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Suddenly on February 12, 2002 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Hildegard Renner. Dear father of Steve and his wife Angela, and Bill and his wife Susan. Proud grandfather of Michele, Kyle, Johnathan, Robert, Leslie, and Darryl. Great-grandfather of Ashlyn, Jessah and Halle. Sadly missed by family and friends in Germany. A memorial service will be held at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby on Saturday February 16th at 1 pm. (Visitation 1 hour prior to service).
RUEST, Lorraine (nee McCabe) -
(Long-time employee of Sklar-Peplar). Suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday February 12, 2002. Lorraine Ruest (nee McCabe), in her 50th year. Predeceased by her parents Harold and Bernice McCabe. Beloved wife of Roy. Loving mother of Lance, Lisa, and Chantal. Dear sister of Kevin McCabe and Carol McCabe (Lamalice). Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday February 15 at 10:30 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. The family of Lorraine will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HOGG, Susan -
Born Victoria BC, May 15, 1947. Died peacefully at home in Ajax, ON, February 11, 2002. Dear wife of Donald for 33 years. Deeply missed by daughters Jessica Budway (Warren) and Dana Lodge (Brian), granddaughter Bailey, mother Addie Pecknold, brother A. David Pecknold, mother-in-law Isobel Hogg, brothers-in-law George Hogg and Gregory Hogg, sister-in-law Elizabeth Forster (Brian), 7 nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles, cousins. Predeceased by father Adrian Pecknold of Niagara-on-the-Lake and father-in-law Harold Hogg of Thamesford. Susan donated her body to the Department of Anatomy at the University of Toronto for anatomical studies. A service of celebration for Susan's life will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 65 King's Crescent, Ajax, ON L1S 2M4, on Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan's name to St. Paul's United Church Memorial Fund or the National Ovarian Cancer Association, 27 Park Road, Toronto, ON M4W 2N2 (www.ovariancanada.org ) would be appreciated.
McDONALD, William George -
(Member of Parkwood Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 695, Oshawa) -
Peacefully, at Hillsdale Manor. on Monday February 11, 2002. Bill in his 99th year. Husband of the late Lillie. Father to Bob and his wife Joan of Oshawa. Grandfather to Robin and her husband Kerry Ferguson of Toronto and Robert of Albany, N.Y. Great-grandfather to Conor and Emma Ferguson. At Bill's request, cremation to take place with a private family service at a later date. Donations in memory of Bill to a favourite charity would he appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
ROTT, Joseph -
Joe Rott, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday February 11th 2002, in his 55th year. Joe, loving husband of Dianne. Dear father of Angela and Joel, Christopher and Jason. Dear grandfather of Cameron, Aaron, and Emma. Dear brother of Frank, Ann Hart, and predeceased by Steven. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E. Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday February 14th at 2:30 PM. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Oshawa Humane Society would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 PM.
SPANGER, Aileen (Butch) -
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Monday, February 11, 2002 at the age of 78 years. Aileen, beloved wife of the late Eddy Spanger. Loved companion of Ron Jenkins. Loving mother of Diana and Daryl, Les and Shirley, Ken and Shelley. Dear grandmother of Michael, Melanie, Shannon, Brandon, Sharleen, Amanda, Matthew, Brook, Brandon and great-grandmother of Megan and Tristlyn. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-3 p.m. with a Legion Service to follow at 3p.m. Reception immediately follows the service at the Bowmanville Legion Branch 178. Donations to the Salvation Army would be gratefully appreciated
ANDERSON, Anna Olga -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Sunday, February 10, 2002. Anna, in her 60th year. Loving Mother of Steven and his wife Kimberley, Stephanie Craswell and her husband Paul. Dear Nana of Caitlyn, Sebastian, Dalton, Paige and Tyler. Sister of Miroslav Chobor and his wife Joan. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa,with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday February 14, 2002 at 1 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the Humane Society would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
HOLZ, Gertrude Irene -
Peacefully on Sunday, February 10th, 2002 in Oshawa, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband George Holz. Beloved mother of James and Thomas. Loving grandmother of Tracey, Jason, Tim, Jeff, Bradley and Kim. Cherished sister of Geraldine Moeser and Dorothy McGowan. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-laws and many friends. A Service will take place at Thornton Cemetery Chapel, 1200 Thornton Rd., Oshawa, Ontario at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 15th, 2002. If desired, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
RUSSO, Armando Anunziato -
In Oshawa on Sunday February 10, 2002. Armand in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Carbina. Loving father of Frank & his wife Judith, Sara Chamberland & her husband Louis, Eugene & his wife Cristina, Tullio & his wife Deborah, and Mario & his wife Darlene. Dear brother of Tullio &his wife Angelina, Rosaria Malaspina & her husband Franco, and brother in law of Elena Russo. Predeceased by his brother Eugenio Russo. Let us remember him as he lived, always busy, always providing for the family. Whether itwas at the farm, in the garden, cooking for us, he always displayed his generosity in concrete ways. His diligence and fierce sense of independence were well known. He earned the respect of all. We love you Papa and we'll miss you. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Gregory the Great on Thursday February 14, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Santuario S. Francesco Di Paola would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
TURNER, Pearl -
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanvnille, on Sunday, February 10, 2002, in her 76th year. Pearl Turner, loving wife of Roy of Wilmot Creek. Dear mother of Jerry of St. Catharines, Donny of Mississauga, Sharon and her husband Brian Warren of Pickering, Raymond of St. Catharines, Bill of Etobicoke, Jimmy of Etobicoke, and Marie and Steve of Ajax. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Christopher, Cory, Ryan, Todd, Jeff, Dawn, Adam, and great-grandchildren Kyrsten, Paige, and Autumn. Sister of Margaret Dyck of St. Catharines. Visitation at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440, just north of 401 at the lights) on Tuesday, February 12, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Cremation.
BEST, Gordon -
Member of Bowmanville Rotary Club, and volunteer at Lakeridge Health Corporation-Bowmanville. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Corporation- Bowmanville on February 9th, 2002. Gordon Best, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Norma. Will be sadly missed by nieces Charlene, Lynda, Pat and nephews Paul and Jim. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jaclyn, Ryan and Jennfer. Fondly remembered by brother-in-law Charlie. Sadly missed by sisters Grace and Marjorie. Resting at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway # 2, Courtice (9O5-432-8484) with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, February, 12th at 11a.m. The family of Gordon will receive friends for visitation on Monday February 11th from 2- 4 p.m. and 7-9p.m. Prayer Service will be held at 8:3O p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
CHMARA, Dr. John -
Died February 9th, 2002, when cornplications from pneumonia overtook his declining health. Dr. John was 84 years old. Born in Coniston, ON., his family moved to Oshawa when he was a young child. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Toronto on 1942, doing his internship at Hamilton Hospital. He entered the Royal Air Force immediately afterward, and served until 1946 as a Medical Officer, stationed primarily in Newfoundland. After the war he continued post-graduate studies in internal Medicine and Pathology in Toronto, at St. Michaels and Sunnybrook hospitals. He married his university girlfriend, Olive Ostapowich in 1947. Settling on Oshawa, Olive and John each gave many years to active involvement in community and professional associations. In 1949 Dr. John joined the medical staff of General Motors of Canada, soon becoming Medical Director. Reflecting his shift into industry, he completed the program of Industrial Medicine at U. of T. in 1957; he also received certification from the American Board Preventive Medicine. Dr. John always showed great dedication to his medical practice, but put in equal weight on spending time with his family and friends. Until Olive s death in 1984, the two of them traveled frequently in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. After he reached retirement age at G.M., he again shifted his professional focus and joined the medical staff at Whity Mental Health Centre. Until he was 81 he continued to practice, sharing duties at Whitby, Oshawa General (now Lakeridge Health) and the Workman s Compensation Board. Dr. John will be missed by his partner, Mrs. Bernadette Bradly, his children: Harold; Joanne and husband Karl Loszak; Don and wife Debbie Redgers; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Laura Loszak. As Dr. John requested, the family has arranged for a private cremation and Interment. Friends are invited to join in a Memorial Service on Sunday, February 17th at 1:00 P.M. at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. W., (905-721-1234). In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Dr. John are asked to make a donation in his name to Whitby Mental Health Centre, Volunteer Association.
GUEST, Hillary Thomas
Age 9 years. Peacefully at his home on Saturday February 9, 2002. Dearly beloved son of Carole (Milliken) & Albert Guest. Dear brother of Zackary. Loving grandson of Peg & Bob Milliken and Ted & the late Jane Guest. Dear nephew to Janice & John Kroft; Nancy & Bill Belanger; Robert Milliken; Diane & Maurice Blondeau; Sjaan & Mike Protulipac; Anne Ayres and Ginny & Sieds Tamsma. Great-grandson of Janet Law. A Memorial Service will be held 1pm Wednesday February 13, 2002 at St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Memorial donations may be made to Huntington's Society.
LYSEYKO, Harold M.-
Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor with his family by his side on Saturday, February 9th, 2002 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer s at the age of 74. Loving husband of Jean (nee Samitz). Caring father of Ann and her husband Boyd Brooks, and Donna Lyseyko. Dear grandfather of Stephanie Brooks. Harold will be sadly missed by his brother Oscar Lyseyko and his wife Stephanie, and his nieces, nephews and extended family. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, February 12th from 2 - 4 & 7 -9 PM. with Panachyda at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Service was held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church (31 Bloor St. East at Sinicoe in Oshawa) on Wednesday, February 13th at 9:30 A.M. followed by Interment at Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
RAVEHILL, Rev. Godfrey Charles -
passed away peacefully at home in Erin February 9th, 2002, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis. Cherished father of Liz (Paul), Paul, Sheila (Sandy), Tim (Lorraine), Sianie (Ernie). Brother to Ken (Victoria, B.C.) and to Barbara (Peter) (Cardiff, Wales). Adored Papa of Rebecca, Ashleigh, Bethany, Christopher, Melissa and Andrew. He will be greatly missed by all his friends at Faith Baptist Church (Whitby). Family Service at Butcher's Funeral Home (Erin) Tuesday February 12th, 2002 1-3pm. Memorial service at Faith Baptist to be announced. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Child Evangelism Fellowship, especially assigned to the orphans in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
"He Walks with the Lord"
ROCHFORD, Mary Evelyn (nee Livingstone) -
passed away peacefully at Toronto General Hospital on Saturday, February 9th, 2002 in her 40th year. Beloved wife of Donald. Much loved daughter of Vicky and the late Alex Livingstone. Dearest sister of Scott (Claudia), Ian (Anna). Loving aunt to Sage, Brooke, Madison and Sydney. Loved by many relatives in Alberta, Boston, Colorado, British Columbia and Scotland. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, February 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 13th in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
SELF, Frederick Bertie Stephen -
(Veteran WWII, Serving 13yrs in the Royal Marines). On Saturday, February 9th, 2002 at Lakeridge Health, Uxbridge. In his 83rd year. Fred, beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Bennett). Dear father of Fred, Bill, Joan and families. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Karen, Melanie, Billy, Christopher, Colin, Jennifer, Stephen and Louise. Survived by his brothers and sisters, Joan, Gladys, Derek, Muriel, Eileen and David. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 13th, 2002 at the Claremont Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Claremont Cemetery. In Fred's memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer society or charity of your choice. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge
SHIPLEY, Charles B. -
Peacefully passed February 9th, 2002 in his 85th year. Beloved husband to Carole, proud father of Don and Karol, Laurie and Bill, and Cynthia and loving grandfather to Katie, Wayne, Matthew and Olivia. Brother to Jim, Russell, Elizabeth and Lil. ''Uncle Chuck'' is fondly remembered by many nephews and nieces. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Burke and the Bowmanville Hospital Staff. Charles served his country with honour from 1938 to 1945 overseas with the 48th Highlanders of Canada (4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards). He was a Mason for 50 years with Occident Lodge No. 346 and a past member of Local 46 Plumber's and Steamfitter's Union. He retired from Cadillac Fairview in 1982 as Asst. Building Manager of the T.D. Centre. Family and friends are invited to a memorial celebration of his life to take place on Saturday, February 16th at the Doric Pickering Masonic Hall, 457 Kingston Rd. W., Pickering Village at 2:30 p.m. The passing of Charles is a great loss to his family and friends. He will live in their hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Foster Parents Plan of Canada or the Salvation Army.
