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O'CONNOR, Erin Jessie
(Long time member of the Oshawa Ringette Assoc.). Tragically, as the result of a car accident, along with her boyfriend Matthew Maddock on Saturday, September 22nd, 2001 at the age of 21. Beloved daughter of Jennifer of Oshawa and Don of Orillia. Loving sister of Matthew, Sean and Shannon and step daughter of Catherine O'Connor. Erin will be sadly missed by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, Thomas, Fran and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, September 24th from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, September 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, September 26th at St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church (690 King St. E.) at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations to the Ajax-Pickering Health Centre - Operating Room would be appreciated by the family.
''Our lives will never be the same without our Princess''
BRIGHTMAN, Eva Blanche
(formerly of 244 Drew Street). At Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby on Friday September 21, 2001. Eva Blanche Brooking in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John Edward Brightman. Beloved mother of Janice Madill of Oshawa. Beloved sister of Ruth Brooking of Brooklin. Predeceased by her sisters Ethel Brooking, Florence Brooking and May Young. Cherished grandmother of Jeff Madill & his wife Cheryl of Kansas City, Missouri, and Robert Madill & his wife Kelly Aitchison of Oshawa. Loving great grandmother of Morgann Ashleigh & Matthew John Madill of Kansas City. Dear aunt of Paul Young of Belleville, Robert Young & his wife Laura of Brooklin, and their children Gregory & Walter, and Heather, Shea & her daughter Angela of Wellington. Eva will be sadly missed by many more nieces and nephews across Canada & the United States. Memorial donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday September 25th at 3:00 PM. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Whitby. Visitation Moday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
LASKEY, Jack Goldwyn
(W.W. II Veteran, 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion). Died peacefully at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, on Friday, September 21, 2001, in his 79th year. Jack Laskey, cherished husband of Dorene. Loving father of John, Nancy, Douglas and David. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Bryan, Craig, Courtney and JD. Jack will be sadly missed by his 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 pm Sunday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, September 24, 2001 at 1:00 pm. Interment Whitevale Cemetery. A very special thank you to Nurses and Staff of 2E for their special care and kindness. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
LEDOUX, Leo Paul
30 Year employee General Motors Canada. Proud 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8549. Peacefully on Friday September 21, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 76th year. Leo Ledoux, beloved husband of Therese. Dear father of Diane, Renee and her husband Robert Sleep, Freancine and her husband Richard Ruckstuhl. Loving remembered by his grandchildren Gregory and Jason Ruckstuhl, Amy Sleep and Shawn Dawe, Jullianne and Steve Williamson, and Charles Sleep, and his great grandchild Meghan Dawe. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. on Sunday September 23r4 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. with prayers in the chapel of the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday September 24th at 2 p.m. at Pariosse Assomption de Notre Dame, 384 Hillside Avenue, Oshawa. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations made to the Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
McCALLUM, Catherine (Kathleen)
Peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Friday, September 21, 2001, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Tommy. Dear mother of Evelyn Shand and husband Charles, Tom McCallum and wife Cindy, Janice Hall and husband Gerry, Denis McCallum, Kathleen Riddell and husband Carl. Loving grandmother of Colin, Joanne and husband Barry, Stephanie, Lauren, Douglas, Christopher, Austin, Alyx and Evan. Survived by sisters and brothers in Scotland, Liz Mackay and husband Alex, Ella Goss, Frank Devlin and wife Ellen, and John Devlin. Fondly remembered by many other family members and friends. Resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby on Sunday, September 23, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m. (Prayers at 7:30 p.m.) Mass of Christian Burial from St. John the Evangelist Church, 903 Giffard St., Whitby, on Monday, September 24, at 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Palliative Care Unit and would be appreciated by the family.
MORGAN, Marjorie
Suddenly at her home on Friday, September 21, 2001. Marjorie in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late James Morgan (Sept. 25, 1976). Dear daughter of the late Jack and Ethel Broadbent Sister to the late Thomas Broadbent and his late wife Lois. Dearly remembered by nieces Dianne Broadbent and her boyfriend Brian Crofton, and Lisa Estruch, her husband William and their daughter Kellie. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905 433-5558) on Tuesday, September 25, 2001, from 6:30 pm until time of service at 7:30 prn. Cremation with intennent at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Donations in memory of Marjorie to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
BERCH, Bernice Pearl
Bernice, formerly of Toronto, on Thursday, September 20, 2001, at Extendicare Nursing Home, Port Stanley, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late William Stanley (February 26, 1975). Dear mother of Ralph and his wife Florence of Beaverton, Lola and her husband Tom Groves of Port Stanley, Ross and his wife Violet of Lindsay, Lloyd and his wife Jackie of Newcastle. Brother of Ralph Hocken and his wife Blossom of Guelph, and Ken Hocken and his wife Dora of Sault Ste. Marie, Predeceased by brothers Melvin, Lloyd and Bob and sister Helen. Fondly remembered by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King.St. E., Oshawa (905433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Monday, September 24, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Bernice made to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation Palliative Care would be appreciated by her family.
MCKARNEY, Theresa Ann Cardinal
In loving memory of our Mom who past away peacefully on September 20th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health -Oshawa in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Bert. Dear mother of Suzanne and her husband John, Terri and her husband Bob, Bill and his wife Stephanie (of Florida), Rick and his wife Suzanne, Robin and her husband Bob. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Terrence, Doug and Bonnie, Tracy and Stacy, Joshua and Matthew (of Florida), Tammie and Veronica, Ashley (Feline). Great Grandmother, (GiGi) to Kurtis and Katalin, Lissa and Lawrence, Bodin and Payton, Sarah. Dear sister of Olive and her husband Jack Menard. Predeceased by her parents William and Eileen Cardinal. Family Service was held at Thornton Cemetery on September 24th, 2001. Memorial Donations to a Charity of your choice can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, 847 King St. W (905-721-1234) and would be appreciated by the family.
PARSON, Ruby M.
At Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Thursday, September 20th, 2001. In her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Dennis Hubble and his wife Betty, Joan Beaton and her husband Clyde and the late Jim Parson. Mother-in-law of Linda. Lovingly remembered by eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE , "Thomton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905 721-1234) on Saturday, September 22nd from 12:30 p.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
TOPHAM. Walter Raymond
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Port Perry on Thursday, September 20th, 2001 after a valiant battle with cancer. Walter Topham in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean McCallum. Lovingly remembered by his brother Gerry and his wife Irene of Oshawa and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his twin brother Wallace, his brothers Harry and Thomas and sister Joyce Saxby and half brothers George, William and Elferd. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-72 1-1234) for visitation on Sunday, September 23rd from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, September 24th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
ARMSTRONG, Elizabeth "Bessie"
At Hillsdale Manor Oshawa on Wednesday, September 19, 2001. Elizabeth Fee, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late James Alexander Armstrong. Dear mother of Robert Armstrong, Joan Puhach & her husband Walter, Barbara Lau & her husband Henry of Mission B.C. & Charles Armstrong. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren: Deanna Puhach, Laurie Puhach-Gaudette and her husband Phillip, Jackie Armstrong, Shawn Armstrong and his wife Koreen and Aaron Lau & great grandchildren: Breanna & Joshua Puhach, Brooke & Kyle Armstrong. Dear sister of Annie Armstrong of Alaska, Eldon & Charles Fee. Special friend of Lloyd Weir. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Saturday, September 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Interment Hampton Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. George's Anglican Church or Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation on Friday 7-9 p.m.
CROXALL, Margaret Lillian
On Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 83. Margaret (nee Thompson). Beloved wife of the late Oswald Croxall of Port Perry. Loved mother of John Croxall of Port Perry, Murray Croxall of Mississauga, and Anna Mancini of Dutton. Loving grandmother of Jeff and Glenn Croxall, Gina and David Mancini, Julia, Sarah, Shelley and Janine Croxall and great grandmother of Bradley Croxall. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg RFuneral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Margaret Croxall will be held in the Chapel on Friday, September 21st at 11 a.m. with Reverend Robert Le Page officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
HIGGINS, Betty Lorraine
At her home on Wednesday, September 19th, 2001. Beloved wife of Eugene. Dear mother of Nancy Higgins and Pat Mellean and her husband Kevin. Loving grandmother of Jason and Paul. Sister of Alfred Goodall and his wife Barbara and June Lawson and her husband Andrew. Daughter of the late Alfred and Alta Goodall. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, September 21st from 12 Noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 o clock. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (Breast Cancer Research) would be appreciated.
REAL, Margaret Evelyn Rodd
passed away peacefully at her home in Greenbank on Wednesday September 19, 2001 in her 97th year. Margaret Real, wife of the late Fred Real. Stepmother of Betty Stone, Don Real and Ross Real. Dear sister of Doris Tobin and predeceased by Lillian Thomas, Russell Rodd, Velma Foster , Bernice Gibson, Rex Rodd and Gladys Rodd. Lovingly cared for and will be remembered bynumerous nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry on Friday September 21, 2001 from 10 to 11 A.M. A funeral service was held in the chapel at 11 A.M. Interment Greenbank Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Greenbank United Church would be appreciated.
SHEWAN, Hilda
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Wednesday September 19th, 2001. Hilda, Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Hilda and her husband Steve, and Charles and his wife Tori. Dear Grandmother of Krystle and Daylin. Resting at the Armstrong funeral home, 124 King Street, East, Oshawa. With Service in the Chapel on Saturday September 22nd at 1:00pm. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Memorial Donations to a Charity of choice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 3-5pm, and 7-9pm.
ALDRED, Helen Kathleen
At Hillsdale Manor after a lengthy illness, in her 80th year. Beloved
wife of the late Ross Aldred. Dear mother of Butch and his wife Kathie, Kathy and her husband Bob McCaffrey, Valerie Goguen and her husband Dave, Tim and David. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Karen, Michelle, Todd and Robyn. Sister of Vivian (Dib) and Ken Thompson. A Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Friday, September 21st at 11 o clock. Memorial Donations to Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge would be appreciated.
BREWING, Gerda
Peacefully passed away on September 18, 2001 at the Altamont Nursing Home in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Paul-Gerhard. Loving mother of Wolfgang (Ronald) and his wife Anne, Michael and his wife Margaret. Also cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Arthritis Society would be greatly appreciated.
GRECH, Edith Marian
Peacefully at home on September 18, 2001. Edith Grech (nee Moore), beloved wife and best friend of Henry for 50 years. Loving and devoted Mom to Helen, Gordon, Kimberley, Anthony, Sara and the late Deborah. Proud Nana of Neil, Ryan, Jason, Amber, Adam, Alexis, Tyler, Kyle, Rachel, Amanda, Meagan, Jacquiline, Kayla and 4 great grandchildren. Survived by brother Fred of Toronto, and sisters in Malta. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Highland Creek on Friday, September 21, 2001 at 10 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the National Ovarian Cancer Association would be greatly appreciated.
GRIFFEN, Reverend John "Jack"
Suddenly as the result of an automobile accident, on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, at age 69. Jack Griffen of Scugog Island. Beloved husband and best friend of Barbara (nee Hunter). Dearly loved father of Deanna and her husband Ken Scott, Bob Griffen and his wife Patti, and Tim Griffen. Cherished Grandpa of Kenton and Nicola Scott, and Jack and Ben Griffen. Dear brother of Ted Griffen and his wife Jean, and Marilyn and her husband Doug Hillier, and brother-in-law of Merle St. John all of Port Perry. Jack will also be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends will be received at the Port Perry United Church (Queen and Simcoe Streets) in Port Perry on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. then to Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Street East in Oshawa on Sunday, September 23rd from 1:30 - 3 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Reverend Griffen will be held in the Church at 3 p.m. Private Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry to the Kingsview United Church Memorial Fund, the Columbus United Church Memorial Fund or the Charity of your choice. Reverend Griffen served at Wolfe Island while a student at Queen's University, Coe Hill Pastoral Charge, Kew Beach United Church in Toronto, St. Andrew's By the Lake in Kingston, St. Andrew's in Niagara Falls,Trinity United Church in Newmarket, Columbus Community United Church and after retiring Kingsview United Church in Oshawa.
JOHNSTON, Philip Stephen
Peacefully at his home in Baldwin, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, September 18, 2001. Phil Johnston, beloved husband of Denise (nee Woodrow). Dear father of Katie and Bobby. Loving son of Irene and the late Stephen Johnston, and son-in-law of Gertrude and the late Denis Woodrow. Predeceased by his brother Bobby. Lovingly remembered by his aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, especially Ryan, and friends. Interment of cremated remains at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Virginia, Ontario. At Phil's request, a family service will be held. Donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton (905) 722-3274.
LeMOINE, Victor
Peacefully at the family residence on Tuesday, September 18, 2001. Victor in his 53rd year. Beloved husband of Marion (McDermott) LeMoine. Loving father of Paul, Tommy and her husband Rob Panchuk, Lucy and Joyce, Papa of Ashley, Alyshia, Robert, Steven, Matthew and Ryan. Brother of Lorraine, Archie, Leo, Linda, Teddy, Gail, David, Gary and Bruce. Brother-in-law of Rose, Gordon, Bill and Al. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Nephew of Uncle Victor and Aunt Teresa. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and ito 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Saturday, September 22 at 10:30 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
NORTON, Alwyne Dawn
Peacefully, at home on Tuesday, September 18, 2001. Alwyne in her 40th year. Beloved daughter of Anne and the late John Norton. Loving sister of Gary and wife Linda, Gaelyne and her husband Danny. Greer and husband George. Ted, Bronwyne, Glenys, Rhonda amd her husband Duncan, Nigel and wife Phyllis, Brwyne and wife Rhonda and the late Sydney. Fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relative and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 7- 9 p.m. Service will be held in ST. GEORGE'S MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH, 51 Centre St. S. (at Bagot St.), Oshawa on Friday, September 21, 2001 at a time to be determined. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Donations in memory of Alwyne to The Toronto Hospital for the Sick children would be appreciated.
STEVENS, Margaret (Brady)
passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hillsdale Manor, September 18, 2001 at age 87. Predeceased by her beloved husband Augustine (Steve). Sadly missed by her children John Hentig & his wife Regina, Joe Hentig & his wife Mary Lee, Jill Dawson, Janet Appleton & her husband Fred, Joan Stevens, Jim Stevens, and Jeff Stevens & his wife Nora. Predeceased by her brothers John, Frank, David and by her sisters Mary & Patricia. She will be missed by her sister in law Connie Powell, and brother in law Cliff Harper and by her many grandchildren. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with private family service on Friday, September 21, 2001. Cremation and Interment of cremated remains at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS , Whitby. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Public visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
WELLER, Teresa Tern B.
Suddenly as a result of a car accident on Tuesday, September 18th,
2001. In her 51st year. Beloved wife of Phil. Loving mother of Casey. Dear daughter of Doug and Blanche Walton. Dear sister of Douglas Walton Jr. and his wife Katherine, and Leslie Ann and her husband Ricky Legge. Daughter-in-law of the late Joe and Edith Weller. Sister-in-law of Gary and Cindy Weller and the late Bill and his wife Naomi Weller. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, September 21 st from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. A Complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, September 22nd at 11:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
