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Suddenly, while on vacation in Florida, on Monday, February 14, 2003. James, age 80 years. Beloved husband of Lynn (Mark) Murray. Lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Jim was a Colonel in the air force. A member of the escaping society during W.W. II. He became a specialist in aeronautic medicine and trained at Harvard and continued his practice in the air force. He was in charge of medical personnel in Europe. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Donations may be made to Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church Street North, Ajax, Ontario.
PAGE, Keith W. -
With great sadness, the family announces the sudden loss of Keith Page, in his 60th year, on Monday, April 14th, 2003. Beloved husband of Christine and dear brother of Evelyn. Will be greatly missed by sisters and brothers-in-law Linda and Dave McCrindle, Craig and Deb Lindsay, Scott and Sue Lindsay. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and sadly missed by innumerable friends and extended family. Family and friends may be received at the Low & Low Funeral Home on Monday, April 21st, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the building fund for St. Paul's Church, Leaskdale.
QUINN, Anne Marie -
Peacefully passed away, at the Centenary Health Centre, on April 14, 2003, in her 53rd year. Beloved wife of Joe Polito. Loving mother of Claire Holmes, Donna Holmes and Bill Quigley, and Adele Holmes. Grandmother of Emma and Benjamin. Daughter of Joseph and the late Catherine Quinn. Sister of Patrick and Liz Quinn, Margaret and Christopher Byrne, Joseph and Annis Quinn, Catherine and Alan Lorimer, and sister-in-law of June Holmes. Predeceased by Mary and Peter Quinn. Will be lovingly remembered by Joe's children Anna, Joe Jr. and Brendan Polito, her nieces and nephews, friends and family. Anne Marie was a member of Toronto Song Circle, Vital Spark Folk Club, and Hearth Place. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service at St. Isaac Jogues Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering), on Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
(Veteran of WWII, R.C.A.F. F/L; former employee of Executive Motor Hotel). Suddenly at home in Newcastle on Sunday, April 13, 2003, in his 84th year. Predeceased by his wife Jean. Loving father of Hart, Jr., and wife Terri of Lindsay, and Jane Armstrong of Newcastle. Poppa of Jeni and Megan. Dear brother of Isabel of Toronto, Bert of Westhill, and Florence of Flesherton. Respecting Hart s wishes, cremation will take place with no funeral service. Donations in his memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family, and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
BIHUN, Julia Ethel (nee Stratulak) -
passed away peacefully at Humber River Regional Hospital, Church St. Site, Weston, on Sunday, April 13th, 2003, Julia Ethel Bihun, in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband Fred (1965). Loving and caring mother to Gerald (Karen) and Marlen Weiler (Michael). Cherished grandmother to Craig (Hilary), Julia (Michael), Christopher (Traci), predeceased by beloved grandaughter ''Patti''. Proud great-grandmother to Rosalind, Christian, Sean, Mark, Jared and Jaycee. Predeceased by sisters Mary and Victoria; brothers Stephen, Roman and Anthony. Loving ''Aunt Jewel and Julia'' to many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''THORNTON CHAPEL'', 847 King Street West, Oshawa, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, April 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, April 16th (time to be announced). Cremation to follow. Private family Interment service will be held at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Ukrainian Canadian Health Care Centre would be appreciated by the family.
BAUMGARTNER, Alfred -
Joseph peacefully at his home in Oshawa on Sunday April 13, 2003 in his 76th year. Alfred, beloved husband of the late Lois Charlotte Macklin. Predeceased by his parents Zack and Gertrude Baumgartner. Dear brother of Erna Drogomotz and her husband the late Harry Drogomotz, and Emil Baumgartner and his wife Helen. Alfred will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and his many friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, E24 King Street Fast, Oshawa on Wednesday April 16, from 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday April l7th at 1 pm. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
HEDGECOE, Arthur -
Peacefully on Sunday, April 13th, 2003. Art, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Cheryl. Loving father of Lynda and her husband Gary, Evan and his wife Sharon, Rod, Tim and his wife Betty-Jo, Ron and his wife Lena, Rob and his wife Donna and Caron. Dearly loved by his 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Art will be lovingly remembered by his many friends and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for memorial visitation on Tuesday, April 15th from 7-9 P.M. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, April 16th at 1:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, Cardiac Care Unit would be appreciated.
JANCZYN, Tony -
Age 84 years. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday April 13, 2003. Beloved husband of May (Gibbs) Janczyn. Dear father of Margaret & Dan Moroz; Donald & Joan Janczyn, Faye & Duane Russ and the late Gordon. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey, Tanya, Tasha and Larissa. A Memorial Service will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 1pm Thursday April 17th. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
ATTARD, Teresa (Terry) nee Barton -
passed away on Saturday April 12 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the young age of 36 after her second battle with cancer. Terry was an exceptional woman who touched the hearts of so many people with her warmth, strength and dignity, but her greatest virtue was her selfless devotion to her beloved children, Vanessa (9), Nadia (7) and Gregory (5). She will be desperately missed by her Mum, Shirley Flynn, step-dad Michael Flynn, best friends Sally, Franca and Linda and many other wonderful friends, neighbours and co-workers. Heartfelt thanks to all doctors, nurses and staff, Tony and Marsha, and Chaplain Ji-Sook Kyun for their extraordinary and unfailing kindness and support. Terry will rest at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Terry's memory can be made to the Cancer Research Centre at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
BEACOCK, John Davis -
Peacefully, on Saturday, April 12, 2003, at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, at age 97. John Beacock of Lindsay, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Holmes) and the late Evelyn (nee Sanderson). Dear brother of Adelbert Beacock (deceased) and his wife Alice (deceased), Margaret Tarvis (deceased), Olive Beacock (deceased), Genevieve (deceased) and her husband Tom Cple (deceased), Lloyd Beacock (deceased) and his wife Florence (deceased), and Les Beacock (deceased) and his wife Grace of Port Perry. John will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews and their families and his many friends. 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 John Beacock will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 15th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steven Bell and Pastor Arthur Bartlett officiating. Interment Cartwright Union Cemetery, Blackstock in the Spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation in Lindsay, the Canadian Red Cross Homemaker Services in Lindsay or the charity of your choice.
FAUTEUX, Maurice G. -
Of Whitby. passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12th, 2003 in his 71st year. Son of the late Victor and Anna Fauteux (nee Robinette) of Ottawa. Beloved husband of Jeannine (nee Martel). Loving father of Richard and his wife Joanne of Brooklin and Pierre Fauteux of Whitby. Dear grandfather of Jessica Chantal Fauteux. Brother of Rita Corbett of Stittsville, Leona LaLonde of Ottawa and Fleur-Ange Larkin of Ottawa. Predeceased by Roger Fauteux of Cornwall, Cecile Fauteux of Ottawa, Bernadette St. Onge of Montreal. Special thanks to doctors Miller and Simone, the C6 and ICU nursing staff and doctors of Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto for their wonderful support. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, April 14th from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, April 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Assomption de Notre Dame Church on 384 Hillsdale Avenue in Oshawa on Wednesday, April 16th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
GALLIAH, Blanche (Dolly) -
Entered into rest after a courageous battle with cancer at Lakeridge Health Whitby on Saturday, April 12, 2003. Blanche, beloved wife of the late Robert Galliah. Formerly Mrs. Bill Judd (nee Brown). She was a loving mother who will be missed by her children Eric Judd (Nellie) of Fredericton, NB, Susan Pettit (Paul Lapointe) of Bowmanville, ON, Paul Judd (Jennifer) of Whitby, ON, Robin Judd (Susan) of Manitoba, Cindy Plakmeyer (Gerrit) of Oshawa, ON, Sandra Webb (Larry) of Oshawa, ON, and Leonard Judd (Laura) of Oshawa, ON. Fondly remembered by her brothers Ted Brown, Bill Brown, Ken Brown, all of Huntsville, ON, Bob Brown of London, ON, and Chuck Brown of Owen Sound, ON. Dear grandmother to 15, great- grandmother to 19, and great-great-grandmother to 1. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
KURY, John Walter Jr. -
(Resident of Toronto). On Saturday April 12, 2003, John Kury beloved husband of Anna Kury. Loving and devoted father of Tanya Kury. John will be sadly missed by Chasie and Mimi. Dear brother of Nancy Blake. Dear son of Jeanette and John Kury. Dear son in law of Tanya and John Kluczkowski, and brother in law of Alice and Bob Lytwynchuk and Mary Issenberg. John will be fondly remembered by his Goddaughter Lisa, his nieces, nephews and many friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service from St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Thursday April 17 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. Panachyda will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Societywould be appreciated.
LAKIN, Sophia (Sally) -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, April 12th, 2003. Sophia Lillian (Sally) (nee Lambert), in her 66th year. Beloved wife of Stan. Dear mother of Dianne Galbraith and her husband Bob of Oshawa, Laurie Borg and her husband Rick of Solina, Tracy McCron and her husband Mike of Courtice, Marjorie Frendo-Cumbo and her husband Rob of Oshawa, and Gary Lakin and his wife Danielle of Hampton. Lovingly remembered by her 12 grandchildren. Dear sister of Marjorie Crystal of Newmarket, Doreen Bourgeois and her husband Roger of Newmarket and Sharon Lafrance and her husband Raymond of Bradford. Visitation was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel' 847 King Street West,(905-721-1234) on Sunday, April 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday, April 14th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton. Cemetery. Memorial donations to The Durham Regional Cancer center would be appreciated.
MANTLE, Verna G. -
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health - Whitby, on Saturday, April 12, 2003. Verna Gladys (nee Hopkins), in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Mantle. Dear mother of Lorraine (Lyn) Ray and her husband Eddie of Whitby, Sandra Labanovich of Whitby, Shirley Shepstone and her husband Fred of Port Perry and Terry Mantle and his wife Paula of Orillia. Dear Sister of Jean Booth and her husband Ivan of Whitby. Lovingly remembered by her 9 grandchildren: Lisa Bell, Leanne Ray, Angie Coles, Debbie, Brenda and Alan Shepstone, Jack Jason and Julie Mantle: and her six great grandchildren Taylor, Connor, Ross Karly, Kandice and Chantel. Predeceased by her daughter Marion Horner, her sister Merle Holtby, her granddaughter Paula Ray and her grandson Kevin Labanovich. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, April 15th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday April 16th at 3:00 P.M. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
SPENCER, Allan Horne -
(Member of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. & Irish Veterans Association). At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Saturday April 12, 2003. Allan Spencer, beloved husband of the late Reta. Loving father of Kenneth and his wife Janet. Predeceased by sons Brian and Gary and brother Bill and his wife Mary. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Michael and Kelly. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2 Courtice (3rd set of lights east of Townline) 905-432-8484 with Funeral Service in Ebenezer United Church on Tuesday April 15 at 2 p.m.followed by cremation. The family of Allan will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Chaplaincy Fund, Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville or Harmonize for Speech would be appreciated.
HENDERSON, Donald John -
It is with great sadness that Don's family announces his passing on Friday April 11, 2003 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of June of 39 years. Loving father of Jill (Darrell Rankine), Brent McCoy (Anita), David McCoy, Paul McCoy and the late Brian Henderson. Special grandpa of Michael, Madison, Makenzie, and Brandon. Brother of Bill, Betty, Margy, Flo and Bobby and the late Jean, David, Mona, Roy and Jackie. Don will be sadly missed by all his family & friends. Special thanks to Nurses and Staff of 3F Lakeridge Health Oshawa for all of their care & support. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday April 14, 2003 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m.
LAFFORD, Elizabeth Mary -
After a courageous battle on Friday, April 11th, 2003 at the age of 57. Survived by her son Mike (Jackie); grandchildren Joely and Mason; life partner Stuart; brothers and sisters Denis, James (Verna), Violet (Clayton), Donna (Carl), Roy (Pat), and Stella (Roy). Predeceased by her parents Denis and Rose, sister Maggie and brother Pius. Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 15th, 2003 from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 7 until 9 p.m. at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16th, 2003 in our chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to follow. Floral tributes or donations to the Celiac Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
