Anna May Salmon (Nee Feeley)
passed away suddenly at Grace Hospital, Toronto on June 21, 2004 at the age of 75 years. She was predeceased by her husband William Salmon, January 2002. She leaves to mourn her passing, sons Bill (Lucy), Jerry (Bev), Joe (Sandy) and Tom (Trish), daughter Cathy Van Horne (Tom), grandchildren Katherine, Kristine, Ryan, Trevor, Erin, Derek, Rebecca and Scott, sisters Betty Hefford and Sister Margaret Feeley, as well as numerous relatives and friends. Visitors will be welcomed at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Thursday from 1 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 9 p.m. Prayers on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church (Brown’s Line). Interment at Glendale Memorial Gardens will follow. The family wishes to thank the staff at Grace Hospital, 6th floor Palliative Care Unit for their care, comfort and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.
June E. Carroll (nee Gratto)
passed away suddenly at her home on June 22, 2004 at the age of 78. Predeceased by her husband Thomas. Loving mother to Dwight and his wife Catherine, Lynn MacCallum and her husband Robert, Keith and his wife Sharon. June will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Jennifer, Sherry, Stacey-Dawn, T. Derek, Diahann, Ashley and Lesley-Anne. Survived by her brothers Stanley and John Gratto and sisters Lillian Day and Maureen Lumsden. June was a loving foster mother through the Catholic Children’s Aid for many years. 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 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from St. Ambrose Catholic Church (782 Brown’s Line). Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Irvine Henry
Suddenly on Monday, May 3, 2004 in his 67th year, beloved husband to Beverley McGraw. Sadly missed by Wayne and Brent McGraw. Dear brother of Philip, Don, Sandra Stewart, John, Leslie, Al and Clifford. Also sadly missed 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 Saturday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Complete service in the chapel Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Cremation.
Sarah Mac Fadden
On Thursday, May 6, 2004 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site. Sarah, beloved wife of the late John Mac Fadden. Loving mother of Jack and his wife Josie and Gordon and his wife Donna. Sarah will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Phillip (Courtney), John (Mandy), Daniel, Bryan (Jennifer), Sarah, Alistair, Michael (Melissa), Joshua, Melissa and her husband Jason Langan, Marc and her great grandchildren Mitchell, Mackenzie and Jayden. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Georgina, Sarah’s loving caregiver for 3 years, the staff of Cawthra Gardens and Trillium Health Centre Mississauga Site. Sarah was a proud graduate of the Nursing Program in Glasgow Scotland, a War Bride and a founder of the War Brides Association on the Lakeshore. Sarah nursed at St. Joseph’s Health Centre and was one of the first nurses at the Mississauga Health Centre, a long time member of St. James Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star. 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 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. The family would appreciate having donations to The Hospital for Sick Children. Messages of
Jindra (Ian) Nemecek
At Trillium Health Care Centre – Mississauga on Monday May 10, 2004 Jindra Nemecek, predeceased by Molly (1994) and dearly remembered by his special friend Elisabeth (Liesl). Loving father of Ian (Carollynne), Roderic (Fran) and Alexander (Lori). Dear grandfather of Heather, Kyle, Cara, Molly, Mandy, Niall, and Seairra; and great grandfather of Breanna, Devyn, Aaron, Emily and Melissa. 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 12:30 p.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Special thank you to Dr. Schaal and the nurses of Trillium Health Care Centre – Mississauga. The family would appreciate having trees planted in memory of Jindra or a charity of your choice. Trees will be planted in memory of Jindra in Algonquin Park.
Bill Gayhart
passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at Lakeshore Lodge on May 10, 2004. Beloved husband to Jeanne and loving father to Stephen. He is survived by his brother Gerry (Joan), brother in law Wilf St. Ours (Jean), sisters in law Yvonne Chapman, Anne Gayhart, and her late husband Jack. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews; Janet, Joanne, David, Paul, Chris, Dan (Sue), Paulette, Peter, Brian, Mary Ruth and great niece and nephew Melissa and Jason. A special thank you to all the staff at Lakeshore Lodge for their 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 Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Cremation.
Bernard Filip
Born in Germany, March 15, 1943 died in Toronto on May 14, 2004. married the love of his life, Valerie Diane Lesnick, and was the proud and devoted father to their children Allan and Katrina. Will be missed by his older children from a previous marriage: son Kevin (Chris) and Kevin Jr., daughter Cindy (Danny) and their children Aaron, Blair, Dylan and Jade. He had a special relationship with his late brother Paul and brother Ralph (Chris) and their children Jackson and Gracie Lee. Will be sadly missed by his Toronto family Anne, Georgia and Mark, and family in Timmins and North Bay. Will be fondly remembered by his many friends, neighbours and ski-do buddies, co-workers at George Kelk Corp., and by his best friends Ted and Kim Wronski who had the great pleasure of spending Valerie and Bernie’s 25th wedding anniversary in Dominican Republic in February. Bernie did see paradise. 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 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a memorial service to follow. A celebration of Bernie’s life will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2 p.m., 18 Trueman Avenue, Etobicoke. Rest in peace, Bernie.
Gerry Bakker
Peacefully on May 20, 2004 at Highbourne Lifecare Centre at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Johanna. Father of Marian (Joe) Wolfe and Fred (Tracy). Grandfather of Jennifer, Shayne, Catherine, Christopher, Leanne, Anita, Janet and Tamara. Great- grandfather of Larissa and Brenden. Interment at Glendale Memorial Gardens on Saturday, May 22 at 11:30am.
Gwladys Saunders (nee Cooke)
Suddenly on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at Highbourne Lifecare Centre at age 80. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred and long time companion of Sam Groia. Dearly missed by daughters Dilys Philip, Jacqueline Burnell, son Gerald, sisters Myrtle Johnston, Dorothy Metcalfe and brother Edward Cooke. Survived by 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 4 great 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 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment Pine Hills cemetery.
Evelyn Beatrice West (nee Beaulieu)
Peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital on May 21, 2004. Predeceased by her husband Jack. Loving mother of Suzanne and her husband Michael Devenney and Jack Jr. and his wife Darlene. She will be sadly missed by her granddaughter Ashley. Evelyn is predeceased by her brother Rudolphe. A special thanks to the staff at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital and her family physician for many years Dr. Thorner. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday May 25, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (921 Flagship Dr., Mississauga) followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
William (Bill) Kydyk
Peacefully, on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at Seven Oaks Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, William (Bill) Kydyk, passed away at the age of 84. He was predeceased by his first wife Kay, second wife Mary, brothers, Walter and John, sisters-in-law, Mary, Marg, and step-son Randy Kereluk. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his step-daughter, Elaine (Mike) Dufault, Leanne and Brent; step-sons Wayne (Dawne), Kristel, Ryan, Melanie (Jason), David (Debbie), Jennifer (Clint), Charmagne, Leonard (Helene), Lisa; brothers Mike, Andy (Joan), Nick, Peter, sister Stella (George); dear friends, John and Jennie Kuzemko, Kay’s family; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bill was born in Pleasant Home, Manitoba on May 7, 1920 to Paul and Anne (Chudek). Bill proudly served overseas during World War II and was discharged in 1946. Upon his return to Toronto he met Kay Zuk, they married and shared 42 years of marriage until her passing in 1988. In 1993, Bill moved to Winnipeg and married Mary Kereluk. The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be held on Thursday May 27 at 11 a.m. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Interment Springcreek cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, if so desired, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
“I loved this country which I fought for”
“Gone, but not forgotten”
“Forever in our hearts”
VICHNAYA PAM’YAT
Geraldine (Gerry) Hibbit
Peacefully surrounded by her children on Monday, May 31, 2004 at Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans' Care (Legion Village) at the age of 85. Gerry was a life member of Branch 3 Legion's Ladies Auxiliary and the residents' President at Legion Village. Loving wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Carol (Jim) Bairstow, Rosemary (Jack) Coram, Gerald (Sue) and John (Marilyn). Cherished and loving grandma to 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Best friend and cousin to Doreen Stevenson. 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 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans' Care.
Violet Kathleen Allen (nee Renshaw)
After a brief battle with cancer, at the McCall Centre for Continuing Care in Etobicoke, on Monday, May 31, 2004, Vi, in her 85th year. Loving wife of Charles Edwin "Ted" Allen for almost 65 years. Long time resident of Alderwood, and former employee of Simpson's, Sherway Gardens. Loving mother of Ross and June of Perth, Ontario; Ron and Sharon of Barrie, Ontario; and Rick and Janet of Ladner, B.C. Loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. At her request, a cremation and interment at Glendale Memorial Gardens has already been conducted. A Memorial Service and celebration of her life will be held at The McCall Centre for Continuing Care, 140 Sherway Drive, Etobicoke, 3rd Floor, on Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. The family also wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the McCall Centre for their care and concern. Final arrangements entrusted to the Ridley Funeral Home (416-259-3705).
