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CROSS, David Sylvester
Chief Technician Queens Flight RAF. Peacefully at his home in Cobourg on Friday August 24th, 2001, Dave Cross in his 61st year. Beloved husband ofRhonda Cross (nee Evans). Dear father of Paul and Beth Cross of Bowmanville, and Stephen Cross of Orlando Florida. Loving step-father of Robert and Debbie Blandford of Winnipeg, David and Laurie Cross of Winnipeg, and Robyn and Brian Pick of Belleville. Cherished grandfather of Sheyne, Hannah, Elliott, Charles, Kyla, Danica, and Ryan. Also survived by his brother Colin Cross and sister Pat Honeywood, both of the U.K. A Memorial Service will be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg, on Wednesday, August 29th, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
KIMMERER, Shirley
Peacefully following a brief illness at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, August 24th, 2001. Shirley Florence Irene Kimmerer (nee Hurndall) of Oshawa and formerly of Toronto. Beloved wife of Chris. Dear mother of Lynne and Martin and his wife Theresa. Loving daughter of Mrs. Gladys (Edie) Brookfield and dear sister of Marilyn Powers. Lovingly remembered by her 5 grandchildren, Amy and Kern and Chris, Allison and Stephen. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-7214234) for visitation on Sunday, August 26th from 2-4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church (Rossland Rd. East at Ritson Rd., Oshawa) on Monday, August 27th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
GASKELL, Janet Carter Jean
Peacefully at her residence on Friday, August 24, 2001 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Gaskell. Loving mother of Sandra Gaskell and Brian and his wife Janice, all of Oshawa and the late Elizabeth Hutcheson. Mother-in-law of Bill Hutcheson. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Regan Hutcheson and his wife Nancy, Warren Hutcheson and his wife Sharon, Cindy Bruce and her husband Mark, and John Gaskell. Also remembered by her great-grandchildren Christine, Emily, Carter and Hanna Hutcheson and Kailyn Bruce. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433- 5558) on Wednesday, September 5,2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, September 6, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Donations in memory of Jean to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
MORGAN, Kathleen Diane
A warm hearted woman who loved life. A creative teacher whose talents, knowledge and experience enriched the lives of so many." At the Ottawa Heart Institute on Friday, August 24, 2001. Beloved wife and best friend of Don. She will be greatly missed by her children David, Donald, Kathy and Tom and her grandchildren Megan and Emily. Dear sister of Nancy Philp and the late Eleanor Pettigrew. Friends may call at the O Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville (905) 642-2855 on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made fo the Yellow Brick House.
NELSON, Rev. Cecil Ray
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Friday, August 24, 2001. Cecil, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy and the late Muriel and Anna. Loving father of June Crocker of Owen Sound. Paul Nelson of Oshawa, Carol and husband John Wellman of Orono, Sharon Beattie of London. Step-father of John Adams and his wife Carol of Texas and Bob Adams and his wife Jean of Scarborough. Dearly remembered by 5 grandchildren, 2 greatgrandchildren and his extended families. Will be sadly missed by the family of the late Anna Plett. Cecil was a coordinator of the Bible Club Movement in the Oshawa area initiating after-school Bible Clubs, teaching religious education in the schools, and founder of Crusaders Bible Camp in Omemee. To the present, he was Pastor of Missions at Faith Baptist Church in Whitby. 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 7-9pm. Service will be held in Faith Baptist Church, 95 Taunton Rd. E., (E. of Hwy #12), Whitby on Tuesday, August 28th, 2001 at 11 am. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound on Wednesday, August 29th, 2001 at 1pm. Donations in memory of Cecil to Crusaders Bible Camp Chapel Fund would be appreciated by his family.
PAPANIA, Anne Winnifred (nee Hennelly)
Suddenly, at the family residence in Pickering, on Friday, August 24, 2001, Anne Papania passed away. Beloved wife of Michael Papania. Loving mother of Tina, Lisa, and Michael. Sister of Anthony, James and Una, Nora, Joyce and Bernie. Grandmother to Jordan, Jesse, Nicole, Daniel, Michael and Cheyenne. Mother-in-law to Ronnie, Ann, and Shawn. Anne will be dearly missed by her friends and family. Anne will be remembered forever as a kind, humorous and loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and Grannie Annie. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village), from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery followed by a reception at 546 Rougemount Drive, Pickering.
WATSON, Clara Matilda (nee Kellett)
passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa on Friday, August 24th, 2001 in her 93rd year. Loving wife of the late Ambrose. Dear mother of Murray and Margaret of Toronto, Leo and Shirley of Minden, Beulah and the late Arden Dracup of Peterborough, Philip and the late Karen of Oshawa, Jean and Allan Scarlett of Oshawa, Charlene and Peter of Oshawa, predeceased by Cyril, Vernon (Bob), and Boyd. Dear mother-in-law of Patricia Watson of Bowmanville, Martha Watson of Toronto and predeceased by Autumn Watson. Loving grandmother of 24 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and predeceased by grandson Bryan Watson and 1 great granddaughter. Dear sister of the late Roy Kellett, Russell Kellett, and Myrtle Dewar. Fondly remembered by many niecesand nephews. Friends are invited to visit the family at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Main St., Minden K0M 2K0 (1-888-588-5777) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Sunday. Then to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kinmount for Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, August 27th, 2001 at 10:30 am. Interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Kinmount. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #441 Kinmount (upstairs) Memorial Donations to the Haliburton County Access Centre would be appreciated by the family.
BRAYBROOK, Stella Margaret
(Retiree of Chrysler Canada). On Thursday, August 23, 2001, in Cheticamp, NS, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late James Braybrook. Loving mother of Paul and his wife Karen, Lynn Marie Braybrook, and the late Carol Ann Morrow. Dear grandmother of Katherine, Evan, Jasen and his wife Jennifer, and Tracie, and great-grandmother of Jamie and Alexandra. Fondly remembered by brother Willie Aucoin. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Prayers in the Chapel on Friday, August 31, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
SMITH, Evelyn
Entered into rest at her home in Whitby on Thursday August 23, 2001 in her 78th year. Evelyn, beloved wife of Castle. Loving mother of Terry and his wife Sim-mie, Janis and her husband Michael McGettrick, and Randi and her husband Barney Mc Neilly. Dear grandmother of Carrie, Erin, Amy, Danielle, and Clare. Lovingly remembered by her sis ter Babs Dilling of Whitby. The family will receive friends a he W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday. Service in the Chapel on Saturday August 25, 2001 at 1pm. Interment, MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby.
BROWN, William Edmund
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Wednesday August 22nd 2001. Bill Brown, in his 84th year. Beloved son of the late James and Elizabeth Brown. Dear friend of Aline Lalande. Loved brother of Mike Brown of Balsover, Earl Brown of Dartmouth Nova Scotia, and the late Jack Brown of Washago. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral. At the request of Mr. Brown, no funeral services will be held.
CLARKE, Stacey Lynn
Peacefully after a valiant fight on Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa in her 32nd year. Beloved wife of Wade . Loving mother of Samantha and Wade; sister of Michelle and Ed Everest; daughter of Ann and KaI Hudson, and K and Dave Dicks and daughter-in-law of Viola and Melvin Clarke. Stacey will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Visitation will be held at Pine Hills Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 625 Bfrchmount Road (Birchmount & St. Clair Ave. E.) 416-267-8229 on Monday from 1-2 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Breast Cancer Research or the Children s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
CLIFF, Iris (nee Sawyer)
Iris was born in Oshawa and passed away August 22, 2001 at Mamwood Life Care Centre, Bowmanville in her 87th year. Iris worked 25 years with Goodwill Services. She was predeased by her husband William Marshall Cliff and their daughter Patricia Fantham. Iris is survived by her son Bill Cliff of Ottawa, her daughter Marilyn and her husband Robert Siblock of Bowmanville and son-in-law Dave Fantham. Dear sister of Roy Sawyer and his wife Peg. Loving grandmother of Tricia & Shawn Cooper, Marshall Siblock, Bill Cliff, Laura & Serge Crete, Matthew Cliff and great-grandmother of 3 great-grandchildren. Iris will be dearly missed by special friends Joan Hockin, Paul, Carol & Shannon Ferguson and Eileen Lane. She is at rest now. Special thanks to the Marnwood staff - a great bunch of gals. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St. Bowmanville.
LEHMAN, Beverley May
At her residence on Wednesday, August 22, 2001. Beloved wife of William Edwin Petre. Loving mother of Frank of Texas and Robert and his wife Eva of Mississauga. Cherished grandmother of Jason, Ryan, Joshua, Kaleigh, Matthew and Karenna. Dear sister of Ardyth Davis of Whitby and Shirley Miettinen of Oshawa. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday, August 26th, 2001 at 1:30p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers are requested and my be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Beverley.
MANTLE, Howard Stanley
Peacefully, with his family at his side, Howard Mantle passed on August 22, 2001 at York Central Hospital in his 86th year. Howard will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 60 years, Eva Jane Mantle (Hook), son Stanley, and daughters Norma Keith and Shirley Pogue. Dear father-in-law to Frank Keith and Allan Pogue and cherished grandfather to Jacqueline and Trevor. Howard was predeceased by parents Fred and Cora, and siblings Fred, Eva and Rita. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville (905) 642-2855 on Friday, August 24 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Lung Association.
PIGGOTT, James A.
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday August 22, 2001 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Joyce Piggott and the late Peggy Piggott. Dear father of Jean and Doug Park; Clark and Mary Piggott; Wayne and Lynne Piggott; Nancy and Jake Gerryts; Jackie and Steve Sharman. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Brad, Kevin, Stephanie, James, Donna, Andy, Laura,Sheri, Shannon, Clark, Christopher, Cayley and his great grandchildren. Dear brother of Marguerite Piggott, Grace Sandford and Jeannette Wilhite. Son of the late Etta Piggott and the late William Piggott. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Thursday. Funeral service in the Chapel 1 pm Friday. Interment Bethesda Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer or Diabetic Society.
SEDORE, Doris Evelyn
In her 83rd yr. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday August 22, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Gerald Sedore. Dear mother ofBrenda & Wayne Holmes and the late Glenn Sedore. Loving grandmother of Wanda & Derek Thorne, Jarrett & Steena Holmes and Melissa Holmes. Great-grandmother of Micah & Ayla Holmes and Arima Thorne. Dear sister of Ruth Beckett. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9pm Friday. Funeral service in the Chapel 11am Saturday. Interment Queensville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Gideons.
SIMPSON, Joyce
On August 22, 2001. Joyce, daughter of the late John and Violet Rock. Wife of Elmer Simpson of 25 years. Loving mother of Brian, Brenda, Bowden and Bonnie. Cherished Grandma of Cassandra, Jake, Tyler, Samantha and Dylan. Sister of Margaret Peters, Richard, Frank and John. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Providence Centre Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated.
BURNS, Elsie
Peacefully on Tuesday August 21, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Whitby in her 71st year. Elsie, loving mother of Feggy Smith (Dave) of Oshawa, Scott (Alice) of Stouffville, and Chris (Vivian) of Washburn Island. Dear grandmother of Jeff and Brad, Paul, Adam, Michael and Stephen, Ashley and Katie. Dear sister of Anne Lack of Oshawa. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 25th at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. Memorial donations made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Cancer Clinic would be appreciated by the family.
BRUMPTON, Alfred
At his home in Newcastle on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 in his 74th year. Beloved father of Lisanne Brumpton, and Cheryl Guyett and her husband Steve. Proud grandfather of newly arrived Jocelyn Sattira Guyett. Dear brother of Hazel Plumb and her husband Frank. Bill and his wife Betty, Bob, Herb and his wife Agnes, and the late Ed and his wife Edna. Fondly remembered by Sandra and George Sakura, Adeline and Bill Foster (Mom and Pop), as well as many nieces, nephews, 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. on Friday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Oasis Addiction Recovery Society would be appreciated.
FAWCETT, Beulah Irene
"You will be called Hepzibah, and your land Beulah." Isaiah 62:4. At the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital in Oshawa Tuesday afternoon August 21, 2001. The former Beulah Robinson of Oshawa formerly of Toronto and Chesley in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late James Elwood Fawcett. Loving mother of Dale and his wife Priscilla of Toronto and Dennis and his wife Ela of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her three grandchildren Joanna, Matthew, and Tom. Dear sister of Doreen Lowe of St. Catharines. Dear sister-in-law of Muriel Schwandt of Southampton, Ruth Fawcett of Kitchener, Doreen Fawcett of Owen Sound, Gordon and Islay Fawcett, Dorothy Gransden and Robert Trelford all of Tara. Predeceased by two brothers Ralph and John Wesley Robinson. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Shallow Lake Community Church Friday afternoon at 1:00 PM. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara. Memorial contributions to the Gideons or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.
LAMB, Carol
Peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Centre Oshawa. Loving wife of Ivan. Mother of Simon, Donna, Ivan and daughter-in-law Sandie, and predeceased by son Gregory. Lovingly missed by grandchildren Cory, Cody, Stuart, Daniel, Dylan and sister Anne. Family and friends will be received at the SCARBOROUGH CHAPEL of McDougall & Brown, 2900 Kingston Road on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. followed by a service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heros For Hope Foundation Lakeridge Hospital Oshawa.
SMITH, Muriel Inez
At Ajax-Pickering Health Centre on Tuesday, August 21, 2001. Beloved wife of the late George Clarence Colridge Smith. Loving mother of Horace, Monica Prentice, Peter, Jeffrey, Patrick, David and Terry and the late Margaret, Hallam and John. Dear grandmother of 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great- grandchildren. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 12 p.m. until time of service in our Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Muriel may be made to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.
ARKSEY, Levi Crawforth
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Whitby on Monday, August 20th, 2001, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Carrie (Harris) Arksey. Survived by his sister Rachel Robinson. Predeceased by his sister Helen Thompson and brother Howard Arksey. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service in the chapel Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations to Brooklin United Church would be appreciated by the family.
GERMOND, Robert
At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Monday, August 20th, 2001. Robert Franklin Germond of Strathroy and formerly of Oshawa in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Elizabeth (Heard). Dear father of Carol Hoy of Strathroy, Patty and Bill Quinn of Denton, Texas and Douglas Germond and Cindy of Millbrook. Also 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Brother of Elizabeth (Betty) Goodchild of Oshawa. Predeceased by 2 sisters Bernice Napper and Sybil Stone and 2 brothers Jack and Bill Germond. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son-in-law Thomas Hoy. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 23rd from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 24th at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Dick Prince officiating. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial Donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated by the family.
