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Emily Ann Stark (nee Tokar)
September 22, 1923 - August 16, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">STARK, Emily Ann (nee Tokar) - Passed away quietly on August 16, 2015 at the age of 91, at the Villages of Aspen Lake in Windsor, ON with family by her side. Predeceased by her loving husbands Verne Drew McDonald (1956) and John William Stark (1992), her parents Jozef (Joseph) (1988) and Anna (nee Buvalla) Tokar (1973), and brother Miles (2002). Born in Polomka, Slovakia, &ldquo;Mila&rdquo; came to Canada in 1928 and lived in Toronto most of her life. Having served as a private in the Canadian Women&rsquo;s Army Corps in 1945/46, Emily fondly remembered performing as part of the Canadian Army Show. A devoted member of the Catholic Women&rsquo;s League of Canada, her many volunteer activities included delivering Meals on Wheels. She loved to sing and was an enthusiastic member of the Scarborough Sweet Adelines in the 80s and later, the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish choir. She was also a talented bridge player who valued time spent with her many friends. Emily will be deeply missed by her sister, Mary Jane Burton, her children Karen McDonald, and Sandy, Geoff and Mary-Ann Stark and their spouses, Michael Rowlands, Susan Stark and Don Coyle, and her 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to all her compassionate and loving caregivers over the past five years. Cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass and reception will be held on Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m. at ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH, 2234 Ellesmere Rd. Scarborough, ON In memory of Emily, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Marcotte Funeral Home (519-735-2830).</div>