10 December 2020 Active Retired: Years End Message Dear Active Retiree’s, We don’t have to restate just how difficult this year has been for all of us, some more than others. We hope that all of you are managing as best you can and that it’s important to state that anyone needing help should reach out. Your Executive’s are still … Read More
Barry Martin Funeral Notice
Barry Ian Martin Retired – Scarborough L626 Barry Ian Martin passed away at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Nov. 26, 2020 at the age of 81. Barry was predeceased by his parents Arthur & Vera Martin and his sister Marilýn Mason. Barry is survived by his partner Virginia Porter, daughter Marilyn Hall and son Curtis Martin. He is also survived … Read More
William Larsen Funeral Notice
William John Larsen, 01 February, 1940 – 29 November, 2020 . Beloved Father and Grandfather, William (Bill) Larsen passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 80. He will be lovingly missed by his daughters Alison Larsen McSorley (Wes) of Cape Cod and Andrea Larsen (Mario Boccia) of Mississauga. Much loved grandfather of Shannon McSorley and Alexandra … Read More
Patrick J. McGrath Funeral Notice
Patrick J. McGrath – Feb 1944 – Nov 2020 Peacefully on November 21, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family at 76years of age. Reunited with his late parents Patrick and Margaret “Daisy”, and son Aaron McGrath (2005). Cherished father of John and wife Rita. DearGrandpa of Mia, Declan, Cole and Beau. Loving brother of Susan (Bob)White, Margaret (Len) … Read More
Our Newest Retiree’s
Join with us in welcoming The “R” Shifts newest members.Welcome Aboard! North Command Captain Michael INNES, HAZ145 B, RETIRED 30-Sep, DC James MECHANO, C13 D, RETIRED 31-Oct. Captain Domenic IACAMPO, P125 D RETIRED 30-Sep., East Command Fire Fighter Brian WHITTAKER P242 A 30-Sep Acting Captain Rick KALETA 30-SepDC David MONTGOMERY C22 D 31-Oct Fire Fighter Jim EGERTON R241 D 11-Nov … Read More
James G. Kearns Funeral Notice
Captain James G. Kearns – Nov 1937 – Nov 2020 KEARNS, JAMES GERARD – Passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 52 years to Anne Kearns (McDonald). Much-loved father of Mary Louise (Sam), Susan (Ian), Joanne (Bill), and Jill (Joel). Cherished grandfather … Read More
Robert Alfred Chalmers Funeral Notice
CHALMERS, Robert Alfred – Nov 1933 – Nov 2020 It is with love and sadness we announce the sudden passing of Robert Alfred Chalmers on November 4, 2020. Beloved husband of Joan Chalmers for sixty-one years, and proud father of Joanne Skene (Alan Marion), Lisa Chalmers (Paul Glen) and Robert Chalmers (Shiva Khayami). Proud and cherished grandfather of Kyle (Emily … Read More
Benefits – What to expect at 65.
Your Benefits – What to expect when you turn 65. When you turn 65 you will move from the benefits you know to the Health Care Spending Account. To ensure everything transitions smoothly there are a few things everyone should be aware of as they approach their 65th Birthday. All of which can be done a month or two before … Read More
Donald K. Goodwin Funeral Notice
Captain Donald K. Goodwin – Nov 1933 – Oct 2020 Donald passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia on November 10, 1933, he moved to Toronto, Ontario at a young age and joined the Toronto Fire Department on the 20TH of Sept 1957, and retired as a Captain in 1989. He will be missed … Read More
October General Meeting Cancelled
Dear Members, Every day we are hearing that Covid-19 is in a second wave and the government is finding the need to tighten restrictions again. Therefore, it is with regret that we advise of the cancellation of the October 2020 General Membership meeting. The Executive Committee did looked at the idea of doing the meeting virtually, unfortunately that did not … Read More