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STROZ, Sofia
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday June 27, 2001, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Stroz. Dear mother of John and his wife Linda Stroz of Arizona. Loving grandmother of Terry of Connecticut, Lauri of New Jersey and David of Whitby and great grandmother of Michael, Martssa and Terry of Connecticut and Ryan of Whitby. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial from St. Hedwig s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday July 4, 2001 at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Visitation Tuesday July 3 from 7-9 p.m.
TALBOT, Marie
At the Princess Margaret Hospital, on Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Marie Talbot (nee McElroy), beloved wife of the late Jack Talbot. Sister of the late Helen Cover. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends at the MacEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette s Roman Catholic Church (S.E. corner of Bayly St. & Harwood Ave.) on Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 12:30 p.m. Interment St. Marys Cemetery (Kirkfield, Ont) at 3:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to St. Bernadette s Parish would be greatly appreciated.
WALKER, Muriel
Peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 27th, 2001. Wife of Thomas Walker. Dear friend of Art Rowe. Dear mother of Gail and Steve Simon, Daniel and Denise Walker; Sharon Walker and James Smith. Loving grandmother of Krystal and Stacey Simon, Susan, Sarah and Gary Walker, Katrina, Nicole and Matthew Smith. Dear sister of Marj and Joe Piper and Don and Eileen Stephens. Dear step-daughter of Russell Hepburn. A special thank you to Dr. Burke and Sherry Percell for their compassion and concern. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville from 12 noon till 2 pm Friday followed by a graveside service 2 pm Friday at Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Durham Region Cancer Centre.
ZORN, Hans H.
At Ajax Pickering Hospital on Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Hans Zorn, beloved husband of the late Elfriede Zorn and the late Margrit Zorn. Dear father of Ekkehard and his wife Gloria, Harald and his wife Kathleen. Opa of Christofer, Erika, Nicole and Brandon. Resting at Ronald Martino & Son funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering (just south of the 401, east side). Visitation Saturday, June 30 from 2-4 p.m. until time of funeral service and committal in the chapel at 4 p.m. Cremation.
ASSING, Dr. Joseph Allan, M.D.
Peacefully at his home with his family on Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Beloved husband of Joy Eileen (Chan Pong). Loving father of Richard and his wife Betsy, Debbie and her husband Brent Mook Sang and Elizabeth and her husband Philip Banzon. Dear grandfather of Matthew, Christopher, Brenton, Lisa and Christine. Joseph was born in Trinidad on November 26, 1920 and graduated from the Tufts Medical School in Boston, Mass., U.S.A. in 1949. He was a family practitioner/obstetrician in Trinidad, Whitby and Scarborough. Former Chief of Staff of the Whitby Hospital. Funeral Mass will be held on June 30th at 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bailey St. E., Ajax). Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oncology Clinic of the Oshawa General Hospital would be appreciated.
MCLEAN, Allan Shields (1908-2001)
In loving memory of Allan Shields who passed away at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, June 26th, 2001. He is survived by Mary Ellen, his wife of 62 years; his oldest sister lnez, his sons David and Donald; and their wives Zonia and Joelle; his grandsons Allan, Shawn, Cameron and Scott; and his great granddaughters Alexandria and Samantha. Allan retired from CIBC in 1968 after 41 years of service. He took an active role in the community and was a member of St. Marks Church in Whitby, the Kinsmen and Rotary clubs, and the Whitby Curling Club. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, June 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at St. Marks Church, Whitby on Thursday, June 28th at 11:00 A.M. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Whitby.
MOSIENKO, Paul
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, on Tuesday June 26th, 2001. Paul Mosienko, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Helen Louise (Dalby). Dear father of Carol Geiecker and her husband Edwin, Jean Roome and her husband John, and Patricia Fahrer. Dear brother of Helen, Nellie, and the late Vera. Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren, predeceased by one grandchild. Great grandfather of 7 great grandchildren. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E. Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday June 29th, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Parkinson s Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
ROLSON, OIIwen Victoria (nee Ward)
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Tuesday June 26, 2001. OlIwen Victoria Ward in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Leon Lee Rolson for 66 years. Dear mother of Richard Rolson of Ottawa. Predeceased by her son Douglas.
Dear sister of Natalie Brown of Oshawa, predeceased by her sister Brenda Calhoun. Ollwen was an active participant in sports for most of her life. She was a long term member at both Oshawa Curling Club & the Oshawa Golf Club. Ollwen was a long time member of Simcoe Street United Church. She was educated in Oshawa Public & High School. Ollwen will be sadly missed by her many nieces & nephews in Brantford, Toronto, and Oshawa and by her many friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Friday June 29, 2001 at 3 p.m. Cremation MOUNT LAWN Crematorium. Memorial donations to the CNIB or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
RUSSELL, William F. (Bill) (Scrap 7)
Retiree of LASCO Steel (32 years) and 25 year veteran of the Volunteer Fire Fighters, Pickering Village. Suddenly, at the family home, on Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Bill Russell in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Judy Bryant. Loving and devoted father of Steve and his wife Tonya, and Gayle Russell. Dear grandfather of Blake. Dear brother of Jim and the late Jeanette, George and June. Brother-in-law of Blair Bryant and his wife Mary. Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Church St. N., Pickering Village) on Friday, June 29, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
''Bill was a man that touched everyone.''
DOWNES, Lilian Mary
Peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Monday, June 25th, 2001, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Thomas. Loving mother of Carol and her husband James Foster and Marilyn and her husband Dave Patterson. Dear grandmother of Gordon and his wife Stacey Archer, Lisa and her husband Rick Wilcox, Kimberley and her husband Kevin Noakes, Cassandra Archer and Cory Wildman. Great grandmother to Jordan, Joshua and Bailey. Family requested a private Service. Friends and relatives will be received for a Celebration of Life on Thursday, June 28th at 4 p.m. at 836 Carnation Crt., Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
GIBSON, James Bruce
Peacefully on June 25, 2001 at the age of 70 years. Bruce, loving father to David, Linda and her husband Ted Butson, William and his wife Cherie. Beloved Papa to Lindsay, Ashleigh and Conner. Dear brother to Mary, Jack, and Gord (deceased). He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 27 from 4 p.m. until time of service. Complete service in the chapel 6 p.m. Cremation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HERDSMAN, Kathryn (Kay) (nee Pietrosh)
On June 25, 2001, Kay, loving wife of the late Lawrence (Doc), beloved mother of Sandra, Philip (Yvonne), Chris (Cheryl), Greg (Joanne), Derrick (Kathy), Keith and the late Joey. Baba to Annette, Melissa, Tara, Amanda, Michael, Jason, Sean, Jacob, Jordan, Derrick and Karly and the late Kelly. Beloved sister of Mary, Rose, Ann, Stella, Angie and the late Helen and Edward. Kay will be missed by all of her nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Wednesday, June 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass will be held on Friday, June 29th at 9:30 a.m. at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 3200 Pharmacy Ave., Scarborough.
LANE, Douglas
Died peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2001 at his cottage at Poplar Grove, lnnismore, in his 74th year. Always remembered by his brothers and sisters, Phyllis, Dennis, Don, Frances and Muriel. Predeceased by Howard & Leone. Will be sadly missed by neices and nephews. A service was held June 29 at W.C. Towne Funeral Home. Cremation. A celebration of Doug s life was held at Poplar Grove, lnnismore on Saturday July 7 at 3:0O.pm.
REID, Judith Gaye
Suddenly, at Sunnybrook Health Centre, in Toronto, on Monday, June 25, 2001, in her 56th year. Beloved wife of Leigh. Loving mother of Stefan and his wife Lorrie, and Heidi and her fiance Michael. Dear daughter of Joan and the late Alfred Cox, and sister of Rita, Marea, Robin and Shaun. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Marilyn and many dear friends and family. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. The Funeral Service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church (Randall Drive, Pickering Village), on Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 1 p.m. Interment - Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
THRASHER, David L. (W.W.II Veteran)
Entered into rest at Sunnybrook Health Centre on Monday June 25, 2001 in his 87th year. David was predeceased by his wife Catherine. He is survived by his children Sandra and Herman van der Veen, Pat and Elaine Thrasher, Colleen and Gerry Infeld, Judy Thrasher, and by his grandchildren Catherine, Laura, Jeff and Christopher. In keeping with David's wishes, a Private Family Service will be held at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby followed by cremation.
DRAKE, Elizabeth Macvicar
At home, on Sunday, June 24, 2001. Elizabeth Drake (nee Packard) in her 83rd year. Survived by her husband Patrick John Drake of Perris, California. Beloved mother of Patrick Drake and his wife Joyce of Brampton, Michael Drake and his wife Judy of Whitby, Ruth Drake and her husband Lutz Krueger of Whitby, Paul Drake and his wife Anita of Mission Viejo, California, Mary Monk of Oshawa, Daniel Drake and his wife Karen of Mesa, Arizona, Julie Schembri and her partner Charlie Hargraves of Pickering, Annie Drake of Menifee, California. Dear sister of Ruth Ives and her husband Wally, her sister-in-law Arlene Cumpsty and her late brother George. Cherished grandmother to 27 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by all. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Private family Interment to be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial donations to the Christian Children's Fund of Canada or the World Wildlife Fund of Canada would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
GLENDINNING, Jack (Red)
W.W. II Veteran, Argyles and Sutherland Highlanders. At the Centenary Health Centre on Sunday, June 24, 2001, in his 81st year. Jack (Red), beloved husband of the late Peggy. Loving dad of Ted and his wife Betty, Janet and her husband Bill Jay, Linda and her husband Don MacDonald, and Bryan. Proud grandpa of Derek, Brock and Cple; Michelle and Jason; Tara, Chad and Deanna; and Dylan. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 1 p.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated.
GREENING, Annie Gertrude
Peacefully following a brief illness at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, June 24th, 2001. Annie Cameron in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late George Greening and the late Bert McCullough. Dear mother of Ken McCullough and his wife Kelly of Mississauga and Doug McCullough of Regina, Saskatchewan . Dear step mother of Judy and her husband Paul Banika of Ennismore and Joan Warrington of Oshawa. Loving grandmother of Michelle and her husband John Kroeker, Cory Banika and his wife Serena, Chad Banika and Jennifer Foley. Loving great grandmother of Madie, Cameron, Emily and Tanner. A Memorial Service was held in the Chapel of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, June 27th at 3:00 P.M. Interment of Cremated Remains at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
HACHEY, Gary William
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, June 24th, 2001 in his 43rd year. Beloved son of Laurie and Eliza. Gary is survived by brother David Hachey and his wife Barbie and his sisters Debbie, Pamela and Janet Grigg and her husband Dave. Gary will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, June 27th from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church (1100 Mary St. N. at Beatrice) on Thursday, June 28th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
PALIN, Mario
Suddenly on Sunday, June 24th, 2001 in his 44th year. Loving father of Shannon, Sherrilyn, Rebecca, Rylie and Adam. Son of Mariette and the late Fernand Palin. Brother of Dany. Mario will be fondly remembered by Betty, Kellie and Julie. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, June 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, June 28th at 1:00 o'clock. Memorial Donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
VAN ALEBEEK, Harry
(Owner of Fairwinds Antiques, Orono; retired 38-year employee of General Motors Truck Plant, Oshawa). At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, June 24, 2001, in his 70th year. Loving husband for 45 years and best friend of Katherine (Tina). Dear father of Susan Morton of Markham, Dennis and his wife Nancy of Courtice, and Sharon and her husband Ed Winterink of Courtice. Loving Opa of Bradley and Marley Morton; Charlotte and Benjamin Van Alebeek; Cameron, Tyler, and Mitchell Winterink. Missed by his 8 brothers and sisters and their families, and his many friends. Visitation at the Newcastle Funeral Home, 386 Mill Street South from 2-4 and 7-9 on Tuesday, June 26. Funeral Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 214 King Street East, Newcastle, on Wednesday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations in Harry's memory to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care), or St. Francis of Assisi Church Building Fund would be appreciated by his family.
WINTON, Frederick Renfield
Peacefully at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Sunday, June 24, 2001. Beloved father, brother, uncle and GUF. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 2 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ajax and Pickering Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
DRAKE Betty
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby on Saturday, June 23, 2001, in her 77th year. Loving wife of the late Norman Drake. Beloved mother of Jim Danniels and his wife Jean of Kitchener, Peter Danniels and his wife Connie of Victoria, B.C., and Marianne Fenwick and her husband Duane of Brampton. Dear sister of Jack Reynolds and his wife Lil of Port Dover, Bob Reynolds and his wife Debbie of Nevada and the late Bruce Reynolds. Sister-in-law of Marilyn Reynolds of Mississauga. Devoted grandma to Adam, Amos, Travis, Timothy and Alison. Betty will be sadly missed by her many friends at Faith Place. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at Faith Lutheran Church, 44 William St. W., Oshawa from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Betty may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
MACINALLY, Ella
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday June 23, 2001. Ella MacInally (nee ReCalla) in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband Ralph (Nip). Beloved mother of June Anderson and Raymond (Bud) Maclnally. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A Private family Memorial Service was held in the Chapel of the Armstrong Funeral Home on Wednesday June 27th. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
