Elizabeth Jean Savage (nee Ramsay)
Suddenly in Etobicoke General Hospital, on 9 February, 2006 at the age of 69. Predeceased by her husband George. Born in Montreal, Jean is survived by her sister Heather Macdonald (Ian) and very fondly remembered by her nephews Neil, Ross (Sonia), Scott (Anne) and great nieces and nephews: Tori and Chris; Camille and Andrew; Kieran and Callan. A courageous and good humoured lady, Jean had a wide range of friends and acquaintances - including many residents at the Highway Terraces Apartments, her church groups and lodge (Moose Lodge). Funeral to be held at Rexdale Presbyterian Church, 2314 Islington Ave., Toronto, on Tuesday 14 February 2006 at 11:00 am. Visitation prior to the service from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers - donations to the Etobicoke Critical Health Care Foundation at William Osler Health Centre, 101 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 1R8 or the Rexdale Presbyterian Senior Citizen Corporation, 2314 Islington, Etobicoke, M9W 4W9 would be appreciated.
Roderick "Junior" Gallie
Peacefully, at the Lakeshore Lodge, Etobicoke, on Monday, February 6, 2006, at the age of 69. Born on May 15, 1936 in New Brunswick, son of the late Hiram and the late Dorothy Gallie. Predeceased by an older brother Wyman, February 2005. Lovingly remembered by brother Ronald, wife Lila Gallie, Toronto, sister Faye, husband Vince Massey, London, Ontario, half sister Norena Firth, Midland, uncle Arnold Gallie, Toronto, aunt Mrs. Essie Gallie, Toronto, sister-in-law Mrs. Mabel (Bert) Buckley, Puslinche, many nieces and nephews. Visitation on Monday, February 13 from 12 noon until time of Service at 2:00 p.m. at Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Etobicoke.
Christopher Michael Robb
With grace and dignity, surrounded by his beloved family, Chris passed away at Trillium Hospital, Mississauga on February 15, 2006. Husband of 38 years to best friend Jennifer. Predeceased by his mother Pat, brother David and Father-in-law Bill. He will be missed by his mother-in-law Doris, brother Don (Marlene), little sister Patty-Jo (Gino), sister-in-law Colleen, sister-in-law Dianne (Kenny). Loving uncle to Diana, Wendy, Kelly, Martin and Kevin; Heather and Andrea; Danielle, Mark and Chris; Joanna, Michael and Christina; Lisa, Fiona and predeceased by Alex; and his many great-grand nieces and nephews. Chris fought a brave battle and never once complained. His family will miss his wisdom, his vibrant smile, his friendship and his compassion. There is now an empty seat at Thanksgiving dinner, around the campfire and an empty stool at the Rhino. The Spa Girls will sorely miss their gourmet cook. 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, February 19, 2006 at noon with a service at 1:00 pm. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
Annie Mary Elchesyn
passed away after a courageous battle on Thursday, February 16, 2006 at Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga Site at the age of 88. Beloved Wife of the late Paul. Survived by her loving children Paul (Arla), Joe (Wendy) and Debbie (Wayne) Mills. Proud grandmother “BauBau” to Sheri, Michael, Kim Rotto, Paul Jr., and great-grandmother to Erin, Taylor and Paige. 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 2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm. A Service will be held on Monday in the Chapel at 1pm. Interment Park Lawn cemetery.
Satnarine Persad
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Satnarine from Debe on Friday, February 17, 2006. Predeceased by his life partner Sonia-Dhanragee. Survived by his children, grandchildren and 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 6 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 10am. Cremation.
Florian "Cveto" Oseli
(Florian Tile) Peacefully at home on Thursday, February 23, 2006, Florian Oseli, husband of Theresia, and father of Marija Salajko and her husband Branko, Irene and her late husband Alan Davidson, and Karl and his wife Kim. Loving grandfather of Danica, Anthony, Shea, Kyle, Maxx, Isabel and Florian. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends in Canada, Slovenia and Austria. 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, February 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church (739 Browns Line, Etobicoke). Interment Assumption cemetery , Mississauga. Prayers in the funeral home Friday evening. Memorial donations may be made to Dom Lipa.
Emilia Zuraw
On Thursday, February 23, 2006, at St. Joseph's Health Centre, in her 80th year. Loving wife of the late Leon. Beloved mother of Roger Zbigniew, Teresa Cromb and Don Deschambault, Ted Tadeusz and Chit Cabbuag and Casimira Karen Wierzbicki and her husband Mike. Dear grandmother of Michael. Also survived by her loving brothers Stanislaw in Poland, Marian in Toronto and their families. Family and 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 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday at 1 p.m.at St. Teresa's Catholic Church (Tenth St.). Interment Sanctuary Park cemetery. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. Eli Clarke Jr.
Eli Clarke Jr.
Peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2006 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Frances. Adored by his daughters Veronica (Scott), Kelley and son Kevin. Brother to Gerald, Lucy, Margaret, Marie and the late Matilda. Eli was a long time employee of Source Medical for 39 years and a devoted Montreal Canadians Fan. 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 7 to 9pm and Thursday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 11am. Cremation. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Donna Balaura
passed away peacefully on February 26, 2006 at the age of 92. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harry and son Peter. Loving mother to Alex and his wife Alexandra. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Marianne (Kiarash), Andy, Nadia (Paul), Terry (Sharla), Adrian (Laura) and great grandchildren Basil and Luke. 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 and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (Panakhyda Sunday at 7:30 p.m.) The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Interment Springcreek cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Irma Geraldine Pompilio
With everlasting, fond memories of our grandmother, mother, and precious friend, Irma Geraldine Pompilio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Irma, beloved wife of the late Ernesto Pompilio. Loving mother of Ernie and his wife Aita, Susan and her husband Robert. Irma will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Chris and Anita, Mark and Rhonda, Justin, Alexandra and Matthew and her great grandchildren, Morgan, Aidan, Jaime, and Ethan. 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 9 p.m. Prayers will on Friday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Eileen Wright
Suddenly after a lengthy illness on February 3, 2005 at Thamesview Lodge, Chatham; at the age of 85. Predeceased by her husband William. Loving mother of Fred Wood, James Wood and his wife Sharon Broydell-Wood, Anne and her husband Dave Barnes, Rose and her husband Don Hickey. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren John Bowden, Rhonda Wood, Denis and his wife Corrinne Wood, Kevin Bowden, Daniel Barnes, Krystal Hickey, Sarah Wood, Spencer Wood, and great grandchildren Jessica, Payton, Joshua, Crystal, Talitha, and Jayden. Survived by her sister Kay Forrest, nieces Margaret Forrest, Linda and her husband Bernie Higgins. 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 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.
Helen Sarah Patterson (nee West)
We shared earth time with a very special person. Helen Sarah Patterson, a long time resident of 22nd Street in New Toronto, later a resident of Westminster Court in Mississauga, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2005 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. She will live on in the hearts of many who loved her. Predeceased by her loving husband Charles. Sadly missed by her son Brian and his wife Katharine of B.C., her son John and his wife Luba of Ottawa, her daughter Nancy Fraser and her husband Mark of Toronto and her foster son Michael Harwick of Toronto. A devoted grandmother to Lee, Mark, Misha, Sonja, Ariana, David and Caitlin. 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 4 to 8 p.m. Prayers Monday at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Interment St. Mary’s cemetery , Port Credit.
Mieczyslaw Jastrzebski
On Sunday, February 6, 2005 at McCall Centre for Continuing Care, Mieczyslaw in his 93rd year, beloved husband of Sabina. Remembered by family and friends back home in Poland. 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 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 7 p.m. Cremation.
Irene Barran
With love we commemorate the passing of Irene Constance Barran this February 9, 2005, after 85 full years of life. Irene has been cherished by her children Grace, Gerry, Patrick (deceased), Dennis, Lloyd, Clinton, Rita, Hardat, Annie, and Gem. She will also be lovingly remembered by her 23 grandchildren and 13 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 Friday, February 18, 2005 from 6 to 9 p.m. A Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 10 a.m. Interment St. John’s Dixie cemetery.
