GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Lloyd RobertsBorn May 14, 1931, Edmonton, Alberta.  Died January 21, 2022, Toronto, Ontario at 90 years of age.He is survived by his daughters, Gerry Stelfox, Bonnie Southorn (David Smith), and Velma Roberts, his special friend, Joy Adams, his sisters, Betty McKay and Joyce Hislop (Bob), many nieces and nephews and friends.He was predeceased by his parents, Garfield and Beatrice, his...

Richard Wade Sage SutherlandRichard Wade Sage Sutherland passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on January 21, 2022. Richard was a much beloved medical writer with the Medical Post and other papers and magazines and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, jazz enthusiast and raconteur.He is survived by family in Scotland, England, Tasmania and the US and many friends and...

Marie Julia NgMarie Julia Ng (Julie)Born June 2nd ,1939 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Left this earth on January 18th, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario. She spent most of her lifetime building memories in Sudbury, Ontario where she made many friends, though her heart will forever be in her much-loved Mexico.She was a Wife (Don), Mom of three daughters (Kimberly & Wil,...

Jean PhalpIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Phalp, née Brubacher. She passed away peacefully in hospital on January 13, 2022. Until the end she continued to think of others, sharing a laugh and enjoying familiar stories.Jean was the loving wife of husband Brian Trevor Phalp; beloved mother of Daniel (Leah Yu), Rosemary and David;...

Kirsten MunroKirsten Munro courageously fought a long and challenging three-year battle against one of the most relentless opponents on the planet – glioblastoma. She began her well-earned eternal rest on Sunday, January 9, at the age of 59.Kirstie was an accomplished scholar, whose highest academic achievement included obtaining her Ph.D. (A.B.D.), and held teaching positions at Western University, Queen’s University,...

Donald Lenord Thomas Ostler January 21, 1932 – November 11, 2021Don passed away peacefully at home in his residence at Delmanor Wyndord on November 11, 2021. He is predeceased by his wife Joyce, brother Raymond and sister Lorraine.  After travelling the world for a decade serving his country in the Royal Canadian Navy Don returned to Toronto where he and...

Mary Myfanwy Wynne-Roberts (nee McCaul) Snetsinger: Jan 28/1930 – Jan 01/2022A resident of North Leaside for more than forty-five years, and a life-long resident of Toronto, Mary was born Jan 28, 1930 to James Gordon McCaul and Buddug Annie Wynne-Roberts.Mary went to Rosedale Public School and Jarvis Collegiate Institute, and met her husband Ross George Snetsinger at Toronto Normal School,...

Towsley, Scott HarrisonTowsley, Scott Harrison. Passed away on January 4, 2022 in Toronto at age 51. Will be greatly missed by his partner Jennifer, and his children Brent and Nikolas. Survived by his mother Linda, sister Lori, and brother Richard, as well as many friends and extended family. Predeceased by his father Donald and brother Steven. Scott always put his...

Ralph ParkerRalph Geoffrey Parker passed away suddenly in his 58th year on Saturday, January 1st, 2022.He is survived by his four children Crissy, Allison, Nicholas, and Amanda, and his grandchildren Axel and Thomas.Ralph was a longtime employee of Biederman Packaging in Dundas ON. He will be missed by family, friends, and coworkers.There will be no public visitation at this time.Offer...

Catharina OninkCatharina Onink was a larger than life presence in the lives of those who were lucky enough to have known her. She was complex, complicated, grandiose, belligerent, petty, loving and incredibly capable.Miss Holland 1963 and a Miss Universe runner-up, she remained beautiful until the day she died. She was aloof with men, and made it clear that she could...

Captain, Charles Peter McHardyCaptain, Charles Peter McHardy. Our Peter passed away peacefully early on Christmas morning. Peter was comfortable knowing his son, Mike, and loving wife, Cory, were by his side holding his hand.Peter is survived by the love of his life, Cory. They were together for 40 beautiful years filled with love, good times, and enough adventures to fill...

Gerald Edmond Martin (Gerry)The Martin Family mourns the loss of their patriarch, who passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021 at the Houses of Providence in Toronto at the age of 86.Gerry was born on May 31, 1935 in Montreal and married the love of his life, Jai Sook Kim, in 1963. In 1970 they moved to Toronto with their...

Margaret M. BrownMay 20, 1935 – December 20, 2021It is with sadness that the family of Margaret (Scrivner) Brown announce her passing.Mother to David (Judy), and Darrin (Angela) and grandmother to Luke.Born and raised in Toronto, her love for this city stretched far and wide, from volunteering in the Santa Claus Parade since 1946, when she was an ice princess...

Ronald John William CowperRonald John William Cowper (1936 – 2021) of Scarborough Ontario passed peacefully in hospital just 3 days shy of his 85th birthday (December 11, 2021); well attended by his family, his partner, friends and the amazing staff at North York General Hospital.Married to Margaret (1937 – 2014) at the age of 21 he embarked on a lifelong...

Alan GrantProfessor Emeritus Alan Grant, LLB (London), of the Inner Temple, London, and the Bar of Ontario, born September 13, 1937, died peacefully at the Elder Street Retirement Home in Toronto, Canada on December 13, 2021. He is survived by his sister, June Allan (Charlie); sons, Julian (Julie) and Jonathan (Lori-Dawn Tabor); stepchildren, Deirdre Hanna (Peter Mendell) and Zak Hanna...

David L. TweedleySeptember 8, 1935 – November 30, 2021David passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital. He was the son of Dorothy and David Tweedley of Thunder Bay. With family, Dave spent many summers visiting the Lakehead and sharing his passion for the surroundings of his youth. A man with an independent spirit and a keen competitor, Dave believed in recreational...

Millicent Bolton (nee Capaldi/Campbell)Our dear mother, Millicent Bolton (nee Capaldi/Campbell) passed “gently into that goodnight” in her 100th year on November 9th in Oakville, Ontario.Millicent (Milli) was born in 1922 in Blantyre, Scotland. In 1930, she came to Canada with her parents John and Millie Campbell to Hamilton, Ontario, along with her big brother Jack and little sister Rita (Corrigan)....

Patricia (Shah) Bennett SiciliaIt is with great sadness that the family of Patricia (Shah) Bennett Sicilia announce her passing in her 67th year on January 5th 2021 with family by her side. Devoted wife to the late Vince Sicilia. Survived by her loving son Geoffrey and sister Colette Bennett Bruno (Frank). She will also be greatly missed by her many...

John David TatleyFeb 27 1938 – Nov 19 2021In loving memory of John David Tatley — beloved life partner to Judy, father to Alan and Joanna, and grandfather to Ava, Jessica, Samantha, & Hailey. John is survived by his brothers Richard and Will, and his sister Mary.John was an avid traveller, collector, and inspired teacher. He spent the majority of...

Susan Linda Jamieson – TruckelSusan Linda Jamieson – Truckel, 61, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2021 in the midst of a heroic fight against cancer.An amazing and determined spirit, Susan found deep enjoyment as an entrepreneur. With her big ideas and innovative thinking, Susan embraced every project with conviction, dedication, and power. She always firmly believed in the capability...