GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Ernest Edward MacmasterErnest Edward Macmaster a devoted and loving husband to Laurie Macmaster. Loving father to Jennifer, Jason, and his wife Daniela. Loving Papa to his 3 grandchildren and will be sadly missed by Jaydan, Tianna, and Joernie. Loving brother to his sister Bonnie Marr, died peacefully in hospital at the age of 72 on Thursday, October 28, 2021.Ernie was...

Dr. Thomas V. JaegerDr. Thomas V. Jaeger, PhD, of Toronto, age 57, left us too soon in the third week of October, 2021. The only child of German Canadian parents, Tom was both scholarly and industrious. He flourished in his early studies in science, earning a BSc Summa Cum Laude, MSc in pharmacology, and PhD in neuroscience all from the...

Jack SomervilleJanuary 8, 1943 – November 6, 2021. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Arthur Somerville at the age of 78. Jack passed away peacefully at home in his sleep. He is survived by the love of his life, Brenda Somerville, to whom he was married for almost 53 years. Jack’s family will miss...

Edit ViragEdit ViragJanuary 22, 1959 – October 28, 2021It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Edit Virag on October 28, 2021 at the age of 62, after a tough battle with brain cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jozsef of 36 years, their daughter Andrea and her brother Denes, along with extended family in...

GREGORIO TUCCIApril 9, 1939 – October 3, 2021It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gregorio Tucci at the age of 82.Gregorio died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 9:56pm at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.It is impossible to describe an entire lifetime of a man in a few sentences on paper. To give him justice for the...

Sharon Dorothy Renee CooneySharon Dorothy Renee Cooney – June 20, 1956 to September 25, 2021It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Sharon at the age of 65 in Michael Garron Hospital. Sharon was born in Ottawa to Norman Cooney and Doreen Stokes (nee Dever). She was the proud mother to Christopher (Randy) Cooney, sister to Kevin (Connie),...

Donald Vallee MoffordDonald Vallee MoffordOctober 12, 1950 – September 3, 2021Don passed away peacefully at Providence Villa on September 3, 2021, and entered the gates of heaven, soon after being diagnosed with cancer. Saddened by his departure and missing him already is the love of his life, Marie, his stepson Ed Fisher (Heather), four step-granddaughters and fourteen great-grandchildren. He is...

Eileen Frances Barclay 1930-2021Eileen was born in Lequille, Nova Scotia in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. She was brought up in a large, loving family – she had six siblings – Corey, Kay, Marion, Frank, Edward and Linwood Junior (unfortunately only Edward and Linwood Jr. are still with us). Eileen was from a humble background but her parents, Linwood and Emily,...

Odell Joseph GriffithOdell Joseph Griffith was born October 22, 1985. He passes on September 01, 2021.Odell was strong, fiercely independent, selfless, and always found the joy of life in any situation. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and great friend to everyone he knew.He was quick witted, funny, inspirational and drew the attention of every room that he...

Jacob Alexander MilneJacob Alexander Milne1997-2021It is with extreme sorrow that we say farewell to Jacob, who passed away September 5th at the age of 23. A caring, compassionate and loving young man, he will be missed by his family, friends and colleagues.Jacob is survived by his parents Emmy (Emoke) Szekere Milne and Fraser Milne, brother Angus, grandmother Agnes, Aunts Jillian,...

Donald Sidney LobbDonald Sidney Lobb(1922 – 2021)Donald Sidney Lobb was born on October 27, 1922, in Young Saskatchewan. He died 2 months short of his 99th birthday, from complications due to Dementia, on August 20, 2021. Don is survived by his devoted and loving wife May Lobb, his beloved sons, Bill and Dave, and grandchildren, Dilan and Lauren.Don was raised...

JAFFEY, Marie Catherine, nee Ronan.JAFFEY, Marie Catherine, nee Ronan.Marie passed in her sleep at Sunnybrook Hospital on Sept. 5, 2021, in her 73rdyear. She was loved by so many people as a dedicated teacher, loyal friend,extraordinary family matriarch and faithful Catholic. She is survived by herdevoted husband John; her daughters Jessica, Joanne (Sandro Bove) and Karen(Austin Steed); her grandchildren Alexander,...

Nigel Dirom KorchukNigel Dirom Korchuk, born in Toronto in 1962 died peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Brampton, Ontario at the age of 59.He was much loved by his Mom (Shirley Richmond-Korchuk) and Dad (Stanley Korchuk), brothers Jonathan (Lynne Griffith-Jones) and Graham and sister Ruth (Steve Sims), Aunt Leslyn (Gerald Lambert) and cousins in England. Predeceased by his Dad,...

Percy (Howard) DavisMarch 26, 1946 – August 25, 2021Peacefully, with his loving family by his side, Howard passed away on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 in his 76th year.Dear Husband of Linda for 17 years. Loving Father of Timothy (Julia), Jeffrey (Maria), Benjamin (Yvanne) and Amy (Elisabeth), and Loving Stepfather of Alysha and Julie (Mo). Much loved Papa of Brooke, Taylor,...

Anneli Elisabeth EkbornPeacefully, at Toronto Western Hospital on July 15, 2021, 42 years young.Cherished daughter of Jean and Stefan Ekborn, beloved sister of Jenna and husband Symon , adored and adoring auntie of Liam, Caleb and Owen. Loved niece of Elizabeth and Peter and Göran and Eva and cousin to nine in England and Sweden. Dearest friend to countless others.Anneli...

Gerald (Stanley) PayneGerald (Stanley) PayneRetired District Chief, Toronto Fire Department______________________________________Peacefully, with his loving family by his side, Stan passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in his 85th year.Beloved Husband of Evelyn (Ev) for 63 years. Loving Father of Heather (Adrian), Shari (Tony) and Kristine (Ian). Much loved Grandpa of Ryan (Crystal), Kyle (Amanda), Eric (Erika), Quentin, Will and Tori....

Ruth SchattnerRuth Schattner died in Toronto on August 10, 2021.Ruth was born in 1930, in Vienna, Austria, to Leo and Sala Schattner. The Schattner family left Vienna in 1938, spending the war years in Switzerland. They emigrated to New York, N.Y. in 1948.Ruth obtained her B.A. degree in French at Hunter College in 1951. She then accepted a scholarship from...

Jorgina Capeche HespanhaJorgina Capeche HespanhaLoving, genuine and an inspiration to all of us.Peacefully on August 12th, 2021 at the age of 80, Jorgina Capeche Hespanha passed away at Richmond Hill, Ontario after a 3 year battle with Lung Cancer. We like to say that she won the battle. She beat all the prognostics, never complained despite all the challenges, was...

Norma Eleanor WallApril 19, 1922-July 29, 2021Norma Eleanor Wall was born in Toronto in 1922, the second daughter of Charles and Mary Edith Bottomley. Her sister, Margaret, pre-deceased her in 2019. Both remarkable women lived to the advanced age of 99. Eleanor completed her early education in Toronto and graduated from Harbord Collegiate after which she worked briefly at Gages...

Parmawnam VaitilingamGenerous, Genuine and Trusted SOUL – Rest in PeacePeacefully on July 30th2021, at the age of 86,Parmawnam Vaitilingam also known as Jerome (Jerry)passed away at St Joseph Heath Centre, Toronto, OntarioJerome was born in Guyana June 26th 1935, blessed with a creative mind and a keen eye for details, Jerome loved to read, passionate about his country music and...