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CLARK, Harold Matthews
Entered into rest to be with his wife Wilda Munro on Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge. In his 91st year. Harold, beloved father of John and his wife Gayle, Brock and his wife Sharon, Elaine and her husband Paul Weaver and Hugh and his wife Margaret. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Carolyn, Cheryl, Crystal, Lorraine and fiance Marc LeGrand, Richard, Willa, Heather, Paula, Janet, Bradley and great grandson Dylan. Survived by his brothers Fred, Ken, Roy and Dave. Predeceased by Ellie, Ruth and Bruce. Resting at the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME, UXBRIDGE on Friday, February 2nd, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Sunday, February 4th at 2:00 p.m. Spring Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery. In Harold's Memory, memorial donations made to the Friends Quaker Meeting House or the Canadian Cancer Society (Ontario Division) appreciated.
ESPINOZA, Julio L.
Julio went into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2001. He will be dearly remembered as a loving husband by his wife, Francisca; a caring father to his son Julio and his wife Phyllis, and grandfather to Peter and Daniel. Julio, a native of Peru, is also lovingly remembered by his brothers in Peru, Miguel, Manuel, Ra l, and sisters Angelica, Mercedes and Augusta. His kindness and generosity also touched the lives of his relatives and many friends. A special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre who so diligently cared for him during his 3 month stay in the ICU, where he peacefully passed on. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2001. Funeral service to follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens.
GRIFFITHS, Marguerite
Peacefully, at the Ajax & Pickering Health Centre, on Wednesday, January 31, 2001, in her 86th year. Marguerite Griffiths (nee Murray), beloved wife of the late Sidney. Loving mother of David and his wife Violet, and Gordon and his wife Winnifred. Granny of 7 grandchildren, and Great Granny of 6. Sister of Alex Murray and the late Marjorie and Mary. Marguerite will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers of the Community Nursing Home of Village Retirement Centre. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2001. Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
LEASK, Sarah Elizabeth (Bessie)
Peacefully, on Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge. In her 87th year. Long time resident of Leaskdale. Bessie Kennedy beloved wife of the late George Cameron Leask. Dear mother of Barry and his wife Cheryl, Bill and his wife Pat, Helen and her husband Jim. Grandmother of Brenda, Cindy, Greg, Sarah, Michael and Stephen. Survived by her sisters Grace, Eleanor, Lila and Audrey. Resting at the LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME, UXBRIDGE (23 Main Street S.) on Thursday, February 1st, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. In Bessie's Memory, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital or the Leaskdale Presbyterian Church.
LAUSHWAY, Reta Mabel (nee Fenton)
Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, January 31, 2001, beloved wife of the late Kenneth B. Laushway. Survived by her sisters Vina Payne and Winnifred Durant, both of Kemptville and the late Nina Treiber, Violet Beeler, Ruby Locke and Ernest Fenton. Will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street Stouffville ( 905-642-2855), on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until Service time at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
MOORE, Ross Wayne
Peacefully at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, January 31st, 2001 in his 45th year. Loving son of the late Leonard and Helen Moore. Dear brother of Larry and his wife Penny and his sister Gail. Special friend of Bob and Jeanette Smith. Ross will be sadly missed by all his family and friends from the Oshawa-Clarington Association for Community Living. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, February 4th from 79 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at St. George s Memorial Anglican Church (51 Centre St. S., Oshawa) on Monday, February 5th at 10:00 A.M. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery in Prince Albert. Memorial Donations to the Oshawa-Clarington Association for Community Living would be appreciated.
REIMER, Wesley John
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Wednesday January 31st, 2001. Wesley, in his 69th year. Survived by his wife Rosemarie. Loving father of Nancy Reimer (Victoria B.C.), Tom Reimer and his wife Lori (Chilliwack B.C.), David Reimer (Chilliwack B.C.), and Kathy Branton and her husband Richard (Brampton Ont.). Beloved grandfather of Sean, Erin, Joe, Willie, Wylie, Wesley, Lindsay, and Alex. Great grandfather of Eric. Predeceased by his parents John and Helen and brother Donald. Wesley will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711. A celebration of Wesley's life will be held at his apartment building at 124 Park Road North in Oshawa on Saturday February 10th at 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa would be appreciated by the family.
TORRENS, Cynthia Cindy Annette (nee Dale)
Entered into rest surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 31st, 2001, in Whitby. After a lengthy battle fought will much courage and humor. Cindy is survived by loving husband Dave, who will cherish every moment they shared together. Beloved mother of Chenoa and Jason, who will always treasure the devotion and humor, they shared to guide them throughout their lives. Cindy will be dearly missed by her parents Claude and Eleanor Dale, her brother Carl and sister-in-law Grace Dale, sister Claudette and brother-in-law Dave Noble. Cindy will also be greatly missed by her mother-in-law Grace Torrens, brother-in-laws and sisters-in-laws Rick Torrens, Joanne Torrens, Wayne Torrens, Joanne Bush, Al Bush, Bambi Bereziuk, Carl Bereziuk and by her many nieces and nephews. Cindy will always be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Cindy will be adored and held forever in our hearts by all whose lives she touched. Our lives are all the better for knowing you. The family will receive friends at Oshawa Funeral Service Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Friday, February 2nd from 2 -4 and 7 -9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church (300 Dundas St. West, Whitby) on Saturday, February 3rd at 3:00 P.M. followed by Cremation. Luncheon will be served following the Service. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Lakeridge Health Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated. The family gives thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Malek who Cindy treasured. Dr. Wilk and Dr. Devost of Palliative Care Oshawa and the nurses and staff of Com Care for their comfort and care for one held so dear.
VESSEL, Ted William
Suddenly on Wednesday, January 31 st, 2001. In his 39th year. Beloved son of Norma and Victor Vessel. Dear brother of Ed, Dan, and Jim. Lovingly remembered by his nephews Michael, Daniel, Jacob and his extended family. Friends may call Oshawa Funeral Service Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Monday, February 5th from 11:30 A.M. until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 o clock. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
CLOWES, Roy W.A.
(Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178; Retired employee of General Motors Canada after 27 years service; Summer resident of Lonesome Pine Trailer Park, Bobcaygeon). At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Roy Clowes in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Audrey. Loving father of David and Wendy, Kathleen and Jim, Andrew and Deborah. Stepfather of Donna and Peter, David and Donna and Doug and Gaye-Lynn. Lovingly remembered by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, February 2, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
GUTHRIE, Paul William
Suddenly on Tuesday January 30, 2001 in Oshawa at the age of 45. Paul, beloved son of Evelyn and Lloyd Guthrie of Wallaceburg, husband of Kathie Guthrie, loved father of Robert Arthur Guthrie. Dear brother of Barry Guthrie and his wife Barb, and uncle of Michael and Leeann. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street, Oshawa on Saturday February 3rd after 1pm with a memorial service in the chapel at 2pm. Memorial donations to the Pinewood Centre or Lakeridge Health OshawaCancer Clinic would be appreciated by the family.
RAWLINSON, Jean Lulu (presently Hagerman)
At Kingston General Hospital, Kingston on Tuesday30th, 2001. Jean Rawlinson (nee Mills), in her 95th year. Born March 24th, 1906. Beloved wife of the late Fred Rawlinson and the late Len Hagerrnan. Loving mother of Betty Kent and her late husband Bill of Kingston, and the late Bob Rawlinson and his wife Marilyn of Elmira. Dear grandmother of Catherine Ritter, Bill Kent, Paul RawLinson and Susan Hands, and great- grandmother of Bronson and Brandy Kent, Kyla, Jacob and Noah Rawlinson. Predeceased by her brothers Ray and Cliff Mills and her sister Madeline Baird. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held on Friday, February 2nd, 2001 with Interment in Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Jean to a favourity charity may be made through McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
STONE, Fred
(Owner of Fred Stone Automotive & Machine Shop 1963-1978). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, January 30th, 2001 in his 66th year. Beloved son of Gladys Stone of Brooklin, and the late William Stone. Dear brother of Cathie Stone of Brooklin. Loving father of Deb Bennett and husband Jeff of Kitchener, Doug Stone and wife Lee of Oshawa, Rob Stone and wife Karen of Oshawa. Proud Grandfather of Michael, Kayla, John, Phillip, Paul, David, Natalie, Madeline, and Haley. Fondly remembered by nephews Rich Neely and wife Wendy, Mike Neely and wife Kelly and Great Uncle of Zachary, Jessica and Laura. Sadly missed by devoted friends, Wayne and Gail Precoor of Brooklin. Friends will be received at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby (905)668-3410 on Thursday February 1st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Service in the chapel on Friday February 2nd at 1 pm. Burial to follow at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Continuing Care Program or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Van DINTEN, Richard Josef
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, January 30th, 2001, Richard Josef Van Dinten age 82 years. Beloved husband of Mary Van Dinten for 52 years. Dear father of Anne Marie and Paul Halliday, Linda and Peter Porte, Peter and Heather Van Dinten and Cynthia and Dan Strike. Loving grandfather of Jessica and Christina Porte, Bronwyn Halliday, Madison Van Dinten, Hannah and Hillary Strike. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street N., Bowmanville Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday at 11 a.m. ST. JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or C.N.I.B. Special thanks to the staff of the Chronic Care Unit at Bowmanville Hospital.
WANNAMAKER, June
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday January 30, 2001. June (nee Butson). Loving mother of Dave, Richard and his wife Mona, and Dianne (predeceased) and her husband Terry Hallett. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Matt and Jenn. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday February 3, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 7-9 p.m.
WOJTASIAK, Wladyslaw
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp.-Oshawa on Tuesday January 30, 2001. Wladyslaw beloved husband of Mary. Dear brother of Jozefa Szymczyk and her family of Poland and brother in law of Stanislaw and his wife Janina Leszczynska and his family of Oshawa. Thank you to the Doctors and Nursing Staff of the Emergency and Coronary Care of Lakeridge Health Corp.-Oshawa for their caring assistance. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME LTD., 124 King Street East with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Saturday February 3, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held in the Funeral Home Friday at 5:00 P.M. Visitation 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Friday.
BOLGER, Rose Helen
Peacefully, at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Monday, January 29, 2001, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Martin Bolger. Loving mother of Mary Ellen and her husband James E. Kettrick. Dear grandmother of Keri, Michelle, Tim, Christine and James C. Sister of the late Kathleen, Sister Norine I.B.V.M. and Patrick. Mom enjoyed a long and fruitful life and will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. A visitation and prayer service will be held at St. Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church, 22 Ridley Blvd; (Avenue Road 1 Block South of 401) from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2001. Mass of the Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow immediately in the parish hall. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
BRADY, Veronica ''Ronnie''
At her home in Pickering with her family at her side on Monday, January 29, 2001 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Dearly loved mother of Jessica, Teresa, and Leah Higgins. 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. on Wednesday. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, February 1, 2001 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery, Port Hope. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada would be appreciated. ''Deeply Loved, Sadly Missed''
