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Joan Pearl Lasky (nee Hutchings)
Peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2005 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, with her family by her side, age 73 years. Beloved wife of William and loving mother of Bill and his wife Debra, daughter Christine and her husband Robert, and predeceased by her son Michael. Joan’s loving memory will also be cherished by her grandchildren, Cassandra, Dax and Jenna. Family and 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 3 – 5 & 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Judith Lin Deegan
passed away suddenly on January 4, 2005 at the Trillium Health Centre. Survived by her sister Jean Kane and her husband William, niece Mary Frances, nephew William, nephew Christopher and niece Allison. Lovingly remembered by her dear friends, Frances and her son David Nolan. She will be sadly missed by her loving dog Princess. Judith lived her life on her own terms and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. 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, January 9, 2005 for a Service of Remembrance at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery on Monday, January 10, 2005 at 2 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation.
Elsie Lea
After a long battle, Elsie passed away peacefully on January 6, 2005 at the Trillium Health Centre at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Joseph for 53 years. Loving mother to Philip, Stephen and Timothy. 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 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment Springcreek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer’s Society.
Annie McLaren (nee Skinner)
The matriarch of our family has passed this life on Friday, January 7, 2005 in her 99th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Duncan MacLaren, dearly loved mother of Noreen, the late Esther and late son-in-law Mel Rolston, and the late Sandy. Dearest grandmother of David (Sandy) and Terry (Doris) Rolston. Dear great grandmother of Melissa, Taylor, Duncan and Samuel Rolston. Honorary member of Ulster United L.O.B.A. and Crystal Chapter #5. Long time resident of New Toronto and member of Century United Church. She will be sadly missed by relatives and friends in Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, the U.S. and Canada and her neighbours. 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 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
“Absent from the body,
Present with the Lord.”
Ida Mary Drover
On Sunday, January 16, 2005 in her 72nd year, beloved wife of the late William Godfrey Drover. Dear mother to Robin Smith (Kenzie) and Rhonda Beirnes (Murray), all of Listowel, Kevin (Anne) of Enderby, B.C., Kelly Firstbrook (Don) of Oakville, and Kent (Betty) of Fruitvale, B.C. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. 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 Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday at 11 a.m. from St. Margaret's Anglican Church, 156 Sixth St., followed by cremation. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
George Kozub
On Saturday, January 29, 2005 in his 88th year George Kozub passed away. He is survived by his sister Ann. Predeceased by his sisters Mary, Dora, Kay and brothers Steve and Nick. George will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family extends a special thanks to Meadowcroft Place Retirement Home and Wat Line Renal Clinic. 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 Wednesday from 9 t 11am. A Service will follow in the Chapel at 11 am. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation. Messages of
Shirley Brownlee (Skipper)
Suddenly on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Chris Skipper and survived by their children, Starr (Gordon), Chris (Nancy) and Richard and beloved wife of the late Lenis Brownlee. She will be lovingly remembered by 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Dorothy Jones (Fred) and predeceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister. 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 Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 11 am. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Irma Geraldine Pompilio
With everlasting, fond memories of our grandmother, mother, and precious friend, Irma Geraldine Pompilio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Irma, beloved wife of the late Ernesto Pompilio. Loving mother of Ernie and his wife Aita, Susan and her husband Robert. Irma will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Chris and Anita, Mark and Rhonda, Justin, Alexandra and Matthew and her great grandchildren, Morgan, Aidan, Jaime, and Ethan. 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 9 p.m. Prayers will on Friday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Eileen Wright Suddenly after a lengthy illness on February 3, 2005 at Thamesview Lodge, Chatham; at the age of 85. Predeceased by her husband William. Loving mother of Fred Wood, James Wood and his wife Sharon Broydell-Wood, Anne and her husband Dave Barnes, Rose and her husband Don Hickey. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren John Bowden, Rhonda Wood, Denis and his wife Corrinne Wood, Kevin Bowden, Daniel Barnes, Krystal Hickey, Sarah Wood, Spencer Wood, and great grandchildren Jessica, Payton, Joshua, Crystal, Talitha, and Jayden. Survived by her sister Kay Forrest, nieces Margaret Forrest, Linda and her husband Bernie Higgins. 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 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.
Helen Sarah Patterson (nee West)
We shared earth time with a very special person. Helen Sarah Patterson, a long time resident of 22nd Street in New Toronto, later a resident of Westminster Court in Mississauga, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2005 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. She will live on in the hearts of many who loved her. Predeceased by her loving husband Charles. Sadly missed by her son Brian and his wife Katharine of B.C., her son John and his wife Luba of Ottawa, her daughter Nancy Fraser and her husband Mark of Toronto and her foster son Michael Harwick of Toronto. A devoted grandmother to Lee, Mark, Misha, Sonja, Ariana, David and Caitlin. 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 4 to 8 p.m. Prayers Monday at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Credit.
Mieczyslaw Jastrzebski
On Sunday, February 6, 2005 at McCall Centre for Continuing Care, Mieczyslaw in his 93rd year, beloved husband of Sabina. Remembered by family and friends back home in Poland. 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 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 7 p.m. Cremation.
Ellen Marjory Iva Budreau
Peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Toronto Grace Hospital, Ellen, beloved wife of Garnet. Loving mother to Jo-Anne Dydyk, Donna Sutherland and the late Brigitte Budreau. Dear grandmother to Amanda Dydyk, Sean Sutherland and Tara Sutherland. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2005 from Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Daniel Cordeau, W.W.II Veteran
Peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, April 4, 2005 in his 84th year. Loving husband of Frances (Anzelc) and devoted father of Marilyn (Cosmo) Chinappi, John (Carolyn) Phillips, Marguerite, Daniel Jr., Paul (Lynn) Jamieson, Geraldine (Vincent) Valentini, Paula (Michael) Senderak, and Elizabeth Anne (fiancé Jean Paul). Dear grandfather of Brian, Cynthia, David, Nicole, Matthew, Michael, Stefan, Anton and Kristof. Brother of Mary Crane (Arthur deceased) of Sydney, John (deceased), Stanley (deceased), Francis (deceased) and Maria of Dartmouth, Henrietta and (Theodore deceased) Haley of Sydney Mines, Teresa (Elmer) Doiron of Dartmouth, Joseph (Vivian) of Sydney Mines, Elisabeth of Sydney Mines, Sister Agnes C.N.D, Sister Geraldine C.N.D of Sydney, Sister Anna C.N.D. of Edmonton, Father Leo Cordeau of Edmonton, Charles (Kay) of Belleville. Brother in law to Norma Forster, Frank and Marilyn Anzelc of Toronto. Uncle and Great-Uncle to many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the Oncology Clinic of Trillium Health Centre, Zofia and the staff of Spectrum Health Care, and Dr. Louie Mavrogiannis and the staff of Palliative Care Grace Dart 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 Friday from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 10 am from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church (739 Browns Line). Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dom Lipa or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
David Hall Strachan
passed away peacefully, in his 87th year Friday April 8, 2005 at Peel Manor Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his dearly beloved wife Florence with who he is now forever re-united. Cherished father of Diane McMerty and her husband Tom, son Philip and his wife Jan, grandchildren Dawn (Ken), Colleen (Rui), Laura and Drew, and great grandchildren aka “G.G.” to Paige, Madison and Brooke and unborn. He was warm, generous, loving and quick witted, he will be missed dearly by family and friends. The families would like to thank the nursing staff for their excellent care giving at Peel Manor…you will never be forgotten. 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, April 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday April 12, 2005 in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment at Park Lawn Cemetery. The family has requested no flowers, donations may be made in Memory of David, to Peel Manor Nursing Home, 525 Main Street N., Brampton, Ontario, L6X 1N9, Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Ave., Mississauga, Ontario L5G 3N6, or your preference.
Sarah Powell Perry
Peacefully after a lengthy illness at King Nursing Home, Bolton, on April 9, 2005 at the age of 95. Predeceased by her husband Edward. Loving mother to Edward “Ted” and his wife Muriel, Donald and his wife Madelaine and survived by her 3 grandchildren. A special thank you to King Nursing Home for their care and support. 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 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the King Nursing Home, 49 Sterne Street, Bolton, Ontario.
Anna Evans (nee Vidic)
After a courageous battle with cancer Anna passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2005 surrounded by her family. Loving mom of Alicia and Sarah. Beloved daughter of Louis and Anna Vidic. Caring sister of Marie Russell, Joe, Helen, and the late Peter. Loving aunt and friend to many. 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 3 to 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 18, 2005 from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church at 11 am. Cremation. A special thank you to the staff of Sunnybrook Cancer Centre and EGH Palliative Care.
Sonja van Oort
Suddenly in Amsterdam, Holland, in her 84th year. Predeceased by her husband, Willem van Oort, in 1978. Remembered with love by her children Elsje (and John) and Marjon. Oma to her grandchildren, Ron (and Emma), Jackie (and Brian), Rachel and Danielle, and Great-Oma (Omie) to Gavin, Tyler, and Baby-To-Be Joshua. Special thanks to cousin Roos for the loving care provided during the final moments. Friends may call at Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W., (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) Toronto, on Sunday April 24th from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Lawrence Vincent Fardy
Suddenly on April 21, 2005, with his family by his side at St. Michael’s Hospital at the age of 53. Lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters, Pat, John, Ron, Bernard, Ellen, Greg, Len, Andrew, Mary, Victor, Philomena and Joseph. Dearest friends to Barbara, Tracy, Sonya, John, Tianna and Eric. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, 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 Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Columban’s Roman Catholic Church (Cornwall, ON) on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Notre Dame Cemetery (Cornwall, ON) Monday, April 25, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
