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formerly of Whitby (Fairview Lodge) at the Prince Edward County Hospital Picton, Ontario and resident of the H.J. McFarland Memorial Home in RR#2 Picton. Helen Georgina daughter of the late Charles Bovay and Ena (nee De Long). Lovingly remembered by Lynn Fox and her husband Garry, Donna and her husband John Connell and families. Miss Helen Bovay will be sadlymissed by many friends of Whitby and Picton. Miss Bovay will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel 110 Dundas Street, Whitby Saturday February 2, 2002 from 11 am to Service time Sat. 1pm. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Mark's Untied Church 201 Centre Street South Whitby L1N 4V7 would be appreciated
BOYCHYN, George S. Q.C.
Lawyer and family man born in Toronto October 12, 1924: died of Cancer at Oshawa, Ontario January 30th, 2002, aged 77.
George was born in Toronto, the son of Ukrainian immigrants. George grew up on a market garden farm on Altona Road at the Rouge River. The Boychyn fanily dug the basement for the original Elizabeth Finn Public School with a horse and scraper bucket. The family moved to Whitby in the 1940's where they acquired a mixed farm on Anderson St. The family's resources were directed to putting at least one of their children through university, and George, being the youngest was the beneficiary of that effort and eventually became a lawyer.
In the army during the war, George fortunately only saw action from coast to coast in Canada as a medical orderly in the Halifax military hospital and as a coast watcher in British Columbia where he participated in repelling an "invasion" of sea lions.
George married his first wife Rosie Sloy in June 1945. They had two sons, Robert and Donald, both of whom became lawyers and joined their father in the practice of law in the Oshawa firm of Humphreys, Boychyn & Hillman.
For almost five decades George was a successful general practitioner in Oshawa beginning in 1949 when he came to work as a junior for R.D. Humphreys Q.C., eventually becoming his partner. The hallmark of the partnership was that there was never any written agreement between them, only a handshake. The partnership eventually grew to include Arleigh Hillman Q.C., John Humphreys Q.C. and George's sons Bob and Don.
George dedicated his law practice to helping the working men and women of the community. He served with passion and commitment to fairness and equity for all, whether in the civil courts or in the criminal courts. His reputation for expert cross-examination technique was well known. George was a fierce competitor, but at no time did he lose his sense of compassion and dignity even for his opponents. George was always a gentleman. He never held a grudge and had no enemies.
He was generous to a fault, both spiritually and materially. In his final days when all hope was gone, "he felt badly that he was wasting a bed that could have been used by soneone that could be cured". He helped people of any station in life. George was active in his congregation, St. Mark's United Church in Whitby. He served for many years as the solicitor for the Oshawa General Hospital. George was an unpretentious man and was held by many to be an example of a gentleman, a man of dignity and goodwill. All in all, George's life and character could be summed up in the simple phrase. "He was a good man."
After the death of his first wife, Rosie in 1993, he married Mary Beaulieu of Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1994 with whom he enjoyed the last eight years of his life. George will be sorely missed by his wife Mary, his sons Robert and wife Claire; Donald and wife Ellen, and his grandsons Steven, David and Peter all of Oshawa, and his grandson Michael and wife Karin of Indianapolis, Indiana. George's family was the light of his life.
George was predeceased by his sister Mary Andruskiw of Whitby and is survived by his brothers John of Bowmanville and Michael of Scarborough.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905- 721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, February 2nd and Sunday February 3rd from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Monday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m. Interment, GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Donations in lieu of flowers to "Sunrise Youth Group" (a charity for the developmentally handicapped) would be appreciated.
DINGMAN, Jean L.
Peacefully on Wednesday January 30, 2002 at Fairview Lodge, Whitby in her 73rd year. Jean, beloved wife of the late Earle Dingman. Loving mother of Cathy Dingman and her husband Stephen Ogilvie, Debbie Calhoun and her husband Kevin, Gary Dingman and his wife Margaret, and the late Neil Dingman. Loved grandmother of Eowyn and her husband Darcy Netzel, Arwen Carrette, Jennifer and Alexandria Calhoun, and Chloe and Caleb Dingman, and great grandmother of Katherine, Thomas, and Cameron Netzel, and Amanda Carrette. Dear sister of George Taylor, Donald Taylor, Mildred Miller, Gloria Aylward, Mary Staples and the late Francis Taylor. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Thursday January 31st from 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Friday February 1st at 1p.m. A private family Interment will follow the funeral service at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
GARDZINSKI Tadeusz 'Ted'
(Longtime member of St. Hedwigs Choir; Retired employee of General Motors of Canada; Lifelong diehard fan of the Montreal Canadiens ). Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 61. Surrounded by his family in prayer, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 30, 2002. Beloved husband of Anna Spirala. Loving father of Paul, Anthony, Matthew and Peter Gardzinski. Dearest son of Janina and the late Kazimierz Gardzinski. Much loved brother of Christine Fras and her late husband George, Regine and her husband David Weiner,Adam Gardzinski, Anna and her husband Wayne Fairbrother, Elizabeth and her husband Stewart Murray and the late Richard and Mary. Dear brother-in-law of Barbara Spirala, and Michael Spirala and his wife Mary. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Teresa and her husband Andy Wachon, Barbara and her husband Andrew Martin, Christopher Stocki, Robert Stocki, Tom Gardzinski, Michael Gardzinski, Katie Fairbrother, Jim Fairbrother, and Lukasz Spirala; his great-nephew and great-niece Christopher and Alice Wachon, his uncles Henry Kozubski of Winnipeg and Adam Garson of Toronto, and family and friends in Poland. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Rosary at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church, 411 Olive Ave. (east of Ritson Rd. S.), Oshawa on Monday, February 4, 2002 at 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations in memory of Ted may be made to a Charity of choice.
HAYWARD, Marilyn E.
Suddenly on Wednesday January 30, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Marilyn, beloved wife of Darren Sharkey. Loved mother of Rick Hayward and his wife Julie Mitchell. Adoring nanny of Ainsley and Brenton. Dear sister of Norm Charles. Marilyn is predeceased by her parents Harris and Lorna Charles and her sisters Patricia Neilson and Gloria Charles. Marilyn will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Friday February 1st from 7-9 p.m . A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday February 2nd at 11 a.m. Memorial Donations to the Cancer Wing at Toronto Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by the family.
INCHE, Kenneth Ronald
(Proud Veteran W.W.II; Served with Royal Rifles; Member of Hong Kong Veterans Association of Canada; 4 years P.O.W. in Hong Kong). At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 30, 2002. Ronald, in his 83rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Myrtle (nee Hudson) for 55 years. Dear father of Gloria and her husband Dalton Crabb of Oshawa, Ronald and his wife Norma Inche of Whitby and Jane and her husband Larry Poser of Wasaga Beach. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Richard, Kimberley, Sherri, the late Robby Poser and great- grandchildren Amber and Ashyton Crabb and Thomas and Ryan Mayall. Predeceased by brother Melville and sister Ursula Dean. Brother-in-law of Muriel Inche. Private family arrangements. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Ronald to Oshawa General Hospital Foundation - Palliative Care would be appreciated by his family. Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
LEBAR, Marjan
Peacefully, at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 30, 2002. Born August 2, 1949 in Gornja, Radgena, Slovenia. Marjan will be lovingly remembered for his lifelong love of the outdoors and his love of people. Beloved husband of Gail. Loving father of Sarah and her fianc Krist, Denise and Daniel. Dear uncle to Jennifer and Adam. He will be sadly missed by his mother-in-law Una, father-in-law Homer, brother-in-law Don and sister-in-law Laura. He is survived by 4 brothers, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews in Slovenia. He is predeceased by his parents Marie and Stephen and three sisters. He will be incredibly missed by a large extended family and countless friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (796 Eyer Dr., Pickering). Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.
TYAS, Jean
Peacefully, on Wednesday, January 30, 2002. Beloved wife of Alfred Tyas and loving mother of Bill (Leonie), Diane (Roger Slauenwhite), Christine (Michael Gillespie), Stuart (Carol) and Richard. Dearest grandmother of Randall, Suzanne (Joe Petrik), Jonathan (Simone), Bill, Christine, David, Raymond, Andrew (Neha), John, Jeanette, Julie, and Philip. Dear sister of Florence Pugh and Mary Anderson. Special thanks to the many caregivers who showed their kindness in caring for Jean. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service on Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (35 Church Street N., Pickering Village). Should family and friends so desire, donations to Canadian Cancer Society, or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
WILSON, Harold (Hap) A.
passed away on Wednesday, January 30th, 2002 at Lakeridge Health- Oshawa in his 67th year after a long battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Reid). Loving father of Todd of Oshawa and Stacey (Paul) Shilton of St. John s, Newfoundland and devoted Poppa of Hannah Shilton. Survived by sister Naomi Kolenko of Coquitlam, British Columbia and sisters-in-law Dolores Topham of Oshawa, Barbara Duncan of Cobourg, Dorothy Franklin (Greg Baker) of Pickering, Joan Reid of Oakville and brothers-in-law Milford Reid (Dorothy) of Cobourg, James Reid (Peg) of Cobourg and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Cliff and Dolly Wilson, brothers-in-law Harry Topham, Alan Duncan, Rick Franklin. Terry Reid and Bill Kolenko. Hap was a former Cub and Rover Scout Leader (7th Oshawa Troop) a motorcycle enthusiast, member of International Harley Owners Group, Oshawa Ski Club and volunteer and supporter of Green Gaels Lacrosse for many years. He was born April 10th, 1935 in East Angus, Quebec and settled in Oshawa with his family in 1942. He attended Centre St. School (E.A. Lovell) and O.C.V.I. (O Neill) and retired in 1994 from G.M.C. with 40 years of Service. At Haps request cremation has taken place. Heart felt thanks to Dr. Barker and staff of Glazier Medical Centre, the staff of 6F Palliative Care for their care and compassion and our friends and family for their loving support during Hap s illness. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905- 721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, February 3rd from 2-4 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, February 4th at 1:00 P.M. conducted by Reverend Craig Donnelly. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Lakeridge Health Oshawa Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
BINNING, Helen Anne
Peacefully at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Tuesday, January 28, 2002. Helen Anne Binning in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Mac. Loving mother of Susan and her husband Spencer Sherren, and John and his wife Linda. Dear grandmother of Chris, Shaun, Kevin and Michelle. Sister-in-law of Nan Price , Bob, Doug and Bruce. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, February 1, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre Foundation, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
CALLAGHAN, Raymond
(Member of the Knight of Columbus Council 4895 and the Celtic Club). At the Lakeridge Health (Oshawa) on Monday January 28, in his 59th year. Raymond, husband of Pamela. Loving father of Stephen and his wife Debbie and Jennifer. Proud grandfather of Krista, Kurtis, and remembered by his brothers and sister of Canada and Scotland. Mr. Callaghan will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel 110 Dundas St. East Whitby, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Service in the Chapel Friday February 1, 1:30 pm. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
DILLING, Zetta
At Compassion House, Newcastle on Monday, January 28, 2002, Zetta Dilling, age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray Dilling. Dear sister of Morland, Thornton and George Anderson and the late Keitha Alldread, Clio Cryderman, Ormsby and Oswald Anderson. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital or The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
PUGH, David James
(Retired General Motors Tool and Dye Dept., Member of Lebanon Lodge #139, Oshawa Shrine Club, Branch #43 Royal Canadian Legion and St. George s Memorial Anglican Church). Peacefully at Port Perry Hospital on Monday, January 28th, 2002 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Reeder). Dear father of David. Predeceased by brother John. Survived by brothers-in-law Leslie Reeder and his wife Babs and Arthur Reeder and his wife Marllee. Dave will be lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, February 1st from 12:30 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:30 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
BRADLEY, Howard John
Age 80 years - At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday January 27, 2002. Beloved husband of the late Myrtle S. Bradley. Dear father of Brian Bradley. Lovingly remembered by Debbie Vanstone. Loving grandfather of Curtis and the late Krista. Dear brother of Aileen Page and the late Carl Bradley, Velma Luke, Clarence Bradley, Mildred Stainton and Gladys Simpson. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Wednesday. Memorial Service in our Chapel 1pm Thursday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis.
BROWN, Jack
A lifetime resident of Ajax; Employee of Sandra Tea and Coffee; Dedicated to his community, and an active volunteer. Suddenly on Sunday, January 27, 2002 at the Lakeridge Health Corporation, Oshawa, at the age of 64. Jack, beloved husband and best friend of Pat. Truly loved by his sons, Christopher and his wife Catherine, Craig and his wife Jennifer. Proud grandfather of grandsons Cullen and Hayden; and granddaughters, Kennedy and Cassidy. Sadly missed by brothers Norman, Robert, Ernie (Susan), and sisters Areline, Marie (Alvin) and Dorothy. Predeceased by brother Arthur, sisters Joyce, Ellen and Doreen. Brother-in-law of Terry Shand (Lynda) and Colin Handley. True friend of Jean and Tony Webb. Will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax rom 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service to be held at St. Paul's United Church, 65 Kings Crescent, Ajax at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2002. Donations to The Salvation Army or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
KUZEMCZAK, Ivan "John"
passed away suddenly on Sunday January 27, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 79th year. Beloved husband for 57 years of Helen. Proud father of Jerry and Morris. Loved by his granddaughter Marcy, and family members Kathy, Stephen, Susanne, and nephew Michael Hodczak and his family of Toronto. Ivan "John" will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and his friends in the Ukrainian Community in Canada and relatives in the Ukraine. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Tuesday January 29th, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Panachyda in the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church (Lviv and Albert) on Wednesday January 30th at 10 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Courtice. Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Charity of Choice would be appreciated by the family.
BURGESS, Joyce M.
Peacefully at home after a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at the age of 63 years. Joyce, beloved wife of Lorne. Loving mother of Tina and her husband Adrian Boisvert, Susan Fowler, Debbie and her husband Paul Finnie, Linda Hale, Russell Burgess and Brenda Watson. Dear grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Loved sister of Elaine Mercer, Shirley Barnes, Peggy Blaschke, Terry Sutcliffe, Connie Peavoy and the late Ron and Leonard (Peewee) Sutcliffe. Friends were able to call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in our Chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Spring Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to the Red Cross, Northumberland Access Centre or the V.O.N. would be gratefully appreciated.
HALL, Margaret Mary
passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Lake-ridge Health Centre, Uxbridge. In her 82nd year. Margaret, beloved wife of Douglas. Dear mother of Peter, Margaret, Cathy, Kevin, Sam, Michael, Theresa and Lenold. Grandmother of Maria, Alexandra and Amanda. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South, for funeral service in the chapel on Monday, January 28th, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service. Cremation . In Margaret's memory, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and StrokeFoundation.
"The flickering of a great light dying down is sad,
but nothing can extinguish what has been kindled"
MELLOR, Ramsay Alfred
At St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, on Saturday, January 26, 2002, in his 61st year. Loved always by Gisela. Dearest brother of Marijane Lock. Father of Scott, Carrie and Julie. Step-father of Duke and Earl. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 11 a.m. If so desired, donations to St. Michael's Hospital Cardiac Care Unit would be appreciated.
WARD, Gertrude ''Irene'' (nee Hartford)
passed away on Saturday, January 26th, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Delbert Ward. Daughter of the late Carman and Florence Hartford. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, January 29th, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday.
