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BRULE, Roger Nobert
On Saturday, June 30, 2001, at Lakeridge Health, Uxbridge, in his 72nd year, Roger, beloved husband of Sylvia. Dear father of Gloria and her husband Jack, Carol and her husband Brian, David and his wife Lynda and Sandra and her husband Joe. Grandfather of Ian, Mark, Sara, Julie and Amanda. Survived by his brothers Connie, Archie and sisters Leona, Mercedes and Odile. Resting at the Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South, on Tuesday, July 3, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. In Roger's memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
BUTLER, Arthur
(Retired from the North York Board of Education after many years of service, Veteran of World War II, wounded while serving with the British Military, 2nd Airborne Division, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, while on the beaches of Normandy). Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp., Bowmanville, on Saturday, June 30, 2001, at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Robbins) for 26 years. Father of Diana and her husband Richard McAnsh of Bracebridge, Joan and her husband David Cooper of England, Susan and her husband Fred Moore of Guelph, step-father of Chuck and his wife Karen Goldhang of Ajax, and Allan Goldhang of Scarborough, grandfather of Cathy Terry of Collingwood, Stephen Terry and his wife Kim of Coldwater, Michelle Bird of Port Sydney, Kimberley Bird of Mississauga, Seta Moore of Guelph, and Rebekah McAnsh of Bracebridge, step-grandfather of Stacey and Brandon, great-grandfather of Cody, Chelsea, and Robin Terry of Collingwood, Sarah Terry of Coldwater and Owen Bird-Garvey of Port Sydney. Predeceased by his parents Jack Butler and Mary-Ellen Kingston, brothers Herbert, Jack, Douglas, George and sisters Nellie, Edith, Mabel, and Dorothy. Also missed by special family friend Francine Bayley. Friends and relatives may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558), on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. A Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or Charity of choice.
FLYNN, Mary
Peacefully at St. Michael s Hospital, Toronto on Saturday, June 30th, 2001 Mary Florence Drummond, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph (Joe) Flynn. Dear mother of Mary Lou & her husband Ron Baker of Oshawa; Patricia Ellen (Patti) & her husband Hugh Erwin of Unionville; Ruth Ann (Rudy) & her husband Jim Campbell of Oshawa. Predeceased by her daughter Joanne. Dear sister of Ruth Higginson & her husband Ray of Toronto and sister-in-law Miss Ellen Flynn of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by her seven grandchildren: Tammy, Tracy & Ron Baker; Tara & Chrystal Erwin; Jimmie & Paul Campbell. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721 -1234) for visitation on Tuesday, July 3rd from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in The Church of St. Gregory The Great, (194 Simcoe St. N. at Adelaide Ave., Oshawa) on Wednesday, July 4th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to The Oncology Dept. at St. Michael s Hospital or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would he appreciated.
GRENNON, Francis Moose
Peacefully on Saturday, June 30th, 2001 at Extendicare Nursing Home, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of the late Gerry & his wife Brenda. Dear brother of Eideth & her husband Ken McRae. He will be sadly missed by his nieces & nephews. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, July 2nd from 2 -4 & 7- 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 3rd at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary of The People Roman Catholic Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HOLTER, Clarence ''Clare''
(World War II Veteran, R.C.A.F. and Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch, No. 43, 50+ year Member of L.O.B.A. and L.O.L.) On June 30, 2001. Predeceased by his loving wife Betty (nee LeGard) and his son David Gordon. Caring father of Donald and his wife Linda; Wayne and his wife Arlye of Uxbridge; Pat McGregor and her husband Rick King; Eleanor and her husband Sam Parro. Grampa will be sadly missed by his 13 grandchildren and his 24 great-grandchildren and Jake. Clare is survived by his brother Roy Holter of Guelph and sister Lillian Brooks of Vernon, B.C., as well as his nieces and nephews and all his extended family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West ( 905-721-1234), on Tuesday, July 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Orange Lodge Service at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, July 4 at 3:00 p.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Sunrise Youth Group would be appreciated.
JOHNSON, Phyllis
(54 year member of theCalvary Baptist Church) Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Saturday, June 30, 2001, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Johnson. Loving mother of Ron and his wifeMarilyn of Head Lake, and Carolyn and herhusband Glen McPhail of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Kim and her husband John, Scott and his wife Deirdre, Darlene and her husband Wayne, Larry and his wife Leslie, Lynda and her husband Bill, and great-grandmother of 10 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Harold, Kenneth, Carl and Hazel. Friends and relatives may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service at Calvary Baptist Church, 300 Rossland Rd. E.,corner of Simcoe St. N. and Rossland Rd. E. on Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. Memorialdonations in memory of Phyllis may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Durham Region Kidney Foundation, or Charity of choice.
MIGUEL, Antonio Francisco
Quietly at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Saturday June 30th, 2001. Antonio in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Maria Gertrude Miguel. Loving father of Gilbert and his wife Maria, Helder and his wife Patriziia Loved grandfather of Michelle, Tiffany, Jenna, and Isabella. Dear Brother of Abilio, Ataliba, Diamantino, and Fransico. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gertrude s Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday July 3rd 2001 at 10:30 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Ce metery. Visitation 7-9 Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 Monday. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
MURPHY, H. Hazel
In her 87th year. At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday June 30th, 2001. Beloved wife of Walter Murphy & the late W. George Crowther. Dear mother of Charles & his wife Lynda, James (Jamie) & his fiance Peggy. Step-mother of Ken, Shelagh & her husband Gene, Glenn & his wife Joanne. Survived by her brother Neil. She will be sadly missed by all her grandchildren, family & friends. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Monday. Funeral Service 11am Tuesday in our Chapel. Interment to follow at Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or Bowmanville Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
PAWLEY, Glenn
Suddenly Saturday on June 30th, 2001, in his 52nd year. Beloved husband of Phyllis Gosse. Loving stepfather of Michelle Moss and her husband Jon Davies. Proud grampa of Ryan and Andrew. Cherished son of Sarah and the late William Pawley. Dear brother of Ralph and his wife Linda, and Diane Murri and her late husband John. Uncle to Dino, Danny, Tracy, Reagan, Devon, and Jason. Fondly remembered by his family and friends for his many artistic endeavours. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, July 7, 2001 at 11 a.m. Cremation. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
SLATER, Mark
Mark died at the Lakeridge Hospital, Uxbridge on Saturday, June 30, 2001 surrounded by the love of his family and those special friends who supported him in the last 5 years. Mark leaves wonderful memories and inspiration for his wife Julie and son Matt, and his fianc Juliette. Mark will be missed by his mother Marie (and father, the late Jack) Slater, brother Dave and his wife Donna, and nephew Shawn. Julie's family, Elinor and Walter Beauchamp, sister Kathy, brother Terry (and Helen), and late brother-in-law Bruce (and Tina) plus the nieces and nephews will miss Mark's love and energy. Mark was a dedicated, positive educator teaching in the Scarborough Secondary School Board for 30 years, a coach, an involved community member and always a good friend. Mark was involved in the Terry Fox Run for 20 years. Mark played Varsity basketball and football at University of Toronto, and continued to play with various basketball teams until last year. Mark and Julie travelled around the world and back, and Mark encouraged Matt and Juliette to travel and enrich their lives with the exposure and involvement of other cultures. Mark wished that people would take more time to have a coffee with friends at Tim's and for families to use the multitude of driveway basketball nets more often. The visitation will be Friday, July 6th, 2001 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by the service at 2:30 p.m. sharp, at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge. If desired, donations to the Bruce Beauchamp Memorial Fund or the Terry Fox Foundation would be appreciated.
WRIGHT, Donald J.
Suddenly at home on Saturday, June 30, 2001 at the age of 77 years. Don, beloved husband of Lola (Marjerison). Loving father of David and his wife Lori, Heather and her husband Murray Reeve, Scott and his wife Mary-Ann. Dear grandfather of Karen, Mason, Erin, Matthew, Kaitlynn, Stephen, Daniel and great-granddaughter Tyrha. Loved brother of Ross, Doris, Joan, Doreen and the late Dick and Raechel. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Tuesday from 7-9 pm. funeral service complete in our Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to Memorial Hospital Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
COCKER, Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Pemberton)
Peacefully as a result of a sudden illness, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa surrounded by her family, on June 29, 2001 in her 64th year. Beloved wife of William. Loving mother of Derek and his wife Rhonda, and Julie and her husband Aveen Sullaphen. Proud grandmother of Nicole, Ryan, Janelle, Raine, and Erin. Missed by many family members and friends. Mrs. Cocker will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Home, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Monday, July 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday July 3 at 1 p.m. Cremation. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Children's Wish Foundation.
LAZDINS, John
Peacefully, surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry on Friday June 29, 2001 in his 79th year. John gratefully joined Olive his wife and best friend. John will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children George Gauld and his wife Marg, Linda Groen and her husband Jim, Olive Bothwell and her husband Bob, John Lazdins and his wife Cindy, predeceased by sons Verne Gauld and Andrew Lazdins. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At John's request there will be no visitation or funeral service. He will be cremated and interred with Olive in Bowmanville Cemetery. If desired, donations in John's memory to Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Morris Funeral chapel, Bowmanville .
ZUFELT-ESSERY, Ethel
Peacefully on Friday, June 29th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Ken Essery & the late Kenneth Zufelt. Loving mother of William & his wife Janice. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, July 3rd from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, July 4th at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
HOWARD, Allan
At Lakeridge Health Corp Oshawa on Thursday June 28th 2001. Allan, in his 46th year. Beloved husband of Gloria. Loving father of Jennifer, Trevor, and Amanda. Dear Grandfather of Katie, Danielle, Mariah, and Jacob. Brother of Susan Bulick. Loving, son of Vera Howard. Allan will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, King Street East Oshawa. With a Funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday July 3rd at 2:30 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery Oshawa. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m.
MANN, Edith May
passed away peacefully and gone to be with her Lord and Saviour at the Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on Thursday June 28, 2001, in her 86th year. Edith, beloved wife of the late Harvey. Loving mother of Byron Leslie and his wife Anne, Colleen Toffan and her husband Wayne. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Deborah, Gary, Pamela and great-grandchildren Dustin, Katie, Brett, Christopher and Joshua. Mrs. Mann will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby for visitation Sunday 7-9 p.m., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the chapel Tuesday 11 a.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens.
DENNIS, Emily Louise (Watson)
Emily died peacefully at Foster brooke Long-Term Care Facility, at Newcastle, on June 27, 2001, one day after her 98th birthday. Wife of the late George Henry Dennis; stepmother of Melvin Dennis of Toronto. Survived by sisters - Nellie Rombough, Ottawa, Evelyn and her husband Howard Vice, Oshawa, Gladys Henry, Victoria, B.C. and brother Harold Watson and his wife Joyce, Niagara Falls. Predeceased by sisters Elsie and Vera and brother Edgar. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Emily was a long time member of Centre St. United Church and Centennial-Albert United Church. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd. 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905- 433-5558) on Friday, June 29, 2001 from 10 am. until service time at 11 a.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Centennial-Albert Church, Foster brooke Long-Term Care Facility or Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
KILGAR, Russell (Russ)
On June 27, 2001, Russ, loving husband of Mary. Beloved father of Bob abd his wife Claudine, Cathy and her husband Alex Samsonow, and Richard. Loving Granpaw of Chris and Paula. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Thursday, June 28th from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 11-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass will be held on Saturday at St. Bernadette Church, (21 Bailey St. E., Ajax) at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HOLLINGER, Doris Mabel
(Retired employee of Bell Canada after 34 years of dedicated service). After a lengthy illness, and surrounded by love, the family of Doris Hollinger wish to announce her passing at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 in her 77th year. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Della (Gates) Hollinger. Loving sister of William Hollinger of Markham, Ruth Mitchell of Lindsay, Mildred Puckrin (Fred) of Seagrave, Cecil Hollinger (Betty) of Little Britain, Ken Hollinger (Marion) of Pickering and sister-in-law of Phyllis Hollinger of Markham and predeceased by Leslie, Murray and Leonard Hollinger and Merle Gale. Dear aunt of Keith and Roy Puckrin, Lynda Davis, Dianne Hooker, Walter and Douglas Gale, Norma White, Bruce, Wayne, Brian, David and Glen Hollinger, Dorothy Dunstall, Louella Burkholder, Lois Roswell, Sandra Duncan, Susan Elliott and Heather Cyr and predeceased by Nancy Rogerson and Donald and Robert Gale. Great aunt of 41 nieces and nephews and 26 great great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry, on Friday, June 29, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. Memorial donations to the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
JOHNSON, Mabel 'Johnnie' (nee Wallace)
Peacefully, at Parkview Nursing Home in Stouffville, on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Johnson. Predeceased by loving daughter Marlene Beck. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren Carol Cluff (Stephen) and Douglas Beck and great-granddaughters Alanna and Lauren Cluff. Dear sister of Esther Rich of Pointe Claire, Quebec. Predeceased by brothers Roderick Wallace and Arthur Wallace. Cremation will take place at this time followed by a memorial service on September 15, 2001 in Stouffville. Services entrusted to O'Neill Funeral Home, Stouffville. Our family would like to thank Dr. Gwen Sampson of Stouffville and the excellent staff of Parkview Nursing Home of Stouffville for their kindness and support. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
KENDRICK, Ivy
Went to be with her Lord at Extendicare Nursing Home (Oshawa) on Wednesday June 27th. She was to celebrate her 99th July 21. Ivy, beloved wife of the late Fulton Kendrick. She leaves behind to miss her two daughters Barbara Farley of Winnipeg, Shirley and her husband Robert Finlay of Burlington; sons Nelson Hatfield and his wife Joyce of Oshawa, Sinclair Hatfield and his wife Rose of Calgary Alberta. Step-daughters Helen and her husband Avard Lee of Newmarket, Leora and her husband Leonard Tingley of Digby N.S., Vera and her husband Bert Hopkins of Ottawa. Step sons Alpheus and Carl Kendrick. Predeceased by sons Ernest, Arthur, Gerald, and Allan. She was a wonderful grandmother to 28 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Kendrick will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel 110 Dundas Street East Whitby Ontario on Thursday 7 to 8 pm with a special Funeral Service at 8 pm. Then Mrs. Kendrick will be transferred to the H.M. Huskilson, Funeral Home in Barrington Nova Scotia for visitation on Sunday July 1st, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Service in Barrington Monday 1 p.m. Burial Riverdale Cemetery Shelburne County Nova I Scotia. We would like to say Thank You to Extendicare for taking wonderful care of our mother for the last 13 years.
SCHILLER, Edmund Karl
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Thursday June 28th, 2001. Edmund, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Margarete Schiller. Loving father of Evelyn and her husband John Coffey. Dear Grandfather of Andrew and Tanya. Edmund will be sadly missed by the Kreis and Baker families, and who knew him. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. As per the family wishes, a private cremation service was held. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
HOLLINGER, Doris Mabel
(Retired employee of Bell Canada after 34 years of dedicated service). After a lengthy illness, and surrounded by love, the family of Doris Hollinger wish to announce her passing at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 in her 77th year. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Della (Gates) Hollinger. Loving sister of William Hollinger of Markham, Ruth Mitchell of Lindsay, Mildred Puckrin (Fred) of Seagrave, Cecil Hollinger (Betty) of Little Britain, Ken Hollinger (Marion) of Pickering and sister-in-law of Phyllis Hollinger of Markham and predeceased by Leslie, Murray and Leonard Hollinger and Merle Gale. Dear aunt of Keith and Roy Puckrin, Lynda Davis, Dianne Hooker, Walter and Douglas Gale, Norma White, Bruce, Wayne, Brian, David and Glen Hollinger, Dorothy Dunstall, Louella Burkholder, Lois Roswell, Sandra Duncan, Susan Elliott and Heather Cyr and predeceased by Nancy Rogerson and Donald and Robert Gale. Great aunt of 41 nieces and nephews and 26 great great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry, on Friday, June 29, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. Memorial donations to the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
JOHNSON, Mabel 'Johnnie' (nee Wallace)
Peacefully, at Parkview Nursing Home in Stouffville, on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Johnson. Predeceased by loving daughter Marlene Beck. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren Carol Cluff (Stephen) and Douglas Beck and great-granddaughters Alanna and Lauren Cluff. Dear sister of Esther Rich of Pointe Claire, Quebec. Predeceased by brothers Roderick Wallace and Arthur Wallace. Cremation will take place at this time followed by a memorial service on September 15, 2001 in Stouffville. Services entrusted to O'Neill Funeral Home, Stouffville. Our family would like to thank Dr. Gwen Sampson of Stouffville and the excellent staff of Parkview Nursing Home of Stouffville for their kindness and support. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
KILGAR, Russell (Russ)
On June 27, 2001, Russ, loving husband of Mary. Beloved father of Bob abd his wife Claudine, Cathy and her husband Alex Samsonow, and Richard. Loving Granpaw of Chris and Paula. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Thursday, June 28th from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 11-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass will be held on Saturday at St. Bernadette Church, (21 Bailey St. E., Ajax) at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
