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MUNRO, Ronald Joseph Patrick, Dr. - C.H.R.P.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Ronald Munro on Thursday, July 19th, 2001 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Ron was co-ordinator/professor of the Human Resources program at Durham College and University Centre for over 25 years, associate professor at York and Central Michigan Universities, active member of the Human Resources Association of Ontario and an international management consultant. Loving husband of Dr. Carolin Rekar; dear father of Susan (Duncan), Lisa and Celeste; and proud grandfather of little Dawson, Brother of Bart (Hillary), Violet (Carl) Waters and June (Bob) McPhee. Beloved son of the late Bert and Violet (nee Murphy). Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, July 22nd from 2 - 4 and 7- 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 23rd at St. John The Evangelist Church (903 Giffard St., Whitby) at 1:30 P.M. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated.
ATKINSON, Dora V.
At Strathaven Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville on Wednesday, July 18, 2001, Dora V. Atkinson age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Murray Atkinson. Dear mother of Cameron and Sally Atkinson. Loving grandmother Jessica. Dear sister of Albert Worthington. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville. A Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough.
GRAY, Rilda Elizabeth
Peacefully on Wednesday July 18th, 2001. Beth Gray in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Gray. Loving mother at Denise Gray and Linda Goverde. Dear sister of Morley Mftchell. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral, 124 King Street East Oshawa with a complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, JuIy 21st at 11 am. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
IRWIN, June (Petley)
Aged 79 years. Died at home with her family about her on Wednesday, July 18th, 2001. A devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, served a mission after retirement in South Carolina where the younger missionaries knew her as Sister Cool". June had a unique outlook on life and was always active and enthusiastic. She is survived by her daughter Wendy, sister Doris, grandchildren: Ronald, Danielle and Talli, great grandchildren: Charles, Ashley, Camden, Cember and Brandon J. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Jessica; extended family includes her many friends in the church. There will be a memorial service at Oshawa ward, Rossland at Thornton, Sat urday, July 28th at 10 a.m. She will be laid to rest at the family plot in Hamilton Cemetery. Memorial donations the the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
KINGSTON, Wilbur Wib Dennis
(Former 30.2 year employee of General Motors of Canada; Member of Knights of Columbus and Member of the Royal CanadianLegion Branch #43). Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Kay for 51 years. Cherished father of Joy and her husband Joseph Ferland of Oshawa, David Kingston of Barrie and Jan Villeneuve of Whitby. Loving brother of Jean Kessler of Ottawa, Norma Monteith of Vancouver, B.C., Lee Kingston of Dundee, Scotland and the late Billy and Arthur Kingston. Brother-in-law of Ann Clark of Oshawa, Bemette MacDonald of Qhatham, N.B., and Laurie Wrigley of Loggieville, N.B. Devoted grandpa to Chris and his wife Michelle Hooker, Naomii and Brandon Saville, Kathryn and Lindsay Kingston and great-grandpa to Ethan and Bailey Hooker. Will be sadly missed by his dear friends, nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian, Burial will be held at CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY ThE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N. (at Adelaide) Oshawa, on Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Donations, in memory of Wib may be made to the Heart and Stroke Fondation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
KOT, Wayne
Peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 18th. 2001. Wayne in his 54th year. Beloved son of Joseph and Jean. Loving father of John and Cristina; and Kristian and Karen. Dear grandfather of Kyle and Jordan. Brother of Brian and Joanne. Dear friend of Shirley and Eric Meikle. Friends will be recieved at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-12234) for visitation on Friday, July 20th from 12 Noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M.
A Loving father, tender and kind,
What a beautiful memory you left behind.
His joy was seving others.
His family was his world.
To those who knew and loved him his memory will never grow old.
God took him home, it wash is will, but in our hearts he liveth still.
MAGEE, Jack Gordon Earl
(Lifelong employee of General Motors of Canada; 50 year member of Lebanon
Lodge AP. & AM. #139 Oshawa and Past Grand Superintendent of Pentalpha
Chapter Royal Arch Mawns). At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Wednesday, July 18, 2001, Jack, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Edith for 49 years and father of Gordon (Michele), John (Marilyn) and Mark (Gloria). Devoted and loving "Poppa" of Jacqueline, Jessica, Jenna, Jane, David, Matthew and Jill. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E. Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Masonic service Friday at 7:00 p.m. service will be held at NORTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 676 Simcoe St. N. (at Rossland Rd.) Oshawa on Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. with visiting one hour before the service. Private family Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Jack made to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation Palliative Care would be appreciated by his family.
McNAB, Jean
Peacefully on Wednesday July 18th, 2001. Jean, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Ian McNab. Loving mother of David McNab and his wife Anita, and Kathy Thompson and her husband Brian. Her Grandchildren Kelly and Sarah will deeply miss their lunches with grandma. Sadly missed by Ed. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. As were Jean s wishes, a private cremation service was held. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
OSBORNE, Ralph Edwin
Suddenly in Oshawa on Wednesday, July 18th, 2001, Ralph Osborne, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Kathleen (Kay) Osborne (nee Mann). Loving brother of Dorinel Young of Peterborough, Muriel Richardson of Peterborough, the late Helen Osborne, the late Frank Osborne, and the late Robin Osborne. Nephew of Elsie White of Campbellford. Brother-in-law of Rosswell Mann and his wife Shirley of Baltimore. Dear uncle of John Osborne, Dianne and her husband Ray Thompson, Carolyn and her husband Fred Knutson, Kevin Young and his wife Leslie, Virginia and her husband Steve Anderson, Melanie and her husband Brian Patterson, Jennifer Smyth, Tim Richardson and his wife Adrienne, Roslyn and her husband Robert Smart, Wendy and her husband Bruce Anthony, Donald Mann, and Murray Mann. Great uncle of many great nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Monday, July 23rd at 2 p.m. Interment at Baltimore Cemetery. Visitation to be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Those wishing may make a memorial contribution by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Campbellford Association for Community Living.
PELOW, Blanche Madeline
(Former member of Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43). Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, with her family at her side, at Hillsdale Manor on Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Pelow. Loving mother of Douglas and his wife Peggy, Alan and his wife Evon, Dorothy McHaffie, all of Oshawa and Lynda and her husband Paddy Norris of Howe Island, Ontario. Fondly remembered by 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Violet Ronson and the late Dorothy Smith, Albert, Douglas, Russell, Clarence, Robert and Kathleen Crandell. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD.., 152 King St. E.., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Friday at 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY ThE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N. (at Adelaide) Oshawa on Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of choice would be appreciated.
PROCTOR, William P. "Bill"
At Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 in his 71st year. Bill, beloved husband of Fern (nee: Hess) and his son Roger. Dear brother of Beatrice Russell, Ron Proctor, Doreen Hubbard, Marlene Hess, Diane Branton, Linda Laverty, Beverly Capetti and Cindy Proctor. Friends were received at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Wednesday. Funeral service took place in St. Saviour's Anglican Church, Orono, Thursday. Interment Bethesda Cemetery. Donations to Mt. Sinai Hospital in Bill's memory would be gratefully appreciated. Orono Lodge # 325. Masonic service was held at the Morris Chapel.
SCOTT, James Kenneth
passed away peacefully July 17, 2001 in his 72nd year after a courageously fought battle with cancer. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Irene, his wife and soul mate of 48 years. Loving and devoted father to Craig, Cheryl and Sandra and always an involved, caring and compassionate ''Super-Grandpa'' to his grandchildren Mallory, Matthew, Deena and Bryce. Best pal to Sprout. Family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2001. Chapel Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2001. Cremation. We will miss you dearly and hold you close in our thoughts always. The family requests donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation and because of his love of children, the Hospital for Sick Children.
SILENT, Timothy
Suddenly passed away at the Ajax Pickering Hospital on July 17, 2001 at the age of 16 years. Beloved son of Stephanie and Hugh. Loving brother of Jerome and Tiffany. The family will receive friends at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2001. Funeral Service will be held at the Carruther's Creek Church (599 Bayly St. E., Ajax), on Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Garden.
TURNER, R. Audrey
At Strathaven Life Care on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 in her 97th year. Audrey, beloved wife of the late George Austin Turner. Loved mother of Helen and her husband Bruce Norris. Loving grandmother of Cathy and her husband John Paisley, Heather and her husband Scott Hartog and Jeffrey. Dear great-grandmother of Shannon, Kimberly, Matthew, Allison and Sierra. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Home, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Morris Chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to Clarington Community Care in Audrey's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
BISHOP, Margaret Patricia ''Pat'' (nee Langford)
November 9, 1923 to July 16, 2001, in her 78th year. Wife of the late ''Bish''. Mother of Wendy, Brian, Sherree and families. Passed peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Health Centre. Funeral service Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the Accetone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax. Remembrances to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Our Mom is now with Our Precious Lord - Amen.
LALONDE, Garnet K.G.
Unexpectedly at Belleville General Hospital on Monday July 16th, 2001. Garnet LaLonde in his 52 year. Beloved husband of Jessie. Loving son of Joyce and the late Ray LaLonde. Dear brother of Paul, Karen Mills and her husband Gerry. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral HOme, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday July 20, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Friday.
CLARKE, Micheline
Suddenly, at her residence on Sunday July 15, 2001 at the age of 43 years. Micheline, beloved wife of David Clarke. Loving daughter of Pierrette andOmar Gibeault. Dear sister of Sylvain, Andre, Michele, Daniel and Louis. Micheline will be sadly missed by her mother-in-law May and her husband Ken Williams, her nieces and nephews and many good friends. Friends may call atthe Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service at Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church, Mill Street N., Newcastle, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations made in Micheline's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
SLIGHTE, M. Blair At Centenary Health Centre on Sunday, July 15, 2001. Husband of Dora. Father of Pat, Paul and Janice. Grandfather of Paul, John, Robert, Elizabeth, and Karin. Brother of Jean and Jack Stewart, and Paul and Carol Slighte. Son-in-law of ''GB''. Uncle to numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 11 a.m. Immediately following the service, friends are invited to a reception at Papp's Restaurant, 1755 Pickering Parkway (in the Home & Design Centre). If so desired, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Charity of your choice.
STRATTON, Dorothy Joan
Died peacefully at Ballycliffe Nursing Home, Ajax, Sunday July 15th, 2001. Predeceased by her husband William Bernard and eldest daughter Elizabeth Anne. Survived by Janet and John. "After long weariness, sweet rest comes at last." Remembrance service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 400 Monarch Ave. Ajax; on July 24th, at 11 a.m. with light reception to follow. The family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada in lieu of flowers.
TAYLOR, Lawrence H. (Larry)
Former C.I.B.C. Bank Manager Pickering Village. At the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Sunday July 15, 2001. Larry H. Taylor in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Rose Taylor. Brother of Alfred and his wife Miriam. Loving uncle of Ron and David Marshall and Heather Balson. He will be sadly missed by his six step children and his many friends. Everyone that knew Larry knew him as a kind considerate person and a true gentleman. A special thank-you to his stepdaughter Carole Hill for her devotion and care. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday. Funeral Service in the chapel on Wednesday July 18, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation.
AZZOPARDI, Jenny
Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed into God's open Arms on Saturday morning July 14, 2001, surrounded by her loving family at Ballycliffe Nursing Home. Jenny Azzopardi, wife of beloved Charles Azzopardi (deceased). Beloved mother of Robert, Tony and his wife Ellie, Shirley and her beloved late husband Norm, Mary Ann and her husband John, Louise Anne and her beloved late husband Rick, Philip and his wife Marcia, and Rick and his wife Wendy. Dear grandmother to Dawn and her husband Rob, Deahne and her husband Steve, Wendi and her husband Gord, Bud, Cindy and her husband Rick, Debbie and her husband Dave, Mark and his wife Shalene, Kim and her husband Danny, Tennille, Jordahne, Jenna, Joel, Brett, Phillip. Proud great-grandmother of Joshua, Brittanni, Kyle, Kara, Laura, Jason, Justin, Dana, Alyssa. We would like to sincerely thank our extended family at Ballycliffe Nursing Home for their outstanding tender loving care, always giving more than their best, all the while providing a nurturing second home for our dear Mom. To Dr. Hugh Davidson for his 40 years of constant, supportive, loving care, she truly enjoyed her weekly ''wink'' with you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma (Nanny), and Friend, you have touched our hearts and those of countless others with angel dust. You will be in our hearts forever! The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday and 7-9 p.m. Monday. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, SE corner of Bayly Avenue and Harwood Road, Ajax, on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the parish hall. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Ballycliffe Nursing Home to support their continued, outstanding care of our elderly, would be appreciated.
