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GILCHRIST, Audrey Louise
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Thursday, June 7th, 2001, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Reverend James Gilchrist. Dear mother of Nancy Habermehl and her husband Stephen of St. Marys, David and his wife Nancy of Rockwood and Mary Ann Rielly and her husband Jim of Pefferlaw. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Elizabeth, Kathleen and Evan Habermehland Annalisa Rielly. Sister of Norine Wild and the late Dorothy Garbutt and Edward Hewer. Friends may call at 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 at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (32 Wilson Rd. N.) on Tuesday, June 12th at 1:00 o'clock. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial Donations to Audrey's favourite Charities would be appreciated.
HARDING, William Clarence
Suddenly at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Hospi tal Drive Site on Thursday, June 7, 2001. William Harding in his 74th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Jennifer Harding (Woodcock). Loving father of Christina of Peterborough, Debra Myette of Oshawa and Barbara Burk and her husband John of Oshawa. Dear brother of Muriel Crago of Bowmanville and uncle of Allan of Kingston and Ruth of Manotick. He will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the CHAPEL of MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS in Whitby on Wednesday June 13, 2001 at 11a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
JOHNSON, Derek
(Owner of Johnson Metal Finishing, est. 1963.)
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Thursday, June 7, 2001, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Susan for 24 years. Loving father of David and Michael. Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Anthony Bingham and his wife Betty and nieces Tara and Amanda, all of Oshawa. Dear brother of Alan and Betty and her husband Charlie Tucknott; brother-in-law to Linda; uncle to Kim and her husband John, Ann and her husband Michael, all of England. Son of the late Charlie and Violet Johnson and son-in-law of the late Janet and Len Bingham. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, June 9, 2001 from 2-3 p.m. Complete service in our chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. David Fitzpatrick and the Palliative Care and Oncology staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their care, compassion and support.
JOSEPH, Hiram Drew
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 Hoskin. At his request, an intimate family service was held, followed by cremation. Arrangements were entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Donations to the Hospital For Sick Children or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
MAIONE, Michele (Mike)
With his family by his side, on June 7, 2001. Predeceased by his wife Ida. Beloved father to Attilio and his wife Margaret, Frances and her husband Albert Demarco, Clara and her husband Joe Campanelli, Mario, Liliana and her husband Emilio Simonetta. Loving Nonno to Mike, Vera, Andrea, David, Sean, George and Natalia, Lori-Ann and Amanda. He will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters and their families, and friends. Resting at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 9 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Ave. East, Pickering. Entombment Westminster Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
PETERS, John
passed away on June 7th, 2001 at the Extendicare Nursing Home (Scarborough, Ontario) in his 92nd year. John is formerly of Ajax, Ontario and Charlottetown, P.E.I. Survived by his beloved wife Ada. Loving father of Charles and his wife Mollie. Grandfather to Cindy and her husband Douglas, Kelly and Steven. Also great-grandfather to Laura, Brandon, Jordan, Alexandra, Kelsey and Elyse. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2001. Funeral service will be held at St. Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church (82 Church St. S., Ajax) at 10:30 a.m. on June 12, 2001. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Village Seniors. In lieu of flowers, should family and friends so desire, donations to Ajax-Pickering Hospital and Mass Cards would be greatly appreciated.
WALKER, Rick Steven
Suddenly at Etobicoke General Hospital on Thursday, June 7, 2001 in his 52nd year. Rick, loving soul mate of Valerie Hudson. Loving father of Diana Murray, Rick Walker, Michael Walker and Cassandra Walker. Loved grandfather of Kathryn, Brittany, R.J., Jason, Mikayla, McKenzie, Justice, Chelsea and Luke. Dear brother of Michael Walker. Sadly missed by Ashley, Erica and Brandon. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Home, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in our Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
WILSON, Barbara ''Babs''
passed away on June 7, 2001, at age 81, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Uxbridge. Wife of the late Allan (VE3AMB). Sweet Mom to Peter and Bonnie of Richmond Hill, and Reid and Margaret of Uxbridge. Loving ''Nan'' to Kevin, Darren and Jason. Friends and Family may call at Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South in Uxbridge on Friday, June 15, 2001. Visitation from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toronto Humane Society or charity of your choice.
BEATON, Mildred Audrie
passed away peacefully at Centenary Hospital on Wednesday, June 6, 2001 in her 68th year. Beloved mother of Douglas Beaton and his wife Laurie, Debbie and her husband Bruce Clazie, Donna and her husband Vic Willis, all of Oshawa, and the late Darlene. Wife of the late John Beaton. Dear sister of Eileen Cumminger, Jean Langille and Edward Malloy of Nova Scotia, Norma MacDonald and Kay (Grech, both of Oshawa, and late brothers Graham, Arthur, Walter, Lester Malloy and sister Elaine Malloy. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Kerrie and Christopher Beaton, Darrell Simpson, Mark Clazie and Melanie, Marcy and Courtney Willis. Relatives and friend may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Osbawa (905- 433-5558) on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 1314 Oxford Street, Oshawa on June 11, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby immediately after. Donations in memory of Mildred to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by her family.
COCHRANE, Colleen Jean
At the Ajax-Pickering Health Centre on Tuesday June 5, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer. Colleen Jean Cochrane in her 76th year. Wife of the late Kenneth Cochrane. Dear mother of Beverley McMillan, Doug and his wife Marion, and Kevin, predeceased by daughter Brenda. Cherished and loving grandmother of Laurie (Hans), Sherri-Lyn, Blair, Amber, Shawn and Kristina. Dear sister of Rita, Stan (Buck), MaryLou, Marge, Arthur and Norma. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the MCEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 1 p.m. Saturday June 9 till time of Service of Remembrance at 2:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
CRAWFORD, George W.
(An Active Member of The Toronto Signals Trumpet Band). passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, following a battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, George W. Crawford in his 69th year. George will be sadly missed by his wife and best friend of 47 years Evelyn, his son Gary and wife Maureen, daughter Kelly and husband Doug. George was a devoted grandfather and will be terribly missed by grandchildren Jennifer Burley and partner Jason Westwood, Shannon Burley, Kari Terpstra and husband James, Sean and partner Sheryl, Kristine, Patrick and Michael Crawford. Great-grandfather to Rebekah and Nathan Terpstra, Scott Burley, Shay-Lynn and A.J. Rhude. He is also survived by brother Jim and wife Margaret plus several nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday in our Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
DE JONG, Dorothy
In her 90th yr. was taken Home to be with her Lord. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday June 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Jacob DeJong. Dear mother of Henry & Sarah DeJong; John & Cathy DeJong; Torn & Judie DeJong; Pet er & Connie DeJong; Sierd & Jackie DeJong; Teresa & Bev Brereton; Ida & Bill Tymchuk and predeceased by daughters-in-law Helen DeJong and Jane DeJong. Lovingly remembered by 16 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Visitation at The Northfcutt Elliott Funerl Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Friday at MARANTHA CHRIS TIAN REFORMED CHURCH. Interment Bow manvilie Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital or Charity of choice.
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FEIR, Vernon H.
At the Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge on Tuesday, June 5, 2001. Vernon Feir beloved husband of Carla Otto (married for 67 years). Loving father of Noreen and her husband Dick Taylor of Bobcaygeon, Jack Feir and his wife Glenna of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Proud grandfather of Paul Taylor, Michele Card, Rob Taylor, Larry Feir and Susan Feir. Survived by four great grandchildren Jason and Chris Taylor, Steven and Jen Card. Brother of Grace Lee, Ruth White, Aileen Scott and Jean Baston. In his 88th year. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South for service in the chapel on Friday, June 8, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private Family Interment, Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay. In Vernon's Memory, donations to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
INKPEN, L. Harry
(Lieutenant Commander served with R.N.V.R.) Peacefully in his garden at his residence on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 in his 92nd year. Harry, beloved husband of Mary Martin. Loving father of Martin and his wife Lorna and Sarah Inkpen. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Trenton, Adam, Carmen and great grandchild Christopher. Mr. Inkpen will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Home, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Legion Service Thursday 7 p.m. and Masonic Service 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service on Friday 2 p.m. from All Saints Anglican Church, 300 Dundas St. West, Whitby. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Charityof choice would be appreciated by the family.
POKORSKI, Mieczyslaw Matthew
At Lakeview Manor, Beaverton on Tuesday, June 5th, 2001. Mieczyslaw Pokorski, age 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary Puzio. Dear father of Henry Pokorski and his wife Barbara, Christine Berezan and her husband Robb and Paul Pokorski and his wife Michelle. Brother of Hania Kucharska. Lovingly remembered by six grandchildren Charmaine Berezan, Mark Pokorski, Ellen Pokorski, Carl Pokorski, Jessica Berezan and Matthew Berezan. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, June 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwigs Church on Friday, June 8th at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
SMITH, Eva
(Resident of Parkview for 11 years) - Peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in her 90th year. EvaSmith, loving wife of the late Fred Adair. Dear mother of Donna and her husband Wally Boyle of Sudbury, Betty Dubeau and Bill Luxton of Bowmanville, Jim and his wife Rosemary of Newcastle, and the late Ted and Robert Smith. Mother-in-law of Brenda Smith of Newcastle. Sadly missed by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sisters, nieces and nephews. Visitation at the newcastle funeral home, 386 Mill St. exit, (just north of 401 at the lights) from 7-9 pm on Wednesday, June 6. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation in Eva's memory would be appreciated by her family.
STACEY, William Graham Bill
(Owner/Operator of Stacey Trucking)
Suddenly at his home on the evening of Tuesday, June 5th, 2001 at the age of 65. Dearly beloved husband of Ruby for 45 years. Loving father of Debbie (Tim) Cullen, Bill (Lynn), Gary (Rhonda), Kathy (Jim) Sallis and Carla (Tony) Williams. Devoted Papa of Tim Jr., Amy, Billy, Todd and Michael; Jenny, Tanya, Kaitlin and Andrew; Sarah, Derek and Mitchell; Kurt and Eric. Sadly missed brother of J3etty (Pat) Holly, Barbara Wright, Richard (Jean) and his many friends and co-workers.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, June 7th from 7-9 P.M. and Friday, June 8th from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, June 9th at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Bill to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of Choice would be appreciated.
WILLIAMS, Margaret Elizabeth
(formerly of Toronto) Peacefully at Cedarcroft Place in Oshawa, on Tuesday, June 5th, 2001, in her 85th year. Survived by her nephew Ronald Williams and cousins Janet Nestic, Ruth Grealis, Barbara Grealis, David Grealis; Donna Rowe, Dale Baker and Mark Wyllie and their families. Sadly missed by all the Lithgow family. Predeceased by her parents George Ernest Williams and Margaret Walker Williams and her brother Kenneth and his wife Marion Williams. Cremation to take place Friday, June 8th, 2001. Donations in memory of Elizabeth to the Alzheimer Society can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
WYATT, Margaret June
passed away at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, June 5th, 2001. June in her 78th year. Beloved wife of John A. Wyatt. Dear mother of Betty and her husband Bob Crosmas, Joe and his wife Liz and Jim and his wife Heather. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Rob, Lezlie, Gillian, Brennan and Jamieson. Sadly missed by her 8 grandchildren. Sister of Frances Barker and the late Jack. Helen, Andy and Sam. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, June 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, June 8th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation to follow. Donations made in memory of June to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A special thank you to the staff on 6F and 4 Main at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa for their kindness and compassion.
SMITH, Eva
Resident of Parkview, Newcastle, for 11 years) - peacefully with her family at her side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in her 90th year. Eva Smith, loving wife of the late Fred Adair. Dear mother of Donna and her husband Wally Boyle of Sudbury, Betty Dubeau and Bill Luxton of Bowmanville, Jim and his wife Rosemary of Newcastle, and the late Ted and Robert Smith. Mother-in-law of Brenda Smith of Newcastle. Sadly missed by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great- great-grandchildren, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Visitation at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (Mill St. exit, just north of 401 at the lights, 1-877-987-3964) from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation in Eva's memory would be appreciated by her family.
DEAGLE, Gloria C. (Golden)
Longtime employee of the C.B.C. and recently E.C.E. Teacher in Pickering and Ajax. At home, after a lengthy illness with cancer, on Monday, June 4, 2001. Gloria C. Binnie in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Gerard Deagle. Loving and loved daughter of Douglas and Doris Binnie. Loving and loved sister of Angela and her husband Ed Snikkar. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service at St. George's Anglican Church (Randall Street, Pickering Village) on Thursday, June 7, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment St. George's Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre (86 Colborne Street W., Oshawa, ON L1G 1L7) would be greatly appreciated.
FERDINAND, Donald Arthur
(Originally from Pugwash, Nova Scotia). Peacefully after a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health-.Oshawa on Monday, June 4th, 2001 at the age of 58. Husband of Marion. Father of David, Dale, Dean, Jean, Donna, Larry, Gary, and beloved father of Cindy. Donald is survived by his 36 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Will be remembered by his brother Evan and Alec and sister Bula all of Nova Scotia. A Service of Remembrance will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Friday, June 8th at 3:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
