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Peacefully on Wednesday August 7, 2002. Anne Polak in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Lynne Patterson, and William Polak. Lovingly remembered by 4 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Resting at the OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the People Church on Monday August 12, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
PETERS, Marion Louise -
Suddenly on Wednesday , August 7th, 2002 in her 81st year at Lakeridge Health-Whitby. Beloved mother of Ron and Laural. Sister of Jean. Sister-in-law of Barb Loreno and Charlie (Lynda) Dart. Loving Grandmother of Sherry Don), David (Norah), Jim (Linda), Angela (Paul), Pam (Ken) and Mark and 10 great grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by Doreen, Carolyn and her extended family and friends. Manon will be remembered with a song in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be planned at a future date. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721 -1234).
Peacefully passed away at Scarborough General Hospital on Wednesday, August 7, 2002, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of the late Thelma. Loving father of David, Cheryl, Robin and her husband Jim Bedford, Mark and his wife Laurie, and the late Lloyd. Cherished grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchiId. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rood, Aiax, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
BISHOP, Louise -
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday August 6, 2002. Louise Bishop, in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Bradley and his wife Beatrice, Sharon and her husband Carl Butts, and Lori-Ann and her husband James O'Connor. Dear sister of Olive Vardy and Clayton Sheppard. Lovingly remembered by 5 grandchildren. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2 Courtice (905-432-8484)(1.5 km east of Townline, Oshawa) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday August 9 at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery Oshawa. The family of Louise will receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Cancer Centre, Lakeridge Health, Oshawa would be appreciated.
DODDATTO, Theresa (nee Carey) -
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, August 6th, 2002, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert H. Doddatto. Dear mother of Rev. Mr. Gilbert Doddatto, Karen and Richard Connell. Loving grandmother of Kristy, Tara, Robyn and great-grandmother of Trenton. Dear sister of James, Irene, Mary and the late Charles Carey. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will take Place at The Northcutt Elliott funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, 2-4 and 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at ST. JOSEPH S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11 a.m. Friday. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Hoy and Strathhaven Life Care Centre for their excellent care and compassion.
FALCONER, Stephen -
Peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 6th, 2002 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Jenny . Dear father of Stephen Falconer and Linda Bourgeois and her husband Harold. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Keith, Angela and Jennifer and great grandchildren Samatha and Tyler, brothers and sisters and his extended family. Funeral Service will be he1d in the Chapel at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Fiiday, August 9th at 1: 00 P.M.
FARRELL, Mervyn Leo -
Age 75 years. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday August 6th, 2002. Dear father of Lynn & her husband Steve Richards, Anne & her husband Phil Leith, Dawn, Kevin & his wife Sherri, Colleen & Mike d'Entrement. "Papa" will be sadly missed by all his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 1 hour prior to service. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 1pm Friday. Cremation. Donations made to World Vision would be appreciated by the family.
PATTERSON, Betty Jean (Linton) -
Entered into rest after a valiant struggle with cancer on August 6, 2002, in her 75th year, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Betty, beloved wife of Jim Patterson for 53 years. Loved mother of Cathy (Keith) Wallace of Newmarket and Rick (Barb) Patterson of Bowmanville. Devoted and loved grandma to Erin and Greg Patterson. Lovingly remembered by her niece Carole (lan) MacFarquhar and son David. Predeceased by brother Jim (Helene) Linton. There will be a memorial service at St. Paul s United Church, 178 Church St., Bowmanville on Thursday, August 8, at 1 p.m. Cremation at Elmwood Crematorium with Interment of ashes in Orono Cemetery. Donations in Betty s memory to St. Paul s United Church or Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville would be gratefully appreciated and can be made through the Morris Funeal Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville.
SHIELDS, Leo James (Jim) -
At the Lakeridge Health (Oshawa) on Tuesday, August 6, 2002, at the age of 71. Jim, beloved husband of Marjorie Macdonell. Loving father of Jennifer of Dorchester, Sean of Oro Station, Paul of Nestleton, Mark of Waterloo, James of Toronto, Christopher of Whitby, Andrea of Istanbul, Turkey, Brian of Bowmanville, Adam of Waterloo. Dear grandfather of Caitlin, Daniel and Ethan Shields, Tamaro Davidson, Andrew, Stefan, Karl and Kristov Loebus, William Murata Shields, Moeve, Brigh and Eibhlin Findlay-Shields, Zafer and Sezen lzer, Mercedes and Brenna Shields. Brother of Michael Shields. Brother-in-law of Hilda Shields of Lone Sault, Ont. Predeceased by his brother Bernard Shields. Uncle of Cathy and Tim Shields. Also mourned by Andreas Loebus, Beryl Ramey, Jennifer A. Shields, Kristen Shields, Darlene Davidson, Andrea Findlay Shields, Sinan Izer, Fiorella Shields and Rebecca Ng. Mr. Shields will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East Whitby Thursday from 2-4 and 7 to 9p.m. Friday 9 to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from St John the Evangelist Church, 903 Giffard St., Whitby, Friday 11:00 a.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society (St. John the Evangelist Parish) would be appreciated by the family.
ARBUCKLE, Phyllis Jane -
On Monday, August 5, 2002 at the West Shore Retirement Home in Port Perry, at age 80. Phyllis (nee Dawson), beloved wife of the late Herb Arbuckle of Port Perry. Loved mother of Ronald Arbuckle and his wife Kathryn of Barrie, and Lynne and her husband Joe Sheehan of Seagrave. Loving grandmother of Ronald Jr., Patrick and Lindsay. Dear sister of Bert Dawson and his wife Coral, Shirley and her husband George Thomson, and the late Jim Dawson. A private family service will be held in the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday, August 8th. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society.
BARSOTTA, Sheila Mary -
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, August 5th, 2002. Loving mother of Mark Barsotta. Dear Grandmother of Serenity and Keegan. Sister of Penelope Lucas of England. Lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 8th from 11:00 A.M. until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 o clock. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
LEGAULT, Joseph Ernest -
passed away peacefully, at his cottage in Baysville, on Monday, August 5th, 2002 in his 86th year. Formerly Superintendent of Curriculum Physical and Health Education, Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board, and Principal of St. Barbara s Catholic School, Scarborough. Joe had also taught at St. Rose of Lima and St. Lawrence Catholic Schools in Scarborough. Past Grand Knight Scarborough Council, Knights of Columbus (1955-1961). Joe was active in coaching junior hockey and baseball leagues. As Brother John , Joe taught at De LaSalle Oaklands Academy and De LaSalle Choir School on Bond Street. Also a member of the Suburbanaires Barbershop Chorus. Beloved husband of Joyce (Story). Dear father of David and Debbie Ross and her husband Bob. Proud grandfather of Melissa, Meaghan, Brandon and Shannon. Joe was also a loving foster father to many little ones. Longtime member of St. Joseph s Highland Creek and Sacred Heart, Uxbridge Roman Catholic Churches. Predeceased, his brothers Bobby, John and Freddie and by his daughter-in-law Sheila and granddaughter Lisa Marie. Joe thoroughly enioyed his cottage and was an avid caretaker of his century home in Roseville. Friends may call at Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge for visitation on Thursday, August 8th, 2002 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, August 9th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 70 Toronto Street North, Uxbridge on Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Uxbridge. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation.
MCGRATH, Bertha Anna -
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, August 5th, 2002 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Dear mother of Gerald McGrath and his wife Carol, Pat Baldry, Marg Hubert and her husband Marcel, Barbara Redmond and her husband Allan, John McGrath, Patrick McGrath and his wife Lynn and the late Michael and Kevin McGrath. Sister of Edna, Dorothy and Eileen and the late Bessie, Lydia, Lilly and Louis. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Melanie, Stephen, Leanne; John, Jim, Donna-Lynn; Scott, Chantel, Shed, Heather; Lorie, Danny, Sheila, Monica and Michelle and great grandchildren Patrick, Daniel, Paige, Julia and Ben. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 9th from 2 -4 and from 7:00 P.M. until time of Service in the Chapel at 7:30 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children or Denise House would be appreciated.
McLUHAN, Hilda -
Entered into rest at Hillsdale Manor in Oshawa on Monday, August 5, 2002 in her 87th year. Loving mother of Austin and his wife Beverley of Lakefield. Grandmother of Cindy and her husband David Seguin of Oshawa and David McLuhan of Lakefield and great grandmother of Calli-Lyn Seguin. Predeceased by her brother Harold. The family will receive friends at the MACKEY FUNERAL HOME, 33 Peel Street Lindsay on Thursday August 8, 2002 from 1:00 p.m. until time of complete funeral service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery on Saturday August 10th at 12:00 noon. Memorial donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
SCOTT, Marian Georgina (nee Allen) -
Peacefully, after a short illness, at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Monday, August 5, 2002 in her 88th year. Marian, beloved wife of Roy Scott of Bowmanville. Loving mother Anna Marie Allin and her husband John of Orono and Ruth Ellen Gray of Bowmanville. Dear grandmother of Tanya of Toronto and David of Midland. Loved sister of Anna Kleinstover of Picton and the late Martha, Audrey, Jenny and Ciesson. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chape, 4 Division St., Bowmanville, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private family service will be held on Friday. Private family Interment at Bethesda Cemetery. Donations to Orono United Church would be gratefully appreciated.
WOODHOUSE, Ted (Edward) -
passed away on August 5, 2002 at the Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge, BC, due to cancer. Ted was in his 67th year. Ted was predeceased by his loving wife, Norah and son, Stephen. Lovingly remembered by his children and their spouses, Paul and Lisa of Port Coquitlam BC, Chrystal and Rob of Pontypool On, Angela and Mike of Verona On, and Andrew of Bowmanville, On. Also remembered by many family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2002 at 1:00pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on the corner of Lambs Rd and Hwy #2, in Bowmanville On. A tea will be held following the service at the Royal Canadian Legion on King St. in Bowmanville On. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Cancer Society or the Poppy Fund at the Royal Canadian Legion.
DESHEVY, Brian -
Suddenly on Sunday, August 4th at the age of 42. Beloved husband of Franca. Loving father of Danielle and Jenna. Beloved son of Theresa Deshevy and the late Leonard Deshevy. Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters Bert, Bonnie, Cindy, Donna, Doug, Nicole, brother-in-law Cosmo and sister-in-law Ivana. Will be sadly missed by his many cousins, great nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 7th from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. with Parish Prayers at 8:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Thursday, August 8th, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. Interment to follow.
DOOMERNIK, Gus -
On August 4, 2002. Gus, loving husband of the late Frances. Beloved father of John, Ann, Rene, Gus, Betty, Ria, Frances and Cathy. Cherished Opa of 19 and great-grandfather of 6. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
