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DIFFER
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DIFEDE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-15 published
DIFEDE,
Gilbert
Peacefully surrounded by his loving and supportive family at
home on Monday June 13, 2005, Mr. Gilbert
DIFEDE of London in
his 78th year passed away. Cherished husband to Louisa. Beloved
father to Marlena
WHITING and Anthony
DIFEDE and to his son-in-law
Larry WHITING and dear friend of Anthony, Bridget
VISCOMI.
Cherished
grandfather to Bobi-Jo and Chad
VAN
MEEN,
Derek
WHITING and great-grandfather
to Zachary
VAN
MEEN. Dear brother of Carla, Petrizia and Eugenia
brother-in-law to Nicoletta, Carlo Franco and Angelina. Predeceased
by his sister Filomena and brother Antonio. Also survived by
several nieces and nephews. Gilbert worked at Victoria Hospital
from May 1956 and retired in November 1983. He will be greatly
missed by Friends and family. Visitors will be received at John
T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street,
on Wednesday June 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass
at St. Patrick's Church, 377 Oakland Avenue at Dundas Street,
on Thursday morning June 16th at 11 o'clock. Entombment in Holy
Family Mausoleum, St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please
make a donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (Malenoma Division).
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DIFFER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-07 published
LAPP,
Reverend▼
Douglas▼
Clarke▼
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 4th, 2005 at
the McMaster University Medical Centre, in his 79th year. Born
in Ottawa, Douglas found his mission in life as a minister with
his beloved United Church of Canada, serving congregations in
several churches: Cliffcrest, Scarborough; Chelsea, Québec; Dominion-Chalmers
& Britannia, Ottawa; Stoney Creek; Metropolitan, Toronto; and
Westdale, Hamilton. After retirement, he continued his faith
work with interim ministries in Pilgrim Uniting and Maughan Uniting
Churches in Adelaide, Australia. Douglas' deeply held faith and
love of teaching also led him to Christian Education and Youth
Work roles within the national church, including the Toronto
Boys' Work Board and Hamilton Conference C.E. His life of service,
leavened with humour and a passionate interest in those around
him, touched the lives of many people. Douglas also took a leadership
role in the courts of the United Church through presidencies
of the Ottawa Presbytery, Toronto Presbytery and Hamilton Conference.
Blessed with a scholar's enquiring mind and passionate about
theology, he pursued knowledge throughout his working life, achieving
a PhD from the University of Ottawa, and an honorary D.D. from
Victoria University, Toronto. Douglas shared a constant and abiding
love with Ethel Mary
UPTON, his high school sweetheart, through
56 years of marriage. He also gave loving inspiration and guidance
to his children, grandchildren, extended family and Friends.
Douglas is remembered by Ethel; his five children: Laureen (John
CURRIE) of Mississauga, Murray (Christine
CASTLE) of Hamilton,
Peter (Jann
SMITH) of Richmond Hill, Robert (Melody
PETLOCK)
of Sackville, New Brunswick, Valerie (John
DIFFER) of Pender
Island, British Columbia; and eleven cherished grandchildren:
Andrew, Shannon and Alison; Meredith and Cameron; Leslie and
Christopher; Miriam and Erin; Hiatt and Kathleen. Predeceased
by brothers Robert of Victoria, British Columbia, and Keith of
Summerside, Prince Edward Island. The family acknowledges with
gratitude the knowledge and compassion of medical and health
care personnel during the past few years. Cremation has taken
place, and a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February
9th at 2 p.m. at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Avenue at
Locke Street, Hamilton. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February
8th 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., also at Melrose United Church. In
lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to
the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada, 3250
Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M8X 2Y4.
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DIFFER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-07 published
LAPP,
Reverend▲
Douglas▲
Clarke▲
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 4th, 2005 at
the McMaster University Medical Centre, in his 79th year. Born
in Ottawa, Douglas found his mission in life as a minister with
his beloved United Church of Canada, serving congregations in
several churches: Cliffcrest, Scarborough; Chelsea, Québec; Dominion-Chalmers
& Britannia, Ottawa; Stoney Creek; Metropolitan, Toronto; and
Westdale, Hamilton. After retirement, he continued his faith
work with interim ministries in Pilgrim Uniting and Maughan Uniting
Churches in Adelaide, Australia. Douglas' deeply held faith and
love of teaching also led him to Christian Education and Youth
Work roles within the national church, including the Toronto
Boys' Work Board and Hamilton Conference C.E. His life of service,
leavened with humour and a passionate interest in those around
him, touched the lives of many people. Douglas also took a leadership
role in the courts of the United Church through presidencies
of the Ottawa Presbytery, Toronto Presbytery and Hamilton Conference.
Blessed with a scholar's enquiring mind and passionate about
theology, he pursued knowledge throughout his working life, achieving
a PhD from the University of Ottawa, and an honorary D.D. from
Victoria University, Toronto. Douglas shared a constant and abiding
love with Ethel Mary
UPTON, his high school sweetheart, through
56 years of marriage. He also gave loving inspiration and guidance
to his children, grandchildren, extended family and Friends.
Douglas is remembered by Ethel; his five children Laureen (John
CURRIE) of Mississauga, Murray (Christine
CASTLE) of Hamilton,
Peter (Jann
SMITH) of Richmond Hill, Robert (Melody
PETLOCK)
of Sackville, New Brunswick, Valerie (John
DIFFER) of Pender
Island, British Columbia; and eleven cherished grandchildren:
Andrew, Shannon and Alison; Meredith and Cameron; Leslie and
Christopher; Miriam and Erin; Hiatt and Kathleen. Predeceased
by brothers Robert of Victoria, British Columbia, and Keith of
Summerside, Prince Edward Island. The family acknowledges with
gratitude the knowledge and compassion of medical and health
care personnel during the past few years. Cremation has taken
place, and a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February
9th at 2 p.m. at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Avenue, at
Locke Street, Hamilton. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February
8th, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., also at Melrose United Church. In
lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to
the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada, 3250
Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M8X 2Y4.
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DIFLAVIANO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-30 published
DIFLAVIANO,
Thelma
Peacefully at the Gibson Residence on Monday, November 28, 2005.
Thelma, beloved wife of the late Cory. Loving mother of Richard
Cory and his wife
Julie,
Gina and her husband Tony
RACIOPPO.
Fondly remembered by her two grandchildren Nicole and Cory
RACIOPPO.
Friends may visit at Jerrett Funeral Home, 6191 Yonge Street,
North York (2 lights south of Steeles Ave.) from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday
and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel
on Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. If
desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Heart
and Stroke Foundation.
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DIFRUSCIA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-08 published
ADDARIO,
Antonio
It is with great sadness we, the family of Antonio
ADDARIO, announce
his peaceful death, on January, 5, 2005, surrounded by his wife
and children. Beloved husband of 60 years to Angelina
ADDARIO.
Father of Rose
GOSSELIN (Gerry), Stella
LEVAY (Steve), Vincent
(Lina), George (Catherine), and Daniel (Susan). Much loved grandfather
of Kristina
FROIO
(Chris,)
Daniel
GOSSELIN, Derek and Ashley
LEVAY,
Anthony and Christopher
ADDARIO, Jessica and Matthew
ADDARIO,
Adrienne and Camille
ADDARIO.
Playful great-grandfather to Julia
Rayne FROIO.
Brother of Angela (deceased,) Stella (deceased,)
Elena and Palma (Italy,) Pasquale (deceased,) Natalina
DIMEO,
Sam and Mike
ADDARIO, and Anna
DIFRUSCIA.
Our father was born
in San Giorgio, Morgetto, Reggio Calabria on December 6, 1919.
He was a Veteran of World War 2, having served in the Italian
Air Force from 1940-1945. Friends are invited to call at J.J.
Patterson and Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young Street, Welland,
on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a Vigil will be conducted
at 3 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday after 12 noon until
proceeding to Saint Mary's Church where the Funeral Mass will be
celebrated at 1: 30 p.m. Rite of Committal at Pleasantview Mausoleum.
As expressions of sympathy, our father requested donations be
directed to Mother Teresa Missionaries of Charity for the poor.
On-line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.caAs a memorial
tributel be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows - memories
live.
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