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Peacefully in Oshawa on Friday August 9th, 2002, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of John Head. Loving mother of Karen Middleton and her husband Paul Smith, Maureen Haley and her husband Rick, Howard Byers and his wife Lois, Sharon Van Valkenberg and her husband Bill, Elaine Wareham and her husband Brian. Dear grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 7. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday August 14th, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation 7-9 P.M. Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.
FINNSON, Rose -
Surrounded by her husband, children, family and friends, Rose peacefully passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in her 42nd year on Friday, August 9th, 2002 at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital. Rose was the beloved wife of Doug, loving mother of Patricia and John, dear daughter of John and Esther Pulis and daughter-in-law of Les and Joyce Fraser. She will be sadly missed by her siblings Joe, Tony and Mary Lou along with their families and friends . Many thanks to Rose s doctors and nurses from Lakeridge Health Oshawa and Sunnybrook Hospital for their continuous care and support. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 15th, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church corner of Simcoe St. and Adelaide) on Friday, August 16th it 10:30 a.m. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Clinic would be greatly appreciated.
HURRIE, William "Bill" -
Suddenly on Friday August 9th, 2002. Bill Hurrie in his 52nd year. Beloved husband of Janice Hurrie nee Preston. Loving father of Tara. Son of the late Jack and Audrey Hurrie. Brother of the late Doug Hurrie. Bill will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday August 13th at 1pm. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm.
KEELER, Julia Bernice (nee Hercia) -
Peacefully at Thorntonview Nursing Home on Friday August 9th, 2002, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Keeler. Daughter of the late William and Dora Hercia. Loving mother of Janice Giordmaina and her husband Vince. Dear grandmother of Barb Tripp. Predeceased by her sisters Stella Babij, Mary Opychany, and her brothers Paul,Steve and Harry Hercia. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday August 12th, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the Charity of choice would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Sunday.
WOOLNER, Elaine -
On August 9, 2002, Elaine, devoted and loving wife of Ron. Loving mother of Debbie and her husband Ron Gallagher, Brenda and Dave Kehoe, Carol and Sean Murley, Marion and Johnathan Dutton and Mary and Mike Rawes. Cherished Nanny of Ron, Jennifer, Ashley, Edward, Taylor, Wesley, Marty, Michael, Curtis and Jessica. Great Nanny of Ceanna and Julia Brady.A private family service was held at the Accettone Funeral Home, Ajax. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family would like to thank Dr. Donahue and the ICU staff of the Ajax/Pickering Hospital for all of their support and kindness.
ALBERASTINE, Geraldo Cate -
At his residence, on Thursday, August 8, 2002, Geraldo, in his 58th year. Husband of Sandra. Father of Glen of Toronto and Tim of Woodstock. Dear son of Carmen and the late Anatolio Alberastine. Predeceased by his sister, Mariam Alberastine and survived by his remaining siblings: Nelia Wuriangian of Ca1f., Ebenezer Alberastine, Aida Castellvi, Daniel Alberastine of Vancouver, Zernaida Alberastine, Rueben Alberastine, Neri Alberastine and Samuel Alberastine. A graveside service was held at Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Donations in memory of (Geraldo to the Heart and Stroke Foundation may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
AYLWARD, Michael Francis -
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, August 8th, 2002. Michael Francis Aylward, in his 80th year. Michael was a dedicated member of The Cape Breton Highlanders (1940-1945) and L.C.B.O. Quarter Centuxy Club. Devoted and loving husband of Lorraine for nearly 50 years; beloved father of Holly, Michael and his wife Cheryl and Darci. Proudest Poppa of Sam, Madeleine and Blake. Left to mourn are his cherished brothers and sisters: Bill, Leo, Frank, Albert, Joe, Fred, Rich, Rose, Theresa and Florence. Predeceased by his sister Alice and brother Jack. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, August 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, August 12th at 1:00 PM. Interment National Military Cemetery, Ottawa.
BRUSCO, Aldo -
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Thursday, August 8th, 2002, Aldo Brusco, in his 79th year, Beloved Husband of Francesca (nee Perri), Dear Father of Antonio and his wife Gabriella, Patrizio and his wife Pina, Alfredo and his wife Janet. Loving Grandfather of Patrizio, Felicia, Marco, Francesca and Joseph. Also survived by his brother Alfredo in Italy. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West, Oshawa on Sunday, August 11th from 7-9 p.m. and Monday August 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St. Mary of the People Church, (Stevenson Road N. at Marion Avenue, Oshawa) on Tuesday, August 13th, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
FRISQUE, Emile W. -
passed away at Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge, Thursday, August 8, 2002 in his 92nd year. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Lonny, three brothers, and one sister. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children, Muriel and Neil Tait, Michael and Margaret Frisque. Grandchildren Jackie and Tom Eagles, Stephen and Deirdre Tait, Karina, Jenica and Gregory Frisque. Great granddaughters Chantelle, Candace and Christine Eagles. His sister in law Agnes Frisque her children and their families, and his many friends in Uxbridge and around the world. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge on Thursday, August 15th, 2002 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
GAMSBY, Gladys L. -
At Strathaven Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville on Thursday, August 8, 2002 in her 95th year. Gladys (Moore), beloved wife of the late Kenneth Gamsby. Loving mother of Kay and her husband Harold Snell of Whitby, Grace and her husband John Boyd of Orillia, Doug and his wife Barb of Guelph, Jim (deceased) and his wife Nancy of Whitby. Dear sister of Marie Graham of Scarborough and pre-deceased by Dorothy, Marjory, Clara, Grace, Norah and George. Lovingly remembered by her 10 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Morris Chapel on Monday at 1p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to Camp Trillium or the Charity of your choice in Glady's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
MOORE, Ralph "Doc" E. -
passed away at the age of 90 years on July 8, 2002. He was a native of Saskatchewan and a 65 year resident of Oshawa. "Doc" will be sadly missed by his children Fred & Janet (Moore) Ingersoll of Yucca Valley, CA.; Graham & Shawna Moore of Vancouver, B.C.; sister Vera Carlaw of Whitby, ON; grandchildren Scott Ingersoll of Mesa, AZ; Michelle Ingersoll 29 Palas, Ca andgreat-granddaughter Keersten Ingersol of Yucca Valley, CA. An Interment service will be held at 10:00a.m. on Thursday August 15th, at MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens, Whitby with Rev. William Tadejah of Centennial Albert United Church officiating. If desired memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Ralph's memory would be appreciated by the family.
OULTON, Phyllis -
passed away at Sainte-Anne de Kent, NB on Tuesday, July 30th, 2002 at the age of 64 after a lengthy illness. Born in Bouctouche, NB on October l4th 1937; she was the daughter of the Late Gerard Berthe and Rita Leblanc. She is survived by four daughters, Katherine Walker (Joseph), Sherry Samson (Douglas), Misty Oulton (Frank) and Melissa Cple (Ray), two sisters Jeannette Marcoux (Paul-Emile) and Gisele Douaire (Robert), brothers Raoul (Maria), Paul and Marcel (Joanne), two grandchildren, Shane and Tyrone, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Ron Oulton and second husband Guy Leblanc; and brother Jean-Maurice. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, August 12th from 10:00 A.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
SZWED, Antoni -
(Retired employee of Genera1 Motors, W.W.II Veteran and Member of the Polish Veterans Association). With great sadness the family announces the passing of Antoni Szwed on Thursday, August 8th, 2002 at Lakeridge Hea1th-Oshawa in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Janina. Loving father of Renata and her husband Mark McLeod Ted and his wife Alison, Henry and his fiancee Felice Lambermont and Alicia and her husband Martin Wood. Cherished Grandfather of Elisa, Antoni, Kyle and Kristen; Adam and Derek; Janessa, Leah and Scott. Predeceased by his parents Jan and Malwina Szwed and one brother and five sisters in Poland. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, August 11th from 2 4 and 7-9 P.M. with prayers at 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Hedwig s Catholic Church (411 Olive Ave.,) on Monday, August 12th at 10:00 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the Oshawa General Hospita1 Foundation-Dialysis Unit or The Hospital for Sick Children. Thank you to Dr. Pasquilino Morra and the nurses of 3F and I.C.U. at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa for their care.
WALKER, Flora -
In celebration of the life of Flora Walker who entered into rest, after a courageous battle with cancer, on August 8, 2002. This loving mother is survived by her children, Kyle Douglas and Flora Mikayla and their father, Kenny Morden. Lovingly remembered by her mother Flora, father David, sisters Rita, June and Susie, brothers David, Alan, Hamish and Graham, mother in law Joyce and father in law Barry and sisters in law Debbie, Brenda, Barb, Lori, Karen, Janet, Annette, and brothers in law Tom, Henry, Alan, Wayne and Rod. Also lovingly remembered by her nieces, Kristy, Jennifer, Andrea, Stephanie, Andrea, Lee-Anne and Samantha, Tara and her nephews, Mark, Shawn, Terry, Kevin, Michael, and Greg, Darren, Neil, Todd and many great nieces and nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Monday August 12, 2002 at 11 a.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
ANDREWS, Beatrice Helen -
Peacefully at Exendicare on Wednesday August 7th, 2002. Beatrice Andrews in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Ted Andrews. Dear mother of Jean McCully and her husband Ernest, Sheila Cox and her husband Ronald, Pat Diamond and her husband Robert and Irene Diamond and her husband Bill. Lovingly remembered by her 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Beatrice is predeceased by 2 grandchildren. Sadly missed by her nephew Brian Miller and his wife Audrey. Resting at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday August 10th at 4pm. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Friday from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm.
BREWSTER, Lorraine -
Suddenly at home on Wednesday August 7, 2002. Lorraine MacInally in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Jim Brewster. Dear mother of Pat and her husband Don Smallwood, and Jill and her husband Paul Bouillon. Loving grandmother of Robert Smallwood, Jeffrey Smallwood and his wife Gwen and the late Mark Smallwood. Sister of Bob MacInally and his wife Anne and the late Marie Cousin. Remembered by her sister in law Nan Zillon and her husband Roy and brother in law Bob Brewster and his wife Doreen. Lorraine is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Saturday August 10, 2002 at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
KASHUL, Michael -
We are sad to announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Michael Kashul, born in Oshawa, November 10th, 1912 and died at the Bowmanville Memorial Hlospital on August 7th at the great age of 89. He was predeceased 18 years ago by his best friend and wife Hazel Carter. Loving father of Kathryn (Walter) Rudy, Judith Kashul (James Coulton) of Montreal and Anita Kashul, of Basel, Switzerland and his four grandchildren Mallissa and Andrea Rudy and Ruth and James Coulton. Predeceased by his sister Dorothy Lucek and his brother William. Survived by sister-in-law Joyce Kashul, Alma Riddiford and brother-in-law Doug Carter. Sadly missed by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905~721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 9th from 7 9 P.M. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, August 10th at 11:00 A.M. In Dad s memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Thank you to the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care.
HUMPHREY, Dorothy -
Born in Oakville, May 7, 1907, was the daughter of J. Frank Humphrey and Mable (Perkin) Humphrey. Attended Public and High School in Oakville. Her first experience in business was the boot, shoe and leather store. Her parents in Oakville owned this until the late 20's or early 30's. She was then employed by the Lee Siegrest family in 1935 and transferred to the Uxbridge store as Manager where Mr. Siegrest had recently purchased the store from Mr. J. Siegrest Sr. S he was employed here until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of St. John's Oakville Methodist Church until 1925. In 1940 membership transferred to Trinity United Church in Uxbridge where she was a choir member until the late 50's. Was a member of the U.C.W. and a member of the visiting committee but the last few years was one of thephoning committee. After retirement, she was a Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer where she served as Auxiliary Treasurer, Gift Shop Convener and also a member of the knitting committee. She became known as the "Bootee Lady" as theAuxiliary donated a pair of bootees to each new baby born in the nursery. She was presented with an Honorary Life Membership by the Cottage Hospital Uxbridge in 1992 and a Life Membership by the HAAO Ontario in 1994. Predeceased by parents, brother Herman, nephews Doug and George, survived by Barry and wife Shirley and family, Susan and husband Gary Stewart, Scott of California, Shelly and husband Rod Graham of Calgary, Sherilyn and husband Michael Vincent. Nancy and sons, Dru and wife Audrey, Dale, Dean and wife Cathy, and Darren of Kitchener and five great, great nieces and nephews, Sarah and Aaron, Emily and Hillary, and Taylor. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Uxbridge Lakeridge Hospital Foundation or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Resting at the Funeral Home of Low & Low, Uxbridge. Service in the Chapel on Friday, August 9, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting 1 hour prior toservice. Interment, family plot, Spring Creek Cemetery (Clarkson).
