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PLATT, Vera
Peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Henry (Harry) Platt. Loving mother of Valerie Blaize (Patrick), and Frank (Judi). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Karen Emslie (Andy), Douglas, Stephen (Barbara), and great-grandchildren Kimberlee, Craig, Scott, and Scott. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, October 8, 2001 at 3 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
POWELL, Murray Orlon
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, October 6th, 2001 with his loving family at his side. Murray, beloved husband of Ruth (Houlihan). Loving father of Debra and her husband David Tebbit of Mississauga, Lori and her husband John Byrne of Oshawa. Loved "Gramps" of Graham Tebbit. Brother-in-law of Connie Powell and Jean Hamm of Oshawa. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Lorenzo (Ren), Cyril (Cy), and brother-in-law Dennis Houlihan. Murray was an R.C.A.F. veteran of World War 11 and a graduate of the University of Toronto, faculty of Pharmacy 1948, Retired as Director of Pharmacy, Oshawa General Hospital 1983. He was a former longtime member of the Kiwanis Club of Oshawa, and the Oshawa Golf Club. At Murray's request, a private family service was held October 10th at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E. Oshawa, with Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery . Memorial Donations made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Medical and Cardiac Care, would be greatly appreciated by the family. The family wishes to thank Dr. Dick Giroux and the caring medical and nursing staff of 9 main and 4 main, Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
RINTJEMA, Jantje (Jan) nee Herder
Went to be with her Lord on October 6, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa. Jantje was in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Tjeerd (Ted) Rintjema (1998) and their infant daughter Jeanette Anne Karstine (1955). Lovingly remembered and missed by one sister, Tina Fintelman of Cameron, Ontario, and one brother, Wieger Herder in Holland, and many relatives and friends. Predeceased by 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Mrs. Rintjema rested at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street, Whitby on Tuesday October 9 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A funeral service will be held at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 407 Crawforth Street, Whitby on Wednesday October 10 at 2pm. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery . Memorial donations to the Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated.
ROBINSON (nee Stycke): Gloria (Vickie)
Retired from Hillsdale Manor. Peacefully on Saturday October 6, 2001 at Dearness Home in London, Ontario in her 86th year. Gloria is survived by her daughter Nancy and son-in-law Terry Bauwens of London, son Bill of Oshawa, her grandchildren Billy, Kaytee, Ashley and Brianna, her sister Anne Fortin and her brother Bill Stycke as well as nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service to celebrate Gloria's life was held at the Armstrong Funeral Home. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family
ROSER, William ''Bill'' J.
(Retired employee of the Oshawa Group) After a brief illness on Saturday, October 6th, 2001, peacefully went to be with the Lord. Loving husband of Lee. Cherished daughters Diana and her husband El White; Debbie and her husband Morris Stark; Wendy and her husband Terry Ali. Dear grandfather of Leanne and her husband Chris; Laurie and her husband Mike; Ryan; Spencer and Brayden; and great-grandson Noah. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, and nephews and his extended families. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, October 9th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
SOMBYK, Olga
(of Sherwood Park, Alberta, formerly of Oshawa). At Sherwood Park, Alberta on Saturday October 6, 2001, Olga Sombyk in her 79th year. Olga was predeceased by her husband Stefan. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Steve and his wife Irene, her grandchildren Larissa and Peter all of Sherwood Park, Alberta, and her sister Stefania Hawryliw of Toronto. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church on Saturday October 13th at 10:00am with Interment at St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Courtice. Memorial donations made to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated. Visiting Friday October 12th from 7-9pm and Panachyda at 7:30pm.
WOODHOUSE, Mary
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Saturday, October 6, 2001, Mary Woodhouse formerly of Hamil ton in her 99th year. Beloved and cherished wife of the late William Woodhouse. Loving mother of daughter Marilyn and husband James Stewart of Hampton, also son Gordon and wife Ina of Hamilton. Beloved grandmother of James Jr., Jeffrey, Scott, Glenn, Brent, David, and only granddaughter Janet. She is also survived by 12 great grandchil dren, one great great grandchild and one sister Elizabeth Walker of Hamilton. Funeral service was held in the chapel of the M.A. CLARK AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 567 Upper Wellington St., Mount Hamilton, Ontario on Wednesday, October 10. Donations to the Leukemia Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
BOWMAN, Sadie Bernice (Babe)
Peacefully on Friday, October 5th, 2001 at Ajax/Pickering Health Centre in her 87th year. Beloved wife of James of 61 years. Loving mother of Phyllis and her husband Joe Catalano; Eleanor and her husband Maynard Clouter of St. John s, Newfoundland. Dear Grandmother of Alan Catalano and his wife Penny; Deanna and her husband Peter Swift; Matthew Catalano; Jennifer Clouter and Jonathan Clouter. Great Grandmother of Brenna and Shannon Swift; Emily and Amy Catalano. Sister of Phyllis Stoakley. Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday, October 9th at 11:00 A.M. at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. W. (905-721-1234). Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS . Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health - Oshawa Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
BRIDEAU, Carrie
Peacefully at her home in Oshawa on Friday October 5, 2001. Carrie Brideau (nee Arsenault) beloved wife of Adelbert (Bert) Brideau. Dear mother of Pierre (Peter) and his wife Sylvie, and Shelley Ann and her husband Stan Sykes. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Dominique Brideau, Gabrielle Brideau and Brittany Sykes. Dear sister of Henry (Doris Ann) of Oshawa, Evelyn Cameron (Ian) of St John, N.B. and Albertine Murphy (Donald) of Windsor, Ont. Carrie will be missed by all her family. Resting at the Armstrong funeral home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Mass of Christian Burial at Pariosse Assomption de Notre dame, (384 Hillside Avenue) on Tuesday October 9th at 10:30 am. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial Donations to the Lakeridge Health, Oshawa Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Monday 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9pm, with prayers in the funeral home at 7:30 pm.
DARCH, Albert Clifford Ab
(Former owner of Music Educators Services Scarborough, Veteran W. W. II
H.M.C.S. Ontario). At peace, after a lengthy battle with Pick s disease, on Friday, October 5, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, Ab, aged 78. Survived by wife Gloria (nee Attersley). Brother of Leslie Darch and wife Gwen and the late Phyllis Corrin, and Helen and Clarence Cox. Brother-in-law of Merl Corrin, Bill Wilson (Jacqueline deceased), and Anita Preston. Remembered by 6 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery . Donations in memory of Ab made to a Charity of one s choice would be appreciated.
MARRITT, Sheldon Alyward (Al)
(Proprietor of Marritt's Garage and member of Malone Lodge A.F. & A.M. 512 G.R.C.) Peacefully at the Lakeview Manor Nursing Home, Beaverton on Friday, October 5, 2001 in his 92nd year. Al Marritt of Sutton, beloved husband of the late Jean Terry. Loving father of Evelyn Drolet, grandfather of Brenda, Sandra (Ron Gosse) and Denise (Buddy Keeton) and proud great grandfather of Will and Mandy. Predeceased by his son Lawrence, son-in-law Bud Drolet and brother Clarence (Tib). Survived by his brother Brian (Linda) and sisters-in-law Violet Marritt, Noreen Wilson and Alice Hebden. Special friend of Delena Foster and George Holder. Fondly remembered by many relatives and friends. Resting at the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Masonic Funeral Service in the funeral home at 6:45 p.m. Funeral Service in the Salvation Army Georgina Community Church, 1816 Metro Road, Jacksons Point on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Christ Church Cemetery, Roches Point. Donations to the Salvation Army Georgina Community Church would be appreciated by the family.
ROBINSON, Grace Forbes R.N.
(Graduate Toronto General Hospital, School of Nursing, 1933). passed away at Ajax-Pickering Health Centre, on Friday October 5th, 2001. Dear daughter of the late Alvin and Lillian (Forbes) Robinson. Survived by her sisters Ruth and Jean. Pre-deceased by her brother Murray and sister-in-law Lucille. Fondly remembered by her niece Mary Lou and her husband Gordon Kumagai of Toronto, and her nephew John Robinson and his wife Judy of Whitby. Great Aunt of Geoffrey, Hazel, Jesse, Judy and Dana. Friends will be received by the family at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN , 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Sunday October 7th from 2-4 p.m. Private Funeral service will follow at St. Thomas' Anglican Church Brooklin. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery Brooklin. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Thomas Anglican Church, Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
HOGARTH, Eleanor Edythe
in her 82nd yr. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday October 4th, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Harold J. Hogarth. Dear mother of Josephine, Donna & Sue. Dear "Nan" of Peter, Tracy, Drew, Julie, Clifford & Natasha. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville from 10am Friday. Funeral Service will take place in our Chapel 11am Friday. Cremation to follow the service. Donations made to Bowmanville Hospital would be greatly appreciated by the family.
HARBURN, Kenneth Bruce (Ken)
(Member of Markham Chapter Barbershoppers, and St. George's Anglican Church) . After a lengthy illness on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Ken, loving husband of Barbara (nee Anderson) of Newcastle. Dear father of Ruth and her husband Don Krusic of Whitby, David and his wife Karen of Exeter, and Cindy and her husband Keith Gunn ofOrangeville. Sadly missed by grandchildren Sarah, Alison, Brieanna, Gavin, Toshi, Torri, Tobias, and Turner. Brother of Margaret Wice and the late Ina (Toots) Cameron. Friends were received at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (Mill St. exit, just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, Oct. 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Ken's life was held in St. George's Anglican Church, Newcastle, on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to St. George's Anglican Church or Community Care would be appreciated by the family.
McLENNAN, Catherine Jean (Cathy)
The family wishes to announce with sorrow the sudden passing of Catherine Jean (Cathy) McLennan at her residence in Colbourne, Ont., on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, in her 45th year. Beloved wife of Gary Allen McLennan, mother of Stephen, Dean and the late Erin. Dear grandmother of Jamie, sister of Susan Cummings and daughter of the late Stuart and Louise Cummings. A private family service will be held at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax. At this time, the family has requested that all the friends of Cathy, Gary, Stephen, Dean and Erin be sympathetic to the severity of Gary McLennan's health as he remains in Sunnybrook Health Centre in Toronto. A public memorial service will be held at a later date in Colborne, Ont., to mourn the passing of Cathy and Erin McLennan. The family would like to thank the community for its support during these trying times. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the McLennan Family Trust Fund c/o CIBC (Colbourne Branch) or to the Sunnybrook Health Centre-Burn Unit may be made through the funeral home.
McLENNAN, Erin Lee
The family wishes to announce with sorrow the sudden passing of Erin Lee McLennan on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, in her 20th year. Beloved daughter of Gary and the late Cathy McLennan, and sister of Stephen and Dean. A private family service will be held at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax. At this time, the family has requested that all the friends of Cathy, Gary, Stephen, Dean and Erin be sympathetic to the severity of Gary McLennan's health as he remains in Sunnybrook Health Centre in Toronto. A public memorial service will be held at a later date in Colborne, Ont., to mourn the passing of Cathy and Erin McLennan. The family would like to thank the community for its support during these trying times. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the McLennan Family Trust Fund c/o CIBC (Colbourne Branch) or to the Sunnybrook Health Centre-Burn Unit may be made through the funeral home.
AUDETTE, Sally
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday October 2nd 2001. Sally Audette in her 654th year. Dear sister of Ron Sunderland, Miriam Mudrey, and David Sunderland. Loving Aunt of Cary Suderland, and Kelly and Jeff Mudrey. At Sally's request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to The Armstrong Funeral Home. Memorial donations to The Oshawa Humane Society would be appreciated.
HARBURN, Kenneth Bruce (Ken)
(Member of Markham Chapter Barbershoppers, and St. George's Anglican Church). After a lengthy illness on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Ken, loving husband of Barbara (nee Anderson) of Newcastle. Dear father of Ruth and her husband Don Krusic of Whitby, David and his wife Karen of Exeter, and Cindy and her husband Keith Gunn of Orangeville. Sadly missed by grandchildren Sarah, Alison, Brieanna, Gavin, Toshi, Torri, Tobias, and Turner. Brother of Margaret Wice and the late Ina (Toots) Cameron. Friends may call at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME , 386 Mill St. S. (Mill St. exit, just north of 401 at the lights, toll-free 1-877-987-3964) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Ken's life will be held in St. George's Anglican Church, Newcastle, on Saturday, October 6, at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to St. George's Anglican Church or Community Care would be appreciated by the family.
ABERSEK, Stella
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Tuesday, October 2, 2001. Stella, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Abersek. Loving mother of John of Oshawa, Zlatka and her husband Ron Speight, and Viktoria, both of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Lisa and her husband Chris LaPorte, Johnny Krasinski and his wife Cathy, Lara, Petrina and her husband Jordan Ferguson and Peter and great-grandmother of Devon, Sierra, David and Caitlan, Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd.,152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 19 Ribblesdale Dr. (just west of Anderson St. at Manning Rd.) Wbitby, on Friday, October 5, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Prayers Thursday evening. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Stella made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa would be appreciated. Many thanks to the staff of Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa for all of their special care and support.
GRAHAM, John Scott
(17 year employee of General Motors of Canada). At Peterborough Regiona1 Health Centre, on Monday, October 1, 2001, after a lengthy but courageous battle with cancer. Scott, in his 51st year. Beloved husband of Karen of Oshawa. Loving father of Scottie and Carlie, Dear son of Winnie and the late Jack Graham. Brother of the late Susan Graham. Son-in-law of Rita and Larry Lewis of Oshawa. Brother-in-law of Greg and Eileen Lewis of Markham; Gail Kemp of Windsor; Gary Lewis of Oshawa. Uncle of Tricia and Jenny Kemp. Dear nephew of Joan and Hugh Smith of Oshawa and the late Ena McCaldon of Oshawa and late Nina Phillips of Mississauga. Fondly missed by his special friend Goldie. 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. Service will be held in our chapel on Thursday, October 4, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with cremation to follow. Donations in memory of Scott to the Canadian Cancer Society or Oshawa and District Humane Society would be appreciated.
KEYS, John Paul
At the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Monday October 01, 2001 in his 63rd year. Loving father of Paul and his wife Rosanna, Dwayne Keys, Kyle Clements and their mother Helen. Dear grandfather of Dylan, Kerrie and Evan. Mr. Keys will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St., East Whitby Wednesday 5pm to 7pm. Service in the Chapel Wednesday at 7pm.
MOMRYK, Kathryn
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, October 1st, 2001. Kathryn, in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Stefan. Loving mother of Bob and Myron and his wife Christina. Dear Grandmother of Larissa, Steven, and Alyssa. Survived by his Brother and two Sisters in Ukraine. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church on Thursday October 4th 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. Panachyda will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
UNWIN, Chesley
At Mt. Forest Hospital on Monday, October 1st, 2001 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Martha. Dear father of Janet Kennedy and her husband Brad, Reid Unwin and his wife Beverley. Loving Grandfather of Shawn and his fiance Annie, Heather, Ryan and Mark. Brother of Norman and the late Louise. A Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, October 6th at 1:00 o'c1ock. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
STONE, William Harvey
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father at the age of 76. Bill was predeceased by his wife Dorothy. He will besadly missed by his daughters, Valerie Phillips and her husband Brian, Joanne Woodward and Bruce Pettes, Pam Verschuuren and her husband Peter. Bill was a loving grandfather to Wade, Sarah, Cody, Amy, Scott and Connor. He will be greatly missed by his loving friend Gwen MacDonald and her family. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary. Dear brother to George. Bill was also predeceased by his sisters Nell, Vera, Dorothy and his brother Vic and Claire. Bill will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. A service will be held at GROVESIDE Cemetery on Hwy.12 in Brooklin on October 6, 2001 at 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow at the Masonic Hall, 14 Cassels Road, Brooklin.
ZIMMERMAN, Janet Elspeth
Loving and beloved wife of Arthur Gordon. Cherished mother of Susan and Donald Morris, Ian and Marie Zimmerman. Adoring and adored ''Gran'' of Jennifer, Andrew Morris and Arianna Zimmerman. Daughter of the late George Wallace Anderson and Edith Currie Anderson, daughter-in-law of the late Arthur and Mary Zimmerman. Born in Talara, Peru she came to Ontario for schooling in 1940. Graduating from the Atkinson School of Nursing in 1955, she devoted herself to caring for others throughout her lifetime. A Charter Member of Big Sisters of Greater Niagara and the Chris Jones Group (Niagara Falls). She enjoyed curling, reading, bridge, gardening, baking, family and friends. After a valiant struggle against cancer, she passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 1, 2001, in her 68th year. We will miss her deeply. May we all benefit from her legacy of strength, caring and compassion. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, October 5, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Scarborough Hospital, General Division, Oncology Department or Hearth Place in Oshawa. Thanks to our Angels.
