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ZARODA, Marcin
Peacefully at home on May 28th, 2001. Marcin, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Zen and his wife June, Richard, and Stanley and his wife Brenda. Beloved Grandfather of Jade, David, Mathew, and Brandon. Marcin will be sadly missed by his sisters Bronislawa, and Stanislawa in Poland. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday May 31st at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery Oshawa. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Palliative Care Unit at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa or the Heart and Stroke, or Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
DAVIDSON, John Craig
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Sunday, May 27, 2001. John Craig Davidson at 77 years of age, beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Jones). Loving father of Sheena and Louis, Doris and Art, and John and Linda. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Philip, Mairi-Claire, Kevin, Carrie-Anne, Kyle and the late Colin and his great-grandchildren Aiden, Mariah, Jackson and Wylie. Dear brother of Agnes (Nanny), Bill (Winks) and the late Andy. John will be sadly missed by Teddy. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill at 12 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
IAN (ART) STUART SHAW
Veteran and member of the Whitby Legion, 29 years service with McNamara Marine in Whitby, past president of the Whitby Kiwanis Club. passed away at age 75 after a long illness on Sunday May 27th in Winnipeg. Sadly missing grandchildren Jonathan and Lindy Shaw. Predeceased Wife Marjorie (Terry) Shaw. Sadly missed by Janis, Bryan and Meghan Jones and Son Keith. Friends and relatives in the GTA and Western Canada. Service will be held in Winnipeg. Donations greatly appreciated to the Society for PSP or the Charity of your choice.
KODEY DEVIN HILL
In loving memory of our beautiful baby boy Kodey Devin Hill born April 12, 2001 and passed away at the Sick Childrens Hospital, Toronto on Sunday, May 27, 2001. Kodey, in our hearts we hold you near We cherish the memories we've all shared We will never forget you. We will love you forever and miss you always You will always be our perfect boy. We love you, Kodey. Loving son to Kimberly Hill and Shawn Hubbert. Dear brother of Damica and Chancellor. Grandson to Sherrill and Fred Hill and nephew to Andrew Hill and Jeremy Hubbert. A family funeral service will be held in the chapel at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry. In lieu of flowers, donation to Canadian Foundation Of Sudden Infant Death Studies would be appreciated.
LANE, Robert F.
(Member of Beaverton Lions Club) Suddenly at St. Michael s Hospital, Toronto on Sunday, May 27th, 2001 in his 62nd year. Survived by his wife Marilyn and her children and their families. Son of Stella and the late Orville. Brother of Marion Rattle (Art), Shirley Anderson (Jack) and Barbara Catena (Paul). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, May 31st from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, June 1st at 1:00 o clock. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Lions Club or St. Michael s Hospital would be appreciated.
WILSON, Marie Joan
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Sunday May 27, 2001. Marie Wilson (nee Drury) in her 65th year. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Katherine Drury. Loving mother of Laurie Trimble and David Wilson. Dear grandmother of Holly and Angela, David, Anthony, Tasha, and Chantelle. Predeceased by her granddaughter Chrissie. Loving sister of George and Valorie Drury, Ann Rolls and Harold Richard Drury, Lois Ashmore, Bill and Jean Drury, Pat Fraser, Tom and Sandra Drury, Debbie Parker, and Judy Dobson. Predeceased by her sister Carol London. Marie will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday May 30, 2001 at 12 noon. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m.
CONNORS, Vernon "Red"
In Newcastle, on Saturday May 26, 2001 in his 79th year. Vernon, dear father of Susan and her friend Al Gray and family. Loving grandfather of Nathan, Lisa, Gena and Tristan. Loved brother of Lawrence, Phyllis, Marion, Josephine and the late Eugene, Leon, Ray and Dorothy. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in our Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations made in his memory to a charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
HANNAH, Everett
Age 65 years. After a courageous battle with cancer, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday May 26, 2001. Beloved husband of Betty. Dear father Sheila & Alan Tripp; Sharon Gamarra; Bonnie & Steven Wood; Yvonee & Brad Lauzon and the late Susan Allman. Loving grandfather of Norman, Shannon, Dawn, Andrew, Tammy, Melina, Richard, Tina, Rebeca, Alex, Ryan, Jacobe, Noah, Brent, Ashley and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Roy, Gerald, Bernice Crowder, Helen & Floyd Hall, Betty & Stan Guile and the late Maurice. Son of the late Jennie & Clifford Hannah. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service in the Chapel 11 a.m. Wednesday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society.
MACKIE, Ethel Mae, RN
(Class of 1941 TGH, 28 year nurse in Community Memorial Hospital in Port Perry) Suddenly, on Saturday, May 26, 2001, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 82. Ethel (nee Hamilton), beloved wife of Doug Mackie of Blackstock. Loving mother of Bobbie and her husband Terry Finley of Oakwood, Laurel and her husband Bill Ptolemy of Manilla, Dave Mackie of Blackstock, and Ginnie Mackie of Toronto. Loved grandmother of Wade, Ryan and his wife Laura, Lucas and great-grandmother of Cally. Dear sister of Arthur Hamilton of Bowmanville, Donald Hamilton of Oakville and predeceased by Irene Bailey, Malcolm Hamilton, Beatrice Graham, Kathleen Mackie and infant brother Gordon. Relatives and friends will be received at the family farm in Blackstock on Sunday, June 3rd from 1-5 p.m. to celebrate the life of Ethel Mackie. If desired, memorial donations may be made through Wagg Funeral Home ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
MORISON, Alice Hoig
passed away peacefully at Lake of Bays on Saturday, May 26, 2001 in her 88th year. Alice Hoig Morison (nee Lander) formerly of Whitby, beloved wife of the late Arthur Clayton ''Tunney'' Morison. Dear mother of Susan of Owen Sound, and Michael and his wife Judith of Huntsville. Dear grandmother of Sarah, Tom, and Alex Morison, and great-grandmother of Freeman Laboucan Morison. Survived by brother David and Beth Lander of Oshawa. Predeceased by sister Virginia Lindsey. Fondly remembered by niece Pat Butler and nephew Scott Lindsey. Alice was a longtime member of the Oshawa Golf Club, All Saints Anglican Church, the Whitby Curling Club, and the Station Gallery. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Service at All Saints Anglican Church, Whitby on Saturday, June 2, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. followed by cremation. At a later date, Interment will take place at Union Cemetery, Oshawa. Donations in Alice's memory may be made to the Station Gallery, Whitby.
NEWMAN, Vimy Doris
On. Saturday May 26, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Vimy was in her 83rd year, born on June 4, 1918. Vimy leaves to mourn her husband Frederick of 65 years, married on May 29th. Beloved mother of her only child, son Frederick James (Pau line) of Carvel, Alberta. Loving grandmother of three grandchildren, Paul (Debbie), Beth (Henry) of Stony Plain Alberta, and David (Jennifer) of West Bank, BC, and seven great grandchildren Rebecca and Matthew Newman, Alexander, Nicholas and Jacob Hruschak, and Brianne and Ryan Newmap. Vimy is predeceased by her parents William and Annie Pearn, sisters Norma and Con stance, brothers William, Reginald, Cecil and Norman. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Osha wa. A joint funeral service will take place in the Funeral Home Chapel for Vimy & her hus band Fred, Wednesday May 30th at 2 p.m, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Thanks to Doctor Kapusta and the staff of 8 Main for their compassion and kindness. Memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
SZEREMET, Fred
Peacefully after a courageous battle on Saturday May 26, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in his 87th year. Fred, beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Valerie and her husband Alan Morden, and Fred Szeremet and his wife Audrey. Loved grandfather of Christopher, Ken, Natalie, Stephanie and Michael, and great grandfather of Kiera and Addison. Friends called at the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Monday May 28th from 3 - 5 p.m. and from 7 - 9 p.m. with a Panachyda at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Bloor Street east of Simcoe Street) on Tuesday May 29th at 9:30 a.m Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery (Prestonvale Road South, Courtice). Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
CAMERON, Donald McGregor
Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor on Friday May 25th, 2001, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce. Loving father of John and his wife Janice. Lovingly remembered by his grandsons Scott Douglas and Sean William. Brother of the late Glenn and Cohn. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234) on Monday, May 28th at 1:00 P.M. Interment at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial donations to Calvary Baptist Church would be appreciated.
GOTTHELF, Betty Ann
Suddenly as the result of an accident on Friday May 25, 2001 in her 62nd year. Betty Ann, beloved mother of Mike Eastwood, Mark Eastwood, Jeff Gotthelf, and Greg Gotthelf and his fiancee Janet Courneyea. Dear grandmother of Corey, Eric, and Chad Eastwood. Dear sister of Robert and William Laycoe. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Chapel Service on Wednesday evening May 30, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. followed by cremation.
RAVARY, Joseph Edmour
Entered into rest at Village Green Nursing Home, Selby, Ontario on Friday May 25, 2001 in his 81st year. Edmour, beloved father of Diane Villeneuve, and step-father of Laurie and her husband Gary Madore. Loving grandfather of Sheryl, Darren and his wife Erin, Aimee, D.J., and great grandfather of Christopher, Devon, and Marissa. Dear brother of Gerry Ravary and his wife Lorna (of Whitby), and Jacqueline Sullivan (of Malone, New York). Fondly remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, rela tives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Monday. Prayers in the Chapel on Monday evening at 7:30 pm. Mass at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church (373 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa) on Tuesday May 29, 2001 at 10:30 am followed by cremation. Interment at St. Mary s Cemetery Kingston, Ontario at a later date. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
SCHARBACH, Myrtle Irene (Henderson)
It is with sadness that we announce the death of our mother, at Markham Stouffville Hospital, Friday, May 25, 2001. Predeceased by her husband Jack in 1976. She leaves her daughters Nancy (Rod Williamson), Patricia (David Harris), and Deborah (Bruce Whiteman), her grandchildren Michael, Sean and Stephen Harris, and Emily and Jesse Whiteman. She is survived by her sisters Bernice, Helen, Ruth and Blanche, and her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Freda and her brother Melvin. Friends may call at O'Neill Funeral Home, Main St., Stouffville, on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Service in the Chapel on Monday at 12 p.m. Reception to follow at Parkview Village Auditorium. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated.
GANGEMI, Gayle Ruth (Pinch)
Suddenly, as the result of an automobile accident on May 24th, 2001, joined her late husband Jimmy in eternal rest. Dear daughter of Helen and Russell Pinch of Brooklin, daughter-in-law of James and Elsie Gangemi of Oshawa, beloved mother of Kimberlee of Manchester and son- in-law Jim Dixon, cherished grandmother of Jade and Colten, loving sister of Gary Pinch, aunt of Brent Pinch, Sheree and her husband Jim Raaphorst, Julie and her husband Kevin Ewing, great aunt of Austen Raaphorst, Jesse, Brendon, and Taylor Ewing. Predeceased by sister-in-law Sharon Pinch. Sister in-law of Philomena Holowaty and husband John, Josephine Gangemi, Joseph Gangemi, Lou Suszek, Gina Gangemi and Jerry Rowan, aunt of Karyn Holowaty. Gayle retired from Oshawa This Week this year after thirty years with the paper. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, espe cially at her cottage on Little Hawk Lake, farfromitall . Gayle will always be remem bered for her generosity, her sense of hu mour, her honesty and integrity, and her great capacity to love. Gayle and Jim will live in love eternal in our hearts forever. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E., Oshawa with funeral services in the chapel on Monday, May 28, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with cremation to follow. Visitation Sunday, May 27, 2001, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Donations to Voice for Hearing Impaired Children or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
HOOEY, Audrey Grace
(Retired office manager of Pearce Lettner Ltd. Windsor, Ont.) At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Hospital Drive on Thursday May 24, 2001. Audrey Hooey (nee Jaynes) of Ennismore in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Orville Belmore Hooey. Dear mother of Wayne Hooey of Barrie. Loving grandmother of Cindy, Dwayne, Deann, Angela, Chris and 5 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Beverley Jaynes and Olive James. Friends will be received at the Comstock Funeral Home, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Saturday and Sunday. Service to be held in the chapel on Monday May 28th at 1:00pm with the Reverend Ian Dixon officiating. Interment Orono Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. Hooey donations to the Gideon's or a Charityof your choice would be appreciated by the family.
IRELAND, Alice Elizabeth ''Bette''
Peacefully, on Thursday, May 24, 2001, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 69. Alice ''Bette'' (nee Timms), beloved wife of the late Gord Ireland of Port Perry and predeceased by her former husband Ken Woodhouse. Loving mother of Gordie, Ken, Bill, David, Larry and Lynne. Loved grandmother of Michael, Christine, Shayne, Brittany, Lorne, Melinda, Luke, Michelle, Shari and Doug. Bette was predeceased by her sister Shirley. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Bette Ireland will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, May 26th at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Michael Bishop officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
MCGHEE, Ann Marie Elizabeth (Shantz)
Peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, May 24, 2001, at Northumberland Health Care, Cobourg, in her 48th year. Ann Marie, loving mother of Steven, Raymond, and Michael Shantz all of Cobourg. Beloved daughter of Gwen King of Oshawa and Charlie McGee of Cobourg. Dear sister of Heather Piekarz and her husband Brett, Jennifer Lanzingerand her husband Ron, and Bill McGhee. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, Brittaney, Cody, Annie, Jerel, Nigel and Christian. Friends may call at Thornton Crematorium Chapel, 1200 Thornton Road, Oshawa after 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, followed by a service of celebration for Ann Marie's life at 2 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Durham Region, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Newcastle Funeral Home.
STEADMAN, Keith Joseph
Aged 62 years - Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday May 24th, 2001. Beloved hus band of Faith for 41 years. Dear father of Fern & her husband Angus Chapman, Velvet & her husband Tom Feddema & Paul Steadman. Loving "Papa" of Jorin, Nathan, Emily, Elizabeth & Gabriel. Survived by his brothers Frederick, Bruce, Brian, Paul & predeceased by Ira, is also survived by his sisters Joan, Joyce, Nancy & Barb. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Crema tion has already taken place. Donations may be made to the Northern Ontario Missions in Keith s memory at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville.
BASEY, Mary (nee Eaves)
After a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in her 76th year. Loving and devoted wife of the late Angus for over 52 years. They are now together again, forever. Will be dearly missed by her children John and Wendy of Victoria, B.C., Christine and Steven of Ajax, Angus and Denise, and Lorraine and John, all of Oshawa. Special Nanny to Rob, Lisa Marie, Stuart, Derek, Ryan, Emily and Alex. She will also be sadly missed by dear family friend Margaret. 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 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
FRICKER, Muriel (Coates)
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2001, in her 82nd year. Mother of Ronald and his wife Kathy. Grandfather of Scott Coates and his wife Suzanne and Christopher Coates and his partner Phyllis. Great-grandmother of Michael, Jennifer and John. Fondly remembered by her Aunt Emily ''Em'' Smith and her dear friends Art and Iris Nott, Dennis and Theresa Smith and Eleanor Clarke. Predeceased by her husbands George Coates and Bruce Fricker. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, May 24th from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, May 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 26th at 1:00 p.m. with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oshawa and District Humane Society would be appreciated.
GAZDIK, David Garry
Suddenly, in Cortes Island, British Columbia, on Wednesday, May 23, 2001, David Gazdik, in his 53rd year, beloved husband of Karen (nee Bircham). Loving father of Gregory and Janet and her companion Kieran Geraghty. Devoted grandfather of Sidney ''Gamble''. Dear son of Betty and the late John Gazdik. Brother of Jim and his wife Donna Gazdik and sister-in-law Patricia Blain. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, May 29th, 2001, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at the Church of St. Gregory the Great (corner of Simcoe and Adelaide), in Oshawa at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations in memory of David to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
GLOVER, Helen Marie in her 75th year
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday May 23rd, 2001. Beloved wife of Len Glover for 52 years. Dear mother of Harvey & his wife Jane, Donna & her friend Tom Hoar, Alan & his wife Joan, Marjory & her husband Steve Racz, Darlene & her friend Wayne Dalton & Tom Glover. She will be sadly missed by all of her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. At Helen's request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has already taken place. In Helen's memory donations to The Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville.
