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Pearl Hudson
HUDSON, Pearl (50-year employee of the Orono Forestry) – at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, November 5, 2003, in her 93rd year. Wife of the late Jack Hudson of Orono. Mother of Grace Duesbury of Cobourg and her late husband Al, and Jim and his wife Sandra Hudson of Orono. Grandmother of Larry, Cathy, John, Janice, Andrew, Mary Jane; JoAnne, Linda, and Scott, as well as 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Condolences e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.
Funeral Details: A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 1:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Pearl’s memory would be appreciated by her family.
Date of death: 11/5/03 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
E. Jean Clark
CLARK, E. Jean (Nursing graduate of Peterborough Civic Hospital in 1947 and head nurse of the maternity wing for 10 years; Administrator for 25 years of the former South Haven Nursing Home, Newcastle) – peacefully after a brief illness at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Saturday, November 1, 2003, in her 78th year. Loving wife of Harry Clark of Bewdley. Dear mother of Patricia and Ross Morris of Orono, Kim and Wayne Pearce of Bethany, Lynn and Alf Alldread of Newcastle, Dan and Fran Clark of Peterborough, John and Georgina Clark of Peterborough, Carole and Sully McMann of Peterborough, Tammy and Jeff Edwards of Fenella, Shawna and Laird Story of Bewdley, Carri Clark of Cobourg, and the late Terry Waddell. Sadly missed by 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Allen Austin of Peterborough, Audrey Dunford of Hamilton, Ken Austin of Peterborough, and the late Shirley Roache. Jean will be greatly missed by her many friends and colleagues. Condolences e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.
Funeral Details: Following cremation, friends may call at ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 1-3 p.m., followed by a Memorial Mass in the church at 3:00 p.m. Donations to the CNIB or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario in Jean’s memory would be appreciated by her family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (1-877-987-3964) with whom arrangements have been entrusted. (St. Francis of Assisi Church is located on the north side of King Ave. (Hwy 2) at the east end of the village.)
Date of death: 11/1/03 - Location of death: Peterborough
Betty Smith
SMITH, Betty (nee Resar) – suddenly passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, October 3, 2003, in her 52nd year. Betty, beloved wife of D’Arcy of Newcastle. Loving mother of Lee Anne. Much loved daughter of Carl Resar and Anne Resar (deceased) and stepmother Marion of Peterborough. Sister of Doug Resar and his wife Martha of Peterborough, and loving sister-in-law of Ginny and her husband Don Foley of Maple Grove. Aunt of Josh Resar, Donny, Lisa, and Ricky Foley. Will be sadly missed by many friends in Newcastle and Peterborough, and also missed by her four-legged companion Chelsea. (Condolences e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.comwill be forwarded to the family.)
The Long Journey
She as a person was extraordinary, filled with love and grace.
Her eyes sparkled like diamonds, and her smile shined like the sun.
She was gentle, carefree and loving; she loved the world and the people around her.
Her long journey through life and people’s hearts will never be forgotten;
May she rest in peace above the starry night sky.
We will miss you; I love you Mommy forever and always. Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights - toll-free 1-877-987-3964) on Thursday, Oct. 9 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. Cremation, with Interment in Rosemount Memorial Gardens, Peterborough, on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Donations in Betty’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family and may be made by contacting Newcastle Funeral Home.
Date of death: 10/3/03 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Francis Tufford
TUFFORD, Francis Charles (Member of the Odd Fellows; volunteer hockey coach and coach of his daughters’ baseball teams) – at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, October 1, 2003, in his 72nd year, after a short illness. Beloved husband and best friend of his wife Ruth of Newcastle. Dearly loved father of Denise (Jack Chard), Cathy (Ronald MacDonald), and Michele (Steve Carr). Loving Poppa of Colin and Tyler. Survived by his sisters Audrey (John Meneilley), Marion Burley, Shirley (Harold Wood) and many nephews. Condolences e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440, just north of 401 at the lights; toll-free 1-877-987-3964) on Saturday, October 4, from 12 noon until time of service in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m.. Interment Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, in Francis’ memory would be greatly appreciated by his family and may be made by contacting the funeral home.
Date of death: 10/1/03 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Arthur Clark
CLARK, Arthur – after a brief illness, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, June 11, 2004, in his 82nd year. Son of the late Bertha and Merkley Clark. Brother of Kathleen Tomlinson of Newcastle and the late May, Raye, Bessie, Lou, Eileen, and Myrtle. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, and missed by nephew Jim and his wife Joyce Stephenson. Donations in Arthur’s memory to Newcastle United Church 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 Monday, June 14, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.
Date of death: 6/11/2004 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Barbara Jean Noble
NOBLE, Barbara Jean (well known through Calvary and Northview Pentecostal Churches) – at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Rogers Street Site, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004. Loving wife and best friend for 32 years of James (Jim) Noble of Peterborough. Dear mother of Keith and Jenny, and Grandma to Brittanie and Joshua. Daughter of Doris Craig and the late John Craig. Survived by five brothers and sisters, and sadly missed by many friends. Donations in Barbara’s memory to 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 Road (at River Road South) on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Private family service later. Interment Highland Park Cemetery.
Date of death: 6/9/2004 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Marguerite McKellar (Carroll)
McKELLAR, Marguerite (Carroll) – passed away on Friday, May 28, 2004, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, in her 79th year. She leaves husband Norman after nearly 60 years, son Glenn and daughter-in-law Maureen, daughter Lea Anne and son-in-law David Zielonko, daughter-in-law Daphne of Vancouver, and son-in-law Sherwin Huth of Toronto; granddaughters Andrea, Elizabeth, Sarah, Kaileah, Katya, and Hannah, grandsons Christopher, Cory, and Cameron. She was predeceased by daughter Susan and son Gary. Her friends will remember her positive and pleasant personality here in Ontario and Florida where they wintered. Marguerite served in the R.C.A.F. as a wireless operator during WWII. She was an outstanding athlete in fastball and track in her youth, then golf, taking club championship at Meadowbrook Golf and Newcastle Golf. She was an avid gardener with a floral display in Wilmot Creek, and each spring she propagated perennials to sell for charity and leaves a legacy of plants throughout Wilmot Creek. She had a talent for paper tolle art produced here and in Florida. Marguerite was a devoted mother to Glenn, Gary, Lea Anne, and in caring for Susan who had Cystic Fibrosis. Norman was always grateful for her loyal support during his career and their sixty years together. In Marguerite’s memory, donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated by her family.
Funeral Details: Following cremation, friends may call for a memorial gathering at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (exit 440, just north of 401 at the lights, 1-877-987-3964) on Wednesday, June 2, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in NEWCASTLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH, 200 King Ave. E., on Thursday, June 3, at 11:00 a.m. (church is located on the north side of King Ave. at the east end of the Village; driveway is just east of the Park, building at the back of the parking lot).
Date of death: 5/28/2004 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Reginald Pennell
Funeral Details: Respecting the wishes of the family, cremation will take place with no funeral service.
Date of death: 5/27/2004 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Earnest Coleman
COLEMAN, Earnest (Veteran of WWII, Army; Retired 42-year employee of G.E. Peterborough) – after a brief illness at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Saturday, May 15, 2004, in his 85th year. Ernie Coleman, loving husband of Lorna June (nee Hegadoren). Dear father of Linda Robbins (Larry) of Peterborough, Harry Coleman (Sally) of Dummer Township, Donald Coleman, and Sherri Coleman, both of Peterborough. Sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Brother of John, Evelyn, Grace, and the late Albert. Donations in Ernie’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his 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, May 18, from 9:00-11:00 a.m, followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 5/15/2004 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
