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SMITH, Elsie May
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday February 4, 2001 in her 102nd year. Loving mother of Castle and his wife Evelyn. Dear grandmother of Terry and his wife Simmie, Janice and her husband Michael McGettrick, and Randy and her husband Barney McNielly. Fondly remembered by her 5 great-grandchildren and by her sisters Grace Gale, Edith Cooke and Winnie Smith. The family will receive friends at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) from 12 to 1pm Friday February 9, 2001. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 1pm. Spring Interment at St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Whitby.
ZYGMONT, Walter
(Member Gen. Sikorski Polish Veteran's Assn.) Peacefully after a long illness at Lakeridge Health Corp.Whitby on Sunday, February 4th, 2001. Walter, aged 83 years. Loving husband of Mary. Dear uncle of Edmund Zygmont of North Bay. Loved brother in law of Edna Zygmont, Bill and Bernice Puskas, John and Helen Jozkoski, Henry and Stella Jozkoski. Predeceased by his brother Joseph. Will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the Staff of Lakeridge Health Corp.Whitby 4th floor for their caring support and assistance. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday February 7th, 2001 at 10:30 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers in the Chapel Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. Donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Tuesday.
DINNING, William Gordon
Age 86 years (Sept. 9, 1914Feb. 3, 2001) . At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday February 3, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Laura (nee MacArthur) Dinning. Dear father of Gordon & his wife Jeannie Dinning. Loving grandfather of Shelly of Hamburg, Penn. and Patti of St. Joseph, Mich. Dear brother of Clifford & his wife Elnora of Loma Linda, Calif. Very special friend to Ruby Lowry. Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street N., Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Wednesday. Funeral service 1pm Thursday at College Park Seventh Day Adventist Church, Oshawa. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to ADRA or Charity of your choice.
PURDY, Nellie-Ann
Unexpectedly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, February 3rd, 2001, at the age of 57. Sadly missed and loved by her husband Edward and daughters Jill and Allyson. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (721-1234) on Tuesday, February 6th for visitation from 7-9 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 7th at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
PROKOP Zoltan
(Retired employee of General Motors of Canada after 29.8 years service). After a lengthy illness, at Hillsdale Manor, on Saturday, February 3, 2001, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Lila. Loving father of Zoltan Prokop Jr. and his wife Denise and stepfather of Daryl Blake and his wife Pat, Martin Blake and his wife Cheryl and Murray Blake Jr. Stepgrandfather of 10 and stepgreat-grandfather of 2. Private family arrangements. Donations in memory of Zoltan to the Alzheimer Society may be made through McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (433-5558).
TIBBETTS, Edna Blanche
Edna Tibbetts in her 92nd year. Gone home to Jesus on Saturday, February 3rd, 2001. Loving mother of Russell and Wylie. Wife of the late Lewis Tibbetts. She will be greatly missed by her brothers, Lenard and Abe Russell, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many others. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service Thornton Chapel , R47 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, February 8th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, February 9th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the World Harvest Church would be appreciated.
wEBSTER, Thomas Anderson
(Member Eastern Star, Sunbeam Chapter #73). At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Saturday February 3, 2001. Thomas Anderson Webster, in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Isabella. Loving father of Sandra, Nancy, Vicky and her husband Shawn, Heather and her husband Robert, Marion and Carol (predeceased). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Shane, Darryl, Michael and Katie Lynn. Dear brother of Frank, Ann Jarvis, James, Elizabeth Munroe and May Rintoul. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa (433-4711) with Funeral Service in the chapel on Wednesday February 7 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the War Amps or Lung Association would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
WILDMAN, WILLIAM
At Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Saturday, February 3rd, in the presence of his loving family and after a courageous struggle with numerous ailments. Born in St. Helen's, England in 1923, Bill was, like his brothers and father before him, a proud employee of Pilkington Glass. Bill served dutifully and with distinction in Bomber Command R. A. F. during the Second World War before emigrating to Canada in 1953 with his wife Joyce. Bill was a much respected and indeed beloved figure in the Canadian Glass industry working for both Pilkington Brothers Canada and its later forms Ford Glass and A. F. G. and for Beclawat Canada Ltd. Bill is survived by his loving wife Joyce, his sons Gary and Craig and their wives Debbie and Christine, and his much beloved grandson, Bill's "little man", Curtis William Wildman and also Candice and Colin Sheppard. Dear friends in mourning are many and include Les and Zona Pereira. Bill was the personification of kindness, gentleness and caring; those who knew him would agree that a finer man never walked the earth. He now walks among the angels. Cremation will be followed by a spring-time internment in Pine Hills Cemetery in Scarborough. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, Corps #106, H.M.C.S. Drake (Oshawa), care of Commanding Officer Peter Kennedy, (905) 668-7536
BROOKS, Laudon Kitchener Kitch
(Retired employee of Firestone). Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby,on Friday, February 2, 2001, Lanny in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Reader). Dear father of the late Linda and father-in-law of Harold Coish. Loving grandfather of Scott, Darren, Sherrie and Valerie. Brother of Mae Elliott of Scarborough. William Brooks of Toronto and predeceased by sisters Emily Brown, Edith Healey and brothers Augusta, George and Albert Brooks. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Monday, February, 5,2001, at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Donations made in memory of Lanny to the Salvation Army Oshawa or Charity of choice would be appreciated.
COOLEY, Judith ''Jude'' Frances Elizabeth
Peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2001 at the age of 42, after a brief but heroic battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Mike. Devoted and loving mother of Sarah and Rebecca. Dear daughter of Audrey Irene Cruise, and cherished sister to John, Debby and Donna. Will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and all her relatives. Jude was a friend to all who knew her and brought joy to any occasion. A wonderful person. A wonderful wife. A wonderful mother. 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. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be sincerely appreciated.
FAGAN, Elizabeth (Betty)
At the Lakeridge Health Corp., Bowmanville on Friday, February 2, 2001 in her 81st year. Betty Fagan, loving wife of the late Cornelious. Loving mother of Marsha Winning, Ron, Fred, and Julie Jibb. Loving grandmother of Sean and Ryan Winning. A private family service will be held at a later time. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 905-428-8488.
JOHNSON, Shelley
Suddenly at home on Friday, February 2, 2001 at the age of 41. Loving wife and best friend of William (Bill). Cherished mom of Lindsay and Courtney. Beloved daughter of Anne Ellis and the late Richard. Dearly loved sister of Sharon and her husband Joseph Khairallah, Terry Ellis, Judy and her husband Frank Merigliano, and Rick Ellis. Dear daughter-in-law of Joan Johnson. Shelley will be forever in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. 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. Tuesday. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2001. For further particulars, please call the Funeral Home.
LONEY, Walter Guess
At the Scarborough General Hospital on February 2, 2001, in his 62nd year. Walter Loney is survived by his ''Best Wife'' Karen. Perfect Daddy of David, Sandra, Miriam and Dave, Daniel and Karen. Poppa of Jeffery, Rachael, Samantha, Caleb and Joshua. Loving brother of Lorraine, Stanley, Glen, Leon and Wendy. Walter 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 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service at Bayfair Baptist Church (817 Kingston Road, Pickering), on Monday, February 5, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. IntermentPine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Arms of Jesus Childrens' Mission would be greatly appreciated.
LUNNEY, Zena
Peacefully in her sleep at Country Terrace in Komoka on February 2, 2001, Zena in her 91st year. Predeceased by her loving husband George. Loving mother of Zilda Lacasse and husband Claude, and Norma Insley and husband Richard. Zena will be missed by her brother Donald Robins and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax) from 2-4 and 7-9 on Sunday, February 4 where the funeral service will be held on Monday, February 5 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. (905-428-8488)
MEAD, Willliam Arthur
Peacefully, on Friday, February 2, 2001 at the Southlake Health Centre in Newmarket, in his 79th year. Much loved husband of Betty (nee Wauchope). Proud and loving father of Paul (Linda), Anthony (Judy) and Scott (Sonia). He was a loving Grandpa of Jennifer, Ryan, Eric, Patrick and Connor. Survived by his mother, Leila in her 106th year. Predeceased by his father Bill and sister Arlene. Cremation has taken place, Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Sunday, February 18th, from 12:301:30 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of William Mead will be held in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Intensive Care Unit at the Southlake Health Centre in Newmarket.
PATTERSON, Estella (nee Dring)
passed away peacefully in Oshawa, on Friday, February 2, 2001, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Isaac Patterson. Loving mother of Patrick and his wife Diane and Allen and his late wife, Lorraine. Dear grandmother of Steve and his wife Jeong, Scott and his wife Lynda, Shelley Collins, Suzanne and husband Jack Bandy, Jason, Mark, Dean and Alison. Great-grandmother of Ryan, Shannon and Brandon. Dear sister of the late Feleda, Carleton, Beulah, Meredith, Verna, Elsie and Ethelda. Born in Cavan, Ontario, January 21, 1906, she was a lifelong resident of Oshawa and worked as night matron at the Children's Aid Society 1953-1972. Her sweet smile and wonderful sense of humour will be sadly missed by family and friends. Relatives and friends were received at McIntosh-Anderson, 152 King St. E., 152 King St. E. Oshawa (433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service was held in our chapel on Monday, February 5, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Interment Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
SMALL, Donald
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Friday February 2, 2001. Donald Small at 68 years of age. Dear son of the late Norman and Winnifred Small. Dear brother of Robert and his wife Mary. Donald will be sadly missed by his nephew Robert N. Small and his wife Kim and their children Jenna and Rebecca and his niece Debbie and her husband Peter Godlewski and their son Jake. At Donny's request, there will be no service. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME.
TAYLOR, Leslie
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 2, 2001, in his 70th year. Les, loving husband of June Taylor of Orono. Dear father of Karen and her husband Darren Collier of Orono and Craig Taylor of Vancouver. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Kera and Breanne. Respecting the family's wishes, cremation will take place with no funeral service. Donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (905) 987-3964.
ANDRECHUK Melvin 'Mel'
(Retired 34 year employee of General Motors of Canada; Owner of Deluxe Painting; Member of St. Jude's Council, Knights of Columbus; Member of Moose Lodge, Oshawa.) After a courageous battle against lung cancer at Lakeridge Health Corp, Oshawa on Thursday, February 1, 2001, with family by his side, Mel in his 62nd year. Dearly beloved husband and friend of Diane for 21 years. Stepfather to Douglas and Darrin Whalley. Grampa to Sydney, Tristen and Seth. Brother of Olga Miller, Stephanie Bodnaryk, Effie and husband Jack Zepp, Alex and wife Sheila Andrechuk, Eugene and wife Rhea Andrechuk, Anne and husband Don Curtin, Bill and wife Vicki Andrechuk. Predeceased by brother Peter Andrechuk, Brother-in-law of Donna, and Sheila and Jack Anderson. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McIntosh-Anderson, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church, 690 King St. E., Oshawa, on Monday, February 5, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Mel made to Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa.Cancer Care would be appreciated.
BLAIR, Ioleen Mary (nee McArthur)
May your journey be gentle kind soul. 87 years of age passed away February 1, 2001 at Extendicare Falconbridge. Ioleen was born in Greenbank, Ontario November 15, 1913. She taught in Warren in 1942 and then farmed there with her husband, Ira Clinton (predeceased) for over 35 years. She loved being outside gardening and working on the farm. She is the loving mother of Don (wife Donna). Ellen (husband Gord). Neil (wife Bogna) Joan (partner Jean) and chosen daughter Marion (husband Lloyd). Beloved sister of Edith and George (predeceased) (wife Doreen). Grandmother of Megan, Robin, Brenden, Ryland, Luke, Sharon (husband Gilles), Tommy (predeceased). Great-Grandmother of Crystal (husband Steff) and Lana. Great-Great-grandmother of Scott and Beanca. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association. The family received family and friends at Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home February 3, 2001 at 1 pm followed by the Funeral Service at Jackson and Barnard at 2 pm.
McNELLY, Katherine
At Mackenzie Place, Newmarket on Thursday, February 1, 2001, Kay, beloved wife of the late Everett McNelly. Dear mother of Bill, Barb, Dave, Randy and Brenda. Grandmother of nine and great grandmother of five. Sister to Adam, Barb, Josephine, Joe and the late Peter. A private family service will be held on Saturday. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Arrangements entrusted to O'Neill Funeral Home (905-642-2855).
SHINGLER, Nora Elizabeth
Peacefully, on Thursday, February 1st, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge. In her 85th year. Nora, beloved wife of Albert. Dear mother of Roger, Glenn, Brian and Dianne. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Krystal, Amanda, Clint, Conner, Sarah and Michelle. Survived by her brother Ron and sister Marjorie. Resting at the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME, UXBRIDGE (23 Main Street S.) on Sunday, February 4th, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough. In Nora's memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
