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ATTWOOD, Harvey Ernest
(WWII Veteran, 50 year member Eastern Star Lodge 72, I.O.O.F PDGM). Peacefully at Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax with his loving wife Verna (nee Bray) by his side, on Monday, September 17, 2001 in his 8Oth year. Dear father of Kathy McLauchlan and husband Joe, and loving Grandfather of Cindy Kennedy and husband David, Terri McLauchlan and Kate McLauchlan. Predeceased by one sister Alma Ridley. Friends will be received at the W. C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby on Wednesday, September 19th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Odd Fellows service at 7 pm. Service in the chapel on Thursday at 1 pm. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery , Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, in memorium donations may be made to the Charityof your choice.
CARD, Norine
Entered into rest on Monday Sept 17, 2001 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa. In her 74th year. Norine, beloved wife of Allen. Dear mother of Dianne and her husband Eric Benns, Don and his wife Linda, Kathy and her husband Jack Monsma and Ron. Predeceased by her son Rob and granddaughter Tina. Loving grandma of Robin & husband Mike Heggie, Rick & wife Lori, Mike & wife Katie, Jeff & wife Christa, Linsey, Brad and Chris. Great Gram to Brandon, Jake, Nathan and Rachel. Survived by her brother Earle Geer and predeceased by Harry Geer. Rested at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main StreetSouth on Tuesday September 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1 pm. Interment Uxbridge Cemetery. In Norine's memory, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society.
SIMPSON, James Joseph
(Retired from Scarborough Board of Education, The Telegram, The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp.- Oshawa on Tuesday, September 17, 2001. James in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Lorraine of 44 years. Loving father of Craig and his wife Brenda, Gary, Roy, Carolyn and her husband Frank Merola. Dear brother of Anna Korotki, Marie Vickers, Geraldine and her husband Don Kayel, Patsy and her husband Don Millar, Sheila Millar. Proud grandfather of Christopher, Stephen, Kevin, and Jacqueline. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 1100 Mary Street North, Oshawa, on Friday, September 21st, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Prayers in the funeral home Thursday 8:00 p.m. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
TIPPIN, Elizabeth Gibson
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Monday, September 17, 2001. Beth Tippin of Owen Sound in her 80th year. Loved mother of Nancy Tippin of Owen Sound, Mary Ellen Tippin, John Tippin and his wife Pauline all of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her two grandchildren Kelly and Caitlin. Sister of John Tennant and his wife Marg of Hawkestone and Bill Tennant and his wife Mabel of Paris. Sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth Tennant. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home, 1178 4th Avenue, West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4W5 for visiting on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, September 20th at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Don Harry officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice.
VLCKO, Kevin Michael
Suddenly, on Monday, September 17, 2001 at London Health Sciences Centre. In his 22nd year. Kevin, beloved son of Jerry and Mary Vlcko. Dearbrother of Steven, Robert and Brian. He will be missed by all his family, friends and everyone whose lives he touched. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home , Uxbridge, UXBRIDGE, 23 Main Street South (905) 852-3073 on Wednesday, September 19th, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Uxbridge (70 Toronto Street North) on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery. In Kevin's memory, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
CURNEW, Gordon Robert
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, September 16, 2001. Gordon Curnew, beloved husband of the late Marie. Dear companion of Margaret Lee. Loving father of Bonita Williams and her husband Don and the late Gail Amendola. Dear step-father of Mary Anne Hass and her husband Erwin, Bill Taylor and his wife Marie and John Taylor and his wife Noreen. Lovingly remembered by hisgrandchildren Don and Alberta, April and Paul, Chris, Darlene and Bob, Lisa and Denis, Kelly and Dan, Paul and Liz, Debbie and Guy, Chris and Lisa, Donald and Lori and by his great grandchildren Gabriella, Daniel, Shari-Lynn,Kory, Scott, Justin, Ashton, Deanna, Marissa, Dean, Cple, Robert, Kelsey and Brenden. Gordon will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Cross Catholic Church (Simcoe Street South Oshawa) on Tuesday September 18, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Monday between 7:30p.m. & 8 p.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday from 7-9 p.m.
GAATCH, Emilie 'Millie'
Peacefully, on Sunday September l6, 2001. Millie, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late John Gaatch. Loving mother of Bess and her husband Bud Davis of Guelph, John and partner Buffy Antoine, and Jerry and his wife Linda, all of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Bill Davis and partner Jane Osborne, Jim and Clint Davis, Susan and husband Mike Peach, Todd Whitney and wife Michelle, Ashleigh and Tyler Gaatch, Jennifer and Andrea Gaatch. Sadly missed by 5 great-grandsons. Predeceased by 1 sister and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held in our chapel on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Millie to your favourite Charity would be appreciated.
HAWES, Maeclaire
At Sunnybrook and Women s Health Science Centre on Sunday, September 16th, 2001 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Jim Hawes and the late Alister Al" Gordon. Loving mother of MaeEllen (Barry) Clemens, Arlene Mullen, Michael (Genevieve) Gordon, Alana Murphy (Bob Goodman), Mark Cordon (Demaris Smith), Alan (Flo) Gordon and predeceased by her youngest son, Matthew Gordon. Loving step-mother of G. Stephen (Beverly) Hawes and Janet (Nick) Zarycki. She will be greatly missed by her 13 wonderful grandchildren and her dear sister Barbara Bathurst. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE , Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. W., (905-721 -1234), for visitation on Wednesday, September 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M . Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, September 20th at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (340 King St. W., Oshawa, Ontario LIJ 2J9) would be appreciated. Maeclaire s family wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of the Critical Care Unit at Sunnybrook.
KARIUNAS, Juanita Matilda
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, September 16, 2001 in her 72nd year. Juanita, beloved wife of Pranas for almost 50 years. Much loved mother of Leslie, Scott and his wife Susan, and the late Darrell (1954 - 1978). Dear grandmother of Zoe, Carly, Nicholas, Thomas and Olivia. Sister to Geraldine, Gladys, Katherine, Leslie, Doreen and Eileen. Juanita was born in Hubbards, Nova Scotia on October 29, 1929. She moved to Toronto in 1951 and married Pranas in 1952. She had an extensive career in the food services industry. Juanita started as a young waitress at the Royal York Hotel, eventually managing cafeterias in a multitude of locations such as St. Joseph's School for Girls and the OHIP offices in East York. She was also a key member of the Dietician department at Toronto East General Hospital during most of the 1970's. She will ultimately be remembered for her kind heart, culinary delights, exceptional handcrafted garments and her unselfish commitment to her family. Juanita's last years were devoted to volunteer work with St. John the Evangelist Church in Whitby and to her grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Prayers on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place at St. John the Evangelist Church (903 Giffard Street, Whitby) on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Linda Ames whose loving support will always be remembered and Karen Peacock for being a part of the family.
LAGACE, Albert "Al" Joseph
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Sunday September 16, 2001. Albert Lagace, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Frances. Loving father of Rosemary and her husband Brian Greenslade, Jackie and her husband Robert Sellan. Loving Poppy to granddaughters Courtney and Caleigh Greenslade, Nicole and Michaella Sellan. Survived by his brother Wilfred Lagace and his wife Betsy. The family of Mr. Lagace will receive friends at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the church of St. Joseph The Worker Parish (Mary and Beatrice Sts.) on Thursday, September 20th at 10:30 a.m. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
MacLELLAN, Kimberly Sue (nee Becker)
With deep regret, the family announces the sudden death of Kimberly Sue MacLellan (nee Becker), in Whitby, on Sunday, September 16, 2001; much loved daughter of Donna Richards and her husband Mark, Brantford and Dave Becker and his wife Karen, Port Dover; loving mother of Joshua and Sarah and also missed by their father Daryl MacLellan; dear friendof Roman Stanko, Whitby; dear sister of David Becker and his fiancee Jen, Brantford and Stephen Becker, Port Dover; dear step-sister of Amanda and Travis Wintemute, Port Dover and Amanda and Lindsey Richards, Brantford; aunt of Austin, Tyler and Jessica; also missed by aunts, uncles and cousins, her mother-in-law Grace Lickers and Norman and her father-in-law Harold MacLellan and Rita. Kim was employed in social service work in Whitby. The family will receive friends at McCLEISTER FUNERAL HOME NORTH CHAPEL, 495 Park Road North, Brantford, Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel Thursday, time to be announced. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. If wished, memorial donations may be made to a trust fund in Kim's memory for Joshua and Sarah.
McGARY, Millicent Mary Everett (Swainson)
Peacefully, with her family by her side in her 89th year, on Sunday, September 16th, 2001 at Fairview Lodge, Whitby. Beloved wife of the late Floyd McGary. Loving mother of Maxine and her husband Gordon Dine, Harold and his wife Brenda, and Robert and his wife Lois. Proud grandmother of Peter, Judy, Joanna, Deborah, Steven and Paul and great grandmother of Alexander and Angeline, Spencer and Brielle, Laura and Paige. Predeceased by her brother Robert Swainson of Rosseau, Ontario. Friends will be received at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby on Wednesday, September 19th from 2:00 to 4;00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with funeral service at All Saints' Anglican Church, 300 Dundas St. West, Whitby on Thursday September 20th at 2;00 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery Brooklin. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to all the kind and caring staff at Fairview Lodge. The warm and loving care given to our mother at all times was a comfort and is most sincerely appreciated. Memorial donations may be made to All Saints' Church Steeple Restoration Fund or to a Charity of your choice.
RITCHIE, Susan
Peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2001. Beloved wife of Tim, dear mother to Scott Kinghorn and his wife Mary, and Steve and his wife Lily. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Dylan, Sara, and Melissa. Will be sadly missed by her brother Bernie and her sisters, Sandy and Linda. Friends called at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering from 7-9pm Monday and 2-4 and 7-9pm Tuesday. A celebration of Susan's life was held on Wednesday at 11am from Amberlea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites Road, Pickering. Cremation. As expressions of sympathy donations to Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
BEREZOWSKI, Helen
Entered into rest peacefully at her home on Sat. Sept. 15th, 2001. Helen Mary Zalusky in her 81st year, was the loving wife of Ted Berezowski of Sunderland. Cherished mother of Terri and Mike Smith of Whitby, and Raymond Berezowski of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Colette Smith and great grandmother of Tristan Smith. Beloved sister of John Zalusky, Walter Zalusky,Stella Zolondek, Peter Edwards, Frances Baird, Violet Cherney, and Jane Martens. Daughter of the late Katie nee (Nazarewich) and Steve Zalusky. Helen will also be fondly remembered by many nephews and nieces. Friends are invited to call at the THORNE MEMORIAL CHAPEL in Sunderland on Wed. Sept. 19th, 2001 from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Parklawn Cemetery, Toronto. As a remembrance, donations to the Lakeridge Health Services, Uxbridge would be appreciated by the family.
CALVERT, Colin
Entered into rest at the Ajax Pickering Health Centre on Saturday September 15, 2001 in his 78th year. Colin, beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father ofNeil and his wife Karen, and Lisa McAllister and her husband Mark. Dear grandfather of Jacob, Daniel, Austin, Alexis. Fondly remembered by his many relatives and friends. The family received friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Tuesday. Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday September 19, 2001 at 11 am followed by cremation. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
CHABOT, Remi Gustave
(Retiree of General Motors, Scarborough and Pedlar People Ltd., Oshawa). Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, September 15th, 2001 in his 69th year. Beloved companion of Marguerite Dubay (nee Brown). Loving father of Lynn (Ron) Barton, Janine Chabot-McDonald, Denise (Gary) Stewart, Steven, and Beverly Silver. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Christopher, Susan, and Steven. Dear brother of Pierrette, Micheline, Claudette, Nicole, Andr , Catherine, Gilles, and Gilbert. Predeceased by parents Fernando and Gabrielle and brother Norman. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE , ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St., West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 17th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 18th, 2001 at ST. GERTRUDES CATHOLIC CHURCH, (690 King St., E., Oshawa) at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre or Palliative Care would be appreciated.
CHAPMAN, Jack Edward
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday, September 15, 2001 in his 82nd year. Jack, beloved husband of the late Edna (Morgan) Chapman. Loving father of Ken and his wife Susan of Oshawa. Dear grandfather of Krystle and John. Loved brother of Betty Chatterton and the late Hilda Broom, Marion Cook, Bruce Chapman, Jill Hancock and Helen Henderson. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Tuesday from 1p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society in his memory would be gratefully appreciated.
MATTHEW F. O'Connell, Sr.
Hagerstown, MD - Matthew F. O'Connell, age 83 of Hagerstown, Maryland, formerly of Albany N. Y., died Saturday, September 15th after a long illness. Matthew was born on January 24, 1918, the son of John J. and Mary T. O'Connell. He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in Albany, and was in the first graduating class form Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. He worked for ALCO products, Inc. in Schenectady, NY for many years, then for Worthington Corp. In both Montreal, Canada and Buffalo, NY. He also worked after his retirement in the Finance Office at Maria College in Albany. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific. He was active in Holy Cross Parish in Albany from its beginnings, and was also a volunteer for Mended Hearts and Meals on Wheels. His wife, Ellen M. O'Connell (Tracey) and his sons Matthew F. O'Connell, Jr. and John F. O'Connell predeceased him. Matthew is survived by his children; sons, Kevin O'Connell and wife Chris (Roman) of Horseheads, NY; and Daniel and wife Patti (Marcoccia) of Elmira NY; daughters, Kathleen O'Connell of Hagerstown, MD; Mary Bennett and husband James of Oshawa, Ontario Canada., Ellen Donnelly and husband Patrick of Rockville, MD and daughter-in-law, Linda O'Connell of Manchester, NH.Grandchildren Bridget O'Connell Kurcoba and husband Kris, Matthew and John O'Connell, Maggie O'Connell, Tracey, Kelly and Jennifer Bennett, Kevin, Daniel and Molly Donnelly and Meghan and Christopher O'Connell also survive him. His newborn great grandson is Cloin Matthew Kurcoba. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Rita O'Connell, from Kennebunk, ME and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Tuesday, September 18th at 9:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen St., Albany NY thence to Holy Cross Church, Albany, NY, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends consider donations in Matthew's memory to Siena College Class of 1941 Alumni Fund or the Kidney Foundation.
MAYO, Maureen Helen
(R.P.N. of North York General Hospital). Peacefully, with her family by her side, in Sutton, on Saturday, September 15, 2001, in her 51st year. Dear daughter of Richard and the late Alita White of Newfoundland. Beloved wife of Robert Mayo. Loving and devoted Mom to Cathy Mayo, Lucy and her husband John Moltisanti, Richard and his wife Lisa Mayo, Robert Mayo and Melanie Mayo and Steve Doran. Cherished Nana of Sal, Sarah and Tyler. Dear sister of David White (Shirley), Bernice Nichols (George), Ben White, Barb Simmonds (Wayne), Joe White (Cathy), Betty Redshaw (Ron), Mary Vincent (Art), Gerrard White and Jenny Torraville. Dear friend of Pat and Mike Dowdall and family. Relatives and friends will be received at theMcINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in our chapel on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
RICHARDSON, John Robert
At Hillsdale Manor on Saturday, September 15th, 2001. John, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Fraces Richardson. Loving father of John and Douglas and their families. Dear brother of Ken and his wife Marion. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East, Oshawa. A private family Interment will take place at MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens Whitby.
BARRY, Jamie Byron
Suddenly as a result of a car accident early Friday morning September 14th, 2001, at the age of 20. Beloved son of Scott and Wendy. Loving brother of Amber. Lovingly remembered by his fianc Jen Woolridge and family. Grandson of Fern Storey and the late Richard and Laurene Storey and Samuel and Teresa Barry. Nephew of Richard, Frank and his wife Janet, Merv and his wife Lisa, Rob and his wife Jaquie, Stephen and Lynn. Jamie will be forever remembered by his cousins, extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, September 16th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service witl be held in the Chapel on Monday, September 17th at 11:00 o clock. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
CHUHANIUK, John
At the Lakeside Health Centre (Oshawa) on Friday, September 14, 2001 in his 79th year. John beloved husband of the late Rose. Dear father of Rosemary McGregor and her husband Frank Laroche, John Jr. and his wife Patricia, Jacqueline and her husband David Harrison. Christine and her husband Randell Hodder, Patrick and his wife Shelley and Timothy and his wife Tammie. Fondly remembered by his 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Chuhaniuk will rest at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Service in the chapel Monday 1 p.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
