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passed away peacefully at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Saturday, February 2, 2002. Beloved husband of Mary. He was a loving father of, and will be deeply missed by, daughters Lu Ann, Michelle and her husband Sal. He was also a devoted grandfather to Jordan and Josie. We love and miss you. William will also be dearly missed by all nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 9, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
BONIFACE, Violet Alice -
passed away suddenly at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on February 2, 2002. Predeceased by husband Edgar. Will be sadly missed by son Dale (Carol), daughter Susie, grandchildren Lindsey and Chris, sister Marjorie (Lou) Marino of Florida, and niece and nephews. Friends may visit at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Rd. (south of Hwy. 401), Pickering, in the chapel on Tuesday, February 5th from 12-2 p.m. Chapel service at 2 p.m. Burial to follow at the Claremont Cemetery in Claremont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation.
COWBURN, Glance -
Peacefully on February 2nd, 2002 in her 82nd year. Predeceased by her loving husband Thomas. Dear mother of Norma. Caring grandmother of Keith and Heather. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE rrThomton Chapel , 847 King St, West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday, February 5th, from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 6th, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Donations to the Huntingtons Society, would be appreciated.
DIONNE, Alicia Mary Denise -
(March 27th, 1980 - February 2nd, 2002). Suddenly, yet peacefully at home on Saturday, February 2nd, 2002, Alicia passed on, searching for the light of God.
Alicia is the daughter of Linda (McLaughlin) Dionne and Ted Dionne. She will be forever missed by her sister Julie, brothers Marc, Darcy and Joseph, grandparents Stella and Allan Mitchell of Rivers, Manitoba, Bill McLaughlin of Markham, Ruth Dionne of Oshawa and the late Bob Dionne. She is lovingly remembered by step-mother Linda Lowery, step-brother Garrett and Cumie Sanders of Eagle Springs, North Carolina.
Alicia was blessed with uncles and aunts Carol Coupland and Terry Aimone of Thornhill, Glenn McLauglin and Susan Lee of Richmond B.C., Tony and Diane McLaughlin of Ottawa, Shane McLaughlin, Gary and Sherri Dionne, Jerry and Gail Dionne, and cousins Arran, Michael, Sean, Miranda, Robin, Jenny, Stuart, Kevin, Steven, David, Johanne, Katie, Thomas, Leland and Cody and Torrance.
Alicia is a graduate of Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa. She was a well known soccer player for the Oshawa Kicks on many championships teams. Known for her love of nature and her care and concern for persons with disabilities and the poor, Alicia worked as a support worker at Kerry s Place in Whitby. In her short, but full life, she spent time working for the poor in both India and Africa. She was an environmental advocate who was a strong supporter of the World Wildlife Fund and the Save a Family Plan.
She will be especially missed by her brother Darcy, whom she advocated for her entire life, loved spending time with and teased" always! Her traveling companions and lifelong friends Tyler Uprichard and Melina Coscarella will continue carrying her loving message throughout the world.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, February 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of St. Gregory The Great (194 Simcoe St. N.) on Thursday, February 7th at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living or Autism Ontario - Durham Chapter would be greatly appreciated.
GARDNER, Dr C.C. (retired Surgeon) -
Peacefully passed away on February 2, 2002 at the Ajax Pickering Hospital. Beloved husband of Donna and the late Eleanor Holt. Loving father of Sandy, Rob and predeceased by his daughter Fiona. Cherished grandpa to Carstairs, Dannah, John and Felicia. The family would like to acknowledge their appreciation to the staff at the Ajax and Pickering Hospital, Dr. Salmon, Dr. Ah Now, Dr. Leader and Dr. Tannious. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax. From 7 to 9 on Monday February 4, 2002 and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Tuesday February 5, 2002. Cremation. Private family Service. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Ajax Pickering Hospital or to the Charity of Choice would be greatly appreciated.
HOUSTON, John -
peacefully, at Fairview Lodge, Saturday February 2, 2002, in his 63rd year, after a lengthy battle with Huntington's Disease. John was the beloved husband of Betty, loving father of Anne and her husband Ian, Shaun, and Ryan and his wife Christina and adoring grandfather of Erica, Aidan and Austin. He is survived by his sister, Mollie, and his brother, Philip and his wife Gloria. He will be sadly missed by his niece, Debra, nephew, David and their spouses and children. John was a long-time employee of Confederation Life. Funeral service was held Wednesday February 6, 2002, 3:00 p.m. at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, 847 King St W. Oshawa, (905) 721-1234. Visitation: Tuesday February 5, 2002 2 - 4p.m.; 7 - 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations in John's memory to the Huntington Society of Canada, 151 Frederick Street, Suite 400, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2.
JACKSON, Alfred William -
passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday February 2nd, 2002 in his 75th year. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn Jackson of Brooklin. Much loved father of Dawn and her husband Robert Sutherland, and Lisa Jackson. Pre-deceased by Mitchell. Loved Grandfather of Taylor. Survived by his sister Doris and her husband Art Rowan of Lindsay. Pre-deceased by sister Helen and brothers Roy, Orval and Douglas. Survived by sister-in-laws Roseina and Catherine. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families and countless lifelong friends, as well as his constant companions Emma and Thunder. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Then to Brooklin United Church (Princess and Cassels Sts.) where friends will be received from 1:00 pm. until time of service to follow at 2:00 O Clock Monday afternoon. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired memorial donations to Brooklin United Church or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family Members of Beethoven Lodge, #165 Brooklin are asked to assemble in the chapel Sunday evening at 6:30 for service.
McCABE (nee McClelland): Agnes (Nessie) -
At Extendicare, Oshawa on Saturday February 2, 2002, Agnes McCabe beloved wife of the late James M. McCabe. Dear mother of James McCabe and his wife Sheila of Courtice, Joan Hoard and her husband Stan of Oshawa, David McCabe and his wife Jane of Toronto and Cathy Shaw and her husband John of Oshawa. Dear sister of John McClelland of Oshawa and James McClelland of St. Catharines. Predeceased by her sisters Grace and Peggy and her brothers Hugh, William and Robert. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Tim, Jim, Brian, Jennifer, Craig, Devon and Colin and by her 7 great grandchildren. A Private Family Service was held from the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday February 5, 2002. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. At the family's request, Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home.
SHEA, Krista Lee -
As the result of a tradgic car accident, Krista passed away February 2nd, 2002 at the Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, in her 21st year. Beloved daughter of Valerie (nee Heard) and Howard. Loving companion of Jessie Elliott. Dear Sister of Jamie, Adam and Nadine. Granddaughter of Irene and Milford Bill Heard and Alma and Howard Shea Sr. Niece of Aunt Bev. Loving aunt of Bradley. Loving daugher-in-law of Jocelyn and Wayne Elliott. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel", 847 King St., West, (905-721-1234, for visitation on Wednesday, February 6th from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, February 7th, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Sunnybrook Foundation (Head Trauma Fund), would be appreciated.
STEWART, Elva 'Isabel' -
Peacefully, at home in Oshawa, on Saturday, February 2, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer,in her 70th year. Isabel, loving wife and best friend of Ralph Stewart. Loving mother of Katherine Stewart of Edmonton, Donna Crowther and her husband Stephen of Aurora, Janet Stewart and her husband Daniel Gomes of Vancouver and David Stewart and his wife Margaret of Cambridge, Mass. Dear grandmother of Jessamyn Stewart, Alexander, Lauren and Daniel Crowther, Owen Gomes, Charles and Beatrice Stewart. Sister of Barbara Green and her husband Arthur of Burlington, Garfield MacKinnon of Kamloops, B.C., Charles MacKinnon and his wife Donna of London, Helen Trevors and her husband Robert of Penticton, B.C., Winston MacKinnon and his wife Norma Jean of Kamloops, Earl MacKinnon and his wife Phyllis of Hamilton, Geraldine Danish and her husband Winfred of Edenton, North Carolina and the late Donald MacKinnon and his wife Jean of Burlington. Sister-in-law of Sheldon Stewart and his wife Dorothy of Plymouth, N.S. and Florence Greene and her husband Vernon of Kentville, N.S. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-33 5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E. (at Wilson Rd. N.) on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Isabel to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
