Serge Edward De Coninck, 74, of Toronto, Ont. passed away on November 26, 2010 at the North York General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Holland, Manitoba, he was the only child of Hubert and Julia De Coninck who predeceased him. He had a close and special relationship with his foster brother Gabe Fifi who also predeceased him. Serge began his business career earning a designation as a Chartered Accountant in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He went on to participate in many entrepreneurial business ventures, including A&W Restaurants, McDonald's Restaurant franchises in the Maritimes, and VR Business Brokers Canada and VR Financial Services in Toronto. He is survived by his loving spouse, Sharon (Dixon) as well as his former wife, Juline (Hossack) De Coninck , daughter Debora (Bill) Jandrisits, Connecticut, sons Dan (Shauna) De Coninck and Paul (Siri) De Coninck, Toronto; grandchildren, Richard and Julia Jandrisits, Amanda, Beth and Zachary De Coninck. He will also be sadly missed by his Maritime family, Kim Dixon, Chris (Tracy) Dixon, Lori (Cyril) Lunney as well as Matthew and Bronwyn Dixon and Dylan, Gillian and Megan Lunney.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service and reception will be held at Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. E. Toronto on December 11, 2010 at 2.00 pm. Interment will take place at a later date in Moncton, NB. Thanks go out to the nurses and staff at Cummer Lodge for their kind and thoughtful care of Serge during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or the charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be sent by going to www.ogdenfuneralhome.com