Funeral Archive

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

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired North York Platoon Chief Ronald Burbidge, passed away in peace April 20th 2020. Lorne had a proud career with 35 years in the fire service. Lorne started in 1958 with the Township, Borough and then City of North York retiring in 1993 as a Platoon Chief. He was … Read More

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Captain John Gregory(Greg) Connor, peacefully in Orillia, Ontario, on April 14th. He was in his 72nd year. A career firefighter, proud father of three, and loving husband to Sue Connor (nee Chilton). https://www.carsonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/details/34146 A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.  Memorial … Read More

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Firefighter Morris Harold Grant Wooldridge, passed away Friday, April 10th from a stroke. He was a proud 30 year veteran of the North York Fire department. He retired from the Department in 1993. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date, details will follow once … Read More

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing retired District Chief Ernest Burns, peacefully on April 11, 2020, at the Eatonville Care Center, Etobicoke, Ontario nine days short of his 89th birthday. He is predeceased by his parents Harry and Stella and his sibling Ronald. Left to mourn are his loving and devoted wife of 69 years Elizabeth … Read More

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Leonard Schanck, peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Edward was born September 13, 1932. He proudly served 35 years on the City of York Fire Department in Toronto, retiring as a Platoon Chief. He was known for his devotion and dedication to his family, his hard work ethic, … Read More