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After a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, February 28th. 2002 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Ursula. Loving father of Steven and Christine and her husband Matt. Brother-in-law of Lilo and her husband Karl Ott. Uncle of Herman van de Laar and his wife Mia. Respecting Peter’s wishes there will be no visitation or Funeral service. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. (905-721-1234).
AKER, Selma -
On Wednesday, February 27 2002 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Selma, in her 90th year. Loving mother of Joan Taylor of Collingwood and John Aker of Oshawa. Will be sadly missed by her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
ANGER Margaret 'Peggy' -
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Wednesday, February 27, 2002, in her 58th year. Beloved wife of Martin for 21 years. Devoted and loving mother of Ron McNutt and companion Tanya Dobson, Peggy Oliver and her husband Robert, all of Oshawa, Martin Anger and his wife Jen of Pickering and April Anger of Oshawa. Cherished 'Grammy' to Roxanne and Crystal Simpson, Robert and Michael Oliver and Kayla Anger. Sister of the late Marie Walcz. Dear aunt of Larry and Lori Walcz and their family. Sister-in-law of Marianne Curran andher husband Eldon, Carol and her husband Jim McIntosh and their families. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service and committal will be held in the chapel on Monday, March 4, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Peggy to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
COOK, Coila Isabelle -
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre - Oshawa on Wednesday, February 27, 2002. Coila Isabelle, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Howard M. Cook. Dear mother of daughters Sandra Jamieson (Barry), Mary Lynn Sandor (John), Heather Kosbab (Bruce) and sons Rodger (Denise) and Peter (Barb). Loving grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 3. Sister of Mary Neale and Ron Neale (Ann). Visitation commenced Thursday, February 28th from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday, March 1st from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. A complete funeral service was held in the chapel of the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday March 1st at 4 p.m. Memorial donations to the Durham Lung Association or Kingsview United Church would be appreciated by the family.
FUERST, Elizabeth Anne -
Peacefully after a lengthy illness on February 27, 2002 at Lakeridge Health, Whitby. Loving mother of Vincent and Phillip. Cherished daughter of Frank. Sister to Frank, Helen and Jim. ''Beth'' will be fondly remembered by many friends and family. Visitors will be received at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, Monday, March 4, 2002 from 12 noon. A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of ''Beth'' will follow in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Private cremation to follow. Many thanks to the caring staff at Lakeridge Health, Whitby and Oshawa.
KOTYNSKI, EDWARD -
Age 88, died peacefully in South Okanagan General Hospital, Oliver, British Columbia, on February 27th 2002. A 43-year resident of Oshawa, he was active in the Oshawa Polish Veterans Association. He was a graduate of the Polish Naval Academy and defended freedom during the Second World War serving in the British Navy after confinement in a Siberian concentration camp. He survived his wife, Josephine, by 28 years and is survived by his daughter Mary Theberge, her husband John, and 2 granddaughters. In 1998 he moved to Kitchener, and then followed his family to live among the beautiful mountains of Oliver one year ago.
MUIR, Archibald Richard -
(of Courtice, Ontario, born August 13, 1913 in Scarborough). Beloved husband of the late Elnora ‘Toots' Blakeley. Dear son of the late Archibald and May Muir. Loving father of Melody and her husband Bruce Hendry, Margaret and the late Allan Foran and April and her husband George Sowchuck. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Christopher Foran and his wife Christine Gierer, and Katie, Lucas and Emma Sowchuck. Special appreciation to sister-in-law Gwen Muir. Survived by brother Alex (Sandy) and his wife Mildred; cousins Art and Doreen Palk and many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by sisters Glen Etta and her husband John Empringham, Hazel and her husband Andrew Minto and Sadie and her husband Eric Courtice, and brothers Harold and his wife Frances, Bruce, and Robert. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday March 2 at 1 p.m. The family of Archie will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery, Courtice. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
SAGAN, Mary (nee Sikora) -
Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa, on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John Sagan. Dear mother ofJohn and his late wife Elizabeth. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren John, Tessy, Marlene and her husband Rod, and great grandchildren Amy, Richard, John, David and Jessica. Will be missed by Phyllis, Damien and Charlotte Steel. Survived by her brother John in the United States. Predeceased by her sisters and brothers in the US and Slovakia. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday March 1st, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Slovak Greek Catholic Church, Ritson Road South in Oshawa on Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
BUZMINSKI, Anne -
Peacefully, at Walnut Grove Nursing Home, Oshawa on Tuesday, February 26, 2002. Anne, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Buzminski. Dear mother of Ed, and his wife Theresa, Ray, Faye, and her husband Al Muir, John and his wife Jane and Bob. Dear sister of Pete Horhut of Alberta and Olga Shortt of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her 10 grandchildren; Tim Mackness, Pam Callow, Janet Painter, Sandra Muir, Leslie Buzminski, Carrie-Anne Freeman, Angela Buzminski, Mark Buzminski, Christian Radcliffe-Buzminski and Blaise Radcliffe-Buzminski. Fondly remembered by her 6 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter May Mackness and her granddaughter Shelley Mackness. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, February 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral service in the chapel on Friday, March 1st at 11:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
CLARK, Kenneth -
Peacefully, on Tuesday, February 26th, 2002 at Bowmanville Hospital, in his 93rd year. Kenneth, beloved husband of Muriel Ryan. Dear father of Evelyn, Jean and Ron. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Murray, Sharon, Ray, Lori, Lisa and great grandson James. Burial will be held at the Uxbridge Cemetery. In Ken's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge.
DEERING, Terry Ralph -
passed away at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 in his 74th year. Terry Deering beloved husband of Jean Deering of Port Perry. Loving father of Anthony Deering of Manchester and Paul Deering of Port Perry. Dear grandfather of Shannon, Tia, Erica and Harlie. Mr. Deering is predeceased by his brother Lawrence. A memorial service will be held at the Low & Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
MacDONALD, Shaylah Daniel -
(January 14, 2001 - February 26, 2002, 13 months of age). On February 26, 2002, at the Hospital for Sick Children, after a four month battle with Neuroblastoma, the Angels took Shaylah home. Shaylah's bright, playful spirit will be cherished forever by her parents, Marilyn MacDonald and Daniel Ball, her Nana and Papa Gloria and James MacDonald, Grandma Joan Ball, Grandpa Ronald Ball, great Grandmother Marie Elliott, her aunts and uncles, Joyce and Bill, Jacalyn, Steven and Jennifer. Shaylah will be fondly remembered by her family and friends. A special Thank you to the staff at theHospital for Sick Children especially the support received from Dr. David Mailkin and Mary Stewart. Rested at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Funeral service was held from Kingsview United Church on Friday March 1, 2002 at 2 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated and may be made through the Armstrong Funeral Home. Visitation was held Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
SHORTT, Sharon Anne (nec Elliott) -
At Fairview Lodge on Tuesday, February 26th, 2002, Sharon, age 56, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Beloved mother of Sharlane Jeffery, Denise, Crystal (Bill) and Dean and Grandmother of Evan, Alicia and Ethan. Devoted aunt of Tracy and Trevor. Survived by her mother Maude Elliott and predeceased by her brother Lloyd. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (907-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, February 28th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at St. George’s Memorial Anglican Church (Centre and Bagot Street) on Friday, March 1 st at 11:00 A.M. Private family Interment to follow. If desired, donations to Hospice Durham would be appreciated.
PILCHER, Eileen Elizabeth Maud -
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, February 26th, 2002 at the Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge, in her 95th year. Eileen, beloved wife of the late Frederick. Predeceased by her daughters Freda and Vena. Lovingly remembered by Bill, Abigail, David and their spouses, Steven and Elaine. Great-grandmother of Alexander, Benjamin, Shelby, Harley and Clark. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel of Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge on Thursday, February 28th, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation, one hour prior to service. Cremation to follow. In Eileen's memory, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Charity of your choice.
SMITH, Doris Jane -
Suddenly at home on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 in her 72nd year. Doris Jane McConnachie, loving wife of Don. Loving mother of Lynda and her husband Willis Mahood, Carol and her husband Noel Rigelhof, and the late Doug Smith. Gramma to Maureen, Shannon, Krystal, Aaron, Kailey, and Kyle. Great-gramma to Madison. 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. Friday. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Saturday, March 2, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. lnterment Erskine Cemetery. Donations made to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BANDFIELD, Stanley George -
At Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Monday, February 25th, 2002 in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Colleen, Stanley Jr. and Claude. Dear grandfather of Brianna. Brother of Rosamund Gray, Stephanie Smith (Murray), Grace Steele (Ladie), Beth Banfield, Rosemary Bullin and Graeme Banfield (Tracey). Will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, February 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 1st 2002 (Time and Place to be confirmed). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Head Injury Association of Durham Region would be appreciated.
BROWNING, Winifred (nee Locock) -
Peacefully, at Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Monday, February 25, 2002, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil. Loving mother of Maryanne and her husband Bob Saunders, and Douglas and his wife Cheryl. Proud Gramma of Shawn, Ashley, Michael, and Heather. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, March 1, 2002 at 11 a.m.
CAROLAN, Charles Anthony -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Monday February 25, 2002. Charles Carolan, in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Bridget. Loving father of Charles and Pauline. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Elyssa and Courtney. Dear brother of Noel and Margaret of England and Pauline and Mary of Ireland, and their families. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway 2, Courtice (905-432-8484) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday February 27 at 1 p.m. Cremation. The family of Charles will receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
