Commemorating loved ones in our care

Robert Garfield (Garry) SnareJanuary 21, 1930 – July 11, 2020Garry passed on peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto on July 11, 2020 with his wife and family by his side.He is survived by his wife Nancy, his daughters Janeen (Dave Ryan) and Leslie, and his sons Andrew (Janet Carmichael), James (Heather) and Robert as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

PETER GARNSWORTHY (June 17, 1955-July 9, 2020).Peter passed away peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto on July 9, 2020, after a valiant struggle with cancer. He is survived by his sister Kathy (Peter Mitchell), nephew Hugh, niece Penny (Aaron), great-nieces Anna and Julia, and cousins Jill Hankinson (Tim) and John Thompson (Wendy Bond) and their children. His dog...

Massicotte, Dorothy, May (Roberts)It is with great sadness that we announce Dorothy’s passing, at the age of 96, on July 3, 2020, of dementia, at home with her beloved husband Gerard (Gerry) at her side. Cherished mother of Kathleen (Joseph), Robert (Rita), grandmother to Emily, Elizabeth, Bromley, Kevin and Jason. Great grandmother to Oliver, Isaac, Julia, Oscar, Logan, Avery, Solly...

Ian Baker February 13, 1962 – July 6, 2020BAKER, IAN JOSEPH- 58, Toronto, Ontario passed away peacefully in the Princess Margaret Cancer Center with his sister by his side.Ian was born to the late Douglas O’Neill of Portuguese Cove and Ann Paton of Greenock, Scotland. He was the adopted son of thelate Murray Baker and Marion (Arnold) Baker of East...

Denis Duquet1959-2020It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis. Denis passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital due to pneumonia and heart complications on Monday, June 22, 2020.Loving husband of Robert Fraser, brother of Diane Duquet (Alain April), his niece Andréane Picard (David Turcotte) and nephews Dominic Picard (Isabelle Pouliot) and Jean-Sébastien Picard (Mélanie Paquin-Béland).Denis moved to Toronto...

Kenneth (Ken) Harold Richardson 1950-2020It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Harold Richardson. Ken passed away suddenly due to heart complications on Friday, June 5th, less than three weeks before his 70thbirthday.Proud father of Kyle Richardson, loving husband of Emma Richardson (ne: Quinaud), son of Julius Boyd Richardson and Margaret (Betty) Richardson (ne: Roberts),...

Karen Joyce WalkerOn Saturday, June 6th, 2020 in her 58th year, after a brave and hard-fought battle against ovarian cancer, Karen passed away – slipping into the early morning light towards dawn, her favourite time of the day. When that happened, heaven gained an angel and we gained a guardian angel.All who loved her dearly will never forget her love...

Gijsberta (Betty) Rozema 1944-2020It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gijsberta (Betty)After a short battle with cancer, Betty passed away peacefully at home in her 76th year.Wife of Jacob(Jack), mother of Herman (Cathy), and Jacqueline. Oma to Katrina(Keith) and Hank.Betty will be missed by her family in Holland and her many friends, especially the Gontier family.Betty...

Senga McGregor GRAY (nee Hall)June 6, 1939 – April 30, 2020Senga took her last breath on Thursday April 30th, 2020, with her daughter Fiona by her side, in Leaside, ON. Senga was born on June 6, 1939, in Ayr, Scotland. Senga was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer on Thanksgiving 2018 and courageously fought through multiple surgeries and treatments. She was fortunate...

Emmanuel Oseku AffulApril 4, 1938-May 17, 2020Emmanuel Oseku Afful, 82, of Toronto, Ontario died on Sunday May, 17, 2020. Emmanuel was born on April 4,1938, in Accra, Ghana, to Bruce Afful and Sarah Parker Allotey.He graduated in 1954 from the Government Boys School, Accra. His aspiration to pursue higher education was not feasible due to financial constraints. He was trained...

Thomas Ying Hing PingyinOctober 7, 1940 – May 15, 2020Tom passed away peacefully on Friday May 15, 2020 at Chartwell Aurora Long Term Care Residence at the age of 79.Predeceased by his beloved wife Lilly Pingyin (Hong). He is lovingly remembered by his 2 daughters Barbara and Alison (Brandon) and his 4 grandchildren, Kiara, Ryanne, Graeme and Cuan. Tom is...

Anna LeeMarch 17, 1929 – April 25, 2020Anna Lee was a remarkable, individualistic, caring woman who was a pioneer in many ways.  Born in Windsor, Ontario, on March 17, 1929  to Ping and Lena Lee, she graduated with a University of Toronto B.Sc. in Chemistry 1952, one of only five women in Science that year and one of two in...

Macdonald RegisMac passed away peacefully at North York General Hospital on Sunday 10 May, at the age of 93.Beloved husband of Grace Regis (nee Alexander) for 60 years. Devoted and proud father to Alec Regis (Sarita Diaram). Dear brother-in-law to Marie Alexander and uncle to Ian Alexander (Cynthia Arcato) and great-uncle to Kaia Alexander. Much loved uncle to Gloria Hussein...

WOODS, Edward JamesWOODS, Edward JamesBeloved son of the late Ron and Rita (Ronan), Ed passed away in his 60th year. Ed was a graduate of St. Pius X High School, University of Ottawa, and Lakehead University. He enjoyed a brief career as a geologist, then a longer one in procurement in Ottawa and Mississauga. He piped at the Edinburgh Tattoo,...

Lucy Elizabeth SmithLucy Elizabeth Smith age 82 of North York passed away April 27, 2020. Born July 7, 1938 and raised in St. John’s Newfoundland. Predeceased by her husband Kevin Joseph Smith. She is survived by her one daughter and five sons, Tony, Francis, Kevin (Karen), Linda Wismayer (Wayne), Don, and Paul (Sue); her grandchildren, Jeffrey, Alyssa, Anthony (her little...

Monica Crosdale June 12 ,1943- April 20 , 2020Our hearts were saddened when receiving the news of the passing of our dearly beloved, Monica (also known as “Ma Jean” by friends and family.A woman that lived a thousand lives and had a million stories for all of them. The definition of a free spirit and the centerpiece of her family.She...

Robert “Bob” Raymond PoolePOOLE, Robert Raymond “Bob” (Member, Electrics) – November 15, 1953-April 17, 2020  The family are saddened to announce that Bob peacefully passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital after a sudden but courageous battle with cancer.  Loving husband and best friend of Betty Ann Lemieux for 32 years (Permittee, Transport).  Predeceased by his mother Margaret Poole in 2014. ...

Dale Zimmerman (nee Quillman)Dale Zimmerman (nee Quillman) May 1954 – April 2020Our dearest Dale passed away on April 11, 2020. She leaves behind her grieving husband Richard, sons Ritchie (Fiona) and Tim (Kathleen) and grandson Henry. Dale had a brain tumour, the kind the medical community has significant challenges with. She fought hard and with the help of her Doctors...

James Joseph HammondJames Joseph Hammond, a force of nature, died suddenly on March 31st at the age of 28. Those who loved him have been changed because of his relationship with each one of us.James was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in March 2018. He approached his battle with strength, grace, and perseverance. He lived life fully until the moment of...

Richard Anthony SkrzypkowskiToronto- Richard Anthony Skrzypkowski 59, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Toronto Grace Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.He leaves behind his adored son Cody; mother Irene, brother Ted (Annette), sisters Krisha (Russell) and Diane; nieces and nephews Laurie, Scott, Ryan, Nicole, Starr, River and Marinna. He shared an unconditional love and appreciation for...