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NAVARATNE, Rose Lucy (Sureweere)
Peacefully, at the Scarborough General Hospital on Sunday, November 18, 2001, with her family by her side, in her 85th year. Loving wife of the late Ben Navaratne of Sri Lanka. Devoted, loving mother of Ben Navaratne Jr. and wife Marie of Sri Lanka, Rohini and husband Henry Kumara of Toronto, Lakshman (Lucky) Navaratne and wife Rukmani of Ajax, Rev. Dr. Fr. Louis-Marie Navaratne of Kandy, Sri Lanka, Rose de Mel of Ajax, Hugo Navaratne of Ajax, Philip Navaratne and wife Lilanee of Ajax and Marie and husband Hiran Wijesinghe of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Maryse Navaratne, Ramanie Kumara, Ron Kumara and wife Sonia, Ranil Kumara and wife Michele, Roshelle and husband Brian Turner, Sharon Navaratne, Jeremy, Julian and Jehann de Mel, Kieran and Katrin Navaratne, Rosemarie, Harin and Natasha Wijesinghe. Loving great-grandmother of Lucas Ryan Kumara and Jediah Navaratne. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Thursday, November 22, from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, November 23, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 24 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. East, Scarborough (East of McCowan) at 9:30 a.m.
PEGGIE, Janet
in her 76th year. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday November 18th, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Tom Peggie. Dear mother of Janice, Eric, Diane, Jim & Wanda. She will be sadly missed by sisters Grace Templeton of Bowmanville, Agnes McCreadie of Scotland & brother Hugh McCreadie of Scotland. Predeceased by brother John McCreadie of Scotland. Dear sister-in-law of Dan & Friedel Peggie of Georgetown, Rose & Roger Johnson of California. Loving grandmother of Robin-Grant, Terry Ann, Tammy, Danny & Jo-Ann. Great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren. She will beremembered by nieces & nephews in Canada, California and Great Britain. Funeral Service will be held 12 noon Tuesday in the Chapel of The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to Durham Access to Care.
VETZAL, Marshall (Shorty)
Peacefully on Sunday, November 18th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Crumb). Loving brother of Michael and his wife Vicki, Horace (Buck) and his wife Mildred, and the late Elsie Prout. Brother-in-law of Glenn Prout. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Son of the late George and Mary of Courtice. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, November 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 21st at 1:00 p.m. Interment at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Memorial donations may be made to the St. James Presbyterian Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ARMSTRONG, Alice B.
Peacefully on Saturday November 17, 2001, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 79th year. Alice, daughter of the late William and Gladys Steemburgh and beloved wife of the late Robert Arthur "Bob" Armstrong. Loving mother of Jo-Ann Durward and her husband Robert, Marleen Surman and her husband Joe, Mary Jane Armstrong, and Melody Birkett and her husband Bill. Loved grandmother of Jackie and her husband Phil Robinson, Sara, Joleen and Carrie and great grandmother of Jacob, Brandie and Brooke. Dear sister of Lorraine, Don, Gerald, Ronald, and Victor. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Tuesday November 20th at 1 p.m. Visitation from 12 noon until service time. Memorial Donations made to the Charity of Choice would be appreciated by the family.
BARR, William (Bill)
At the family residence on Saturday, November 17, 2001. William (Bill) Barr at the age of 74. Beloved husband of the late Agnes Duncan. Loving father of Marjorie and her husband Jim Mills, Jack and his wife Jan, George and Dale, Eileen and Craig, and predeceased by Morris and William. Dear grandfather of Beverley, Alyson, Ian, Christine, Beth, William, Marleigh, and Gary. Survived by his brother Peter. Predeceased by his brothers Jock and Sammy. Lovingly remembered by his family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday. Funeral Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 35 Church Street North, Pickering Village, on Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
BARTA, Rosalie
(World's Greatest Nana). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Saturday, November 17th, 2001 at the age of 63. Predeceased by her husband Morris Patryluk. Loving mother of Darlene Patryluk. Devoted Nana of Aleah, Kevin and Bridgette. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, November 20th from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 21st at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
KNIGHT, Lloyd A.
Suddenly, at his residence on Saturday, November 17, 2001, in his 53rd year. Dearly loved and missed by Tina Harnden and her family. Beloved son of Eleanor and Arlington Knight of Chatham. Brother of June Armstrong and her friend Wilf Hopper of Windsor and Cheryl Lemke and her husband Earl of Woodstock and their families. Lloyd will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. 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 7-9 p.m. A complete service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Donations made in memory of Lloyd to a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
MACVICAR, Joyce K.
Aged 32 years. Suddenly on Saturday November 17, 2001. Beloved wife of Steven MacVicar. Loving mother to Atticus and Suzanne. Dear daughter of Jikke Miedema and Bob Blenderman (Linda). Loving granddaughter of Joyce Miedema and dear niece of Sylvia & John Amesbury. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Tuesday. Funeral service 1pm Wednesday at St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Children's Charity of your choice
LAY, Pearl Lillian
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on November 17, 2001, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Predeceased by her daughter Marie Kennedy. Loving mother of Doug and his wife Marian, of Whitby. Proud grandmother of Robert Kennedy, Linda Kennedy of Oshawa, Kevin Kennedy of Oshawa, Earla Crawford and her husband Gord of Bowmanville, Chris Lay of Whitby, and Adam Lay and his partner Lori of Whitby. Great-grandmother of 9 and great-great-grandmother of 2. Sister to the late Harvey King of Woodstock, Effie Thompson of Peterborough, and George King and his wife Theresa of Bancroft. Family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Tuesday, November 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service in the chapel on Wednesday, November 21 at 1 p.m. Cremation. In memoriam donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Palliative Care Unit or a Charity of choice.
RERECICH, John Mario
(Employee LCBO Durham Logistics Facility) Suddenly as the result of an accident on Saturday, November 17, 2001 in his 37th year. Dear son of Nerina and the late Marino Rerecich. Beloved brother of Mark and his wife Tracy, Claudio, Adriana, and the late Adriano Rerecich. Sadly missed by nieces Emma, Kaitrina, and Veronica. Always loved and missed by his Aunts, Uncles, cousins, other family members, and countless friends. The family will recieve friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby on Tuesday, November 20th, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Prayers at 8 p.m.) Mass of the Christian Burial on Wednesday, November 21, at Holy Family Parish, 91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby.
ROSIEK, Stanislaw "Stanley"
(Member of St. Hedwig's Parish, Polish Alliance Chapter 21 in Canada). Peacefully on Saturday November 17th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health Corp.Oshawa, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Wanda of 52 years. Loving father of Roman and his wife Christine. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Margaret Moore and her husband Brent, Dorothy, Jolanta, and by his great granddaughter Emily. Dear brother of Bronislawa Dudzic, Janina Solek, Jan Rosiek in Poland, and Gladys Babut in Oshawa. Dear uncle of 10 nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many friends and neighbours. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday November 21, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Prayers in the funeral home Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
NICHOL, Ellen Margaret
Gently passed away, after a courageous battle, on Friday, November 16, 2001, at the Providence Centre in Toronto, at age 81. Ellen (nee Shea), beloved wife of the late Bill Nichol. Loved mother of Tom Nichol and his wife Neich of Roswell, Georgia, and Heather and her husband Allan Wray of Port Perry. Fiercely proud grandmother of Courtney Nichol of North Carolina, Kimberley Wray of B.C., Timothy Wray and Patricia Wray, both of Port Perry. Dear sister of Beverly Illidge of St. Catharines. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, on Tuesday, November 20th from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Ellen Nichol will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m., with Reverend Brian Parker officiating. Interment St. Margaret in-the-Pines Cemetery, Scarborough. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Providence Centre Foundation.
POWER, Gerald James "Gerry"
(Longtime member and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Msgr. Bench Assembly, and former founder and broadcaster of Radio Rosary on weekly programs from Pickering, Hamilton, Kingston and Worldwide). Formerly of Oshawa. Peacefully at the Quinte Healthcare-Belleville General on Friday, November 16, 2001 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Barbara Reynard. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Roseanne Power. Loving father of Michele (Minaz) Sarangi of Pickering, Martin (Margo) Reynard of Oshawa, Patricia (Stephen) Canning of Oshawa and Anne Power of Scarborough. Dear brother of Rita Callaghan of Marysville, Edward Power of Oshawa, Joan Williams of Marysville and the late Harold Power. Loved by his grandchildren Asheefa and Michael Sarangi, and Angela, Jennifer and Malissa Reynard. Friends were invited to attend visitation at the BURKE FUNERAL HOME (613-968-6968), 105 Church St. Belleville on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, Read on Tuesday, November 20th at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. Knights of Columbus Council 10846 Read gathered at the funeral home Monday evening at 6:45 p.m. for the Rosary.
ROUGHLEY, Harold George (Haddy)
(Founder, H.G. Roughley Ltd. Insurance). Unexpectedly, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Friday, November 16th, 2001 Harold Roughley, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Betty. Dear father of Patricia of Scarborough and Jim and his wife Kathy of Oshawa. Dear brother of Joan O'Brien and her husband Jack of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by his 3 grandchildren: Bradley Decker and Bobby and Paige Roughley. Predeceased by his sister Marion Jackson and his brother Jack Roughley. Survived by his sister-in-law Doris Roughley. Harold served overseas during W.W. II with the R.C.A.F. and upon his return founded H.G. Roughley Ltd. Insurance. He was Past President of the Kinsman Club of Oshawa, Past President of K - 40, member of the Kiwanis Club of Oshawa and longtime member of the Oshawa Golf Club. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, November 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in Christ Memorial Anglican Church (81 Hillcroft St. at Mary St. N., Oshawa) on Thursday, November 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Private Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
SHAW, Maggie, (Margaret)
Peacefully, at Fairview Lodge, Whitby on Friday, November 16th, 2001, beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Shaw, dear Mother of Mrs. Lynne Pearce and her husband Gerald of Oshawa, Mrs. Valerie Kirkpatrick and her husband Robert of Courtice, Mary Anne Mitchell of Oshawa and James Shaw and his wife Marlene of Michigan. Predeceased by her son Phillip. Dear Sister of George (Bud)
McClimond of Markham and sister in law of Myrna Caverly of Oshawa. Predeceased by three sisters, Elsie Preston, Doreen Alexander and Eva Niceley. Loving remembered by her 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905) 721-1234 for visitation on Monday, November 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, November 20th at 1p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS . Memorial donations to St. Vincent s Kitchen or the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
COCKBURN, Walter Cyril (Cy)
Peacefully, at his home in Pickering, on Thursday, November 15, 2001, in his 80th year. Cy Cockburn, loving husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Melanie and Ross. Papa of Ashley and Catherine. Brother of Audrey Lucas, Edward (Ted), John, and predeceased by Roy, and Gloria Neal. Cy will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, November 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Highland Memory Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
JACKSON, Frances Nellie (nee Underwood)
Entered into rest on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, in her 74th year. Frances, beloved wife of the late Ken Jackson and predeceased by her daughter Jacqueline Easton. Survived by her sisters Lillian Tustin and Elsie St. John and her brother Bob. Predeceased by brothers George, Jack, Fred and sisters Helen, Olivie and Mildred. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South, on Friday, November 16, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. In Frances's memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
JEBSON, Dorothy Gertrude
Suddenly, on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at the Fairview Lodge in Whitby, at age 74. Loving daughter of the late Harold and Leta Jebson. Loved sister of Eileen and her husband Lloyd Slute of Oshawa, and Maurice Jebson (deceased) and his wife Muriel of Sunderland. Dear aunt to Gordon Jebson and his wife Lisa, Carolyn and her husband John Wildman, Diane and her husband Glen Wetherall, Gary Jebson and his wife Kerri, Joan and her husband Bruce Etherington, Wayne Slute, Larry Slute and his wife Michelle, and Dave Slute and his wife Lee Ann, and great aunt to 19 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were received at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. A Service celebrating the life of Dorothy Jebson was held in the Chapel on Saturday, November 17th at the 11 a.m. with Reverend Ross Carson officiating. IntermentStone Church Cemetery, Beaverton. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Simpson, William Douglas (Doug)
It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of Doug on Thursday, November 15th, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer. At the age of 71. He leaves behind his loving wife Evelyn and his children Linda, John, Rick, David and Kathy (predeceased by Dianne and Ron), together with their spouses his grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, sister Ruth, brother Harold, brother Elwood (predeceased) brother-in-law to Mary Russell (predeceased) along with their spouses and children. Retired from TST Overland Express after 27 years. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE 'Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, November 16th from 2-4 an 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, November 17th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
Loved By Many - Friends to All Never to Be Forgotten
SMITH, Marguerite Mary
A dear soul and a servant of the Lord, after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, age 80. Loving daughter of the late Simon and Aileen Smith. Loved sister of Aileen Mitchell, and sister-in-law of Bernice "Mick" Smith and Louise Hegadorn. She was predeceased by her brothers Leo and Jack and her sister Kathleen. Dear aunt to Pat Carter, Janice Kendall, Jo-anne Tourangeau, Frank Underwood, Chris Lawson and their families. Relatives and friends were received at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass was held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1722 Scugog Street in Port Perry on Saturday, November 17th at 10 a.m. with Father BernardCanning officiating. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Charity of your choice.
VANDER HEIDE, Alice (Aaltje)
Peacefully, on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at the Thorntonview Nursing Home in Oshawa, at age 85. Alice, beloved wife of the late Sybren Vander Heide. Loved mother of Sarah and her husband Ken Montgomery, Edie and her husband Tom Fairman, Tina and her husband Bob Jones, Joanne and her husband Bob Lee, and Alice and her husband Steve Carnegie. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren will also sadly miss her. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Alice Vander Heide will be held in the Chapel on Monday, November 19th at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bernard Bakker officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Charity of your choice.
ALLIN, M. EILEEN
Peacefully with her family present, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, November 14, 2001, in her 83rd year. Eileen, beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Allin of Newcastle. Loving mother of Bruce and his wife Vivienne of Fenelon Falls, Hugh of Newcastle, Keith and his wife Jan of Toronto, and Lorne and his wife Mary of Newcastle. Dear grandmother of Byron and Kiri; Amy, Devon, and Benjamin; David and Sara; Jamie, Donald, and the late Andrea. Sister of Vernon, Mildred, Rita, Olive, and the late Albert, Tom, Hugh, and Edgar, all of Alberta. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, Nov. 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Newcastle United Church on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 1:00 p.m., followed by burial of the urn in Orono Cemetery. Donations in Eileen's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by her family.
