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THOMAS, Hans
July 10, 1907 - August 17, 2001. Hans, peacefully at his home, during the early morning hours on Friday, August 17, 2001. Hans in his 95th year. Beloved father of Manfred and his wife Maureen. Very dear friend of Helga Huber. Cremation has occurred. A private family service to be announced at a later time. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to Durham Access to Care. Arrangements entrusted to McEachnie Funeral Home.
VINCE, Michael
Peacefully passed away in the presence of his family, at the Community Nursing Home, Port Perry, on Friday, August 17, 2001. Michael Vince, beloved husband of Marguerite. Dear father of Norah, Mark, Darlene, and John. Beloved uncle of Norma. Friends may call at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry, on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held in the chapel. Memorial donations to the Community Nursing Home would be appreciated.
HANCOCK, Gladys Irene (nee Coulter)
Peacefully at home after a courageous fight with cancer on Thursday, August 16th, 2001 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Norman. Loving mother of Larry (Toronto), Peter and his wife Paula (Cobourg), Jeff and Dan (Whitby). Predeceased by her son Bobby. Dear grandmother of Erin, Lyndsay and Courtney. Sister of Madeline and her husband Ken Salmon (Islington), Clarence and his wife Marion Coulter (Tamworth). Sister-in-law of Jack and his wife Joan Hancock (Coldwater), Margaret Schranim (Toronto) and Reta Carroll (Toronto). Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 17th from 2 4 and 7- 9 P.M. Complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, August 18th at 3:00 PM. Cremation and Interment at Thornton Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to Durham Region Cancer Centre, V.O.N. or the Aids Committee of Durham would be appreciated.
NICHOLS, Kale
Suddenly at the Ajax & Pickering Health Centre, on Thursday, August 16, 2001 at the age of 17. Kale Nichols, loving son of Gary and Leanne. Loving brother of Amber. Grandson of Tom and Phyllis Church, and Ben and Merna Nichols. Words cannot express the loss of our Best Buddy. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Service on Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church Street N., Pickering Village). Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children, Cardiac Unit would be greatly appreciated.
BILSKY, Walter
(Former owner of The Handy Bar on Ritson Road, and Bilskys I.G.A. on Wilson Road). Peacefully at home (Hillsdale Manor) on Wednesday August 15th, 2001. Walter in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving father of Ron and his wife Marilyn, and Ray. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Terry Anne Murrell and her husband Kevin, Michael Bilsky and his wife Maggie, and by his great grandchildren Christine, Jeffrey and Stephanie. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday August 18th, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Donations to the Walter and Anne Bilsky Waiting Room X-Ray Dept, Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated. Visitation 7-9 P.M. Friday.
FRY, Lorraine Isobel (nee Houghton)
Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 15th, 2001 after a courage battle with cancer, at the age of 54. Daughter of the late Olive and Arthur Houghton of Wales, U.K. Beloved wife and best friend of John. Much loved mother of Roger (Nicole) and Michelle (Todd). Adored Nana of Maxwell and Spencer. Sadly missed by her sisters Muriel and Evelyn (Tom) of Wales. We will lovingly remember her forever. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, August 19th from 2 -4 P.M. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, August 20th at 3 o clock. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
HUETHER, Stanley Warren
Peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 15th, 2001 in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Ellen (nee Fowler) of 34 years. Loving father of Todd and Brett. Dear son of Delbert and Joyce Huether of Newcastle, Ontario. Brother of Wayne (Evelyn), Beverly (Charles Ellis), Ray and predeceased by James and Douglas. Son-in-law of Norma Fowler. Brother-in-law of James and Karen Andrews. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 17th from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, August 18th at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Choice would be appreciated.
VAN VUGHT, Hubert Hendrikees
After a lengthy battle with cancer in High River Hospital, Alberta. Hubert, loving husband of Doreen Audrey of Uxbridge. Dear father of Wayne, Daryle, Karen (Mark), William (Alice), Dan (Laura). Grandchildren - Samantha, Jeremy, Shane, Wesley, Blake, Cassidy, Kayla, Shonalee, Michael, Catharine, Kinisha, Danika and Teresa. Brother of Jane, Marie, Harry and brother-in-law of Gordon and June Houting. Predeceased by his parents Adrian and Henrietta Van Vught. A Memorial Service to be held from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Uxbridge, on Friday, August 17th, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Uxbridge Cemetery. In Hubert's memory, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge.
BROWN, Irene M. R.N. (Wellesley Class of 1931)
After suffering a stroke on August 1st, 2001 Irene was finally given her release at 4:30 A.M. Tuesday, August 14th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Predeceased by her loving husband William E. Brown (12/06/1909 - 22/10/1996), sister Madeline Arnott (1990), brothers Gordon (1991) and James Kenneth (2001). Survived by sister Kathleen R. Niles and brother Jack D. Clarke (Joan) and will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and extended family. A Private Family Memorial Service was held on Monday, August 20th, 2001. If desired, Memorial Donations in Irene's memory may be made to College of Nurses of Ontario, 101 Davenport Rd., Toronto, Ontario M5R 3P1 or made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234)
GEIGER, Elsbeth
(R.N., B.N., M.A., United States Public Health Service). Elsbeth finished her nursing career as Chief of Nursing at the Hospital for Sick Children. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, August 13, 2001, in her 82nd year. Loving sister of Gertrude G. Parker of Portland, Maine. Beloved aunt of Karl Parker and Arthur Parker. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville, Ontario on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Memorial Service in our Chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Charity of your choice in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
HILL, Frank W.
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Monday, August 13th, 2001 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Valerie Burghout and her husband Joe, Teresa and David. Loving grandfather of Joey and Samatha. Son of Frank and the late Rose. Step-son of Bernice Cameron-Hill. Brother of Allan and his wife Janette. Son-in-law of Jack and Lorna Motton. Brother-in-law of Elinore Motton and Lorne and Marilyn Motion. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 16th from 2 -4 and 7- 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 17th at 11:00 A.M. from St. Peter s Anglican Church (1175 Cedar St.). Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
MIDDLEBROOK, Irene
Peacefully, with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville on Monday, August 13th, 2001, in her 79th year. Predeceased by her husband Howard. Mother of Dawna, Judy (Dave) and Brent (Ann). Grandmother of Lynne and Chambers. A Private Family Service was held with Interment following at Elmwood Cemetery, Markham. If desired, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
RAYCRAFT, Harry
In his 85th year. At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday August 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Inez Raycraft. Dear father of Ross and Paul & his wife Irene Raycraft. Loving grandfather of Alicia, Julianna, Peter and Maria. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Wednesday. Funeral service in the Chapel 11am Thursday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Parkinson Foundation.
RYAN, Christine
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, August 13th, 2001 at the age of 54 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Terry and mother of Kevan and his wife Jenn and Adam and his wife Jane. Nana of Jake and expected baby. Sister of Alan and John Hartley and daughter of Frederick and the late Ada. Supported by her close friends Ann Jackson, the Gleaves, Maddux, Beattie, Dears and Lyons families. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 16th from 7 - 9 P.M. Service of Remembrance will be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 17th at 3:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to Durham Access to Care, V.O.N. or Canadian Cancer Society - Breast Cancer would be appreciated.
A strong spirit that touched many lives, we re proud of your fight
Taylor, Stanley W.
At Marnwood Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville on Monday August 13, 2001 in his 81st year. Stanley, beloved son of the late John Newton and Beatrice Taylor. Loving brother of the late Leslie and Doug Taylor. Dear brother-in-law of Annie Taylor. Loved uncle of Diane, Don, June, Alice and Fred. Stanley will be sadly missed by his friend Roy Fice. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Wednesday from 1pm until the time of the funeral service at 2pm. Interment Hampton Union Cemetery. Donations made in Stanley's memory to the Parkinson Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
BERNACKI-REBOT, Lidia
Suddenly on Sunday, August 12th, 2001 in her 48th year. Beloved wife of Dr. Morris Rebot. Dear mother of Natalie and Laura. Predeceased by her parents John and Annamaria Bernacki. Sister of John Bernacki. Daughter-in-law of Rozalia Czyz and the late Joseph Czyz and Jadwiga Rebot and the late Stanley Rebot. Sister-in-law of Walter Rebot and his wife Sharon, Romana Owens and her husband Garry and the late John Rebot. Aunt of Karen, Christa, Stephanie and Kristian. Godmother of Kristian, Matthew and Michael. Lovingly remembered by the Barluzzi Family in Italy. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 16th from 2 -4 and 7 - 9 P.M. (Panachyda at 7:30 P.M.). Divine Liturgy of Burial will be held on Friday, August 17th at 10:00 A.M. from St George s Ukrainian Catholic Church (597 Albert St., Oshawa). Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. OIha Cemetery. Memorial Donations to St. George s Ukrainian Catholic Church Restoration Fund, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
COWLING, George
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Sunday August 12, 2001. George Cowling in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Vivian (nee Hamilton). Dear father of Bonnie & her husband Peter Brooks, and Judy Cowling. George will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jason & Julie. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with a funeral service in the chapel for family & close friends on Wednesday August 15th, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Farrow, Clinton
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday, August 12, 2001 in his 86th year. Clinton, beloved husband of Acy (Bowen) Farrow. Loved father of hisson Glen and his wife Linda. Loving grandfather of Jan and her husband Rob Kane and Ryan. Dear brother of Carl and James Farrow, Ken Brignall and the late Clarence Farrow. At Clinton's request the Funeral Service was complete in the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Tuesday evening at 7pm. Durham Lodge #66 Masonic Service in the Morris Chapel on Tuesday evening at 9pm. Private family Interment on Wednesday at Orono Cemetery. Donations in Clinton's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
McNENLY, Wilhelmina (Willie)
Entered into rest at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Sunday, August 12, 2001. Willie Harris, in her 55th year, was the dear friend of James Finlay of Beaverton and Dale McNenly of Port Perry. Loving mother of Brad and his wife Kelly of Omemee and Davina McNenly and her friend Ryan of Whiskey Creek, Vancouver Island. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Cheyenne and Brendan. Fondly remembered by her brothers and sisters. In keeping with Willie s wishes cremation has taken place. In lieu of memorial donations, friends may plant a tree in memory of Willie. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Stoddart Funeral Home, 24 Mill St., Lindsay K9V 2L1 (toll free 1-877-427- 8434)
RUSSELL, Craig
Of Welland, at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, St. Catharines, on Sunday, August 12, 2001, in his 56th year. Cherished husband of Barbara Russell (nee Monaghan). Loved father of Christopher (Chris) and Jeffrey (Jeff) Russell, both of Whitby. Loving son of Hilda Russell of Port Perry and the late George Russell. Dear brother of Isabel Eagleson and her husband Bob of Oshawa. Born in Oshawa, Mr. Russell lived in Sudbury and Port Colborne before moving to Welland in the 1980's. He was employed in the automotive industry, namely as a co-owner of the Schooner Chev Olds dealership in Port Colborne, followed as a salesman and district sales manager for General Motors for 12 years and most recently in the automotive service department of Canadian Tire in Welland. Friends are invited to visit the family at the CUDNEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 241 West Main Street, Welland, on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Reverend George Schmidt will conduct a memorial service in the Cudney Chapel on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. A private family Interment will take place at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be deeply appreciated by the Russell family.
HANNAN, Jean
Peacefully, at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Saturday, August 11, 2001. Jean MacLean, beloved wife of the late Kirby F. Hannan. Dear mother of Jean Low of Uxbridge and the late Arthur Hannan. Survived by seven grandchildren. Sister of Harold MacLean of Thorold, predeceased by Margaret MacLean, Ruth TenBroeck, Walter, John, Hugh and Keith MacLean. Resting at the Funeral Home of Low & Low, Uxbridge (23 Main Street South) for service in the chapel on Tuesday, August 14th, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines. In Jean's memory, memorial donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation.
KELLESTINE, Ivan Aylmer
Resident of Maynooth and long time resident of Whitby. passed away Saturday August 11, 2001 at Trenton Memorial Hospital in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Margaret. Will be sadly missed by Barbara Kellestine and their five children, Deborah Cochrane and her husband Jim, John Kellestine and his wife Karen, Michael Kellestine, Karen Sullivan and her husband Randy, and Bill Kellestine and his wife Sumar. Dear grandfather of Jay, Tabitha, Serena, Jasmine, Dustin, Ryan, Amanda, Jesse, Bobbi-Jane, Melissa, Sheri, Shane, and Katelyn and great grandfather of Tomi-Shae. Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew - Bethel United Church, County Rd. 62, Maynooth (613-338-2175), on Friday August 17, 2001 at 2:00pm. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a Charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated.
RENNIE, Irene ''Rene''
passed away at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Saturday, August 11, 2001, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Rennie. Loving mother of Valerie Budd and Marilyn Torrance. Loving grandmother to Kim Boadway and her husband Tony, Jim Budd and his wife Darlene, Gail Wallace and her friend John Fountain, Glenda Wagner and her husband Dave. Going to be sadly missed by great grandchildren Holly, Ashley and Dillon Boadway, Tyler and Ryan Wallace, Julia Wagner and Kristen Hoffman. Always remembered by her brother-in-law George Rennie, his wife Joan and their family, and my adopted daughter Liz Redshaw plus more relatives and many friends. I was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 22 in Toronto and Branch 483 in Claremont since 1946. As everyone knows, I loved to write so I prepared this ahead of time, and to everyone I remind you I have lived a good long life so please don't shed tears, put on a smile and be glad you knew me as I did you. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 2 p.m. Interment in Claremont Union Cemetery. If you feel you want to do something in my memory, remember a Charity of your choice.
TAMBLYN, Marie Louise (nee Kent)
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Saturday, August 11, 2001 at the age of 60 years. Marie, beloved wife of William Tamblyn. Loving mother of Janne Lee and her husband Song, Nancy Tamblyn and her husband Allan Noordvyk, David Tamblyn and his wife Lisa, Cindy Gauley and her husband Mike, and Tom Tamblyn. Dear grandmother of Christopher, Carmen, Peter and Benjamin Lee, Ellen Tamblyn and Bronwyn Gauley. Loved daughter of Marjorie Kent Williams and the late Robert Cecil Kent. Loving sister of Carol Barraball, William, James, Brent and Grant Kent. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at Orono United Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Cremation. Donations to Orono United Church in Marie's memory would be appreciated.
