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(Member of the Eastern Star Lodge 248, Dominion Life Member of Baptist Women). Entered into rest at Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 9, 2002 in her 79th year. Jean, beloved wife of the late Doug. Loving mother of Don and his wife Karen, George and his wife Rosalie, Dorothy and her husband Larry Norrena, and Karen and her husband Ted Scott. Proud grandmother of Michelle, Carmen, Lesley, Rhonda, Tim, and great-grandmother of Krischan, Austin, Zachary, and Natasha. Fondly remembered by her many relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Thursday. An Eastern Star Service will be held on Thursday evening at 7pm at the Funeral Home. Visitation from 12 noon to 1 pm on Friday at Whitby Baptist Church prior to the Service. Funeral Service will be held at Whitby Baptist Church (411 Gilbert Street, Whitby) on Friday April 12, 2002 at 1pm. Interment, GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In memoriam, donations may be made to Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit, or to the Whitby Baptist Church.
DAWSON, Myrl Alice -
At Extendicare Peterborough, on Tuesday, April 9, 2002, Myrl Alice Dawson, in her 89th year. Widow of Denver John Dawson (1966) and William Gannon (1978). Loved mother of Donna Hunter (Fred), Toronto, Barbara Riley (Bruce), Peterborough, Mardi Dawson (Fowler), Stratford. Grandmother of Karen Hunter, Stephen Hunter, Michael Hunter, Susanne Hunter, Leslie Riley, Robert Riley, Lindy Feltz, and Carla Fowler. Grandmother, by marriage, of Victoria Hunter, Agnes Hunter, Daniel Johnson, Kevin Feltz, and Trevor Worsell. Great-grandmother of 13. Daughter of the late Clara (nee Goforth) and Peter Smith. Survived by sister Rae Tuffnail, Flint, MI, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Agnes Plume and Alice Gunn, and brother Jack Smith. Sister-in-law of Lucille Bell, St. Mary's and Jean Dawson, Stratford. Predeceased by brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Jessie Dawson, Mildred and Ivan Pounder, David Dawson, Harry Tuffnail, Larry Plume, Ted Gunn, and Jean Smith. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Service. Funeral Service will be held at ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Bowmanville, 1 p.m. Friday. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Myrl's memory may be made to All Saints Anglican Church, Peterborough, St. John's Anglican Church, Bowmanville, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville.
DAYES, Mabel Pearl -
After a brief illness, on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 92. Mabel (nee Elford) of Port Perry, beloved wife of the late Fred Dayes. Loving mother of Alan Dayes and his wife Pat of North Bay, Clifford Dayes of Edmonton, Alberta, Lorraine an her husband Charlie Andrews of Prince Albert and Jim Dayes and his wife Carol of Courtice. Loving grandmother of Beverly, Barry, Brian, Denise, Cheryl, Colleen, Tracie, Christine, Stewart, Julie, & Stephanie. Great-grandmother of Nicholas, Amie, Lauren, Spencer, Brandon, Dakota, Daniel, John-Paul, Victoria, Jeffrey & Matthew. Predeceased by her 4 brothers and 7 sisters. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Mabel Dayes will be held in the Chapel on Friday, April 12th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Julie van Haaften officiating. Interment Nestleton United Church Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Blackstock United Church, the Port Perry United Church, or the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
FORD, Philip -
passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 9, 2002 at his home. Beloved husband of H l ne-Muriel for 30 years. Loving father of Claire and her husband Rod, Steven and his wife Lee. Proud Oupa of Alice and Liam. Loving son of Yvonne Ford of South Africa. Philip will be fondly remembered by many friends and family near and abroad. The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, (1057 Brock Road, Pickering), on Friday, April 12, 2002 from 5-9 p.m. A Funeral Service to celebrate Philip's life will be held Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at the Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Ajax, Ontario). Memorial donations in honour of Philip to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated.
HAMER, Ian Malcolm, P. Eng. -
Peacefully, after a brief illness, on Tuesday April 9, 2002, at Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Beloved husband, for more than 60 years of Gladys Johnston. Dear father of Kathy, Margot and David. Much-loved Grandaddy of Craig, Kristin, Katie, Meghan, Sarah, and Alison. Friends may call at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, on Friday April 12, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday, April 13, at the Town Funeral Chapel, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rouge Valley Health Systems Foundation (Ajax Site), or a Charity of your choice.
RITZIE Viva Arvilla "Vi" -
(40 year member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43, Oshawa, also Lunch Room Supervisor at King Street School) Peacefully at Case Manor Nursing Home, Bobcaygeon on Tuesday April 9, 2002, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Peter. Loving mother of Gail and her husband Kirk Malette of Cornwall, Jacky Robertson of B.C., Peter and his wife Joan Ritzie of Hampton, Stephen Ritzie of Omemee, Anita and her husband John Grant of Lindsay. Dear sister of Marg, Laura, Bill and the late Al Whiteman. Lovingly remembered by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. For funeral arrangements, please call McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations in memory of Vi may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation.
THORNBER, Gail -
Gail, at the age of 43 passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday April 9th, 2002. Beloved mother of Jeff, Carlie and Cameron. Sadly missed by Cathy, her parents Stuart and Jessie, her brother Tom and his wife Melanie and their children Tara, Kaitlin and Jenna and her sister Dawn and her husband Mike and their children Lindsey and Tyler. Fondly remembered by Pam and Ted, Greg and Jill, Ann and Ante and Chris and Doug. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 AM. Interment Thornton Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
GAMBLE, Carol Grace (nee Brown) R.N., P.H.N. -
Peacefully at home, on Monday, April 8th, 2002 after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. Carol Gamble, in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Thomas Franklin Gamble for 37 years. Devoted daughter of Janet Brown and the late Arnold Brown. Loving sister of Lynda McFadden (Bernie) and Catherine Vowles (John). She was a great inspiration and much loved Aunt to Laura, Greg and Tara; Scott, Mark and Lanny; Brent and Jean. Carol was a graduate of Peterborough Civic Hospital Class of 1963. Carol will be sorely missed by many. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 11th at Christ Anglican Church, Bailieboro at 3:00 p.m. with Interment following at St. Paul's Cemetery, 4th Line Cavan Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Carol's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hearth Place.
HUBERS, Harry -
On Monday, April 8, 2002, Harry, loving husband of the late Nelly. Lovingly remembered by his children, Joanne and her husband Ken Embury, Corry and his wife Brenda, Betty and her husband Bill Schuster and Garry and his wife Simone. Cherished Opa of Karen, Jeff, Kevin, Jenna, Krista, Sean, Carly, Joshua and Nell. Family and friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax, on Thursday, April 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass will be held on Friday at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly St. East, Ajax) at 11 a.m. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
JOVANOVIC, Emil Milorad -
Suddenly on Monday, April 8, 2002 at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, at 63 years of age. Emil, beloved son of Milica and Slavko and loving husband of Tina. Dear father of Judd and his wife Kim, Zoran and his wife Lynn. Grandfather of Graham and Cameron, Ashley and Mitchell, Melanie and Graham. Survived by brothers Dragan and Ljubisa and sister Jovana. Resting at Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry, 1763 Reach Road. on Thursday, April 11, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. In Emil's memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
PARRY, David Switzer -
(Retired (1995) 33 year Employee General Motors). At Lakeridge Hospital, Uxbridge, on Monday, April 8, 2002. Beloved husband of Joan (Osborne) Parry of Beaverton. Loved father and father-in-law of Laurie and Troy Briggs of Burlington, Debbie and Terry O'Neill of Pefferlaw, and Dave Parry of Beaverton. Dear grandfather of Alannah and Julia Briggs, Laura and Coleen O'Neill. Son of George Parry of Sunderland and the late Nell Parry. Brother of George Parry of Beaverton. Son-in-law of Laura Osborne of Port Bolster and the late Lorne Osborne. The family will receive friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton ( 705-426-5777), on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Beaverton Presbyterian Church on Friday at 1:30 p.m. IntermentStone Church Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Beaverton Presbyterian Church or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
RICHARDS, Marilyn Alice -
Suddenly at her residence, Balsam Lake, Kirkfield, on Monday, April 8th, 2002. Marilyn Alice (nee Scott), in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Richards of Kirkfield, formerly of Oshawa. Dear sister of Lloyd Scott of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her many relatives and friends. Marilyn was a retired employee of General Motors/E.D.S. with over 36 years of service. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, April 13th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. followed by a reception. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
TAYLOR, Frederick Wilmer-
(Long time member of the St. Claire Bridge Club) After a lengthy illness, on Monday, April 8, 2002 at the Versa Care Centre in Uxbridge. Fred Taylor of Uxbridge, beloved husband of the late Mona (nee Kissack). Dear father of Diane Taylor of Uxbridge, and Karen and her husband Keith Cornell of Markham. Loving grandfather of Katie and Casey and his wife Mary-Lynne. Predeceased by his brothers Bob and John and his sister Beatrice all originally from Brantford. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Thursday, April 11th from 1-2 p.m. followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Charity of your choice.
VANSTONE, Ralph "Ross" -
passed away after a lengthy illness with Esophageal Cancer at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday April 5, 2002. Service was held on Monday April 8, 2002 at the Armstrong Funeral Home Chapel, 124 King St. East, Oshawa. Beloved husband of Lorraine Vanstone of 23 years. Loving father of Paula and her husband Tony Cormier of Oshawa, Nancy and her husband Mark Argent of Hawaii, Murray Vanstone and his wife Darlene of Timmins, Kelly Vanstone and his wife Beth of Oshawa. Loving stepfather to Dianne Malchow of Oshawa, Fred Gilbert and his wife Cheryl of Oshawa and John Gilbert and his wife Kim of Toronto. Loving grandfather of sixteen, and great grandfather of seven. Ross was a pressman at The Oshawa Times for 46 years. He started there fresh out of Whitby High School at the age of 18 years old. He played hockey for The Oshawa Times for many years. He was also active with the Cadets and the Cadet band. The family of Ross would like to thank everyone that attended the service, friends & family for their support during this difficult time. special thanks to Dr. Brankston, Dr. Eisenstat, Dr. Chou and the nurses and staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
WHITE, Jean (Janet) -
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Monday April 8, 2002, Jean White at 90 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Bert White and Jack Renwick. Dear step mother of Lorraine Famme and her family, daughter Mary Louise Amos, and sons, Jim Famme and David Famme. Dear sister of the late Herbert, Harry and Ida of England. Jean will be sadly missed by her friends at the Court at Pringle Creek and especially Shirley Barnes who has been such a wonderful comfort over the past few months. Jean was a keen fan and player of the Oshawa Curling Club and Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club, she was also a member of the LenoreGroup of Simcoe Street United Church. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday April 11 at 2:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. Visitation one hour prior to service time. Cremation MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
FAULDS, Robert W. -
On Sunday, April 7, 2002 at Oshawa General Hospital, with his loving family at his side, in his 82nd year. Predeceased by his devoted wife Hilda (1997). Survived by his children William and Joyce of Sarnia, Ian and Marlene of Waterloo, Barbara and Steven Hatch of Oshawa, Robert and Andrea of Whitby, Victoria and Michael Green of Mississauga, John and Joan of Stoney Creek; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother William of Canyon Lake, California. Served with R.C.N.V.R. as a C.P.O. in both Atlantic and Pacific theatres. Bob was a longtime member of Composite Masonic Lodge #667, Past Master 1960, P.D.D.G.M. Hamilton District "B" 1991-1992 and Lodge Secretary for 15 years, a Past President and Charter Member of the Burlington Probus Club, and a former member of the Burlington Golf and Country Club. Resting at the L.G. WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 151 Ottawa Street North in Hamilton (905-544-1147) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Foundation of Grand Lodge Canada or the Lung Association.
FOLK, Mary Catherine (DITJO) -
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, April 7, 2002, age 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Folk. Dear mother of Ronald and Helene Folk and Michael and Elizabeth Folk. Loving grandmother of Kevin, Monica and Brian; Trevor, Timothy and Graham. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Bowmanville. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society.
JARDINE, Charles Paterson -
passed away peacefully on Sunday April 7, 2002 in his 82nd year at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Survived by his wife Sylvia, sons Gordon, Dale, Daniel and predeceased by son Andrew. Survived by brothers Tom, Arthur and sister Mary. Grandfather to Clare, Kyla, Holly and Nathan. Remembered by family in Scotland and Australia. Visitation was held at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Monday from 4-9 p.m. Funeral service took place in our Chapel on Tuesday at 7p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Special thanks to Linda McGillvary, Nurses and Doctors at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa.
