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Following a battle with cancer, at his son's home in Bowmanville on May 31, 2002 at the age of 71 years. Son of the late Winnifred Debosky and James Anderson, predeceased by his granddaughter, Julie. Father of Joanne and her husband Frank, Michael and his wife Carol, James and his wife Nicole, Brenda and her husband Archie, and Jillian and her husband Shaun. Grandfather of Vanessa, Alison, Jason, Danielle, Michael, Matthew, Jacob, Justine, Wyatt and Patrick. Survived by his sisters Mary, Darlene, Jean, Diane, and his brothers George and John. He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. At his request, there will be no memorial service. Donations to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation in support of the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Our thanks to Dr. Burke for his compassion during this difficult time.
BRADLEY, Elwood James -
(GM Retiree, Past-President Oshawa Minor Hockey Association, Past President Woodview Community Centre). Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor on Friday May 31, 2002 in his 76th year. E lwood Bradley, beloved husband of Frances Bradley (Armstrong). Son of the late Melville and Kathleen Bradley. Loving father of Gary Bradley (Susan), Karen Parker, and Marilyn McNaughton (Tom). Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Carrie Chandler (Rob), Nicole Thomson (Matthew), Bradley and Carleigh McNaughton. Survived by brothers Leonard (Joyce), Keith (Doris), Norm (Suzanne), Ken (Jo-Anne), and Wayne (Inez), and is predeceased by his sister Shirley in infancy. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Sunday June 2nd from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday June 3rd at 1pm. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
CATTON, Robert (Bob) James -
Owner, from 1959 to 1995, of C & C Sound (Butt Radio), Whitby. Passed on peacefully after a short illness on Friday, May 31st, 2002. Loving husband of Alice (Nolan), dear father of Anne (Hird) and Christopher, dear grandfather to Paul Hird and Sheila (Hird) English, "Grandpa" to Erin and Tara. Brother of The Rev. Donald, predeceased by brother Albert and sister Mable (Gray). A private family Memorial Service was held on Friday, June 7th, 2002. If desired, donations in memory of Robert may be made to: The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund, 1 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1E6 or TheKidney Foundation, Central Ontario Branch, 1200 Eglinton Avenue East, Ste. 401 Don Mills, Ont. M3C 1H9
CIARLARIELLO, Tommaso -
Following a brief illness at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, May 31st, 2002. Tommaso Ciarlariello, in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Ida. Dear son of Mrs. Angela Ciariariello of Italy and the late Nicola Ciarlariello. Loving father of Angela and her husband Emery Coscarella and Fred and his wife Annina. Dear Grandfather of Melina, Allana, Alexandra and Thomas Coscarella and Tommaso Ciarlariello. Dear brother of Carmine and his wife Antonietta of Windsor and Anna and her husband Giovanni Manocchio of Italy and Antonio and his wife Anna of Italy. Predeceased by his brother Raffaele. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday June 1st from 7 - 9 P.M. and Sunday, June 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Mary Of the People (570 Marion Ave.) on Monday, June 3rd at 11:00 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
KIRBY, Donald Richard -
Suddenly, on May 31, 2002 at Northern Lights Regional Health Services in Fort McMurray Alberta, Richard Kirby in his 55th year, son of Marjorie June (Skelton) and the late Gordon W. Kirby of Oshawa, lost his brief battle with Cancer. Richard is survived by his ex-wife Sonia and children Robyn, Christopher and Rebecca. Also numerous family members including Mrs. Greg Campbell (Ginny), Ron Kirby and fiance Paula Kelly, Carlene Makrevski, Mrs. Brian Anderson (Kim), Mr. Guy Kirby and wife Susan, Mr. Michael Kirby and wife Susan, Mrs. Ben Hofing (Cheryl) and Mr. Scott Kirby and wife Monica. Nieces and Nephews Mrs. Dave Hanson (Leslie), Jennifer and Ron Monroe, Mrs. Gerald Derdaele (Brenda), Michael and Julie Kirby, Kirby and Kevin Makrevski, Clayton, Amy, Emily and Trevor Anderson, Laura, David and Mark Kirby, Jeff Kirby, Jason, Jamie, Bryan, Samantha and Matthew Hofing, Stefanie and Jacob Kirby, Jeremy and Matthew Vandenbroek and great niece and nephews, Julia and Joshua Derdaele and Bailey Monroe. Predeceased by brother-in-law Jim Makrevski. A celebration of his life will be held at the home of his cousins Len and Joan Skelton on Sunday, June 23 at 1 - 3 p.m. at 446 Beverly St., in Oshawa.
LUNDERVILLE, Dorothy (Levina)
At William Osler Health Centre, Etobicoke, on Friday, May 31, 2002. She came into the world on this day and left it on her 84th birthday. Dorothy is survived by her husband Harley (Lundy) of Etobicoke. Loving mother of Barbara Green and her husband Vernon of Wilmot Creek. Missed by grandchildren Susan and her husband Dennis, Raymond, Wayne and his wife Heather, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brother-in-law Bill Penny and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy lived life to the fullest and always had a smile. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Monday, June 3, from 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Donations in Dorothy s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family and may be made through the funeral home (905) 987-3964.
PAPPAS, Nicholas Gus -
(G.M. employee Oshawa, Retired) Peacefully after a brief illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, May 31, 2002. Nick, in his 62nd year, beloved husband of 40 years to Patricia (Curtis), father of Irene Sheppard and Stacey and her husband Jim Allen, all of Oshawa. Cherished (Grumpy) of Nicholas and Katie Rose Sheppard and Jimmy and Patrick Allen. Predeceased by his parents Gus and Clementine Pappas of Moncton, New Brunswick and brother Peter Pappas and sister-in-law Jackie Defalco Kelly. Nick will be sadly missed by sister Gloria (Allen) McGarrity, brothers George (Lois) Pappas, Jimmy (Pam) Pappas, Deno (Cathy) Pappas, in-laws Jack and Irene Dickson, Fran Curtis and Leona Taylor and Maureen McCulloch. Nick will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Hwy. 2, Courtice L1E 2R7, 905-432-8484. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 2nd, 2002 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 3rd, 2002 in the Courtice Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the MS Society of Canada.
SWEETMAN, James Gary -
Suddenly, on Friday, May 31, 2002, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 64. Gary Sweetman of Seagrave, cherished husband of Donna (nee Porter) for 40 years. Proud and loving father of Kent Sweetman and his wife Catherine Norris of Mississauga, and Lyn and her husband Ron Davis of Minden. Loved grampa of Amanda, Samantha, Micheal and Skye. Dear brother of Allan Sweetman of Bowmanville, Ross Sweetman of Lindsay and Marie Clarke of Apsley. Predeceased by his parents and Dale (nee Armstrong) and Gordon Sweetman. Gary will be missed by many nieces and nephews and his special friends Cliff Billing, Bruce Carr, Bert Hutcheon and Ken Sturman. Rested at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171). Private Interment Pleasant Point Cemetery. A Service to celebrate the life of Gary Sweetman will be held at the Seagrave United Church, on Saturday, June 15th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Ross Carson officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Dialysis Unit at Lakeridge Health Whitby, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. On line condolences may be made at www.waggfuneralhome.com .
COLBOURNE, William Terrance Ted -
(Member of Community Pentecostal Church). Peacefully, at home in Whitby, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, May 30, 2002. Ted, in his 64th year. Dearly beloved and devoted husband of Heather (nee Saunders). Loving father of Dan and his wife Darlene of Oshawa and Laurie and her husband and Tony Whetham of Courtice. Proud grandfather of David, Kandace, Emily, Ashley, Dean, Sarah, and Stephen. Dear son of Ruby Colbourne. Broth er of Dale and husband Bob Austen, Doug Colbourne and his wife Linda, all of Minden, Bryan Colbourne and his wife Joy of Chilli wack, B.C., Joanne and Rick McNab, and Faith Lowman, all of Hampton. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at Community Pentecos tal Church, 416 Taunton Road West, Oshawa at a time and date to be confirmed. Dona tions in memory of Ted to the Arms Of Jesus Children s Mission, Guatemala or to Com munity Pentecostal Church would be appreciated.
GARSIDE, Evelyn Phyllis -
passed away on Thursday May 30, 2002. Loving mother of Carolyn and her husband Steve Manuel, Janet and her husband Ken Bull, Susan and her husband David Gardiner, Debbie and her husband Doug Kingsley, Darryl Prouty and his wife Kristal, and Yvonne and her husband Curtis MacLean. Loving sister of Carl Kirkpatrick and his wife Jackie, Dennis Taylor, Jean Kirkpatrick and her husband Yvon Madore. Predeceased by her brother Lyle Kirkpatrick. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Chris, Rob, Jeff, Tyler, Susan, Mike, Dan, Lindsay, Matthew, Ryan, Rebecca, Brooke, Gregory, Jordan and Macy and by her great grandson Isaac. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Monday June 3, 2002 at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 p.m.
PASCOE, Don -
(Retired employee of General Motors). At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday May 30, 2002 at the age of 68 years. Don, loved father of Dean and Betty, Dan, Maureen and Mike and their mother June. Loving grandfather of Crystal, Stephanie, Patricia and Kaylene. Dear brother of Rae and his wife Doreen and Lyn. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Bethesda Cemetery. Donations made in Don's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
RYAN, Terence (Terry) James -
(President of Durham Regional Police Association). As the result of a very tragic accident, it is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Ryan, in his 56th year. He was a beloved husband, dedicated father, proud grandfather, loving son, adored brother, brother-in-law and cherished uncle. He will he greatly missed by wife Carol, son Kevin and wife Stacey and precious grandchildren Bailey, Hayden and Liam, son Jamie and girlfriend Trish and precious granddaughter Brittany. Mother Mrs. Ninette Ryan, sister Maureen and husband Barry Jarvis. Nephews Barry Jr., Michael and wife Jennine and great nieces Devyn, Courtney and Kamryn and great nephew Hunter. Niece Nicole Jarvis and fianc Shawn Stead. Mother and father-in-law Doug and Enid Haigh, brother-in-law Chris Haigh and wife Lynn and niece Amanda, sister-in-law Pam and husband Lester Post, nephews Shane and Chris Post, great niece Taylor, great nephew Shane Jr., brother-in-law Gary Haigh and partner Lucie Brosseau, nephew Gary Haigh Jr. and wife Samantha, great nieces Ashley and Madison and great nephew Ethan, nephew Michael Haigh and wife Krista. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for Visitation on Monday, June 3rd, 2002 from 7 9 P.M. and Tuesday, June 4th from 2-4 and 7- 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at Kingsview United Church (Wilson Rd. & Adelaide Ave.,Oshawa) on Wednesday, June 5th at 1:30 P.M. Interment Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. Reception to follow at Oshawa Civic Auditorium. A Masonic Service under the auspices of King Edward Lodge, Sunderland will be held Tuesday, June 4th at 6:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) would be appreciated by the family.
SAYWELL, Susan Margaret-
At Lakeridge Health Port Perry, on Thursday May 30, 2002. Susan Margaret Van Camp, beloved wife of the late Stephen George Saywell. Mother of Margaret Kemp and her husband Ted. Lovingly remembered by her grandsons Jeffrey and David Kemp. Dear sister of Olive Riding of Chicago, and the late Billy, Harry, Jessie, Percy, Stanford, Annie, Norton, Jack and Ralph. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with funeral service in St. Stephen s United Church on Monday June 3, 2002 11a.m. Interment Cartwright Union Cemetery. Memorial dona tions to St. Stephen s United Church would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m.
EWING, Marjorie (Marla) -
passed away quietly at home, the morning of Wednesday, May 29, 2002 comforted by her loved ones. Beloved wife of the late Robert Thomas Ewing. Lovingly and always remembered by her daughters Linda and her husband David King and Catherine and her husband Wayne Hill. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Shannon, Melissa, Kyle and great grandchildren. Survived by her sisters Phyllis and Georgina. In appreciation for the care Dr. Norma Baker has given our mother, a family donation will be made on her behalf to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre. A private family service was held. A Memorial Visitation celebrating Marla's life will be held at the McLean Community Centre (95 Magill Drive, Ajax), in Room #3, on Sunday, June 9, 2002 between 2-4 pm. Should family and friends so desire, expressions of sympathy made through memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home.
McQUAY, Frank -
Long time employee of the Northumberland Newcastle Board of Educa tion. Convenor of Public Speaking Judges for Bowmanville Canadian Legion. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday May 29, 2002. Frank McQuay in his 61st year. Son of the late Ethel and Thomas Ross McQuay of Whitby. Stepson of Kathleen McQuay and the late Ena Gavin. Beloved hus band of Olga Sinclair. Proud father of Byron, Lara, and Lesley. Fondly remembered by many friends and family. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E., Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Saturday June 1st at 1:00 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Visitation Friday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Parkinsons Foundation would be appreciated.
SCANGA, Francesco (Frank the Barber) -
Peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in his 69th year. Frank Scanga, loving husband of 45 years to Adelina. Cherished father of Mirella and her husband Anthony Jacobelli, Nino and Andy. Nonno and best buddy of Stefan and Vanessa. Brother of Angela Canonico, Luca (Angela), Guerino (Pasquelina), Joe (Angela), Carmela Canonico (Joe), Teresa Provenzano (Ottorino), Tony (Molly), and the late Antonio. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church on Monday, June 3, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre would be greatly appreciated.
STASIULIS, Bruce -
(Former employee of Robson-Lang and Makita Power Tools). Peacefully after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer s on Wednesday, May 29th, 2002 at Lakeridge Health-Whitby in his 67th year. Loving husband of Lynda (nee Rae). Predeceased by his parents Bruce and Isabella Stasiulis. Dear son-in-law of Gordon E. Rae and his late wife Jean. Caring brother of Raymond (Ruby) and sisters Roma (Victor) and Gana (Algus) and brother-in-law of Doug Rae (Kathy). Bruce will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, May 31 st from 12 Noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society would he appreciated. Many thanks to Dr. Brian Reed and the 4th floor staff at the Lakeridge Health-Whitby for their compassionate care.
