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At Foster brook Long Term Care Facility on Tuesday, September 24th, 2002 in her 96th year. Ethel, beloved wife of the late Alexander Ritter. Loved mother of Gertrude Hendrikx of Oshawa, Carole and her late husband Gordon Ritter of Cameron and Herbert and his wife Esther of Oshawa. Sister of Vera, Edward, James, Gordon and Dorothy. Loved grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral ChapeL, Bowmanville on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service in the Morris Chapel on Friday at 1pm. Interment at Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville Cardiac Care or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Ethel's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
URQUHART, Gordon -
Unexpectedly at Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville on Tuesday, September 24th, 2002. Loving husband of Margaret. Loving father of Elaine and Graham, and father-in-law of Jamie. Devoted Grandad of Saffron and Rielly. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, September 28th from 10 A.M. until time of Complete Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Appreciation and Thanks to our very dear friends Cathy and Ken MacKay for their strength and support. Special Thanks to Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Laishram and their staff, and the Doctors and Nurses of Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville for their care and support.
BENTLEY, Evelyne Edythe (Gallagher) -
January 21, 1906 - Sept 23, 2002. passed away peacefully in her 97th year at Orchard Villa Retirement Home/Community Nursing Center, Pickering, with her family at her side. Devoted wife of 70 years to the late John Arthur (Sept 28, 2000). This special woman was the caring mother of Jacqueline Hird (Walter), the late Alan (1985), Helen Linton (William) and Robert (Mary). She was a loving and supportive grandmother to Deborah, David, Peter, Shawn, Renee, Jeffery, Melani, Vanessa and Christopher. She enjoyed spoiling her great grandchildren Kelley, Trystan, Tyler, Torin, Tavian, Brandon, Troy, Clay, Ben, Samantha, Jennifer, Kristen, Andrew and Kevin. Her teaching career in Northern Ontario and Pickering School Area 2 was enjoyable and rewarding. She also kept herself busy with the Easter Rebekah Lodge, gardening, knitting, reading, quilting and baking. Caring for others was an important part of her life. A celebration of her life will be held in the Chapel at Orchard Villa Retirement Center, 1955 Valley Farm Road, Pickering on Saturday, September 28. The family will welcome friends at 1:30 pm, followed by a reception. Cremation. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated
HUDSON, Vernon George -
Peacefully, on Monday, September 23, 2002 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 87. Vernon Hudson of Nestleton, beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Bangay) and the late Amy (nee O Brien). Loving father of Ken Hudson and his wife Shirley of Nestleton, David Hudson and his wife Lucy of Cadmus, Doug Hudson of Nestleton, Paul Hudson of Enniskillen and Glen Hudson of Port Perry. Loved grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Phyllis Faucet of Toronto, Norma Groves of Toronto and he was predeceased by his brother Donald Hudson of St. Thomas. 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 7 - 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, September 25th from 12 2 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Vernon Hudson will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. with Reverend Hugh Kernohan officiating. Interment Cartwright Union Cemetery, Blackstock. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the Lung Association of Ontario.
LANNIGAN, Thomas -
After a lengthy illness at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Monday September 23, 2002, with his sister by his side. Thomas Lannigan, age 69. Much loved brother of Marie (Don Lawrence), Anne Upton, John (Jeannina), and Marcella MacDonald. Dear brother-in-law of Jean. Lovingly remembered by his family and friends. A memorial service to be held in the chapel of the MCEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax, on Friday, September 27, 2002 at 2 pm. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
WOODLEY, Patrick Beresford -
As a result of a vehicle accident in Pickering on Monday, September 23rd, 2002 in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Raye. Loving father of Adrian, Roxanne (Andre), Curtis and Kevin. Dear brother of Isola (Vin), Winston (Sis), Ettie, Doreen, Stein and sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and his cats Precious and Dusty. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, September 27th, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby). Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Alzheimer Society or Charity of choice would be appreciated.
WILSON, Dorothy Louisa (nee Campbell) -
Member Kingsview United Church, Married September 17, 1938 at King Street United Church. Owned and operated a Variety Store on Gladstone Ave 1942-1949. UCW Friend ship Unit at Kingsview United Church, former president 1954-1956. Peacefully on Monday September 23, 2002, at Fairview Lodge, Whitby. Dorothy, beloved wife of the late Edgar Wilson (1999). Dear sister of Phyllis Detenbeck and her late husband Alan. Dorothy is predeceased by her sisters Freda Hollman and Kathleen Campbell and brothers George, Wilmot, Bert, Kenneth, Harry, Carl, Earl and Ross. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday September 25th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday September 26th at 1:30pm. Cremation. Memorial donations made to Kingsview United Church or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
AVERY, Gladys -
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, September 22, 2002, age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Cyril Avery. Dear mother of Lawrence and Berta; Lloyd; Joan and Larry Anderson; Helen and Dave Pultz; Howard and Janet; Willard and the late Joyce Johnson. Loving grandmother of David, Dean, Jeff, Richard, Michelle, Kevin, Shawn, Julie, Jason, Lisa, Jamie, Greg, Shane, Megan and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Blanche and Cliff Liscombe and the late Barbara and Leslie. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service 1 p.m. Wednesday in our Chapel. Interment Hampton Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville or Sick Children's Hospitals or the Charity of your choice.
ENGLISH, Brian -
Suddenly, while refereeing a hockey game in Elmvale, on Sunday, September, 22, 2002, in his 27th year. Brian English, loving husband of Darra (nee Taylor). Loving son of Jack and Cathy. Cherished brother of Jennifer, Sarah and Katie. Son-in-law of Jack and Kaye Taylor of Bracebridge. Brother-in-law of Debbie and Ken, Dana and Cory, and Dean. Survived by his grandmother Bridget and the late Emelio Marsella. Special Uncle of Leighton and Caleb. Brian will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering) on Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Interment - Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
WINTERSTEIN, Marie Theresa (nee Freyer) -
passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by her family at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, September 22, 2002. Marie, loving wife and soulmate for 60 years of husband Karl. Predeceased by son John. Beloved mother of Karl and his wife Bjorg, Raymond (Helen), Marie, Theresa and her husband Tom, Suzanna and her husband Dan, Eric and his wife Colleen. Much loved grandma to 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brother Karl and sister Elsa. She will be sadly missed by sisters Lenora and Alma, brothers Raymond (Mildred), Paul (Jean) brother-in-law Eddy (Edward). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may gather with the family at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations would be gratefully apprepreciated to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation.
BAIN, Irene Maud -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, September 21st, 2002, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Donald and his wife Eleanore, David and his wife Patricia, and Jacquelyn and her husband the late Ian Barker. Dear grandmother of Bradley, Rodney, Scott and Robbie. Great grandmother of Hayden and Adam. She will be sadly missed by her niece and nephews. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
DEGEER, June Eleanor -
After a lengthy illness, on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 71. June (nee Whitfield) of Blackstock, beloved wife of the late Fred Cowling (1963), and the late Harry Degeer (1990). Loving mother of Roy Cowling, and Glen Degeer both of Blackstock. Loved sister of Evelyn and her husband Bill Reimer of St. Catharines and Ruth and her husband Gordon Cathcart of Scarborough. Dear aunt of Betty and her husband Roger Lewis, Ralph Cathcart and his wife Judy, Neil Cathcart, Beverly Reimer, and Susan and her husband Stephen Bradley. Cherished great aunt of Jeffrey, Bradley, Katelyn, Christina, Brittney, Stephen and Allison. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Monday from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. A Service to Celebrate the life of June Degeer will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 24th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Karen Bursey officiating. Interment Hampton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.
MACGREGOR, Mary Florence -
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday September 21, 2002 in her 81st year. Mary Florence was called to be with her Lord. Beloved wife of thelate James (Jim) MacGregor. Remembered with love by her sons Douglas MacGregor and wife Marcie and their son James, and Barry and his daughters Leica and Niki and children Daymon and Kelsey, remembered also by her daughters Nancy and husband Tony Calvert and their son Kevin and wife Allison and daughter Jenna, all of Ottawa, and Leah and husband Andre Begin and their daughters Tara and Tanya and husband John of Victoria B.C., and Darlene and sons Brandon and Kyle of Whitby. Survived by her sister Irene and her brothers Frank and Vincent. Sadly missed by many other family members and friends. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. A memorial service was held at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby on Sunday September 22, 2002 at 4pm. In memoriam donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.
METHERAL, Peter James -
January 23, 1922 - September 21, 2002. Proud World War II Veteran, G.M. Retiree, Member of Eastern Star Lodge #72. At his home in Seagrave on Saturday September 21, 2002 with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Peter James Metheral in his 81st year. Beloved Husband of Alma (St. John) for over 59 years. Loving Father of Shirley Ross (Gary) and Donna Sandison. Cherished Grandfather of Ken Ross (Charlene), Sharon Roach (Kevin), Christine Sterling (Bruce) and Jason Sandison. Proud Great-Grandfather of Allan, Jonathon, James, Lauren, Chelsey, Jessica, Brittany and Kaylynn. Family and friends may call at Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 A funeral service will be at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. IntermentStone Church Cemetery, Beaverton. In Peter's memory donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society.
PERRAULT, Betty Ellen -
Entered into rest at Centenary Hospital, Scarborough on Saturday, September 21, 2002 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Perrault. Dear mother of Brenda Conboy and her husband Bruce, and Cameron and his wife Pam. Fondly remembered by her 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 from 10 to 11 a.m. A memorial service will follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. It is at this time the family would like to thank all of the doctors and staff of the Rouge Valley Health care system for all of their care and kindness.
SLANINA, Joseph -
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, September 21, 2002, in his 102nd year. Joe, beloved husband of the late Mary (Vargic). Loved father of Margaret Beaupr of Bowmanville. Dear grandfather of Robert of Guelph and Paul of Toronto and Denise of British Columbia. Cherished great-grandfather of Laura Beaupre and Michael Crickmer. Joe was very special and will be sadly missed. Friends may pay their respects at the Morrish Funeral Chapel Bowmanville, on Monday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at ST. JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 127 Liberty St. South, Bowmanville, on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations, in Joe's memory, to Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville would be gratefully appreciated.
SMITH, Martin John -
Peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, September 21st, 2002 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Ann (Truman) of Courtice. Step father of Garett Woods; Sarah, Jennifer and Emily Truman. Much loved brother of Sandra and her husband Norman Hunt of Oshawa, Peter and his wife Sheila of Ottawa and Doreen and her husband C.H. Morgan of Plainfield. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Rick (Wendy), Paul (Donna), Julie (Dave Flood) and Andrew Hunt, Bradley (Carol), Barry (Angela) and Stephen (Line) Smith; Michael Andersen, and his dear great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 23rd and Tuesday, September 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to Epilepsy Toronto or New Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
COLLET, Audrey Helen (nee Simpson)
passed away peacefully surrounded by love, at Peterborough Extendicare after a long battle with Alzheimers at the age of 78. Precious wife of Paul Collet; loving mother of Paula Brewda and husband Joe, Dennis Collet and wife Terry, Grant Collet and wife Sherry, and Joy Clarke. Grandmother to Peter and David Brewda, Sandra Joy Collet, Charlotte Binnie, Jason Collet and Jesse, Joshua, and Hanah Clarke. Great-grandmother to Taylor and Alex Brewda, Bradley Collet, and Brett Binnie. Sister of Fred Simpson; sister-in-law to Nels Stanger and Elma Collet and Pauline Laton. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd at River Rd. S., on Monday, Sept. 23, from 2-4 p.m. Funeral service in the Chapel followed by Interment at Highland Park Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Arthur Bromley officiating. The family extends special thanks to the staff on 3rd floor N/W for all the loving care given to Audrey over the past 6 years. Donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated by the family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (toll-free 1-877-987-3964), with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
