Funeral Archive

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

Captain Douglas Hugh English – 19 Jan 1935 – 27 Nov 2022 Doug passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022, at 87 years of age. Cherished husband for 51 years to Joyce (nee Mann, 2009). Beloved Father to Rick and Liz English, loving Grandpa to Aaron & Paige, Lisa & Marek, Great-Grandpa to Adeline, and dearest Brother-in-Law to Bill, Harry … Read More

Captain Pieter Karl Zuber – 22 Jul 1938 ~ 17 Nov 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pieter Karl Zuber peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre on November 17, 2022. Pieter served with Canadian Army Signalman rank with theatres of service in Canada and the Middle East (1957-1960) where received medals of commendation. Upon his … Read More

Union Notice #22-137: LODD Funeral for District Chief Chris Cauchon Update Brothers and Sisters, The new information we have received is that District Chief Cauchon was promoted to car 42, then transferred to car 14 and his last assignment was Car 13. Parking: The Thornhill Club7994 Yonge St,Thornhill, ON L4J 1W3 The ceremony will be live-streamed and can be found … Read More

DC Bob Colhoun – May 1937 – November 2022 Bob passed away peacefully in his 85th year, with the company of his daughter, son, and daughter-in-law by his side. Beloved father of Lynn & Robert (Sonia) Colhoun. Proud grandfather of Patrick & Tom Colhoun. Bob was a dedicated member of the Etobicoke Fire Department. He began his career on the … Read More