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INGLEDEW, Corinne (Cori) Ann
(May 29, 1963 - December 27, 2003). After a short bout with cancer on Saturday, December 27th, 2003 at Markham-Stouffville Hospital. Corinne, beloved daughter of Richard (Bud) and Sandra. Dear sister of Andrea (Ray) Crowder and Richard Jr. (Wendy). Aunt of Lisa and Erica Crowder. She will be sadly missed by her aunt Colleen (Blake) Coulter, her many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and children she has cared for. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. Thank-you for all the visits, flowers, cards, gifts, phone calls and concern while Cori was ill.
McKEOWN, Jim
Peacefully with his loving family by his side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, December 27, 2003. Jim, beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Bill and Jimmy. Dear brother of Bill. Sadly missed by his cousins and many friends. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Monday, December 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete on Tuesday, December 30th at 1 p.m. Cremation. Donations to Leukemia Research Fund of Canada would be gratefully appreciated. Legion Service on Monday, December 29th at 7 p.m.
McMULLEN, Roberts Byers
Peacefully, on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at the Bay Ridges Long Term Care Centre in Pickering, at age 49. Loved son of Beatrice McMullen of Port Perry and the late Howard. Loving brother of David McMullen and his wife Donna of Midland, Barry McMullen and his wife Laurie of Peterborough and Judy and her husband Bill Kidson of Pickering. Robert will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Private family Interment Sylvan Acres Cemetery, Parry Sound on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
PATTON, Eunice L.
(Over 40 year resident of Cadillac St. South, Oshawa.) Peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Saturday, December 27th, 2003, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Joe Patton. Loving mother of Gary and his wife Candy. Dear grandmother of Jennifer and her husband Jamie, Joanne and Glen. Predeceased by her brothers Roy, Harry, Freddie, Jimmy, Georgie and sisters Edna and Florence. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, December 29th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 30th in the Chapel at 3 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to The Salvation Army or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
ROWLAND, Lionel John ''Rollie, Al''
Of Oshawa and formerly of Scarborough and Toronto at the age of 83, peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Lionel was born in West Toronto on October 22, 1920. He is the son of the late George and Caroline Anne (Hitchman) Rowland. Lionel served in the Royal Canadian Army Tank Corps for five years from 1940 to 1945 and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was a Bell Telephone Pioneer having worked with Bell Canada for thirty years. Lionel is survived by his wife Mabel ''Wally'' Irene Rowland, his children Gail McKellar and her husband Jim of Guelph, Robert (Bob) Rowland and his wife Valerie of New Lowell (Barrie), his grandchildren Wayne and Brian and Patricia, Kelly and Christina, and two great-grandchildren. Lionel is predeceased by his sister Dorothy Karkheck (late Currie) and brothers Norman Rowland (Margaret) and brothers wbo died in infancy. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711), on Wednesday, December 31st at 1 p.m. Visitation from 12 noon to service time. Rev. Don Stiles will be officiating. Interment at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto will take place in the spring of 2004. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
TOPPILA, Rauha Katariina ''Katherine''
Of Ajax, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27th, 2003 with loved ones by her side. Born April 10th, 1927 in Hausjarvi, Finland, she is survived by three children Veijo and his wife Karen, Irma and her husband Bob and Mark, three grandchildren Raakel, Lana and Erik Toppila, brother Kalle and step-brother Lasse Laakso and step-sister Sointu and nieces, nephews and friends in Finland and Canada. She is predeceased by her husband Veikko (September 2000). Private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 3rd, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Accettone Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be greatly appreciated.
ALSOP, Gordon James
Entered into rest on Friday, December 26th, 2003 at Lakeridge Health, Uxbridge. In his 79th year. Gordon, beloved son of the late James and Gertrude Alsop. Dear brother of William and uncle of John. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, December 30th at 2:00pm. In Gordon's memory donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
DOMBROWSKI, Hans Eberhard
Suddenly at his home on Friday, December 26th, 2003 in his 68th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Elke. Much loved father of Kai Dombrowski and his wife Diane of Brooklin, and Kent Dombrowski and his wife Gloria of Richmond Hill. Loved Opa of Sydney, Brynne, Lane and Aiden. Survived by his brothers Hans Peter and Hans Werner and his sister Inge Dombrowski. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN Ltd., 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village (905-655-3662) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Then to Brooklin United Church for funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning (December 31). As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
JONES, Bertram J.
On Friday, December 26, 2003 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 83. Bert Jones of Brooklin, formerly of Scugog Point, beloved husband and best friend to the late Margaret (nee Wagg). Much loved father of Darla of Toronto, Dale (Ken) of Barrie, Craig (Heather) of Scugog Point and Robyn (Rob) of Janetville. Dearly loved grandfather of Brett (Dierdre), Bridget (Jeff), Jane (Greg), Karyn (Manny), Leslie, Heather Lee, Joe, Christopher, Brady and Rebecca. Lovingly remembered by seven great grandchildren. The family of Bert Jones will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Monday, December 29th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Karen Bursey officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or The Kidney Foundation or the Charity of your choice.
KRUPENNY, Gordon Roy
Suddenly on Friday, December 26th, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, at the age of 74. Survived by his loving wife Lilla Marina Krupenny. Gordon will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. Private family Interment will take place in the spring.
ROWLAND, Lionel John "Rollie, Al"
Of Oshawa and formerly of Scarborough and Toronto at the age of 83, peacefully on Friday December 26, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Lionel was born in West Toronto on October 22, 1920. He is the son of the late George and Caroline Anne (Hitchman) Rowland. Lionel served in the Royal Canadian Army Tank Corps for five years from 1940 to 1945 and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was a Bell Telephone Pioneer having worked with Bell Canada for thirty years. Lionel is survived by his wife Mabel "Wally" Irene Rowland, his children Gail McKellar and her husband Jim of Guelph, Robert (Bob) Rowland and his wife Valerie of New Lowell (Barrie), his grandchildren Wayne and Brian and Patricia, Kelly and Christina, and 2 great grandchildren. Lionel is predeceased by his sister Dorothy Karkheck (late Currie) and brothers Norman Rowland (Margaret) and brothers who died in infancy. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711, on Wednesday December 31st at 1pm. Visitation from 12 noon to service time. Rev. Don Stiles will be officiating. Interment at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto will take place in the Spring of 2004. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
SOPER, Clarence Oscar
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, December 26th, 2003 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Lena Vivian Soper (Gibson). Predeceased by his parents Arthur & Mildred Soper, also by his sister Ersie Cornish & her husband Jack, Ken & his wife Bernice Soper. Survived by his nephew Ray Cornish & family, also by Daureen Conrath Cornish. Funeral Service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday December 30, 2003.
BOLAHOOD, Lloyd "Lloyd Hood"
Peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2003 in Los Angeles, California, in his 73rd year. Predeceased by wife Theresa. Loving father of Anthony (Deborah), Rosanne Ringler (Bruce), Patrick (Joanne), Cynthia Ford (Robert) and Trevor (Patricia). Dear grandfather of Jeremy, Amie, Julia, Thomas, Mackenzie and Miranda. Brother of John (the late Eleanor), Dolores (Ron), Mary, Louise (Barry), Sharon (Rod) and the late Theresa (the late Adeeb). Predeceased by his parents Anthony and Rose. Lloyd was an Honorary Member and past President of the Durham Region Real Estate Board, Honorary Life Member of the I.R.E.M., member of the Real Estate Institute of Canada, C.P.M. & F.R.I. and a long-time member of the Oshawa Golf Club. Family and friends will be received for visitation on Monday, December 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234). Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
BALSON, D. Jean
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, December 25th, 2003, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank M. Balson. Loved mother of Roy and his wife Beverly of Oshawa, Shirley and her late husband Don Henry of Orono, and Harry Balson of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Lori Bessie, Karen and her husband Shawn Campbell, Paul and his wife Alisha Henry, Michelle and her husband Morton Edwards. Great-grandmother of Lindsay, Brianne and Robert Bessie; Jason and Sara Campbell; Brock and CpleEdwards; Katlynn, Donald, Emily and Grace Henry. Dear sister of Gordon Vinson and Allan Vinson. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, December 28th. Funeral service will be held at Ebenezer United Church, 1669 Courtice Rd., Courtice, on Monday, December 29th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Ebenezer United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Ebenezer United Church or a Charity of your choice.
DOYLE, Beatrice (nee Mullins)
(Former employee of Bell Telephone and Minacs & Group). passed away Thursday, December 25, 2003, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Beatrice is the loving wife of Jerry for 38 years. Daughter of Mary Mullins and the late James Mullins. Dear mother of Byron at home and Shawn and Carey of Picton. Loving grandmother of Claudia. Dear sister of Maureen McDonald (Mark). Darrell (Bridget), Vincent (Linda) and dear sister in law of Cassie. Daughter in law of Mary Ellen Doyle. Predeceased by her step father Allan Sweeney (I 998) and her brother Jim (1996). She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian burial from St. Mary of the People Church on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Prayers will be heard in the funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would he appreciated. Visitation Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
GILMORE, Francis Michael, "Mike"
Peacefully on Thursday December 25th 2003 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in his 90th year. Predeceased by his wife Bessie. Father of Tim and his wife Nancy, Kathi and her husband Alan Willison, the late Mary and her husband Bob Linton. Poppa to Sean and his wife Brenda, Scott and his wife Cindy, Shannon and her husband Kevin Leitch, Alex and Laura Willison, Darcy and Emma Linton. Great Poppa to Jacob, Emily, Aidan, Alicia, Jack and Katy. Brother of Helen Kehoe of Perth Ontario, and late Bernard ("Butch") of British Columbia. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Saturday January 3rd, 2004 from 11 A.M. until time of service in the funeral home chapel at 1 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mary Linton Scholarship Fund, Oshawa General Hospital Foundation.
KRIST, Magdaleine
Peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 25th, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville. Magdaleine Krist in her 84th year. Predeceased by her husband John Krist. Beloved daughter Josie Music. Will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her granddaughter Julie and her husband David LeRoy. Dearly missed by extended family and friends. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905)432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline Road). Funeral Service will be held in our chapel on Tuesday December 30th at 11 A.M. The family of Magdaleine received friends on Monday December 29th from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
LUNNEY, Elsie K.
At Wynfield Residence in Oshawa on Thursday, December 25, 2003 in her 89th year. Elsie beloved wife of the late Clinton Roy Lunney. Elsie, will be sadly missed by her neice Sandy Lunney McDonald. Dear sister of the late Willfred, Ralph and Douglas Carruthers. Dear aunt of Bob Carruthers and Betty Smith. Elsie is also survived by her great nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 27th at 11 a.m. Donations to St. Paul's United Church or Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville would be gratefully appreciated.
REKKER, Dieuwke (Doreen)
Peacefully on Thursday, December 25th, 2003 the Lord took her home at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Gerrit Rekker. Dear mother of Siebe & Mary Rekker; John Rekker; Florence & John Dykstra; Jane & the late Stuart de Vries; Ann & Rick Morrison; Gary & Geraldine Rekker; Shiela Rekker. Loving grandmother to Sandra, Vance, Shawn, Jamie, John, Greg, Deb, Wendy, David, Donald, Cynthia, Anthony, Sherry, Tammy, Marie, Michael, Kyle, Shelly and the late Henry, and 22 great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law to Jelle and Jessica Rekker. Funeral service was 11 a.m., Monday at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH. Memorial donations may be made to Knox Christian School Bldg. Fund.
ROBINET, Albert Joseph
On Thursday, December 25, 2003, in his 84th year, died suddenly at his home in Oshawa where he lived and was cared for by his daughter and son-in-law. Born November 22, 1919 in Windsor, Ontario, he celebrated his life and gave many years to the war efforts, becoming a much decorated veteran. He was predeceased only 21 months ago by Carol, his wife of 58 years. As Carol wished, her ashes will be buried with her husband and they will rest together now in death as they did in life. Mr. Robinet is survived by his three sisters, Madeline, Edna and Bernadette, one older brother Eugene and one younger brother Henri, all of Windsor. Mr. Robinet is survived by his loving children, Dolores Zimny (Whitby), Mrs. Lorraine Banks and husband David (Oshawa) and David Robinet and wife Mary (Whitby). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Mrs. Kimberly Watson and husband David (Oshawa), Gregory Banks (Oshawa), Jay Robinet (London), Kyle Robinet (Whitby) and Alicia Zimny (Toronto). Mr. Robinet was very blessed to be loved also by his great-grandchildren Brittany, Bradley and Denzel. Mr. Robinet with his never ending need to joke and humour, will be greatly and sadly missed by his many family and friends. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Viewing for Mr. Robinet will be from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2003 at McEachnie Funeral Home. Interment will be for family only on Monday, December 29, 2003 at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens in Whitby, Ontario. Family wishes to extend many heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those persons who helped during our time of profound bereavement.
ALLIN, Robert George (Bob)
At home on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at the age of 79 years. Bob, beloved husband of Esther (Wallace). Loving father of Mary Allin and her husband Sal Taylor, Maurice Allin and his wife Stephanie, Anne Allin and her husband Ross Hemsley. Dear grandfather of Morgan Swerdfiger and her husband Brian, Jerushia Allin, Verdon and Max Hemsley and great-grandfather of Jarrett and Rachel Swerdfiger. Loved brother of Stan Allin and his wife Wilma, Morley Allin and his wife Mildred, Betty McKeown, Doris Kenney and her husband Tom, Marie Pedwell and her husband Maurice, Jack Allin and his wife Velda, and the late Sadie McBain and Bill Allin. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service at NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH on Saturday, December 27th at 2 p.m. with visitation at the Church one hour prior to the service. Donations to Thickson's Woods Land Trust, Box 541, Whitby, ON L1N 5V3 would be gratefully appreciated.
