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MATTICE, Ruth Margaret
Gone to be with the Lord on Monday August 20, 2001 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Mattice. Dear sister of Doris and her husband William McBride. Fondly remembered by her nephew Bill and his wife Lorraine McBride and niece Ruth and her husband Manuel Orellana. Dear stepmother of Barbara and her husband Chuck Powers. Also remembered by her grandchildren Heather, Debbie, Paul, Philip and Stephen and her 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King Sstreet East, Oshawa (905-433-5558 on Tuesday from 7 - 9 p.m. A service will be held in our chapel on Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Interment, MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Donations in memory of Ruth to Bethany Lodge would be appreciated by the family.
MIDDLETON, James
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp, Bowmanville on Monday Au gust 20th, 2001. James, in his 89th year. Loving father of George Middleton and his wife June of Peterborough. Dear brother of Percy of Woodstock, and William of Bobcaygeon. Sadly missed by the Barry family: Bev, Melody, John, Dara, Brittney, Justin, and Cathy. Predeceased by his good friend Mabel BarryA special thank you to the staff of the Marnwood Life Care Center for their support and caring. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the chapel on Thursday August 23rd at 2:00 pm. Interment Verulam Cemetery, Bobcaygeon. Memorial Donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 1 :00 pm until service time.
MOORE, Patricia (Pat)
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, August 20th, 2001, in her 69th year. Mother of Adam. Sister of Jane and her brothers Robert (Pat) and Michael, sister-in-law Gladys and brother-in-law Russell. Wife of the late Dennis. At Patricia s request there will be no visitation or service. If desired, donations to the New Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234).
BROWN, Reuben W.
Age 91 years. At Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Monday August 20, 2001. Beloved husband of Sadie Brown (Patterson). Dear father of Myrna Brown and Delma & Dave Lomax. Loving grandfather of Sonia, Sarah and Natasha, Great-grandfather of Jacob. Dear brother of Lucy Nisbett, Elsie & Charles Potter and Thomas Brown. A Funeral Service will be held at COLLEGE PARK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, OSHAWA 2pm Thursday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to SDA Community Services Centre. Arrangements entrusted to Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, Visitation at the church 1 hour before service.
WITVOET, George Jan
(Former owner Elizabeth Beauty Shop). Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday August 20, 2001. George Jan Witvoet at 71 years of age. Beloved husband of Henny (nee Oldejans). Loving father of Evan, Rhonda and her husband Arnold VanderMeer, Michael and his wife Diana, Brian and his wife Carla and Ian and his wife Debbie. Dearly loved Opa of Joshua and Heather; Cara, Jarod and Andrew; Marina, Bethany and Jenna; Rachel and Matthew. Dear brother of Lowell, Thelma, Bert, Rini, Nell and Fred. George was a very active member of Zion Christian Reformed Church. He was also a former member of the County Town Singers and the Oshawa Choral Society. George was instrumental in the inception of Gate 3:16 and Durham Christian Homes. George will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in Zion Christian Reformed Church (409 Adelaide Ave. E. at Central Park Blvd.) on Friday August 24, 2001 at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to Gate 3:16 Oshawa Community Ministry Center would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
BOCHENSKI, Max Barclay (Sonny)
Suddenly on Sunday, August 19th, 2001, in his 34th year. Loving father of Randi. Dear son of Max and Lorna Bochenski and Norm Ethier and the late Mary. Brother of Cameron, Sherrie, Crystal and Tracey. Survived by grandparents Mel Bullock and Anne Bullock. Sonny will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and extended family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 22nd from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, August 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
DAVIDSON, Eleanor Marie
passed away at her daughter Barbara's home on Sunday August 19, 2001. Eleanor Davidson beloved wife of the late James Davidson. Dear mother of Barb and her husband Ron McIntyre of Prince Albert and Bill and his fiancee Twyla of Port Perry. Dear grandmother of Mike (Sheri), Brian (Kathy), Tracy (Dwayne), Rob, Karley, Dayna, Brennan, Brittany, and predeceased by Steven and great great grandmother of Ashley, Bob and Michel. At the request of Mrs. Davidson, no funeral service will be held. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Port Perry Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry.
DOBBS, Randall John (Randy)
Suddenly on Sunday, August 19th, 2001 at the age of 37. Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Thomas). Dear son of Doreen and Glendon Dobbs. Father of infant son David Jonathon (predeceased). Brother of Richard and Glenda Dobbs and her husband Fred Tippins. Uncle of Shaun, Amber and Justin. Son-in-law of Jane Anne Thomas and Brian Thomas. Grandson of Mary Mullen. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West for visitation on Wednesday, August 22nd from 2 -4 and 7- 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, August 23rd at 1 o clock. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SCANLAN, Anne
In her 86th year. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday August 19, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius Scanlan. Dear mother of Jack Scanlan & Theresa True of Bowmanville; Cornelius & Judy Scanlan of Dunedin, Fla. and Patricia Williamson of Vancouver, B.C. Dear sister of Josephine Black of Port Alberni, B.C. and dear aunt of Larry & Judy Mistel of Cranbrook,B.C., Alex & Jenny Mistel of Redding, Ca. Also survived by friends Muriel Anderson & Michael, Virginia & Findley Hall both of Calgary, Marty & Charlie Polnick of Leduc, Alta. and her "Buddies" TJ and Casey. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville from 10am Thursday. Funeral service in our Chapel 11am Thursday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimers Society.
WILSON, Bruce James
Present with the Lord. After a brief illness, on Sunday, August 19th, 2001 at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, in his 56th year. Bruce, beloved husband of Elaine. Loving son of Dorothy and the late James Wilson. Dear father of Christine and her husband Shawn Little, Doug and his wife Karen, Merry and Martha. Grandpa of Duncan and Eden Little. Survived by his sisters Jean, Helen and brother Norman. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge on Tuesday, August 21st, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Interment Foster Memorial Cemetery, Uxbridge. In Bruce's memory, donations may be made to Windreach Farm, Springvale Baptist Church or the Gideons.
WILSON, Hattie
In her 98th year. At Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Sunday August 19, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Charles Vertil Wilson. Dear mother of Ted & June Wilson and the late Jack Wilson and Jean Butler. Dear mother-in-law of Sheila Wilson. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9pm Tuesday. Funeral service in our Chapel 11am Wednesday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.
CAMPBELL, Colin Edward
Peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2001 at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, in his 56th year. Colin, loving husband of Marian Campbell (nee Lewis). Dear father of Kimberley Campbell and son-in-law Murray Parrinder and Derek Campbell and daughter-in-law Lesley. Beloved grandpa to Madeline and Reed. Loving son of the late Elmer and Grace Campbell. Dear brother to Raymond Campbell and his wife Amie and Inez and her husband Tom Robinson. Beloved brother-in-law to John Lewis and his wife Darlene, MurrayLewis and his wife Maria and the late Ken Lewis survived by his wife Martha Lewis. Uncle Colin will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Princess Margaret Hospital and Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their special care. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday, August 21st from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, August 22nd at 1 p.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial donations made to the Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
HOWDEN, Catherine Louise
At Oshawa on Saturday, August 18, 2001. Daughter of the late Mabel and Arthur Howden of Columbus, Ontario. Sister of Ann E. Brown of Oshawa, Robert Howden of Orangeville, George and his wife Peggy Howden of Oshawa and Harry and his wife Norma Howden of Brooklin, Ontario. Predeceased by her sister Helen J. Bond and her brother John A. Howden. Survived by 13 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private service on Tuesday, August 21, 2001, with Interment in St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Columbus. Donations in memory of Catherine to the Robert McLaughlin Gallery or Charity of choice would be appreciated.
KANE, Norman Gerald
59 years young. passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 18, 2001 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Sharon, loving father of Jason. Only son of the late Anita and Otis Kane. Norm will be missed by his sisters Millie (late Leo Quinn), Dorothy (Tony Bookhout) and Kathleen (Cyril Vallee); sister-in-law Maureen (Michael McGuire); special uncle to many nieces and nephews. His zest for life, strength of character, generosity, humour, courage and unfailing dignity were an inspiration to all. Norm will be fondly remembered and much missed by close friends and family. Friends were received at the Low & Low Funeral Home Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South, on Monday, August 20th, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery followed by a reception. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to Pancreatic Research c/o Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. A very special thank you to all of our family and friends who gave so much of their time and love during this challenging time. Special thanks to Dr. Brian St. John for always being there.
KINGSLEY, Albert R. "Al"
Suddenly at home with his wife Elaine by his side on Saturday, August 18th, 2001 in his 59th year. Beloved husband of Elaine. Father of Doug and his wife Debbie and Craig and Linda. Grampa of Matthew, Ryan and Rebecca. Brother of Harold and his wife Celeste, Betty Munroe, Ruth arid her husband Reg Spooner. Sadly missed by Lord Stanley. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 21st from 2 -4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 22nd at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Thanks to the Paramedics, the Police, the Fire Department and the neighbours for their help.
LEE, Aleta Grace (nee: King)
Peacefully on Saturday August 18, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Center, Uxbridge. In her 98th year. Aleta, beloved wife of the late Arthur. Survived by her sister Willa Bridgewater of Daytona, Fla. and predeceased by sisters Marvel Cairns and Maxine Paul. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews Elena and Allan Cairns, Sherry, Ted and Patti Bridgewater, Russell, Terry and Bruce Paul. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday August 22, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. from Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South. Visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Greenbank United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
SAMELKO, Frank
Peacefully at his home in Toronto on Saturday, August 18, 2001 at the age of 74. Frank, brother of Jessica Sandoll of Wales, and the late Marian and Jean Samelko. Dear uncle of Richard, Conrad and Gloria Samelko. A complete Funeral Mass will be held at St. Therese's Roman Catholic Church, 3800 Courtice Road North, Courtice on Thursday, August 23rd at 11 a.m. Cremation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Armstrong Funeral Home, Oshawa. Memorial donations made to either the Canadian Mental Health Association, or the Durham Down's Syndrome Association would be appreciated by the family.
ARNOTT, Madeline Anne
After a short illness, on Friday, August 17, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 85. Madeline (nee Burr), beloved wife of the late John Arnott. Loved mother of Bill Shepard and his wife Judith of Scugog Island, and Jim Shepard and his wife Jeannette of Cambridge. Loving grandmother of Connie, Ray, Jeffery and Larry and great grandmother of Lacey, Shannon and Amber. Madeline is also survived by her sister Lois Lindsay of Markham. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Madeline Arnott will be held in the Chapel on Monday, August 20th at 11 a.m. with Reverend John Griffen officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
BELAK, Veronica Ann
Tragically, Veronica's life was taken while crossing an intersection on Friday, August 17, 2001, in her 14th year, with her brother Stephen by her side. Dearly beloved daughter of John Belak and the late Joyce who passed away April 30th, 2001. Loving sister of Stephen and Peter, and dogs Sonny and Cleo. Sadly missed niece of Nicholas and Catherine Belak of Thornhill and their son John-Paul, Aunt Mary of Vancouver; Aunt Gloria of England and her many aunts, uncles and cousins in England and South Africa. Veronica sadly leaves behind her friends from school, basketball and soccer. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH (570 Marion Ave., Oshawa). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations made to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
''Veronica was a terrific person with a kind and generous personality, she has been a joy''.
JACKSON, Graham
Quietly at home after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Graham passed away on Friday August 17, 2001. He was born in Sheldon Birmingham, England to the late Eva and Harold Jackson. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy) and his brother Alan (Norma) and Roderick (Wendy) of England. Graham is lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews in England and Canada. Graham was the founder and operator of Jackson s Touch of Class Eatery and Dinner Theatre. He was a proud member of The Monarchist League of Canada, Durham Branch and has been the vice-chairman of the County Tour Carnival for five years. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, onTuesday August 21st from 2-4 pm. and 7-9 p.m. with a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday August 22nd at 11 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Cancer Clinic would be appreciated by the family.
MACDONALD, Portia Ingoville
Of Cloyne, formerly of Bowmanville, at her residence surrounded by family on August 17, 2001, in her 92nd year. Born in Cape Breton she was Twice Past Matron of the Scarborough Eastern Star. The daughter of the late Phillip Gibbons and Henrietta Huntington. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. MacDonald. Mrs. MacDonald will always be loved and missed by her children Stanley (Meta) MacDonald of Gravenhurst, lsobel (Gil) Todd of Gravenhurst, David (Stella) MacDonald of Manchester, Marion (John) Buchanan of Cloyne, Christine (Gord) Lehman of Cranbrook, B.C. and Phillip MacDonald of Napanee. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, infant son Donald Francis and siblings Dick, Henry, Emily, Molly, Tense, Ruth, Caleb and Jetta. Visitation was held at Bethel United Church, Marion Bridge, on Thursday August 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Funeral Service held from there on Friday August 24 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Oakfield Cemetery.
MYERS, Rev. John Barry
Entered into rest at the Scarborough General Hospital on Friday, August 17, 2001. Father John was the beloved son of the late Barry Myers (1962) and Eleanor Simmons (1918) and beloved 'son' of the late Rita Cassidy (1978). Predeceased by an infant sister (1918) and sister, Rev. Sister Catherine C.N.D. (1993). He leaves behind his brother Bill and his wife Margaret, nephews Bill and his wife Leah and John, his niece Mary Anne, great nephews Daniel and David and his great niece Katie all of Pickering. Fondly remembered by his several cousins. Dear friend of Bob Ashmore and his wife Charlene and their family and dear friend of many in Oshawa, Bobcaygeon, Downeyville and Lindsay. Visitation will be held at St. Gertrude's Church, King St., Oshawa on Wednesday from 2:00-9:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial willbe held on Thursday, August 23 at 11:00 A.M. Interment later at Priest Cemetery, St. Augustine's Seminary, Scarborough following the Mass and funeral reception. Prayer service will be held in the church on Wednesday evening at 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Scarboro Missions, St. Gertrude's Share Life or the Rose of Durham would be appreciated by the family and can be made at the church or through the STODDART FUNERAL HOME, 24 Mill St., Lindsay K9V 2L1 (toll free 1-877-427-8434)
