GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Bruce FordBruce Ford passed away suddenly at St Michael’s hospital on June 14, 2018 at the age of 57.Visitation & ServiceFriends are welcomed 1/2 prior to the funeral service at 5:30-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Calvary Church, 746 Pape Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 3S7. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m.DonationsIn lieu of flowers, donations...

Janet MathiesonBrampton — Janet Mathieson, 61, died June 6, 2018 at Grace Manor Nursing Home, predeceased by father Norman and mother Norma. Toronto-born, Janet spent many happy years in Dorval, Quebec until moving to Brampton in the 90s with her mother. Though mentally handicapped, her wit and winning smile helped Janet make friends easily. Four years ago, when her mother...

HENRY JOSEF BRONEDERAugust 9, 1921 – May 31, 2018Henry passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto on May 31 2018 at the age of 96 years. Son of Ella and Josef, predeceased by his beloved wife Wendy. Forever remembered by his son Herbert (Maria) and daughter Sylvia, grandchildren Birgit (Alex), Patrick, Nicholas and Gabriel (Julia), great grandchildren Solis,...

Soles, Marc JacobMarc Jacob Soles passed away suddenly on June 2nd in his 45th year. He is the son of Gary and Caroline Soles and brother of Adrienne Soles.A private remembrance service was held on Wednesday June 6th.If desired, donations can be made in his memory to The Centre of Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)https://www.camh.ca/en/get-involved/ways-to-donate.Offer Condolence for the family of...

Vernon MiletteVern left us all May 25, 2018 with his life partner and family holding him tightly, expressing their love.He was a son, brother, loving partner, uncle and great uncle.He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Irene Milette. He is survived by his life partner Sal, sister Elaine, brother-in-law Richard, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, some really...

Margaret EGGLESTONEGGLESTON, Margaret (nee WADDINGTON) God could not be everywhere and therefore he made Mothers. Peacefully surrounded by love on June 4, 2018 in her 79th year. Predeceased by her husband and soulmate John as well as her loving firstborn daughter Donna. Loved and adored Mum of Colleen. Devoted and cherished Grandma of Cameron, Andrew, Marlee and Matthew. Proud Great-Gran...

Joanne Elinor NelsonJoanne Elinor Nelson passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018. She lead a life full of verve and vitality, and was a longstanding central character of Corktown. Joanne was an avid lover of the city life in Toronto, the arts, the Bruce Peninsula, and frequently serving as hostess and chef to small or large groups. She will be...

Owen, Patricia 19 May, 1947-13 May, 2018It is with the utmost sadness that the family wishes to advise that Pat passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Humber River Hospital in Toronto. Originally from Sault-Sainte-Marie, she joins her late husband Robert George Owen. Left with loving memories are her son Darryl Franklin Owen (Pascale Boudreau), her close...

ANTHONY “Tony” H. MARINUS VANDER VOET March 24, 1945 – April 22, 2018Neither severe malnourishment at birth during the Hunger Winter, 1945 in The Netherlands, nor immigration to Edmonton, 1950, nor a major bout with cancer in 2000 could snuff out Tony’s determined, curious and loveable spirit. Until the cancer returned.Scientist, Teacher, Artist, Leader, Public Servant (Ontario), World traveller, Photographer,...

Janet Archibald 1941 – 2018Archibald, Janet DobreePeacefully, on May 8th at Kensington Hospice,Toronto, in her 77th year. Daughter of the late C. Roger and Margaret Archibald. Sister of Gillian de Auer (Peter), David Archibald and Susan Archibald, (predeceased). Cremation has taken place. At her request, no service is planned. Jan lived with Crohn’s Disease throughout her life. If desired, a...

Anthony (Tony) Michael Poole December 10, 1968 – April 12, 2018Tony Poole, originally of Colliers NL, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer fighting optimistically until the very end. Tony was predeceased by his father, John Poole.Left with loving memories are his spouse Sandra, her children Kathy, Brian and Karen and his daughter...

VALLANCE, Donald HughVALLANCE, Donald HughPassed away peacefully at Toronto Western Hospital in the early morning of April 11, 2018 in his 80th  year.  Father of only child, Denise Vallance, and adoring grandfather ofAbigail Ross, brother of David (predeceased by Philomena). Predeceased by his parents David and Elizabeth Vallance, his late sister Margaret and late brother-in- law Thomas Cannon, whom hereferred...

Sheila GreerJuly 9, 1936 to March 15, 2018Sheila passes away peacefully at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital surrounded by family members.  ‎Loving mother of Perry and Chrissy Smith and grandmother of Kelly Vidal, Lori-Lee Carsley and Sydney and Taylor Smith. Endearing wife of Roland Smith and then Bob Greer. She will be missed by her immediate and extended families, relatives,...

Joseph Douglas PivatoPeacefully at Etobicoke General Hospital on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Joe was born in Weston, Ontario, July 4, 1958. Beloved son of the late Margaret Charles and the late Edward Pivato. Loving brother of Stephen (Kathy), Chris and Andrew. Beloved uncle to David (Cheryl), Jaime, Rory and Connor. Great-uncle to Isabella, Ivy, Isaac, Samuel and Annabelle. Joe followed...

Janet Victoria Hossack (nee Armstrong) 1943 – 2018It is with deep sadness that the family of Janet Victoria Hossack (n. Armstrong) announces her passing, in her 75th year, on March 2, 2018. She died in hospice at Bridgepoint Healthcare from pancreatic cancer.Janet is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bill Hossack and her children, Heather (Patrick) Furlong, Christine (David)...

Gary John Jansen 1962-2018JANSEN, Gary JohnGary passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Tuesday, February 27th after many visits by family and friends.  Gary, 55, was the loving father of Katie, and much loved son of Diane, brother of Rose (Kingdon), Angela (Smith) and her husband John and Paul Jansen and his partner Tammy.  Gary will also be missed by...

Carrie Lester (Hall) 1960 – 2018Carrie Lester (Hall) was born May 24, 1960 in Toronto, Ontario and passed away peacefully on Saturday February 24 in Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. She was the third of four children born to Don and Joan Hall. She was a strong, creative, compassionate, energetic, and deeply caring role model and mother. She never backed...

Steven Wayne Couling 1959 – 2018Steven Wayne Couling of Bracebridge, Ontario, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.Steve was born on October 4, 1959 and was raised by the late Shirley and Ross Embury.Steve is survived by siblings: Judy, Jack, Maurice, Mike, Joey, sons: Zachary and Dyllin, step daughters: Jessica and Stevi and four grandchildren.A Celebration...

Ruth Doreen BROWNOn Feb. 6, 2018, in hospital, surrounded by family. Ruth was the mother of David Johnson (the late Nancy Chong), Andrew Johnson (Jane French), and the late Marc Johnson (Roselyn), and proud Bubby of Gemma Johnson and Joshua Johnson (Tierza). Born in Toronto, in 1931, she grew up in Cabbagetown with her beloved parents Anne and Abbey Brown,...

William (Bill) Thomas Ley 1943 – 2018It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of William (Bill) Thomas Ley, at Guelph General Hospital, on February 11, 2018. Born in Sydney, N.S., Bill was the son of the late Bernie and Marion (Burt). Beloved husband to Alice(MacIsaac) for 51 years, incredibly loving father to Lorna(Wayne) and Robert and...