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Long time resident of the Courtice area. At Oshawa, after a short illness, on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2002 in his 87th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Jean (nee Tamlin) for 66 years. Dear father of Myrna McCullough and her husband Paul of Steenburg Lake, Rick and his wife Gloria of Oshawa and Paul and his wife Lin of Burton, B.C. Lovingly remembered by 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Brother of Howard Peterson of Cornwall and the late Everett (Pete) and Kenneth. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, January 5th, 2002. Interment Eden Cemetery, Cambray. Memorial Donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated.
SHIELDS, Mary Irene
Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor Oshawa on Wednesday January 2nd, 2002. Mary (nee Baker) in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Shields. Loving mother of Joan Bouckley, Gordon Shields and his wife Elsie, and Don Shields and his wife Marielle. Dear Grandmother of Bonnie, Stephen, Brent, Barry, Susan, Alison, Mark, and Daphnie. Mary will be sadly missed by her nine Great grandchildren. Survived by her sister Rose of British Columbia. Predeceased by her brothers Vincent, Earl, Arthur, Bernard, Wilfred, Fred, and Francis, and sisters Mary and Teresa. A special Thankyou to the staffof Hillsdale Manor Oshawa for their care and compassion. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church on Saturday January 5th, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Whitby. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to a Charity of choice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 pm.
WARDROP, David Edward
Suddenly, on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge. In his 58th year. David, beloved husband of Brenda, dear father of Lisa (Dave King) and David (Elizabeth Chartrant). Grandad of Katie, Crystal, Brenda, Devon, Dustin and Madison. Predeceased by his brothers Richard and Norman. Survived by sisters Edith and Mary and brothers Bob, Jim and Danny. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South, on Sunday, January 6th, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Monday, January 7th, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Claremont Union Cemetery. In David's memory, donations may be made to the Diabetic Association.
DALEY, Arnold C.
(Retiree of The Toronto Star). Peacefully, at the Lakeridge Health - Port Perry Hospital, on Tuesday, January 1, 2002, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Georgette (nee Rudin). Loving father of Denise, Charlotte, Colleen and Louise. Proud pappa of Ron, Melissa, Iain, Kyle, Kimberly, Andrew, Alexander, Simon and Jennifer. Loving brother of Bernard Daley and Elaine Dougherty. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234), for visitation on Friday, January 4, 2002 at 2 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations made to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at the Lakeridge Health - Port Perry Hospital for their kind care.
DAY, Charles
On January 1, 2002. Charlie, loving husband of Olive. Dear father of Allan and his wife Sue, Charlene and her husband Michael Long, Kathy and her husband Garry Boehm, Eric and Ian. Grandfather of Erin, Ryan, Graeme, Jason, Meaghan, Kristen, Melanie, James, Sarah, Matthew and Denise. Beloved brother of Doris and the late Delma. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Thursday, January 3 from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated.
McMAHON, Hugh
At Cedarcroft Place Oshawa on Tuesday Jan. 1st, 2002, Hugh McMahon age 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Edith Einboden. Dear father of Doug McMahon and his wife Marilyn and Sharon McMahon Nadeau. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Jeff, Robin, Brent and Stephanie and great grandchildren Kennedy, McKenzie, Gregory and Zachary. Brother of Keith and Neil (Butch). Predeceased by sisters Phyllis and Freida. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. Funeral service in the chapel Saturday, Jan. 5th, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Cedar Masonic Lodge Memorial Service Friday 7:00 p.m. Special thanks to Joan and Bob Henry for their friendship and support. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
RISEBROUGH, Robert Bruce
Peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, January 1st, 2002 in his 67th year. Robert, beloved husband of Ruby (Betty) Watson. Dear father of Donna (Keith Rodd), Diane (Greg Timbers), Neil (Lisa), Doris (William Pegg), Kevin (Anna), Carl (Louise). Beloved grandpa of Jacqueline, Daryl, Bryon Rodd, Trevor, Rebecca, Shawn Timbers, Scott and Melanie Risebrough, Emma, Danielle and Deanna Pegg, Klarke and Derek Risebrough, Kyle, Gabrielle and Jessie Risebrough. Survived by his brothers Gordon and Ross and sisters Jean, Ruth, Norine, and predeceased by brother Ronald. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge on Thursday, January 3rd, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held at the Trinity United Church, Uxbridge on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Sandford Cemetery. In Robert's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, Hospital for Sick Children or Charity of your choice.
VENNING, Luella Beatrice (nee Ferguson)
Peacefully, with her family at her side on Tuesday, January 1st, 2002 in her 96th year. Ella, born and raised in the Blackstock area, was the former Postmistress for 46 years. Beloved wife of Charles Gilbert (deceased). Loving mother of Garry (deceased) and Marie, Joyce Gunter and Dale (deceased), Nora Little, Wayne and France, Linda and Douglas McMillan. Cherished grandmother of Penny (Scott) Heard, Laura Jo Gunter (Bill Atkinson), Scott (Anne) Gunter, Clark Gunter (Tanya Davies), Sandra (John) Frey, Lisa (Brad) Eagleson, Craig (Kelly) Venning, Chad Venning (Janice Page), Mark (Lisa) McMillan, Carla (Fabio) Guglielmo and Dana McMillan. Proud great-grandmother of Sam (deceased), Maxim, Vaughn, Rowan, Stuart, David, Kaitlyn, Rhys, Avery, Taylor, Sable, Blaine, Danielle, and Ethan. Will be missed by her favorite nephew Maurice Samells. Predeceased by her sister Ida Samells. Visitation at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry, on Friday, January 4th, 2002 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at which time a complete funeral service will be held for Ella in the funeral home chapel, Reverend Robert LaPage to officiate. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
"You hold your Mother's hand for a short time,
But you hold her in your heart forever."
WOOD, Ann
Peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday January 1, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Whitby at the age of 76. Ann, beloved wife of the late Garnet Wood. Loving mother of Sharyn and her husband Tom Little. Loved grandmother of Anna and her husband Nick Huk and Timothy Little. Dear sister of Jean Munro and David Munro. Ann will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Saturday January 5th at 2 p.m. Visitation from 1 p.m. to service time. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Arthritis Society or Hearth Place would be appreciated by the family.
