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DENNIS, William (Bill)
Suddenly at his home in Toronto on Saturday, September 8th, 2001 at the age of 63. Loving father of Monique. Beloved son of Stella and the late John Dennis. Brother of Gerald and Nick and his wife Dawn, Bill will be missed by Lynne and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 18th at 1:00 o clock at Orono United Church (105 Church St., Orono). Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton ChapeP 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
HINES, Kathaleen Margaret
At Ross Memorial Hospital on Saturday September 8, 2OOl, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Austin Lewis Hines. Dear mother of Kenneth Ernest Hines and his wife Beatrice. Predeceased by her son Gordon Lewis Hines. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jennifer and her husband Randy Cook, Carol and her husband Claude Beaudoin, Gordon Hines and the late Kenneth Austin Hines, and by her great granddaughter Chantalle Beaudam and by all of her family and friends. Kathaleen is survived by her sister Mary Leighton. Rested at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. Funeral service was held on Tuesday Se tember 11, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation was held on Monday from 7-9 p.m.
McLELLAN, Rev. Canon E. Hugh, B.A., L.Th.
Suddenly at Central Park Lodge, September 8, 2001 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Gladys. Celebrated 60 years of marriage in November 2000. Loving father of Mary Ruth and her husband Nel Morrison, Jean and her husband Mike Gable, Margaret & her husband Dick Martin. He will be sorely missed by his, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a loving and caring Anglican Priest to his parishers at Trinity Church Oshawa, Trinity Church Aurora, and All Hallows Church Toronto. He also served as Chaplin at St. John s Rehab Hospital and was a honourary assistant at St. Patrick s until 1998. A requiem mass was celebrated on Monday September 10. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Patrick s Anglican Church, 1087 Lillian Street Willowdale.
I will go unto the Altar of God: even unto the God of my joy in gladness Psalm 43.
SARGINSON, Diane ELizabeth
(Chair of Board of Directors of Sandgate Women's Shelter, Jackson's Point; retired longterm employee of Ontario Hydro). Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Sunday, September 9, 2001. Diane Sarginson (nee Smith), beloved wife of John of Pefferlaw. Dear mother of Phil Davidson and his wife Kelly, and grandmother of Michelle, Phillip and Blair. Beloved daughter of Betty and the late James Smith. Brother of Barry. Stepmother of Lori and Neil and his wife Julie. A private family service will be held in the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton, 905-722-3274. Donations to Sandgate Women's Shelter, P.O. Box 720, Jackson's Point, ON L0E 1L0, would be appreciated by the family.
VENNER, Stanley Emma
Peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2001, at the Community Nursing Home, in Port Perry, at age 93. Stanley (nee Chant), beloved wife of the late Thomas Arnold Venner of Seagrave. Loving mother of Rae Yoki of Oshawa, Tom Venner and his wife Lyn of Toronto, John Venner and his wife Eryl of Oakville, Pat Fisher of Seagrave and Beth Deleff of Omemee and predeceased by baby Nora. Loved grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of George Chant of Brantford, Alan Chant of Toronto and Miriam Chant of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by Martin Fisher, Gus Yaki, Dianne Venner, Barry Deleff and Dave Newman. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, McDermott-Panabaker Chapel , 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Sunday, September 16th from 1-2 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Stanley Venner will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. with Reverend John Griffen officiating. Interment Pleasant Point Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be mode by cheque to the Charity of your choice.
HOARE, Julia
(Of Ajax and North Bay) On Saturday, September 8, 2001 at Centenary Health Centre in Scarborough, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Major (Retd.) Harold J. Hoare. Dear mother of Judith A. Hemlow, a nurse at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, and Dr. John H. Hoare, a chemical research scientist in Boston, Mass. Loved grandmother of Jamie (Winnipeg) and John and Michael (Lunenburg, Mass.). Sister of Fred Lucas (Penetang), June Dunbar (Scarborough), Lillian Cherry (Bath) and Donald Lucas (Barrie). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born in Ottawa February 8, 1927, the first child of William Dow and Erminie (Girard) Lucas, she grew up in Barrie, where as a teenager, she was postmaster of the Cundles P.O. She worked at the Bell in Toronto until joining the C.W.A.C. in W.W. II. She married Harold on his return from overseas, on April 20, 1946. Worked as secretary (O.T.) at Weston and Hamilton Hospitals and signal regiment Camp Borden. Later she was involved in politics, becoming constituency assistant for both the Federal and Ontario Provincial Governments. She was given the McDonald-Cartier Award at the Parliament Building (Ottawa) for her performance in the former. She served on the Ajax Nursing Board. Julia was an avid curler. She will be sorely missed by all. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Erskine Cemetery. A reception will follow back at the funeral home. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
HOCH, Norman Frederick
Died peacefully in Oshawa, Ontario on September 8th, 2001, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Laura (Foy) of Oshawa. Father of Janet and her husband Joe Torres of Morristown, New Jersey, and Charles and his wife Ruth of London, Ontario. Stepfather to Peter Anderson and his wife Christine of Summerland, British Columbia, and of Elizabeth Nielsen of Whitby, Ontario. Grandfather to Sean, Scott, Dana, and Kyle. Predeceased by his first wife, Wanda. A Memorial Service will be held next spring in Tramore, Ontario. Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thomton Chapel 847 King St. West (905 721-1234).
NELSON, Earl F.
Age 65 years. Suddenly on Saturday September 8, 2001. Dear father of Rick Nelson; Earl & Anita Nelson and Diana & Doug Riggs. Loving grandfather of Cheyenne, Candace, Kyle, Alicia, Teresa, Melissa, Elaina and Jessica. Brother of the late June Blundeli. A Funeral Service will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 1 p.m. Tuesday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Diabetic Society. Visitation at the funeral home from 12 noon Tuesday.
ROWE, Walter James
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Saturday, September 8, 2001, at the age of 48 years. Walter Rowe of Pefferlaw, formerly of Oshawa, beloved husband of Deanna Lamont. Loving father of Shannon. Dear son-in-law of Joyce Lamont. Lovingly remembered by his sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
BILLINGS, Eileen Mary (nee Souch)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Friday September 7, 2001 in her 96th year, Eileen, beloved wife of the late Carl billings. Dear stepmother of Audrey McNaul. Loved aunt of Wayne Bailey and his wife Carol, Mary Lynn Kimmett and her husband Carl. Great aunt of Shawn Bailey and his wife Paula, Tim Bailey and his wife Claire, Warren Kimmett and his wife April, Joel Kimmett and his wife Eileen, Rebecca Cook and her husband D.J. Great great aunt of Nicole and Julia Bailey. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Saturday September 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in Orono United Church on Sunday September 16th, at 2:30 p.m. with visitation at the church one hour prior to service. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to Orono United Church would be gratefully appreciated.
CARTER, Robert John
Quietly after a lengthy illness, on September 7, 2001. Bob, predeceased by his parents Bob Sr. and Peg Carter. Loving brother to Dan and his wife Mary-Frances. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family members. Resting at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering. The family will receive friends Monday September 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Complete service in the chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated
CZECH, Stephanie
Peacefully, at Community Nursing Home, on Friday, September 7, 2001, Stephanie, beloved wife of John Czech. Loved mother of Pamela and her husband Joe Papalia. Loved grandmother of Christopher. Sadly missed by niece Geraldine Ross of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Resting at Ronald Martino & Son Funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering. The family will receive friends, Sunday, September 9 from 1 p.m. until time of Service at 3 p.m. Cremation.
HOFKIRCHNER, Rosa Josepha
Peacefully at home on Friday, September 7th, 2001. In her 75th year.
Beloved Wife of John. Loving mother of Terry and his wife Nancy, and Gordon and his wife Jackie. Dear Omi of Tyler, Corey, Alexander and Jillian. Dear sister of Herta and her husband the late Joseph Duguay of South Carolina. Sister-in-law of Inge and her husband the late Carl Hofkirchner, and Alfred and Toni Tasek. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, September 13th from 12:00 o clock noon until time of the Memorial Service at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel. Memorial Donations to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Palliative Care would be appreciated by the family.
MARSHALL, Thomas
passed away peacefully on September 7, 2001, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Palliative Care, Peterborough. Beloved husband and best friend of Winnifred (nee Hasson-Dotey). Loving father of Tobin (Joanne) and Shawna. Cherished grandfather of Cameron and Patrick. Dear brother of Jim (Dolores), Bill (Dorrie), Mae Featherstone (and the late Cecil), Sally Thatcher (Michael). Tom will lovingly be remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Tom's extended family have been close to him with their love, Larry Dotey (the late Karen), Michael Dotey, Leo Dotey, Theresa Dixon (Barry), Dolores Tomlinson (Bruce) and our many grandchildren. Tom worked as a pressman at the Globe & Mail, and then at the Toronto Star where he retired from in 1990. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax, on Sunday September 9 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly St. E. Ajax). Interment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. The family would like to extend their thanks to the Sage Age Players Group, they let Tom know that he was missed and that they loved him. Their many visits at home and the palliative care group were appreciated. Many thanks for the wonderful care from Drs. Beamish and Curtis and the nurses in the palliative care at St. Joseph's and the Kawartha Home Care Nurses and the Access Centre. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Joseph's Care Foundation (Palliative Care), 133 Hunter St. E., Peterborough K9H 1G7 would be appreciated by the family.
NEMISZ, Richard Nicholas "Dick"
in his 82nd year. peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday Sept. 7th, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Nemisz. Dear father of George Nemisz, Gary & his wife Patti, Peter & his friend Diane, & Mary Ann Nemisz. Cherished "Papa" of Jessica, Garrett, Sarah, Carly, Alexandra, Gregory, & Nicholas. Survived by brother Bill & sisters Jessie & Ella. Predeceased by siblings Jim, Mike, & Nellie. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Sunday. Funeral Service will take place in our chapel 11am Monday. Interment to follow in Zion Cemetery. Donations made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
PIEKENBROCK, Erika (nee Otto-Korth)
With great sadness the family announces the passing of Erika Emilie Johanna Hildegard Piekenbrock, in her 87th year, on September 7, 2001 in Oshawa, Ontario. Born in Werneuchen-Berlin, Germany on October 26, 1914 she is predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Heinrich Piekenbrock Sr. (1985). Loving mother of Lutz and wife Irene, Gerhard and wife Ingrid, Kurt and wife Lynne, Henry Jr. and wife Margrid and Gudrun and husband Willi Kern. She will be sadly missed by her 12 grandchildren and her two sisters, Irmgard Korth and Edith Bruhn. The family extends a special thanks to the outstanding staff of Thornton View, Oshawa for the exceptional care given to Erika. Although we mourn the passing of our mother, we must celebrate her life and the challenges she overcame in order for all of us to be here today. She was left without a father at 5 months during WW I; faced the adversities of growing up during the Great Depression and immigrated to Dar es Salaam, East Africa in 1928 with her family. Erika met and married Heinrich Piekenbrock in 1933. With WW II raging in Europe, the family endured a British internment camp and eventually was deported to Germany in 1940. The family remained in Germany until 1955 when Heinrich immigrated to Canada followed by two older sons and in 1957 by Erika and the three youngest children. The well being of her family was always front and centre. Today we mourn you. We will always miss you and we will be eternally grateful for all that you have given us. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Tuesday September 11th from 7pm- 9pm. Prayers will be said in the funeral home at 8:3O p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday September 12th at 10:30 am at St. Mary of the People Church (Stevenson Rd south of Rossland Rd). Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be, because, I remember you all, and look on with a smile, I ve only gone to rest a little while. I can live my life, in the hearts of all of you. The memories will live forever.
ERVINE, Mary Honora
Formerly of Tweed, at Montgomery Lodge, Belleville, on September 6, 2001, in her 82nd year. Beloved Wife of the late William Leonard Ervine. Dear mother of Leonard (and Sharon) of Bradford, Harold (and Mari-Anne Mitchell) of Bowmanville, Ron (and Anne) of Oshawa, Therese (and Colin) Gebicki of Victoria, BC, Agnes (and Grant) Mumby of Read. Loving grandmother of Mark and Andrea Ervine; Shauna (Steve) Chambers and Kathryn Ervine; Michelle (Ben) Ho and Meghann Ervine; Craig and Leanne Gebicki; Darcy (Kim), Pat and Brittney Mumby and great grandmother of Kennedy Schell and Rhese Chambers. Sister-in-law of Clarice and Agnes Treacy. Predeceased by her parents Francis and Mary (Hogan) Treacy, brothers Joe and Gerald Treacy and sister Lucille Treacy. Mrs. Ervine will rest at the Cassidy Funeral Home, Tweed, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Carthagh's Church, Tweed, on Saturday, September 8, at 11 am. Interment St. Carthagh's Cemetery.
EVENDEN, Stephen (T-Bone)
(Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43). At Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a valiant battle with cancer on Thursday, September 6, 2001. Stephen Evenden entered into rest in his 76th year. Predeceased by his wife Margaret. Dear father of Edward and his wife, the late Linda, Vivian and her husband Bill Smith, Margaret Carscadden and her husbandSam Calleri, Bernard and his wife Lorraine, Debbie and her husband Dave Johnston, Terry and his wife Sharon, Karen Mak and Stephanie and her husband Wayne Thrasher. Dear brother of Bernard and his wife the late Gussie, Hazel Arnburg and her husband Arnold and Buster and his wife Nancy. Predeceased by his six brothers and sisters. Lovingly remembered by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Sunday, September 9th at 1pm. Cremation. At the request of the family memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday 2-4 and 7-9pm.
McDONALD, Alma Amelia
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Thursday, September 6, 2001, Alma in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Joe McDonald of Lindsay, Ont. Dear mother of Jackie and her husband Len Rogers. Remembered by her grandson Darryl Taylor and wife Shelley and great-grandchildren Corey, Meghan and Brandon. At Alma's request there will be no visiting or funeral service. If desired, donations made in memory of Alma to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
MONTGOMERY, Douglas George
Douglas George Montgomery in his 61st year, son of Beatrice and the late Melville Montgomery, peacefully at his son's home on Thursday, September 6, 2001, passed into spirit. Fay stands by her husband forever. Michael and Brenda feel they had the best Dad. Daughter-in-law Joan and son-in-law Scott grieve with their spouses, Charlotte, Emma and Fayth will miss their Grandpa dearly. Doug s brother Bob and sister-in-law Sharon and their family share this sorrow. A life long resident of Oshawa and G.M. employee, Doug lived well, an avid sportsman and traveller, he will be remernbered for his kindness and wit. Doug s family thank everyone for their prayers and loving support during the last few months. Visitation at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday, September 9, 2001 from 6-8 p.m.. with a time of dedication and remembrance at 8 p.m. Private Interment at MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada, 650 Waterloo St., Suite 100, London, Ont. N6B 2R4 (1-800-265-5106), so that out of the bad will come something good. Stop and smell the roses today, do sonething kind and remember Doug.
BAIN, John F.
Surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, John F. (Jack) Bain, 67 years, passed away Wednesday, September 5th, 2001. Beloved husband of Alice (nee Tracey). Loving father of Karen (Mark), Douglas (Sally), Jerry (Michelle) and Tracy (Glenn). Loving Papa of Jennifer, Brenna, Garrett, Jeffrey, Kyle, James and Shannon. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his sister Frances Stafford, (Jack predeceased) and brother David (Naomi). Predeceased by brothers James and Robert arid sister Jacqueline Jones. Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends. Uncle Jack will be greatly 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 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, September 8th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
