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VILLENEUVE, Wayne
Suddenly at his home in Scarborough on Monday, June 4, 2001 in his 55th year. Beloved ther of Mark, Matt and his fianc Suzanne, and Darren. Loving brother of Bud and his wife Donna. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends and business associates from Scarborough to North Bay. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral Prayers in the Chapel on Friday, June 8, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
FIELD, Kenneth (Ken)
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Sunday, June 3, 2001, in his 57th year. Loving husband and friend to Andrea. Father and pal to sons Jackson and Spenser. Cousin and friend to many in his beloved England. Son of the late Jack and Dorothy Field of Halifax, West Yorkshire. A memorial celebration of Ken's life will be held on Wednesday, June 6, at 11:30 a.m. at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (Mill St. exit, just north of 401 at the lights 1-877-987-3964) with Rev. David Chisling, BA, BEd, MDiv, officiating. Donations in Ken's memory to Newcastle Community Church would be appreciated by his family.
"He played the game of his life, and now it's checkmate!"
HOCKING, Donald
Peacefully passed away on June 3, 2001 at Ajax-Pickering Hospital at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Lorna (nee Kirkpatrick). Loving father of Craig and Lorie and her husband Irv Murphy. Cherished step-grandfather to Paul and Michael. Also will be sadly missed by his brothers George, Reginald and his wife Doreen Smith. Donald is predeceased by Leonard, Celia O'Sullivan and Sylvia Nancekivell. 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 4, 2001. Funeral Service will be at the Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Ajax) on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Ajax-Pickering Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
SCOTT, Robert Albert (Bob)
passed away at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Sunday, June 3, 2001. Robert Albert Scott in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Doreen Schofield. Loving father of Deborah and her husband Mike Stapley; Jayne and her husband Mike Quibell; Janet and her partner Derrick Fournier; and predeceased by son John. Dear grandfather of Candice, Cameron, Scott and Kathleen. Brother of Anne Knight. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Salvation Army or the Children's Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
THORNTON, Evelyn May
At Strathaven Lifecare Center on Sunday June 3rd 2001. Evelyn Thornton (nee DeGruchy) age 88. Beloved wife of the late James Thornton. Loving mother of the late Heather Forbister, Shirley Gait (Robert), Kenneth (Irene), and Sandra (Jim). Loving Grandmother of 11 Grandchildren, and Great-grandmother of 21 great-grandchildren. Survived by her brothers red and Ralph, and her sister Violet. At Evelyn s request cremation has already taken place. A memorial service will be held at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah s Witnesses, Nash Rd. Courtice on Thursday, June 7th 2001 at 2:00 P.M. Interment, Montreal Memorial Park, Montreal Quebec. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The Armstrong Funeral Home.
TREMBLAY, Margaret Louise (Peggy)
Suddenly, at home in Oshawa, Ontario, on Sunday, June 3, 2001. Beloved wife of J. Gerrard (Gerry) Tremblay. Daughter of Marjorie and the late Gordon Munday of Pickering. Predeceased by brother John Munday. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, June 7, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
CONNER, Myrle Elaine
Peacefully, with her dear friends by her side at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Saturday June 2, 2001 at the age of 65 years. Myrle Conner of Newcastle beloved wife of the late Hank Conner. Loving sister of Jim and his wife Lorraine Potter of Fort Erie, Ontario and Wayne and his wife Liz Potter of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Predeceased by her parents Mervyn and Dora Potter. Lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews and close friends. Friends were able to call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held in our Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Bowmanville Salvation Army would be appreciated.
COUTTS, James Ross
After a courageous battle, it is with deep sorrow that our family wishes to advise friends of the passing of our dear husband and father, on Saturday, June 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Maria of 45 years. Dear father of Michael (Sharon) of North Bay, Jacqueline (Doug) of Kingston and Robert (Toni) of England. Sadly missed by nine grandchildren, one great grandchild and loving family members. Jim and Maria came to Canada in 1967 and have made Oshawa their home for many of their days together. Dear brother of Nellie (late Derek), Evelyn (Mike), the late Allan (Norma) and son of the late James and Nellie Coutts of Aberdeen, Scotland. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, June 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, June 7th at 1:00 P.M. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the special individuals at the Kingston General Hospital. Friends desiring may send contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
DOBLE, Dorothy
passed away at her home in Uxbridge on Saturday, June 2, 2001. Dorothy Doble will be sadly missed by Larry Doble. Loving mother of Kevin and his wife Joanne Doble of Uxbridge, Jill Doble of Thornhill and Susan Doble and her husband John Fisk of Halifax. Dear grandmother of Lindsey, Brett, Briar, Jordan and Ryan. Friends were received at the low & low funeral home 23 Main Street S., Uxbridge on Tuesday June 5, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Wednesday June 6, 2001 at 2 p.m. Interment Uxbridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. See Thank You Message
KETT, David
Suddenly as the result of an accident on June 2, 2001 in his 25th year. Beloved son of Heather and Anthony Taylor. Dear brother of Linda and her fiancee Stephen Yendall. Pre-deceased by his father Charles Kett. Dear Grandson of Alf Slater. Beloved Stepson of Peggy Kett, brother Andrew Kett, sister Jennifer Kett, and Grandmother Pat Kett. Truly missed and always remembered by many friends. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby on Tuesday June 5th, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel on Wednesday June 6th, at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations in Dave's memory may be made to the Ontario Wildlife Foundation or the Durham Region Humane Society, and would be appreciated by the family.
McHALE, James (Jim)
Suddenly at his home in Toronto, in his 36th year. Jim, beloved son of Jack and Noreen. Loving brother of Theresa Berry, Nora Webb, Anne Leandro, Stephen and Helen Mieta. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge, on Tuesday, June 5th, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Uxbridge on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Uxbridge Cemetery. In Jim's memory, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
REID, Andrew Ernest
(Royal Canadian Legion Br. #112) - passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday June 2, 2001 in his 74th year. Andrew, beloved husband of Juanita. Loving father of Susan Weeks and her husband Fred of New Brunswick, Donald McGregor of Whitby, Carol Demchuck and her husband Gary of Oshawa, Doug Reid and his wife Chantel of Oshawa, Gary Reid and his wife Christine of Ottawa, Janice Daigle of Whitby, Carol Hodgson, Debbie Reid and her husband Robert of Vancouver. Proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 2. Friends were received at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Sunday June 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A service was held in the Chapel on Monday June 4, at 11 am. Cremation followed. In memoriam donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Veterans Fund.
STANNARD, Raymond Grant
After a courageous battle with cancer on June 2, 2001 at the Scarborough General Hospital in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Deborah. Loving father of Darryl, Kimberly and Daniel. Cherished son of Norma and the late Grant Stannard. Brother to Beverley Stannard (Rob B. Peckover). Also will be remembered by numerous cousins. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 and service to follow at 3 p.m. at the Ajax Alliance Church, (115 Ritchie Ave., Ajax, Ontario). Cremation.
CHURCHILL, Shirley Barrett
Age 41 years. Peacefully at her home on Friday June 1, 2001. Beloved wife of Gus Churchill and the late Pete Barrett. Dear mother of Timmy, Tammy and sadly missed by Teddy. Loving daughter of Clara & the late Jack Vanderveer. Dear sister of Joe Vanderveer, Winnie Henderson, Jack, Peter and Johny Vanderveer & Jeanette James. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Rose Lloyd. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Sunday. Funeral Service in the Chapel 1:30 pm Monday. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society, Cancer Research or Durham Cancer Centre.
HOLTBY, Harold Robert
Entered into rest, on Friday, June 1, 2001, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson disease, at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 83. Harold, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Bailey). Loving father of Patricia Holtby-Heayn and her husband Edward Heayn of Norwood, Robert Holtby and his wife Jean of Epsom, and Neil Holtby and his wife Heather of Oshawa. Loved grandfather of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Marion Thomson of Newmarket, and predeceased by brothers Jack and Murray. Remembered by sisters-in-law Tot and Helen. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Harold Holtby will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, June 5th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dean Bursey officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Community Nursing Home Recreation Fund or to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada.
MARKS, Margaret
At Fairview Lodge, Whitby Ontario on Friday June 1, 2001, in her 95th year. Margaret Emesson Marks, wife of the late Dennis William Marks, (1976). Loving mother of Mary M Lavelle and her husband James, Whitby, Ont. Grandmother of Andrea and Jeff Lavelle. Dear sister of Mary Peters, Chatham, Ont. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church Niagara Falls, Ont. on Monday June 4, 2001, at 1p.m. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. In Memoriam contributions to Fairview Lodge, Whitby, may be made through the office of Hetherington and Deans Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the funeral service.
McGILL, Andy J.
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, June 1, 2001, Andy J. McGill age 73 years. Beloved husband of Dot McGill. Dear father of Heather and Terry Bowen and step-father of Debi McGuin. Loving grandfather of Cody and Kristen and step-grandfather of Robyn Medas and Mike McGuin. Dear brother of Grace Rudell of Newcastle and Bill McGill of Toronto. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BOWMANVILLE. Interment Stephenson Township Cemetery, Muskoka. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's Church. Visitation at the church from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
McGOWAN, Anne (Cracknell)
Suddenly passed away on Friday, June 1, 2001. She will be greatly missed by her 5 loving children, their spouses, and her 10 grandchildren. Beloved sister of Benny and Bobby. A special mother to all. 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. Sunday. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday, June 4, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow at the Funeral Home. Private family Interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to Leukemia Research Foundation in memory of her departed husband would be greatly appreciated.
OSMOND, Margaret Lucinda
Born in Grandfalls, Newfoundland in 1922. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, June 1st, 2001 in her 79th year. Dearly beloved wife of Victor. Survived by her three sisters and predeceased by 2 brothers. Margaret was a former member of the Pine Ridge Blue Grass Folklore Society and the Belleville Blue Grass Club, Mandolin Player for the White Eagle Blue Grass Band. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, June 3rd froni 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, June 4th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Donations in memory of Margaret made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
SOLOMON, Margaret Mary Theresa
Peacefully on Friday June 1, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville surrounded by her family. Margaret Mary Theresa Solomon (nee St. Pierre) joined her husband Clifford for eternal life. Margaret will be sadly missed by her five children, Bill (Noreen), Robert (Myrna), Philip (Donna), Joan (Michael), Janice, and her seven grandchildren, Patti (Darryl), Tracy, Paula, Lone (Trevor), Kevin (Karen), Tammi, Joe and her only great grandchild Drew. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Sunday June 3rd from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday June 4th at 10:30 am. Interment GROVESIDECemetery, Brooklin. Memorial donations made to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
YOUNG, Ralph Harold
December 21, 1935 - June 1, 2001. Harold, eldest son of the late Marion and Ralph Young, died in his residence in Selkirk, Manitoba. He leaves behind Dorothy (Bill LeDrew) Roberta (Jack Histed), Mildred, Howard (Eleanor) Hubert (Lillianne) Janet Pattercox, over 15 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in Simcoe Street United Church Chapel, 11a.m. June 26, 2001. Visitation 1/2 hour before service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Simcoe Street United Church or to the Charity of Your Choice would be gratefully accepted.
