From banking, to purchasing, to talking with our grand children so much of what we do is done through our electronic devices via the internet. Now more than ever we need to be cyber smart, that is we need to know how to keep what we do safe and secure. We need to take time to look before we leap … Read More
Estate Planning
No one likes to think about their own mortality. Estate planning is one of those thing that does just that. Recently, we have had a number of inquiries from Estate Executors regarding the possibility of entitlements from the former employer. For some it may be the City of Toronto, for others it may be from one of the six pre-amalgamation … Read More
John Mason Wood Funeral Notice
John Mason Wood – Retired Toronto Fire Services(Former YFD) WOOD, John Mason February 4th, 1944 – October 15th, 2020It is with broken hearts that we say goodbye to an amazing man and real-life hero of our family, John Wood, long time resident of the Town of Aurora. John was a dedicated Fire Fighter in the Borough of York/Toronto Fire Department … Read More
Retirement Seminar
Are you still active or have a family member still working with the TFS and considering retirement, if so this is a worthwhile seminar where you can get many questions answered to help with the big decision of retirement. UNION NOTICE: #20-161 The Local 3888 Pension and Benefits Committee is pleased to announce a Retirement Information Seminar scheduled for 0900hr … Read More
Roy Waterfield Funeral Notice
Its with deep regret we advise of the passing of Roy Waterfield on October 14, 2020. Roy was 69 years old and started with the Scarborough Fire Department July 5, 1976 and retired from Toronto Fire Service with 26 years of service December 31, 2002 Our condolences go out to his wife Kim, their family and friends on behalf of … Read More
Ed Kennedy Funeral Notice
October 7, 2020TPFFA President and Active Member, Captain Ed Kennedy Funeral Information The Ceremony for Active Member Captain Ed Kennedy will be held tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th, 2020. Pine Hills Cemetery and Funeral Home625 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, ON M1K 1R1Celebration of life ceremony will start at 4 pm. Visitation and Service will be limited to family and invited guests. Covid … Read More
Bill Wainwright Funeral Notice
Captain Bill Wainwright – Aug 1935 – Oct 2020 Retired Toronto Firefighter, Captain Bill Wainwright, passed away peacefully on Friday October 02, 2020, surrounded by his family. During his 35-year career with the Fire Department, he was well respected and admired by his colleagues and during his 25 years of retirement in the Madawaska Valley he forged many enduring friendships. … Read More
Ed Kennedy
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of active member and former TPFFA President, Capt. Ed Kennedy. Our sympathy and thoughts are with his wife Dina, his family and friends. He will be deeply missed. From TPFFA President Frank Ramagnano It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts, that we notify you of the passing of Local … Read More
Frank McPherson Funeral Notice
McPHERSON, FRANK – September 2, 1937 – September 26, 2020. Its with much sadness we advise of the passing of Frank McPherson (Seniority #162) on September 26, 2020. Frank started with the Scarborough Fire Department in August 1960 where he rose through the ranks to Director of Communications. He retired in August of 1989 with 29 years of service. Our … Read More
Earl Lisowick Funeral Notice
DC Earl Lisowick – August 1946 – September 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of TFS District Chief Earl Lisowick. Earl was born on August 12th, 1946 and passed away at Lakeridge Health in Durham on September 20th. Earl leaves behind his beloved wife Carol and son Ken. Earl began his career with the Toronto Fire … Read More