Lawrence Vincent Fardy
Suddenly on April 21, 2005, with his family by his side at St. Michael’s Hospital at the age of 53. Lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters, Pat, John, Ron, Bernard, Ellen, Greg, Len, Andrew, Mary, Victor, Philomena and Joseph. Dearest friends to Barbara, Tracy, Sonya, John, Tianna and Eric. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, 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 Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Columban’s Roman Catholic Church (Cornwall, ON) on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Notre Dame cemetery (Cornwall, ON) Monday, April 25, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Sally (Sarah) Gibbons
Peacefully at Mississauga Lifecare Centre on Thursday April 21, 2005 in her 93rd year. Survived by her nieces Eileen Gibbons (Vancouver), Evelyn (Harry) Dunn (Scotland) and two great nieces. Also sadly missed by the Oliver family. 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 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church (Tenth St.). Interment St. Mary’s cemetery , Mississauga.
Miriam Ann McNeil
Peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2005 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga in her 72nd year, Miriam, beloved wife of John. Dear loving mother to Dale Love (Ed) of Proton Station, Jackie McNeil (Frank) of Mississauga, Lea McNeil of Toronto and Debbie Moreira (Wilson) of Mississauga. Dear grandmother to Michelle, Eric, Natalie, Michael, Joshua, Isabella, Lucas, and Nicholas. Also sadly missed by her sister Lynn Trudel (Bob) of Sutton. She will also be missed by Cricket and Rusty. 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 6:30 p.m. followed by a Service of Remembrance in the chapel at 6:30 p.m. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Bette McCullough
Peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at St. Michael’s Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Stewart McCullough. Loving mom of Ron and Joanne and their families. 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 Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. A Celebration of Bette’s life will follow at 8 pm. Cremation has taken place.
Nora Grace Newcombe (nee Gambell)
It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Nora on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga at the age of 82. Survived by her husband Albert for 56 years. Caring mother of John (Pat). Dear sister of May and Cliff. Nora will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. 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 Thursday from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm and Friday from 12 to 1 pm. A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 1 pm. Interment at Fenelon Falls cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and Lung Association.
Helen Chalas
Peacefully at Copernicus Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Frank Chalas. Dear mother of Stan and his wife Krystyna, Henry and his wife Karen, and John and his wife Janet. Dearest grandmother of Robert, Peter, Monika, Jesse and Candice. 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 6 to 9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11:30 am from St. Casimir’s Catholic Church (156 Roncesvalles Ave.). Entombment Queen of Heaven cemetery.
Michael DeBlois
Suddenly on April 25, 2005 in his 48th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Noemi, and his 3 children, Michael, Robert and Rachel. Survived by his mother Rae and his brothers Robert, David, Marc, Ralph, Scott and his sisters Diane, Nina and Catherine. He is predeceased by his father Robert. Michael will be sadly missed by his many relatives 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 Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday at 3 p.m. Cremation.
Diane Jeffreys
passed away quietly at Toronto East General on April 23, 2005 at the age of 68. Predeceased by her husband George. Survived by her step-daughters Karen (Reg), Diane (Keith) and step-daughter in laws Helen (David), Marilyn (Ken) and 10 grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her brother Barry, niece Debbie, great nephew Trevor and predeceased by her great nephew Taylor. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 1 p.m. from Glendale Memorial Gardens. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Sick Children’s Hospital or the Canadian Mental Health Association., 416-259-3705.
Luigina Di Franco
Peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2005 at Queensway Chronic Care in her 75th year, Luigina, beloved wife of Giuseppe. Dear loving mother to Domenico of Brampton, Michael (Mirella) of Mississauga, Danny of Mississauga and Lina of Etobicoke. Loving grandmother of Mark, Katie and Joseph. Sadly missed by her sisters Rosa Gesualdi, Pietrina Russo, Valleverde De Palma (Antonio) all of Etobicoke and her brother Antonio Lombardi (Giuseppina) of Woodbridge. Also sadly missed by her sister-in-law Antonietta Lombardi of Etobicoke and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Mrs. Di Franco is predeceased by her parents, Gaetano and Maria Lombardi, her brothers, Francesco and Rafaele Lombardi and her granddaughter Jessica. 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 Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3674 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke on Monday, May 2, 2005 at 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven cemetery , Woodbridge. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Joseph Nowitsky
Peacefully at William Osler Health Centre, Etobicoke Site on Thursday, April 28, 2005. Joseph, beloved husband of the late Olga Bulich. Loving father of Bernice and her husband Evan Bodnarchuk of Mississauga, Andrew and his wife Christine of Oakville and Patricia and her husband Malcolm Pryor of Vancouver. Joseph will be sadly missed by his granddaughter Sierra. He is survived by his sister Antonia Masiak of Toronto and predeceased by his brother Boris and Pauline. 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 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Panakhyda on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be on Wednesday from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church 3338 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Interment Prospect cemetery.
Valerie Golos
Peacefully at home on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Jan. Dear mother of Teresa Fedak and her husband George and Bob and his wife Lise. Dearest Nana to granddaughter Jessica. 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 p.m. Service in the chapel Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Interment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens, Oakville, If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Arthur Melvin
On Thursday, March 1, 2007 at his home in his 95th year, Arthur, dearly beloved husband of the late Doris. Predeceased by his daughter Marilynn Patricia Byer (2004). Survived by his son-in-law Eldon Byer, grandchildren David James, Lois Martin, Christian Byer, Joanne Vogelsang and Eunice Free. Also survived by 14 great granchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, niece Madelene, nephew Bob and predeceased by brother Robert Donaldson Melvin. Also sadly missed by Lynn Williston and her children Clifton Savoury, Karen Murphy, Travis Savoury and Christine Savoury. 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 and Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. Service in the chapel Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the CNIB would be appreciated.
Jean Margaret Hawkins
Peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at the age of 80 at Wesburn Manor Home For The Aged. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Higgins Hawkins. Loving Mum of Vashty and step-mother of Hilary and Katie. Fondly remembered by numerous 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 Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honour Jean’s memory and remember her love of animals by donating to the Toronto Humane Society.
Miriam Salter
Peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Lakeshore Lodge, Miriam, loving wife of the late John. Miriam will be sadly missed by her children John (Leah) and Ruth Del Torre (Archie). She is survived by her 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. 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 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Springcreek cemetery , Mississauga.
