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LUKE, Elgin W. Pasko
passed away on Saturday, August 16th, 2003. Elgin Luke beloved husband of Mabel McBey and cherished father of Linda Luke. Devoted grandfather of Andrea and Ryan. A memorial service was held on Monday, August 18th. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation.
SIMPSON, Margaret Elizabeth
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Saturday, August 16, 2003. Margaret Simpson (nee Seagrove), at 65 years of age, beloved wife of Richard Costante. Loving mother of Brian (Dianne), Steve (Karen), Rick (Sharon) and Michelle. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren. Margaret will be sadly missed by Tammie, Todd (Nadine), her brothers Norm (Pat), Charlie (Shantha), Jim (Doris), her sister Joyce (Bob) and their families. Predeceased by her brother George. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 19 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
CAMPBELL, James Robert 'Bob'
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, August 15, 2003, in his 53rd year. Bob, beloved husband of Lynne. Dear father of Tammy, Tracy, Tara, Francine, James and the late Mandy. Loving grandfather of Tamara, Rodney, Zakk, Ryan, Danielle, Christopher and Vanessa. Loving son of James and Joyce Campbell and the late Lillian. Loved son-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Alfred Pearce. Brother of Douglas and Donald. Brother-in-law of Allan, Cheryl, Stephen and Shawn. Friends may call at the Morrish Funeral Chapel on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in St. John's Anglican Church, 11 Temperance St., Bowmanville on Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Cremation. Donations to Durham Region Cancer Centre, Oshawa in Bob's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
MARTIN, Stewart
Peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 15, 2003 at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, Stewart Martin, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Margaret. Lovingly missed by his daughter Dawn and husband Dave, son Roy and his wife Lynda, and grandsons Andrew, Blake and Cameron. Survived by his sister-in-law Cathie and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Roy and Bill. Many, many thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville. A funeral service will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home on Monday, August 18 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Charity of your choice will be appreciated.
ZDROWECKYJ, Maria
passed away at her residence in Oshawa, on Friday, August 15, 2003. Maria, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Paul Zdroweckyj. Survived by her cousins, Ewgene Wlasiuk of Oshawa and Helena Bulak of Ottawa, her brother Nick Batenchuk, her sister and other relatives in the Ukraine. Relatives and friends will be received at the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Monday, August 25, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Maria to a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
ALLEN, Clare Jared
Age 88 years, W.W. II Veteran, Princess Pat Canadian Light Infantry 1941-1946 and 38 year retiree of Goodyear Bowmanville. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday August 14, 2003. Beloved husband for 57 years to Evelyn. Dear father of Wayne (Gup) and Karen & her husband Jeff Weir. Predeceased by daughter-in-law Nelda and a sister Theo Allen. Visitation took place on Tuesday August 19. Private funeral service will be held Wednesday. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be madeto The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
CLARKE, Michael Winston
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday, August 14, 2003. Michael Clarke, in his 62nd year, beloved husband of Myrna Clarke. Loving father of Melissa, Jermaine, Natasha, Elizabeth, Julian and Cornelia. Dear son of Phyllis and the late Lyle Clarke. Michael will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph the Worker Parish on Wednesday, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. Prayers will be held in the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7:30. Memorial donations to St. Joseph the Worker Parish would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
THACHUK, Larry, Wayne
Passed away, with his family at his side, at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry, on Thursday, August 14, 2003, at the age of 49. Larry Thachuk, dearly beloved husband of Eleanor Thachuk of Sonya. Loving father of Tracy and Heather. Dear son of Ted and Alice Thachuk of Brooklin and son-in-law of Alan and Agnes Smith of Little Britain. Dear brother of Linda (Rick) Roberts and Lori (Jeff) Spratt. Dear uncle of Krista, Kim, Shawn and Ashley. Dear grandson of Reta Cook of Whitby. Larry will be sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles and friends. Recently predeceased and now reunited with his great friend and cousin Allan Thachuk. Family and friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Larry Thachuk will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
WEBSTER, Gladys May (nee Benneyworth)
Peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Gladys Webster, at the age of 86, beloved wife of the late Lloyd Webster. Dear mother of Ronald and his wife Mary, and Frank and his wife Sandra. Will be sadly missed by Pat and Gord Trelevan and family. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Lloyd (Karen), Gord (Sandi), Leo (Paula), Gary (Joy), Glen, Daniel (Heather), Ron and Laura, her great-grandchildren Susan, Jennifer, Lloyd, Bradley, Stephanie, Adam, Thomas, Courtney, Samantha, Cierra, Charlene, Melissa, Frank, Lacey, Shannon, Ron, Gary, Jocelyn, and Jacqueline, and by her great-great-grandchild Alicia. Dear sister of the late Grace Cunningham, and the late Arthur Benneyworth. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Saturday, August 16th from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, August 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, August 18th at 11 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Salvation Army or Toronto Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated.
WINACOTT, Brenda Louise
Suddenly at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto on Thursday August 14, 2003 at the age of 38. She will be sadly and forever missed by sisters Beverly, Sandra and Anne, and never forgotten by her nieces and nephew, Laura, Adrian and Alexis. Predeceased by her parents Beatrice and Cecil Winacott. Brenda will be fondly remembered by co-workers, friends and extended family. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 (3rd set of traffic lights east of Townline) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday August 22 at 1 p.m. The family of Brenda will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
DON, Edith Oldershaw (Marshall)
Peacefully on Wednesday, August 13th, 2003 at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby. Edith in her 94th year. Formerly of Oshawa, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec and Bridge of Allan, Scotland. Beloved wife of the late Archibald (Archie) Don. Loving mother of Archie and his wife Gladys of Owen Sound, David and his wife Martha of Montreal, Heather and her husband Graham Peel of Oshawa, Clyde and his wife Helen of Oshawa and William and his wife Beverley of Toronto. Loving eldest sister of Alison Marshall of Australia. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 3 sisters and 1 brother. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 15th from 2:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Luke's Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Edith will be fondly remembered by relatives and friends in Great Britain, Australia and Canada.
HILL, Walter
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, August 13, 2003. Walter, dear husband of Annette. Loving father of Andreas and his wife Lorraine of Oshawa, and Roland of Toronto. Grampa Wally to Melissa, and missed by special family friend Libario. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews in Germany. Private family service, with a Memorial Reception to be held at Club Canadien Francais, 707 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa, on Friday, August 15, from 7-9 p.m. Donations in Walter s memory to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated by his family, and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
JAMES, John Virtue
(Retired 30 year employee of General Motors of Canada). At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Wednesday, August 13, 2003, John, in his 86th year. Best friend and loving husband of Carolyn (nee Cook) 'Cookie' for 65 years. Loving father of Jesse James (Jackie deceased) and friend Deborah Aubin of Blackstock, Carol Norris and her husband Wayne of Oshawa, Linda Westlake and her husband Allan of Enniskillen, Tom James and his wife Marie of Blackstock. Fondly remembered by his 12 grandchildren, Kim Hope (Rick), Todd James (LoriLee), Lisa Menzies (Craig), Tyler James (Mel), Janice McPaul (Richard), Jeff Norris (Jane), Jennifer Norris, Jason Westlake (Michelle), Shawn Westlake (Kelly), Benjamin John (predeceased), Elisha James and Chase James and seventeen great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Alice Delve and the late George (Mary) and Norman (Grace) James. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of John to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Oshawa General Hospital Foundation - Cancer Centre, Health Place (Cancer Support Centre), or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
LUPSON, Frances Marguerite (nee Hart)
Peacefully, on August 13, 2003 at the Community Nursing Home, in her 82nd year. Frances Lupson, beloved wife of the late Ernest Lupson. Loving mother of Bryan and his wife Donna, and Bonnie. Dear grandmother of Christopher Brydon and Adrianne Leigh. Sister of Verna Chisholm (Calgary), Norma Baker (Carleton Place), and the late Mary Stillson, Bessie O'Shaughnessy, Harold Hart, Vincent Hart, Dugald Hart, and Joseph Hart. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Church (south west corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave., Ajax) on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
PAUL, Frank
Peacefully at his home in Oshawa on Wednesday, August 13th, 2003 at the age of 58. Dear son of Pat and the late Jerry Paul. Loving husband of Sharon (nee Hicks). Devoted father of Gerry and his wife Cindy and Shari and her husband Dave Winters. Brother of Brent and his wife Jennifer and Evelyn and her husband Ivan Hogan. Loving Poppa of David, Eric, Korena, Marcus, Mackenzie, Nicole and Jenica. Son-in-law of Shirley Hicks-Covell and her husband Stan. Brother-in-law of Judy Avery and George Hicks. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, August 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 19th at 10:30 A.M. Memorial Donations to George's Sick Kids or the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
CLARKE, Mary Margaret
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, August 12th, 2003. Mary Margaret Farrington, in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Gerald of Oshawa. Dear mother of Bonnie Richards and her husband Dave of Bowmanville and Gerald Kenneth Clarke of Oshawa. Dear sister of Bob Farrington and his wife Marilyn of Scarborough. Loving Grandmother of Brittney, Rachaeland Dale. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721 1234) for visitation on Friday, August 15th from Noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment Zion Mariposa Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
HARRISON, Della (Philp)
At Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Monday, August 11th, 2003 in her 89th year. Loving mother of Ray Harrison and his wife Barbara, Glenda Brown and her husband Dave and Dianne Zedic-Majewski and her husband Hank Majewski. Predeceased by her dear husband Rupert Harrison in 1983. Dear Grandmother of Keith and Sam Harrison, Doug and Tracey Harrison, Beth Harrison, Paul and Cathy Brown, Mike and Michele Brown and Brian and Kristine Brown and Jennifer and Ian Sharpe and Greg Zedic. Great-Grandmother of Thomas, Mikayla, Luke, Haley, Erika, Alex, Maddison and MacKenzie. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, August 14th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Cedarvale Cemetery, Cannington.
LEE, Daniel John
Police Constable No. 1790, Durham Regional Police Suddenly as the result of an accident on Monday, August 11th, 2003. Beloved eldest son of Stephen and Alice Ann. Dear brother of Thomas and Richard. Beloved grandson of Marion Carnaghan. Predeceased by his grandparents John Carnaghan, and Stella Miller. Family and friends will be received at The Low & Low Funeral Home on Friday, August 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, August 16th, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Dann will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as his many friends and colleagues.
RYAN, John Allan
Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor on Monday, August 11th, 2003 at the age of 80. Beloved son of the late Margaret and John Ryan of England. Brother of Joseph and the late Margaret, Mary and Thomas-Bernard. Predeceased by his dear friend Phyllis Oulton. Lovingly remembered by Kathryn and Joseph; Sherry, Doug and Shane; Misty, Frank and Tyrone; Melissa and Ray. Friends may callat OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721 1234) for visitation on Friday, August 15th from 3:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 4 o'clock. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
WATSON, Lawrence David
Retired Staff Sergeant of Durham Regional Police (formerly Pickering Township, Police) Peacefully, at home, on August 11, 2003 . Laurie Watson, in his 68th year, Born December 26, 1935 and raised in Pickering Village. Son of the late Thomas and Ethel Watson. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Kim and her husband Steve Bateman, and Kerry and her husband Leroy St. Peter. Dear Papa of Justine and Kristie Batemen, and Mackenzie and Lucas Lawrence St. Peter. Brother of Gord (Joan), Kay Dyson, Ron (Dod), Barb Warne (Cam), Freda Davidson, Pam Forsythe (Ron), Bob (Joan), Gary (Carol), Ralph (Susan), and the late Dorothy Cawker and Reg Watson. Brother-in-law of the late Peter Dyson, Harold Davidson and Joyce Watson. A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens (Church Street at Taunton Rd., Ajax) on Friday, August 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following the service, family and friends are invited to a reception, celebrating Laurie's life, at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 11:30-1:30 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
ADAMS, Lawrence H.
Age 79 years. At Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Sunday August 10, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Jessie Mildred Fraser. Dear father of Donald Adams & Linda; Sharon & Joe Reader and Janice McHolm. Cherished grandfather of Jamie, Laurie, Janet, Christine, Melissa, Thatcher and great-grandfather of Steven, Devon, Alyssa, Justin, Johnny, Kasey and Jevon. Dear brother of Marjorie Gray, Jean Fallis, Helen McDonald, Ruth Cowle and the late Dorothy Lethangue and Henry Adams. Interment Orono Cemetery, Tuesday, August 12th. Memorial Donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society or Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.
COYLE, Virginia Ann (R.N.)
Surrounded by her family, she passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2003, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, John Patrick. A loving and incredible mother to Anne-Marie and husband Stephen Steer, Eamonn, Sean and wife Carmelle, and Daniel. A caring grandmother to Jonathan and Chelsea. Predeceased by her son David and her granddaughter Katelynn. She will also be lovingly remembered by her brother John Sweeney and wife Mary (Chicago), the Landis family (Michigan), Mary Ellen and Mary Sweeney (Ireland), and the Coyle family (USA, Ireland, and Great Britain). With her passing, she joins in Heaven her brothers Francis and Daniel Sweeney, and sisters Mary Landis and Veronica Sweeney. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. The Funeral Mass will take place at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2003. Special thanks to the staff at Winbourne Park for the attentive care they gave her during her final months. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation are greatly appreciated.
