GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Jacob Alexander MilneJacob Alexander Milne1997-2021It is with extreme sorrow that we say farewell to Jacob, who passed away September 5th at the age of 23. A caring, compassionate and loving young man, he will be missed by his family, friends and colleagues.Jacob is survived by his parents Emmy (Emoke) Szekere Milne and Fraser Milne, brother Angus, grandmother Agnes, Aunts Jillian,...

Donald Sidney LobbDonald Sidney Lobb(1922 – 2021)Donald Sidney Lobb was born on October 27, 1922, in Young Saskatchewan. He died 2 months short of his 99th birthday, from complications due to Dementia, on August 20, 2021. Don is survived by his devoted and loving wife May Lobb, his beloved sons, Bill and Dave, and grandchildren, Dilan and Lauren.Don was raised...

JAFFEY, Marie Catherine, nee Ronan.JAFFEY, Marie Catherine, nee Ronan.Marie passed in her sleep at Sunnybrook Hospital on Sept. 5, 2021, in her 73rdyear. She was loved by so many people as a dedicated teacher, loyal friend,extraordinary family matriarch and faithful Catholic. She is survived by herdevoted husband John; her daughters Jessica, Joanne (Sandro Bove) and Karen(Austin Steed); her grandchildren Alexander,...

Nigel Dirom KorchukNigel Dirom Korchuk, born in Toronto in 1962 died peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Brampton, Ontario at the age of 59.He was much loved by his Mom (Shirley Richmond-Korchuk) and Dad (Stanley Korchuk), brothers Jonathan (Lynne Griffith-Jones) and Graham and sister Ruth (Steve Sims), Aunt Leslyn (Gerald Lambert) and cousins in England. Predeceased by his Dad,...

Percy (Howard) DavisMarch 26, 1946 – August 25, 2021Peacefully, with his loving family by his side, Howard passed away on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 in his 76th year.Dear Husband of Linda for 17 years. Loving Father of Timothy (Julia), Jeffrey (Maria), Benjamin (Yvanne) and Amy (Elisabeth), and Loving Stepfather of Alysha and Julie (Mo). Much loved Papa of Brooke, Taylor,...

Anneli Elisabeth EkbornPeacefully, at Toronto Western Hospital on July 15, 2021, 42 years young.Cherished daughter of Jean and Stefan Ekborn, beloved sister of Jenna and husband Symon , adored and adoring auntie of Liam, Caleb and Owen. Loved niece of Elizabeth and Peter and Göran and Eva and cousin to nine in England and Sweden. Dearest friend to countless others.Anneli...

Gerald (Stanley) PayneGerald (Stanley) PayneRetired District Chief, Toronto Fire Department______________________________________Peacefully, with his loving family by his side, Stan passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in his 85th year.Beloved Husband of Evelyn (Ev) for 63 years. Loving Father of Heather (Adrian), Shari (Tony) and Kristine (Ian). Much loved Grandpa of Ryan (Crystal), Kyle (Amanda), Eric (Erika), Quentin, Will and Tori....

Ruth SchattnerRuth Schattner died in Toronto on August 10, 2021.Ruth was born in 1930, in Vienna, Austria, to Leo and Sala Schattner. The Schattner family left Vienna in 1938, spending the war years in Switzerland. They emigrated to New York, N.Y. in 1948.Ruth obtained her B.A. degree in French at Hunter College in 1951. She then accepted a scholarship from...

Jorgina Capeche HespanhaJorgina Capeche HespanhaLoving, genuine and an inspiration to all of us.Peacefully on August 12th, 2021 at the age of 80, Jorgina Capeche Hespanha passed away at Richmond Hill, Ontario after a 3 year battle with Lung Cancer. We like to say that she won the battle. She beat all the prognostics, never complained despite all the challenges, was...

Norma Eleanor WallApril 19, 1922-July 29, 2021Norma Eleanor Wall was born in Toronto in 1922, the second daughter of Charles and Mary Edith Bottomley. Her sister, Margaret, pre-deceased her in 2019. Both remarkable women lived to the advanced age of 99. Eleanor completed her early education in Toronto and graduated from Harbord Collegiate after which she worked briefly at Gages...

Parmawnam VaitilingamGenerous, Genuine and Trusted SOUL – Rest in PeacePeacefully on July 30th2021, at the age of 86,Parmawnam Vaitilingam also known as Jerome (Jerry)passed away at St Joseph Heath Centre, Toronto, OntarioJerome was born in Guyana June 26th 1935, blessed with a creative mind and a keen eye for details, Jerome loved to read, passionate about his country music and...

Gard Fischer – JenssenPeacefully at home on July 24, 2021 in his 76th year after a prolonged illness. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 48 years, Doris (nee Kallweit) and his children Andrea (Jason) Mueller and Kristian. Grandpa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Eric and Matthew Mueller. Survived by his mother, Kate Fischer-Jenssen of Markham...

Bonnie KiddellWith heavy hearts the family of Bonnie Lynn Kiddell (née King) of Toronto, Ontario, announces her passing on July 10, 2021. Bonnie died peacefully at Toronto General Hospital due to complications with ovarian cancer. By her side was her loving husband of 34 years, Alan Kiddell.Bonnie is survived by Alan and her children: Chris Haigh (Rebecca), Jason Haigh (Heather),...

Mike (Chung Kwok) LeungOn June 25, 2021, Mike (Chung Kwok) Leung, aged 77, passed away peacefully in his wife’s arms, surrounded by his children and niece. He will be missed by his loving wife Ruowen, his son Kevin, daughter Robin, and all his friends and extended families.Mike was a good husband, a loving father, a generous friend, a caring human...

Boyko, StephenPeacefully on July 2nd, 2021, at the age of 85, Steve passed away at Scarborough General Hospital, in Scarborough, OntarioBorn on March 3, 1936, to the late Michael and Katherine Boyko,he was both a loving and respectful son.As a beloved brother to the late Peter and the late Vera, they enjoyed each other’s company and shared their love of...

Allan Edward JacobsOn Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Allan Edward Jacobs passed away at his home in Kensington Gardens, Toronto at the age of 82.  Carol E. Roup, Allan’s loyal and loving companion, was by his side.Allan was born on August 7, 1938, to Edward John Henry Jacobs and Elsie May [Harris] Jacobs in Toronto, Ontario. He received a B.Eng. in...

CARTER, JohnCARTER, JohnJune 10, 1927 – June 15, 2021John passed away on June 15th, 2021, peacefully in the late afternoon at TrilliumHospital, Mississauga. He was born in London, England and was the second youngestof five children, all having predeceased him. As a WWII veteran who served in theRoyal Scots Desert Rats regiment of the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR),...

John Sarotar October 11, 1955-May 17, 2021It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of John “Johnny” Sarotar at the age of 65 in Toronto Ontario.John was born in Yugoslavia in 1955. He moved to Toronto in his early teens with his mother, where he  remained the rest of his years.He worked in a variety of occupations from the...

Ian Alan InsleyIan Alan Insley1975 – 2021It is with great sadness the family of Ian Insley of Toronto Ontario announce the passing of Ian, on the 27th of May 2021 at his home in Toronto. Ian was born in Montreal and moved to New Brunswick at the age of three, growing in and attending school in both Saint John and...

Eduvigis ‘Edith’ Banzon YenkoEduvigis ‘Edith’ Banzon Yenko, 87, of the Philippines, passed away on the 15th of May, 2021 after a 5 month battle with surgical complications.Edith was born on January 27th, 1934 to her parents in Bataan at the height of the Japanese Occupation during World War II.She graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree in...