Gregory Anthony Dosman
elevated q432O December 26, 1955 to September 23, 2022
elevated q432O Visitation
Saturday October 1, 2022 from 12pm to 1:30pm
elevated q432O Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated q432O Funeral Service – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday October 1, 2022 at 1:30pm
elevated q432O To watch the Service live, please Click Here
elevated q432O Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated q432O Reception (within the Funeral Home)
Following the Funeral Service
elevated q432O Obituary
elevated q432O With very deep sadness, we announce, that Gregory Anthony Dosman passed away peacefully at North York General Hospital, on Friday September 23rd, 2022 at the age of 66, after a stoic and courageous battle with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.
elevated q432O Greg was kind, loving and the most loyal and devoted son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend. Greg will be greatly missed by all who loved him, especially his brother Michael Francis, (Jill Anne nee Underhill), his nephews, Peter Michael (Nadia nee Galle), Jacob Anthony (Katie nee Badin), his niece, Kate Amelia, his great nephew, Angelo and his great niece, Chiara. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Reuben Anthony and Amelia Maria (nee Ferraro). Greg was also the loving Godfather to Stephen Lennie, John Paul Ferraro and his nephew, Peter Michael.
elevated q432O Greg was born in Guelph, Ontario and lived on Alice Street. Two years later, the family moved to Richmond Hill, Ontario and lived next door to his cousins, Paul, David, Donna and Janice. Greg’s family made their home there for more than 50 years.
elevated q432O Greg’s deep love for music started with his childhood accordion lessons. This keen music interest was further enhanced during his years in the high school band at Brebeuf College where he formed lifelong friendships with many great people. Some of these friends continued in music, forming various bands, one of which continued to play together with Greg and then for Greg when he lived at Cummer Lodge. Greg graduated from the University of Western Ontario, Kings College, with an Honours Degree in History in 1977. After graduating, Greg worked with his closest cousin, John Ferraro, in the family business for 35 years. Greg continued to enrich his colorful life with worldly travels, including trips to Mexico, Europe and Machu Picchu, Peru.
elevated q432O Everyone loved Greg. The knowledge he shared about so many things exemplified an intelligent and educated man who was also compassionate and considerate. Greg was close to the extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins, and attended many family functions at Jumping Deer Ranch where great memories were made and will never be forgotten.
elevated q432O Greg’s tireless dedication to his parents, Reuben and Molly was unprecedented. His love, patience and time with his nephews, Peter and Jacob, and his niece Kate will always be treasured.
elevated q432O The strong bond with his brother Michael and the close relationship with his sister-in-law Jill will be held in their hearts forever.
elevated q432O We would like to thank the family and friends who visited Greg over the past 12 years. Also, we thank Cummer Lodge for their excellent care for 6-½ years. And thank you to North York General Hospital, 3W, for the tender care Greg received in his final days.
elevated q432O Rest in peace Greg. We will love you forever.
elevated q432O In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society or to Cummer Lodge through the City of Toronto in Gregory’s honour.
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I’m terribly sorry for your loss. Greg will be sorely missed.
Thank you.
Mike n Jill I know how it feels to lose someone’ dear to my taughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. If there’s anything I can help with please don’t hesitate your friend toni
Thank you Toni, thanks for being a good friend
I send my heartfeld wishes for the peace Greg now has. He will always be in our hearts. He is in my prayers.
Lovingly, Aunt Dolores
Aunt Dolores we think of you and your recent loss as well, you have always been in our hearts and Greg was always excited to visit with you and Uncle Cutts.
Mike, Jill, Peter, Jacob and Kate
I’ll see you tomorrow at the funeral but I did want to formally express my deep condolences to all of you.
As you know Greg has been part of my life for over40 years and I can’t imagine my life without images of Greg in it. Whether it be dinners at his place, going to the Bluegrass festivals, long telephone calls when he was in Florida after your dad’s heart surgery, long phone calls as he cared for your mom in Richmond Hill or long phone calls watching Seinfeld in our respective locations we always had lots to share.
I know how deeply he loved and cared for Jill, Peter, Jake and Kate and how he took my daughters Gabriela and Ashley into his heart.
He was such an amazing friend to me and the King’s College group of friends.
It’s been torture watching his decline and the slow erosion of who he was and the twinkle in his eye and the passion in his heart. I saw him on Labour Day at the hospital and it broke my heart. I am choosing to remember him in all the wonderful mess that he was. Remembering the birthday parties on Dec 26 at you previous home when times were good.
Even thought it has been such a long time since we have seen each other know that you Jill and your kids hold a special place in my heart and memory. God bless you and keep you in this difficult time and May your many positive memories of Greg serve to sustain you and remind you of a life that previously was full and happy.
Love to you and your family and see you on October 1
Elaine and Gabriela and Ashley , we thank you for the kind words and agree with all the feelings ,,we look forward to a get together to celebrate Greg
My sincere condolences to Greg’s family and friends. I will treasure the many fond memories I have of working with him.
Rest in peace Greg. You will be missed.
Thanks ED you were always loyal and kind to Greg, thank you
Our most sincere sympathies are extended to you, Mike, Jill and family, on the passing of your beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. We hope our collective prayers bring peace to your family during this difficult time. May Greg rest in peace.
St. Bonaventure Parish Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada
Tracy and the CWL – thank you, Greg was close with my children and by extension close with your children, he will be missed
Mike, Jill, Peter, Jacob, and Kate, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Greg.
His suffering is over, and he is a much better place.
Peter and Tracy MacInnis
Thank you , and we know he is at peace.
Heartfelt condolences to Mike, Jill, and your children.
Respect to Michael for being a good brother to Greg
especially in his time of need.
Thanks Frank, a lot of music and baseball memories you and Greg made over the years including David and Paul…
Dear Michael & Jill and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Greg’s death. Thank you for letting me know. We enjoyed many jazz concerts, regular work out’s at the local gym and new dining experiences when I lived in Richmond Hill. I have many very fond memories of Greg. I will deeply miss him. Please know of my prayers for him and for your entire family at this time. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Sincerely,
Sam
Sam , Greg spoke fondly of you often and it was a please to have met you several times . Thank you for your memories and prayers
John & I are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Greg. Michael, Jill & family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
We remember Greg with his beautiful smile, and even though we had not been in touch for many years, we remember what a great young man he was. He will be with Uncle Ruben & Aunt Molly, and watching over his loved ones now. Blessing to you all.’
Sincerely
Sandy & John Falkingham (Schnurr)
Thank you for reaching out to us, we all have those youthful and pleasant memories , of all the Hanover visits with your family and Grandma…
Our condolences to you Michael, Jill and family. It is so sad we have not been in contact with you people for some time.
May you Cousin Gregory, Rest In Peace.
Hugs Dianne and Larry
Thank Dianne and Larry, it was with some considerable effort but I found a good contact number for Harry and we had a decent catch up chat, Great to catch up !
So sad to hear of Greg’s passing, Mike. I know that you and he were close. These last few years must have been so very difficult for him, and you.
I got to know Greg when he came by my place to fix something, and I think we spent more time talking about music than on the issue at hand. He floored me with his knowledge of music, musical styles, and musicians. I have been a professional musician all of my life and he updated me! As we say among musicians, “he was a sweet cat” and I enjoyed him immensely.
My loss can only be a shadow of what you, Jill, and your family must be experiencing, and my heart goes out to you.
Allison and I will light a candle and send a prayer to Greg, and to all whose lives were touched by his loving spirit and who will miss him.
Sincerely,
Bruce
Allison and Bruce , thank you for the kind words about Greg.
Dearest Michael, Jill and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Gregs passing. Loosing a sibling is painful and no one can know what you are going through. Just know we are thinking and praying for you. I hope we can get together sometime soon and connect via email even sooner. Hugs to you Michael…….Jane and Kevin Barrett
Michael and family. Was so great to connect with you on Tuesday. I was quite shocked to hear the news about Greg. I am so sorry for your loss and my sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family. Looking at Greg’s photo is exactly as I remember him.
You will all be in my prayers.
Will stay in touch, and look forward to seeing you all at the beach.
Harry Schnurr
These comments are such a beautiful tribute to the lives Greg so graciously touched. His loss is such a kick in the gut; his long suffering so unfair. When I came on the scene some 30 years ago I suddenly robbed Greg of his best bud; his weekend & traveling companion – yet he welcomed me with love & friendship. He loved our children as if they were his own. He was such a good friend! Kind, loyal, loving, patient: always. We LOVE Greg and I will never put that in the past tense. Rest in peace and comfort dearest Greg – until we meet again … I know you’ll be the first to greet us. xox
To the Dosman family, I came across this obituary by chance. I met Greg 20 years ago at bevereament sessions in Richmond Hill hospice where we were both grieving loved ones. He was such a kind and friendly person and always had a warm smile. I am so sorry for your loss. Although I haven’t seen him in years, I always remember how kind he was.
Mike, Jill and family:
Not much more to say to you about Greg’s passing except that it I am glad that I got to be his friend and to get to know so many of his family. Thanks for giving me the honour of participating yesterday.
“The ones we love are never really gone ….
or ever very far away”.
My friendship with Greg started in grade 9, when we were both placed in Brebeuf’s first music course. We spent the next five years in the same class and shared a lot of good times together. Greg’s sense of humour, restrained whole-body laugh and wide, infectious smile is what I remember the most. That and piling into Greg’s pickup truck in the middle of winter for a meeting of the Brebeuf smoking club. Greg was one of the kindest, generous and most positive people I’ve ever known. But most of all, he was just fun to be with. Rest in peace, buddy.
I too was in that music class with Greg throughout high school, and valued his friendship for over 50 years. He was a gentle soul, always ready with a smile, quiet, positive and kind-hearted.
One of the strong bonds between Greg and so many of us was a deep love of music. He had big ears for good music, and sought out artists that were different, always wanting to share what he’d found with the rest of us.
To Michael, Jill, and all the Dosman family, my heart goes out to you all, and I wish you comfort knowing you’re all in our thoughts as you grieve Greg’s loss.
Greg, your illness of the past years was so unfortunate, and heartbreaking for your many friends. You’re a free man now. We’ll see you again soon enough.
Greg was like a brother to me, sharing our love of music and our times througout highschool & university. I could always count on Greg to join me at just about any concert. He was also my Best Man; deservedly named.
Watching Greg ‘s trip over the past few years has been very hard; but he thankfully responded to the music we played when we had the chance.
Mike, Jill & Family – you all worked so hard to make the best of a very challenging situation. It’s a both a big loss but hopefully also a relief, knowing that Greg benfitted from such strong support.
I attended Brebeuf high school with Greg, but got to know him better starting in university when I would visit family and friends attending Western.
Like the rest of us, Greg’s passion was music and he would always loyally support his musical friends by attending practices and performances. Greg was also an avid concertgoer who especially loved the energy, excitement, and honesty of live music. His eclectic CD collection spoke to his diverse tastes and extensive musical knowledge.
In addition, Greg travelled extensively, but preferred places off the beaten track where he could meet the locals, not other tourists.
Greg was not only a gifted raconteur but perhaps more important, an engaged listener who blessed you with his undivided attention.
Devotion to family was paramount for Greg. Nothing was more precious than time spent with his parents, brother, sister-in-law, niece, nephews, and cousins.
Greg, we will forever cherish your selfless nature, your cheerful demeanour, your intelligence, your common sense, your wit, and the way you made us all better just by your presence.