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NAPPER, Victor George
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Saturday December 15, 2001. Victor Napper in his 54th year. Son of Violet Joynt and the late George Napper. Beloved husband of Ruth. Dear father of Richard and loving grandfather of Kaitlyn Napper. Brother of James Napper, John, Wayne and Jim Hunter, Mary Lou Best and Barbara Ann Heaney. Will be sadly missed by nephews James J. and Victor Napper, James and Wayne Hunter Jr. and nieces Tara Burk and Barbara Anne Hunter. Also survived by great niece Kirsten Burk. Rested at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, where funeral service was held on Tuesday December 18 at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation was held Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
BERNIER, Gary Ivan
Suddenly at his home in Schumacher, Ontario, on Friday, December 14, 2001, in his 44th year. Beloved husband to Carmen (Karen) Paul for nine years. Father to Cheyenne. Survived by his parents Roland and Gladys Bernier of Tobermory, Ontario, his brother Roland and his wife Sandra of Whitby, his sisters Belinda Eldridge and her husband Wayne Bradley of Oshawa, Ontario,Kathy Bernier of Newcastle, Ontario, Judy Facey and her husband Nicholas of Oshawa, Ontario, Anna Bernier and her husband John Loveman of Port Hope, Ontario. Survived by nieces and nephews: Chellee, Scott, Sharon, Jeremy, Brian, Patty, Jeff, William, Ayla, Robert, Kyle, and Evan. Great uncle to Kathryn. A service and burial will take place Friday at 11:00 am at MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS Cemetery Chapel, 2000 Dundas St. East, Whitby, Ontario.
CANNINGS, Sandra
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Friday, December 14, 2001 in her 62nd year. Sandra, beloved wife of Alex Cannings of RR 2 Orono. Dear mother of Joanne and her husband Wayne and Paul. Loving grandmother of Heather, Melanie, Daniel and Amy. Sister of Jack, June and Evelyn. 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 1 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
DEHART, Mary
Peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Friday December 14th, 2001 in her 88th year. Dear mother of Everett DeHart, Anna Rocan-DeHart and husband Claude, Gwen Manning and husband Larry. Proud grandmother of Tina and husband Mark, and and great-grandmother of Glynn and Bryce. Sadly missed by her many dear friends. Services were held from the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel on Monday December 17th, 2001. Interment at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church Port Whitby, 150 Victoria St., E., Whitby.
FIELDHOUSE, Grace Victoria
(P. M. A. Real-estate) Peacefully passed away at the Community Nursing Home on December 14, 2001 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert S. Fieldhouse. Loving mother to Robert and his wife Theresa and Paul and his wife Barbara. Cherished grandmother to Beverly, Jason and Christopher. The family will receive friends at the MCEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday. Chapel Service at 12 p.m. on Wednesday December 19, 2001. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
MALLETT, Herbert Mastin
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Friday, December 14, 2001 in his 86th year. Herbert, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Alcock) Mallett. Loved father of Beverley Tullett and her husband Stephen of Newcastle, Shirley Maich and her husband Richard of Cambridge and stepfather of Tommy Goodings and his wife Jenny of Toronto. Cremation has taken place. A private service will take place at Pine Hills Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St. Bowmanville.
NEALE, John Henry
Past President ( 4 years) of the South Pickering Senior Citizens Club, Veteran of W.W.II, Sicily, Italy and Europe. At the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Friday December 14, 2001 in his 88th year. John was the beloved husband of the late Edna May (nee Goyit) who predeceased him in 1986, and loving father of James T. Neale. John is survived by his brother Edward G. Neale and his wife Janis, and his grandchildren Kelly-Lynn and Blake, and his great grandchildren Billy and Brittanie. Nieces and nephews Thomas, Paul, Gordon, Ann-Marie, Gerry, Shawn, Jason, Timothy, and Theo will have many loving memories of Uncle John. The family received friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. on Sunday. The Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Monday December 17, 2001 at 11:00 am. Following the service, John was buried with Edna at Erskine Cemetery in Pickering. If desired, memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
AIKEN, Vivian Jean
(March 12, 1948 December 13, 2001). Peacefully after a short and courageous fight with brain cancer at Lakeridge Health Oshawa surrounded by family and friends. Vivian is survived by her husband Raymond of Whitby, her mother and stepfather, Betty and Jack Lee of Brooklin and her brother Donald Harris of Whitby. Vivian was educated at Hillcrest Public School and at Henry Street High School in Whitby. In 1970 Vivian graduated from the two-year Medical Secretarial program at Durham College in Oshawa. For the next 25 years Vivian was employed as a Medical Secretary. For 21 of those years Vivian was employed by Dr. DH Epstein of Whitby and was well know to the many Whitby area families who were patients of Dr. Epstein. For the past 11 years Vivian shared her love for creativity by teaching others the many aspects of sewing. Cuddly bears and other crafts were lovingly created. Wearable art and quilts of all sizes and difficulty were painstakingly crafted. Her "angels", "elves", and other students miss herbut she will live on in every stitch they sew. The family would like to express its gratitude to the many medical personnel whose professionalism and dedication contributed to extending Vivian's life and ensuring her comfort and well being. In particular, the family would like to express it's gratitude to Dr. Porter and the nursing staff of ward 5A at Toronto Western Hospital, Dr. Laparriere and Dr. Thompson and the nursing staff of Ward 17A at Princess Margaret Hospital, Dr. Wilk and Dr. Devost and the nursing staff of the Palliative Care Unit (Ward 6F) at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Thanks also to Dr. Warren Ke. In addition, special thanks to the support staff at all three hospitals that assisted Vivian's family through a difficult and trying time. Lastly, a heartfelt thanks to Rev. Issa Saliba for his spiritual guidance and support. Vivian was caregiver to Cleo, Dudley, Muffin and Meggie who will miss her gentle touch and kindness. Vivian was a beautiful, caring, gifted and gentle woman. She will be sadly missed by all those whose lives she touched. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Saturday December 15 from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday December 16 from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 209 Cochrane Street, Whitby at 2:00 p.m. on Monday December 17, followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Oncology, or Princess Margaret Hospital, Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Dr. David H. Epstein M.D. Of Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. who practised medicine in Whitby from 1967 to 1991, wishes to express his sadness at the passing of Vivian Jean Aiken, who was his secretary from 1970 to 1991. Dr. Epstein wishes to extend his deepest sympathy and condolences to Vivian's husband and family.
BENTLEY, Hilda (nee Shearing)
Peacefully, with her family at her side, at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home, on Thursday, December 13, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Bentley. Predeceased by son Arthur Bentley. Loving mother of Gloria and husband George Creer and daughter-in-law Lynda Bently. Grandmother to Susan, Nancy, Donna, Geoffrey, and Glenn, and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. until the Memorial Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
GROVES, Edith Walker (nee Hadden) Auntie Dee
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, December 13th, 2001 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late George James Groves. Loving sister-in-law of Phyllis and Robert Lee, Mary and the late Ernie Sparks, Eddie and Peggy Groves and the late Richard Groves. Auntie Dee will be fondly remembered by her many nephews and nieces, Bonnie, Rosemary, Gary, Bob, Kathy, Cheryl, Brian, Stephen, Glenn and all of their children. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for a Service of Remembrance on Monday, December 17th at 2:00 P.M. with visiting one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made to the Durham Region Cancer Centre.
HANNA, Florence Lillian (nee Savage)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville on Thursday December 13, 2001, in her 84th year. Florence was the beloved wife of Armour Hanna. She is survived by her sister-in-law Mildred Long of Guelph, nieces Elizabeth Schumaker (Millard) of Kingston, Martha Arthurs of Alberta, and her nephews Donald (Jayne) Long of Toronto, Russell Long of Guelph and Ed (Diane) Long of Montreal. She was predeceased by her sister Nora McKnight. Armour will receive family and friends at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and from 2-3 p.m. on Monday December 17, 2001 followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 pm. Cremation. If you so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations to Kingsview United Project Fund would be appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. Osborne, nurses and staff at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville for their loving care.
NEWMAN (Pearce), Sadie Lena
Born and raised in Coboconk, long time resident of Oshawa Peacefully at Thorntonview Nursing Home Oshawa, on Thursday December 13th, 2001. Sadie aged 88 year. Beloved we of the late Percy Newman. Loving mother of Clinton and his wife Anneke of Zion, Ill., Marie Oliver of Westmeath, Keith and his wife Dianne of Prince Albert, Earl and his wife Mary of Oshawa, Wayne and his wife Debbie of Oshawa, Dianne Smith and her husband Allan of Bethany, and Sharon Goodwin and her husband Phil of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Monday December 17, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
PRATO, Giulia
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday December 13, 2001 in her 74th year. Giulia, beloved wife of the late Nino. Loving mother of Saverio and Lucia Prato, Vittoro and Deborah Prato, Teresa Prato, and Norma and James Olorenshaw. Dear grandmother of Nicholas, Stephanie, Ashley, Brendon, Shannon, Nathan, Jordan, Rachel, and Bradley. Fondly remembered by her many relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 7 to 9 pm Saturday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 3 pm. Mass of the Christian burial will be held at Holy Family Parish (91 Ribblesdale Drive; Whitby) on Monday December 17, 2001 at 10 a.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
VAN HEININGEN, Christiannus John (Chris)
Aged 78 years. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday December 13th, 2001. Beloved husband of Barbara and the late Alida Van Heiningen. Loving father of Rita Stel, John, Margo Simcock, Randy, Marion Spicer and Chris. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Travis and Tara Stel, Alisha and Chris Van Heiningen, Brian and Bradley Simcock, Daniel, Stephanie and Emily Spicer, Joshua and Zachary Van Heiningen. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday. A Celebration of his Life will be held 2pm Saturday Dec. 15th at The Bowmanville Salvation Army Community Church. Interment to follow in Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations made to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
BAGSHAW, M. Aileen (Beavers)
At Meadowpark Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, December 12, 2001. M. Aileen (Beavers) Bagshaw of Dorchester (and formerly of Toronto) in her 90th year. Wife of the late Vincent T. Bagshaw. Dear mother of Gail Smale and her husband Gary of Dorchester. Predeceased by a son Ross (Skip) Bagshaw. Loving grandmother of David Smale and his wife Tracy of Norwood, Sean Bagshaw of Calgary and Darryl Bagshaw of London. Predeceased by a granddaughter Dawn Smale. Loving great grandmother of Demi, Bret and Bradley Smale. Also survived by a daughter-in-law Joanne Bagshaw of London. Private family funeral arrangements. A graveside service was held at the Foster Memorial Cemetery, Uxbridge on Friday, December 14, 2001 with Reverend Catherine McIntosh of Udora United Church the officiant. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, Suite 201, 931 Commissioners Road, London, ON N5Z 3H9 would be appreciated. (Bieman Funeral Home Limited, Dorchester, Ontario in charge of arrangements (519) 268-7672.)
GRAUX, Daniel William James
(1972 - 2001). Tragically taken away at the age of 29 on Wednesday, December 12, 2001, as the result of a fire in Wilton, Maine, USA. Belovedson of Joane and Bradley Farrant and Daniel and Sandi Graux. Beloved brother of Christopher Graux and Audrea, Deanne Farrant and husband Robert. Beloved uncle of Amanda, Jason, Maria and David. Sadly missed by grandparents James and Phyllis Boar of Coboconk and Emily Graux of Quebec. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday December 20, 2001 at 1 pm. At the request of family, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Ross Tilley Burn Unit of the Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, the Hospital For Sick Children, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
BALL, Elsie Amy
Went to be with the Lord at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday, December 11th, 2001 in her 90th year. Elsie beloved wife of the lateStanley Ball of Leskard. Loved mother of Carman and his wife Pat of Leskard, Harold and his wife Ingrid of View Lake, Vernon and his wife Alanna of Courtice, Joy and her husband Ted Wood of Oshawa and Glenn and his wife Nina of Cadmus. Loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the MorrisChapel on Saturday at 11a.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations in Elsie's Memory to the Bowmanville Salvation Army would be gratefully appreciated.
