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Born June 8, 1920, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2002. Wife of the late Kenneth W. Grout. Mother of Carol Artemiw (George), Ken Grout (Sonia), and Gail Keber (Joe). Grandmother of Karen and Darren Grout, David, Michael and Steven Artemiw, Sierra, Sheila and Matthew Keber. Sister of Irene Gibbs and the late Edgar Galvin. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at St. Isaac Jogues Church, (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering) at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
HURLBERT, Joyce Mary -
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday May 16, 2002 in her 65th year. Joyce, beloved wife of Richard (Dick). Loving mother of Janet and Chris, Deanna and Keith, Donna and Danny. Dear grandmother of Ricky, Corrina, Natasha, Cody, and John. Fondly remembered by her adopted daughters Candy and Kim. A very special 'thank you' to Joanie for all your care and support. Joyce will be sadly missed by her beloved dog 'Boozer". 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 Sunday. Service in the Chapel on Monday May 20, 2002 at 1pm. Cremation. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
BARRETT, Kenneth Charles Kenny -
Suddenly as the result of a work related incident in Oshawa, on Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 in his 21st year. Dearly beloved son of Lisa Barrett and loving brother of Rachel. Cherished grandson of Charles Purvey and the late Laura Purvey and Doreen Barrett and the late Harold Barrett. Dear nephew of Sandra (Kent) Melanie (Dane) and Jeffrey (Nancy) and Cousin of Courtney, Adam and Ryan. Sadly missed by Uncle Ross, cousins and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, May 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers at 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church (Corner of Ribblesdale and Manning, Whitby) on Tuesday May 21st at 11:00 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Thornhill. If desired, donations may be made by cheque payable to Lisa Barrett.
BELL, Donald -
(43 year employee of OntArio Motor Sales; Life member of Trinity Pentecostal Church). Peacefully, at Foster brooke, Newcastle, on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Amanda for 65 years. Especially cherished father of Mary and her husband Peter Solotorow of Enfield, Heather and her husband Ted Marshall of Oshawa, Ruth and her husband John Knaggs of Mississauga. Devoted grandpa to Sylvia Keeling, Steven and his wife Laurie Solotorow, Becky and her husband Kelly Matthews, Murray and his wife Kipley Matthews, Christopher Adam and his wife Carolyn Knaggs, Amanda and her husband Marc Hoewing and great-grandpa to Samuel and Abigail Solotorow, Andrew Knaggs and Jonas Marshall. Predeceased by his parents Andrew and E1izabeth Bell and his brothers William, Samuel, John, James, Andrew, Archie and sisters Mary Baker and Bette Lawlor. Donald will be sadly missed by his friends and family in Scotland. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LIMITED, 152 King St E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. on Friday. A service will be held at TRINITY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 900 King St. E., .Oshawa on Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. with visiting from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made to Trinity Pentecostal Church - Building Fund or Gideon Memorial Bible Fund would be appreciated.
BRANDT, Robert -
Suddenly at home on Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 at the age of 65. Devoted husband of Lois. Loving father of Christopher and Nancy. Sadly missed by his brother Bruce and his wife Dorothy, his sisters Betty and her husband Benson Brown and Eleanor and her husband Ken Reid, brother-in-law of John and Doreen Matthews and Joan Matthews. Greatly missed by his pet Shelby. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, May 17th from 2-4 and 7 -9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at St. George s Memorial Anglican Church (Centre and Bagot St.) on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Robert to a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
KIMMERLY, Helen Marie (Smith) -
With great love and respect, Helen's family released her into the thanks of God on Wednesday May 15, 2002. Predeceased by her husband of 50 years Donald Kimmerly. Helen's spirit lives on in her 26 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She will be missed always by her children and their spouses: Ken and Sharon Kimmerly, Laura and Glenn Mulligan, Sue and John Mulligan, Nancy and Ron Stairs, Mary and Ron Hall, Kathy and Dale Woods, Barbara and Gary Stairs, Betty and Brian Farrow, Margaret and Dave Lecuyer, and Marie and Elton Barnes. Friends and family will gatherto honour Helen on Saturday May 18th at 10 am in the Chapel of the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial Donations made to either the Salvation Army or the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated by Helen's family. Visitation Friday May 17th from 7-9pm.
LEACH, Wayne -
Following a courageous battle with prostate cancer on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at the age of 54 years. Wayne, cherished husband of 30 years of Janice (Allen). Dear brother of Sharon Leach of Richmond Hill. Predeceased by his parents Elva and Percy Leach and his father-in-law Marvin Allen. Lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law Margaret Allen, and his sisters and brothers-in-law Judy and Rick Dolan, Joyce and Bob Boyer, Joanne and Paul Sheehan and Jill Allen. Sadly missed by nieces and nephews Tracey and Paul Chesson, Laura and David Billham, Andrew Jenkins, Donna and Kevin King, Amy Sheehan and Cory Sheehan. Special great-uncle of Taryn, Jack, Neve, Patrick and Noah. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in our Chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to Princess Margaret Research Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Wayne's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
LOVEKIN, The Hon. Eric Richard (Dick), U.E., -
(Retired Judge, Ontario Superior Court of Justice; R.C.A.F. F/L, WWII; Life-long member of St. George s Anglican Church; member and Past-President of the Newcastle Lions Club). Peacefully at his home Kilcolman, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Lynn. Cherished father of Kathy Ewert (Charles), Carol Little (Dean), Rick (Susan), and Janet; step-father of Susan Davis (Mark) and Michael Housley (Sonya). Proud grandfather of Robyn, Jennyn, Sarah, Laura, Jamie, Danny, David, Sara, Rylan, Morgan, Lauren, Brooke, and great-grandfather of Krystyn and Benjamin. Predeceased by his parents Clarence Reginald Lovekin and Helen Beatrix Lovekin Anderson, and his brother Professor James P. Lovekin. He has touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. His spirit will live on in the hearts of those who love him. The family wishes to thank the many doctors and caregivers in Toronto and Bowmanville for their care and compassion over the past year. Cremation, followed by visitation at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Sunday, May 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a Lions Service at 6:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in ST. GEORGE S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Newcastle, on Monday, May 20, at 11:00 a.m. Donations in Dick s memory to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family.
McCLURG, Dorothy Irene -
Suddenly, on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at her home in Port Perry, at age 67. Dorothy (nee Brooks), beloved wife of the late Joseph McClurg (1970). Loved mother of Dale McClurg and Teresa, Brian McClurg and Valerie Kernohan, Debra and Clarence Stephenson, Terry McClurg and Karen Hayden, Sharon Flieler and Charlie Tilling, Dwayne McClurg and Cindy, Greg McClurg, and Dawn Mount and Rick Mappin. Proud grandmother of 23 grandchildren and one great grandson. Dear sister of Harold Brooks and his wife Barb, Glenn Brooks and his wife Gail, Wayne Brooks and his wife Merete, Elmer Brooks (deceased), and Lyall Brooks (deceased) and his wife Dorothy. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Dorothy McClurg will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, May 18th at 11 a.m. with Michelle Hofman officiating. Private Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Charity of your choice. On-line condolences can be made at www.waggfuneralhome.com
MORAN, Edna -
The family of Edna Moran is deeply saddened to announce her death on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at the Scarborough Centenary Health Centre. She will be greatly missed by her husband Patrick, children Bonnie and David and his wife Carole, grandchildren Brian and Karen, and sister Jean McCague. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated. A Memorial Service, to celebrate her life, will be held at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to an animal welfare Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
SANDERS, Lena Marion -
Suddenly at home on Wednesday May 15, 2002. Lena Sanders (nee Shaw) in her 67th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" Orville Sanders. Loving companion of Lawrence Gosick. Dear mother of Bill and his wife Valerie of Bowmanville, Doug and his wife Sue of Oshawa, Linda Vail and her husband Ted of Timmins, and Carl of British Columbia. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Kirk, Sabrina, Nicole, Lee, Crystal, Todd, Bobby, Danielle and Jordan and by her great grandchildren Alyssa and Jordan. Predeceased by her brothers Irwin and Ray. Lena will be lovingly remembered by the Gosick family. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with complete funeral service in the Chapel on Saturday May 18th at 1 p.m. Cremation MOUNT LAWN Crematorium. Memorial donations to the Colostomy Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
FISHER, Nellie -
(30 + years employee of Canada Post). Peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 14th, 2002 at Ajax Pickering Health Centre in her 76th year. Predeceased by her husband of 51 years Fred Fisher. Loving mother of Fred and his wife Lynda of Whitby and Darren of Pickering. Loving Nana of Amanda and Jeremy. Predeceased by her 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Nellie will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Marjorie and staff at the Colonial Retirement Home and to the nursing staff at Ajax Pickering I.C.U. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (9O5-72l-1234) for visitation on Thursday, May 16th from 2:00 p.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 3:00 pam. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
HOGAN, Ruth June -
Peacefully, after a brief illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Lawrence. Devoted and cherished mother of Glenn and his wife Anna of Oakville, Garry aiid his wife Rhonda of Vancouver, Terrance and his wife Joyce of Amprior, David and his wife Deborah of Oshawa and Dale and her husband Ron Watson of Victoria. Loving grandma of Darren, Robin, Virginia, Sean, Amanda, Kelly, Perry and the late Jennifer and great-grandma of Dalton. Dear sister of Earl Knight and his wife Barbara, Alice Major and her husband Homer and the late Caroline McFarlane, Lois Thompson, Doris Knight, and sister-in-law of Mary and her husband Leo Blais, Geraldine Queen, Denis and his wife Lorraine Hogan and Sheila Elik. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Osbawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, 1100 Mary St. N., Oshawa on Friday, May 17, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
LINKLATER, Michael Harold -
Suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in his 57th year. Michael, beloved son of Harold and his wife Thelma. Predeceased by his mother Estelle. He will be sadly missed by his aunt Alice Sale and her family, his 'step brothers and sisters' Bill and Linda Stuart, Janice and Doug Dew, Barbara and Bill Cuffe, and their families. Family and friends will be received at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 11 a.m. Cremation. In memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
RICHARDSON, Ronald Edward -
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, May 13th, 2002 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Bunny). Dear father of Margaret Merkley and her husband Ken, Janet Cairns and her husband Sandy and Robert (Bobby) Richardson and his wife Lucy. Loving Grandfather of Ronnie; Melinda, Jesse, Aliza; Cory, Megan and Great Grandfather of Jessica and Ronnie. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his brothers, sisters, extended family and many friends in Blue Jay Estates, Florida. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-4234) for visitation on Thursday, May 16th from 2 4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, May 17th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to Wellspring (Cancer Support Centre) would be appreciated.
SIRIZZOTTI, Alessandro -
Peacefully, at Lakeridge HeaIth-Oshawa on Monday, May 13th, 2002. Alessandro Sirizzotti, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Gina Iabone. Dear father of Lucy and her husband Michael Labriola of Whitby, Filomena Sirizzotti of Italy, Pasquale (Pat) Sirizzotti and his wife Marisa of Oshawa and Giulio (Tony) Sirizzotti and his wife Mary of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren; Adelina Pelosi (Tony), Domenic Sirizzotti (Marilynn), Diane Bonnici (Sam), Marisa Neto, Alec Sirizzotti (Sarah), Rico Sirizzotti (Sandra), Gina Sirizzotti, Connie Sirizzotti and Michael Sirizzotti. Loving great grandfather of MaryLou and Laura Pelosi, Stevie and Cassandra Sirizzotti, Nicole and Christopher Bonnici, Elena, Melissa and Daniel Neto and Danielle, Nicholas and Jacob Sirizzotti. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapcl , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, May 14th from 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday, May 15th from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the People Church, (570 Marion Avenue at Stevenson road) on Thursday, May 16th, at 10:30 AM. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation would be appreciated.
SPICER, Patricia -
Peacefully on Monday, May 13th, 2002 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Beloved wife of David. Loving mother of Stephanie, Kelly, Jason, Andrea and her husband Brad and Christopher. Dear Grandmother of Alicia and Ashley; Hayley and Carter; Rachel, Ashley and Tristan. Daughter of Margot and the late Eric Fane. Sister of Diana and her husband Robert Hughes. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, May 15th from 2 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 16th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations to a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
TWINING, (Hersey) Bev -
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Bev (Mom, Nana). Surrounded by her family and friends at Oshawa General Hospital on May 13th, 2002. Beloved wife of Danny, Daughter of Faylene and George. Sister of Gary. Mother of Wade, Van, Heather and Todd and stepmother of Melanie and Grandmother of Hilary, Duncan and Mack. She will be sadly missed by her dearest friend and companion Judie and all of her friends and relatives that loved and supported her. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, May 17th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
