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DANIEL, Myrl
Retired Librarian of the Barbados Library and Centennial College, Toronto, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 4, 2004 at Providence Centre. Beloved sister of Grace Daniel, Joyce Carter-Gay, Hazel Tatem, Melvern Daniel (Barbados), Rawle Daniel (England) and the late Lloyd Daniel and Mildred Gibbons. Sister-in-law of Fred Carter-Gay, and George Tatem. Lovingly remembered by her several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at Pickering Pentecostal Church, ''The Gathering Place'' (1920 Bayly Street, Ajax) at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
FLUERY, Percival Alexander ''Bud''
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday, January 4th, 2004, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Isabelle (McKinnon) for 61 years. Dear father of son Wayne and his wife Kathy, and of daughter Nadine. Cherished ''Grampa'' of grandson Cple and step-granddaughter Robyn. Son of the late Lillian and Jim Fluery of Highland Creek. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 7th, 2004, 11 a.m. Cremation has already taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital.
GIFFORD, Marjorie Cecilia
Peacefully, on Sunday January 4th, 2004. Marjorie Cecilia Pearce Gifford, wife of the late Owen Gifford and beloved mother of Anne Gifford and her husband Lee Rogaliner of Newport Beach, California, Sheila Gifford of Ottawa and the late Paula Gifford Merriman. Loving grandmother of Patrick Shields, Peter Merriman and Molly Merriman. Much loved daughter of the late Mary and Charles Pearce. Predeceased by brothers Frederick and Frank Pearce and by sisters Sarah Theobald and Mary Mather. Funeral Mass will take place at the Roman Catholic Church of ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, on Saturday January 31 at 10:30 A.M. Funeral Mass will take place at the Roman Catholic Church of ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, on Saturday January 31 at 10:30 A.M. Interment of Cremated Remains at St. Gregory's Cemetery. A Reception at the Oshawa Golf Club will follow. Donations to St. Vincent Kitchen, in Marjorie's memory, may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234).
HOPKINS, William Robert
(September 29, 1917 - January 4, 2004) Hoppy, having lived a long and fulfilling life, enjoyed many friendships, good humour and scratch golf, has passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2004 at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, at age 86. Hoppy, beloved husband of Midge. Dear father of Margaret Walker and her husband William of King City (formerly of Ajax). Survived by his brother Dr. John Hopkins and his wife Helen of Victoria, B.C. and predeceased by his sister Helen. Also loved by his two grandsons Brent and Rory and missed by his nieces and nephews. At his request, there will be no service. Cremation. In Hoppy's memory, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital appreciated. Our family would like to express our gratitude for the excellent nursing care given and compassion shown by the nursing staff and Dr. Jennifer Wilson.
LESCISIN, Anne
In prayerful peace while holding the hand of her youngest son Edward, the soul of Anne was lifted from this earth on Sunday, January 4th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Whitby to be with our Lord. Anne, in her 78th year was the devoted and loving wife of George Lescisin. Beloved mother of her two sons, Larry and Edward who will forever remember her great love and kindness. Dear and generous mother-in-law of Robin and Christine. Sadly missed by her seven grandchildren, Paul, Adrian, Kyle, Lyndsay, Kevin, Matthew and Michael. Fondly remembered by many other relatives and friends. Visitation at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday January 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A liturgy will be held at 7:30 p.m. that evening. A Funeral Mass will then be held at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, 903 Gifford St., Whitby, on Thursday January 8th at 10 a.m. Interment to immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to Lakeridge Health - Whitby -- Palliative Care or the Charity of Choice.
McQUOID, Robert O.
(Retired employee of Durham Board of Education; Veteran of W.W. II) At Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Sunday, January 4, 2004. Bob, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Hilda. Loving father of Mary and her husband Lloyd Kollaard of Kirkfield, ON and Ann and her husband Roland Thurn of Oshawa. Dear grandfather of Debbie, Susanne, Jennifer, Jillian, Jonathan and great-grandfather of Chelsea, Mackenzie, Sydney, Angus, Gabrielle and Zackery. Brother of Bernice Ellis of Brockville and predeceased by brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, January 8, 2004 at 10:00a.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Bob to a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
RICHARDS, Joseph Clifford
passed away peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 4, 2004, in his 83rd year. Past Sergeant of the Royal Canadian Air Force of the Armoured Division. Past Carman of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Life member of the Port Perry Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419. Beloved husband of Lorraine for over 57 years. Loving father of Patrick, Thomas (Ann), Maureen (Peter) Robinson and Michael (Jean). Proud grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 5. Family and friends are invited to visit the Low & Low Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 from 6-9 p.m. Legion service commencing at 7 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday in the chapel at 11 a.m. In Cliff's memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
VIZZA (MANCUSO), ROSINA
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville on Sunday January 4th, 2004. Rosina Vizza (Nee Mancuso) at the age of 62. Loving mother of Claudio, Adriana, Elio, Fennardo, and Enzo. Dear sister of Leonardo. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Robbie, Kayla and Emily. Resting at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 (4th set of traffic lights east of Townline Road) Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Courtice on Saturday January 10th, 2004 at 11 AM. The family of Rosina will receive friends Thursday January 8th, from 7-9 PM and Friday January 9th, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be held on Friday January 9th, at 7 PM. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville would be appreciated.
BATEMAN, Yvonne (nee Yourth)
passed away peacefully after complications from major surgery at Toronto East General on January 3, 2004 at age 85. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years, Jack Bateman. Pre-deceased by her parents Edwin & Mildred Yourth as well as her sister Lois and her brother Maxwell. She will be truly missed by her nieces Ellen and Dianne and her nephews Bradley and Donald. A woman of many talents, a fine artist, gifted gardener and a long time member of the Horticultural Society. An accredited judge from the Hamilton Botanical Gardens. Everyone who knew Yvonne loved her very much. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME with Memorial Service on Saturday, January 10th at 11 a.m. Memorial donations t the Horticultural Society in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Visitation one hour prior.
CAVERLY, William C.
Entered into rest at Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Saturday January 3, 2004 in his 60th year. Bill, beloved husband of Eleanor. Fondly remembered by his step-children and grandchildren. A private graveside service was held on Tuesday January 6, 2004 at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Lung Association.
FOSTER, Roy Albert
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, January 3rd, 2004. Roy Foster , in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Suse (Elsie, nee Chandler). Dear father of Reid and his wife Gale of Elliot Lake, grandfather of Tanya and great grandfather of Kirsten and Kayla. Dear father of Noah (Mark) of Port Hope and grandfather of Sydney, Wade and Logan and their mother Shelley. Dear brother of Earl and his wife Mary of Newcastle and Evelayne and her husband Earl Young of Campbellford. Predeceased by his parents Noah and Mary, his sisters Myrtle Naylor, and Dorothy Cuffe, and his grandson Tyler. Roy was an employee of Smith Transport for over 30 years. Also a veteran of WWII, serving in Europe with the Lake Superior Regiment and a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, January 5th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel Tuesday, January 6th at 2 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
GUIMOND, Elmire (nee Maillet)
After a lengthy illness at Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Saturday, January 3rd, 2004. Elmire, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Leo Guimond. Loving mother of Roger (Barb), Margaret, the late Arthur (Jo), the late Anne Marie, Jean (Dave), Mary Ann (Gary), Elmire (Bill), Edna (Pete), Theresa (Dave) and Joanne (Jim). Elmire will be sadly missed by her 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by BJ Kearns. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6th with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment at Warkworth Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated, in lieu of flowers.
GUNTER, Margaret Rae
(Graduate of Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, 1936). At Lakeridge Health Whitby, on Saturday, January 3, 2004, in her 90th year, Margaret (Westney) Gunter of Orono. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Gunter. Dear mother of Bill and his wife Donna of Oshawa. Loving grandmother of Matthew and Tyler. Dear sister of Muriel Patterson, and the late Henry Westney. Funeral Service complete in Orono United Church, Orono, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Cremation. Donations to Orono United Church, Lakeridge Health Bowmanville or Whitby in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
MARSHALL, Eva
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday, January 3, 2004. Eva (nee Humphries) at 85 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Marshall. Dear mother of Judy and her husband Ken Chamberlain. Loving grandmother of Michael Fougere and Damon Cple and great grandmother of Kayla, Wayne, Dylan and Hailey. Dear sister of Dorothy Imbeault and Muriel Humphries. Rested at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday January 6, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
McRAE, Edith Anne
Lifelong member of the Catholic Women's League. Peacefully at Extendicare - Oshawa on Saturday, January 3rd, 2004. Edith in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth McRae. Loving mother of Carol McRae Garrow, Ted McRae and his wife Anne, Rob McRae and his wife Gloria and the late Kenneth McRae Jr. Dear grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Bertrum T. and Edna Grennon. Predeceased by Geraldine, Mary, Edward and Francis. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, Oshawa, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, January 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Donations to the Durham Down Syndrome Association.
MITCHELL, Glynn
passed away peacefully at Rouge Valley Ajax/Pickering Hospital, January 3, 2004 at the age of 88. Loving husband of Shirley. Father of Donna and step father of Michael Stock and his wife Sandra, and Nancy Stock. Proud grandfather of Stacey, step grandfather of Brendan and Laura and great grandfather of Joel and Jamie. A private family service will be held at a later date. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
NAYLOR, Shirley May
At Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Saturday January 3rd, 2004 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late A. James Naylor. Loving mother of Stephanie and Guy May, Michelle and Jim Roberts, Cheryl and Gary Moss, Tracey and Dave Savery, Laurie, Lisa and Paul Cunningham. Devoted grandmother of Jayson and Kathleen, Regan and Derek, Lynsey, Curtis, Preston, Matthew, Drew, Casey, Kyle and great grandmother of Madyson. Sister of Jay and Fred Doerffer, Grace and the late Jack Naylor, Ruth and Jack Kean, Lloyd and Ellen Gilson and the late Betty Coombs. Sister-in-law of Sixty and Lyla Coombs, Barbara and the late Ron Brown, Shirley and Austin Wiltshire. Lovingly remembered by Betty and Bonnie, extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West, Oshawa, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, January 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 7th at 3 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Palliative Care Unit at Lakeridge Health Oshawa or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
