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COOPER, M. Norrine
passed away at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Sunday, May 6, 2001, in her 92nd year. Norrine Cooper of Sunderland, wife of the late Albert Cooper. Loving mother of Gloria Baker, Heather Bray and Gary Cooper. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and predeceased by 1 granddaughter. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry on Tuesday, May 8, 2001, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 2 p.m. Interment McNeil Cemetery, Wick. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Fund or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
''Now At Peace With Her Lord''
DEAN, Lulu Lillian
(nee Gray) (1931 Graduate of the Oshawa General Hospital School of Nursing) Peacefully at Fairhaven Home, Peterborough on Sunday May 6, 2001 in her 90th year, formerly of Oshawa. Beloved wife of the late Eric Dean (1991). Dear sister of Dorothy Gray of Oshawa, Percy Gray of Marmora, Wilfred and Mary Gray of Stoney Creek and Stanley Gray of London. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Private family arrangements by Duffus Funeral Directors, Peterborough, (705-745-4612 )
LESAGE, Frederick Albert
Surrounded by his family & friends at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, May 6th, 2001. Beloved husband of Doris Irene of 56 years. Dear father of Roderick, Dianne Elaine & her husband Ovila Dagenais, Kenneth George. Cherished grandfather of Jim Elliott & Kelly Anne Drury. Special "Grampa" of Jim, Brenda & Andrea Dagenais. Step great-grandfather to Cain. Special thanks to Susan & Ron Hays for all their love & support during Fred's illness. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 7-9 pm Monday. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 11 am Tuesday. Interment Bethesda Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to The Bowmanville Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.
MEALEY, Susan Margaret ''Sue'' (nee Jackson)
Suddenly on Sunday, May 6, 2001 at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre at the age of 42. Sue, beloved wife and best friend of John. Most loving devoted mom of Will, Andrea, Blair, and Maggie. Beloved daughter of Eleanor and the late William E. Jackson. Dearly loved sister of George and his wife Lydia, Mike and his wife Cathy. Much adored daughter-in-law of Isabel Mealey. Dear sister-in-law of Ann and her husband Al, Ray and her husband Vincent. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, May 11, 2001 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations may be made in trust to the Mealey children or to the Charity of your choice.
MONTGOMERY, Todd Franklin
Suddenly on Sunday, May 6, 2001 at the age of 20 years. Todd, loved son of Jan and Wayne Montgomery. Loving brother of Kyle. Friends may call the Morris Funeral Home Chappel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial service in the Morris Chapel on Wednesday May 9th 2001 at 3 p.m. Donations in Todd's memory to Frontenac Youth Services would be gratefully appreciated.
REIDER, Violet Maria
Passed peacefully on Sunday, May 6th, 2001 at Scarborough Grace Hospital after just 47 years. Loving mother of Daena and Jonnathon Wilmott. Cherished daughter of Elizabeth and Joseph Reider and sister of Csaba Reider and his family. This gracious and strong woman will be sadly missed and joyously remembered by all of her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905 721-1234) on Wednesday, May 9th from 10:00 a.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Interment of Cremated Remains at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family.
BATTEN, Helen E.
On Saturday, May 5th, 2001, at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, Helen, after 80 wonderful years, Peacefully went to be with her Lord and Saviour. Predeceased by her Loving Husband Russell and Dear Sister Marjory. Loved and dearly missed by son Ross, daughter Judy, daughter-in-law Diane, grandchildren Brad, Chris (and Angie), Debbie (and Brad), Doug and Mark (and Karen). Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, by her many friends in the Christian Community, by her sisters and brothers in the Rebekah Beethoven Lodge and Women Alive. Visitation was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. W., (905-721-1234) on Monday, May 7th. A Celebration of Her Life Service is to held at Whitby Free Methodist Church, 1916 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby on Tuesday, May 8th at 2:00 P.M. Interment at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial donations may be made to BCM International, Whitby Free Methodist Church or the Charity of your choice.
BRUNI, Peppina
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Saturday May 5, 2001. Peppina Bruni in her 86th year. Loving sister of Giuseppe and his wife Settimina, Ottorina and her husband Mariano, Rina and her husband Antonio and Mario and his wife Giuseppina. Lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday May 9 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 3 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
FAWNS, Herbert Morris
(Retired I.B.E.W. Local 894) Suddenly, on Saturday, May 5, 2001 at his home on Head Lake, in his 68th year. Herbert, beloved husband of the late Jeanie Waugh. Dear father of Rick and Kim, Sandy and Pat, Dianne and Bernie, Cathy and Tap, Heather and Werner, Reg and Shelley, Tom and Andrea. Fondly remembered by 19 grandchildren. Survived by brother Jack, sisters Martha and Betty. Predeceased by Garnet, Stan, Lloyd, Calvin, Bill, Elvina and Merville. Resting at the Funeral Home of Low & Low, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South on Monday, May 7, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Foster Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
GIBSON, Jeanie Johnston (nee Paterson)
Peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Saturday, May 5, 2001, in her 84th year. Jeanie, beloved wife of Robert Lorne Gibson of Lindsay. Loved mother of Robert, Douglas, Glen, Gary, Carol and Andy. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 6 great- grandchildren. Dear sister of brothers and sisters in Scotland. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in our Chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
GLOVER, Vera Kathleen (nee Martyn)
passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa on Saturday, May 5, 2001, in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of Donald Glover, Oshawa. Beloved mother of Cindy McNeill and Edward (Ted) Glover, Oshawa Special mother-in-law of Marilyn Glover and Eric McNeill. Loving and treasured grandmother of Scott McNeill, Toronto, Andrew McNeill, Oshawa, Sylvia Glover and her husband Rob Stephens, Whitby, Aaron Glover and his fiancee Melissa Spence, Oshawa. Beloved sister of Harold Martyn, Blackstock, Albert Martyn of Kelowna, British Columbia and the late Marjorie Stainton, Sid Martyn, Harry Martyn and Ruby Martyn. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St, E., Oshawa (905 433-5558), on Tuesday May 8, 2001, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at the St. Georges Memorial Anglican Church (Centre and Bagot Streets, Oshawa) with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
LEONTIS, Helen Mary
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, May 5, 2001, Helen in her 87th year. Survived by daughter Rita Stackaruk. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Shirley Haywood and her husband Ron, Lesley Landrey and her husband Mitch, Donna Kemp and her husband Ken, and Peter Stackaruk and his wife Darlene and great-grandchildren Jason Rivoire, Michelle Rivoire, Rita Kemp, Alex Kemp, Jeremy Williams, Jeffrey Williams, Hunter Stackaruk, and Mackenzie Stackaruk and great- great-grandmother of Desiree Williams, R. J. Williams, and J. Rivoire. Dear sister of Margaret Oderkirk of Oshawa, Stanley Muir of Thunder Bay, Eva Gerace of Oshawa, George Muir of New Brunswick, and Frances Pawlitziki Of Calgary, Alberta. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905 433-5558) on Monday from 2-3 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Monday, May 7, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. with Father Ron Calhoun officiating. Cremation. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
PATTERSON, Kathleen age 78 yrs.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday May 5th, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Tony Patterson. Dear mother of June & her husband Mark Donlevey. Dear sister of Margaret Cavosi. Dear brother of Bill Beaton. A special thanks to all the caring staff at The Bowmanville Hospital who went above & beyond the call of duty. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville on hour prior to service. Funeral Service will be held at 1:30pm Tuesday. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph's Church or the charity of your choice.
SUTHERLAND, Andrew Archibald ''Archie''
(March 13, 1920 - May 5, 2001) (Fisherman, Fiddler and WWII Veteran extrodinare), passed away May 5, 2001 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, in his 82nd year, in the loving company of his daughters Marlane March, Lorraine Aitchison, Lee Smallwood, Deborah Foley and Judy Sutherland. Beloved husband of Loretta (nee Cannon) for 54 years. Archie was a devoted father, friend to all, quietly humorous and witty, and a warm, compassionate gentlemen to everyone he knew. Will be sadly missed by his family, especially his sons-in-law David March, James Aitchison, Steve Smallwood and Mark Foley, and Terry Stinchcombe, as well as his many grandchildren and life-long friends. Loved forever, finally at rest, God Bless. Sincerest appreciation for the kindness of the Lakeridge Health - Oshawa Nursing Staff, and the personal care of Dr. Ojo and Dr. Ke. Friends and relatives may call at the OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, May 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, (1100 Mary Street N., Oshawa) on Tuesday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations to the Canadian Arthritic Society, or Lakeridge Health - Oshawa would be greatly appreciated.
TERRIER, Mary
Peacefully on Saturday, May 5th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa at the age of 79 years. Mary was predeceased by John, her loving husband of 48 years, in 1998. She will be deeply missed by her daughters Jacquie (and Barry Lingard) and Cathy (and Bill Allen), her granddaughters Katie and Melissa Lingard, brother James Sangster and many other relatives and friends. A brief visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8th at the MEMORIAL CHAPEL in Brooklin with a service at 12 noon. Cremation to follow.
Many, many thanks to the entire staff at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa 6F, the palliative care team and social workers who took wonderful care of our mother and ourselves during this extremely trying time. You made our suffering less burdensome. Donations to the memory of our mother can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, Palliative Care.
WASYLYK, Norman J.
Following a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, on Saturday, May 5th, 2001, Norman J. Wasylyk, Retired Inspector, Ontario Provincial Police after 35 years service. Beloved husband of Nettie. Dear father of Norman Jr. and Susan and their families. Dear brother of Reginald and his wife Karen, and Sylvia and their families. Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Mary Wasylyk. Norman was a graduate of the University of Toronto (1972) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Private Cremation. Memorial donations in Norman s memory to the Durham Region Prostate Cancer Support Group would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-7214234).
HEISE, Helen Edith
At Markhaven on Friday, May 4, 2001 in her 81st year. Beloved mother of Diane and Bob Parker, Loreen Norton, Bob and his wife Wanda, Lynda and her husband John Willis, Richard and his wife Pat and Patricia and her husband Dale Rennie. Loving grandmother of 21 and great-grandmother of 18. Eldest sister of Harold, Ruth, Ray and Leona. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville, 905-642-2855, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the chapel Tuesday 1 p.m. Interment Heise Hill Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Markhaven Building Fund. Special thanks to Markhaven, Rose and Sarah and good friend Leatha Brampton.
MORRIS, Phyllis Mary
At Thorntonview Nursing Home, Oshawa, on Friday, May 4, 2001. Phyllis, in her 89th year, beloved wife of the late Bryan Morris. Dear mother of Sandi Fisher and her husband Charlie Leaitch of Oshawa, Paul Morris and his wife Betty of Brantford, Blair Morris and his wife Pat of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dear sister of Isabel, Marjorie, Cynthia, Henry, Jack and the late Eileen. A Memorial Service will be held from the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Tuesday, May 8 at 1 p.m., followed by Interment of cremated remains at St. John's Norway Cemetery (256 Kingston Rd., Toronto). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 12-1 p.m.
THOMPSON, Flossie (McNair)
Peacefully at Parkview Home, Stouffville on Friday, May 4th, 2001 in her 93rd year. Flossie beloved wife of the late Stan Thompson of Altona. Loved mother of Kay and her husband Larry Schell, John and his wife Sylvia, Earl and his wife Wendy, Lorne and his wife Lanna. Dear Grandmother of Kim, Heather (Gerry Methe), David (Susan), Mark (Percy), Andrew (Lorna), Lori (Donnie Wagg), Craig (Lina). Dear Great Grandmother of Christopher, Jordan, Kennedy, Jacob, Hayley, Cameron, Victoria, Erin and Ethan. Predeceased by brothers Fred, and Earl McNair. Friends will be received at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville, on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, May 7th at 2 p.m. from the Stouffville Missionary Church. Interment Stouffville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkview Home or a Charity of choice.
VOPNI, Frederick Arthur
(Retired Metropolitan Toronto Police). Entered into God's Presence, on Friday, May 4, 2001. Art Vopni, fondly remembered by Hilda. Loved father of Erika and Rick Bell, Frieda and Wayne Smith and Sandy. Dearest Afi of Theresa and Melissa. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, May 7 at 2 p.m. in Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd. (south of Bayly), Pickering. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directores, Pickering.
MAW, Reginald H.
The family of the late Reg Maw wish to welcome friends to his final resting place at GROVESIDE Cemetery on Brock Street N Whitby, on Saturday,May 5, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Doug Snell will be officiating this grave side service.
"Finally at rest, finally at peace.
Our love for you will never cease"
ALEXANDER, Bertha (Roberta)
Peacefully at Community Nursing Home in Pickering on Thursday, May 3, 2001 in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband Ernest. Beloved mother of David. Dear sister of Constance Ferguson. She will be fondly remembered by her many friends. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 7 p.m.
BOWERS, Barry
(Partner and Senior Account Executive, General Printers, Oshawa). Suddenly at Oshawa on Thursday, May 3rd, 2001. Barry Bowers, aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Dear father of Sara and her fiance Tim, Scott and his wife Patricia, Tracey and Christopher. Loving Grandpa Barry to Nicole, Brandon, Kyle, Tyler, Emma and Jessie. Dear son of Barbara and brother of Denise and her husband Jeff and Martyn and his wife Mariette and their families. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, May 7th from 2-4 and 7 -9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, May 8th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation Thornton Crematorium. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
