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Anthony Ton
TON, Anthony (long-time resident of Newtonville; retired 15-year employee of Dept. of Highways) – peacefully at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg, on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, in his 94th year. Anthony, loving husband for 68 years of the late Grace (nee van Treist). Dear father of Anthony of Newcastle, John and his wife Lenie of Cobourg, and the late Johannes (Bart) of Mississauga. Sadly missed by grandchildren Clarence, Anthony, John, Grace, and many great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one brother and two sisters in Holland. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Alzheimer Society 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 Thursday, March 11, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. Spring Interment, Lakeview Cemetery, Newtonville.
Date of death: 3/9/2004 - Location of death: Cobourg
William G. (Bill) Wilks
WILKS, William G. (Bill) – (retired 38-year employee of GM; Charter member of Knights of Columbus St. Francis of Assisi Council 11268) – at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, with his family at his side, on Thursday, March 4, 2004, in his 70th year. Bill, loving husband for 47 years of Mary Kay (nee Duff). Cherished father of Don and his wife Wendy (Tyrone), Lynda and her husband Rob Brandt (Orono), Mike and his wife Brenda (Port Perry), and Greg and his girlfriend Kathryn (Newcastle). Proud grandfather of Adam, Jenna, Madison; Josh, Courtney; Micaela, Liam; Josh, Jordyn, and Avery. Brother-in-law of Jack and Patricia Honey, Ed Duff, and Pauline Anderson. Predeceased by his parents John and Olive, and his brother Jack. Donations in Bill’s memory to the St. Francis of Assisi Building Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by his family. Condolences may be 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 Friday, March 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 8:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle, on Saturday, March 6, at 11:00 a.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 3/4/2004 - Location of death: Bowmanville, Ontario
Robert (Bob) Kelly
KELLY, Robert (Bob) (Employee of City of Toronto, Scarborough Works, for 34 years) – suddenly at his residence with his wife at his side, on Tuesday, March 2, 2004, in his 57th year. Bob, loving husband and best friend for over 30 years of Sandra (nee Enscott) of Wilmot Creek. Dear brother of Ann and Carson Chabot of Guelph. Bob will be sadly missed by his nieces Beverley, Candace, Dianne, Rebecca, and nephews Rob, Michael, Daniel, James, Jacob, and Payton. Special friend of his four-legged companion Rocky. Donations in Bob’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be greatly appreciated by his family. (Condolences may be e-mailed through 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 Thursday, Mar. 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 3/2/2004 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Beatrice O'Bryan
O’BRYAN, Beatrice (Bea) – at Scarborough General Hospital on Thursday, February 26, 2004, in her 79th year. Beloved mother of Linda, Beverley, and Marlene. Grandmother of Deanna, Krista, Andrea, Clarissa, Carmen, Richard, and the late Jason. Great-grandmother of Tyfanni and Emma. Great-great-grandmother of Oliviah. Sister of Norah, Helen, Phyllis, Dorothy, Douglas, Ralph, and the late Mildred and Ronald. Donations in Beatrice’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted. (Condolences e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.
Funeral Details: Cremation will be followed by a private family service at a later date.
Date of death: 2/26/2004 - Location of death: Scarborough, Ontario
Lloyd Robert Stephenson
STEPHENSON, Lloyd “Farmer Stephenson” (Jul. 10, 1911 – Feb. 24. 2004) – near life-long resident of Newcastle, Ontario; former employee of GM Oshawa (retired 32 years) – passed away at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility. Loved husband of the late Bessie Stephenson (nee Clark). Predeceased by his brother George (Anne) Stephenson; survived by his sister Isobel (late Sigmund Rapaport) and his brother Ken (late Kay Stephenson). Lovingly remembered by his children Nancy (Roger) and Jim (Joyce), and his grandchildren Merridy (Kevin), Diana, Mathew, and Adam (Charlene), and great-grandchildren “J.L.”, Ashley, and Delacey. Donations in memory of Lloyd to Newcastle United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 905-987-3964, which whom arrangements have been entrusted. (Condolences e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.)
“The Candyman is gone”
Funeral Details: At Lloyd’s request, a private memorial service will follow his cremation. Spring Interment at Bond Head Cemetery.
Date of death: 2/24/2004 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
William Hayward
HAYWARD, William – peacefully at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility on Friday, February 20, 2004, in his 88th year. Uncle of Cecil Hayward of Cambridge. A 24-year resident of Foster brooke, William will be sadly missed by the staff and his fellow residents.
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 Monday, February 23, at 1:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.
Date of death: 2/20/2004 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Jeannette Bourne
BOURNE, Jeanette Georgina (nee L’Abbe) – peacefully at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, in her 85th year. Dear wife of Arthur William Bourne. Loving mother of Luella and her husband Bob Taylor of Wilmot Creek, Shirley and her husband Brian Livesey of Courtice, and Jo-Anne and her husband Darrell Fletcher of Barrie. Sadly missed by grandchildren Tammy and Bernie Snjegotinac, Brian and Julie Taylor, Jennifer Marshall and Ken Sedore, Jeffrey and Vilma Marshall, Nicole and Jim Loptson, Melissa Wheeldon, Ryan Wheeldon, Jonathan Wheeldon, and great-grandchildren Liam, Shawn, Scott, Jared, Andrew and James. Donations in Jeannette’s memory to the Alzheimer Society or the Therapeutic Garden at Foster brooke would be appreciated by her family. Condolences e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.
Funeral Details: 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 Friday, February 20, at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, friends and family are invited to gather in the reception lounge of the funeral home for refreshments and fellowship.
Date of death: 2/17/2004 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Brian Yates
YATES, Brian William Edward – at St. Michael’s Hospital on Monday, February 16, 2004. Brian Yates of Toronto was in his 62nd year. Brother of Richard and Linda Yates of Guelph. Uncle of Marianne, Scott, and Tammy Yates. Great uncle of Joshua and Megan Yates. Predeceased by mother Audrey Yates and father Charles Yates. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family, and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted. (Condolences e-mailed to condolences@newcastlefuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.
Funeral Details: Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.), Peterborough, on Saturday, February 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m.
Date of death: 2/16/2004 - Location of death: Toronto
Hartwell Palmer
PALMER, Hartwell Clifford – peacefully at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility on Monday, February 9, 2004, in his 74th year. Brother of Ardyt Taylor. He will be sadly missed by fellow residents and staff 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 Wednesday, February 11, at 1:00 p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.
Date of death: 2/9/2004 - Location of death: Newcastle, Ontario
Joan Henning
HENNING, Joan Elizabeth – suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, in her 70th year. Dear mother of Sharon and her husband Bill Reid of Oshawa, David Henning and his wife Angela of Whitby, Terry Henning, and Bob Henning, both of Oshawa. Grandmother of six grandchildren. Joan will be sadly missed by her dear friend Leonard Secord of Newcastle. Expressions of sympathy 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. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Sunday, February 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday at 2:00 p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery.
Date of death: 2/4/2004 - Location of death: Oshawa, Ontario
Raymond Page
PAGE, Raymond (Ray) – (formerly of Toronto) at his residence in Peterborough on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, in his 67th year. Ray, husband of the late Judy (Sherri) Page (nee Masters). Father of Jamie and Julia; step-father of David and Teresa Dawes. Poppa of Chantal, Jordan, and Haley. Donations in Ray’s memory to the Salvation Army 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 Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E. (west of Warden), on Monday, Feb. 9, from 1-3 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Cremation.
Date of death: 2/3/2004 - Location of death: Peterborough, Ontario
