge Passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on Thursday, September 19, 2013 surrounded by his children. Predeceased by his soul mate and dance partner Barbara Joan (nee Allan). Loving and cherished father of Kathy and Paul Caspar, Debbie and...
Davida Horsley
Sep 19, 2013
Horsley-Davida July 17, 1946 - September 19, 2013 It is with profound sadness that the family announces the unexpected and sudden passing of Davida Horsley, on Thursday September 19, 2013. She will be greatly missed by her devoted husband of 34 years, Walter, her two sons Bradley and Blake, and beloved granddaughter Mya. Predeceased by her late sister Margaret and...
Giuseppe Gatto
Sep 18, 2013
Gatto, Giuseppe Passed away, after a short illness, at the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, with his loving family by his side. Giuseppe was born in Termini Imerese, Sicily, on April 22, 1932. Beloved husband of the late Antonina(nee Balsamo). Proud father of Vince (Lucy), Sam (Marsha), and John. Proud nonno of Corey, Alexandra, Ashley, Joseph,...
Mary Brown
Sep 18, 2013
Brown, Mary Berniece. Peacefully on September 18, 2013, in her 94th year, Berniece went to be with her Lord, and to join Harold, her beloved husband of 61 years who went ahead of her 9 years ago. Predeceased by her parents Maria and Ferris Lawrence and brother George. A caring, loving and prayerful woman, Berniece will be deeply missed by...
Garry Halliday
Sep 17, 2013
Halliday, Garry William Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Dear Brother to Vivianne and Doug (Brother-in-law). Totally cool Uncle to Fallon and Jarred. The family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (North of Lawrence Ave. W.) Weston, on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00...
Kenneth Syrnyk
Sep 17, 2013
Kenneth Wayne Syrnyk March 10, 1949 – September 17, 2013 After three years of battling cancer, Ken passed away peacefully in his 65th year. His courage and strength are an inspiration to those he loved; his supportive wife Sherry, loving children Adam (predeceased) and Andrea (Justin) Petrie, his pride and passion in life granddaughters Brooke and Ashley, his adoring parents...
