Peter Dutcher
On Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga in his 64th year. Dearly beloved husband of Suzanne. Loving father to Dennis and his wife Valerie of Mississauga and the late Paul. Dear grandfather of Jessica. Survived by his mother Margaret and predeceased by his father Peter and step-father Harold. Also predeceased by his sister-in-law Pauline and remembered by his brothers-in-law Gilles, Marc, and Robert, nieces Nicole, Louise and Diane, nephew Rheal, great niece Stacey, and cousins Bonita, Jimmy, Ruthie, Wilfred and Eunice. Sadly missed by other family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment Assumption cemetery , Mississauga. If desired, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
Leo Dovick
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their dad and grandpa peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, joining his beloved wife June. Devoted dad to Brady (Joanne) and the late Vern. Proud grandpa to Verna, Amanda, Kyle and Sabrina. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 12pm. Interment Beechwood cemetery. The family would appreciate donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Armand Joseph Groulx
(1926 – 2006)
passed away Friday, April 14 at Erin Mills Lodge. Beloved husband of the late Muriel. Loving father of Linda, Bryan (Valerie), Garry (Lynda), Warren (Deanna), Muriel (Joseph). He will be greatly missed by his sisters Anita and Alice (Earl). Grandpa will also be remembered by his 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 18 at 2:00 pm at Mount Peace cemetery , 3204 Cawthra Rd. (south of Bloor St.), Mississauga. If desired, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
John McGrath
At the age of 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, with his family by his side. Much loved husband to Aline. Loving dad to Gigi (Ted Deelstra), Adele (John Sato), and John (Alex Chow). Adored grandpa to Cory, Rachel, Jessica, Logan, Carolyn and Bradley. As per his wishes his body was cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetes Association, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or any other group of your choice would be greatly appreciated. As per his wishes, his body was cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetes Association, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or any other group of your choice would be greatly appreciated. A memorial has been scheduled for Monday, April 24th from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at St.George's-on-the-Hill Anglican Church, 4600 Dundas Street West (east of Islington).
Sophie Sawa
March 21, 1935 – April 15, 2006
Peacefully went to sleep on April 15, 2006, surrounded by her loving family and went to join her beloved husband, Gordon Sawa. Sophie was a cherished mother to Joanne (Steve) Langevin, Kim (Devin) Cleland, Kelvin, and Lisa (Mike) Quesnelle. Loving Baba (grandma) to Crystal, Kelly, Katrina, Ryan and Adele. Beloved sister to Mary, Eva, Helen and the late John, Nick, Thomas, Victor, Walter, Tony, Jesse and Lena. Sophie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends whose visits she cherished and whose lives she touched with her loving warmth, knowledge and energetic spirit. Sophie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Please remember Sophie by living life to the fullest and never look back with regret. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 7 to 9pm & Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm. Panakhyda at 7:30pm. The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Entombment Glendale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Hospital.
We will love you dear Mom and Baba
Always and Forever
Margaret Merrick
It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of their Mom and Nana peacefully at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006 now joining her husband Michael. Loving Mom to John. Devoted Nana to Tonia (Anthony) Greco. Cherished Great-Nana to Nicholas, Sophia and Jake. Loving sister to Jack (Dot), Betty (Roger), Rose Marie (the late Gerry), sister-in-law Betty and predeceased by Daniel, Jane and Michael. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 and Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Christ the King Church on Thursday, April 20, 2006, time to be announced . Interment Mt. Peace cemetery.
Harold Aubrey File
(Co-founder and president of Dominion Contact Lens Laboratories) passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2006, in his 94th year, at Toronto. Resident of Alderwood for 60 years. Predeceased by his beloved Margy. Survived by his dear brother Jim File. Predeceased by his sister Jean File. Dad will be remembered with love and respect by his children Denis File and Betty Jean and John Farran. Grampa is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Beth and Jim, Casey and Lisa, Laura and Rob and Jessie. Great Grampa of Cierra, Paige and Lachlan. Thank you Eunice for your compassionate care and thank you Jackie for your devotion and caring above and beyond the call of duty. Harold File was a gentleman who always maintained his dignity, grassroots humor and friendliness to all. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Sunday, April 30, 2006 from 12 noon until time of Memorial Service at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Ellen Marjory Iva Budreau
Peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Toronto Grace Hospital, Ellen, beloved wife of Garnet. Loving mother to Jo-Anne Dydyk, Donna Sutherland and the late Brigitte Budreau. Dear grandmother to Amanda Dydyk, Sean Sutherland and Tara Sutherland. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2005 from Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Daniel Cordeau, W.W.II Veteran
Peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, April 4, 2005 in his 84th year. Loving husband of Frances (Anzelc) and devoted father of Marilyn (Cosmo) Chinappi, John (Carolyn) Phillips, Marguerite, Daniel Jr., Paul (Lynn) Jamieson, Geraldine (Vincent) Valentini, Paula (Michael) Senderak, and Elizabeth Anne (fiancé Jean Paul). Dear grandfather of Brian, Cynthia, David, Nicole, Matthew, Michael, Stefan, Anton and Kristof. Brother of Mary Crane (Arthur deceased) of Sydney, John (deceased), Stanley (deceased), Francis (deceased) and Maria of Dartmouth, Henrietta and (Theodore deceased) Haley of Sydney Mines, Teresa (Elmer) Doiron of Dartmouth, Joseph (Vivian) of Sydney Mines, Elisabeth of Sydney Mines, Sister Agnes C.N.D, Sister Geraldine C.N.D of Sydney, Sister Anna C.N.D. of Edmonton, Father Leo Cordeau of Edmonton, Charles (Kay) of Belleville. Brother in law to Norma Forster, Frank and Marilyn Anzelc of Toronto. Uncle and Great-Uncle to many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the Oncology Clinic of Trillium Health Centre, Zofia and the staff of Spectrum Health Care, and Dr. Louie Mavrogiannis and the staff of Palliative Care Grace Dart Hospital. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Friday from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 10 am from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church (739 Browns Line). Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dom Lipa or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
David Hall Strachan
passed away peacefully, in his 87th year Friday April 8, 2005 at Peel Manor Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his dearly beloved wife Florence with who he is now forever re-united. Cherished father of Diane McMerty and her husband Tom, son Philip and his wife Jan, grandchildren Dawn (Ken), Colleen (Rui), Laura and Drew, and great grandchildren aka “G.G.” to Paige, Madison and Brooke and unborn. He was warm, generous, loving and quick witted, he will be missed dearly by family and friends. The families would like to thank the nursing staff for their excellent care giving at Peel Manor…you will never be forgotten. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday, April 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday April 12, 2005 in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment at Park Lawn cemetery. The family has requested no flowers, donations may be made in Memory of David, to Peel Manor Nursing Home, 525 Main Street N., Brampton, Ontario, L6X 1N9, Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Ave., Mississauga, Ontario L5G 3N6, or your preference.
Sarah Powell Perry
Peacefully after a lengthy illness at King Nursing Home, Bolton, on April 9, 2005 at the age of 95. Predeceased by her husband Edward. Loving mother to Edward “Ted” and his wife Muriel, Donald and his wife Madelaine and survived by her 3 grandchildren. A special thank you to King Nursing Home for their care and support. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the King Nursing Home, 49 Sterne Street, Bolton, Ontario.
Anna Evans (nee Vidic)
After a courageous battle with cancer Anna passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2005 surrounded by her family. Loving mom of Alicia and Sarah. Beloved daughter of Louis and Anna Vidic. Caring sister of Marie Russell, Joe, Helen, and the late Peter. Loving aunt and friend to many. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Sunday from 3 to 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 18, 2005 from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church at 11 am. Cremation. A special thank you to the staff of Sunnybrook Cancer Centre and EGH Palliative Care.
Sonja van Oort
Suddenly in Amsterdam, Holland, in her 84th year. Predeceased by her husband, Willem van Oort, in 1978. Remembered with love by her children Elsje (and John) and Marjon. Oma to her grandchildren, Ron (and Emma), Jackie (and Brian), Rachel and Danielle, and Great-Oma (Omie) to Gavin, Tyler, and Baby-To-Be Joshua. Special thanks to cousin Roos for the loving care provided during the final moments. Friends may call at Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W., (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) Toronto, on Sunday April 24th from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
