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GRAY, Alan Bedford
At Peterborough Regional Health Centre, on February 16, 2001 Alan Gray of Ennismore, formerly of Ajax, in his 66th year, beloved husband of Joan (Wigmore). Son of Lillian Nesbitt and the late William Gray. Loving father of Louise (Derek Bain), Debra (Dusty Bartley) and Wendy (Ernie Ambrose). Dear brother of Charlotte Green (Norman). Also survived by nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the HENDREN FUNERAL HOME, Lakefield, on Monday, February 19, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Service in the Hendren Chapel on Tuesday, at 1:00 pm. Interment at Lakefield Cemetery. Pastor Fred Futers officiating. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #77, Lakefield, will gather at the funeral home on Monday, at 6:45 pm., for service at 7:00 pm. If so desired memorial donations to the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society would be appreciated by the family.
HOZJAN, Stefan
Peacefully at home on Friday, February 16th, 2001, in his 73rd war. Beloved husband of Alice. Loving father of Joseph and his wife Marilyn. Cherished grandfather of Vanessa and Laura. Friends were received at Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Mass was held on Monday. February 19th, 2001 at St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would he appreciated.
HUSKA, John
At home on Friday, February 16th, 2001, in his 79 year. Beloved hsband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Doreen (Roy) Fairchild of Whitby, Melvin (Pamela) of Uxbridge, Diane (Ross) Paterson of Orillia, Doris (Wayne) Clodd of Whiby, Christine Chapman of Oshawa, Shirly (Klaus) Bonnekamp of Severn Bridge, Eugene (Nancy) of Bowmanville, Irvin (Mary) of Mississauga, Wayne (Karen) of Whitby, Brian (Debbie) of Scarborough, Norman (Dawn) of Oshawa, Colleen (Blair) Morrison of Whitby and Karen Huska of Courtice. Grandfather of 21. Great grandfather of 4. Predeceased by parents William and Mary Huska and his brother Metro. Survived by brothers Peter (Vera); Henry of Dauphin, MB, and sister Alice Woroby of Winnipeg, MB. Friends will be received at Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 21st, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Special thanks to V.O.N.; Comcare; Palliative Care and to Dr. G. Baker.
IRVING, Lawrence (Laurie)
At the Northumberland Health Care Centre, Cobourg, Friday, February 16th, 2001 in his 67th year, with his family and friends present. Laurie Irving, beloved husband of Jean Bates of Port Hope. Son in law of Clifford Bates. Dear father of Karen Grace (Dan) and Lisa Marion Irving. Loving grandfather of John and Devon Wasylyk. Brother of Jim and Grace Irving of Oshawa. Brother in law of the late John Bates. Laurie will be missed by Nan Irving and his family and friends in Scotland and Port Hope. A celebration of Laurie's life will be held at the First Baptist Church, 57 John Street, Port Hope Wednesday February 21st at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to the First Baptist Church or the West Northumberland Dialysis Unit would be appreciated.
Under the wide and starry sky,
Dig the grave and let me lie,
Glad did I live, and gladly die,
And I lay me down with a will.
This be the verse you grave for me:
"Here he lies where he longed to be;
Home is the sailor, home from the sea.
And the hunter home from the hill."
MACHOWSKI, Adam
Member of The Polish War Veterans, and The Royal Canadian Legion. Peacefully after a short illness on Friday February 16, 2001. Adam Machowski, in his 87th year. Loving husband of the late Zofia. Dear father of Zenon and his wife Patricia. Dear Grandfather of Christina and Carolyn. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E. Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday February 20, 2001 at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19th. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of Choice would be appreciated by the Family.
TOMICZEK, Paul Marcel Herbert
At York Central Hospital on Friday February 16, 2001, in his 37th year. Beloved son of Victor and Marcella, brother of Anne Marie, James, and Christopher and brother-in-law of Mark. Loving father of Zackary and Brittany. Will be sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and grandparents. Cremation. Service was held on Friday February 23, 2001.
TURNER, Dora Irene (nee Davies)
At Lakeridge Health Corporation, Oshawa on Friday, February 16, 2001 at the age of 83. Doe, beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Dale and Eric McNeil, Doreen and Malcolm Moffat, and Dave and Marie May. Dearly loved grandmother of Jeffrey, Cynthia and Scot Williamson, and great-grandmother of Ryan and Mitchell. Dora is predeceased by brothers George and Roy, and survived by sisters-in-law Betsy, Bernie and Eileen. Predeceased by sister-in-law Helen. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. A complete funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 2 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
DANIEL, Sheila (nee Dewell)
Peacefully with family by her side on February 15, 2001 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Sheila is now at rest. Beloved mother of Theresa Reynolds, Ian Daniel and his wife Laurie. Grandmother to Amy and David Hodgson, Julie and Pamela Washburn. Ashleigh and Justin Reynolds. Londa and Steven Daniel. Great-grandmother of Jessica; Christina and Dewell. Funeral Services were held on February 19 at 2:00pm. After cremation to be buried at St. Michael's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
GOWANS, Robert Russell
(Past Master of Cedar Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 270; Retired 40 year employee of General Motors of Canada; Member of Harmony United Church; Member of General Motors Pipe Band). The Gowans family are sad to announce the death of Robert Russell Gowans on Thursday February 15, 2001. Beloved husband of Nan. Loving father of Anne and her husband Roy, Linda and her husband David, Moira and her husband Lane. Dear Papa of Alec, Louise and Maggie, Tyler and Emily. He will be sadly missed by dear family in Scotland, and by his many friends. Friends may call at McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Masonic Lodge Service Sunday 7 p.m. A service of celebration will be held in the chapel on Monday February 19, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to Harmony United Church or Alzheimer Society.
MCGILL, Murray Austin
Died peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday February 15, 2001 at the age of 85. Murray, beloved husband of the late Alyene. Dear father of Sheila and her husband Noel Smyth of Whitby, Kenneth and his wife Maureen of London, Margaret and her husband Andre Wiggers of Oshawa, and Louis Bryant and his wife Carol of Inuvik. Dear grandfather of Emily, Jena, Andrea, Stephanie, Steven, and Gregory. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410). A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 209 Cochrane Street, Whitby on Monday February 19, 2001 at 10:30 am. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made payable to the University of Guelph, c/o Alumni House, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 re: The Murray McGill Memorial Fund.
MICHAEL, Betty
Peacefully at the family residence on Thursday, February 15, 2001. Elizabeth (Betty) Michael, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Michael. Loving mother of Elias (Norah), Eleanor (Ewald Wihlidal), Josy (Steve Francis), Michael (Ida Goulding), Evelyn, Rose Marie (Dick Van Staveren), and Vera. Predeceased by her daughter Catharine Hjelm, son-in-law William Douglas and daughter-in-law Lolly Michael. Dear grandmother of 28 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral Mass at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 82 Church Street South, Ajax (Pickering Village) on Monday, February 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.
PASCOE, Dorothy
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, February 15th, 2001 in her 70th year. Mother of Beverley and her husband John Dolstra, Brian and his wife Jane and Gary and his wife Linda. Grandmother of Marlene and Melinda Wotten, Paula and Brent and his wife Leah and Kenzie, and great grandmother of Bryce. Fondly remembered by her 3 sisters Eleanor Glaspell, Katherine Beevor, Elizabeth ColwilI and their families. Also survived by Rae Pascoe and Arnott Wotten Jr. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, February 18th from 2 -4 and 79 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, February 19th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Eldad Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
ROACH, Joseph Alfred (Fred)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Thursday, February 15th, 2001. Fred in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Alpheda. Dear father of Suzanne Lemieux, Gerry and his wife Barbara, Guy and his wife Diane, Leo and his wife Joy, Bernyce and her husband John Potter, Pat and her husband Phil Skinner, Roy and his wife Terry, Doreen and her husband John Johnston. Predeceased by his son Roger, survived by his daughter-in-law Lyse. Lovingly remembered by his 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, February 18th from 2 -4 and 7 -9 P.M. Parish Prayers at 7:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, February 19th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Gertrudes Church (690 King St. E.). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Center or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
SMITH, Bernice Alice
went home to be with the Lord, in her 72nd year, after a brief but heroic battle with cancer, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on February 15, 2001. Predeceased by husband Roy Smith and daughter Ruth Smith. Beloved mother of Sharon Hepworth and her husband Jim and Sandra McCormick and her husband Louis. Beloved grandmother of Sarah, Jennifer and Kathleen Hepworth and Roy, Page and Holly McCormick. The entire family of Bernice Smith would like to thank the staff of the Lakeridge Health, Oshawa and the Toronto East General Hospital for all their support through this trying time. Friends may call at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough, for visitation on Saturday, February 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Sunday, February 18 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the P.A.O.C. Living Memorial or to the Gideon Society would be appreciated.
STOAKLEY, Norman
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, February 15th, 2001, in his 86th year. Loving husband of Phyllis (nec Harland). Father of Charles and his wife Donna and the late Doug. Grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A private Service was held at Oshawa Funeral Service Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (721-1234). Following Cremation, Interment at White Chapel Cemetery, Hamilton beside his son Douglas. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite Charity would be appreciated.
