GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

EDWARD ISAO MITANI(July 14, 1939 – February 12, 2019)Edward passed away at the age of 79 years old on Feb12, 2019 in Toronto. Edward grew up in Winnipeg’s West End, and was a talented athlete, he played hockey for the Orioles CommunityClub, played football for the Mighty Maroons at Daniel McIntyre H.S., and won many junior tennis tournaments in the...

Andrew Allen DavidsonAndrew Allen Davidson, 66 years old, died of natural causes on February 25th, 2019 at his home in Toronto, Ontario. Those of us who knew Andrew could not help but be aware of his passionate engagement with, and deep love of, the arts; of theatre and literature, of fashion and architecture, and of cinema and opera. Friends knew...

François GauvinFebruary 14, 2019Our beloved François Gauvin passed away at Kensington Hospice in Toronto at the age of 62 surrounded by his family while listening to a recording of the music of Vivaldi sung by his sister Karina.Born in Montreal, he moved to Toronto in the 1970s where he attended École secondaire Étienne-Brûlé followed by the University of Toronto. François...

DOUGLAS KEITH CLARKSONDOUGLAS KEITH CLARKSONJuly 20, 1926 – February 25, 2019Doug died peacefully in hospital from age-related causes at 92 years of age. Born in Detroit, MI, the only child of Herbert Edward and Eliza Ann Clarkson (Innes), the family returned to Canada when he was three. Raised in Windsor, Toronto and London, he made lifelong friendships in each locale....

Wladimir “Walter” OlejnikOn February 18th, 2019 at Michael Garron Hospital, Wladimir “Walter” Olejnik passed away at the age of 84 while surrounded by family.Walter had doctors scratching their heads as he battled prostate cancer for over 20 years. Doing so with a smile and a positive attitude every step of the way.Walter will be greatly missed by his wife of...

Mrs. Che Yue Tse WongOur Grandma,You left us on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, after a short stay at the North York General Hospital, within hours after arrival of Priscila and Tichão. You waited for them.We are very sad and missing you terribly. What comforts us now is knowing that you are no longer suffering and remembering the lovely time we...

Michael “Mike” Lorriman“If your nose runs and your feet smell, you’re built upside down”. A wacky yet fairly astute observation from a beautiful guy who lived his life inside out and upside down but always with compassion.On Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Mike “Mikey” Lorriman passed away surrounded by family, love and light.Mike was born...

ARIMA, Masayoshi Allan (Mush)ARIMA, Masayoshi Allan (Mush) died unexpectedly yet peacefully in Toronto on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the ripe old age of 87.Mush is survived by his wife Vi (nee Kai) of 58 years. He will be sadly missed by his sons Dwayne (Liane) and Keith (debi), granddaughters Kimiko and Asha and elder siblings Tak (Zen), Tosh (Koji)...

Reginald “Rex” BuckleReginald Rex Wallace “Rex” Buckle passed away January 3rd, 2019 at his home in Toronto, ON at the age of 79. Rex was born on September 25th, 1939 in Vancouver, BC. He grew up in Mission, BC and graduated high school in 1956 at the age of 16. He continued his scholarly ways by studying Film & Theatre...

Shirley (Bonnell) HammondIt is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of  Shirley (Bonnell) Hammond, at Brampton Civic Hospital on Monday, January 7th, 2019. Age 72 years.Predeceased by parents Bertrum and Elizabeth;  Brother: George Bonnell(Jean), Sisters: Elizabeth Crews(Alfred), Sarah Crews(Levi), Stella Searles(Hubert), Ellen Hillier and Ruby BonnellLeaving to Mourn are Husband: Paul Bourgeois, Sons: Gordon Hammond(Jacqueline), Ron Bungay(Shelly);...

Josephina (Josie) Toporoski (nee den Ouden)It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Josephina (Josie) Toporoski (nee den Ouden) on November 1, 2018 at age 72. She is survived by her sons Gary (Julie Zikman) and Marty (Christina Wilcott) and her grandchildren Jesse, Mazzy, Emerson and Marlo. Josie is predeceased by her parents Fred and Gertruda den...

Freeman ParsonsFreeman was born on July 10, 1951 in McCivers, Newfoundland. He was the 5thof 16 children to Avril (Morgan) and Chesley Parsons. Freeman and his 15 siblings grew up on a farm in a small town. He eventually made his big move to Ontario where he met the love of his life, Deserie, at the Old Block House in...

Jason James BowersJason James Bowers, age 48, crossed quietly to the “Unseen World” on November 22, 2018 after a later in life struggle with addiction and mental health issues.Jason was born March 9, 1970 in Huntsville, Ontario to Mervyn and Eileen (Armstrong) Bowers (predeceased). Jason grew up in Peterborough, graduating from Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School (PCVS), class of 1988. He...

KUGLE, Leroy RussellBorn May 12, 1948, St. Louis, Missouri. Passed away November 22, 2018 at Saint Michael’s Hospital. His death was peaceful. His wife of 46 years, Egidija Kugle, was holding his hand. The family he leaves behind: sisters-in law, Rasa & Vida (Ken), brother-in-law John (Linda), nephews Eli (Krista), Alnis (Brooke) Adam (Rachael), Jesse (Kailee), niece Lara (Brian), and...

Marie Françoise (Frances) Kalisz (née Vos)26 June 1924 – 19 November 2018Frances died peacefully at home, in her 95 th year, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of 68 years to Kazimierz Kalisz, Frances was the proud and loving mother of daughter Mary Jo (Paul Marrin), sons Robert (Beth), John (Chris Pryde) and Mark. Frances was close to and enjoyed the...

Colin Lorne MayColin Lorne MayApril 13, 1946 – November 18, 2018Colin Lorne May of Scarborough, Ontario passed away peacefully on Sunday 11:45 a.m. at Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital.He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, an only child to parents Chauncey Lorne May and Frances Reeves May (Lambourne).Colin, beloved husband of Stasia May (Plona) leaves behind; daughter Stephanie Corbett and her...

Jack Arthur JessopJuly 2nd, 1928 – November 17, 2018Jack Arthur Jessop – Actor, born in Toronto, Ontario Canada, son of Harry Jessop and Ida Jessop (Macey), passed away too soon at the age of 90 on Saturday November 17th, 2018 @ approximately 7:50 AM at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket Ontario.Jack is survived by; his spouse Valma Stacey (Barton);...

CORA MANUELA PRICOP April 21, 1963 – November 15, 2018Cora Manuela Pricop, 55, passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Thursday, November 15th after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Ioana Pricop, her mother Sanda Adam and her many friends in Romania and Canada.Cora was very creative and talented. She had...

Charles Richard ButlerCharles Richard ButlerJune 7th, 1939 – November 3rd, 2018It’s with sadness in our hearts we announce that Charles Richard Butler passed away suddenly on November 3rd, 2018, in his 79th year.He was working as a bus driver and had a charter to the Ontario Science Centre. He had a tragic fall on the escalator that resulted in head...

Matthew James HinesMatthew James HinesAugust 22, 1986 – October 29, 2018It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dearest Matthew. He died peacefully surrounded by family and friends and was given the best of care by the compassionate staff at Sunnybrook Hospital.Matthew was a notorious trickster, a lover of food, a hilarious storyteller, a Christina...