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BESSETTE, Romeo
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday, July 22, 2001 in his 64th year. Romeo, beloved husband of Patricia Bessette. Dear father of Cindy Bassette, Darlene and her husband John Kougias and Terrence and his wife Darlene. Loving grandfather of Daryl, Lee, Crystal, Nicholas, Michael, Stephen, Athena-Marie, Ryan and Dylan. Brother of Jackie, Roland, Jean and the late Teresa and Marcel. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Monday from 2 4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in his memory would be gratefully appreciated.
BOREK, Chester James
Peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2001 at his home in Oshawa in his 81st year. Chester, beloved husband for 56 years of Sophie Borek (nee Zeglen). Loving father of Robert Borek and his wife Dian of Mississauga, Larry Borek and his wife Judy of St. Joseph's Island, Lorraine and her husband Peter Allen of Toronto, and Ronald Borek of Oshawa. Loved grandfather of Anthony, Amanda, Sean, Amelia and Loretta, and great-grandfather of Tyler Jane, and Cameron. Dear brother of Sophie Zaborowski of Guelph, Blanch and her husband Leo Zylka of Oshawa, and brother-in-law of Dr. Stanley Zeglen of Toronto. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday, July 24th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Hedwig's Polish Catholic Church (Olive and Central Park) on Wednesday, July 25th at 12:30 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to either the Cancer Centre or Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated by the family.
BUNKER, Velma Pearl
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, July 22, 2001 in her 76th year. Daughter of the late Chester and Pearl Merkley. Loving mother of Bruce and his wife Linda. Proud Nana to Scott and his wife Andrea, Erin and her fiance Chris, and Susan. Dear sister of Roy Merkley and his wife Lois, and the late John Merkley. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Wednesday, July 25th at 2 p.m. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to support the excellent teamwork of Palliative Care Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated.
BURZAWA, Stanislawa
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Sunday July 22nd, 2001 in her 78th year. Stanislawa, beloved wife of the late Ted Burzawa. Loving mother of Zofia Cwiok and her husband Boleslaw, Ted Burzawa and his wife Teresa, Bill Niekras and his wife Shelley. Stanislawa will be lovingly remembered by her Grandchildren Dorothy, Kasia, Madza, Ezabela, Taylor and Alex. Dear sister in law of Angela and Alex Niekraszewicz. Remembered by Zofia Cepil and her son Jack. Stanislawa will be sadly missed by all of her family in Poland. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday July 24th, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Hedwig s Polish Catholic Church (Olive and Central Park) on Wednesday July 25th, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Cancer Research would be appreciated by the family.
WRIGHT, Clara
On July 22, 2001 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, in her 86th year. Clara, loving wife of the late Bill. Beloved mother of Bill and his wife Diane, Ted and his wife Elaine and Richard and his wife Arlene. Loving Grandmother of Norman, Melissa, Dylan and Dana Jean. Friends will be received at the Accetone Funeral Home 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Wednesday July 25 from 6-9 P.M. and Thursday from 11 A.M. until the time of service in the chapel at 1 P.M.
BURKE, Braiden Hans
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our little angel, Braiden Hans Burke. Born July 16, 2001, passed away at the Hospital For Sick Children on July 21, 2001. Cherished son of Chris and Monica. Treasured grandson of Joseph and Valerie Burke and Hans and Rita Eckart. Much adored nephew of Joe (Kirsten), Corina (Mike), John, Brien and families. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2001. A complete funeral service to follow in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Thank you, Braiden, for coming into our lives. You will always be our little man.
Love, Mommy and Daddy, XOX0.
JOOSTEN, Mathias
passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge. Mathias is survived by his loving wife, Elisabeth ''Bertha'', children Bernard (Sandi Nesbitt), Wanda (Jack Van Geel), Ann (Jack Ball), Henry (Terri), Cathy (Ron Barrow), Betty (Steve Gough), and Matthew. Grandchildren Shawn, Scott, Kate (Mike Mauti), Kevin, Karen, Kelly, Stephen, Sara, Pam, Emily, Thomas, Jennifer, Kari, Tyler and Great-granddaughter Jenna. Survived by brother Hubert and sisters Truus and Til. Predecessed by brothers Leo, Keub, Sjang, Tilman and Harry and sisters Drieka and Marie. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge 23 Main Street South on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Uxbridge. Interment, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Uxbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
MAHAFFY, Bridget (Hickey)
After a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Corp Oshawa on Saturday July 21st 2001. Bridget, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Mahaffy. Loving mother of Gerry Hickey and his wife Dorothy, Vincent Hickey, and the late Ronald Hickey and his wife Elinor all of Oshawa. Dear sister of Henry McGhee of Balsam Lake and Margaret Doyle of Cobourg. Lovingly remembered by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East Oshawa. With a mass of Christian burial at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday July 24th at 2:00 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Donations to a Charity of your Choice would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
NEILSON, Fred
Suddenly at his home in Fraserville on Saturday, July 21st, 2001 at the age of 46. Loving husband of Sandra Sparrow. Caring father of Luke, Shannon and Jesse, Mike and his wife Margarite and Kern. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren J.D. and Cassandra. Fred is survived by his sisters Maryetta and her husband Bruce Armstrong, Shirley Neilson and brother Richard Neilson. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Mildred, Step Mother Kathleen and half sister and brother Katherine and John and fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and his extended family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, July 25th from 12 Noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stoke Foundation would be appreciated.
QUARTARONE, Sebastiano
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Saturday, July 21st, 2001, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Corradina. Dear father of Connie and her husband Charlie, Teresa and her husband Rocco. Loving Nonno of Joseph, John, Maria, David, Robert and Corinne. Lovingly remembered by sister Josie and husband Concetto, sister-in-law Concettina. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West ( 905-721-1234), for visitation on Sunday, July 22nd, 2001 from 6-9 p.m. and Monday, July 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, (corner of Simcoe and Adelaide), on Tuesday, July 24th, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SMYTH, Mary Ann
At her home in Pickering on Saturday July 21, 2001. Beloved mother of Jessie. Loving daughter of Tom and his wife Anna. Dear sister of Michael and his wife Sophie. Sadly missed by her nieces Michelle and Nikki. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Wednesday. A prayer service will be held in the chapel on Thursday July 26, 2001 at 1pm. Interment in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens.
TAYLOR, Joan
In her 80th year. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday July 21, 2001. Beloved wife of Royston Taylor. Dear mother of Donna & Neil Hooey; Bonnie & Rob Reid and Wayne & Diane Couvier. Lovingly remembered by 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her granddaughter Wanda. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Service in our Chapel 1 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Orono Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital, Kirby United Church or The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
van ECK, Gerrit
Peacefully entered into rest with his family at his side, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, July 21, 2001 in his 78th year. Gerrit, beloved husband of Martha for 49 years. Loving father of Debbie and her husband Tom Mondoux. Dear Opa to David and Danielle Mondoux. He will be fondly remembered by his many relatives and friends in Canada, Holland and Florida. To honor his wishes, there will be no vistation and no service. Cremation will take place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby. In memoriam donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Cancer Unit, 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, Ontario.
WARNE, John D.
Retired I.B.M. employee. Peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2001 at York Central Hospital at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband of Sheila Hunter. Loving dad of Joanne and Stew Beatty and Glen and Maria. Loving Grampa of Alicia, Zachary, Justin, Kristen, Scott and Kevin. Visitation will be held at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service at The Stouffville Pentecostal Church, 6853 Main Street, Stouffville on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 1 p.m. If desired, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
CLARK, Patricia C.
Suddenly, on Friday, July 20, 2001. Pat, predeceased by her husband Don. Beloved mother to Donna-Marie and Darryl. Loving grandmother to Bobby, Natalie and Bradley. Dear sister to Bill and his wife Beverley. Pat will be sadly missed by her many friends, co-workers and family members. The family will receive friends at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Broack Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering, on Monday, July 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service and Committal in the Chapel, Tuesday 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
EBBETS, Beatrice
In her 93rd year, on July 20, 2001, Bea, loving wife of the late Edward. Beloved mother of Ronald Neill and his wife Jean and the late Allan Neill. Cherished Grandma of Sherri and her husband Ronald Legge and Ronald Neill Jr. and Great-grandmother of Philip Legge. Friends will be received at Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Sunday, July 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 1 p.m.
HYNES, Clifton George
passed away peacefully in Bancroft on Friday July 20, 2001 at the age of 55 years. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee McQuaker). Proud father of Karen Thornton and her husband Brian, Bonnie Hynes, Carol Sharkey and her husband Chris, Kim Hynes, Dawna Pettipas and her husband Donny and Clifton Hynes. Doting grandfather of Jennifer, Vanessa and Emily Thornton; and Jordan, Samantha and Nicole Sharkey. Brother of Mary, Charley and his wife June, Leonard, Barbara and her husband Stan, Linda and her husband Gary, Phillip and his wife Sue, Alice, and Wanda and her husband Steve. Will be missed by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in Cookes United Church, Pefferlaw on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton.
MAGVAS, Phyllis
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Whitby, on Friday July 20, 2001 in her 76th year. Phyllis, beloved wife of the late George. Dear mother of George and his wife Judy. Loving grandmother of John, Dennis, Sonya, David, and Michael. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Sunday. Service in the Chapel on Monday July 23, 2001 at 11am followed by cremation. In memoriam, donations may be made to The International Fund for Animal Welfare, 1 Nicholas St., Suite 1100, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
PLATI, Giuseppina (Josie)
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday July 20, 2001 in her 67th year. Josie is survived by her brother-in-law Berardino Guida,her niece Marisa (Mrs. James Dillon), and her nephew Domenic Guida (all of Whitby). She will be fondly remembered by her many friends and relatives both locally and in Italy. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday. Prayers Wednesday evening at 8:30 pm. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church (903 Giffard Street, Whitby) at 10:30am Thursday. Entombment will take place in Bernalda, Matera, Italy.
STAPLES, V. Peggy
Peacefully at Community Nursing Home, Pickering on Friday July 20th, 2001. Mother of Diana Wilson. Grandmother of Steven Weyrich and his wife Michelle. Great Grandmother of Cortney and Stephanie. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS Chapel on Wednesday July 25th, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. Donations to the Charity of choice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.
WILES, Orland (Sam)
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Centre, Port Perry on Friday, July 20th, 2001. In his 80th year. Orland Wiles, beloved husband of the late lva Wiles. Loving brother of Stewart and his wife Marjory of Ashburn, the late Kathleen MacKin and Lois McDiarmid. Remembered by nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by his step children Lois and Bill Atkinson and son Rickey, Bernard and Loreen Bice and family, Stanley and Doris Bice and daughter Cindy. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry 1763 Reach Road, on Sunday, July 22, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin immediately after the service. A reception to follow. Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association of Canada and Children s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
HARDING, Ronald Arthur, Lieutenant R.N.V.R. (British Navy)
Peacefully on Thursday, July 19th, 2001 at Ajax/Pickering Hospital. Ronald, in his 81st year. Survived by Phyllis. Dear friend of Betty. Beloved father of Michael and his wife Lisette, Barbara and her husband Charlie Peel and Ian. Loving grandfather of Darryl, Kevin, Heather, Jonathan and Eric. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Friday, July 20th from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, July 21st at 3 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
LAWRENCE, George (Pud) W.
Peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family at his side. Beloved husband for 60 years of Jean Lawrence (nee Weeks). Loving father of Sandra and her husband Kelly Adams of Orono, Heather and her husband Hallett MacNutt of Oshawa, John Lawrence and his wife Judy of Cobourg, Colleen and her husband Bruce Hutcheon of Ajax. Dear brother of Don Lawrence and his wife Marie of Ajax. Cherished Papa of 15 and Great Papa of 14 and one on the way. Predeceased by daughter Andrea and son Dennis, grandsons Scott Adams and Jason Lawrence, brother Roy Lawrence (Napanee) and sister Hattie Hickey (Oshawa). Cremation, with a private family memorial service to be held at a later date. Memorial donations to Toronto Hospital for Sick Children or any other Children's Charity in Dad's memory would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Armstrong Funeral Home. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Emergency, 8th and 9th floors, and an extra special thank you to granddaughter Rhonda.
We have lost a loving and giving man.
