Donato Lepore
Sadly on Monday, December 30, 2002 in his 42nd year, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Donato is predeceased by his mother and father Filomena and Pasquale Lepore. Loving brother of Paul and his wife Julia, Nick and his wife Maria, Anthony, Josie and her husband Glen Rounding and his twin sister Carmela and her husband Pat Larocca. Donato will be sadly missed by his many nephews and nieces Pat Nick, Pat Paul and his wife Mary-Lou, Frank and his wife Brenda, Jennifer and her husband Al, Andrea, Lisa, Allison, Matthew, Victoria and Nadia. Great Nieces and nephews Maria, Olivia, Gabriel and Alexandra. 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 January 3, 2003 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral mass on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 61 Jutland Road, Etobicoke. Entombment Glendale Memorial Gardens.
Salvatore “Sam” Denino
Peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at Highbourne Lodge. Sam beloved husband of the late Marian. Loving father of Carol Denino and her husband Paul Sckrapnick. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Marc and Samuel Sckrapnick. Loving uncle of Frank Mattucci, Mary Anne Sapinet, George, Tony Mattucci, Phyllis Whynot and Gino DeNino. He will be missed by his many friends and family. 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 – 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Friday at 1 p.m. Interment Mount Hope cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Alma Lewis Gray
On Saturday December 6, 2003 Alma Gray dearly beloved wife of the late Robert and loving mother of Robert and his wife Catherine. Dear grandmother of Russell and Leighton and sister of Elaine, Priscilla, June, Patricia, Madge and Leighton. Private family service. (416-259-3705). Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.
Donato Basso
Peacefully in his sleep at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 Donato Basso dearly beloved son of Assunta and the late Graziano. Loving brother of Dominic and lovingly remembered by his aunts, uncles and cousins. 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 and Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 61 Jutland Rd. Entombment Glen Oaks cemetery. Prayers in the funeral home on Friday at 7:45 p.m. In memory of Donato donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Allen Pickering
Suddenly on Sunday, December 14, 2003 in Burlington, Frederick Allen Pickering, beloved husband of 34 years to Colette. 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 10 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Stephania Lewandowski
On Thursday, December 18, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Stephania, beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Richard and his wife Barbara and Wanda and her husband Steve Drepko. Stephania will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Laura and Ann. 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 Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prayers in the Chapel on Sunday at 7 p.m. Funeral mass on Monday from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church (10th Street) at 11 a.m. Interment Park Lawn cemetery.
Margaret Monica Sheridan
Peacefully, and surrounded by her children, on Thursday, December 18, 2003. Born in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland. Margaret, devoted and beloved wife of Michael (deceased), happily married for 49 years. Loving mother of John and Roseanne Sheridan, Eileen and Dr. Daniel Malone, Maureen and Dr. Nicholas Mandrak, and Michael and Dr. Elizabeth Sheridan. 'Nana' will be lovingly remembered by her nine grandchildren, Kathryn, Sarah, Monica, Maggie, Katie, Devon, Madolyn, Alannah and Michael. She was recently recognized and celebrated for her 35 years of volunteer work for the Canadian Cancer Society. She was a founding and longtime member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Womens' League. Margaret's greatest legacy remains her wonderful example of unconditional love for her children and grandchildren. She gave us life and continues to live on in our hearts. Margaret is survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada, Ireland, England and Australia. 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 Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prayers on Sunday at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Ambrose Catholic Church (Browns Line). Interment Assumption cemetery. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Eileen Madden
Peacefully, on Friday, December 19, 2003 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Beloved wife of Tom. Dear sister of John Inglis of Toronto, Rosemary Inglis of Orillia and the late Paul Inglis. Also survived by her sister-in-law Carmen. 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 1 to 3 p.m. Complete service in the chapel Monday at 3 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Norman Shanahan
At home on Tuesday, December 23, 2003. Norman, beloved brother of Paul, Sandra, David, Ronald, Kay and Doug. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and grand 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 Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Friday at 2 p.m. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Costello
At St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Tuesday, December 23, 2003. Mary, beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Louis and his wife Colleen, Len, Blair and his wife Andrea and Gina and her husband Percey Osmond. Mary is survived by her grandchildren Brennan, Rebekah, Corey and Tyler. She will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, Brendan and wife Marg, Betty, Katherine and husband Bill, Lillian and husband Charles, Michael and wife Marg, Theresa and husband Wally, Sue and husband Mike, Marty and wife Elena and her brother-in-law Art. She is predeceased by her sister Nell and brother Harry. Mary will be missed by her many friends and family. 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 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral mass on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Followed by cremation. Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by the family. We would like to thank Dr. Rogovain and Father Bodhan Winnicki from St. Joseph’s Health Centre for all their help and care.
Kathleen Hamilton
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at her son Jim’s home in Scarborough after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Godstone, England on February 3, 1915. She moved to Canada with her family in 1946. Kathleen will be dearly missed by her 3 sons Jim, Peter and Robert. She will now join her recently departed daughter Wendy and previously departed husband Edward and mother Annie. She will also be greatly missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as her extended 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 4pm and 6 to 9pm and Monday from 10:30am until service time at 12pm in the Chapel. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. In memory of Kathleen donations may be made to World Vision.
Joseph Ronald Dupont
At St. Michael’s Hospital on Wednesday, December 24th, 2003. Joseph will be sadly missed by his children Rhonda, Donny and Brenda. Loving grandfather of Courtney, Curtis and Brianna. He is survived by his brothers Frank and Jack Bradley and sister Norma McIntosh. Joseph is predeceased by his brothers Glen and Ivan and his sister Erma Demerse. 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 Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday at 3 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Reverend Father Francis Skumavc
Peacefully at Dom Lipa. Etobicoke on Sunday, December 28, 2003 in his 78th year. Reverend Father Francis Skumavc was ordained to the Priesthood on May 31, 1959 in Toronto by His Eminence James Cardinal McGuigan. He served as Associate Pastor at St. Gregory’s, Oshawa, St. Bernard’s, Toronto, Our Lady Queen of Croatia, Toronto, St. Anne’s Brampton, and Our Lady Queen of the World, Richmond Hill. Father also served as Pastor of St. Bernard’s Toronto, St. Philip’s Oshawa, St. Joseph’s Beaverton and St. Patrick’s Stayner. Friends will be received at the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish (Browns Line) on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Holy Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at the church at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2003. Interment will follow at Queen of Clergy cemetery , St. Augustine’s Seminary.
