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
Robert Allan Smith Funeral Notice
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
Postponed – The Three Retirees…
Retirement Party for: Chief Wright, Captain Monday, Captain Bader June 21, 2025 Time: 11:00am The Toronto Fire Academy, 895 Eastern Ave.
Gordon W. Stewart Funeral Notice
Firefighter Gordon W. Stewart – Sep 1942 – May 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon W. Stewart. Gord passed away peacefully on May 12th, 2025, at the Kingston General Hospital. Gord was born on September 20th, 1942, in Forfar, Scotland. At age four, Gord emigrated with his parents and brother Ron to East … Read More
Joseph Leonard Boyd Funeral Notice
Captain Joseph Leonard Boyd–Mar 1935 – Jun 2025 Joseph Leonard Boyd passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2025. Joe was born and spent his early life in Belfast, Northern Ireland, before immigrating to Canada in his youth to start a new life. Joe then met and married his wife of 66 years, Patricia Boyd, a lifetime beacher, who he now … Read More
UPDATE – Patrick McManus Funeral Notice
Funeral Information For Captain Patrick McManus, Retired TFS (Former SFD – L626) Patrick McManus (#573) – 1957 – 2025 Patrick Norman McManus (aka Mr Pat, Patty, Bro) of Scarborough, Ontario, passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 67 after a courageous and determined battle with brain cancer. Born on December 29, 1957, in … Read More
Joseph Paul Bonanno Funeral Notice
Funeral Information LODD for Firefighter Joseph Paul Bonanno Retired TFS (Former YFD) Joseph Paul Bonanno 11-Nov-1949 – 04-Jun-2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Paul Bonanno announces his passing at home in Mississauga, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 75 years. He was born on November 11, 1949, in Mellieha, Malta. Joseph will … Read More
Bruce Thomas Barker Funeral Notice
Captain Bruce Thomas Barker–May 1944 – May 2025 BARKER, BRUCE THOMAS 1944 – 2025 Retired Captain of the TFD following a long illness, Bruce sadly passed away on May 22nd, with his loving wife of 57 years, June, at his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Marguerite and Art, as well as his sister, Lorraine. Bruce will be lovingly … Read More
William George Craig Funeral Notice
Belated Funeral Notice for… Firefighter William George Craig – July 29, 1944 ~ April 26, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William (Bill) Craig of Cobden, who went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with his wife Heather by his side in the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, on Saturday, April … Read More