ELASCHUK, William (Bill) - Peacefully at North York General Hospital on March 8, 2008 in his 75th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Elaine (MacLeod). Brother of Anna (Dopta) and predeceased by brother George. Loving father of Bill, Lori (Peter) Grauds, and Lisa (Lief) Lathinen. Grandfather to Chris and Michael of Port Perry and Melanie and Nicholas of Toronto. Step-Dad to Wally (Cathy) MacDonell of Kanata, Sonya (Brent) Argue of Mallorytown. "Poppa" to Brittney, Josh, McKayla, Eric, Tyler, and twins Ella and Bryden. Special thanks to Dr. Shin and the wonderful, compassionate staff in the ICU. Also thanks to Dr. Jeffery Zaltsman and the Kidney Transplant Team at St. Michael's Hospital who extended Bill's life for 11 memorable years. Bill will be remembered as a pioneer of the Coffee Truck Business in Toronto. A private Memorial Service and burial will take place in the spring at Kirkhill United Church (Eastern Ontario). Donations in Bill's memory to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Arrangements in care of Jerrett Funeral Home North York Chapel, 416-223-6050.
FASCIANO, Anthony
FASCIANO, Anthony John - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Anthony John Fasciano on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the age of 50. Beloved son of Donato and Maria Fasciano. Cherished husband of Judy Fasciano. Loving father of Stephen and Kathleen. Caring brother of Jean and Lina. Dear uncle of Kristina, Natalie, Tessa, Amanda, Alex, Graham and Robert. Relatives and friends will be received at the BERNARDO FUNERAL HOME - 2960 Dufferin St. (2 streets south of Lawrence Ave. W.) on Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 10, 2008 at St. Charles Borromeo Church (Dufferin St. and Lawrence Ave. W.) at 10:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Prospect cemetery (St. Clair Ave. at Lansdowne Ave.).
FISHER, Doreen
FISHER, Doreen M. - 1921 - 2008 Peacefully, following a short illness, on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at her home in the Wenleigh Long Term Care Facility in Mississauga, at the age of 87. Predeceased by her loving husband Joseph (2006). Beloved mother of Mel (Lynn), Gloria (Richard Demers), and Gordon. Cherished grandmother of Chris, Greg, Heather, Colleen, John and Michael; and great-grandmother of Steven, Andy, Veronica, Ian, Devan, Stephen, Kevin and Curtis. Visitation will be held at the Salvation Army Erin Mills Corps, 2460 The Collegeway (on the southwest corner at Glen Erin Drive), Mississauga on Monday, March 10, 2008 from 2 - 3 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to The Salvation Army Erin Mills Corps. Arrangements entrusted to the NEWEDUK FUNERAL HOME MISSISSAUGA CHAPEL. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000
JONES, Helen May (nee Ritchie)
HELEN MAY JONES (nee RITCHIE) Peacefully at her home in Wasaga Beach, surrounded by her family, on March 7, 2008, in her 88th year. Helen, beloved wife of the late Herb Jones. Loving mother of Paul, Barbara, Marsha, Robert, Brenda-Lee and Shirley. Grandmother will be sorely missed by her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A special thanks and great gratitude to Dr. Arthur and team, St. Elizabeth Nurses and P.S.W.'s for their compassion and care. Friends may call at the Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 132 River Rd. E., Wasaga Beach (1 block east of Main Street), 705-429-1040 on Monday, March 10, 2008 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Funeral Service will immediately follow in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. Donations to the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood would be greatly appreciated.
JONES, Marie
JONES, Marie (nee Kelly) - passed away peacefully, on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Toronto East General Hospital at the age of 87. Predeceased by husband Ross Jones. Beloved sister of Teresa Kelly. Dear mother of Cathy Jones and her husband Dave Webster, Bernardine Dobrowolsky and her husband Jerry, Susan Jones, Stephen Jones and his wife Jane, Kevin Jones and his wife Linda and Mark Jones and his partner Jennifer. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Kathleen, Samantha, Patrick, Adam, Cameron, Meghann, Matthew, Erik, Justin, Jane, Daniel and Luke. Visitation will be held at O'Connor Bros. Funeral Home, 1871 Danforth Ave. on Monday, March 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Brigid's Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd. at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of The Houses of Providence, Poplar House. A special thank you to Dr. Ann McCurrach and Dr. Robert McKellar for many years of dedication and support. If desired, memorial donations to Providence Healthcare Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
LAIRD, Mary Joan
MARY JOAN LAIRD passed away peacefully with her family present at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the age of 78 years. Joan Laird (nee Bell) of Sutton, predeceased by her husbands Bill Laird, Ted McDonough and Bud Mayhew. Dear mother of Christopher McDonough (Grace) of Cannington and Kelly McDonough (Dave Foster) of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Johnathan, Elizabeth, Cameron, Benjamin, Holly, Nicole and Amanda and great-grandmother of Nathaniel. Lovingly remembered by her stepchildren Maxene Bailey (Ian) of Toronto, Andy Laird (Lori) of Keswick and Karen Laird of Toronto and their families. Fondly remembered by Jerry Brown and family and her many friends. Memorial visitation in the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Memorial Service in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 20858 Dalton Road, Sutton, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, The Canadian Diabetes Association or The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
LEIS, Silja
LEIS, Silja - November 26, 1919 - March 7, 2008 Silja Leis passed away peacefully at True Davidson Acres Home for the Aged, March 7, 2008. Silja was predeceased by her beloved husband Peeter in August 2007, and is survived by her sons, Tony Kaar and Michael Kononoff, and their wives Lynne and Gail. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, March 14th, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Murray Newbigging Funeral Home, 733 Mount Pleasant Road (south of Eglinton). A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers donations in Silja's memory to the True Davidson Acres Home for the Aged, 200 Dawes Road, Toronto, M4C 5M8. Arrangements entrusted to the Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Home, 416-489-8811.
LYONS, Jeanne
LYONS, Jeanne M. - passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2008 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood in her 89th year. Jeanne of Toronto, survived by her brother John Lyons. Cremation. Memorial Service to follow at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home, Stayner (705-428-2637).
MADISON, James
MADISON, James Albert - Left us at dawn, on February 27, 2008, 5 days after his 93rd birthday, to join his beloved wife Ella (2003). Greatly missed by his children Iona (Pete), Ken (Jennifer), Gail (Frank), Susan and his grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by his brother-in-law Kurt (Marg), and his family in Northern Ontario and Manitoba. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caring neighbours Mr. and Mrs. May and Mr. Hoppe for their kindness. Jim lived a full, rich life right up until the end. He was a dedicated educator who began his teaching career in a one room schoolhouse in Northern Ontario and finished his career as a Vice Principal at Kingsmill Vocational School in Etobicoke. He enjoyed travelling with his wife Ella in his retirement years and spending winters in Florida. After the death of his beloved wife, he spent his winters in Ajijic, Mexico where he enjoyed the camaraderie of his new found friends. He was the eternal optimist, happy and always looking at the bright side of life, telling wonderful stories and serenading us with his songs. Forever the teacher he never lost his thirst for knowledge, from learning poetry in his 90's to discussing the newest computer programs with his friends and family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Honouring his wishes, no funeral services will be held. Love you Dad - till we meet again.
BARTOLOTTA, Vittorio
BARTOLOTTA, Vittorio - passed away on March 22, 2008, at the age of 87. Vittorio will now be reunited with his wife Giuseppina in heaven. Loving father to Carmen and his wife Rose. Family and friends will be received at the BERNARDO FUNERAL HOME, ALBION CHAPEL (855 Albion Rd., one block east of Islington Ave.), on Monday from 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in St. Rochs Roman Catholic Church (Islington Ave., north of Finch Ave.) at 11 a.m. Entombment Glendale Memorial Gardens (Albion Rd. and Hwy. 27).
