Obituaries

(Retired and dedicated GTA field superintendent and Harris Rebar Teammate for over 30 years) After a short but courageous battle with an aggressive form of Lymphoma, Lawrence passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was surrounded by love, cherished memories, song, laughter and many tears as he started his peaceful journey . He will be remembered by his Loving wife Wanda with whom he happily shared the last 25 years of his life with.  He will also be lovingly remembered by his 2 sons Paul and Dave who chose to follow in their father’s footsteps, working for Harris Rebar and Nucor.  He was truly loved and celebrated as a kind and wonderful man by those that will miss him including Paul’s partner Nel and her children Lorissa, Jessica and Kristyn,  Dave’s wife Michelle and their two children Jessica and Sara.  His daughters by marriage,  Angela (Robert) and their children Anastasia and Ariana and Tanya (Tim) and their two children Jacob and Alexandra.  All six grandchildren will forever remember him as a very special Papere. Fondly remembered and loved by his siblings and extended family in the Greater Sudbury area.

HEARSUM, Richard Allen (Rick) – Of Guelph, born February 27, 1956, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Guelph, Ontario. He was 64. Beloved son of Ednah Hearsum of Chesley. Predeceased by his father Norman Hearsum. Loving father of Tanya Hearsum (Dean) Clooten of Kamloops, B.C., Riki Hearsum of Guelph, Kinsley Chase Orr of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Ryan James Carter of Surrey, B.C. Adoring grandfather of Alisha, Madison, Keaton and Kingston. Dear brother of James (Lori) Hearsum of Peterborough, Robert Hearsum of Maple Ridge, B.C. and Dianne (Steve) Hills of Tara. Cherished uncle to his nieces and nephews Benjamin (Donna), Abigail (Bruce), Blake (Grace), Andrew (Megan), Chrissi (Nigel), Avery and Brielle (Darren), and their children. Rick was a funny, hardworking, talented, caring man who enjoyed his life to the fullest, glorying in the fun times and rolling with the punches when life threw him curves. He was a skilled tradesman, a drywaller, welder and jack-of-all trades who delivered high-quality results and made friends wherever he worked. Rick was a talented singer and guitar player who loved nothing more than performing with anyone and everyone. He also enjoyed fishing and vegetable gardening, but most of all Rick loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

Walter entered into the Spirit World suddenly at his home on Thursday May 21, 2020. Walter Taylor of Curve Lake in his 61st year. Walter had a very unique sense of humour that will be missed by many. He was a graduate of Lakefield District Secondary School, coached a men’s hockey team from Curve Lake for many years and was an avid canoe racer. As an ironworker with Local 721, Walter helped build the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick to P.E.I. He was the well-known King of the Red Locust Hunt Camp and a mentor to all. He will be remembered as the ‘centre of the world’ for all of his family. Loved and missed by his daughters Christina (Peter), Ashley (Shane), Nickie (Granger) and Sara, and his 3 grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by his siblings Ellen (Glenn), J.C. (Brian), Susie, Florence, Gayle, Kathy (Allan) and Joe (Wendy). Dear uncle of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Special friend to Tracey Taylor. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Gordon, sister Beatrice (Bob) and brother-in-law Jim Lippert. Walter Taylor  joined the Ironworkers on August 1, 1979. Walter passed away very suddenly on May 21, 2020 in his 60th year. He was always proud to be a member of the Ironworkers Union 721.

Andrew joined the Ironworkers on July 1, 1953. He passed away peacefully at Hants Community Hospital Nova Scotia on Friday March 13th, 2020 at the age of 88. Predeceased by his wife Shirley (Randell) of 56 years. Loving father of Bradley and his wife Carol and Susan and her husband David Janes all of Brooklin. Loving grandfather of Jennifer and her husband Evan, Andrew and his partner Sydney, Curtis and Amy. Dear brother of Laura Brokate. Predeceased by Mike, Patricia, Mary, Albert and Verna. Andrew will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and their families for his love to socialize and have fun. Andy came to Toronto in 1949, eventually becoming an Ironworker for Local 721 Toronto. Retiring December 1991 Andy recently received a 60 Year Recognition Pin for his service as an Ironworker. Special thanks to his close friend Vi Rideout and her family of Nova Scotia, for their support and friendship. https://barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/4134111/Oates-Andrew/index.php

Tonino Giallonardo passed away peacefully in his 90th year on Tuesday March 3, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. Tonino was born on March 20, 1930 to Mario and Domenica (née Salvati) in Villa Santa Lucia degli Abruzzi (AQ), Italy, the eldest of four children. At 34 years of age, Tonino immigrated to Canada from Italy to join his family after serving in the Arma dei Carabinieri as a Vice Brigadiere. His passion for Italy never wavered as he remained strongly engaged in the Italian community here in Canada. Tonino is well known for his years of dedication as a founding member of the Associazione Nazionale Carabinieri (Sezione di Toronto) where he also served as President for over 30 years. Outside of this, he was an exemplary father, uncle, and grandfather and always proud of his family who were no strangers to his following. Tonino is survived by his wife Joan (née Pinto) and former wife Maria (née Sartori); sons Tony, Jason (Luciana), and Rino (Angela); grandchildren Kody (Tonya), Mattia, Andrea (Alessia), Mia, Ilaria, Anna, Gianluca, Simona, and Chiara; brothers Giannino (Silvana), Americo (Maria) and sister Florida (Gaetano). https://www.arbormemorial.ca/glendale/obituaries/tonino-giallonardo/46385

With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Jim. Best friend and husband to Wendy, loving father to children Jamie-Lee, Jesse James and Lyndsy; step-children Alicia and Melissa. Super-hero grandfather to Shane, Darin, Ava-Marie, Jaxson, Zayne, Trent, Logan, Khloe, Dylan, Marcus and Lucus. Loving son to Laura, the late Robert; brother to Chris, Laurie, Jenny and the late Gary. Proud member of local 721 and long-time employee of Phillips, Jim lived life to the fullest. There was nothing he enjoyed more then spending time with family, friends and casting a line. So even though there is a Jim sized hole in our family, we know, in our hearts, he has just Gone Fishing’.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Calogero on  Thursday January 30, 2020 at the age of 71. Calogero is now re-united in heaven with his dear parents Anna and Girolamo Caci. Calogero was the loving husband of Amelia. Devoted father of Anna Caci and Jerry Caci. The admired brother of Rosa Vella, Fortunato and his wife Maria Caci and Giuseppina and her husband Diego Butera. Calogero with be fondly remembered for his love of soccer and always cheered loudly for his home country of Italy during the World Cup. Calogero will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends in Canada and Italy. https://www.arbormemorial.ca/scott-brampton/obituaries/calogero-caci/44966

Sweeney, William F. 1934 – 2020 Gentleman, rogue, sailor, ironworker, father passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2020. William leaves behind many loved ones and family including Kyrchian Sweeney (of St. Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom), their three sons Wayne, Steve, Justin and wife Catherine, and four grandchildren, Mitchell, Victoria, Erica and Malcolm. William, originally from Cork, Ireland, loved life. He was a seeker and a dreamer, searching out answers to the unknown, questioning the status quo, and sharing his cunning wit and humour with everyone around him. The family wishes to thank the Palliative Care unit at Sarnia General Hospital and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their kindness and care. “May joy and peace surround you, Contentment latch your door, and happiness be with you now, And bless you evermore.”

Suddenly in Toronto on Tuesday December 10th, 2019 in his 43rd year. Beloved son of Patrick and Carmen Simon. Loving brother of Jason Simon (Donna). Dear uncle of Isabella, Isaac, Jaiden and Caitlin. Grandson of Conrad (Mance) and the late Alice Boileau and the late Harold and Elizabeth Simon. Nephew of Pauline, Ron, Margaret, Wayne, Sylvia, Theresa and Gale and the late John, Vivian, Gordon, Marie, Albert, Rita, Earl, Harold and Danny. Lovingly remembered by many cousins. https://www.maccoubrey.com/service/5546/kevin-patrick-simon