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HOWARD, Gladys Mary
On Thursday, April 26, 2001 at the Centenary Health Centre, Scarborough. Gladys Howard (nee Dart) at the age of 68. Beloved wife of 45 years to David Ross Howard. Loving mother of David Wallace, Judy (Mark), Brian (Sonya), Brenda (Derrick), Mike (Sabrina), and Una (George). Nanny will be greatly missed by her grandchildren. Dear sister of Betty, Sally, Charlie, Marg, Ethel, and predeceased by Tom, Jack, Doris, Jimmy, Florence and Lucy. Sister-in-law of Barry and his wife Eleanor and Merv. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm., Monday. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at 1 pm. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
GREIG, Sydney "Syd"
At the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at the age of 79. Syd, beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Ted andhis wife Tracy. Dear step father of Lorraine, Michael, Paul, and Lynne. Fondly remembered by his 12 grandchildren. Dearly loved brother of James and his wife Eugenie, Mabel Allen, and Gordon. The family received friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 11 to 1 pm Friday, April 27, 2001 with a service in the chapel at 1 pm. Interment at Highland Memory Gardens. Should family andfriends so desire, donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
LANGO, Cora Helen
At the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Wednesday April 25, 2001 in her 85th year. Cora beloved wife of the late Valmar Lango. Dear sister of the late Irma Kalmet of Toronto. At Cora's request, cremation with no visitation, then burial at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in the Rose Garden, Saturday May 5th at 10 a.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby.
SCOTT, Alan "Scotty"
At Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa on Wednesday April 25, 2001. Alan "Scotty" Scott, in his 69th year. Beloved husband of the late Maxine. Loving father of Dwayne Morton and her husband David, and Dwight Scott and his wife Tania. Loving "Pop" of Scott and Derek Morton, Jessica, Julia and Joslin Scott. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday April 28 at 11 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Memorial donations to Columbus United Church would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
SMITH, Dorothy (Strawbridge) (nee Reynolds)
Peacefully at Sunnycrest Retirement Villa in Whitby on Wednesday, April 25th, 2001 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Mel Smith and the late Bruce Strawbridge. Loving mother of Susan Garrard and John “Jack” Strawbridge. Cherished grandmother of Maggie and Emma Garrard and Kristina and Justine Strawbridge. Loving sister of Jean I-Iawe. Dorothy was a devoted member of the Salvation Army Oshawa Corp. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-7214234) for visitation on Friday, April 27th from 2 4 and 7 -9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Oshawa Union Cemetery.
HASIUK, Ruby Eva (nee Yurchesyn)
Peacefully on Tuesday, April 24th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Hasiuk. Loved mother of Stephen (predeceased), Anne and Joe Olesky, Catherine and Elias Hubinec and Marie and Douglas Benedict. Dear sister of Mike and John Yurchesyn and predeceased by Mary, Alex, Joseph and Annie. Fondly remembered by 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, April 26th from 2 -4 and 7 -9 P.M. Panachyda at 8:00 P.M. Interment in Sydney, Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, Masses or a good deed for someone or some organization in memory of Ruby would be appreciated.
JENKINSON, Victor George
(Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43, Oshawa; Life Member of Oshawa Central Lions Club) Lions Club Logo At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Tuesday, April 24, 2001. Vic, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Marion. Loving father of Vic and Donna, both of Oshawa, and Gwen and husband Paul McArthur of Bowmanville. Dear grandfather of Tammy, Jason and Jessica Jenkinson; Rebecca and husband Neil Klages; Hilary and Melissa McArthur, the late Barry Jessup and great-grandfather of Cple Jenkinson, Daniel and Beverley Klages. Brother of the late Dorothy Blades, Yvonne Sider and Oliver Jenkinson. A memorial service will be held in the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., Chapel, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. with Interment of cremated remains in Oshawa Union Cemetery to follow. Donations made in memory of Vic to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his family.
TAMBLYN, Mary Esther (Stark)
at Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 in her 91st year. Mary, beloved wife of the late Carlos Albert Tamblyn. Dear mother of William and his wife Marie of Orono, Paul and his wife Doreen of Kingston and Sharon and her husband David Staples of Orono. Loved grandmother of Janne Tamblyn-Lee, Nancy Tamblyn - Noordvyk, Cindy Gauley,David and Tom Tamblyn, Aaron and Alecia Staples, Michael, John-Paul, and the late Heather Tamblyn. Great-grandmother of Christopher, Carmen, Peter and Benjamin Lee, Ellen Tamblyn and Bronwyn Gauley. Dear sister of the late Gwen Power, Laureyne Kramp, James and John Stark. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy Stark. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service from Orono United Church on Thursday at 2pm. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to Orono United Church in Mary's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
CHAPMAN, Raymond F.
(Formerly of Orono) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Monday, April 23, 2001 in his 91st year. Raymond Chapman of Newcastle beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Stark). Loving father of Don and his wife June of England. Dear grandfather of Mandy, Paul and 5 great-granddaughters. At Mr. Chapman's request there will be no funeral service. Donations may be made through the morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville to the Kirby United Church or the Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville.
ELLIS, Vera Mildred (Clarke)
A KIND AND GENTLE HEART HAS STOPPED BEATING,
BUSY HANDS ARE NOW AT REST,
GOD'S GARDEN MUST BE BEAUTIFUL,
HE HAS ANOTHER OF THE VERY BEST. Beloved wife for 56 years of the late Clarence Ellis (1993) passed away peacefully at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family at Hillsdale Manor on Mon. April 23, 2001. Cherished mother of Jim and Betty Ellis of Essex, Marjorie and husband Howard McCabe, and Marian and husband Jack Brown of Oshawa. Former mother-in-law of Goldie Costello of Tecumseh. Devoted Nan of Sharon and husband Cameron Creighton, Joanne and husband Rick Howard of Oshawa, Steven and Sharon Ellis of London, Thane and Sandy Ellis of Belle River, Robert and Carla McCabe of Oshawa and Michael and Donna McCabe of Janesville, Wisconsin, Brad and Jackie Brown of Oshawa, Derek and Laura Brown of Courtice and Jeff Brown and Rhonda Kirkland of Courtice. Caring great Nan of Amie and Kaley Creighton, Paul and Rebecca Howard of Oshawa, Taylor and Dakota Ellis of Belle River, David McCabe of Oshawa, Jacob McCabe of Janesville, Wisconsin, Nicole, Holly and Danika Brown of Oshawa and Tara and Amanda Brown of Courtice. Survived also by brother Elmer Clarke of Brighton. Resting at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E, Oshawa with visitation Wednesday April 25/01 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM. Funeral will be Thursday April 26/01 at 11:00 AM at Cedardale United Church, Simcoe St. S, Oshawa followed by Interment at Castleton Cemetery, Castleton, Ontario. Donation to the Alheizmer Society Durham Chapter or to the Charity of your choice.
"DO NOT SAY IN GRIEF SHE IS NO MORE
BUT SAY IN THANKFULNESS SHE WAS"
HURST, Mabel Vietta
Peacefully, on Monday, April 23, 2001 at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital, at age 94. Mabel (nee Glide), beloved wife of the late Norman Hurst. Loved mother of Aubrey "Bob" Hurst and his wife Lee (deceased), Ronald Hurst and his wife Cecelia, Bruce Hurst and his wife Muriel, Dianne and her husband John Foote, Carolyn Park and her companion Dennis Murray, Eugene Hurst and his wife Sandra and predeceased by Donald Hurst and his wife Blanche. Mabel is also survived by her 19 grandchildren, her 24 great grandchildren and her great great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her parents Clara Vietta Davis and Richard Thomas Glide, her sisters Luella Bellamy, Eva Babcock, and Josephine Crago and her brothers Kenneth, Robert, Cecil and Douglas Glide. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Mabel Hurst will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, April 26th at 1 p.m. Interment Hampton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Seagrave United Church Memorial Fund.
HRUSKA John Bruce
John entered into rest at the Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, April 23, 2001 after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Predeceased by his devoted wife of 45 years, Lorraine (nee McIsaac) in 1999. Cherished father of John, Jan and her husband Bill Hodgson. Predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Mary Hruska. Dear brother ofMary Kicinko, Frank Hruska and his wife Mary, Andrew (predeceased) and his wife Helen Hruska. Brother-in-law of Shirley and Tony Harrison. John dearly loved his many nieces and nephews. Prior to his illness, John spent his career with General Motors in Oshawa and Windsor, Ontario. He was very active in Essex County politics and held the position of Deputy Reeve of St. Clair Beach for several years. He served as a dedicated volunteer to the Cerebral PalsyAssociation in Windsor for many years and taught several business courses at St. Clair College. John will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Hillsdale Manor for their kindness and care. Remember him in your kind thoughts. John's family will be receiving friends at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday, April 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 51 Centre St. S. (at Bagot St.) Oshawa on Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations in John's honour to the MS Society of Durham would be much appreciated by the family.
MENARD, Jordan Eva
Sadly, on Monday, April 23, 2001, our first born child, Jordan Eva Menard, aged 2 and 1/2 years, was taken from us in a tragic car accident. She leaves behind, brother Aidan, 20 days old, Mommy, Daddy, M re-M ere, Uncle Shane, Grandma, Auntie Sandra, Pappie, Stephanie, Grandma and Grandpa Staples, Great Grandma Byrne, and many wonderful playmates and cousins. In her death, Jordan was able to give life saving organs to seven other children. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Hospital for Sick Children Organ Donor Program.The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario from 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church (Finch Ave., Pickering) on Friday, April 27, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.
MEYDAM, Kathleen Mary
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Monday April 23, 2001 in her 74th year. athleen, beloved wife of the late Lou Meydam. Loving mother of John and his wife Kerry of Courtice. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Friday from 10-11a.m. Funeral service complete in our Chapel Friday at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Charity of choice.
STITT, Kathleen Violet Blanche (Kitty)
After a brief, but valiant battle with cancer if is with great sadness that we annnounce the passing of Kathleen Mitt on April 23, 2001. Predeceased by husband Wesley Alvin. Devoted mother to Melvyn (predeceased), Sharon and Wesley. Much loved mother-in-law of Marshall and Diane. Proud and loving Grandma of Christopher, Tanya, Ryan and Lauren. Adored sister of Ruby Tustin. Friends may call at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, (Pickering Village) Ajax, Ontario between 2-4 and 1-9 p.m. on Wednesday and 10a.m. Thursday at St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Road, Toronto, Ontario, with the service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery followed by a recepfion to be held at the Church. In lieu of flowers, our Mom would like donations made to f he “Silent Garden” at St. Dunstan of Canterbury or the Palliative Care Unit at fhe Rouge Valley Health Centre. May your strength, wisdom and compassion live in our hearts forever.
WALKER, Charles
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, April 23rd, 2001 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Sheila for 46 years. Dear father of Peter and Cindy, Charles, David and Micheline and Penny and Bob. Loving grandfather of Kristin, Dawn, Nathan, Alannah and Jonah. Cherished brother of David Walker. Uncle of Guylaine, Mike and Rejean. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-7214234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 25th from 7 -9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Of The People Catholic Church (570 Marion Ave.) on Thursday, April 26th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Muscular Dystrophy Association would be appreciated.
Gibson Ann
(Longtime member of the Oshawa Golf Club) Formerly of Ballycliffe Lodge Nursing Home, died at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 17, 2001. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, April 25, 1912. Daughter of the late Alexander and Ann (nee Wright) Ferguson. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick Gibson (d.1973), Lew McConkey (d. 1969) and Rusty Robinson (d.1960). Predeceased by her siblings Donald, Alexander Jr., Gordon and Marion. Ann graduated as a registered nurse from City Hospital in Saskatoon. She worked at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, whereshe met Rusty Robinson. Following Rusty's death, Ann became a private nurse to Col. R.S. (Sam) McLaughlin. The job entailed travel to exciting locales which Ann enjoyed immensely. Ann met and married Lew McConkey, who worked with the Oshawa Board of Trade. Following Lew's death, Ann married Fred Gibson. Ann shared with Fred an abiding passion for golf. They were early members of the Oshawa Golf and Country Club. They wintered in Florida where they also golfed avidly. After Fred's death, Ann enjoyed a busy lifestyle, driving regularly from Oshawa to Fort Myers, Fla., with stopovers in Ann arbor, Mich. and Atlanta, Georgia to visit family. Ann enjoyed people and had a tremendous sense of fun. She leaves behind a stepdaughter, Judy Abernethy; her 'Gr-Ann' kids, Merrilee, David John, Tome and Rick; and her nieces and nephews of whom David Cook, of Saskatoon, was especially supportive duringAnn's declining years. There will be a graveside service at Oshawa Union Cemetery, 760 King St. W., Oshawa, April 25, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Donations in memory of Ann to a favourite Charity may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd.,152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558)
BOUDREAU, Ethel J. (nee Hickey)
Suddenly at her home on Sunday April 22nd, 2001 in her 90th year. Loving wife of the late Harry Boudreau (Married 70 years ago on this day). Caring mother of Marie, Anita (Herman), Lydwin (Terry) and Opal (Cecil) of Ontario, Noella, Henry (Barb), and Hector (April) of New Brunswick. “Grandmere” will be sadly missed by her 20 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her brother Charles and sister Yvonne of New Brunswick. Ethel is predeceased by her son Alex and brother Thomas and sisters Lena and Aggie. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. T. Monchesky at the Oshawa Clinic for all his care and compassion. Friends will be received at the McMillan Funeral Home (221 Black Point Rd. , Black Point, New Brunswick (506-237-5234) on Thursday April 26th from 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St. Joseph’s Parish (Nash Creek) on Friday, April 27th. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be appreciated by the family and can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
“We will miss you Mama”
BRADD, Floyd William
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at the age of 83 years. Inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fume in 1994, W.W. II overseas volunteer; 23rd Field Regiment, 31st Battery R.CJtA., retired from Goodyear Canada, Collingwood. Floyd, beloved husband of “Pat” Pansy Louise Hooper Bradd. Loved son of the late Violet Annie (Dudley) Bradd and William John Bradd. Dear brother of the late Dudley of Oshawa and Gerald of Orillia. At Floyd’s request there is no viewing, no visitation and no funeral service. Private Interment BowmanviIle Cemetery. Donations in Floyd’s memory to the Charity of your choice may be made through the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville, ON.
DIAS, Robert Jr. (Bob)
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, April 22nd, 2001 in his 47th year. Beloved husband of Sandy. Dear father of Shane and Nicole. Son of Robert Dias and the late Theresa. Brother of Chris and his wife Ella and the late Omer and Danny. Son-in-law of Gloria Russell, Charles and Rita Russell. Brother-in-law of Elaine and Denis Moquin, Karen Mills and Allan and Taia Russell. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel’ 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, April 24th from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 25th at 10:30 A.M. from St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church (690 King St. E.). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
DUBKOWSKI, Jack
passed away suddenly, at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Sunday April 22, 2001 in his 55th year. Amazing Dad of Jeff and Reg. Missed by Sandra and her parents Reg Thacker and the late Marg. Cherished brother of Elizabeth, ShirleyJames, Ernie, their spouses and children, and the late infant brother Julian, Special Friend of Virginia Dawson. Visitation at O’Neill funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville (905-642-2855), on Wednesday, April 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral in the Chapel on Thursday, April 26th at 11 an. Donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
