GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Maria Teresa “Teri” Lorient Nee ValadasOn November 17th, 2019 at 930 pm EST, our mum, Teri (Maria Teresa Lorient Nee Valadas), 83 years old, passed away after a short but difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.  She transitioned very peacefully with her two daughters, Victoria Lorient-Faibish and Andrea Lorient by her side, holding her hands.  Her son in laws, Kevin Faibish...

Wilson R. RuizBorn September 4, 1942 in Quito, passed away on November 15, 2019 age 77 in Toronto. Wilson is survived by his siblings and their families, his children Simon (Heather Maxted), Rafico (Paulina Mickiewicz) and Aly (Michael Tsourounis), their mother, Janice McAuley, and his grandchildren, Rosalind Ruiz, Anabel and Lola Ruiz, and Henry, Isabel and Teddy Tsourounis.Wilson was a...

Shirley Patricia Ali-CummingsShirley Patricia Ali-Cummings, aged 76, passed away peacefully October 31, 2019 after a long battle with dementia.She is survived by 4 children – Debbie Albani, Susan Goff, Anil Ali, and Chris Ali, as well as grandchildren Joshua, Evelyn, Jasmine, Jessica, Christian, Ryan and Destiny. Predeceased by infant son Mohammed N. AliBorn in Guyana South America, she emigrated to...

Francis ( Frank ) Howitt Dec 4, 1947 – Oct 29, 2019It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Howitt announce his passing at Michael Garron Hospital. Frank will be sadly missed by his wife Madonna, daughter Amy Monk and four grandchildren.He is predeceased by mother Rita Marie (nee Sheahan) and father Francis Joseph and survived by siblings...

Chrystal Marie JacksonChrystal Marie Jackson joined Ginger, her beloved apricot standard poodle over the Rainbow Bridge June 2, 2019. Where they are sharing their love and joy in being together again. A beautiful, stylish and talented industrial sales rep and accomplished regional sales manager, she ran her own boutique due diligence and market research consultancy for the past 15 years....

Lister, Thomas W.Lister, Thomas W. July 5, 1938- September 13, 2019Peacefully, with family at his side, Tom passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital’s Veterans Palliative Ward on September 13th. Survived by his wife Linda, in their 50th year of marriage and his three children, Catherine Peterson (Alexander), Thomas Lister and Pam Tucker (Mike). Tom is also survived by his three grandchildren,...

Melchora Salido RiveraJanuary 6, 1936 – September 6, 2019Zechariah 9:16 ‘…They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown.’Nanay, that’s who you are to us also, a precious jewel in life and in death.You are the most valuable person in our lives. You are priceless, incomparable and irreplaceable. In your life, you have shown us God’s love and...

Dmitry NazinWe lost Dmitry Nazin suddenly and shockingly on August 22, 2019. He was 44 years old. His wife, Iryna, was away visiting her family in Ukraine when it happened.His heart ‘just stopped’ said the examining doctor. That huge heart that was the most loving, caring, kind and non-judgmental, a heart of excellence. Shattering news of Dmitry’s’s passing found us...

Peter J. MacDonaldPeter J. MacDonald. Born, March 22 1956, passed away on Aug 8, 2019 age 63, he is preceded by his parents Audrey and Frank MacDonald and survived by his brother Richard, his sister Susan and her husband Peter Foley and their children Catherine, Robert, Emily.Offer Condolence for the family of Peter J. MacDonald

Cecil John Kingston MOODYApril 24th1937-August 29th2019 passed away peacefully in Toronto.  Born in Ireland, he grew up in Dublin, where he attended Christchurch Cathedral School, played rugby for Old Wesley, and performed on the trumpet with the Boys’ Brigade.  A scholarship to the University of Saskatchewan brought him to Canada. Moving on from the prairies, he eventually made his way...

Michou Sebastienne IncorvaiaMichou Sebastienne Incorvaia , 65Former Toronto resident Michou S. Incorvaia 65, died August 15, 2019, at her home in Toronto , Ontario .At her request, no service will be held.Michou was born December 17, 1953, in Tunis, Tunisia. As a child she loved to entertain and put on puppet shows for the other kids. She loved exploring and...

Donald Robert Lionel GrayDonald Robert Lionel Gray passed away peacefully on the morning of July 15, 2019, at the age of 91.He will be greatly missed by his children Margaret (John), Robert (George), Barrie and Susan (Enrico), his grandchildren Matthew, Melissa and Melanie Porretta and many family members and friends.He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Joyce Marguerite, and his...

L. WAYNE DREWRY Q.C.July 18, 1939 – July 20, 2019Tall, white-haired and elegant, Wayne Drewry was a remarkable man.Proudly born/raised in Regina and high-schooled in Germany, Wayne served as an officer in the Canadian Navy Reserve while at the University of Saskatchewan.After graduating from law school, he articled with McLeod Dixon in Calgary and then joined the Emery Jamieson firm...

William Donald (Don) CloustonMay 8, 1925 to July18, 2019 – Balsam Lake, KawarthasDon, WWII Veteran (First Canadian Parachute Battalion) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and caregivers on July 18, 2019 at Sunnybrook Veterans Center.Loving husband for 68 years of Jean (predeceased in 2016). Beloved father of 9, Sandy, Diane (Ron), Dave (Sue), Judy, Irene (Ralph), Tom (Lil), Barb...

Michael Claude BrannanOn Tuesday July 16 2019, Michael Claude Brannan, loving husband, father, grandfatherand great-grandfather, passed away at age 80.Michael was born on August 19, 1938 in Calgary Alberta to Claude and Lilya (Johnson)Brannan. When he was a young boy his family moved East but Alberta remained adraw for him as he travelled there to work in the summertime as...

JORDAN, STANLEY WILLIAMBorn October 21, 1952, died peacefully after a long illness July 7, 2019. Devoted son of the late John Franklin (Frank) and Dorothy Jordan, beloved brother of Kim and her husband, the late Douglas Reeman. A good man and a proud Canadian, driving now fast and true in a vintage Corvette on the highway to heaven. Go with...

JUDITH HARMANJUDITH HARMAN, professionally known as Judi Jansen, December 18, 1942.On Friday, June 7, 2019, Judi passed away peacefully in her sleep, while listening to one of her favourite tunes – Old Time Rock’ n’ Roll.In her 76th year, our ‘Rock Doll’ also known as ‘Judi Loves Elvis’, will be missed by so many dear friends and musicians – close...

Nora HoltNora Holt peacefully passed away recently in Toronto. She is survived by her children Robin, Sally, Timothy and Peter, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her Husband Martin. Born in London, England in 1919, Nora survived WW2, and followed Martin in immigrating to Toronto, Canada where they married. An avid gardener, reader, exceptional mother,...

Brian David ValleauBrian David Valleau, 60, of Scarborough, ON passed away suddenly due to health complications on Friday June 7, 2019. Brian was the beloved son to the late Donald and Margaret (Nee Corbett)Valleau, loving father to Jessica (Domenic) Librandi, Alysia Valleau and Krista Valleau and attentive Grandfather of Avery Librandi. Brian is survived by siblings Alan (Laurianne) Valleau and...

Frances OlejnikWe are devastated to announce the sudden passing of our dear mother May 1, 2019.She died of a broken heart after losing her spouse, Walter, of 62 years just 10 weeks prior.Frances was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who always made her family priority number one. Great meals and an inviting home were her pride and joy. She...