GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

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...

David Curtis AitkenIt is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Curtis Aitken in his 46 year of 1987 Davenport Road Toronto Canada. His ashes will be brought home to Bermuda at a later date for a Memorial Service.He was predeceased by his father Eugene Charles Aitken, survived by sisters Tianna Spencer (Parkes), Tracey Cochrane Faron Aitken,...

Colette Boright (nee Mille)Colette Marguerite BorightNovember 24, 1937 – October 26, 2018Colette Boright (nee Mille) passed away peacefully at Kensington Hospice in Toronto on October 26, 2018 after a short and brave battle with cancer.Colette, or “Coco” as she came to be known by her family and friends arrived in Toronto in 1957 at the age of 20, when (as...

Julia Elizabeth GallagherJulia Elizabeth Gallagher passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital October 17, 2018. She will be missed by her cousins, Brian Scott, John Scott, Sandra Scott Schmedt, Sheri and Dan Margetson, Paul Schmedt, Terri Schmedt, and Michi Medley.Julia was born, lived and worked in Toronto. Suffering from Parkinson’s the last few years; she nevertheless managed to keep her wry...

MUNDLE, Heather LeighDied peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Monday September 24, 2018 due to complications from metastatic melanoma. Born June 25, 1989 and taken from us way to soon at the young age of 29. Her parents James and Margo are overwhelmed by grief and sadness. She will be missed by her Grandmother Louise Mundle of Ottawa, Uncle...

Patricia Ann HimmelmanPatricia Ann Himmelman passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14th, 2018 at Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto, at the age of 75. Patricia had suffered many years with Alzheimer’s and is now at peace.Patricia (Pat) was born in Calgary, Alberta, on April 2, 1943 to Laurence Arthur Himmelman and Margaret Joyce Himmelman (nee Mckittrick). Patricia was the oldest of five...

Jerome GriffOn September 11, 2018, Jerome Griff of Scarborough Ontario, son of Reinhold and Anneliese Griff passed away in his sleep at 44 years of age. He leaves behind his only son Mitchell whom he loved very much.Born originally in Liverpool, Jerome moved to Ontario in his early twenties where he found his niche working in the property management industry....

CHARENDOFF, Elinore (nee Albert)AUGUST 31, 2018LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER – A HOLE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVERElinore Charendoff (nee Albert) passed away peacefully at the Kensington Hospice in Toronto just before her 83rd birthday on September 21st.A woman of strength, courage, depth and substance , Elinore was a guiding light to the people who surrounded her.  She...

ELGIE, Dianne ElizabethELGIE, Dianne ElizabethMay 31, 1958 – August 28, 2018Forever Loved, Forever MissedIt is with great sadness, we announce that Dianne Elizabeth Elgie, of Markham, Ontario has passed away peacefully from complications with pneumonia in her 60th year surrounded by members of family and friends at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Dianne is survived by husband Steve Olsen, parents June and...

Wilkinson, Marilyn Jean (nee Bailey)Wilkinson, Marilyn Jean (nee Bailey) – Born September 6, 1942, sadly succumbed to her valiant battle with cancer, at age 75, on Sunday August 19th, 2018 at Markham Stouffville hospital. She passed peacefully in her sleep.Marilyn was a strong and loving role model, volunteering with the Stroke Recovery Group at March of Dimes. She spent her...

Kuang-Nan LinKuang-Nan LinAge: 79Born: July 15, 1939Passed away: August 15, 2018Memorial Service Details:Date: Friday August 24, 2018Time: 6pm – 8pmLocation:Memorial Service – Chapel of Forest Lawn Mausoleum & Cremation Centre4570 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5L6(For Google Map & GPS, use “17 Linelle Street, North York”)Kuang-Nan was the devoted husband of Joe-Mei, and caring father of Robert & Amy.Offer...

Michael George RyanMichael George RyanJuly 27th,1975 – July 7th, 2018With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael who was taken from us, too young, at the age of 42. Michael had a kind and giving heart; his love for animals led him to do volunteer work providing pet therapy for patients at a nearby hospital. Michael also volunteered his...

Faith LeeLEE, Faith passed away peacefully on August 12, 2018 at Bridgepoint Hospital in Toronto at the age of 87. Predeceased by her parents Mary Lee Gallup (nee Hoffman), Buck Lee and her sisters Grace and Winnifred and her niece Cathy. She was loved and adored and will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephew Maryanne, Scott, Janet (Tom)...

István (Steve) MészárosIstván (Steve) Mészáros, 85, of Richmond Hill, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 12, 2018 at the Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill.Born April 25, 1933, in Szany, Hungary, he was the son of the late István Mészáros and Terézia (nee Hegyi) Mészáros.Istvan was married to Anna (nee Funtek) Mészáros on September 6, 1967. They were married...

Michael (Micha) Lutz BohrMichael (Micha) Lutz BohrDecember 26, 1942 – August 6, 2018Peacefully at home on August 6. Much-loved husband of Sally McBeth, devoted father to Lars Bohr, father-in-law to Nicole Bohr, and soon to be a grandfather. Brother of Stefan Bohr and the late Axel Bohr. Cherished uncle to Marco, Nico, Kristian, Daniel, Andrew, Nathan, Emily, Benjamin, and Allan....

Christel Alice MarkiewiczChristel Alice MarkiewiczNovember 16, 1918- August 8, 2018Celebration of LifeWill be held at Woodbridge United Church (8090 Kipling Ave, Woodbridge, ON) on Friday August the 17th, 2018 at 12:00pm with a reception to followOffer Condolence for the family of Christel Alice Markiewicz

Frank McNeilOn Thursday July 19th 2018.  It was an ordinary day for most people.  It was his last day with us.  Frank passed away with a friend by his side at home in his 53rd year.  The good times, the hugs, the caring words, the tough hand, and all the acts of kindness and laughter have become memories.Frank worked for...

Thomas Colville Gibson,Thomas Colville Gibson, aged 88, passed peacefully due to Parkinson's on July7, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, care givers and community at Kennsington Gardens Nursing Home in Toronto, OntarioThomas was born in Altrincham, Great Britain, by Herbert Gibson and Jean Lindsay Dakers Gordon GibsonAfter high school Tom had a year of teachers college and began his teaching...

Toivo EricToivo Eric Limit passed away on June 9th 2018. Toivo was a very kind, gentle and friendly man whom would often strike up conversations with those whom he had just met and by character he could be quite playful and a jokester. He possessed a rare unconditional love for his sons and was very proud of them and he...

DR. CARL THEOHARDR. CARL THEOHAR1937-2018Carl was the son of Kaliopi and the late Norman Theohar, brother of  Ruth Playfair and Boris Theohar (Jacquie Gillies), uncle to Joseph Playfair and Emma Playfair, and grand uncle to Will, Palmer, and Jack Schnarr. He was a kind, giving, intelligent and self-sacrificing presence in all our lives, always our backup. A wonderful gardener too.He...