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Joseph Gadziola
GADZIOLA, Joseph – peacefully at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility on Thursday, May 13, 2004, in his 72nd year. Father of Elizabeth Denieuwe and Joanne Gadziola of Aurora and Lori Urbano of Maple. Grandfather of Cameron, Casey, Jamie, Nicole, and Alexa. Missed by staff and fellow residents at Foster brooke.
Funeral Details: A funeral service will be held at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Monday, May 17, at 1:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Interment Bond Head Cemetery, Newcastle.
Date of death: 5/13/2004 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Norbert Joseph Robichaud
ROBICHAUD, Norbert Joseph (Nobby) – at Lakeridge Health Port Perry after a courageous battle with ALS, on Thursday, May 13, 2004, at the age of 59. Born in Bathurst, N.B. and a long-time resident of Oshawa, Norbert was the loving husband and best friend of Yvette Robichaud. Devoted father of Phillip Robichaud of Niagara Falls and Michelle of Oshawa. Sadly missed by many brothers and sisters-in-law, other family members, and very good friends. If so desired, donations in his memory may be made to the ALS Society through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, (905) 987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
Funeral Details: Respecting Norbert’s wishes, cremation will take place with no funeral service.
Date of death: 5/13/2004 - Location of death: Port Perry
Elizabeth Skelding
SKELDING, Elizabeth Agnes (nee Arch) – peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, May 8, 2004, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late George Skelding. Loving mother of William (Bill) and Mary Skelding, George and Joan Skelding, and Jack and Nancy Skelding. Dear grandmother of Betty and Frank Stapleton, Linda and Tony Vaicius, George and Cindy Skelding, Joanne and Barry Godin, Jackie and Rob Snow, and Karen Skelding. Great-grandmother to Tricia and Orlando Hyatt, Tara McDonald, Steve Stapleton, Allison Vaicius, Vanessa Vaicius, Alicia Skelding, Amanda Skelding, Rachel Skelding, Jennifer Godin, Justine Godin, Jeremy Snow, Amie Snow, Emma Snow, and great-great-grandmother of Clayton McDonald, Damane Hyatt, Trey Hyatt and Max Stapleton. In Elizabeth’s memory, donations to St. George’s Anglican Church Link Fund or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation 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 – 1-877-987-3964) on Monday, May 10, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in St. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Newcastle, on Tuesday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery.
Date of death: 5/8/2004 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Vernon Green
GREEN, Vernon (Vernie) – (avid golfer and family man) – peacefully into the hands of the Lord, with his family at his side, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in his 75th year. Vernon, loving husband for 54 years of Barbara of Wilmot Creek. Dear father of Susan Day and her husband Dennis of Etobicoke, Raymond Green of Port Credit, and Wayne Green and his wife Heather of Georgetown. Sadly missed by grandchildren Christine and Stuart, Wayne Jr. and Cynthia, Alex, Davis and Samy, and great-grandchildren Austin, Makayla, and Jessica. Son-in-law of Harley (Lundy) Lunderville. Donations in Vernon’s memory to the Clarington Animal Shelter or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation 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 Thursday, May 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., with a funeral service to be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 5/4/2004 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Margaret Noble
NOBLE, Margaret Anne (nee Ovens) – at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, with her family at her side, on Monday, May 3, 2004, in her 73rd year. Loving wife and best friend for 49 years of the late Bryan James Noble of Newcastle. Dear mother of Julia Lynne Noble and her husband Randy Funk of Etobicoke, and loving Grandma to Sarah. Missed by her sister Barbara Massie and husband Denton, their children Andrea and Raymond and their families, sisters and brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Niece of Gladys Payne. Donations in Margaret’s memory to the Arthritis Society or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family. A special thank-you to Dr. Irish and the staff of the Special Care Unit at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, and to Dr. Eisenstat and the staff of the Intensive Care Unit at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440, just north of 401 at the lights, 1-877-987-3964) on Saturday, May 8, from 1-3 p.m., followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 5/3/2004 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Timothy Trowsse
TROWSSE, Timothy Allen (Tim) – suddenly on Thursday, April 29, 2004, at the age of 44. Tim was the loving husband of Connie, and devoted father of Jason and Alexandra. Greatly missed by his sister Vicki and her family. Son of Terry Trowsse and Judy Kavaner. Beloved son-in-law of Des and Myrt Denyer. Tim will also be sadly missed by his many friends and extended family. Donations in Tim’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 Tuesday, May 4, from 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service in the chapel of the funeral home at 8:30 p.m.
Date of death: 4/29/2004 - Location of death: Bowmanville
Ron Burley
BURLEY, Ronald P. (Veteran – RCAF Flight Sargeant 6BR Coal Harbour, BC; Co-owner of Burley Bus Lines, 1949-58; Member of Newcastle Seniors, Newcastle Bowling League, and Newcastle United Church) – peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2004, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in his 86th year. Devoted husband of the late Margaret Jane (nee Denault). Much loved father of Bruce of Port Hope, and Bob and Dawn of Brooklin. Dear father-in-law of Anita. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Steven, Adam, Michael, Allison, and great-grandchildren Alexandra and Riley. Loving brother of Mary Vinkle, Keith Burley, and Florence McEwen. Predeceased by daughter-in-law Judy, grandson Scott, and brothers and sister Jack, Harold, and Audrey. Ron’s gentle sense of humour will be greatly missed by his friends in the morning coffee group. Donations in Ron’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 Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Newtonville.
Date of death: 4/18/2004 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
May Simmonds
SIMMONDS, E. May – (Veteran of WWII Royal Air Force Medical Corps; retired 38-year employee of Westclox) – peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, in her 85th year. May Simmonds, dear sister of Win Colling (Vance), Gladys Heslip (Dick), all of Peterborough, and the late Doris Junkin (Art), Kathleen Mills (Biff), Alberta Donaldson (Jack), Henry Simmonds, and Edwin Simmonds. Survived by sisters-in-law Eve Simmonds and Sylvia Simmonds. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Donations in May’s memory to 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: A graveside service will be held at Little Lake Cemetery on Saturday, April 17, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.)
Date of death: 4/14/2004 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
Thomas (Tom) Jones
JONES, Thomas William (Tom) – (formerly of Coboconk and Toronto; long-time employee of the City of Toronto) – at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, April 12, 2004, on his 87th birthday. Tom Jones, beloved husband of the late Bernice (nee Hills). Survived by his brother Leon Jones of Bathurst, N.B., his sisters Bella Haché of Bathurst, N.B., and Almida Cowan of Island River, N.B., and many nieces and nephews. Donations in Tom’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 Thursday, April 15, at 11:30 a.m., with visiting for a half-hour prior to the service. Cremation, followed by burial at a later date in Fenelon Falls Cemetery.
Date of death: 4/12/2004 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Carrol Towns
TOWNS, Carrol Elizabeth (nee Barnewall) – at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, April 9, 2004, at the age of 60 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife for 44 years of George Towns. Cherished mother of Darrin and Deborah, and Robert and Pam. Devoted grandmother to Ashley, Amanda, Russ and Grace Mary Elizabeth. Dear daughter of the late Harold (1973) and Bessie (1970) Barnewall. Dear sister of Marion and Mark Hosack (Chatham), Ross and Doris Barnewall (Kincardine), Barbara Cunningham and the late David (Essex), Ruth and Carl Verhulst (Toronto), Newton and Jackie Barnewall (Elliot Lake), Dave and Terry Barnewall (Kingsville), and predeceased by sister Betty Denis (1973) and brother Bryce Barnewall (2000). Dear sister-in-law of Helen Barnewall and Ken and Krista Towns. Carroll was greatly loved and will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Autism Society.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (just north of 401 at the lights) on Sunday, April 11, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 4/9/2004 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
