Funeral Archive

Funeral Information For Fire Fighter Bruce Gilbert – Retired TFS (Former Scarborough L626) Bruce Robert Gilbert #756 – 12 September 1955 – 16 February 2023 After a long and tenacious battle with cancer, Bruce passed peacefully at home with his family by his side. Bruce, a loving husband, best friend, and road captain to Denise, dad, and fixer of all … Read More

Funeral Information for Captain Harry Mills Retired City of York Harry Mills – 1 Jan 1933 – 12 Feb 2023 Harry was raised in Toronto and attended York Memorial High School. He met his one true love, Anita, at a dance in Port Severn and he never looked back. He was the much-loved father of Nicole Ferri (Luciano) and Anita-Lynn … Read More

Thomas Fredrick Hughes – 7 Jan 1934 – 11 Feb 2023 Funeral Information for Captain Thomas Hughes Retired City of York HUGHES, Thomas – January 7, 1934 – February 11, 2023, Proud father, grandfather, great grandfather, and long-time Captain of the City of York fire service, Thomas Fredrick Hughes, died peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023, in Etobicoke, aged 89. Tom … Read More

Friday, February 17, 2023 Lee Matthew Herriot – March 19, 1967 – December 14, 2022 Celebration of Life for Active Member Dispatcher Lee Matthew Herriot Brothers and Sisters; We have been notified by the family of Lee Matthew Herriot and they will be having a Celebration of Life for Lee for family, friends, and anyone that knew him on: Saturday, … Read More

Captain Robert Graham Etherington – 08 Jan 1945 ~ 07 Feb 2023 Passed at home, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson’s, with his wife and children by his side. Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Iris Hunter. Beloved husband to Cathrin (Cathy) McEldon for over 40 years. Proud father of Kari (Nick), Jeff (Shanna), Jenny (Mike), … Read More

Funeral Information For Firefighter Richard Gunns Retired TFS – Former TFD (L-113) Richard Gunns – 11 July 1963 – 03 February 2023 Richard passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Carpenter Hospice on Friday, February 3rd, 2023, in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Kirsten, and loving father of Ryker and Bailey. Dear son of Bob and the … Read More

Funeral Information for Captain Carl Boddy Retired L752 North York Fire Captain Carl Boddy – 11 January 2023 It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Retired North York Fire Captain Carl Boddy on January 11th, 2023. Carl passed away due to complications with Parkinson’s disease while at South Lake Hospital with his family by his … Read More

Funeral Information for Gary Leach Retired L752 North York Fire Gary Ralph Leach – 11 May 1943 ~ 28 Jan 2023 LEACH, GARY RALPH – Gary Ralph Leach passed away peacefully, in his 80th year on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Lorraine and Walter; and his son, Robert Leach. Gary was born in Toronto on … Read More

Captain Russell Phillips – 09 November 1922 ~ 18 January 2023 World War II Veteran and retired Captain of the Toronto Fire Department, Russell died peacefully on January 18, 2023, at age 100. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years Sarah (Sally). He will be greatly missed by his daughter Patricia Irons and son Tom (Margaret), grandchildren Jennifer Hunter … Read More

Funeral Information For Captain Craig Richard Waters Retired TFS – Former TFD (L-113) Craig Richard Waters – 09 November 1964 – 26 January 2023 Craig Richard Waters, a loving husband, and devoted father passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the age of 58. The family is devastated by his … Read More