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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 fiancé 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 will 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.
DURWARD, George
Entered into rest at the Lakeridge Health Services in Uxbridge on Friday, September 14th, 2001. George Douglas Durward, in his 86th year, was the beloved husband of Evelyn Atkinson of Sunderland. Loving father of Stan and Karen of Sunderland, Maryellen Scheepers of Sunderland, Gregory of Oshawa and Darlene of Sunderland. Dearly remembered by his grandchildren Brooke and Rick, Randa, D'Arcy and Michele, Jessica, Matthew, Eve, Emily, Melodie and Carolyn. Also nine great grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Marion Durward of Port Perry, Joan Durward of Picton and Maurice Edgerton of Blackstock. Predeceased by one son Thom, two brothers James and Ronald, one sister Evelyn, one grandson Canio and one great grandson Alexander. Friends are invited to call at the Thorne Memorial Chapel in Sunderland on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Sunday, September 16th, 2001 at 2:00 pm. Interment Sunderland Cemetery. As a remembrance, donations to Sunderland United Church or the North Durham Hospice, would be appreciated by the family.
SORICHETTI, Dorothy (Dot)
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, September 14th, 2001 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Claudio (Nick). Loving mother of Angela Kilgannon and her husband Jay, Tony and his wife Nicole, Michael and his wife Liane, David and his wife Theresa, Russell and his wife Karyn, Lauren, Wayne and his wife Wendy, Gary and his wife Joanne. Sister of Jean Campbell. Grandmother of Monika, Erik, Adrian, Jacquelyn, Brendan, Elyse, Nicole, Andrea, Christopher, Caleb, Matthew, Peter, Liza, Kim, Wendy, Stephanie, Andrew and great-grandchildren Ravenna, Nick, Edie, Cody and Autumn. Visitation will be at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE , ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby). Date and time to be determined. Memorial donations to the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, Claudio Nick Sorichetti Charitable Foundation would be appreciated.
EDWARDS, Rupert Andress
Peacefully, at Sunnycrest Retirement Villa, Whitby, on Thursday, September 13. 2001, in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Flossie Evelyn (nee Cornish) for 67 years. Father of Ken and his wife Gerri, and Doug and his wife Margaret, all of Oshawa. Also survived by granddaughter Susan McGuire (Dan) and grandssons Chris (Lisa), Gary (Gail) and Steve (Maureen), and seven great-grandchildren. Son of the late John and Jane Edwards, Rupert was born at Algonquin, Ontario, on July 31, 1905, and educated in Prescott and Ottawa. After residing in New York City for a number of years, he returned to Canada in 1929, where he joined General Motors of Canada Ltd. in Oshawa. He retired in 1967 after 38 years in various financial departments. A long time member of Simcoe Street United Church, Rupert served on the Board of Trustees for many years. Family and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 1152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 7- 9p.m. and on Monday, September 17, 2001 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. in our chapel. Cremation with Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Simcoe Street United Church woutd be appreciated.
JENKINS, Gwendolyn Maud
(Life member of the Order of the Eastern Star). Peacefully entered into rest at Fairview Lodge, Whitby on Thursday September 13, 2001 in her 91st year. Gwen, beloved wife of the late Sid. Loving mother of Deirdre and her husband Edward Hope of Cobourg, Ontario. Dear grandmother of Leanne and her husband Mike Godfrey, Tim Hope, Sandra Hilborn, Keith Hilborn, and by her great-grandchildren Christopher and Melissa Godfrey, and Brian Willoughby. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) from 10:30 to 11 am Monday. Service in the Chapel on Monday September 17, 2001 at 11am. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
SALLAI, Delores Mary
(January 17, 1943). Loving wife, mother and grandmother entered into rest September 13, 2001. Sadly missed by her loving husband Les, children Leslie, Attila & Tara, son-in-law John and granddaughter Skylyne. Memorial service is scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2001, however time has yet to be announced. Delores will be resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
BURTT, Thelma Mae
At the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Wednesday September 12, 2001 in her 93rd year. Thelma beloved wife of the late Harold Burtt. Loving mother of Juanita and her husband William Harris. Dear grand-mother of Maureen and her husband Howard Todd, Peter Harris and his wife Deborah, Ellen and her husband David Peppiatt, and great grandmother of Stephenie, Ellicea, Sarah, Rachel, Benjamin, and Hannah. Mrs. Bunt will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East., Whitby 2-4 pm Friday, Service in the Chapel Friday 4 pm followed by cremation. Private Interment at Nestleton Cemetery at a later date.
CAMPBELL, Douglas Haig
Following a brief illness, on Wednesday September 12, 2001, at the Centenary Health Centre, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Lilian C.P. Campbell. Dear brother of Ettie and Lottie both of Scotland. Mr. Campbell served with the R.A.F, in the Medical Field for 6 1/2 years. Douglas was a member of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and an outstanding Scottish Tenor who sang in all Scottish circles. For 11 years he hosted “Highland Memory” a Scottish Radio Show in Oshawa on CKQS. Visitation will be held at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. East, Agincourt (east of Kennedy Rd.), on Sunday from 2-3 p.m. Funeral service to follow in the chapel at 3 p.m. Cremation. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
DEVITT, Joseph Lloyd
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, September 12th, 2001 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Velma for 52 years. Loving father of Diane, Stephen, Janice and Bruce. He will be sadly missed by his 4 granddaughters and 5 great grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, September 14th from 2 -4 and 7- 9 P.M. Complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, September 15th at 1:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
RENTON, Lucy Margaret
(Retired Union Carbide). In her 89th year. Lucy died peacefully on Wednesday September 12, 2001. Beloved sister of Grace Bell, Mary Fielding and Frances Stong, predeceased by her brother George Renfon. A dear aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Lucy will always hove a special place in our hearts. Visitation Friday September 14 from 7-9 p.m. at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, Finch Ave., Pickering Saturday September 15th at 10:30 a.m.
STORKS, William John (Bill)
(Retired long-time employee of Hudson Bay Wholesale) suddenly after a brief illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, September 12, 2001, in his 76th year. Bill, loving husband for 54 years of Pauline (nee Deline) of Newcastle. Dear father of Candace (Candy) and the late William Kim. Father-in-law of Dae Marie Storks. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Amanda, Justin, and Ashleigh; his brother A.W. Peterman and his wife Vi of Peterborough; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Grace and Russell Storks. Also missed by his best friend Shamire. Following cremation, 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 on Saturday, September 15. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. David Chisling, BA, MEd, MDiv, officiating. Donations to the Newcastle Community Church in Bill's memory would be greatly appreciated by his family.
DAFOE, Lloyd Wilfred (Doc)
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday September 11, 2001 in his 84th year. Loving husband for 63 years of Irene Park. Dear father of Gaile and her husband Allen Larmer. Loving Grandpa of Karen (Cameron), Cathy (Brian) and Paul (Jenifer). Great grandpa of Emily and Elizabeth. Dear uncle of Jayne. Mr. Dafoe will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Home, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Friday September 14 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. A service in the chapel on Saturday September 15 at 1 pm. Cremation. In memoriam donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Oncology Unit.
KATCHALUBA, Matthew “Matt”
After a brief illness at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001 in his 73rd year. Dearly beloved husband of irene. Loving father of Randy and his wife Janet and Daryl and his wife Anianda. Cherished grandfather of Mark (Nancy) Katchaluba, Annette (Joey) Goodwin, Keri-Lyn (Clark) Young and grandson Kyle. Brother of Rose Stolaryk, Margo Kressel and Sylvia Kachaluba. Predeceased by brothers Julie and Steve. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel’ 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, September 14th from 2 - 4 and 7 -9 RM. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, September 15th at 1 1:00 A.M. Interment Union Cemetery . Memorial Donations to the Living Word Ministries would be appreciated.
MILLER, Keith Joseph
passed away peaceflully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday September 11, 2001. Son of Millie Miller and the late Benjamin Miller. Born in London, England in January 1949. Loving husband to Linda and devoted father to Paul, Jopathan, Stephen and Andrew. He will be greatly missed by brothers Laurence and Alan and sister Gloria. Former President, Registrar, and coach of Pickering Soccer Club. Keith will be greatly missed by family and friends. Service will be held at DunbartonFairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Road, Pickering on Saturday September 15, 2001 at 11:00am. Donations to Canadian Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
SPRATT, Albert Thomas ''Steve''
(Retiree Ontario Hydro 49 years service). Peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Steve, beloved husband of Mabel. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, September 14th, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
ARMITAGE, David Elwin
(Sargent at Arms, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 637). Peacefully surrounded by his family, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday September 10th 2001. Dave, in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Beverly nee Murray) of Oshawa. Dear father of Patricia Christopher, of Oshawa. Grandfather of Julian and Sarah Christopher. Son of the late Elwin Ledger Armitage and Florence Patricia Claus of Quyon Queec. Brother of the late James Henry Armitage of Quyon Quebec. Survived by his sister Beverley and her husband John Fortin of Hillier Ontario, and Aunts Grace of Ottawa and Caroline of Shawville Quebec. Remembered by his extended family, Cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends at the legion Branch 637 of Oshawa. Arrangements entrusted to the staff of the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. In rememberance of David, family and friends are invited to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 637 (1251 Simcoe Street North) on Thursday September 13th between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
GREIG, Gary
Peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2001 in his 55th year. Loving husband of Joanne. Beloved father of Amy Beth and Step Dad to Candace and Nicole. Also brother to Donna and her husband Tom Barbour. Cherished uncle to Curtis and Taylor. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, September 13, 2001. Funeral service to follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Loved by many and missed by all.
STEWART, Robert ''Bubs'' Everett
(Retired 44 year employee of General Motors of Canada). With his family by his side, on Monday, September 10, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Barbara for 50 years. Cherished father of William ''Bill'' Stewart of Whitby, Bruce and his wife Mary Stewart of Kanata and Gwen and her husband Steve Brown of Whitby. Devoted grampa to Kara, Kristen, Trevor and Jason. Dear brother of Cameron (Ruth) Stewart, Leora (Jack) Thompson, Elmer (Jessie) Stewart, Ronald (Edith) Stewart, Helen (Steve) Perrin, and Eleanor Barclay. 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 5:00-9:00 p.m. A celebration of ''Bubs'' life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
BOWINS, Janie Lily“Jennie"
June 24, 1913 - September 9, 2001. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville. Jennie, beloved wife of the late Lorne Bowins of Orono. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and neighbour Jennie will be greatly missed by her family: Sandra and her husband Bob Haslam of Oshawa, Barry and his wife Marilyn Agner of Woodstock, Sarah Bailey of Ottawa, Rachel Bailey of Oshawa and Ryan Keur of Ottawa. Relatives and friends will be recaived at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St. Bowmanville on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. A service of celebration will be held at ORONO UNITED CHURCH on Wednesday September 12th at 2p.m. with visitation at the Church one hour prior to service. Interment Pontypool Cemetery. Donations in memory of Jennie to Orono United Church Choir, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Charity of choice would be appreciated.
MADDOCKS, Margaret Roberta
b. February 3, 1916 in Toronto, d. peacefully at home in Whitby September 9, 2001, age 85 years. Predeceased by husband Donald of Belleville, and brothers Bart and Kit Carson. Margaret lived a very active volunteer life in Belleville until her death became precarious several years ago. Her daughter, Dorothy, cared lovingly for her in her last two years. She will be missed by children Dorothy Pierce of Whitby (and her children David, Carolyn, Jeffrey and Steven), and Roy (Elizabeth, nee Coil, Anne, Emily and Julia Maddocks) of Ottawa. A MemoriaI Service was held at St. Mark’s united Church in Whitby on Tuesday September 11. A service of thanksgiving for Margaret’s life will be held soon at Bridge Street United Church, 60 Bridge Street East at Church, in Belleville. Those wishing may make memorial donations to: -First Adventure Child Development Centre, 225 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario K8N 1 N7, or Covenant House, 20 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M58 2P3, or the Charity by which they knew Margaret best.
FOREMAN, James A. (Boogie)
(Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #637). passed away at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, September 9th, 2001 in his 73rd year after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving father of Gary (Helen) of Cambridge, Donna (Paul) of Guelph and Brenda (Colin) of Brampton. Dear brother of Barbara. Predeceased by his brothers Floyd and Gordon and sisters Katherine and Irene. Lovingly remembered by Joan Foreman, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday. September 13th from 2 - 4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, September 14th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation to follow. If desired Memorial Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
FUSCO, Marietta
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday, September 9th, 2001. Marietta Fusco in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the tate Donato Fusco. Loving mother of Peter Fusco and his wife Virginia and Jimmy Fusco. Predeceased by her brother, Vincent Fusco and her sisters Dianna Citano, Annina lantomasi and Maddalena Fusco. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Danny Fusco and Maria Zanatta and by her great grandchildren Marcangelo , Zanatta, Ashley Fusco and Jessica Fusco. Marietta will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews in Oshawa, Hamilton and Italy. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial from St. Mary of the People Roman Catholic Church on Friday September 14, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Mainwood Life Care Spa or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
HUNTER, Cathryn Lori (Cathy)
After a courageous battle with cancer, passed away at the Kingston General Hospital, with family at her side, on Sunday, September 9, 2001, at the age of 44. Loving companion of 25 years to Howard Thompson, Cherished mom of Tom and Paula, Judy and Steven, and Howie Jr. and Patricia. She would have been a proud and loving grand- mother to her grandson soon to arrive. Predeceased by her mother Judith. She will be greatly missed by Aunts Carolyn and Martha, Uncle Bill and Ruth and many uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Loving sister of David, Gary, Rhonda, John and predeceased by Richard. Best friend of Roberta. Fondly remembered by her co-workers at P.P.G., Oshawa. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax form 2-4 & 7-9 pm Wednesday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment. Bowmanville Cemetery.
SMOLICA, Victor Sr.
Longtime employee of General Motors. Peacefully at his home in Oshawa on Sunday, September 9, 2001 at the age of 62. Victor will be missed by his son Victor Smolica Jr., and Victor Jrs’. mother Henryka Kwasny, a brother and sisters and their families in Yugoslavia and cousin Ervino of Toronto. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Tuesday September 11th from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday September 12th at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Memorial Donations made to the Canadian Liver Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
