John Tkac
passed away peacefully at his residence with family by his side, on Sunday, September 15, 2002 in his 91st year. Loving husband of Helen for 67 years. Loving father of Anne (John) Timko, predeceased by son John, husband of Irene. Survived by his sister Mary in Slovakia. Dzedo to David Tkac, Cheryl (Howard) Crabtree, Debbie (Joe) Perrotta, Mike and Wayne Timko & great-grandfather to Julia, Alanna and Matthew Perrotta. 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 Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. & Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Panachida Tuesday at 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 from Sts. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church. Interment Park Lawn cemetery. Donations may be made to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Building Fund.
John Paul Bilokrely
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of John Paul Bilokrely on Monday, September 16, 2002 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga site in his 76th year. Survived by his sister Vi Cushnie and her husband George and many nieces and nephews. 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 11 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 12 noon. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Ann Waenink
At Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site on Wednesday, September 18, 2002. Ann (nee Aagten) late of Islington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Herman Waenink and loving mother to Lil and her husband Ralph Strachan, Mary Waenink, and Diane and her husband Ron Huxtable. Dearest sister to Ria and her husband Norman Comeau of Tottenham, Ontario, also survived by many brothers and sisters in the Netherlands. Dearest Oma to Lee and Stephen Strachan, Shannon and Jamie Huxtable, Ashley and Jenna Grinham. 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 Friday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral mass on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to Nativity of our Lord Catholic Church (Rathburn Rd, west of Hwy. 427). Interment Springcreek cemetery , Clarkson. For those so desiring donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Mary Videtich
Peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2002 at Dom Lipa Nursing Home in her 92nd year, Mary Videtich, loving mother to Martin of Boucherville, Quebec, Anne Bradford and her husband Robert of Bath, Pennsylvania and the late Mary and Jenny. Survived by her son-in-law Nick Plesa. Also sadly missed by her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Friends will be received at the Dom Lipa Nursing Home, 52 Neilson Drive, Toronto on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of mass at 11 a.m. Interment Tuesday at Victoria Lawn cemetery , St. Catharines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dom Lipa, 52 Neilson Dr., Toronto, Ontario M9C 1V7.
Ursula Stutz
passed away peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, September 25, 2002. After a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by sisters Irmgard and Thea and by her brothers, Albert, Gerhard and Hans. She will be greatly missed by her loving daughter Siegrune, brother-in-law Gerhardt, nephews Peter and Dietmar and their wives Linda and Angie, Rory, Brian and Carm and their sons Max and Sam, her family in Germany and her many friends and neighbours. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 2080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves. 416-259-3705) Saturday, September 28, 2002 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. followed by funeral services in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Maria (Paimre) Nielsen
On September 28, 2002 at Trillium Health Centre-Mississauga in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Leonhard Nielsen (1973). Loving mother of Eric and Heino, grandmother of Lisa and Peter and great grandmother of Nicholas, Alexander and Sarah. 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. and Friday 2-4 p.m. until time of final prayers at 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. A Memorial Service will be held for friends and family on October 18, 2002 at 6:45 p.m. at St. James United Church (400 Burnhamthorpe Rd, Etobicoke). Tea and coffee will follow. Burial will take place on October 19, 2002 at Park Lawn cemetery , Sudbury, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Common Thread: Community Chorus of Toronto, 79 Muriel Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4J 2Y3 or the Arthritis Society.
Emily Hudson
On Sunday, September 29, 2002 Emily Hudson dearly beloved wife of the late Peter and loving mother of Anna and her husband Peter Melnyk. 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 Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Antoni Kauch
Former employee of Consumers Glass, Etobicoke and World War II army veteran, in his 83rd year. passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, September 28, 2002. Will be sadly missed by his wife, Anna Slobodian, daughter Heidi Walczak and her husband Gordon, and stepson Jim Slobodian and his wife Marion. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Mackenzie and Quinn and step grandchildren Jamie and Adam. Greatly missed by his dear nephew, Marek Klaus of Windsor. Also survived by his sisters Marysia, Teresa and Helena and brothers Janek and Marian all of Poland. Predeceased by his first wife Elsie. 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 Wednesday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday at 1 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Tony Savric
A wonderful and most loved husband & father, Tony passed away peacefully after a painful battle with cancer on Friday, January 3, 2003 at Trillium Health Centre. Loving husband of Ksenija. Beloved father of Peter (Kathy) & Tim (Shelley). Son-in-law of Zorka Zagar. Brother of Stanko & his family & Maria & her family in Slovenija. Cousin of Milica & her family. Tony will be sadly missed by a large extended family & many, many friends; A million thanks to all our friends for visiting Tony while at the hospital. Thank you to Father Plazar for his support & daily prayers at the hospital. A thank you to the nurses & staff of 4D Trillium Health Centre for the exceptional care & compassion extended to Tony & family. A very special thank you to our family Doctor Martin Kates & staff for their longtime support & care. 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 Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Interment Assumption Catholic cemetery.
Clara Mary Fabbri
Peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2003 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Fabbri. Loving mother to Phillip and his wife Christine of Limehouse, Ontario and Lawrence and his wife Elizabeth of Toronto. Dear grandmother to Steven and Julian. Survived by her brothers Paul of Toronto, Dick of Bowmanville, Michael of Toronto and survived by sisters Patsy of Maryland and Lynn of Mississauga. Predeceased by her brother Herbie. Sadly missed by many other family 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 Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. from St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 782 Browns Line. Interment Assumption cemetery , Mississauga. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Arthritis Society.
Helen Davis
On Monday, January 6, 2003 at Peel Memorial Hospital, Helen Davis, dearly beloved wife of the late Fred and loving mother of Sheila and her husband Alex Fazekas and Terry DeWilde and her fiance Terry Chappelle. Dear grandmother of Tia, Seth and Ethan. Dear sister of Theresa. 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 Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
Geraldine Ardron (nee Cobb)
passed away peacefully on January 10, 2003 at the Trillium Health Centre at the age of 80. Predeceased by her husband Harold Charles. Loving mother to Jackie and her husband Bruce, Doug, Larry and his wife Liz, Bob, Russell and his wife Marie, Kathy and her husband Gregg, Dorothy and step-daughter Lorraine and her husband Dan. She will be sadly missed by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. 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 Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Dorothy Olin (nee Cruickshank)
passed away peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital on Saturday, February 1, 2003. Loving mother of Susan and son-in-law Frank. A special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Intensive Care Unit. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 2 pm from the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association.
Arthur Newsome
(Proud Veteran of 432 Leaside RCAF Squadron 1944, Born December 15, 1922 Milnsbridge Yorkshire UK) Peacefully at home on Thursday February 6, 2003 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Hilda (Hill) Newsome. Dearly loved father of Peter and his wife Linda (Day), David and his wife Kim (McClennan) and Phillip and his wife Lise (Hansen). Loving Poppa of Laura, David, Christopher, Heather, Sarah, Geoffrey, Perry, step grandchildren Jeff, Brent and step great granddaughter Payton. A special thanks to Dr. Knox, Dr. Kwan, the staff of the Trillium Health Centre Oncology Unit and the VON. 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 Sunday from 2:30 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in celebration of his life.
