Funeral Archive

Funeral Information For Firefighter Thomas Findlay Bryce Retired TFS – Former TFD (L-113) Tom Bryce – 15 Jan 1942 ~ 26 Jul 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Thomas Findlay Bryce announces his passing on July 26th in his 83rd year, surrounded by loved ones at Madawaska Valley Hospice. Beloved husband and best friend of Pearl … Read More

Firefighter Robert Bruce Davidson – 1930 ~ 2025 Davidson, Robert Bruce “Bob”. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bob Davidson on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Toronto, son of James and Hazel Davidson. Beloved husband of the late Doreen Davidson. Loving father of Sandra Loos and Robert Davidson (Connie). … Read More

Captain David Palmer – 14 Jul 1939 – 28 Jul 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) Palmer. Dave passed away with family by his side at the Matthews House Hospice, Alliston. Beloved husband and best friend of his wife Jean (nee Harris) for 66 plus years. Loving father of Dan (Cindy), Gary, … Read More

Funeral Information for Firefighter Francis George Ley, Retired City of York (L-411) Frank Ley – 09 Oct 1935 – 20 Jul 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Frank Ley at Milton District Hospital on July 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Doreen, with whom he enjoyed 64 wonderful years … Read More

Captain Albert J. Berezowski–May 1939 – Jun 2025 It is with sadness and love that we announce the passing of Albert James Berezowski, who died peacefully on June 21, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 20, 1939, in Toronto, Ontario, Albert was the son of the late Frank and Lena Berezowski. He was predeceased by his beloved … Read More

Funeral Information For Firefighter Blair James Thackway Retired TFS (112) -Former NYFD (L-752) Blair Thackway – Jan 05, 1964 – Jul 10, 2025 Remembering Blair Thackway, Proud Father, Dedicated Firefighter, Loyal Friend It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Blair Thackway on July 10, 2025. Blair was a devoted father to his son, Cole Thackway, … Read More

Funeral Information for Firefighter Larry Kenneth Wilkins,Retired City of York (L-411) Larry Wilkins – 05 Mar 1937 – 11 Jul 2025 Larry passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in the early hours of July 11, 2025, with his beloved wife of the past 12 years, Jean Van Scheyndel, at his side. Born at the Kmit family homestead in … Read More

Funeral Information for Captain Robert Franklin Thornton, Retired East York (L-418) Robert Thornton – May 1937 – June 2025 Passed peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday, June 12. Beloved husband of the late Essie E. Thornton. Loving stepfather to David T. Bowie (pre-deceased) and his wife, Judith. Loving father figure to Christine Galea (“babies,” Percival and Llewelyn) and … Read More

Firefighter Robert Allan Smith – Apr 1938 – Jun 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Allan (Al) Smith, who passed away peacefully at Hospice Huntsville on June 18, 2025, at the age of 87, following a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer and heart disease. Al lived a full and joyful life, surrounded by the love … Read More