Patrick J. McGrath – Feb 1944 – Nov 2020 Peacefully on November 21, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family at 76years of age. Reunited with his late parents Patrick and Margaret “Daisy”, and son Aaron McGrath (2005). Cherished father of John and wife Rita. DearGrandpa of Mia, Declan, Cole and Beau. Loving brother of Susan (Bob)White, Margaret (Len) … Read More
Our Newest Retiree’s
Join with us in welcoming The “R” Shifts newest members.Welcome Aboard! North Command Captain Michael INNES, HAZ145 B, RETIRED 30-Sep, DC James MECHANO, C13 D, RETIRED 31-Oct. Captain Domenic IACAMPO, P125 D RETIRED 30-Sep., East Command Fire Fighter Brian WHITTAKER P242 A 30-Sep Acting Captain Rick KALETA 30-SepDC David MONTGOMERY C22 D 31-Oct Fire Fighter Jim EGERTON R241 D 11-Nov … Read More
James G. Kearns Funeral Notice
Captain James G. Kearns – Nov 1937 – Nov 2020 KEARNS, JAMES GERARD – Passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 52 years to Anne Kearns (McDonald). Much-loved father of Mary Louise (Sam), Susan (Ian), Joanne (Bill), and Jill (Joel). Cherished grandfather … Read More
Robert Alfred Chalmers Funeral Notice
CHALMERS, Robert Alfred – Nov 1933 – Nov 2020 It is with love and sadness we announce the sudden passing of Robert Alfred Chalmers on November 4, 2020. Beloved husband of Joan Chalmers for sixty-one years, and proud father of Joanne Skene (Alan Marion), Lisa Chalmers (Paul Glen) and Robert Chalmers (Shiva Khayami). Proud and cherished grandfather of Kyle (Emily … Read More
Benefits – What to expect at 65.
Your Benefits – What to expect when you turn 65. When you turn 65 you will move from the benefits you know to the Health Care Spending Account. To ensure everything transitions smoothly there are a few things everyone should be aware of as they approach their 65th Birthday. All of which can be done a month or two before … Read More
Donald K. Goodwin Funeral Notice
Captain Donald K. Goodwin – Nov 1933 – Oct 2020 Donald passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia on November 10, 1933, he moved to Toronto, Ontario at a young age and joined the Toronto Fire Department on the 20TH of Sept 1957, and retired as a Captain in 1989. He will be missed … Read More
October General Meeting Cancelled
Dear Members, Every day we are hearing that Covid-19 is in a second wave and the government is finding the need to tighten restrictions again. Therefore, it is with regret that we advise of the cancellation of the October 2020 General Membership meeting. The Executive Committee did looked at the idea of doing the meeting virtually, unfortunately that did not … Read More
Cyber Security Awareness Month
From banking, to purchasing, to talking with our grand children so much of what we do is done through our electronic devices via the internet. Now more than ever we need to be cyber smart, that is we need to know how to keep what we do safe and secure. We need to take time to look before we leap … Read More
Estate Planning
No one likes to think about their own mortality. Estate planning is one of those thing that does just that. Recently, we have had a number of inquiries from Estate Executors regarding the possibility of entitlements from the former employer. For some it may be the City of Toronto, for others it may be from one of the six pre-amalgamation … Read More
John Mason Wood Funeral Notice
John Mason Wood – Retired Toronto Fire Services(Former YFD) WOOD, John Mason February 4th, 1944 – October 15th, 2020It is with broken hearts that we say goodbye to an amazing man and real-life hero of our family, John Wood, long time resident of the Town of Aurora. John was a dedicated Fire Fighter in the Borough of York/Toronto Fire Department … Read More