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LACASSE, James B. (Jim)
Retired from CIBC. After a brief illness at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Tuesday, July 31, 2001. Jim Lacasse in his 81st year. Beloved husband of 57 years to Betty. Loving father of Jerry and his wife Lucy, Don, of Victoria B.C., Cathy and her husband Mark Thickins. Dear grandfather of Jennifer and Tim. Survived by sister Joan Tremblay, of B.C. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. 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. Thursday. Private family service to be held with cremation to follow. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre.
LANGLEY, Rosamond (Rosebud)
Age 85 years. Peacefully at her home in Bowmanville on Tuesday July 31, 2001. Beloved wife of Rev. Allan (A.D.) Langley. Dear mother of Helen & Rudi Polczer; Rosamund & Francis Fyfe; Roger & Val Langley; Christine Wallner and the late Richard. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Private Family Service was held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to World Vision or Christian Blind Missions.
NOTTINGHAM, Doris Evelyn
Life Member and Past Matron of Blue Ray Chapter #238 O.E.S. Port Perry. Peacefully, on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 80. Doris (nee Bray), beloved wife of Roy Nottingham of Caesarea. Loved mother of Jack Nottingham and his wife Karel of Seagrave, Gary Nottingham and his wife Margit of Raglan, Ken Nottingham and his wife Barb of Little Britain, Ralph Nottingham and his wife Diane of Epsom, Nancy Nottingham and her companion Roger Denomme of Brooklin, Paul Nottingham and his wife Beth of Sunderland, and Robert Nottingham and his wife Donna of Port Hope. Loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Ruth Gimblett of Oshawa, Hazel and her husband Bruce Ormiston, Shirley Holiday and Douglas Bray all of Oshawa, and Donna and herhusband Walter Sandison of Port Perry. Doris was predeceased by her granddaughter Kristina Nottingham and her brother Lorne Bray. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Doris Nottingham will be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 3rd at 1 p.m. with Reverend Ross Carson officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry or the Charity of your choice. An Eastern StarService will be held in the funeral home Thursday evening at 7 p.m.
REID, Lois (Mitchell)
Peacefully at Extendicare Bayview on Tuesday July 31, 2001 in her 96th year. Lois, loving wife of the late James B. Reid. Dear mother of Lois & Les Jempson. Cherished grandmother of Dianne McCandless (Ken), Katherine Smook (Nick), and Wendy Routsis (Peter). Proud great-grandmother of Alec, Ross, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Sarah and Jason. Sister of Dorothy Stephen. Friends may call at the Marshall funeral home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday August 2nd after 11 a.m. for a funeral service at 12 Noon. Cremation to follow. Memorial donation may be made to Northminister United Church, 676 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, L1G 4V6.
CANDLER, Robert Stanley (Bob)
At the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Monday, July 30, 2001. Bob Candler in his 68th year. Predeceaseed by his parents Norman and Esther. Dear brother of Ronald (Frieda), Russel (Marie), Ray (Beverley), Ralph (Gail), Leah (George Burgess), and Norma. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. The family will recieve friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 1 pm. Interment Erskine Cemetery.
FADYSHEN, Emily
passed away on Monday, July 30, 2001 at Providence Centre in Scarborough. Beloved wife of Patrick. Loving mother to Patrick and his wife Cathy, and Shirley and her husband Dave. Cherished Granny to Trina, Michael, Crystal, and Corinne. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering) Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 10 a.m. Interment in Erskine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
KNOX, Elsie Florence
(Founding Member of Calvary Baptist Church; Sunday School Teacher for over 35 years). Peacefully, at ThorntonView Oshawa, on Monday July 30, 2001, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Knox. Loving mother of Keith and his wife Vi and Norman and his wife Bernice. Sister of Mrs. Doris Crapp and the late Harold, Ben and Fred.Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Dorothy Audley, all of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Christine Dervent, Randy Knox, Carolyn Green, Steven Knox, Dianne Knox and great-grandmother of Jackie, Meghan, Zachary and Amber. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the MCINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Service and committal in the chapel on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Private Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Donations made to a Charity of choice would be appreciated by her family.
MILNE, Wm. Bruce
In his 83rd yr. (43 years Hydro Lineman with Bowmanville Public Utilities). At his home in Bowmanville on Monday July 30, 2001. Beloved husband of Helen Lorraine Virtue. Dear father of Carole & Ron; Robert & Barb; David; Jon & Lyn. Cherished "Pops" of Janet, Jeffrey, Todd & Scott (Bate), Nick Vanstone, David & Paul, Kyla & Heather Milne and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jack Milne & his wife Elizabeth of Stroud, ON. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Tuesday. Funeral service in our Chapel 11am Wednesday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
NOLAND, Daniel Allan
Suddenly, on Monday July 30, 2001 in Oshawa in his 33rd year. Daniel, beloved son of Patricia Noland and the late Hector Willis Noland. Loving father of Samantha and Jessica. Dear brother of Gord Noland and his wife Shirley, and Sheila and her husband Brent Mallette. Uncle of Shane, Nicholas, and Shelby. Daniel will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Thursday August 2nd from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday August 3rd at 1pm. Cremation.
Willes, Verna Isabel (nee McLarty)
(Former Principal of Glenhome School, Oshawa; Member of Simcoe Street United Church and Cedardale United Church). Suddenly, after a brief illness, on Monday, July 30, 2001, in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband Henry George Willes, and survived by her son John, daughter-in-law Fran, grandson John and granddaughter-in-law Carol, and their children, great-granddaughter Victoria and great-grandsons John and George, all of Sydenham, Ontario. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the Mcintosh-Anderson funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, August 2nd, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. For those wishing, Verna would have appreciated memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Association for Community Living.
BURTON, Shirley Lorraine
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness on Sunday, July 29, 2001, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 73. Shirley, loving mother ofWendy Burton of Windsor and Bonny and her husband Ron Rahm of Greenbank. Predeceased by son David. Loved grandmother of David, Amy, Ryan, and Jennifer. Dear sister of Wesley Kreh and his wife Helen of Trenton, and Norma Badger, and she was predeceased by her brother Gordon and her sisters Dorothy, Eleanor, and Elizabeth. Special friend to Sandy Day of Caesarea. Relatives and friends will be received at the Greenbank United Church (Highway 12 in Greenbank) on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Shirley Burton will be held in the Church at 1 p.m. with Reverend Ross Carson officiating. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the Wagg Funeral Home "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
CIMBULS (Abrams), Dorothy Janet
Peacefully with her family and friends by her side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Sunday, July 29, 2001, at the age of 51. Dorothy, loving mother and best friend of Christy and Laura Abrams, and missed by their father Les. Dear sister of Bob Armstrong and his wife Patricia, and Jean Cross. Sadly missed by her special nephew Scott, and her friend Tom Clarke. Dorothy loved life and was blessed with some very precious friends; she will be greatly missed. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (Mill St. exit, just north of 401 at the lights) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, August 2. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, August 3, at 1 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society in Dorothy's memory would be appreciated by her family.
HEFFERN, Gordon "Gordie" "Heff" Edward Heffern
46 Years. Sunday morning, July 29th, 2001 at the Erie County Health Center, Buffalo, New York. Beloved husband of Bonnie (Marshall) Heffern of Hanmer, loving father of Darin (fiance Toni Green) of Sudbury and Angela (husband Johnathon Roy) of Hanmer. Loving son of John and Teresa Heffern of Uxbridge. Loving brother of Corrine McMurrayof Brampton, John predeceased (Nancy and Norman Clements of Uxbridge), Rae-Ellen (husband Terry Gilbert) and Alex (wife Lisa) both of Sudbury, Harvey and Bernie (wife Terri) both of Sunderland. Dear son in law of Gerald and Doris Marshall of Sudbury, dear brother in law of Wayne of Elliot Lake, Brenda of Nova Scotia and Doug (wife Mary) of Stouffville, cherished uncle of Jean-Henri, Susie, Anne Marie, Alisse, John David, Melanie, Scott, Mark, Michael, Dana, Ben, Brandon, Emily, Allison, Todd, Curtis, Bryan, David, Carrie and Aaron. He will be sadly missed by many friends and co-workers. Rested at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch Street,Sudbury. Funeral Service in Glad Tidings Tabernacle 1101 Regent Street, Friday, August 3rd, 2001 at 11a.m. Cremation in the Park Lawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers donations to the Pulmonary Hypertension Society of Ontario would be appreciated. (Friends were received from 6-9pm Wednesday, 2-5 & 7-9pm Thursday)
MITCHELL, Morley Weller
Peacefully surrounded by his children on Sunday, July 29th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in his 74th year. Beloved husband of June. Loving father of Louise Mitchell and her husband Al Bernier; Wayne and his wife Marina; Mary-Ellen Van Lith; Cheryl and her husband Don Ward; Beth Hornby and Roger; Marie and her husband Tony Agius. Dear grandfather of Dannette, Martin, Jocelyn, Kirsten, Christopher, Tamara, Jamie, Jessica, Nathan, Stephanie, Ryan, Richard, Cassandra, Rob, Robyn, Jaime and Alex. Great grandfather of Patience, Weldon and Destiny, Brayden, and Darien. He will be sadly missed by his niece Linda and her children Dana and the late Richard. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 1st from 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or Alzheimer s Society of Durham would be appreciated by the family.
NESBITT, Paul
passed away suddenly at his home in Port Perry on Sunday, July 29, 2001 in his 57th year. Paul Nesbitt, beloved husband and best friend of Donna Nesbitt (Norton). Loving father of Tracey Nesbitt and Todd Nesbitt and his fiancee Marta. Dear son of Robert L. and Muriel Nesbitt. Dear brother of Robert Nesbitt Jr. and Elizabeth Ellis. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry, on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
ARSENEAULT, Elizabeth Ann (Betty)
On July 28, 2001 our dear Betty, with her loving family by her side, suddenly passed away into the loving hands of our Lord, in her 59th year. Dearly missed and forever remembered by her beloved husband Terry. Cherished mother to Loretta and her husband Glenn and Lisa. Beloved Nana to her precious little angels Amanda and Christopher. Will be sadly missed by her sisters Honey and Phylly, brother Joe, nephew Michael, many friends and relatives. 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. Tuesday. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (82 Church St. S., Ajax) at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. If so desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
CHURCH, Pearl Anne
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, July 28th, 2001 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear mother of John, Gail, Debbie, Kim, Kelly and the late Faye. Loving daughter of Vera and the late Charlie Johnston. Sister of Dorothy, Viola, Ken, Reg and the late Wilma. Pearl will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and extended family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (907-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 1st from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3 o clock. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Salvation Army would be appreciated.
COBURN, Neil Woodbury
passed away at Lakeridge Health Centre in Uxbridge on Saturday July 28, 2001. Neil Coburn beloved husband of Irene Coburn. Loving father of Joan and her husband Claude St. Marie, Sheila and her husband George Rust, Carol and her husband Peter Jefferson, Neil and his wife Laurie Coburn, David and his wife Simone Coburn and predeceased by Gary Coburn. Dear grandfather of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry on Tuesday July 31, 2001 from 7 to 9 p.m. A private family funeral service will be held. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stoke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
EASSON, Helen Elizabeth
Peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, July 28, 2001, at the age of 58. Beloved wife of James Grant Easson. Loving mother of Angela Elizabeth Anderson (Iain) of Ajax, Ontario, Julie Mary Powers (Jeff) of Newmarket, Ontario and Allison Margaret Easson of Toronto. Proud grandmother of four grandchildren Natalie Elizabeth and Kyle James Anderson and Heather Helen and Cameron James Powers. Dear sister of Lloyd Command (Carole) of Delta, B.C., Eleanor Wright (Don) and Lorna McRae (Chuck), both of Appleton, Ontario and Tony Command (Valerie) of Carleton Place, Ontario. Sister-in-law of Roger Douglas Easson (Tanja Marie) of St. George, Utah. Also survived by nephews Tom Wright of Appleton, Alexander Grant Easson of St. George, Utah and niece Valorie Illingworth (Rob) of Carleton Place, Ontario and great-nieces Chelsea Nicole and Christie Marie Illingworth of Carleton Place, Ontario. Service will be officiated by Rev. Dr. Everett Briard of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. North, Pickering Village at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2001. Arrangements entrusted to the Accettone Funeral Home, Ajax. Donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
GRAHAM, Thomas William (Tom)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of a loving and devoted husband, Father, Grampa and Friend. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Saturday, July 28th, 2001 in his 65th year. Retired with 30 years service from Aramark formerly Versa Foods. Tom, beloved husband of Jane Graham (nee MacDonald). Loving father of Wendy and her husband Allan Knowlton of Hampton and Tom Graham of Cambridge. The best ever Grampa to Cameron, Shyla and Graham. Son of the late Lila and Tom Graham of Bowmanville. Brother of Harold Graham, Gwen and Leigh Somerscales, Joan Turnbull, Lynda and David Kiff. Predeceased by brothers John and Bob Graham. Brother-in-law to Allan and Pat Johnston; Carmen and Elaine MacDonald; and Shirley Wood. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Tom will be sadly missed by many bowling friends, euchre friends, neighbours, family and his buddy Bailey the cat. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West ( 905-721-1234), on Tuesday, July 31st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 1st at 1:00 p.m. Donations may be made to Ontario Durham White Cane Bowlers Association, Ontario Durham Youth Bowling School, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a Charity of your choice, in memory of Tom.
HENDERSON, Geraldine (Gerry) Lillian
At The Atrium Retirement Home, Orillia, Ont. on Saturday, June 28, 2001; in her 81st year. Gerry Henderson, of Orillia & formerly of Oshawa, beloved wife of the late Thomas (Mitch) Henderson. Loving mother of Jeff & wife Gail of Orillia and grandmother of Blaine, Faith, & Dustin. Dear sister of Robert Gailbraith of Oshawa, Mary & husband Morley Yeo of Cockran, Alberta, Jim, Bernice & William all predeceased. As per Gerry's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Following cremation, a Private Family Graveside Service will be held at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Oshawa. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated and may be made at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, Ont. L3V 5C1 (Tel 705-325 2231).
KERR, Florence Isabel Dr. Pat (nee Patterson)
(The Angel Lady of Mulberry Lane). Peacefully on Saturday, July 28th, 2001 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Kerr. Loving mother of Richard and his wife Elizabeth and the late Archie. Dear Grandmother of Michael and Cathy Salo, and R.Thomas Kerr. Sister of Nora Urquhart and James Douglas Patterson. In accordance with her wishes there will not be a traditional Funeral. Instead, a Celebration of the Life and work of Dr. Pat will be held at her Farm on August 11th at 2:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to Charity of your Choice can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
HALL, Lillian
Age 75 years - At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday July 27, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Hall. Dear mother of Grant Osborne and Susan Matthews. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. A Memorial Service will be held at later date.
MORRISON, James Joseph
(Veteran of W.W.II). At the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Friday July 27, 2001 after a brief illness. Predeceased by his first wife Mary, and second wife Hilda. Loving father of Doreen (Ajax), Brenda (Port Hope), Irene and her husband Lloyd Cook (Cardiff), Vera and her husband Randy Dewey (Peterborough), Marg and her husband Bert Arts (Whitby), Bill and his wife Jennifer (Ajax), Barb and her husband Reg Galloway (Truro NS) and the late Michael and his wife Ann (Peterborough). Dear brother of Elizabeth, the late Agnes, and the late Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his many grandchildren and great grandson. Special father to Michael, John, Mark, Steven, Lance, and Phillip Nailor. Friends were recieved at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 6-9 on Saturday. The funeral mass was held at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, (SE corner Harwood Rd. & Bayly St., Ajax) on Monday July 30th, 2001 at noon. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated.
