Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Harvey George Alderdice
Jan 12, 2010
ALDERDICE, Harvey - Peacefully on January 12, 2010 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Colleen. Loving father of Jeff and Wendy and her husband Michael Spence. Much loved grandfather of Evan, Ryan and Kara Spence. Survived by his siblings Vern Alderdice, Jeane Rumble, Shirley Murray, Ken Alderdice, Kaye Taylor, Garry Alderdice, Karyn...
Nancy Scott
Jan 12, 2010
Scott, Nancy Elaine (nee Black) - Dedicated servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre in her 64th year. Beloved wife of Peter for 12 wonderful years. Loving daughter of Nettie and the late Ward Black. Cherished godmother of Rebecca,...
Arthur Smith
Jan 12, 2010
SMITH, Arthur - Former employee of CCM for over 40 years Suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Frances (March 2004). Loving father of Susan and her husband Nick Giannone and son Ronald Smith and his wife Sharon. Cherished grandfather of Sean and Shannon Smith. Friends will be received at the Ward...
Helen Bootz
Jan 11, 2010
BOOTZ, Helen Marguerite Peacefully on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at the age of 81. Called to join with her beloved husband Gary and sister Shirley. Helen leaves behind her daughter Joanne Roefaro, three grandchildren Tonya, Lucia and Mario. Dear sister Joan as well as her nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Family will receive friends at Ward Funeral Home, 2035...
William Kinsman Mara
Jan 11, 2010
MARA, William Kinsman (RCAF- Porcupine Squadron) It is with great sadness the family announces his passing on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at the Brampton Civic Hospital in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Mary (Kellam). Cherished father of Elizabeth Berry (Les) of Burlington. Predeceased by his son William "Billy". Dear brother of Lorraine Rogers of Chase, British Columbia. Sadly missed...
William Banks
Jan 11, 2010
BANKS, William 'Bill' Earnest - CD (Warrant Officer 2 Retired) Bill passed away in his 85th year after a courageous battle with cancer and degenerative neuropathy. Bill was a decorated World War II Veteran (wounded in Holland during action) followed by a 28 plus year distinguished military career in Canada's Armed Forces (Army). During his career, Bill spent many years...
Myrtle Borsch
Jan 11, 2010
BORSCH, Myrtle Rose (nee Jemmett) - Passed away peacefully on January 11, 2010 at the Central Park Lodge, Queens Drive in her 89th year. Dear daughter of the late Jane and Thomas Jemmett and loving sister of the late Joseph, Jim, Violet, William, Ivy, George, Frank and Alfred. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Gordon Borsch, veteran of WWII as...
Dorothy Marie Smith
Jan 10, 2010
Mom, God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly .... we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest; God...
Vera Gambell
Jan 9, 2010
Passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2010 at the Brampton Civic hospital. Reunited with her husband Jack (2003) and her daughter Diane (2007). Vera was a loving mother to Darlene (Henry Lee), Gail (Gray Parliament), Marilyn (Al Murphy), Peter (Cathy Gambell) and son in law Bob Bailey. An adored Nan to 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Vera will be...
Goldie Nixon Carruthers
Jan 7, 2010
GOLDIE GWENDOLINE CARRUTHERS NIXON It is with sadness that the family of Goldie Nixon announces her passing on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in her 101st year. She was a gentle, humorous and dynamic woman who lived a full and rewarding life. Goldie will be most remembered by all who knew her for her dignity and her strength of character. Goldie...
Dorothy McColgan
Jan 7, 2010
MCCOLGAN, Dorothy - Peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Charles and son Charlie. Loving mother of Ken (Geraldine) and Dorothea (Ken) Pitt. Dear Grandma of Charles, Carol-Ann, Katherine, Jason, Kevin, Andrew, Alison, Jennifer and eight great- grandchildren. Many thanks to her next door neighbour Danny for his continued friendship....
Michael Shultz
Jan 7, 2010
SHULTZ, Michael - (Veteran WWII - Royal Regiment of Canada) With grace and dignity, Michael passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in his 100th year. Loving brother of Mary Cyrwus (husband Jozef). Predeceased by sisters Frances Romanson, Lucy Gross and Bernice Coram. His cheerful spirit and words of wisdom will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and...
Joan Turnbull
Jan 6, 2010
TURNBULL-HAVILL, Mary Caroline Joan (nee Doty) Peacefully on January 6, 2010 in her 80th year. Joan was the loved wife of the late George V. Havill, loving mother of Ian Turnbull (and his wife Joy), Andrew Turnbull (and his wife Judith), and Jennifer Turnbull (and her husband Larry Cann), and stepmother of Chuck Havill (and his wife Debbie) and Eva...
John Cooper
Jan 6, 2010
COOPER, John H. 'Coop' DFC CD - (Pilot, RCAF Wing Commander Retired) Died peacefully in Oakville, Ontario, January 6, 2010 at the age of 91, after a rich and rewarding life. During WWII, he served as an instructor at No. 11 SFTS Yorkton, Saskatchewan; flew on operations with 432 (Leaside) Squadron, 6 Group, Bomber Command; and was a POW in...
