GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

Sharyn HemsteadIt’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Sharyn HemsteadAfter a long battle with cancer she passed away peacefully with her daughters by her sideShe was born in New Glasgow Nova Scotia moved to Toronto as a teen. She would return asoften as she could she treasured her trips down home. Mom and her sister Maureen made...

Sundstrom, MildredIn loving memory of Mildred Sundstrom May 12/1935 to May 26/2017.She peacefully passed away in Toronto with her children by her side.Predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Rolf Sundstrom on Oct. 18/2008. Cherished mother of Brenda(Carmen), Wendy Fenton, and John Sundstrom(Julie). Loving Grandmother of Steven, Jason, Anthony Spadafore, Karson Fenton and Katrina London. Great Grandmother of 7.Millie also...

KENNEDY – GORDON MICHAEL SEPTEMBER 1-1953—MAY 18-2017Gordon, aged 63, grew up in McAdam, New Brunswick and passed away at Toronto General Hospital from complications of a heart attack. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Yin Ye, and his stepdaughter, Shannon (Xiaonan) Liang, who recently arrived in Canada with Gordon from China.He was predeceased by his parents, William Kennedy...

Caroline Mary (Sharpe) SampsonIt’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Caroline Mary (Sharpe) Sampson 77 of Scarborough, Ontario, formerly of Amherst, Nova Scotia on May 8th, 2017 at Hamilton General Hospital.Born to the late Evangeline Margaret (Gaudet) and Frederick Joseph Sharpe. Carol worked as a mailroom supervisor at the Toronto Dominion Bank. She took great pride in...

Valerie MorrisonValerie MorrisonOn the early morning of April 29, 2017 our beloved Valerie peacefully went to rest, eternally with her late husband Godfrey.Valerie Joan Morrison nee Fung was born in Georgetown Guyana on May 5, 1940.  Immediately after high school she began a career with Royal Bank of Canada.She met the love of her life Godfrey in 1957 and they...

Michael Gillis PurcellIt is with broken hearts that we say goodbye to Michael Gillis Purcell who passed away suddenly April 16, 2017 at age 57Michael was born and raised in Montreal’s West Island,where he developed a passion for the Habs and the Expos, a flair for speaking French and an appreciation for fine food and beautiful women. Upon graduating from...

EDWARD FRANCIS FORDEDWARD FRANCIS FORD, Passed away on April 14, 2017. He was born on Bell Island, Newfoundland on December 19, 1928. Loving father of Edward, Rosemarie and Gerard. Dear grandfather of Robert, Erik, Andrew, Joel, Jossalyne, Samantha, Jordan and great-granddaughter Adelaide. Predeceased by Rosemary and Peter Ford. Memorial Service will be held atForest Lawn Chapel, 4570 Yonge St., North...

Sokoloff, Margaret EllenSokoloff, Margaret Ellen-Aged 89, died on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on November 2, 1927 in Hamilton, Ohio to Carl and Esther (Heller) Reiff. Predeceased by her husband Jack, and her sister Carolyn. Loving mother of Marshall, Alexander (Elizabeth Weigle) and Gregory (Emiko Arita). Doting grandmother of Justin...

Brenda Kathleen O’SULLIVANBrenda Kathleen O’SULLIVANBrenda passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, March 17, 2017, in her 55th year after a courageous battle with an unexpected 3-month illness. Predeceased by her mother Margaret (Rita) Thompson (O’Sullivan). Beloved daughter of a devoted step-father Richard (Rick) Thompson, who never knew what “step” meant. She will be greatly missed by her...

Robert Arthur ClarkRobert Arthur Clark 1923-2017Bob passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 20 Born in England, he served as a pilot in the RAF during WWII and then moved to Toronto where he lived for the remaining 70 years of his life. He loved big band music, martinis, good food, wine and his summer visits to Menton,...

Norma Olive Lillian WillisNorma Olive Lillian WillisJune 1927-February 2017Norma passed away peacefully at Toronto Western Hospital.The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses for the wonderfulcompassionate care given to Norma.Norma was born to Arland Willis and Elsie May Pogue Willis in Toronto and had three sisters.The family fell apart due to illness when Norma was about 5 years...

BAKER, JuneBAKER, JuneBorn 16 May 1946 in Port Glasgow, Scotland. Died 16 February 2017 in Toronto. Mum, wife, daughter, grandma, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, gemologist, teacher, gardener, traveller, reader, designer, animal lover, political junkie, culinary wiz, mentor, friend, poet, artist, decorator, generous and kind matriarch, our mum. June immigrated to Canada in 1952 with her parents John Brownlee (deceased 1965),...

COHEN, PhilCOHEN, PhilPassed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017 in Toronto.Father and father-in-law of Gary Cohen and Judy Hain-Cohen, and the late Stephen Cohen.Grandfather of David and Cara, and Amanda.Offer Condolence for the family of COHEN, Phil

STECKLEY, JOAN ETHEL (nee WHITE)STECKLEY, JOAN ETHEL (nee WHITE)(July 15, 1932 – February 16, 2017)It is with Great Sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Steckley, at Main Street Terrace, Toronto in her 85th year.Joan passed in her sleep on Thursday February 16th 2017.Survived by her son, Stephen Carl Steckley, Magie Calivoso Steckley his wife, sister Diane Fletcher (nee...

Ronald David Birdsall (Birdy)Surrounded by the love of his family and friends, Ronald David Birdsall (Birdy), 55, of Toronto passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Bridgepoint Health. Loving and much loved partner of Jeff Otto, Ron will be missed by his mother Margaret, and his many friends whom he cherished.Ron was born February 23, 1961 in Vancouver,...

ELIZABETH MAE SKERRETTOn January 31, 2017 Elizabeth passed away peacefully at Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto, in her 68th year following a brief illness with cancer. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, on September 14, 1949 to Cecil and Anita Skerrett. Elizabeth was warm, compassionate, generous and a valued member of the Cabbagetown Community, most notably through her thousands of hours of charity...

DOBBS, LAWRENCELAWRENCE DOBBS, Passed on January 20, 2017.He was the well loved brother of Christopher Dobbs, Uncle of Graham Dobbs , and Joffrey King. Cousin of Shaun, Michal and Erin McLaughlin.His constant Spiritual Devotion and Pursuit as a Tibetan Buddhist Monk was an inspiration to many, and reflected in his compassionate deeds for all who knew him.He will live on...

ROMAN (ROY) MULARROMAN (ROY) MULARSeptember. 13, 1954 – December 29, 2016.It is with deep sadness to announce the untimely death of Roman (Roy) Mular, longtime resident of Toronto and member of Toronto telecom/ information technology industry.. He died peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital due to complications of diabetes.Roy had worked as a Sales Executive for various well known companies such...

BATSON,Peter AlbertBATSON, Peter AlbertPassed away peacefully at Michael Garron Hospital (Toronto East General) in Toronto on Thursday January 12th 2017 in his 74th year.Beloved father of Christopher and Jennifer (Dave McCoy) and proud Papa of Daphne Joan.Survived by his brother John (Paula) and sisters Carolyn (Tod) and Diana (Tomo) and forever friend, LizWill be missed by his many nieces and...

MALCOLM, RobertMALCOLM, Robert – With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce that our dear, sweet, irreverent Robbie passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the age of 55. Rob died peacefully in the most enchanted place in the world to him, his home. Preceded by his father, James Malcolm, Rob will be deeply missed by his mother,...