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HAMILTON, Thomas
Member R.C.L. Br. 322 and past member of The British Parachute Regimental Association. After a courageous battle with cancer, passed away at the Scarborough General Hospital on August 10, 2003. Tom Hamilton, beloved husband of 54 years to Meta. Cherished Dad of Tom (Michelle) and Pam (Ed). Treasured Grandpa to Thomas, Travis, Yvette and Darcy. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A private family service with cremation to be held Wednesday, August 13, 2003. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
HELE, Edwin Arthur
"Safe In The Arms of Jesus" On Sunday, August 10th, 2003 at home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Devoted husband and sweetheart of Audrey (Stoll). Wonderful Daddy to Christina and Deborah. Born in Picton, Ontario. Son of (Aubrey) Scott and Betty. Brother and best friend of Mark (Charlotte) and Gilbert (Joan). Cherished son-in-law of Siegfried and Ingrid Stoll. Predeceased by his first wife Debbie (Lambert). He will be greatly missed by his extended family and friends. 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 at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (300 Rossland Rd. E.,) on Thursday, August 14th at 1:00 P.M. The family wouldappreciate donations to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada or the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan. Edwin's smile and great sense of humor will be cherished. A legacy of faith in his Lord has been left to his family and friends.
HUBBARD, Betty Doreen (nee Carruthers)
Peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday, August 10, 2003 at the age of 81 years. Betty, beloved wife of James F. Hubbard. Loving mother of Marilyn Murphy, Bernice Reynolds (Richard), James B. Hubbard (Michele), William J. Hubbard (Karen) and Brett R. Hubbard (Catherine). Loved grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren. Dear sister of Bruce Carruthers (Doris) and Audrey Web. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2003. Special thanks to the staff at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville and Rev. Noel Gordon. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
KIRK, John Andrew
(Retired 30-year employee of deHavilland (Bombardier), Downsview). Passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, August 10, 2003, in his 75th year. John, beloved husband and best friend for 48 years of Marjorie (Margie) of Wilmot Creek. Much loved father of John, Jr. and his wife Penny of Bolton, and Kathleen and her husband Neil Armstrong of Toronto. Loving Poppa of Jean (13), Brandon (5), and Owen (4). Will be deeply missed by all of his in-laws in Ireland. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, August 13, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception at the Wheelhouse in Wilmot Creek. In lieu of flowers, donations in John s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by his family.
LOVELESS, Roy James (Jamie)
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Sunday August 10th, 2003. Roy James Loveless in his 47th year. Beloved son of the late Winnifred and Roy Loveless. Cherished brother of Wendy Noakes, Carolyn Galbraith, Marilyn Weir and the late Joycelyn Van De Walker. Will be sadly missed by brother-in-laws Dennis Noakes and Eugene Van De Walker. Will be fondly remembered bynieces, nephews, friends and Sheena. Resting at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (3rd set of lights east of Townline Rd.) Memorial Service will be held in our chapel on Thursday August 14th, 2003 at 1 P.M. The family of Jamie will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be greatly appreciated by the family.
PATTERSON, Gwendolyn (nee Turner)
passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10th, 2003 at the age of 69. She leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Gordon, daughters Christine (John), Kim and Barbara and grandchildren Timothy, Michael, Jayna, Thomas and Danielle, and sister Rosemary (Ron). She is predeceased by her mother Elizabeth and brother Robert Turner. Aunt and great-aunt to many nieces, nephews and friend to many. She will always be remembered for her generous spirit and devotion to her family. Born in Toronto, July 4th, 1934, Gwen was a longtime resident of Scarborough and most recently Whitby, Ontario. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for memorial visitation on Wednesday, August 13th from 7-9 p.m. An Anglican Funeral Service will be held at ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH, Whitby on Thursday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m.
POTTER, Milton Ronald Ron
(Retired 38 year employee of GM; retired 14 year volunteer firefighter with the Newcastle Fire Dept.). Peacefully at his home in Bowmanville on Sunday, August 10, 2003, in his 66th year. Loving husband for 44 years of Mary (nee Courtney). Dear father of Ron and his wife Aranka of Ayr, Rob and his wife Bev of Edmonton, and Lisa and her husband Leonard Alldread of Orono. Poppa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Lindsay, Shane, Elicia, Zackary, Jonathon, Rebecca, Millissa, Daniel, Brandon, Alex, and Justin. Dear brother of James and his wife Lyn, Cindy and her husband Mark Stevens, and Debbie and her husband Ernie Dack, all of Brechin. Following cremation, friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 1-3 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 3:00 p.m.in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment Bond Head Cemetery. Donations in Ron s memory to the Durham Region Lung Association would be greatly appreciated by his family.
POTTINGER, Earl Culbert
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Sunday, August 10th, 2003. Survived by his wife Madge, 5 sons, four grandchildren, three sisters, nieces, nephews, numerous relatives and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) forvisitation on Friday, August 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, 721 Rossland Rd. West, Whitby on Saturday, August 23rd at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens.
HAMILTON, Doris
passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, on Saturday, August 9, 2003, in her 85th year. Doris was the beloved wife of John Hamilton. Dear mother of Linda Jill Abbott of Mississauga. Loving grandmother of Wendy Abbott of Toronto, and Christopher Abbott of North York. Dear sister of Melva McDonald of Oakville, and Pearl Long of Barrie. Predeceased by her sister Laura Long. She was the loving aunt of Beth Cornell and her husband Craig, and great-nieces Kimberley and Laurie Cornell. A family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to a Charity of choice.
HOPKINS, Rod (Roderick Frank)
Born January 27, 1924, passed away Suddenly on August 9, 2003 at Frost Manor Nursing Home in Lindsay, Ont. Rod was a WWII Veteran, serving with the 48th Highlanders. Rod was a 38 year employee of J. M. Schneiders Inc. Formerly married to Nettie (Tiny) Hopkins, who passed away in 1973. He is survived by his wife Honey (Theresa) and his children Linda Traer, Paul Gardiner, Bill Hopkins, Brian Gardiner, Nancy Garratt (deceased), Bonnie Shimizu, Bob Gardiner, Rod Hopkins, Judi Smith, and Janet Hayes. He will be sadly missed by 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Frost Manor for their wonderful care and support. There will be a Garden Memorial Service held on Wednesday, August 13th at 5:30 p.m., at the home of his son Brian Gardiner at 202 Raglan Road West, Oshawa (Raglan) L1H 7K4, 905-655-8724. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations towards purchasing a memorial bench to be placed in the Therapeutic Garden at Frost Manor.
LIPA, Stephan
Peacefully at the Veterans' Residence of Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto on Saturday, August 9, 2003, in his 80th year. Stephan, beloved husband of the late Mary Lipa (nee Cincar). Loved father of Robert Lipa and his wife Marnie, Thomas Lipa, and James Lipa and his wife Maureen. Loved grandfather of Elizabeth and Katherine. Dear brother of Julie Macko of Welland. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, (905-433-4711), on Monday, August 11th from 7-9 p.m., with prayers in the chapel at 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 12th at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Slovak Catholic Church, 464 Ritson Road South, Oshawa. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada or the Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
PAYNE, V. Mary (nee Parkinson)
Suddenly on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Loving wife of the late Jack Payne and mother of the late Randy Payne. Beloved sister of Betty Clayton of Ajax, Barbara Marie Letchford of London. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Suzanne, grandsons Lucien; Chris and Jen Payne of Markham. Great-grandmother of Kayla and Monique. Predeceased by her brothers Lloyd and Gordon Parkinson, sisters Marjorie Skinner and Barbara Hanmer. Private funeral arrangements. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Lung Association or the Walk for Life Walk for Hope (c/o Canadian Mental Health Association) would be appreciated.
SCHULDIS, Richard Anton
Peacefully on Saturday, August 9th, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Whitby in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Loving father of Hazel and her husband Dieter Naegelkraemer, Marlene Langfeld, and Gordon Schuldis and his wife Hilda. Dear grandfather of Jeffrey and his wife Diana, Marcel, Callie, Eric, Dylan, Stephen, Ryan and Emily. Founder of ''Oshawa Appliance Parts''. Friends may be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, August 11th from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 12th at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
SHEEHAN, Murray (Retired 37-year employee of the Municipality of Clarington). Suddenly in his 69th year at his residence in Newcastle on Saturday, August 9, 2003. Loving husband of Marlene for 44 years. Dear father of Daniel (Dan) and his companion Wendy of Bowmanville, Angela (Angie) and her husband Glenn Fallis of Paris, Ont., and Jeffrey (Jeff) and his wife Teresa of Paris, Ont. Sadly missed by grandchildren Bradley, Melissa, Heather, Todd, Nicholas, Brody, Jade, and Aaron. Brother of Lillian Hone of Bowmanville and the late Fred. Also missed by his special buddy Riley. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Monday, Aug. 11, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations in Murray s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by his family.
LAPTUTA, Sophia
Peacefully on August 8th, 2003. Beloved wife of Walter for 52 years. Her radiant personality will be sadly missed by everyone. Loving mother of Darice Darbyshire of Castleton and her husband Peter, Melanie Laflamme and her husband Raymond of Toronto, and Roxanne Caldwell and her husband Darwin of Arizona. Dear sister to Dorothy Kapanaiko and her husband Joseph and dear sister to Helen Raizenne. Devoted baba to Clairissa, Marcel, Bryan and Celine. Auntie to Andre, Tyler, Kris and Taras. Stepsister to George and his wife Mary, the late Mike, Dorothy, Rose and John of Oshawa. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, August 12th followed by Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 A.M. Interment St. Wolodymyr & St. Olha Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
McKINNON, Ruby Pauline (Barton)
Went home to be with Jesus from her residence on Friday, August 8, 2003. Ruby in her 80th year, dearly loved wife of nearly 50 years to Gordon. Extraordinary special and Godly mother to David and his wife Karen (of Ann Arbor, Mich.) and Gloria and her husband David (of Whitby, Ont.). Lovingly remembered by her four grandchildren Ryan and Kristen McKinnon and Nathan and Aaron Garvie. Ruby will be missed by her two sisters Hilda MacMillan (of Hamilton), and Lynn Charles (of Charlotte N.C.). Predeceased by one brother Dr. Robert Barton. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Sunday, August 10th from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, August 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Durham Full Gospel Church, 419 Brock Street North, Whitby. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. at COMMUNITY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 416 Taunton Road West, Oshawa, followed by a reception in the Atrium Cafe with a special time of remembering and celebrating Ruby's life. Private family Interment in the Sunderland Cemetery on Wednesday. The family would appreciate donations to the Missions Work in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, c/o Durham Full Gospel Church in memory of Ruby. Arrangements under the direction of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234).
''But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord'' 2 Cor. 3:18
POWELL, Terry Arline
At Lakeridge Health Corp-Oshawa on Friday, August 8, 2003. Terry, in her 50th year. Beloved wife of Rob Powell. Loving mother of Michael Wilson and his wife Shelley of Woodville, Tasi Adams and her husband T.J. of Port Perry. Dear grandmother of Jacob, Lucas, Mikenna and Chris. Dear daughter of Len and the late Margaret Jones of Markham. Sister of Cathy Cameron and her husband Fraser and aunt of Trevor and Erin, all of Ajax. Dear daughter-in-law of Vernon and Helen Powell, sister-in-law of Donald Powell and his wife Jill, and aunt of April and Taylor, all of Columbus. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 from 12 noon until time of memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Terry to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lupus Foundation would be appreciated.
WIGGAM, Sarah Anna Mary
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, August 8th, 2003, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Garnett. Cherished mother of Brenda Law and her husband John of Whitby, David Wiggam and his wife Margaret of Plattsville, Linda Begg and her husband Randy of Oshawa, Katherine Wiggam and her husband Brent Westfall of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Ryan, Allison and Robert Law, and Tarah Wiggam. Dear sister of Margaret Wiggam of Northern Ireland, and the late Helen Bienkowski of Oshawa, Robert Motum of England, and Johnny Motum of Northern Ireland. Friends may be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, August 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Complete Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 12th in the Chapel at 4 p.m. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
BORNAT, Marianne
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday August 7, 2003 at the age of 75. Reunited at last with her late husband Peter Bornat. Loving mother of Susan and her husband Ron MacLean. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jennifer, Christopher, and Andy, and by her extended family. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel from 1pm to 2:30pm on Sunday August 10, 2003 followed by a Service of Remembrance at 2:30pm. Cremation to follow. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Palliative Care Unit of Lakeridge Health Oshawa, 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 2B9.
