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At the Oshawa General Hospital, with his family by his side, John passed away on Friday, September 13th, 2002, in his 36th year. Loving and devoted husband of Tammy Felfoldi. Proud Dad of Julian and Dane. Affectionate and caring son of Brenda and Howard Bott. John will be especially missed as Big Brother to Steven (Tayna) and Lisa. Special uncle of Nico and Brandon. John will not be forgotten by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends will be received at the McEachnie Funeral Home Ajax, on Sunday September 15th, 2002 from 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday September 17th, 2002 in our Chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation will take place and a private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated by John's family.
JONES, John -
At his residence in Orono on Friday, September 13, 2002 at the age of 63 years. John beloved husband of Elsie Gail Smith. Loved father of Jenifer & her husband Marty Grubb, Sandy & her husband Marshall Sleigh and Jody & her friend Jim Wood. Loving grandfather of Mitchell, Jacob, Griffin and Sadie. Dear brother of David Jones of Bethany and the late Don Jones, Josephine Pearsonand Helen Jones. Friends may pay their respects at the MorrisFuneral Chapel, Bowmanville on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in the Morris Chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Family Interment at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin.
PIETROW, Walter -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - on Friday, September 13th, 2002. After a life of love and devotion to his beloved wife and best friend Anne Irene (nee Vasko) of 41 years. Loving father of Leonard and his wife Patricia and Leanne and her husband Mike Bruinsma. Dearest Grandpa of Stephanie, Ryan and Chad. Son of John and the late Mary. Brother of the late Alexander and Valentine. Much loved brother-in-law of Mary (Frank) Hruska, Veronica Kanuch and the late Michael; Helen Januszkiewicz, Emily (Stan) Skotnicki, Peter (Sarah) Vasko, Leon (Renate) Libawski, Janet Grundie (the late Joseph Vasko), and Sigmunt Januszkiewicz. Dearly beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Walter will be fondly remembered for his deep devotion to his family for his moral integrity, strength of character and caring spirit. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday September 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. with prayers at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Of The People Catholic Church (570 Marion Ave.) on Monday, September 16th at 11:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to St. Mary Of The People Building Fund or the Lakeridge Health Oncology Department.
"Special Thank you to Fr. Ewczynski, Fr. Maloney and Fr. Casullo for their spiritual comfort; and to the Doctors and Nurses of the Oncology Department; to his Chemo friends for their continued support for the past two years and to Cliff Kearns who joined in there with them. You truly were true friends."
ROSE, Kevin -
Peacefully at home on Friday September 13th 2002. Kevin, at the age of 40. Loving husband of Laurie Trimble. Dear step father of Holly and Angela Crouter. Brother of Jennifer. Brother in law of David Wilson. Kevin will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East Oshawa. With a Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday September 17th at 11:00am. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens Whitby. Memorial Donations to the First Step Medical Clinic would be appreciated.
STANSBURY, Vivian -
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Friday, September 13th, 2002. Vivian MaryAnn Carey, beloved wife of Frankfor 46 years. Dear mother of Carey Snow and her husband Dan of Oshawa and Brian and his wife Wendy of Cambridge. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Amber Snow and Mark and Brittany Stansbury. Vivian was predeceased by her parents, Mort and MaryEllen Carey of Oshawa. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE"Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 16th, from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service in the Chapel Tuesday, September 27th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donations to The Diabetes Association or The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
WATT, James Gardiner -
In Oshawa on Friday September 13th, 2002, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Ruby of 55 years. Loving father of Lynne Farrell and her husband Gus and Bonnie James and her husband Keith. Dear brother of Jessie Boland. Predeceased by his brother John and his sister Mary. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Lindsey, Jenny Lynne and Beau. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday September 16, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Sunday.
AVERY, Clarence Albert -
After a short illness, Clarence passed away on September 12, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. He was 88 years of age. He was a loving husband of Merle (Oke) Avery for 57 years. Dear father of Shirley and her husband Murray Marshall of R.R. 1 Barton, Nova Scotia, Diane and her husband Joe Rekker of Cobourg, Lynda and her husband George Marshall of Digby, Nova Scotia, John and his wife Debbie of R.R. 2 Blackstock and James of Etobicoke. Lovingly remembered by twelve grandchildren and the late Cheryl Marshall; also thirteen great grandchildren. Dear brother of Mildred and Robert Wilson of Oshawa. Dear brother-in-law of Gladys Avery of Bowmanville, Ferga Avery of Harriston, Joan Avery of Bobcaygeon and Elda Avery of Oshawa. Predeceased by Cyril, Lawrence, Rowena Cook, Roy, Norman, Effie Lutes, Howard and Harold. Friends may call at the Morris FuneralChapel, Bowmanville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Hampton Union Cemetery. Donations may be made to Enniskillen United Church or the Charity of your choice.
RICHARDS, Carol Anne -
Suddenly as a result of an accident on Thursday, September 12th, 2002, in her 49th year. Loving mother of Ryan Van Steenburgh. Beloved daughter of Gladys and Ken Richards. Dear sister of Cheryl (Don) Wilson, James (Susan) Richards, Cyndi-Leah Richards (Lars Hanson), Rick (Sarah) Richards and Todd (Kelly) Richards. She is sadly missed by Doug Chip, her many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 16th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on, September 17th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to Denise House would be appreciated.
SEDMAN, James (Jim) -
Suddenly as the result of an automobile accident in Clarington on Thursday, September 12th, 2002, James (Jim) Sedman passed away at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Marie. Dear father of Ken and his wife Lee-Ann of Kelowna, B.C. and Carol and her husband Jack Hoskin of Oshawa. Dear brother of Jack Sedman of Courtice, Mary Moore of Port Perry, Grace and her husband Darryl Cordelle of Kelowna, B.C., Miriam and her husband Bill Jenkins of Oshawa. Predeceased by his brothers Tom and Clifford. Lovingly remembered by 5 grandchildren, Craig, Treena, Stacy, Gerald and Sandie and 3 great granddaughters and one great grandson. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905 721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 18th at 3:00 P.M. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
WATSON, William Maurice Bill" -
Suddenly at Lakeridge-Health Oshawa on Wednesday, September 11th, 2002 at the age of 71. Loving husband of June for 51 years. Dear father of Brian and his wife Julie, Wayne and his wife Pam, Robert, Stephen and his wife Christina. Grampa of Adrian and Michelle; Tyler, Katie and Jennifer; Jason, Chelsea, Jennifer and Charmaine; Dylan and Cassandra. Fondly remembered by his sister Jean and her husband Bill Godfrey and brother Les and his wife Bella and his step sisters Gladys and her husband George Van De Walker, Lisa and her husband Larry Hachey, Rhoda and her husband Keith Taylor, Francis and ber husband Merle Doble. Prcdeceased by his sister Barbara and his parents Lottie and Ruth, his step parents Frank Perrault and Marjorie Wilson. Bill will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, September 12th from 2- 4 and 7-4 P.M. Funeral Servcice will be held in the Chapel on Friday, September 13th at 3:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. If desired, Memorial Donations for the New Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
DAN, Bernice Winnifred -
At Lakeridge Health Whitby on Tuesday September 10, 2002 in her 93rd year. Bernice (Brooking), beloved wife of the late Max Tuerk and Nicolas Dan. Loving mother of Robert Tuerk & his wife Gloria of Oshawa and Myrna & her husband Tony Kozak of Oshawa. Step-mother of Rose Dan of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Wayne Kozak & his wife Sandy and Robin & her husband Bill Muir. Loving great-grandmother of Nicole, Nicky and Krista. Dear sister of Alice Brock and the late Emma, Edna, Eva, Stanley and Norman. A private family service will be held in the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
SHREVE, Don -
Peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, September 10th, 2002 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Marija. Loving father of George and Michael and his wife Shelley. Cherished Grandfather of Julie, Jenny and Lucas. Predeceased by his parents George and Hazel Shreve. Survived by his brothers Ted and his wife Audrey and John and his wife Beverly and his sister Joan and her husband Don Wood. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton ChapeP 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, September 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, September 13th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Hearth Place or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
BOBIG, William Robert -
(Past President and Life Member Oshawa Kinsmen Club and K40). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Monday, September 9th, 2002 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Anne. Dear father of Leanna MacCauley and Jim Bobig and his wife Filis. Loving Grandfather of Darrin MacCauley and William George Bobig. Lovingly remembered by sister-in-law Mary Babij, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, September 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, September 12th at 1:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
DEJONG Ashley Dawn Danielle -
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Ashley, on Monday, September 9, 2002, in her Daddy's and Mommy's arms. Ashley was the beloved daughter of Martin and Joanne DeJong. She will be sadly missed by her brother Ian Turner and sisters Kristy, Samantha and Melissa DeJong. Ashley was a cherished granddaughter of John and Barbara DeJong and Virginia Martel and the late Rene Martel. Ashley was the beloved niece of Sue (Paul) Lucas, Rick (Cathy) DeJong, Lynda Pitchford, Wendy Prowse, Colleen (John) Diensthuber, Wendy (James) Parker, Eugene Martel and will be lovingly remembered by her many cousins. She will also be greatly missed by her special nurse Susan Calabrese. Ashley was born on April 6, 2000. Shortly after birth she was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma (cancer). Even though very young, Ashley touched the lives of many. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel at Thortonb Cemetery, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa, on Friday, September 13, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment at Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Ashley to the Hospital for Sick Children or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family.
MORRISON, Eula -
Age 80 years. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday September 9, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Keith Morrison. Dear mother of Sandra & Jim Hudson; Jim & Eleanor Morrison; Rick & Ann Morrison & Robin Morrison. Loving grandmother of Jo-Ann, Linda, Scott, Sherry, Tammy, Marie, Saul, Tim & Jason; great-grandmother of Lisa, Steven, Lydia, Victoria & Jacob and great-great-grandmother of Michaela. Dear sister of Elwood "Eddy" Butterworth of Cannington. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville from 6pm Thursday. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 7pm Thursday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society or The Canadian Diabetes Foundation.
PAWLIN, Bryan Edmund
After a long battle with cancer, at home in Port Perry in the loving company of his best friend and wife Judy. Loving father of the late Kristopher. Bryan was honoured this year for his passion and leadership of Port Perry's Annual Yard Sale/Fundraiser, for the Hospital for Sick Children. In memory of his son, he initiated the event and led it for the past 10 years. For his dedication the Port Perry Annual Yard Sale was engraved on the wall of the Hospital for Sick Children on June 27, 2002. Dear son of Glennis and loved son-in-law of Doris Swan. Bryan will be remembered for his life loving humorous personality, impish grin, and heart-warming generosity by everyone who was touched by his presence. 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, September 11th from 2-4 and 7-8 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Bryan Pawlin will be held in the Chapel at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation in memory of Bryan and his much loved son Kristopher.
PENFOUND, Helen Cairns (nee Duncan) -
Peacefully on Monday, September 9th, 2002 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Cathie and her husband Mike Norwick, Carol Penfound and Allin Penfound and his wife Lyn. Dear Grandmother of Allen Ross, Kyle and Daniel Penfound and Adam and Melissa Norwick. Dear sister of Janet Hewlett (Oshawa), Moira Irwine (Doncaster, England) and Bill and Helen Waldie (York, England). She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, September 12th from 2-4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, September 13th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa Palliative Care or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SHAW, Leslie David -
58 years old. Retired employee of General Motors Canada. passed away unexpectedly. Loving and wonderful father to Leslie (Deborah) Shaw Jr. and Debra (Ken) Hodgins. Devoted grandfather to Michael, Kendalyn, Jeremy and Emily. Dear brother to Cameron (Marion), Larry (Linda), Barry (Peggy),Ronnie (Rose), Wayne (Nalini), Bonnie(Ron) Lowry, Barb MacPherson, Florence (Ray)Pack, Edith Bissonette. Remembered as a wonderful uncle by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by mother and father, Lillian and Cecil Shawand brothers Robert and Carmon. Visitation will take place at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby Wednesday at 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A complete Funeral Service in our chapel Thursday at 11am. Friends and family are welcome afterwards to the Oshawa District Handicapped Club, Cordova Valley Park, 683 Glen Street, Oshawa, for a time of fellowship. Burial and committal to take place Saturday September 14th, 2002 at 11am at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations can be made to Toronto Sick Children's Hospital.
