DC Richard “Dick” Bailey – July 1933 – June 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Bailey on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020. Dick joined the Toronto Fire Department on the 2nd of December 1955 and made Captain on the 11th of October 1972. He rose to the rank of District Chief on the … Read More
Fred Peterson Funeral Notice
Fred Peterson – 1938 – 2020 Peterson; Frederick Ralph “Fred”. (Retired Captain, North York Fire Department) At Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on Friday June 5th, 2020. Fred Peterson, in his 82nd year, beloved husband of Dianne (Manock). Loving father of Donna (Nick) Paonessa and Joanne (Dave) Crocco. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Alexander, Jonathan, Nicole, and Sophia. Fondly remembered by … Read More
6 million Unaccounted For…
It appears there may have been some questionable spending or monies received by the IAFF President. The recently new Secretary Treasurer Kelly found that the IAFF President may have been receiving pension money when he shouldn’t have. It will be interesting to see where the accusations go. The following is from an article by The Washington Free Beacon. “Harold Schaitberger, … Read More
Lawrence Earle Burns Funeral Notice
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing Larry Earle Burns peacefully at Mackenzie Health Centre. Predeceased by his parents (Ada and Ewart Burns), his brothers (Harold, Ron & Bobby), and his daughter Patricia). Larry was greatly loved by, and was deeply devoted to, his family. He will be sorely missed, by his wife Bernadette, sons Rob, Dennis … Read More
Reginald Jackson Funeral Notice
Capt. Reginald “Ivan” Jackson – Sep 1942 – Apr 2020 Reginald Ivan Jackson of Brighton Ontario formerly of Hastings, passed away on Thursday April 30, 2020 at the age of 78. He was born in Walsall, England, the son of the late Sydney Ivor and Daisy Jackson. He moved to Canada in 1950. Proud member of Toronto Fire for 25 … Read More
Take Off, EH
Bob And Doug, SpaceX Astronauts, Remind Canadians Of Iconic SCTV Duo They went really far north, eh.By Huffingtonpost Lisa Yeung05/30/2020 07:53pm EDT | Updated 13 hours ago Canadians, like countless others around the world, tuned in for the historic NASA and SpaceX launch Saturday. And probably more than a few of those Canadians, when they saw the Crew Dragon lift off, couldn’t help … Read More
TPFFA Covid-19 Mask Fundraiser
Special thanks to Local 3888 for making this fundraiser available to our Retired Members and those retired from our 6 former Metro Toronto Locals. Please follow the directions and use the link to the form near the end of this notice to order. Payment is through the PayPal Portal, apparently there you may also use a credit card -> Stay … Read More
OPFFA – OMERS Update
Recently there was a virtual meeting regarding changes being considered for OMERS. We are sharing it here for those who may not have had access or receive correspondence from the OPFFA but are OMERS members. FROM THE OPFFA… We want to bring to your attention some important information about your OMERS plan. Please click here to access an OPFFA OMERS … Read More
William L. Stanfield Funeral Notice
William Stanfield – 1924 – 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William “Bill” Stanfield, Retired Captain of the former North York Fire Dept, on May 13th, 2020. Bill Stanfield age 96yrs, had 33yrs service and was retired for 35yrs. Bill was one of our few remaining World War II Veterans, and a survivor … Read More
William “Bill” John Coe Funeral Notice
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired DC William “Bill” Coe, with family on Wednesday May 13, 2020 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Nancy (65yrs). Loving father of the late Dave and Donna. Dear father-in-law of Lynn and the late Derek. Much loved Grandad of Ryan (Vanessa), Sean (Jacquie), Heather (Brad), Bill and … Read More