GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

RICHARD (FRANK) KELLEHERRICHARD (FRANK) KELLEHER February19, 1933 – October 14, 2016 Peacefully passed away at the age of 83 years, in Toronto on Friday, October 14, 2016, after a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.Frank is survived by his wife Katherine for 38 years. Caring father to 11 children: Michael, Michelle, Maureen (Neil), Marcia...

Jose Vicente RodriguesJose Vicente Rodrigues, 73, passed away September 22, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada. He is survived by his wife Danielle, brother Carlos and sisters Filomena Rodrigues, Lourdes Dias and Dores Branco and their families.Service:Funeral reception will be held on Monday September 26 at – Forest Lawn Crematorium – located at 17 Linelle St. between 1:30 and...

David Alfred RinesDavid Alfred Rines passed away suddenly on September 2, 2016 in Toronto. Born February 15, 1962 in East York, he is survived by his daughter Tara, his brothers Doug, Mark and Wayne and his sister Gail. Predeceased by his parents David Edward Rines and Helena Ann Rines.ServiceA memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday,...

DONALD ROBERTSON SMITHDONALD ROBERTSON SMITH On Friday, September 16, 2016, Mr. Donald Robertson Smith passed away peacefully in Toronto, in the presence of family after a two-year spirited battle with cancer. Don, the son of the late John Smith and Lilian Smith (McEwan) was born June 19, 1934 in Toronto, Ontario. Don proudly served the Scarborough Board of Education and...

MICHIKO TAKEHISAMICHIKO TAKEHISA On August 23, 2016, five days after suffering a massive stroke, our beloved Michiko slipped quietly from our arms. Her parents, Minoru and Yoshiko and brother, Koji, were at her bedside along with her husband, Bob Ward and many members of the Ward and Mitsusada-Boylan families. In the days before her death, Michiko’s hospital room saw a...

RUSKIN, CAMILLA (nee Wallingford)Suddenly, on August 23, 2016. Beloved mother of Andrea Ruskin (Tyler Sponholz), devoted grandmother of Sophie and Jonathan Sponholz-Ruskin. Predeceased by her adored husband, and soulmate, Jeremy, with whom she shared all interests, passions, love of animals, literature and music. Survived by loving sister Dorothy Sinclair. A much loved aunt to Michael Sinclair, David Sinclair, Vicki Demorest...

JONATHAN REGINALD ANDREW DAVIESJONATHAN REGINALD ANDREW DAVIES May 15, 1961 – June 23, 2016Born in Lachine, Quebec, the son of Christopher and Hélène Davies (deceased), he is survived by his sister (Angélique Davies), his partner (Alison Reid), his son and daughter (Owyn and Dylyn), family in Quebec (Lucille and Keith Bridger) and Britain (Marigold, Geoffrey, Rosie, Simon, Edward – the...

MARY SARA (SASSY) WADDELLMARY SARA (SASSY) WADDELL In Toronto on Monday, June 27, 2016, in her 73rd year. Sassy, beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Waddell of Peterborough, dear sister of Ann Dunlop (Larry) of Toronto, Louise Waddell (deceased) and Hugh Waddell (Nancy) of Peterborough, aunt of Heather Couture, Gordon Dunlop and Sara, Meggan, Taylor and Lawson Waddell,...

ALFRED HERMANN TAPPENALFRED HERMANN TAPPEN passed away peacefully at Markham-Stouffville Hospital, on Monday, June 6, 2016, at the age of 93. Alfred leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Renate Catharine Tappen, his son Harry Tappen (Cathy), his daughter Vivian Duffy (Owen) his grandsons Derek Tappen and Kevin Duffy, his granddaughters Kelly Cambridge and Nicole Duffy and five precious great-grandchildren....

ALEXANDER McKELLARAlex sadly passed away May 19, 2016. Predeceased by his parents James and Janet, brother Walker and step-father Philip. Loving father of Stephen and Lynn (Corey) and grandkids Angela, Jordan, Jessika, Jaxson and Ryker. Step-son Paul, nieces Elaine (Paul), Ann (Al), Michelle, Rachel, Jackie and Emma, nephews Michael, Nicholas and Jacob, his cousins, friends and most of all, the...

Ursula Catherine DixonPassed away peacefully on March 15, 2016. Born in Brisbane, Australia on January 14, 1940, she arrived in Canada in 1962 to marry her beloved husband of 54 years Charles. She was the loving mother of Mark (Thea), Brent (Anabella), Cheryl and Clayton (Melanie). Cherished grandma to Deidre (Monica), Clinton (Alison), Eric, Charlotte, Bronwyn, Mateo, Olivia, Jet, Xavier,...

Leslie Camille Kimiko RugglesLESLIE CAMILLE KIMIKO RUGGLES Passed away suddenly February 23, 2016. Born September 5, 1974 in Scarborough, Ontario. Headstrong, funny and opinionated, she is loved and missed by her family: father Ken, mother Ellen (Dennis), sisters Corliss (Mark) and Paige (Rob), nephew Ben, nieces Violet and Ruby, uncle Mel and aunt Kimi and cousins Mark, Julia, Lindsay, Trevor...

Revered Benjamin Toyo-Tsune MurataIn his 88th year, passed away suddenly yet peacefully at the Toronto Western Hospital, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Esther Takeko Murata, with whom he would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this April. Father to David Nobu-tsune, Mary Madoka, E. H. Erika and Paul Hiro-tsune. Grandfather to Lucian, William and Saya.He was born in...

John Alfred BolandIn his 88th year, passed away suddenly yet peacefully at the Toronto Western Hospital, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Esther Takeko Murata, with whom he would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this April. Father to David Nobu-tsune, Mary Madoka, E. H. Erika and Paul Hiro-tsune. Grandfather to Lucian, William and Saya. He was born in...

Helen Elizabeth (Beth) Lee (nee Mutch)Helen Elizabeth (Beth) Lee (nee Mutch) Peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Etobicoke General Hospital on November 16, 2014. Beloved wife of Robert Lee. Loving Mom to Dave, Doug (Heather) and Dan (Meg). Cherished Gramma to Hayden, Helen, Ben, Colleen and Owen. Devoted sister to Cathie and Paul. Dear friend to Betty, Susie...

Victor Walter MossVICTOR WALTER MOSS Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at the age of 100. He is survived by his beloved wife Vera of 74 years. Loving father of Edward and his wife Sharon. Proud grandfather of Glenn, David and his wife Mandy and Jennifer and her husband Steve. Cherished great- grandfather to Skyler,...