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Funeral Information For DC Crawford “Croft” Simpson Retired Scarborough L626 Crawford Simpson – 1924 – 2022 In Loving Memory of Crawford Simpson (#23), Retired DC Scarborough Fire. Croft passed away peacefully on Wednesday, the 7th of December 2022 at the age of 98. (the oldest in Scarborough Fire’s history) Croft began his career with the Scarborough Fire Department on the … Read More

Robert C. Squibb – 11 April 1936 ~ 23 October 2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Squibb. He passed away in his 86th year. He leaves behind his wife Carol. He will be missed by friends and family. We wish his immediate and extended families our Sincerest Condolences. Bob was a dedicated firefighter … Read More

Thursday, December 15, 2022 Subject: Union Notice #22-145: Passing of Active Member Lee (Mathew) HerriotBrothers and Sisters, We have been notified of the passing of Communications Division Firefighter Lee Herriot. The city hired Lee on April 13, 2005; he then joined TFS on February 24, 2014. Condolences to member Lee Herriot’s family, friends, and co-workers. Details of the service will … Read More

FUNERAL NOTIFICATIONThursday, December 15, 2022 Subject: UPDATE – Passing of Active Member Matthew Nicholson Matthew Gordon Nicholson ~ Sept 30th 1966 – Dec 14th, 2022 Brother Nicholson’s visitation and ceremony will be on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 in St. Catharines, Ontario. Location George Darte Funeral Home585 Carlton StreetSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada905-937-4444 The Funeral home website can be found here. Visitation … Read More

Edward James Boyd – 04 Aug 1932 – 01 Dec 2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Edward James Boyd #358. He passed away in his 90th year. We wish his immediate and extended families our Sincerest Condolences, he will be missed by friends and family. Ed joined the Toronto Fire Department on the 8th of … Read More

Funeral Information for Robert McIntosh Diack Retired North York Fire L752 Robert McIntosh Diack – September 28, 1939 – November 22, 2022 Robert passed away peacefully, on November 22, 2022, at age 83 surrounded by his family. Bob leaves behind Dawn-Ellen (nee Coker) who was his beloved wife of 61 years, his adored son Bruce (Helen), and his cherished daughter … Read More

Funeral Information for Captain Daniel Clark Retired North York Fire L752 Daniel Clark – 1942 ~ 2022 Peacefully, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Barbara Clark (nee Downton) of Roches Point. Loving father of Kim Clark of Cranbrook, BC, and Christine (Don Webb) of Sutton … Read More

Funeral Information For Capt. Donald Norman Muir, Retired TFSFormer TFD (L-113) Capt. Donald Norman Muir – 30 Jul 1933 – 04 Dec 2022 It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Norman Muir announce his sudden passing on Sunday, December 4th in Peterborough, at the age of 76. Don grew up in Toronto and had a long career … Read More

Funeral Information For DC Brian Balsdon – Retired TFS (Former Scarborough L626) Brian Balsdon – 05 January 1947 – 29 November 2022 It’s with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Brian. He surrendered to his fight with Cancer and peacefully left his home on November 29, 2022. Beloved soul mate and husband to Kathy Balsdon (nee Kulcheski), Brian … Read More

Capt. James “Jimmy” Simpson – 12-Oct-1933 – 30-Nov-2022 Simpson, Joseph James “Jim”- Retired City of Toronto Fire Captain, Passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Son of the late Thomas and Mary Simpson. Jim joined the Toronto Fire Department on the 9th of August 1957. He was promoted to Captain … Read More