Lunch at Wally’s – Tues August 11, 2026

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We’ll be meeting for lunch at Wally’s on Tuesday, August 11th at 11:30 am. We usually get about 8-12 people and yes, there are a few of us who are always there. Invite your former colleagues to come out to lunch and catch up with the Wally’s regulars. It’s a great opportunity to see old friends or maybe meet someone new.

We meet for lunch at a restaurant in Rexdale on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at 11:30 am. We’ll always post our location 1 week before lunch to confirm our location.

Don’t know where Wally’s is? Although Wally’s address is 123 Rexdale Blvd., it’s actually on the east side of Kipling, south of Rexdale.  It’s behind (south) of the Royal Bank.  It’s accessible from Kipling or through the Shoppers Drug Mart (next to the bank) parking lot.

2026 CSA-EMBA BBQ

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The annual CSA-EMBA Canada Day BBQ is coming up. Invitations have gone out with details about the date and time. If you are an Ontario CSA retiree and have not received your invitation, please contact us by either:

  • sending us an e-mail at csaretirees.info@gmail.com,
  • sending a message through the “Contact Us” page on this website,
  • or by submitting a “Comment” on this post. 

John Softley – April 5, 2026

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John Softley passed away on April 5, 2026 at the age of 71. Many first met John at the “Petty Cash” desk. Submit your expenses on a pink sheet of paper and John would immediately refund you. But the paper had to be pink! John worked in Accounting for years before moving to roles in Marketing.

Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held in Bolton on April 28th. John’s memorial page on the funeral home website has all the information and provides an opportunity to share condolences with the family.

Bob Cordingly – Jan 1, 2026

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Bob Cordingly passed away on January 1, 2026.

Christmas Lunch 2023
Wally's Sept 2024

Bob was at CSA for 42 years before he retired from the Metrology and Calibration Lab. He was an active member of the Retirees’ Club attending events regularly as seen in the photos taken at the Christmas Lunch 2023, at Wally’s Sept 2024 and the CSA BBQ 2025.

Bob will be missed by his former colleagues and family. Information on funeral arrangements are not yet available. Note there is also a post on the CSA Group Friends Facebook account.

Thane Crozier – Nov 8, 2025

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Thane Hartwell Bruce Crozier died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elliot Lake, Ontario on November 8, 2025 at 88 years of age.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Helen (Jacomb) Crozier.  Thane retired in 1999 from his position as Vice President, Corporate Secretary with CSA in Toronto and moved to Elliot Lake with Helen. Click here to see the full obituary.

Willy Parfenuik – Sept 20, 2025 (revised)

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Willy Parfenuik passed away on September 20, 2025 at 70 years old after a long stay in hospital.

Willy was a member of the Plumbing group and retired around 2014 after about 30 years at CSA. He’d been a hockey coach, a union leader and a proud Ukrainian. A wine enthusiast, he was also known for sharing “refreshments” on the golf course. Gone too soon, he was a friend to many and will be fondly remembered.

A private funeral will be held, with a ‘Celebration of Life’ at a future date.

Please share your memories of Willy or condolences for the family by leaving a comment below or on his memorial page.