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Suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday June 18, 2002. Jozef Jablonski in his 78th year, beloved husband of the late Helen Jablonski. Lovingfather of Mike Jablonski and Ina Zaporozan and her husband Jamie. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Jesse, Ina and Melanie. Jozef will be sadly missed by his brother in law Walter and his wife Zena Korobkaand their children, Andrew and Philip. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home with funeral service in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Saturday June 22, 2002 and 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Panachyda will be held at the funeral home Friday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
McCONNEY, Allan Edward, B. Sc., M.Ed. -
(1921 - 2002), Suddenly, June 18, 2002, at Sunnybrook Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Lois (Davis); loved father of Denise McConney of Saskatoon; Wendy McConney-Goode (Robert) and Michele McConney of Banff. Devoted grandfather of David and Austin McConney-Goode and Wynonah McConney. Brother of Mary Harvey (John) of Oakville; Robert McConney (Mary) of Barrie; Sheila Graystone (deceased) and brother-in-law Alan Graystone of Newport News Va; and brother-in-law to Margaret and Mel Green of Toronto. Allan was born in Toronto and educated at John Ross Robertson Elementary, Lawrence Park Collegiate, and Jarvis Collegiate. He graduated from Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph in 1949 following his service in the RCNVR from 1940-1945. During his service on the JIMCS Skeena, he was mentioned in dispatches for his role in the sinking of an enemy submarine. He also served on the HCMS Wetaskewin in the Battle of the Atlantic; on the HMCS Sioux off Normandy on D Day and with convoys to Russia untilthe end of the war. He taught sciences at Seaforth D.H.S. and Uxbridge S.S. In retirement, he was an enthusiastic Volunteer with the Uxbridge Arena Board, the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Board and Foundation, and the Cancer Society. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Toronto and Oshawa Naval Clubs; the Royal Canadian Military Institute; the Royal Commonwealth Society; the Monarchist League; and a Charter member of Skyloft Ski Club. He had been an avid skier all his life, and even met Lois on a ski trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. Funeral Services to be held on Sunday, June 23rd, 2002 at 2:30 p.m., St. Paul's Anglican Church, 65 Toronto Street S., Uxbridge. Visitation at the church will begin at 1:00 p.m. and reception after the service. Should family or friends desire, donations in Allan's memory to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital or a charity of choice, would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South.
PENNELL, Harold James -
On June 18, 2002, Harold Penell in his 64th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen Simmons. Dear father of Debbie, Howard, Paul, Lorie, Rodneyand Steven. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Brother of Bernard, Maxine, Diane, Rosalind and David. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday June 20 at 10 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens . Memorial donations to the Hospital for Sick Children (Neurology Department) would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 p.m.
TAYLOR, Fredrick R. -
Age 62 years (former owner of Bev's Flower Shop). passed away after a short illness on Tuesday June 18, 2002 at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto. Dear father of Susan, Mike, Reg and Jane. Former husband of Sandy Whalen and Susan Huebner. Loving grandfather of Angel and Justin. Dear brother of Eleanor Lofkrantz and Pat Jeffreys. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 5-8 pm Saturday. Funeral Service in our Chapel 1pm Sunday, June 23, 2002. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation International.
THOMSON, William -
Suddenly at his residence in Bowmanville on Tuesday June 18, 2002 in his 66th year. Bill, loving father of Raymond, Annette & her spouse Jim, Michelle and Robert & his spouse Stephanie. Dear grandfather of Alyssa. Brother of Mary & her husband Ray, Clara Thomson, Norma, Sue & her husband Art and the late Jean and Jerry. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel 4 Division St. Bowmanville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Morris Chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough. Donations to the Diabetes Association or Heart & Stroke Foundation in Bill's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
GRENIER, Audrey -
At the Lakeridge Health (Whitby) on Monday June 17th in her 79th year. Loving mother of Edward and his wife Donna, Kenneth and his wife Betty, and Sharon and her husband Maxwell Hunt. Dear grandmother of Johnathon, Lauren, Ryan, Christina and Kimberly. Mrs. Grenier will be resting at the W.C. Town OWN Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby Wednesday June 19 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm followed by Service in the Chapel Wednesday at 7:30pm. Cremation and then burial at Pine Hills Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society in lieu of flowers would be appreciated by the family.
McKINNON, Helen -
passed away peacefully, on the afternoon of Monday, June 17, 2002, at Princess Margaret Hospital, at the age of 63, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones. She will always be remembered by family and friends for her strength and endurance, affection and warm personality, and her encouragement and great love. She demonstrated strong family values which are cherished by her three surviving daughters, Joann, Debbie and Sharon. Family and friends will be received at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church (S.E. corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave., Ajax) on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. A Christian Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Whitby. If desired, donations can be made to the Breast Cancer Society and would be appreciated by the family.
RAGO, Nicola (#1 Nick) -
Peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 17, 2002 at the Heritage Nursing Home in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Rita. Loving father of Rosettaand her husband John Lintner. Devoted "Bampoo" of Christian, Vanessa and Mikey. Proud great "Bampoo" of Hannah Rose. Dear brother of Gennaro and his wife Valeria, Saveria and her husband Joe Puopolo, and their families: Suor Rosina, of Italy and Suor Tecla, of Italy. A very special uncle of Rossana and her husband Sandro (and great uncle to Alessandro); Giovanna and her husband Willy, Rocco and his girlfriend Diana; Mark Hamblett and his wife Karen of England, Kent Hamblett and his wife Wendy of New Zealand, Josephine Collerick of England, and their families. Sadly missed by his many cousins. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday. Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 796 Eyer Drive, Pickering on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 11 am. Entombment Thornton Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Centenary Health Centre, Cardiac Wing or the Toronto General Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
SCHAFFELER, Peter Michael -
Suddenly, on Monday, June 17, 2002 in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Ellen (nee Doherty), beloved father of Michael, Erika and her husband Raymond Taylor, Andrea and her husband Marc Shimwell. Adored Poppa of granddaughter Claire Julia Taylor for too short a time. Beloved son of the late Walter and Sely Schaffeler (Drummondville, PQ), and loved son-in-law of the late Richard Allan and Margaret Doherty (Bowmanville). Dear brother of Sely and her husband Charlie Trail (Stoney Creek), and Susan Schaffeler (Switzerland). Greatly loved brother-in-law to Sheila and Jacques Carriere (Ottawa), John and the late Nancy Taylor (Sutton), Anne and the late Peter Ross (Thunder Bay), Allan Doherty (Whitehorse), Margaret Doherty and Ian Gemmill (Kingston), Chris and Pam Doherty (St. Albert). Much loved uncle and great-uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Montreal, Quebec, graduated BComm McGill University 1960. Thirty year employee of Avery Dennison Mfg., Montreal and Bowmanville. Past Treasurer, Memorial Hospital Bowmanville, volunteer Canadian Red Cross and Durham Distress Centre. Peter was happiest when he was with family, and he was dearly loved and will be missed more than words can express. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, ON, Thursday 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday 11 a.m. at ST. JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Bowmanville. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
GRENIER, Audrey
At the Lakeridge Health (Whitby) on Monday, June 17th, 2002 in her 79th year. Loving mother of Edward and his wife Donna, Kenneth and his wife Betty, and Sharon and her husband Maxwell Hunt. Dear grandmother of Johnathon, Lauren, Ryan, Christina and Kimberly. Mrs. Grenier will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby, on Wednesday, June 19th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. followed by a service in the chapel Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Cremation and then burial at Pine Hills Cemetery at a later day. Donations to the Alzheimer Society, in lieu of flowers, would be appreciated by the family.
TAYLOR, Helen M. -
Age 87 years - At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday June 17th, 2002. Beloved wife of the late T. Everett Graham of Lakefield, ON and Harry R. Taylor of Toronto, ON. Dear mother of Donald R. Graham of Kelowna B.C., and Sylvia & her husband "Bun" Dorrington of Kissimmee, Fla. Survived by her brother William E. (Ted) Wood of Cedar Springs, MI. Dear grandmother of Stephen Graham & his wife Michelle of Bowmanville, ON, Paul Graham & his wife Darlene of Lakefield, ON, Cynda-Jayne Graham-Krane & her husband John of Port Elgin, ON, Katherine Gutierrez of Pensacola, Fla, Suzanne Joseph & her husband Michael of Pace, Fla. Loving great-grandmother to 13 great grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimers Society.
BUDD, Wayne Charles -
(28 year employee of Scarborough Cable/Rogers) Peacefully on Sunday, June 16th, 2002 at his home in Christine's arms surrounded by the family he loved and was loved by. Much loved husband of Christine. Loving father of Jennifer and Alayna. Dear son of Kathleen and the late Albert Budd and son-in-law of Mary and Arthur Smith. Brother of Barry and his wife Julie and brother-in-law of Al and Janet Wolf. Loving uncle of Robbie, Michael and Lindsay. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, June 19th and Thursday, June 20th from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, June 21st at 1:00 o'clock. Cremation. Memorial donations to Cancer Research would be appreciated.
DAWE, Jack Austin -
(World War II Veteran-Roya1 Canadian Army Scrvice Corp.) In hospital on Sunday, June 16th, 2002 surrounded by his family in his 79th year. Loving husband of Mardie for 54 years. Dear father of Barbara (John) Fife, Susan (Paul) Dynes and Stephen (Kelly) Dawe. Proud Poppa of Geordon, Austin. with a third grandchild on the way. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-234) for visitation on
Wednesday, June 19th from 2 -4 and 7- 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, June 20th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery . In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the C.N.I.U. would be appreciated by the family.
PHILLIPS, Colleen Marie Ann -
Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home Peterborough on Sunday June 16th, 2002. Dear wife of Gary Temple. Dear daughter of Dorothy and the late Douglas Phillips. Loving mother of April Ireland and her husband Wib, Derek Lubbelinkhof, Chantell Fairley. Loving grandmother of Keith, Kurtis and Jeremy. Dear sister of Carl Phillips and his wife Liz, Karen Brewster and her husband Richard, Edward Phillips. Predeceased by her sister Leona Phillips. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday June 19th, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.Wednesday.
WIGMORE, Ivan Earl -
Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, June 16th, 2002 in his 75th year with his family by his side. Ivan Wigmore of Oshawa, Ontario. Beloved husband and best friend for 51 years of Elizabeth Wigmore. Loved father of Ricky, Rosemary, Betty Anne, Jason, Ronnie, Wendy and Ivan Jr. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren and great grandson. Dear brother of Bob Wigmore and his wife Betty. Predeceased by his sisters Patricia Spence, Marjorie Wigmore, Joan Gilbert and brother Gerald Wigmore. Ivan will be greatly missed by many children during the Christmas season. The family will receive friends at the Weaver Family Funeral Home, West Chapel, on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 1 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. Rev. Hal York officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online guest book and condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
FELIX, William (Bill) -
Peacefully in the hospital surrounded by family on Saturday, June 15, 2002 after a brief battle with cancer, in his 72nd year. Affectionately known to all as ''The Chef''. Beloved husband of Victoria Matus, for 49 years. Loving father of Beatrix and her husband Bernie, Andrea and her husband Ron. Dear grandfather of Jason and his wife Lisa, Tommy and his wife Wendy, Natasha and Brandon. Great-grandfather of Samantha, Brianne, Alyssa and Reece. Brother to Sandor, Paul and the late Leslie. Sadly missed by nieces and nephews in Canada and Hungary. Family and friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, Pickering, 1057 Brook Rd. (south of 401), on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Bill's life will be held in the chapel Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow.
SPARROW, Graham Edward -
(Mechanical Engineering student, University of Ottawa). Suddenly on Saturday, June 15th, 2002 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital in his 28th year. Loving husband of Caroline Herron of Ottawa. Cherished son of Gayle Brosseau of Courtice and Elwood ''Woody'' Sparrow of Scarborough and stepson of Ray Brosseau. Big brother to Jen Sparrow of Oshawa. Dear son-in-law of Andrea and Don Herron of Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Graham will be sadly missed by his Auntie Florene, Uncle Don and all extended family and many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, June 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, June 19th at 3:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ALLISON, Winnifred -
At Marnwood Life Care Centre, Bowmanville on Friday, June 14, 2002 in her 90th year. Winnifred, beloved wife of the late Hugh Allison. Loved mother of Robert, William and his wife Hazel, Janine and her husband Ron Coe and David Allison. Loved grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Phyllis Webb. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Morris Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations in Winnifred's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
