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Margaret Ketchabaw
KETCHABAW, Margaret G.E. (Member of Murray St. Baptist Church for over 20 years, 40-year board member with the Peterborough Fair Board, member of the Peterborough Horticultural Society for 25 years, and an avid rose gardener) – after a lengthy battle with cancer and arthritis at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, with her family at her side, on Saturday, January 27, 2007, in her 81st year. Devoted wife of Glen Ketchabaw. Caring mother of Bonnie and her husband Jerry Scott, and Brenda and her husband Dan Gerigs, all of Peterborough. Dear grandmother of Geoff, Lorrie and Melissa and great-grandmother of Bailey. Margaret will be sadly missed by her sister Dorothy Lebow, her nephews Bill and Jim, and all of her extended family and friends. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Funeral Details: A funeral service will be held at HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE (2510 Bensfort Rd. at River Rd. S.) on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior. Interment Highland Park Cemetery.
Date of death: 1/27/2007 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Roy Simpson
SIMPSON, Roy – at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, in his 86th year. Loving husband for 54 years of Ann of Newtonville. Dear father of Dennis (Zeynep), Mark (Barbara), Stuart (Joanne), and Paul (Tammy). Sadly missed by grandchildren Monika, Elva-Ann, Sonya, Nancy, Katherine, Desiree, Harley, Trista, MacRay, Cameron, and great-granddaughter Myah. Dear brother of Gordon and Ida. Roy will be fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Donations in Roy’s memory to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by his family.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Thursday, January 25, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Gordon Belyea of Bowmanville Baptist Church officiating. Spring Interment, Welcome Cemetery.
Date of death: 1/23/2007 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Ute Janes
JANES, Ute – after a long, courageous battle with cancer at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, January 18, 2007, in her 53rd year. Loving and caring mother to Kimberly and Daniel. Dear daughter of Ingeburg and Friedrich. Sister of Robert and his wife Sheila, and sadly missed by nephew Joey and niece Holly. Ute will be remembered by her many friends and neighbours. A special thank-you to the staff of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and Community Care for their compassion and support. Donations to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation in Ute’s memory may be made through the funeral home (905-987-3964).
Funeral Details: A private family service was held at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME.
Date of death: 1/18/2007 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
James Henry "Jim" Lloyd
LLOYD, James Henry (Jim) – at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family at his side, on Thursday, January 18, 2007, in his 80th year. Predeceased by his wife Daisy. Dear father of Debra Sherman of B.C., Donna Bruni and her husband Enzo of Oshawa, and the late Lonnie. Sadly missed by grandsons Luke, Michael, Joey, and Alex. Son of the late George and Blanche Lloyd of Flinton, Ontario. Brother of Leslie (Erith) of Oshawa, Alice (the late John) of Deseronto, Anne (the late Art) of Oshawa, and the late William, Frederick, Almonte, Ivan, and brother-in-law of Mary of Northbrook. Fondly remembered by his relatives and friends from his travels across Canada and the U.S.A. Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by Jim’s family.
Funeral Details: A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440, just north of 401 at the lights – 1-877-987-3964) on Saturday, January 20, at 3:00 p.m. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Date of death: 1/18/2007 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Eric Robinson
ROBINSON, Edward “Eric” McKinley (Poppa Joe) – peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, in his 64th year. Beloved brother, father, grandfather, and cherished friend to all who knew him. "Live, love, laugh - you will be dearly missed." In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Butterfly Organization through the Oshawa Community Credit Union account #20845 would be appreciated. “HO HO HO”
Funeral Details: A celebration of Eric’s life will be held on Sunday, January 21, from 1-4 p.m. at Kingside Park Community Centre, 537 Tennyson Avenue, Oshawa.
Date of death: 1/16/2007 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Helen Evaughn Heath HEATH, Helen Evaughn - Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 10, 2007, in her 86th year. Devoted and caring wife of the late Vincent “Bud” Heath for 63 years. Cherished mother of Betty Ann and her husband Adélard of Mississauga, John of Peterborough, Bill and his wife Nancy of Halifax, N.S., Lorri (Eric) of Stouffville, Evaughn and her husband Paul Thomas of Texas, and predeceased by her daughters Joanne and Rebecca. Loving grandma to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Funeral Details: A funeral service will be held at HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Road (at River Rd. S.) on Monday, January 15, at 2 p.m. with visitation for one hour prior to the service.
Date of death: 1/10/2007 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Margaret (Peggy) Cavan
CAVAN, Margaret (Peggy) – (four-year Veteran of WWII) – at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, January 4, 2007, in her 92nd year. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Henry Cavan. Dear mother of Nancy Grey of Kingston, the late Colleen Johnson (William Barlow) of Oshawa, Noreen (John Warren) of Oshawa, Harry Cavan (Lynn) of Wellington, Jack Cavan of Pickering, Lawrence Cavan of Oshawa, Eileen (Brian Robertson) of Etobicoke, and Edward Cavan (Rita) of Orillia. Sadly missed by 26 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Dean and Louise Dunn of Vancouver and the late Lawrence, Gus, Theresa, Rose, and Millie. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Donations in Peggy’s memory to Unicef, Salvation Army, or St. Vincent-de-Paul Society would be appreciated by her family.
Funeral Details: Following cremation, a memorial prayer service will be held at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at 8:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service.
Date of death: 1/4/2007 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
William Thomas "Bill" Bailey
BAILEY, William Thomas (Bill) – passed away in his 82nd year at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, December 31, 2006, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Adored husband and best friend of Violet for 68 years. Idolized dad of John, Debbie, and Linda (Mike) Cummins. Much loved granddad of Kirk (Debbie) Gilliland, Brent Gilliland, Jessica (Chris) Vanacker, Kelly Bailey, and Jordy Bailey. Special great-granddad to Taylor and Savana Vanacker, Nate Gilliland, and Elisha Burke. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by Bill’s family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 905-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Funeral Details: A memorial gathering and reception will be held at the Wheelhouse, Wilmot Creek, on Saturday, January 6, from 2-4 p.m., with words of remembrance at 2:30 p.m.
Date of death: 12/31/2006 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Margaret A. Dillon
DILLON, Margaret A. – peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a lengthy illness bravely fought, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late George M. Dillon. Patient and loving mother of Patrick (Irene) of Havelock, Paul (Linda) of Trenton, Tom (Wanda) of Millbrook, Matthew (Marilyn) of Bowmanville, Beverly (Eric) of Gores Landing, Marlene (Philip Hungerford) of Port Hope, and Kevin (Kim) of Newtonville. Grandma of 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Sister of Keitha, Cleo, Tom, and the late Hubert, Raymond, Dorothy, and Violet. Donations in Margaret’s memory to the Hospital for Sick Children or Bethesda House Shelter would be greatly appreciated by her family.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, Dec. 15, from 5-9 p.m., with prayers at 8:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at ST. THOMAS MORE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Millbrook, on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Rosemount Memorial Gardens, Peterborough.
Date of death: 12/13/2006 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Gertrude May "Trudy" Hutchison
HUTCHISON, Gertrude May “Trudy” – peacefully in her 88th year after a lengthy illness, at Extendicare Peterborough on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Devoted wife for 65 years of the late Roy Louis Hutchison. Survived by her children Robert Hutchison of Peterborough and Lyn and her husband Bill Small of Newcastle, and predeceased by her son Lloyd Hutchison. Grandmother of David, Grant, and Jennette Hutchison, Robert, Dale, and Lisa Hutchison, Brayden and Brook Akers, and six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Ebert Wadsworth. Sister-in-law of Gaius Hutchison, Dorothy Cobb, Fern Drake, and Steve Hutchison. A special thank-you to all the staff of Extendicare Peterborough for their compassionate care over the past 10 years. Donations in Trudy’s memory to the Alzheimers Society would be greatly appreciated by her family.
Funeral Details: A funeral service will be held at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, December 15, at 12:00 noon, with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Spring Interment at St. Mark’s Community Cemetery, Paudash.
Date of death: 12/13/2006 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
