GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

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...

John Lenny Hamm 1924 – 2018It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Lenny Hamm on January 19that Lakeridge Health Center, where he peacefully succumbed to pneumonia at age 94. He was the beloved son of George Hamm, and cherished husband of Ruth Higgens, with whom he is now re-united.He will be deeply missed by his...

Elizabeth Costa (Mamma) 1933 – 2018Elizabeth Costa (Mamma) passed away this Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born on March 11, 1933 in Turda, Romania. She moved to Canada on April 27 1977. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Mr. Ludovic Costa and daughters Violet (Euguene) Nichita and Judita (Michele) De...

Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Fraser (nee Kay) 1936 – 2018It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Fraser (nee Kay). Betty passed away at home on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018, at the age of 81. She was the dear daughter of the late Albert Edward and Edith Cavell (Taylor) Kay.Through the way she lived her...

Helen Hutter 1951 – 2017May 10,1951-December 13,2017Helen Hutter, Of Barrie, Ontario, passed away on Wednesday December 13, at the age of 66, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Lotte and the late Ted Kokoszka of Angus. She will lovingly be remembered by her children David (the late Margaret), Candice (James) and her 4...

Virginia Louise Forsyth 1926 – 2017In Loving MemoryVirginia Louise ForsythDecember 30th, 1926 – December 13th, 2017Virginia Louise Forsyth, 90 passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2017 in Toronto. Virginia was born in Toronto, on December 30th, 1926. She is survived by her children, Lynne, Kyle and Alison. And was predeceased by her son Keith and granddaughter Lindsey. Loving Grandmother of...

Geoffrey David Birkenshaw 1988 – 2017Geoffrey David Birkenshaw December 20, 1988 – December 6, 2017Geoff was there. For those who truly knew him, Geoff was there. When it needed to be done, Geoff was there. When something bad happened, Geoff was there. When support was needed, Geoff was there. When family gathered, Geoff was there.Geoffrey David Birkenshaw worked hard, struggled...

HEATHER JARVIS (nee McAllister) 1929 – 2017HEATHER JARVIS (nee McAllister) 1929 – 2017On December 1, 2017 at Wellesley Central Place, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Predeceased by her parents Donald Grey McAllister and Jessie Margaret Southcott. She is survived by her adored husband Bob of 65 years and her brother Ian; she will be greatly missed by...

Jeannine Anne Marie (Lefebvre) Kelly 1929 – 2017Our lovely amazing Mom, Nan Kelly passed away quietly late Wednesday afternoon, Nov 29th, 2017, 88 years young, listening to her favourite Christmas music.She was surrounded by her son Mark, and loving sisters-in-law June Kelly and Judy Caley.Devoted Memere, caring Sister and Sister-in-law, lively Auntie, and forever Friend, we wish you Godspeed hon…enjoy...

David Karl Mallette 1963 – 2017David Karl Mallette (March 11, 1963 – November 30, 2017)It is with deep sorrow the family of Dave Mallette announce his sudden and unexpected passing on Thursday, November 30.Devoted and loving husband to Jessica who partnered in raising their beautiful children Michael (Morgan), Nicholas, and Caela (Declan). Son of Karl Mallette (Bev) and Betty Mallette...

Lemon, Reta-Jean Patricia 1926 – 2017Lemon, Reta-Jean Patricia: July 27, 1926 – October 19th, 2017Peacefully at age 91, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend was delivered into the loving arms of God on Thursday, October 19th, 2017. Dearly loved by her children, Paul, Mark and Rebecca (William). Predeceased by her husband, The Reverend Canon David E. Lemon of 66...

Louis Campbell McKelvey 1943 – 2017Louis Campbell McKelvey October 31, 1943 – November 24, 2017Louis passed away peacefully in Toronto after a brief illness. A loving father, brother, uncle, and husband, a talented songwriter and guitarist, and a good friend to many, Louis leaves the world a richer place.Born in County Kerry Ireland to John and Joan McKelvey (nee McEntee)...

ERNEST PAUL PATCHET 1931 – 2017Paul passed away on November 18th, 2017 at the age of 86, leaving his wife Bev (nee Parker) of 63 years and his children Pamela (Douglas), Brenda (Greg), Lisa (David), and Glen (Kelly) and grandchildren Heather, Christopher, Sarah, Bryan, Geoff, Eric, Leah and great-grandchildren Tyler, Ava and Ryan.Paul was a loving husband and father with...

BOIS, Teresa Jeannette (nee O’HAGAN) 1932 – 2017BOIS, Teresa Jeannette (nee O’HAGAN) March 27, 1932 – November 12, 2017 Passed away, in her 85th year, peacefully at Michael Garron Hospital in East York to be reunited with her husband (Bob), mother and father (Ann, Michael), sisters and brothers (Pat, Emma, Lillian, Fred, Lorne, Stan and Hector). She is survived by...

DeLUCA, AnthonyDeLUCA, Anthony On November 3, 2017 Anthony (Tony) DeLuca, husband of Katherine (nee Toderello) passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer. Longtime employee and award winning men’s clothing designer at Warren K Cook. He leaves his children Debra Neal, Michael and Christine (Dave Tester), as well as his grandchildren Jason (Danielle), Michelle (Bradley), Ryan, Marc (Sarah), Mathew...

PARTRIDGE, Eleanor Constance (nee McPHIE) 1922 – 2017PARTRIDGE, Eleanor Constance (nee McPHIE) In loving memory of Connie Partridge January 29, 1922 – October 31, 2017 Who loved and lived life to its fullest for 95 years. She was the true matriarch of her clan, the energy of the larger family always working through her. Her elephant-like memory never failed her...

Kenneth Randall MacLeod 1950 – 2017November 8, 1950 – November 2, 2017It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kenneth MacLeod announce his passing at his residence, at the age of 66.Loving son of the late Ross and the late Phyllis MacLeod.Survived by his brothers Douglas, Keith and Stephen.Will be sorely missed by all his extended family members.Donation can...

Adolf Hartmann 1934 – 2017It is with sadness that we announce the death of Adolf Hartmann on October 28, 2017. Born August 18, 1934 in Romania to Else Bierwak, and Natanael Hartmann, Adolf then grew up in Germany. There he met the love of his life and his wife of 60 years, Ingrid Hartmann. Together they moved to Canada with...

Mary Axworthy 1958 – 2017Mary Axworthy, 59, of Toronto, died early Sunday morning Oct 8.She was born to the late Leon and Janina Mauer, March 14, 1958, in Toronto, Ont. Mary attended Ryserson University where she studied Journalism. She was an avid reader and managed a bookstore for most of her life.Mary was a kind loving person, her family meant...

Crutchfield, Lynn 1956 – 2017July 4,1956 – September 21, 2017It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lynn Crutchfield announce her passing at Sunnybrook hospital on Thursday September 21, 2017 at the age of 61.Loving daughter of the late Joan (Crutchfield) Chenail and the late Dr.Bruce Crutchfield. Step daughter of the late Guy Chenail. Survived by her loving brother...