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Wilson Vernon Henderson
HENDERSON, Wilson Vernon (retired employee of Ontario Hydro) – at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, August 25, 2006, in his 57th year. Wilson, loving son of Carmel and the late Vernon Henderson of Newcastle, N.B. Father of Stacey Leigh and her husband Mike Dupont of Calgary and Derek of Port Perry. Grandfather of Hailey. Brother of Brent and his wife Ellen of Lower Queensbury, N.B., Bernadette and her husband Ken Lamont of Calgary, Alberta, Shawn and his wife Nancy of Surrey, B.C., and the late Robert and Connie. Uncle of Cinda. Wilson will also be sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbours. Donations in Wilson’s memory to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Children’s Liturgy Fund, would be greatly appreciated.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Monday, August 28, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held in ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Newcastle, on Tuesday, August 29, at 11:00 a.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 8/25/2006 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
John James "Jim" Hamilton
HAMILTON, John James (Jim) – February 3, 1926 – August 23, 2006 – peacefully at his home in Wilmot Creek after a full and happy life, with Marie, his beloved wife of 60 years, at his side. He was proud of his sons and their wives, David and Geri, Paul and Celia, and Roy and Jackie. Grandchildren were another blessing, Derek, Scott, Glenn, Adrienne (Dan), Mark, (Amy), Janet (Frank), Jennifer (Geoff) and Christine (Marc). His Great-grandsons Connor, Ethan, and Aidan were an added joy to his happy family. We’ll miss you so much, Jim, Dad, Papa, and Great-Papa.
Those we love don’t go away;
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and always dear. Funeral Details: Respecting Jim’s wishes, cremation will take place with no funeral service.
Date of death: 8/23/2006 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Michael Davison
DAVISON, Michael James – passed away peacefully at his home in Peterborough on Friday, August 18, 2006, in his 54th year. Michael, father of J.J. and Mikey Jr. Son of Frank and the late Dora Davison. Brother of Cameron, Kenny, and Bobby. Survived by niece Jenny and several other nieces and nephews. Michael enjoyed working with Nancy Hume at Thomas Flowers and with the Peterborough Midwives, and he made many friends in the community. He will be missed by all who knew him. Donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated 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 VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.) on Friday, August 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Karl House officiating. Interment Highland Park Cemetery.
Date of death: 8/18/2006 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Filmer Marshall "Phil" Thompson
THOMPSON, Filmer Marshall (Phil) – at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, in his 80th year. Filmer, loving husband of Mona of Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa. Dear brother of Schyuler, Cleon, Harvey, Damaris, and the late Phyllis. Beloved son of the late Lilly and Schyuler Thompson. Donations in Filmer’s memory to the charity of your choice 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 Saturday, August 19, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., followed by a service in the chapel of the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 8/16/2006 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
David Adams
ADAMS, David Ivan – (retired employee of Magill Business Forms; member of the Oshawa Radio Control Club, the Newcastle Lions Club and Newcastle Seniors’ Club, and member of the Parkview Seniors’ Lodge Board of Directors) – peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 13, 2006, in his 76th year. Dave, loving husband of Betty (nee Rouston) for 56 years. Fun-loving Dad of Doug Adams and his wife Karen of Pickering, Robert Adams of Toronto, and Suzanne Adams and his favourite son-in-law Jim Tsitanidis of Erin. Proud Grandpa of Danielle, Taylor, Amanda, Krystina, Alyssa, and Colin, and his six furry grand-dogs. Donations in Dave’s memory to the Newcastle Lions Walk for Dog Guides would be appreciated by his family.
Funeral Details: Friends are invited join the family for an informal celebration of Dave’s life at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, August 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, August 17, at 3:00 p.m., with Reverend Jim Feairs officiating.
Date of death: 8/13/2006 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
May Canning
CANNING, May – at Community Nursing Home, Pickering, on Thursday, August 10, 2006, in her 75th year. May, beloved wife of the late Fred Canning. Loving mother of Senga-Jo Canning and Bernie Rose of Grand Falls Windsor, Nfld., and Jill Telenko and her husband Craig of Pickering. Grandmother of Dillon and Nikita Telenko. Dear sister of Hope Knapman, Penny Milne, Doris Dewling, Linda Howlett, Wayne Moss, and the late Clary Moss and Eugene Moss. Special thanks to the staff of Community Nursing Home for their excellent care and compassion. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at ST. PAUL’S ON THE HILL ANGLICAN CHURCH, 882 Kingston Road, Pickering, on Saturday, August 12, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 8/10/2006 - Location of death: Pickering, Ontario
Annette Mae Anderson
ANDERSON, Annette Mae – peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Sunday, August 6, 2006 in her 72nd year. Dear wife of Pete Anderson. Loving mother of Karen, Peter, Michael (Holly), David (Gaylynn), Willie, Wendy (Joe), Barbara and Harry. She will be sadly missed by her 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren her brothers Dave (Dorothy), Chuck (Cathy) and Jim and predeceased by her brother Harry (Ruby). Annette not only was a loving caring wife and mother, she also was kind and considerate to the people that had the pleasure of meeting her. She ran a successful catering business for many years in Peterborough. She will be missed but never forgotten and is in God’s hands and resting peacefully now. Memorial donations to the Lung Association or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (1-877-987-3964) with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Funeral Details: Friends may call on Friday, August 11, 2006 at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE (2510 Bensfort Road, at River Rd. South) for visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 3 p.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 8/6/2006 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
John Harvey Sinclair
SINCLAIR, John Harvey (Past President of CAW Local 222 and current member of the Executive Board) – suddenly at his home in Newcastle on Saturday, July 29, 2006, in his 66th year. John, loving husband and best friend for 45 years of Helen (nee Dennis). Much loved father of Cindy and her husband Dwight Searle of Newcastle and Sandy and her husband Dale Millson of Newtonville. Devoted son of May Brown and the late Harvey Sinclair. Proud grandfather of Melissa, Kyle, Nicole and her husband Gary, Tanner, and Dayna, and one great-grandchild on the way. Brother of Larry Sinclair and his wife Doris. Missed by nieces and nephews and many friends and neighbours. Donations in John’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario 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 Tuesday, August 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. Cremation, with private Interment at Bond Head Cemetery at a later date.
Date of death: 7/29/2006 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
W. Frank Hoar
HOAR, W. Frank (former owner/operator of Newcastle Garage for 43 years; lifelong member of Newcastle United Church; 51-year member and Past President of the Newcastle Lions Club, Melvin Jones Fellow; 50 year member of Durham Masonic Lodge #66 A.F.& A.M., Newcastle Councillor for 13 years; Past President of the Parkview Board of Directors; and Past Secretary of the Newcastle Ratepayers’ Association) – peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville after a long and courageous battle with lung disease on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in his 82nd year. Loving and devoted husband for 58 years of Eva (nee Burton) of Newcastle. Dear father of Frances and her husband Colin Cook of Brampton, Heather Griffin of Bowmanville, and John Hoar of Toronto. Proud grandfather of Brian, Daniel, Brett, and Jason. Brother of Harold and his wife Eleanor of Oakville and the late George Edward (Ted) of Ottawa, and survived by sister-in-law Lenore of Ottawa. Donations in Frank’s memory to the Lung Association would be greatly 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 Saturday, July 29, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a Lions’ Service at 6:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH on Sunday, July 30, at 3:00 p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.
Date of death: 7/26/2006 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
