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SPADAFORE, Ralph
At the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Friday July 27, 2001 at the age of 67, after a lengthy illness. Ralph, beloved husband of Doreen. Loving father of Diane and Rick Robertson, David and Janice, Donna and David Komel, Danny and Kally, Douglas and Lori, and Dennis and Debbie. Loving grandpa of 13 grandchildren. Survived by his mother Rose. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9pm on Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's Roman CatholicChurch, (SE corner of Harwood Rd. at Bayly St., Ajax) on Monday July 30, 2001 at 10:30am. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Ontario), 520 Sutherland Drive, Toronto, ON M4G 3V9, would be greatly appreciated.
WADE, William Edward "Bill"
Longtime local musician, Member of the band Moxy. Peacefully on Friday July 27, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 54th year. Bill beloved son of the late William and Margaret Wade. Dear brother of John Wade and his wife Carolyn, loving uncle of Jeff Wade, Terry Wade and his wife Judy, and Cathy Wade, great uncle of Andrew Wade. Special friend of Bud and Nancy Caine. Friends may call at the Armstrong funeral home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Tuesday July 31st from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday August 1st at 1 pm. Cremation. Memorial donations made to either Lakeridge Health Oshawa- Palliative Care, The Canadian Cancer Society, or Ebenezer United Church would be appreciated by the family.
DALEMAN, Casey Peter
At home on July 26, 2001 with grace, dignity and courage, supported by his loving family. Casey will be sadly missed by his wife and soul mate Helene, his children Denise Robinson (Stephen), Robert and his friend Casey, and his first grandchild and namesake Eric Casey. Predeceased by his parents John and Cecilia Daleman, he is survived by 6 brothers and sisters, Peter (Mary), Theo (Anne), Rynnetta (Bob), Tony (Bev), John (Marlene), Cecilia (Jim). Casey dedicated many years to education and retired as Superintendent of Education for the Durham District School Board. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Oshawa and the President of the East Durham Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Sunday, July 29th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A service celebrating Casey's life will take place on Monday, July 30th at Whitby Free Methodist Church (1916 Rossland Road, Whitby) at 2 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Hearth Place, or the Oncology Department at Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be greatly appreciated.
PIC, Barbara
At home on Thursday July 26th 2001. Barbara, in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Julian Pic. Loving mother of Lydia and her husband Murray Pollard, and Wasyl (Bill) Pic. Dear Grandmother of Michael and Julia Pollard. Sister of Dmytro Hlynka, and Tatiana Kadykalo. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East Oshawa. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place at St. Georges Ukrainian Catholic Church on Monday July 30th 2001 at 10:00am. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. Panachyda will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday at 7:00pm. Memorial Donations to the Children of Chernobyl Relief Fund would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Sunday 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
SUTTON, William Edmund
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Thursday July 26, 2001 in his 78th year. Bill, beloved husband of Annie (Prendergast) Sutton. Dear father of Billy, Susanne and her husband Alan Crowells, Lorraine and her husband Jim Pitt, Steven and his wife Diane and Sharon Rekker. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Margaret Smith. A memorial service will be held in the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
BROCK, Wallace Ernest
June 29, 1901 - July 25, 2001. It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Mr. Wally Brock, in his 101 St year) on Wednesday July 25, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Whitby. WaIly was a good man who led a good, generous and full life. He will be greatly missed by all of his many friends at Simcoe Hall Settlement House, Whitby and Oshawa Seniors Centres, the Whitby Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and also Moose Lodge. Dear Companion and friend to Mable Morey and much loved and respected friend of Tern and Joshua Hulcoop and Trent Hobbs. Friends will be received at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 Whitby on Wednesday August 1, 2001 at 2 pm. Memorial service and reception to follow at the Legion, 117 Byron St. S., Whitby. Mr Brock wished to be cremated. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
"We have last a loving and giving man,
Wally will be greatly missed.
A part of you will always be with me.
You can dance all you want now my dear friend. Cheers!
CAMENZULI, Lawrence Angelo
passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Manor on Wednesday July 25, 2001. Lawrence Camenzuli in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Carmen Camenzuli. Dear father of Joyce & Ricky. Loved step-father of Tony, Rita, Martha, George, Marty, Maria, Leno, Michael, Cathy & Mary. Lawrence will be sadly missed by his 26 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Survived by his sister Rose of Malta and his brother Tony of England. Resting at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday July 28th at 11:30 am. Cremation to follow. Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer s Society would be appreciated. Visitation will be on Friday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m & 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
HOOVER, Grace Avenel (nee Lehman, Bielby)
Peacefully to be with her Lord on July 25, 2001 at Parkview Home for the Aged, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Verne Hoover and Frank Bielby. Dear sister-in-law of Kenneth Walters, Florence Bielby, Jean White, Ruby Bielby and the late Audrey and Lloyd Turnbull and Lois Walters. Much cherished aunt of Gary and Pamela, Brian and Wendy, Ronald and Ellen Turnbull, Janine Turnbull and Larry Thompson. Fondly remembered by 11 great-nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by her step-daughter Shirley and her husband Donald Dunkeld. Fondly remmebered by step-children Douglas, Erin, Travis, Steven, Bernice and Courtney Dunkeld. Friends may call at O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service from Stouffville Missionary Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Parkview Home.
JOHNSTONE, Lionel D.
passed away peacefully at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Wednesday, July 25th, 2001 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Myrtle. Dear father of Terry and his wife Elaine, Joanne and her husband Jerry Graham and Carol and her husband Jim Coffin. Loving grandpa of Adam, Tim, Gregg, Tyler and Matthew. Dear brother of Bruce and his wife Elva and sister Rose. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Kellar-Edgar Henery (Ed)
October 30, 1942 - July 25, 2001. passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa dearly loved husband of Lynda. Predeceased by his parents Ed and lrva Kellar and grandson Andy. Loving father of Kim and husband Don, Penny and husband Obe, Jeff and Jr., Chris and Fiancee Kelly, Jody, Teedee and Kelly. Much loved grandfather of Jess, Derick, Gerry, Tom, Jamie, Jason, Mandy, Joel, Swine and Jessie. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service in the chapel Saturday afternoon at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations in memory of Ed may be directed to Lakeridge Health, Oshawa Oncology Department. Heartfelt thanks to our loving family and 6th floor Oncology Staff.
LAFONTAINE, Ullainee
Peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 25th, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Richard and his wife Elly, Robert, Linda and her husband Mario, Donald and his wife Brigitte. Dear grandmother of Aaron, Angela, Jennifer, Michael, Sarah, Malissa, Leissa, Timothy, Patrick and David. Great grandmother of Reilly-Ann. Sister of Robert and his wife Shirley, Jackie and her husband Mac and Audrey. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 26th from 7- 9 P.M. and Friday, July 27th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 28th at 10:00 A.M. at Assomption de Notre-Dame (384 Hillside Ave.). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated.
MONKMAN, John
Suddenly at his home on Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in his 50th year. Beloved husband of heather. Dear father of Jason and his wife Shannon and Mark. Loving Papa of Cailan. Son of Jennet Monkman and the late Percival. Brother of David and his wife Ellen, Dan, Jimmy and Peter. Brother-in-law of Wendy and Les Chadwick, Karol and Dom Ganhao, Kris Simeson and Mike and Denise Gibbs. Dear uncle of Tracey, Michael, Sean, Michelle, Natasha, Jeff, Corey, Alicia, Bryan, Jessie and Alex. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, July 29th from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, July 30th at 1 o clock. Memorial donation to the Durham Region Cancer Centre, Canadian Mental Health Association or the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
WILLITTS, Dr. Donald
passed away at his home, with family members at his bedside, Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at the age of 76 years. Dear gentle man, loving husband of Jean, dearly loved father of Bonnie (Kenn), Barbara (Brian), Bill (Aila), Robert (Stephanie), Tom (Peggy) and Douglas. Doting grandfather of Nicholas, Dustin, Sebastian, Rafael, Luc, Mathew, Allison, Emily, Devon, Bronte, Christian and Mercia. Don was in the Navy during W.W. II. He graduated from O.V.C. in 1954 and was in large animal practice in Uxbridge. He went on to establish the Markham Road Veterinary Hospital where he practiced until 1979. In 1980, he established the Mt. Albert Veterinary Hospital where he continued to do daily what he enjoyed most, caring for pets, large and small. Don loved his island in Temagami and the family fun times there. His family and friends will always remember Don for his love of nature and animals and for how much he enjoyed working around his farm and his newly planted apple orchard. The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Feinberg, Dr. Hart and the supportive staff at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto. Also, the family thanks Dr. Merrow, nurses Tracy Derry, Teresa Buckley and Melissa Colbourne for their excellent care of and support to Don and the family at home. The family is especially thankful to the numerous friends of the family and the members of the Mt. Albert community for their kind words of support, thoughts and prayers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Albert United Church, Alice St. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation or to the Mt. Albert United Church would be appreciated.
BAGNELL, Winton William Bill
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 in his 87th year. Bill, beloved husband of the late Joan Muir. Loved father of Lynne and her husband Robert Robson, Gail and her husband Ray Preston and the late Gary Bagnell. Loving grandfather of Tammy Trueman, Todd Bagnell, Duncan Robson, Mark Bagnell, Glen Bagnell, Tim Preston, Robert Robson Jr. and Chad Bagnell. Loving great grandfather of Cody, Elizabeth and Sean obson, Victoria and Paige Truemen, Taylor and Brooks Preston, Ayla and Bailey Robson and Claire Bagnell. Brother of the late Ber nice Candler. Friends may visit with Bill s family at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Morris Chapel on Thursday at 1p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to the Parkinson Foundation in Bill s memory would be gratefully appreciated by the family.
JOHNSON, James
Suddenly on Tuesday, July 24th, 2001 at the age of 18. Beloved son of Gaetane and Tony Sledge and Jim Johnson and Kathy Wellon. Dear brother of Michelle and her husband Jeff Kerr and Kourtney. Loving grandson of Simone and John Gagnon and Shirley and Earl Hughes. James will be lovingly remembered by his nephew Liam, extended family and many friends . Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, July 27th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, July 28th at 1.1:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children, Kids Help Phone or Starlight Foundation would be appreciated.
KONDOROSI, Jeno
Peacefully at his home, in Scarborough on Tuesday, July 24, 2001, after a brave struggle with cancer. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Loving father of David and his wife Karen, and Philip and his wife Carolyn. Devoted grandfather of Sarah, Allyson, and Katie. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. A private family service will be held.
MACKAY, Edna Violet
passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Mississauga. Beloved mother of Anne (Brian Farrell) and Alison (Jeff Patton), a1l of Mississauga. Loving sister of Lynn Porter of Orono and Irene Mills of England. She will be dearly missed by grandchildren Andrew and Rebecca Farrell; Tara, Kalie and Jessica Patton. 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 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, 4211 Yonge St. Toronto, ON M2P2A9.
ROWAN, Wendy Louise
Peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 24, 2001. Wendy (Hewitt) Rowan was the beloved wife of the late Barry D. Rowan. Loved mother of Julie and her husband Bruce Ferguson and predeceased by Cyndi Hellsten and Heather Rowan. Dear grandmother of Blair and Missy Ferguson and Karen Hellsten. Special aunt to Susan Gifford. The family will receive friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, 332 Osborne Street, Beaverton (705-426-5777) on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 383 Osborne Street, Beaverton on Friday at 11 a.m. IntermentStone Church Cemetery, Beaverton. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
SMIT, (Jean) Jansje
At the Lakeridge Health (Whitby) on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 in her 82nd year. Jean beloved wife of the late Hendrik. Loving mother of Kees and his wife Betty-Jean, Nienke and her husband Walter Milne. Dear grandmother of Debby Smit and fiance Christian, Joanne Milne and friend Steve, and Gordon Milne. Also survived by one sister and one sister-in-law in Holland. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. A very special thank you to Dr. D. Shepley and the staff of the 4th floor for the wonderful care and support. Mrs. Smit will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private Family Service followed by Cremation.
CHANT, Lawrence Aylesworth (Larry)
After a long illness, the evening of Monday July 23 at Lakeridge Health in Bowmanville at the age of 68. Larry Chant (Associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 178, for 7 years) of Strathaven Retirement Residence. Loyal Father to S. Diane Prentice of Etobicoke; dear Grandfather to Chad Prentice of Bowmanville and Kory and Leah Prentice of Vancouver, B.C. Brother of Gord Chant of Alberta and the late Paul Chant of Hampton. Larry, also remembered by Clara and those who knew him over the many years he serviced the area with his Hampton business. Friends will be received for a memorial gathering at Soper Creek Park on Simpson St. in Bowmanville from 1-4 pm this afternoon (Sunday July 29) in lieu of a traditional service, as were his wishes.
HARMAN, Robert Stanley
Peacefully at Southlake Health Centre on Monday, July 23, 2001. Bob, in his 58th year, beloved son of the late George and Flossie Harman. Dear brother of Gladys Clarkson, Muriel Tunney, Nora Tindall, Betty Brown, Jean Baker, Margaret Maynard, Merlin Harman, Shirley McCurdy, Lois Nelson, Bill Harman and the late Donald ''Jake'' Harman. Will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Bill will be sadly missed by his special friend Paul Lehman. Friends may call at O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville, on Wednesday 5-9 p.m. Service in the chapel Thursday 2 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
KITSON, Wilfred
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, on Monday, July 23, 2001. Beloved husband of Peggy. Loving father of Frank and his wife Kathryn. Proud Papa of Emily, Erin, and Shannon. Sadly missed by his relatives in England. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday. A Prayer Service will be held in the Chapel on Sunday, July 29, 2001. For service time please contact the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
