GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Gijsberta (Betty) Rozema 1944-2020It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gijsberta (Betty)After a short battle with cancer, Betty passed away peacefully at home in her 76th year.Wife of Jacob(Jack), mother of Herman (Cathy), and Jacqueline. Oma to Katrina(Keith) and Hank.Betty will be missed by her family in Holland and her many friends, especially the Gontier family.Betty...

Emmanuel Oseku AffulApril 4, 1938-May 17, 2020Emmanuel Oseku Afful, 82, of Toronto, Ontario died on Sunday May, 17, 2020. Emmanuel was born on April 4,1938, in Accra, Ghana, to Bruce Afful and Sarah Parker Allotey.He graduated in 1954 from the Government Boys School, Accra. His aspiration to pursue higher education was not feasible due to financial constraints. He was trained...

Senga McGregor GRAY (nee Hall)June 6, 1939 – April 30, 2020Senga took her last breath on Thursday April 30th, 2020, with her daughter Fiona by her side, in Leaside, ON. Senga was born on June 6, 1939, in Ayr, Scotland. Senga was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer on Thanksgiving 2018 and courageously fought through multiple surgeries and treatments. She was fortunate...

Thomas Ying Hing PingyinOctober 7, 1940 – May 15, 2020Tom passed away peacefully on Friday May 15, 2020 at Chartwell Aurora Long Term Care Residence at the age of 79.Predeceased by his beloved wife Lilly Pingyin (Hong). He is lovingly remembered by his 2 daughters Barbara and Alison (Brandon) and his 4 grandchildren, Kiara, Ryanne, Graeme and Cuan. Tom is...

Anna LeeMarch 17, 1929 – April 25, 2020Anna Lee was a remarkable, individualistic, caring woman who was a pioneer in many ways.  Born in Windsor, Ontario, on March 17, 1929  to Ping and Lena Lee, she graduated with a University of Toronto B.Sc. in Chemistry 1952, one of only five women in Science that year and one of two in...

Macdonald RegisMac passed away peacefully at North York General Hospital on Sunday 10 May, at the age of 93.Beloved husband of Grace Regis (nee Alexander) for 60 years. Devoted and proud father to Alec Regis (Sarita Diaram). Dear brother-in-law to Marie Alexander and uncle to Ian Alexander (Cynthia Arcato) and great-uncle to Kaia Alexander. Much loved uncle to Gloria Hussein...

WOODS, Edward JamesWOODS, Edward JamesBeloved son of the late Ron and Rita (Ronan), Ed passed away in his 60th year. Ed was a graduate of St. Pius X High School, University of Ottawa, and Lakehead University. He enjoyed a brief career as a geologist, then a longer one in procurement in Ottawa and Mississauga. He piped at the Edinburgh Tattoo,...

Lucy Elizabeth SmithLucy Elizabeth Smith age 82 of North York passed away April 27, 2020. Born July 7, 1938 and raised in St. John’s Newfoundland. Predeceased by her husband Kevin Joseph Smith. She is survived by her one daughter and five sons, Tony, Francis, Kevin (Karen), Linda Wismayer (Wayne), Don, and Paul (Sue); her grandchildren, Jeffrey, Alyssa, Anthony (her little...

Monica Crosdale June 12 ,1943- April 20 , 2020Our hearts were saddened when receiving the news of the passing of our dearly beloved, Monica (also known as “Ma Jean” by friends and family.A woman that lived a thousand lives and had a million stories for all of them. The definition of a free spirit and the centerpiece of her family.She...

Robert “Bob” Raymond PoolePOOLE, Robert Raymond “Bob” (Member, Electrics) – November 15, 1953-April 17, 2020  The family are saddened to announce that Bob peacefully passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital after a sudden but courageous battle with cancer.  Loving husband and best friend of Betty Ann Lemieux for 32 years (Permittee, Transport).  Predeceased by his mother Margaret Poole in 2014. ...

Dale Zimmerman (nee Quillman)Dale Zimmerman (nee Quillman) May 1954 – April 2020Our dearest Dale passed away on April 11, 2020. She leaves behind her grieving husband Richard, sons Ritchie (Fiona) and Tim (Kathleen) and grandson Henry. Dale had a brain tumour, the kind the medical community has significant challenges with. She fought hard and with the help of her Doctors...

James Joseph HammondJames Joseph Hammond, a force of nature, died suddenly on March 31st at the age of 28. Those who loved him have been changed because of his relationship with each one of us.James was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in March 2018. He approached his battle with strength, grace, and perseverance. He lived life fully until the moment of...

Richard Anthony SkrzypkowskiToronto- Richard Anthony Skrzypkowski 59, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Toronto Grace Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.He leaves behind his adored son Cody; mother Irene, brother Ted (Annette), sisters Krisha (Russell) and Diane; nieces and nephews Laurie, Scott, Ryan, Nicole, Starr, River and Marinna. He shared an unconditional love and appreciation for...

Jack Anthony HendyJack Anthony HendyBorn London, England April 15, 1933Died Newmarket, Ontario, March 9, 2020It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jack Anthony Hendy on March 9, 2020. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Avril (née Wilson), his daughter Gillian (Ray), sons Allan (Maria) and Tim (Jennifer), grandchildren Dakota, Savannah, Austin, Makayla...

Sandra Lynne SpearsApril 1950-December 2019Sandra was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Victor Spears and grew up in the Governor’s Bridge area of East York. She often spoke with fondness about memories of the neighbourhood, her childhood friends and playing hockey and baseball with the boys.She attended Bennington Heights Public School, Leaside High, and Centennial College.Sandra spent her career...

JOSEPH ADRIAN COMEAUOn February 25, 2020, Adrian passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto.Throughout Adrian’s 40+ year distinguished career with CIBC, he held a variety of senior roles from project management to branch banking operations, responsible for major construction projects at Commerce Court and at the forefront of transforming CIBC’s branch network to name a few. He was...

Bill HunterBill was born on July 6, 1952 in Toronto to Leon and Gladys (Pollard) brother to Ruth (Schneidmiller); Dale (Hunter-Aubichon); Anna-Marie Hunter and Uncle Bill to his nieces and nephews.Bill will be lovingly remembered for his generosity and willingness to help everyone. He had a keen interest in politics and was consistently involved in elections at all levels. He...

SHAW, Kenneth John –January 28, 1939 – December 4, 2019Father to Gene, Guy (Tamara), Jason (Michelle), and Dana (Neil). Grandfather to Tasia, Nicole, Riana, Shane, Ethan, and Peter. Long time companion to the late Audrey Taylor, and son of the late Irene Shaw.Offer Condolence for the family of SHAW, Kenneth John –

James Emerson BatchelorJames Emerson Batchelor, 87, of Toronto, passed away quietly on 1 February, 2020 after a brief illness. “Jim” grew up in Windsor, a graduate of Assumption College, and lived in Ottawa, Don Mills, and Burlington before settling in High Park. He was an active man, enjoying many sports, the outdoors and socializing with friends. Post-employment days were spent...

Mary Jean Borovijs (McDermid)Jeannie passed away peacefully the morning of January 6, 2020 with family at her bedside. Born on January 24, 1957 and raised in the Ottawa Valley, she moved to Toronto to work at Sick Kids’ Hospital. She loved her short career, first as a secretary, then accountant, and was also a volunteer cook at Houselink for a...