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IGNAZZITTO, Eleonora
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday May 23, 2001 in her 80th year. Eleonora, beloved wife of Antonio. Loving mother of Margherita Ignazzitto. Dear sister of Domenico and his wife Giuseppina Natoli, Francesco and his wife Giovanna Natoli, Maria Natoli and her husband Pietro Mastrolembo, and sister-in-law of Maria Ignazzitto. Fondly remembered by hermany relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2:30 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm Friday. Prayers in the Chapel on Friday evening. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish (91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby) on Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 10am. Entombment, Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Children's Wish Foundation.
KERSWILL, Charles
Suddenly at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Winn. Loving father of Lloyd and Nancy, Stan and Sue, Lorne and Lynne, Marion and her late husband Soren Jensen, Roy and Nancy, and Reg and his fiancee Ana. Grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Bruce and Marion, Doris, Muriel, Norman and Faith, and brother-in-law of Walter and Mary Winn. Charles will be missed by many family members and friends. Visitation at O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville 905-642-2855 on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service at Stouffville United Church on Friday, May 25th, 2001 at 1 p.m. Donations to the Markham-Stouffville Hospital would be appreciated.
KINCH, Percy 'Graham'
(Proud Veteran of W. W. II) Suddenly, at his home in Oshawa, after a long and courageous battle against heart disease, on Wednesday, May 23, 2001. Graham, in his 83rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Beatrice for 60 years. Dear father of Marsha Kinch of Oshawa, Sharon and her husband Ralph Daniello of New York, U.S.A., Leonard Kinch, Rosanna and her husband Michael Heffering, all, of Oshawa and the late baby Gloria Jeanie. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Rachel, Paul, Michelle and Jason. Dear brother of Vivian Lundy of Mississauga, Blanche St. Pierre of Ottawa, Edith MacDonnell of Halifax, Philip Kinch and Michael Kinch both of P.E.I. 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 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Monday, May 28, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Graham to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
KNAPP, Violet
(Retired from Hillsdale Manor after over 20 years of service, and a longtime resident of Mitchell's Corners). At Northumberland Health Care Centre, Cobourg, on May 23, 2001, Violet Knapp in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Orvel. Dear mother to Jack and his wife Heather Knapp and Margaret and her husband Ray Moore. Loving grandmother to Ray, Kim and her husband Al, Jason and Michelle. Great grandmother to Kayla and Zackery. Loving sister to Walter and his wife Kathy, Ivan and his wife Nancy and Dan and his wife Sandy. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends both in Oshawa and Cobourg. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. East, Oshawa, with funeral service in the chapel on Saturday May 26, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hampton Cemetery. Donations to theCanadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday May 25, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9
LEIGH, Joan Lucille
Died at St. Michaels Hospital in Toronto on May 23, 2001 after courageoulsy battling complications resulting from lymphoma.
Joan is survived by her husband of nearly 49 years, David, and daughter Melissa Halcrow and her husband Gary, and their children Jennifer and James, living in Kitchener, daughter Susan, living in Toronto, and son David and his wife Sylvia and their three children, Amanda, Steven and Angus, living in Kincardine, Ontario.
Joan was the youngest of nine children of Harman and Eva Gill and was born in Grand Bend, Ontario. Two sisters remain of this family. Phyllis Hanlon of Burlington, and Helen West of Grand Bend as well as many nieces and nephews.
Right up until the onset of her recent illness, Joan was an active participant in many activities such as yoga, exercise classes, biking, cross country skiing and sailing, and was an avid gardener with a fine appreciation for the beauty of her surroundings.
During her lifetime she took an active participating role in many church and social related organizations, having taught sunday school at St. Cuthbert s Church in Oakville, was a member of the Chancel Guild in Parishes in London and Hudson Quebec, and was President on the AWC at St. James Church in Hudson.
While living in Oakville Joan was actvie in the Beta Sigma Phi, becoming president of the local chapter in the mid sixties. She shared with her husband David a life long love of sailing and was at various times a member of Yacht Clubs in Oakville, Hudson and Whitby. For the past four years she was active as a volunteer in the Canadian Blood Services clinics at Mount Zion Masonic Lodge in Brooklin Ontario.
Joan was trained as a nurse, and spent her early married years raising the family, and eventually as an empty nester decided on a business career, partnering with daughter Susan in a women s fashion boutique known as Hanbury-Leigh in Markham Ontario.
In Joan s busy life she found time to become an avid bridge player, enjoyed fine dining of her own creation, and entertaining friends and family with many memorable meals. She took great pride in the achievements and family values of her children, and followed closely with love and pride the growth, schooling and development of her five grandchildren.
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends, and memorials to her passing can best celebrate her life by contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
Friends and Family will be received at the MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN (905-655-3662) 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Thomas Anglican Church (Winchester and St. Thomas Sts. Brooklin ) on Monday May 28th, at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will commence at the church Monday morning at 10:30.
MALTON, Frances Lynn (nee Barraball)
At home on Wednesday, May 23rd. 2001 in her 59th year. Loving mother of Sylvia Jessup and Nancy and her husband Steve DiBonaventura. Grandmother of Adam, Taylor, Parker, Halie and Marcus. Beloved daughter of Frances Stacey and the late Gordon Barraball. Survived by brothers Don and his wife Betty Barraball, Bill and his wife Michelle Stacey and sisters Bev Stacey and Barb and John Due. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, May 25th from 7- 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, May 26th at 3:00 P.M. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Lynn to the Children s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
SKURA, Stanley
November 13, 1922 - May 23, 2001. Suddenly passed away on May 23, 2001. Our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Survived by Olive and their 5 children, Sharon, Denise, Eric, Greg, and Steven, sisters Nellie and Emily, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Saturday, May 26, 2001 from 2-4:30 p.m. A Joyous Memorial Service celebrating Stanley's life will follow in the chapel at 4:30 p.m. There will be a gathering of family and friends immediately following the service, at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 606, 1555 Bayly Street, Pickering. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rouge Valley Health Centre (Ajax).
In memory of Stan - Take time to hug your loved ones today.
FORAN, Patrick Pat
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2001 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Doreen and Brian Llaslam, Carol and Stuart Bonnetta, Ron and Laurie Foran, Marlene Foran and Jeffrey Elliott, Peter and Cindy-Lou Foran and Barbara and Pat Bonneville. Grandpa to 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also fondly remembered by his brothers and sister Jack, Lorne, Valerie, Bryan, Elmer, John and predeceased by Joe.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, May 23rd from 7-9 P.M. and Thursday, May 24th from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Friday, May 25th at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HAM, Leonard James
passed away peacefully on May 22, 2001 age 96. Dearly loved husband of Annie, loving father of Hazel Cornthwaite, grandfather of Grant and Dean and great grandfather of four. He will be sadly missed.
LANGFORD, Reginald
At the Lakeridge Health Centre (Oshawa) on Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in his 72nd year. Reginald, son of the late William and Edith Langford. Sadly missed by caregivers Steve and Linda, Conrad and Lauren White. Special friend of Patsy and Neil Chard, Inez Curl and family. Mr. Langford will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Thursday 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel Friday 1 p.m. followed by cremation and burial at St. John's Norway Cemetery, Toronto. In memoriam donations to the Ajax-Pickering Whitby Association for Community Living.
SEDORE, Carl Gordon
Suddenly at his home on Tuesday May 22nd, 2001 in his 76th year. Dear husband of the late Clara Riddell (1983) and the late Betty Tweedie (1991) Carl will be missed by his angel Wilma Perry. Dear father of Patricia and her husband Fred Ashby of Hampton, Deborah and her husband Dan Sedore of Aurora, Glen Hobbs of Oshawa, Step-father of Lily and her husband John Goode of Newmarket, Connie and her husband Rick Mitchell of Brooklin, and Sue and her husband George Hilliard of Whitby. Grandfather of Dwayne, Ganeen, Tim, Seanna, Adam, Ashley and Caitlin and great grandfather of Georgia. Survived by his sister Leona Bingham of Beaverton, Delbert Sedore of Sutton, Lloyd Sedore of Pefferlaw and Larry Sedore of Baldwin. Friends will be received by the family at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Then to Brooklin United Church where visitation will commence from 1:00 p.m. Saturday until time of service in the church Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
STARZYNSKI, Sophie
Longtime member of Holy Cross C.W.L. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Tuesday May 22, 2001. Sophie Starzynski, in her 76th year. Loving wife of Henry. Dear mother of Richard (Helen), John (Marg.), Frank (Diane) and Henry Jr. (Lee Ann). Dear Sister of Wanda, Tony, Helen, and Leo. Loving Grandmother of Kristen, Colin, Errin, Joel, Ashley, Julie, Matthew, Nathan, and Hannah. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. East Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, on Saturday May 26, 2001 at 10:00 AM. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday May 25th at 7:30 PM. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Lakeridge Health Cardiopulmonary Services would be appreciated. Visitation Friday May 25th from2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
DOYLE, Barbara Joan (nee Allard)
At the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, on Monday, May 21, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Doyle. Loving mom of John and his wife Hayley. Much loved Gram of Bryan. Best pal of Ella. Sadly missed by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church (400 Monarch Ave. South of Bayly St.) on Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home.
HOUDEN, Edna Louise
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Monday, May 21, 2001, Edna, beloved wife of the late Charles Houden and dear friend of the late Herbert Paeden. Loving mother of Florena Mootz of Oshawa and Dorothy Bird of Kingston. Loved grandmother of Vicky DiTommaso, Terry Pain, Glenn Pain and four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Walter and Bill Ernest. Friends may call at Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in our Chapel on Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment Welcome Cemetery. Donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated.
HOULIHAN, Dennis Sylvester
Peacefully on Monday May 21, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Born in Lindsay, May 19, 1914. Dennis, dearly loved brother of Jean Hamm, and Ruth Powell. Dear brother in law of Murray Powell and the late Ken Hamm. Loved by three nieces, Carol Delorme, Debra Tebbitt and her husband Dave, and Lori Byrne and her husband John. Loved by great nephew Jason Delorme, great niece Aura Lynn Delorme and great nephew Graham Tebbitt. Predeceased by his father Dennis Houlihan and mother Mary Houlihan. Dennis was a veteran of World War II, a graduate of University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy 1937, and retired in 1979 from Oshawa General Hospital Pharmacy Department. A private family funeral service was held at the Armstrong Funeral Home, Oshawa with Interment at St. Gregory Catholic Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations made to either Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Cancer Clinic, or The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
KENNEDY, Nancy Craig
(Member of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, retired employee of 39 years with T.Eaton Co.) Peacefully in her sleep at her home in Pickering on Monday, May 21, 2001. Loving sister of Beth Mahood and family (Portavogie County Down, N. Ireland) and Jim Kennedy and family (Pickering). The family will receive friends at the McEachinie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 with the funeral service following at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Interment in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax.
Absent from the body, Present with the Lord.
LOBBAN, Alyce Mary
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, May 21, 2001. Alyce (nee Bouchey) in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Donna and her husband the late Ed Shannon, Jack and his wife Debbie Lobban of Waterdown. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Kyle, Heather, Kelly, Ryan and Jerrod. Sister of the late Pearl Stoner, Loretta Hubbard, Bill Bouchey, Ed Bouchey and George Bouchey. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. GERTRUDE S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 690 King St. E., Oshawa, on Friday, May 25, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation with Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. Donations made in memory of Alyce to Oshawa General Hospital Foundation Cardiac Care or Emergency Department would be appreciated.
MARTIN, James Sinclair Jim
Promoted to Glory, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Monday, May 21, 2001. Jim, in his 72nd year. Dearly loved and missed husband of Margaret Bunny (nee Ryan) for 48 years. Loving dad of James and his wife Beverly Martin of Oshawa, Ronald and his wife Shelley Martin, and Roberta and her husband Frank Williams, all of Stouffville. Poppy to Robert and his wife Michelle. Charles, Laura-Ann, Stephen and David. Father to Irene Craig. Brother of Blanche and her husband John Hoare of Barrie, Robert and his wife Kate Martin of Orleans, Charles and his wife Joan Martin of Midhurst, Lillian Saltzman of Mahone Bay, N.S. and predeceased by Hibbert Martin, Jenny Caldwell, Dorothy Cook, Ruth Lyons and Muriel Martin. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E,, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Due to the construction at Trinity Pentecostal Church, the funeral service will be held at College Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1164 King St. E., Oshawa on Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Jim to Trinity Pentecostal Church Building Project would be appreciated by his family. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, Emergency Department and the C.C.U. Department.
MILLS, Arthur Henry
On Monday May 21, 2001 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Vera. Loving father of Laraine (Gerry), and Julie (Doug). Dear grandfather of Diedra, Rachel, and Ian. Special thanks to the Paramed staff; Trudy Peters, Kathy Frederick, and Doris Leung for their kind and compassionate care. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on SaturdayJune 9, 2001 at ll a.m.
WALLACE, Douglas H.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, May 21st, 2001, Douglas Herbert Wallace in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Lauretta (nee Prince). Dear father of Marilyn and her husband Tony Zurba of Oro Station, Robert and his wife Sandra of Oshawa, Stanley and his wife Sharon of Woodstock, Gerald and his wife Vivienne of Oshawa, Sharon Turgeon-Gcary and the late Archic Turgeon and Daniel and his wife Barbara of Courtice. Survived by his two brothers Dennis and Thomas and four sisters Sally, Yvonne, Kathleen and Laura Jean. Predeceased by his sister Bernice and brothers Angus and Ronald. Lovingly remembered by 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, May 23rd from 2 -4 and 7 -9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in Community Pentecostal Church (416 Taunton Rd W.) on Thursday, May 24th at 2:30 P.M. Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Gideon Bible or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
DALEY, Joyce Evelyn
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby, on Sunday, May 20, 2001, Joyce (nee Reader) in her 71st year. Loving daughter of Agnes Reader of Ajax and the late Charles. Dear sister of Ruth Attersley of Richmond Hill and her husband Alan of Oshawa, Mary Jeffery and her husband Randall of Oshawa, Jackie Jolly of Moosonee, and Linda Woods of Dawson Creek, B.C. Wife of the late Thomas Daley. Devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews. Joyce was an avid collector of plates, books, animals and a former Girl Guide Leader. She will be missed by her family and dear friends Melanie Taylor and Linda Kitchen. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD. 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905 433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in our chapel on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Donations in memory of Joyce to the Humane Society or the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation, Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
