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Arthur Newsome
(Proud Veteran of 432 Leaside RCAF Squadron 1944, Born December 15, 1922 Milnsbridge Yorkshire UK) Peacefully at home on Thursday February 6, 2003 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Hilda (Hill) Newsome. Dearly loved father of Peter and his wife Linda (Day), David and his wife Kim (McClennan) and Phillip and his wife Lise (Hansen). Loving Poppa of Laura, David, Christopher, Heather, Sarah, Geoffrey, Perry, step grandchildren Jeff, Brent and step great granddaughter Payton. A special thanks to Dr. Knox, Dr. Kwan, the staff of the Trillium Health Centre Oncology Unit and the VON. 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 Sunday from 2:30 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in celebration of his life.
Herbert Matchett
passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the McCall Centre on February 8, 2003 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Mary Robaluk. Dear friend of Ruth Golansky. Loving brother of Norman and the late Valerie, Edward, Raymond, Leonard and uncle to many nephews and nieces. 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 2-6 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.
Elsa Berndt
Peacefully at the Credit Valley Hospital on Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at the age of 72. Elsa, loving wife of 44 years to Ewald. Loving mother of Anna and Linda. She will be sadly missed by her many family and friends in Canada, Austria and Germany. Elsa will be remembered by her family for her devotion and love of gardening. 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 Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday at 10 a.m. Interment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens, Oakville.
Donald Keith Haines
Peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at Toronto Grace Hospital in his 51st year. Loving Husband of Carol. Beloved father of Thomas and Cindy. Beloved granddaddy of Courtney and Nicholas. Brother of Richard, David and Tommy and uncle to Aaron. Brother-in-law to Bea and Dave Ludlow. 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, February 22, 2003 from 12 to 1pm. A Memorial Service to follow in the Chapel at 1pm.
Roy Sydney Parker
Peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2003 at Highbourne Lifecare Centre in his 73rd year. Loving dad of Gordon (Claudine), Wayne and father-in-law to Beverly, Robert (Marcela) and Sean. Loving granddad to 7 grandchildren. Beloved brother to Florence Markham. 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 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. A Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Cremation.
Mimi Wilson
At William Osler Health Centre, Etobicoke on Sunday, March 2, 2003, Mimi Wilson dearly beloved wife of Jack. Special friend and neighbour of Adriana Cofone, Bill and May Dandridge, Bob and Karen Dandridge, Gail and Dave Berge, and children. Private Service. Ridley Funeral Home, 416-259-3705. Donations to the Toronto Humane Society would be appreciated.
Denis Leary
(Veteran of Korean War, Member of R.C.L. Branch 3) At Sunnybook Heath Centre, K Wing on Tuesday March 4, 2003 Remembered by his 7 children, 13 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Dear brother of George and Kay. 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 March 5 from 10 a.m. until time of Service and Legion Honours in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation.
Sylvia Jean Storey
Peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Sylvia, beloved wife of the late Alan Storey. Loving mother of Doug and Jacqueline (Jackie) and her husband Arnold Stewart. Sylvia will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Melanie and Trevor. Friends will be received at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church (Sixth Street) on Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Donations to St. Margaret’s Anglican Church or Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated.
David Victor Penn (Tuttle)
Peacefully after a lengthy illness with cancer, Dave passed on Friday, March 7, 2003 at the Baycrest Hospital. Former employee of Massey-Ferguson Company, DeHavilland Aircraft, John Inglis and Frigidaire Companies. Formerly of 323 Lawrence Ave. West, Toronto. He was the son of the late Charles Victor and Margaret Murdock Gebbie Tuttle and the grandson of the late James and Agnes Neal Murray Gebbie. He is survived by his brothers Roy & his wife Thelma Tuttle of Peterborough and Bruce & his wife Margot Tuttle of British Columbia and many nieces and nephews. Dave will be sadly missed by many friends including Russell and Wendy Bromby, Kin and Lynn Chan, June Clarke, Bruce and Rosy Findlay, Hermann and Tilli Ruppert and Raymond Wilson. Cremation has taken place.
Arthur William Mollet
Suddenly, at his home, on Thursday, March 6, 2003, in his 91st year. Arthur, beloved husband of the late Lilian Jessie. Loving father of Ruth Curry and her husband Rick, and Elizabeth Zemnickis and her husband Richard. Dear grandfather to Christine, Kelly and Kevin, and great-grandfather to Mikayla. Also survived by his sister Kathline Taylor of Oxford, England. 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 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Frederick Clarence McCormack
passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital on March 6, 2003 in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Ada Ellen. Loving father to Dorothy and her husband Ted Walker, Dennis McCormack and his wife Helen, John McCormack and his wife Gail, Susan and her husband Bill Prychoda, Linda Lautsch, son in law Larry Duesbury and predeceased by sons Ronald, David and daughters Valerie and Margaret. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Karen, Stephen, Cheryl, Bradley, Valerie, Geoffrey, Gregory, Melissa, Mason, Garrett, Ryan and Brett. Cherished by his great grandchildren Nicole, Lauren, Eric, Matthew, Devin, Mitchell, Connor, Braden, Evan, Quinn, Elise and Morgan. Survived by sister Sheila and brother David. 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 Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of you choice.
Helen Annette (nee Sala) Dennis
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Helen Annette Dennis (nee Sala) passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 9, 2003. Beloved wife and sweetheart of Alfred Dennis. Dear mother of Carolyn and her husband Neville Thomas, Joanne and her husband Brent Ham. Cherished grandmother of Calvin Ham. Survived by brother Greg and his wife Angela Sala, sister in law Joyce and her husband Wally Didych. Predeceased by sister in law Gail Dennis and by her beloved parents William and Lucy Sala. Cremation has taken place. 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, March 12 from 10 a.m. until time of a memorial service to celebrate and give thanks for her life at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Peel Victorian Order of Nurses would be greatly appreciated.
Earl Flaxman
Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, March 8th, 2003, in his 65th year. Earl, beloved husband of Linda. Dear son of the late James and Lottie Amy Flaxman. Dear father to Matthew and step-father to Lesley, Sherry, Shannon, Billy and Kyle. Also survived by his brothers Jack, Ross, and Fred and his sister Dorothy Saigon. Predeceased by his brothers Ralph, Ken and Don. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, 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 Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 7 p.m. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Grace Irene Walsh
Peacefully at her home on Monday, March 10, 2003 in her 90th year. Beloved mom of the late Allan and survived by Helen McIntyre, Joan (Guy) Barthelott, Frances Walsh and friend Diane, Donna (John) Madeley, Raymond Walsh, Richard Walsh, Lynda (John) McGovern, Debbie Walsh, Sandy Barber (Jeff). Loving Nanny of Robin, Jill (Fred), Wendy (Jason), John (Sharon), Craig, Jamie and Shawn. Great-grandmother of Alana, John, Brendan and Austyn. 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 pm and Thursday from 12 to 2 pm. A service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 2 pm. Cremation.
Violet Williams
Peacefully at Etobicoke General Hospital on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at age 93. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Arthur Williams, devoted mother of Carolyn and her husband Bill Patton, Ron and Sandra, wife of James Stanton, cherished grandma of 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survived by her dear sister Lily and her sister-in-law Gladys and Michael Jennings. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (at 14th St.), 416-259-3705 on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens.
Roger Spicer
Peacefully after a lengthy illness with cancer on Friday, March 14, 2003 at the Toronto Grace Hospital with his family at his side. Roger, loving husband of 36 years of Geraldine. Loving father of Judy Spicer and her husband Scott Parish. Grampy will be sadly missed by Evan, Holly and Maeve. Roger is survived by his brother Rodney Spicer, Christine Wood and Elaine Carr. 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 and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Donations to the Toronto Grace Hospital would be greatly appreciated by the family. May he finally rest in peace. He will be missed always.
E. Irene (nee James) Tymkow
(Life member of RCC Branch 3 Ladies Auxillary) passed away peacefully on March 15, 2003 at the Trillium Health Centre at the age of 82. Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael. Loving mother to David and his wife Karen, Patrick and his wife Theresa. Cherished grandmother to Jessica and Rachel. Will be sadly missed by many family 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 Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation.
