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KEDDEL, Kenneth Clifford
At the Markham Stouffville Hospital on Sunday, May 20, 2001 in his 91st year. Ken Keddel, loving husband of Doris Kathleen Wiltshire. Uncle of Ken Brooks and his wife Sheila, Patricia and her husband Donald Pegg, Barbara and her husband Alfred Pegg, and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at Greenwood United Church, Greenwood ON, on Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 2 p.m. If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachinie Funeral Home, Ajax.
LADE, Douglas Tilden
passed away at Lindsay on Sunday May 20th, 2001 in his 84th year. Dear father of Wayne and his wife Sue Lade of Brampton, and Beverley Puddister of Little Brittian. Grandfather of Tiffany, Stacey, Karen, Tammi, Tracy, Timothy, Sean and Kevin. Great grandfather of Eight. Friends will be received by the family at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service in the chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Private Interment to follow later at St. Paul s Cemetery, Columbus. If desired Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
PITRE, Colin Philip
After a brief illness at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, May 20th, 2001 in his 44th year. Beloved husband of Gina. Loving father of Nicole and Philip. Son of the late Willard and Ruth Pitre. Dear brother of Greg and his wife Heather and their children Brent and Matthew; brother Michael and sister Lois. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, May 22nd from 7- 9 P.M. and Wednesday, May 23rd from 7- 9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday May 24th at holy Family Catholic Church (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) at 10:30 A.M. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Colin to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
RACE, Cindy
passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2001 at the age of 36. Beloved daughter of John and Joyce. Dearly loved sister of Kim and her husband Jack. Special aunt of Curtis. Sadly missed by her relatives and many many friends and co-workers. The family will receive friends at St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Road, West Hill, on Saturday, May 26, 2001 from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3:30 p.m. with a reception in the church hall to follow. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax, 905-428-8488.
SCOTT, Robert Coulson
(Longtime member and Elder of Knox Presbyterian Church; Retired from General Motors of Canada Parts and Service with over 35 years of service). After a short illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Sunday, May 20, 2001, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of the late Isabel Scott (nee Simpson). Loving father of Betsy Johnston and her husband Peter and John Scott and his wife Japhia. Adored by his grandchildren Victoria and Andrew Johnston and Daniel Scott. Coulson will be sadly missed by his special companion Betty Taylor and her children Randy and Janice and their families. Brother of Don Scott of Port Perry, Bruce Scott and his wife Inga of Picton and the late Leroy and James Scott. Loving uncle of David Dobroshinsky , Pat Ciardullo and their families and many other nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by neighbours and friends. 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 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 147 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 11a.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Coulson may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
FUNSTON, John
(Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 178 Bowmanville; Veteran of WWII, Corporal in R.C.A.F.; retired 21 year employee of G.M.) At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Saturday, May 19, 2001, in his 82nd year. John, loving husband of Mildred of Newcastle. Dear father of Carole and her husband Wally Grundy of Bowmanville; grandfather of Sharon and her husband Brian White, Kevin and his wife April Grundy, and great-grandfather of Lyndsay and Nickey White, all of Bowmanville. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation, with a private family memorial service. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Durham Region, would be appreciated by the family and may be made through Newcastle Funeral Home, toll-free 1-877-987-3964.
GORDON, John Wayne
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Osbawa, on Saturday, May 19, 2001, Wayne, in his 48th year. Beloved husband of Wanda Gordon (nee Pacey). Loving father of Lisa Gordon and Tulle Wills and her husband Doug. Devoted Pia' to his grandson, Dylan. Son of Shirley Gordon and the late William. Brother of Tom Gordon of Oshawa and Brian Gordon and his wife Lisa of Ajax. Will also be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Osbawa (905 433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in our chapel on Friday, May 25, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
JOHNSTON, Darlene
At York Central Hospital on Saturday, May 19, 2001, in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Carl and mother of James. Dear sister to Larry and his wife Rita Awrey, Denise and her husband Arden Bott and the late Linda Awrey. Sister-in-law to Ken and Beatrice Johnston, Marilyn Silk and Bob Silk, June and Leonard French, Eric and MaryAnn Seppala, Rick and Nancy Seppala, Jerry Seppala, Judy and David Jamieson. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and stepmother. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville, 905-642-2855, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service from St. James Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
AYER, Dorothy May
Peacefully, at Hillsdale Manor, surrounded by her family, on Friday, May 18, 2001, Dorothy, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of Arlington Ayer for 71 years. Loving mother of Judith Brooks and her companion Stanley Turner of Port Hope, Gardner (Bud) Ayer and his wife Carol of Nova Scotia and Michael Ayer of Oshawa. Sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survived by her brother Robert Can and his wife Doris of Quebec. A Memorial Service will be held at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
JOHNSON, Ronald (Ron)
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, May 18, 2001 age 74 years. Beloved husband of Shirley (Grant) Johnson. Dear father of Rhonda Hooper; Paul and Yvonne Johnson and Gregory Johnson. Loving grandfather of Adam, Lyndsay, Eric and Cameron. Dear brother to Jean Middleton and uncle to Barbie Middleton. Dear brother-in-law to Gloria Grant and uncle to Richard Grant and Carolyn Hale. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 7-9 p.m. Friday and from 12 noon Saturday till service time at 2 p.m. in our Chapel. Interment Orono Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.
WORMINGTON, Albert Frederick
passed away at the Lakeridge Health in Port Perry, on Friday, May 18, 2001. Albert Wormington, in his 82nd year, husband of the late Irma Wormington (Clark). Dear father of Lee and his wife Julie of Whitby and Jim Greig. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey, Aleesha and Anna. Uncle to Lila, Marvin, Brian, Bob and Gord. A family funeral service will be held in the Chapel at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry, on Tuesday, May 22, 2001. Cremation. Donations to the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
DAGG, Helen Roberta (nee Imison)
Peacefully with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 17, 2001 at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, after a lengthy battle with anemia. Helen Dagg, beloved wife of the late Dr. Richard E. Dagg. Dear mother of Richard Dagg and Dr. George Dagg. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Eric, Kathryn, and Stephanie. Fondly remembered by sister Dorothy (John Baugh). Predeceased by brother Charles Imison and sister Marjorie Johnson. Sister-in-law of Muriel Imison. 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 service to be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Shawville Quebec on Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 2 p.m. Visitors 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the Service. Interment Maple Grove, Shawville Quebec. Should family and friends so desire, donations to charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
LENEHAN, Margaret Mary
Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 17th, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Ross. Dear mother of Gary, Diane Stevenson, Patrick and Kathleen. Lovingly remembered by 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Ted and the late Barry Thornton. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday May 21 st from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, May 22nd at 11:00 oclock. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial Donations to 100 Huntley St. would be appreciated.
MOYNES, Marion Margaret (nee Lyle)
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Thursday, May 17, 2001 in her 89th year. Marion, beloved wife of Gerald R. Moynes. Loving mother of Nancy Kelman and Michael Moynes and his wife Muriel. Dear grandmother of Gerald Kelman, Michael Kelman, Cheryl Anne Darling, Paul Kelman, Howard Kelman, Christina Kelman, Paula Goode, Rebecca MacIntyre and Margaret Moynes. Loved great-grandmother of Tyler Kelman-Finlay, Nathan Kelman, Jaggor Kelman, Brandon Taylor-Kelman, Emily Waller (Kelman), Alyssa Kelman and Lauren Goode. Much loved sister of Louis, John and Bill Lyle, Edith Bentley, Lucy Cple, Doris Leverington and the late Thomas, Alec, Mary (Mae) and Barbara. At the family's request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville.
KRYSZAK, Edward
(Retired employee of Houdaille Industries). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, May 16th, 2001 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Loving father of Sophie and her husband Leon Bednarz and Joe and his wife Marjorie. Cherished grandfather of Donna and Mike Konoby, Anne and Robert Hilz, Nancy and Fred Boyden, Dianna and Chris Zawisza, Jennifer and Kendra Kryszak and great grandfather of Jaclyn, Jessie, Sarah, Joshua, Zachary, Jacob, Adam and Benjamin. Fricnds may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, May 18th from 2 - 4 and 7- 9 P.M. with prayers at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 19th at St. Hedwig s Roman Catholic Church (411 Olive Ave.) at 10:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
LOCKYER, Stanley Horace
(Veteran of W.W.II; member of Wing #420 Goldenwings; and Royal Canadian Legion). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, May 16th, 2001 m his 76th year. Beloved husband of Millie (nee Noseworthy). Dear father of Wayne and his wife Sue, Ron and his wife Theresa and the late Clifford (Skip). Dear papa of Rich and his wife Liz, Sherri and her husband Chris, Kim and her husband Chris, Mike, P.J., Doug, Shane and his wife Rhonda and Kelly and her husband Brent. He will be sadly missed by his 7 great grandchildren. Brother of Clifford (Skip), Barbara, Rita and the late Carol and the late Norma. To have known him was a privilege; to have loved him was a gift. He will be fondly remembered by many family and friends. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for a Memorial Service in the Chapel on Friday, May 18th at 2:00 P.M. with visiting one hour prior. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
PEACOCK, Job Seaman
At the Wellington Terrace, Elora on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Norma. Much loved father of Wayne and his wife Theresa, Mark, Sharon and her husband Bill McCullagh. Proud grandfather of Jessica, Stephanie, Michael, Mallory, Tyler, Jacob and Rachel. A heartfelt thank you to the loving caregivers at the Wellington Terrace, Elora for their care and support. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachinie Funeral Home. A private family service and Interment was held at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Wellington Terrace, Elora or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
DRISCOLL, Sean Charles
Suddenly in Oshawa on Tuesday, May 15th, 2001. Sean in his 14th year. Beloved son of John and Julie. Loving brother of Ryan. Cherished grandson of John and Mildred Driscoll and Andrew and Mary Elrick. Dear nephew of Andrew and Sharon Elrick; Ellen and Doug Seal; Beth and Karl McGahey-Neubauer; Jane and Bob Johnson and Mark Driscoll. Cousin of Julie, Dan, Katie, Damien, Jessica, Bretton and David. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and team mates from lacrosse and soccer. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, May 17th from 2-4 and 7 -9 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held at Church of St. Gregory The Great (194 Simcoe St. N.) on Friday, May 18th at 10:30 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation or the Children s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
KELLY, Wayne Clarence
After a courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, May 15th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health-Port Perry. Wayne at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Cassidy). Loving father of Todd (Dorothy) of Florida. Sadly missed by his granddaughter Ashley of Florida. Lovingly remembered by his brother Bill (Bonnie) of Warkworth. Dearly loved uncle of Ron (Sandra), Troy (Christine), Rhonda (Andy), Matt and Dylan and great uncle of Autumn Cple, Mychaela and Aidan and several aunts and uncles. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St West (905 721 1234) for visitation on Thursday, May l7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Warkworth Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Cancer Society or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
LAZIN, Vera
Peacefully on Tuesday, May 15th, 2001 at Ballycliffe Lodge Nursing Home in Ajax, in her 94th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Mike. Will be fondly remembered by her daughter Mary Barrand, grandchildren Alison Bereczky and Michael Barrand and her two great grandchildren Natasha and Matthew Berezky. A private family service was held. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to the Therapeutic Garden at Ballycliffe Lodge Nursing Home would be appreciated and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
BEAUGRAND, L. Philippe
Peacefully, at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, on Monday, May 14, 2001. L. Philippe Beaugrand in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Frances Hincks and the late Marion Bradden. Loving father of Michele and her husband Peter Mann of Toronto, Suzette and her husband Bill Wilson of Carlisle. Dear grandfather of Craig, Marni, Meghan and Amanda. Philippe was an Active Member of St. Bernadette's Parish; W.W.II Airforce Veteran; Member of the Westinghouse Retirees Club; Member of the Whitby Yacht Club; Member of the Burlington Sailing and Boating Club; Member of the Ajax Power and Sail Squadron, and formerly of the Hamilton Power and Sail Squadron; and, a Member of the Shell Backs Club. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church (Bayly Street and Harwood Avenue, Ajax) on Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or the Ajax and Pickering Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Interment of cremated remains at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Burlington on Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.
BIRKETT, Doris Irene
passed away peacefully at the Community Nursing Home, Pickering on Monday, May 14, 2001 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of Thomas Tyson Birkett. Loving mother of Ann McGrath (Nova Scotia), Allan and his wife Janice (Scarborough). Will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Allison, Peter and Sarah, and her great-grandchild Trent. Survived by brother Doug Price and sister Audrey Glennie, of Winnipeg. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a Charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to McEachnie Funeral Home.
COLLINS, Mary Elizabeth ''Betty''
Peacefully, after a short illness, on Monday, May 14, 2001, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 74. Betty (nee Dowson), beloved wife of the late Roy Collins of Scugog Island. Loving mother of Joyce McLean of Scugog Island. Loved grandmother of Jeanette, Samantha, and Jennifer, and great-grandmother of Colin Greenridge. Betty is survived by her sister Myrtle Gimblett and her brother Arthur Dowson, and she was predeceased by her brothers Merlin, Allin, Joseph, Glen and George Dowson. 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 Betty Collins will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 17th at 11 a.m. with Reverend John Griffen officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
