Firefighter Raymond Barager – Oct 1935 – Apr 2026 Ray peacefully passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Elaine for 66 years. Loving father of Brian and Jane. Reunited with his parents, Bert and Mary. He was part of the Toronto Fire Services for 33 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. … Read More
Toronto Beaches’ Easter Parade
EVENT NOTICESubject: April 5, 2026, Toronto Beaches’ Easter ParadeEvent Notice Date: April 3, 2026 Subject: April 5, 2026, Toronto Beaches’ Easter Parade To: All Members Members are encouraged to attend and represent our Local at the Beaches Easter Parade, standing together in the community we serve every day. This event is an opportunity to show visible support for the neighbourhoods … Read More
Wilfrid S. O’Hearn Funeral Notice
DC Wilfrid S. O’Hearn – December 1924 – March 2026 It is with deep sadness that we share that our beloved father passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket. He leaves behind his children, Marcia, Brian (Debbie), Maureen, and Mona (Terry), grandchildren Aidan Peleato (Nic), Erin O’Boyle (Jon), Cara, and Noah O’Hearn, great-grandson Quinn Peleato, … Read More
John Charles Perry Funeral Notice
Funeral Information For Captain John Charles Perry, Retired TFS – Former NYFD (L-752) John Perry – May 31st, 1947 – March 24th, 2026 Passed away peacefully at Southlake Health in Newmarket on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 78 years of age. Loving husband of Mary Perry for over 58 years. Beloved father of the late Stephen, the late Andrea (Kyle), … Read More
Timothy John McConkey Funeral Notice
Funeral Information For Firefighter Timothy John McConkey, Retired TFS – Former NYFD (L-752) Tim McConkey – August 7, 1946 – March 20th, 2026 Timothy John McConkey passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. Born on August 7, 1946, in Toronto, Tim lived a life defined by service, warmth, and an unshakeable spirit. At … Read More
LODD Funeral Chicago Attendance
INFORMATION NOTICEDate: March 23, 2026 Subject: Attendance LODD Funeral Chicago To: All Members The Association, in conjunction with Toronto Fire Services, has secured two vans to attend the Line of Duty Death funeral in Chicago. Space is limited to 10 members and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email your confirmation of attendance to Justin D’Aloisio at … Read More
IN THE LINE OF DUTY FUNERAL NOTIFICATION
IN THE LINE OF DUTY Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman Chicago, IL Local 2 IAFF Line of Duty Death Notification: Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman It is with deep regret that we advise the membership of the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman, age 32, of the Chicago Fire Department. On March 16, 2026, Firefighter Altman was critically injured while operating at … Read More
William Alfred Purcell
Firefighter William Alfred Purcell – Aug 1934 – Feb 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Bill Purcell, age 91, of Toronto, Ontario, who passed away on February 9, 2026. Bill was born to John Joseph Purcell and Ernestine (MacEachern) Purcell on August 25, 1934, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. He married his … Read More