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Shirley McMullen
McMULLEN, Shirley June – it is with great sadness that the children of Shirley McMullen announce her sudden passing on Thursday, October 20, 2005, in her 76th year. Shirley (nee Allison), loving wife of the late Fred McMullen and beloved mother of Jeffrey (Sandra) of Mississauga, Kathryn (Dan Garvey) of Newcastle, Julie-Anne (Lionel Lemire) of Calgary, Brenda (Bob Lazure), and Stuart (Kathy) both of Peterborough. Gramma will be sadly missed by Jason (deceased), Kristen, Bradley (Andrea), Laura (Steve), Stacy, Kimberly, Lisa, Jennifer, Dawn, Tamara, and Stephen. Predeceased by her parents Edwin and Doris Allison. Proud member of Grace United Church and fondly remembered by the ladies of the Seniors Aqua Blast. Donations in Shirley’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be greatly 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 VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.) on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 1-4 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at GRACE UNITED CHURCH, 581 Howden St., on Monday, Oct. 24, at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Little Lake Cemetery.
Date of death: 10/20/2005 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Roy Louis Hutchison
HUTCHISON, Roy Louis (retired 42-year employee of General Electric) – peacefully in his sleep at Strathaven Life Care Centre, Bowmanville, on Sunday, October 16, 2005, in his 86th year. Devoted husband for 65 years to Trudy (nee Wadsworth) of Peterborough. Survived by his children Robert Hutchison of Peterborough and Lyn and her husband Bill Small of Newcastle, and predeceased by his son Lloyd Hutchison. Also survived by daughter-in-law Dianne Hutchison. Brother of Gaius Hutchison, Dorothy Cobb, Fern Drake, and Steve Hutchison. Grandfather of David, Grant, and Jeanette Hutchison, Robert, Dale, and Lisa Hutchison, Brayden and Brook Akers, and six great-grandchildren. Donations in Roy’s memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada 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 Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mark’s Community Cemetery, Paudash, at 3:00 p.m.
Date of death: 10/16/2005 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Bill Hinton
HINTON, Bill – peacefully at his residence in Newcastle on Sunday, October 16, 2005, in his 66th year. Beloved and cherished husband for 43 years of Christine. Loving father of John (Debbie) and Brenda. Dear Grandpa of Christine, Scarlette, and Yelana. Caring sister of Ann Roote of Belleville. Bill will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Donations in Bill’s memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family.
Funeral Details: A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 11:00 a.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Cremation.
Date of death: 10/16/2005 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Larry "Gary" Wilson
WILSON, Larry (Gary) – of Oshawa, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, October 14, 2005, in his 62nd year. Gary, dear friend of Lionel, Chris, John, Big Ron, Little Ron and Chris. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME.
Funeral Details: A graveside burial service will be held at Bowmanville Cemetery on Thursday, October 20, at 3:30 p.m.
Date of death: 10/14/2005 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
William "Bill" Baron
BARON, William “Bill” (37 year employee of Northern Telecom and Resident of Wilmot Creek since 1987) - peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, October 6, 2005 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Margaret of 27 years. Dear father of Linda and her husband Scott Harrison of Vancouver and John Baron and his wife Sylvie Charette of Montreal. Loving Grandpa of Cristopher and Charles. Caring brother of Margaret Pugsley of Bowmanville and George Baron of Fort Myers, Florida. Bill will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by his family and can be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Funeral Details: A memorial service will be held at ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 250 Mill St. South, Newcastle on Tuesday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service.
Date of death: 10/6/2005 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
R. Douglas McCurdy
McCURDY, R. Douglas (retired after 20 years as a Newcastle Volunteer Firefighter; member of Durham Masonic Lodge #66 A.F. & A.M.; career employee of Allied Systems, formerly M.C.L.) – suddenly in the Village of Newcastle on Sunday, October 2, 2005, in his 54th year. Doug will be sadly missed by his wife Dian (Buttercup); his children Carrie, and Dougie and his wife Claire; his mother Gwen and mother-in-law Muriel Cowie; his sister Ruthanne Hartin (Mike), his brothers Charlie (Kim), Ted (Linda), and Ray (Leigh Ann); and brother in law Peter Cowie (Sue). Also missed by his beloved dog Sam, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Doug had a love of hunting, fishing, horseshoes, Molson Golden, firefighting, family, and friends. Donations in Doug’s memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society 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 Wednesday, October 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH on Thursday, October 6, at 2:00 p.m., with visiting in the church for an hour prior to the service. Interment Bond Head Cemetery, Newcastle.
Date of death: 10/2/2005 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Elsie McNabb
McNABB, Elsie B. – at Springdale Country Manor on Saturday, September 24, 2005, in her 88th year. Elsie, loving wife of Harry J., true partner in life for 64 years. Dear mother of Janet and her husband Don Hyland of Orono, Lanny McNabb and his wife Sandy of Omemee, Doug McNabb and his wife Judy of Peterborough, and the late Clayton McNabb. Loving grandmother of Craig, Tanya, Lesli, Amy, Nicholas, Casey, Benjamin, and predeceased by Anthony. Loving great-grandmother of Isaac and Brooklyn. Survived by her brother George Miller of Saskatchewan. Donations in Elsie’s memory to the Alzheimers Society or the charity of your choice 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 VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.) on Tuesday, September 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by a service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment Highland Park Cemetery.
Date of death: 9/24/2005 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Maurice Kinghorn
KINGHORN, Maurice Wells (retired 20-year employee of General Motors; member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 Whitby) – at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, in his 90th year. Dear brother of Charlie Kinghorn of Fergus and the late Chester Kinghorn, Alice Shier, and Edith Kellar. Survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangement entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME.
Funeral Details: At Maurice’s request, cremation will take place with no funeral service.
Date of death: 9/14/2005 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
John (Johannes) Bonsma
BONSMA, John (Johannes) – January 28, 1927 – September 12, 2005. After a long battle with cancer, the Lord has called John Bonsma home. Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 55 years “Willie” Wilhelmina Johanna (DeVries). His loving presence will be greatly missed by his children and grandchildren: Rein Bonsma (Colin, Erin), Jon Bonsma and Rita (Jeff, Michelle, Jeremy, and their mother Marilyn), Eric Bonsma and Deb Bonsma (Mandy and Bruce Shangraw, April and Aaron, Andrea and Kaine), “Maggie” Agnes and Doug Tighe (Patrick and Shannon, Michael), Lucy Eeuwes and Paul Eeuwes (Henry, Luke, Rachel), and Leona Kristensen and Eric Kristensen (David, Spenser). He leaves behind brothers and sisters in both Canada and the Netherlands. Donations in John’s memory to Gate 316 Outreach Centre, Oshawa, would be greatly appreciated by the family. Many thanks for the wonderful care provided by Dr. Kassirer, St. Elizabeth Nurses, and Homecare which enabled John to spend his final days at home. Also, thank you to friends whose calls, cards, and prayers were a comfort to John and Willie over the last months.
Funeral Details: Visitation to be held at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, September 14, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH in Bowmanville, with a reception in the church hall after the service. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery.
Date of death: 9/12/2005 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Cindy Rose-Seetal
ROSE-SEETAL, Cindy – suddenly and surrounded by her family at her residence in Newcastle on Sunday, September 11, 2005, at the age of 46. Cindy (nee Hart), loving wife of Ian. Dear mother of Michelle and Jacklyn Rose. Daughter of Marie Childerhose. Sister of Tracey and David, Jeff and Kathy. Special friend of Eleanor Henderson and Deanna Gifford. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Donations in Cindy’s memory to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre 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 Monday, September 12, from 7-9 p.m., and on Tuesday, September 13, from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 9/11/2005 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
