GREATER TORONTO AREA OBITUARIES

James Robert McNameeOctober 20, 1930 – September 16, 2022James (Jim) McNamee of Calgary, died peacefully with his family by his side at The Millwood Retirement Residence, on September 16th in his 91st year.James was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on October 20, 1930 (10-20-30). He moved with his family to Calgary in 1939, where he attended Holy Angels and St. Mary’s...

Bert HoernerBert peacefully passed away September 13, 2022. The loving husband of 66 years to his “darlin’” Hilde (Dierkis), is predeceased by his sister Irmgard, and survived by his brother Gerhard, sisters Linda and Heide. Dear father to Rosemary (Ramzi) Henein, and Andrew (Tracey) Hoerner. Cherished Opa to Lisa (Tyler), Mark (Leigh Anne), Alex, Emma and Dylan and proud Uropa...

Rachel (Ricki) AtlasIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rachel (Ricki) Atlas, daughter of the late Debby (née Goodis) and Moe Atlas, born on June 21, 1947, in Montreal, PQ.  She is survived by her brother Bernie and sister-in-law Harriet as well as her nieces Lara and Randi.Rachel moved to Toronto in 1976 where she worked...

Rosiland Irene (Berry) WendorfIN LOVING MEMORY OFRosiland Irene (Berry) WendorfSunrise December 10, 1943 – Sunset July 15, 2022MEMORIAL SERVICESATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 – 2:00pm until 6:00pmParkdale United Church, 171 Dunn Avenue, Toronto, OntarioRosiland (Rozlynn) Irene Berry Wendorf was born December 10, 1943, in Toronto, Ontario to her loving parents, who preceded her in death, William James “Mickey” and Juanita (Moxley-Harris)...

Kim Scott SwalwellIt is with great sorrow the family announce the passing of Kim Scott Swalwell Toronto, Ontario at Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto Ontario on Tuesday August 23rd 2022 at age 63 after a battle with cancer.Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario on May 19, 1959, Kim was predeceased by her Father, Thomas Patrick Swalwell (2015) and Brother David Patrick Swalwell (1985)....

Gerard Jan (John) van ItersonGerard Jan van Iterson was born June 14, 1939 in Amstelveen, Amsterdam, theNetherlands, first child of Herman Anthony van Iterson and Catherina Anna (van Ham)van Iterson. Named after his two grandfathers. In the Netherlands, known as Jan. Earlyyears in the Netherlands, occupied by German forces from May 1940 to May 1945.From early 1946 to June 1950,...

Christopher Scott AtkinsonIf you ever met Chris Atkinson…you would know it. He was a sensitive giant, larger than life with his laugh, fearless in his sense of style and committed to living life his own way. Gone from us all too soon, Chris passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 at 59 years of age in Toronto, Ontario after a...

Dennis CoppensOn Wednesday, August 17, 2022, surrounded by his boys he adored and held by his wife and best friend Teresa, Dennis lost his battle with cancer at the age of 63. He will forever be remembered as a loving father by his sons Connor (Veronique), Jarod (Michelle) and Kieran. He is also survived by a loving family of brothers...

Ruth Gladys Clarke (née Hunt)September 27, 1926, to August 15, 2022Ruth died peacefully in her 96th year at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital after a full and rich life. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest George Clarke, and is survived by her four children: Paul Clarke (Denise), Peggy McKee (Ramsay), Patsy Duffy (Paul) and David Clarke (Sharon). Ruth was the...

Panagiota (Pam) GliatisPanagiota (Pam) Gliatis passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2022 after a two year battle with cancer. She was 63 years old. She leaves behind her husband Doug, her children Samantha and Theo, her daughter-in-law Sabrina and twin grandsons Maximus and Arthur, as well as her sister Georgia and brother Taso.Pam was a kind, compassionate...

Ken RocksonBorn September 10, 1963Died July 15, 2022Age 58Ken was born in Toronto Ontario to David and Lois Rockson (Lois nee Martin)Ken was resident at Chartwell Long Term Care in Scarborough at the time of his passing.Ken’s preferred residence was in Rockwood, OntarioKen had no ties to organized religionKen is loving and fondly remembered by his Brother Chris, his Niece...

Daniel BoneDaniel Quintin BoneOn August 2, 2022, Daniel Quintin Bone, aged 79, passed away peacefully in Toronto surrounded by his wife and children, having gratefully availed himself of MAiD after enduring many years of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He is survived by his wife Susan Blayney, children Natasha Oniszczak (Aleks), David Bone (Jaya Karsemeyer Bone), their mother Olivera Bone and step-daughter...

David “Dave” CameronSeptember 23, 1956- July 23, 2022A friendly, kind, generous and good-humoured person, Dave, peaceful passed away July 23 at North York General Hospital with his sister by his side. Dave was born in St. Catharines, to Ralph (predeceased) and Ann, currently living in Toronto. He was survived by his only sister, Debbie, of Toronto. Broken hearted are Diane...

Joan ChallisIn Loving Memory of Joan ChallisJoan Challis, born Joan Molyneux in Liverpool, England in 1945, passed away on July 24, 2022, just a month shy of her 77th birthday.Joan, or our Nana, will be remembered and missed by her husband (Ian), her son (Stephen), her sister (Kay), her granddaughters (Samantha, Shelby) and her nieces and nephews (Debbie, Chris, Michelle,...

Chula Kay Jessup Al-DiastyChula Jessup Al Diasty, born Chula Graves on June 13th, 1946 in Jacksonville Texas, died on Friday, June 24th in Centenary Hospital. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathryn and Anna Jessup, her brother, Fred Graves, her nieces, Claire and Kathryn, her granddaughter, Maxine Smith, as well as many friends and adoring students.Chula was well travelled,...

Thomas Steven EricksonThomas Steven Erickson passed away on June 26 to be with his Lord. He was 65 years old and was a faithful follower of Jesus since he was 19 years old. Steve was a wonderful, kind and thoughtful person who was loved by so many people . He would talk to anyone. I use to say that he...

Miriam “Mim” Wentworth Sanderson (née House)Miriam “Mim” Wentworth Sanderson (née House) passed away on June 29, 2022 just a few months shy of her 98th birthday.Mim had a passion for all sports, especially playing tennis and curling. As a fan, the Blue Jays and Raptors ruled (after she passed we found a Raptors schedule in her purse).Mim also enjoyed doing...

Rita Bernadette MacAulay (née McGuinness)Rita Bernadette MacAulay (née McGuinness) passed away early in the morning on June 22, 2022 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto surrounded by her family. She will be lovingly remembered by her large family including her sisters Joan Grace, Dorothy Darker, and Vera Hutchinson; her children Barbara Rodriguez (Javier), Anne Powell (David), Robert MacAulay (Linda), and...

Joseph (Gerry) MassicotteWith sadness we announce Gerry’s passing, at 99, on June 1, 2022. Beloved husband of the late wife, Dorothy (nee Roberts). Leading up to his passing, he was surrounded by family and caregivers. Cherished father of 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Will be equally missed by extended family, neighbours, and friends.Remembered for his dedication to family,...

Barrie StanfieldBarrie Stanfield, 82, passed away May 17, 2022 at the Toronto Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, in the company of his loving family.A celebration of life gathering will be held from 12:30 to 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 3rd at the Charlottetown Hotel (Provinces Room), 75 Kent St., in Charlottetown, P.E.I. All friends and acquaintances are invited to drop in to remember...