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Suddenly, on Sunday, May 19, 2002 at his home in Port Perry, at age 54. Jerry Collins, beloved husband of Marva (nee Shadgett). Proud father of Wade Collins and his wife Amanda. Loving grandfather of Makaela and Connor. Loved son of Norman and the late Florence Collins, stepson of Mary Collins and son-in-law of Eva Brown. Dear brother of Larry Collins, Ken Collins, Neil Collins and his wife Joanne, and Lorraine and her husband Dennis Matt. Jerry will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, friends and many customers at KCI and his four legged friends Petra and Duke. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Jerry Collins will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 22nd at 11 a.m. with Reverend Robert Le Page officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry. On-line condolences can be made at www.waggfuneralhome.com .
DEL GATTO (Paladino), Angela Maria -
Peacefully, after a brief illness, at Lakeridge Oshawa Health Centre, on Sunday, May 19, 2002, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife and mother of the late Antonio and Vincenzo. Beloved and cherished mother of Rosa and her husband Oliviero Sabadin of Whitby, Giacomo and his wife Rosa of Oshawa, Mario and his wife Rose of Whitby, Carolina and Angelo Di Stefano of Hamilton. Loving grandmother of Claudia (Lino), Florella (Brian). Massimo, Tony (Helen), Gino, Gianni (Jennifer), Antony, Angela and Leonardo, Michael and Marilyn. Great grandmother of six children. Loving sister of the late Michele and Donato Paladino. Survived by sisters Filomena Mastrangelo and Maria Vitulli of Italy and brother in law Tony Montagano of Oshawa and many nieces and nephews in bothCanada and Italy. Angela was a very active member of the S. Croce di Magliano Social Club of Durham. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the People Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday May 22nd at 10:30 am. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Whitby. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 3:30pm. Visitation Monday 7-9pm, and Tuesday 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
MacLENNAN, Owen Taylor -
Peacefully, on Sunday, May 19, 2002 at his home in Cobourg, at age 77. Owen MacLennan, formerly of Port Perry, is survived by his loving wife Mary (nee Dallyn) and his three sons and their wives, Rod and Cindy of Myrtle Beach, John and Pat of Port Perry and Wayne and Shirley of Brighton. Loved grandfather of Scott, Michael, Josh, Ryan, Steven, Ashley, Adam, and Dallyn. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday from 6 8 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Owen MacLennan will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 22nd at 2 p.m. with Michelle Hofman officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made at www.waggfuneralhome.com .
RICHARDS, Della Helen -
Age 89 years. Peacefully at Comfortable Alternative For Seniors Inc. on Sunday May 19th, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Len Richard. Dear cousinof Keith Lathangue, Ray Lathangue, Velma Hoy & the late Neil Lathangue. She will be sadly missed by the staff & residents of Comfortable Alternative For Seniors Inc. & also by Helen Devitt. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, 1 hour prior to service. Funeral Service will take place in our Chapel 11am Wednesday. Interment to follow in Cartwright Union Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or Diabetic Foundation.
WHITE, Shirley -
(Resident of Wilmot Creek; former employee of R.L. Pock & Company for 15 years). Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, May 19, 2002, in her 68th year. Shirley, loving wife of Garfield. Dear mother of Greg and his wife Heather of Pickering and Glenda White of Brooklin. Sadly missed by grandchildren Kailee, Brent, Brett, Vanessa, Connor, Danielle, and Kael. Sister of Patricia Farrow of Wilmot Creek and her late husband George. Friends may call at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, May 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre, c/o Oshawa General Hospital Foundation, 290 Simcoe St. N., The Gatehouse, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 4T5, would be appreciated by the family.
BOUCHER, Susan -
On May 18, 2002, Susan, loving wife of Wayne. Beloved mother of Anthony. Daughter of Jean Davidson. Beloved sister of Randy, Ford, Carol, Beryl, Harry and Karen. Daughter-in-law of Leo and Alberta. Susan will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Tuesday, May 21 from 6 p.m., until time of service in the Chapel at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated.
CRAIG, Leonard -
(Member of the Canadian Guards, Served in WWII and the Korean War, Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43, Member of the Toronto Musician's Union). Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa on Saturday May 18, 2002. Leonard Craig at 85 years of age. Beloved husband of Elsie for 55 years. Loving father of Paul and his wife Suzanne of Oshawa and John and his wife Betty of Winnipeg. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Andrea and Philip, Scot and his wife Jayne, Jennifer and Pamela. Predeceased by his parents Harvey and Elsie Craig, his brother Ivan and sister Edith. Len will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with complete funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday May 22, 2002 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
DeYONGE, Aino Marie (Ina) -
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Whitby on Saturday May 18th, 2002 in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Cornelius DeYonge. Much loved mother of Wilhelmina (Willie) and her husband Jack Nesbitt and Mary Maxam. Grandmother of seven and great grandmother of 8. Survived by her sister Impi Hartikainen of Finland. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN LTD. 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin, Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday May 23rd. Private family service and Interment to follow later. If desired memorial donations to Columbus United Church would be appreciated by the family.
MILLER, Jeffrey Austin -
passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 18, 2002, surrounded by his family and friends. Jeff had been fighting a courageous battle with brain tumors, but has finally come to rest. Cherished husband of Jo-Anne, beloved father to Angela and Dan, and Dru. He is also survived by his parents Robert and Shirlie, his brother Stephen, and sister Traci. Jeff was only 48 years old, but he has had a full and meaningful life, living for each moment. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. The Funeral Service will be held at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church Street North, Ajax (Pickering Village) on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the West Rouge Canoe Club, 61 Peppertree Drive, Toronto ON, M1C 1Y5, where Jeff spent many happy times. Jeff will be deeply missed, but lovingly remembered forever.
RENOUF, Kevin -
Suddenly taken on Saturday, May 18, 2002 in his 30th year. Beloved son of Marilyn and Aiden Renouf. Dear brother of Mark and his wife Gail, Ken and Linda, sister Dale-Ann Flesch and husband Jim. Loving boy friend of Maia Petrovic. Sadly missed by many other family members and dear friends. A memorial service will be held at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby, on Saturday, June 1st, 2002 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations in Kevin's name may be made to Operation Go Home, 95 Wellesley St. East, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2X9.
''It's never too late to go home''
SMITH, Wilbert Melvin -
Peacefully, at Extendicare Nursing Home on Saturday, May 18, 2002, one week after his 100th birthday. Predeceased by his wife Gladys Noreen (Mavis) Prescott. Father of Ross, Helen, Kenneth, Shirley, Clifford and Dorothy. Grandfather of 19, great-grandfather of 49 and 2 great- great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Claude Smith, Lena Rahm and Marjorie Ormiston. A service will be held in the chapel of McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. with Interment at Hampton Cemetery. Donations to Kingsview United Church or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
JOHANSEN, Tove -
We are sad to announce the passing of Tove Johansen, former employee of Whitby Psychiatric Hospital. Surrounded by her family, Tove passed away in her home on May 17th, 2002 after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased by husband Eric Johansen. Tove, loving mother of sons Tom and John Johansen, grandmother to Nicole, Ryan, Rachel, Jason and Todd Johansen, and caring friend to many, will be sadly missed. Special thanks to Debbie for her care and support. The family will receive friends at Town Funeral Chapel in Whitby on Thursday May 23rd, 2002 between 2 and 5pm. Donations to The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
HOFKIRCHNER, John -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, May 17th, 2002 in his 74th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife rosa. Loving father of Terry and his wife Nancy and Gordon and his wife Jackie. Dear Opa of Tyler, Corey, Alexander and Jillian. Dear brother of the late Kari Hofkirchner and his wife Inge, and brother Alfred Tasek and his wife Toni. Brother-in-law of Herta and her husband the late Joseph Duguay of South Carolina. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, May 29th, from 12 noon until time of the Memorial Service at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel. Memorial donations to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Palliative care would be appreicated by the family.
PEREMAN, Mildred Theresa -
Peacefully, at her family home, on Friday May 17, 2002, Mid, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of thelate Gordon Pereman. Cherished mother of Marilyn and her husband Morley Pitts, Ronald and his wife Barbara, all of Port Perry, and Brian and his wife Cathy of Orono. Dearly loved Nan of Lisa Pereman and Rob Scott, Stacey and her husband Jay King, Kristyn Smith, Elena and Jordan Pereman, and Marley Pitts. Dear sister of Glenn Forestall of Haliburton and the late Helen Beaugrand and Jerry Forestall. As per Mid's wishes there will be cremation, followed by a Service of Remembrance at COLUMBUS COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH, 3285 Simcoe St. North, Columbus on Thursday May 23, 2002 at 2p.m., with visiting one hour prior to the service. Interment following the service at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Mid to the Columbus Community United Church, through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558).
UDALL, Gerald -
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Port Perry on Friday May 17, 2002. Gerald, in his 66th year. Loving son of the late Bruce and Olive Udall. Dear father of Bernie of Toronto, Ted of Whitby, Shelley Langmuir and her husband Lonnie of Bowmanville, Lori Tomac and the late Gerald and David. Brother of Robert and his wife Bernice of Burlington, Marty of Oshawa, Stewart and his wife Maggie of Whitby and the late Patrick and Joy. Fondly remembered by Rose Hannah. A complete service was held in the chapel of McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Monday May 20, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. with cremation following. Donations in memory of Gerald to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a favourite Charity would be appreciated.
FERNANDEZ, Joseph (Jos) -
Peacefully on May 16, 2002, Jos, loving husband of Carmy. Dear father of Clare, Christopher and his wife Cindy, James and his wife Marilyn, Joanne and her husband Domenic. Cherished grandfather of Cortni, Cayci, Jessica, Caroline, Alex, Daniel and Victoria. Family and friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Sunday, May 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass will be held on Monday, May 20 at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly St. E., Ajax) at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated.
GIASSON, Larry -
Longtime member Local 30, Sheet Metal Workers. After a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday May 16, 2002 at his home in Oshawa at the age of 53. Larry, beloved husband of Judy, loving father of Barry and his wife Cathy, and Christopher, and loving step-father of Donna Tutkoluk and Dave Tutkoluk. Dear Papere of Brianne and Bryce. Dear brother of Gord and hiswife Diane, Pat and her husband Bill Johnston, Marge and her husband Bob Derbyshire, and his twin brother Garry and his wife Sandy. Dear son in law of Florence Haug. Larry was blessed with many close friends and family and hewill be sadly missed. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday May 17th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday May 18th at 3pm. Cremation. Memorial Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
GRAY, Robert Bruce -
Peacefully, at his home in Ajax, on Thursday, May 16, 2002, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Edna May. Loving father of Patricia (Gary Kerr), Ronald (Donna), Donna (Barry Cuthbertson), Janice, and Robert (Wendy). Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law to Faye, Yvonne and Iris. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Monday, May 20, 2002 from 7-9 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
