OBITUARIES
Obituaries for Families
Serving the Greater Toronto Area
Claudia Naomi Harrel-Gates
Feb 12, 2026
Claudia May Harrel
Born in Toronto, April 15, 1944 to Ivan and Helen Flatman. Sister of the late Helen Smith, the late Arthur Flatman, and the late Joan Wells. Aunt to Leslie Smith, Matthew Smith, Jim Weller, Caitlin Weller, and Alexander Weller, Mark Flatman and Andrew Flatman. Sister-in-law to Margaret Flatman. Wife of her cherished late husband David Bernard Harrel (Lt,...
Allan Allen Mentor
Feb 12, 2026
Celebration of Life
- in honour of -
Allan A. Mentor
Friday February 27, 2026
at The Claireport Place Banquet and Convention Centre 65 Claireport Place Etobicoke Ontario M9W 6V5
Please bring your favourite stories and memories to share.
Refreshments will be served between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
John David Anderson
Feb 8, 2026
John David Anderson
July 11, 1944 – February 8, 2026
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, John David Anderson lived a life full of energy, connection, and celebration.
Known affectionately by many names — “Mr. A,” “Diamond Dave,” and most famously “Disco Dave” — he brought warmth, humour, rhythm, and undeniable charm wherever he went.
Music ran in Dave’s blood. His father, John Wilfrid Anderson (Wilf),...


