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Age 82 years. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday July 18th, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Squadron Leader Ronald Hunt. Dear mother of Marni (Dwight) Stephens; Tish (Cliff) Robinson; Liz (Jim) Moore and the late Captain Garry J. Hunt. Loving grandmother of Christine, Samantha, Bill, Kathryn, Jacqui, Jesse, Emily & Sam. Dear sister of Marny Motyer & the late Bill MacKinnon. Mary cherished her extended family & her many friendships. Her life and ours were immeasurably enriched by her musical gifts. A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, July 23 at Trinity United Church, Bowmanville. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society, Bowmanville Hospital or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville.
SULLIVAN, Vera -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday July 18th, 2002. Vera Sullivan formerly McGlade, nee: Beckett in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of thelate Gerald Sullivan. Dear mother of Bryan Sullivan and his wife Lois. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Gregory Davey and Theresa, Geoffrey Craig and his wife Isabel, and Paul Craig and his wife Valerie. Lovingly remembered by her great grandchildren. Rested at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E., Oshawa, with memorial service in the chapel on Saturday July 27th at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation wouldbe appreciated.
WELLS, Eugenia Rose -
Age 74 years. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday July 18, 2002. Wife of Frank Burrows. Dear mother of Douglas, Ross, Debbie Gillan,Tracy Wells and the late Rick and Kenneth Wells. Lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild expected soon. Dear sister of Weltha, Henry, Jimmy, Sue, Richard & Lorraine. Loving aunt to Allan & Charlene and her several nieces & nephews, great-aunt to Jeslene and Ruby. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville from 1pm Saturday until time of service 2pm in our Chapel. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Liver Foundation.
ZUHAJEWICZ, William -
(Veteran of WWII, Retired 40-year employee of CN Rail, and an active member of Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church) went home to be with the Lord, after a brief illness, on Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, in his 80th year. Bill Zuhajewicz of Newtonville, beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Ketteringham). Loving father of William F. Zuhajewicz, Patti Venner, Judy Jamischak, the late Stephen Zuhajewicz, and beloved step-father of Gina Hewlett-Weiss, Jim Bowman, and Fran Craig. Dear grandfather of Lennard, Elizabeth, Dan, David, Brent, Darryl, Cory, Leanne, Terry, Mark, and the late Troy, and great-grandchildren Sebastian, Nathan, Emily, Joshua, Cameron, Tyler, Noah, Joshua, Jordan, and Lauren. Brother of John Evans and Mary Romano. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday from 7-9 p.m., Saturday from 7-9 p.m., Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and for one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. A Baptist funeral service will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church (Hwy 2 and Lambs Rd., Bowmanville) on Monday, July 22, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Newtonville. In Bill s memory donations in lieu of flowers to the Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by his family.
BERRY, Jean -
Peacefully passed away on July 17, 2002 at the Ross Memorial Hospital (Lindsay) in her 83 year. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Robert and his wife Shirley, John and his wife Theresia and Leonard and his wife Linda. Cherished grandmother to nine grandchildren and great grandmother to eleven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road Ajax on Thursday July 18 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The service will be held on Friday July 19, 2002 at 10 a.m. Interment at GROVESIDE Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Heart and Stroke or Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
BROWNING, Jacquelyn May -
(Long time devoted employee of C.L.O.C.A.). Suddenly at her home on Wednesday, July 17th, 2002 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late William Bruce Browning. Loving mother of David Shawn and Gregory Bruce and his wife Jill. Devoted Nany of Melissa and Ryan. Lovingly remembered by sister Doris Leonora Olsen, her daughter Dana Lynn, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, July 19th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Service in the Chapel at 3:00 oclock. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
COLBY, Dulcie Beryl (nee Peters) -
In her 86th year after a lengthy illness passed away peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on July 17th, 2002. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence Colby and her brother Clement Peters. Dulcie will be sadly missed by her sister and only family relative Vivienne N. Watts (nee Peters), brother-in-law Claude Watts, nephews Douglas B. Watts and Gregory C. Watts and their families. Dulcie lived in Uxbridge, Ontario for the past 73 years and was a highly regarded music consultant with the Durham Board of Education till her retirement in 1981. In 1951 she formed theDulcie Colby Boys Choir from students in the Durham area. The choir was very successful, performing at churches, Kiwanis festivals, Massey Hall (Toronto) and many official ceremonies until being disbanded in 1959. She was very proud to be made an honorary member of the Federation of Women Teachers of Ontario and being one of the three music specialists who wrote a music teaching series for schools called "Canada is Music". Funeral Services will be held in the chapel at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge 23 Main Street South on Saturday, July 20th, 2002 at 2 p.m. Visitation, Friday, July 19th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. I nterment, Uxbridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Complex Continuing Care Fund of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation or Uxbridge Community Care.
EADIE, Margaret Jean -
At her residence in Oshawa on Wednesday July 17, 2002. Margaret Eadie born on March 12, 1919 in London, England, beloved wife of the late Alexander Eadie. Loving mother of John Roberts Eadie, Charles Edward Eadie and his wife Christine and Douglas William Eadie and his wife Marion. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Sarah Jane LaBell, Pepper Martine Eadie, Michael Gregory Eadie and by her great grandchildren: Brooklyn Leanne Eadie and Shauna LaBell. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday July 20, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
HEWLETT, Kathleen Keiko -
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville, on Wednesday, July 17th, 2002, at the age of 70. Beloved wife of the late Frank (Bud) Hewlett. Loving mother of Joanne Rutledge (Steve Moore), Karen Hewlett (Guy Polley) and Wayne Hewlett (Cathy). Sister of Fred Okada (Gloria), Ron Okada (Marilyn), Christine Collins (Kevin) and the late Mich Ogaki (George). Lovingly remembered by John Rutledge, sister-in-law Lila Lipscombe, grandchildren Frank, Jennifer, Josh, Becki, Andrew, Codey, Chantal, Jean-Luc and great-grandchildren Michael, Kailynn and Cassandra. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Sunday, July 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, July 22nd, at 11:00 o clock. Interment Highland Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund would be appreciated.
NIBLETT, Brandon James -
Tragically in Toronto on Wednesday, July 17th, 2002 in his 24th year. Beloved son of Glen and Sherry Niblett. Loving brother of Ian. Dear grandson of Freda McGirr and Catherine and George Niblett. Sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, July 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be beld in the Chapel on Saturday, July 20th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Kids Help Foundation or Bereaved Families of Ontario.
NYERGES, Antonia -
After a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday July 17, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Steve. Dear mother of Steve Nyerges and Klara Kovacs. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren John Kovacs, Dave Kovacs and Steven Evans. A graveside service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery on Saturday July 27th, 2002 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health, Oshawa would be appreciated and may be made through the Armstrong Funeral Home 433-4711.
SOININEN, Margaret -
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday July 17, 2002. Margaret Soininen at 69 years of age. Beloved wife of George Soininen. Loving mother of Stephen Soininen and Diane Foster , David Soininen, Susan Eyre and Donald Soininen. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Eylse, Daniel, Hayden, Charles, Daniel, Megan, Jessica, Tyler and Stacie Ann and by her great granddaughter Lily Ann. Dear sister of Jean Hodson, Norman Whitton and his wife Teresa Cote and Dorothy Munro. Margaret will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 27th, 2002 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel at Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Armstrong Funeral Home.
BANTON, Edmund H. Ned -
(Retired after 35 years with York Hydro, Coach for many years in the Ontario Fastball League, Member of the Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club). Peacefully after a brief illness, on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 77. Ned Banton of Port Perry, beloved husband of Joyce (nee Hill). Cherished father of Donna and her husband Louis Volf, Debbie Peterson, and David Banton (deceased) and his wife Sue. Devoted grandfather of Carolyn and her husband Guido, Allan, Stephen and his wife Tammy, Michelle and Krystal, and great grandfather of Christopher, Brittney and Madison. Dear brother of George, Lorraine, Gord, Eva, Shirley, Marilyn and the late Bill, Joyce and John. 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 Ned Banton will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, July 20th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Hugh Kernohan officiating. Private Interment St. John s Anglican Cemetery, Blackstock. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
GIFFEN, Florence Isabel (Hooper) -
Peacefully at home with her family by her side in her 86th year on Tuesday, July 16, 2002, Florence Isabel (Hooper) Giffen of Niagara Falls. Beloved wife of 64 years to John (Jack) Giffen. Dearly loved mother of Marilyn (Don) Monteith of London, Marg (Tom) Tkach and Gord (Linda) Giffen all of Niagara Falls. Loving grandmother of Tom (Lourdes), Sandra, Donny, Doug (Lorraine), Kurt (Julie), Mark (Denise), Lynn and Heather and great grandmother of ten. Dear sister of Art (Lil) Hooper of Newcastle. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Giffen was born and raised in Bowmanville, Ontario. Cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. (Parking in municipal lot on Kitchener Street). In memory of Mrs. Giffen and because Jack is a resident of Chateau Gardens donations to Chateau Gardens Residents Fund or G.N.G.H. Palliative Care would be appreciated by her family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Patterson Funeral Home, 6062 Main St., Niagara Falls.
METRUK, Marie Amelia (nee Marlow) -
Peacefully at Community Nursing Home, Port Peny on Tuesday, July 16th, 2002. Marie Amelia Marlow, in her 82nd year. Wife of the late William Metruk. Dear sister of Evelyn Farrow of Oshawa. Fondly remembered by her step daughter Cheryl Sebrins, nieces Susan Farrow, Bonnie Zeyha and Sally Miller, nephew Danny Farrow and dear friend Claudette Sawyer and their families . Predeceased by her parents Ted and Amelia Marlow, sisters Snowie Marlow and Winnie McKinstry and brothers Haviland Marlow and Weldon Marlow. Funeral Service to be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Friday, July 19th at 11:00 A.M. Interment North Nestleton United Church Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or North Nestleton United Church would be appreciated.
OSMOK, Celia
Peacefully at Thorntonview Long Term Care Facility, Oshawa, on Tuesday, July 16, 2002, in her 84th year. Loving mother of Veronica Guindon of Newcastle and Charlotte Rammler of Oshawa. Baba of Teresa, Wayne, Susan, and Tracey, and Big Baba of Steven, Billy, Devin, Mathew, Stephen, Chantel, and Kurtis. A special thank you to the staff of Thorntonview for their compassionate care. Cremation has taken place, and Celia s urn will be buried with a graveside service at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oshawa, on Friday, July 26, at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family, and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964.
PATTERSON, Louise -
Peacefully with her family at her side at Humber River Regional Hospital, Toronto on Tuesday, July 16th; in her 74th year. Louise Patterson, (nee; Wells), of Coulson, beloved wife of the late Morley Patterson. Loving mother of Linda Diane Kollman & companion John Tanner of Orillia, Patricia & husband Jim Johnston of Elliot Lake, Joe & wife Bernadette of Coulson, David & wife Kim of Orillia, Sharon & husband Joe Lauria of Oshawa & Frances predeceased. Grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Mrs. Beatrice Donald & Mrs. Marjorie Edmonds both of Toronto, Mrs. Doris Paddle of B.C., Mrs. Lela Davidson of Newmarket, Mrs. Rita Emms of Calgary, Olive, Myrtle, Mabel, Harry, Cliff, Jack & Ken all predeceased. Lovingly remembered by sisters-in-law Irene & Lois Wells and many nieces & nephews. The late Mrs. Louise Patterson will rest at the MUNDELL FUNERAL HOME, 79 West St. N., Orillia from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Thursday. Funeral Service in the chapel on Friday afternoon, July 19th at 1 o'clock. Interment - St. Andrews - St. James' Cemetery, Orillia. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
DOUGALL, William ('The Duke') -
Peacefully and triumphantly his way, at the Scarborough Centenary Health Centre, with his loving wife Lil beside him and surrounded by loving family and friends, on Monday, July 15, 2002. Bill Dougall, loving husband of Lil. Loving father of Denise and Kimmy. Grandfather of Sydney and Melissa. Survived by his dearly beloved sister Doreen (Doe) and her husband and Bill's buddy Norm Gray. Brother-in-law to James, Donald, Tommy and George. The greatest uncle who will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. N., Ajax (Pickering Village) on Friday, July 19, 2002 at 12 noon. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Salvation Army or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
