Susannah (Nan) Chilwell
Peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2002 at Christie Garden Nursing Home in her 95th year. Loving sister of Hugh and his wife Elsie. Dear aunt of David (Andrea), Thomas (Nicki) and Laurie (Brian) Clarimont. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, December 2, 2002 at 11am. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens.
Stella B. Ley
On Sunday, December 1, 2002 at Mount Sinai Hospital, Stella, dearly beloved wife of the late George and loving mother of Shirley Fairbrother and the late Joan Daly. Dear grandmother of Carol Daly and Pamela Contini and great grandmother of Emily Contini. Cremation has taken place to be followed by private family interment. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. For information on charitable donations please phone Ridley Funeral Home, 416-259-3705.
Willie McDougall (aka MacPherson)
On Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga site in his 54th year. Beloved son of Margaret MacPherson and the late William MacPherson. Dear brother and brother-in-law to Louise and Joe Daurio, Carole and Fred MacPherson, Sandy and Dave Vautour, Peggy and Mark Jones and B.J. MacPherson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, 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 Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Glenview Memorial Gardens.
Reverend Father Ivan Jan C.M.
Peacefully at Dom Lipa, Etobicoke on Thursday, December 5, 2002 in his 87th year and his 59th year as a Priest. Reverend Father Ivan Jan entered the Vincentian Order of Religious Priests in Slovenia in 1938, was ordained in 1944, and subsequently served nineteen years as a school teacher and moral theologian in Argentina, followed by twenty-nine years of devoted service to God as a priest and pastor at Slovenian parishes in Toronto and Montreal. Predeceased by his parents, Anton and Ana and six brothers in Slovenia, his sister Marica in the U.S., and brother Frank in Toronto. Lovingly remembered by his many religious brothers and extended family in Slovenia, the U.S. and Canada. Resting at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 739 Browns Line, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, and from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday. A Holy Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at the church at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10. Interment Assumption cemetery , Mississauga. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dom Lipa would be appreciated. (For further information, please contact the Ridley Funeral Home at 416-259-3705;).
May he rest in peace with God.
Maria “Marusia” Tkachenko
Peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2002 in her 90th year at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. She is predeceased by her husband Wasyl & her daughter Oksana. Loving mother of Walter and his wife Marusia and Bohdan Tkachenko. Beloved grandmother of John and Evan Tkachenko. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews in Carpathia, Ukraine and her friends in Canada. It is with great comfort to her entire family knowing that she is at peace with our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. 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 7 to 9 pm and Thursday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 pm. Panakhyda Thursday at 7:30 pm. A Service will be held on Friday at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church at 11 am. Interment Prospect cemetery.
Delbert Parish
Peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at Trillium Health Centre- Mississauga Site in his 66th year. Loving Husband of the late Margaret. Beloved father of Cathy (Tim) McArthur, Lori Parish (Steve), Michael Parish (Christine). Loving Grandpa & Papa of Jason, Jeremy, Jessica, Chrissy, Jennifer & Great-grandpa of Cole & Logan. Much loved Brother of Dave (Maryann), Lorraine (Pidge) Hamlin & Frankie (Bonnie). Del was an avid sports man & enjoyed the outdoors. 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 to 3pm. A Memorial Service to follow in the Chapel at 3 pm. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
June Stringer
(Formerly with Carleton Cards) On Sunday, December 15, 2002 at Trillium Heath Care Centre, Mississauga, June Stringer dearly beloved wife of Bruce Sutton. Loving daughter of the late Len and Marjorie Fowler. Dearly beloved mother of Allen and his wife Joan and Debbie and the late Valerie. Dear grandmother of Samantha, Kelly, Sharon, Tracy and Scott and the late Lisa and Robbin. Greatgrandmother of Thomas and Deidrich. Dear sister of Ken and step-sister of Bob and Walt Kembal. 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 Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.
Frank (Frane) Tomsic
Peacefully at Dom Lipa, in his 82nd year, on Saturday, December 14, 2002. He leaves behind his loving and dedicated wife, Dora, of 55 years, and his loving and caring daughters Martha and her husband David Lewis and Anita and her husband Joseph Marn. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Alana, Mark, Madeleine, and Victoria, his sister Vida Tomsic (Toronto) and Anica Tomsic (Australia) and her family. Predeceased by his brothers Miha, Tone and his sister Tina. He will be remembered by his many friends and relatives in Toronto, Slovenia, Australia and Argentina. 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 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday, December 19th at Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Church. Prayers in the funeral home on Wednesday. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dom Lipa, 52 Neilson Dr., Etobicoke, M9C 1V7 where Frank received excellent care. Special thank you to Sestra Teodozija and Sestra Mirta who were with Frane as he entered eternal life.
Olga Göbbels
Peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2002. Beloved wife of Willy. Loving mother of Karla (Irving) Hexham & Gudrun (Eberhard) Hahn. Loving Omi of Andreas, Kevin (Kristi), & Amanda Hahn. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm. A Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 1:30 pm. Interment Sanctuary Park cemetery.
Frances “Fran” Hughes
Born in Alderwood on October 8, 1926. Fran retired from Campbells Soup after 41 years and was a Charter Member of the Trafalgar Golf & Country Club. After a lengthy illness Fran passed away on December 17, 2002. Survived by her sister Therese & predeceased by her brother Jack (Sonny) & sister Marian (Chick). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews & friends everywhere. Her special companion “Cheekie” has found a new home with Wendy Sawyer. 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 1 to 2 pm for a Celebration of Fran’s Life. Interment to follow at Springcreek cemetery.
John Popp
Peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital on Tuesday, December 24, 2002 in his 101st year, beloved husband of the late Katarina. Predeceased by his son Edward. Sadly missed by his godchildren Rita Mayer, her husband Peter and their daughter Amanda of Mississauga and Patricia Ploetner and family of Houston, Texas. Also sadly missed by his relatives and friends in Czechoslovakia. John loved his house, gardening, going for walks and remained self sufficient well into his late 90s. 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 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Monday 10 a.m. Interment Park Lawn cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Trillium Health Centre Foundation.
Ioan (Lew) Bendle
Suddenly on December 25, 2002, in his 75th year. Loved and cherished husband of Loretta. Beloved father of Rick and his wife Doreen of Burlington and Janice MacSwain and her husband Brad of Sarnia. Loving grandfather of Andrew, Caitlin and Bryan. Dear brother of Merle O'Grady of Ottawa. 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 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Stanislaw Januszko
Peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy illness on Saturday, December 28, 2002 at the McCall Centre in his 89th year. Renowned Poet & Writer in the Polish community. Loving husband of the late Maria and daughter Irene. Beloved & cherished father of Christine. 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 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. Prayers at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Interment Park Lawn cemetery.
Louis Kramar
Peacefully at home on Sunday, December 29, 2002. Louis, beloved husband of Frances. Loving father of Mary Ann, Veronica and her husband John and Peter and his wife Anne. Louis will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Christopher, Daniel, Laura, Mark, Paul and Sophie. Louis is survived by his brother Ivan in Toronto and his sister Antonia in Slovenija. He is predeceased by his brother Jernej, sister Marija and brothers Joseph and Frank. 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 & 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral mass on Friday at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church (739 Browns Line). Prayers in the chapel Thursday evening. Interment Assumption cemetery. Donations to Dom Lipa would be appreciated by the family.
