Peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 25, 2001. John, loving husband of Mary. He will be sadly missed by his children Barb Yohn, John Yohn and Harry Lambert. John is survived by his granddaughter Shannon Grosvenor. 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 Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Cremation.
Arthur Francis Messenger
Peacefully at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site, on Monday, August 6, 2001. Arthur, beloved husband of Annette. Loving father of Joanne, Rick, Ronald & his wife Florence, Ray & his wife Beverley, and Robert & his wife Carol. Arthur will be sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and his many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his brother Don and sisters Elsie, Mabel, Kay, Hazel, Helen and Gladys and is predeceased by his sister Verna and brothers Clarence and Elmer. Arthur and his family have many fond memories of their time living in Killaloe. 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 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Dorothy Ley Hospice or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Winifred Mueller
After a lengthy battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at William Osler Health Centre, Etobicoke Site. Dearly beloved wife of Werner and loving mother of Alexandra and her husband John and dear Nana of Marissa. Remembered by her sisters Eileen and Monica. 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 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Roch Catholic Church, 2889 Islington Ave., on Thursday, August 9 at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven cemetery. Donations to St. Roch's Church would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.RidleyFuneralHome.com
Ksenia Prokopchuk
Ksenia Prokopchuk at Humber River Hospital on August 7, 2001, beloved wife of the late Harry and dearly loved and cherished mother of Alexandra. Will be sadly missed by her loving granddaughter Frances and her husband Steve. Loving great grandmother of Joshua and Nicholas. Family and 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 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Friday at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Interment Sanctuary Park cemetery. Panachida in the funeral home Thursday at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
"Eternally remembered"
Tamara Anne Oliver (nee Huculak)
Born May 11, 1965 in Toronto, died suddenly in Toronto August 6, 2001 in her 37th year. She leaves behind her mother Margaret Huculak, father Walter Huculak, sisters Jane, Patricia and her pet Ariel. She will be sadly missed by family and friends all across Canada. 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 August 8, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, August 9, 2001 at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toronto Humane Society.
Kenneth Wayne Leger
Suddenly at home on Wednesday, August 15, 2001, Ken, in his 49th year. Dear husband of Marlene (Bates) and loving father to Danielle and David. Dear son of Laurie and Jean Leger, brother to Michael and his wife Louise and Linda Weller and her husband Steve, and step brother to Sharon Courrier. Also sadly missed by many other 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 Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from Alderwood United Church, 44 Delma Dr. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ontario Pioneer Camp would be appreciated by the family.
Mary (May) Eleanor Smith
Peacefully at St. Joseph s Health Centre on Sunday, August 26, 2001 after a lengthy illness, May, in her 76th year, beloved wife of the late Herbert. Loving mother to Tom and his wife Liz and David. Dear grandmother to Melissa. Sadly missed by her sister Helen and her husband Bill of Vancouver. Also sadly missed by many other 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 Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 11 a.m. from Alderwood United Church, 44 Delma Dr. Interment Prospect cemetery. If desired, donations to Alderwood United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Maria Bucik
Peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, August 30, 2001 at Trillium Health Centre Mississauga site in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Silvester. Loving mother of Peter (Carolyn) & Silva (Dennis). Much loved nana of Jaclyn, Alison, Simon, Dennis Jr., Anthony, Nicholas & Victoria. Sister of Olga & Marco & the late Joseph & their families. Also sadly missed by family in Slovenija. 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 Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 6 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2001 at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Interment Assumption Catholic cemetery. A special thanks to Dr. C. Haggerty.
Joseph Malone
Suddenly on Thursday, August 30, 2001 at Versa Care Nursing Home. Beloved son of Greta Malone. He will be sadly missed by his sisters and brothers June, Joyce, Ron, Pat, Gerald and Kevin. He will also be sadly missed by his best friend John. 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 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Complete service in the chapel Sunday at 3 p.m. Cremation. For those so desiring, donations to the Toronto Humane Society would be appreciated.
Alexandra Matewish
Alexandra Matewish, at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Thursday, August 30, 2001. Dearly loved and cherished mother of Frances and her husband Steve Vaillancourt of Barrie. Adoring and devoted grandmother of Joshua and Nicholas and dedicated daughter of the late Ksenia and Harry Prokopchuk. Loyal friend and generous to those who knew her. Family and 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 Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Service 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 4 at Ridley Funeral Home then to St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church for 10 a.m. Funeral Service. Interment Sanctuary Park cemetery. Panachyda in the funeral home Monday at 8 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
"Eternally Remembered"
Ralph Gardiner
Founder of the Skyline Club. Suddenly on August 31, 2001, at the age of 62. Devoted father of Britta and Jade, loving fiance of Lena, dear brother of Reginald J. Gardiner. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. West (east of Kipling, 416-259-3705) on Tuesday, September 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 5 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Reception to follow at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club, 195 Galaxy Blvd., Etobicoke. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Etobicoke General Hospital.
Phyllis Ellen Kearney
At The Salvation Army Grace Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2001, Phyllis Kearney, dearly beloved wife of the late Theodore (Pick) and loving mother of Dell (Mrs. J. Turosky) and Patricia Spencer. Dear daughter of the late Clara and Leonard Booth. Lovingly remembered by her 3 grandchildren Joe, Tom, and David and great grandson Mark. Dear sister of the late Ada (Mrs. L. Bradley), Leonard, Ronald and Bud Booth. 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 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at The Church of the Atonement, 256 Sheldon Ave. Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Wayne Cooper
Suddenly on Friday, September 7, 2001, in his 41st year. Wayne, much loved son of Elizabeth Cooper and father of Rachel. Dear brother to Tom Cooper and his wife Jacqui. Sadly missed by his niece Miranda and other family and friends too numerous to mention. A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 1701 Bloor St. W., Toronto. Cremation has taken place.
Albert J. E. Winch
Suddenly on Monday, September 10, 2001 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site, in his 68th year. Loving husband of Madeline. Father of Donald, Kathleen, Eric, Leanne (Frank) and 10 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 Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, September 13 at 2 p.m. Interment Chesley cemetery.
