Funeral Archive

Funeral Information for Captain Donald Gilbert “Red” Leslie Retired L752 North York Fire Donald Gilbert “Red” Leslie – 1931 ~ 2023 Peacefully passed at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the age of 92. Don (Red) is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Ellen Rose Mary. Don will be missed by his loving children David … Read More

Subject: UPDATE REV – LODD Firefighter Jason D. Arno, IAFF 1st District Local 282, Buffalo, New York. Local 3888 Members: Thank you for your overwhelming interest in attending and traveling with us to Brother Arno’s LODD ceremony this coming Friday, March 10th, 2023. Emails have been already sent to members that have expressed an interest. The following link will be … Read More

Funeral Information for Captain Ernest “Bud” Thorn Retired L752 North York Fire Ernest “Bud” Thorn – 11 May 1943 ~ 01 March 2023 With heavy hearts, we inform you of the passing of Ernest (Bud) Thorn on March 01, 2023, after a short illness. Bud was in his 92nd year. He will be missed by his loving wife Lois, sons … Read More

Kenneth M. Phillips – 11 March 1933 ~ 18 February 2023 Phillips, Ken – Retired City of Toronto Firefighter, #860, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Saturday the 18th of February 2023. Lovingly remembered by family, extended family, and many friends. Ken began his career with the Toronto Fire Department on the 9th of August 1957 and … Read More

The passing of Retired Captain Terry Nepotiuk Retired Captain Terry Nepotiuk – Nov 26th, 1951 ~ Mar 2nd, 2023 We have been notified of the passing of Retired Captain Terry Nepotiuk at the age of 71.Captain Nepotiuk was hired by the Etobicoke Fire Department and retired after more than 30 years of service from station 411. Our Condolences to Retired … Read More

Funeral Information For Fire Fighter Peter McCourt – Retired TFS (Former Scarborough L626) Peter William McCourt (#391) – 27 December 1945 – 25 February 2023 McCourt, Peter William (30-year First Class Firefighter in Scarborough): At his home following a brief illness on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 in his 78th year. Peter, beloved husband of Wendy (nee Fairclough). Loving and devoted … Read More

Captain John Hastings – 02-Dec-1921 – 29-Dec-2022 Hastings, John – Retired City of Toronto Fire Captain, #657. Passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on Thursday, December 29, 2022. John joined the Toronto Fire Department on the 21st of October 1946, He was promoted to Captain on the 13th of October 1961 and retired on the 10th of February … Read More

Funeral Information for Firefighter Jack Thompson Retired City of York John “Jack” Thompson – 1935 – 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce Jack’s passing, at the age of 88, on Monday, February 20, 2023, with his wife of 65 years, Marlene (nee Teese) by his side. Lovingly remembered by his daughter, Jackie Feasby (Roger). Cherished Grandpa of … Read More

Captain Kenneth Gill – 1938 ~ 2023 Ken’s family is deeply saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, from complications arising from a battle with covid. Ken died peacefully with his daughter by his side. Ken leaves behind his children Belinda (Brad) and Corey (Darlene); and his grandchildren Jaime, Brandon, Cameron, Brycen, and Noah. Ken was born … Read More

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