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C.D. & Bar: (F/LT R.C.A.F.) Retired (W.W.11 Veteran Squadron 5 Coastal Command) Peacefully passed away on May 12, 2002 at the Centenary Hospital in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Edith (nee Hale). Loving father to Richard and his wife Anne, Ralph and his partner Jeanette and Louise (Lea) and her husband Paul De Laat. Cherished Papa to Sarah, Laura, Bill, Dylan and Luke. Richard is survived by his brother Russell and his sister Edna Kimpton. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Funeral Service will be held at St. Martin's Anglican Church (1203 St. Martin's Dr., Pickering, ON) at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
BERKERS, William (Bill) -
Peacefully, at the Port Perry Hospital on Sunday, May 12th, 2002. Bill Berkers, loving husband of Teresa. Dear father of David and his wife Deninne, Robert and his wife Mary and his step-son Tim. Loving grandpa of Tyler, Lucas, Victoria and Gillian. Bill is survived by many brothers and sisters in both Canada and Holland. Friends and relatives will be received at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry on Tuesday, May 14th, 2002 for visitation from 12:00 noon followed by a complete funeral service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Charity of your choice.
COATES, Muriel Louise, R.N.
Following a brief illness, Muriel (Gifford) Coates died peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2002, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Born November 20, 1925, at Oshawa, she was the daughter of Lyman and Louise Gifford. A graduate of the Oshawa General Hospital School of Nursing, Muriel served for over thirty years as the administrator of Fairview Lodge Home for the Aged in Whitby. She was predeceased by her husband Douglas Coates in June of 1995. Muriel will be sadly missed by her daughters Phyllis Dewell of Orono and Dianne Coates of Ottawa, as well as her grandchildren Kathleen, Ian, Elizabeth and Patrick Dewell. A private Interment will be held at Oshawa Union Cemetery, and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 15, at 1:00 p.m. at St. George s Anglican Church, Mill St. South, Newcastle. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family, and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964.
OUELLETTE, Homer -
On Sunday, May 12, 2002 at his home in Port Perry, at age 91. Homer Ouellette formerly of Millbrook; has now joined his beloved wife of 63 years Mary (nee Wood) in eternal rest. Loving father of Lenore (deceased) and her husband Jack Draper of Millbrook, Jane and her husband Roger Todd of Port Perry, and Paul Ouellette and Meryl of Cambridge. Loved grandfather to six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A Service to celebrate Homer's life will be held in St. Andrew's United Church in Millbrook on Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Interment of the Cremated Remains of Homer and Mary Ouellette will take place at the Fraserville Cemetery following the Service. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) or at the church to St. Andrew's United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made at www.waggfuneralhome.com
YOUNG, Marie -
Peacefully passed away at the Community Nursing Home on Sunday, May 12, 2002 in her 86th year. Beloved mother of Sandra (Greg Hartley), Bill, Alan (Bonnie) and Paul. Loving grandma to Christopher, Erin, Kim, Lisa, Danny, David, Derek, Eric, Christina, Ester, Paul-Martin, Heidi, Danny, Rosita and Jamie. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at St. Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church (82 Church Street South, Ajax, Ontario). Interment at Pine Hills Cemetery.
COXWORTH, Grace (nee Morgan) -
Peacefully, on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. Loving wife of Lloyd. Mother of Wanda and Bob Heise, Bryan and Barb, Kevin and Vyvan. Special Granny of Jenny, Sharie, Amanda, Kayla, Emily, Megan, Nathan, Kyle and Eric and great granddaughter Harmony. Three step-grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren. Sister of Lillian and John Borland, daughter of the late Victor and Emily Morgan. Family and friends may visit at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge 23 Main Street South on Tuesday, May 14th, 2002 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, May 15th at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer that a donation be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Uxbridge Cottage or Markham/Stouffville Hospitals.
DOWDELL, Irvine A. -
(Retired from Harmac Transportation) At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Saturday, May 11, 2002, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Joan for 50 years. Loving father of Richard Dowdell and his wife Pat, Edward Dowdell and his wife Marjorie, the late Joanne Ferguson (Ferg) and the late Lenard Dowdell (Evelyn). Dear brother of Pat McLaughlin of Scarborough, William Dowdell and his wife Doris of Rogers City, Michigan and the late Annie Marshal of Sharon. Lovingly remembered by his 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with complete funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m.
FURTO, Albert Joseph -
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, May 11th, 2002 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. In his 64th year. Albert is survived by his two sons Karl and Sean. Albert had worked for A.D.T. Security Systems Company for almost 45 years. The family wishes to extend thanks to friends, AD.T. work colleagues, doctors and all emergency personnel that supported Albert through difficult times. 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. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Of The People (Marion Ave. at Stevenson Rd. N.) on Saturday, May 18th at 10:30 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa would be appreciated.
LaCROIX, Joseph A. -
Peacefully passed away at home with his family by his side on May 11, 2002, in his 84th year. Loving husband of Helen. Beloved father of Jaqueline and her husband Don and Janet and her husband Jim. Cherished Papa to Joey, Jasmine, James and the late Kyle. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral HomeA, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2002. Private family Service will be held. Interment at St. Margaret in the Pines. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Leukemia Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
McINTYRE, Ted (Edmund Hugh) -
passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2002 supported by family and friends at his home in Whitby, Ontario. Ted is survived by his loving wife and companion, Rose. He was the loving and proud father of Cindy McIntyre and Jim Garner of Richmond Hill, and Andrew McIntyre and Sharon Switzer-McIntyre of Toronto. He will be missed by his three cherished grandchildren BJ, Meg, and Ellen. He was born in Saskatoon in 1932, grew up on the Canadian Prairies, and spent most of his adult life living in Montreal or Whitby. Ted was a metallurgical engineer and studied in Canada and the UK. His career in the steel industry allowed him the opportunity to work with people from around the world. Ted will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (South of Eglinton Avenue East) from 10-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16th. A service to celebrate Ted's life will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16. In lieu of flowers,Ted asked that donations be made to Hospice Durham, 209 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 7H8 or to a local hospice of your choice.
McROBBIE, James
at his home in Newtonville on Saturday, May 11, 2002, in his 68th year. Jim, beloved husband of Olga. Loving father of Mike Bayda and his wife Lynn of Newcastle, and James McRobbie and his wife Lisa of Keswick. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Melissa and Colin Bayda. Brother of Betty and her husband Alex Hastie of Oshawa, Charlotte Hooper of Sault Ste. Marie, Isabelle and her husband Keith Cummings of Trenton, and Andrew McRobbie and his wife Barb of Moncton, N.B. Respecting Jim s wishes, cremation has taken place, with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. South., with visiting for one hour prior. In Jim s memory donations to the Charity of your choice or the Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated by his family. Condolences e-mailed to newcastlefuneralhome@rogers.com will be forwarded to the family.
NORMAN, Louie Evelyn Maisie -
A resident of Ajax since 1957, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 11, 2002 at Ballycliffe Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Eric Charles Norman. Loving mother of Neil and wife Pauline, Bryan, and Kevin and wife Elaine. Grandmother of Peter, Jodi, Michelle, Jessica and Tammy. Great grandmother of Eric, Tabatha, Dylan and Alex. In Evelyn's memory donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alzheimers Society or the Salvation Army .
PARISH, Loretta June -
Peacefully, in her sleep at home in Uxbridge on Saturday, May 11th, 2002. In her 72nd year. Loretta (nee Conway) beloved wife of Lloyd. Dear mother of Barry and his wife Mary, Lynne and husband Dave and predeceased by Brian. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Tom, Lesa, Tina, Jennifer, Matthew, Ryan, Brian Jr., Joshua, Tyler, Travis, Brianne Parish, Christopher and Michael Timmins, Kayla and Colin Beare, and four great-grandchildren. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge 23 Main Street South for visitation on Monday, May 13th, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Tuesday, May 14th at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Foster Memorial Cemetery, Uxbridge. In Loretta's memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
SZCZURKO, Ewhen -
At Lakeridge Health Corp. - Oshawa on Saturday May 11th, 2002. Ewhen aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Bodhan (Bob) and his wife Leisa, and John, and loving Dido of Michael, Jeremy, Mary, Natalka, Matthew and Andrew. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East with Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church on Tuesday May 14th, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. Prayers in the Chapel Monday at 7:30 P.M. Visitation 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. Monday.
VANDEN HEUVEL, Jane -
Peacefully after a debilitating stroke on Saturday May 11, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Whitby at the age of 83. Jane, beloved wife of the late Marius Vanden Heuvel. Loved mother of Bert Vanden Heuvel and his wife Patricia of Bracebridge, Jan Vanden Heuvel of Orono, John Vanden Heuvel of Nelson B.C., and Margaret and her husband Andy Hiemstra of Port Perry. Loving grandmother of David, Heather John and Heidi, Garry and Jacqui, Jonathan, Jeremy and Naomi-Lina, and Michelle and Stephen. Great-grandmother of Noah, Matthew, Samantha, Patricia and Stephanie. Predeceased by great-grandchildren Albert and Alexander. Friends were received at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Monday May 13th. A funeral service was held at Zion Christian Reformed Church (Adelaide and Central Park) on Tuesday May 14th. Interment MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Memorial donations made to Christian Horizons would be appreciated by the family.
DEAN, Olive (nee Stanton) -
Olive Dean died peacefully at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on May 10, 2002 in her 98th year. Born in Port Stanton, Ontario, Olive made many friends in her homes in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Aurora. Predeceased by her husband Douglas Wesley Dean in 1974 and daughter Judith Ticehurst (Otterburn, Quebec) in 1989, Olive is survived by sister Vivian Fraser (Lindsay)and daughter Barbara and son-in-law Tom Rance of Uxbridge. She will be missed by grandchildren Susie, Doug, and Fred Rance (Debbie Voth), Tricia Michielin (Maico/Mike), Lynda Kroeker (Don), 4 delightful great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held Thursday, May 16th, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at the Low & Low Funeral Home chapel, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge, Ontario.
HOLT Imelda Margaret -
R.N. (Graduated from Nurse's School - St. Joseph's Hospital, Sudbury - 1931; 1 year university in University of Ottawa - Advanced Nursing - 1963; While in Halifax was Associate Director of Children's Hospital; Supervisor, Nursery, Oshawa General Hospital since 1966). Peacefully, at Versa-Care, Uxbridge on Friday, May 10, 2002, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Dearly loved and cherished mother of Lillian Smith of Port Perry. Devoted 'Nanny' to Jeffrey Smith and wife Catherine; Sally Rose and husband Doug; Donna Wetherill and husband Grant; Carolyn Smith and also devoted great-grandmother to Taylor, Rebecca, Desmond, Emily, Jenna, Robert and Jake. Dear sister of Yvonne, Jean, Jennie, Theresa, Bernie, Rita and the late Lou, Julie, and Silvio. Lovingly remembered by her niece Betty Hughes. Will be missed by her beloved cat 'Bijou'. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of St. Gregory the Great, 194 Simcoe St. N., (at Adelaide St. W.) Oshawa on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Donations made to a Charityof choice or the Oshawa Humane Society would be appreciated.
LYNCH, Michael Thomas -
Suddenly, on the afternoon of May 10, 2002, our beloved son returned to God. His sister Arielle will help us remember that he completed us. He leaves his grandparents Thomas and Sylvia Lynch together with Nexhmi and Alexandra Hoxha with imprints of his love, affection and eternal joy. We love you. Michael will always be with us. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church (1385 Warden Ave. Scarborough) on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be greatly appreciated by the family.
