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GALEA, Alfred
Suddenly at his home on Wednesday April 18, 2001, Fred Galea in his 64th year. Beloved father of Jeffery, Todd and Jane. Dearly loved by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loving brother to Tusse Galea, Carmen Camenzuli, Josephine Attard, Sam Galea, Connie Vachon and Doris Clarke. Fred will be sadly missed by many nephews, nieces and friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. East, Oshawa, with funeral service in the chapel on Friday April 20, 2001 at 7:00 PM. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday April 19, 2001 from 7-9 PM.
LYEW, Rupert David (Jackie)
Peacefully passed away at Ajax Pickering Hospital on Wednesday, April 18, 2001. Jackie Lyew, beloved husband of Nicole (nee Chung). Loved father of Nancy, Steven and Francis. Survived by Sylvia, Llewlyn and Kenneth. Resting at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 20th, 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 1148 Finch Ave. East, Pickering, Saturday 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ajax Pickering Hospital would be appreciated.
McCulloch Jean Yves (Jack)
passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, at the age of 63 years. Jack, father of Dennis, Bob and wife Patti, and Paul. Grandfather of Rachael, Marc, Jacob, Laura and Claire. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Friday from 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Jack to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated by his family.
POKORSKI, Mary
At Cedarcroft Place, Oshawa on Wednesday, April 18th 2001. Mary Puzio, age 76 years. Beloved wife of Mieczyslaw Pokorski. Dear mother of Henry Pokorski and his wife Barbara, Christine Berezan and her husband Robb, Paul Pokorski and his wife Michelle. Sister of Stanislawa Zaborniak. Predeceased by brothers Frank Puzio and John Puzio. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Charmaine Berezan, Mark Pokorski, Ellen Pokorski, Carl Pokorski, Jessica Berezan and Matthew Berezan. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwigs Church Saturday, April 21st at 10:00 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home Friday at 7:00 PM. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Friday April 20th 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
WESTLAKE, Marjorie Eileen (Midge) nee Wilson
Peacefully, in her sleep, at Oshawa Extendicare, early Wednesday morning April 18, 2001, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Westlake, loving mother of Bill Sparks and his wife Patricia Brady, beloved grandmother of Liam Robert Westlake Sparks, loving sister to John (Jack) Dove (predeceased), Beatrice (Bette) McLean (predeceased) and her husband George McLean and the late Evelyn Williams and her husband Tom Williams (predeceased). Sister-in-law to Harry Westlake and his wife Marlene and to James Westlake (predeceased). Beloved aunt to Brenda, Brian, Lynn and Karen; to Rick, Bob, Patty, Debbie, Brian and Flora; and to Dale, Scott, Laurie and Andrew, and great-aunt and great-great-aunt to their many children. The family is especially grateful to Kevin and Joan Pumphrey, Mrs. Grace Beckstead, Brian and Auga Bradbury, Terri Lemmings, Georgina Morrissey, Linda Dart and Durham Hospice, and the loving staff of the Oshawa Extendicare, without whose close friendship and support Marjorie's quality of life would have been severely diminished in the last years of her life. Believed to have been the longest surviving ileostomate in the history of Ontario, and perhaps North American medicine. Marjorie underwent ileostomy surgery in February 1949 at Women's College Hospital. Hospitalized for two years and close to death many times, she credited the pioneering surgery of Dr. Marjorie Davis, the support of her family, and the often emotional and loving health care provided by all WCH staff with saving her life. In 1957, as Marjorie Sparks, with Basil Sandiford, Gordon Galdwin, Helen Crockford, Tom Clarke and others, she helped found the Ileostomy Association of Toronto, a precursor to the Ostomy Canada of today. She served for many years on the Association's hospital visitation committee and helped pioneer after-surgery peer support in Canada. Affectionately remembered at CFRB where she was secretary to Wishart Campbell and then Gordon Sinclair for many years, and at the Industrial Accident Prevention Association. Marjorie was known to all as a modest woman who overcame death, pain and hardship many times and chose to affirm life with courage, love, forgiveness and humour. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Reception at Centennial Albert United Church, 19 Rosehill Blvd., Oshawa (between King and Bond Streets). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Ostomy Canada, Oshawa Chapter in honour of ''Marjorie''.
JOSEPH-CHlN, Miriam
Peacefully passed away at home, in her 56th year. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Nora (Mark), Sarah (Bryan) and Stephanie, as well as their father Sebastian. Loved by her many sisters, brothers, and other family members in Singapore. Miriam had dedicated herself to serving God, and her family now takes comfort knowing that she has found peace and happiness with the Lord. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service to be held on Friday, April 20, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Christian Life Centre, 1030 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship, 272 Attwell Drive, Toronto, would be greatly appreciated.
''Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.'' Psalm 23:6
JEFFERY, Susan
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, April 17th, 2001. Susan (nee McClure), in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Bernard Jeffery. Loving mother of Susanne and her husband Christopher Bovaird, and Lawrence and his wife Karen. Dearly missed by her granddaughter Kate. Adored friend of Ivan Ball. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. A Memorial Service will be held at Northminster United Church at the corner of Simcoe St. and Rossland Rd. in Oshawa, on Friday, April 20th at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to World Vision Canada would be greatly appreciated.
REES, Patricia
Peacefully, at the Scarborough General Hospital on Tuesday, April 17, 2001 in her 74th year. Pat Rees, beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving and devoted mom of Sandra and her husband Steven Weare, and Michael. Proud grandma of Kyle, Stephanie, and Amanda. Survived by sisters Maureen, Margaret, Phil, and brother John. Predeceased by sisters Sheila and Theresa. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass to be held on Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 82 Church Street South, Ajax. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
PULLEN, Robert Allan Pulley
(Treasurer of Harmony Creek Co-op and retired 34 year employee of General Motors, Canada). Suddenly on Monday, April 16th, 2001, in his 67th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Iris Palmer. Father of Scott and Brent. Dear step father of Phil and his wife Jodi. Loving Poppa of Jocelyn and Caitlyn. Brother of Muriel, Jean, Freda, Elizabeth, Charlie and the late John and fed. Brother-in-law of Sandy and Jim Pollock and Mack Conway. Funeral Service was held in the chapel of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, April 19th at 3:00 o clock. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HOPLEY, Audrey Daphne
Born January 1, 1931. passed away on April 15, 2001, after a long illness. Loving spouse of Alexander. Mother of Linda Virio, David, Bob, and Sandra. Mother-in-law of Joe Virio, Sharon Pippy, Linda, and Robert Gardner. Grandmother of Tim Virio, Lisa Virio and Anne Rogers; Joy and Sam Pippy-Hopley; Kathryn and Monica Hopley; and Carly and Austin Gardner. Sister of Shirley Whyte. The family's heart-felt gratitude is extended to the staff of Ballycliff Lodge, Ajax, whose compassionate care made Audrey's last months as comfortable as possible. Audrey is remembered by all for her passion for gardening, her quirky sense of humour and for the warmth and kindness that she extended to everyone she met. Please join family and friends who are gathering to celebrate Audrey's life at Cullen Gardens, Whitby, Ontario (Brooklin Room) on April 28th at 11a.m. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, 416-277-9700.
QUIBELL, Adam John
Passed away, with his family by his side, on April 15, 2001, at the Sunnybrook Hospital, in his 23 rd year. Beloved son of Richard and Mary. Loving brother of Justin and William. Cherished grandson of Ron and Fern Picard and George and Margaret Quibell. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at the Pickering Village United Church (300 Church Street North, Ajax, ON) at 3:00 p.m. Should family and friends to desitre, donations to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Foundation for the Critical Care Unit, the Sunnybrook Chapel, or the Party Program would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home.
REDSHAW, Sandra Ann
Suddenly, with her family, on Sunday, April 15, 2001. Sandy (nee Hill) in her 58th year. Beloved wife and best friend of 38 years to Jack. Loving and devoted mom of Greg and his wife Shirleyann, Lance, Chad and his wife Terrill, and Jenni and her husband Tony Romano. Cherished grandma of Mitchell, Ryan, Evan and Jacob. Loving daughter of Norrine and the late Wilmot Hill, and much loved daughter-in-law of Jean Bell and the late Ross Redshaw. Dear sister of Barb and Bob Tran, and Frank and Sandy Hill. Sister-in-law of Wayne and Gail Redshaw, Donna Wideman and Al Jensen, Ted Redshaw and Patty Patchett. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Forever in the hearts of her loving family and good friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service at Claremont United Church on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment - Claremont Union Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
REYNOLDS, Keith Norman
Peacefully passed away on April 15, 2001 at the Centenary Hospital in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Joy. Loving father of Kathy (Tom Hodgson) and Ken Motton (Robyn). Cherished grandfather to Daryl, Alyson and Rachel. Also will be sadly missed by his brother Dennis and niece Jan from Cardiff, Wales and other family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax , from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2001. Chapel service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on April 18, 2001. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
ROBINSON, Norman St. Ledger
Peacefully, on Sunday, April 15, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 86th year. Norman, beloved husband of Marjorie. Loved father of Elizabeth and her husband Sam Benjamin, Denton Robinson, Margaret and her husband Alfred McPherson, Jon Robinson and Desmond Robinson. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Brother of Sydney Robinson, Leonie Woodstock, Manley Robinson and Gwen Robinson. A Memorial Service be held in the chapel of the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. East, Oshawa on Saturday, April 21st at 3 p.m. Memorial donations made to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
COX, Phyllis Gwendoyln
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother on Saturday, April 14, 2001, at the Altamont Nursing Home. Dearly loved mother of Charlie and Donna, and Barrie and Judy. Proud grandmother of Rene, Matthew, and Brodie. Predeceased by her sisters and brothers, Ella, Stella, Claire, Jeanie, Roy and Brodie. A Memorial Service to be held in the chapel of the McEachine Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, on Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 7 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
GORDON, J.A. Trevor
(Retired Canadian Airlines Pilot). Suddenly at home on Saturday, April 14th, 2001 at the age of 65. Loving husband of Joan. Loving father of Paula McBride and Bob Gordon and Grandfather of Josselyn McBride. Also fondly remembered by his sister Anne McIlroy, his brother Bob Gordon and his mother-in-law Dorothy Cudahy. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday, April 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, April 18th at 3:00 p.m. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BESSIE, Bob (Landry)
(25 Year Employee of General Motors). passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, April 13th, 2001, at the age of 52. Father of Paula and Brian and grandfather of Rae-Anne and Kennedy, Alexis and Kaiya. Survived by his sisters Janice Pavan and Debbie Crowder, his brothers Terry Landry and John Bessie and his mother Anne Landry. Predeceased by his father John Bessie and step-father Eloi Landry and step-mother Nora Pasquale. Relatives and friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, April 14th from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, April 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday, April 16th at 1:00 p.m. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BICKELL, John Ernest
The family sadly announces the sudden passing of John on April 13, 2001, at age 56. Retired teacher from Leaside High School. Adored husband of Barbara for 30 years and cherished father of Emily (and Peter). Loving son of Jack and Dorothy Bickell of Orillia. Dear brother of Alan Patrick. Predeceased by his mother, Mary. No service at the family's request. As your expression of sympathy, your memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home.
BRAZILL, The Reverend B. Rodney
(Graduate of Wycliffe Theological College in Toronto (1964); Associate Curate of St. Luke's Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie; Chaplain of Burwash Farm, Sudbury; Rector of Church of the Resurrection, Sudbury, St. John the Evangelist Church, New Liskeard, Emsdale Church, Parry Sound District; Honourary Assistant of Church of Good Shepherd, Oshawa; Padre of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 637, Oshawa). On Friday, April 13, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Corp., Bowmanville, The Reverend B. Rodney Brazill, son of the late Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Brazill. Sadly missed by Betty and children Linda and her husband Uwe Meyermann, Douglas and his wife Rose, Sharon Brazill and her fiance Kevin Skerritt, and Mike and his wife Colleen. Dear grandfather of Kylie, Jake, Ryan, Jayme, Sasha, Kirsten, Aidan and McKenna. Survived by brothers John and his wife Gail of Toronto, Hartland and his late wife Anne of London, and by sisters Barbara and her husband Harrell Brankley of Virginia, Isabel and her husband the Rev. Canon John Paterson-Smyth of Toronto. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558), on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday from 2-4 p.m. only. A service will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 300 Court St. (just north of Olive Ave.), Oshawa with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rev. Brazill to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
HUARD, Dorothy May
Suddenly on Friday, April 13, 2001 at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Dorrie, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late James Huard. Dear mother of Mark and his wife Deborah. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville, ( 905-642-2855), Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel, Wednesday at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.
KEELER, Wesley Leo
Long time member Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 43, Double Inductee Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Wes, peacefully, after lengthy illness, on Friday, April 13, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Jean Keeler. Dear father of Cathy and her husband David, Rick and his wife Janet, Brad and his wife Gill and Tracey and her husband John. Much loved grandfather of Rachael, Melissa, Adam, Mark, Sarah, Christopher, Caitlin, and Sean. Lovingly remembered by sisters Marie Kutasienski and Fern Little, and sisters-in-law Dorothy-Mae Hurvid, and Marguerite Harris. Remembered dearly by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Monday, April 16th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Tuesday, April 17th at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial donations to either Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Emergency/Critical Care or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
MAYNE, Martha Naomi
passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Friday, April l3th, 2001 in her 83rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Clifford Taff Mayne. Survive by her sisters Helen Vipond of Toronto and Marjorie Gray of Oshawa and her brothers Tim Vipond and his wife a Wilda, Haliburton, and Don Sully Vipond and his wife Gloria of Brooklin. Predeceased by Luther, Lewis nephews and close friends. Cremation has taken place, a private celebration of Martha s life was held from MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN (905-655-3662) 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, with Interment at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
McLEOD, Dorothy L. (Dot)
On Friday, March 13, 2001, Dot McLeod passed away at the Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, after a long struggle with Alzheimers. Dot was predeceased by her loving sister, Audrey McLeod, of Toronto. She was born in Newcastle, Ontario on January 22, 1913. Dot lead an interesting life interwoven with a successful career that allowed her to travel extensively throughout the world, making friends wherever she went. She had a strong interest in the arts and had published articles on her travels. Dot was very proud of her Scottish ancestry and took great pleasure in wearing the McLeod tartan. A life-long Anglican, Dot was a member of The Church of the Messiah, Toronto, and later, in Edmonton, All Saints Anglican Cathedral. Many of her friends enjoyed being entertained in her home with fine food and good discussions. She will be fondly remembered and missed by many in all walks of life. A funeral service was held previously at All Saints Cathedral, Edmonton. A Service of Committal will take place at the McLeod family plot, Bowmanville Cemetery, on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 2:00p.m. The Reverend Andrew Sheldon of The Church of the Messiah will officiate. All are welcome. If desired, donations may be made to The Church of the Messiah, 240 Avenue Road, Toronto M5R 2J4. Arrangements under the direction of the Humphrey Funeral Home- A.W. MILES CHAPEL, Toronto (416-487-4523).
UENS, Raymond G.
(Retired employee of General Motors). After a brief illness at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, April 13th, 2 001 in his 73rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Betty (nee Kirkpatrick). Loving father of Glen and his wife Cathy and Cindy and her husband Terry Trainor. Cherished grandfather of Graig and Chelsey; and Tonya and Clay. Brother of Audrey and her husband Lew Asselstine and predeceased by Fern, Violet, Jean and Robert Bob". Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St., West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, April 14th from 7- 9 P.M and Sunday, April 15th from 2-4 and 7- 9 P.M. A Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Monday, April 16th at 11A.M. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial Donations maybe made in memory of Ray to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a Charity of Choice.
