Funeral Information for Firefighter Kenneth Gray Retired City of York (L-411) Kenneth Orville Gray – 1941 – 2024 Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Friday, September 6, 2024. Ken Gray of Woodland Beach was in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Sharon Gray (nee Price). Dear father of Craig Gray, Neil (Shelley) Gray, and Todd … Read More
Ted Barnes IAFF Flag Presentation
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Memorial is a solemn reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. It’s a place where families, friends, and colleagues can come together to honor their memory and find a sense of closure and peace. The tradition of inscribing names on the Memorial Wall and … Read More
Bryce McDonald Retirement Party
RETIREMENT PARTY For APC Bryce McDonald Thursday, October 17 – Starting at Noon, The Harp & Crown Pub, 300 Kingston Rd. Pickering Come on Out and Wish Him Well
LODD Ceremony Captain Robert Smith
LODD Ceremony for Retired Captain Robert James Smith February 27th, 1953 – August 9th, 2024 LODD Ceremony arrangements have now been finalized for retired Captain Robert Smith and are as follows. LOCATIONLow & Low Funeral HomePort Perry Chapel1763 Reach StreetPort Perry, ON L9L1A6 VISITATIONThursday, September 12, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM LODD CEREMONYThursday, September 12, 2024, from 12:00 … Read More
Trevor Harris Funeral Notice
Firefighter Trevor Harris – 04 February 1943 ~ 13 August 2024 Passed away peacefully with loving family by his side at Stedman Community Hospice on August 13, 2024, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Mary for 62 years. Loving dad of Michael (Karen), Daniel (Shelley) and Timothy (Teresa). Grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Ellen … Read More
FOREVER CHEMICALS
“Reflecting on my own career, I cringe at the memory of thinking that a dirty helmet and structural firefighting gear was a badge of honor. I was wrong, and I wish I had known better.” The above statement rings so many bells, that the mere thought brings back the smokey smell and the residue from the by-products of combustion on one’s hands. … Read More
Update – Canadian Fallen Firefighter Memorial 2024
Union Notice #24-041: UPDATE Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial 2024 – OttawaDate: July 19, 2024Subject: Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial 2024 – Ottawa To: All Members We have extended the cutoff to register for the coach bus to Ottawa for the CFFF Memorial until September 6th, 2024, at Noon. Come join Toronto Firefighters and fire service members from across Canada in honouring our fallen … Read More
Walter Stephenson Funeral Notice
Firefighter Walter Stephenson – 23 Aug 1941 ~ 15 Aug 2024 Passed suddenly after a lengthy illness at his home in Woodland Beach on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Walt Stephenson in his 83rd year, leaves behind his beloved wife Elaine. Loving Grandfather of, Steven (Melissa) Howe and Deborah (Matt) See. Proud Great-Grandfather of Scarlett and Sydney Howe, and Aaron and … Read More
David Roberts Funeral Notice
Passing of Retired Captain David Roberts September 1 st1940 ~ July 2nd, 2024 Sadly, we have been notified of the passing of retired York Fire Department Captain David Roberts at the age of 75 years young. Dave was retired as Fire Chief of Cookstown (Innisfil) and former City of York (Toronto) Captain. Brother Roberts was truly a one-of-a-kind guy who … Read More
Trevor Harris Funeral Notice
Passing of Retired Firefighter Trevor Harris ~ February 4th, 1943 ~ August 13th, 2024 We have been notified of the passing of retired firefighter Trevor Harris on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, at the age of 81 years young. Brother Harris was hired on December 2, 1966, and retired after 21 years of service on December 10th, 1987. Trevor was a … Read More