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BEAUPRIE, Kathleen Leona (nee Luxton)
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Wednesday September 5, 2001 in her 80th year. Kathleen, beloved wife of the lateIrwin Beauprie. Loving mother of Karen Hayes and her late husband Rick and Randy Beauprie and his wife Gail. Dear grandmother of Kevin and Steven Hayes, Melanie and Michelle Beauprie. Predeceased by her mother Ethel. Friends were able to call at the Morris funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in our Chapel on Saturday at 11a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donationsto the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
FRANCIS, Jessie
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Services in Bowmanville on Wednesday, September 5th, 2001. Agnes Jessie Isobell Marshall, in her 84th year, was the wife of the late Alfred Francis of Derryville. Beloved mother of Joan and her husband Ed Pallister of Gamebridge and the late Carol Snelgrove (1999). Dearly remembered by grandchildren Darren, Deborah, Tamara, Ed and Susan, 11 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, also one sister Rose Purvis of Lindsay and one brother Albert and his wife Alma Marshall of Oshawa. Predeceased by 7 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends are invited to call at the Thorne Memorial Chapel in Sunderland on Saturday, September 8th, 2001 from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2:00 pm. Interment Sunderland Cemetery. As a remembrance, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
GRIXTI, Rita
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, September 5th, 2001. Rita Debrincat, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Frank. Dear mother of Stella and her husband Fred Griscti of Whitby and Mary and her husband John Spiteri of Port Colborne. Loving grandmother of Judy and her husband Alex Byrdine, Mario Griscti and his wife Angie Pargas-Griscti and Ramona Griscti, Anthony Spiteri and his wife Claudia, Joanna Spiteri and Raymond Spiteri. Dear great grandmother of Maria and Nataslia Byrdine and Francesca Spited. Rita came from a family of 12 children and is survived by her brother Peter Debrincat in Malta and 3 sisters Lela Mizzi of Oshawa, Georgina Mercier of Malta and Annie Aquilina of Whitby. Predeceased by her parents George and Dolores Debrincat, brothers Paul, Joseph, John and Dominic Debrincat, and sisters Carmela Cauchi, Nina Spiteri and Mary Debrincat. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, September 6th from 2 - 4 and 7 -9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Friday, September 7th at 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Parish Prayers will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
MACKENZIE, Violet
Suddenly on September 5, 2001. Loving mother of Alex and his wife Maureen. Dearest nana of Lynn and Laura. Private arrangements entrusted to McEachnie Funeral Home.
MCDONOUGH, Laura Ann
In loving memory of Laura Ann McDonough, loving daughter of Bryan and Debby, and sister to Krista, who sadly passed away at 1:17 p.m. September 5, 2001 at the Hospital for Sick Children, in her 17th year. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We loved you dearly for the short time we had together. You will be in our hearts forever. A Memorial Service will be held at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Pickering Village) on Saturday, September 8, 2001 at 11:00 am., with visitation before the service from 10-11 am. The family extends it's heartfelt thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at I.C.U. Rouge Valley Health Centre and the wonderful doctors and nurses and support staff at the critical care unit at The Hospital for Sick Children. Any words of condolence may be sent to laura_mcdonough@hotmail.com. Arrangements entrusted to McEachnie Funeral Home.
PERCH, Peter
At Scarborough Centenary Health Centre on Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in his 84th year. Husband of the late Rita Perch (nee Shirley). Survived by his son Garry Perch and daughters Donna Middleton and Linda Perry. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 11 from 2 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 3:45 p.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of choice would be appreciated.
SCHNALZER, Louis Vernon
passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, September 5, 2001. Louis Vernon Schnalzer, son of Hilda Schnalzer andthe late Louis Schnalzer Sr. He was born in Toronto in April, 1940. Raised in Tillsonburg, a well known athlete in hockey and football. Beloved husband of his childhood sweetheart, Dianne Scrimgeour. Doting father of Lisa andhe husband Randy Missen (Cobourg) and Lou Jr. and his wife Melinda (Newmarket). Devoted and adoring grandfather of Lana and Grace Missen, and Claire and Maia Schnalzer. Lou, was a well respected Technical Teacher with theScarborough Board of Education and the Toronto District School Board. He taught at Birchmount Collegiate, Agincourt Collegiate, Yorkdale and finally at David and Mary Thomson where he was the Technical Director until he retired in June of 2001. Lou will be greatly missed by family, dear friends, fellow teachers and the students that he loved so dearly. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, September 10, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Metro Toronto Zoo Foundation, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
SUTTON, I. Frances
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry on Wednesday September 5, 2001 in her 100th year. I. Frances Sutton went home to be with herhusband Reg Sutton. Loving mother of Joyce and Kennedy Gray. Cherished and devoted grandmother of David and Monica Gray. Loving Nana to her great-grandchildren Spencer and Mackenzie. Survived by her loving sister Mabel Dayes and sister-in-law Ivy Elford. P redeceased by her sisters and brothers Elizabeth, William, Verna, Margaret, Ella and Malcolm. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Morris FuneralChapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to the Orono United Church would be gratefully appreciated.
ANGUS, William Henry-
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Whitby after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 4th, 2001 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Doris. He will be sadly missed by his children Barbara Young and her husband Don and Heather Angus all of Oshawa, and Bill Angus and his wife Lyn of Lewtston, New York, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother of Catherine and Hank. A Private Family Service will be held. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thomton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
ARMSTRONG, John Franklin (Frank)
Peacefully passed away on September 4, 2001 at the Ajax- Pickering Health Centre. Frank, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Janice. Brother of Dorothy Hutt. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 12:00 p.m. till time of funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, September 8, 2001 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
NOBLE, Harold Allan
At Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge on Tuesday, September 4, 2001. Harold Noble beloved husband of Dorothy Wagner and dear father of James and his wife Joyce of Aurora, Bruce and his wife Renate of Trenton, Ivan and his wife Marion of Stouffville, Marilyn and her husband Don Davis of Milton. Dear brother of Edwin, Elva Taylor and Muriel Tyson. Survived by ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South for visiting on Thursday, September 6th, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held from the Uxbridge Baptist Church on Friday at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery. In Harold s memory, donations may be made to the Gideons or T.V. Ministry of Uxbridge Baptist Church.
WEBER-Wolfgang Edward-
passed away at his residence, Whitby on Tuesday September 4, 2001 in his 66th year. Husband of Donna. Loved father of Karen and Ali, Michele and Lin, and Ingo and Renee. Grandfather of Jeanie, Zoe, Tarik, Cameron, Alia and Liam. Fondly remembered by Gunne Weber, Judith Teske and Heidi Ibe-Huhn. In remembrance of Wolfgang Family and Friends are invited to the Sauer Residence, 60 Ward Street, (Macedonian Village) on Sunday September 9th, from 2-5 p.m. If desired memorial Donations to Addiction Research Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN , 79 Baldwin street, Brooklin Village (905-655-3662)
ROY, Patricia Mary
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, September 3, 2001. Pat Roy in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Roy. Dear mother of Evelyn Sullivan & her husband Peter, Patricia Lee Macri & her husband Eugene, Kelly Roy & her partner Lin Bambrick, and Karen James & her husband Ron. Predeceased by her son Gord. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Sharon, Tracey, Gary & his wife Selena, Derick, Tyler, Nikki, Carrie-Lee & her husband Paul and Gene, by her great grandchildren Devon, Dion, Damon, Kassandra, KoIe, Jaslyne, Daniel, and Derrick and by her great grandson Tyler. Survived by her sister Joan Forrester. Pat is lovingly remembered by all of her family & friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with complete funeral service in the Chapel on Friday September 7, at 1p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m.
SPEIRS, Dr. John Murray Died peacefully, in his 92nd year, early on Monday, September 3, 2001. One of Canada s great naturalists, Dr. Speirs accomplishments and generosity were recognized last year by the Order of Canada. He will be a gentle and inspiring memory for his family, many friends and fellow birders. Predeceased by his wife Doris, he leaves his stepdaughter Iris Weir, his niece Rosemary Speirs, nephews Gordon and David Speirs, granddaughters Adele Koehnke and Margaret Wilson and grandsons Miles Hearn and Phillip Weir, and their families. 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. Friday. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Saturday, September 8, 2001 at 9a.m. Interment St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pickering Naturalists would be appreciated by the family.
TAYLOR, Norene Gertrude
Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor on Monday September 3, 2001, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Percy Taylor for over 63 years. Loving mother of Bob Taylor and his wife Jane of Huntsville, Dean Taylor and Jannette Yake of Oshawa. Dear grandma to Rob and his wife Shannon of Kettering, Ohio, Nadine of Vancouver, Matt and his wife Lori of Petawawa, Jeb and Angela of Oshawa. Great grandma to Madison and Dylan. Sister to Bob Heaslip. (Jean) of Thornhill, Margaret Gulliver, Ruth MacKenzie, Doris Craig (Ralph), Muriel Lang (Bob) all of Oshawa, Jim Heaslip (Marjorie) and Don Heaslip (Margaret). Sister in law to Doris Tattershall, Fred Taylor (Joyce), Evelyn Brant, all of Oshawa, John Taylor of Whitby, Dorothy, Wilma and Ruth Taylor. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LIMITED, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at St. Stephen United Church, 1360 Simcoe St. N (at Taunton Rd.) Oshawa on Thursday September 6, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Norene to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
WALDUCK, Margaret Mackenzie 'Maggie
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Osbawa on Monday, September 3, 2001, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Ruth and her husband Jerry Hurget, Yvonne and her husband Peter Lyon, all of Oshawa and the late Donna Brooker. Devoted nanny to Dennis, Erin and Peter. Dear sister of Isabelle Price of Pickering, Betty Clancy of Woodbridge, and Bill Cameron and his wife Phoebe of Weston. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Osliawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, September 6, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations in memory of Maggie made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by her family.
WILSON, Mary Louise (Cornish)
Mary Louise Wilson (Cornish) of Vernon, British Columbia, has joyfully arrived Home! We celebrate and remember Mary s love of life. The brightest moments of her life s journey involved her family, church, friends, volunteer work, and her association with the PEO sisterhood. Mary died peacefully at the Vernon Hospice House on Monday, September 3, 2001. The family would like to thank all of the nursing and support staff from the Hospice who cared for her. She is survived by her loving husband George who has been her life long partner and friend for thirty-nine years. Her three children Katherine Mary (Pat) of Barrhead, Alberta, Steven George of Victoria, British Columbia, and Alexander Christo pher (Jacquie) of Toronto, Ontario. Also her brother James Cornish (Marie) of Oshawa, Ontario, six grandchildren: Chance, Noun, Meghan, Brittany, Brian and Oliver, nieces and nephews Ann (Dan), Lynn (Mike), Bob (Heather), and John. Mary will be missed and remembered dearly by many other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Ewart and Louise Cornish of Oshawa, Ontario. Services were held at Trinity United Church on Thursday, September 6, at 2:00 p.m. officiated by the Reverend Bob Thompson. Mary s cremated remains will be interred with the family at Union Cemetery in Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, Mary would appreciated donations to any of the following organizations: Vernon Hospice House, Red Cross, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (or one of your choice). Charity
CUDAHY, Dorothy Celena
At the Ajax-Pickering Health Center on Saturday September 1st, 2001, passed away in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Joseph Cudahy. Dear mother of Micheal, Paul, Ken, John, David, Mary, Peter and Joan. Much loved grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 3. Also fondly remembered by her sister Norma Lang and the late Tom Beauvais. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE , Thornton Chapel", on Tuesday September 4th, 2001 for visitation from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby, on Wednesday September 5th, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
HALL, Richard
Suddenly at Ajax on Saturday, September 1, 2001 Richard Hall age 51 years. Beloved son of the late Dorothy Hall. Dear brother of Ken and his wife Mary Pat Hall. Dear uncle of Chris and Joanna. A Memorial Service will be held at The Northcutt Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
HOLDSWORTH, James David
June 16, 1955 Hudson Heights P.Q. - September 1, 2001, Kingston, ON. At his request a private family funeral has been held. Jim will be fondly missed by his 21 nieces and nephews; by his mother Annabel & stepfather Henry Sissons, Orono; his brothers Bill (Barb) Orillia & John of Hamilton; his sisters Judy (Brian) Guelph & Sue Mason (Jim) Listowell; his stepbrother David Sissons (Heather) Calgary, his stepsisters Brenda Hart (Rob) Terrance, B.C., Mary Sturgess (Chris) Uxbridge & Samena Jeffrey (David) Hillsdale. Memorial donations to The Arboretum, University of Guelph N1G 2W1 or the Allergy Asthma Information Association, 32 Mare Cr Etobicoke M9W 2E8 will support Jim's dedication to Environmental Science following a B.Sc. at University of Guelph & a 17 year career with Ontario Hydro. Interment in the Kennedyplot, Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street N. Bowmanville.
MCLAUGHLIN, Ruth (Foshay) nee McMahon
Died Saturday September 1st, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife and constant companion of Glenn McLaughlin. Daughter of the late Gladys and Arthur McMahon. Survived by sister Thora (Jim) Gray and brother Ted (Verna) McMahon. Predeceased by brothers Wesley (Jean) and Ritchie McMahon. Much loved mother of Marty (Vicki) Foshay, Rob (Karen) Foshay and Cindy (Tom) Spry. Step mother of Todd, Kevin and Eric McLaughlin. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Aaron, Tracy, John, Stephanie, Laurel, Olivia, Michael and Melinda. Family Service will be held in the chapel at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS on Saturday September 8th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in her name would be greatly appreciated.
RICHARDSON, Wilfred
At his residence in Pontypool on Saturday, September 1, 2001 in his 77th year. Wilfred, beloved husband of Grace (Loshaw) Richardson. Dear father of Linda and her husband Ralph Hyland, Debbie and her husband Dan Butson, Paul and his wife Tracy and Harry and his wife Paula. Loving grandfather of Kristina, Shelley, Steven, Sarah, Matthew, Lucas, Kyle, Jeffery, Julie and Adam. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in Pontypool United Church, Pontypool on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment Pontypool Cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of your choice in Wilfred's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
