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BENWELL, Kerry Jean
On Tuesday, December 25th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 52nd year. Kerry joined her Savior Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. Beloved wife of Wayne. Loving mother of Brian and his wife Tammy, Corey and Tara. Adored grandmother of Ariel and Michaela. Cherished daughter of Glenn and Jean Phillips and sister of Gregg and Colleen. A Service of Remembrance will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Friday, January 4th at 1:00 P.M. with visitation from 12 noon until time of Service in the Chapel. Donations made in memory of Kerry to the Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated.
HUTCHISON, Gladys Mabel
Suddenly, on Christmas Day, 2001, in Beamsville, Ontario, Gladys, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Hutchison . Loving mother of Richard and his wife Fern. Dear grandmother of Lisa. Sister to Pauline Richardson, and Norman and his wife Barbara James. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville, 905-642-2855, on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service from Lemonville United Church (McCowan Road North) will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Markham-Stouffville Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
LUCHKA, Nicholas "Nick"
Former owner of B&N Autobody Shop, Whitby. Suddenly on Tuesday December 25, 2001 at Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Orillia. Nick Luchka in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Antonia (Toni). Dear father of Walter and his late wife Nina, and Steve and his wife Helen. Dido will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Danny and his wife Robin, Anna-Lisa and her husband Mark, Nina and her husband Vince, Kristina, and is predeceased by his grandson Michael. Great grandpa of Brooklyn, Cple and Carter. Nick is predeceased by his brothers and sister. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (Albert & Lviv) on Friday December 28th at 10 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Courtice. Memorial Donations to the Children or Chernobyl of Orphans of Ukraine would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday December 27th from 2-4 pm. and 7-9 p.m. Panachyda Thursday 7:30 p.m.
SOBIL Stephen
(40 year employee of General Motors of Canada in the Electrical Maintenance Department, Co-founder of Pebblestone Golf Course.) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp-Oshawa on Tuesday December 25, 2001, in his 78th year. Will be missed by his wife Phyllis, daughters Heather, Mary and Donna Sobil, his son Stephen and wife Celeste, their children Daniel and William. Brother of Frank, Pete, Paul and wife Shirley. Predeceased by his brother Tom and sister May Lyczba. Remembered fondly by his many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A complete service will be held in the chapel Friday December 28, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Columbus Community United Church or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
TEEPLE, Harold Wayne
Peacefully on Tuesday December 25, 2001 at his home in Oshawa at the age of 61. Wayne, adoring and beloved husband of Mandy. Loving father of Wayne Teeple and his wife Denise of Rockcliffe. Loving grandfather of Remi. Wayne will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends with whom he was so generous with his love, support and time. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Saturday December 29th from 12 noon. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 1pm. Cremation. Memorial donations made to Prostate Cancer Research would be appreciated by the family.
ALLEN, David
(Metro Toronto Policeman, age 44 years). Suddenly, in Toronto, on Monday, December 24th, 2001. Former husband of Tracey Allen. Loving father of Michael, Jessica, Amy, and the late Thomas. Dear son of Eva and the late George Allen of North Bay. Dear brother of Chris and Louise Allen; Nancy Allen; Michael and Linda Allen; Tim and Kimmarie Allen and the late Jane Allen. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service will take place 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Church, Bowmanville. nterment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sick Children's Hospital.
BROOKS, Mary Irene (nee Blancher)
Peacefully at the Ajax-Pickering Health Centre in Ajax on Monday, December 24, 2001. Mary, predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Jack Brooks, is survived by her daughter Barbara and her husband John, daughter Patricia, and daughter Anita and her husband Derek. Mary will be missed by her grandchildren Karen and Janet and by her brothers Charles and Rody and their families, as well as family members in England. Born on September 25, 1921, Mary grew up in Morrisburg, Ontario. She married Jack, an RAF airman stationed in Canada, after her graduation from McMaster University in 1943. They moved to Ajax in the 1950's. Mary was very active with her career as a high school teacher and also in the community. She had a close association with Holy Trinity Church, the Hospital Auxiliary and the Garden Club. Most of all, Mary was universally loved for her thoughtfulness, generosity and strength of character. She will be sorely missed. There will be a visitation at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Friday, January 4, 2002, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's-On-the-Hill Anglican Church (882 Kingston Road, Pickering) on Saturday at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Church Building Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society.
DOWDALL, Mary
After a short illness, on Monday, December 24, 2001, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 72. Mary (nee Lennon), beloved wife of Joe Dowdall of Port Perry and formerly of Burnett Avenue, Willowdale. Loved mother of Bernie Dowdall (deceased), Sheila and her husband Mark Rodrigue of Etobicoke, Anne and her husband Rick Galpin of Calgary, Kathleen Dowdall of Mississauga, Michael Dowdall of Toronto, Maureen and her husband Gerry Hall of Newmarket, and Jim Dowdall of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Talon, Kieran, Kyle, Siobhan, Liam and Bronwyn. Dear sister of Annie, Norah, Pat (deceased), Dan (deceased), Charlie, Theresa, and Margaret. 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 Funeral Mass will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1722 Scugog Street in Port Perry, on Friday, December 28th at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice.
GAUDET, Mark
Suddenly on December 24, 2001, after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's Disease. Beloved father of Jim, Carmen, and Mary. Sadly missed by sisters Thelma, Velda, Delores and brother Nelson. He will be forever loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may visit at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering (just south of 401 on East side), on Sunday, December 30, 2001 from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Chapel service to follow.
HARTWIG, Rosemary (nee Hudder)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, December 24, 2001 at the age of 55 years. Rosemary, beloved wife of Mel Hartwig of Orono. Loving mother of Michele Smith and her husband Mike, Kevin Hartwig and Scott Hartwig. Dear grandmother of Liam and Alana Smith. Loved daughter of Agnes and the late Felix Hudder. Dear sister of Irene Lapenski and her late husband Marcel, Bernard Hudder and his wife Grace, Betty Dombroski and her husband Andrew, Darlene Hudder and her husband Slyvie, Glenn Hudder and his wife Janice, Ernie Hudder and his friend Lorraine, Felicia McPhail and her husband Tom. Loved daughter in law of Verna Hartwig and the late Daniel. Sister in law of Bud Hartwig, Bev Zoschke and her husband Nelson, Darlene Hardy and her husband Terry, Arthur Hartwig and the late Madeline Hamilton survive d by her husband Roy. Friends may call at the Morriis Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service complete in the Morris Chapel on Saturday at 2 pm. Donations in Rosemary's memory to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Palliative Care would be greatly appreciated.
JOHNSTON Ruth Irene
Peacefully on Monday December 24, 2001, Ruth was taken by her Lord, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Johnstonand Clifford Black. Devoted and loving mother of Ivan and his wife Jenny Black. Cherished nan to Justine and her husband Dean Wry and Lori and her husband Darryl Cronk and great nanny to Kaleigh, Joshua, Hannah and Aidan. Predeceased by her parents Janet and John Claus and her 11 brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends paid their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) onThursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday December 28, 2001 at 1:00 pm. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan.
LAWRENCE, Boyd Woodrow ''Woody''
Peacefully on December 24th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, in his 72nd year. Devoted husband of Joan (nee Brown) for 50 years. Beloved father of Catherine (nee Lawrence) MacDonald, Richard Lawrence and his wife Carol, Terrance Woodrow Lawrence and his wife Jasmine, Cindy and her husband Peter Hepp, and William George Lawrence and his wife Sheri. Loving grandfather of Venessa Lee, Fillip Christian, Tyrone Terrance Frances, Athena Bethany, Allison Catherine, Jordon Peter, Patrick Martin, Johnathan Woodrow, Andrew James, Natasha Joleen Cynthia, Richard Gregory, Daniel Joseph, Caitlin Amber Mellissa, Raven Lee Doreen, Christie Joan Doreen, Willow Wilhelmina Nitanish. Dear great grandfather of Nicholas Charles Jeffery Orvis. Brother of Clarence ''Cluny'' his wife Sophie and their family, the late Harold his wife Louise and their family, Dora her late husband Gordon King and their family, Lem his wife Marie and their sons and their families, and Russell. Uncle to Barry Sherman and his family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, ''Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, December 29th, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and R.P. (Retinal Pigment) Eye Research Foundation.
LEE, Webster
(W.W.II Veteran, Member of Toronto Legion Branch No. 11). Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Monday, December 24, 2001 in his 81st year. Web, beloved husband of the late Cecile. Loving father of Mary and Murray Laing, Barry, Donna and Randy English, Sharon and Gary Madden, Linda and Bill Dickson, and Evelyn and Jim Slinger. Dear grandfather of Lori, Ann, Paul, Stacey, Brent, Nicole, Michelle, Derek, Daniel, and Mitchell, and great-grandfather of Heather. Fondly remembered by his brothers Hugh, Ted, Alex and their families. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2001. Service in the Chapel on Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment, MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby.
PHILP, Edna M.
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday December 24, at the age of 95 years. Wife of the late Howard (Hap) Philp. Dear mother of Marilyn & David Phasey of Colborne and Ron & Joyce Philp of Oshawa. Loving grandmother of Wayne, Kathy, Brenda, Karen, Wendy, Margaret, Rhonda, Cheryl Christine and 17 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Dear sister of the lateGeorge, Percy, Bill, Al, Bob Duvall and Lillian. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2 - 4 & 7- 9 pm Friday. Funeral service 11 am Saturday in our Chapel. Interment Shiloh Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or Bowmanville Hospital.
WIGSTON, Jacoba
At the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Monday, December 24, 2001 in her 88th year. Jacoba wife of the late Gerry Wigston. Loving sister of Lisa Verhulst of Peterborough. Stepfather of Margaret Anderton and grandson Jerrit Anderton both of Whitby. Pre-deceased by 10 brothers and sisters and fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews of Canada and Holland, and many friends on both sides of the Atlantic. Mrs. Wigston rested at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Service in the Chapel Friday December 28th at 11am. Burial GROVESIDE Cemetery
CZECH, John
Peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Sunday, December 23, 2001, John, beloved husband of Stephanie Czech. Loved father of Pamela and her husband Joe Papalia. Loved grandfather of Christopher. Sadly missed by niece Geraldine Ross of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Resting at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre (1057 Brock Road, Pickering, south of 401). The family will receive friends Thursday, December 27, 2001 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Cremation.
MORROW, Philp F.
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday December 23rd, 2001 at the age of 81. Husband of Mary (nee Carty). Father of John and Andrew. Brother of Vincent of Flint, Michigan and Ursula Habbcrfield of Birmingham, Michigan. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Josephine Morrow, his brothers Paul and Joseph and his first wife, Lorraine Pascoe. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, December 26th from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of St. Gregory The Great (corner of Sirncoe & Adelaide) on Thursday, December 27th at 10:30 A.M. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby.
NOLAN, Cora Eveline
passed away December 23, 2001 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter Beverley and son-in-law John Eriksson of High Prairie, Alberta. Also sisters Christine, Marjorie, Rose and brother Pete. Predeceased by her loving husband Leo in 1984 and brother Bruce in 1990. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 29th, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at the Low & Low Funeral Home in Uxbridge, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Durham Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society.
WOOD, ROB
Peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 23, 2001, at the age of 38 years. Dear father of Dawson. Beloved son of Elane & Bob Wood. Dear brother of Wendy & David Parision and Angela & Nuno Pimentel. Dear uncle of Rebecca, Elizabeth & Victoria and Elana & Jesse. Trusted friend and soulmate of Nancy. Loved grandson of Madeline Wood. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Thursday December 27, 2001. Funeral service 11 am Friday in St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville, Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society.
