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Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Friday, January 25th, 2002. Lillian in her 82nd year. Predeceased by her loving husband Walter. Dear mother of the late Douglas and survived by her sons George and his wife Mary and Walter. Caring Grandmother of Sean, Lisa; Wilson, Laurel; Denise, Gayle, Terri-Lyn and Christopher. Sadly missed by her niece Betty-Ann and her husband Douglas Manning. Lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel’ 847 King St. West (905 721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, January 27th from 2-4 and 6- 8 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 28th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Norwood Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HOSKIN, Dorothy Ileen
Peacefully surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville on Friday, January 25th, 2002 at the age of 74. Beloved mother of John Vivian, Al Vivian and Pam, Erla Laffin and Doug, Don Vivian, Leanne Reid and Dale Vivian and predeceased by her infant son Gerald Vivian. Caring grandmother of 25 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dorothy is survived by her brother Glenn (Doreen) and Bert. Predeceased by her parents Westley Norman Hoskin and Ettie May Wood, and brothers Frank, howard, Lorne, and sisters Lena Heard, Ella Ormiston and Breta Hoskin. She will also be remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. A Funeral service to be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, January 29th, 2002. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in her memory.
KOBLOUSKY, Lucille Yvette (''NANA'') 1926-2002
passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 25, 2002. Beloved wife of 58 years to Robert. Loving mother to Bob and his wife Maureen, Linda and her husband Jim, Jana and her husband Ted. Cherished ''Nana'' to Jason, Adam, Robbie, Kile, Jennifer, Katherine and Simon. Caring sister of Theresa and her husband Ed. Special aunt to Johnny. Heartfelt thanks to special angels Rosemarie Ilson and Susan Bulpin who have proven there are no bounds to love and friendship. Friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre - Pickering, 1057 Brock Road, Thursday, January 31, 2002 from 1-3 p.m. A Memorial service to celebrate the life of ''Nana'' will follow in the Chapel at 3 p.m. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the ''Make a Wish Foundation''.
MILLER, Sarah
The family announces with sorrow her death, after a long courageous struggle with cancer January 25, 2002 in Sudbury at the age of 20 years. Beloved daughter of Deborah Owens (husband Roger Desjardens) of Val Therese and of Dan Miller (wife Anita) of Whitby. Dear sister of Adam, Samantha and Brianne all of Val Therese. Granddaughter of Robert and Barbara (nee Stone) Owens of Oshawa and the late Arnold and of Barbara (nee Selleck) Miller of Oshawa. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends and by her fiance Rick Boisvenue of Hanmer. Sarah was agraduate of Confederation Secondary School in Val Caron. The family will receive friends at the CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4570 St. Joseph Street, Hanmer, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. and Monday friends may call after 12 noon. Funeral services to be held Monday January 28, 2002 at 1pm. in the chapel of the Co-Operative Funeral Home, Hanmer. Donations to the Northeastern Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
MOSIER, Walter
Of Oshawa, Ontario, passed away January 25, 2002 in Clearwater, Florida at the Morton Plant Hospital in his 86th year. Walter was born in Tweed Ontario and was employed at General Motors for 37 1/2 years where he retired in 1974. He was a Sergeant in the Ontario Regiment Tank Corp, Oshawa and was overseas for 5 years during World War 11. Beloved wife Hazel of 62 years. Two sonsRobert & wife Helen, Glenn & wife Phyllis, all of Oshawa. Four grandchildren, Jeff, Kim & husband Rob, Sherry and Blair and six great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Saturday February 16th at 11 a.m. at Centennial Albert United Church, 19 Rosehill Blvd., Oshawa.
PORTER, Gordon Robert
Late of Seagrave, Ontario. Born in the Beach on Silverbirch Ave., Toronto, December 8, 1914. passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, January 25, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Centre, Port Perry, Ontario. Gordon was predeceased by beloved wife Vera Irene (Starkie) in 1967. They were married 32 years. Dear Dad of Joan, Shirley, Gladys, Gene, Betty and Robert. Loved Grampa of 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren, a total of 5 generations. Gord was a long time manager of A.E. Brown Marine on Main St. in the Beach. Co-founder and Life Rear Commodore of the Canadian Boating Federation. A founding member of the Toronto Hydroplane Club at Ashbridges Bay. The driving force behind what is now the Toronto Boat Show. He was a three time Canadian High Point Champion for C Class racing and was a proficient builder of racing and pleasure craft in the forties and fifties. A Journeyman carpenter (Joiner) by trade. A Grand Master Mason in the Chisolm Lodge. Gordon Robert Porter has been cremated as per his wishes. His family will celebrate his 87 years of life at the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street, Port Perry, Ontario, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2002. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gord's name to the Scugog-Uxbridge Humane Society would be appreciated.
''In my Father's House are many Mansions''
TROY, John Casey
John was soundly converted to Jesus Christ at 27 years of age and lived his life to the glory of God. Peacefully after a courageous battle with M.S. on Friday, January 25th, 2002 at the age of 42. Loving husband of Emma (nee Craddock-Wright). Beloved father of Sarah. Dear son of June and Bill Troy. Cherished grandson of Isabella Beverley. Caring brother of Jim (Wendy), Gord (Deborah), Jeff (Melinda) and Christine (Fred Sills). Predeceased by sister Lisa Milligan. John will be sadly missed by his Uncle Al and Aunt Wendy and cousin Sheri, his 14 nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, January 29th from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 30th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, January 31st at Durham Full Gospel Church (419 Brock St. N., Whitby) at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
WALLACE, Deborah Ann ''Debbie'' (nee Spooner)
Peacefully on Friday, January 25th, 2002 at Rouge Valley Health Centre - Ajax/Pickering, Debbie in her 50th year. Beloved wife of Ron. Loving mother of Rachel and John. Dear sister Diane and her husband Randy Apel, Maureen and her husband John Marvin, Mike and his wife Carole, and the late Joe and his wife Donna. Daughter of Con and Ness Spooner. Special in every way. Long term employee of the Royal Bank of Canada. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, January 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (209 Cochrane St., Whitby) at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30th. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
DENTON, Harry Matthew
(Long time former employee of Canada Post in Toronto). Peacefully with his family by his side, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, January 24, 2002 in his 77th year. Lovingly remembered by his children Jann and Jeff of Toronto and Jill and her husband Kevin Lyttle of Newcastle. Grampa De to his grandchildren Christopher and Michelle. Missed by his brother Scott and his wife Shirlie of St. Jacobs, his sister June and her late husband Bob of Belleville, and their children. Harry will be fondly remembered by staff and fellow residents at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility. A memorial service will be held at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, January 30, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Charity of your choice wouldbe appreciated.
GORHAM, Percy "Bud"
In Parry Sound on Thursday January 24, 2002. Percy "Bud" Gorham in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Bessie "Betty" Gorham. Dear father of Joan Clark & her husband Jack of Enniskillen, and the late Jerry. Lovingly remembered by his daughter in law Avril Gorham of Scarborough. Loving grandfather of Sean Gorham & the late Terry Clark. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Monday January 28, 2002 at 11 a.m. Interment Highland Memory Gardens, Toronto. Memorial donations to the Terry S. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund at Donevan Collegiate would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
PASKEWICH, Ed –
Peacefully at his home in Woodbridge with his family by his side, on Thursday, January 24, 2002. Loving husband of Jacquie. Cherished father of Kathy and her husband Chad, Gary, Greg, and Bobby. Beloved son of Tinnie and the late Joseph. Dear brother of Stephanie (Mrs. John Kasyn); Roy (his best friend) and his wife Pat; Lillian (Mrs. Dennis Healey) and the late Bill. Sadly missed by Jacquie’s parents, Harold and Molly McCarthy, and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lynn and her husband Jim, Diane and her husband Lou, David and his wife Mei, and Chris. Ed was an idol to his many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was held at St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church, Woodbridge, on Saturday, January 26, 2002, followed by Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964.
HALLIDAY, Hazel Grace (nee Gneveckow)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday January 23rd, 2002. Hazel, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the Late Lloyd. Loving mother of Murray and his wife Norma, Bob and his wife Bonnie, Audrey, and Barbara and her husband Lloyd Wilbur. Predeceased by her sister Myrtle. Hazel will be sadly missed by her 9 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Hazel Served the Lord faithfully as a songster, League of Mercy member and Secretary, and Recruiting Sergeant. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. A Funeral Service will be held at the Salvation Army Community Church (710 McQuay Blvd. Whitby) on Saturday January 26th, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS Whitby. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
PALUMBO, Mario
Peacefully, at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2002. Maria (nee Castaldo) in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Filippo. Dear mother of Antonio and his wife Rose, Rose and her husband Domenico Ambra and Pat and her husband Bill McKim. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Philip and his wife Kristen, Maria and her husband Tony, Vince, Marc, Anthony. Jessica, Mario, Robert and Heather. Loving great grandmother of Oliver and Martina. Predeceased by her 2 brothers Domenico and Antonio and one sister Domenica. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and brother-in-law Domenico and his wife Domenica, Silvester and his wife Maria and sister-in-law Antonia and her husband Domenico Orecchio and sister-in-law Angela Rocchio. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Mary of the People's Roman Catholic Church Church (570 Marion Ave.) on Saturday, January 26th at 10:30 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
PICKLES, Sadie
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, January 23rd,
2002. Beloved wife of George for 56 years. Loving mother of Jeanne Czesnik and her husband Adam of Ajax and Laurie Minorgan and her husband James of Whitby. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Diana, Adria, Marissa and Kristian. Sadly missed by her sisters Lee Earl of Rochester N.Y. and Rose Bradley of Toronto. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-72 I-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 24th from 7-9 P.M. and Friday, January 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at St. George’s Memorial Anglican Church (51 Centre St. S.) on Saturday January 26th at 10:30 A~M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
RUTKOWSKI, Mary B.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2002 in her 89th year. Mother of Ray, Grandmother of Robert and his wife Laurie-Ann and Great Grandmother of Christopher and Tyler Predeceased by her husband Stanley, her brothers Joseph, John, Michael and sister Wladzia. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, January 27th from 2-4 and 7- 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 28th at 3:00 P.M. with Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
HUTCHINSON, Douglas Adam
With great sadness the family wishes to announce the passing of Doug on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2002 at Oshawa. Dear son of Raymond and Jeanette Hutchinson. Survived by his daughter Jacqueline and her mother Jenny. Brother of Mark, Ruth-Ann and Suellen Robertson and her husband Philip. Uncle of Jonathan. Jennifer and Amy. Loving companion of Wedny Park. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel 847 King St West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 24th from 7 -9P.M. Funeral Service will he held in the Chapel on Friday, January 25th at 1:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
LYON, Margaret
passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital in the company of her family on Tuesday, January 22, 2002. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Reg, children, Reg and his wife Arlene, Tina, and her cats, Gary and wife Cheryl, Derek and wife Jennifer, Laura-May and husband Steve and grandchildren Alex, Kyle, Pamela, Jacob, Gemma, Ryan, Christopher and Stuart. She will also be remembered by her dog K'Leigh. Loving thoughts are wished overseas from all her family in the U.K. as well as her sister-in-law Gwen and daughters Michelle and Janice in Toronto. Margaret's family will receive friends at the Funeral Home of Low & Low in Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South, on Friday, January 25th, 2002 between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation or Charity of your choice.
PARKIN, Harold Eugene
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Uxbridge on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Ruby Parkin. Fondly remembered by Susanna and Patricia. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Alberta Parkin and his brother Jack Parkin. Harold will be ever remembered by his many close friends and neighbours. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service in the chapel Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Salem Cemetery, Pickering. If desired, memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Members of Beethoven Lodge No. 165 Brooklin are asked to assemble at the chapel Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m. for service.
