Obituaries

Passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021 at Valleyview Nursing Home in Richmond Hill, in his 81st year. Roosevelt was born on the 21st of April, 1940 in the town of Claxton Bay on the small island of Trinidad & Tobago. He got married in Trinidad before moving to Canada in 1969, where he built a foundation for his wife Marilyn and their children Annalicia and Robert. He was a hard working husband, dedicated father and an amazing role model for his siblings. He was one of the eldest of 14 children. He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Ramadine, Harold, Winston, Ruby, Radica, Pamela and Pearl, along with many nephews and nieces. He was a strong pillar of his family and will be missed and loved forever as we carry his memories in our hearts. His life was not always easy but he always remained a beacon of strength throughout his ups and downs and always valued most – happiness and togetherness with his loved ones. https://www.arbormemorial.ca/glendale/obituaries/roosevelt-sobers/65236

Hugh Benedict Doherty (Co. Donegal, Ireland) September 8, 1930 – April 11, 2021 Proud 65 year Member of Local 721 – Ironworkers. Devoted husband to Gerdie (nee Murphy) (deceased). The best father to Hugh (Sandy), Danny (deceased), Kevin (Vicki), Maureen (Kevin) and Aidan Carr. An even better grandfather to Michael (Jill), Katelyn (Brad), Kevin Jr., Siobhan, Liam and Charlie. Great grandfather to Emelia and Mackenzie. Doherty: Brother to Tim (Iris), Michael, Paddy (Pat), Bridget, Tony (David). Brother in law to Susan and Mary. Predeceased by Mary (Josie), Tommy, Phoncie, Jim and John. Murphy: Brother-in-law to Dick (Betty), Margaret and Nora. Predeceased by Mary (Tom), Frances (Mike), Jerry and Stan. Uncle and Friend to many in Ireland, England, U.S. and Canada. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/scarborough-on/hugh-doherty-10148712?utm_source=share_obit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=obit_detail&utm_content=view_obit_button

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Fairview Lodge, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Mary Barbara (nee Wade) for 52 years. Loving Father of Frank (Amy) and Cory (Lydia). Cherished grandfather of Hayley Jane, Spencer, and Brandon. Dear brother of Mary Hawco (Nick), Rita Fitzgerald (Edward), James Devereaux (Florence), Teresa Marburger (Ray), Emmanual Devereaux (Edie), Rosella Byrne (Bill), Michael Devereaux (Jean), Bernice Dalton (Ed), Joe Devereaux (Geri) and Greg Devereaux (Babe). Dear brother-in-law of James Wade (Eileen), Johnny Wade (Dot), Catherine Croy (Lloyd), Regina Wade, Albert Wade (Rita), Mike Wade (Lena and Phoebe), Ray Wade (Mary), Clar Wade (Bertha), Leo Wade (Jose) and Gerald Wade. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Sarah Devereaux and parents-in-law John and Mary Jane Wade. He will also be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews and sadly missed by his extended family and friends in Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario. Frank was born in Newfoundland and Labrador and was a proud Newfoundlander even after moving to Oshawa, Ontario in 1986. Frank had a dedicated career as an ironworker for over 30 years in Locals 721 and 764. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Blue Jays. He enjoyed playing hockey, baseball and golf. He could remember sports stats from many years past. He was always up for a game of cards and was also known for being a trickster. He would remember and say many recitations, especially around the campfire at the trailer park. He loved to play guitar in his pastime, teaching both of his sons his musical talent. He had a love of food, often cooking up a feed of saltfish and never turning down sweets. Frank lived a faithful life as a Roman Catholic and would say “God love ya” to everyone. https://www.armstrongfh.ca/memorials/frank-devereaux/4579980/index.php

Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Marianne Boyce (nee Featherstone) of Keswick. Loving father of Bradley Boyce (Chita) of Udora and Darlene (Robert McAlear) of Keswick. Cherished grandpa of Kyle Boyce and great-grandpa of Rylan, Ethan, Aiden and Jaxson. Dear brother of Debbie (Ken McAlmon) of Saskatchewan and the late Doug Boyce and his surviving wife Sandra of Barrie. https://mwbeckerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1577/Keith-Boyce/obituary.html#tribute-start

MORIN, Joseph Laurier Robert ‘Bob’ Robert Morin, born April 20, 1943 in Sudbury, ON, passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at the Belleville General Hospital. He is survived by his wife Truda Rosborough Reddick and his daughter Lisa Ann Morin (Dave Frenette) and her children Jordon Knehler and Aaron Knehler of Windsor, ON. He is also survived by five siblings and predeceased by four. His step children are Bruce (Lisa) Reddick, Brenda (Alan) Gyde, Wayne Reddick and Robert (Karen) Reddick all of Prince Edward County. He leaves eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren whom he boasted were “second to none”. Bob was a proud member of the Ironworkers’ Local 721. He thoroughly enjoyed fishing and having a beer with the boys. As Bob desired there will be no service. https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2021/joseph-laurier-robert-bob-morin-monday-february-22nd-2021/

David Wilson Hart passed away peacefully on 03 February 2021, at home in Botwood, Newfoundland, at the age of 75. He was born on 04 May 1945 in Grantown-on-Spey, Inverness-shire, Scotland, to Mathilda Kemp (Bunty) Anderson of Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, and James Everett Hart of Botwood, Newfoundland. In the same year, Bunty and Jim emigrated along with their young sons, Everett and Dave, to Newfoundland and made their home there. He met Charlotte Patricia (Pat) Smith in Toronto, and they later married on 03 August 1968, at St. Cuthbert’s United Church in Toronto. They adopted their son, James David (Jimmy) Hart, and a year later were blessed with a daughter, Kemp Patricia Hart. Dave worked as a high steel tradesman and was part of the crew that built the TD bank centre in Toronto, Ontario. He also appeared in a CBC Canadian film that highlighted steel workers, where he played “himself!” Some of his passions included boating  on “Hart’s Content,” moose-hunting and fishing with family and friends. He loved playing his 12-string guitar and “ugly stick,” enjoying a sing-song, and dancing a “Newfie jig.” Born with many musical talents he shared his heart through music. After retiring, Dave never slowed down, helping family and friends with their renovations, utilizing his skills as a finishing carpenter. Then, fulfilling his dream, he headed back to Newfoundland in 2015. He bought a cabin by the sea as well as a new truck, and shared “life on the Rock” with Beverley Gosse-Kinden. Dave leaves behind his partner of many years, Patricia, and their two children, Jimmy and Kemp Hart, along with a granddaughter, Kelsey Emma Rumley. Also leaving behind his brothers, Everett (Colleen), Robert (Jean), Cecil (Ruth), Cyril (Gail), and sisters Mary (Jack), and Jeanette Hart, as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours, including close friend Gladstone Mercer (Hazel). We will miss him greatly, but are comforted that he is with his mom and dad. https://hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca/tribute/details/2520/David-Hart/obituary.html

Born February, 2 1931 in the beautiful green hills of Zagorje, Croatia. Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Josip Surbek at the age of 89 years, beloved husband of Ilka Surbek (Alilovic). Loving father of Mary (known by him as Maca), Doting Fater-in-law to Chris Cvetkovski (and the late Alar Pahapill). Sadly missed by his sister: Pina Greguric (the late Milan), and predeceased by Marija Papov (the late Josip), Ivan (Pina), Stanko (Angela), Eddy (Ankica). Forever in the hearts of his many nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and close friends who were like family to the Surbeks both here and throughout Europe. https://www.heritagefuneralcentre.ca/obituaries/Josip-Surbek?obId=19544698#/obituaryInfo

MILLER, Lester (Joe) passed away peacefully on Monday January 4, 2021 with the warmth of family all around him, in his 90th year.  Joe was the beloved partner of Charlotte (Noble), much loved Dad of Brad (Beth), Deb, Ken (Sue), Karen (Murray), Wendy (John) and extended family Debbie (Michael) and Sue (Dave) and children.  He will be missed by his 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  He leaves behind his sister Shirley Snow, Roly (Doris) Miller, Gerry (Karen) Miller, predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters.  Predeceased by his wife Elaine and son-in-law Doug. Joe was a lifetime member of Ironworkers Local 721.  He helped build many large buildings, parts of the subway system in Toronto and many other great structures in Ontario.  He finished off his career at the Ontario Power Generation. Joe was a very kind and good hearted man, husband, father, grandpa and friend.  His door was always open to everyone.  He loved to dance and entertain and there was always enough food to feed any friend that his kids would bring home.  He loved his cottage and later home on Cordova Lake, golfing and enjoying early evening fishing.  His strong values and consideration and respect for others was just who he was.  His smile, happy demeanor and beautiful blue eyes will live in our hearts and memories forever. We would like to thank the wonderful nurses and doctors at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg for taking great care of Joe.

With heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the death of Michael Raymond Bridgeman on December 20, 2020.  He passed quietly in his sleep.  Mike was born on St. Brendan’s Island, Newfoundland on August 12, 1923, son to William and Mary Anne, brother to Jack, Martin, Bernard, Alice, Margaret (all predeceased). Beloved husband of 64 years to Mary. Dear father to Linda (Glen), Eileen (Chris), Doreen, Michael (Fawn), Bill (Fiona) and John (Catherine). Loved by his grandchildren Chris (Angela), Justin (Courtney), Ashley, Liam, Delaney, Sadie, Jack, Billy, Kaitlyn and Jacob, as well as great grandchildren Felicity, Isabelle, Madison, Charlotte and Peter.  He was a much loved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mike grew up building and sailing schooners to fish cod and salmon on the Grand Banks and the Labrador, joining the crew when just 12 years old. He was very proud of his time at the splitting table.  Like many a Newfoundlander before and since, he saw opportunity and a future for his family in Toronto, moving there in the 50s. After a few years in Scarborough, Mike and Mary moved to Pickering in 1967. Being the father of three boys, he was always happy to help with coaching duties in both WestShore and Holy Redeemer leagues, mostly hockey but baseball too. A devoutly religious man, he was very active in the Holy Redeemer church community, where he became involved in the Manresa Retreat House, captaining retreats for over 40 years.  Mike was an active member with the Knights of Columbus, a charter member of the Holy Redeemer Council for over 60 yrs. Mike was also a proud member of Ironworkers Local 721, and only when his health stopped him did he cease marching with them in the Labour Day parade, some 50 years. https://www.arbormemorial.ca/mceachnie/obituaries/michael-raymond-bridgeman/59579

Jason Poole (originally from Colliers, NL), a proud member of the Iron Workers Local 721, passed away on November 29, 2020, after a courageous and challenging battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).  He was taken from us way too soon at the young age of 45.  Jason will live forever in the hearts of the pride and joy of his life, his precious 5-year-old daughter, Georgia and his spouse Brandy Hewitt.  He will never be forgotten by his loving mother Shirley, sister Peggy Ann (Steve), brothers Aiden, Terry, Jerry (Denise), and Ed, sister-in-law Alanna Poole, and mother-in-law Shirley Hewitt and their families.  And he will be sadly missed by extended family, numerous friends and his co-workers of the rodbusting world. Jason was warmly welcomed by the predeceased members of his family, his father John, and his brothers John Jr and Tony. 

Here is Isaac Rodgers’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

We are sad to announce that on November 22, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Isaac Rodgers (Brampton, Ontario)