AIVALIOTIS, Belinda R. - Peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, December 21, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Sarantos. Dearest mother of Dean and Alex. Cherished daughter of Virginia. Much loved by her brothers Elmo (Myrna) and Omar. Lovingly remembered by her uncle Edgardo. Belinda will be missed by all her family and friends. Resting at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Ave., Markham, on Sunday, December 23 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held on Monday, December 24 at St. Justin Martyr Parish (3898 Highway 7 East, Unionville) at 10:30 a.m. Interment Elgin Mills cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Breast Cancer Research c/o Princess Margaret Hospital.
ASHTON, William
ASHTON, William Laughlin Fraser - (Retired employee of the former City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Department). Peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Centre on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at the age of 77. Loving father of Michael, Lynne (Ronald) and Kellie. Adoring grandfather of Nicholas and Krista. Dearly remembered by Isabel. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at the G.H. Hogle Funeral Home, 63 Mimico Avenue, Toronto on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 28, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
BROOKES, Ted
BROOKES, Ted - Peacefully, following a lengthy illness at his home, on Saturday, December 22, 2007 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Joan for 61 years. Loving father of Wendy and her partner Jim Smith and Gramps of Danny. Brother-in-law of Allan and his wife Dorothy Clarke. He will be fondly remembered by his dear friends Marilyn and Ray Smith and Allan Marwick. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston on Monday, December 24, 2007 from 11 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 12:30 p.m. Cremation. If desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
BURROUGHS, Doris
BURROUGHS, Doris (nee Duffell) - Approaching her 90th year, Doris passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Care Centre on Saturday, December 22, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Mother of Brian and his wife Elaine. Grandmother of Keith and his wife Theresa, and Leann. Great-grandmother to Christopher and Cassie. Sister of the late Annie Burroughs, Eileen Burningham and Sylvia Wheatley and her husband Roy of England. Friends and family are invited to the LYNETT FUNERAL HOME (416-767-1176), located at 3299 Dundas Street West (one block east of Runnymede Road). Visitation will take place Monday from 11 a.m. - 12 noon with a Memorial Service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
DAWE, Walter
DAWE, Walter "Barry" - (Formerly of Verdun, Quebec) Peacefully on Friday, December 21, 2007 after a brief illness at McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, in his 65th year. Barry, beloved son of Pearl and the late Walter. Dear brother of Bruce and his wife Barbara, Ross and his wife Gail and Wayne and his wife Julia. Cherished uncle of Cory, Sandra, Alan, Bradley, Ian and great-uncle of Danika and Evan. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2007 in the Kopriva Taylor Chapel with a reception to follow. Cremation. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
FELTON, Albert
FELTON, Albert John (Bud) - (W.W. II Veteran, 1st Hussars Regiment) passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Saturday, December 22, 2007. Bud Felton of Bradford and formerly of Downsview, at 82 years of age. Beloved husband of Bernice (Cortese). Dear father of Sue (Peter) Brugger and Dianne (Aiden) Serjeant. Dear grandpa of Andrea and Nicole Brugger; Damian and Nicholas Serjeant. Dear brother of Lois (late Louis) Gendron, George (Hilda) Felton and Dorothy "Dolly" Felton. Dear brother-in-law of Florence (Stanley) Bowen and Hilda (late Robert) Orsini. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford (1-800-209-4803), for visitation on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Lathangue Chapel on Monday, December 24, 2007 at 11 a.m., followed by cremation. Donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre would be appreciated.
FINLAYSON, Arthur Hugh
ARTHUR HUGH FINLAYSON February 12, 1930- December 20, 2007 Arthur drifted away peacefully during the afternoon of Thursday, December 20th, 2007. Born to parents Hugh Finlayson (of Alness, Scotland) and Elaine DuMetz (of Kingston, Jamaica), Arthur was the devoted husband of the late Evelyn Margaret Finlayson. Beloved father of Judith Anne, Deborah, Kevin and Scott and adored by his ten grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He is reunited at last with his best friend and brother, David Finlayson, late husband of dear Mavis Finlayson and a menagerie of his feline and canine companions. Visitation will take place at the York Visitation Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Road (north of Sheppard, west of Yonge St.) on Thursday, December 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Arthur's life will take place at the same complex on Friday, December 28th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society. Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.
FORESTELL, Charles
FORESTELL, Charles Robert "Bob" - Suddenly on Thursday, December 20, 2007, in his 55th year. Beloved fianc� of Nancy Dunn. Loving father of Christian, Ashleigh; and Michael Dunn. Dear son of Bernard Bun and Luella Forestell. Sadly missed brother of Linda Forestell and Marilyn Russell. Uncle of Steven and Shelley. Bob will be missed by the mother of his children, Diane John, his family, friends, and colleagues at the Ministry of Social Services. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 from 6 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Thornton cemetery. Donations made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
FORSYTHE, Wanda
FORSYTHE, Wanda Dee - Born on October 19, 1945, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2007 at Humber River Regional Hospital Church Site. Loving mother of Amee Bouthillier. Grandmother of Ayla. Beloved daughter of Pauline and predeceased by her father Harold. Loving sister to Janet (Bill) and Judy (Rick). Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston on Monday, December 24, 2007 from 12 noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to York West Seniors Centre would be greatly appreciated.
GIAMBERARDINO, Maria
GIAMBERARDINO, Maria Rosaria - Peacefully with her family by her side at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Filippo. Loving mother of Lina, Dana and Franco. Cherished Nonna of Dylana and Kristian. Fondly remembered by Vincenzo D'Amore, Vince Scenna and Jessica Robas. Maria will be dearly missed by her brother Alfredo, sisters-in-law Lina, Luigina, Grazia and Reine, brothers-in-law Cesidio and Renzo, and many other relatives and friends in Canada and Italy. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy. 10, N. of the QEW) on Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2340 Hurontario St., Mississauga on Monday, December 24, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Glen Oaks Mausoleum. If desired, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
