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(28 Year Employee of Oshawa Garden Service). Peacefully, at his residence, Oshawa, Ontario, on Saturday, February 16, 2002, Don, in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Connie, dear father of Pat Robinson and her husband Ross of Newtonville, and Chris and his wife Barb of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by his three grandchildren, Natasha and Tony Lund and Shelby Foster , and his great-grandson Avery Wauby. Don is lovingly remembered by twin brother Dave Foster and his wife Donna Stacey of Whitby, and his 4 sisters, Audrey Wallace and her husband Doug of Toronto, Sylvia Chatten and her husband Bert of Cobourg, Jean Taylor and her husband Neil of Fort St. James, B.C., and Vernita Bull of Bewdley. Don was predeceased by his parents Reginald and Victoria Foster of Whitby. Don is fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and forever will be remembered by his best friends and gardening partners, Janet Cullen and Harold Singerling. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Monday, February 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to ''Friends of The Second Marsh'' or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
POWELL, Steven Christopher -
Suddenly, as the result of an accident on Saturday, February 16th, 2002 Steven Christoper Powell age 38 years. Beloved son of Betty and Tom Pinto. Loving brother of Marty and his wife Sue, and Andrea Powell. Dear uncle to Michael, Denise, Renee, Kiera. He is survived by his step-sisters Kim and Leann. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville one hour prior to service. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 1 p.m. Wednesday. Cremation will follow the service. Donations to the Bowmanville Hospital would be appreciated by Steven's family.
SATTELBERGER, Eileen -
Peacefully on Saturday, February 16th, 2002 with her family by her side. Eileen, predeceased by her husband Al. Loving mother of her sons, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road, after 12 pm Friday. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Eileen will be held at 2 pm. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family
DUTKIEWICZ, Madeleine (Maddie) Dawn -
November 30, 2001 - February 15, 2002. After showing much courage and strength passed on at the Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Friday, February 13, 2002. Maddie was the treasured daughter of Lee-Ann Kant and James Dutkiewicz of Pickering. She will be forever remembered by her great-grandmother Ida Nicol of Tottenham and by her grandparents Alice and Barry Kant of Brighton and Mary and Zbyszek Dutkiewicz of Mississauga. Lovingly remembered by her aunts and uncles: Christina and Perry Sisson of Bethany and Mellanie Kant and Scott Roberts of Durham, North Carolina and by her cousins Noel, Mary and Olivia Sisson of Bethany. Maddie will be resting at the St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hwy. 7, Bethany on Wednesday, February 20 from 1:00 p.m. until time of complete funeral service in the church at 2:00 p.m. A private Interment will be held in the spring at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lifford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Markham-Stouffville Hospital Foundation - Children's Centre would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the STODDART FUNERAL HOME, 24 Mill St., Lindsay K9V 2L1 (toll free 1-877-427-8434).
HENDERSON, James (Jimmy) -
On February 15, 2002, Jimmy, loving husband of Mary. Beloved father of Tom, Jim and his wife Karen, Billy, Norma and the late Gordon. Jimmy will also be missed by his daughter-in-law Agnes. Cherished grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of four. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., on Tueday, February 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service in the Chapel at 3 p.m.
HILL, Frank Lenard -
(World War II Veteran, retired from General Motors and trustee of the Heritage Olde Tyme Fiddle and Dance Society). At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, February 15th, 2002 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Bernice and the late Rose. Dear father of Allan (Janette) and the late Frank Hill (Barbara). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Graham, Adam, Brian, Jason, Valerie, Teresa and David and 6 great grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, February 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 19th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Erskine Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion-Poppy Fund would be appreciated.
HOBBS, Helen Rebecca -
(long-time member of St. George s Anglican Church, Newcastle). At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, February 15, 2002, in her 90th year. Helen, beloved wife of the late Harry J. Buck Hobbs. Loving mother of Fred of Newcastle and his friend Janet, and Carol Lindsay of London and her husband Dave. Grandmother of Jay. Dear sister of Bernard Lounds and his wife Queenie of Oshawa. Friends may call at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440, just north of 401 at the lights) on Sunday, February 17, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Private family Interment at Union Cemetery, Oshawa. Donations in Helen s memory to Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville, would be appreciated by her family.
PEDIAS, Leah -
Suddenly at the Hospital for Sick Children on Friday February 15th, 2002. Leah, at the age of 12. Beloved daughter of Paul and Michelle Pedias. Loving sister of Paul. Cherished Granddaughter of Bill and Fredia Pedias, and Frank and Bridget Kelly. Niece of Gus Pedias, Eve and her husband Emilio Anagnostopolos, Peggy Kelly, Frances Kelly, Peter Kelly, and Paul Kelly. Leah will be sadly missed by all of her cousins, and friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with a mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday February 19th, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Flowers and Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
PURDY, Christopher Carl -
passed away suddenly, on Friday, February 15, 2002, in his 38th year, Loving son of Kenneth and Birgit Purdy. Loving father of Joshua, Kyle, Kristen, Nicholas and missed by their mother Susan. He will be dearly missed by his sisters Lisa and her husband Mike Gable of Marmora, Tina and her husband Mark Wilson of Oshawa; his girlfriend Janice Coughlin and her daughter Andrea; his grandmother Emily Purdy; uncles Ole, Jorgen and Erik Anderson; cousins and other family and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St., E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday. February 22, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Chris to a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
BESWICK, Enid -
Suddenly at Ajax-Pickering Centre on February 14th, 2002 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late frank Beswick. Dear mother of John and his wife Lori ofWhitby, Shirley Nicholson an husband George of St. Catherines, and Margaret Hay and husband Bruce of Sidney B.C. Proud Grandmother of eight, and Great-Grandmother of four. A private family service will be held at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers , in memoriam donations may be made to the Durham Heart and Stroke Foundation and would be appreciated by the family.
de Boo, Helen S. (nee Maxwell) -
With great sadness we announce the death of Helen on Thursday, February 14th. 2002. Beloved wife of Anthony (Tony). Loving mother of Ken (Catherine) and John (Keren) and Nana of 7 grandchildren. Dear sister of Berta Easton of Glasgow, Scotland and sister-in-law of Ralph and Norma de Boo. Dear aunt of Elinor Varick, Lori-Ann and Robert. Helen's remains will be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Steven s United Church (1360 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa) on Monday, February 18th at 2:30 P.M. In the midst of our deep grief at Helen's loss we are deeply grateful that Helen's many years of suffering have finally ended. In Helen s memory please make donations to the Arthritis Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Philharmonic Choir, Oshawa/Durham Symphony Orchestra or the Charity of Your Choice and can & made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
BERTRAND, Barbara Agnes May (nee Polson) -
Peacefully after a courageous battle with Scleraderma in her 69th year on Wednesday February 13, 2002. Beloved wife of almost 50 years to James Bertrand of Whitby, loving mother of daughters Suzanne Barbara and her husband Herb Hill, Catherine Jane and her husband Kenneth Pike, son Michael Bertrand and daughter Lizabeth Ann and husband Thomas Raja. Proud grandmother to four precious, priceless granddaughters Emily Hill, Victoria Pike, and Madelyne and Danielle Raja. Barbara will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Mrs. Bertrand will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby, Thursday February 14, 2002 , 7 to 9 pm Friday February 15, 2002, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday February 16, at St. John the Evangelist Church 903 Giffard Street Whitby, Ont. Saturday 10:30 am Burial Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
DOPKING, Kenneth Roy -
Peacefully, at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, on Wednesday, February 13, 2002, in his 86th year. Dear and loving father of Christol (husband Des) and step-father of Gordon (wife Marlene) and Marie (husband Allan). Beloved grandfather of Shane, Adrian, Matthew, Geoffrey, David, Lisa, Angela, and great grandfather of Jasmine, Emily and Sierra. Dear brother of Margaret and the late Carl. Predeceased by his wives Ethel, Eleanor and Pearl. He will be deeply missed by his many family and friends. 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, February 16, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow at Claremont Union Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
KACALA, Longin -
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, after a brief illness, on Wednesday, February 13, 2002, in his 83rd year. Loving father of Lucija Kacala and Graeme Richards of Toronto. Will be sadly missed by his dear friend Zenobia of Oshawa. Longin will also be sadly missed by his neighbours and his family here and in Poland. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St., E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, February 16, 2002, from 2 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 3 p.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Longin to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Always a gentleman.
ALLUM, Barry -
Teacher at Joseph Howe Senior Public School in Scarborough). Barry died after a brief and unexpected illness on February 12, 2002 surrounded by his family and the love of many, many friends. He was the husband and best friend of Laurie, and the very proud Dad of his two boys Mike and Chris. He was the treasured son-in-law of Doug and Elsie Evans, the son of the Late Frank and Edith Allum, and the brother of Shirley, Bev and Ken.
We who knew him are left with special memories of his wit, wisdom, talents and stories. Barry would want all young people everywhere to always keep learning, in order to discover the wonders within themselves and to be the very best they can be.
A celebration of Barry s life will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 725 Westney Road South, Ajax, Ontario L1S 7J7, HeartandStroke.ca, or to The Arthritis Society, 44William Street West, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 1J9, Arthritis.ca, or to the St. Michael s Hospital Foundation, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario MSB IW8, StMichaelsHospital.com , would indeed be much appreciated.
BAKER, Dulcie Mary -
Peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Tuesday February 12, 2002. Loving wife of Thomas Baker, and the late Norman Gillis. Loving mother of Stuart Gillis-Baker and his wife Shaunna. Dear sister of David, Henry, William, Donald Stuart, and Sarah Foden, Ina Barton, Isabella Stuart, Ethel Ayres, and the late James Stuart. She is loved by many friends, brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Giffen-Mack "Scarborough Chapel" 4115 Lawrence Avenue East (just west of Kingston Rd.) West Hill, (416) 281-6800 on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday February 16, 2002 at 1 p.m. Cremation. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
BARRON, Jim -
We the family of James (Jim) Barron sadly announce his passing on February 12, 2002. He will be lovingly remembered forever by his wife Debi Christie, his children and stepchildren Joe, Brian, Travis, Andrew and Matt, his mother Gertrude Barron, his sister Judy Kucopy and John, his nephews Steven (Karen), and Damien and niece Theresa (Russ). Jim will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Markham Stouffville Hospital, or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
NUGENT, Harold Hodgson -
WW11 veteran, passed away peacefully in Oshawa after a long illness on February 12, 2002. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Gail & husband Norm, Diane, Greg & wife Sam, by 6 grandchildren and by good friend, Doris. A memorial service will be held at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa on Friday, February 15, 2002 at 3 p.m. Donations to the Charity of your choicewould be appreciated.
PARR , John Edward -
It is with great sadness that we announce our dear father John, on Tuesday, February 12th, 2002 at (Oshawa General Hospital) Lakeridge Health. Predeceased by his wife Dolores Lorraine (nee Ashmore). Survived by children Sandra, Patricia, Jacalyn, John and Edward, stepchildren Andrew and Monica; grandson Shaun; and previous wife Opal. John s explicit instructions that no services to be held . Interment of John s Cremated Remains wIll take placc at the Woodland Cemetery, London (the city of his birth). If desired, Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
