Canadian Obituaries Forum
Share and search for your Canadian obituaries for genealogy research!
The search engine for this forum is optimized for SURNAME research primarily.
CAIRD, Doreen
(Retired Employee of Statistics Canada and former resident of Scarborough and Cobourg). Peacefully at Bowmanville Hospital on Wednesday, October 24th, 2001, at the age of 68, with her daughter and close friend Janice McEachern at her side. Beloved wife of the late Allan J. Caird. Loving mother of Lynne and her husband Steve Boyko and Ross and his fiance Christine Handfield. Proud and devoted grandmother of Reid and Elgin. Lovingly remembered by Molly and Jack Tulip and Norma and Andrew Patrick. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905 721-1234) on Saturday, October 27th, 2001 from 2 -4 and 7- 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Sunday, October 28th, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
LAFABIANA, Michele
At home in Italy on October 24, 2001 in his 97th year. Beloved husband to the late Angela (nee D'Battista) Loving Father to Leonardo, Cecilia, Elisabetta, and Lella. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MALCHER, Elfriede
At her home on Wednesday, October 24th, 2001 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Wilhelm. Dear mother of Helma of Oshawa and Lisa of Germany. Loving Grandmother of Sylvia and her husband Robert Anderson, Ron and David. Also survived by family in Austria and great grandchildren Jennifer, Rachel, Bonnie and Elizabeth. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, October 26th from 2 4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, October 27th at 11:00 o clock. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
TUSTIN, Dorothy
Aged 95 years. At Strathaven Life Care Centre on Wednesday October 24th, 2001. Predeceased by her parents Murton & Ada Tustin. A Funeral Service took place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 9:30 a.m. Friday in our Chapel. Interment followed in Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations were made to the Charity of choice.
WATSON, Eleanor Marie
Peacefully following a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, October 24th, 2001. Eleanor Marie McMurtry, in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Charlie Watson. Dear mother of Jane and her husband George Snowdon of Brampton, Gail and her husband Leslie Minacs of Oshawa, and Dan of Oshawa, Sister of Pat Wilson of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren Michael and Christopher Snowdon, Stephanie and Erin Minacs and Ashley and David Watson. Predeceased by her parents, Redvers and Lila McMurtry and her brother Owen McMurtry. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905 721 1234) for visitation Friday, October 26th from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, October 27th, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Durham Lung Association or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
BEBEE, Roy
passed away quietly with his family around him at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Tuesday October 23, 2001 in his 65th year. Roy Bebee beloved husband of Elizabeth (Bess) Bebee of Sunderland. Dear son of Ken Bebee and the late Rose Bebee. Loving father of Laura and her husband Kevin Engelsman, Angela and her husband Douglas Wright, Audrey and her husband Allan Roberts. Dear Grandfather of Raymond Engelsman. Brother of Edward, Margaret, Peter, Joan Marie, and Betty Anne. There will be an opportunity for family and friends to come together in a celebration of Roy's life. Sam, Debbie, Chris, and Helen from Haugen's Restaurant have offered to have the gathering at Haugen's on Thursday October 25, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. Haugen's Restaurant is located in Manchester on Hwy 12 and 7A Hwy. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be made to the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital Foundation or the OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE of Choice would be appreciated.
BIANCO, Giovanna
After a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, October 23, 2001. Sadly missed by her children, Anthony Bianco of Oshawa and Maria and her husband Robert Graham of Claremont, Ont., and their father Giuseppe Bianco of Oshawa. Nonna to Wesley and Lauren Graham. Sadly missed by her brother and sister in Italy. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. South (from 401, exit 440 Mill St. Newcastle, just north of 401 at the lights) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the People Roman Catholic Church, 570 Marion Ave., (Stevenson Rd. south of Rossland, Oshawa), on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
KANE, Beth
At home on Tuesday October 23, 2001, Beth (nee Williams) in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Kane "Herb". Loving mother of Cathy Baggott, Peter, Karen, Kenneth (deceased), Beth Williams, Ted, Ross, Susan Walker, Diane Wilson, Tom and Daniel (deceased). Lovingly remembered by her 20 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Sister of Ken, Isabel Fox, Harry, Joyce Porter, Esme Kornylo, Dennis, David and Tom (deceased). A service will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa 905-433-5558 on Friday, October 26, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
MOORE, Marion Irene
At Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, on Tuesday, October 23, 2001, at age 84. Irene (nee Coates) of the Westshore Retirement Home in Port Perry. Beloved wife of the late Allen "Sandy" Moore. Loved mother of Evelyn and her husband Larry Ashton of Oshawa and Louise and her husband Don Swain of Blackstock. Loving grandmother of Angela Ashton and her husband DavidBall of Shirley, Massachusetts, Michael Ashton of Oshawa, Stacey Swain of Kitchener-Waterloo, and Scott Swain of Janetville. Step great grandmother of Shelby. Dear sister of Verna Slute of Raglan, Jim and Hazel Coates of Blackstock and predeceased by Murray Coates. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate the life of Irene Moore will be held in the chapel on Friday, October 26th at 1 p.m. with Reverend Robert Le Page officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donationsmay be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation, in Port Perry.
TOWER, Shirley Eleanor
After a lengthy illness, Eleanor passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2001 in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Alden (Dick) Tower. Will be sadly missed by her children, David Hore and his wife Rosemarie Grivich of Oshawa, Dawn Mooyer and her husband Barry Ward of Caledon, and stepson Jamie Tower and his wife Helen of Moncton, New Brunswick. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Mark and Christopher Mooyer of Caledon, Alicia Tower of Moncton and Michael Hore of Oshawa. Fondly remembered by sister Helen Kloster of Whitby, brother John Pratt of Brooklin and predeceased by brother Don Pratt of Oshawa. She will also be sadly missed by brother-in-law Claude Tower of Edmonton, Alberta, sister-in-law Vera Kroeker of Calgary, Alberta, Rowena (Rene) Woodward and Frank Tower of Hillsborough, New Brunswick and predeceased by brother-in-law Royden Tower of Oshawa. Friends may call OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, October 25th from 2- 4 and 7 -9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, October 26th at 1:00 P.M. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Lung Assocation would be appreciated.
CONELY, Norma
Suddenly on October 22, 2001. Norma, devoted wife of Ian. Loving mother of Jaime, Cheryl, Scott and Amanda. Beloved daughter of Joan and the late Norman McRae, and daughter-in-law of Isabella and the late James Conely. Dear sister of Gwen, Carole, Patricia, Deborah, Robert, John and William. Norma will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Norma s contribution to the Ajax Spartans Baseball Association will always be remembered and greatly missed. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax, on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 1 until time of service in the chapel at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
DAVIS, Russell
(Retired Tool and Die Maker, Worked for Coulters Manufacturing for 37 years, Retired from Oshawa General Hospital after 10 years of service). At Extendicare, Oshawa on Monday October 22, 2001, Russell Davis in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Doris (nee Ward) for 55 years. Loving father of Margaret and her husband Bill Vetzal, Carolyn andher husband Jim Clancy and Ward Davis and his wife Heather. Predeceased by his daughter Lea Marilyn. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Steven, Christine, Laura, Paul, Allison, Patrick, Angela, Joseph and his six great grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Howard and sisters Audrey and Helen. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday October 25, 2001 at 11 a.m. Cremation MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial donations to Extendicare, Oshawa or Centennial Albert United Church would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
ELLIOTT, Martha Winnifred (Wyn)
At Fairview Lodge, Whitby on October 22, 2001. Formerly of Peterborough, a bookkeeper at the Peterborough Medical Centre for manyyears. Wyn in her 89th year. Wife of the late Samuel Elliott of Peterborough. Dear mother of Aubrey (Lois) and Raymond (Sharon). Grandmother of Mark (Tanya), Matthew (Shauna), Kelly (John Campbell) and Lesley (Joe Henein). Great grandmother of Sarah, Jennifer and David Campbell, and Ryan, Mary and Matthew Henein. Sister of Georgina of Devon, England. Pre-deceased by brothers Harry and Stewart and by sister Meta of Northern Ireland. Following Cremation, a Memorial service will be held on Saturday October 27, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. at W. C. Town Funeral Home, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or Charity of your choice. The family will be receiving friends between 1:30 to 2:30 at the Funeral Home.
ENTWISTLE, Constance Alma
(Member of the Church of Christ, Ajax; Life member of Lakeridge Health Ladies Auxilliary). went home to be with her Lord, on Monday,October 22, 2001, at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby. Connie, stepmother of John Mark Entwistle of Toronto. Dear sister of Gordon and his wife Mary Donabie and the late Kathleen Donabie, Robert Donabie and John Donabie. Dear aunt of Robert Donabie, John Donabie, Wendy Donabie-Dixon and great-aunt of Jennifer Donabie-Haines, David Donabie, Samantha Donabie and James Donabie of Scarborough. Fondly remembered by her many chosen grandchildren and friends and special friends Vince and Emily Connolly. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. F., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Connie to the Canadian Cancer Society or a Church of your choice would be appreciated.
GILLESPIE, Margaret Isabelle
At Beaverton on Monday, October 22, 2001. Isabelle (Wilkinson) Gillespie of Beaverton was the beloved wife of the late William J. Gillespie. Loved mother of Carol (Charles) Ireland of Alliston and Jim (Ruth) Gillespie of Beaverton. Dear grandmother of Bill (Jean), Paul (Marilyn) and John Ireland, Christopher and Michael Gillespie. Sister of James Wilkinson of Beaverton and the late William Wilkinson. The family will receive friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton (705-426-5777) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. IntermentStone Church Cemetery, Beaverton.
GODFREY, Edward (Barney)
passed away peacefully on Monday, October 22, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge, Barney, in his 79th year. Dear brother of Betty and her husband Dave Townsend of Warkworth and the late James (Curly) and David Godfrey. Will be sadly missed by his nieces Betty Lou Kuhn, Sharon Watts and nephew Brent Townsend. Friends may call at the O Neill Funeral Home, 6324, Main St., Stouffville 905-642-2855, on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the chapel Friday 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
HRONCICH, Anthony Joseph Tony
Durham Regional Police Constable for 27 years. After a 3 year battle against cancer, on Monday, October 22, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, Tony, in his 59th year. Dearly beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Malnerich) for 37 years. A very loving and devoted father of Angela and her husband David Webster. Arlene and her husband John Taylor, all of Oshawa and Jennifer Hroncich of Toronto. Cherished Grandpa of Blaine Webster, Lauren Webster and Liam Taylor. Loved son of Antonia and the late John Hroncich. Dear brother of John and his wife Sophia Hroncich of Oshawa and Joseph and his wife Marjorie Hroncich of Bownaanville. 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 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THERESE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3800 Courtice Rd.N., Courtice, on Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Tony to the St. Therese Roman Catholic Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Prayers will be Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
LAVIS, Douglas Roy (Sr.)
With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our husband and father in his 69th year at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, on Monday October 22, 2001. Beloved husband to Yvonne (Bonnie) for 48 years. Loving father of Doug and his wife Kathleen, Brian and Don (Jr.). Devoted son of the late Allan Lavis and the late Audrey (nee Trull) of Oshawa. Brother of Mary Reid (nee Lavis) and Alf of Whitby and the late Donald Lavis of Oshawa. Loving grandfather to James and Paul Lavis and Kayla Lemon-Lavis of Oshawa. Born in Oshawa, Doug served overseas in the Korean War. He worked as a supervisor for the Canada Post Office for 35 years from where he retired. He coached girls baseball for many years in Oshawa. He will be sadly missed by his family, many relatives and friends that knew him. A private family service will be held at MOUNT LAWN Cemetery in Whitby. Friends that would like to make donations may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. The family extend their thanks to Dr. Long, the staff of the Intensive Care Unit, especially "nurse Rhonda", 4 Main staff with special mention to nurse "Mary". We would also like to thank Bill and Eileen Huard of Oshawa for the support and kindness that they expressed to our family during this most difficult time. Arrangements under the direction of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King Street West, Oshawa, 905-721-1234.
STUART, Bruce B.
Peacefully, at his residence, Oshawa, on Monday, October 22nd, 2001. Bruce B. Stuart, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Doris Slater. Dear father of Robert and his wife Deane of Oshawa and Wayne of Little Britain. Dear brother of Mrs. Bernice Knox and her husband Norman of Oshawa and brother-in-law of Betty Love and Helen Slater, both of Oshawa. Predeceased by his brother Don Stuart. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Kimberly and her husband Scott Field, Heather, Nadine and Guy. Bruce will be fondly remembered by his many friends at Northview Senior's Center. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, October 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, October 24th at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
HOYT, Helen Stewart (nee Kerr)
Peacefully at home on Sunday, October 21, 2001 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Adored mother of Craig. Survived by sister Connie (Jack) Harvey and sister-in-law Jeanie Kerr of Scotland. Loving aunt of Honey (John) Rae and numerous nieces and nephews of various locations. Predeceased by five brothers and seven sisters. The family will receive friends at the MCEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9pm Tuesday. Funeral service to be held in the chapel at 11 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2001. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association.
NORMOYLE, Patrick John - In Campbell River, British Columbia on October 21 st, 2001, his 51st birthday, Patrick John Normoyle, dearly beloved son of Mavis and the late Robert Normoyle, passed away peacefully after a long illness. He is deeply mourned by his sister, Catherine Mckeown and her husband John of Toronto, his brother, Michael Normoyle of Quadra Island, B.C., and nephews Robert and Michael McKeown of Toronto, and Robert Normoyle of Quadra Island. Predeceased by his brother Robert and sister Margaret. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, October 26th from 7- 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 10:30 A.M. at The Church of St. Gregory The Great (194 Simcoe St. N.). Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
PRZEDNICKI-HOAR, Carolyn
Peacefully at Lakeridge Hea1th-Oshawa on Sunday, October 21st, 2001 at the age of 48. Beloved wife of Ken Hoar. Loving mother of Nicole and step son Steve Hoar. Daughter of the late Peter and Mary Przednicki. Sister of Jane Przednick and Joe and Fiona Przednicki. Daughter-in-law of Frank and Anna Hoar. Sister-in-law of Mary Anne and Ted Follest; Lorraine and Wallace Kent; Steve and Lorna; Stan and Jan; Frank and Lynefte. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, October 24th from 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, October 25th at 1:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
EDGE, Carol Ann (Neve)
Peacefully at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Friday, October 19th, 2001. Carol Ann (nee MacKenzie) in her 55th year. Beloved wife of Bryan Edge. Loving mother of Brendhan Neve, and Gregory Neve and his wife Ardith. Dear Grandmother of Kathryn Neve. Loving daughter of George MacKenzie, and his wife the late Winifred. Carol will be sadly missed by her siblings, nieces and nephews, friends and extended family. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with a Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, October 26th at 2:30 p.m. Cremation. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
FRANCIS, Lee (DJ Lee)
Peacefully at Toronto General Hospital on Friday October 19th 2001. Lee, in his 27th year Beloved son of Lydia and Sylvester Francis. Loving brother of Anton. Dear grandson of Alderalda John, Isidore John, and Emiliano Perez. Dear cousin of Natalie Ashby. Lee will be sadly missed by all of his friends and extended family, along with members of Club Carib. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East Oshawa with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the People Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday October 23rd at 11:00am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday evening. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke would be appreciated.
HODGSON, Mary
Peacefally on Friday. October 19th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Beloved wife of Douglas. Loving mother of Beverly and her husband Paul James; and the late Wayne and his wife the late Pat. Dear grandmother of Mark, Shane, Jason, Kristin and Lindsey. Sister of Vera Logeman, Violet Mitchell, and the late Helen Nikiforuk, and the late Tom Goch. Visitation was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-7214234) on Monday, October 22nd from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Interment at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial Donation to LH.O. - Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
JOHNSTONE, Wayne Edward
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, October 19th, 2001 at the age of 53. Husband of Brenda. Father of Chris and Sheryl and her husband Grayson and Grampa to Braydon. Loving brother of Gary, Carol and Jeanne and son of the late John and Lorna. Son-in-law of Jim and Marg Somerville and brother-in-law of Beth Riddell. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, October 21st from 1-4 P.M. Complete Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, October 22nd at 10:30 A.M. If desired, donations to the Oncology Department -North York General Hospital would be appreciated.
He will be in our hearts always.
