Obituaries

An IronWorker since April 1, 1981, Robert V. Batenchuk Sr  passed away at his  home in Oshawa on Thursday, August 30th, 2018 in his 69th year. He was a much loved husband and best friend of Trish, and very special Dad to Sheri, Robert Jr, Michael, Steven and Jacquie and their spouses Carlos, Shelley, Tracey and Ron. He loved his grandchildren Kyle, Ty, Dylan, Justin, Hanna, Rae, Emily, Gregory, Erica and Elizabeth.  He is survived by his brother Ron and his wife Jane and brother-in-law Rob and his wife Kelly. https://memorials.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com/robert-batenchuk/3599060/service-details.php

Kenneth Murray was an Ironworker since 1960, was loved by many. He passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was a well accomplished member. 

Passed peacefully while surrounded by his family at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre on Monday, June 25th, 2018 at the age of 85. Devoted husband of Anne for 61 years. Loving father of Sylvia Baker (Ian) and James MacDonald. Cherished grandfather of James-Lee, Noelle (Shane) and Hope. Survived by his brothers Bill, Danial, Neil, Frank, and sisters Beth and Loretta. Predeceased by brothers Ian, Johnny, Pearson and Michael. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and life-long friends. James was a devout Catholic, was very proud of his 50 years of sobriety in AA and was a long-time member of Ironworkers Union Local 721. https://www.steckleygooderham.com/obituaries/James-Macdonald-12/

Daniel McCormick – Passed away peacefully at the farm, surrounded by his family and horses on Tuesday June 19th, 2018. Beloved husband of Dorothy McCormick (née Grylls). Beloved son of the late Patrick and Kathleen McCormick. Loving and dedicated father of Karie, Kendra, Patrick and Kaylee. Cherished grandfather of Dana, Trenton and Aylish. Daniel will be missed by his siblings Dona of Edmonton, Chuck (Doreen) of Roslin, Joan of Belleville, Charlie of Niagara Falls, John (Maryann) of Warsaw, Joe of Port Hope, Patty (Bill) of Tottenham, Mary (Ron) of North Bay, Kevin (Ruth) of Oshawa, Margie (Jim) of Shannonville, Paul (Marcy) of Tweed, Ed (Betty) of Cranbrook, B.C., Mark (Marjorie) of Bowmanville. Predeceased by brothers Michael and Tom. https://www.mackeys.ca/memorials/daniel-mccormick/3482120/service-details.php

A message from his daughter: “With a heavy heart (and a whole lot of shock and awe), we announce the passing of our Father, Michael Francis St. John on Saturday, May 19th, 2018.

Peacefully, surrounded by his family at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Brunina. Cherished father to Caterina (Giuseppe Castiglione), Pasquale (Miriam), and Vittoria (AJ Shuhaibar). Proud nonno of Giorgio (Michelle), Giuseppe, Gianmarco, Giuliana, Laura, Giulia and great-grandson Gianluca. Giorgio is predeceased by his sister Domenica and will always remembered by his sisters Isabella, Rosa, Anna Basilia and brothers Rosario and Onofrio. https://memorials.dufferin.bernardofuneralhomes.com/giorgio-marcello/3428884/obituary.php

It is with great sadness that the family of the late George Hickman announce his passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Center in Stephenville Crossing on Sunday January 21st 2018 at the age of 85 years. He will be sadly missed by sons: Rick (Marsha) in Winnipeg, Terry (Heather) in Whitby, Ont. his daughters: Cathy (Phil) Edmonds in Fort McMurray, Wanda Hunter (Jim) in Beaverton, Ont., his grandchildren P.J. , Ashley, Samantha, Lauren, Jeremy and Jacob. Also leaving to mourn his special friend Ann Marie LePage, his sisters in law Mary Hickman, Joan Hickman and Eileen Hickman and a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Annie Hickman, his brothers Randell, Wallace, Herbert, Jebez, Curtis, James, Norman, sisters Hester Hansen and Mary Burke. https://www.russellsfuneralhome.ca/obituary/4563716

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Sabourin, Adeodat Joseph (Eddy) Passed away at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Sunday February 8, 2015. Eddy beloved husband of Helen. Dear father of Jocelyne Sabourin (Claude), Denis Sabourin (Lisa), Julie White (Mark) and the late Roger Sabourin. Grandfather of Cynthia, Melissa, Desiree, Savannah, Jaimee, Ashleigh, Michelle, Matthew, Maxwell and Jordan. Great-grandfather of Bearon and Coralie. Late mother Josephine and late father Palma. Brother of Fernande, Leliane, Christiane and late Gerald, Andre, Jean-Marie and Eugene. Eddy will be remembered by his laughter, jokes, making people smile, hard worker, amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and always there when you needed him. He will be sadly missed but always in our hearts, memories and through laughter. https://allisonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/84/Adeodat-Sabourin/obituary.html

Jose De Barros Passed away at Toronto General Hospital, in Toronto on Friday November 15^th, 2013. Jose beloved husband of Diamantina Pinto-Amorim  Barros. Dear father of Luiz Manuel Barros (Janet Pape), Carlos Alberto Barros, and Jose Antonio Barros. Jose, Grandfather of Alexander, Anthony, Matthew, Christian, Michaela, Carlina, Lilianna and Serina. Jose will be remembered by his laughter, jokes, making people smile, a proud hard working Ironworker (Rodman), amazing husband, grandfather, uncle, brother, and father always there when you needed him. Jose will be dearly missed by many family members and friends but always in our hearts and memories. He was a proud member of Local 721 for over 48 years. https://www.cardinalfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/mr-jose-de-barros/