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Peacefully, after a brief illness, on Sunday, March 17, 2002, at Toronto Western Hospital, in her 77th year. Devoted mother of Heather Loyko and her husband David Kortekaas and Pamela Loyko. Loving Nana of Ashley Kortekaas and Alysha Kortekaas. Dear sister of Lorraine Gray and Don Thompson. Also sadly missed by her close friend Pat Claxton-Oldfield, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. W, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 from 11:00 am. until the time of service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Ruth to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SMITH, Angela Rae -
passed away peacefully after a lengthy and courageous struggle with Job s Syndrome at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda Maryland, on Sunday March 17, 2002 in her 25th year. Beloved daughter of Debbie Smith and and her husband Allan Fallow; and Michael Smith and his wife Michelle. Loving sister of Shayne and his wife Amanda, Liam and Alana. Cherished Granddaughter of Agnes Green and the late Cecil, and James Fallow and the late Corinne. Sadly missed by her many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday March 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday March 23rd at 3 o clock P.M. Cremation to follow. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Research institute would be appreciated.
SOO-CHAN, Donna Marie -
passed away suddenly on March 17, 2002 in Trinidad. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Lindsay and Jessica . Pre-deceased by parents Mr. & Mrs. Andrew White and brother Eugene White. Survived by sisters Iris Lambert and Joyce Foreman. Donna will be fondly remembered by many friends and relatives. Visitors may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, Pickeing 1057 Brock Road Monday April 1, 2002 from 7-9pm. Funeral Mass to be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (796 Eyer Dr., Pickering) Tuesday April 2, at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Duffin Meadows Cemetery (2505 Brock Rd. N.)
WALSH, William Henry -
At the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg, on Sunday, March 17, 2002, in his 90th year. Bill Walsh, beloved husband of the late Grace Walsh. Loving father of Gary, June, Bill, Greg, Dana and their families. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial Service in the Chapel on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 3 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to The Arthritis Association would be greatly appreciated.
BOWERS, John Leslie -
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, March 16th, 2002 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Challis) for 55 years. Dear father of Susanne Campbell and her husband Don and Dcbra Johnson and her husband Chris. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Andrew and James Campbell and his wife Catherine. Amanda and Michael Johnson and great grandchildren Meagan and Lindsay Campbell. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721- 1234) for visitation on Tuesday, March 19th from 2 -4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, March 20th at 3:00 P.M. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Alzheimers Society or Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
BOYD, John Arthur -
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health, Uxbridge on Saturday, March 16th, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer, in his 58th year. John, loving husband of Bonnie and dear father of Cindy and Michael. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 22nd, 2002, at St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church at 11:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Lakeridge Health, Uxbridge, Canadian Cancer Society, or a Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge.
FOGAL, Doreen Mary (nee Gallinger) -
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, March 16th, 2002 in her 63rd year. Loving wife and best friend of Robert of 40 years. Proud mother of "Her Three Boys , Brett, Tim and Ken. Dear sister of Ross (Donna), and predcceased Robert Gallinger. She was a long time member of the CAW Ladies Auxiliary and the Senior Citizens Center. Doreen was a special person, who will be sadly missed by her many relatives and friends who loved and supported her through the years. The family of Doreen will receive friends at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel" 847 King St., West, (905-721-1234) on Thursday, March 21 st, 2002 for visitation from 2 -4 & 7 -9 P.M. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, March 22nd at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the New Durham Region Cancer Centre, would be appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. Chiu, Oncology nurses and Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa.
GALLOWAY, Christina -
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday March 16, 2002 in her 84th year. Christina, beloved wife of the late George. Dear motherof Ernie and his wife Marilyn, Velma and her husband Herb Brent, and Georgina and her husband Paul Besse. Fondly remembered by her 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A Private Family Service was held on Monday March 18, 2002 at the W.C. Town funeral Chapel 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby. Interment, Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Gideon Bible Society.
MITCHELL, Arthur Henry (Harry) ''Mitch'' -
passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2002. Harry was born April 21, 1945. He is survived by his daughter Dawn; sister Janet (Bill Fiorini) and brother Bruce (Mary); brother-in-law Vernon Bruce and his nephews Michael Fiorini, James and Jason Mitchell. Harry is predeceased by his father Arthur Leslie Mitchell, his mother Annie (Highet) Mitchell and his sister Joan Bruce. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 2 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
CATHCART, Loree -
Peacefully at Sunnybrook Medical Centre on Friday, March 15th, 2002, Loree Cathcart in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Earl. Dear mother of Chris, Cary and his wife Cathy, Leah and her husband Wade, Sarah and her husband Daniel. Dear sister of Brian Crawford and his wife Hilda. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Rachel, Jessica, Aaron, Benjamin, Caryn, Colleen and Shawn. The family will receive friends at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, March 18th from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 19th from 12 noon until time of memorial service in the chapel at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
ELLICOTT, Phyllis Jean -
Peacefully, after a long illness, on Friday, March 15, 2002, at the Scarborough General Hospital, at age 75. Phyllis (nee Redshaw), beloved wife of Vernon Ellicott of Port Perry. Loved mother of Marion and her husband Neil Jordan of Uxbridge, Gail and her husband Phil Fraser of Arizona, Richard Ellicott and his wife Lyn of Blackstock, Karen and her husband Wayne Maddeaux of Oshawa and the late Keith (1994). Loving grandmother of Brent, Wendi, Jason, Sarah, Jennifer, Nigel, Aaron, Megan and Derek, and great-grandmother of Paul, Bridget and Kylee. Phyllis is survived by her sisters Lillian MacGregor, Marion Taylor and Joyce Norrish and she was predeceased by her brothers Harold and Percy Redshaw and her sister Alma Coates. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Phyllis Ellicott will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, March 20th at 1 p.m. with Reverend Richard Hall officiating. Interment MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens, Whitby. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Canadian Diabetes Association or the Charity of your choice.
KIRKBRIDE, John -
Kirkbride, John - November 12, 1923 to March 15, 2002. John was a WWII veteran of the Algonquin Regiment, wounded in Germany, and a 40-year employee of Canada Post. His many other activities included; doorman and usher at the Civic Auditorium, board member of Information Oshawa, the Mayor's Task Force for the Disabled, Oshawa Folk Arts Council and member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43. Beloved son of the late Bill and Nan Kirkbride, husband of Jeanette (Mackie, Kossatz) for the past eighteen years. Former husband of Dorothy. Father of Janet (Les) Bergsma, Robert (Sandy) and Kevin (Christine) Kirkbride, step-father of Scott (Deb) Kossatz, Andrea (Jeff) Young and Shane Kossatz. Former father-in-law of Donna Drake and Paula Kossatz. Grandfather of Stephanie (Mike) Wright, Melissa, Derek, Jennifer, Kristy, Amanda, Jamie and Jeffery Kirkbride, Laurel and Jarrod Bergsma, Joey, Shannon, Angela, Sam, Mikaela and Felicia Kossatz and Lacey and Morgan Young. Great-grandfather of Nichelle, Kaylee and Braedon. John will be greatly missed by many friends and former co-workers.
Rest in Peace.
MICHALEJKO, Ann -
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday March 15, 2002. At the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of Harry for over 50 years. Dear mother of Olga and her husband David Boyle, Walter and his wife Lynn Michalejko; and Peter. Loving "Baba" to Paul, Mark, Andrea, Julie, Christine and great-grandmother to Owen and Emma. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service in the Chapel 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Bethesda Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Durham Region Cancer Centre or Charity of your choice.
NORRIS, Jack Sturdee -
Peacefully at HillsdaleManor on Friday, March 15th, 2002. Jack in his 88th year. Loving father of Donna Norris. Grandfather of Debbie and her husband Bill Snodgrass of Whitehorse, Brian Wright nad his wife Franca of London, Susan Norris of Houston, and Gordon Norris of Kapuskasing. Great-grandfather of Sarah and Mary Snodgrass and Seth Wright. Father-in-law of Bill Wright and Sharon Norris. Predeceased by his first wife Breanice Hammond (1940), and Margaret Leckie (2000), his wife of 59 years, also his son John (1995), and daughter Betty (1982). Jack, the last surviving member of his family, was the son of George and Lilian Norris and brother of Reginald, Eric, Doris, Cyril and Douglas. Also remembered by sisters-in-law Marguerite Norris, Ethel Norris, Mary Duquette, Jean O Donnell, Isobel Leckie and brother-in-law Campbell Leckie and his wife Joyce. Jack will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, March 18th for visitation from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Scrvice will be held in thc Chapel on Tuesday, March 19th, 2002 at I 1:00A.M. with The Reverend Ed. Musson of Knox Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Union Cemetery. If desired, donations to the New Durham Region Cancer Centre, the ALS Society (Lou Gehrig's Disease) or the Charity of your choice, would be appreciated.
GALVIN, Donald -
(Member of Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 606, Pickering). passed away peacefully on March 14, 2002 at Ajax-Pickering Hospital after a long and arduous battle. Beloved husband of Barbara for 47 years. Caring father of Peter, Violet, Donna, Robert, Judy and Brian. Loving granddad of many. Also survived by his father Harold, brothers Peter and Roger, sisters Pat and Elizabeth. ''Don'' will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Visitors may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre (1057 Brock Road, Pickering) Wednesday, March 20, 2002 from 12:00 noon followed by a Memorial Service to celebrate Don's life at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Durham Region Kidney Foundation. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering.
KOWALIK, Gertrude (Trudi) -
Peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her family, in her 74th year on Thursday, March 14th, 2002. Wife of the late Janusz Kowalik (1982). Beloved mother of Linda and her husband Janusz Puczynski of Oshawa and Lelsie Kowalik of Scarborough. Lovingly remembered as our Oma by her grandchildren Monika Puczynski, Ryan Kowalik and Allison Reefer. Great grandmother of Jaidan and Tristan Reefer. Sadly missed by her family and many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, March 17th from 2 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Mary of the People's Roman Catholic Church (Stevenson Rd. N. at Marion Ave., Oshawa) on Monday, March 18th at 11:30 A.M. IntermentCharity, Brooklin. Memorial Donations may be made to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa Durham Region Cancer Centre, would be appreciated.
LEGGE, Margaret Mary -
After a short illness at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Thursday, March 14, 2002. Beloved wife of Joseph Legge of Alpine Village. Dear mother of Robert and his wife Donna, Ronald and his wife Tracey, and Raymond and his wife Brendelle. Loving Grandma of Linda, Glenn, Aplna and Melodie, Chantel, Matthew, and Brandon and great grandmother of Bradley, Shainia andHannah. Dear sister of Joe Coverley, Edith Colbary, and predeceased by Jack, Gordon, Kenny and Raymond. Resting at the MONK FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Monday. Funeral Service inthe Chapel on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 11:30 am. Interment at MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby.
PAINTING, Chris -
Suddenly at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2002 at the age of 39. Chris, beloved father of Christina and husband of Marie. Beloved son of Walter and Jane. Dear brother of Kathy and Jeff, uncle of Steven, and Kaitlin, and a friend to all who knew him. Chris has left a great void in everyone''s life and will be sadly missed. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christina Painting Trust Fund.
McDONALD, Audrey (nee Park) -
passed away peacefully on March 13, 2002 at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa. Loving mother of Kathryn and her husband Dan, William and his wife Lorraine. ring grandmother of Ryan, Gregory, Blaire and Taylor. Also survived by dear brother Walter Park of B.C. Audrey will be lovingly remembered by friends and her family of staff at Hillsdale Manor. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2002 at St. John's Anglican Church (150 Victoria St. E., Whitby) at 11:00 a.m. Cremation arrangements entrusted to The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, Pickering. Private Interment with her parents at Park Lawn Cemetery. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Hillsdale Manor.
