McDONALD, William Robert McDonald
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McDONALD, William Robert McDonald -
February 6, 1926 - July 29, 2024
Bob, was born on February 6th, 1926, to father Bert and mother Flo (nee Flint) and sister Peggy.
Bob was raised in Toronto’s west end and attended Annette Public School and Western Technical Commercial High School. Bob studied commercial art and also enjoyed playing sports.
He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in August 1943 and served after training as a Navigator (wireless) with 133 Fighter Squadron.
He was discharged on October 25, 1945, with the rank of Flying Officer.
Bell Canada hired Bob in September 1946 where he met his wife-to-be, Doreen. They were married in 1948. Bob was father to Dale, Nancy Jane (Wayne) and Trish (Alex), grandmother to Meredith, Brent (Michelle), Meghan (Alex), Andrea (Jon), Trevor (Emily), Blair (Jeff) and Reynaldo (Tammy), great grandmother to Joanna, Will, Makaio, Amaris, Myles, Zoe, Rylen, Eleanor and Audrey. Bob and Doreen were married for 75 and a half years.
In 1952, four years after Doreen and Bob were married, Bob became a Christian. It was due to the influence of Doreen and her friends and under the praying influence of Bob’s grandparents and mother-in-law that Bob took this step of faith. Doreen and Bob were baptized at Leaside Baptist Church.
Bob enjoyed his 37 years of work at Bell Canada and eventually held many management positions in Toronto, St John’s, Newfoundland (Avalon Tel) and Montreal. He finished his career as the Section Manager, Organization and Development in Toronto.
Bob retired from Bell Canada in 1983 to accept the position of full-time worker with Don Valley Bible Chapel, a position he held until 1986. Over the years, he was an elder at Leaside Bible Chapel, Don Valley Bible Chapel and Grace Baptist Church in Alliston, ON. He and Doreen enjoyed co-leading youth, young adults and small groups at many of the churches they attended. He also volunteered at Camp Mini-Yo-We and helped develop their Leaders-InTraining (LIT) program and was aptly nicknamed “Coach”.
From 1986-1989, Bob acted as Provincial Director for Child Evangelism Fellowship Ontario.
Next, he served on the pastoral staff of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, ON. He eventually fully retired.
Bob was a lifelong learner and enjoyed bible studies, word studies, leadership development and organizational management, especially developing job descriptions. He was never far from a whiteboard that he used for planning and strategizing. His leadership style was to coach and come alongside people to encourage them to become the best they could be. He especially enjoyed interacting with pastors over a cup of coffee or breakfast and wanted to support them, pray with them and encourage them.
Bob was a gifted artist who enjoyed sketching and oil painting. He was a loyal sports fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays. In 1967, he attended the seventh game of the Stanley Cup finals and helped cheer the Leafs on to win the Stanley Cup.
Bob was a man of great faith who loved God and loved people. He deeply loved his family and was a fabulous husband, Dad, Poppa and friend. He had a great sense of humour and an amazing knack for connecting with people easily, making them feel seen and heard. He built genuine relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds. Many family members and caregivers at Bethany Lodge were given nicknames that created a special bond. He was a
grateful man who naturally showed appreciation and thanks.
In the last years of his life, Bob encouraged people by designing and sending his “Little Bird” cards that expressed his love for God and people.
Bob moved to Bethany Lodge in 2017, where he passed away on July 29th , 2024.
Family and friends will be welcomed at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME on Saturday August 3rd for a funeral service in the chapel at 12:00 noon, followed by a reception.
A private graveside service will take place on Saturday at Oshawa Union Cemetery
MUNGAL, Esther Mungal
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MUNGAL, Esther Mungal - passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Esther was born on April 12th,1925 to the late Matthew and Rachel Sampath, and resided at St. Vincent Street, Tunapuna, Trinidad. Esther had thirteen siblings: John, Joseph, James, Charles/Chicky, Abraham, Anna/Baby, Patrick, Martha/Dolly, Mary/Ena, Jean, Ralph, Tara/Tiny and David.
Esther married Kelvin Mungal on April 14th, 1943 and they resided at 193 Happy Hill Road, Gasparillo, Trinidad.
She was the proud mother of Noel (RoseMarie), Indira, Lucy (Balki), Cintra (Deonarine {deceased}), Merlin {deceased} (Raj), Allan (Darlin), Ralph (Zaina), Helen (Steve), Cherry and Ladonna.
She was predeceased by her husband Kelvin on February 15th, 1978. When her husband passed away, she continued to keep her faith and trust in God. Her focus was set on being the sole caregiver and provider for her family. Esther was the proud grandmother of Randy (Sherry Ann), Lisa, Natasha, Chris (Jennifer), Glen, Kristy, Kevin, Ryan (CAN), Ryan (T’DAD) (Jenny), Trudy, Jeremy, Rennie, Keron, Leanna, Zachary and great grandmother of Keyera, Moses, Rianna, Radyn and Renaiya.
Esther relocated to Canada in 1988 and lived a few minutes away from Pickering Pentecostal Church (PPC) on Oklahoma Drive, Pickering. She began attending PPC which became her home church until she passed.
Esther’s main priorities were her relationship with God and her family. Her love for her family was boundless, deep and unwavering. Her passion for life was evident in everything she did, she was the life of our family, the soul that connected us all. She always challenged us to live our life right. To her family, mom was a great support in good and bad times. She cared for others and faced life’s challenges with grace and strength.
She will be lovingly remembered for her wittiness and sass which always kept us on our toes.
Her unconditional love for her family and friends will be missed.
Arrangements with McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME .
Donations In memory of Esther Mungal can be made to Pickering Pentecostal Church’s ‘Fund the Future’ Campaign - https://www.fundthehub.ca
HARTLEY, Gregory Charles Hartley
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HARTLEY, Gregory Charles Hartley - 69, of Ajax, died at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on July 26th, 2024.
After a time of brief illness, Greg passed away surrounded by his beloved family.
Born in Toronto at Mount Sinai Hospital on March 22nd, 1955 to John (Gord) Hartley and Odette Hartley (Ponsart). Greg grew up in East York alongside his brothers, Phil and John.
Greg’s family meant everything to him. He met the love of his life, Sandra Young, in 1967 and they married on June 9th, 1979.
They had two children - Christopher in 1981 and Erin in 1983.
He was an active and doting grandpa to Matthew, Nathanael, Lucas and Lily.
He had a fulfilling career as a linesman and later foreman at Toronto Hydro.
He took pride in being an active member of every community he became involved in, including serving as President of the Toronto Hydro Golf Association, President of his children’s school parent council, organizing Fun Fairs, helping with school plays, and coaching team sports, to name a few.
He was an avid golfer, a jack-of-all-trades, and a big Blue Jays fan. He was a self-taught guitarist, a passionate cook, and loved to build and repair things around the houses of all his family and friends. He was always willing to help those who needed it, even those he didn't know. Once Greg put his mind to doing something, there was little that he didn't do well. Greg is survived by his wife, Sandra, children, Chris (April) and Erin (Andrew), grandchildren,
Matthew, Nathan, Lucas and Lily, and brothers, Phil and John.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gord Hartley and Odette Amodeo.
Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd. Pickering Village, L1T 2Z7).
Details are as follows: Visitation on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 from 3-5pm and 6-8pm on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 from 10-11am Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 in the Chapel at 11am Casual attire welcomed - feel free to wear your favourite golf, Hawaiian or rock band shirt in honour of Greg.
PROESTOS, Efthimios (Mike) Proestos
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PROESTOS, Efthimios (Mike) Proestos - passed away on July 29, 2024.
He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife Elizabeth (Betty) of 51 years and daughter, Xenia.
Mike was born on August 24, 1936 in Aigaleo, Greece. In those years, nobody had much but you would never know it from the stories he told about a wonderful childhood, his beloved parents, Polixeni and Yianni, older brother Parasxos (Despina) and younger sister Anastasia (Yianni).
Many of his childhood friends and neighbours never left their street and there were many joyful reunions over the years.
By the early 1970’s, Betty had moved to Canada from Scotland. She and a Greek friend were traveling in Greece, where she met Mike. It wasn’t long before he followed her to Canada and they were married in Toronto in 1973.
For the next three decades, they lived within walking distance of Greektown (Danforth) before moving to the suburbs. He worked as a painter, where he was able to get by on limited English and made life-long friends and koumbari. Xenia was born in 1977 and it was the little family of three from then on.
It was hard not having extended family in Canada but good friends were never far.
Mike’s singular focus for Xenia was education and he was so proud of her when she graduated law school. As for her non-academic endeavours, he never understood why someone who wasn’t being chased would run long distances but he cheered the loudest and was the proudest supporter at every finish line.
He begrudgingly completed many 5km walks and trail runs, crossing the finish lines that happened to be en route to the food and beverages and bypassing the ones that weren’t. This was just one example of what he would do to make his daughter and wife happy. Wearing a kilt on festive occasions was another.
Canada was home because of his wife and daughter but his heart never left Greece and until the end of his days, reminisced about life in Greece and the Greek lifestyle. He loved his family, food, backgammon, the kafenio and soccer (an 80+ year supporter of Panathinaikos).
The highlight of his soccer career was kicking the ball around on a beach in Greece which led to a chance encounter with Pele and a prized photo he described as depicting, “the greatest soccer player of all time. And Pele!” Most of all, he loved being in company. He loved being with people and despite the language barrier, made everyone laugh. His favourite jokes never got old.
After smoking three packs of cigarettes a day for 65 years, allegedly without inhaling, it seemed he was indestructible. After losing his driver’s license to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis five years ago, he managed to navigate the public transit system for the first time in his life without a bus schedule, a cell phone or keys. After a frantic and police-involved search, he was found. Back from the casino, sitting at the kitchen table. The only sign of confusion he showed was in asking, “where have I been? Where have you been?” But, eventually, the Alzheimer’s and a broken hip got the better of him. He was brave and strong and never complained. He was 87 and lived a full life but it was still too soon.
There are many worthy charities.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation. Please also plan a visit, coffee or dinner with your mom, dad or family.
Arrangements with McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME .
No matter how much time you have together, it will never be enough.
LAWRENCE, Stewart John Lawrence
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LAWRENCE, Stewart John – Proud Scotsman. Born in Glasgow, Scotland on April 6, 1948.
Married Tricia in Scotland on April 12, 1969 (55 amazing years) and immigrated to Canada in March of 1970.
Shortly thereafter, they moved to Whitby to build a family together.
Worked as a Tool & Die Maker and over the years was promoted to Director of Operations at many automotive companies.
Highly respected Past Master of David T. Campbell Masonic Lodge, “a Brother to many”. Past President of the Whitby Rangers Club bringing together fans and families.
A golf enthusiast playing numerous golf courses around the world with his buddies.
Best Dad in 10 towns to Lisa (husband Mike), Courtney (husband Steve) and John (wife Jamie).
Best Grandad in 10 towns to Ryan, Johnny, Lauren, Claire and Camryn.
Beloved son of Betty and the late John Lawrence.
Much loved brother of Rosemary and David (wife Elaine).
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 1:30 pm at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787 (South of Taunton Road, enter through gates off Dryden Blvd.)
A celebration of Stewart’s life will follow from 2 pm until 4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Please visit www.etouch.ca for further details or to leave an on-line condolence.
SASAKI, Grace Kazuye Sasaki
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SASAKI, Grace Kazuye Sasaki (nee Kuwahara) - of Erin, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the age of 98 years.
Grace was born in Calgary to Sataro and Setsuo Kuwahara on November 11, 1925. She attended school in Calgary and Toronto.
She married Mitsuru Sasaki on September 19, 1953 in Toronto, and worked as an accounts receivable officer for Baumgold Brothers of Canada for many years.
Grace was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Mitsuru Sasaki; and her brothers, Hiroshi, Tom, Mitsuo, Ken, and Richard Kuwahara.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Diane (Dr. Patrick) Martin of Kingston, Dr. Sharon (Dr. David Sherrington) Sasaki of Erin, and Lauren (Mark Underwood) Sasaki of Toronto; and her son, James Sasaki of Mississauga.
She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Gregory (Lindsay) Martin, Daniel (Emily) Sherrington, Andrew (Allison) Martin, Christine Sherrington, Neil (Melody) Martin, and Grace, Peter, and Logan Underwood; as well as her great-grandchildren, Archer, Myles, Etta, Nina, Maddox, Quinton, and Rowan.
A Funeral Service will be held for immediate family with a burial to follow
PURDY, Lenore Ethel Purdy
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PURDY, Lenore Ethel (nee EATON) - September 7, 1928, North York, Ontario – July 28, 2024, Windsor, Ontario Daughter of Roy and Pearl (Walker) Eaton, and the youngest among a large extended family.
Lenore grew up in Toronto and Hamilton, with happy summers on the Burlington farm of a much- loved aunt and uncle.
A gifted vocalist from an early age, Lenore sang in choirs through much of her life. Her marriage to United Church minister, Lawrence (Lawrie) Purdy in 1950, started a partnership full of love and laughter that lasted 48 years.
Lenore's warmth made the Purdy home a welcoming space for the family's many friends, both in Canada, and during four years with the church in Trinidad and Tobago.
Lenore thrived in the often overlooked job of clergy spouse, an essential, albeit unpaid, anchor of the congregations they served.
Throughout her life, Lenore's first thought was for other people, not only for family and her many dear friends, but also for the caregivers and staff who helped her as her needs increased.
She left this life peacefully, secure in the knowledge that she had both loved well and been deeply loved.
Lenore will be greatly missed by the family she treasured: children, Jennifer (John Palmer), Joanna (Peter Bell) and Lawrence (Pippa Lawson); grandchildren, Aaron Palmer (Amy Palmer), Lydia Palmer, Joseph Bell (Kathleen Burzycki) and Justin Bell (Victoria Maria); and great-grandchildren, Ophelia, Imogen and Lysander Palmer.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 1 p.m., until a Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m., all being held at Families First – South Windsor (3260 Dougall Ave., Windsor, Ontario, 519-969- 5841). Cremation to follow.
NIXON, Madelein Helen Nixon
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NIXON, Madelein Helen Nixon -
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nanny, and Friend Madeleine Helen Nixon, who left this world on June 22, 2024, at the remarkable age of 97.
Surrounded by her loving family and the music that brought her joy, she embarked on her final journey, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
She was welcomed in Heaven by our loving Dad/Papa, Charles; her amazing, Grandson Ryan; her cherished Sister, Barb; Brother, Harold and Parents, Lottie and Harold Smith along with many other loved ones who miss her dearly.
Our Mother and Nanny was a vibrant and adventurous spirit who loved to dance and lived life to the fullest. Her spontaneous nature and zest for adventure inspired all who knew her to seize the day and make the most of every moment.
She will be deeply missed by her children, Garry, Debbie and Partner Scott, Donna, Chris, Erin, Dean and Partner Lise; her Grandchildren; Nancy, Chris and Partner Melanie, Jennifer and Partner Darron, Otto, Zak, Jon, Carly and Partner Aaron, Meaghan, and Caileigh; her Great-Grandchildren, Abby, Mathieson, Sky, Lyric, Harper, Lyla, Brodie, Jaylen, Malaya, William, and Grayson; and her great-great-Grandson, Callum. A celebration of Life for Madeleine will be held at Serena Gundy Park, (58 Rykert Crescent, North York), Picnic Area #1, on August 9, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
MARTEN, David Robert Marten
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MARTEN, David Robert -
October 3, 1928 – July 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) Marten on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Beloved husband of the late Jeanne Marten (nee Robinson).
Wonderful father to Debra Godin-Bondi (Joe), Robin Macdonald (John) and Ian Marten (Kimmie).
Grandfather to Jason (Melissa), Kate (John), and Lucas (Jacky) Godin, Jennifer (Reg) McLennan Brown and Cathy (Evan) McLennan Dumont, Connor and Julia Marten, Zach Zeedyk, Justin (Ashlyn) Zeedyk and Jocelin (Drew) North.
Great-grandfather/Papa Dave to Jaydan and Bayley Brown, Brooke and Kealey Dumont, Berkley and Jake Godin, Lucas Camuso, Rory Godin, Ava, Noah and Piper North, Stetson and Hollins Zeedyk. Son of Jack and Elsie Marten (deceased). Brother to Mary (deceased), Bill (deceased), Laurie (deceased), Philip (deceased), James.
When you have a great father, they become a great grandfather and we are all lucky in that this is so true.
As per Dad's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held in the fall of this year.
IKEMOTO, Gary George Ikemoto
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IKEMOTO, Gary George - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gary Ikemoto on July 20, 2024 while cycling in Niagara.
He was 75 years old. Loving father of Sarah, proud grandfather of Griffin and the late Smith, a beloved friend, respected colleague, and esteemed paralegal with The Law Society of Ontario through his business 'Gary Ikemoto Legal Services'.
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Per his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
Cremation has taken place. In his honour, you are welcome to support "Smith's Legacy" if so desired. Smith was Gary's first grandson who sadly passed away at 15 years old.
To make a donation, e-transfers are gratefully accepted to smithbakerlegacy@gmail.com.
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