GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Joseph Douglas PivatoPeacefully at Etobicoke General Hospital on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Joe was born in Weston, Ontario, July 4, 1958. Beloved son of the late Margaret Charles and the late Edward Pivato. Loving brother of Stephen (Kathy), Chris and Andrew. Beloved uncle to David (Cheryl), Jaime, Rory and Connor. Great-uncle to Isabella, Ivy, Isaac, Samuel and Annabelle. Joe followed...

Janet Victoria Hossack (nee Armstrong) 1943 – 2018It is with deep sadness that the family of Janet Victoria Hossack (n. Armstrong) announces her passing, in her 75th year, on March 2, 2018. She died in hospice at Bridgepoint Healthcare from pancreatic cancer.Janet is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bill Hossack and her children, Heather (Patrick) Furlong, Christine (David)...

Gary John Jansen 1962-2018JANSEN, Gary JohnGary passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Tuesday, February 27th after many visits by family and friends.  Gary, 55, was the loving father of Katie, and much loved son of Diane, brother of Rose (Kingdon), Angela (Smith) and her husband John and Paul Jansen and his partner Tammy.  Gary will also be missed by...

Carrie Lester (Hall) 1960 – 2018Carrie Lester (Hall) was born May 24, 1960 in Toronto, Ontario and passed away peacefully on Saturday February 24 in Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. She was the third of four children born to Don and Joan Hall. She was a strong, creative, compassionate, energetic, and deeply caring role model and mother. She never backed...

Steven Wayne Couling 1959 – 2018Steven Wayne Couling of Bracebridge, Ontario, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.Steve was born on October 4, 1959 and was raised by the late Shirley and Ross Embury.Steve is survived by siblings: Judy, Jack, Maurice, Mike, Joey, sons: Zachary and Dyllin, step daughters: Jessica and Stevi and four grandchildren.A Celebration...

Ruth Doreen BROWNOn Feb. 6, 2018, in hospital, surrounded by family. Ruth was the mother of David Johnson (the late Nancy Chong), Andrew Johnson (Jane French), and the late Marc Johnson (Roselyn), and proud Bubby of Gemma Johnson and Joshua Johnson (Tierza). Born in Toronto, in 1931, she grew up in Cabbagetown with her beloved parents Anne and Abbey Brown,...

William (Bill) Thomas Ley 1943 – 2018It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of William (Bill) Thomas Ley, at Guelph General Hospital, on February 11, 2018. Born in Sydney, N.S., Bill was the son of the late Bernie and Marion (Burt). Beloved husband to Alice(MacIsaac) for 51 years, incredibly loving father to Lorna(Wayne) and Robert and...

John Lenny Hamm 1924 – 2018It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Lenny Hamm on January 19that Lakeridge Health Center, where he peacefully succumbed to pneumonia at age 94. He was the beloved son of George Hamm, and cherished husband of Ruth Higgens, with whom he is now re-united.He will be deeply missed by his...

Elizabeth Costa (Mamma) 1933 – 2018Elizabeth Costa (Mamma) passed away this Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born on March 11, 1933 in Turda, Romania. She moved to Canada on April 27 1977. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Mr. Ludovic Costa and daughters Violet (Euguene) Nichita and Judita (Michele) De...

Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Fraser (nee Kay) 1936 – 2018It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Fraser (nee Kay). Betty passed away at home on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018, at the age of 81. She was the dear daughter of the late Albert Edward and Edith Cavell (Taylor) Kay.Through the way she lived her...

Helen Hutter 1951 – 2017May 10,1951-December 13,2017Helen Hutter, Of Barrie, Ontario, passed away on Wednesday December 13, at the age of 66, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Lotte and the late Ted Kokoszka of Angus. She will lovingly be remembered by her children David (the late Margaret), Candice (James) and her 4...

Virginia Louise Forsyth 1926 – 2017In Loving MemoryVirginia Louise ForsythDecember 30th, 1926 – December 13th, 2017Virginia Louise Forsyth, 90 passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2017 in Toronto. Virginia was born in Toronto, on December 30th, 1926. She is survived by her children, Lynne, Kyle and Alison. And was predeceased by her son Keith and granddaughter Lindsey. Loving Grandmother of...

Geoffrey David Birkenshaw 1988 – 2017Geoffrey David Birkenshaw December 20, 1988 – December 6, 2017Geoff was there. For those who truly knew him, Geoff was there. When it needed to be done, Geoff was there. When something bad happened, Geoff was there. When support was needed, Geoff was there. When family gathered, Geoff was there.Geoffrey David Birkenshaw worked hard, struggled...

HEATHER JARVIS (nee McAllister) 1929 – 2017HEATHER JARVIS (nee McAllister) 1929 – 2017On December 1, 2017 at Wellesley Central Place, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Predeceased by her parents Donald Grey McAllister and Jessie Margaret Southcott. She is survived by her adored husband Bob of 65 years and her brother Ian; she will be greatly missed by...

Jeannine Anne Marie (Lefebvre) Kelly 1929 – 2017Our lovely amazing Mom, Nan Kelly passed away quietly late Wednesday afternoon, Nov 29th, 2017, 88 years young, listening to her favourite Christmas music.She was surrounded by her son Mark, and loving sisters-in-law June Kelly and Judy Caley.Devoted Memere, caring Sister and Sister-in-law, lively Auntie, and forever Friend, we wish you Godspeed hon…enjoy...

David Karl Mallette 1963 – 2017David Karl Mallette (March 11, 1963 – November 30, 2017)It is with deep sorrow the family of Dave Mallette announce his sudden and unexpected passing on Thursday, November 30.Devoted and loving husband to Jessica who partnered in raising their beautiful children Michael (Morgan), Nicholas, and Caela (Declan). Son of Karl Mallette (Bev) and Betty Mallette...

Lemon, Reta-Jean Patricia 1926 – 2017Lemon, Reta-Jean Patricia: July 27, 1926 – October 19th, 2017Peacefully at age 91, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend was delivered into the loving arms of God on Thursday, October 19th, 2017. Dearly loved by her children, Paul, Mark and Rebecca (William). Predeceased by her husband, The Reverend Canon David E. Lemon of 66...

Louis Campbell McKelvey 1943 – 2017Louis Campbell McKelvey October 31, 1943 – November 24, 2017Louis passed away peacefully in Toronto after a brief illness. A loving father, brother, uncle, and husband, a talented songwriter and guitarist, and a good friend to many, Louis leaves the world a richer place.Born in County Kerry Ireland to John and Joan McKelvey (nee McEntee)...

ERNEST PAUL PATCHET 1931 – 2017Paul passed away on November 18th, 2017 at the age of 86, leaving his wife Bev (nee Parker) of 63 years and his children Pamela (Douglas), Brenda (Greg), Lisa (David), and Glen (Kelly) and grandchildren Heather, Christopher, Sarah, Bryan, Geoff, Eric, Leah and great-grandchildren Tyler, Ava and Ryan.Paul was a loving husband and father with...

BOIS, Teresa Jeannette (nee O’HAGAN) 1932 – 2017BOIS, Teresa Jeannette (nee O’HAGAN) March 27, 1932 – November 12, 2017 Passed away, in her 85th year, peacefully at Michael Garron Hospital in East York to be reunited with her husband (Bob), mother and father (Ann, Michael), sisters and brothers (Pat, Emma, Lillian, Fred, Lorne, Stan and Hector). She is survived by...