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.
Stanley Edwards
Peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2006 with family by his side at St. Joseph s Health Centre at the age of 73. Stan was a long time Legion member of Branch #101. Loving husband to Mary (May) for 46 years. Proud dad to Robert (Debbie) and David (Heather). Adored granddad to Ryan, Josh, John, Jake, Allison and Madison. 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 9pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 1pm. Cremation. A Special thank you, to the Doctors, ICU and 6th floor Nurses at St. Joseph s Health Centre.
Diana Leo
passed away peacefully at home, after a 2 year battle with cancer, with her family by her side on May 8, 2006 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of Joe for 32 years and loving mother to Brad. She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Mary and Frances, brother-in-law Tony and many relatives. 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 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment Mount Hope cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Kenneth Charles Smith
Peacefully at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga site on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the age of 81. Ken was born in Toronto on Doncaster Avenue, but spent most of his life living in Alderwood. Ken was a longtime employee for the Etobicoke Board of Education. Beloved husband to the late Kathleen. Loving dad to Marilyn and Philip. 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 5 to 8 pm. A Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 2 pm. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
Roy Stanley DeAngelis
passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on Monday, May 15, 2006. Roy worked for many years at Massey-Ferguson and was a member of Local #439. He proudly served with the 9th Heavy Battery and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #101. He played with a former house league baseball team at Christie Pits and was involved with the Alderwood Mens Softball League for many years. Husband of the late Ruth. Fondly remembered by his children Roy (Barb), Cathy, and Patti. Proud grandpa to Michelle (Perry), and Veronica. Much loved G.G. great-grandpa to Samson. He will be remembered by his special friends, the English family. Brother to Bobby and the late Frannie, Archie, Jenny, Evie, Marg, Willy Sr., Haley, and Dolly. Noel the family dog will miss her many visits with him. A special thank you to the Trillium Health Centre Chronic Care Unit and Meadowcroft Place. 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 & 7 to 9 pm. A Service will be held on Friday in the Chapel at 11 am. Private Interment . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trillium Health Centre Foundation.
Karl Vidmar
passed away in Toronto at Humber River Regional Hospital, on May 17, 2006. Survived by his sister Christine Curran, brother-in-law Lyle Curran, nieces Debbie Curran (Paul Blair), Hilary Curran Allen (Paul), Lisa Curran Rapone (Costanzo) and Laurel Murray (Mark). Karl was a retired school teacher in the Toronto area. He loved life, travelled and was close to his friends and relatives, particularly the Slovenian Community. 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. (Prayers Friday). A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 10 am from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (739 Brown s Line). Interment Assumption cemetery. Contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Dom Lipa would be appreciated.
Douglas Hamilton Robinson
Peacefully following a brief illness on Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital at the age of 81. Predeceased by his Loving wife laura. Fondly remembered Father to Guy and John (Mary). Much Loved and Proud JADGE to Matthew, Kim, Luke and Paul. Beloved brother to Jack (Bernice), Bob (Jeannie), Marina and brother-in-law to Ed (Lorraine). 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 9pm. A Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11am. Interment Springcreek cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
James Joseph Tasker
Peacefully at Bridge Point Hospital on Sunday, May 21st 2006. 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 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. Leo s Catholic Church. Interment Assumption cemetery.
Percy Richard Kinchen
World War II Veteran Royal Navy, 51 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 3 and a member of the Burma Star Association Toronto. On May 25th 2006 in his 82nd year at the Trillium Health Care Centre- Mississauga Site. Dear brother of the late Irene Halliday and uncle of Anne Dunham and Leslie Halliday both of England, also survived by many cousins in Canada and England. He will be sadly missed by his fellow legion members as well as many 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 Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Springcreek cemetery. Donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
R.W. Bill Gardner
Born April 2, 1913, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Died suddenly May 27, 2006 in the arms of his partner Helen. Survived by his sister Joyce Hagan of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, brother Jack in Oakville, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Early education at Empire Public School, Central Collegiate and Moose Jaw Technical School. Work history began at Robin Hood Flour Mills with a subsequent transfer to territory sales in Vancouver. A few years later a job offer from Miles Laboratories for Western Canada sales, accepted. This continued with some management until retirement in 1978. Second World War interrupted sales career with a four year stint in Canadian Infantry earning a lieutenancy. Sports history in early and late teens had a reasonable success in swimming meets, winning Provincial Mile Wrigley Trophy three times. After arriving in Vancouver became an ardent golfer playing at Toronto Board of Trade for more than 30 years. Thank you to the staff at Toronto General and Princess Margaret Hospital for all their care. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Ridley Funeral Home, 416-259-3705.
