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Joseph Jamnik (J.J. Aluminum)
Peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2005, Joseph Jamnik, late of Mississauga. Beloved husband of Maria and loving father of John (Josephine) and Jane. Grandfather of Joseph, Andrew, Matthew and Rebecca Jamnik. He will be sadly missed by his sister Milka Kastelic and family of Hamilton. Joseph will be fondly remembered by his family and friends in Canada and Slovenija. 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 pm & 7 to 9 pm. Prayers Tuesday evening. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 10 am at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church (739 Browns Line). Interment Assumption Cemetery.
Durnin ''Bucky'' Neal
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, on Monday, November 7th, 2005 at the age of 79 years, surrounded by family at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Son of the late Jean and George Neal of New Toronto, Ont. Survived by his best friend and wife of 55 years Shirley Neal (nee Farr). Cherished brother of Jean Neal. Proud and loving father to his brood of 5 sons Terry, Randy, Jimmy, Billy and David and two daughters Patty Tummonds and Kathy de la Fosse. Grampa Buck will be especially missed by his 19 grandchildren. He devoted his life to his 7 sons and daughters and always offered much moral support in their chosen endeavors. Buck's other passion was the Faustina hockey club where he coached and was a member for 40 years. He will be remembered by his many friends at the Lake View Golf Club in Mississauga where Buck worked and golfed with wife Shirley, almost daily for the past 19 years. 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, November 11th from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Ridley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association at onlinegift@diabetes.ca or 1-800-226-8464 or the Trillium Health Centre Foundation, would be greatly appreciated.
Albert Russell
Peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2005 in his 69th year. Loving father of Judith Russell, Joan Bailey, Albert Jr. and Annette Russell. Dear grandfather of 5 and great- grandfather of 1. Also missed by many other family 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 Saturday, November 12, 2005 from 9to 11 a.m. Funeral Service will follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Jamaica.
Violet Chlon
Peacefully at the Mississauga Site of Trillium Health Centre on Thursday, November 10, 2005. Violet is predeceased by her husband Kazimierz. Loving mother of Stan & his wife Sharon, Paul and his wife Linda and Mark and his wife Carol. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Sandra, Ryan and Amy. Violet is survived by her sister Daisy Ridgeway. 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, November 13th from 2 – 4 & 6 – 9 p.m. Prayers in the chapel Sunday at 3 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 14th at 10:30 a.m. from Christ the King Catholic Church (3674 Lake Shore Blvd.). Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mississauga. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.
Phyllis Hall (nee Nickerson)
Phyllis in her 102nd year, passed away peacefully at Garden Court Nursing Home on Monday, November 14th, 2005. Beloved Mother to Colin, Jack and Brian. Mother in law to Doris, Marion, Anne and Dorothy. Phyllis is predeceased by her husband Colin, daughter Patricia and son Bruce. Cherished Grandmother to Laura, Karen, Kim, Stephen, Michael, Wesley, Alan, Kenny, David and their families. Survived by 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Also lovingly remembered by family in England. Long time resident of the Lake Shore district of Etobicoke. Phyllis loved her card games (especially euchre) at the Legions and other places where she made many friends. A special Thank You to the nursing home for their excellent care. 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 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel at 1 p.m. Cremation.
William Malus
Peacefully, on Wednesday, November 16, 2005, with his family by his side, at the Peel Memorial Hospital in Brampton. Loving husband of Ana, loving father to Bill (Teresa), and Stan (Lori). Proud grandfather (NONO) to Vanessa and Julia. William is survived by his 3 sisters and a brother. He will be sadly missed by the Cutulle and Jazbec families, as well as many other relatives 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 Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and 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). Interment Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Slovenian Linden Foundation would be appreciated.
Andre Houle
On Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at St. Joseph's Health Centre, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Duval). Loving father of Gaetan, Robert, Francois, Martin, Benoit and their families. A Chapel Service will be held at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 2p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Messages of Condolence may be placed at: www.RidleyFuneralHome.com.
Catherine (Kay) Brown Taylor
Peacefully on Tuesday, November 15th, 2005 at Ballycliffe Lodge Nursing Home in Ajax. Catherine is predeceased by her husband Edward. She will be sadly missed by her brother John McPhie. Loving Aunt of Isabel Miller, Ken McPhie, Bob McPhie, Brian McPhie, Garry McPhie and Dorothy Cordingley. Catherine will be missed by her grand nieces and nephews. Catherine is predeceased by her brother James McPhie and sister Isabel Archbell. 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, November 21st. from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens. Donations to Foundation Fighting Blindness (60 St. Clair, Suite 703 Toronto, Ontario M4T 1N5) would be appreciated by the family.
Marion Winfrow
Peacefully at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site on Wednesday, November 16, 2005. Marion, beloved wife of 56 years to Malcolm. Loving mother of Kenneth, David and his wife Susan and Howard and his wife June. Loving grandmother of Samantha, Leslie, Jamie, Stephen, Mark, Michael, Tiffany and great grandmother of Laura and Mackenzie. Marion retired as a clerk of the Queensway General Hospital and had a love for travel. The family would like to thank all the staff on the Orthopaedic Ward of the Mississauga Site of Trillium H.C. 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 & 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Gordon Charles Edmonds
Suddenly on Thursday, November 24th. Gord a wonderful loving husband of 55 years to Lorna. Special father who always gave his guidance and wisdom to his daughter Lynn and her husband Tom Bury. One of his greatest joys and accomplishments was being a role model and mentor to his grandchildren Michael and Erica. Uncle Gord’s guidance and support will be deeply missed by Beverley (Paul), Susan (Dominic), Lesley (Ed), Terry (Janice) and Mervyn (Tricia). 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 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
George James Christie
passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2005 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving dad of Ed, Cindy Taylor, Jackie Train and their families. He will be sadly missed by other family 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 Saturday from 7 to 9 pm, Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm & Monday from 11am until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12pm. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens.
Madeline McGlynn
passed away peacefully at Toronto East General Hospital on November 24, 2005 in her 78th year. Predeceased by her father Peter, mother Margaret, brothers Jim, Jack and Peter. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Eileen Brown and sisters-in-law Eileen and Shirley McGlynn. Cherished aunt of Lynda (Jim), Randy (Frances), Ron, the late Susan, Joanne (John), Paul (Lori), Melanie (Dennis), Tara (Jody), Tricia, Peter and many great-nieces and nephews. She will be missed dearly and fondly remembered by her family and friends. Madeline retired from CIBC after an accomplished 49 year career. 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 pm & 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 28, 2005 in the Chapel at 2 pm. Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery. The family wishes to extend many thanks to the staff of Trilogy Long Term Care, ER and H7 Dept. at Toronto East General Hospital.
Karl Genorio
passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 25, 2005 at the age of 77. Much loved husband of Rezi. He will be deeply missed by his son John (Christine) and daughter Karli (John) Plesko. Loving grandfather “Oc” to Matthew, Michael, Andrew and the late Johnny. Dear brother to Ivan, Lojze, Pepca, Marina, Rezi and their families. He will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and family and friends in the United States, Australia, Slovenija and Germany. 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 5 pm & 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday , November 28, 2005 at 10 am at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church (739 Browns Line). Interment Assumption Cemetery. Donations may be made to Dom Lipa or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Wesley Steeves
Peacefully on November 25, 2005 at Princess Margaret Hospital. Beloved husband of Belle. Loving father to Gary (Maria), Karen, Keith (Linda) and Sandra (Michael). Grandfather to James, Brenda, Andrew, Chris, Katherine, Matthew, Victoria and Megan. Survived by his brothers and sisters Ron, Doreen (Wayne), Marilyn, Carol, Bob (June). He will be sadly missed by many nieces & nephews. 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 5 to 9 pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11 am. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Clinton McLaughlin
passed away peacefully after a short illness on November 25th, 2005 at The Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site in his 85th year. Much loved father of Deborah, father in law of Gary. Grandpa to Alyson and Andrew in New Zealand. Though many miles have kept us apart, treasured memories will be with us always. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation.
William Patterson
Peacefully on Wednesday, December 7th, 2005 at Leisureworld in Brampton. William, beloved husband of the late Imelda (nee Conway). Loving father of Madonna McCalla and her husband Rick, Virginia Patterson her husband Fred, Brian Patterson and his wife Carla, Doreen Price and her husband Dave, Michelle Patterson-Bruno and husband Joe and his son-in-law Jerome. Bill will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Mark, James, Jason, Kevin, Cindy, Dominic, Emily and his great grandchildren Joshua and Cheslee. He is survived by his brothers Mike, Bob, Jimmy, Jack and his sister Molly. Bill is predeceased by his daughter Debbie Lake. 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 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
William Majesky
(Former Member of the Shevchenko Male Chorus) On Friday, December 9, 2005 at Humber River Regional Hospital, Church St. site. Loving husband of the late Olga and the late Jean. Dear father of Bill and his wife Lynne and cherished grandfather of Nicholas. Also survived by other family 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 Wednesday from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Evelyn Rose Arbour (nee Crossey)
At St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Sunday, December 11, 2005. Cherished mother to Kathryn Hill, Patricia Pipher, John Arbour (Karen), Kevin Arbour (Cathy), Debra Peters (Rick) and Karen Arbour (Bruce). Adored grandmother to David, Jacqueline, Samantha, Kristine, Allison, Jason, Christopher, Michael, Kaitlin and Sarah and great grandmother to Hailey. Sister to Jack Crossey, Pat Millette (Richard), Norah Needham, Marie Thimm (Ed), Maureen Brown and Joe Crossey (Gloria). Survived by many other family and friends. Predeceased by parents Patrick and Evelyn Crossey, and brothers Des and Ted. She will be forever missed. 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 p.m. Complete service in the chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. Cremation.
“Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
Roman Kowaliszyn
Suddenly at Humber River Regional Hospital Church Site on Wednesday, December 14th, 2005. Roman, beloved husband of Barbara. Roman will be sadly missed by his children Robert, Kathy and her family. Roman is survived by his brother Richard in Toronto, his sisters and his Mom in Poland. 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 & 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Prayers in the funeral home on Friday. Interment Assumption Cemetery.
