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REES, Bryan Maldwyn Peter
(Former President and C.O.O. of Markham Electric International Ltd.) On August 8, 2001, surrounded by his family. Bryan, loving husband of Carolyn. Beloved father of Simon, Andrea, Adam, Kyle, Sarah and Gareth. Cherished grandfather of Tegan and Anjelica. Brother of Peggy, Alban, Brynly, Kenvin, and Islwyn, all of the U.K, and Mostyn of Tasmania. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Saturday, August 11 from 9 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
PAYNE, Robert C.
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Ruby (nee Selleck). Dear father of Barbara Goldstone and Shirley Chillman. Loving grandfather of David Goldstone and his wife Bonnie, Kelly Corns and her husband Shawn, Melissa, Dustin and Kevin Chillman and great grandchildren K.tistofer, Alysha, Brandon and Bailey. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West, (905 721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 9th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 10th at 11 o clock. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
SMITH, Margaret Madeline
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby, Tuesday August 7, 2001. On her 80th birthday. Beloved mother of Dianne Michelle Munro of Oshawa and Nancy-Lee Adrienne Smith of B.C. Dear grandmother of Kylee Rae Munro. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday, August 11, 2001 from 12 noon until service time at 1:00 p.m in our chapel. lnterment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Margaret made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciate.
STRUMBISKI, Mary
At Rouge Valley Health System in Ajax on Tuesday August 7th, 2001. Mary Strumbiski (nee: Kucher) in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Joan Dodsworth of Oshawa & her husband the late Garry, Shirley Prescott & her husband Kenneth of Peterborough and Rose Marie Levey of Bowmanville and her husband the late Bruce. Lovingly remembered by grandsons David Dodsworth, Jim Dodsworth, Kenny Prescott & wife Suzanne, Scott Prescott & his wife Deb, Terry Dodsworth & his wife Shari, Jarrett Prescott, Ryan Levey, Kris Levey and five great grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Tessie and brothers Jack & Peter. Resting at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Services to be held in the Chapel on Friday August 10th at 2:30 pm. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer s Society or Cancer Research would be appreciated. Visitation one hour prior to the service.
BISHOP, Irene Mary
Peacefully, on Monday, August 6th, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Port Perry. In her 92nd year. Dear mother of Joyce and her husband Jon Todd of Caesarea and Ian DesRoches of British Columbia and the late Barbara Merk and Aubrey Bishop. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Linda, Rhonda, Kenneth, Marsha, Kathy, Danny, Erika and Michael. Survived by sisters Phoebe, Marguerite, Mary and brother Elmer. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry, 1763 Reach Road, on Wednesday, August 8th, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. In Irene's memory, donations may be made to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation.
CARSON, James Ross
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Jim Carson on August 6th, 2001. Jim, in his 82nd year, beloved husband of June. Loving father of Elizabeth and her husband Duncan Vipond of Oshawa and David Carson and his wife Joan of Calgary. Loving ''Bop'' of Nicholas and Catherine, and Grandpa to Kathleen and Aynsley. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. A Memorial Service will be held at Northminster United Church (Corner of Simcoe St. N. and Rossland St. E.) on Thursday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Grandview Children's Centre, Oshawa would be appreciated.
BRERETON, Samuel John (Sam)
(Retired 30-year employee of GM, former volunteer firefighter and District Chief, Newcastle, life-time active member of St. George's Anglican Church, and member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178). After a courageous battle with cancer, in his 76th year, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, August 6, 2001, surrounded by his family. Sam Brereton, loving husband of Margaret A. (Denike) of Orono, and the late A. Margaret (nee Ash). Loving father of Charlotte Mary and her husband Bob Vaughan, Aimee Brereton, and Irene and her husband Paul Sheridan. Dear step-father of Dorella and her husband Andy Van Die, Rick and his wife Judy Denike, and Suzanne Windeler. Beloved Grandpa of Shari Vaughan and Denise Mauer; Cassidy and Hunter Sheridan, and great-grandchildren Nicholas and Vaughan. Also missed by his 9 step-grandchildren. Loving brother of Mary, Irene, and the late Frances, Charlie and Tom. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (Mill St. exit, just north of 401 at the lights) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, with a Legion service at 7 p.m. Funeral service in St. George's Anglican Church, Newcastle, on Friday, August 10, at 11 a.m. Cremation, with burial at St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Newcastle. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Sam's memory would be appreciated by his family.
OKE, Cameron Cecil
At his residence in Oshawa on Monday, August 6, 2001. Cameron Cecil Oke at 81 years of age. Loving husband of the late Maud Oke. Dear brother of Merle (Oke) Avery of Bowmanville and the late Harold and Audrey. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East, Oshawa with complete Funeral Service inthe Chapel on Thursday August 9, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. In lieu of flowers donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
RICKETTS, Carolyn Ann
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Monday, August 6, 2001. Carolyn Ricketts, at 49 years of age. Beloved wife of Clayton Ricketts for 32 years. Dear daughter of Myrtle Williams and the late Basil. Loving mother of Cindy Ricketts and her husband Christopher Frost and Alexandra Percy and her husband Bryce. Lovingly remembered by her granddaughters Briana Claylyn Percy and Madeline Julie Percy. Dear sister of Rowena, Shirley, Lynda, Joan, Judy, Larry, Gary, Kathy, Dale, Lori-Joan and Christopher. Carolyn will be fondly remembered by her many family and friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, August 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m.
WILLEY, Doris Norma (nee Wachsmuth)
passed away peacefully, August 6th, 2001 at Port Perry Community Nursing Home. Thank you to nurses and friends and her son Robert by her side. Survived by her three children and her two grandchildren. Beloved wife of Dr. Gordon E. Willey, first president of Durham College, deceased. The private funeral was held Friday, August 10th at Armstrong Funeral Home. Donations to Canadian Red Cross gould be appreciated.
APPLETON, Joyce Alice
passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 5, 2001, in her 58th year. Joyce beloved wife of William Appleton. Loving mother of Heather Ann Appleton and Colin John Appleton. Dear sister of Marian and her husband Dave Gallant, John Elash and his wife Monique and Charmaine all of Saskatchewan. Mrs. Appleton will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby, Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John the Evangelist Church, 903 Giffard St., Whitby, Thursday 10:30 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. Donations to the Cancer Society or Charity of choice.
ARBUCKLE, Agnes Louise (nee Gooderham)
Quietly, on Sunday the 5th of August 2001, at the Ottawa General Hospital after a very brief battle with Cancer. In her 89th year,Agnes was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Herb Arbuckle. She is survived by her two sons, Derek and Graeme, and two granddaughters, Carolyn and Julia. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Ena Gooderham and Marion De Shane, many constant and caring members of the Arbuckle and Gooderham families in Canada and England and her many friends, especially in Uxbridge and Ottawa. The funeral service will be held on Thursday the 9th of August 2001at 1:30 p.m. at St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, 454 King Edward Avenue at Daly. Interment will be at St. Andrew's - St. James' Cemetery in Orillia, Ontario at 1:30 p.m. on Monday the 13h of August 2001. Donations in her memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Lung Association of Canada or the Canadian Bible Society.
AVERY, Norman
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday August 5, 2001 in his 71st year. Norman, loving mate of Pat Meyer. Dear father of Norma & her husband Robert Dixon and Shawn Avery. Loving grandfather of Andrew. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Friday from 12 noon - 1p.m. Memorial service in our Chapel on Friday at 1p.m. Cremation with Interment of ashes in England. Donations in Norm's memory to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
COLLACUTT, Elsie Marie
In her 85th year - At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday August 5, 2001. Loving daughter of the late Robert Cecil and Bertha (Samis) Collacutt. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville from 10am Thursday Funeral Service in our Chapel at 11am Thursday. Interment Bethesda Cemetery.
DEVNICH, Richard Howard
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on 71st birthday August 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Doreen of 48 years. Loving father of Debbie and husband Barry Barter, Shelley and husband Tom Simpson, Susan and husband Peter O'Brien and Cindy Coe. Greatly missed by his grandchildren B.J., Scott, Blake, Taylor, Rebecca, Mandy, Christopher and Melissa. Dear brother of Jeanette, Lucas, Marion Williams, Calvin, David, Douglas and Marlene Holdal. Predeceased by his parents Paul and Anna and two brothers, Leonard and Raymond. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 12 noon to 1pm Thursday August 9, 2001. Memorial Service at 1pm Thursday. In memorium, donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Palliative Care in the memoryof Richard Devnich.
HALLIDAY, William Frederick
After living the most courageous of lives, William entered into rest on Sunday August 5, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 82nd year. William, husband of the late Mary Halliday (nee Stewart), beloved father of Jeanette and her husband Brian Robertson. Dear grandfather of Wendy and her husband Darin Madore, Janice Robertson and her husband Derek Delarge, Kyle Robertson and his wife Kim, and Ewan Robertson and his wife Carly. Loved great grandfather of Joshua and Chloe. Brother of Robert Halliday and his wife Kay, James Halliday, and Ina and her husband George McMillanand is predeceased by his brother Edward Halliday. A private family funeral service will be held at the Armstrong Funeral Home. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
REYNOLDS, Thomas Russell
Peacefully at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday August 5th, 2001 in his 51st year. Beloved companion of Carmela. Loving father of Ashleigh and Justin; stepfather of Jonathan, Maura, Pam, Amy and Julie. Brother of John and his wife Anne, and Steven and his wife Mary. Cherished nephew of Nellie Reynolds. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, "Thorton Chapel 847 King Street, West, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 8th, 2001 at 3:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Many thanks to the Doctors and Nurses on 6F Oncology, Lakeridge Health-Oshawa for their compassion.
SUTTON, Marjory
Entered into rest at her home in Lindsay on Sunday August 5th, 2001 in her 94th year. Marjory Hodgson was the beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) Sutton. Predeceased by her parents William Hodgson and Rosamond Brisbin and brother Arthur Hodgson. Lovingly remembered by her nieces Rosamond Hodgson, of Oshawa, Patricia Fulcher of Gravenhurst, Gail Tanner of St. Catharines. Survived by her great nephews Paul, Henry, Michael; William; Michael and William, and her great nieces Kathy and Debbie, also one great grandniece Stefanie. Marjory will be missed by her other family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Mackey Funeral Home 33 Peel Street, Lindsay on Friday August 10th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A private graveside service will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay. The family would appreciate expressions of sympathy to an Organization of your choice.
CHEREWATY, Alec
(Resident of Oshawa since 1935) Quietly at home on Saturday August 4th, 2001. Alec, beloved husband of the late Mary Cherewaty. Loving father of Anna and her husband Michael Szmyr. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jan and wife Grace, Kaz and his wife Roma, Alex and his wife Lynda, Stan and his wife Anne, and by his great grandchildren Jeffrey, Jennifer, David, Bryan, Aaron, Chris, Kevin, Carolynn. Alec will be sadly missed by family and friends in Poland and Ukraine. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East with Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church on Thursday August 9th, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. Panachyda Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
FRALICK, Emerson John
Suddenly on Saturday, August 4th, 2001 in Bowmanville. In his 28th year. Beloved son of Jean and Ian Fralick. Loving brother of Stella and her husband Jeremy Gilkes, Cain Fralick and Sonya Cotterell. Dear Daddy of Juniper-Em. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 10th from 7 - 9 P.M. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, August 11th at 1:00 P.M.
HOLLIDAY, Walter Marcus
passed away at Bon-Air Nursing Home, Cannington on Saturday, August 4th, 2001 in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Evelyn Holliday. Loved father of Gordon and his wife Joan of Oakwood, and Robert (deceased) and his wife Shirley of Oshawa. Grandfather of Sharon, Rick and his wife Nancy, Sandra and her husband Ron, Shelley, and David and his wife Kim. Great grandfather of Amanda, Melissa, Adam, Tanner, Cple and Clay. Dear brother of Edith Nicholson of Port Severn and the late Wilbur, Ken, Laurel, Allan and Marion. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Service in the chapel Tuesday afternoon (August 7th) at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired Memorial Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
