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Walter Gul
Peacefully, on Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington. Beloved husband of the late Helen Barbara. Dear father to Richard and his wife Bonnie of Mississauga and Barbara Dezeeuw and her husband Marty of Oakville. Dear grandfather to Sharon Ross (Barry), Laurie Danner (Steve) and great-grandfather to Matthew and Grace. Sadly missed by his brother Ben and sisters Mary and Rita. 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 7 to 9 p.m. Prayers Friday evening at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 11 a.m. from St. Teresa's Catholic Church (123 Eleventh St.). Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery, Mississauga. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada.
David Kurt
passed away suddenly at home on April 14, 2003 at the age of 56. Lovingly remembered by daughter Melody and her husband James, grandchildren Jackson and Sam and their grandmother Suzanne, and son Warren. Survived by his wife Christine, brother Jim, sister Dorothy and their families and special friend Betty. Predeceased by his mother Viola, father Earl, brother Douglas and dad Alvin Bauman. 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 and Friday from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Private family Interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Kitchener. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Renascent Centre for Alcoholism and Addiction Treatment Centre or The Homestead.
Margrot Hunt (nee Leith)
passed away suddenly on April 14, 2003 at the age of 43. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother to Matthew. Lovingly remembered by her parents James and Carole Leith and brother Marc. 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 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Renascent Centres for Alcoholism and Addiction Treatment or Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation.
Jan (Julliette Mary) Jones (nee Kenny)
Suddenly at home, on April 16, 2003, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Teify (Tom) and loving mother of Les (Jan), Betty (Larry), Valerie (Garry), Janie (Peter) and Kenny. Dear sister of Mary Anne Kenny. Nana will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Jeffrey, Kelly, Kevin and Jessica, Christine and Kimberley, Scott and Jenna, Justin and Christopher. Fondly remembered by relatives in England. Jan enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Franklin Horner Community Centre, the Moose Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch. She will be remembered as a fun, spirited woman, and a very loving Nana. 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 2:30-3:30 p.m. followed by a service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
George (Bud) Stunell
Peacefully on April 19, 2003 at Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga site in his 84th year. Loving husband of Priscilla. Beloved father of David and his wife Sharon of Weston, Suzanne Stunell, Robert and his wife Anita. Loving grandpa to 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Brother of Ciss Aylott of Gravenhurst and the late Bert and Fred. 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 pm and Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm. Complete service in the chapel Wednesday at 11 am. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Hospital for Sick Children.
Erika Sparmblek
Suddenly at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Saturday, April 19, 2003 in her 67th year. Loving mother to Heinz and Daniela. Mother-in-law to Irv. Omi to Lisa and Katrina. 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 1 pm to 2 pm until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
John M. Bolton
Peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2003 at Etobicoke Hospital at the age of 66. Beloved Dad of Jenny Bolton-Bell, Sue, and Mike (Ruth). Loving Grampy/Poppa to Caitlin, Paige, Erin, James and Isabella. Cherished brother Doag to Jane (Bruce) Smellie and nieces Cathy and Christie. Fondly remembered by Mardi Bolton and many special friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Margaret Lyttle (nee Campbell)
Born September 14, 1907 in Espanola, Ontario; passed away peacefully on April 20, 2003 at Brantwood Lifecare Centre-Burlington, in her 96th year. Loving mother of daughters June (Sharky), Cathy, Peggy (Ron), daughter in law Barbara and deceased son Kenneth. Will be sadly missed by 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 6 great great 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 Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens.
Anna Darichuk (nee Borszczewski)
Anna passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, in her 96th year, at the Erin Mills Nursing Home where she received a lot of loving care, for which we will be very grateful. Left to cherish her memory are her sons Samuel and Edward (Nancy), her sister Rose Simec, her eight grandchildren- Greg (Laurie), Ronald (Andrea), and Stephen of Oakville, David (Joan), Shirlee, Nancy Anne (Dale), Mary Jo (Tim) and Daniel (Karen) of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Also by thirteen great-grandchildren Ryan, Jason, Shane, Dylan and Sarah of Oakville, Jeffrey, Kimberley, Jennifer, Brittany, Scott, Tyler, Mason and Abigail of Portage la Prairie. Anna was predeceased by her husband Alexander, her mother and father Mary and Leon Borszczewski, her sister Julia, her son William and his wife Helen, her grandson Gary and her daughter-in-law Marilyn. She will be sadly missed by her 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 Thursday, April 24, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Thursday evening at 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, April 25 from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church (Etobicoke) at 10 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Ruth Audrey Morning
On Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga site. Beloved wife of Edward. Dear mother to Wayne of Toronto, Paul of Kitchener and the late Pamela. Sadly missed by her granddaughter Natalie and her sister Beverly. 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 11 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 12 noon. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Ina (nee Hamilton) McKeating (nee Hamilton)
On Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at her home in her 72nd year, beloved wife of John. Dear mother to Alastair (Cathann), Brenda Blacoe, Gavin (Cherie) and Andrew. Dear grandmother to Amanda, Colin, Jaime, Jeffrey, Jeremy, Mavis and Dan. Also sadly missed by brother Archie and nieces Rena and Irene. She also leaves behind her dog Robbie, and granddogs Annie, Maggie and Buck. A service will be held in the chapel of Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Saturday, April 26, 2003 at 4 p.m. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Margaret Dora Young (nee Malone)
On Tuesday, April 22, 2003, Margaret Young passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Elgin Young. Dearly loved mother of Gordon, and Mary Nilsen (Jack). Cherished grandmother of Andrea Eastep (Clinton) and Alexis. Dear sister of Herbert, Clifford and Walter Malone. 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 12 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 2 p.m.
Leo McAllister
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 28, 2003 at the age of 66. Leo will be deeply missed by his wife Blair. Loving dad of Cindy (Jim) Westcott, John (Angela) & Leo (Linda). Poppy will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Laura, Grant, Erin, Danielle, Jessica, Paige & great-grandchild Cple. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Micky and Danny and sisters Kay, Mary, Betty and predeceased by Rosie and John. He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews and Tamilla. 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 pm & 7 to 9 pm. A Service will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2003 at 12 pm in the Chapel. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
“We’ll miss you pops”
Noreen Marguerita Mezzavilla
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Noreen Mezzavilla on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 in her 94th year. Beloved mother of Doreen, Rena and Rita and son-in-laws Ron and John. Loving grandmother of Leslie, Kim, Colleen, Mike and Danielle. Loving great-grandmother of Alexia and Vanessa. Loving sister of Evelyne and the late Ethnee. 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 pm & 7 to 9 pm. A Service will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 2 pm in the Chapel. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Toronto Humane Society.
Frank Charles Paszat
In his 79th year, passed away suddenly at his home in Toronto on Friday, May 2, 2003. Frank served overseas with the RCAF (Squadron 426) in W.W. II. Upon returning home he became an employee of Bell Canada where he worked until he retired in 1983. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Audrey, their sons Lawrence and Eric, daughter-in-law Cathy, granddaughters Heather, Emma, and Sarah, and his four-footed companion “Nero”. Frank was born in Chatham, Ontario and is predeceased by his parents Roman and Anna, and his four brothers Stanley, Cashmir, John and Leslie. 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 to 9 p.m. and Monday at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church (156 Sixth St.) from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 156 Sixth St., Toronto, Ontario M8V 3A5 would be appreciated.
