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VISSER, Dorothy Ellen (Enns)
Aged 41 years. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, December 13, 2003. Beloved wife of Murray. Loving mother of Eric and Mark. She will be sadly missed by her parents Adene and Jake Enns; sister Adrienne and Jason Hodell and their son Graham; and brother Dennis and his wife Linda. Dear daughter-in-law of Don and Joan Visser, sister-in-law of Ann and Fred Mars, Florene and Don Prins. Cherished aunt to Lauren and her husband Scott Barker, Andrea, Jonathan, Taylor and David. Funeral Service will be held at HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Whitby (Anderson St. at Taunton Rd.) on Tuesday, December 16th at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to Bereaved Families or a Childrens Charity of your choice.
YOUNG, David Hamilton
79, of Turo, Nova Scotia passed away peacefully on December 13, 2003. David served overseas in the Second World War and after the war lived in Oshawa, Ontario and drove buses for Oshawa Transit until his retirement. Survived by his wife Florence 'Flo" Young, stepdaughter Sharron Byers (Ken), sister Bernice DeFour, predeceased by brother Frank Young and sisters Emily McCann and Enid Mintz. Loved by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26 conducted a tribute service for Dave on Wednesday December 17 in Truro. Spring Committal.
BELL, Cameron Joseph
Veteran WWII 1939-1944 Saskatoon S.L.I. Age 87 years. At Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Friday December 12, 2003. Dear brother of Vi Wilson. Son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bell. At his request there will be no funeral held. Cremation.
COLTERMAN, Maggie (nee Barnett)
Peacefully, after a battle with cancer, at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, on Friday, December 12, 2003, at the age of 48. Loving wife of Bruce. Caring mother of Doug, and Michelle and her husband Adam Howorko. Dear Nanny of Dylan and Peyton. Maggie is survived by her mother Mary (Jack), sister Sharon, and brothers Doug, Gary, and Pete, and their families. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' (847 King St. West, 905-721-1234), for visitation on Sunday, December 14th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, December l6th at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa would be appreciated.
HUXTER, Ewan George
September 9, 1951 December 12, 2003. At James Bay P.Q. Doing what he loved best. Beloved husband of Marjorie. Father of Ruby, Bumper, Crystal and Brad. Cherished "Pops" of Mackenzie, Gus & Bayden (Joe). Predeceased by his parents Herman & Violet. Brother of Jim & Sonja, Linda & Glen, Glynn, Ron & Ali, Cindy, Chris & Karen. Special uncle and friend of Ryan Huxter. Will be missed by many friends, relatives and fellow outdoorsmen. Funeral service in the Morris Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 17th at 11 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Donations to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters would be gratefully appreciated.
McCAULEY, Patrick
Peacefully on Friday, December 12th, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Sharon, Janice (Roger), and Steven (Patti). Loving Papa of Robert, Michael, Branden, Meghan and Liam. Dear brother of Mary (Bill) and Neil (Mary). He will be sadly missed by his many friends and relatives. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for Visitation on Wednesday, December 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, December 18th at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated.
SABISTON, Margaret J.
Peacefully on Friday December 12, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 68th year. Predeceased by her husband Joe. Loving mom of Lorne (Bev), Jay, Darlene, Rob and Rich. Grandmother to Jess, Jay, Stephanie, Larisha, Adam, Matt, Shane (Newfoundland) and Blaine. A celebration of life will be held on Monday December 22, 2003 at 25 John Street West, Main Floor from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Donations can be made on her behalf to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
ADAM, Mary
Peacefully on Thursday, December 11th, 2003 at Hillsdale Manor. In her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving Mother of Anne and her husband the late Michael Paulocik, Mary and her husband Leonard Armstrong, John Q. and his wife Rosemary; the late Michael and the late Robert. She will be sadly missed by 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A Private Mass of Christian Burial Service was held on Monday, December 15th, 2003 at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH with Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to St. Gregory the Great Renovation Fund would be appreciated by the family and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE (905-721-1234) at 847 King St. West, Oshawa.
FRANKO, Frank
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Thursday, December 11, 2003. Frank Franko, in his 84th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Anne and Pearl. Loving father of Beverly Franko-Thompson and her husband Jim of Whitby, Alan and his wife Senga of Bethany, Hetty McLachlan and her husband Bill of Victoria, B.C. and Dan Humphries and his wife Mary Lynn of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Wayne, Sarah, Robina, Katie, Mark, Sally, Sandra, David, Matthew, Andrew, Chris and Lee Anne. Brother of Anne Chudyk and her late husband Fred of Fork River, Manitoba and sister-in-law of June Hrehoruk and her late husband Bill of Oshawa. redeceased by parents and brothers. Visitation commencing at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Memorial Service in the chapel on Monday, December 15th at 11 a.m. immediately followed by a reception at the Funeral Home. Urn Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery 1:30 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
JEFFS, John Venables
The family of John Jeffs have lost their loving husband, father and grandfather, on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Anne Jeffs (nee Close) for 63 years. Loving and dedicated father of Sally and her husband Ed Hanowski of Oshawa. Proud and cherished Grandpa of Kevin and his wife Erin Hanowski of Burlington and Christopher Hanowski of Toronto. Son of the late Carl and Sarah Jeffs and brother of the late William and Charles. Fondly remembered as a true gentleman by family and friends. A heartfelt thank you to Barb and Mike Henton for always being there. A special thanks to all of Mom's and Dad's support workers. A memorial service to celebrate John's life will be held following Anne's hospital stay. Donations made in memory of John to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
MAZNIK, Terezija (Zinka)
Suddenly, at Toronto General Hospital, on Thursday, December 11th, 2003, Terezija (Zinka) of Whitby, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Joseph. Dear mother of Irena and Myran. Dear mother-in-law of Mila. Devoted grandmother of Jeffrey and Hailey. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, December 14th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr. and Manning Ave., Whitby) on Monday, December 15th, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby.
MITCHELL, Charles
passed away on December 11, 2003, at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Joreen. Loving father of Heather and her husband Jeff Woolley, and Hazel and her husband Frank Power. Cherished papa of Steven and his wife Tanmy, David, Kevin, Lucas, Sarah, and Katie. Charles will be sadly missed by his family in Scotland. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the I.C.U. at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre. Funeral Service in the Chapel of the McEachnie Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
NEATH, Barbara Jean (NEE WALL)
In her 79th year, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003. Barbara is survived by her sister Patricia Thompson, a niece and nephew, Helen and Mark Thompson, all of England. A memorial service will be held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Oshawa on Thursday, December 18th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the Bible Club Movement, 880 Old Mill Road, RR3 Omemee, ON. KOL 2WO or the Alzheimer's Society of Durham Region. Interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Oshawa, ON.
NORTHEY, Ronald "Sparky"
In his 90th year. At Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility on Thursday December 11, 2003. Husband of the late Phyllis Northey. Dear father of Vivian and the late Shirley. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by his sisters Doris O'Donnell, Irene (Peg) Gallant, Josephine Hamilton, Marie Badgley and brother Percy Northey. Predeceased by brothers Geoffrey, James and sister Margaret. Visitation will take place at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home Sunday December 14th 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Monday from 12-1pm. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel on Monday December 15th at 1pm. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby . In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Charity of your Choice. A Legion Service will be held on Sunday at 7pm.
PORTER, Dorothy A.
(Retired employee of Rockwell International for 25 years). On Thursday, December 11, 2003, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, with her husband and friends at her side. Dorothy, loving wife and best friend of Ray Porter of Wilmot Creek. Sister of the late Robert Gilmour and sister-in-law of Linda Gilmour of Pefferlaw. Sadly missed by family and friends. Cremation. A memorial service to celebrate Dorothy s life will be held on Friday, December 19, 2003, at 12 noon in the Wheelhouse at Wilmot Creek. Donations in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
TENBULT, Harry
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on December 11, 2003 in his 70th year. Brother of Mary Verrydt of Oshawa, also 4 sisters and 3 brothers in Holland. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
TOZER, William
Peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto on Thursday, December 11th, 2003. Beloved father of Shanna Tozer and Billy Tozer. Loving Grandfather of Kyla Tozer. Dear brother of Deborah Williamson and her husband Ken, Raymond Tozer and his wife Linda and John Tozer. Bill will be missed by Jackie Smith and all of his friends and family. A Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, December 20th at 1:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to Salvation Army would be appreciated.
BURKE, John Terrence "Terry"
Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 58. Terry Burke of Ashburn, beloved husband of Carroll (nee Butler). Loving father of Matthew and the late Leslie. Loved son of the late Ken and Eleanor Burke. Dear brother of Barbara Stone. The family of Terry Burke will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Friday, December 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Anglican Church of St. Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 Lawson Road, Scarborough on Saturday, December 13th at 7 p.m. with Reverend Richard Newland officiating. Private Interment Gore Cemetery, Norwich. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation.
HARDING, Paul
(Longtime employee of Richardson Greenshields). Suddenly, in Toronto on Wednesday, December 10, 2003. Paul Harding, in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Pauline. Loving father of Robert ''T-J'', and Kim. Dear brother of Bill, Diane, Don, Karen, and Alice. Paul will be fondly remembered by his many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
HOFFMAN, Robert "Bob"
Employee many years at Steel Hawk Ltd., Oshawa. Loyal fan of Boston Bruins & Proud Canadian - At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday December 10, 2003. Bob Hoffman aged 46 years. Beloved son of the late Madge & Robert Hoffman. Dear brother of Lynn Desmarais & her late husband Raymond, Lorna Langford and her partner George Novak. Brother and best friend of Paula Hoffman, and special friend of Dan & Marylynn Humphries. Lovingly remembered by nieces Sally & Sandra and nephews Paul & Brian. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Friday December 12, 2003 at 8 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.
KINGSTON, Helen
Peacefully, in declining health, on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, in her 90tb year. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur Kingston for 25 years. Special friend of Cecil Wright and his son Cecil. Loving mother of Ted and his wife Marion Johns, Beverley and her husband Bill Marner, all of Whitby, and Joan Winter and companion Egon Pedersen and his son Jerry Pedersen of Oshawa Cherished Nan of Patti
Collins, Paul and his wife Melissa Johns, Cindy Greenlaw, Stephen and his wife Marica Winter, Pamela Winter and her husband Pete Corry and great-grandchildren Taylor, Shane, Nicholas, Jordan, Ashley Bobyk, Matthew Little, Emily, Mattie and Ruby. Caring sister of Dorothy Imeson, Norma Bruce and Joan and her husband Ron MacGregor, all of Oshawa. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. F., Oshawa on Friday, December 12, 2003 from 12 noon until the time of service at 2:00p.m. Cremation with Entombment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. C. Hall, Thornton View nurses and staff, Rev. Allan Jorgensen and McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME for their help and kindness. Donations made in memory of Helen to the First Baptist Church would be appreciated.
LUNN, Scott L.
Suddenly at York Central Hospital, Richmond Hill on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 in his 31st year. Scott, beloved husband of Nicole (Lamondin). Loving father of Erin and Sydney. Dear son of Janet and Dennis Lunn. Loved brother of Kevin and his wife Trudy and Greg and his wife Jackie. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 12, 2003 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in our Chapel on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations made in Scott's memory to the Lunn Children Trust Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
