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After a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 31st, 2002 at the age of 67. Beloved mother of Cindy Kirby, Peter Lowery, Susan Bleackley and her husband Nigel and Thomas Lowery. Grandmother of Jacob Bleackley, Stacey and Kristy Lowery. Fondly remembered by her sisters Marion Peters and Jean Berdini, sister-in-law Barb Loreno and brother-in-law Charlie Dart. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St., E., (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday April 4th from 7-9 p.m. A Complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, April 5th at 11:00 a.m. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
CASSELLS, Margaret Elizabeth -
At the Rouge Valley Hospital in Ajax on Sunday, March 31, 2002. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Jim. Proud mother of James and his wife Lu-Anne, William and his wife Claire, George and his wife Tina, Margaret and her husband Gerry, Peggy and her husband Barry, Steve and his wife Wendy. Much loved grandma of Christie, Robert, Melissa, Rebecca, Jamie-Lynn, Gidget, Corey, Daniel, Amanda, Bobby, Devan, Drew, Nikita and Charles. Sister of Ethel, Sally, Betty, Charlie and the late Jack, Florence, Lucy, Doris, Tom and Gladys. A private family service has been held with cremation. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, April 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bay Ridges Legion (1555 Bayly). Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
MCGREGOR, Margaret Elizabeth Peggy -
(Served with Auxiliary Territorial Service throughout W.W. II, stationed in Scotland and London, England; Volunteer and member of Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre; Formative member of the Church of England and Anglican Church of Canada; Member and Officer of TOPS). Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, with her family by her side, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Sunday, March 31, 2002, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Bill McGregor and the late Rainsforth (Ron) Rudd. Loving mother of Norman Rudd and his wife Marion, David Rudd and his wife Judy, Allison Small and her husband Richard and the late Robert Rudd and his wife Debbie. Devoted Nan to grandchildren Cohn, Marianne, Julian and wife Jennifer, Angela and husband Jung Woo, Jennifer Small, Lewis, Holly, Steve, Robert, Carrie, Bruce, Donald, Stacey and great-grandchildren Miree and Ashton-Raine. Sister of Bill and Fred Halewood and the late Ron, Jim and Norman Halewood. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at ST. JOHN S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Brock St. at Victoria, Whitby, on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of your choice.
NESBITT, Christopher -
Suddenly at his home in Oshawa on Sunday, March 31, 2002 at the age of 50. Chris, beloved father of Tara Nesbitt, Stephen Nesbitt, Michelle Nesbitt and Kerri Nesbitt. Former husband of Jennifer Nesbitt. Loved Papa of Anthony, Alisha, Curtis, Jordan, Taylor and Jaiden. Dear brother of Rosemary, Bob, Heather, Maureen, Paul, Debbie and Andrew. Chris is predeceased by his parents Robert and Betty Nesbitt (nee McGuire). Chris will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Wednesday, April 3rd and Thursday April 4th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A complete funeral service celebrating Chris's life on Friday April 5th at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Cremation. Memorial donations to Denise House or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
RIDDELL, Muriel Edmund -
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2002 at the age of 74 years. Muriel Riddell (nee Shelson) beloved wife of Glen of Pefferlaw. Loving mother of Mildred Burrows and her husband Norm (Buck) of Toronto. Predeceased by her son John. Grandmother of Julie and Amber. Dear sister of Mary Askin of Ufford. A Funeral Service will be held in the Cedardale Church of the Nazarene, Pefferlaw on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Interment Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton. Donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton 905-722-3274.
''Absent from the body, Present with the Lord''
ROMANO, Aletha Eleanor -
At the Community Nursing Home, Port Perry on Sunday, March 31, 2002 Aletha Horsley beloved wife of the late Basil Romano and dear mother of Linda Locke and husband James of Newmarket, Michael (deceased) survived by his wife Catharine, Lawrence of Orangeville, Margaret Lamb and husband David of Greenbank. Survived by twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Sister of Isobel Roote of Oshawa. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South for service in the chapel on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Uxbridge. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2002 from 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
TRYON, Patricia (nee Heintzman) -
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa on Sunday, March 31, 2002 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Earle Tryon for over 56 years. Loving mother and best friend of Sandra Morrison; Margaret Smith and her husband Alister, and Charles and his wife Linda. Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 9. Sister of Ted Heintzman and his wife Joan, Norm Heintzman and his wife Miriam, Margaret Cheel and her husband Robert, and the late Donald and Howard. Sister-in-law of Audrey Heintzman and Beatrice Soakle. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 and on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 from 12:00 pm until time of service in our chapel at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations in memory of Pat may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ESPEY, Robert James -
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on March 30th, 2002 in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Charlotte. Loving father of Chris, Courtney, Monica and Rebecca. Devoted Grandfather of Jaxson. ''All, who knew Bob, will know that we have lost a great friend and community member, but one who has left us with wonderful memories of what a truly good person should be.'' Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE , ''Thornton Chapel'' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at King Street Pentecostal Church (611 King St. West, Oshawa), on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations made to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation/Pencer Brain Tumor Clinic, or a Children's Charity of choice, would be appreciated.
GUSCOTT, Elsie Madeline -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, March 30, 2002. Madeline Guscott, in her 86th year. Dear daughter of the late Frederick and Alma Guscott. Dear sister of Pauline Sutherland and her husband Jack. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters; Doris Guscott, Ronald Guscott, Neil Guscott, Marjorie Wilson and Ruby Reeson. Madeline was a very special aunt and will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Madeline was a former member of the Golf Club, the Curling Club and the Oshawa Lawn Bowling Association. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral HomeE, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, April 3rd 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Interment of Cremated Remains will take place on Friday, April 5th at 11 a.m. at MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.
BERESFORD, Foster Hunt -
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry on Friday, March 29, 2002. Bud Hunt dearly beloved husband of Gabrielle Hunt of Port Perry and the late Pat Hunt and Mary Hunt. Loving father of Gerald Hunt and his wife Maeva of Toronto and Lori Trudeau and her husband Wilfrid of Newmarket. Dear step-father of Wayne Rielly and his wife Donna of Pembroke and Frank Rielly of Westmeath. Dear grandfather of Patrick, David, kathleen, Dawna, Scott and Andre and great-grandfather of Jamie and Bridgitte. Dear brother of Laurie Hunt and Marjorie Ducker. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Rd., Port Perry on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1722 Scugog St., Port Perry on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial donations to the Canadaian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
BERGIN, Gloria (nee Bennett) -
Peacefully after her long courageous battle with cancer, at home surrounded by her loving family on Good Friday, March 29th, 2002 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of 35 years and best friend of Jim, loving mother to Derek (Kathy) and Casey, (Christina), daughter of Florence Bennett and the late Carol Bennett, sister of Darlene (Ron), and Graham (Johanna). Loving grandmother to Autumn, Kayla, Miranda and little Jake. Friend may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel 847 King St., West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Monday, April 1st, from 2-4 & 7.-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2002, at 11:00 A.M. with Cremation to follow. If desired donations to the New Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Special thanks to Oncology and Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, Personnel and Support Workers from Hospice Durham Region, Partners in Community Nursing and a special thanks to the wonderful Pharmaceutical Staff of Walmart at Thickson and Dundas, Whitby.
BOEHM, John Frederick -
At Strathaven Life Care Centre on Friday March 29th, 2002. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Boehm. Dear father of Dorothy, David and the late John Thomas. Loving grandfather of Matthew and Adam Woods. A Graveside Service will take place 11 am Wednesday at Highland Memory Gardens, Toronto. Arrangements were entrusted to The Northcuitt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville.
da COSTA, Lloyd (Syd) -
Peacefully passed away on March 29, 2002 at the Ajax Pickering Hospital in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Donna and the late Muriel. Loving father of Janice, Debra, Barbara, Brian and his wife Lynne also stepfather to David. Cherished grandfather to Jake, Kasey, Luke, Andrew, Elizabeth, Victoria, Jonathan and great grandfather to Macin. Syd will be sadly missed by his sister Barbara and his brothers Norman, Deryck, Peter, sister-in-law Sherrill and mother-in-law Verne. The family will receive friends at the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church (796 Eyer Dr. Pickering, ON) on Thursday April 4, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home.
GULUCHE, David -
On March 29, 2002, David, loving husband of the late Mabel. Loving father of Roberta and her husband Glenn Casabon and David and his wife Susan. Beloved grandfather of Ren , Denise, Nicole and Tyler. Great-grandfather of Kyle. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax, on Monday, April 1st from 11 a.m., until the time of service in the Chapel at 1 p.m.
MYLES, Jack P. -
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, March 29th, 2002 at the age of 69. Predeceased by his loving companion Audrey Horner. Dear brother of Emily and Ken Badour, Isabelle (Isa) (and the late Albert) Cockerton, Ruby and Doug Kewin, Douglas (and the late Marg), and Allen. Predeceased by William and Dorothy. Also predeceased by his late parents, Florence and William. Jack will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Arthritis Society or Charity of Choice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m.
BARCLAY, Margaret (Peg) (nee McIntosh) -
After a massive stroke, March 28, 2002 at the Ajax and Pickering Hospital in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late John of 62 years. Beloved mother of Eric and his wife Jan, Gail and her husband Eugene Luchuk. A loving nanny to Rosemary and her husband Paul Johnson, Jackie and her husband Dave Jarvis, John and his wife Renee, Mark and his wife Queeney, Keith and his wife Bonnie, Theresa, Margaret, Michael Luchuk and his wife Shireen. Great-grandmother of Nicole, Rachel, Coltyn, Mack, Kirstyn, Alex, Nicholas, Monica, Paige and Emma. Also fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews in Scotland. Special thanks to Dr. Gerald Kirsh, Dr. David Sliwowiz and nursing staff of Two East. 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. Sunday on Monday, April 1, 2002. Chapel Service will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
BURROWS, Muriel (Phillips) -
Peacefully, on Thursday March 28, 2002 in her 88th year. Muriel Burrows beloved wife of John Burrows for 68 years. Dear mother of Helen and Ralph. Loving grandmother of Kurt and Catherine Jammer and Clint and Rae Anne Jammer all of Oshawa. Dear sister of Eric Phillips and Fran Branton and predeceased by Albert and Lily. Muriel will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Muriel will be held on Saturday May 25, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Rd., Port Perry. Muriels family would like to extenda special thank you to the Nursing Staff of the Uxbridge Versa Care. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
FELSTEAD, Mary Elfreda -
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, March 28, 2002, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Charles Felstead. Dear mother of Dianne Shaw, Sharon Young, Bonnie Hills, Judith Beitle, Brian Felstead, Larry Felstead, David Felstead, James Felstead, Daniel Felstead, Katherine Jordan, Robert Felstead, Lori Hornby and the late Norman Felstead. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Harold and Vic Cornish. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday in our Chapel. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Blackstock. Memorial donations may be made to Hospital for Sick Children or Children's Wish Foundation.
GIBBS, Walter Robert -
WW11 and Korean War Veteran, long-time member of the Canadian Corps, Retired Canadian Armed Forces 1965. Suddenly at his home in Oshawa on Thursday March 28, 2002 in his 92nd year. Walter, beloved husband of the late Helen O'Rielly. Loved father of Joyce LaRocque of Oshawa, Marie and her husband Rowland Lakin of Oshawa, Richard Gibbs and his wife Marion of NiagaraFalls, John Gibbs and his wife Donna of Oshawa, and Douglas Gibbs and his wife Carole of Oshawa and is predeceased by daughter June and infant son George. Dear brother of Frank Phelps, and is predeceased by sisters Gertrude Williams, Greta Webb, Eva Phelps and brother Harold Gibbs. Walter was a grandfather of 12, great grandfather of 19 and great great grandfather of 7. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral HomeE, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Monday April 1st from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday April 2nd at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
