It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Archie McMillan on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, in his 90th year. Archie will be missed by his loving family; wife Marjorie Doreen Campbell, daughters Carol (deceased) and Anne, son–in-law Douglas, grandchildren Krista and her husband Scott, Robert and his wife Breanna, Steven, James (deceased), Emily, Melba, and Lucille, great-grandchildren David, Isaac, Joseph, Henry, Bryan and Elizabeth, sister Amy (deceased), sister Jean (deceased) and brother Donald.
Archie was born and raised in Toronto, served his country in World War II, and proudly worked for the City of Metropolitan Toronto for many years. Archie will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his generosity and for his great sense of humour.
Family and friends will be received at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Monday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday morning, April 6 at 11 o’clock. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
(Retired teacher from Peel District School Board. She taught at Ellengale Public School, Mississauga; Humberview Secondary Schoool, Bolton; Allan Drive Middle School, Bolton)
Peacefully, in her sleep, on Sunday, March 28, 2010, Sheelagh Rennie, Bolton, loving mother of Evelyn Rennie. Beloved daughter of Georgina and the late Ed Plant, Don Mills. Dear sister of John and Trish Plant, Etobicoke; Shauna and Michael Holloway, Manchester, England. Dear aunt of Matthew and Daniel Plant, Kathleen and Sophie Holloway. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday afternoon 2- 4 and evening 7-9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday morning, April 1 at 11 o’clock. Followed by cremation. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
At Brampton Civic Hospital on Sunday, March 28, 2010, Neil Gardhouse, formerly of R.R. 1, Inglewood, in his 83rd year, beloved husband for 53 years of the late June Holtby. Dear father of Stephen and Linda Gardhouse, Audreen Exelby, Mark Gardhouse. Loving grandfather of Alisa Exelby and Rick Malboeuf, Vanessa and David Boyington, Nicole Holder, Daniel, Cody and Grace Gardhouse. Cherished great-grandfather of Tyler and Makalah Boyington. Dear brother of Audrey (deceased) and Fred (deceased) Cuthbert, Elgin and Susan Gardhouse. Dear brother-in-law of Beryl and Ron Bland, John and Frances Holtby. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Tuesday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in Mayfield United Church, 12496 Dixie Road, Caledon on Wednesday morning, March 31 at 11 o’clock. Interment Dixon’s Union Cemetery, Caledon. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Mayfield United Church, 12496 Dixie Road, Caledon L7C 2L7 or the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, 555 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 1X8. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
At Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Saturday, March 27, 2010, Joan Langille, in her 79th year, beloved wife of the late Ray Fast, Bolton. Dear mother of Wayne (deceased) and Karen Fast, Terry and Sherry Fast, all of Bolton. Loving grandmother of Marni and Scott Heather, Jackie and Jason Anderson. Cherished great-grandmother of David and Jack Heather, Connor and Emma Anderson. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Tuesday evening 7-9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, March 31 at 2 o’clock. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga L5G 3N6. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
Called home at Dufferin Oaks, Shelburne, on Friday, March 26, 2010, Dora McAllister in her 95th year. Loved daughter of the late James and Maria McAllister. Special aunt of Gary and Linda Hall. Dear sister of Florence and the late Carman Thomas. Predeceased by sisters and brothers-in-law Dylis (twin) and Ken Hand, Maisie and Al Campbell and brother Willie in infancy. Dora will be lovingly remembered by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Monday, March 29 from one o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 o’clock. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
On Monday, March 22, 2010 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Gage Love. Proud and devoted mother of Gage, David, Peter and Geoff. Loved by her daughters-in-law Sandra, Ann, Patti, Melanie and Mimi; her twelve grandchildren Austin, Bryce, Melanie, Jennifer, Adrian, Charmian, Colin, Gage, Gaelan, Allie, Kate and Jesse and her nine great-grandchildren Ava, Abby, Makayla, Seth, Nathaniel, Olivia, Mason, Sadie and Evan. At every turn, Betty inspired, entertained, clothed, fed and reveled in her extended family. She kept warm loving homes in King and, for a magical time, in sunny Bermuda. We all have our own favorite Granny story. Her knitting, weaving and embroidery skills were breathtaking. Her dedication to crafts was more than just personal. She was a founder of Kingcrafts, a thriving visual arts guild in King City, and remains the Honorary President. A fierce competitor, she was an avid golfer who spent a lifetime unsuccessfully asking her husband to put away his foot wedge. And right to the end, she delighted in cribbage victories over all opponents. While in residence in Glynnwood, she also excelled at Scrabble, a game she mastered as a result of her voracious reading. Betty’s generosity of spirit extended to the charities she supported, many of which were environmental organizations her sons championed. The family extends our deep gratitude to the staff at York Central Hospital with special recognition of those in the palliative care unit. And we will never forget the remarkable Jennifer Jamieson for her devotion to our mum. Betty was romantic, surprising, creative and jazzy. A Rhapsody in Blue with flashing blue eyes, casual sweaters and slacks and the occasional dazzling blue suit. And she loved to dance. The family will welcome friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Monday, March 29 from 4 – 7 o’clock. The funeral service will be held at King City United Church, King City on Tuesday, March 30 at 2 o’clock (www.kcuc.ca). In place of flowers, a donation in her memory to West Park Health Care Centre, which she named (www.westpark.org), Pollution Probe (www.pollutionprobe.org) or The Ina Grafton Gage Home, 2 O’Connor Drive, East York M4K 2K1 (www.iggh.org) would be appreciated. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
At Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Monday, March 22, 2010, Pierino (Primo) Gaspari, (holding the Olympic torch), living to the age of 95 years. You touched our hearts. You showed us how a true man should live out life. Pierino was always known as a simple man, kind to everyone, never complaining, always cheerful. He was seen always going for his walks around Bolton, he would always follow his regular routine of walking and eating healthy. Coming to Canada in the early 30’s from Gissi, Italy, he left his mother (Teresa Gaspari), 2 brothers, Ubaldo, Alberto and sister Rose Maria. Pierino was dropped off alone by his father Giuseppe. Here in Bolton, he started his family. Beloved husband of the late Gaitana (Tina) Gaspari. Loving father of Carmela Gaspari, Rose Mary Melanson, and Anne Gaspari. Dear father-in-law of Mel Melanson. Cherished grandfather of Philip and Jennifer Melanson, Melissa and Brad Quinn, and great-grandfather of the late Grace Lyn Rose Quinn and Jordan Quinn. You ran the race well Grandpa, and how fitting that you held the Olympic torch just weeks before your passing. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Friday morning, March 26 from 10 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, 16066 The Gore Road, Caledon. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com We will always remember you. We know you are in heaven with Grandma, Grace and Jordan now and the angels are celebrating in your presence, we will see you again someday.
Peacefully from a sudden illness, with his three children by his side, at Headwaters Health Care Centre, on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, Thomas DeCastro, of Bolton, at the age of 66 years, fondly remembered by his children Georgine and Todd Vallee, Che and Christine DeCastro, Michele and Pat Bowman and their mother Madeleine. Loving grandfather of Stephen (Meagan), Justin and Chantal; Cody, Riley (deceased), Ty and Joey; Jake and Zach. Brother of Stephen, Bernie, Bridget, Rupert, Compton and Martin (deceased). The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday evening 7 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, March 26 at one o’clock. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Guyana Christian Charities, 534 Rouge Hills Drive, Toronto M1C 2Z8 (www.gcccanada.org) or info@gcccanada.org. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
Peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Toronto, on Monday, March 22, 2010, Lucja Pranke, in her 96th year, formerly of Orangeville. Loving mother of Donna and her husband Michael Pawluka, Jane and her husband Adam Suchoszek. Cherished grandmother of Barbara, Christina, Jacqueline, Cassandra, and Joanna. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Thursday evening 7 -- 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday morning, March 26 at 11 o’clock. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
At Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Saturday, March 20, 2010, four days before her 92nd birthday, Beatrice Irene Sanderson, beloved wife of the late Aubrey London, Bolton.Loving mother of Joyce and Bruce Graham, Neustadt; Jean and Bruce Martin, Barrie; Doreen and Mike Gostlin, Georgetown.Cherished grandma of Rob and Leslie Martin, Tracy and Ian McShane, Chris Gostlin, Richard Gostlin and Kirsty Lovell.Fondly remembered by 5 great-grandchildren.Dear sister of Albert (deceased) and Ruth (deceased) Sanderson, Dorothy (deceased) and Elmer (deceased) Storey, Jean and Art (deceased) Stamp, Josephine and Jerry Morrow, Doreen and Jack Berryman.The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Monday evening 6 – 9 o’clock.Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, March 23 at 2 o’clock.IntermentLaurelHillCemetery, Bolton.If desired, memorial donations may be made to Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy Street, Bolton L7E 1C7, Royal Victoria Hospital, 201 Georgian Drive, Barrie L4M 6M2 or the charity of your choice.Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com