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We rejoice that Val is now walking in paradise with her Lord and Saviour after a brave and long fight with cancer. Born March 13, 1953, beloved daughter of Dudley and Erla Wilson of Whitby. Valerie was a loving and devoted mother to her children Elizabeth and Samuel, and a life-long member of Whitby Baptist Church. She graced this world wit her gift of music and a passion to advocate for those with physical and mental disabilities around her. Valerie's life and love for others has touched everyone around her and allowed her to leave this world a better place. She will be dearly missed by her family - Elizabeth, Samuel and Lynn Barry, Dudley and Erla Wilson, Dan and Donna Wilson, Faye, Randy, Jenna and Christian Fretz, and Ross and Kathy Wilson - and many, many friends. A time for visitation will be held at Whitby Baptist Church, 411 Gilbert St. E., Whitby, Ontario (located beside Trafalgar Castle School) on Tuesday, April 30th from 7-9 p.m. A special service to celebrate Val's life will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at 1 p.m. at Whitby Baptist Church. Donations in Valerie's memory can be made to the Ajax chapter of the Ontario Association for Community Living - Family Support Fund or the Palliative Unit at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa. Special thanks to VON and the Oshawa Palliative Care Team for all their care and support. They that wait upon the Lord will renew their strength.
ANDERSON, Allen Wayne -
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Friday, April 26, 2002. Allen, in his 24th year. Beloved son of Judi Anderson. Loving grandson of Peggy and the late Clyde Peterson. Fondly remembered by his only aunt Linda and uncle Jeff, and by several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. A private memorial service will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905)433 5558 on Thursday May 2, 2002. Donations in memory of Allen to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
BELL, Neil Ferguson -
In London, England on Friday April 26, 2002. Neil Bell, of Newcastle, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Ann. Loving father of Neil and his wife Jennifer, Marion and her husband Dave, Ian and his wife Suzanne. Loved by Sandi. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Joshua, Tyler and K'Leigh, Zachary and Aidan, Angelica and Sarah. Dear brother of Claire Wright and her husband Mort of Hamilton. Predeceased by his brother Tom. Brother-in-law of Muriel. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Sunday May 5 at 2:30 p.m. The family of Mr. Bell will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 until service time. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
August 16, 1920 - April 26, 2002.
In loving memory of our dad Hart Giffin who died peacefully on Friday April 26, 2002 surrounded by his children Iris, Shirley, Cecil, Dinah and Paula at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
NEAL, Pat Jr. -
After a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday April 26, 2002 in his 65th year. Pat, beloved husband of Deanna. Dear son of Anna and Pat Neal Sr. Fondly remembered by his sister Peggy and her husband Dave Arges, and their children Chris and Terry. Pat Jr. was a longtime member of Ducks Unlimited, Port Perry Chapter. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby. Cremation will take place followed by burial at St. John's Port Whitby Cemetery. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
WOODCOCK, Ross Arnold-
Peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on Friday, April 26th, 2002, in his 66th year. Loving father of Irvine, Kelly (Betty) and Julie (Bob) Brackett. Grandfather of Michael, Kendra, Kevin and Krista. Beloved brother of Eldon (Beryl), Dale (Darlene), Lyle (Barbara), Vivianne Goodall, Eleanor (Gary) Beauehemin, Doreen Myers and the late Ivan and Brian. A private family service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thorntorn Chapel 847 King St. West (9O5-721-1234) on Wednesday, May 1st. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
BEEBE, David Allan -
On April 25th, 2002. David, in his 45th year. Loving son of Chesley and Mavis Beebe of Montreal. Beloved husband of Wanda. Loving father of Daniel, Katheryn and Rob, Melissa, Linda, and John. Dear grandfather of Sydnee. Brother in law of Bill and Deb Flowers, Karen Flowers, Douglas and Dennise Flowers, and Gary Flowers. Son in law of Lionel and Catherine Flowers of Quebec. David will be sadly missed by his many nephews, friends and family. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. With a Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday May 1 at 2:30pm. Cremation . Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm.
CHAMBERS, Thomas Henry ''Harry'' -
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, April 25th, 2002. Harry Chambers age 75 years. Beloved husband of Ruby Chambers. Dear father of Tom Chambers and his wife Mary-Lou, Richard Chambers and his wife Sharon, Penny McAnsh and her husband John. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brother of David and Chuck Chambers and sister Annette Anderson. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, April 27th at 11 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Visitation Friday 7-9 p.m.
CHAPMAN, Catherine Elizabeth Teresa ( Nee Doyle) -
passed away peacefully at Streamway Villa in Cobourg on Thursday, April 25th, 2002 in her 86th year. Teresa Chapman, beloved wife of the late Robert Chapman. Dear mother of Robert and his wife Beatrice of Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Lynne and her husband Steve Liptay of Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Dianne and her husband Alfons Casteels of Baltimore, Ontario. Dear grandmother of Laurie, Robert, Kelly, Stephen, Stuart, Lisa, Sean, Katrina, Kevin, Brian and Tommy. Dear great-grandmother of Amanda, Kimberly, Robert, Keira, Brooke, Carissa, Braden, Cple, Ryan, Brayden, Isaiah and Christian. Survived by one sister, Mary Seaver. Predeceased by Leonard, Gregory, Isaiah, Bernadette, Veronica, Beatrice and Gerald. Friends will be received at the OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) on Sunday, April 28th for visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gertrude s Catholic Church (690 King St. East Oshawa) on Monday, April 29th at 10:30A.M. Internent Resurrection Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Alzeimer s Society or the Canadian Cancer Society The Chapman family gratefully acknowledges all tokens of friendship and sympathy.
DAY, Donald Arthur -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa after a brief battle with cancer on Thursday, April 25th, 2002. Donald Arthur Day, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of the late Lois Stewart. Dear partner of Sylvia Beausoleil. Loving father of Julie and Barbara. Dearest Grandfather of Tyler and Katelyn. Fondly remembered by his Aunt Myrtle Snider. Dear brother of John Day, Lois Day, Marguerite Day and the late Robert Day. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, April 26th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, April 28th at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
EGOROFF, Margaret (nee Austen) -
Peacefully, on Thursday, April 25, 2002, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Dear mother of Barbara, Donald, and the late Janice and John. Loving grandmother of Kerrick, Ceilidh and Alix. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Chapel, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 1 p.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. A special thank you to her caregivers (especially Thortonview) for the care Mom has received these past few years. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by her family.
HILLOCK, Earl -
Peacefully, at his home on Thursday, April 25th, 2002 at the age of 91. Loving husband of Mary. Caring father of Marlene and her husband Don Perry, and the late Ronald Hillock. Dear Grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Memorial donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
MCCARTHY, Harry David Sharky McCarthy" -
At his home on Thursday, April 25th, 2002, in his 65th year. Loving father of H. David ( Julliet and Jesse) and Shawn. Dear brother of Lorraine Clay of New Mexico, U.S.A., Joan McCarthy of Amherst, Nova Scotia, Geraldine Pennington ( Ken) of Edmonton, Alberta and Hollis (Cindy) McCarthy of Amherst, Nova Scotia. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, May 4th from 12 noon until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:00 o clock.
ORMISTON, Marjorie Olive (nee Smith) -
Peacefully at Thornton View Nursing Home, Oshawa on Thursday April 25, 2002 in her 94th year. Marjorie, beloved wife of the late Harold .A. Ormiston. Loving mother of Merle and her husband Stan Gray of Whitby, Lois and her husband Irvin Puckrin of Whitby and the late Ivan Ormiston survived by his wife Peggy Ormiston of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Wilbert Smith and predeceased, by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Friends may call at the Morris funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. I nterment Hampton Union Cemetery. Donations to Faith United Church, Courtice or the Charity of choice would be appreciated.
PHOENIX, Walter Lee, P. Eng -
The family of Walter announces with sorrow his death on April 25, 2002 in his 89th year. He was the only son of the late William and Emma of Greenbank. Beloved husband of Ruby Lee for 60 years. Devoted father of Carol and Catherine. A man of diverse, unique talents and enthusiasms was born in the family home in Greenbank on January 26, 1914. He was educated in Greenbank, Port Perry, attended Toronto Normal School and then the University of Toronto where he graduated from electrical engineering in 1942, remaining on the faculty for several years until joining Bell Canada. After retiring from Bell Canada in 1972 he was fortunate to be able to travel to many parts of the world, an avid reader, historian and camper with many winters spent in Mexico. Summers found him in Greenbank attending his garden andbees. If desired, donations to Bethel Cemetery Board will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. Private burial in Greenbank has already taken place.
ARMSTRONG, Sylva May -
At Lakeridge Health Corporation, Oshawa on Wednesday, April 24, 2002. Sylva May Ross in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert W. (Army) Armstrong. Dear mother of Sally Martens and her husband John of Wolfville, NS, and Bob Armstrong and his wife Lynda of Whitby, ON. Loved grandmother of Sarah, Georgia and Laura Martens, Todd Armstrong and his wife Dianne, Stephanie Armstrong, Debbie Armstrong and her husband Steve Cattell, Jeff O'Brien and his wife Tammy, Jodi O'Brien and her husband Adam Dobko, and great-grandmother of Emmi and Mackie Armstrong, and Katelyn and Brennen O'Brien. Dear aunt of Joyce, Joan and Jackie. Predeceased by her sister Elda Watson and her brothers Redvers and Harvey Ross. Sylva was born in Peterborough, May 13, 1904. She moved to Oshawa in 1934 and immediately became active in the community, including the YWCA, St. Andrew's United Church, Lifetime Member of the McLaughlin Art Gallery and Lifetime Honorary President of the Oshawa General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Sylva will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa on Monday, April 29, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Huntington Society of Canada would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
KEMP, Sybil Arlene -
(Retired Registered Nurse). Peacefully at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whithy on Wednesday, April 24th, 2002, Sybil (nee Gibbs), in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Ralph for 62 years. Dear mother of David and his wife Rejeanne of Alberta. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Christopher, Stephanie, Jennifer, Michael, Pierre and Annick and her great-grandchildren Christine, Melissa, Nicholas, Caleb and Mikaila. Sister of Betty Closs of Windsor and Ross Gibbs and his wife Joanne of Oshawa. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 24 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in our chapel on Saturday, April 27th, 2002 at 11:00 &m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Sybil to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
KOROKNAI, Frank -
passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 24th, 2002 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Helen (married 50 years). Loving father of Helen and her husband Elek Bohan and Erika and her husband Albor Niaraki. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Monika, Thomas, Adam and Michael. Fondly remembered by his sister Sophie and her husband Sieve Nagy, his nephews Steve and Les and their families, Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, April 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will he held in the Chapel on Friday, April 26th at 11:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to the Kidney Foundation would he appreciated.
MANN, Jack Roy -
(Retired from General Motors). Jack Mann of Elmvale, beloved husband of Mona Ferguson. Dear father of Judith Krissa of Haliburton, Lorna Ann Reynoso of Oshawa and Joanne and her husband Robert Playford of Florida. Loved grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Brother of Ray Mann and Lois Watson both of Oshawa and the late Larry. passed away suddenly at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland on Wednesday, April 24, 2002. In his 78th year. Friends called at the LYNN-STONE FUNERAL HOME, Elmvale from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Interment Elmvale Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
