Funeral Information for Captain James Albert Reynolds Retired L752 North York Fire Jim Reynolds – 16 October 1946 – 21 February 2025 With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of James (Jim) Albert Reynolds on February 21st, 2025 at the age of 78. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Marina Reynolds. His children, Taunya Zabielski (Ryan), Chantelle … Read More
TFS RETIREMENTS – January 2025
Welcome to the ‘R’ Shift – Best wishes to everyone on this next chapter. EmployeeLAST Name EmployeeFIRST Name Division Platoon Command /Location Rank / Position Boisseau Geoff OPS – Training Div Commader Byrne John OPS A STN 215 FireFighter Burtenshaw Kent OPS C STN 341 Captain Delaney Kari CRR – Public Ed FireFighter Denysek David OPS – North/East Div Commander … Read More
Rick (Frederick Leslie) Galway Funeral Notice
Funeral Information For DC Rick (Frederick Leslie) Galway Retired TFS (Former L-1137 EFD) DC Rick (Frederick Leslie) Galway – 1950 – 2024 Loved by his wife Ruth (née Hodgson), and children: John Girard (Catharine Holmes); Marny (Margaret) Girard (Josh Smith); and his beloved grandson Mali (Malikyte) Bryant. Rick will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Rick was loyal, … Read More
Samuel Hamilton Gibson Funeral Notice
Funeral Information for Firefighter Samuel Hamilton Gibson Retired City of York (L-411) Samuel Hamilton “Hammy” Gibson – 1944 – 2025 Passed suddenly at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 80. Hammy, of Wasaga Beach, was the beloved husband of Marina (nee Givan) for 55 years. Loving father of Heather (Shawn) and … Read More
LODD Plaques
The Line of Duty Death of our fallen brothers and sisters is recognized by the IAFF, the OPFFA, and the TFS. Local 3888 also honors them by placing a plaque at their last known Fire Station. However, finding the time and personnel to install these plaques can be challenging. Recently, Ed Swiderski and Chuck West took a day to complete … Read More
Made in Canada
It’s no secret that the Trump-induced tariff war is going to impact everyone. There is a move afoot, okay a lot of talk to buy Canadian whenever possible. Should you be considering doing the same, we post this link which should help identify Canadian-made products. The Made in Canada Grocery Guide Spend your money wisely
Update – Alan Fletcher Funeral Notice
Please see an update for the celebration of life details below Alan Edward Fletcher Obituary Retired District Chief, Scarborough Fire Department, former member of Scarborough Central Lions Club and Brighton Lions Club. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Al, in his 83rd year, on Sunday, January 19, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer … Read More
Barrie J. Moir Funeral Notice
Funeral Information for Captain Barrie J. Moir Retired King City Fire Chief – (Former YFD L-411) Barrie J. Moir – 18 Jan 1935 – 10 Jan 2025 Barrie J. Moir, affectionately known as “Captain Bandaid,” passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at Cortellucci Hospital in Vaughan, Ontario. Born on January 18, 1935, in Toronto, he was the cherished son … Read More
Lorne Waywell Funeral Notice
TORONTO FIRE DEPARTMENT LAST ALARM DC Lorne Waywell – 02 Jun 1926 – 11 Jan 2025 WAYWELL, LORNE BURTON Retired District Chief Toronto Fire Department on January 11, 2025, in his 99th year, Lorne passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Camille for over 68 years; and the loving father … Read More