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Mary Helen Callahan
passed away October 3, 2003. Beloved daughter of the late Dr. Thomas H. and Augusta Callahan. Dear sister of Michael, and the late Paul Weber, Thomas, Kathleen, John, Dr. Florence May. Visitation on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass at Holy Rosary Church, 354 St. Clair Ave. West (at Bathurst) on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 10 am. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Ontario.
Alan Leonard Russell
Peacefully at Humber River Regional Hospital on October 4, 2003, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Florence Maud for over 57 years. Loving father of Mark and his wife Beth, daughter Linda, John and his wife Linda, Ian and his wife Sharon and Ann and her husband Jim. Beloved grandfather of David and his wife Rachel, Katie, Michael, Andrea, Christine, Nicholas, Lindsay, Patrick, Christopher, Stephen, Kevin, Jashua, Nicholas and beloved great-grandfather of Kyle. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by family and friends. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles) on Tuesday from 7-9 pm. A private family service will be held followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Tom Henry Allan Street
passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 5, 2003 at age 74. Beloved husband of Doreen. Loving father of Debbie and her husband Steve Clark, and Sue. Dear grandfather of Laura, Ellie and Nicholas. Tom is also survived by his brother Jeff. A Memorial Service will be held at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles) on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 3 pm. Visitation will be held one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
Absolutely everyone that ever knew Tom
will always love him and cherish his memory.
Rauha Katri Kulaots
Died peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2003. Predeceased by her husband Kotkas. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sisters, nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 9:00 am in the chapel of the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Interment York Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Suomi Koti Nursing Home would be appreciated.
Warren George Bruce Sr.
passed away at the age of 81 years on Monday, October 6, 2003 at West Park Health Centre (Respiratory Wing) after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by his loving parents George and Ellen (Cassidy) Bruce. He is survived by his wife Ada; son Warren Jr. of Toronto, daughter Bonnie Lee (Gary) of North Bay, and son Jim (Judy) of Markham; grandchildren Andrea, Michael, Sean, Tricia, Lindsay and Graeme. A private family service will be held. Interment in the Harriston Cemetery. Donations to either the Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Mirdza Wilson
On Sunday, October 5, 2003. Predeceased by her loving husband Arthur. Mirdza will be sadly missed by her friends in Toronto and relatives in Latvia. Service to take place on Friday, October 10, 2003 at 11 am with visitation one hour prior to service at the R.S. Kane Funera Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Thomas Hugh Rogers passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2003 in his 87th year. Loving father of John Thomas, Rugh (Wayne), Julia, and Pamela (Kevin). Dear grandfather of Cynthia, Kevin, Cathy, Jamie, and John, and great-grandfather of Bayley, Tyler, Arianna, Alex, Jasmine, and Elijah. Beloved brother of Ruth. Friends may call on Thursday form 7-9 pm at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 3 pm. Cremation. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Peter Gordon Breithaupt
Peacefully, after a brief illness, at North York General Hospital, Ontario, on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, in his 76th year. Peter, beloved husband of Maureen (Conoley) of Willowdale, Ontario. Loving father of Ben and his wife Sharon of Athens, Ontario, Dan and his wife Lise of Eaton's Corners, Ontario, and Julie and her husband Marc Rosner of Newmarket, Ontario. Dear Papa of Peter, Colleen, Justin, Selena, Kurt and Emma. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles), on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel on Friday, October 10, 2003 at 1 o'clock. Cremation. The family humbly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are made to the North York General Hospital - Freeman Centre for Palliative Care.
'For Bright Eyes, Brighter Skies'
Hazell Patterson
Born in Barbados, September 29, 1923, died in Toronto on October 9, 2003. Wife of John. Mother of Steven, Margot (Judd) and Lynne. Sister of Yvonne Armstrong. The funeral service will be held at St. Cyprian's Anglican Church (1080 Finch Ave. east Toronto) on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Toronto would be appreciated by the family.
Barbara Ruth Taylor
-(Bell Canada Employee for 37 years, and Honorary Elder of Kingsway Lambton United Church )- Peacefully at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at the age of 75. Predeceased by her parents Russell and May and her younger sister Beverley. Will be missed by her brother Ron and his wife Ruth, and brother-in-law Ron Spalding. Auntie Barb will be fondly remembered by Tom (Linda), Scott, Steve, Lynda (Dave) and Karen (Eric). Proud and loving great-aunt 'Barbie' to Sarah, Gord, Ryan, Daelyn, B.J., Andrea 'Muffy', Russell, Samantha, Gwen and McKenzie. A special thank you to all of the staff at Woodhaven. Friends may call on Monday, October 13, 2003 from 2 to 5 pm at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 11 am at Kingsway-Lambton United Church (85 The Kingsway, Etobicoke). In lieu of flowers, donations in Barb's memory to Hopice Thornhill or The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation would be appreciated.
George M. Kostanecki
passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 8, 2003. Loving husband of Sophie. Beloved father of Ted and his wife Christine, and Mark and his wife Heidi. He will be sadly missed by his 7 grandchildren. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles) on Friday, October 10th, 2003 from 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 11th, 2003 at 3:00 pm. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
'Love, Hope, and Faith'
Fortunato Santin
passed away peacefully at his home in Toronto on October 13, 2003 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Tina (nee Perin) (1977). Predeceased by his sister Ida and his brothers Agostino, Pietro and Vittorio of Italy and brother Beniamino of France. He is survived by his children, daughter Nelida and her husband Randall and son Fulvio and his wife Cynthia. Beloved Nonno of Giulia, Nigel, Alicia and Kent. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Born in Italy, he immigrated first to Argentina and then later to Canada in 1955. Shortly after his arrival, he started his own successful constracting business in Windsor. He was a member of the Caboto Club of Windsor. Nato will be dearly missed by all. A special thanks to Nilda Sader and Mina Tejada for their care and dedication to Nato.
The family will receive relatives and friends, at the R.S. KANE FUNERAL HOME at 6150 Yonge Street, North York on October 15, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, Ontario on October 16, 2003 from 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Angela Merici Church in Windsor, on October 17, 2003. Entombment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Leo Schmida
Peacefully in his sleep at Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys, Ontario on Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at the age of 96. Beloved husband for 63 years of the late Johanna Schmida (1998). Loving father of Walter Schmida (Joanna) of Key West, Florida, and Doris Montag (the late Michael) of London, Ontario. Sadly missed by grandchildren, Paul, Sara and Heather Montag, Kevin (Jennifer), and Terry Schmida. Leo was born in Vienna, Austria and was a longtime resident of Toronto and Thornhill. He was a respected employee of Dominion Bridge Company for 34 years, and a founder and longtime member of the Austrian Club in Toronto. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles) on Friday, October 17, 2003 from 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church (39 Greenlane, Thornhill) at 11 am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Terry Halge
On November 29, 2003, at the age of 76. Beloved wife to Des for 53 years. Loving mother to Debbie Mills and her husband Peter. Cherished grandmother to Samantha and Laura Mills. She will be missed by her sister Marcelle Magi, her nieces Margot Downer and Gillian Newman and her godchildren David Barret and Sarah Downer. A Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church (3220 Bayview Ave.) on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 10 a.m. Reception to follow at the church hall. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Alfredo Reda
Peacefully, with his family at his side, at North York General Hospital, on Monday, December 1, 2003. Alfredo, beloved husband of Rosa. Loving father of Marisa and her husband Ken Williams, Claudia and her husband Tony Saccutelli. Dear grandfather of Joanne and Melissa. He will be sadly missed by his other family and friends. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 pm at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Paschal Baylon Church (92 Steeles Ave. West) on Wednesday at 10:30 am. Entombment Westminster Mausoleum.
Leila Solijon
Peacefully, with her husband at her side, on Monday, December 1st, 2003, at the North York General Hospital, in her 53rd year. Leila, beloved wife to George Solijon. Loving mother to Leidamaem and Edilmer. Leila will be missed dearly by her Salamanca and Solijon families, her friends and members of her Church. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles) on Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Mt. Zion Seventh Day Adventist Church, on Friday December 5th, 2003 at 11 o'clock. Interment Westminster Cemetery.
Kni Fee Yong
It is with the deepest sorrow and sadness that our family announce the sudden passing of Kni Fee Yong, at Mount Sinai Hospital on November 30, 2003.
Loving husband of Mao Tou. Beloved father of Maria (Ted), Peter (Lily), Christine (Lee), Newton (Christina). Adoring grandfather of Brittany, Mathhew, Kaitlyn, Everett, Cameron, Ethan, Cassaundra and Jacob. Loyal brother of Michael (Lucy), respected uncle of Juanita (Richard), Karen (Michael), Philip (Audrey).
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 5th from 4 to 8 pm at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Memorial Service in the Chapel on Sunday, December 7th at 11 am, followed by Interment at Elgin Mills Cemetery, Richmond Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations to Princess Margaret Hospital or Mount Sinai Foundation would be appreciated.
