It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing away of our dear friend Lion *Dr. Naresh Sharma* at NYG Hospital on Friday morning. He was surrounded by his loving family.

A Charter Member of the TORONTO NETRALYA LIONS CLUB, he was an avid supporter of our Club’s activities and contributed towards all fundraising endeavours for humanitarian causes.

LION Dr. Sharma will be dearly missed as a friend and a Lion.

Any expressions of condolences can be emailed to Dr. Kawal Sharma.

MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE🙏

Below are the details of the Funeral Arrangements and Prayers at the Mandir.

Viewing and prayers: 7-9 AM on 21 July 2025.
Cremation: 9:00 AM

Location: Lotus Funeral & Cremation Centre, 121 Cityview Dr., Toronto .(Etobicoke)

*Prayers and homage for the departed*
On Wednesday, 23 July at the
Vishnu Mandir
8640 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 6Z4
Closest intersection Yonge and HW7.
3 to 5 pm followed by dinner.

We will see you at the Vishnu Temple to pay last respects to the departed Lion Dr. Naresh Sharma.

Entered into rest on Friday, June 27, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital, Hamilton in her 85th year. Liz is predeceased by her beloved husband Robert. Liz died just days before her 65th wedding anniversary. Loving mother of Rhonda Bassindale (Randy) and Brenda Armes (Mike Hodge). Dear grandmother of Rob McCormick (Stephanie Manning), Cole Armes and GG to Robbie and Julianna. Sister of Thomas Simpson, Daniel Simpson and the late Marion Leavens. Liz will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

She was a very active member of Canada Calorie Counters as well as the Mount Hope Lions Club and Ancaster Lions Club.

Before she retired, she worked in the Ceramic Workshop of the Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital, then she enjoyed years driving a big truck with her husband Bob. She was passionate about NASCAR racing, but most of all, she adored her family.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Brandon Meyers at the Juravinski Cancer Centre as well as all the nurses and staff at RESSCU and those at St. Peter’s Hospital for their compassion and care.

Visitation will be held at MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 28 Caithness Street East, Caledonia on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Service for Liz will be held at Miller Funeral Chapel on Saturday, July 5, at 11 a.m. Internment Caledonia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canada Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

On June 5, 2025, we said our fond farewells to our intrepid Viking, Ove Svend Andersen, who trusting in God’s grace, left on his next saga.

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark on September 3, 1945, Ove leaves behind family and good friends on multiple continents. Loving father to Henrik (Sanne) Koch. Proud grandfather to Ulrikke, Nikolaj and Johanne. Brother-in-law of Daniel (Josiane) Gaudreau. Caring uncle to nieces and nephews in Ontario and Quebec. A few of those who have gone before Ove, beloved wife, Jacqeline (2019), sister-in-law, Helen Steeves (2025) and mother-in-law, Joyce Gaudreau (2023).

Ove was a member of the Georgetown Lions club

We would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Georgetown Hospital’s Complex Transitional Care Department for their sensitivity and expertise in the care of Ove.

A celebration of life took place Saturday, June 7, at St. Andrew’s United Church, Mountainview Road, Georgetown at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills would be appreciated.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sonia Chhabra, who left us peacefully on May 30, 2025, at Etobicoke General Hospital, at the age of 76.

Beloved wife of the late Mohan Chhabra, Sonia is survived by her daughters, Neelam and Shafily. She was also a cherished sister to Mona and Rajesh, loving aunt to Divya, Devika, Simrit and Sid, and a wonderful friend to many within the community.

Sonia dedicated much of her career to her work as a cataloger at the Toronto Reference Library, where her love of books and knowledge touched the lives of many. Beyond her professional life, she was also an active member of the Toronto Lions Club where she helped organize and contribute to many worthy causes and was a recipient of their highest honour, the Melvin Jones Fellowship. Sonia was also known for her warmth, humour, generosity, and joyful spirit. She loved hosting lively gatherings with family and friends, gardening, preparing delicious meals and spending quiet moments reading and solving her favorite puzzles. An active participant in social and cultural activities within the community, Sonia brought people together and created lasting memories wherever she went.

To celebrate Sonia’s life, we will be hosting an intimate memorial gathering for her closest family and friends on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 3:00pm – 5:00pm at Lotus Funeral and Cremation Center, Etobicoke, Ontario.

She will be greatly missed and remembered with deep love by all those who knew her.

It is with extreme sadness that we announce that Laverne has passed away in his 82^nd year. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine for 20 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Betty. Loved father of Christine, Doug (Steph), and very loved stepfather to Wendy Clark (David Coulter). Much-loved grandfather of Tyler Gaddye. Loved brother of Gwenn (Doug Broomfield) and Frances (Alex Stankiewicz). A great brother-in-law to John Drysdale (Arlene), Karen Clark, Margaret Drysdale, Roy Drysdale (Belinda) and Lynda Norris. The very best uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Vern wore many hats in his life and was loved by all who had the good fortune to know him. He was involved with the Blackheath Binbrook Lions Club, Glanbrook Community Services, the Glanbrook Rangers Jr. C Hockey Club, the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Hamilton, and Challenger Baseball (Santa). He had a love for fishing, hunting and anything outdoors. Life will not be the same without him. Thanks to Bob Kemp Hospice, where he was kept comfortable in his final days.

Friends and family will be received at the DONALD V. BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Lake Ave. Dr., Stoney Creek, on Tuesday, May 20, from 2 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Rd., Binbrook, on Wednesday, May 21, at 11 a.m. A private interment for immediate family will take place the following day.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Glanbrook Rangers Jr. C Hockey Club or the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, a wonderful place that gave him dignity in his final days.

Of Guelph, passed away at Hospice Wellington on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 56 with his wife, dogs and friends by his side after a very private 3-year cancer journey.

Larger-than-life in character and rich and colorful in his vocabulary, Barry was a passionate puppy raiser for Dog Guides Canada, a fiercely loyal friend, master chef, metalhead, gamer at heart, PS5 enthusiast, Red Wings fanatic, hiking lover, cookie monster, rum connoisseur, air guitar player at every red light, master of the soft smile, one of the founding members of Green Capes Lions Club and top GC Puppy Calendar sales rep, poodle hater (if you know, you know), dedicated property manager, POD’s biggest frenemy, citizen of the world, and Eaton’s favourite human.

In short, Barry was the absolute best human anyone of us had the fortune to have in our lives. He was always himself, no matter where or with whom.

Barry was best husband ever to Andrea, and Barbara’s favourite son. He is predeceased by his dad, Charly and his beloved Gypsy and Maple. Barry was a foster dad of past, current and future Dog Guides Yuba, Birch, Maple, Rickman, Bowie, Shiloh, West, Pudding, Eaton, Gala, Pluto, Doug, Presley and Kiwi.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.

A celebration of Barry’s life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10C Shared Space, located at 42 Carden Street, Guelph from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The venue is fully accessible and the presence of Dog Guide foster puppies and working dogs is strongly encouraged.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bob at his home in Burlington on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 82.

Beloved husband of Pia (née Zuidema) and loving father of Rob (Tony), Jeff, and Scott (Sarah). Cherished grandfather of Zoey and Haydn, and the dear brother of Kenneth and Bruce. A passionate golfer, Lions Club member, and hockey enthusiast, he will be greatly missed.

Bob served for 49 years as a Lion. He was a Life Member of the former Nelson Lions club, and the Burlington Lions Club (the clubs merged in 2007).. He was Manager of the Nelson Downtown Lions Farmer's Market, which became the Burlington Centre Lions Farmer's Market at the same time, and devoted many years to this very successful fundraising enterprise,

A celebration of Bob's life will take place at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (just one stoplight north of the QEW) in Burlington (905-632-3333) on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Community Living Burlington would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Howard G. Ashbourne passed peacefully on Saturday March 15 in his 95th year, his wife Mary Louise, partner in life for over 69 years, by his side. Howard leaves a legacy of 7 children, Tom (Linda), Victoria (Greg), Mary (Richard), Anne (Allan), Alexandra, Robert and Kate (Simon); 10 grandchildren, Jessica, Thomas, Sean, Meagan, Brendan, Lauren, Livia, Logan, Nathan and Matthew; and 7 great grandchildren. He is survived by sisters Audrey and Christine and predeceased by brother Gordon.

Born in Twillingate, NL, Howard was a proud Newfoundlander. He graduated from Victoria College at the University of Toronto, and captained the UofT Blues soccer team in his final year, winning the league championship. He attended Osgood Hall Law school and was called to the bar in 1958.

Howard practiced law in Weston, ON for over 60 years. He will be remembered for his integrity, attention to detail and desire to help people. He provided sage advice to his clients, as well as to his children (particularly as teenagers.)

He chaired several Weston area Cancer Society fund raisers and led Weston’s centennial celebrations in 1981. ‘Lion Howard’ was an active member of the Weston Lions Club for 60+ years, during which he founded their monthly newsletter and acted as chief editor. The opportunity to serve the community as a Lion, and enjoy the friendships made, was a highlight in his life.

Howard had a passion for antiques and fine china. He enjoyed attending auctions, his keen eye seeking additions to his extensive collections. He loved pancakes with maple syrup at Elmira, wouldn’t miss the annual Gemboree at Bancroft and planned the best Easter egg hunts – Grandpa Howard you will be missed.

After a good life, he’s earned his rest in the big squid jigging grounds in the sky – sleep well Howard.

Visitation will be held on Friday March 28, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ward funeral Home (Weston). A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday March 29, 11:00 a.m. at Central United Church, 1 King Street, York (Weston) and will be live streamed. Reception to follow.

Peacefully with family by his side on February 28, 2025. Sho, in his 92nd year, beloved husband of Helen for 58 years. Loving father of Glen (Alice), Kim, Kelly and Kerri (James). Loved grandpa of Kieran and Riley. Dear brother of Emiko, Mitsuko "Shirley", Masako "Satch" (Ed), and brother-in-law of Donna (Brian). Predeceased by his parents Zeiji Etsuji and Tsune, his siblings Yuzo "Bing", Yoneko "Edith" and James, and brother-in-law Abie. Sho will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Born on Mayne Island, a Southern Gulf Island off of the east coast of Vancouver Island, Sho’s family was forcibly relocated to Lemon Creek, in the B.C. interior in 1942. Upon their release, the family came east in December 1945, and eventually settled in Norval, ON. In 1954 they moved once again just a bit south to Huttonville, where Sho lived and raised his own family for 60 years.

Sho was a strong community member. He was a charter member of the Huttonville Lions Club, a tireless volunteer for the Huttonville Community School Association and Brampton Minor Hockey. Sho enjoyed gardening, growing and selling pumpkins and vegetables, pussy willows, statice, sedum and other varieties of flowers. He also enjoyed fishing and travelling.

Family and friends will be received at the Jones Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown (905) 877-3631 on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. A Celebration of Sho’s Life will take place in the chapel at 11 a.m. Reception to follow in the Trafalgar Room.

In lieu of flowers or koden, memorial contributions to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides would be appreciated.