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(42-year emplyee of International Wax Ltd., Agincourt and a hobby farmer for 35 years in Bethany). Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 6, 2002, in his 67th year, after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving son of Isabel Thompson (nee Ransberry) of Don Mills and the late Ralph Thompson. Best friend and loving partner of Anne Finlay. Sadly missed by his children Douglas (Louise) of Bowmanville, Karen Kerr (Dave) of Bridgenorth, and Keith of Oshawa. Loving PaPa of Cameron, Casey, Victoria, and Amy. Dear brother of Jack of Port Perry. Missed by many aunts uncles, and cousins in the Ransberry and Thompson families. Ross attended Yelverton United Church. He loved his farm where he planted 13,000 trees, and was tremendously fond of animaIs, particularly his faithful buddies Sam and Charlie. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (exit 440, just north of 401 at the lights - toll-free 1-877-987-3964) on Tuesday, July 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, July 10, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. In memory of Ross, donations fo the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated by his family. (Condolences maybe e-mailed to the family at newcastlefuneralhome@rogers.com) .
WILLIAMS, Barry -
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday July 6, 2002 in his 65th year. Barry, loved son of the late Thomas & Pat Williams. Dear brother of Enid & her husband John Longo, Bronwen & her husband Hank Stolk and Pat Walker. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Cremation. Graveside service will take place at Trent Valley Cemetery, Hasting. Funeral arrangements through Morris Funeral Chapel 4 Division St. Bowmanville.
ZEIBIN, Florence -
Peacefully at home on Saturday July 6th, 2002. Florence, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Peter Zeibin. Loving mother of Claire Bourdeau and her husband Allan of Mississauga, and Delilah Labignan and her husband Richard of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Josh Labignan. Sister of Mary and Nellie. Florence will be sadly missed by all of her nieces and nephews, friends and family. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. With a Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday July 11th at 11:00 a.m. Entombment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to a Charity ofChoice would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
RIGGS-LONG, Esmond -
(Retired from Toronto Police Service). Peacefully at Providence Centre on Friday, July 5th, 2002 in his 77th year. Beloved father of Trudie, her husband Jeffrey and son Scott. Husband of Freda. Survived by his brother Ivor, his sisters Yvonne, Lillian and Gwen, and predeceased by his brother Vivian. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation Monday, July 8th from 2-4 and to p.m. A complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, July 9th, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, donationd, to the Canadian Cancer Society or a Charity, of choice would be appreciated.
SEVERN, Derek Oliver -
Lifetime member Royal Canadian Legion Bowmanville Branch 178. passed away on Friday July 5, 2002 at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville. Dearly loved husband of 49 1/2 years to Betty. A loving father who will be sadly missed by his sons Gary & his wife Donna, Terry & his wife Mary & Glen & his wife Marisa. Cherished grandfather of Teri, Matthew and Grace. Dear brother of Gordon (predeceased). Violet & her late husband Glen Thertell and his twin Denis & his wife Shirley. A family service will be held at MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael's Hospital Research Foundation or Charity of your choice through the Morris Funeral Chapel 4 Division St. Bowmanville.
SMITH, Grace -
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Friday, JuIy 5, 2002, Grace Smith, age 87 years. Dear sister of the late Fred Smith. Sister-in-law of Hazel Smith. Also survived by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will take Place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, 1-2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel, 2 p.m. Sunday, JuIy 7, 2002. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society or Bowmanville Hospital.
BABINGTON (Caines), Patricia Gail
passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 4, 2002, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, 16 days short of her 55th birthday. Daughter of the late Harold and Nellie Babington. Best friend and Mom of Vincent Caines and his wife Kathleen, and Vicki and her husband Neal Kent. The coolest Grandma of Daniel and Douglas Brennan-Caines. Dear sister of Glynes Stacey and her husband Al, and Jack Babington and his wife Jeanette. Friend and aunt to Marina, Julie, Shelley, Laurie and Denise. Special friend and former wife of John Caines. Pat was Director of Care at Cedarcroft Place and was so proud of being a nurse.
A celebration of Pat s life will be held at Cedarcroft Place, 649 King St. E., Oshawa, on Monday, July 8, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat s memory to: Palliative Care, Lakeridge Health Oshawa; The Ajax Lions Club; the CNIB, or Oshawa Community Care, may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (905-987-3964, 1-877-987-3964). Special thanks to Shelley Stacey, Dr. Warren Ke and his nurse Marg, Dr. Amurawaiye s nurse Jean, and Ben Gugala and the Palliative Care Team. You all went that extra mile on Mom s behalf. After spending her whole life taking care of everybody, it was difficult for her to let others take care of her, but the nursing staff at Lakeridge Health Port Perry and especially at Lakeridge Health Oshawa 6F did a wonderful job and treated her with the respect and dignity that she always treated her residents with. (Condolences e-mailed to newcastlefuneralhome@rogers.com will be forwarded to the family.
BERTRAND, Robert Francis -
(Retired from Oshawa Public Utilities after 25 years of service, former member of Garrard Rd. Volunteer Fire Department). At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday July 4, 2002, Robert Bertrand, in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn for 48 years. Loving father of Sandra, Wendy, Gordon and his wife Anne, Kelly, Daniel and his wife Linda, and Judy and her husband Gary. Dear brother of James and the late Barbara, Allan and his wife Lynne, and Ken and his wife Barb. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Lisa, Steven, Mary, Gregory, Katie, Julie, Melissa, Rob, and Sarah. Special friend of Jacqueline and Linda. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2 Courtice (1 km east of Townline/ 1.5 km west of Courtlce Rd) 905-432-8484 with complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday July 9 at 11 a.m. The family of Robert will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living or the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
HAWKE, Ross Walter -
Age 77 years. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday July 4th, 2002. Beloved husband of Evelyn Hawke for 53 years. Loving father of Karen & her husband Ted Rivett, Kim & her fiance Mark Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Michelle & James Rivett & Andrew Hawke-Stokes. Bother of Kathleen & predeceased by sister Laura. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service will be held at Ebenezer United Church, Courtice 12 noon Saturday. Interment St. Andrew's & St. James Cemetery, Orillia. Memorial donations may be made to The Charles H. Best Diabetic Centre for Youth & Young Adults or to the Charity of your choice.
PETTS, Christopher David -
Age 39 years. Beloved husband of Suilt. Dear son of Bill Petts and the late Wilda Petts. Survived by his sisters Terry and her husband Dave Hutchison and Deanne Petts. He will be sadly missed by his nephews Darrell, Andrew and Jeremy. A Memorial Service will be held in our Chapel at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, 2 p.m. Monday. Cremation has already taken place. Donations made to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by the family.
SUNDQUIST, Carl Blakeney -
Peacefully on Thursday, July 4th, 2002 in his 45th year. Loving father of Rhiannon and Andrew. Son of Ernie and Georgina. Brother of Pam and her husband Steve McCartin and Gloria and her husband Dave Rifle. Uncle of Trevor, Michael and James. Predeceased by his mother Marjorie. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, July 7th from 2-4 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
WATKINS, David Jams, M.B.E. -
On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Jessie Watkins, (nee Palmer). Dear father of David and his wife Christina, Brenda and her husband Anthony Billingsley, Kenneth and his wife Cindy, Robbie and his wife Marta. He will be sadly missed by his 12 grandchildren and many family and friends. A Private Family Memorial Service will take Place at a later date. Cremation has already taken place. Memorial donations made to The Kidney Foundation or The Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville.
LAUGHLIN: Fred -
passed away peacefully at his home in Calgary Alberta on July 3, 2002 in his 54th year. Fred, beloved son of Mary and (Arnold predeceased) Hambly. Dear father of Fred, Lori, Cherie, Travis and grandfather to Joel, Adam, Kyle, Randy, Harliegh, Wyatt. Beloved brother of Ralph and Faye Harrison, Anne and Frank Rout, Ron and Donna Laughlin, Diane Legere. Lovingly remembered by all his nieces and nephews. Resting at Pierson's Funeral Home in Calgary Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Durham Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.
PRESTON, Ann Charlotte -
Suddenly on Wednesday July 3rd, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Harold Preston. Dear mother of Helmut & his wife Karen, Steven & Kathy. Cherished "Oma" of Kyle Preston & his mother Georgina. Funeral Service will take place 11am Monday at Ebenezer United Church, Courtice. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Donations may be made to The Ebenezer United Church or to the Charity of your choice.
WATKINS, David James M.B.E. -
in his 88th year. On Wednesday July 3rd, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Beloved husband of Jessie Watkins, (nee Palmer). Dear father of David & his wife Christina, Brenda & her husband Anthony Billingsley, Kenneth & his wife Cindy, Robbie & his wife Marta. He will be sadly missed by his 12 grandchildren & many family & friends. A Private Family Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Cremation has already taken place. Memorial donations made to The Kidney Foundation or The Diabetic Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville.
WILLOUGHBY, Kerry E. -
(Retired - Willoughby and Associates - Insurance Adjusters). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2002. Kerry E. Willoughby, in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Corrie Crosbie. Dear son of Thomas Willoughby. Much loved father of Terri-Lyn and her husband Scott Shorten, stepfather of Tammy and her husband Ray Misztak, David Richardson and his wife Jill and Chad Crosbie. Dear Grandfather of Brittnee, Claire and Abbey; Heather and Tessa; Justice and Alyssa. Fondly remembered by his uncle George Willoughby and Margie. Predeceased by his mother Irene and his wife Marjorie. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (9O5 72l-l234) for visitation on Friday, July 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. and Saturday, July 6th from 1:00 P.M. until time of Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Cremation Thornton Crematorium. Memorial Donations to Ducks Unlimited or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
ANGER, Roy -
passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Lakeridge Health Whitby, on Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at the age of 80. Veteran W.W. I I Navy. Dearly loved husband of Rose (Dilling) for 53 years. Loving dad of Cathy (Doug) Stapleton; Roy Jr. (Angie) Anger; and Cindy (Joel) Reynolds. Loving Grandpa of Corey and Dustin Stapleton, Jesse, Jasmine and Desiree Anger, Courtney Reynolds and Joey and Jessica Kelemen. Roy will be sadly, missed and fondy remembered by his family and friends.
