(30 year member of St. Brigid's Church)
Peacefully at The Wexford on Saturday, June 18th, 2005. Maddalena beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Loving mother of Rosa, Michelina, Antonietta, Lina and Oto. Loved by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cherished by all her family and her many, many friends. Mrs. Abbatangelo will be resting at the TRULL (EAST TORONTO) FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 1111 Danforth Avenue on Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd. on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Hills cemetery.
ABARQUEZ, Elizabeth (Betsy)
(Retired Registered Nurse) At the Markham Stouffville Hospital on Monday, April 24, 2006 in her 62nd year. Betsy, beloved wife of Rhett and loving mother of Wendy (Jeff Hopkins), Tina (Roy Rochon), Lisa (Gary Bower) and Lesley (Alan Bradley). Greatest Lola to Gavin, Jackolin, Dalton, Emma, Liam, Alyssa and Connor. Sister of Billy, Albert, Maryann and Wally. Predeceased by Bobby. Betsy was a very active member of the community. Past-Chairperson of the Toronto Folk Arts Council, 30 year affiliation with the Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe and an active member of the Good Shepherd Parish Community. She enjoyed her movie and casino trips. She will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends may call at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 6191 Yonge Street, North York (2 lights south of Steeles) on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Parish, 21 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill. Interment Holy Cross cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
AASMAE, Helve (nee Soo)
passed away peacefully, after a long, courageous battle with illness, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, on Friday, August 25, 2006, at the age of 76. She will be fondly remembered by her many friends around the world and relatives in Estonia. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre of York cemetery , 160 Beecroft Road, North York. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church or Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. (Arrangements by Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Home, 416-489-8811).
JOGCHUM J. (JOHN) AALPOEL
February 4, 1927 - April 17, 2006
passed away at home in Kleinburg on Monday, April 17, 2006, after having shown great courage and dignity in his valiant battle with cancer. He retired from the Toronto Ferry, Metro Toronto in 1992 and leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Christine, family and friends in Canada, Holland and Australia. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A grateful thank you to CCAC and St.Elizabeth Health Care for the loving care that made it possible for John to be at home. Amemorial reception will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 1-4 o'clock at Copper Creek Golf Club, 11191 Highway 27, Kleinburg, Ontario. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by the Egan Funeral Home, Bolton (905-857-2213). Those who loved you will forever miss you.
ABAYA, Natividad Feraren
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, joining her beloved husband Silvestre. Loving mother of Albina (Tito Comendador). Proud grandmother of Louie (Joan), Carlos and Jason. Resting at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Ave., Markham (4 lights north of Hwy 7.) 905-305-8508. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 9, from 6-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, November 11 at 12 noon at St. Justin Martyr Parish, 3898 Hwy. 7 East. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross cemetery.
CLARK, John Joseph (Jack)
(Very Worshipful Brother) - 1919-2005 - Peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at the Waterford Nursing Home, Oakville, Ontario. Jack, a native of Tillsonburg, Ontario started his railway career with the London-Port Stanley Railroad in 1942, joining the CPR's passenger department at Windsor, Ontario in 1944. A year later he was transferred to Camp Borden as ticket clerk, transporting troops overseas during the war, becoming acting agent there prior to being posted to Toronto City Ticket office from where he came to St.John, New Brunswick as travelling passenger agent. Jack travelled extensively with his CPR career before joining the original "Group of Six" in 1966, forming the GO Transit System. Jack said farewell to GO Transit in 1984. Jack was readily received into Free Masonry in 1949 and was Past Master of Ionic Lodge No. 25 and Trafalgar Lodge No. 712 before being appointed Grand Steward in 1997. Jack was predeceased by his late wife Margaret and is survived by his loving wife Brenda and family. Jack will be remembered as a well respected, kind and gentle man. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221) on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For the memorial service details, please contact the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may by expressed by donations to the Alzheimer Society.
ACORN, Doreen
ACORN, Doreen - On Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Toronto East General Hospital, Doreen, beloved wife of the late Les Acorn. Loving mother of Sharon, Nancy and her husband Charlie Banavage, and Cindy and her husband Mike Iannucci. Dear sister of June and her husband Bob Clark. Proud Grandma of Jason, Jessica, Sinclair and Dean. Doreen will be fondly remembered by her sisters and brothers-in-law, her nieces and nephews and her many friends. A private family service will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2006 followed by public visitation from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Pine Hills Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 625 Birchmount Rd. (N. of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229). Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
ACORN, Les
ACORN, Les - Royal Canadian Legion Member, Branch 345. Suddenly on Sunday, January 15th, 2006, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Doreen. Loving father of Sharon, Nancy and her husband Charlie Banavage, and Cindy and her husband Mike lannucci. Proud Grandpa of Jason, Jessica, Sinclair and Dean. Les will be fondly remembered by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and his many friends. Friends may call at PINE HILLS VISITATION, CHAPEL & RECEPTION CENTRE (625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough, south of Eglinton, 416-267-8229), on Friday, January 20th, from 12 p.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
ACTON, Donald Beach
February 13, 1922 - June 26, 2006
Suddenly and peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital, Toronto. Don is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Marian Eleanor Acton (nee Thompson) of Aurora, Ontario and father of Brenda Storr (Michael), David (Marilyn), Bill (Susan Loube) and grandfather of Cathy, Wendy, Sharon, Karen, Trevor and Sam. Great-grandfather of Hollye Michelle and Carter Donald Campbell. Predeceased by sister Eileen (Sweet), he leaves his sister Evelyn (Jack MacDonald) and brother Robert (Margaret) as well as many nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Ottawa, Don served as a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Corps from 1943 - 1945, and graduated from Queen's University in 1947. He worked at Beach Foundry in Ottawa, Steelcase Furniture in Don Mills and was the owner of a private enterprise, King Smallwares. As an alumnus of the Youth Group of St. James United Church in Ottawa, Don devoted a large part of his life to the service of others. He was an active member of St. James United Church in Ottawa, Birchmount United Church in Agincourt, Lemonville United Church and Zion United Church in Carnarvon. He was also a dedicated member of the Lions Clubs in Minden and Stouffville and a charter member of the Ballantrae Lions Club. As a cancer survivor of 1959, and an active community member everywhere he lived, he has left a legacy of perseverance in the face of adversity and service to others in each community in which he lived in the 84 years God gave him. A passionate builder, fixer and gardener, Don touched the lives of many, including the campers and staff at Camp Big Canoe and Camp Kirk. Memories abound from the cottage on Boshkung Lake he built and fostered as a gathering place for family and friends. In the past year and a half he met the challenges of A.L.S. with a sense of humour, courage and dignity. He leaves behind a legacy of a demonstrated ability to meet adversity with courage and gives credence to the adages of "live life to the fullest", and "give, and it will be given back". He will be missed. Friends may call at O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville (905-642-2855) on Thursday 6-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel Friday at 11 a.m. If desired, donations may be made to the A.L.S. Society.
ACTON, John
ACTON, John J. - Of Harriston and formerly of Toronto passed away peacefully at Stratford Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Ethel (Gibson) Acton (2001). Loving father of Noreen and her husband Douglas Sockett of R.R.1, Palmerston. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his sisters, Viola Dure and Margaret Westcott. Tohonour John's wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston Funeral Chapel, 267 Main Street West, Palmerston, Ont. on Saturday, December 10, 2005 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Private interment to follow in Mount Pleasant cemetery , Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
ACTON, Phyllis
ACTON, Phyllis Joan (nee Corrigan) - It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Phyllis Acton, on Friday, August 26, 2005, at the age of 72. Born in Detroit, Michigan, November 12, 1932. Loving wife for 51 years of Richard J. Acton of Mississauga. Predeceased by her parents Doris and Earl Corrigan of Detroit, Michigan. Loving mother and cherished by her children Maribeth Martin of Barrie, Ontario, Kelly Acton (Renate) of Tarpon Springs, Florida and Alyson Praught (Chris) of Oakville, Ontario. Much loved and devoted grandmother to Jeffrey, Brittany, Penny, Maddy and Amy. Dear sister and sister-in-law to Sharon Hebert (Bill) of Windsor, Ontario, Jimmy Parker (Robyn) of Michigan and June and the late Ron St. Pierre of Windsor, Ontario. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. After a lifetime of teaching us the nature of a warm and generous spirit, and unconditional love, the lessons continued to the end, where we learned about grace and dignity in the face of suffering. All are invited to celebrate her life at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy. 10 N. of QEW) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 11 a.m. at St.Patrick's Church, 921 Flagship Dr., Mississauga (at Tomken). Interment Assumption cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Trillium Health Centre Foundation.
ACTON, Ruby May
ACTON, Ruby May - (Retired North America Life Insurance) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Stewart Acton. Loving mother to Stewart, Kenneth, and Marlene of British Columbia. Proud grandmother of Michael and David Hart, Brent and Blake Acton, and great- grandmother of Katherine Hart, Trevor, and William. Friends are welcome at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding south of Steeles) on Thursday, June 9 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, June 10 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Pleasant cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the CNIB would be appreciated. Condolences at www.rskane.ca
ADAIR, Dorothy
ADAIR, Dorothy - Peacefully at Trillium Health Centre - Mississauga, in her 85th year. Beloved wife to Sam. Loving mother to Sam Jr. (Claire) and Diane. Proud grandmother to Jamie (Stephanie), Drew and great-grandmother to Alexus. She will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens.
