DONNA VAN TOEN Obituary

VAN TOEN, DONNA (BENDWELL) Donna died peacefully on December 8, 2018, aged 69. Donna is missed by her children (Geoffrey and Bonnie), who wish to thank staff at the Juravinski and St Michael's Palliative ward for their kindness and care. Also remembered by friends and astrological colleagues around the world. A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

Published by Toronto Star on Dec. 15, 2018.

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Very sorry to learn of Donna's passing. Donna was tireless and selfless in her promotion of astrology, and very supportive of new talent. A great loss to Canadian astrology and everyone who benefited from her knowledge and generosity.

John McKay-Clements

July 14, 2023

Thank you to all for the kind words regarding my mother Donna Van Toen. Hopefully, she is doing things on her terms wherever it is we end up.

Geoff Van Toen

Son

March 31, 2019

I wish to offer my sincere condolences to Donna's family & friends. I attended a few lectures given by her in the 1990's and found her to be a marvelous human being and astonishing astrologer. I was very saddened to hear about her passing.

Carol Timbers

January 11, 2019

Dear Bonnie and Geoffrey,

Your mother was very important in my life, and I'm sure, the lives of many people. I first met her in the 1980's, when she held astrology classes in your home on Bowmore. I still have the notes from her classes and the many readings she did for me over the years. She helped me during all of the important times of my life and I was shaken to learn that she had died.

I remember her for her love of stones - whenever there was a Rock and Gem show, she was there. I still have a massive geode that she brought back from one of her trips to Australia and think of her often when I look at that stone.

Donna was a one-of-a kind. I can still here her voice - slow, but with a profound, and often funny message.

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Daria

January 1, 2019

Bye Donna I will miss your friendship!! Rest in peace

Lorraine Hughes

December 27, 2018

It was lovely knowing you, Donna. My caring thoughts go out to your children and those closest to you.

Christopher Gibson

December 27, 2018

The Heavens have gained another Star. I'll miss you, Donna.

December 24, 2018

I trust Donna is on another shore, unseen to us, in the jubilant company of others who celebrate her coming. Condolences to Bonnie, Geoff and friends.

Mary Lou

December 23, 2018

Blessings my dear friend, Donna. Wishing you well on your journey.

Richard Smoot

December 22, 2018

Baris

December 19, 2018

At home, among the stars. Blessings <3

Lorraine Valente

December 19, 2018

Joy

December 17, 2018

I could not come to you, and so you came to me, across our little "pond". Thank you for the visit, dear one. You will make a believer of me yet. Godspeed home and sincere condolences to the Bonnie and Geoff.

December 15, 2018

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