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LEVEQUE, Margaret Eileen
Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor on Saturday August 4th 2001, in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband Thomas in 1959. Dear mother of Ann Doyle (Leo), and Mary McTeague (Jim). Dear sister of Dorothy Lawless. Predeceased by her sisters Teresa Roach, Corinne Lawless, and Louise Doyle and by her brothers Clarence, Joseph, Frank, Thomas, and Donald Flannigan. Fondly remembered by her twelve grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church (Corner Simcoe and Adelaide Sts.) on Wednesday August 8th, 2001 at 10:30 A.M. Prayers in the funeral home Tuesday 8:00 P.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Gregory's Parish or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Tuesday.
MacNEILL Betty Fredina
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, on Saturday, August 4, 2001, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank MacNeill. Loving mother of Frances and her husband Keith Cooper of Oshawa, Terry and his wife Gail of Windsor and Peter MacNeill of Oshawa. Predeceased by her parents Ethel and Frederick Dunlop, her sister Ruth Tweedle and her brothers Charlie and Russel Dunlop. Devoted grandmother to Amie, Ryan, Alyssa, Sean, Zachary, Dylan, Ashley and Peter. A Memorial Service will be held at Thornton Cemetery Chapel, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa, on Thursday, August 9, 2001 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow in Thornton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Betty may be made to a Charity of choice through McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558)
MOORES-LAYZELL, Annie Elizabeth nee Allen
passed away quietly in her 87th year on Saturday, August 4, 2001. Known to most as ''Granny'', the owner of Moores Grocery on Manse Rd. in West Hill for over 40 years. Dear wife of the late Vic Moores and the late Lionel Layzell. Loving mother to Tom Moores and his wife Darla. Mother-in-law to Juanita Moores and Jim Prince. Predeceased by Jim Moores and Betty Prince. Step-mother to Don and Helen and the late Joy. Also survived by sisters Rose, Margaret and Beatrice. Predeceased by Clara and Ernie. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mom's life will be held at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering, on Wednesday, August 8 at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends Wednesday 12 noon until time of service. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Canada.
ROTTMANN, Derrick Cecil
Peacefully at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, August 4th, 2001 in his 77th year. Dearly beloved life long friend and husband of Daphne. Loving father of Susan and her husband John Flowers, Nick and Lisa Rottmann and son Tim Roftmann. Cherished grandfather of Marc (Monica), Jason (Tamarah), and Sarah (Chris); Meaghan, Shauna, David, Andrew, Natasba and Alex; Jennifer and Adam. Great grandfather of Jacob, Briyah, Sydney and Korbin. Survived by his sister Margaret of England and her children, Alan and Maxine. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, "Thomton Chapel , S47 King St., West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, August 11th, 2001 for visitation from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 o clock. Donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Parkinsons Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
SIMPSON, Malcolm Mal
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, August 4th, 2001 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Sharon. Son of Marjorie Best-Ritchie. Father of Mickey and her husband Doug; Janice; Shane and his wife Chris; Kelly and her husband Dan; Blame and his wife Sandy; Jamie and his wife Cory; Tracey and her husband Ron. Sadly missed by his 16 grandchildren. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 7th from 7 - 9 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association, or the Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living would be appreciated.
YURCHUK, Pearl
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Saturday, August 4, 2001, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Yurchuk. Loving mother of Joyce and her husband the late Ronald Twining, Julianne and her husband Robert Cple and the late Robert Yurchuk. Dear sister of the late Anne Raich. Cherished grandmother of Gary, Ken,Jim, Danny, Tim Twining and Kim Kapczynski, Judi Stone, Robin Yurchuk and great-grandmother of Alicia, Tiana, Nicolas, Haley, Alexis, Tanner, Tyson, Connor Twining and Stacey and Steven Stone. Special aunt to Walter and Anna Kostyk of Welland. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Monday from 7-9 pm. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. Donations made in memory of Pearl to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated.
DEMOOY, Daniel
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Friday August 3, 2001 in his 73rd year. Daniel, beloved husband of Grace (Veleke). Loved father of Keith,Gerald and his wife Brenda, Trudy and her husband Craig Barton and Jane Demooy. Dear grandfather of Thomas Barton. Loving brother of Nel Demooy of Holland, Doreen Nanniga of Bowmanville, Leo Demooy of Newcastle and the late Keith Demooy and Wilhemina Veleke. Loved son of the late Gertrude & Cornelius Demooy. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations made in Daniel's memory to a Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
HLADY, Maurice
With deep sadness, Maurice's family announce his death on Friday, August 3, 2001 at the Sunnybrook Veteran's Residence in his 79th year, after a lengthy illness. Born Rama, Saskatchewan. Enlisted W.W. II as soon as he was eligible, at the age of 18, in the R.C.A.F. He remained in that service after the war and duty took him across North America, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It included service with the Canadian Joint Staff in London, England, the U.N. Emergency Force in the Belgian Congo, the Gaza Strip and Yemen. He retired with the rank of Wing Commander/Lieutenant Colonel after 28 years. He joined McKinsey and Co. Consultants, briefly, before he established the Canadian Executive Search Group which he continued with until forced to stop by heart disease. After surgery he was as active as possible and a member of Confederation Lodge A.F. and A.M. No. 720 and the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 322. With Elaine, he supported his Church, travelled, followed the Blue Jays, enjoyed concerts and theatre, and was an avid golfer. Maurice, dearly loved husband of Elaine (nee Watson). Father of Brian and his partner Janet, of Stouffville, and Keith and his wife Katalin, of Toronto. Grampa to Mallory, Mitchell, and Zoe. Brother of Terry of Calgary, and Gerald of Barrie. Predeceased by Harry, Paul, Stella, Olea, Jeanette, Mary and Ann. Survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A Service to celebrate the life of Maurice, will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 35 Church Street North, Pickering Village (Ajax) on Thursday, August 9, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Duffins Meadows Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined, but should family and friends so desire, donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church would be greatly appreciated.
MILLS, Catherine Cat
At Lakeridge Heatth Oshawa on Friday, August 3, 2001. Cat Mills in her 45th year. Loving wife of Orville Mills. Loving mother of Fred Allin and his wife Kathy. Dearest step-mom of Glen, Tammy and Dave and his wife Michelle. Loving Grandma of Austin. Dear sister of Doug, Ross, Gary and David. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at 3pm. Cremation Thornton Crematorium. Memorial donations to the Durham Humane Society would be appreciated. Visitation two hours prior to service.
NICHOLSON, Ellen
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville, on Friday, August 3, 2001. Ellen in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late George Nicholson. Mother of the late Ronald. Dear grandmother of Michael and Christopher and great-grandmother of Joshua and Austin. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2001. Cremation to follow. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
NAULLS, Alfred in his 91st year
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday August 3, 2001. Alfie will be remembered by Staff and his friends at Strathaven Lifecare Centre. A Funeral Service will be held at The Chapel of Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 11am Tuesday. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery.
YURKIEWITCH (York), Josephine
passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2001 at Markham Stouffville Hospital, Josephine Zeppa, in her 72nd year, beloved wife of Morris. Loving mom of Elisa and her husband Oliver Morante. Dear grandma of Jennifer. Sister of Ray and his wife Mary Zeppa. Aunt of Sharon, Josie, Ray and their families. Visitation at O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville, on Tuesday from 5-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, 345 Glad Park Ave., Stouffville on Wednesday, August 8th, 2001 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Markham Stouffville Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
CRAWFORD, Oakley Elwood David
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Bowmanville Hospital on Thursday, August 2, in his 83rd year. Son of the late Thomas and Rhoda (nee Hornby) Crawford). Beloved husband of Vi (nee Hutchins). Beloved brother of Wilmer and wife Mary. Loving uncle of Sarah, Ann (and husband Peter) and Jane (and husband Brian). Great-uncle to David, Joseph, Noah, Robin, Ellen and Neil. Private family service on Tuesday, August 7. A gathering to celebrate Oak's life will be announced soon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oshawa Humane Society or Children's Wish Foundation.
LORE, Gee Gee (James Rodney)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Thursday, August 2nd, 2001. Beloved son of James and Ada and brother of Sharon and her husband Mike Darby, all of Toronto. Very special friend of Karen and Joshua King. A special mention from Annie and Bronson that they will also greatly miss him. Also fondly remembered by his many friends and co-workers. Friends maycall at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, August 5th from 1:00 p.m. until time of complete Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2 o'clock. If desired, donations to Lakeridge Health - Oshawa Palliative Care or the Oshawa and District Humane Society or a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
PATTRICK, Philip Beaufoy
June 7, 1917 - Aug. 2, 2001. (Veteran W.W. II, Queens Own Rifles and retired from GoodYear after 45 years of service.) Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday Aug. 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Wayling) Pattrick for 55 years. Dear father of Brian & Colleen Pattrick, Christine Kent, Kevin & Carol Pattrick. Loving grandfather of Kaitlin, Michael & Elli Pattrick, Joshua, Samuel, Andra & Adam Kent. Dear brother of Norah Brown. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held in our Chapel at 11am Monday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. Legion Service 7 p.m. Sunday.
SABO, Annie
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday August 2nd, 2001. Annie Sabo, age 99, wife of the late John Sabo. Loving mother of Margaret Lefaurichon and her husband Bernard, Mrs. Anne Turner, and the late John Sabo. Dear Grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. With Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gertrude s Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday August 7th, at 10:30 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home Monday at 7:30 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Visitation Monday 2 - 4 & 7- 9 p.m.
BARKER, Richard Frederick Gale (Dick)
At the Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday August 1st, 2001. Dick Baker of RR 1 Carrying Place in his 64th year. Son of the late Richard and Edith Baker. Beloved husband of Janet Patricia Dryburgh. Dear father of Karen Baker of Belleville, Brad Baker and wife Maria of Oshawa, Dean Baker and wife Lisa of Belle yule. Predeceased by son Duncan and granddaughter Hannah. Loving grandfather of Madeline, Avery, Eric, Abigail, Matthew, Mark, Kendra, Alexandra, Charlotte, Samuel. Resting at the JOHN R. BUSH FUNERAL HOME, 80 Highland Ave. Belleville from Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm, Monday 4-9 pm. Service will be held from Bridge St. United Church on Tuesday August 7, 2001 at 1 pm. Dr. Harold Wilson and Rev. Maggie Coleman officiating. Cremation with Interment of Ashes in Albury Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Motor Sport Hall of Fame or the Children s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
BEEGAN, Eileen
Peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at the Centenary Health Centre, with her family by her side. Eileen, in her 90th year. Dear wife of 65 years to William Sydney. Cherished mother to Garry and his wife Debi, and Colleen. Loving Nana to Erin, Scott, Nicole and Andrea. Will be sadly missed by sister Martha Johnson and family, sister-in-law Betty Beegan and family, all of Ireland. Dear friend and aunt to Edna Beegan. Eileen will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by close friends and family. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service to be held on Friday, August 3, 2001 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul's On The Hill Anglican Church, 882 Kingston Road, Pickering. Visitors will be received from 12 noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Centenary Health Centre would be greatly appreciated.
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 AM. 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 0. Clarke (Joan) arid will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and extended family. A Private Family Memorial Service was held on Mon day, August 20th, 2001. If desired, Memorial Donations in Irene s memory may be made to College of Nurses of Ontario, 101 Daven port Rd., Toronto, Ontario M5R 3P1 or made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905- 721-1234)
HAMILTON-ROGERS, Edyth Cavell (nee Day)
Former resident of Forbrock Street, Pickering, Ontario for forty years. Peacefully passed away, in her eighty-second year, on August 1, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth J. Hamilton and the late Charles A. Rogers. Cherished mother of George Rogers, William Rogers, Charles Rogers, John Rogers, Robert Rogers, Jane Williams and Susan Watson. Caring grandmother of fourteen grandchildren (one deceased), and eighteen great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Ebner Day (Midland, Ont.), and predeceased by five sisters and one brother. She 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. Monday. Funeral Service at St. George's Anglican Church (Randall Dr., Pickering Village), on Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. George's Anglican Church Cemetery. It was Edyth's request that donations, in lieu of flowers, be made to the Charity of your choice.
MUIRHEAD, Minnie Olive
Peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at Hillsdale Manor Nursing Home, Oshawa at age 97. Minnie, beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Maxine (Mrs. Douglas Thompson), Erma (Mrs. Robert Newhouse), Melba (Mrs. Carl Nilsen) and Lorna (Mrs. Grant Armstrong). Loved grandmother of ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Illa Pentley and the late Arvilla, George, Noah, Armour, Mildred and Lillian. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence), Weston on Friday, August 3 from 10 a.m. until time of service in the Ward Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens.
TRACEY, James
Suddenly on August 1, 2001, in his 44th year. Jim, beloved son to Dorothy Tracey. Brother to John and his wife Beverly, Jo-anne and her husband Mike Cutrara and Mark Thomas. Uncle to J.J., Robert and Michelle. Resting at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering. Visiting from 5:30 p.m. until time of service on Wednesday August 8, 2001. Complete service in the chapel 7:30 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
SMITH, Eleanor Margaret
At Kingston General Hospital with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 1, 2001, in her 66th year. Eleanor, loving wife and best friend of Don of Brighton (formerly of Newcastle). Beloved mother of Karen and her husband Jim of Connecticut, Rick and his wife Sandra of Scarborough, and David and his wife Shelley of Whitby. Dear Grandma of Andrea, Jenna, Gregory, and Emily. A private family service was held at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill Street S., Newcastle, followed by cremation. The Smith family would like to gratefully acknowledge the compassionate care provided by all of the staff of Kingston General Hospital, especially Dr. Herbert Brill. Donations in Eleanor's memory to Kingston General Hospital Foundation may be made through Newcastle Funeral Home, toll-free 1-877-987-3964.
