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SCHNEIDER, Erika
Erika Schneider (nee Kaiser) passed away quietly in her sleep on Wednesday, December l9, 2001, at the age of 74. She will be remembered and loved by her two children, Jutta Schneider of Oshawa. Ontario and Lothar Schneider of London, Ontario. Also mourning her loss are her sister, Rosemarie Faust, her husband, Peter Faust and their children, Gudrun, Ute and Alexander, all of Bonn, Germany. Finally, the sister of Erika's beloved husband Walter, who passed away in February of 1999, Anne Marie Neuhaus, and her two children, Peter and Annegret, all of Ludenscheid, Germany. Erika was a loving wife, mother and an active founding member of Oshawa s German-Canadian Community. She will be missed by many. A private family service will held in the chapel at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St., Oshawa (9O5-433-5558) on Friday, December 21, 2001. Interment Thornton Cemetery. A prayer and a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be appreciated.
BRYAN (Wager), Kathryne Mary
Peacefully at Extendicare on Tuesday, December 18th, 2001 after a short battle with cancer, four days after her 76th birthday. Beloved Companion of the late Henry Casey. Former wife of the late Lloyd Wager. Dear mother of Wayne Wager and his wife Valdaine, Dale Peternel and her husband Franko and the late Bryne Wager. Loving grandmother of Brock, David, Grant; Adriana, Tanya; Kim, Derrek and 2 great grandchildren. Sister of Ted, Mark, Jim, Neoma, Loreene, Pearl, Jessie, Helen and the late Bill, Mae and Roberta. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905 721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, December 20th from 2-4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 21st at 11 o clock. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
CAWKER, Robert Boynton
(Accomplished Musician). Suddenly, on Tuesday, December 18, 2001, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 87. Robert Cawker of Scugog Island, beloved husband of Madeline (nee Walker). Loved father of Wendy and her husband Peter Koeyers of Whitby, and Ernie Cawker of Janetville. Loving grandfather of Jodi Ann Gerrow. Predeceased by his sister Grace Hastings and his brothers Gordon, Charles, Samuel, and James Cawker. Robert will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. 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 Robert Cawker will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 21, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Frazer Lacey officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry, or the Scugog Island United Church Memorial Fund.
EDWARDS, Lloyd
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, December 18, 2001. Lloyd Edwards, age 66 years. Beloved husband of Marie Wallis. Dear father of Ed Edwards and his wife Kathy, Ann Clarke and her husband Duane, Marie House and her husband David, and Lloyd Edwards Jr. Lovingly remembered by ten grandchildren. Brother of Betty Bennett. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, December 21st at 11 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery Whitby. Memorial donations to the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
HERSEY, Percy
Suddenly at Toronto General Hospital on Tuesday December 18th, 2001. Percy Hersey in his 62nd year. Loving husband of the late Diane Hersey. Dear father of Robert and his wife Malgosia, Debra and her husband Dion Clarke. Dear son of Hazel Killam and the late Ernest Hersey. Dearest Poppa of Daryl, Kyle, Brandon, Tyler, Doug, Alexandra, Joel, and Zachary. Percy will be sadly missed by many brothers and sisters. Resting at The Armstrong funeral Home, 124 King St. E. Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday December 21st at 3:00 P.M. Cremation MOUNT LAWN Crematorium. Memorial Donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital, in support of Leukemia Research would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M.
MAGILL, Lloyd Wesley
At Lakeridge Health Whitby, on Tuesday December 18, 2001. Lloyd Wesley Magill in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Muriel Draper. Father of John and his wife Susan of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by his 2 grandsons Matthew and Kenneth. Survived by his sister-in-law Audrey Kitchen. Predeceased by his brothers Curtis, Earl, Ray and Heartley, and by his sisters Isobell, and Jean. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with complete funeral service in the chapel on Saturday December 22, 2001 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 10-11 a.m.
McINTYRE, Susan Olive
At Humber Valley Hospital on Tuesday, December 18, 2001. Susan, in her 51st year. Beloved wife of Jim McGregor. Loving Mom to Tim, Michelle, Michael and Kathryn and stepmom to Scott and Sandy. Dearest daughter of Elsie and the late Ted Jones. Sister to Michael, Sylvia and the late Ed. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville, 905-642-2855 on Thursday 5-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel Friday 12 noon. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Toronto Humane Society.
MCINTOSH, James Sheldon
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, December 18th, 2001 in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father of Wayne and Bruce and his wife Pat. Cherished grandfather of Betsy, Melissa and Craig. At James request a Private Family Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-4234) on Saturday, December 22nd, 2001. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
MUSSELMAN, Clara
In loving memory of Clara Marie Musselman (nee Gural) passed away from natural causes in her sleep at Sunset Manor, in Collingwood, on December 18, 2001. Clara had just celebrated her 89th birthday. She is survived by her two sons Jim and Ken, her six grandchildren, Jay, Lisa, Daryl, Joey-Lynn, D'arcey and Lyndall, three great grandchildren, Dylan, Connor and Alexandria, daughters-in-law Betty and Lois, granddaughters-in-law, Jackie and Andrea and grandson-in-law, Steve. Clara lived in Kitchener and Whitby with her husband Alexander who predeceased her in 1961. As a widow she lived in Whitby, Faith Place in Oshawa and since 1998, in Collingwood. The Musselman family would like to thank the staff at Sunset Manor for their kindness and care for Clara. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A private family memorial service will be held to celebrate Clara's long and happy life.
COWLE, Charlie "Vet. WW2"
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, December 17th, 2001. Charlie Cowle, age 78 years. Beloved husband of Laura Blake. Dear father of Evelyn Twaddell and her husband Robert, Richard Cowle and his wife Barb, Debbie Rowsell and her husband Harry. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Laurie, Joe, Chris, Emily and Jenny and three great grandsons Dustin, Curtis and Ryan. Brother of Evelyn Clarke. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday December 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation Thornton Crematorium Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
HALL, Irene
Aged 77 years. Peacefully at Fairview Lodge in Whitby on Monday December 17th, 2001. Beloved wife of Stan Hall. Dear mother of Sandra & her husband Derrick Nickle, Arlien & her husband Michael Wesa, Beverley & her husband John Tate, Sharon & her husband Nick Constantinou, Barbara & her husband Ric Winterburn, Margaret & her husband Bill Burrows. She will be sadly missed by her 15 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held 11am Wednesday in our Chapel. Cremation. Donations made to the Alzheimer's Society or Fairview Lodge would be appreciated by the family.
McAVOY, Dorian Frances
Died peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Bowmanville on December 17, 2001; beloved husband of Edna Maiy McAvoy (Roach). Loving father of Larry McAvoy and wife Jeanette, Leonard McAvoy and wife Sandra, Marilyn McAvoy and husband Ted Fulcher, Anne Marie VanHoof and husband Andy VanHoof, and Mary McAvoy and husband Andy Austin. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his 9 grandchildren Sean, Lesley, Kelly, Elizabeth, John Dorian, Andrew, Jonathon, Ellen and 3 great grandchildren Kally, Trish and Chantelle. Predeceased by his sister Norah, brothers Paul, Edward, Kenneth, Eugene and survived by Patrick, Raymond, Shirley, Betty, Mary Theresa and Rosie. Resting at Courtice Funeral Chapel Ltd., 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905 432-8484. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Oshawa (Mary & Beatrice St.) on Wednesday Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. The family of Mr. McAvoy will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Prayers Tuesday at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer s Society would be appreciated.
BARONE, Francesco
At home on Sunday Dec ember 16th, 2001. Frank, in his 28th year. Beloved son of Angelo and Antonietta Barone. Loving Brother of Dave, Adam, and Antony. Beloved father of Page. Beloved nephew of Ralph and Rosa Vozza, Don and Giselle Westlake, and Carmella Guarini. Loving Grandson of Francesco and Teresa Vozza and Maria and the late Francesco Barone. Frank will be sadly missed by his cousins, friends, and family. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gertrudes Roman Catholic Church on Thursday December 20th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery Whitby. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 pm. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
CRAVEN, Phyllis
Peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer. Phyllis Craven, beloved wife of the late Ken. Loving mother of Valerie and her husband Bruce Richardson, Kathy and her husband Terry Harasym, and Beverly and her husband Sheldon Ungar. Loving Nan to Jason, Sean, Brent, Erik, Kara, Joshua, and Darcy. Phyllis will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
HAYDEMAN, Mike
At the Scarborough General Hospital on Sunday, December 16, 2001. Mike Haydeman in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Haydeman. Loving father of Susan Haydeman, Louise and her husband Robert Landry, and Michael Haydeman. Dear grandfather of Sarah and Nicole Landry and Tyler Haydeman. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Prayers at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Highland Memory Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
MANNING, Ronald John ''Bud''
Veteran WWII 5th Division Perth Regiment Canadian Army Infantry. Fought and was wounded in Italy. 42 year employee of General Motors of Canada. Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 43. Member of Simcoe St. United Church. Member of Salaried Employees General Motors. After a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Sunday, December 16, 2001. Bud in his 82nd year. Dearly beloved husband of Marion (nee Nichols) for 58 years. Loving father of Jane and her husband Gerry Black of Newcastle, John and wife Vicki Manning of Oshawa. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Matthew, Jonathan, Greg and wife Dodi and the late Brad and great-grandson Hayden. Brother of Douglas Manning and wife Eileen, Jean Luxton, and the late Mabel Preston, Madeline Rinker, Wilfred Manning and Evelyn Cameron. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, December 19 from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Bud to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his family. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of 8 and 9 main, Palliative Care and to Dr. J.A. Callow.
MILLNER, Reta Mae
Peacefully, at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby, on Stmday, December 16, 2001, at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Pastor Albert Edward Millner. Dear mother of Cecil and his late wife Joyce. Grandmother of Charlene Millner, Sharon and her husband Myron Iwanochko and great-grandmother of Katherine. Reta was predeceased by her two brothers and four sisters. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St E., Oshawa (905- 433-5558) on Tuesday from 7- 9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Reta to ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) or Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
SHAW, Robert John, (Jake)
passed away at Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital on Dec. 16th, 2001. Jake was born in Oshawa in 1921. He was a WW2 veteran and served in the Canadian Merchant Marine from 1940 to 1945. He was a member of the Canadian Corps and the Legion. Jake will be greatly missed by his loving wife Pauline, his son Karl Shaw and wife Martha, of Anniston Alabama, his daughter Karen McIntyre and her husband Dennis and grandson Michael, and his son Michael Shaw and wife Irma, and granddaughters Laura and Caroline of Oshawa, and daughter-in-law Joanne Shaw. He is survived by his brother, Karl and wife Winona Shaw, and his four sisters Shirley Sciuk and her husband Richie, of Oshawa, Maxine Pindar and her husband Alex, of Nanaimo, B.C., and Thora MacDonald of Hamilton and Margaret Meek of Oshawa. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Carrie Shaw of Oshawa, and Agnes Shaw of St. Catherines. Jake is predeceased by brothers Roy, Eugene, and Bernie and sister Yvonne Berlinghoff. Respecting the wishes of Jake cremation has taken place. If desired expressions of sympathy to the Diabetic Association of Canada would be appreciated.
STEVENS, Annie Laura Marion
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday December 16th, 2001. Annie, in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband Llewellyn, sister Alma (Rose), and three brothers, James, Bertram, and Lloyd (Sparkes). Lovingly remembered by her son Robin (and Ruth Parsons), Daughter Marilyn (and Don Lewis), two Grandsons Ewen and Jessie, and four Great Grandsons. Devoted sister Nina. Annie will be sadly missed by her numerous friends and relatives. A Memorial Service was held at Centennial Albert United Church in Oshawa with Rev. Bill Tedeja presiding.
