ROBINSON, A. Eileen - Friends, family and former Bank of Commerce customers (City Hall Branch) of the late Eileen 'Robbie' Robinson are invited to a service of remembrance at the Blyth Union cemetery , Blyth, Ontario, on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. For more information, please contact Diane Kalin at 604-733-3550 or the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., Clinton at 519-482-9521.
CLARK, John Joseph (Jack) (Very Worshipful Brother) - 1919-2005 - Peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at the Waterford Nursing Home, Oakville, Ontario. Jack, a native of Tillsonburg, Ontario started his railway career with the London-Port Stanley Railroad in 1942, joining the CPR's passenger department at Windsor, Ontario in 1944. A year later he was transferred to Camp Borden as ticket clerk, transporting troops overseas during the war, becoming acting agent there prior to being posted to Toronto City Ticket office from where he came to St.John, New Brunswick as travelling passenger agent. Jack travelled extensively with his CPR career before joining the original "Group of Six" in 1966, forming the GO Transit System. Jack said farewell to GO Transit in 1984. Jack was readily received into Free Masonry in 1949 and was Past Master of Ionic Lodge No. 25 and Trafalgar Lodge No. 712 before being appointed Grand Steward in 1997. Jack was predeceased by his late wife Margaret and is survived by his loving wife Brenda and family. Jack will be remembered as a well respected, kind and gentle man. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221) on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For the memorial service details, please contact the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may by expressed by donations to the Alzheimer Society.
ACTON, Ruby May - (Retired North America Life Insurance) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Stewart Acton. Loving mother to Stewart, Kenneth, and Marlene of British Columbia. Proud grandmother of Michael and David Hart, Brent and Blake Acton, and great- grandmother of Katherine Hart, Trevor, and William. Friends are welcome at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding south of Steeles) on Thursday, June 9 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, June 10 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Pleasant cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the CNIB would be appreciated. Condolences at www.rskane.ca
"REMY" MARIA De SOUZA
Long time resident of Seneca Towers, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2005 at the Credit Valley Hospital at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Justin. Cherished mother of Meena (Fabian Correia), Joe (Joyce), Sylvia (Gabriel Mascarenhas), and Stephen (Martha). Proud Grandma of Sharon-Ann, Aaron, and Byron Correia; Joanne, Justin, and Jocelyn De Souza; Glenda, and Gillian Mascarenhas; Leanne, and Darlene De Souza. Dear sister of Nasci Caldeira (Australia). Friends will be received at the NEWEDUK FUNERAL HOME - "MISSISSAUGA CHAPEL", 1981 Dundas St. W., (1 block east of Erin Mills Pkwy.) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 29, 2005 in Merciful Redeemer Parish (2775 Erin Centre Blvd.) at 10 a.m. Interment Assumption cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association.Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000 www.neweduk.com
D'SOUZA, Francis Lulu Roque "Lou" - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at age 73 years. Beloved husband of Gladys for 51 years. Loving father of Christine and her husband Bill West; Sharon D'Souza and her husband Paul Knapp and Nigel D'Souza. Cherished Papas of Robin West and his wife Laura, Justin West, Holly West and Carleigh Knapp. He will be sadly missed by his great-grandchildren Giselle and Nathaniel West. He is survived by his brothers Edwin D'Souza and Elliott D'Souza and predeceased by his brother Eric.Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, August 26th, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST.JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Bowmanville, 11 a.m. Saturday, August 27th, 2005. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society.www.northcuttelliott.com
FERNANDES, Rosa (Rosie) - passed away peacefully August 24, 2005. Loving mother of Alex, Bosco, Mario, Loy, and the late Cyril. Friends may call at the OGDEN FUNERAL HOME, 4164 Sheppard Ave. East, Agincourt (east of Kennedy Rd.), Thursday August 25th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 26th at St. Aidan's Roman Catholic Church, 3501 Finch Ave. East at 10,00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Catholic cemetery.
BRAGANZA, Annie - passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20th, 2005, in her 96th year. Born in Belgaum, India, resident of Goa, Zanzibar and Canada. Beloved mother of Sylvie (Ivor), Marina (Eddie), Lance (Ann) and Elfrida (Irineu). Grandmother of Keith, Melanie, David, Jacqui (Greg), Jonathan (Natalia), Jeni (deceased), Bruce (Lesley), Michelle, Damian (Antoinette), Nicole (Wesley) and Alethea (Vijay). Great- grandmother of Hollie, Elle, Hannah, Avery, Elyse, Emily, Reese and Adam. The family will receive friends at the OGDEN FUNERAL HOME, 4164 Sheppard Ave. East, Agincourt (east of Kennedy Rd.) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, 10 Washburn Way, Scarborough on Friday at 11 a.m.Eternal rest give unto her soul O Lord,May her soul rest in peace.
ADAMSON, Norman Thomas (Trapper) - Peacefully at home after a long struggle. Loving brother of George, Don, Bill, and Duncan. There will be a private cremation and family service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the McDougall & Brown Funeral Home Scarborough Chapel. Date Posted, 2005-06-16
ADAIR, Dorothy - Peacefully at Trillium Health Centre - Mississauga, in her 85th year. Beloved wife to Sam. Loving mother to Sam Jr. (Claire) and Diane. Proud grandmother to Jamie (Stephanie), Drew and great-grandmother to Alexus. She will be sadly missed by many relatives 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 Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. Messages of Condolence may be placed at www.RidleyFuneralHome.com
Date Posted, 2005-06-16
BRAMSON, Rivka - On Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at Mount Sinai Hospital. Rivka Abramson, beloved wife of the late Chaim Abramson. Loving mother of Yona Rzepa, and Zelda Abramson. Dear sister of Batia Letzter of Israel. Devoted grandmother of Mark Rzepa, Sara Rzepa and Jeff Kolyn, Myka, and Zak Tucker-Abramson and great-grandmother of Jeremy Kolyn. Mother-in-law of Eric Tucker. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin), for service on Friday, June 17th, 2005 at 2,00 p.m. Interment Independent Workers Circle section of Pardes Shalom cemetery. Shiva 37 Pinewood Avenue. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Centre, 416-785-2875. Chaim about Rivka, 1999, "I want to buy her a ring. She comes everyday to take care of me. I do not know who she is but I want to marry her."
ABBATANGELO, Maddalena - (30 year member of St. Brigid's Church) Peacefully at The Wexford on Saturday, June 18th, 2005. Maddalena beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Loving mother of Rosa, Michelina, Antonietta, Lina and Oto. Loved by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cherished by all her family and her many, many friends. Mrs. Abbatangelo will be resting at the TRULL (EAST TORONTO) FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 1111 Danforth Avenue on Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd. on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Hills cemetery.
ADELBERG, Shayna - On Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at Sunnybrook Hospital. Shayna Adelberg, beloved wife of the late Boris. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Ellen Adelberg and Jim Davidson, and Lawrence and Joni. Dear sister of Naomi Granovsky. Devoted grandmother of Sarah, Emma, Benjamin, and Matthew. Service at Temple Sinai Congregation 210 Wilson Avenue on Friday, June 24th at 12,30 p.m. Interment Temple Sinai section of Pardes Shalom cemetery. Shiva 8Ridgevale Drive. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hadassah-WIZO 416-630-8373.
ADAMS, Jack - (Charter Member of the Kinsmen Club, Bolton; life member of the Kinsmen Club of Canada and an avid golfer) passed away quietly, surrounded by his family, at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, Jack Adams, Pike Lake, formerly of Bolton, in his 75th year, beloved husband of Helen Francis. Dear father of Jack and Julie, Orangeville; Danny and Sue, Bolton; Paul and Cathy, Mono Mills; Peter and Sharon, Grand Valley; Dawn Marie and Ian Jones, Bolton. Loving grandfather of Steven and Shannon, Bryan and Jennifer, David; Kim and Sean, Lisa, Kevin; Jenna, Nicole, Mitchell; Brittany, Annamarie; Cooper, Logan Jack. Dear great-grandfather of Daniel, Carly and Rachel. Dear brother of Bill Adams, Minesing; Ron Adams, Bracebridge. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213), Thursday evening 7-9 o'clock, Friday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o'clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, July 9 at one o'clock. Interment Laurel Hill cemetery , Bolton. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1992 Yonge Street, Suite 207, Toronto M4S 1Z7 or to Mary-Lynn Forrest Memorial, c/o Pike Lake Golf Course, R.R. 3, Clifford, Ontario N0G 1M0. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
ACKERLEY, William Kenneth - In his 80th year, on July 8, 2005, in the Palliative Care Unit at Princess Margaret Hospital. Predeceased by brother Graham, and survived by brother Edgar and sisters Eleanor and Phyllis. Bill gently passed away in the company of his adoring family, who were the centre of his world, Bonnie (Bernice), his wife of 57 years, and sons Glenn and Paul. He was like a second father to daughters-in-law Norma and Paula. Christine, Jonathan, Aidan and Shane will cherish their memories of Grandpa Bill's big hugs, playful humour and infectious curiosity. A highly respected advertising writer, he enjoyed his retirement summers puttering around his beloved Stoney Lake cottage, while finding time for long naps on the porch. He faced his illness with inspiring courage and acceptance, with help from a remarkable palliative care team. All his dear friends are invited to attend a celebration of his wonderful life on Friday, July 15 at 2,00 p.m., at Jerrett Funeral Home, 6191 Yonge St. (2 lights south of Steeles). An informal reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation's Palliative Care Program Fund would be greatly appreciated.
ADAMS, Sophia Mildred "Jean" (nee Breuls)
September 5, 1912 to July 24, 2005
In her 93rd year. Our dear mother and granny passed peacefully at the Bennett Centre in Georgetown. She is survived by her son David and his wife Chris, her grandchildren Jennifer and her husband Andy, and James, by her step- grandchildren Niki and her husband Duke, and Brandon, and also by her brother Harold and his wife Barbara. We'll miss her smile and unfaltering love. We wish to thank the entire staff at the Bennett Centre for their kindness and excellent care. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, July 29th at 10,30 a.m. at York cemetery (160 Beecroft Rd., North York). Friends and family to meet at the cemetery office between 10,15 and 10,30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society are appreciated. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" Mathew 11,28
ADDISON, RYAN
1975-2005
passed away peacefully in Toronto. Beloved son of Jackie and Len, John and Pat. He will also be missed by his loving brother Lee, sisters Kate, Krista and Vanessa. Grandparents Jack, Joan, Len, Maude, and Jean also mourn the loss of their grandchild. We are so thankful for the many happy years he spent with family, friends, and math students - Ryan's bright light was extinguished far too early. A celebration of the precious time he gave us will be held at THE YORK VISITATION, CHAPEL AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 160 Beecroft Rd., Toronto (416) 221-3404. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2005 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to The Toronto East General Hospital where he received such wonderful care.
