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Sharon Johnson
JOHNSON, Sharon – suddenly at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Windsor, on Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at the age of 54. Loving Mom of Rebecca and her husband Jim Alessio of Orono and Jeremia Johnson of Napanee. Special aunt to Lisa and Howard Burton of Cobourg and their children Jeff, Natasha, Jessica and Eric, and missed by her other nieces and nephews. Dear daughter of Alberta Gagne of Port Hope. Donations in Sharon’s memory to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by her family.
Funeral Details: Following cremation, a memorial service will be held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Saturday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service.
Date of death: 2/23/2005 - Location of death: Windsor, Ontario
Robert Gordon
GORDON, Robert (long-time resident of Wilmot Creek) – peacefully and surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, in his 80th year. Beloved husband and best friend for 25 years of Yvonne, and predeceased by his dear first wife Connie. Loving Dad of Peter and his wife Ann, Violet and her husband Jim Russell, and the late Robert, Jr. Special step-dad to Michele and her husband Kelsey Martin, and Andrea Francis. Loving Grandpa of Jennifer, Andrew, Scott, Christopher, Derek, Taylor-Ann, David, and Dana. Missed also by his family in Scotland and New Zealand, his many friends, and his four-legged companion Charlie. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the 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 celebration of Robert’s life will be held at the Wheelhouse, Wilmot Creek, on Saturday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m.
Date of death: 2/22/2005 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Mildred
HILL, Mildred “Millie” (nee Moreau) (Resident of Wilmot Creek; Member of the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital Auxiliary for over 10 years and director of Lennox and Addington County Hospital Foundation) - suddenly at her home on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, in her 77th year. Predeceased by her husband George. Loving mother of Diane Hickman of Newcastle and Joe Hill (Rosalind) of Florida. Cherished Grandma of Jennifer and Stephanie Hickmann. Millie will be missed by her sisters Dorothy (Tom) Sulpher, Pauline (Teddy) Knurek and Elaine (Frank) Okenka and brother Bob (Joene) Moreau. She is predeceased by her brother-in-law Jack Hill and survived by his wife Carole. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews extended family and friends. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of the 401 at the lights), 1-877-987-3964, for visitation on Friday, February 25, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, February 26, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 2/22/2005 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Maire Korpela
KORPELA, Maire Lyydia – peacefully at Lakeridge Health Whitby on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, in her 84th year. Maire, loving wife of the late Martti Korpela of Oshawa. Dear mother of Sinikka Lyberth and her husband Angaangaq of Ottawa, Tim Korpela of Oshawa, and Eva Korpela and her husband Cam Renaud of Calgary. Grandmother of Michael and Laali Echevarria and Luke Renaud. Predeceased by her parents Ida and Mikko Kinnunen, sisters Tyyne Nousianen, Aune Pesonen, Helli Kahme, and her brother Vaino Kinnunen.
Funeral Details: A funeral service will be held at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, (Park Rd. and 401, Oshawa) on Thursday, February 24, at 2:00 p.m., with visiting at the church for one hour prior to the service. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Date of death: 2/22/2005 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Heather Hughes
HUGHES, Heather Christine (secretary at Bowmanville High School and previously at Clarke High School) – suddenly at her residence in Orono on Sunday, February 20, 2005, in her 54th year. Heather, loving mother of Amanda of Bowmanville and Lee of Orono, and remembered by their father Edward Morris of Oshawa. Sister of Lynda Scholtz and Ian Hughes, both of Bowmanville. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, and her special four-legged companion Dakota. Donations in Heather’s memory to the Canadian Mental Health Association or the Canadian Arthritis Society would be appreciated by her family.
Funeral Details: Following cremation, friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 2:00 p.m., with a reception to follow at Orono United Church.
Date of death: 2/20/2005 - Location of death: Orono, Ontario
William P. (Bill) Armstrong
ARMSTRONG, William P. “Bill” (member of the Quarter Century Club, Ontario Hydro) – peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 18, 2005, in his 75th year. Loving and caring husband of Keitha. Devoted father of Sharon and her husband Jim Hainje. Dear Grandpa of Jeffrey and his wife Adrianne. Bill is survived by his brother Darrell and his wife Anna. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Memorial donations to the Peterborough Chapter of the Alzheimers’ Society would be appreciated by Bill’s 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 Monday, Feb. 21, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Highland Park Chapel on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 2:00 p.m. Interment Highland Park Cemetery.
Date of death: 2/18/2005 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Dennis Wannamaker Sr.
WANNAMAKER, Dennis Sr. (Member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 22years) Peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, February 12th, 2005, in his 59th year. Father of Sherry Grills of Newcastle, Paula Wannamaker of Oshawa and Dennis and his wife Shannon of Orono. Dear Grandpa to his 9 Grandchildren. Dennis is survived by his brother Raymond of Kingston and predeceased by his brother Stan. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. condolences may be e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com
Funeral Details: Friends may call at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle ( just north of the 401 at the lights) 905-987-3964, on Wednesday, February 16th for visitation from 11a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 1p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.
Date of death: 2/13/2005 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Barbara Juvshik
JUVSHIK, Barbara - passed away peacefully in Oshawa on February 9, 2005, after a long illness, aged 85 years. Originally from Austria, Barbara was a longtime resident of Thunder Bay. Beloved mother of Agatha and her husband Tom Loftus of Oshawa, and Al and his wife Irene of Thunder Bay. Devoted grandmother of Carla and Dan Loftus, and Jeff, Chris and Tim Juvshik. Predeceased by her son George. In remembrance, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Funeral Details: Following cremation there will be a private family service and Interment in Oshawa.
Date of death: 2/9/2005 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Edna M. Cass
CASS, Edna M. (former volunteer for Meals on Wheels; life-long member of St. Andrew’s United Church) – at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Rogers St. Site, on Saturday, February 5th, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Walter Cass. Loving mother of Elizabeth and her husband William Tapp of Peterborough, and Elaine and her husband Doug Walker of Kanata. Sadly missed by grandchildren Greg and Kelly Tapp, Andrea and Michael Taylor, Nicole, Danielle, and Richard Walker. Great Grandmother of Sydney Tapp. Predeceased by granddaughter Jennifer Tapp. Dear sister of George Nicolle of Oakville. Donations in Edna’s memory to the Humane Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by her 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 Friday February 11th, from 2 P.M. until time of service in the chapel at 3 P.M.. Cremation.
Date of death: 2/5/2005 - Location of death: Peterborough
Charles H. Morris
MORRIS, Charles H. (15+ year employee of Ball Packaging, 13 year employee of Toronto Peterbuilt Transportation and 4 + year employee of Kronkite Transportation) Peacefully at Lakeridge health Bowmanville on Saturday, February 4th, in his 63rd year. Loving and caring father of Shauna and her husband Robert Legros of Whitby and Tracy and her husband Maurice Boon of Newcastle. Dear Granpa of Nicole, Christine and Anthony. Charles is survived by his spouse Ruby of Oshawa, his mother Isobel Morris and his sister Louise McNeil both of Nova Scotia. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Memorial Donations to the New Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated. (Condolences may be e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com
Funeral Details: Friends will be received at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of the 401 at the lights) 905-987-3964, on Monday, February 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, February 8th, at 1p.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 2/5/2005 - Location of death: Bowmanville
