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GOCH, Doreen Charlotte
Suddenly, at her home in Oshawa, on Thursday, December 18, 2003. Doreen (nee Stewart) in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Tommy Goch. Loving mother of Bill and Cheri, David and Joan. Loving grandmother of Justin and Philip. Sister of Edris and her husband John Norris of Oshawa and James Stewart of Whitby. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Doreen to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
LAFLAMME, Richard Eugene
(Employee of General Motors Canada, Member of the Navy Club) - Suddenly on Thursday, December 18th, 2003 in his 52nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Paula (nee Byrom). Loving father of Sheri and Michelle. Dear son of Roland and Ruth LaFlamme. Brother of Royal, Gary and his wife June. Brother in law of Gwen, Eric, Harry, Marlene, Jim, Albert, Jo-Anne, Wayne, Debbie, Donna, and Dave. Uncle of Kevin, Rob, Ryan, Dennis, Mark, Michael, Mark, Heather, Melanie, Sarah, and Lindsey. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, December 22nd from 7-9 p.m., and Tuesday, December 23rd from 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations made to a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
LITTLE, Robertson John (Jackie)
Died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2003, in his 79th year. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Esther. Loving father of Heather. Will be sadly missed by grandson Bret and granddaughter Jessica, loving canine companion Leonard. Fondly remembered by Mainwen Edwards and family; Richard Stevens and family and relatives overseas. Funeral service Monday, 3 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. North, Pickering Village. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
MERRILL, Irene Edna
(Former employee - Eaton's Oshawa for 23 years). Peacefully at "The Wynfield" on Thursday, December 18th, 2003. Irene (nee Smith), in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ross Merrill. Dear mother of Diane of Oshawa. Dear sister of Evelyn Huether of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Dan Frappier (Vicki) and Janetville and dearest great-grandmother of Kenny, Joey, and Jonathan. Irene will be fondly remembered by her nephews Robert Huether (Leslie) of Toronto and David Huether (Lucy) of Georgetown. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. W. (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, December 22nd from 1:30 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
MOWBRAY, Grant Edgar (Moe)
(Gus Brown Motors, Whitby, 34 years) Suddenly at his residence, on Thursday, December 18, 2003, in his 66th year. Dearly loved husband of Elaine (nee Spencer). Loved father of Michael and his wife Melanie Pringle. Much loved Grandpa of Zoe. Predeceased by his sister Iva. Fondly remembered by brother and sisters-in-law as well as many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN Ltd., 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village, from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, then to Brooklin United Church (Princess and Cassels Sts.) where visitation will continue from 12:00 noon with a celebration of Grant's life at 1:00 o'clock, Monday. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. John's Anglican Church, Whitby would be appreciated by the family.
PARKINSON, John D.
passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2003, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Betty and dear father of Lynn (Brian) Robertson. Caring grandfather of Kelly. John is survived by his sisters Betty Wilkins, Helen Fairley and brothers Herb (Shirley) and Art (Doris). John was involved for 40 plus years with the Barber Shop Society. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at the Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Ajax). Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
PRAZIENKA, Martin
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Whitby, on Thursday December 18, 2003, God took him home to be with his wife. Martin Prazienka, in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Sidonia. He leaves behind and will be sadly missed by his daughters Kathryn (Cyril) Galloway, Susan (Frank) Shane and Stephanie Adams (Manuel). Dear brother in law of Phyllis & Steve Sprostak. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Tracey (Reaza) Ali, Janice (Carey) Miller, David Galloway, Paula (Chris) Galloway-O'Neil, Diana (Dennis) July, Andrew Galloway, Laura (Bryan) Ross, Chris Adams, Leslie (Shane) Armstrong and great grandchildren Amy, Nathaniel, Matthew, Emilia, Gibson, Jesse, and Bradley Martin. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday December 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to Grace Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
ANDERSON, Elsie J.
With dignity and courage, passed away at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax Site, on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of 35 years to Burt. Loving Mom of Maralyn and her husband Robert Smerage; and step mother of Michael. Proud Grandma of Angie, Rob, and great grandchildren Marisa, Brandon and Justin. Survived by sisters Pearl, Velma and Thelma, and their families. The family will receive friends the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Friday. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, December 20, 2003 at 11 am. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
ANONICHUK, Isobel May
Aged 91 years. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday December 17th, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Alexander (Alec) Anonichuk. Dear mother of Yvonne & her husband Don Susla; and Wayne & his wife Carol. Loving "Grandma" of Sarah & Melissa. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 11am Monday. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service from 10-11 am Monday. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
BUCKLEY, George
Aged 88 years. At Golden Dawn Nursing Home, Lions Head, on Wednesday December 17th, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Madeline Buckley. Dear father of Tom & his wife Catherine. Loving grandfather of James & Christopher. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Friday December 19th 2003. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday December 20th at 1pm. Memorial donations may be made to The Arthritis Society.
COUTTS, David
Peacefully after a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Wednesday, December 17, 2003. David Coutts, dearly beloved husband of Joan Coutts nee Parks. Loving father of Charlene Touzel and her husband Wayne of Dundas, Stephen Coutts of Oshawa, Tracey Briggs and her husband Richard of Edmonton, Alberta, Alex Coutts of Blackstock and Heather Coutts of Oshawa. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Derek, Jeff and Jenna. Dear brother of Nancy Jeyes, Mary Doucette, Roberta Ross, Sharon Hanus, Hugh and Clyde Coutts and Elizabeth Flynn. Predeceased by sisters Isabella Bell and Eileen Coutts. Sadly missed by close friend Larry. Mr. Coutts was owner of C & C Hydraulics and was a former employee of the Oshawa Times and Lymbird Lumber Company. A complete funeral service will be held at Cedardale United Church, 824 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, on Saturday, December 20, 2003 at 3 p.m. Followed by cremation. Visitation commencing at 1 pm. Saturday at Cedardale United Church. Memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
DOWNING, Jean Crawford
Jean Crawford Downing is at Peace. After three years of declining health, Jean finally relinquished the reigns and succumbed to death at Lakeridge Health - Whitby on Wednesday, December 17th, 2003 in her 84th year. She served as an economist in the Government of Tommy Douglas and after further studies at the University of British Columbia attained a Masters Degree in Community Planning. As a young woman she was a formidable badminton and tennis player and won many trophies. Later in life she traveled extensively and broadened her understanding of the wider world. She will be missed by scores of friends across the country - several of whom have kept in touch with her since school days in Brandon, Manitoba. Predeceased by her father Albert Bruce and her mother Bertha Annie Downing. Survived by brother Douglas in Fredericton, N.B., and nieces Ann and Joan in N.B. and N.S. and nephews Tommy in Montreal and Eric in the Soviet Union. A Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 A.M. In Jean's memory donations may be made to the World Wildlife Fund or Thicksons Woods Nature Reserve, in Whitby.
GREEN Rev. James T.M.
went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa. James, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Edna Green. Loving father of David and his wife Susan of Beamsville, Ted and his wife Deborah and Peter and his wife Elizabeth, all of Oshawa. Dear grandfather of Melissa, Rachel and Daniel Green; Kendall, Sayland and Bronwen Green; Sarah and Luke Green. Brother of the late Violet Sayer and Bessie Green, both of England. Fondly remembered by many relatives in England and many friends in Jamaica. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at CARRIAGE COUNTRY BAPTIST CHURCH, 4830 Trulls Rd. N., (south of Taunton Rd. E.) Hampton, ON, on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. IntermentMount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Courtice Baptist Church Mission Fund or Grace Way Bible Society would be appreciated. Many thanks to the always-available Dr. Barry Wright.
KOLL, Nellie
At Milton Hospital on Wednesday, December 17, 2003. Nellie Matuk in her 83rd year. Dear mother of James & his wife Diane Williams of Milton. Loving grandmother of Kelly Williams, and Tracey Robinson both of Milton. Also survived by 2 great grandchildren Ashley & Taylor Robinson. Sister of the late Anne Drozdiuk, Peter Matuk, Stanley Matuk and Alex Verbitsky. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Saturday December 20, 2003 at 1 p.m. Interment Zion Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
McCRAE, Kenneth F.C.
At home on Wednesday, December 17, 2003. Ken, in his 82nd year. Beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCrae. Dear brother of Mary Morley and the late Jim, Ella Toms and Ina Rowat. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St., Ajax, ON) on Saturday, December 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
NADON-BORG, Skylar Jade
Skylar Jade was born at Mount Sinai Hospital on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 12:47 a.m. Peacefully, she passed away in her Daddy's arms on December 17 at 2 a.m., surrounded by her family, her parents Amy Nadon and John Borg, her sister Jonelle, her brother Tyler, her grandparents Ray and Wendy Nadon and George and Loretta Borg, her great grandparents Colleen and David Robb, and her uncle Andrew Nadon. She will be missed by her many aunts, uncles and cousins. A private family service will be held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to Mount Sinai Hospital or the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated.
POWER, Michael
Retired T.T.C. employee 1981. After a lengthy illness on December 17, 2003, he will be dearly missed by his loving wife Ethel (nee Feeney), his children Mike (Barb), Chris (Barry), Julie (Sam), Rick (Sharon). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Lea (Marvin), Luke, Sarah, Sam, Mackenzie, Andrew, Samantha, Tyler, and his great-grandson Anthony. Friends may visit W.C. Town Funeral Home on Thursday, December 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A service will follow in the chapel at 8 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, best wishes or a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. A special thank-you to nurse Mary and to the Palliative Care Staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
TURNER, Albert A. (Lefty)
passed away peacefully at home December 17, 2003 in his 82nd year. Beloved father of Sharon (Phil) Nott & Lana (Roy) York. Granddad to Phil, Bill & Tina and great grandpa to Zachery, Lola and Jacob. Former husband of Helen. He was an avid sportsman and a member of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. His love of fishing took him to Elliot Lake where he resided for the past 15 years. He was retired from General Motors after 40 years of service and enjoyed 23 years of retirement. He was a past president and member of the Honour Guard for the Oshawa Legion Branch 43, and a member of the Moose Lodge in Elliot Lake for the past 15 years. A memorial service will be held at the Oshawa Legion, Simcoe St. S. Oshawa on Sunday December 21, 2003 at 1:30p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. The Heart & Stroke Foundation can be contacted at 9052-666-3777 (Whitby).
WELLMAN, Margaret Ann
Peacefully at home, on Wednesday, December 17, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Devoted and loving mother of Patricia, Steven and Robert. Much loved mother-in-law of John and Jennifer. Proud grandma of Brandon, Lauren, Sarah and Amy. Funeral Service to be held on Monday, December 22, 2003 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (S.E. corner of Church St. S. and Mill Street, Pickering Village). Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
COOKE, Albert Cecil
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, December 16th, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Olga Cooke. Loving father of Gillian and her husband Michael Gillen, Sally Cooke and Steven and his fiancee Dia. Loving Papa of Shawna, Michelle, David, Alec, Matthew, Jeffrey and Kyle. Dear brother of Jack and his wife Dorren, Henry and his wife Ann, Lillian and her husband Reg (deceased), Kay and her husband Derrick, Artie and his wife Enid (deceased) and Joyce and her husband Jim (deceased). Albert will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Family and friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, December 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH (570 Marion Ave.), on Friday, December 19th at 11:30 a.m. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa would be appreciated.
DELVE Alice Isabell (nee James)
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, with her nieces at her side, on Tuesday, December 16, 2003. Born on March 13, 1909 to Olive and Harry James. Raised in East Whitby on a farm east of Winfield Farms. Educated at Conlin Public School and Brooklin High School. Moved to Toronto as a young mother to support her son Bobby and herself. Employed by Union Carbide until her retirement. At retirement she moved to her home in Oshawa until poor health then moved to Westshore Retirement Villa Port Perry and then to ThorntonView Nursing Home. Alice is predeceased by her loving son Robert 'Bobby' Delve (1949), her parents Olive and Harry James, her brother George and his wife Mary, Norman and his wife Grace, John and her niece Shirley Floyd. Alice is survived by her sister-in-law Carolyn James, her nieces and nephews, Bruce James, Jesse James (William), Jim James, Carol Norris, Sally Richardson, Keith James, Linda Westlake, Tom James and Robert James, her 24 great-nieces and nephews and 23 great-great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A service officiated by Rev. Susanne Abbuhl, will be held in the chapel on Friday, December 19, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Alice to Kedron United Church (Ladies Group), Oshawa General Hospital Foundation - Cancer Care or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
