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LYTTLE, Lana-Gene “Jean”
(Member of Trinity Pentecostal Church) Gone to be with her Lord and Saviour, peacefully, after a courageous battle against cancer, surrounded by her family, on Friday, February 23, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa. Jean, in her 54 th year. Loving mother of Fredrica Gordon, Leroy Lyttle Jr., and Paul Anthony Lyttle. Devoted Nana to Faren, Latrell, Renecia, Malachi, Tristan and Leandra. Beloved daughter of Martha McKenzie Rattray. Dear sister of Sam Elliott, Sam Clarke, Tony Robinson, Victoria Nembhard, Trevor Burke and Yvonne Lyons. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memov of Jean to the Canadian Cancer Society or Trinity Pentecostal Building Fund would be appreciated. Time of service to be confirmed.
McLAUGHLIN, Jean Cosens
Died Peacefully at River Glen Haven Nursing Home, Sutton, Ontario on Friday, February 23, 2001. Jean Anderson, in her 87th year, beloved wife of the late Lt. Col. Henry Martyn McLaughlin and daughter of the late Ret. P.W. Anderson and the late Clara Rothwell Anderson. Sister of the late Murray and the late Bruce Anderson. Visitation from noon until time of service at 2 pm. Monday, February 26, 2001 at St. James Anglican Church, 31 River St., Sutton, Ontario. Interment Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton. For further information, call Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, 905-722•3274.
MORAVAN, Ervin Paul (P. Eng.)
Peacefully passed away, on February 23, 2001, at the Ajax and Pickering Hospital, in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Terka. Father to Veronika (Ron Miller), Elena (Paul VelIa), Marta (Gerry Cook), Monika (Rob Lansdale) and the late Pavol. Grandfather to Melissa, Julia, Billy, Sylvia, Maggie and Christopher. Also brother to Katka. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Aiax (Pickering Village), 905-428-8488, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2001 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2001. Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church (796 Eyer Dr., Pickering, ON). Interment Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church would be greatly appreciated.
PALLISTER, June Eileen ("Always Together")
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Friday, February, 23, 2001, in her 71st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Archie Pallister. Cherished mother of Susan Pallister of Tweed, Sandra Pallister of Oshawa and Randy (Jennifer) Pallister of Toronto. Dedicated and devoted nana to Bonnie and Elizabeth. Will be greatly missed by her beloved “Cassie”. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete service will be held in the chapel on Monday, February 26, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with Entombment at Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of June to the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
RUCH, Ulrich "Rick"
Peacefully, on Friday, February 23, 2001 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 86. Ulrich "Rick" Ruch of Peterborough and formerly of Buckhorn. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Balbiani-Huber). Loving father of Anne Marie and her husband Robert Zimmerman of Switzerland and Ernest and his wife Christina of Little Britain. Step-father of Robert Huber of Buckhorn and Max Huber of Nova Scotia. Loved grandfather of David and Richard Ruch. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (985-2171) on Tuesday, February 27 from 10-11 a.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Rick Ruch will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert in the spring. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the CNIB.
WERRY, Pauline (Greer)
After a brief battle with cancer in her 65th year, at Compassion House, Newcastle, on Friday, February 23, 2001. Dear mother of Elizabeth Edwards of Maine, U.S.A., Royal Greer of Crystal Beach, Ont., and Ernest Greer of Niagara Falls, Ont. Grandmother of Zara Edwards of Maine. Dear sister of Michael Hashem of Ossipee, New Hampshire. Respecting Pauline's wishes, cremation has taken place with no funeral service. Donations to Compassion House, 3497 Concession Rd. 3, Newcastle L1B 1L9 in Pauline's memory would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (905) 987-3964
HANEY, Margaret
Peacefully, at home in Pickering, on Thursday, February 22, 2001. Margaret Haney, beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Raechel and her husband Trevor Robertson and Susan and her husband Bill Little. Grandmother of Lisa, Kristie, Jeremy, Shelley and Daniel. A private family service was held. Interment -Prospect Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (905)428-8488.
KYDD (Bunce), Elizabeth
At St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto on Thursday, February 22, 2001. Betty Kydd at 66 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd John Kydd. Loving mother of John and his wife Heather. Dear mother of Donald and his wife Lynn and caring grandmother to their three children Tyler, Thomas and Andrew. Sister of Christine, Anna and Arthur residing in Scotland. A cherished family member to the extended Kydd and Bunce families. Friend to many in the town of Uxbridge, a community she took into her heart and thoroughly enjoyed. A kind and gracious soui will truly be missed by all of those whose lives she touched. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South (905) 852-3073 on Saturday, February 24, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Spring Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery. In Elizabeth’s Memory, donations may be mode to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
BROMLEY, Gale Elizabeth
Peacefully at her home in Oshawa on Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at the age of 66. Gale, beloved daughter of Elizabeth Bromley (nee Smith) and the late Dr. Kenneth Bromley. Dear sister of Dale and her husband Larry, Robin and Kent. Aunt of Kim Bromley. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Friday, February 23rd after 12:30 p.m. with a complete funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Spring Interment in Parklawn Cemetery, Sudbury. Memorial donations made to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BROWN, Gordon H.
(Retired Superintendent Stouffvilie Hydro 35 years). PeacefuUy of Markham-Stouffville Hospital, offer a lengthy battle with rheumatoid arthritis on Wednesday February 21, 2001. Gordon, in his 80th year, beloved husband of Edna (Wideman) for 53 years. Loving father to Caroline and her husband Ian Ratcliffe, Robert and his wife Judith, Charlene and her husband Daniel Tompkins, Bonnie and her husband Charles Warriner, Dear grandpa to Jennifer, Andrew, Christopher, Nicole, Befhany, Michael and Matthew. Brother fo Margaret Clarke, Lillian MacMoney, Jean Doner and the late Doris Cook. Friends may call at the O’Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street Stouffville (905-642-2855) on Saturday 6-9 p.m. Service from Stouffville Missionary Church Sunday 3 p.m. (Visitation 1:30-3 p.m.), If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, Markham-Stouffville Hospital or Charity of your choice.
COUPERTHWAITE, Norman John
Suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, February 21st, 2001 in his 77th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jessie Eva Couperthwaite. Loved father of Leonard and his wife Anita, and Janet and her husband Henry Osinga all of Oshawa. Grandfather of Laura, Emily, Michelle, Nicole and Andrew. Survived by his brother Murray Couperthwaite of Stouffville and his sister Margaret Dixon of Newmarket. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN LTD., 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin from 1:00 p.m. Tuesday until time of service to follow in the chapel Tuesday afternoon February 27 at 2:00 o’clock. Cremation with Interment to follow at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Myrtle United Church or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
PEQUEGNAT, Jessie
At the Altamont Nursing Home after a long illness on Wednesday February 21st in her 79th year. Jessie wife of the late Earl Gordon Pequegnat. Loving mother of Linda and her husband Barry Dilk of Winnipeg, Gordon Pequegnat and his wife Mary, Paul Pequegnat and his wife Sharon, Gail and her husband Doug Jones of Kentucky, George Pequegnat, David Pequegnat and his wife Diane. Fondly remembered by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear sister of Arthur Frampton of Toronto and Roy Frampton of Simcoe Ont. Mrs. Pequegnat will be resting at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street, East Whitby, (905-668-3410) Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Service in the Chapel Saturday 12 noon. Interment Erskine Cemetery, Pickering Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
FLETCHER, Daniel Richard
Suddenly at his home on February 20th, 2001. In his 22nd year. Dearly loved and cherished son of Richard and Sharon, brother and best friend of Mandi, grandson of Cliff and Pat Tyrrell and William and Dorothy Fletcher. Nephew of Jim and Karen Tyrrell, Beth Tyrrell, Barb Papp and John Fabbro, Pat and Cindy Gallagher and Rob and Maureen Fletcher. Dear friend of Lee Howell and James Brito. Will be sadly missed by all his family, cousins and many friends. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, February 22nd from 24 and 79 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, February 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to the hospital for Sick Children Foundation would be appreciated.
FREGONESE, Lino
Peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Lino in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Maria Fregonese. Lovingly remembered by his children John and his wife Annie; Franca and her husband Steve; and Tony and his wife Alison. Proud nonno of Mathew. Ryan and Meghan; Alisha and Nathan; and Lindsay and Rachel. Caring brother of sisters Teresa, Elida and Natalina and brother Tony all of Venice, Italy. And his family extended from South Italy. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Friday, February 23rd from 24 and 79 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church (690 King St. E. Oshawa) on Saturday, February 24th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
ZAROWNY, Joseph Edward
At Elliott Lake, Ontario on Wednesday February 21, 2001. Joseph Zarowny, age 39. Dear son of Joseph Zarowny and Jeanine McLean and her husband William. Loving father of Krystal. Dear grandson of Mary Zarowny. Dear brother of Debbie and her husband Peter Indoe, Susan and her husband Wayne Oakes, Gary McLean and his wife Heather, and Derek. Joseph will be missed by many Aunts, Uncles, Nephews and Nieces. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E. Oshawa with a complete funeral service in the chapel on Monday February 26th, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service time. Memorial donations to Club 90, Elliott Lake Ontario would be appreciated.
GALLAGHER, David Michael
Tragically, as the result of an accident, on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, in his 26th year. David Gallagher, loving son of Lynda and Bert MacDonald and Bruce and Susan Gallagher, Cherished brother of Karen, Christine, and Jason. Dear grandson of Mary Nelson and nephew of James Nelson. David will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. The family will, receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette’s Church (S.E. corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave., Aiax) on Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
JEGINS, Craig Phillip
passed away suddenly, in his 24th year, as a result of an automobile accident on February 20, 2001, beloved son of Diane, and Limon and Susan. Will be sadly missed by brother Rand. Loving boyfriend of Dana Eostan. Will be dearly missed by grandparents and extended families, Nastuk Sprogis and Moncrieff. Forever cherished by aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. Friends may visit at RONALD MARTINO & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS, BROCK ROAD CHAPEL, 1051 Brock Rd., Pickering (just south of the 401, east side), 905 686-5589 on Thursday, February 22nd from 6-8 p.m. with complete Chapel Service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Charity of choice.
QUICKMIRE, Derek Vincent
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday February 20, 2001 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Gray). Dear Dad of Bryan (Betty), June (Alex), and Ian (Amy). Cherished Grandad of Jonathan, Nate and Greg. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A private service was held at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) on Friday February 23, 2001 followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, Derek wanted donations to be made in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 311, Markham, ON, L3R5J2. "The elephant is a pretty bird,
It flits from bush to bush.
It lays it's eggs in a rhubarb tree,
And whistles like a thrush."
