OBITUARIES
Obituaries for Families
Serving the Greater Toronto Area
James Shing Cheng
Feb 16, 2026
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, James Cheng passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
As we reflect on his life, the song “My Way” by Frank Sinatra comes to mind — a fitting tribute to a man who lived an unapologetically full life.
We are deeply grateful to all who shared meaningful moments with...
Ruth Jane Gribben
Feb 13, 2026
Ruth Jane GribbenDecember 3, 1944 - February 13, 2026
Ruth Jane Gribben, known to all as Jane, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Toronto on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born to Ruth Irene Paget and Charles Norman Paget in Hamilton, Jane was a woman of sharp intellect, deep empathy,...
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


