Funeral Archive

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 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 … Read More

DC Maurice DeWitt – 1930 – 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maurice (Moe) DeWitt in his 90th year on Monday, May 11th, 2020 at Southlake Regional Health Care Centre. Moe was predeceased by wife Marlene (Lunn). He will be missed greatly by his children Marie and Michael. Adoring Grandfather to his pride and … Read More

Edward Charles Williamson – Oct 1933 – May 2020 WILLIAMSON Edward Charles (Retired Fire Fighter of East York Fire Department and Retired Toronto Realtor). Edward, formerly of Halifax, N.S., passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton. Born October 12, 1933, in Tampico, Mexico, son of the late Gertrude (White) and James Williamson. Former husband of the … Read More

Glenn Grieve (Local 113 President) – Sep 1943 – May 2020 Glenn Grieve, after a lengthy and courageous battle with lung cancer, passed away on May 4, 2020. Born in Toronto, to loving parents Albert and Margaret on July 12, 1943. Married to Joan for over 43-years, together we raised four amazing children, Michelle, Derek (Tammy), Andrea (Ryan) and Leslie … Read More

Funeral Information for Capt. Daniel Denby, Retired L752, North York Fire Daniel Denby – August 1938 – May 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Daniel Denny, Retired Captain of the Former North York Fire Dept., on May 4TH 2020. Daniel Denby age 82 yrs. started on the job on January 2ND, 1967. Retired … Read More

Gerald Marvin Burns – Sep 1935 – May 2020 It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Gerald “Gerry” Marvin Burns announce his passing on Wednesday May 1st, 2020. Gerald joined the Toronto Fire Department on the 9th of August 1957 and retired on the 24th of May 1984 after a 27-year career. He leaves behind his family and … Read More

PC James “Jimmy” Vincent – Jan 1920 – May 2020 It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Jimmy Vincent announce his passing on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020. Jim joined the Toronto Fire Department as a temporary Firefighter on the 28th of September 1945. He was appointed to permanent Firefighter on the 8th of March 1946 and was promoted … Read More

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired D/C Roy Strother. He passed away as the result of lung cancer on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. Roy started with Scarborough Fire Department in August 1966 and retired in June of 2000 with the amalgamated city of Toronto Fire Service. Our Sincerest condolences go out to his wife … Read More

It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Alexander (John) Gordon announce his passing at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. John had a 35 year career with the City of Toronto Fire Department retiring as a District Chief. He leaves behind his loving wife Lillian of many years who provided care for him at home for the past … Read More

From the RTFFA our sincerest condolences to the Kelly family and friends. Victor Patrick Kelly – February 21, 1941 – April 25, 2020 Victor Patrick Kelly, of Toronto, ON, peacefully died Saturday afternoon, April 25th, 2020 after a prolonged battle with Lung Cancer at Brampton Civic Hospital, born February 21, 1941, he was the son of the late Victor and Phyllis … Read More