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RUTTAN, Ethel Irene
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville on Monday, June 11, 2001, Ethel (nee Noland) in her 88th year. Beloved wife of William ‘Willie’ Ruttan. Dear mother of Lyle and his wife Marilyn of Oshawa, Barry and his wife Ruth of Sharon, Ont., Mel of Whitby, and Maurice and his wife Cheryl of Edmonton, AB. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Colin, Laurie, Derrick, Sharlene and her husband Jason, Carl, Julie, Jillian, Chad and Marsha. Dear sister of Herb Noland of Manitoulin Island, Rhoda Carson, Bernice Carson, both of Earlton, Ont., and predeceased by Harry and Roy Noland. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Ethel to a Charity of choice would be appreciated by her family.
TANNER, Amanda
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Monday, June 11, 2001, at the age of 25. Loving daughter of Zen and Tom of Bowmanville. Caring fiancee of Ryan Currie and sister of Yvonne. Amanda will be sadly missed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, June 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Friday, June 15 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
BRACKETT, Gordon Jefferson "Poppy", proud veteran of the Canadian Merchant Navy, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, June 10, 2001, in his 75th year. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nora Kathleen "Nonie", and his children Jeff and Janice, Jamie, Patti and Steve, Kathi and Ray and Karen. Cherished grandfather of Melissa and Mat, Stephen, Anthony, Azyia and Tianna. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday June 13 at 3:30 P.M. at Accettone Funeral Home 384 Finley Ave., Ajax.
FULDA, Johanne
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, June 10, 2001, at the age of 41. Beloved wife of Carl. Dear mother of Miriam, Vanessa and Daniel. Daughter of Gertrude Mathieu and the late Raymond. Sister of Micheline, Andre and his wife Francine, Lise and her spouse Louis, Jean, Paul, Gabrielle and the late Micelle. Daughter-in-law of Hermann and Rose Fulda. Sister-in-law of Peter Fulda, Margrid Legg and her husband Steve and the late Bernhard Fulda and Robert Seguin.
Loving aunt of Nathalie, Ian, Simon, Dominic, Frederick, Jordan, Ryan, Aaron and the late Claudie. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, "Thornton Chapel”, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, June 13th from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and on Thursday, June 14th at Calvary Baptist Church (300 Ritson Rd. N., at Rossland) from 1:00 p.m. until time of Service in the Church at 2 o’clock. Interment to follow. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Center.
HUNT, Ronald
(Squadron Leader ret.) of Wilmot Creek, Newcastle, ON, died suddenly on Sunday, June 10, 2001 at Foster brook Nursing Home. He was much loved by his wife of 57 years Mary, his children Marni Stephens, Tisha Robinson, Liz Moore and their husbands, his son Captain Gary Hunt (deceased), his grandchildren Christine, Samantha, Bill, Kathryn, Jacqui, Jesse, Emily, Sam and his sister Joie Parsons. A Memorial Service will be held at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, Bowmanville at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Bowmanville Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville.
JOYNES, Dorothea Isabelle (nee Gosling)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, June 10th, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Bert Joynes. Dear mother of Linda and her husband Ernie (Tiny) Cleland, Isabel and her husband Stan Beer, Alan and his wife Barb. Cherished ''Nana'' of Debbie, Todd, Sheri, Stephanie, Jeff, Austin and Evan. Dear ''Mama'' of Alexander, Hayley, Jeffrey and MacKenzie. Survived by her sister Gladys Henderson and by her brother Bill and his wife Pat. She will be sadly missed by her ''Little Macy''. A special thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Oshawa Hospital, 4 Main, for all their care and support. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in our chapel. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bowmanville Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
KELSEY, Dora
(lifelong member and former organist at St. George's Anglican Church; member of the ACW). Suddenly on Sunday, June 10, 2001, with her family at her side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, in her 80th year. Dora Kelsey, loving wife of Harper Kelsey of Newcastle. Dear mother of Sandra and her husband Troy Wensink of Newcastle. Sister of the late Lois Martin, Aresta Williams, Archie Martin, Parnaby Martin, and Laverne Martin. A Memorial Service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, Newcastle, on Thursday, June 14, at 2 p.m., followed by burial of the urn at Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 905-987-3964.
MENARD, Ivan Donald
Suddenly at Oshawa on Sunday, June 10th, 2001. Ivan in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Sandra. Dear father of Shayne and Melissa. Loving grandpa to Damon. Dear brother of Denis (Fern), Bob, Lorraine, Pat (Cora), Mike (Kathy) and Joe (Donna). Predeceased by his parents Al and Armaunde. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, June 13th from 2-4 and 7- 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church (690 King St. B., Oshawa) on Thursday, June 14th at 10:30 A.M. Entombment Thornton Mausoleum. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
“See ya Drt Ike”
ASHTON, Marjory J.
At her residence in Bowmanville on Saturday June 9, 2001 in her 84th year. Marjory (Lycett) Ashton, beloved wife of the late Newton Ashton. Loving mother of Joanna & her husband Donald Leblanc of N.S. and Brenda & her husband Peter Martin of North Bay, ON. Dear grandmother of Jan & her husband John Porter, Michael & his wife Grace, Chad, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Jamie, Trevor and great-grandchildren Johnny, Jessie and Jackie. Sister of Helen Nesbitt, Everett Lycett and the late Alfred “Bud” Lycett. Friends may call at the Morris Funereal Chapel, 4 Division St. Bowmanville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
CHAPMAN, Pearl
At the Southlake Regional Health Centre Newmarket, Ontario on Saturday, June 9, 2001. Pearl Sedore beloved wife of the late Mac Chapman and the dear mother of Maxine Hind, Sandra Graham and Terry and his wife Laura. Predeceased by her daughter Dianne Harrison. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sister of Phyllis Boar, Bruce Sedore and Shirley Puterbaugh. Resting at the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Briar Hill Cemetery Sutton. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charityof your choice would be appreciated by the family.
GRIMES, Mary
Peacefully, at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 9, 2001. Mary, much adored wife and best friend of Michael. Cherished mother of Agnes and her husband Ron Jarrett, Michael, S an (Jeannie) and Brendan (Rhonda). Proud Nanny of Ryan, Paul and Katelyn. Fondly remembered by Ron Atwood. Dear sister of Agnes, Kathleen, Paddy and their families. Sister-in-law of Julia and Aunt of Jim. 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. Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Bernadettes Catholic Church, Bayly St. and Harwood Ave., Ajax, on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 12 noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
MILLAR, Elwyn Barton
Peacefully, at Toronto General Hospital, on Saturday, June 9, 2001, in his 66th year. El, beloved husband and best friend of Verna. Loving father of Stacy and Vicki. Dear grandfather of Lauren and Jennifer. Fondly remembered by his mother, Willadean Millar and by his brother Ron. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 1 p.m. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
MONTGOMERY, Marjorie
On Saturday, June 9th, 2001 at her residence after a valiant struggle. Marjorie beloved wife of the late Harold Montgomery. Cherished mother of Don, Nancy, and Pat. Loving grandma to Paul, Travis, and Michael. Marjorie will be remembered always for her friendly, giving nature. A family service will be held at a later date in Niagara Falls.
RICE, Dorothy (nee Gibbons)
passed away peacefully at Parkview Home, Stouffville, in her 93rd year, on Saturday, June 9th, 2001. Predeceased by her husband James Rice and grandson Duncan Newlands. Lovingly remembered by Beverley and her husband Doug Newlands, Donalda and her husband Bob Abbot. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Gordon, Christine, Richard, Caren, Michelle, Jody and six great grandchildren and the Gibbons nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 7th, 2001 from the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South at 12:30 p.m. Visitation, one half hour prior to service time. In Dorothy's Memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
WESSELIUS (nee Piersma) Barbara (Boukje)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Cor. 5:17) - On June 9, 2001 our heavenly Father called home our precious wife, mother, Beppe and Great-Beppe, peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Beloved wife of Lloyd for 51 years. Dear mother of Alice and Sidney Nettinga, Freida and Gary Reid, Helen Wesselius, John and Trudy Wesselius and Barb and John Dyrseth. Loving Beppe of Jeanette and Rob, Jeff and Crystal, Elizabeth; Christine, Greg and Staci, Kimbely; Sarah, Lee, David; Graeme, Annalise and Mara. Great-Beppe of Andrea, Ethan, Payton and Nigel. Dear sister of Walter and Rose Piersma, Durk and Irene Piersma, Ann and don Vandermeer and sister-in-law of Bill and Alice Wesselius. Also survived by brothers and sisters in The Netherlands. Visitation at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2001. Funeral serice at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at Maantha Christian Reformed Church, Bowmanville. Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation.
MILLER, Stanley Wellington “Duke”
(Veteran of WW II and life member of Brooklin Canadian Legion Branch 152.) Peacefully in hospital on June 9th, 2001 in his 83rd year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Jessie (Gourley) of 53 years; his son Randy (Laurie) of Innisville, Alberta and daughter Heather of Ajax, Ontario. Dearly loved grandfather of Robert (Michelle), Kelly (Dave), Madison and Myles. Great grandfather of Curtis, Jessica, Amanda and Allyshe. He is predeceased by his parents Stanley and Lila Miller and brothers Allen, Orville, Clarence and sister Grace. Duke is survived by brothers Hartley (Cathy) of Peterbourgh, Jim of Toronto, Carl of Cobourg and Ruby Cameron of Renfrew, Ontario. Friends may call OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St., West, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, June 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, June 12th at 11:00 A.M. Donations to the Alzheirner’s Society would be appreciated.
BARNES, Margaret E.
In her 85th year. Peacefully at the home of her son on Friday June 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Cliff Barnes. Dear mother of Gord and his wife Nancy Barnes. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Vanessa and Daniel Barnes. At the request of Margaret there will no visitation or funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville.
BATESON, John
With sadness, his family announces his sudden passing June 8, 2001. His courage throughout his illness touched us all. A wonderful caring companion to his wife Lucy, a devoted father to Jeremy and his wife Debbie Yanchula and a warm and loving grandfather to Daniel and Kelly. Will be much missed by his sister Cathy Black and brother Christopher Bateson, nephews Graeme and Andrew Hill and Charlie Black, brothers-in-law Gary Hill and Richard Black and sisters-in-law Sheila Bateson and Ann Hill. The family will receive friends at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 and 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13. A service will be held at 2 p.m. on June 13. Any donations may be made to the Ajax-Pickering General Hospital.
LICKLEY, John M.
passed away peacefully at home in Pickering on Friday, June 8, 2001, in his 73rd year. John Lickley, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed and remembered by all. Funeral service to be held in the chapel at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 1 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Sleeping Children Around the World (28 Pinehurst Cres., Toronto ON, M9A 3A5) would be greatly appreciated.
READ, Jim
passed away suddenly at the Rouge Valley Health System’s Ajax-Pickering Site, on Friday June 8, 2001, in his 88th year. Jim will be missed by his wife of 60 years, Nora (Patten), his children Alice (Gary Edgar), Jim (Ann), Marg (Howard Moore), Dave (Beth Ross), Connie (Terry Williams), Steve (Anne) and Tom (Paula), his grandchildren Lisa (Clark Menzies) and Phil (Kim) Edgar, Chris (Fiona) and Cheryl Moore, Susan and ‘Mike Read, Emily and Leanne Read, Pamela and Cameron Read, and his great grandchildren Jordan and Spencer Menzies. Jim was a brother to Grace Steward, Kay Darlington, and Violet Linton, and the late Gertrude James and Victor Read. As a WW2 veteran, he will also be missed by members of the Legion and the Canadian Corps. Friends and neighbours are invited to join with family to commemorate his life in a Memorial Service at the Canadian Corps, 142 Athol St. Oshawa, on Wednesday June 20, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. A former resident of Port Perry, Oshawa, and Sunnycrest Nursing Home in Whitby, and a retired employee of DuPlate Canada, Jim has donated his body to the University of Toronto Anatomy Department so that others may gain. The family wishes to thank all those who helped make Jim’s life easier in his later years, and would appreciate memorial donations made to the Lung Association of Ontario, 40 King St. West, Suite 202, Oshawa, L1H 1A4.
SMITH, James
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in his 85th year, on Friday, June 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Betty for 62 years. Loving father of Diane (John) Sarginson and Barry. Grandfather of Phil (Kelly), Kara (Tony), Curran (Kamla) and Ryan (Mie). Great-grandfather of Philip, Michelle, Blair, Terran, Chloe, Kaley and Ayden. Brother of John. Retired employee of Eaton's. Cremation has taken place per Jim's wishes. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, Ontario, 905-722-3274.
BURN, Robert Edward
Major C.D. RCAF Ret. - Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on June 7th, 2001 in his 79th year. Veteran of W.W. II and Korea. Past President of Whitby Curling Club. Predeceased by his parents William Edward and Janet Ellen Burn of Hespeler. Survived by his wife Joan (nee Somerville). He will be fondly remembered by his many relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village. (905-655-3662). In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
CHAPMAN, Jean
At Scarborough on Thursday, June 7th, 2001 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Adam. Dear mother of Adam Chapman and Margaret Williams. Lovingly remembered by four grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, June 12, from 12 Noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 o'clock. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
DREW, Joseph Hiram
Peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday June 7th, 2001 in his 68th year. Was the loving husband of Lilah Hess, married for 48 years. Dear father of Don and his wife Marie of Oshawa, Debbie Thomas and her husband Bob of Brussels, Kenneth and his wife Ruth of Oshawa, and Randy and his wife Michelle of Bailieboro. Cherished “Poppa Joe” of Michael, Amy, Jamie, Jonathan, Michael, Curtis, Alex and awaited by Matthew. Sadly missed by sisters Helen McClure and Eunice Euart. Predeceased by brother Bill and infant brother Lawrence. Fondly remembered by sister-in-law Alice Koskin. At his request, an intimate family service was held, followed by cremation. Arrangements were entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Donations to the Hospital For Sick Children or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
