GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Charles Roy LiddyIt is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved friend Charles (Chuck) Roy Liddy at Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto on January 28th, 2021, at the age of 65. His treasured friends Grace and Stefen were with him in his final moments. Charles fought his 4-month battle with cancer with dignity and his unique dry...

LUCAS, John RolandOn December 22, 2020, at the age of 77, John passed away peacefully. Beloved son of late Lyle Lucas (1995) and late Evelyn Lucas (2010). Loving and dedicated father of Debbie Nero. Grandfather of Brett Fortune, Lauren Fortune and Sarah Fortune. Brother of Helen Gibson (Bill Gibson) and Robert Lucas (Joanne Lucas)John worked at General Motors for 30...

Tiina Stewart (nee Veltmann)It is with the deepest of sorrows and the most gut-wrenching of pains that our families announce that on Monday January 25th, 2021, Tiina Stewart (nee Veltmann) passed away suddenly after a short yet courageous fight due complications from cancer at the age of 32.Tiina was the epitome of every characteristic that made someone good. Except she...

Larry (Paul Frederic Laurence) JohnstonDied peacefully, after a brief illness at the North York LTC Seniors’ Centre on Sunday. January 10, 2021Larry was born May 20, 1947, in Wychwood Park, Toronto, attending Hillcrest Public School, the University of Toronto  Schools, and Victoria College in the University of Toronto.Larry was a passionate and gifted writer, with a particular interest for local...

Lyn T. JacksonLyn T. Jackson, my vibrant, charming, bold, eccentric, frustrating, feminist, lovely, grand, yet quiet introverted mum has died, January 24, 2021, peacefully, at the age of 87, at Bridgepoint Hospital, in Toronto. She is no longer struggling.Lyn was born in Stratford Ontario, March 12, 1933, as Thelma Marilyn Joyce (Bunny) Flood, a small town girl with big dreams....

Joe NovaIt is with great sadness that we announce that our father, Joe Nova has passed away peacefully at the age 93 on Friday January 15, 2021 at Bayview Extendicare, Toronto Ontario. Joe was born in Scott, Saskatchewan on February 14, 1927. He moved in the early 1950’s to residences in the Toronto area.Joe was predeceased by his wife Jenny...

Donald CousinsIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald (Don) Cousins, aged 71 years. He was an avid hockey fan, always loyal to and cheering on The Leafs, and even making it to AAA in his youth. He enjoyed a weekend car ride, old western movies, bbq-ing, going to the casino and getting together with friends....

Leonard Gordon YatesIt is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Gordon Yates at Hawthorn Woods Community Care, Brampton on January 18th, at the age of 85, following a valiant battle with Covid.Born in New Toronto, the son of Nelson and Florence Yates, and brother to Nelson (Buster), James (Jimmy) (deceased), Marjorie, and Edith (deceased).Leonard will be...

James Russell MegillIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of James Russell Megill, who passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on Jan 9,2021, at the age of 73.He is Survived by his wife Kathleen Megill of 47 years. Children Jamie Megill (Anne) and Amanda Swainson (Robbie) of Bermuda. Grandfather to Teresa Megill, Michéal Megill, Ashley Swainson and Kaitlyn...

Raymond Edgar FilionThe world lost a wonderful, creative and caring person on January 10, 2021.Raymond (Ray) passed away at his home in Toronto after a long battle with ALS aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease. His sister Marlene and his partner Glen were at his side. Ray was in his 70th year.Ray was born in Cornwall, Ontario on February 2, 1951 the...

Larry GreenSadly after a prolonged illness, Larry Green died of a heart attack on January 2, 2021 at Baycrest Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged.Larry was born in Toronto on April 8, 1940 to Anne and Fred Greenstein. Father to Marc Yamaguchi and Rosemary Green, Larry was well-loved by his daughter-in-law, Mayumi, and two granddaughters, Linka and Lisa.A jazz...

Laufey HartIt is with great sadness we announce that Laufey Hart (nee Gudmundsson) aged 97, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020.She was predeceased by her son Dennis R. Cook and her husband William F. Hart.Her parents Pall Gudmundsson and Susanna Gudmundsdottir immigrated from Iceland.Laufey was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force. She later enjoyed working for many...

Harvey James MatsellJune 20,1944-December 23,2020It is with great sadness that we share the news of Harvey’s passing on December 23,2020 following a courageous battle with cancer and dementia. His loving and long term partner Cathy Gordon was by his side. In addition to Cathy, Harvey is survived by his son’s Nick (Gwen) and Tim (Katherine McCarthy) , four grandchildren (Nolan,...

Robert Steven Adrian GlazerWith heavy hearts we had to say goodbye to you today.On December 9, Robert Steven Adrian Glazer, in his 59th year, was finally able to rest after his long and courageous fight.First and foremost, he was a loving and fiercely devoted father. Daddy will be forever missed by his daughter Adrien and his sons Jack and Sam.  ...

Rosena Scott WellsRosena Scott Wells (nee McAlister) passed away peacefully at Nisbet Lodge in Toronto, Ontario in the early morning of Wednesday December 9th, 2020 at the age of 88.Rosena (Little Mom/Nana) was born on March 13, 1932 in Glasgow, Scotland to Jimmy and Annie McAlister.Rosena was a dedicated mother and nana, first and foremost. Rosena had a passion for...

Deborah CasseDon’t cry because her life is over, smile because her life happenedIt is with profound sadness that we record the passing of Deborah, unexpectedly and suddenly, at home in Lagoon City on 3rd November 2020 at the age of 50 years.Much loved, daughter of Audrey and John and as a sister to her siblings.Deborah was born on 21st January...

Barbara Gwendolyn Robart“May All Beings Be Happy”Barbara Gwendolyn RobartFebruary 1,1954 – November 22, 2020On Sunday, November 22nd, 2020 Gwen passed away at the Palliative Unit at Bridgepoint Health in Toronto.Gwen was born in Moncton, N.B., daughter of the late Edith (Wolfe) and Chuck (C.H.) Robart. Her step-mother Grace (Clark) died in 1991.Work as a care provider in a long-term facility...

John CheungIt is with great sadness that the family of John Cheung(張祥禧) announce his passing.John Cheung(張祥禧), born in Hong Kong on Aug. 6, 1937, passed away peacefully at Scarborough E. General Hospital on Nov. 8, 2020 at the age of 83 years. Forever remembered by his wife Amy, son David, sister Ivy, brother in-law Tim, sister in-law Pui Ying &...

Larry David BainLarry David Bain, age 42, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 10, 2020. He was born on February 12, 1978. Son of Patricia Dianne Ness and Leonard Edward Bain. Beloved brother of Leanne (Alex) Mejia and Cindy (Mark) Haas. Loving and devoted Uncle to Victoria Mejia-Bain, Cody, Casey and Kyle Haas. Loved member of his extended family, Annette...

Bert Franklin CrandallAge 85, died after a long struggle with cancer on October 28, 2020, in Toronto. He is remembered as a sweet soul and a proper gentleman, with an endearingly quirky, dry sense of humor; welcoming, accepting and kind.Bert was born in Sudbury, Ontario, on February 11, 1935, to Audrey Evelyn Miller Crandall and Bert Franklin Crandall.  He attended...