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Audrey Margaret Jansen
Peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2004 at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Donald. Beloved mother of Rodney (Marlene) and the late Lynette. Loving granny of Lisa, Kevin, Bonnie and great-granny of Holly. Dear sister of Dudley (Shirley), Malcolm (Angela). 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 12pm until Service time in the Chapel at 1 pm. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children.
Lester Benson
Suddenly at his cottage on January 4, 2004, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband to Marilyn. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Allan, Roy, Wallace and Kevin as well as his sisters Laura and Hilda. He was predeceased by his brothers Max and William. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews 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 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel Thursday at 11 a.m.
Peter Lambert
(Veteran of W.W. 2 and Retired after 36 years with Massey Ferguson) At Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga Site on Saturday, January 3, 2004, Peter Lambert, loving father of Michael and Carole and her husband Len Rowe. Dear grandfather of David Skaftason and Diane Toutloff and loving brother of Grace Downie and Leon Lambert. 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 1 p.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Cremation.
Jennie Kurak (nee Chwalka)
On Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at Labdara Nursing Home. Jennie, beloved wife of the late Frank Kurak. Loving father of Ed and his wife Rose of Oakville. Loving sister of George Chwalka, Catherine Werderitch, and Sylvia Allen and predeceased by Stella, Michael, Joe Chwalka and Mary Witzu. Jennie will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dr. G. Preston and the staff of Labdara Nursing Home for all their considerations and care. 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 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday from Resurrection Church (1 Resurrection Road) at 10 a.m. Burial at Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Labdara Lithuanian Nursing Home Chapel would be appreciated by the family.
Nora Galbraith
On Thursday, January 15, 2004 at the Trillium Health Centre. Nora, beloved wife of the late Frederick. Loving mother of Morris and his wife Joan, Victor and his wife Lois, Fred and his wife Alice and predeceased by her daughter Barbara. Nora will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Kevin, Tracey Kachmar, Sean, Carrie and her great grandchildren Tyler Kachmar, Haley Kachmar and Kali. A private family service will be held at Ridley Funeral Home followed by Interment at Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Alan Davidson
At Etobicoke General Hospital on Thursday, January 15, 2004 in his 51st year, Alan Davidson dearly beloved wife of Irene Oseli and loving father of Shea, Kyle and Maxx. Dear brother of Jill. 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 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service complete in the Chapel 3:30 p.m. Monday. Cremation. The family would appreciate donations to the Dom Lipa Foundation in memory of Alan.
Dr. Alexander (Alex) Matzko
Peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 20, 2004. Loving father of Betty Matzko-Barrette and her husband Michael, Elaine Matzko-Bonnett and her husband Jay and Karen Matzko-Kuryluk and her husband Nick. Alex will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Stephanie and Matthew Barrette and Julianna and Zachary Kuryluk. Alex is survived by his brother Dr. Peter Matzko. Alex practiced as an Anaesthesiologist at the Montreal General, York Finch and Shouldice Hospital. 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 to 9 p.m. The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Panakhyda (prayers) will be on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery. The family would appreciate having donations to William Olser Health Centre Palliative Care Unit or trees planted in memory of Alex.
James Raphael Cantwell
Peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at St. Joseph's Health Centre. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dear loving father to Lillian Walsh (Don), Charlie (Mary), John (Wendy) and Cynthia. Dear grandfather to Tanya and Amanda Floro, Jessica Jackman, Michael, Matthew and James Cantwell, Dawn and Dustin Walsh and Christopher and Christina Cantwell. Also sadly missed by his brother Fred, sister Madeline and many other 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 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Complete service in the chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. Cremation. The family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or having trees planted in memory of James Cantwell.
Darinka Mihaela Cerar
Beloved Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt and great Aunt to many members of the family. passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at the Toronto Grace Health Centre. 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 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church (739 Brown’s Line) Cremation followed by Interment at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Dom Lipa would be appreciated by the family.
Gregory Kudinow
Born in 1911 in Kpachie, Russia. Peacefully on January 29, 2004 at Runnymede Healthcare Centre. Dear uncle to Robert (Bud) Patrick of Toronto and Gail Dredge of Kitchener. Predeceased by his brother Mikhail Kudinow and his sister Palegea Fidiav, both in Russia. 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, February 6, 2004 from 10 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment York Cemetery, Toronto.
Aloha Joan Jones
Peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2004, beloved wife of James. Dear aunt to Bob, Gail, Carol, Stan and Tom. Also sadly missed by her sisters-in-law June (Norm) Goucher, Rose (Clayton) Wilhelm and Lorraine Jones. 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 noon until time of service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
Donald McClymont
Peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2004 at Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga site at the age of 75. Husband of Pat and father to Janice, Robert and Brenda (Nelson). Brother of Phyllis (Joe). Uncle to nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the Trillium Health Centre staff. In Donald’s memory donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Georgia Stylianou
Suddenly with her family by her side on Sunday, February 1, 2004 at Credit Valley Hospital. Georgia was an inspiration, devoted to helping her family. Loving mother of Stelio (Pam), Mary (Charlie). Beloved Giagia (Yaya) to Melissa, Xenophon, Michael, Matthew and James. She will be remembered by her 3 brothers and 5 sisters, many nieces, nephews and all 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 5 to 9pm and Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9pm. A Service will be held on Thursday at 11am from The Virgin Mary Annunciation and Dormition Greek Orthodox Cathedral (136 Sorauren Ave.). Interment Mount Peace Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society. The family would appreciate having trees planted in memory of Georgia Stylianou.
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Ivan Fabjan
Peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, February 2, 2004 at the Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga site. Loving husband of Angela. Beloved father of Barbara (Daniel), Irene (Eddie) and Roman. Grandfather to Tonya, Julia and Anthony. 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 and Thursday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A Mass will be held on Friday at 10 am from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church. Interment Assumption Cemetery.
Carrie Helen Storms
passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga site on February 2, 2004. Carrie was in her 51st year and had fought a long and courageous battle. Carrie leaves behind her dearly beloved husband Donald Simons. She was the loving daughter of Jack and Roberta Storms and a dear sister to Diane Forgie. She will also be sadly missed by her father and mother-in-law Wallace and Dorothy Simons. Brother-in-law Mark Simons and his wife Jan, Glen Simons and his wife Melina, sister-in-law Debbie Travers and her husband Bernie, Kim Simons. 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 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 2 pm. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.
Stefan Krasuski
Suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, Stefan, husband of Margaret. Dear father to Mike and his wife Dianne of Toronto, Marek of Sudbury and the late Stefan. Dear grandfather to Joshua and Paul. Also survived by his daughter-in-law Judy. 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 to 4 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Anna Kufil
passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 59, at St. Joseph's Health Centre. She will be sadly missed by her loving mother Maria and predeceased by her father Jerry. She will also be missed by many 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 Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-9 p.m. (Panakhyda Sunday 7 p.m.). The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Interment St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery.
Thomas Henry Robertshaw
(WWII Veteran, Royal Canadian Navy, Member R.C.L. Branch 101, long-time employee at Stelco for over 40 years, employee at Exhibition Place for 10 years and long-time resident of Long Branch) On Sunday, February 15, 2004 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Father of Diane Jeremiah (Bob) of Oakville and grandfather of Marnie and Stacey. Predeceased by his son Ken. Survived by his sisters Lottie Smith (late Bill), Ollie Cox (late George), Elsie Wilke (Jim) and Stella Somerville (late Ron). Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Leslie, Emily, Herman, Irene, Sam, Dorothy and Bob. Also survived by his dearest friend Bea Campsall and many nieces, nephews and other family. 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 and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Legion honours Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Service in the chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Frederick Bodiam
Peacefully at Tullamore Nursing Home in Brampton on Thursday, February 19, 2004, beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Boyd). Loving father of Ralph. He will be greatly missed by his nieces Shirley, Dorothy and Margaret. He will also be missed by friends and staff at the Tullamore Nursing Home. Private funeral arrangements.
Cornelia Warmington
Peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 22, 2004 at Trillium Health Centre – Queensway site. Loving wife of Mike. Mother to Netty and Jim. Oma to Kelly. In Cornelia’s memory donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
