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GRAZIOTTO, Eileen Betty (nee Hurren Strychalski)
Born in Sudbury April 27, 1933, passed away suddenly after a short illness at her home on October 28th, 2001, in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Jack. Loving mother of son John (Jack) Alfred Hurren and his companion Sue Cousins, daughter Cindy Lynn Graziotto and her companion Preston Henderson. Eileen is predeceased by her son Larry James Hurren, her parents Peter and Stella Strychalski and her brothers Peter Star and Joseph Strychalski. She is survived by sisters Ann Lecuyer, Kay Nemish and her husband Jim, Kerlyeen Cple and her husband Bill, Helen Richards and her husband Carvel, sister in law of Fran Starr all of Oshawa and sister in law Gwen Strychalski of Alberta. Lovingly remembered by 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Eileen will be remembered and sadly missed by her devoted family and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was a long time resident of Oshawa. Her generous spirit continues as she has donated the gift of sight. Eileen will be resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday November 1, 2001 at 11 a.m. from Holy Cross Church (373 Simcoe St. S.). Prayers will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Dr. Quinn and staff.
HEYWOOD, Mary
On Sunday, October 28, 2001 at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, after a courageous battle, Mary, beloved wife and life companion for 54 years to Harry in her 87th year. Formerly of Scarborough and Sutton By The Lake. Lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law Myrtle Skelton, nieces and nephews: Lois (Frank) Kacsandi, Judy Skelton, Don (Phyllis) Skelton, Harry Fries, Ken Fries, Les (Rose) Fries, John (Dorianne) Fries, Dale (Pam) Fries and Evelyn (Lou) Lucjesi, along with numerous great-nieces and nephews. Devoted chosen Mother of Susan (John) Scott, Jane (Clare) MacDonald, Ann (Jack) Stevenson and their children. Friends will be received at the Beaverton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 from 1 to 2 p.m. A celebration of Mary's life service will be held at 2 p.m., reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ross Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton (705-426-5777).
SPIERS, Donald G.
Dedicated Funeral Director for 53 years; Former owner of Donald G. Spiers Funeral Home Ltd., McIntosh-Anderson Chapel; Member of Calvary Baptist Church and Oshawa Golf Club; Past President Kiwanis Club of Osbawa; Past Vice-President of The Gideons International; Served in the Royal Canadian Navy, during W. W. II. Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Sunday, October 28, 2001. Don, dear husband of Ruth (nee Spiers) and the late Hazel (nee Stewart). Father of Sylvia Nash (Peter Roy) and Andrew Nash (Maureen Riley). Grandfather of Sullivan. Loving son of Irene and the late Elmer Spiers. Brother of Orville and his wife Myrna Spiers of Edmonton and predeceased by Helen Avis Richardson. Brother-in-law of Carrnan Richardson of St. Thomas, Ont. Remembered by many nieces, nephews, Aunt Clara and Aunt Mildred. 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. A service will be held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 300 Rossland Rd. E. (at Ritson Rd. N.), Oshawa on Thursday, November 1, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Don to St. Michael s Hospital Foundation or the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan would be appreciated.
TITTERTON, Velma
At the Hillsdale Manor on Sunday October 28, 2001 in her 88th year. Velma beloved wife of the late Fred Titterton. Loving mother of Ivan and wife Margo, Harold and wife Joyce, Gary and wife Mary, Marion McConkey, Ron and wife Sylvia and the late Hilson. Proud grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 11. Survived by brother Frank Lyle and wife Marge, sister of the late Keith, Laura, Merv and Muriel. Mrs Titterton will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St., East Whitby Tuesday 7 to 9 pm. Service in the Chapel on Wednesday 2pm followed by cremation. Interment of cremated remains Salem Cemetery Pickering.
WILL, Helen Doreen
Peacefully, on Sunday, October 28, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge. In her 74th year. Doreen, beloved wife of George. Dear mother of Steve, Greg, Jeff, Lisa and Karen. Fondly remembered by 15 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South, on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary.
BROOKER, Jean
passed away on October 27, 2001 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late John Brooker. Loving mother of David, Diane and Russell. Proud grandmother of Robert and Christine. A service will be held at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 1 p.m. Cremation. In memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
CRANE, Marwyn (Bill)
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, October 27th, 2001 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Violet and father of Robert (Bev) and Pat (Bob). Grandfather of Rob, Todd, Jennifer, Nancy and great-grandfather of Madison and Taylor. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 30th, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
KNOWLES, Sidney Robert
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of this remarkable gentleman at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on October 27th, 2001 in his 99th year. He was born in Hastings Co., England. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruby. Later he was a good friend of the late Nellie Hull and her family. He will be missed and loved by his family Bruce (Marg) of Whitby, the late Wally (Betty) of Scarborough, the late Sidney (Marjorie) of Mississauga and all his grandchildren Katherine, Marjorie, Sid, Sandra, Deena, Brent and Glen including many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. Service to be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough on Tuesday, October 30th at 1:00 p.m. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village, (905-655-3662).
O'BRIEN, Rowena (Winnie)
Peacefully on Saturday October 27, 2001 at the Peterborough Regional Hospital in Peterborough on the eve of her 77th birthday. Winnie, beloved wife of the late James Gage O'Brien. Loved mother of John O'Brien and his wife Sarah, Kathleen and her husband Gord Peck, Katherine and her husband Terry Larmer, and Margaret Puckrin and her husband Ralph Wilson. Dear grandmother of Elizabeth, John, Andrea, Jason, Shaun, Justin, Andrew, and Eion, and great grandmother of Drew, Alex, Travis, Brooke, Taylor, Sky, Ryann, and Lliam. Winnie is survived by her brother Lindberg Holloway, and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. A memorial service was held at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday October 30th at 2 p.m. Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
WEINSHEIMER, Johannes (Hans)
Past away at the Penetanguishene Hospital with his family by his side, on Saturday October 27th 2001 in his 83rd year. Johannes Weinsheimer loving husband of Ilse Josmann of Midland. Loving father of Fred Weinsheimer and Ingrid Degeus of Bowmanville, Ellen Harmer and Ken Wiseman of Millbrook, Jean Zander of Toronto, Holger Weinsheimer of Calgary andson in law Tom Zander of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Anne-Louise, Tracy, Tonja, Bonnie-Jean, Camille and Dieter. Dear great-grandfather of Madison, Jacob and Evan. Dear brother of Hubert Weinsheimer and his wife Edith of Oshawa, predeceased by his sister Magdelna. Will be sadly missed by his cousins, nieces, nephews and close dear friends. Visitation was held at Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland on Monday October 29th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Visitation was 1 hour prior to the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., which was at the Holy Cross Evengical church Yonge Street Midland on Tuesday October 30th. Cremation to follow. Memorial Donations to theHuronia Hospitals Foundation (P.G.H. palliative care) or Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. The family invite friends to sign the Book of Visitation at www.obituariestoday.com
APP, Robert
(Former student at Western and Ryerson Universities). Suddenly, in Oshawa, on Friday, October 26, 2001, 'Rob', in his 27th year. Beloved son of Erika (deceased) and Reinhold App. Dear brother of Peter of Vancouver. Fondly remembered by relatives in Germany and many friends in Oshawa and around the world. A celebration of Rob's life and music will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558), on Thursday, November 1, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Rob to U.N.I.C.E.F. would be appreciated.
Rob's passion for music brought people together.
EVANSHEN, Jennifer Susan
(September 8, 1977 - October 26, 2001). Peacefully after a long and courageous fight with brain cancer at Lakeridge Health Oshawa surrounded by her family and friends. Loving daughter of Terry and Lorraine. Dear sister of Tracy Lee (Joseph Clark) and Tara (Dave Coito) favourite aunt of Camryn and Ashlyn. Special niece of Chuck and Clare Dozais, Laurie and Mildred Galarneau, Uncle Fred and the large extended Evanshen family. Jennifer will always be in the hearts of true friends Chad, Morgan, Jamie, Tami, Michelle, Brent, Jennifer (J.J.), Kenn and Vicki Kelly and their families. The family would like to thank Dr. Laparriere and Dr. Mason and the special people at the Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital and all the staff in the I.C.U. unit and the Palliative Care unit at Lakeridge Health Oshawa and our extended family at the C.N.I.B. Durham for all their support during this difficult time. Heartfelt thanks to Father Phil Jones for his spiritual guidance. Jennifer was a care giver to Fig, Simba and Teddy who will sadly miss her touch and kindness. Jennifer was an angel sent from God and knew how to live life to the fullest She will be greatly missed by all those she touched. The family will receive friends at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Sunday October 28th from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude's Catholic Church, 690 King Street East, Oshawa on Monday, October 29th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa-Oncology or Princess Margaret Hospital, Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre or C.N.I.B. Durham would be appreciated.
GOFF, Madeline Yvonne
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Friday, October 26, 2001 in her 66th year. Madeline, beloved wife of Percy. Loved mother of Lee and Barbara, Neil and Margy. Dear sister of Gary and Charles Harper both of Smith Falls, Ontario. Loving grandmother of Steven, Mark, Ronald, Janet, Scott, Paul, Patricia, Maria and Darrin. Great grandmother of 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Morrish Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. uneral service in the Morris Chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment at Bethesda Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Madeline's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
PACAK, Jaroslaw "Gerald"
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday October 26, 2001. Gerald Pacak in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Maria Pacak. Dear fatherof Barbara Matysiak and her children Matthew Matysiak, and Patience-Marie Matysiak; and Christina Blazuk and her children Natalie Blazuk and Tanya Blazuk. Gerald will be sadly missed by his close friends Barbara & Bogdan Slominski. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with mass of Christian burial in St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Monday October 29th at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
BRESS, Christina
At Strathaven Life Care Center on Thursday, October 25, 2001. Christina Bress in her 92nd year. Dear daughter of the late Mary and John Bress. Dear sister of Lou and the late William, Johnny and Rita. Christina will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS on Monday, October 29th at 3pm. Memorial donations to the Red Cross September 11th Fund would be appreciated and may be made through the Armstrong Funeral Home.
CHRISTL, Agnes Catherine
Aged 87 years. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, October 25th, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Herman Christl. Dear mother of Joe and his wife Ruth, Anna and her husband Ronald, Kathy Christl, Leo and his partner Lee-Ann, Marvin and his partner Sandy, Ken and his partner Shelley, Joan and her husband Mario and predeceased by her daughter Ramona. Cherished "Nanny" to her 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53Division St. N. Bowmanville. 7-9 pm Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church 11 am Saturday. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations to St. Therese Church would be appreciated by her family.
DUNN, Mary Alice (nee O'Hare)
Peacefully at home on Thursday October 25, 2001, in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Lloyd for 48 years. Dear mother of Maureen, Stephen and his wife Debbie, and Carolyn and her husband Richard. Proud Nana to Patrick, Caitlin, and Michael Dunn, and Liam Hadden. Mary Alice is survived by her three brothers and three sisters. She will be warmly remembered by many friends in her fellowship. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, at 110 Dundas St .E., Whitby on Sunday October, 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday October 29, 10:30 am at St. John The Evangelist Church, 903 Gifford St., Whitby. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to Epilepsy Canada or Canadian Arthritis Society.
GUNTHER, Hannelore Marianne Jennifer (formerly Voellger)
Peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, October 25th, 2001. Loving daughter of Alfred Gunther and Marianne Gunther Moorse. Much loved sister of Robert Gunther and dear sister-in-law of Kathleen. Proud aunt of Neva Claire and favourite niece of Gertrud Moosmang. Special cousin of Monika and Barbara. Mourned by Brian Moorse and Barbara Gunther. Sadly missed by her many friends in the Yukon. Special thanks to the Palliative Care Team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa and to Reverend Michael Bishop. A Memorial Service will be held at Thornton Cemetery Chapel, 1200 Thornton Road, Oshawa December 8th, 2001 at 11:30 am. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Palliative Care would be appreciated.
HEBEL, Walter
aged 72 years. At Marnwood Lifecare Centre on Thursday October 25th, 2001. Dear brother of Katarina Kranztiller, Eva Stipl, Friedrich Hebel and Filip Hebel. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. A Graveside Service will be held 3pm Monday at Bowmanville Cemetery.
KERRY, Jean
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday October 25, 2001 in her 72nd year. Jean Kerry dearly beloved wife of 52 years to Ray Kerry of Greenbank. Loving mother of Grant and his wife Susan Kerry of Seagrave. Dear grandmother of Kevin and Richard. Dear sister of Stan Thomas of Lindsay and Mary Young of Greenbank. Mrs. Kerry will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Rd., Port Perry, on Friday October 26, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Greenbank United Church, Greenbank,on Saturday October 27, 2001 at 1 p.m. Interment Greenbank Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
KLINK, Zbigniew T. M.
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby, on Thursday, October 25, 2001. Zbigniew, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Halina. Loving father of Andrew of Val D'or, Quebec, and Christopher and his wife Debby of Oshawa. Dear brother of Les and wife Olga of Edmonton and Wieslawa and her husband George Lobos of London, ON. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Hedwig s Polish Roman Catholic Church, 411 Olive Ave. (just east of Ritson Rd. S.), Oshawa, ON, on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. with cremation to follow. Donations in memory of Zbigniew to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby Long Term Care may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King StE., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
MIKLOS, Mary
Peacefully at the Scarborough General Hospital on Thursday, October 25, 2001 in her 77th year. Loved in life and remembered in love. Husband Andrew and son Gerry. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A private family service will be held, Interment Erskine Cemetery, Pickering.
POWERS Bernice
At her residence on Thursday October 25th in her 76th year. Bernice beloved wife of the late Vincent Powers. Loving mother of Peggy Powers, Thomasand Tina Powers. Dear grandmother of Ruby (Raymond Zinsmister), Jody and Philip. Great grandmother of Michael, Zane, Machaila. Loving aunt of Donald and Gary Powers. Lovingly remembered by her many brothers and sisters. Mrs. Powers rested at the W. C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby. Service was held in the chapel, with Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
REGNIER-FURS, Marilyn (nee Lefebvre)
Peacefully on Thursday, October 25th, 2001 at the age of 56. Beloved wife of Ken Furs and the late Roger J. Regnier. Loving mother of Luc and his wife Sandra, Joanne and her husband Plato and Dennis. Dear Grandmaman of Jacqueline, Joel, Christian, Gillian and Jordan. Fondly remembered by her brothers and sisters, Ann, Wayne, Brian, Debbie, Diane, Richard and Lynn and predeceased by Bernie, Larry and her parents Alfred and Claire Lefebvre. Loving daughter-in-law of Lionel and Ilona Furs. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-4234) for visitation on Sunday, October 28th from 2 -4 and 6 -9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Assumption de Notre-Dame (384 Hillside Ave.) on Monday, October 29th at 10:30 A.M. If desired, donations to Sunnybrook Foundation-Brain Tumor Department would be appreciated.
WALKER, Loyne A.
Suddenly at his residence on Thursday, October 25, 2001 at the age of 61 years. Loyne, beloved husband of Gloria Walker. Loving father of Cary Walker and Brian Walker and his wife Marianne. Dear brother of Marvin Walker and his wife Joan, MurrayWalker and his wife Verna and the late Lois Boston. Funeral service complete at Hampton United Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. Visitation at the Church one hour prior to the service. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society may be made through the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville.
