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GIBSON, Doris Mae
Peacefully on Saturday March 24, 2001 at Toronto East General Hospital. Doris, beloved wife of the late Hugh Gibson. Loving mother of Jerry Gibson of Calgary, Anne and her husband Eddie Lipchick of Oshawa, and Marlene and her husband Don Wikaruk of Oshawa. Loved grandmother of Jeff, Tracey, Brad, Andrea, Matthew and Morgan, and great grandmother of Steven, Mercedes, Max and Carly. Dear sister of Andrew Dickson of Ohio, Mrs. Ernest Flieger (Nettie) of Millerton, NB, and Mrs. Harold Bryenton (Molly), Renous, NB. Dear friend of Irene of Toronto. A private family service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
GURNEY, Amelia "Millie"
On Saturday, March 24, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa, after a lengthy Illness. Millie, in her 90th year. Dearly beloved and devoted wife of Cecil for 66 years. Loving mother of Ed and his wife Glenys Gurney of Hamilton and Joan and her late husband, Jim Snelgrove of Pontypool. Fondly remembered by her five grandchildren and her four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at the Salvation Army, Oshawa Temple, (570 Thornton Road North) on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Mrs. Gurney to the Salvation Army or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
HAMILTON, Harry
Peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2001 at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa in his 72nd year. Harry, beloved husband of Shirley Hamilton (nee Marks). Loving father of Harry D. Hamilton and Sharon, Terry A. Hamilton and Glenda, Mark Hamilton and his wife Bev, and Maryanne (nee Hamilton) and her husband Mike Houle. Loving grandfather of Christopher, Mark Jr., Charmaine, Chandelle, Justine, T.J., Ashleigh, Dylan, Taylor and Noah. Loving brother of Marie (nee Hamilton) and her husband Earl Koster, and the late Jack Russell, David Hamilton, and Ethel McNanny (nee Hamilton). Loving brother-in-law of Joyce and Howie Salzman, Sandra and Jay Karn of Buffalo. Loving son-in-law of Helen Marks of Buffalo. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Monday, March 26th from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 27th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with a complete Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 373 Simcoe Street South at Olive Avenue, Oshawa. Cremation.
HICKMAN, Derek
December 12, 1922, Manchester, England - March 24, 2001, Peterborough, Canada. Served in the R.A.F. 1942-1946, which included training in Canada. Emigrated to Canada following the war with his employer Crittle's which became Pilkington's Glass where he enjoyed a successful career to his retirement. Together with Peggy raised his family in Ajax before moving to the Peterborough area. Loved and missed by his wife Peggy, daughters Dianne, Janette, and Rosalind, sister Rosemary, and grandchildren Mark, Michelle, Bryan, Jason, Daniel, and David. A private memorial service was held at the Highland Park Chapel. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society or St. James Anglican Church, Emily, R.R. 2 Peterborough, K9J 6X3
HOOD, Helen (Hreczuk)
At Hillsdale Manor on March 24th, 2001 in her 88th year. Loving wife of the late George C. Hood. Loved mother of daughter, Thelma Langlais (Henry); sons, Robert (Evelyn), David (Nancy). 14 Grandchildren and 24 Great Grandchildren. Predeceased by son Clifford and her parents John arid Mary Hreczuk. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (721-1234) on Tuesday, March 27th from 2 -4 & 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, March 28th at 1:00 P.M. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
KAPUSCINSKI, John
Peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa surrounded by his family on March 24, 2001 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Husband of Janina. Loving father of Ted and his wife Doreen, Helen and her husband Bill Cook, Joe and his wife Shirley, Josephine and her husband Mike Cronin, Stan and his wife Marilyn, and Bernice and Kelly-Ann Jackson. Proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 10. A visitation took place at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Sunday March 25, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A mass of Christian burial was held at St. Hedwigs Roman Catholic Church 411 Olive Street, Oshawa on Monday March 26, 2001 at 12 pm. Interment St. John Cemetery, Whitby. A special thank you to the emergency and 6F staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, and the staff of Sunnycrest Nursing Home. In memoriam donations may be made to the St. Hedwigs Church or a Charity of choice.
MABBERLEY, Ethel M. (Pat)
(Retired employee of Dominion Stores Toronto) After a lengthy illness as a result of a car accident, on Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Fairview Lodge, Whitby, in her 79th year. Survived by her sister Gertie (Mrs. S. Pellerin) and sister-in-law Earla McCord. Predeceased by her younger brother Ned McCord. Survived by her daughters Diana (Mrs Heiki Aus), Beverley (Mrs. Tom Milliken), and Sharon (Mrs. Elmer Winters), her grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, and special niece Elaine Rennie-Preston. Friends may call at the Newcastle Funeral Home, 386 Mill St. South for a memorial visitation from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, followed by a service in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery.
MUSGRAVE, Charles Frederick (Chuck)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, March 24th, 2001, Charles Frederick (Chuck) Musgrave, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Ada; dear brother of Iris Mahood of Telkwa, B.C.; Louise & her husband Roly Hollyoake of Souris, Manitoba; Maxine Pfisterer of Calgary; Calvin Musgrave of Winnipeg & Terry Musgrave of Camrose, Alberta. Predeceased by one brother Frank of Kingston. Dear brother-in-law of Patricia, Derek and Michael of London, England. Lovingly remembered by his niece and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, March 27th from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 P.M. Complete Funeral Service in the Chapel Wednesday, March 28th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation Thornton Crematorium. Memorial Donations to the Shriner s Hospital for Crippled Children would be appreciated. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Parkwood Masonic Lodge # 695, will be held at the Funeral Home Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.
PARSONS, Beverley William
At Scarborough Grace Hospital on Saturday, March 24, 2001 in his 68th year. Bev, beloved brother of Donald and his fiancee Mary of Bowmanville, June Marchant and her husband Matthew of Bowmanville, Arthur and his wife Noriene of Oshawa, Kathleen Caspersen and her husband Flemming of Hamilton, Shirley Salter and her husband Nelson of California and the late Margaret, Jean, George, Alice and Phyllis. Brother-in-law of Muriel Parsons and Doug Flewel. Predeceased by his parents Herbert and Regina Parsons. Lovingly remembered by nieces a nd nephews. Friends were able to call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Tuesday from 7-9 pm. Funeral service was held in our Chapel Wednesday at 11am. Interment Burr's Cemetery, Ameliasburg. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Mary Centre would be gratefully appreciated.
BYERS, Doris Kathleen
(Longtime employee of Eli Lilly). On Friday, March 23, 2001, at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge. In her 87th year. Doris, beloved wife of the late Rowan Byers. Predeceased by her sister Helen Hayes. Fondly remembered by her devoted friend Verna Monsan, her nephew Donald Byers and his wife Faye, niece Joanne Finlayson, great-nephews and nieces James and Michael Byers, Heath, Liam and Maggie, great great-niece Hayley and nephews Brook and Kenneth. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South, on Monday, March 26th, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Spring Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery. In Doris's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation or Charity of your choice.
DAVIES, Anne M.-
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, on Friday, March 23, 2001, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of 45 years of Dr. John Davies. Devoted mother of Susan and her husband Hal Bonnetta, Judy and her husband Ford DeFinney and Jane and her husband Brad DeFinney. Loved Nanny of John and Megan, Graham, Peter, Katie and Briar. Dear sister of Elizabeth and her husband Graeme Jack. Daughter of the late Olive and Roy White. A special thank you to Dr. Charlene Lockner for her compassion and care over the years and to Emily and Ann and the members of the Home Dialysis Unit. Friends may call at the OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday, March 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held at St. Mark's United Church (201 Centre St. S., Whitby) on Wednesday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
DELVES, Bernard Anthony (Bernie)
Retired from the Oshawa Fire Department. At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Friday, March 23, 2001. Bernie Delves in his 70th year. Dear son of the late Ruby and George Delves. Beloved brother of Jack and his wife Aline of St. Eustache, Que., Bill and Bev of Lindsay, Margaret and her husband Lorne Hartford of Oshawa, Bob and his wife Gloria of Oshawa, Terry of Toronto and by his sister in law Naydeene. Predeceased by his brothers Ken and Harold and his sister Darlene. Bernie will be sadly missed by his dear friend Joan LaRush and her family. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Gary, Brian, Norm, Rick, Kevin, Lori, Darlene, Robin, John, Rob, Darryl, Wayne, James, Brad, Paul and his many great nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the nursing staff of 5 Main and the 8th Floor Palliative Care. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph the Worker Parish (1200 Mary Street North) on Monday, March 26, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
FERGUSON, Wilfred Henry
Peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Friday, March 23, 2001. Wilfred, in his 91st year, beloved husband of the late Edna Ferguson. Loving father of Ken and Shirley May Ferguson of Queensville, Murray and Marilyn Ferguson of Stouffville, Donna and Ken Straughan of Uxbridge, Doreen and Ken Torrance of Goodwood, Ron and Jennifer Ferguson of Toronto. Much loved grandfather of twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Predeceased by daughter-in-law Bev and brothers Ed, Doug and Ray. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville ( 905-642-2855) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the chapel on Monday at 1:30 p.m. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
KASTEL, John
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Friday, March 23rd, 2001. John in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Mary. Loved father of John. Sister of Mary Trajer. Fondly remembered by Barbara Farkas and Gasper, Irene Menyhart and Steve, Alec Bird and Louise. Sadly missed by his niece Barbara Lockey and her husband Ron. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, March 26th, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation 10 - 11 A.M.
LAVERTY, John (Jack)
John (Jack) Laverty in his 69th year, peacefully at home on Friday, March 23, 2001. Beloved husband of June. Dear brother of Betty, Evelyn and Bill. Lovingly remembered by many family and friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, March 26, 2001 at 1 p.m. Cremation MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MAHAFFY, Grant
Peacefully, on Friday March 23, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 74. Grant Mahaffy of Port Perry. Beloved husband of the late "Mickey" Virginia (nee Socha). Loving brother of Ella Fragne of Freelton, Iva Mountjoy of Bowmanville, Florence Fowler of Buffalo, and Mary Fowler of Bowmanville. Predeceased by his brothers Harvey, Bruce, Bob, Bill, Norman, his sister Doris, and his parents Henry and Florence Mahaffy. Grant will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Grant Mahaffy will be held in the Chapel on Monday, March 26 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Robert Le Page officiating. Interment Cartwright Union Cemetery in the spring. If desired memorial donation may be made to the Charity of your choice.
SAUNDERS, Karol (Sandolovich)
Peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health, Whitby on Friday, March 23, 2001 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Alberta May. Loving father of Michael and his wife Carole, Gary, and the late Alberta. Proud grandfather of Diane and her husband Chris Delle Palme, David, Justin, and Kathryn, great-grandfather of Shannon, Joshua, Laura, and Rachel, and great-great-grandfather of Justus. Dear brother of Linda Huurre. Predeceased by his sisters Annie, Alice, Stella, and Julie. Fondly remembered by Jack and Bev May. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Service in the chapel on Monday, March 26, 2001 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, doantions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
SANTUCCIO, Salvatore (Sam)
At Scarborough General Hospital, on Friday, March 23, 2001. Sam Santuccio, beloved husband of Adua. Loved father of Luisa and her husband Gaetano Caldarella, Gary and his wife Julie, and Ricardo. Loved Nono of Emanuelle and Deanna. Resting at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering (just south of the 401, east side). The family will receive friends Sunday, March 25, 6-9 p.m. and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Lawrence Church, 2210 Lawrence Ave. E., Tuesday, March 27 at 10 a.m.
GRAVELLE, John (Sr.)
(Long time member of Trinity Pentecostal Church, King St. East and former President of the Christian Businessman s Association. Long Time employee of Dominion Automobile Association). Suddenly at his home on Thursday, March 22nd, 2001 in his 77th year. Lovingly remembered by his children John Jr. and his wife Sandi: Laurinda and her husband Doug Delorme; Liz; Mark; Kent and his wife Lisa. Caring Grandfather of Angie and Elliot, David and Jessica, Candi, Kyle, Brianna, Becky, Jesse, Cameron, Austin and Dylan, & his Great Grandson Nathan. Dear brother of Mike and Eileen of Picton; Brad and Doris Taylor of Kingston, Albert of Oshawa; Anne Schell of Whitby; Lillian & Larry Lenahan of Port Hope; June Mercer of Port hope; Paul Vine. of Oshawa; Nancy Brisbin of Nova Scotia; Loreen (Pidge) and her late husband Frank Gravelle of Oshawa; and predeceased by Margaret & John Schultz of Arnprior. John will be deeply missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE. Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West from 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. Interment Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
GREENWOOD, James Douglas (Jamie)
Suddenly, at New Westminster, B.C. on Thursday, March 22nd, 2001, Jamie, aged 30 years. Beloved son of Doug and Deb Greenwood and Deborah Asselstine, all of Oshawa. Dear brother of Sarah, loving grandson of Mrs. Isa Zellie, and nephew of Bill Caskey and Rob Zellie. For Funeral Details please call OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (721-1234).
HEWETT, Evelyn May
Peacefully at home on Thursday March 22nd, 2001 at the age of 80. Predeceased by her husband Earl. Mother of Carol and her husband Grant, Dennis and his wife Elaine and Graham. Grandmother of Eileen and Shannon. As per Evelyn's wishes a private service was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (721-1234).
WHALEN, Gerald Peter
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, March 22, 2001, Gerald Whalen, age 67 years. (Retired in 1992 from Warner-Lambert Co.). Beloved husband of Barbara Whalen for 49 years. Dear father of Nancy Desveaux (Frank), Gary Whalen (Lenora) and the late Patrick Whalen (Debbie). Loving grandfather of Andrea, Patrick, Krystal, Lauren and Danielle. Loving son of Florence and the late Cecil Whalen. Relatives and friends are invited to A Celebration of Gerald's Life at The Wheelhouse, Wilmot Creek, Newcastle at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2001. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
FYKE, David
After a brief illness on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in his 92nd year at the Lakeridge Health Corporation, Whitby. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 70 years, Anne Elizabeth. Devoted father of Pearl and her husband Bill Clark, Alan and his wife Carolyn, Bob and his wife Jan. Proud grandfather of David and Suzanne; Erin and Brendan; Denine and John Hickey, Robert and Jennifer; and great-grandfather of Rory, Katie and David Lee. Dear brother of Muriel and Margaret. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Salem Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
