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DURWARD, Donna Elizabeth
passed away suddenly at her home in Port Perry on Monday, March 5, 2001. Donna Durward, wife of the late Lloyd Durward. Loving mother of Chris and his wife Tilly, Charles, and Carl and his wife Lynette. Dear grandmother of Josh, Jeffrey, Jesse, Corey, Luke, Brittney and Jackson. Dear daughter-in-law of Marion Durward. Donna will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry on Wednesday March 7, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, March 8, 2001 at 1 p.m. Spring Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. In lieu of flowers donations to the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital Foundation or The Port Perry Second Ice Pad would be appreciated.
HOWIE, Laura Lee
Peacefully on Monday, March 5th, 2001 at Toronto Western Hospital. Laura in her 33rd year. Beloved partner of Paul McCarthy. Loving mother of Pamela, Michael and Megan. Dear granddaughter of Grace Bonderuck. Beloved sister of Beverly and her husband Joe Davis; Mary; Thomas and his wife Wanda; Dan; Jenny and her husband Paul Judd; June and her husband Jamie Sedore; William and his wife Denise; and the late Susan Parley. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Lois. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, March 7th from 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 8th at 1:00 P.M. Cremation.
SHRED, George F.
Age 80 yrs. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday March 5th, 2001. Dear brother of Albert of England; Emma Bragg of Bewdley; Audrey Jones of Castleton; Steve of N.B. and the late Daisey Haynes, Harriett Ellis, Cliff Shred, Sam Shred, Betty Jones and Bob Shred. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in our Chapel at 1pm Thursday. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society or Bowmanville Hospital. Legion Service 7pm Wednesday.
MITCHELL, Joreen Elizabeth
Suddenly at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Monday, March 5, 2001, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Heather and her husband Jeff Wooley, and Hazel Mitchell and her husband Frank Power. Proud grandmother of Steven, David, Kevin, Lucas, Sarah, and Katie. Sadly missed by her family in Scotland. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Aiax (Pickering Village) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Service in the chapel on Thursday, March 8, 2001 at 11 a.m.
LEMON, Charles Wesley
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, March 4, 2001, in his 78th year. Charles Lemon, loving husband of Florence (nee Palmer). Son of the late Clifford and Mary Lemon of Bowmanville. Dear father of Sam and Fern of Newcastle, Gord and Jane of Kelowna, B.C., and Diane and Bill of Oshawa. Sadly missed by grandchildren Angela, Kerry, Joshua, Tyler, and Cory. Poppa will also be sadly missed by great-grandchildren Nicholas. Mason, Taylor, Payton, and Colton, and by his many brothers and sisters. Loved and sadly missed by all. Visitation at the Newcatle Funeral Home, 386 Mill St. South (Mill St. exit, just north of 401 at the lights) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6th. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, or Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
LINTON, Mary Frances (nee Gilmore)
Registered Oncology Nurse at Lakeridge Health Oshawa; member of the Oshawa Ski Club; the Oshawa Gardening Club and Brookside Park Association. Peacefully at St. Michael s Hospital on Sunday, March 4, 2001, in her 47th year. Beloved wife of Bob. Loving mother of Darcy and Emma. Cherished daughfer of Michael Francis Gilmore and the late Bessie Gilmore; daughter-in-law of the late Mary and Toots Linton. Dear sisfer of Tim Gilmore and his wife Nancy; Kathi Willison and her husband Al; sister-in-law to Ken and Linda Linton. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234), for visitation on Monday, March 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at the Church of St. Gregory the Great at 10:30 a.m. Interment Thornhill Cemetery. Donations may be made, in memory of Mary Linton, to the Healing Garden for the Durham Regional Cancer Centre.
LORRAIN, Louis H., C.M.
(Veteran of WWII, Member of the Order of Canada) peacefully at his home in Orono, Ontario, after a long battle with prostate cancer on Sunday, March 4, 2001, in his 81st year. Loving husband of Clara Grace (nee Vatcher). Dear father of Henry of Orono, Louise and her husband Robert Theriault of Ottawa, and Carolyn and her partner Sylvain H bert of Revelstoke, B.C. Sadly missed by his granddaughters Emily and Catherine Theriault. Brother of Jeanne Moreau and the late Ren Lorrain, and survived by many other family members. Friends may call at the Newcatle Funeral Home, 386 Mill St. South (Mill St. exit, just north of 401 at the lights, from 7-9 on Thursday and from 2-4 and 7-9 on Friday. Funeral Service in Orono United Church on Saturday at 2 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre or Orono United Church would be appreciated by the family.
MacINNES, Allan James
On March 4, 2001. Allan Maclines, born February 28, 1986. Beloved son of Ian and Deborah (nee Oliver). Dear brother of Stephen and Daniel. Much loved grandson of Ion and Carol Maclnnes, Caroline and the late Jack Oliver. Great-grandson of Jean Roberts. Fondly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Always loved and never forgotten. The family will receive friends at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village), from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass fo be held at St. Bernadette s Roman Catholic Church (SE corner of Harwood Ave. and Bayly St., Ajax), on Thursday, March 8, 2001 at 11 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
RICHARDS John T.
(Longtime employee of Gale Lumber; Formerly of 196 Park Road North, Oshawa) At Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa, on Sunday, March 4, 2001, John in his 93rd year. Husband of Myrtle. Father of Robert, Donald, Shirley Shaw, and Gordon (Georgette). A service was held in the chapel of Thornton Cemetery, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa, on Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to his friend Edward "Ted" Marks. Donations in memory of John may be made to the Salvation Army and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa 433-5558.
SMITH, James Bruce, M.M.
Surrounded by his family at Ajax Pickering Hospital on Sunday, March 4, 2001 in his 88th year. Dearly loved father of Irona Fraser and her husband Bill. Loving father of Elaine (Jo) Brooks. Beloved Grandpa of Dennis Hickey and wife Nancy, Paula Hennessey and husband Bob, Nadine Donohue and husband Phil, Brent Brooks and wife Towana, Teresa Brooks-Hayes, Spencer Fraser and wife Heidi. Proud Great-Grandpa of Meghan, Matthew, Melissa, Alisha, Kyle, Taylor, Amber, Cheyenne, Erin, McKenzie, Brianne and Paige. Loved brother of Donna Porter and husband Bill. Predeceased by his parents John James and Jeannie Smith, brothers Malcom, Eric, Terrence and sisters Valeen Lacey and Bernice Braithwaite. He fought hard the last years of his life with many illnesses. Proud Veteran, served with the Queen s Own Rifles before transferring to his beloved 48th Highlanders. He won the Military Medal in 1943 after being cited several times for bravery. The camaraderie of the 48th is well known. He is now at peace after a long battle. Joining his comrades and family once again. Rest in peace Dad, we love you. Resting at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering (iust south of the 401, east side). Friends may call Wednesday, March 7, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service and committal in the chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Donations to the C.N.I.B., the Salvation Army, or the Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Trust (Princess Margaret Hospital) would be greatly appreciated.
WHITE, Manual Patrick 'Pat'
At his residence, on Sunday, March 4, 2001, at the age of 57. Left to mourn his passing are his children, Gerard and his wife Rhonda of Flatrock, Nfld., Rick of Kitchener, and Tina and her husband Craig Noble of Cobourg; former wife and life long friend Anna Murphy of Newfoundland; sisters, Bernadette Sawyer of Kitchener, Blanche and her husband Jim Hussey, Ann and her husband Alec Peddle, Pauline and her husband Hubert Hussey and brother Joe, all of Newfoundland; grandchildren, Megan, Melanie, Jessica, Jennifer and Ryan; nieces and nephews, Gerry, Brian, Melissa, Kelly, Rodney, Jason, Russell, Wendy and Tracy, also sadly missed by his close friend Anita Chaisson and family. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations made in the memory of Pat to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
BEMIS, Dorothy Pearl
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday March 3, 2001. Dorothy was born May 1st, 1913 in Oshawa Ontario to the late William and Margaret Spires. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Bemis. Dear mother of the late Mervyn Wayne Bemis and his wife Thelma. Dear sister of Ruby James of Sault Ste. Marie. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Kim, David, Linda and Chris and by her great grandchildren Steven, Mary, Ellen, Benjamin and Westley. Lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Dorothy will be fondly remembered by her Church family at Meadowcrest Baptist Church, Brooklin, Pastor Tim Rout and her many friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service from Meadowcrest Baptist Church, 40 Vipond Road, Brooklin, on Tuesday March 6 at 1 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m
MANDRYK, Mabel
passed away peacefully of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, March 3rd, 2001. Mabel Tena Mandryk, nee Mucha, in her 86th year was the beloved wife of the late Stephen Mandryk. Dear mother of Vera Leczel and her husband Bob, Lynda Doyle and her husband Brian, Eugene Mandryk and his wife Therese and Fred Mandryk and his wife Debbie. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jason Doyle, Dawn Doyle Christopher Mandryk and his wife Nicole, Karen Ghazouli and her husband Marcel, Lara Goyetche and her husband Refer, Jonathan Mandryk and Kira Mandryk. Survived by her great-grandchildren Kody, Martine, Harrison, Kennedy and Mackenzie. Dear sister of Mary Wladyka and her husband Mike and sisters-in-law Barb Mucha and Marie Mandryk. Predeceased by her brother Michael and sister Kathleen. Resting at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial at ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on Wednesday, March 7th at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. Panachyda will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of your choice would he appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2 p.m.4 p.m and 7p.m. - 9 p.m.
MURRAY, Wayne N.
Suddenly at his residence after a brief illness, on Saturday, March 3, 2001, in his 58th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend Josie. Devoted father of Troy and his wife Arlene and Wade and his wife Heather. Wayne is survived by his brother Lorne Murray. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Mary Murray. Wayne was employed for many years as a Custodial supervisor with the Durham District School Board. His sudden passing has greatly affected many of his co-workers and friends who have reached out to Wayne these past weeks. You let him know that he was respected and loved. This knowledge helped him give meaning and purpose to his life, and the strength to leave all he valued and loved behind. At Wayne's request the family are holding a private Service at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (721-1234). Memorial Donations in Wayne's memory may be made to the YWCA of Oshawa - Housing Department (33 McGrigor Street, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1X8).
TANNER, Rosina (nee Williams)
Long time member of the Canadian Corps, peacefully in her sleep on Saturday March 3, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Whitby, in her 81st year. Rosina leaves behind her husband Wesseley, daughters Diane and her husband Roy Begner, Kathy and her husband Howard Straughan and Charlene Tanner and her friend Al Richards, and her son Stephen and his wife Caroline. Grandchildren Terry, Gary and his wife Allison, Howie, Kelly, Jesse, Joey and Tommy. Rosina will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Friends may call at the Armstong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday March 6th from 12:30 p.m. with a funeral service to follow in the chapel of the funeral home at 2:30 pm. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
CHOMACKI, Joseph
At BeIIevilIe General Hospital on Friday, March 2, 2001, Joe, in his 78th year. Husband of Tania. Father to Violet Ryan, George Chomacki and wife Sharon, and Vera Makohoniuk. Fondly remembered grandfather of Jason Ryan and Rachel, Reuben, Richard and Rodney Makohoniuk. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. and Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. Service to be held in the Ukrainian Christian Pentecostal Church, 445 Stevenson Rd. N. (at Beurling Ave.), Oshawa on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with visiting beginning at 12 noon; Interment to follow. Donations in memory of Joe to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HARRIS, Betty L.
June 29, 1922 - March 2, 2001. Betty entered into rest on Friday, after a very brief illness. Loving Mom of Ron and his wife Brenda, Terry, Nancy and the late Judy Harris. Cherished Grandmother to James, Geoff, Lindsey and the late Andrew Harris. Betty was predeceased by her husband Charles Campbell Harris. She will be remembered for her 78 years of giving, caring, loving and sharing. She touched many lives and was affectionafely known as Grandma Harris Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West, (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday, March 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Betty s Life will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, March 7th, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment - Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. Memorial donations to the Palliative Care Department of Lakeridge Health - Oshawa would be greatly appreciated.
JENNINGS, Kevin J.
Suddenly as the result of an accident on Friday March 2, 2001 at the age of 32 years. Kevin, beloved husband of Mary Andrus. Loved son of Maralyn and Roger Kipling and William Jennings. Dear grandson of Dorothy Start and the late James Start. Loved brother of Randy and his wife Lynn and Kim Howarth. Dear uncle of Lindsi, Jamie, and Justin. Special nephew of James and Linda Start. Much loved companion of Mitzi. Friends were able to call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Tuesday at 1p.m. Spring Interment St. George's Cemetery. Donations made in Kevin's memory to Ducks Unlimited would be gratefully appreciated.
MASON, Stanley
Peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 97. Stanley, beloved husband of Peggy Mason. Loved stepfather of Archdeacon David Peasgood and his wife Clara. Loving grandfather of Stephen, Patricia and Michael. A funeral service was held at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church on Monday March 5th at 11 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations made to St. George's Fund - St. George's Memorial Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Armstrong Funeral Home.
Morrison, Laura Violet
Age 10 yrs. Suddenly, as a result of a cancerous tumour at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday March 2nd, 2001. Beloved & cherished daughter of Don & Kris Morrison. Fantastic sister of David. Dear granddaughter of Flo & Frank Morrison, Marian & Reg Kendirck. Fairy God daughter of Fred & Paula May. Special friend of the Kerstens. She will be sadly missed by all her family, friends & neighbours. A special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Bowmanville Hospital for all their heroic efforts. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Service will take place at Trinity United Church, Wednesday at 11am. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Dr. Emily Stowe Public School for a Memorial honouring Laura would be greatly appreciated by her family
ROBB, Clifford Burrows
Peacefully, of Markharn/Stouffville Hospital on Friday, March 2, 2001. In his 78th year. Cliff beloved husband of Sylvia Sheppard. Dear father of David and his wife Angela of Morinville, Alberta and Daphne and husband David Nichols of Fall River, Nova Scotia. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Julia, Diana, Kyle Robb and Andrew Nichols. Survived by his sister Miriam Bryan and predeceased by his brother Joseph. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday of 3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. In Cliff s memory donations may be made to the Uxbridge Community Care or Canadian Diabetes Association.
YOUNGMAN, E. Arthur
Age 80 yrs. (Member of I.O.F. for 60 years). At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday March 2nd, 2001. Beloved husband of Jean (Leach) for 57 years. Caring father of Allan & Maxine, Jim & Donna, Roy & Doreen, Betty & Jim Paterson & the late John. Proud "Poppa" of all his grandchildren. Survived by his siblings Helen, Myrtle, Fred, Gordon, Robert & the late Ernie. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will take place at St. Paul's United Church Tuesday 2pm. Spring Interment Bethesda Cemetery. Donations to the Bowmanville Hospital Palliative Care would be greatly appreciated by the family.
