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Edna May Hambly
HAMBLY, Edna May (July 3, 1920 – June 26, 2007) - Peacefully on June 26, 2007, just one week short of her 87th birthday, Aunty Edna passed away at Fairview Lodge in Whitby. She is now in a happier place with her Mom and Dad and brother and sisters: Audrey Swain, William “Bud” Hambly and Murielle Norris. Memorial Donations to a charity of your choice may be made through the Newcastle Funeral Home at 1-877-987-3964.
Funeral Details: Cremation has already taken place.
Date of death: 6/26/2007 - Location of death: Whitby, Ontario
Allen Keetch
KEETCH, Allen (retired 32-year employee of G.M.; associate member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Newcastle and also Gospel Baptist Church in Florida) – peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa on Sunday, June 24, 2007, in his 82nd year. Allen, loving husband and best friend of Elsie (nee Dyer) of Wilmot Creek and formerly of Brooklin and Whitby. Dear father of Richard Keetch and his wife Pat of Courtice, Sharon Keetch of Oshawa, Kenneth Keetch and his wife Sue of Oshawa, Carolyn Keetch of Whitby, Catherine Cripps and Timothy Evelyn of Bowmanville. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Son of the late Golby and Sophia Keetch. Brother of Jean and her husband John Gibson of Huntsville. Allen will be missed by his extended family, friends, neighbors and his four-legged companion Katie Lee.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, June 27, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Groveside Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in Allen’s memory to the Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family.
Date of death: 6/24/2007 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Deborah McCrae
McCRAE, Deborah (nee Debbie Williams) (Employee of the Ontario Government for 31 years, former civilian employee of the O.P.P, Transportation Branch) – peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, in her 49th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie, dear wife of Scott McCrae of Newtonville. Loving mother of Michael and Matthew. Daughter of Alan and Jean Williams of Trenton. Daughter-in-law of Andrew and Margaret McCrae of Peterborough. “Berbs” to Al and Linda of Scarborough, Peggie and Matthew of Markham, Karen and Dave of Scarborough, Dorothy and Peter of Newcastle, and the late Big James. Sister-in-law of Heather McCrae of Peterborough and the late Dale. She will be sadly missed by her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and her extended family and friends. Memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St., South (just north of the 401 at the lights, 1-877-987-3964), for visitation on Friday, June 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery, Newcastle.
Date of death: 6/19/2007 - Location of death: Newtonville, Ontario
Madeline "Lyn" Chant
CHANT, Madeline (Lyn) – peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Monday, May 14, 2007, in her 76th year. Doting mother of Debra Lyn and her husband Marcel Ouellet of Colborne and Kimberly Carol and her husband Ivan Allin of Newtonville.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Thursday, June 14, from 7-9 p.m. for an informal gathering and celebration of her life.
Date of death: 6/2/2007 - Location of death: Cobourg, Ontario
Eveline Mary Moore MOORE, Eveline Mary – Peacefully at home in her 88th year on May 25, 2007, in Sam’s gentle and meticulous care. Devoted wife of the late Patrick Moore, and sister to Edith in England. Mum will be sadly missed by Sam, Malcolm and wife Elaine, Tim and Cathy, Daisy and Paul, and 7 grandchildren. Donations in memory of Eveline may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Funeral Details: A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at LITTLE LAKE Cemetery, Peterborough, on Wednesday, May 30 at 1:00pm. Visitation from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
Date of death: 5/25/2007 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Gerald Edward Moore MOORE, Gerald Edward "Geege" - (long-time employee of Enbridge (Consumers) Gas) - unexpectedly at Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a brief illness, on Sunday, May 20, 2007, in his 64th year. Loving husband and best friend of Donna (nee Hele) for 42 years. Beloved father of Andrew and his wife Cindy, Jeffrey, Jeremy, all of Peterborough, and Tracy Hunter of Newcastle. Loving Grandpa to 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and precedeased by one grandchild. Brother of Donald Moore (Melody) of Peterborough, Shirley (Jack Perrault) of Norwood, and Karen (Paul Pennella) of Toronto. Brother-in-law of Beverley Bye of Calgary and Ed and Gloria Hele of Peterborough. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATON/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensort Rd. (at River Rd. S.) on Wednesday, May 23, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Highland Park Chapel on Thursday, May 24, at 2:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Interment Highland Park Cemetery.
Date of death: 5/20/2007 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Robert James Lambert
LAMBERT, Robert James (retired long-time employee of G.M.; highly respected antique collector; dedicated hunter and fisher; founder of the April Antiques and Folk Art Show) – peacefully at home in Newcastle with his loving wife at his side, on Saturday, May 19, 2007, in his 74th year. Devoted husband and best friend of Violet (Norrish), and predeceased by his first wife Nancy Sweet. Loving father of Diane and her husband Jack Mayberry of Calgary, David Lambert and his wife Penny of Omemee, Eleanor and her husband Darrell Cook of Newcastle, and step-father of Randy Norrish and his wife Linda of Bowmanville, Wayne Norrish and his wife Terri of B.C., Steven Norrish and his wife Patti of Bowmanville, and David Norrish and his wife Brenda of Bowmanville. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Ronald Lambert and his wife Helen, and the late Joan Lambert. Also missed by his four-legged companions, Lacey and Smoke. Donations to the Lung Association or the Hospital for Sick Children Trauma Unit would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of the 401 at the lights) on Tuesday, May 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH, 84 Mill St. S., on Wednesday, May 23, at 11:00 a.m.
Date of death: 5/19/2007 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Donald Alan Parker
PARKER, Donald Alan - (Veteran of WWII, member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178, Bowmanville and the Navy League – retired long term employee of Esso and L & H Heating) – peacefully in his 82nd year, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, with his family by his side. Donald, loving husband of Velma (nee Alldread). Dear father of Karen and her husband Don Wright, Patti and her late husband Don Sharpe, and Mary and her husband Jamie Wright. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Sherry Wright, Lisa and her husband Wayne Davenport, Paul Sharpe and his wife Keri, Michael Sharpe, Jaime and Nathan Wright and great-grandchildren Travis, Tristan and Aiden. Predeceased by his parents James and Viola, brothers Victor, Ronald, Murray and sister Joyce Marie. Survived by sisters-in-law Reta, Christine (Harvey Jones) and Betty (Don McHolm). Loved by many nieces and nephews. Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre or Durham Access to Care would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Thursday, May 17, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, May 18, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. David Chisling, B.A., B.Ed., M.Div., officiating. Interment Orono Cemetery.
Date of death: 5/15/2007 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Rose Emma Collins COLLINS, Rose Emma (December 22, 1959-May 5, 2007) - Suddenly at home, in her 48th year, treasured and much loved wife of Clare Eley of Oshawa. Predeceased by her mother Evelyn Collins and her father Alexander White, both of Nova Scotia, and her brother Jimmy of Vancouver, British Columbia. Cherished sister of Linda (David) of Amherst, N. S, Karen of Alberta, Marjorie, Terry (Michelle), Harry (Georgina), Stephen, Bruce, Ronnie and Jason, all of Amherst, Nova Scotia. Dearly missed aunt of several nieces and nephews. Very special friend of Marion, Dale, Cindy, Doug, Dean, Barrett, Caitlyn, Donna and Michael, all of Ontario. . In lieu of flowers, donations in Rose’s name may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Gate 3:16 Drop-In Centre, Oshawa through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Funeral Details: Visitation at Centennial Albert United Church, 19 Rosehill Blvd. Oshawa on May 11, from 2-4 p.m. with service to be held immediately thereafter, officiated by the Reverend Bill C. Tadeja. Reception scheduled to follow. Rose will then travel to her final resting place in River Hebert, N.S, with funeral arrangements entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home
Date of death: 5/5/2007 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Hynes, Jack McKinleigh
HYNES, Jack McKinleigh – it is with great sadness that Nanci Osborne and Chris Hynes announce the death of their infant son, who died at birth at Ajax Pickering Hospital on Thursday, May 3, 2007. He also leaves behind his grandparents, Sharon Osborne of Newcastle (the late Neil), and Christine Hynes and Ron Johnson of Toronto. Nephew of Jay Osborne and his wife Tracy and Tara Hynes and her fiancé Steven White, and cousin of Zack Osborne.
Funeral Details: Friends and family are invited to gather at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Sunday, May 6, from 2-4 p.m., with an informal service to take place at 3:30 p.m.
Date of death: 5/3/2007 - Location of death: Ajax, Ontario
