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COPNER, Sarah Ann
Peacefully, at the Community Nursing Home, on Sunday, July 8, 2001 in her 98th year. Sarah Copner, beloved wife of the late Everitt. Loving mother of Betty and her husband Stan Grant, and the late Jean Hughes. Much loved Nana of 8 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. A memorial service to be held at the Community Nursing Home, 1955 Valley Farm Road, Pickering on Friday, July 13, 2001 at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to McEachnie Funeral Home.
HUGHES, Morley Milton
(Career Car Salesman with Ontario Motor Sales and Cliff Mills Motors)
Suddenly, at Cedar Valley Trailer Park in Lindsay on Sunday, July 8, 2001. Dear friend and companion of Sandra Leaman. Also survived by his daughter Maureen Hughes of Nanaimo, B.C., his sister Mary Hicks, his brothers Harold and Richard . Predeceased by his parents Edward and Eleanor Hughes, his sister Jean Thompson and brothers Jack, William, Stanley, Russell, Raymond and Gordon. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Visitation from 7:00 p.m. until the time of service at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2001, at HARMONY UNITED CHURCH. 15 Hannony Rd. N.,(at King St.) Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, donations made to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
LILLIE, Darran
Suddenly as the result of a car accident in Mactire on Sunday July 8, 2001, Darran Lillie at 22 years of age. Beloved son of Wayne Lillie and his wife Rosemarie and Betty McBride and her husband Mark. Dear brother of Arlene Godby and her husband Jim and Michelle Lillie. Beloved grandson of Lawrence and Laura Lillie. Darran will be fondly remembered by his step brothers, step sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church on Thursday July 12, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Prayers will be held in the Chapel Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Cana dian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
SIDEY, Sophia (nee Gardiner)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Sunday, July 8th, 2001 in her 91 st year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas. Predeceased by her sisters Clara McFadyen and Eileen Hyre and brother Anthony Gardiner. Sadly missed by her twelve nieces, nephews and their families. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, July 11th from 12 Noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 o clock. Interment to follow at York Cemetery, Toronto.
STEVENS, Monica Ann
Peacefully at home on Sunday July 8th, 2001 in her 38th year. Beloved daughter of the late Douglas and Patricia Stevens. Loving sister of Philip, Brian, Andrew and Theresa. Sadly missed by her family and friends.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday July 13th, at 3:00 p.m. Cremation.
Donations in Memory of Monica, may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children.
DUPUIS, Joan Elaine
At Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Saturday, July 7, 2001 in her 59th year. Beloved wife of Joseph. Dear mother of Debby Bartlett and her husband Rob, Donna Godfrey and her husband Dennis Marcuz; and Diane. Daughter of Frank Tremayne-Pengelly and the late Beulah. Loving grandma of Cody, Jacob, Rebecca, and Matthew. Sister of Frank Pengelly, Patricia Hekman, and the late Gail Ste. Croix. Lovingly remembered by her extended family and friend Teresa Macdonell. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234), on Monday, July 9th, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, July 10th at 3 o'clock. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Canadian Cancer Research Foundation would be appreciated.
GOULD, Muriel Elizabeth (nee Johnson)
passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 7th, 2001 at the Port Perry Community Nursing Home. Muriel loving mother of Gaye Burnett and her husband Terry and the late David. Loving grandmother of Rhonda (Rob), Jason and Lesley. Sister of Verna Ritchie, Ila McGarrie, Dorothy Anderson (deceased) and Bill Johnson. Dearest companion of Mario Pastori (Italy). Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge 23 Main Street South for service in the chapel on Monday, July 9th, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service time. Cremation to follow. In Muriel's memory, donations may be made to the Port Perry Community Nursing Home Residence Fund.
HAYES, Susan Ruth (nee Cornish)
Peacefully went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2001 at the Mt. Sinai Hospital in her 47th year. Susan, beloved wife and best friend of David. Loving mother of Jonathan, Daniel, Timothy and Benjamin. Cherished daughter of Douglas and Ruth Cornish. Much loved sister of Stephen and Valerie, Sharon and Graeme Sweeney. Dear daughter-in-law of John and Helen Hayes, of Winnipeg. Fondly remembered by the Hayes family. 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. Funeral service to be held on Friday, July 13, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Forestbrook Bible Chapel, SE corner of Fairport Rd. and Finch Ave., Pickering. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to H.C.J.B. World Radio or Camp Mini-Yo-We. The family wish to express their thanks to the staff of Princess Margaret and Mt. Sinai Hospitals. Full obituary with photo in tomorrow's Globe and Mail and Winnipeg Free Press.
LEROUX, Garry
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday, July 7, 2001 in his 49th year. Garry beloved husband of Karen (Green). Loved father of Robert, Katherine and Corey. Dear son of Jean Paul and the late Margaret Leroux. Loving brother of Gail and Bruce. Garry will be sadly missed by Edna and Ron Green. A private family service was held at the Morrris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville. A Catholic Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Cremation. Donations made in Garry's memory to the Terry Fox Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
McALEESE, Frank
(Royal Navy Veteran) On Saturday, July 7, 2001 in his 77th year after a lengthy battle with cancer. Frank, beloved husband of Evelyn for 49 years; loving father of Jim and his wife Kit, John, Anne and her husband Bill Eakin, Kathleen and her husband Al woods; loving grandfather to Sean, Keith, Jamie, Jennifer, Geoffrey, Michell, and Alison. The family will receive friends at Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Wednesday, July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic church on Thursday, July 12 at 11 a.m. A special thanks to all the staff at Ajax-Pickering Health Centre for providing aid and comfort in his final weeks. His cheery outlook and happy whistling will be sadly mised by all.
SMITH, Margaret Gloria
Entered into rest at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Saturday, July 7, 2001. Gloria Nellis, in her 69th year, was the beloved wife of JimSmith. Loving mother of Owen of Port Perry, Edward and his wife Mary Lou of Seagrave, Kevin and his wife Colleen of Greenbank, Heather (Mrs. Kevin Bolton) of Little Britain, Sean and his wife Natasha of Uxbridge and Rosemarie(Mrs. Dean Myers) of Washburn Island. Treasured grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Dear sister of Mrs. Patricia Mines and Mrs. Anne Caufield both of Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland and Eddie Nellis and his wife Mary of Corby, England. Dearly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith will be resting at the Stoddart Funeral Home, 24 Mill St. Lindsay on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary's Church in Lindsay on Wednesday, July 11 at 11:00 A.M. Cremation to follow. Parish prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 P.M. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
SMYTH, Mary Tarburn
(Former owner of The Courtyard Pub) Peacefully at the family home on Saturday, July 7, 2001. Mary Tarburn McCormack beloved wife of Leo. Loving mother of Karen and her husband John Conchie. Loving sister of Allan, John, Sam, Helen and Agnes. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 35 Church Street North, Ajax on Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Donations to Durham Access to Care would be greatly appreciated.
STEELE, Robert (Rob)
Suddenly as the result of a car accident in Minden, ON Saturday, July 7, 2001 in his 53rd year. Rob, dearly loved father of Rory Steele. Beloved son of Ruth and the late Roy Steele. Dear brother of Bonnie Wootton, Wayne Steele, Lori Steele-Holmes, Linda Hedge, and the late Gene. Rob will be fondly remembered by all whose lives he touched. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Home, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Service in the Chapel on Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 1 p.m. Interment, GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin.
''A fun and full life cut tragically short- his humour will be missed by all.''
SUTHERLAND, Jean Ruby
Peacefully, on Saturday, July 7, 2001, at her home in Port Perry, at age 69. Jean (nee Conner), beloved wife of Thomas Sutherland. Loved mother of John Sutherland and his wife Pat of Utica, Connie and her husband Harvey Walker of Port Perry, and Brian Sutherland and his wife Dawn of Seagrave. Loving grandmother of Danny, Andrea, Rachel, Sean, Adam, Sarah, Melody, Caitlin and Spencer and great-grandmother of Madison. Dear sister of Gord Conner (deceased) and his wife Leone of Peterborough. 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 Jean Sutherland will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, July 10 at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
WATSON, Katherine
passed away suddenly and peacefully at home with her family on Saturday, July 7, 2001. Katherine Watson beloved daughter of the late Jack and Rena Smith. Dearly beloved wife of Norman Watson. Loving mother of Roger and his wife Vicky, Chris and his wife Kim. Dear, wonderful grandmother of Jillian and Joshua. Dear sister of Marjorie and Ken Williams of Lindsay, Jean Eaton of St. Catharines and predeceased by Lillian Austin. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry on Tuesday, July 10, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Memorial donations to the Columbus United Church would be appreciated.
WITT, Gary Dennis
Suddenly, as a result of an accident, on Saturday, July 7, 2001, in his 52nd year. Gary, beloved father of Jason and fiancee Michelle and Kevin, all of Orillia. Loved grandfather of Jacob, Kyle and Jessie. Dear brother of Linda Finigan and husband Brian of Whitby, Edward of Windsor, Terrance of Orillia and the late Douglas. Son of Sid and Eileen Witt of Peterborough. He will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews. The late Mr. Gary Witt will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., and at First Baptist Church, 256 Goldwater Rd. W., Orillia, on Friday, July 13th, from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service at 1 o clock, followed by cremation. If desired, Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
BRIGGS, Thomas Allen
Granny's Sports, Beaverton) Suddenly on Friday, July 6, 2001. Tom Briggs of Beaverto was the beloved husband of Nancy Eleanor (Little) Briggs. Dear father of Troy (Laurie) of Burlington and Melanie of Toronto. Loved grandfather of Alannah and Julia. Survived by his mother, sisters and brothers in New Brunswick. The family will receive friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton, ( 705-426-5777), on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Beaverton Presbyterian Church on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment Harvey Settlement Cemetery, Harvey Station, New Brunswick. The family would appreciate memorial donations to a Charity of your choice.
MATASIC, Alojz Louis
Peacefully at his residence on Friday July 6th 2001, at the age of 74, Louis Matasic, loving husband of Justa. Beloved father of Justine (Gary), Barb (Joe), Joe and Sue. Loving Ati of Jennifer, Sarah, Kristian and Diandra. Predeceased by his two brothers and sister. Our heartfelt thanks to all of those who took such special care of Louis during his illness. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E. Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of The People Roman Catholic Church (Stevenson Rd. N.) on Monday July 9th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
MAYNARD, Eric Raymond
(Member of R.C.L. Branch 322 Ajax and Royal Navy Veteran) At the Ajax-Pickering Health Centre on Friday July 6, 2001. Eric in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Peggy Rose Ada Cramm. Loving father of Pauline and her husband Keith Wilkes, and Marlene and her husband James Wilson. Dear grandfather of Christine, Anne Marie, and Elvis: Great grandfather of Ryan, Sarah, Beeanne, Tyler and Mia. Lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Friends will be received at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Service and Legion Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday July 7, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
SMITH, Kenneth Thomas
Former Mayor of Ajax. Peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 6, 2001, in his 87th year. Ken Smith, beloved husband of the late Mildred (nee Beatty). Loving and devoted father of Margaret Noland, Beverley Napior, Betty Smith, Carol Good, Lynda Phillips and the late Sharronne Chafen. Proud grandfather of Terri, Mandy, Michael, Chris, Lisa, Tim, Todd, Ron and the late Richard. Great-grandfather of Maggie, David, Taylor, Colin, Kaleigh, Matthew-Jack, Cody and Jerrod. Dear brother of Margaret and her husband Murray Hume and the late Sam Smith. 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 and Monday. Then the A.M. Paul Funeral Home, 531 Main St., Powassan, 705-724-2024 for visiting 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service to be held in the Chapel of A.M. Paul Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Restoule Cemetery, Restoule, ON. Should friends so desire, donations to the Ajax Pickering Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated. Ken's family would like to express our thanks to everyone involved in the care of our father during his illness. You were all there for us, especially Dr. Wilks and Palliative Care, Oshawa; Dr. Edwards and the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre; and a special thank you to Dr. Hayter of the Sunnybrook Cancer Centre.
BALLARD, Rebecca Wilson (nee Kilgour)
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Thursday, July 5th, 2001, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank Ballard (1976). Dearly loved mother of Ralph and his wife Marlene of Columbus. Dear grandmother of Brenda (Norm), Heather (Tom), Lori-Ann (Terry) and Karen (Dan). Great Grandmother of Hailey, Amy, Alannah, Keegan, Briana and Jenna. Predeceased by her sister Agnes, brother John and her parents Barklay and Whilemina Kilgour. Friends may call at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin St., Brooklin Village from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral service in the chapel Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Family Interment to follow Monday at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations to Columbus United Church would be appreciated by the family.
INFUSINO, Luigi
Peacefully at his home in Whitby on Thursday, July 5th, 2001 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Victoria. Dear father of Aquila Calderaro and her husband Salvatorie and the late Frank. Father-in-law of Sarah. Loving grandfather of Tony, Lina and her husband Frank, Paul, Vicki and her husband Emilio, Luisa and her husband Jim and Luigi and his wife Kim and great grandfather of Tyler, Meagen, Daniel, Alexander, Sabrina and Elizabeth. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, July 6th from 5 -9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Saturday, July 7th at 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
RUDKIN, William Robert (Bill)
Peacefully at his home with his loving wife Gladys of 73 years by his side on Thursday July 5, 2001 in his 92nd year. Dear father of Keith (Jean) of Bobcageon and Ralph of Campbellford & son-in-law Harry Maynes of Bobcageon. Predeceased by his daughter Joyce and son Allan. Precious grandfather of 10, great grandfather of 24, and great-great grandfather of 2.Predeceased by his brothers and sisters. Friends will be received by the family at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, from 7-9 p.m. Sunday July 8th, 2001. Funeral service in the chapel Monday July 9th at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired Memorial donations to Brooklin United Church in memory of Bill would be appreciated by the family.
SHRIGLEY, Cecile Irene
At Lakeridge Health Corp. - Port Perry on Thursday July 5th, 2001. Loving mother of Sarah Shrigley, Marie Gauthier. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Tashia, Andrea and Maryanne and great grandchildren Meghan Anne Marie and Rhiannon Elizabeth. Survived by her brother Harry. Predeceased by her sisters Dorothy, Victoria, Helen, Florence and by her brothers George, Giles, John and Bill. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday July 9th, 2001 at 11 A.M. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.
SMITH, Karen Marie (nee Myers)
Suddenly after a courageous battle with cancer, Karen at the age of 59 passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family. Daughter of Orville and Vivian Myers. Beloved wife of Cohn. Loving mother of Sandy, Albert, Judith Knipe, Gary and Brian Smith and predeceased by son David. Sadly missed by brother Ronald and his wife Suzanne, sister Sandra and her husband Malcolm, sister Cathy and her husband Bob and her brother Brian and his wife Nora. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Stephen, Jennifer, Michelle, Jade-Cody, Troy, Sabrina, Bruce, Dustan and Ashley. Karen was a long time employee of Chrysler and was a supporting member of the Loyal Order at Moose Lodge. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, July 9th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, July 10th at 1:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
SMITH, Frank Mack
At Lakeridge Hospital Oshawa with his family at his side. The family mourns the passing of Frank Mack Smith, in his 87th year, on Thursday July 5th, 2001. Frank is survived by his wife of 60 years Myra, and was the proud father of two sons Munro and Ian and their wives Beryl and Helen. Loving Grandfather of Adam and Keri. Favorite uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loved by sisters and brothers in law. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Frank is predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Frank. Friends and family are welcome to attend a celebration of Franks life which will be held at the Oshawa Little Theatre 62 Russett Avenue in Oshawa on Sunday July 8th from 1-3 p.m.
