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At Home in Bobcaygeon on Monday August 12th, 2002. Norm Avery formerly of Bowmanville was in his 87th year. He was the beloved husband of Joan Avery of Bobcaygeon. Dear father of Gloria and her husband Jack Brown of Hampton, Norma and her husband Andy Dumouchel of Newcastle, Valerie Clancy of Gores Landing, Wayne and his wife Leslie Avery of Bowmanville, DaleAvery of Cayman Islands, Debbie and her husband Joe Donadel of Newcastle and Ross predeceased. Remembered by his daughter in law Sharon Avery of Bobcaygeon. Lovingly remembered by his fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Dear brother of Clarence and his wife Merle Avery of Bowmanville, Mildred and her husband Robert Wilson of Oshawa and predeceased by Harold, Rene, Effie, Roy, Cyril, Howard, Lawrence. Norm served in the R.C.A.F. during W.W.#2 and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #178 Bowmanville. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to Jardine Funeral Homes "Bobcaygeon Chapel" 86 Main Street, Bobcaygeon. Toll free at 1-866-453-9279. Memorial donations to the organization of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
CHRISTIE, Andrea -
Peacefully at home on Monday August 12th 2002. Andrea in her 59th year. Beloved wife of Eric. Loving mother of Richard and Amy. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPE, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (1.5 kms east of Townline Rd.) 905-432 8484, with funeral service in the chapel on Friday August 16th at 4 p.m. The family of Andrea will be receiving friends on Friday August 16th at 3 p.m.
CUSHON, Grant Geoffrey -
Suddenly of the age of 54 while visiting family in Ontario, was taken from us on Monday, August 12th, 2002. Loving husband of Pat Cushon of Calgary, Alberta. Loving and adored father of Geoffrey, Grant Jr. and Ashley. Grant will be sadly missed by his parents Ted and Evelyn Cushon, sister Carol and brother Rick (deceased 1990). He Will also be sadly missed by his extended family, friends and colleagues in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King SI. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, August 17th from 2:00 p.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 3:00 o clock.
NORTON, Georgette Roma -
Quietly, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, August 12, 2002. Georgette, in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late George. Proud mother of Leza and her husband Jerry Cardwell, Butch and his wife Sherry. Grandmother of Kevin, Randy, Evan and Samantha. Great-grandrnother of Jennifer, Julie, Sarah, Brent and Jade. She will be lovingly remembered by good friend and sister-in-law Marie Ashton. As was her request, there will be no visitation and a private family fimeral was held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated
REX, Mervyn Frank (Muggs) -
passed away peacefully on Monday August 12, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Ann (Foster ) of Bowmanville, formerly of St. Thomas and Woodstock. Loving father of Ken and his wife Anne, Ruth Ann Michaud and her husband Ray and Donna Rex and her husband Mario Vasilkovs. Proud grandfather of Michael Michaud and his wife Jennifer, Lynn Mottershead and husband Jason, Christopher Michaud, Bryan Rex and Elizabeth Vasilkovs. Great grandfather of to Savannah Michaud. Survived by his sister Ruth Calwill of London, Ontario. Pre-deceased by his sister Dorothy and brothers Bill and Ted. "Muggs" proudly served 6 years in the Royal Canadian Navy in the North Atlantic during World War II as a signalman 1st Class. He would be happy to know that someone may see due to the generous gift of his eyes. A private family service entrusted to the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel Whitby, Ontario. Interment will take place at a later date in Woodstock, Ontario. The family would like to thank the many wonderful caregivers at the Bowmanville Hospital and Dr. Anthony Stone. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lung Association, the Arthritis Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.
SWINSON, Allan Merle -
Peacefully at home on Monday August 12th, 2002. Allan, in his 64th year. Beloved son of the late William and Blanche Swinson. Life companion of Lorraine. Loving brother of Howard Swinson and his late wife Joyce, Lloyd Swinson and his wife Julie, Mildred Rout and her husband Alex, Gary Swinson and his wife Debbie, and the Late Dora Crowells and her husband Edward. Allan will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephew. A special thank you to the staff of the Association for Community Living in Oshawa for all of their care and compassion. Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. A memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, August, 15th 2002. Memorial Donations to the Association for Community Living would be appreciated.
WAGG/NASHI Elma Gertrude (nee Oldham) -
Entered into rest peacefully on Monday, August 12th, 2002 at the Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge, on her 85th year. EIma, beloved wife of the late Laurence Wagg and Norman Nash. Dear mother of Gwen Wallace, Jim Wagg and wife Susan, Mary Irwin and husband Stewart. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister Lois Stokes and brother Mel Oldham . Predeceased by brothers Den and Donald Oldham. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South on Wednesday, August 14th, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, August 15th, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. from the Uxbridge Baptist Church, 231 Brock Street West. Interment, St. Andrew s Cemetery, Orillia. In EIma s memory, donations may be made to The Gideons, the Audiovisual Department of the Uxbridge Baptist Church or the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation appreciated.
WITTEVEEN, Bernard Wouterus "Benny" -
Peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2002 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 72. Benny Witteveen of Blackstock, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Martin). Loving father of Susan Witteveen and her husband Daniel McClure, and Nancy Witteveen all of Toronto. Dear brother of Wouter, Cor, Carel and Suze. Benny will also be sadly missed by his four-legged friend Max. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Wednesday from 7 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1710 Scugog Street (Hwy 7A) in Port Perry on Thursday, August 15th at 10 a.m. with Father Bonoan officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Children s Wish Foundation or the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
BEATTY, Betty -
Peacefully on Sunday August 11, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in her 77th year. Betty, beloved wife of the late James Beatty (1987). Loved mother of Catherine and her husband John O Rourke of Belleville, Allen Beatty, Suzanne and her husband Scott Mater of Oshawa, and Robert Beatty and his wife Hazel of Toronto, and the late John Thornton (1996). Loved Nanny of Melissa, Stephen, Mark, Michelle, Alexis, Ryan, Kelsi, Celeste, and Matthew. Dear friend of Barb Lavelle. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Wednesday August 14th from 10 a.m. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m. Cremation. If desired, memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
DALE, Gladys Winnifred (Bateman) -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, August 11, 2002. GIadys W, Dale, beloved wife of the late Melville Stuart Dale. Dear mother of Janet Findlay (Gordon) of Etobicoke and Norma Richards (Glenn) of Oshawa. Much loved grandmother of Susan Iannarelli (Peter), Sheilagh Robinson (Mike), Douglas Findlay (Colleen), Michael Findlay (Shelley), Dale Richards (Carol), Dan Richards (Sandy) and Anne Gadsby (Glenn). Lovingly remembered Granny and GG to Ryan and Alexander Jones, Jacquie and Mark Richards, Andrew and Haley Robinson, Grant and Brooke Richards. Friends may call at the Morrish Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Reception following the service will be held at Trinity United Church, where Mrs. Dale was a member for 77 years. The family gratefully acknowledges the loving care and attention given to our mother by the staff at Comfortable Alternative particularly Marie Rogers and Myrna Burnfield.
KEYS, Millar -
(46 year emp1oyee G.M. Parts Warehousing throughout Canada, Member of G.M. Retiree s Association, 26 year Charter Member of Parkwood Rotary, Fund-raiser through Skate-A-Thon for Oshawa Ice Council, Member of Oshawa Curling Club, and Board of Director for Kids Safety Village of Durham Region). Peacefully after a brief illness at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, August 1lth, 2002 in his 75th year. Loving husband of 48 plus years to Jean. Caring father of Scott and his wife Lori of Gaylord, Michigan and Tracy Melnychuk of Oshawa. Dear grandfather of Ashley, Christopher, Stephanie and Dale. Millar will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Margaret DuPre of Toronto and his many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St., West, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August l4th, 2002, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, August 15th at 3:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donation Parkwood Rotary or Kids Safety Village of Durham Region.
NICOL, Dorothy Evelyn -
(Longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church). At Lakeridge Health Corp., Bowmanville on Sunday, August 11, 2002. Dorothy in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Roy Nicol. Loving mother of Joyce Roberts. Dear grandmother of Karen and her husband Stanley Ray of Cobourg, Lisa Roberts of Bermuda and great-grandmother of Darrien, Jarryd and Ashley. Sister of the late Lila Hutcheson and Bud Wells. Dear longtime friend of Phil and Sheila Harrison, June Sutherland, Marjorie Kraus and Jerry Luke, to name a few. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Dorothy to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Parkinson Society would be appreciated.
POLLARD, Vera Lillian -
Suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2002 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, one day before her 82nd birthday. Vera (nee Ward) of Port Perry and formerly of London, Ontario, beloved wife of the late L.W. Roy Pollard. Loved mother of Mel Pollard of Oshawa, Linda Alexander of Little Britain, and Frank Pollard of Uxbridge. Dear sister of Mel Ward of Lindsay, John Ward of PEI and the late Herb Ward. Vera will also be sadly missed by her 8 grandchildren and her 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. A Private Family Service to celebrate the life of Vera Pollard will be held on Wednesday, August 14th. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin.
SONLEY, Lloyd Penrose -
Entered into rest on Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Lakeridge Health, Uxbridge. In his 86th year. Lloyd, beloved husband of Lorna Galloway. Dear father of Art and wife Marg, Chris and wife Sue, Stewart and wife Linda and predeceased by daughter Heather. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by his sisters Kathleen and Madelaine and brother Frank. Rested at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge 23 Main Street South for visitation on Tuesday, August 13th, 2002 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the chapel onWednesday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. In Lloyd's memory, memorial donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation.
BROAD, Melba Alice -
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Uxbridge on Saturday, August 10, 2002 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Broad. Loving mother of Paul (Gloria) Broad, Colleen (Peter) Stanfield and Fred (Susan) Broad. Dear grandmother of Lori, Jennifer, Crystal, Jeannette, Kimberley, Michelle, Trevor and predeceased by Karen. Dear great grandmother of Mara. Melba was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Kelland. "God Bless". Family and friends called at the Low & Low Funeral Home 23 Main St. South, Uxbridge on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 1 P.M. Interment Uxbridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Trinity United Church or The Lung Association would be appreciated.
BROCK, Chuck -
Peacefully, on Sunday August 11th, 2002 at the Oshawa General Hospital. Mr. Chuck Brock in his 60th year. Loving husband of Ruth (nee Lanos). Beloved dad of Richard (Gina) and Cathy. Proud Opa of Victoria, Simon, Emily and Andrea. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday August 15th, 2002 at the New Apostolic Church (465 Kingston Rd., Ajax) at 1 p.m. Cremation will take place and a private Interment at MOUNT LAWN Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Charity of Choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the MCEachnie funeral Home.
KANE, Rosanna -
Peacefully on Saturday, August 10th, 2002 at Fairview Lodge, Whitby surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Andrew. Loving mother of Owen and his wife Deborah, Catherine and her husband Don Small, Deirdre and her husband Ted Bird. Dear Gran of Kristin, Danielle, Trevor, Brent, Evan, Brittney, Erin, Carson and Zak. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for Visitation on Wednesday, August 14th from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Complete Mass will be held at St. John The Evangelist Church (93) Giffard St., Whitby) on Thursday, August 15th at 9:30 A.M. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
WALKER, James Herbert (Jim) -
Of Pickering. It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of James Herbert Walker (April 23, 1948 - August 10, 2002), peacefully, with family by his side. Father of Mark and former husband of Mandy. Son of Myra and the late Herb Walker. Sister of Jody (Joyce) and brother-in-law of Norm. Uncle of Doug, Mike, Heather, and great-uncle of William. Born in Windsor and attended Bayview Heights Public School and Pickering High School. Jim had a lengthy career in recreation at the Ajax Community Centre from 1973-1983, progressing to the position of Facility Manager. Joined the Town of Pickering in 1983 as Facilities Superintendent of the Pickering Recreation Complex and served most recently as Supervisor of Fleet Operations and Special Projects. A prominent sports figure throughout his life from participant to official in baseball, football, and hockey. Bringing to the field of competition a level of fairness and sportsmanship, which made him a leader to other competitors and officials working with him. Over thirty years involvement with the OMHA as Official, Area Convenor, Instructor, Supervisor, and Area Coordinator of OMHA Development Programs. A Mason and Member of DORIC Lodge. Much appreciation for the comfort and care provided by the staff of Ajax and Pickering Health Centre. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's United Church (65 Kings Crescent, Ajax). Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Ajax and Pickering Hospital Foundation or Hospice Durham would be appreciated.
