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At Milton Hospital on Tuesday July 2, 2002. Harvey Davis in his 60th year. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Davis. Loving father of Kathleen Roffey and her husband Steven. Sadly missed by his granddaughter Melissa. Dear brother of Bev McLaughlin and her husband Ralph and Edward Davis. Lovingly remembered by his nephew Kevin Bell. Resting at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Services in the Chapel on Friday July 5th at 1pm. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm.
GRIFFITHS, Chris (Adele Christina) -
On Tuesday July 2nd, 2002 peacefully in her 81st year, following a courageous and valiant struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Dearly beloved wife of Meirion. Devoted mother of Margaret Fairfield & husband Paul of Merritt, B.C. and Hilary Fletcher & her husband David of Pickering. Cherished grandmother of Sian, Julie & Anthony Fletcher, Mark & Kathryn Fairfield, Michael & Karen. Beloved sister of Barbara Williams & Family, U.K. Past Matron of the Eastern Star. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 p.m. Thurs & 2-4 &7-9 p.m. Fri. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Anglican Church, Bowmanville. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation or Durham Access to Care. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Durham Access to Care and the kind staff of Marnwood Lifecare Centre in Bowmanville.
LOMAX, Morton George -
At Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Tuesday July 2, 2002. Morton Lomax of Kirkfield was the beloved husband of Reta (Yarnold) Lomax. Dearfather and father-in-law of Sherry (Fortunato) Amendola of Scarborough, Debbie (Glenn) Jeffrey of Whitby and Ken Lomax of Whitby. Grandfather of Leslie, Laura, Sarah, Michael, Kevin and Cameron. A family service was held at the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton (705-426 5777) on Friday. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Kirkfield. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association.
MAKSYMYSHYN, Anna -
At Ivan Franko Home on Tuesday, July 2, 2002. Anna Maksymyshyn, beloved wife of the late Nick Maksymyshyn. Dear mother of Sylvia Zbihlyj & her husband Michael of Toronto. Myron Maksymyshyn of Florida. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Roxanne of P.E.I. & Andrew of Toronto, David and his wife Theresa of Syracuse. Dear sister of Ivanka Zurba of Toronto, & sister-in-law Ksenia Kolomyjec of Toronto. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces & nephews. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street, East, Oshawa. Order of Funeral Rite Saturday July 6th at 11:00a.m. Interment at St. Wolodymyr & St. Olha Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Children of Chernobyl would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 7pm-9pm
McCONKEY, Audrey Jean -
(Devoted member of Kingsview United Church). Died peacefully in her sleep, in her 79th year, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Port Perry, on Tuesday, July 2, 2002. Audrey, (nee Pierson) loving wife of Lawrence for 60 years. Dear mother of Susan Lamarre of Markham, Jayne and her husband Greg Bodnar of Oshawa, Robert McConkey of Vancouver, B.C., and the late Andrew McConkey. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Christian, Adam and Sarah Lamarre, Jay, Cahli and Tegan Bodnar. Sister of Isabel Hem, Margaret Laurie and the late Robert Pierson and Grace Reeson. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 KingSt. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at KINGS VIEW UNITED CHURCH, 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa, on Friday, July 5, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Audrey to Kingsview United Church would he appreciated.
PICKLE, Sonya -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2002 in her 41st year. Dearly beloved wife of Randy. Loving mother of Ryan and Jessica. Dear daughter of Herta Poggensee and the late Klaus. Cherished sister of Lora and her husband Roger Blatter and Erwin Poggensee and his wife Debbie; sister-in-law of Evelyn White and her husband Lorne. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, July 5th from 2 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, July 6th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Community Foundation of Durham Region or Charity of Your Choice.
PIGOTT, Alfred George Edwin -
(WW II Veteran Airforce Corporal). Peacefully at his daughters home in Orono with his family by his side on Tuesday July 2, 2002 in his 91st year. Alf, beloved husband of Hazel (Burley) of Orono and the late Fosetta (Carleton). Loving father of Glory Adams and her husband Fay of Orono. Dear grandfather of Don Adams and his wife Ann of Port Perry. Lovingly remembered by his great-grandchildren Andrew and Katie. Sadly missed by his stepchildren John Robinson of Oshawa, Howard Stapleton and his wife Marion of Oshawa and step grandchildren Lee Stapleton of Toronto and Laura Stapleton of Oshawa. Predeceased by his sisters and brothers Martha, Fred, Dolly, Glory, Nelson and Edie. Friends were able to call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street Bowmanville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in our Chapel on Friday at 1p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to Memorial Hospital Foundation or Orono United Church would be gratefully appreciated.
COLLINS, Jim -
After a long happy life on July 1, 2002 in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Sarah. Father of Rosie and partner Glynn, Richy and wife Channy, Mike and wife Genevieve, and Steve. Proud grand dad of Aurelia, Celandine (Tanya), Nicola, Boudica, William, Eugenie and Emilie-Anne. He will be sadly missed and remembered by all family members and many friends. Thanks to all the staff at Scarborough and Ajax Hospital. Mr. Collins will be resting at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Friday, July 5th from 6 to 9 p.m. A service at St. John's Port Whitby Church will be held on Saturday, July 6th, at 7:30 pm. Cremation. In Memoriam donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or the Canadian Mental Health Association for research.
CONNOLLY, Chad John -
As the result of an accident on Monday, July 1st, 2002 in his 25th year. Beloved soul mate of WendyAirdrie. Loving son of John and Faye Connolly of Oshawa. Devoted stepfather to Franklin Mercer. Beloved brother and best friend of Tanya Connolly (Ron Airdrie). Dear grandson of Jean Ellsworth and the late Gussie, and Elsie Connolly and the late Charlie. Sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Chad was involved with Oshawa baseball and hockey associations. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. and Friday, July 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church (1314Oxford St.) on Saturday, July 6th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Chad may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
LONGEWAY, William (Bill) Joseph
June 28, 1932 July 1, 2002. With great peace and dignity, while holding his sister Yvonne s hand and with his brother-in-law Lyle at his side, Bill Longeway left his earthly home at Strathaven Life Care Centre, Bowmanville, Ontario, in his 71st year to join his Saviour and his mother and father in Glory. Bill was born in Stratford, Ontario; the loving and much-loved son of the late William Longeway and his wife Stella McIlhargey, formerly of 328 Brunswick Street. During his youth, Bill was employed at Prestonia and the Department of Highways in Stratford. In 1964 Bill moved to Owen Sound where he was employed by RCA and later A-1 Cleaning. In 1994, due to declining health, Bill moved to Newcastle, Ontario, to be near his sister and her family. He was an adherent of Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church. Bill is loved, remembered and survived by his only sibling, his adoring and devoted younger sister, Yvonne and husband Lyle Bender of Newcastle, Ontario; nieces Darolyn and husband Philip Jones of Janetville, Ontario, Delores Bender-Hone and fianc David Summers of Lakeside, Ontario, nephew Tony Bender and fianc e Cindy Shaw-Thomkins of Kendal, Ontario; grand-nieces Melody, Crystal, Brittany, Christina, and Brittaney, grand-nephews Jeremy, Joshua, Matthew, Christopher, and Jacob. Remembered by special cousins Agnes and Preston Howard, Carol Doerr, Jim Howard, Donna Crowley, Joy Johnson (Roger), Suzanne Brownell (Bob), and Genieva Longeway, Sr. Lucille Godfrey, Bill and Rhena Godfrey, and Theresa Godfrey. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Thursday, July 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Bill s life will be held on Friday, July 5, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home, with life-long friend Rev. Gary Landers officiating. Interment to follow at Bond Head Cemetery. Love remembrances in Bill s memory, by his request, to the Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by his family. (Condolences e-mailed to newcastlefuneralhome@rogers.com will be forwarded to Bill s family.)
MARSH, Nora -
(Former member of Catholic Womens League Church of St. Gregory the Great). Suddenly, at the home of her son in Burlington, on Monday, July 1, 2002, in her 9Oth year, Nora (nee Fagan). Beloved wife of the late Dick Marsh. Devoted mother to Judith and her husband John McConkey of Dorset and John and his wife Nancy Marsh of Burlington. Loving Grannie to Aidan and Jennifer McConkey, Honor and Mike and Neil Marsh. Predeceased by her sister Roseanne Vale and her brothers Patrick, John and Thomas Jr. Fagan. Remembered by her nieces and nephews in England. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (9O5-433-5558) on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Prayers at 8:00p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, on Friday, July 5, 2002 at 1O:30 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Nora to the Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of one s choice would be appreciated.
OTTENBRITE, Frances -
Peacefully on Monday, July 1 st, 2002 at Ajax/Pickering Hospital. Beloved mother of Robert, Anne and her husband Marlin Muylaert and the late Jimmy. Loving grandmother of Lexi, Matthew, Cameron and Quinn. Dear sister of Gerald, Raymond, Gilles and the late Claude. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 4th from 12:00 o clock noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the New Durham Region Cancer Centre.
VAN DEN BERG, Julius Frederik -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Monday, July 1st, 2002. Julius Frederik van den Berg, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Dini. Loving Opa to Marilynne and bet husband Steve MacInnis and Douglas Cameron. Lovingly remembered by his 4 great grandchildren, Nicole and Michael MacInnis and Amanda and Matthew Cameron. Fondly remembered by Martina Cameron. Survived by his 2 brothers Dolp and Gerry and 2 sisters Cory and Anne, all of the Netherlands. Julius was a retired employee of the City of Oshawa (Engineering Dept.) and an avid soccer and hockey enthusiast. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 4th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Continuing Care at Lakeridge Health-Whitby would be appreciated.
WILSON, Roanald William -
(20 plus year employee (Retired) of Ontario Power Generation "Darlington"). Suddenly on Monday, July 1st, 2002 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of sandra. Dear father of Nigel and his wife Lisa of Millbrook and Adrian of Toronto. Cherished grandfather of Sarah and Richard. Ron will be sadly missed by his many brothers and sisters in the U.K. and his extended family and friends both her and abroad. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West, (905-721 1234) for Visitation on Wednesday, July 3rd from 7-9 p.m. Private Family Service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be mdae to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
