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JONES, Daisy Pearl (nee White)
passed away on Friday, October 19, 2001 at Ajax Regional Hospital. Predeceased by husband Albert Jones. Loving mother of Glen and his wife Debbie, Gary and his wife Dolores and Lester and his wife Roni. Dear sister of Grace Seward of Roseville, California, Beatrice Hall of San Bernardino, California, Lyla Commandant and husband Sidney of Bala, Ontario and brother Chester White and wife Irma of Terrace, B.C. Predeceased by sister Dolly Stolar and brother Roy White. Her 4 grandsons Gary Jr., Taylor, Shane and Brayden will lovingly miss their Nana. She will be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews. Resting at Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax. Visitation Monday, October 22nd, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral in the Chapel Tuesday, October 23rd at 11 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to service
POSACKI, Walter
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Bowmanville on Friday October 19th, 2001. Walter in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Loving father of Larry, Roger and his wife Jan. Loved grandfather of Jacob, Benjamin, Christopher and Kellen. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday October 22nd, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Donations to Lakeridge Health Corp. - Keeping the Pace would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Sunday.
STEPHENS, William (Bill) George
Peacefully at Markham-Stouffville Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, October 19, 2001 in his 77th year. Bill, beloved husband and best friend of Kathryn (nee Moore) and cherished father of Linda and her husband Blake Smith, Diane and her husband Ralph Kruger, Bonnie Ensoll and Dale Stephens. Cherished grandfather of Erin and her husband Brad, Blake and his wife Alexandra, Adam and his wife Sylvia, Ben and his wife Meg, Caleb, Danielle, Mathew and his wife Jennifer, Michael, Stephanie, Kevin and Chris, and loving great grandfather of Lucas and Rianna. He will be lovingly remembered by his 3 brothers and 7 sisters and the rest of his family and friends. Services were held on Tuesday, October 23. Donations in memory of Bill Stephens to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
DANKS, Margaret
At the Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Thursday, October 18, 2001. Margaret Danks, loving wife of the late Thomas Danks. Loving Mum of Brian, Graham, Elizabeth and Ian. Grandma of Matthew, Angela and Jesse. Margaret will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEachnie Funeral Home, 7-9 pm Sunday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, October 22, 2001 at 1:30 pm. Interment-Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
DUNN, Helen Ruth (nee Morden)
Peacefully after a lengthy illness at Extendicare Oshawa on Thursday, October 18, 2001 in her 83rd year. Helen, beloved wife of the late Stanley Dunn. Loving mother of the late Larry and Ron Dunn. Loved mother-in-law of Joanne Dunn of Bowmanville. Dear grandmother of Melody. Loving sister of Lil Ashton of Bowmanville, Grigg (Bud) Morden of Winnipeg and the late Olive Patfield. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
FOX, Guy
Suddenly At Aiax-Pickering Hospital, on Thursday, October 18th, 2001. Guy, beloved son of Pete and his late mum Janet. Dear brother of Peter and his wife Donna, Betty and her husband Larry and Judith. Fond uncle of Jason, Amber, Brent, Jovian, Lisa and Toby. Will be missed by all of his cousins. Friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday. A celebration of Guy s life will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Duffin Meadows Cemetery.
O'MALLY, Monsignor Leonard Paul
Current pastor of St. Ann's Memorial Church, Penetanguishene since 1993, past pastor of St. Mary's Church, Barrie, and previousDirector of Priest Personnel for the Archdiocese of Toronto. Entered into rest at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland on Thursday October 18, 2001 in his 67th year. Dear brother of Joseph and his wife Catherine of Courtice, Norman and his wife Jeannine of Oshawa, James of Oshawa and the late Patrick. Will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. The late Monsignor O'Mally will rest at St. Ann's Memorial Church, 28 Robert Street, West Penetanguishene on Sunday October 21st from 2-9 p.m. with parish prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Ann's Memorial Church Monday October 22nd at 11 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Roman Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Ann's Church Building Fund would be appreciated and will be received by the Penetanguishene Funeral Home, 155 Main Street, Penetanguishene L9M 1L7.
SCOTT, Josephine
Life member of the A.N.A.F. 383 and long standing member of the Ladies Orange Lodge since 1957. passed away at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Thursday, October 18, 2001 in her 75th year. Josephine Scott wife of the late Roland Scott. Mother of Frederick and his wife Margaret Burr, Donald Burr and Marylin and her husband William Dearman and predeceased by Gloria Locke. Loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of Jean Hanna and predeceased by her brothers Ervin, Parker and Fletcher and her sister Holly. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Rd., Port Perry, on Friday, October 19, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow.
THOMPSON Jennifer Elizabeth
Suddenly as the result of a car accident in Belleville, Ontario on Thursday, October 18th, 2001. Jennifer, in her 18th year. Loving daughter of Elizabeth and John Thompson of Whitby. Dear sister of Debra Thompson, and Sandra and her husband Ian Faulkner, all of Whitby. Beloved granddaughter of John and Grace Rae of Whitby and the late David and Elizabeth Thompson. Sadly missed by her boyfriend Tim Sopher, her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 300 Rossland Road East (at Ritson Road North), Oshawa on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Jennifer to Loyalist College Scholarship Fund, Belleville or Charity of one's choice would be appreciated by her family.
HENDERSON, B. John
Age 52 years. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday October 17, 2001. Beloved husband of Winnie (Vanderveer) Henderson. Dear father ofBeverley Laverne Henderson and Clarissa Danielle & her husband Paul Nicholls. Loving grandfather of Zachary Paul Nicholls. Loving son of Marg & Bev Henderson and dear brother of Elaine Metcalf. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Thursday. Funeral service in the Chapel 11am Friday. Interment Welcome Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.
JONAS,John J.J.
passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2001. John Jonas, beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Lisa and her husband Phil Morgan. Caring grandfather of Patrick, Mackenzie and Mikayla. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 6-9 p.m. Sunday. Service in the chapel on Monday, October 22, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery.
KINLEY, Joan Edith
Peacefully, after a short illness on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at the Toronto General Hospital, at age 61. Joan (nee Uphill), beloved wife of Blaine Baxter of Port Perry. Loving mother of Richelle and her husband Marten Van Dyke of Port Perry. Loved grandmother of Aryelle, Brooke and Mason. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Joan Kinley will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, October 20th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Richard Hall officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice.
RAWLINGS, Harold Gordon
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday October 17th, 2001. Harold Rawlings in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear step-father of Joyce Goodman & her husband Ross, Doris Chrysler & her husband Duane, Robert Gilbank & his wife Hazel, Neil Gilbank & his wife Margaret and James Gilbank & his wife Lisa. Lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Ethel Tracey, Elgin and Murray. Predeceased by his brother Joseph. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. The Funeral Service will be held in theChapel on Friday October 19th at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow at MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society or Charity of your Charity would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BLAZEY, Ernest (Ernie)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa following a lengthy illness with Renal Disease on Tuesday, October 16th, 2001. Ernie Blazey, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Grant. Dear father of Pamela and her husband Doug Gray of Oshawa and Kenneth Wayne Blazey and his wife Diane of Brampton. Lovingly remembered by his 5 grandchildren, Glen Gray of St. Louis, Mo., Lisa Gray of Courtice, Sarah Eagles, Scott Blazey and Wesley Blazey all of Brampton. Dear brother of Charles Cyril Blazey of England. Predeceased by his brother Fred of Australia. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, October 19th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
GELLNER, Doris Elizabeth Dee
(CIBC Wood Gundy Employee). After a courageous battle with cancer passed away at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre at the age of 64. Devoted mother of Craig, and Perry and his wife Lyndee. Proud and loving Grandee of Alexander, Lakota and Dayne. Dear sister of Shirley (Cecil Brownlee) and her family. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A complete funeral service to be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations may be made to the Oshawa Humane Society.
AITKEN, Shawn Warren
Beloved husband of Elizabeth Aitken and devoted father of Charlotte and Daniel of Calgary, passed away peacefully at their home on Monday, October 15, 2001 at the age of 39 years. Shawn was born on February 3, 1962 in Oshawa, ON, and spent all his summers in his beloved PEI. He worked for Health Canada in Ottawa before moving to Calgary in 1993. His wit, wisdom and humanity were treasured by his co-workers at the National Energy Board and lifelong friends across Canada. Shawn is survived by his parents Dixie and Delmar, a sister and brother-in-law Karen and David Howatt, all of Summerside, PEI, and a brother and sister-in-law Mark and Connie Aitken of Oshawa. He will be deeply missed by extended family in Guelph, ON, Oshawa, ON, and PEI. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Park Memorial Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Thursday, October18, 2001 at 3:15 P.M. Graveside Service to follow at Bay Fortune United Church Cemetery in PEI at a later date. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com Subject heading: Shawn Aitken. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice. A special thank you to Dr. Andersson, June Kirk, Carole Poll, Trish Clark, Dr. Rapp, and Scott Richardson. In living memory of Shawn Aitken, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis & Holloway's "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, telephone: (403) 243-8200
COWLING, Opal
passed away on October 15, 2001 at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, in her 95th year. Beloved mother of Anne (nee Storey) and her husband Ken MacInnis. Loving grandmother of Laurie, Michelyn (Andrew Hannaford) and Nicole. Cherished great-grandmother of Spencer Adam Hannaford. A very dear friend of Ruth Walker and sadly missed by many friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2001. Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Durham Access to Care or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
JAGER, John
The Lord took him to His Home on Oct 15th at Hamilton General Hospital. In his 82nd year. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret (Gre) and his children Martha Hough and her husband Warren, Ada Shetler and her husband Dan, Carla Foote and her husband David, and son Rob. Also survived by his grandchildren Rhonda (Ian) Chandra (Tony) Jelinda (Christian) Jon (Holly) Jeff, Josh, Lindsay, Adam and great grandson Ethan. Visitation Wed. Oct 17 from 7-9pm at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Oct 18 at Hebron Christian Reformed Church. In lieu of flowers donations to a Charity of your choice or Hebron Christian Church would be appreciated.
JURANYI, Nicole
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Monday October 15, 2001. Nicole Juranyi at 56 years of age. Loving mother of Nathalie Dutrisac (Sebastien) and Laszlo Juranyi (Miranda Pattison). Lovingly remembered by her granddaughters Denise and Juliana. Dear sister of Claudette St. Arnaud (Yvon), Jocelyne Mercier (Claude) and Yvon St. Pierre (Lissette). Nicole will be sadly missed by the Giroux family, Carmelle Lauzon, Rita Lacroix, the Goddard family and Lynne Cyr. A Memorial service will be held from Pariosse Assomption de Notre Dame (384 Hillside Ave.) on Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made through the Armstrong Funeral Home.
KENNEDY, John and Caroline Sophie (Nee Dragomotz)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John and Caroline Kennedy. Caroline passed away at the Huronia District Hospital in Midland, on Tuesday October 9th, 2001 at 74 years of age. John passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Monday October 15, 2001 at 78 years of age. Caroline is predeceased by her son George Dragomotz. John is the father of Philip, Jimmy, Steve, Marlene and Joan. Caroline is the sister of Mike Povinsky and his wife Charlene, Frank Povinsky and his wife Marian, and Helen Roter. John is the brother of Bill and Jean. John and Caroline are survived by their granddaughters Adrienne Barron and her husband Bernie, Deanna Dragomotz and Chris Dion, and their daughter in law Beta Dragomotz. John and Caroline will be sadly missed by their many family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held from St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church on Saturday October 27th at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Armstrong Funeral Home.
SHAW, Annie Theresa
At the Ajax-Pickering Health Centre on Monday, October 15, 2001. Annie Theresa Camosino, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon William Shaw. Loving mother of Gordon and his wife Hilda of Ajax and Bernard and his wife Anne of Newcastle. Dear grandmother of Brian and his wife Joanna of Courtice; Jeff and his wife Cathy of Oshawa; Steve and his wife Lisa of Barrie; Rhonda Marchand and Danny Legacey of Warkworth; Vicki and her husband Doug MacDonald of St. Mary's; Debbie Shaw of Bowmanville; Bernie and his wife Anja of Bowmanville; and Darryl and his wife Joanna of Bowmanville. Loving great-grandmother of Janelle, Jordan, Cody, Breanna, Colin, Erica, Jamie, Daniel, Meghan, Deanna, Mitchell, Nicholas, Sabrina, Kayleigh, and Bryson. Sister of Rose, Florrie, Violet, Madeline, Pauline and the late Mary, Margaret and Joe. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Prayers in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Barr, Douglas
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday October 14, 2001. Doug, beloved husband of Margaret (Osborne) Barr. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel 4 Division St. Bowmanville on Wednesday from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Funeral Service in our Chapel on Wednesday at 1p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to Huntington Society or Charity of your choice in his memory would be gratefully appreciated.
CHIAROT, Dr. John V.
Ph.D., C.Psych. Suddenly at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Sunday, October 14, 2001. Dr. John V. Chiarot, Whitby, in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Elaine Bachand. Will be sadly missed by his children Sean, Sarah and her fiance David, Jim, Meaghan and family mascot Freckles. Loving grandfather of Meaghan's expected child. Dear brother of Gordon and Gloria Chiarot, Eleanor and Victor Longo. Dear son-in-law of Phil and Bernice Bachand. Dear brother-in-law of Brian and Pat Bachand, Karen and Stan Taylor, Paul and Irene Bachand, Carl Bachand and his fiance Pam. Interment servicefor the cremated remains was held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill on Wednesday, October 17. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre for Children and Youth, 900 Victoria Street W., Whitby L1N 5R4. Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home, Bolton 905-857-2213.
IWANCZUK, Wasyl (Walter)
Peacefully at home on Sunday October 14th, 2001. Wasyl (Walter), in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Zina. Loving father of Nadia Bilyk and herhusband Bob, Walter Iwanczuk and his wife Eileen, and Vera Vanderlaan and her husband Rob. Dear Grandfather of Greg, Michael, Bryan, Gillian, Alyssa, and Andrea. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. John the Great Martyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Tuesday October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Panachyda will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m.
