GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

DeLUCA, AnthonyDeLUCA, Anthony On November 3, 2017 Anthony (Tony) DeLuca, husband of Katherine (nee Toderello) passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer. Longtime employee and award winning men’s clothing designer at Warren K Cook. He leaves his children Debra Neal, Michael and Christine (Dave Tester), as well as his grandchildren Jason (Danielle), Michelle (Bradley), Ryan, Marc (Sarah), Mathew...

PARTRIDGE, Eleanor Constance (nee McPHIE) 1922 – 2017PARTRIDGE, Eleanor Constance (nee McPHIE) In loving memory of Connie Partridge January 29, 1922 – October 31, 2017 Who loved and lived life to its fullest for 95 years. She was the true matriarch of her clan, the energy of the larger family always working through her. Her elephant-like memory never failed her...

Kenneth Randall MacLeod 1950 – 2017November 8, 1950 – November 2, 2017It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kenneth MacLeod announce his passing at his residence, at the age of 66.Loving son of the late Ross and the late Phyllis MacLeod.Survived by his brothers Douglas, Keith and Stephen.Will be sorely missed by all his extended family members.Donation can...

Adolf Hartmann 1934 – 2017It is with sadness that we announce the death of Adolf Hartmann on October 28, 2017. Born August 18, 1934 in Romania to Else Bierwak, and Natanael Hartmann, Adolf then grew up in Germany. There he met the love of his life and his wife of 60 years, Ingrid Hartmann. Together they moved to Canada with...

Mary Axworthy 1958 – 2017Mary Axworthy, 59, of Toronto, died early Sunday morning Oct 8.She was born to the late Leon and Janina Mauer, March 14, 1958, in Toronto, Ont. Mary attended Ryserson University where she studied Journalism. She was an avid reader and managed a bookstore for most of her life.Mary was a kind loving person, her family meant...

Crutchfield, Lynn 1956 – 2017July 4,1956 – September 21, 2017It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lynn Crutchfield announce her passing at Sunnybrook hospital on Thursday September 21, 2017 at the age of 61.Loving daughter of the late Joan (Crutchfield) Chenail and the late Dr.Bruce Crutchfield. Step daughter of the late Guy Chenail. Survived by her loving brother...

GORDON WILLIAM McDONALD 1927 – 2017GORDON WILLIAM McDONALDJuly 11, 1927- September 23, 2017RCNVR, World War IIMy wonderful Dad said goodbye in his 91st year. He is now at peace after his last year at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre. Predeceased by his parents Florence Rose (nee Wale) and William Francis, sisters Phyllis, Margaret, and Jean, and his second wife of 12 years,...

Lung Sang Ricardo Cheng Tong 1954-2017Lung Sang Ricardo Cheng Tong, 63, of Markham, passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Wednesday September 13, 2017. Born in Hong Kong on July 17,1954 but lived a major part of his life in Santa Cruz, Bolivia and some years in Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Canada. Lung Sang Ricardo...

Portia Yuen-Wan Tam 1957 – 2017It is with great sadness that the family of Portia Yuen-Wan Tam announces her passing on Saturday August 26, 2017, at the age of 59. She was born in Hong Kong on November 23, 1957.She was greatly loved by her husband and best friend, Jeff. They have been married for 33 years. Also survived by...

Lee, Joseph DavidIt is with great sadness that the family of Joseph David Lee, announces his passing on Monday August 7 2017 at the age of 56 yrs.Joe’s parents, Joseph Arther Lee (predeceased), and Monique (Zachary) Lee of Commox B.C. Uncles Benjamin L Lee (predeceased) and Kenneth G Lee and their families. Close cousin to Kimberley (Kerry) Piccinetti, and Uncle...

Lemon, The Reverend Canon, David Ernest 1925 – 2017Lemon, The Reverend Canon, David Ernest: August 23, 1925 – August 9th, 2017Peacefully in his 92nd year was delivered into the loving arms of God on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017. Greatly loved by his wife Reta Jean (nee Turpin) for over 66 years. Deeply missed by sons Paul and Mark, and much...

Derek Cameron Penney 1945 – 2017Derek Cameron PenneyApril 5, 1945 – July 26, 2017Derek was born in Cochrane, Ontario the second of three sons and died peacefully in Toronto, Ontario predeceased by both his brothers.He applied his natural business acumen to build a successful career in retail which took many forms and included extensive travel, starting with a part-time job...

John Wells (1928-2017)John Wells died at age 89 in his home on July 24, 2017.  He is survived by his wife Sybil of 64 years, his three children, David, Peter and Heather, and his two grand children Patrick & Elena.John was born in London, UK, coming to Canada on a scholarship to study architecture at the University of Toronto.  There...

Caroline Heather Aurora Birkenshaw 1996 – 2017Caroline Heather Aurora BirkenshawJanuary 24, 1996 – August 3, 2017Left us after too short a time at 21 years old. She leaves behind many broken hearted people who loved her fiercely. Pre-deceased by her grandparents Jack Birkenshaw, Lois and Kip Fleming, Shirley Sampson and cousin Victoria Jewell.Loving mother Nancy Bowman, step-father Frank Bowman siblings...

Nora Louise Edwards 1953 – 2017EDWARDS, Nora LouiseSeptember 1, 1953 – July 28, 2017Nora died in the ICU of the Toronto Western Hospital after an eleven-day struggle with heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Her needs for extensive support were met with competence, creativity and compassion by the doctors, respiratory therapists and nurses of this superb department. Nora was the youngest...

Joseph Robert Donald Brindle (Don)Joseph Robert Donald Brindle (Don) entering is 82nd year of the city of Toronto passed away suddenly on Thursday July 20th 2017 at Michael Garron Hospital (formerly known as Toronto East General) surrounded by family.Don was born in Kirkland Lake and grew up in Temagami Ontario.  His late parents were Salina (Sally) and Jack Brindle.  Barely...

CORCORAN Joan MargaretCORCORAN Joan Margaret.  Passed away peacefully at home in her 84thyear, July 14, 2017.  She was born Joan Smale, May 17, 1934 to George and Marney Smale in Brantford, Ontario.  Predeceased by husband Richard Corcoran (1987) and son Thomas (1973).  Survived by her brother Peter Smale and sons Stephen and William (Mike) and brother and sister-in-law Roy and...

LONGTIN, Rémi 1980 – 2017On June 19, 2017 Rémi Longtin, originally from Montréal, passed away suddenly in Toronto. An accomplished Research Scientist and certified Project Management Professional, Rémi is celebrated and loved by many. Full of life and laughter, Rémi was a kind and beautiful soul, with a brilliant mind. He is deeply missed by his wife and partner in...

Jean Elizabeth (Geldart) PepperdeneJean Elizabeth (Geldart) Pepperdene    July 18, 1931 –   June 17,2017It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jean Pepperdene a month before her 86th birthday. Jean was raised in Sussex, NB by her late parents Alan and Minnie (Wortman) Geldart and is predeceased by her sisters Dorothy and Eleanor and son-in-law, Bob Stewart.Jean is survived...

Girvan JoyMrs. Joy Girvan passed away peacefully in Toronto,Canada on Friday June 2nd. Leaving behind a legacy of loved ones who cherished their beloved ‘Grandy’. Daughter (PG) Margaret Cooke, son Christopher Girvan, daughter-in-law Sabrina Girvan, beloved and trusted confidant sister June Jackson, sister Carol Jackson, Christopher Cooke, her ‘loves  of her life’ her Grandchildren Kristina Cooke, Samantha Buchanan, Adam Cooke,...