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Jack Eilbeck
EILBECK, Jack – after a long, happy, and productive life, it is with sad hearts we say goodbye to Jack, on Wednesday, June 22, 2005, in his 82nd year. He was a loving husband and best friend to his wife Pat for over 60 years. He loved and admired his three daughters, Lynda MacGregor (David), Anne McFadden, and Susie Plumpton (Dan). He was a mentor to his grandchildren Erin, Megan, and Rob, and enjoyed wonderful times with them. Jack graduated from the University of Toronto in Physical and Health Education and entered the recreation world in Brantford and Leaside as Recreation Director. He was the Ontario representative for the Community Programs Branch. He joined the faculty of Humber College, where he taught Recreation Leadership before becoming department chair. He was the founding president of the Leaside Curling Club. Upon retiring, he returned to his beloved Newcastle and became active in the Clarington Older Adults Association, the Newcastle/Bond Head Ratepayers Association, and the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society. As an expression of sympathy, a donation in memory of Jack to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Clarington Community Care would be appreciated by his family.
Funeral Details: The family will receive their friends at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440,just north of 401 at the lights, 1-877-987-3964) on Friday, June 24, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a gathering at the family home. Cremation, with Interment at Bond Head Cemetery at a later date.
Date of death: 6/22/05 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Lillian Fowler
FOWLER, Lillian Neva – passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the Palliative Care Unit at PRHC on Sunday, June 19, 2005, in her 63rd year. Lillian spent all but the last few hours being cared for at home as was her wish. She fought a brave battle against cancer. Loving wife of Ken for 40 years. Dear daughter of Helen Storey (Mark) and the late Harry Mark, and step-daughter of the late Joe Storey. Dear mother of Michele and her husband Tim Nicholls, Monica and her husband Jeff Green, and Kendra Bell, all of Peterborough. Loving Grandma to Steven, Sarah, and Jeremy. Sister of Ken Mark (Margaret) and Art Mark, and step-sister of Ron Storey (Linda) and Calvin (Nancy). Sister-in-law of Clarence McDougall (Marion). Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Retired from Orbell Howden & Norris, Chartered Accountants. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Peterborough Regional Health Centre 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 Wednesday, June 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at ST. LUKE’S CHURCH 566 Armour Road, on Thursday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Little Lake Cemetery. (Directions to Highland Park Visitation/Reception Centre: Hwy 115 to Peterborough; stay on past the Parkway to #7 Bypass. The next exit is Bensfort Road - turn left onto Bensfort Road, continue around the corner about 1/2 km, and turn right into Highland Park Cemetery gates. Chapel is at the back of the Cemetery.)
Date of death: 6/19/05 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Wilda Simpson
SIMPSON, Wilda (Nee Call)-(Newcastle Golf Course) Peacefully at Oshawa General Hospital on Saturday, June 18th, 2005 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband R.C.(Bob) Simpson. Loving mother of Peggie(Eric), Tom(Helen), Nancy(Gordon), Georgina(Larry) and Susan(Steve) . Survived by sisters Verna Russell and Violet McArthur and predeceased by sister Letha Storms and brother Thomas Call. Wilda will be fondly remembered by her 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and also many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated by the family. (
Funeral Details: Friends may call at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. South (just north of the 401 at the lights) for visitation on Monday, June 20th from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, June 21st from 3-5 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Cremation to follow.
Date of death: 6/18/05 - Location of death: Oshawa, On
Dr. Gordon Dorey
DOREY, Dr. Gordon – surrounded and supported by his family, peacefully went to be with the Lord whom he served for over 55 years, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in his 78th year. Loving and devoted husband for 53 years of Norma of Wilmot Creek. Dear father of Rev. Terry Dorey and his wife Karen of Belleville and Linda and her husband Robert Tanfield of Pickering. Grampa to Karissa, Rachel, Tara, and Nathan Dorey, and Carley and Luke Tanfield. Brother to Stan and his wife Bev Dorey, and Merle and her husband Harry Linden. Missed by a loving family of his cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial donations to Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church or Africa Inland Mission Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Funeral Details: Following a private family service on Friday, June 17, at the Newcastle Funeral Home and Interment at Bond Head Cemetery, a Memorial Service will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church (northeast corner of Rossland and Ritson) on Saturday, June 18, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends for an hour prior to the service, as well as at the reception to follow.
Date of death: 6/14/05 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
John Kelly
KELLY, John (retired employee of the T.T.C.) – peacefully after a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, June 6, 2005, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband for 57 years of Mollie of Wilmot Creek, Newcastle. Missed by his sister and two brothers in Ireland, and his many friends. A special thank-you to Dr. Harvey Williams and all the staff at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for their care and compassion. Donations in John’s memory to the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation 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 Wednesday, June 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 8:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, June 9, at 11:00 a.m. at ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle. Cremation.
Date of death: 6/6/05 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Trevor O'Brien O’BRIEN, Trevor John – suddenly on Sunday, June 5, 2005, in his 37th year. Loving father of Cple. Dearest friend of Trudy, Cple’s mother. Beloved son of Robert O’Brien and Carol Rogers. Dear brother of Christopher O’Brien. Beloved grandson of Ross and Beaulah Rogers and the late Robert and Beatrice O’Brien. Beloved nephew of many aunts and uncles. Also lovingly remembered by many cousins. Donations in Trevor’s memory to the Peterborough Humane Society 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: A private family service was held in the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE on Wednesday, June 8.
Date of death: 6/5/05 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Bernice Burton
BURTON, Bernice Peacefully at Hillsadale Estates in Oshawa on Saturday, June 4th, 2005 in her 72nd year. Bernice will be sadly missed by her dear Friends Helen and Fred Wright and her family in Ontario and Newfoundland.
Funeral Details: Following cremation a graveside committal service will take place at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 8th, 2005 at Bond Head Cemetery in Newcastle.
Date of death: 6/4/05 - Location of death: Oshawa, On
Menotti Solaroli
SOLAROLI, Menotti – suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, May 30, 2005, in his 85th year. Loving husband for 52 years of Lina of Newcastle. Dear father of Alberto Solaroli and Paola Marcus, both of Florida, and Paolo Solaroli of Newcastle. Nonno to Melanie, Daniela, Martina, Marissa, and Luca. Brother to Maria Lucchesi of Mississauga and Oberdan Solaroli of Woodbridge. Donations in Menotti’s memory to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by his family. Expressions of sympathy may be made e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, June 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, June 2, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 5/30/05 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Jessica Lucy "Lou"Fowler
FOWLER, “Lou” Jessica Lucy (long-time employee and volunteer at the Colonel Belcher Hospital and long-time member of St. Mark’s Anglican Church) – suddenly at her residence in Oshawa, Ontario on Saturday, May 28, 2005, in her 90th year. Loving mother of Gayle Gordon-Knight of Oshawa and predeceased by her son Grant Gordon. Dear Grandma of Trudy, Sheryl, and Craig and his wife Leslie. Great-grandmother of Brad, Mikayla, and Nick. Lou will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends.
Funeral Details: Private arrangements
Date of death: 5/28/05 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Wilda Anne Johnson
JOHNSON, Wilda Anne (former owner/operator of Lorne Johnson Drugs; nurse at Dr. Miklos’ office and the Oshawa Clinic; long-time member of Newcastle U.C.W. and former Lioness) – peacefully after a lengthy illness at her home in Bowmanville on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in her 82nd year. Dear wife of Phil Williams and the late Lorne Johnson. Loving mother of Glenda and her husband Raymond of Norwood and Gary of Toronto. Dear Grandma of Krista, Mark, and Jennie. Wilda is survived by her twin brother Walter (Kit) and her sister Dorothy (Ralph), and predeceased by her sister Doreen. She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Doris, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Wilda’s family would like to extend a special thank-you to Janet and all the staff of the Comfortable Alternative for Seniors for their wonderful care and compassion. Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health Whitby Dialysis Unit or the charity of your choice would be 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 Saturday, May 28, from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.
Date of death: 5/24/05 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
