GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Reginald “Rex” BuckleReginald Rex Wallace “Rex” Buckle passed away January 3rd, 2019 at his home in Toronto, ON at the age of 79. Rex was born on September 25th, 1939 in Vancouver, BC. He grew up in Mission, BC and graduated high school in 1956 at the age of 16. He continued his scholarly ways by studying Film & Theatre...

Shirley (Bonnell) HammondIt is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of  Shirley (Bonnell) Hammond, at Brampton Civic Hospital on Monday, January 7th, 2019. Age 72 years.Predeceased by parents Bertrum and Elizabeth;  Brother: George Bonnell(Jean), Sisters: Elizabeth Crews(Alfred), Sarah Crews(Levi), Stella Searles(Hubert), Ellen Hillier and Ruby BonnellLeaving to Mourn are Husband: Paul Bourgeois, Sons: Gordon Hammond(Jacqueline), Ron Bungay(Shelly);...

Josephina (Josie) Toporoski (nee den Ouden)It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Josephina (Josie) Toporoski (nee den Ouden) on November 1, 2018 at age 72. She is survived by her sons Gary (Julie Zikman) and Marty (Christina Wilcott) and her grandchildren Jesse, Mazzy, Emerson and Marlo. Josie is predeceased by her parents Fred and Gertruda den...

Freeman ParsonsFreeman was born on July 10, 1951 in McCivers, Newfoundland. He was the 5thof 16 children to Avril (Morgan) and Chesley Parsons. Freeman and his 15 siblings grew up on a farm in a small town. He eventually made his big move to Ontario where he met the love of his life, Deserie, at the Old Block House in...

Jason James BowersJason James Bowers, age 48, crossed quietly to the “Unseen World” on November 22, 2018 after a later in life struggle with addiction and mental health issues.Jason was born March 9, 1970 in Huntsville, Ontario to Mervyn and Eileen (Armstrong) Bowers (predeceased). Jason grew up in Peterborough, graduating from Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School (PCVS), class of 1988. He...

KUGLE, Leroy RussellBorn May 12, 1948, St. Louis, Missouri. Passed away November 22, 2018 at Saint Michael’s Hospital. His death was peaceful. His wife of 46 years, Egidija Kugle, was holding his hand. The family he leaves behind: sisters-in law, Rasa & Vida (Ken), brother-in-law John (Linda), nephews Eli (Krista), Alnis (Brooke) Adam (Rachael), Jesse (Kailee), niece Lara (Brian), and...

Marie Françoise (Frances) Kalisz (née Vos)26 June 1924 – 19 November 2018Frances died peacefully at home, in her 95 th year, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of 68 years to Kazimierz Kalisz, Frances was the proud and loving mother of daughter Mary Jo (Paul Marrin), sons Robert (Beth), John (Chris Pryde) and Mark. Frances was close to and enjoyed the...

Colin Lorne MayColin Lorne MayApril 13, 1946 – November 18, 2018Colin Lorne May of Scarborough, Ontario passed away peacefully on Sunday 11:45 a.m. at Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital.He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, an only child to parents Chauncey Lorne May and Frances Reeves May (Lambourne).Colin, beloved husband of Stasia May (Plona) leaves behind; daughter Stephanie Corbett and her...

Jack Arthur JessopJuly 2nd, 1928 – November 17, 2018Jack Arthur Jessop – Actor, born in Toronto, Ontario Canada, son of Harry Jessop and Ida Jessop (Macey), passed away too soon at the age of 90 on Saturday November 17th, 2018 @ approximately 7:50 AM at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket Ontario.Jack is survived by; his spouse Valma Stacey (Barton);...

CORA MANUELA PRICOP April 21, 1963 – November 15, 2018Cora Manuela Pricop, 55, passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Thursday, November 15th after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Ioana Pricop, her mother Sanda Adam and her many friends in Romania and Canada.Cora was very creative and talented. She had...

Charles Richard ButlerCharles Richard ButlerJune 7th, 1939 – November 3rd, 2018It’s with sadness in our hearts we announce that Charles Richard Butler passed away suddenly on November 3rd, 2018, in his 79th year.He was working as a bus driver and had a charter to the Ontario Science Centre. He had a tragic fall on the escalator that resulted in head...

Matthew James HinesMatthew James HinesAugust 22, 1986 – October 29, 2018It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dearest Matthew. He died peacefully surrounded by family and friends and was given the best of care by the compassionate staff at Sunnybrook Hospital.Matthew was a notorious trickster, a lover of food, a hilarious storyteller, a Christina...

David Curtis AitkenIt is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Curtis Aitken in his 46 year of 1987 Davenport Road Toronto Canada. His ashes will be brought home to Bermuda at a later date for a Memorial Service.He was predeceased by his father Eugene Charles Aitken, survived by sisters Tianna Spencer (Parkes), Tracey Cochrane Faron Aitken,...

Colette Boright (nee Mille)Colette Marguerite BorightNovember 24, 1937 – October 26, 2018Colette Boright (nee Mille) passed away peacefully at Kensington Hospice in Toronto on October 26, 2018 after a short and brave battle with cancer.Colette, or “Coco” as she came to be known by her family and friends arrived in Toronto in 1957 at the age of 20, when (as...

Julia Elizabeth GallagherJulia Elizabeth Gallagher passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital October 17, 2018. She will be missed by her cousins, Brian Scott, John Scott, Sandra Scott Schmedt, Sheri and Dan Margetson, Paul Schmedt, Terri Schmedt, and Michi Medley.Julia was born, lived and worked in Toronto. Suffering from Parkinson’s the last few years; she nevertheless managed to keep her wry...

MUNDLE, Heather LeighDied peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Monday September 24, 2018 due to complications from metastatic melanoma. Born June 25, 1989 and taken from us way to soon at the young age of 29. Her parents James and Margo are overwhelmed by grief and sadness. She will be missed by her Grandmother Louise Mundle of Ottawa, Uncle...

Patricia Ann HimmelmanPatricia Ann Himmelman passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14th, 2018 at Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto, at the age of 75. Patricia had suffered many years with Alzheimer’s and is now at peace.Patricia (Pat) was born in Calgary, Alberta, on April 2, 1943 to Laurence Arthur Himmelman and Margaret Joyce Himmelman (nee Mckittrick). Patricia was the oldest of five...

Jerome GriffOn September 11, 2018, Jerome Griff of Scarborough Ontario, son of Reinhold and Anneliese Griff passed away in his sleep at 44 years of age. He leaves behind his only son Mitchell whom he loved very much.Born originally in Liverpool, Jerome moved to Ontario in his early twenties where he found his niche working in the property management industry....

CHARENDOFF, Elinore (nee Albert)AUGUST 31, 2018LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER – A HOLE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVERElinore Charendoff (nee Albert) passed away peacefully at the Kensington Hospice in Toronto just before her 83rd birthday on September 21st.A woman of strength, courage, depth and substance , Elinore was a guiding light to the people who surrounded her.  She...

ELGIE, Dianne ElizabethELGIE, Dianne ElizabethMay 31, 1958 – August 28, 2018Forever Loved, Forever MissedIt is with great sadness, we announce that Dianne Elizabeth Elgie, of Markham, Ontario has passed away peacefully from complications with pneumonia in her 60th year surrounded by members of family and friends at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Dianne is survived by husband Steve Olsen, parents June and...