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Ronald
Edward "Doc" Holliday - Sen #139
Start Date - Oct 13, 1959
Retired - Dec 31, 1991
It is with deepest sympathy and regret that we advise of
the passing "Doc" Our condolences to the Holiday family.
HOLLIDAY, Ronald Edward "Doc" -
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at home.
Beloved father of Rick, Jake and Randy. Loving Grandfather
of Heather. Proud member of the Scarborough Fire Department
for 32 years. Family and friends are invited to visit at
Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Rd., on Tuesday, July 26
2011 from 6-8 p.m., with a funeral service taking place on
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home
chapel. Burial to follow at Pine Hills Cemetery.
James Colin Macdonald - Sen# 281
Start Date -
Sept 27, 1965
Retired - July 31, 1993
It is with deepest sympathy and regret that we advise of
the passing (LODD) of James Colin Macdonald, father of Colin Macdonald [Sen
#550].
JAMES COLIN MACDONALD July 4, 1933 - July 6, 2011 Director,
Scarborough Fire Department (RET), Former Volunteer
Firefighter, Thistletown Fire Department Peacefully after a
short but valiant battle with a brain tumour surrounded by
his loving family. Jim, beloved husband of Kathleen (55
years). Dear father of Colin (Analyn), Karen (Doug), Robert,
Janet (Scott), James, Ian (Shuyang), Michelle and Nicole
(Stephen). Predeceased by daughter Danielle. Loving Grampy
of Amy, Lindsay, Danielle, Bradley, Carly, Brent and
William. Great- Grampy to Carter. Much loved brother of Mary
and Roberta (Ross). Resting at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL
HOME 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Warden and Pharmacy),
from 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. in St. Maria
Goretti Church (Kennedy south of Eglinton). Interment
Pine Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St.
Michael's Hospital, Palliative Care Unit would be
appreciated.
[Toronto Star]
Our most sincere condolences to Colin and his famliy.
Liz Sinclair - Wife of Norm
Sinclair [June 13/11]
There is to be a memorial at the home
of NORM SINCLAIR for his late wife, Liz. This will take
place on Saturday June 25th from 1:00 –
5:00 p.m. at 91 Hemmingford Place, Whitby. Main
crossroads are Rossland Road East and Brock Street. It’s off
Garden Street. NORM’S telephone number is 905-668-3844 if
you have any questions.
Thomas R Stevens - Sen
# 018
Start Date - Oct. 1948
Retired - March 1982Its with the deepest of
sympathy and regret we advise of the passing of Tom
Stevens - the father of Bill Stevens (Hall 211 / old 15
- B Platoon). Tom passed away on January 13, 2011. He
started with the Scarborough Fire Dept. in October of
1948 and worked his way to Captain a position he held
until his retirement March 1982. He was a World War 2
Veteran who had served in Italy and N/W Europe.
Tom has been cremated and a service will be held on
Saturday January 22nd at The Simple Alternative Funeral
Home - 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering, Ontario. Receiving at
11:00 a.m. with the service to follow at 12:00 noon.
Retired FireFighter Mike Harrison
passed away the morning of Dec 26th 2010
Mike last worked in East Command at station 213 (Hall
#12) on D Platoon
Mike is resting at McEachnie Funeral Home
28 Old Kingston Rd
Ajax
Viewing
Tuesday Dec 28 2-4pm and 7-9pm
Funeral
Wednesday Dec 29 11am in the Funeral Home Chapel
The Family has requested an Honour Guard. If you
are available please make time to attend
Firefighters please wear Uniforms with white shirts.
Liz Sinclair - Wife of Norm Sinclair
[Oct 12]
Liz Sinclair, wife of NORM SINCLAIR passed away last
week. There was a private family funeral, with a
memorial service to take place later in the Spring. Our most sincere
condolences to NORM and his family on their profound
loss.
Helen
MacFarlane -
Wife of Bill MacFarlane
[Sen#038], Mother of
Bruce MacFarlane [Sen#540]
MACFARLANE, Helen (nee Bolan) - Passed away peacefully in her
88th year at Rouge Valley Extendicare on October 13, 2010.
Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Macfarlane. Loving
mother of Carol (Vic), Danny (Donna), Brian (Karen), Bruce
(Brenda) and Wayne (Donna). She will be sadly missed by her 11
grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The family would like to
thank the staff and visitors at Rouge Valley Extendicare for
their kindness and care. Friends and family may visit at the
McDougall & Brown Funeral Home 'Scarborough Chapel', 2900
Kingston Rd. (just east of St. Clair Ave. E.) on Sunday, October
17 from 2-4 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on
Monday, October 18 at 11 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior.
Robert
Chrisp -
Sen
#695
Start Date - January 1988
It is with profound
sadness that we announce the sudden passing of an extraordinary
man. Loving father of Kailey and Lara. Predeceased by his
father William. Devoted son of Winnie and companion Ed.
Cherished by Nancy. Bob left many memories and will be sadly
missed by his many brothers, sisters, extended family members
and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie
Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905 428-8488) on
Wednesday May 19th from 12-3p.m. and from 5-9 p.m. A
Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday May 20th
at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Duffin Meadows Cemetery.
Ruth Ferguson (nee Bailey) - wife of Cliff Ferguson
[Sen#116]
Passed away peacefully after a long battle
with cancer at Centenary Hospital on Saturday March 27, 2010.
Beloved wife of Cliff. Loving mother of Bob and his wife Dawn,
Karen and her husband Bruce Schad, Cathy and her husband Rick
West. Sadly missed by her grand children Julie (Sean) and Jessie
(Joel), Michael and Jeffery, Cheryl (Jason) and Laura and by her
great-grandchildren (Julie) Lukas, Liam and (Cheryl) Taylor and
(Jessie) Jacob.
Dear sister of Bill Bailey and predeceased by her parents Irene
and Bill Bailey. Visitation will be held at PINE HILLS
VISITATION, CHAPEL AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Road (at
St. Clair Ave. E.) Toronto, 416-267-8229 on Tuesday, April 6th
from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on
Wednesday, April 7th at 11 a.m. Internment to follow. If
desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
A special friend to many.
Howard
West - Sen #129
Start Date - March 25, 1957
Retired - July 21, 1978
Howard West passed away on March 22nd. A
Celebration of Howards Life will be on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at
1:00 p.m. - Location is Q'sis Place Banquet Hall just west of
Markham Rd. on the north side of Kingston Rd. (Scarborough) Our
condolences to Howards family
John
McPhie - father of Brian McPhie
[Sen #326]
JOHN passed away at 94 years of age
following hip surgery. A funeral service is planned at ACCETONE
FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax (south off Baly, east of
Westney) on Saturday, March 27th. Visitation will be
held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with the service following. A
reception will follow the funeral.
Our condolences to the MCPHIE family.
John James Lalonde -
Sen #102
Start
Date - June 11, 1956
Retired - October 31, 1989
JOHN JAMES
LALONDE Retired Scarborough Firefighter for 33 years. With
sadness, the family an nounces
John's passing at Rouge Valley Health Centre - Centenary
Site on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in his 78th year, exactly
one month following the death of his daughter Joan. John is
survived by his loving wife Audrey (Shorting), son Gordon
(Nancy), son-in-law Bill Stephenson and grandchildren
Geoffrey, Jaclyn, Kathryn and Christyne. John is predeceased
by his brothers Albert, Harvey, Fred and sisters Georgina
and Teresa. Family and friends are invited to GIFFEN-MACK
'SCARBOROUGH' FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 4115 Lawrence
Avenue East (just west of Kingston Road), West Hill,
416-281-6800, for visitation on Thursday, February 4, 2010
from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, February 5 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. A
Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday,
February 5 at 2 p.m. Interment St. Margaret's in the Pines
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The
Hospital for Sick Children Foundation or Camp Bucko.
Tom McAuley -
Sen #183
Start Date - Sept 19, 1960
Retired - Sept 30, 1990
MCAULEY,
Thomas Dodds - Born in Ballyalbania, County Antrim, N. Ireland,
peacefully passed away in Rouge Valley Hospital on January 26,
2010 in his 77th year. He is survive by his loving wife Lois,
son Allen, daughter-in-law Marianne and grandkids Ky and Mathew.
Brother of the late Norman (Elsa) and Marbeth (Joe),
brother-in-law to Ellen and Dave McClean, John McCreary and the
late Russel Coplen. Tom lived a fulfilled life, serving with the
Scarborough Fire Department for 30 years. His love for
motorcyles, clocks and engines drove him to be passionate about
life, an inspiration to those who knew him and loved by those
whose lives he has touched. He will be missed by familes and
friends.
MEMORIAL INFO
Tom's memorial is to be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at
MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 70 Old Kingston Road, West Hill at
Manse - - 2:00 p.m
Joan Lalonde-Stephenson -
Daughter of John Lalonde
[Sen #102]
LALONDE-STEPHENSON, Joan -
Passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the Rouge
Valley Health System, Ajax at the age of 50. Loving partner of
Bill Stephenson. Devoted mother of Jaclyn, Kathryn and Christyne.
Daughter of John and Audrey Lalonde of Scarborough, sister of
Gordon (Nancy) of Pickering and daughter-in-law of Roy and Babs
Stephenson of Oshawa. Joan will be sadly missed by her extended
family and friends. The family will receive friends at the
McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village
(Ajax), 905-428-8488, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
service in the chapel on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 1 p.m.
Should family or friends so desire, donations to the SickKids
Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks
to all of the PSW's who have helped this last while as well as
the doctors and staff at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax. A
book of condolences may be signed at
www.mceachnie-funeral.ca
[Toronto Star]
Harry Francis -
Sen #236
Start Date - June 24, 1963
Retired - Oct. 31, 1993
 HENRY
(HARRY) PAUL FRANCIS Harry passed peacefully early on Monday,
December 14, 2009 after a very short battle with cancer with his
family by his side. The many friends that he made throughout his
life, comforted and supported him with words of encouragement
and prayer but he was unable to overcome this battle, though he
fought valiantly. Harry, the eldest son of Norma and the late
James Roy Francis was born July 21, 1940 in Toronto, Ontario. He
was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend.
His career choice was firefighting and he joined the Scarborough
Fire Department in 1963 and retired as a District Chief in 1993.
Harry graduated from the University of Toronto in 1975. He was a
member of the West Hill Masonic Lodge No. 670 and Comp. Of
Orient Chapter No. 79 where he forged a meaningful bond with his
Masonic Brothers.
Friends will be received at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164
Sheppard Avenue East (east of Kennedy Rd.) on Friday, December
18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Masonic Lodge service 7:30 p.m.
Friday. Chapel Service Saturday, December 19th, 11 a.m. at Ogden
Funeral Home. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. [Toronto Star]
The Family has requested an Honour Guard at the
funeral home, if you are able to assist the family with this request
please contact Kevin Ashfield at 416 605 3889
Doris June Silverthorn -
Mother of Jim Silverthorn
SILVERTHORN, Doris June -
Peacefully passed away Friday, December 11, 2009. Beloved wife
of the late Byron Silverthorn. Mother of Arlene (John) Moser and
Jim (Elaine) Silverthorn. Grandmother of Stephanie (Colin)
Tuckey, Breanne, Barbie and David. Great-grandmother Wesley.
Resting at Ward Funeral Home, 52 Main Street South, Brampton.
Visitation Monday, December 14, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
Tuesday, December 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Donations to
Heart & Stroke Foundation.<
Edward Milton Crouch
Sen #066
Started - Apr 12, 1954
Resigned - May 30, 1966
 EDWARD
MILTON CROUCH Age 78 years. Retired Town of Whitby Fire Chief
and Inventor of the Hockey Neck Guard. At Lakeridge Health
Oshawa on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Beloved husband of
Kathy. Loving father of Ted and Karin Crouch, Lynne Sevink,
Bucky and Martha Crouch, Kim and Louise Crouch and Jaime. Loving
grandfather of Mike (Sue), Bryan (Michelle), Kyle (Angie),
Dillon and Cameron. Cherished great-grandfather of Ryan, Owen,
Clayton, Phallen and Lia. Special thanks to the Doctors and
Staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their care and compassion.
A Private Family Service will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT
FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville. Memorial
Donations may be made to The Durham Region Cancer Centre or a
charity of your choice.
www.northcuttelliott.com[Toronto Star]
Helen Joyce
Duffield - Mother of Steve Duffield
[Sen# 597]
DUFFIELD, Helen Joyce (nee Aston) - Unexpectedly, at home on
October 8, 2009. Loving wife of Leonard. Loving mother of
John (Gail), Steve (Carol) and Kim. Loving grandmother of
Mike, Kyle, Nick, Kathryn, Alex, Steve, Niall and Tyler.
Survived by her brothers Bob (Blanche) and Bill (Shirley)
and sister Jean. Visitation will be held at Jerrett Funeral
Home, 660 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough (between St. Clair and
Eglinton Aves. E.) on Wednesday, October 14, from 10-12 p.m.
Followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 12 p.m.
Donations to the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated.
Condolences may be left at:
www.jerrettfuneralhomes.com Her joyful and loving spirit
will be sadly missed and will be carried on in our hearts
forever.
[Toronto Star]
John Andrew Schuett
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- Sen# 60
Start Date - April 5, 1954
Retired (LTD) - May 13, 1981
 JOHN
ANDREW SCHUETT John Andrew, 83 of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia,
passed away October 5, 2009 at the Halifax Infirmary, QEII
Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, N.S. Born in Guelph, Ontario,
he was a son of Edward and Mary (Mullen) Schuett. He had joined
the Canadian Armed Forces near the end of the Second World War
and later became a member of the Scarborough Fire Department,
retiring after 30 years service with the rank of Captain. He was
a member of a Canadian Firefighters Curling Champion team, had
played semi-pro baseball in British Columbia and loved to golf.
John made us all laugh, was loved by everyone he met and will be
very sadly missed by all of his family and many friends. He is
survived by his wife, Phyllis (Nel), Bridgewater; daughter,
Laurie Havinga (Ken), Mahone Bay; son, John, San Francisco;
grandchildren, Jack (14) and Tom Havinga (11); sisters Mildred
(Archie) and Bernadette (Andy). He was predeceased by sisters
Mary (Jack), Matilda (John), Veronica (Hugh), Patricia (Basil),
Collette (Tom); brothers, Fred (Betty), Lloyd (Marie), Edward
(Norma). Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia or any other charity. An Open House to
celebrate John's life will be held 3 p.m., Friday, October 9 and
onward at the home of Laurie and Ken. Cremation has taken place
under the direction of Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay, N.S.,
902-624-8241. Online condolences may be made at:
www.mahonefuneral.ca
Bruce Morgan,
father
of Chris Morgan (Stn #225 B Shift),
passed away
suddenly on Thursday September 17.
Funeral arrangements are as follows: Visitation - Monday
September 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
McDougall & Brownz,
2900 Kingston Rd
(Just east of St Clair on north side)Scarborough
Funeral Sevice - Tuesday
September 22, 11:00am
St. Peters Anglican Church,
776 Brimley Rd (Just south of Lawrence on west side)
Scarborough
William Thomas Painter
- Sen #315
Start Date - Aug 15, 1966
Retired (LTD) - June 30, 1988
 WILLIAM
THOMAS PAINTER Peacefully at home, Bill passed away in the arms
of his loving family on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 at the age
of 71 years. Beloved husband, soulmate and best friend of 43
years to Sharon. Loving father and best friend to his children
Mark (Holly) and Lisa Denning (Mark). Cherished "Papa" and
"Poppy" of Jensen, Peyton, Jackson and Reagan. Survived by
sister of his heart Jeanie MacDonald. Bill was one of seven
children of the late John and Olive Painter. Dear brother-in-law
of Dianne and Frank Phillips. Bill will be missed by all who had
the pleasure of knowing him. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL
HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on
Thursday, September 17th from 6 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be
held in the Chapel on Friday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m.
Interment Duffin Meadows Cemetery, Pickering. Donations to the
St. Elizabeth Visiting Nurses would be appreciated. Memorial
Tributes may be made online at
www.mem.com. "My Bill, Dad and Papa, you will be missed and
loved always"
[Toronto Star]
Stanley Bold -
Sen #123
Start Date
- Mar. 25, 1957
Retired - July 31, 1987
BOLD, Stanley - Retired District Chief of
the Scarborough Fire Department, Stan Bold, passed away
peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Loving husband of the
late Margaret. Devoted father of Susan (Carl Marcotte), David (Marri)
and Michael. Proud grandpa of Christina, Robyn, Stephanie,
Jordan, Samantha and great- grandpa of Alanna. Visitation will
be held at Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Rd., (between
Eglinton and St. Clair Aves. E.) on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.
followed by a service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation.
[Toronto Star]
Don Taylor - Sen #289
Start Date - May 9, 1966
Retired -
February 1993
Don lost his battle with cancer on July 4th. He
started with the Scarborough Fire Dept. on May 9, 1966 and went on
LTD in February 1993. Our condolences go out to Don's family and
friends. The Scarborough Retireess' will be having a memorial to
celebrate Dons life - please see Al's update for all the details on
the
Retirees Page.
John E.
Hall [Sen#
20]
Start Date - Juy 4, 1949
Retired - July 13, 1979
John passed away on January 23rd. A
memorial service to remember John and celebrate his life will take
place on May 6, 2009 at the Legion Hall #258 (Lawson Rd.,
Scarborough). The service is to begin at 1:30 p.m.
Captain James Nicholson - Sen #445
Start Date - September 30, 1974
As most are now aware Jimmy passed away on April 16, 2009 after a
lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He started with the
Scarborough Fire Dept. on September 30, 1974 and transferred into
Hall #10 (243) as Captain in 1995.
Jim's wishes were to not have a viewing or funeral. Internment will
be to his family plot in Minesing, Ontario (just west of Barrie).
Interment to the Minesing Union Cemetery will be held on
Thursday April 30th at 2pm
Minesing Union Cemetery, R.R. #2, Minesing, Ontario, L0L 1Y0
After the Internment there will be a celebration of Jims life at the
Minesing Community Hall. Minesing Community Hall - 2347 Ronald Rd,
Minesing, Ontario,
L0L-1Y0
All Fire Services Personnel please wear dress uniform with white
shirt.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Barrie Humane Society have been
requested -
Barrie Humane Society, (OSPCA) -
91 Patterson Road Barrie, ON L4N 3V9. Phone: 705-728-7311
Memorial Service - Agnes West
[Wife of Howie West
Sen#129]
A memorial service is planned for Agnes West who passed away
February 27, 2009 she was 81. It is to be held at Q'sis Place
(Markham Rd. & Kingston Rd.) on Sun May 24th from 1- 4 p.m.
Wife of John Noble
NOBLE, Pamela Lyn "Pam' - Suddenly on Sunday, March 29th, 2009 at
Markham Stouffville Hospital in her 47th year. Beloved wife of John.
Loving mother of Andrew Murray. Dear daughter of Elgin and Virginia
Wooder and sister of Jim and his wife Kathy, Dr. Jeff and his wife
Jane, Dr. Scott and his wife Dr. Lori Whitehead, and Bob and his
wife Beth Bynoe. Cherished granddaughter of Norma West. Pam will
also be sadly missed by Alice Greenwood, Ray and Marian Noble and
her nieces and nephews as well as Dorie, Lilia and Dr. Shulman.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME,
847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday,
April 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
A private family service will be held followed by burial at Thornton
Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ontario
Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Joe Ball, Deputy Chief Retired
Sen #32
Start Date - My 19, 1952
Retired - Oct. 31, 1982
JOSEPH JOHN BALL
Joe passed away yesterday, March 27 at Southlake Village in
Newmarket. Joe joined the Scarborough Fire Department in 1952
and became Director of Fire Prevention. He retired after 30 years
of service in 1982 as Deputy Fire Chief. His seniority number was
35. Joe also served in the Royal Navy during WW11.
There will be a memorial service held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE
FUNERAL CENTRE, 275 Lesmill Road, North York - - 416-441-1580 on
Thursday April 2, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
Fraser, Thomas
Sen #198
Start Date - Sept 21, 1960
Retired - May 31, 1991
FRASER, Thomas Galloway - Passed away, surrounded by his family,
on
Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Scarborough Centenary Hospital at age
77. Tom, beloved husband of Wendy, loving dad of Samantha (Dave),
Billy, Scott (Lisa) and Daniel. Proud grandfather of Morgan, Allie,
Thomas, Crystal, Charles and Cher. Tom will be sadly missed by all
of his family and friends. Resting at the
McDOUGALL & BROWN FUNERAL HOME (SCARBOROUGH CHAPEL), 2900
Kingston Rd. (1 block east of St. Clair Ave. E.) on Tuesday from 7-9
p.m. A private family service will be held in our Chapel on
Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to
the Chemotherapy Clinic at Scarborough Centenary Hospital would be
appreciated by the family.
Neil Allan McManus
[Brother of Pat
McManus]
MCMANUS, Neil Allan - Suddenly on
Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at the age of 49. Neil, son of Margaret
and the late Michael. Proud father of Bridget and Stefanie.
Brother to David (Maryanne) and Patrick (Cathy). Will be missed
by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Will also be
missed by his close friend and business partner Jim and his wife
Joanne. Resting at the Paul O'Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence
Ave. East (between Pharmacy and Warden), from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9
p.m. Friday. Service in our Chapel Saturday morning at 11 a.m.
Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your
choice would be appreciated.
Agnes West
[Wife of Howie West
Sen#129]
WEST, Agnes - Passed away in Grimsby, Ontario
on Friday, February 27, 2009 in her 81st year. Agnes, loving
wife of Howard for 61 years. Beautiful mother of Lorraine and
Nancy (Ron). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Brent,
Scott (Stav), Grant (Joanne), and great-grandchildren Claire,
Ryan and David. Mrs. West is survived by her sister Jane Stagg.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Agnes' life will be
held at a later date. Memorial remembrances to the Parkinson
Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the
care of PASSFIELD MORTUARY SERVICES, 905-682-0474.
[Toronto Star]
Charles West - Chuck West's Father
Charles passed away peacefully Thursday, January 28th at his
residence. Funeral arrangements are as follows - T.C. Town Funeral
Chapel, 110 Dundas Street, Whitby (905-668-3410)
Viewing - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - service to follow.
Retired District Chief John Hall
[Jan 24/09]
Sen#20
Start Date - July 14, 1949
Retired - July 13, 1979
It is with regret we announce the passing of John Hall yesterday.
Funeral arrangements are as follows - Opatovsky Funeral Home (Dempster
Chapel), Burks
Falls, Ont. (705-382-3222)
Viewing is from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m on Monday January 26th.
with the service taking place at 1:00 p.m.
Our condolences to the Hall family.
Retired District Chief Bill Hardinge
[Jan 23/09]
Sen#176
Start Date - Sept 19, 1960
Retired - Nov 30, 1992
It is with regret that I inform you of the passing of Bill Hardinge
on January 22, 2009. His funeral arrangements are as follows:
Viewing - Sunday January 25 at Ogden's Funeral Home 4164
Sheppard Avenue East, just west of Midland Avenue (416-293-5211) -
from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on.
The funeral service will be held Monday January 26 at
Knox United Church, located on the north east corner of
Midland and Sheppard Avenues. There's visitation from 1:00 p.m. with
the service starting at 2:00 p.m.
Our most heart felt sympathy to Barbara and family.
Ken Daly
[Jan 18]
Its with regret we announce the passing of Scott Daly's father
Ken. Ken passed away Jan 16 after battling a lengthy ilness.
The one day viewing and service will be Thursday Jan. 22/09
(B-working), at St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church, 690 King St.
East, Oshawa (905) 433-0828.
(Viewing: 10:00-12:00 a.m., Service-Mass 12:00 noon).
Evelyn Cousins
[Jan 7/09]
Its with regrets we anounce the passing of Evelyn Cousins, Al's wife
just weeks after his death. Our condolences to the Cousin family.
Funearl details are as follows -
Giffen-Mack "Scarborough" Funeral Home - 4115 Lawrence Avenue East
(just west of Kingston Road) - 416-281-6800 - Thursday, January 8
from 2:00 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 3:00
p.m. Reception to follow at the Funeral Home.
Colleen Garry [Jimmy
Kirwin's granddaughter] Dec 28/08
Its with regret and deepest sympathy that we must inform you that
Jimmy Kirwin's granddaughter Colleen Garry age 17 passed away this
morning as the result of an automobile accident Decmber 28th.
A celebration of Colleens life will be held Friday January 2
at 2pm at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, Leeksdale, Ontario.
[Located just north of Uxbridge - See
MAP]
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Colleen Catherine Garry |
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 COLLEEN
CATHERINE GARRY Suddenly and tragically as a result of an
automobile accident on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the age
of 17. Colleen touched so many lives and was such a loving,
beautiful, happy and kind daughter, granddaughter, niece,
cousin, girlfriend and friend. Dearly beloved daughter of
Aidan and Shelley. Loving granddaughter of Debbie and Jim,
and Nora. Forever missed and loved niece of Sandy and Mark,
Shaun and Cathy, Tim and Leigh-Anne, Kevin and Cathy, and
Jennifer and James. Treasured cousin of Shanelle, Brianna,
Quincey, Spencer, and Jacob. Fondly loved by Tammy, Trevor,
Bryden and Rebecca. Colleen will be missed by her
great-aunts, great-uncles and their children. Aidan and
Shelley would like to thank their family and friends for
their outpouring love and support and know that it came from
their love for Colleen, their treasured daughter. A
Service to Celebrate Colleen's Life will be held on Friday,
January 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Leaskdale Church
(12251 Regional Road 1, Leaskdale 905-852-5921).
Colleen's entire family would like to thank the Police, EMS,
friends at the scene, Markham/Stouffville Hospital,
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and Trillium Gift of Life
Network for their outstanding care, support and
professionalism. In lieu of flowers the family would
appreciate donations to YMCA Strong Kids or the Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre. Funeral arrangements entrusted to
Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge Chapel 905-852-3073.
On-line condolences can be made at www.lowandlow.ca.
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Al
Cousins
Seniority #124
Start Date - March25, 1957
Retired - October 31, 1988
Al will be resting at Giffen
and Mack Funeral Chapel, (416-281-6800)
4115 Lawrence Avenue East. This is west of Kingston Road, just a
short distance west of
Morningside Ave. Those using the 401 can exit at Morningside..
Viewing and the service - Friday November 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. with the service immediately following.
A reception is planned after the funeral.
Bernice Chandler
[Nov 21/08]
It is with regret we inform you of the passing of Bernice
Chandler (born March 27, 1924) on November 20th,.The wife of
(Retried Scarborough) District Chief Ted Chandler, Mother of Captain
Craig Chandler (Stn 232 / Hall 8).
Resting at Jerrett Funeral Home - 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough,
Ontario. (416) 266-4404
Viewing - Sunday November 23, 2008 from 2 - 4 p.m. followed by
the service in the Chapel.
Maureen Craig - Deputy Chief Tom Craig's Wife [Sept 26/08]
We reget to inform you of the passing Tom Craig's wife Maureen in Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Wednesday,
September 24th 2008.
The announcement is in today's (Fri) Toronto Star.
Maureen is resting at the Mackey Funeral Home,
33 Peel St. Lindsay
Visitation - Friday evening from 7-9 pm.
Memorial service - in the chapel on Saturday (Sept. 27th.) at l pm
Family requests donations to the Lindsay Dragon Flies in lieu of any flowers.
Maija Kunaus
Once again, unfortunately, we must share sad news. We have lost
Maija Kunaus from Fire Prevention, who died on Tuesday.
Funeral Arrangements:
Visitation - Thursday, August 21 - - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at York
Visitation Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Road, (north of
Sheppard, 1st street West of Yonge)
The Service will be held (same place) on Friday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Our sincere condolences to Maija's family.
JENKINS, Tom
Start Date - Aug.15,1966
Retired - June 15, 1999
It is with regret we announce that Retired Captain Tom Jenkins has passed away.
The funeral arrangements are as follows:
Ward Funeral Home
52 Main Street South
Brampton
Visitation - Thursday August 14th -- 9:00am
Funeral - Service to follow the visitation at 10:00am
KEELOR, John
[August 7, 2008]
Its with deepest sympathies that we announce that John Keelor, father of Mike and Doug passed away today.
Funeral arrangements are as follows.
Giffen Mack Funeral Home - 4115 Lawrence Ave. E. (Kingston Rd. & Lawrence Ave.)
Visitation - Monday, August 11th - 10 - 11 a.m.
Funeral Service - 11 a.m.
Notice to be in the August 9th - Saturday Toronto Star
JENKINS, Al
Start Date - June 11, 1956
Retired - January 31, 1987
[August 5, 2008]
It is with regret we announce that Al Jenkins passed away this morning Al's funeral arrangements are as follows:
MACKEY FUNERAL HOME
33 Peel Street
Lindsay, Ontario
K9V 3L9
705-328-2721
Directions:
Lindsay
Kent Street West to Victoria Avenue (by Victoria Centennial
Park) North one block, East on Peel.
VISITATION: Thursday, August 7 - 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
SERVICE 1:00 p.m. following visitation
Refreshments to follow at the Legion.
The family has requested that we inform anyone we know who hasn't
access to the internet.
JOHNSTON, James
Start Date - Aug 15, 1966
Retired (LTD) - Aug 8, 1994
Its with regret we announce that Jimmy passed away on Monday August 4, 2008 funeral arrangements are as follows.
McDougal and Brown Funeral Home
2900 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON
M1M 1N5 -
(416) 267-4656
Viewing - Thursday, August 7 th - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Funeral - Friday August 8th - 11 a.m.
Internment to follow - Resthaven Cemetery (Brimley and St. Clair)
Reception to follow at McDougal and Brown
Uniforms are optional but requested by the Family.
CAMPBELL, Bob
Its with regret we announce that Bob passed away on Thursday of last week. For those that don't remember Bob, he looked after the mail for Fire. Our condolences to the Campbell family and
his friends.
Visitation is today: Monday April 14th, at Giffin & Mack - 2570 Danforth
Avenue, 6 - 9 p.m.
Funeral is tomorrow - Tuesday, April l5th at 11:00
(Giffin Mack). Cremation to follow.
MULSTER, Rod -
Its with regret we announce the passing of Rod Mulster. Rod was with the city and assigned to work for Fire in the maintenance of the Fire Halls.
RODERICK JOHN MALSTER - On Sunday March 23, 2008 at South Lake
Regional Health Centre, Newmarket Ontario in his 84th year. Beloved
husband of Josephine and dear father of Louise (Mario Trozzolo) and
Lorraine (Gus Labiris), loving grandfather to Lorelle and George. A
celebration of Roderick's life will be held at the Roadhouse and Rose
Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Saturday, March
29, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Memorial
donations, if desired may be made to the World Wildlife Fund of Canada.
Rod's daughter, Lorraine (Gus) Labiris can be reached at 416-293-5404
DIRECTIONS TO ROADHOUSE AND ROSE
Take 401 to 404 North - Exit 49 (RR 74 Mulock Dr, Vivian Rd) 0.3 miles
Turn Left onto Mulock Dr. (Vivian Rd) 0.1 miles
Continue onto Mulock Drive 1.9 miles
Turn right onto Bayview Avenue (street becomes Prospect St.) 0.8 miles
Turn Left onto Timothy Street 0.2 miles
Turn Right onto Main Street South 0.1 miles to 157 Main S.
BALM, Ernie
Start date - Oct. 1, 1953
Retired (LTD) - June 24, 1982
BALM, Ernest Joseph Peacefully at Centenary Hospital on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Ernest, beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Michael, Chris and his wife Jennifer.
Grandpa will be fondly remembered by Michael, Alex and David. Ernest will be sadly missed by many family members and friends. Resting at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E.
(between Warden and Pharmacy) from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Service in our Chapel on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. [Toronto Star]
BROOKS, Donald
Start date - April 5, 1954
Retired -April 30, 1987
DONALD BROOKS Retired District Chief Scarborough Fire Department At Peterborough Civic Hospital on Saturday, October 27, 2007 in
his 83rd year. Don, beloved and cherished husband to Pearl for 60 years. Dear father to Cathy and Chris Andersen, and loved grandpa to Poul, Kai and Kari of Ajax. Also survived by brother
Bill (Betty) and sisters-in-law Mary (Jim) and Rose. Uncle Don will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the OGDEN FUNERAL HOME, 4164 Sheppard
Ave. East, Agincourt (east of Kennedy Rd.) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Melville Cemetery, West Hill. If desired,
memorial donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
District Chief Frank Crummey
Start Date - Jan. 4, 1960
Retired date - Mar. 31, 1989
Seniority #155
CRUMMEY, William Frank (October 29, 1929 - May 14, 2007) It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Frank, beloved husband of Margaret, loving father
of Jim (Judy), Steve (Angie), and Rob (Veronika), much loved Papa of Brandon, Shelby, Robyn, Liam, Sarah, Lauren, and Erin. Frank will also be missed by his sister Grace Ray, his niece Barb
Bergman, his brother-in-law Dave Nichols (Deb), his nephew Shawn Nichols, Sheila Crummey, and long time friend and neighbour Larry Tearun. Frank was born in Toronto but grew up in Western
Bay, Newfoundland. Frank retired from the Scarborough Fire Department after thirty years of service and moved to the home he built and loved on Lake Couchiching. Frank was a man who valued
the company of his family and friends. He was happiest working on a building project or watching his boys and later his grandchildren playing hockey, baseball and soccer. The family would
like to extend special thanks to Angie Morrisey and to the staff of ICU D4 at Sunnybrook Hospital for their tremendous care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate
donations be made to the Children's Wish Foundation. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Frank's life on Friday, May 18, at Papps Restaurant, at Brock Road and the 401,
Pickering (1-4 p.m.)
[Toronto Star]
DREW, Ernest A. “Ernie” - (WWII Veteran, Former Employee of Roluf's Travel) passed away peacefully at the Belleville General Hospital on Monday May 7th, 2007 at the age of 81
while surrounded by his loving family. Loving son of the late Tom and Ruby Drew. Beloved husband of Irene (Roluf) Drew of 34 wonderful years. Dear father of Gale Drew of B.C., and Darlene
Warren of Regina, SK and her children Brittany, and Marly, and stepfather of Rana Harris (Don) of Belleville and their children Julie and Jeffrey, and Rick Roluf (Barbara) of Oshawa and their
children Joslynn and Carl. Survived by his sister Molly Danniels (Fred), and by brother Lloyd (Marie), all of Scarborough. Predeceased by his sister Olive Enman and survived by her husband
William, and by brother Fred and survived by his wife Dian. Also remembered by his in-laws Selma McComb, Max Wodzak (Donna), Sylvia Grills (late Gerald), Kenneth Wodzak (Karen), Judy Leeson
(Bill), Wilma Wodzak (late George), and mother-in-law Selma Wodzak-Smith. Fondly cherished by his many many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ernie's life will be held from Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church (516 Victoria Ave., Belleville) on Friday May 11th, 2007 at 11:00a.m. Pastor Krister Ulmanis officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Memorial Fund at Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted under the care of JOHN R. BUSH FUNERAL HOME 80 Highland Ave., Belleville (613-968-5588). Ernie's wish was to
ask everyone to please sign their Donor Card to help those in need. On-line condolences available at
www.quintefuneralcentres.com
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May 8, 2007
COOK, Ralph
COOK, Ralph Frederick (Retired Assistant Deputy Chief of Scarborough Fire Dept. after 37 years)
In the company of his family, at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Monday, May 7, 2007 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Shirley
(Stevens).
Loving father of Leah (Scott Cartmel) of Buckhorn and their children Cole, Courtney and Adam; Brent (Jacqui) of Oshawa and their children Gracie and Charlie;
and Blake (Candy) of Oshawa and their children Ashley and Abby. Dear brother of Robert, Patricia Marrott both of Scarborough and John Corbett of Montreal.
Friends will be received at the NISBETT FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 600 Monaghan Rd. S., Peterborough on Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 11, 2007 at 12 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior in the Nisbett Chapel.
Reception to follow in the Nisbett Reception Centre. Private Family Interment Lakefield Cemetery. In memory of Ralph, donations may be made to the Vincent
House (Adams Residence) or PRHC Palliative Care. On-line condolences may be made at www.nisbettfuneralhome.com
[Toronto Star]
May 1, 2007
Its with regret we announce that Captain Norm Madill passed away on April 29th at the age of 77 after a lengthy illness.
Start date - April 5, 1954
Retired - May 30,1985
Last Stationed at Hall #7
Norm was resting at the McEachrine Funeral Home in Pickering.
Visitation - May 1st - 09:30 to 11:00
Funeral - May 1st - 11:00 - reception to follow
Rest in Peace Norm.
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BARRY WHITE Retired District Chief, Scarborough Fire
Department Passed away Wednesday, March 16th in his 80th
year at home with his loving family by his side,
following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Pat (Dighton)
and his adoring daughters, Denise (Dave Whitehead) and
Shelley (Angelo Mintsinikas). Idolized by his 5
grandchildren, Carly, Braeden, Hailey, Matthew and
Ashlyn. Predeceased by his brother, Donald. Barry was
President of The Scarborough Firefighters Retirees Club,
President of the former Scarborough Quarter Century
Club, Member of Highland Creek Legion No. 258 Colour
Guard, Co-founder of The Scarborough Firefighters Museum
and a dedicated volunteer of 20 years on Support 7
Canteen Truck (G.T.M.M.A.), serving on-duty firefighters
and emergency services personnel. Barry will be greatly
missed by faithful friends and all who knew him,
including his four-legged friends. Private cremation.
Family will receive friends at PINE HILLS CEMETERY &
VISITATION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough
(north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229), on Tuesday,
March 22nd, 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday, March 23rd, 7-9
p.m. A Celebration of Barry's Life will be held at a
later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers,
donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly
appreciated. For further details or for online
condolences please visit