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FRON, Constance
Connie Fron, peacefully in her sleep after a brave battle with cancer on Friday, August 31, 200l. Connie, in her 75th year, wife of Zdzislaw (Tony) Fron (predeceased). Loving mother of Kay (Hugh), and Steven (Lorraine). Dear Grangran of Samantha, Katie, Matthew, Heather, and Bridget. Dear sister of Stella, Grant, and Lily. Will be sadly missed by Connie's extended family in England. At home Connie was happiest with a grandchild, a cat or knitting in her lap. Her generosity extended beyond her family and friends to those in the community through her many donations of mittens to anyone who asked at Bingo Country. Thank you to all the Doctors, Nurses and health care providers who helped care for Mom over the last few months. A special thanks to Dr. Devost and Linda from St. Elizabeth Visiting Nurses. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E., Oshawa on Wednesday, September 5th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At Connie's request a Private family service will be held. Cremation, MOUNT LAWN Crematorium. Memorial donations to the Oncology Department at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, or the Oshawa Humane Society would be appreciated.
HOOPER, Beverly Ann
(2O Yr. Employee Yonge Street Mission, Toronto. Member of Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa). Peacefully after a courageous battle against cancer. Beverly in her 47th year has gone to be with her Lord on Friday, August 31, 2001 at Bankcroft, Ontario. Dearly beloved daughter of Jack and Joan Hooper and loving sister of Brian and wife Lori Hooper of Oshawa and David and Marlene Hooper of Windsor. Beloved aunt of Amanda, Joshua, Taylor and Caleb Hooper. Beloved granddaughter of Grace Hooper and Margaret Barr. Fondly remembered by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St E, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 330 Rossland Rd. E.. (at Ritson Rd. North) on Tuesday, September 4th at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Beverly to the Yonge Street Mission, Toronto, would be appreciated by her family.
KELLY, Charles J.
Age 75 years. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday August 31, 2001. Beloved husband of Ruby Kelly. Dear father of Judy & Harold Westerman, Lynn & David Gowans and David Kelly. Loving grand father of Cheri, Christopher, Clayton, Kimberly, David and great-grandfather of Sara, Karen, Tyler and Payton. Dear brother of Allan & Barbara Kelly. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville from lO am Monday. Funeral Service in the Chapel 11am Monday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
RUSHWORTH, Barry
Suddenly on Friday, August 31st, 2001 during his fight against cancer at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Diana. Loving father of Paula Cecchetto, (Marc), Wendy Tyner, (Scott) and Helen and her friend Dave, Dear brother of Paul, (Connie) of England. Loving grandfather of Anthony, Matthew, Kaitlyn, Alana and Gemma. Retired employee of Daimler Chrysler, 33 years of service. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday, September 4th, from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday September 5th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the New Durham Region Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.
TASS, Barbara
(Retired teacher formerly with the Durham Region Roman Catholic School Board) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer, on Friday, August 31, 2001. Barbara Tass, in her 77th year, beloved wife of the late Tadeusz (Ted) Tass. Greatest loving and caring mother of Sophie, Andrew, Mary and her husband Gary, and Richard. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Alanna and her husband Don Norman, Amy, Joshua, Richard, Robin and her great granddaughter Ocean. Survived by family in Poland. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial from St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Monday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to the Cancer Clinic Lakeridge Health, Oshawa would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
ACTON, Harvey Willard
Peacefully, at his home on Thursday, August 30th, 2001. In his 78th year. Harvey, beloved husband of Marion Winnifred Forsythe. Dear father of Brooke and his wife Christine, Brian and his wife Debbie, Bonnie Acton and Floyd Horslen, and Barry and his wife Donna. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Jeremy, Jeffery, Elizabeth and Rebecca. Predeceased by his brother Bruce. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South on Friday, August 31, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery. In Harvey's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation or Charity of your choice.
ANDERSON, Christine Mary
At her home on August 30, 2001 at the age of 70. Predeceased by parents Jim and Ruby Anderson. Survived by her brother Malcolm Anderson, niece Helen Anderson, and nephew Jim Anderson. The family will received friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2001. A Funeral Service in the Chapel will follow at 4 p.m. Cremation.
ANDERSON, Winnifred
passed away peacefully in her sleep, with her family by her side, on Thursday, August 30, 2001. Winnifred Anderson, lovingly remembered by Ralph Anderson. Loving mother of Trudy (Harvey), and Roger (Rhonda). Loving Nana to Brad (Terri), Sean, Kim (Andy), Christopher, Ryan and Warren. Great Nana of Tyler, Hayley, Nolan and Brianna. Winnie will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (35 Church St. N., Pickering Village) on Saturday, September 1, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Ajax and Pickering Health Centre Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
CLEMENT, John C.
(Retired from General Motors with 32 years service). Peacefully at home on Thursday, August 30th, 2001. In his 70th year. Beloved husband of June. Loving father of Paul and his wife Donna, and Allan, Dear Pops of Robert and Krystyna. Dear brother of Bill and his wife Alice, Ken and his wife Joan, Len and his wife Carol, Elsie Henderson, Audrey Gibson, Anne Franklin and the late Greta McClean. He will be sadly missed by 32 nieces and nephews and 65 great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, September 2nd from 2 -4 and 7-9 p.m. Complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, September 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
HENSLER, Rosetta B.
At the Ajax Hospital, with her family by her side, on August 30, 2001. Rose, beloved wife of the late Ted Hensler. Treasured mother of Vilma and Ron Cain, Ted and Joan Hensler, and Rosemarie Marsh and Allen Arnold. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Debbie, Stephanie, Ted, Michael, Christopher and 7 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2001. Funeral Service in the Chapel to follow at 1 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. Donations to Sick Childrens' Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HOOPER, Cecil Maxwell
(Member of Calvary Baptist Church; Retired employee after 47 years of service with General Motors of Canada). Into the loving arms of his Saviour, at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa on Thursday, August 30th, 2001, in his 90th year. Born in Port au Port, Newfoundland to Edwin Harvey Hooper and Annie Cordelia Pieroway on August 8th, 1912. Loving husband of the late Lavinia Elsie (nee Essex). Dear father of Joy and husband Milt Wilson of Courtice, Bob and wife Muriel of Oshawa, and Glenn and wife Rosanne of Raglan. Loving grandfather of Scott, Rhonda (Pottery), Nanci, Jimi and Mark; greatgrandfather of Kevin, Jacqueline, Kurtis, Kolten, Danielle, Jessica, and Bailey; greatgreatgrandfather of Andrea. Predeceased by four brothers Charlie, Walter, George and Austin and brother to Reta (McRae), Jack, Stanley, and Harold (Bud). Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in Faith Baptist Church, 95 Taunton Road East (East of Hwy. #12), Whitby on Saturday, September 1st, 2001 at 10:30 am. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, donations to Calvary Baptist Church or the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for the new Durham Region Cancer Centre will be gratefully appreciated. The Hooper family wish to express their sincere thanks for the special care given to their father by Hillsdale Manor staff, physicians and to Dr. Noble.
SMITH, Dorothy Marie
At the Centenary Health Centre, Scarborough on Thursday, August 30, 2001 with family at her side, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Carman. Loving mother of Judy and her husband Dave Oxley, and the late Anne Guthrie. Fondly remembered by son-in-law Ron Guthrie. Dear grandmother of Carman, Jeff, Ron, David, Laura, and great-grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Ashley, Taylor, Lindsey, Lucas, Haley, Carley, Connor, and Gray. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the ALS Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
''We love you, Nan.''
''You will always be forever in our hearts.''
Turner, Clarence F., Whitby (formerly of Toronto)
passed away at Lakeridge Health Centre Oshawa on August 30, 2001, in his 75th year. Clare is survived by his wifeof 48 years, Jean. His love, his life, his best friend. Dad will be tremendously missed by his loving daughters Sue and Fran (husband David) and predeceased son David. Grandpa will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his granddaughters Erin and Katelyn, his niece Janet Corpe, and nephews Bruce and Ross Borden. Predeceased by his sister Lillian and brother Milton. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. West, at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, September 3, 2001 at 1 o'clock. Cremation to follow.
De SOUZA, Carmelita
Aged 42 years. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday August 29th, 2001. Beloved wife of Greg De Souza for 23 years. Dear mother of Michelle & Laura De Souza. Cherished daughter of Olga & the late Francis Gonsalves-Teixeira. Dear sister of Camille, Jerome, Doreen & Joan. She will be sadly missed by all her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins & many friends; & also by family "friends" Ashes & Spice. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, 2-4 & 7-9 pm Monday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church 11am Tuesday. Interment to follow in Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations made to M.A.D.D. in Carmelita's memory would be appreciated by her family.
O'CONNOR, Norman
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of 51 years of Mary Josephine (Doyle) O'Connor. Loving father of Pat, Elizabeth Kantymir, Rosemary, Carolyn Humphrey, Dan, Maureen Collinson, Mike and the late Angela. Dear grandpa of Shannon, James and Katelyn. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville (905) 642-2855 on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass from St. Mark's Church, 345 Glad Park Avenue, Stouffville on Saturday at 9 a.m. Interment St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Pickering. If desired, donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
PAWLEY, Lloyd George
Retired Long Time Employee of General Motors. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Whitby, on Wednesday August 29, 2001. Lloyd Pawley in his 87th year. Predeceased by his wife Pauline Pawley (nee Little). Sadly missed by Bonnie Longlade and many other friends. Predeceased by his sister Dorothy. Interment of Cremated remains on Friday September 7, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Armstrong Funeral Home.
PENWRIGHT, John Alexander
(G.M. Retiree 30 years service). Entered into rest on Wednesday August 29th, 2001 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Davis), of 63 years. Loving father of Bill (Jackie), Ken (Joan), Frank (Wendy), Tom (Katie), Mary Hubbard (Don), Marjorie Painter (Rod), Bonnie Fines (Earl). Fondly remembered by his 18 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Family service in the Chapel of MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS on Tuesday August 4th, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. Interment of Ashes to follow. Memorial donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated.
WILDRIDGE, Robert
Born June 22, 1932, passed away after a losing battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 29, 2001. Beloved husband of Madelyn, loving father of sons Anthony and his wife Gwen, Robert, Barry, Michael and his wife Heather, and his daughter Lesley. He leaves behind three grandchildren, Christine, Devon and Rachel. The family will receive friends at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Brock Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, August 30. Chapel service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 31. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
HARMON, Audrey Theresa
Went to be with her Lord peacefully with her family by her side, on Tuesday, August 28, 2001, in her 73rd year. Audrey, beloved wife of the late Elmer Harmon. Loving mother of Tom and his wife Nita, Jennifer and her husband Ray McWhirter, Jeff and his wife Mary-Jane, Kimberly and her husband Dale Quinn, and the late Timothy. She will be greatly missed by her six grandchildren, three siblings and many friends. Audrey will always be remembered for her fondness of gardening, quilting, her pets, and her dedication to St. Mark s United Church. The family will receive friends at the W .C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday Funeral Service will be held at St. Mark s United Church (201 Centre Street South, Whitby) on, Friday, August 31, 2001 at 11a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In memoriam donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice.
HEATH, Jock
(WWII Veteran - RAF). Peacefully, passed away at Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge on Tuesday, August 28, 2001, in his 87th year. Jack Heath, dearly beloved husband of the late Freda (Middleton) Heath and Alice (Coombs) Heath. Loving father of Christine and Keith Page, Linda and Dave McCrindle, Craig and Debra Lindsay, and Scott and Sue Lindsay. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Brett and wife Danielle, Kyle and Lori, Erin, Jana, Ken and Matthew, Predeceased by his sister Cissie Brassington. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home , 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge on Friday, August 31, 2001 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at 2:30 p.m. Reception to follow. Donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
LYMAN, Susan Elizabeth
Suddenly in Oshawa on Tuesday August 28th, 2001. Susan in her 58th year. Beloved wife of Esmond Lyman. Loving mother of Grant and his wife Vera, Joan Edgett and her husband Melvin, Chris and his wife Carol, Mike and his wife Tracy. Dear sister of Esmond Kelly and his wifeBertha, John Kelly and his wife Darlene. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Joseph, Melissa, Kevin, Kayleigh, Chyla, Blame and Johnny. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday September 1st, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday.
MAGNIN, Christiaan P.
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, August 28, 2001, Christiaan P. Magnin, age 82 years. Beloved husband of Agatha Magnin. Dear step-father of Monique and Maryke. Dear Opa to Denise, Camille, Julianna and Matthew. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville from 10 a.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel 11 a.m. Thursday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A Reception will be held at The Wheelhouse, Wilmot Creek, 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
SAMIS, Charles Everett (Sammy)
Member of St. John's Lodge #17 AF & AM and the Order of the Eastern Star Centennial Chapter #219. passed away at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 in his 82nd year. Everett Samis, beloved husband of Rev. Dorothy Samis of Cobourg and predeceased by his first wife Dorothy Langford. Predeceased by his son Allen and survived by his daughter in law Lorraine of Cobourg. Dear grandfather of Robert, Michael and Carolyn Samis. Dear step father of Douglas Hamill of Godfrey, Larry Hamill of Kenora, Ferne Lawson of Oshawa, Carol McLeod of Oshawa, Sheila Herron of Cobourg, predeceased by William Hamill, survived by Linda Bull of Brampton, Merla Lonsberry of Toronto, Leslie Lonsberry of Cobourg, Carman Lonsberry of Pickering, Glenn Lonsberry of Cleveland, Cheryl Farrell of Brantford, C.J. Cammack of Cobourg, Maureen White of Toronto, Roger Lonsberry of Chicago. Also survived by many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Harold Samis. Funeral service will be held at the MACCOUBREY FUNERAL HOME, 30 King Street E., Cobourg on Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 1 p.m. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Grafton. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Members of the Masonic Lodge to assemble for a service Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Members of the Eastern Star to assemble for a service Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. Those wishing to make memorial donations by cheque to the Northumberland Health Care Foundation or the ALS society.
