GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Errol Hetherington DuncanErrol Hetherington Duncan was the youngest of six children born to Scottish immigrants from Aberdeen. Errol developed an early love of sport and excelled in every sport he played. A baseball pitcher, he was invited to play for six major league teams but ultimately turned them all down to look after his mother, who was widowed when he...

Chester William KruzselyJuly 24 1942 – January 31 2021After a short but brave fight with an aggressive cancer, Chet passed away suddenly at home on January 31.Born in Berwyn Illinois to Valentine William Kruzsely and Mary Rose Peternek, he was predeceased by his brother Valentine Arthur. Chester is father to Richard, Daniel and Kerry Ann. He is survived by his...

Mary Evelyn JANES (nee CRINGAN)Mary Evelyn JANES (nee CRINGAN)Died peacefully on Jan 29, 2021 after a short illness. She will be dearly missed by Jim, John, Anne, Sue, Laura, and her 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.Mary was born on July 17, 1929 into the talented and musical Cringan family. Her paternal grandfather, Alexander T. Cringan emigrated from Scotland to Toronto...

Andrew Robert ClarkJune 8th, 1983-February 3rd, 2021It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Andrew at age 37 on February 3rd 2021 in Toronto. Andrew was born in Mississauga to Mary-Jane Taylor and Robert Clark. Andrew was father to Matthew Swinton, brother to Rebecca Morrison (Matt), Susanne Taylor (Anthony) and David Taylor (Pia). Beloved...

WARD, ALICE THERESA ( nee Donovan)October 10, 1929 – February 3, 2021Alice Ward passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021. Predeceased by her loving husband Donald Ward, she is survived by her beloved children Donald (Patricia), John (Lisa) , Mary (John) and Anne (Mark). She will be greatly missed by her 10 grandchildren whom she adored: Steven, Matthew, David, Jeffrey,...

Wai Tong Leung (梁惠棠)In memory ofWai Tong Leung (梁惠棠)Passed: February 4, 2021Born: 1921Resided: Markham, OntarioWai Tong passed in peace at the age of 99. He was a wonderful husband, a very loving and caring father, a terrific grandfather and great grandfather.He was very kind and thoughtful. He was polite and caring to family members, colleagues, friends, neighbours and anyone he...

Christopher Gordon ScottWith very heavy hearts, Christopher Gordon Scott has passed away at a young age of 38. He fought a very difficult battle the last 10 years. He was very strong & brave through his fight. He is now at comfort, resting peacefully with his dad. 💔❤️We will miss his beautiful smile and sense of humor. His kind and...

Glenda Diane Dollimont McGrathApril 4, 1971 – January 31, 2021After a long battle with cancer, Glenda Diane passed away January 31, 2021 at Providence Healthcare inToronto. Born and raised in Labrador City, NL, she spent most of her adult life in Toronto. Predeceasedby her father, Albert McGrath and mother, Sheila Dollimont McGrath. Left to mourn are her sister,Gerona McGrath, and...

William Edward Lennon (Bill)Bill Lennon’s love of life will not come to an end with his death. Bill passed away suddenly on January 27, 2021, one day after he celebrated his 82nd birthday.Bill will be remembered for his constant sense of community and how he loved helping others. He enjoyed a funny joke and was always ready to tell a...

Charles Roy LiddyIt is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved friend Charles (Chuck) Roy Liddy at Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto on January 28th, 2021, at the age of 65. His treasured friends Grace and Stefen were with him in his final moments. Charles fought his 4-month battle with cancer with dignity and his unique dry...

LUCAS, John RolandOn December 22, 2020, at the age of 77, John passed away peacefully. Beloved son of late Lyle Lucas (1995) and late Evelyn Lucas (2010). Loving and dedicated father of Debbie Nero. Grandfather of Brett Fortune, Lauren Fortune and Sarah Fortune. Brother of Helen Gibson (Bill Gibson) and Robert Lucas (Joanne Lucas)John worked at General Motors for 30...

Tiina Stewart (nee Veltmann)It is with the deepest of sorrows and the most gut-wrenching of pains that our families announce that on Monday January 25th, 2021, Tiina Stewart (nee Veltmann) passed away suddenly after a short yet courageous fight due complications from cancer at the age of 32.Tiina was the epitome of every characteristic that made someone good. Except she...

Larry (Paul Frederic Laurence) JohnstonDied peacefully, after a brief illness at the North York LTC Seniors’ Centre on Sunday. January 10, 2021Larry was born May 20, 1947, in Wychwood Park, Toronto, attending Hillcrest Public School, the University of Toronto  Schools, and Victoria College in the University of Toronto.Larry was a passionate and gifted writer, with a particular interest for local...

Lyn T. JacksonLyn T. Jackson, my vibrant, charming, bold, eccentric, frustrating, feminist, lovely, grand, yet quiet introverted mum has died, January 24, 2021, peacefully, at the age of 87, at Bridgepoint Hospital, in Toronto. She is no longer struggling.Lyn was born in Stratford Ontario, March 12, 1933, as Thelma Marilyn Joyce (Bunny) Flood, a small town girl with big dreams....

Joe NovaIt is with great sadness that we announce that our father, Joe Nova has passed away peacefully at the age 93 on Friday January 15, 2021 at Bayview Extendicare, Toronto Ontario. Joe was born in Scott, Saskatchewan on February 14, 1927. He moved in the early 1950’s to residences in the Toronto area.Joe was predeceased by his wife Jenny...

Donald CousinsIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald (Don) Cousins, aged 71 years. He was an avid hockey fan, always loyal to and cheering on The Leafs, and even making it to AAA in his youth. He enjoyed a weekend car ride, old western movies, bbq-ing, going to the casino and getting together with friends....

Leonard Gordon YatesIt is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Gordon Yates at Hawthorn Woods Community Care, Brampton on January 18th, at the age of 85, following a valiant battle with Covid.Born in New Toronto, the son of Nelson and Florence Yates, and brother to Nelson (Buster), James (Jimmy) (deceased), Marjorie, and Edith (deceased).Leonard will be...

James Russell MegillIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of James Russell Megill, who passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on Jan 9,2021, at the age of 73.He is Survived by his wife Kathleen Megill of 47 years. Children Jamie Megill (Anne) and Amanda Swainson (Robbie) of Bermuda. Grandfather to Teresa Megill, Michéal Megill, Ashley Swainson and Kaitlyn...

Raymond Edgar FilionThe world lost a wonderful, creative and caring person on January 10, 2021.Raymond (Ray) passed away at his home in Toronto after a long battle with ALS aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease. His sister Marlene and his partner Glen were at his side. Ray was in his 70th year.Ray was born in Cornwall, Ontario on February 2, 1951 the...

Larry GreenSadly after a prolonged illness, Larry Green died of a heart attack on January 2, 2021 at Baycrest Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged.Larry was born in Toronto on April 8, 1940 to Anne and Fred Greenstein. Father to Marc Yamaguchi and Rosemary Green, Larry was well-loved by his daughter-in-law, Mayumi, and two granddaughters, Linka and Lisa.A jazz...