GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

GORDON WILLIAM McDONALD 1927 – 2017GORDON WILLIAM McDONALDJuly 11, 1927- September 23, 2017RCNVR, World War IIMy wonderful Dad said goodbye in his 91st year. He is now at peace after his last year at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre. Predeceased by his parents Florence Rose (nee Wale) and William Francis, sisters Phyllis, Margaret, and Jean, and his second wife of 12 years,...

Lung Sang Ricardo Cheng Tong 1954-2017Lung Sang Ricardo Cheng Tong, 63, of Markham, passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Wednesday September 13, 2017. Born in Hong Kong on July 17,1954 but lived a major part of his life in Santa Cruz, Bolivia and some years in Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Canada. Lung Sang Ricardo...

Portia Yuen-Wan Tam 1957 – 2017It is with great sadness that the family of Portia Yuen-Wan Tam announces her passing on Saturday August 26, 2017, at the age of 59. She was born in Hong Kong on November 23, 1957.She was greatly loved by her husband and best friend, Jeff. They have been married for 33 years. Also survived by...

Lee, Joseph DavidIt is with great sadness that the family of Joseph David Lee, announces his passing on Monday August 7 2017 at the age of 56 yrs.Joe’s parents, Joseph Arther Lee (predeceased), and Monique (Zachary) Lee of Commox B.C. Uncles Benjamin L Lee (predeceased) and Kenneth G Lee and their families. Close cousin to Kimberley (Kerry) Piccinetti, and Uncle...

Lemon, The Reverend Canon, David Ernest 1925 – 2017Lemon, The Reverend Canon, David Ernest: August 23, 1925 – August 9th, 2017Peacefully in his 92nd year was delivered into the loving arms of God on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017. Greatly loved by his wife Reta Jean (nee Turpin) for over 66 years. Deeply missed by sons Paul and Mark, and much...

Derek Cameron Penney 1945 – 2017Derek Cameron PenneyApril 5, 1945 – July 26, 2017Derek was born in Cochrane, Ontario the second of three sons and died peacefully in Toronto, Ontario predeceased by both his brothers.He applied his natural business acumen to build a successful career in retail which took many forms and included extensive travel, starting with a part-time job...

John Wells (1928-2017)John Wells died at age 89 in his home on July 24, 2017.  He is survived by his wife Sybil of 64 years, his three children, David, Peter and Heather, and his two grand children Patrick & Elena.John was born in London, UK, coming to Canada on a scholarship to study architecture at the University of Toronto.  There...

Caroline Heather Aurora Birkenshaw 1996 – 2017Caroline Heather Aurora BirkenshawJanuary 24, 1996 – August 3, 2017Left us after too short a time at 21 years old. She leaves behind many broken hearted people who loved her fiercely. Pre-deceased by her grandparents Jack Birkenshaw, Lois and Kip Fleming, Shirley Sampson and cousin Victoria Jewell.Loving mother Nancy Bowman, step-father Frank Bowman siblings...

Nora Louise Edwards 1953 – 2017EDWARDS, Nora LouiseSeptember 1, 1953 – July 28, 2017Nora died in the ICU of the Toronto Western Hospital after an eleven-day struggle with heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Her needs for extensive support were met with competence, creativity and compassion by the doctors, respiratory therapists and nurses of this superb department. Nora was the youngest...

Joseph Robert Donald Brindle (Don)Joseph Robert Donald Brindle (Don) entering is 82nd year of the city of Toronto passed away suddenly on Thursday July 20th 2017 at Michael Garron Hospital (formerly known as Toronto East General) surrounded by family.Don was born in Kirkland Lake and grew up in Temagami Ontario.  His late parents were Salina (Sally) and Jack Brindle.  Barely...

CORCORAN Joan MargaretCORCORAN Joan Margaret.  Passed away peacefully at home in her 84thyear, July 14, 2017.  She was born Joan Smale, May 17, 1934 to George and Marney Smale in Brantford, Ontario.  Predeceased by husband Richard Corcoran (1987) and son Thomas (1973).  Survived by her brother Peter Smale and sons Stephen and William (Mike) and brother and sister-in-law Roy and...

LONGTIN, Rémi 1980 – 2017On June 19, 2017 Rémi Longtin, originally from Montréal, passed away suddenly in Toronto. An accomplished Research Scientist and certified Project Management Professional, Rémi is celebrated and loved by many. Full of life and laughter, Rémi was a kind and beautiful soul, with a brilliant mind. He is deeply missed by his wife and partner in...

Jean Elizabeth (Geldart) PepperdeneJean Elizabeth (Geldart) Pepperdene    July 18, 1931 –   June 17,2017It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jean Pepperdene a month before her 86th birthday. Jean was raised in Sussex, NB by her late parents Alan and Minnie (Wortman) Geldart and is predeceased by her sisters Dorothy and Eleanor and son-in-law, Bob Stewart.Jean is survived...

Girvan JoyMrs. Joy Girvan passed away peacefully in Toronto,Canada on Friday June 2nd. Leaving behind a legacy of loved ones who cherished their beloved ‘Grandy’. Daughter (PG) Margaret Cooke, son Christopher Girvan, daughter-in-law Sabrina Girvan, beloved and trusted confidant sister June Jackson, sister Carol Jackson, Christopher Cooke, her ‘loves  of her life’ her Grandchildren Kristina Cooke, Samantha Buchanan, Adam Cooke,...

Sharyn HemsteadIt’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Sharyn HemsteadAfter a long battle with cancer she passed away peacefully with her daughters by her sideShe was born in New Glasgow Nova Scotia moved to Toronto as a teen. She would return asoften as she could she treasured her trips down home. Mom and her sister Maureen made...

Sundstrom, MildredIn loving memory of Mildred Sundstrom May 12/1935 to May 26/2017.She peacefully passed away in Toronto with her children by her side.Predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Rolf Sundstrom on Oct. 18/2008. Cherished mother of Brenda(Carmen), Wendy Fenton, and John Sundstrom(Julie). Loving Grandmother of Steven, Jason, Anthony Spadafore, Karson Fenton and Katrina London. Great Grandmother of 7.Millie also...

KENNEDY – GORDON MICHAEL SEPTEMBER 1-1953—MAY 18-2017Gordon, aged 63, grew up in McAdam, New Brunswick and passed away at Toronto General Hospital from complications of a heart attack. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Yin Ye, and his stepdaughter, Shannon (Xiaonan) Liang, who recently arrived in Canada with Gordon from China.He was predeceased by his parents, William Kennedy...

Caroline Mary (Sharpe) SampsonIt’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Caroline Mary (Sharpe) Sampson 77 of Scarborough, Ontario, formerly of Amherst, Nova Scotia on May 8th, 2017 at Hamilton General Hospital.Born to the late Evangeline Margaret (Gaudet) and Frederick Joseph Sharpe. Carol worked as a mailroom supervisor at the Toronto Dominion Bank. She took great pride in...

Valerie MorrisonValerie MorrisonOn the early morning of April 29, 2017 our beloved Valerie peacefully went to rest, eternally with her late husband Godfrey.Valerie Joan Morrison nee Fung was born in Georgetown Guyana on May 5, 1940.  Immediately after high school she began a career with Royal Bank of Canada.She met the love of her life Godfrey in 1957 and they...

Michael Gillis PurcellIt is with broken hearts that we say goodbye to Michael Gillis Purcell who passed away suddenly April 16, 2017 at age 57Michael was born and raised in Montreal’s West Island,where he developed a passion for the Habs and the Expos, a flair for speaking French and an appreciation for fine food and beautiful women. Upon graduating from...