SMRKE, Joseph Stanley Smrke  -
October 25, 1952 – August 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we say, Goodbye, to our beloved Joe, gone too soon.

Joe was the cherished and loving husband of Dawn; devoted father of Jamie, Nicole, Laura and stepdaughter, Delia; loyal and supportive brother of John and dearly loved son of Doreen and Stanley.

Rest in peace, dear Joe. You lived your life to the fullest to the end. While your passing leaves an unfillable hole in our hearts, your kindness, passion and love has lifted our lives and will be remembered by those who knew and loved you.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider donating to one of the following:

Gilda’s Club Toronto (aka Gilda’s Place)
https://www.gildasclubtoronto.org/donate/donation-in-memory

Ronald McDonald House Toronto
https://rmhctoronto-donate.raisely.com/

City of Toronto Archives@toronto.ca

Details of Joe’s Celebration of Life will be posted soon.

SEDORE, Shirley Jean (Short) Sedore  -  Born January 23, 1947 –

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Shirley’s passing on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 77.

Shirley was the beloved wife of Robert, of Lake Dalrymple (formerly of Manilla/Cannington) for 61 years. She was the loving mother of Kelly, of Lake Dalrymple, Robert (Jeannie), of White River and Christopher (Adriana) of Sebright.

Shirley was the extremely proud grandmother of twin grandsons Mathew Detlor (Rebecca) of Stoney Creek and Ryan Detlor (Shailyn), and Grace Sedore, all of Lake Dalrymple, R.J. (Robert Rennie James) Sedore of White River, Gavan, Ayden, and Nolan Sedore all of Sebright. She was the great grand mother of Adalyn Detlor and Reid Detlor.

Her grand children and great grandchildren were the love of her life. Dear sister of Ronald (Lois) Short and Cathy (Brian) Black. She enjoyed her time spent volunteering with the Manilla baseball and hockey teams; the Manilla United Church and the Community Hall; the Scottish Cemetery Board; the Cannington Minor Hockey League; the Legion, Baseball, and home and school. Her life was dedicated to her favourite hobby – genealogy.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Shirley was predeceased by her grandparents Pearl (Umphrey) and Richard (Dick) Short; Maude (McIntyre) 1st wife of Bernard Hall; and her parents Marion (Hall) and Clarence (Bill) Short; and her infant sister Ruth 1947-1947.

If so desired, donations to Lupus Canada or to the Canadian Lung Association would be greatly appreciated by the family.

STRADLING, Kevin Patrick Stradling  -   It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kevin Patrick Stradling, who left this world unexpectedly on July 28th, 2024, at the age of 50.

He was born in Scarborough, Ontario, on July 9th, 1974, to his mother, Dianne Stradling, and Father Charles Stradling Senior. Kevin passed away peacefully in his sleep due to natural causes. He will be forever
remembered by his five children: Matthew (Bekii), Madisyn, Kaleah, Kieran, and Rylan.

Kevin’s journey through life was marked by significant milestones and achievements.

He shared an unbreakable bond with Michelle Stradling, to whom he was married on August 7th, 1999. Though separated, they remained married due to the simple fact that neither were willing to pay for the divorce; they were stubborn like that. He would then be blessed with the arrival of two adventurous and kind sons with whom he shared with Naomi Jackson.

Kevin’s educational path saw him attending Trenton High School, Durham Continuing Education, and Trillium College. Trillium is where Kevin would begin to define his career. He dedicated seven years of his life as a child and youth worker where he would make a major difference in the lives of those he cared for and those with whom he worked. This commitment to helping others continued when he took on the role of supervisor at Collaborative Community Connections.

Kevin’s hobbies and interests painted a picture of a man who loved deeply and lived passionately. As many of you will know, Kevin found joy in cooking and baking and would often offer to bake a cake or make a dessert
for those he cared about.

Kevin, as quoted by his son Matthew, was a ‘Certified Gamer’ and also an avid fan of WWE and would never pass up a smackdown. He was also a major fan of Halloween and horror, enjoying many seasonal trips to Spirit
Halloween with daughter Madisyn and frequent visits to Deadly Grounds with his children for their horror-themed coffee. The movies that you could count on Kevin to talk your ear off about for hours were The Crow, Halloween (the originals), Friday the 13th, and Gremlins.

If he wasn’t working, Kevin could be found spending the majority of his time with his beloved children. Whether it was climbing rocks they shouldn’t at the lake, being spun far too fast at the blue park, or smashing open rocks at the dog park.

Kevin’s personality was a colourful tapestry of characteristics that endeared him to all that knew him. He was known for his knack for debate and his unwillingness to lose at an argument. Kevin was the ‘Debate King’ who could hold his own in any discussion, even if he was wrong. He could be loud, stubborn, and grumpy, but his loving and kind nature always shone through.

Kevin’s Celebration of Life will be held on August 10th, 2024. Those who are interested can drop by between 1 and 5 pm. at The Legion on 471 Simcoe St., South Oshawa, Ontario. We invite all who knew and loved him to join us as we honour his memory and share stories of the laughter he brought into our lives.

Arrangments with ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME .

Kevin’s life was a testament to the importance of family, the value of humour, and the impact one person can have on the world. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. May his soul rest in peace, and may he only argue with us in our dreams, where we may stand a chance

SHERLOCK, Anna Marie (nee O'TOOLE)   -  It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, aunt and friend Anna Marie Sherlock on July 28, 2024.

Daughter of Thomas Vincent O'Toole and Mary O'Toole (nee Lynch).

Predeceased by her three brothers Lawrence, Michael, and Patrick.

Survived by her loving husband Allan, and her children Joseph (Becky), Maureen (Desmond), Patrick (Meredith), and grandchildren Noel, Patrick, Emma, Liam, Carter, Dylan, Matthew and Clare.

She will be greatly missed by her sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Anna Marie led a highly accomplished career in nursing and nursing education which spanned over four decades.

She was a dedicated member of her parish and her community, serving as a school board trustee for both the East York Board of Education and Toronto Catholic District School Board.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Michael's Hospital Foundation.

SELBY, Constance (Pat) Patricia (nee GRIFFIN)  -
December 1933 - July 2024

It's the end of an era with the passing of Pat Selby.

Surrounded by her children, Diane, Michael (Wendy), Carol, Alan (Kristen) she rejoined her husband, Alan and daughter, Trish/Pat peacefully on July 15th.

Pat is survived by her family as mentioned, sister, Mary Bogue of Middlesex UK; grandchildren, Laura (Andrew and great-granddaughter, Madeline), David, Robbie, Ryan, Cheyenne, Katie and Ella greatly miss their Nana as well as many nephews, nieces and cousins.

Pat led a creative life. At Alma College she was President of the Drama Club. Everyone saw Pat heading to Broadway via Stratford. She was sidelined by a tall, dark and handsome man, and a family was the new future. Thankfully, her artistry did not end there.

She painted in oil and sketched beautifully. She taught needlepoint and went on to become a professional wedding cake designer and chocolatier. Her outstanding floral arrangements won many a blue ribbon and graced many weddings.

Pat actively volunteered with Crescent School, St. John's Anglican, the Muskoka Golf & Country Club, Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire (IODE), Toronto Symphony Orchestra Volunteer Committee, Meals on Wheels. To further celebrate Pat, a service and reception are on the horizon.