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Suddenly, but peacefully passed away at Lakertdge Health, Oshawa on Saturday August 31, 2002 at 3 p.m. Beloved husband of Marilyn, devoted and loving father of Ivan and his wife Terry and Joan and her husband Cameron. Dear son of the late Marjorie and Leslie Gibson Dear brother of Roy, Howard, Bruce, Don, Gary, Betty. Predeceased by his brother Raymond (Homer), and his sisters Joyce and Joanie. Devoted and loving grandfather of Jamie, Sandy and Mandy and great grandfather of Sean and Brandon. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Lakeridge Health Oshawa C.C.U. for their care. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday September 5, 2002 at 1 p.m . Intennent Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
HALL, Doris Queenie (nee Bruton) -
At Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility, Newcastle on Saturday August 31, 2002 in her 96th year. Doris, beloved wife of the late Royal Stanley Hall. Loved mother of Evelyn and her husband Mark Marchant, Madeline and her husband Elgin Heard and the late Royal Stanley Hall. Mother-in-law to Jean Hall. Dear grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers Clifford, Stanley, Norman, Gordon and Cecil Bruton, and sister Mildred Quinney. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations made in Doris' memory to Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility, St. John's Anglican Church, Bowmanville, or to a Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
HOAR, Ethel (nee Dart) -
After a long and happy life, Ethel passed away on August 31, 2002 in the arms of her husband, Jack. She was in her 81st year. Loving wife and best friend of Frederick John Hoar (Jack ) for 62 years, caring mother of Larry & Jean and Louise and Wayne Aasen. Remembered by her grandchildren, Tristanne, Tyler, Melanie, Amanda & Richard. Great-grandmother of Charlotte & Alastair. Survived by brother Charlie (Linda), sisters Sally (Bart) Dennis, Betty (Denny) Hubble. Predeceased by Florence, Jack, Doris, Tom, Lucy, Marg & Glady. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday September 4, 2002 at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby. In memory of Ethel donations to the Diabetes Society would be appreciated by the family.
McMILLAN, Elizabeth Mary -
Peacefully after a short illness at Hillsdale Manor in Oshawa, with her family by her side on August 31 st, 2002 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John A. McMilIan of Singhampton, Ontario. Dearly loved Mother of Marie and John Bint of Belleville, Barbara and Grant Larmer of Blackstock and John and Barbara McMillan of Oshawa. Dearly loved grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Andrew and Ellen Murphy, sister of the late George and Tom Murphy all of Singhampton. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 4th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Singhampton Memorial Cemetery. If desired, Memorial Donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
PENNY, Robert William -
Peacefully, at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, on Saturday. August 31, 2002, at the age of 89. Robert Penny, loving husband of Louise (Diplock). Dear father of William (Joan), Anne (Peter), and Rooney (Patti). Loving grandpa of Elaine, Matthew, Lisa, Ryan, Luke and Trisha. Survived by his brothers Albert and Frank. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, September 7, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. from the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge. Donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation and would be appreciated by the family.
SIMS, Doris L. (nee Cooper) -
Peacefully at home on Saturday, August 31, 2002 in Whitby, Ontario following seven years of cancer treatment. Born in 1926 in Elmvale, Ontario. Doris, beloved wife of Ted. Loving mother of Derek and Catherine and their spouses Karen and Jeff. Proud grandmother of Brianna, Kailey, Cheryl (Karen and Derek) and Ted, Taylor, Rebecca (Catherine and Jeffrey). Friends will be received at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service at All Saints Anglican Church, 300 Dundas Street West, Whitby on Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at 11 a.m. Interment Elmvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the All Saints Restoration Fund.
ABBOTT, James Ellery -
Peacefully at home on Friday, August 30th, 2002, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Luther). Loving father of Joseph and his wife Nancy. Dear brother of Eileen Bartley and Lillian Walters. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West, Oshawa, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 3rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 4th at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens. Donations made to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
FARKAS, Adalbert ''Bill'' -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Friday, August 30th, 2002. Bill, loving husband of Lucie. Dear brother of Frank (Paula) and Joe (Agnes). Loving uncle of Agnes, Richard, Frank and Robert. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1710 Scugog St., Port Perry on Wednesday, September 4th, 2002, 11:00 a.m. Interment, Cartwright Union Cemetery, Cadmus. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry.
HALLIHAN, Alma V. (Stanton) -
Peacefully at Peterborough on Friday, August 30, 2002 in her 89th year. Wife of the late Murray Hallihan. Loving mother of Joan and husband Peter DeNoble of Oshawa, Judy and Rick, and Murray and Brenda all of Peterborough. Dear sister of Dorothy (Dot) Hocking. Dear grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Pre-deceased by sisters Mae and Kay. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains, Peterborough on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Private family Interment. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to the Duffus FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Peterborough 705-745 4612.
HICKEY, Vincent Joseph -
(Longtime employee of General Motors.) Peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 3O, 2002. Vincent Hic in his 67th year. Former husband of Beverley. Loving father of Pam and her husband Andrew, Kim and Conrad, and the late Debbie. Dear grandfather of Justin, Cassy, Morgan, Christian, and Phillip. Vincent will be sadly missed by his brother Gerry, and all his friends and family. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 3rd , 2002 at 1:00 pm. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Visitation on Monday, September 2, 2002 from 7-9 p.m.
MURPHY, Richard S. ''Dick'' -
May 12th, 1938 - August 30th, 2002. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rick. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, August 30th, 2002, in his 65th year. Rick spent most of his life in Mississauga, and the past year resided in Bowmanville. Rick was diagnosed with diabetes at a young age, and the past 5 years the disease had taken a toll on his body. He also attended dialysis in Whitby where doctors and nurses were caring for his needs. Sadly missed by wife Margaret of 45 years. Sons, Rick (Barb), Steve (Joanne) and Danny of Mississauga, and daughter Debbie (Ray) Kimmerly of Bowmanville, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 2nd, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations made to the Lakeridge Health - Whitby Renal Unit, would be appreciated. Special thanks to Tammy, Lisa, Lynn and Handi Transit (Oshawa) for their care and compassion.
NICHOLLS, Elizabeth -
With great sadness the family announces the death of Elizabeth Normoyle Nicholls on Friday, August 30th, 2002 at Lakeridge Health-Whitby. She was born in Oshawa on January 24th, 1917. She was the beloved wife of the late Allan Nicholls. Loving mother of Ruth Nicholls (Oshawa), Nancy Nicholls (Toronto) and John and his wife Margaret Nicholls (Oshawa). Loving Grandmother of Andrew and Alison Nicholls of Oshawa. Beloved daughter of the late Mary and John Normoyle. She is survived by her brother Greg Normoyle (Oshawa) and her sister Alice Stovell (Saskatoon). Predeceased by her brothers John, Robert, Daniel, Patrick and Philip and sisters Marion Genereaux and Ruth Greene. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-4234) for visitation on Monday, September 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Gregory The Great (Simcoe St. N. at Adelaide Ave., Oshawa) on Tuesday, September 3rd at 10:30 A.M. Interment St. Gregory Cemetery. Parish Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home on Monday at 7:30 P.M. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated. Elizabeth s long battle with heart disease reflected her indomitable spirit and faith. Special thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Trojanowski and the 3rd and 4th floor staff, Lakeridge Health-Whitby for their loving care.
THERRIEN, Joanne (nee Braggard) -
At Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Science Centre, Toronto on Friday August 30, 2002. Joanne Therrien, in her 67th year. Loved daughter of Lyla Dennison. Loving mother of Rob Elnor and his wife Judi of Scarborough and Dave Elnor and his wife Bev of Brooklin. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Lisa, Brent, Jenna, Sarah and Zachary. As Joanne wished there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Sunnybrook - Women's College Health Science Centre, Cancer Unit would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484).
BOYCE, Baby Abby -
Surrounded by her family, taken in God s care at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto on Thursday, August 29th, 2002. Baby Abby Boyce, beloved infant daughter of Susan and David of Courtice. Lovingly remembered by grandparents Bob and Joanne Boyce of Oshawa and Robert and Kathrine Erhardt of Ingersoll, and aunts and uncles Terri and Mike Boyce and Sylvia and Mark Erhardt. A Private Family Service and Interment will be held in Tillsonburg. Memorial Donations in Memory of Abby may be directed to Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, 600 University Ave., Suite 208, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5 and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West, (905-721-4234).
BROWN, Levi Elwood -
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre Newmarket on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at the age of 85 years. Levi Brown of Sutton, formerly of Sandford, beloved husband of the late Evelyn James. Dear father of Freda Beverley of Sutton and Donna Bearden and her husband Bill of Sunderland. Predeceased by his daughter Jo-Ann Dew. Loving grandfather of Dorothy and Kim,Wendy, Wade and Sheri-Lynn and great grandfather of several. Visitation was held at the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service was held in the chapel Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Uxbridge Cemetery, Uxbridge. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
CARROLL, Margaret -
(82 years). passed away peacefully August 29, 2002, in Oshawa, after a short fight with cancer. Predeceased by husbands Douglas Carroll and Lee Veinot. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by children Marguerite Symonds (Gary), Lloyd Carroll (Shelley). Loving grandmother of Karen, Katherine, Craig and Elizabeth. A member of the Canadian Kennel Club for over 50 years, Margaret was well respected as the proprietor of Carroll s Kennels of Scarborough for over 30 years. Margaret enjoyed success both showing and breeding dogs. Friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, Pickering 1057 Brock Rd., Thursday, September 5, 2002 at 10 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.
O KEEFFE, James Joseph -
Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, August 29, 2002, Jimmy passed away in his 81st year. Jimmy is survived by his devoted wife, Jenny (nee Flahive). Proud father of Kay (Frank Arnone); James O Keeffe (Pat); Alan O Keeffe; and Margaret (Steve Jackson). Loving grandpa of Frank, Rob, and Steve Arnone; Samantha O Keeffe; and Derek and Kyle Jackson. Jimmy will be fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the Funeral Home of McEachnie, 28 Old Kingston Road Aiax, on Sunday, September 1, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 2, 2002 at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church (82 Church St., south of Hwy. 2), at 11 a.m. Cremation will take Place and Rite of Committal will be held at a later date. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
WEBER, Eugen Wilhelm Sr. -
Peacefully at Extendicare, Oshawa on Thursday, August 29th, 2002. Eugen Wilhelm Weber Sr., in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Anna. Dear father of Eugen Jr. and his spouse Donna and Annette and her husband Glenn Cunningham. Loving Grandfather of Zoe, Alex and Eden. Dear brother of Elli Como of Germany. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 3rd at 3:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
