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Peacefully on Monday, January 20th, 2003, with her family by her side, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 80th year. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Linda and her husband John Haley and Grant. Dear grandmother of Michael and his wife Karen, Jeff and his wife Miranda. Great grandmother of Travis, Joshua, Andrew, Meghan and Katie. Sister of Gladys, Florence andthe late Hazel, Orville, Howard and Lloyd. Sister-in-law of Joan, Mary and Irene. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation Thursday, January 23rd, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 24th at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the John Howard Society would be appreciated.
BRADLEY, Howard S. (Formerly of Oshawa) -
At Strathaven Lifecare Centre Bowmanville on Sunday January 19, 2003 in his 90th year. Howard loved son of the late Rena (Jackman) and Charles Bradley. Lovingly remembered by relatives in Quebec, Hamilton, Minden and Bowmanville. Friends were able to call at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Tuesday from 2until 3 p.m. Funeral service was held in our Chapel on Tuesday at 3p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to Community Care or C.N.I.B. in Howard's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
DUNEC, Steve -
passed away at Markham-Stouffville Hospital, on Sunday, January 19th, 2003. Steve, dear father of Steven (Anne) and Allan (Ronda). Grandfather of Nickolaus and Carson. Survived by brothers Walter (Cecelia), Norman (Kay), Peter (Sandra), Donald (Joyce), and sister Olga (Orville). Predeceased by Harry (Helen). A memorial service will be held at Low & Low Funeral Home on Thursday, January 23rd, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation two hours prior. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Markham-Stouffville Hospital.
EVANS, Captain Douglas Haig -
(Retired from the Royal Canadian Dental Corps and the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry). On Sunday, January 19, 2003 at the age of 34. Doug was the beloved husband of Elsie for 59 years, the loving father of Laurie, and the very proud Gramps of Mike and Chris. He was predeceased by his dear son-in-law Barry. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his many friends and relatives in Whitby, Winnipeg, England and Wales. The family would like to thank the very kind and competent staff of 6F at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. According to Doug s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 172 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario LIH 1B7 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 725 Westney Road South, Ajax, Ontario LIS 7J7 would be much appreciated.
FINES, Russell -
Quietly at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Oshawa on Sunday, January 19th, 2003. Husband of Mary. Father of William (Bonnie), James, Bryan, Kenneth. Step father of Cindi and Christine. Grandfather of 9. At Russell's request, no funeral service will be held. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME.
FORSTER, Roy Herbert -
Suddenly at his home in Oshawa on Sunday, January 19th, 2003 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Nancy Smith and her husband Bob and Marilyn Lowe and her husband Gary. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Craig, Tania, Julie and Patrick and great grandson Christian. Brother of Fred Forster and the late Ethel Smith. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, January 21st from 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday, January 22nd from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 o clock. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre or Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
JONES, Mabel Edith -
(Member of the Oshawa Naval Veterans Ladies Auxillary). At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Sunday January 19, 2003. Mabel (nee McBride), beloved wife of the late Alan Jones. Dear daughter of Marjorie and the late Frank McBride. Dearest mother of Tammy Ferreira and her husband Patrick and Shane Jones and his wife Laurie. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Shannon and her husband Ryan Kerr, Kyle, Stephanie, Brandon, Nathan, Justin and Brodie and by her great grandson Dylan. She will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters; Arnold (Melanie), Doreen (Darwin), Dorothy (Gary), Doug (Margie), Lois (Bruce), Margie (Brad). Ricky (Gail) and their families. A heartfelt Thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa for their excellent care and support. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday January 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciaed. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
MARSHALL, Louisa May -
Peacefully at Thorntonview Nursing Home, Oshawa on Sunday, January 19th, 2003 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Al Marshall. Loving mother of Cheryl and her husband Gary Jackson, Albert, Barb and her husband Dennis O'Leary. Predeceased by daughter Dianne. Cherished Grandmother of Coey, Cami, Jamie, Dennis and Darlene and Great Grandmother of Calysha, Ashley and Megan. Sadly missed sister of Fred Childs and his wife Morag and Lily and her husband the late Ernie Lalonde. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. A Private Family Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721 1234). Donations made in memory of Louisa to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
MITCHINSON, Emily May
(Member of St. George's Memorial Anglican Church Altar Guild and Active Member of the Progressive Conservative Party). Died peacefully in her sleep, at Shaver Hospital, St. Catharines, on Sunday, January 19, 2003. May (nee Wells), in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas M. H. Mitchinson. Dear mother of Eric and wife Ellen of Jordan and James (deceased) and wife Mary. Loving grandmother of Laurie and Steve Park, Gayle and Larry Houle, Tom and Gwen Mitchinson, Jane Krestianko, Kate Mitchinson and great-grandchildren James and Lauren Houle, Gregory and Nicole Park, Jordan and Erika Mitchinson, Kaitlyn and Jamie Krestianko. Sister of Mary and Al Parker of Oshawa and predeceased by Charles and Ellen. Sister-in-law of Margaret Wells of Oshawa, Eric Mitchinson of Calgary, Robert, John, Frank and Annie, all of England and predeceased by Norman, James and Evelyn. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. 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 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at ST. GEORGE'S MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH, 51 Centre St. S. (at Bagot St.), Oshawa, on Friday, January 24, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of May to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or St. George's Memorial Anglican Church - Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
PALLISTER, Denis -
passed away suddenly, in his 70th year, Sunday January 19, 2003. Husband of Grace (Baker) for 49 years. Loving Dad of eight children, eight sons anddaughters in law, twenty-one grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one on the way. Proud owner of Oshawa Pattern & Model. Remembered by brother Al, predeceased by brother Archie. There will be a celebration of hislife on Saturday January 25th, 2003, 1 pm to 6 pm at Garnett Rickard Complex, Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 57, Bowmanville. Donations can be made to the Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL.
SHABAN, Charles M. -
(Owner of the Pickering Dairy Queen). Suddenly at home on Sunday January 19, 2003. Charles, aged 54 years. Beloved husband of Sherry. Loving father of Angela and Michelle. Dear son of Arlie and Lillian Shaban. Brother of Bob, Rick and Eric. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Carruthers Creek Community Church on Wednesday January 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to MSC Canada 509-3950 14th Avenue Markham, Ontario, L3R 0A9.
SPARKS, Iris -
(Past Matron of Whitby Chapter 248 OES). Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Sunday, January 19, 2003 in her 76th year, Iris, beloved wife of the late Harvey. Loving mother of Gary and his wife Angela, and Gail Sparks. Lovingly remembered by her many relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. An Eastern Star Service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. Spring Interment will take place at St. Johns Anglican Port Whitby Cemetery, Whitby. In memoriam, donations may be made to the ''Safehaven Project for Community Living'', 1173 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1M9 or to the Charity of your choice.
ARMSTRONG, Hubert Clarence MacArthy -
General Motors Technician 23 1/2 years at the Scarborough Van Plant and Oshawa. Peacefully after a short illness on Saturday January 18, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Hubert, beloved husband of Ingrid. Loving father of Hyacinth Armstrong, Deano Armstrong, Donna Armstrong and loved stepfather of Karen and her husband Ross Holder and Kevin Gill. Loved grandfather of Jermaine, Jalunar, Syrraiah, Zchakeil, Tyjae, and Jahlique. Hubert will he missed by his loving family here and in Barbados. Friends may call at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Monday January 27th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 28th at 11am at St. George s Memorial Anglican Church. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Children s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
CAVE, Hugh -
passed away at home, on January 18, 2003, at the age of 60. Beloved brother of Jim and his wife Zoe, and Bonnie and her husband Bob Luetchford. Loving uncle of Robert (Marnie), Jo-Anne and Matthew. Dear great-uncle to Eddie and Aleena. Hugh will be sadly missed by Diane, Murray and others. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, January 27, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Private family Interment. Should family and friends so desire, donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.
CRAWFORD, Dennis B.
(Past Master of Peterborough Lodge #155 A.F. & A.M., Member of Scottish Rite) Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Saturday, January 18, 2003, Dennis, in his 83rd year. Dear brother of Fred Crawford, Jean Crawford and Joyce Dallaway, all of England. Survived by his three nieces, Jane Huyton, Eileen Robinson, Dr. Isabelle Sutton and predeceased by his nephew Eric Crawford. Dearest friend of Mary and Cedric Banks. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Friday, January 31, 2003, from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Mr. Crawford may be made to the Heartand Stroke Foundation or the C.N.I.B. Masonic Lodge Service Friday, January 31, 2003 at 7 p.m.
DINGMAN, Roy Philip (Ding) -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, January 18th, 2003, Roy Philip (Ding) Dingman in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Lissetta (Etta) Shearer, loving Father of Randy of Calgary, Alberta, Richard and his wife Shirley, Kevin and his wife Pat, and Patti Jade and her husband Michael Salt. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Gayle, Kim, Kern, Michael, Scott and Troy. Dear brother of Margaret Flintoff, Shirley Twining and Richard Dingman. Predeceased by his sister Jean Adams and his brother Earle. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews and their families. Funeral Service was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, January 21st, 2003. Cremation followed by Private Family Internent. Donations to the Charity of Choice would be appreciated.
DUMOND, Donald -
Peacefully on January 18, 2003, Don, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Danielle and father of Jean Paul. Friends are invited to a Celebration of Don's life on Sunday, February 9th at 5 p.m. to be held at the Royal Canadian Legion #459 Hall (corner of Ninth Ave. & Main St., Stouffville).
GORYCKI, Josephine Sophie (Josie) Nee Halik -
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and friend. Josie passed peacefully surrounded by her family at Lakcridge Health-Oshawa on January 18th, 2003 in her 86th year. Josie was the beloved wife of the late John Gorycki, dear sister of Stella Latawiec and John Halik. Beloved Mother of Glenys and her husband Stan Masternak, Ron and his wife Irene, Judy and her husband Bob Gow, and Jim and his wife Yolanda. Babcia of Kelly and her husband Jim Dunlop, Kerri and her husband Craig Couch. Brent Gow and his wife Ruth, Kevin, Krystyna and Jamie Gorycki. Great Babcia of Jason Masternak, Darren and Trevor Couch. Great-Great Babcia to Tyler Masternak. Josie was a great supporter of the Polish community in Oshawa and the Polish Women s Auxiliary, Branch 21. Visitation was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Tuesday, January 21st, at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In Her Memory, Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
KELLAR, Faith -
passed away quietly at home in her 37th year on January 18th, 2003 after losing her battle with breast cancer. Faith leaves behind her beautiful daughter Samantha, age 6, and her loving husband of 19 years, Todd Hansen. Faith will be dearly missed by her best friend Jennifer Simpson and dear friend Darrell Playford. Faith also leaves behind a large family of siblings and friends. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Funeral arrangements entrusted to W.C. Town Funeral Chapel. Cremation to take place with visitation to follow on Saturday, January 25th, 2003 from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by the funeral service in the Chapel at 4 pm. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre of Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
