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BRYCE Robert
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby, on Sunday, November 30, 2003. Robert, beloved husband of the late Eva. Dear father of Evelyn and grandfather of Kelly, Heather and Stefani. Brother of Barbara Harrell and her husband Alf of Oshawa, James Bryce and his wife Agnes of Toronto, Christina Rose of Bowmanville and the late Mary McNeice and Agnes Harper. Brother-in-law of Robert Harper. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at ST. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 333 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa (at Park Rd. N.) on Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Robert 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).
FELLOWS, Betty
Peacefully into the arms of God on Sunday, November 30, 2003 at the Versa Care Nursing Home in Uxbridge, in her 75th year. Betty Fellows will be sorrowfully and lovingly missed by her brother Courtland Fellows of Uxbridge, sister Win Legault of Ottawa and predeceased by her brother Thomas Fellows and her sisters Irene Thomas, Grace Gridley, Rhoda Jones and Kay Slater. Betty will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews and all her family and friends. Family and friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 from 7 to 9 p.m. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
HUTTON, Isabelle (nee Ellis)
Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, November 30th, 2003, at the age of 88. Long time member of the Ajax Seniors Club. Predeceased by loving husband Harry. Sadly missed by children Gail (David) Davies of Whitby, Neil (Gail) Hutton of Hanover, Harry (Christine) Hutton of England. Sadly missed by her sisters and brother, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, December 3rd from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
JOHNSON, John Wesley
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, November 30, 2003 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 80. Wesley Johnson of Manchester, loved brother of Harley Johnson and his wife Lois of St. Catherines, Doreen (deceased) and her husband Jim Torrens of Toronto. Loving uncle of Ken Torrens and his wife Colleen of Erin, Ron Torrens and his wife Andrea of Montreal, Lee-Ann Torrens and her husband David Abramson of Montreal, Diane Johnson of Mount Forest, Reverend Gregory Johnson and his wife Tracey of Toronto, and Julie and her husband Steve Donnelley of North Branch, Minnesota. Wesley will be remembered by several great nieces and nephews. The family of Wesley Johnson will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday, December 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Epsom United Church on Friday, December 5th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Elaine Lush officiating. Interment Kendal Cemetery, Utica. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Epsom United Church Memorial Fund or the Charity of your choice.
MASTERSON, Tom
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, November 30, 2003, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Gladys (King). Dear father of Linda and Weldon Brown, Gerry and Shirley Masterson, Randy Masterson and the late Jim, Al and Don Masterson. Dear father-in-law to Leslie, Louise and Ginny Masterson. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 sister Peggy and her husband Andy Zentner. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
O'BLENES, Marion
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Sunday, November 30th, 2003 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Bridgman and Ralph O'Blenes. Dear mother of Raymond Bridgman and his wife Mary, Lorraine Graham and her husband Bill, Joyce Powell and her husband Irwin, David O'Blenes and his wife Dee, Kenneth O'Blenes and his wife Janice, Paul O'Blenes and his wife Denise, Dorothy Hopkins and her husband Gary, Maureen Markle and her husband Doug, Douglas O'Blenes and his wife Jackie and Carolyn Murphy and her husband Steve. Loving Grandmother of 36 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter Laura Genno, two grandchildren and one great grandson. Sister of Irene Covert and the late Jessie, Evelyn, Stanley, Gordon and Dorothy. Visitation was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, December 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH (95 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby) on Wednesday, December 3rd at 2 o'clock. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
RODDA, Kelly Mary
Suddenly as the result of an automobile accident, on Sunday, November 30, 2003 at the Sunnybrook Medical Centre in Toronto, at age 31. Kelly (nee Semple), beloved wife of George Rodda of Seagrave. Loving mother of Justin, Caitlyn, Trevin and Amber. Loved daughter of Walter Semple, and Sandy and her husband Bill Harris. Dear sister of James Semple, Mike Harris and Dale Harris. The family of Kelly Rodda will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905) 985-2171 on Tuesday, December 2nd from 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, 1680 Reach Street, Port Perry on Wednesday, December 3rd at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dr. Fred Penney officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Charity of your choice.
VanDRIEL, Mary J.
(Charter member of Trull's Road Free Methodist Church, Retired Private Duty Nurse, Volunteer with the Whitby Jail). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, she went home to be with her Lord, on Sunday November 30th, 2003. Mary (nee Hamilton) in her 87th year, dear daughter of the late Rev. R.H. and Jennie Hamilton. Beloved wife of Jack VanDriel (predeceased 1979), (former owner of College Hill Barber Shop). Loving mother of John VanDriel and his wife Lois and the late David (1966). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Louann and her husband Chris Wright, Suzanne and her husband Steve Coverly and Joanne and her husband Ken Muir and by her great grandchildren Jonathan, Bronwyn, Sean, Ian and Colin. Dear sister of Myrl Barkey, Gladys Hamilton, Gordon Hamilton, Grace and her husband Ron Bock and Hazel Hamilton. Predeceased by her brothers Robert, Burton, Kenneth and Arthur. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday December 6 at 11a.m. in Trull's Road Free Methodist Church (2301 Trull's Road S.). A Private Family Interment service was held at Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations to Trull's Road Free Methodist Church Building Fund would be greatly appreciated.
BOWN, John Patrick
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on November 29, 2003 at the age of 39. Beloved husband of Lee. Loving father of Adam and Amber. Beloved son of Tom and Sandra Bown of Ceasarea. Dear brother of Roger and his wife Shari. Loving uncle of Samantha and Cooper. Beloved son-in-law of Arnold and Sandra Mason. Dear brother-in-law of Tracey Pike and Tom Mason. Dearly remembered by his best friends, Martin Reininger, Paula Brakel and Paul Porter. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all his family, friends and co-workers. A service service will be held at the W.C, Town Funeral Chapel on Thursday December 4, 2003 at 2:30 pm. Cremation. In memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Hospital for Sick Children.
MORGAN, WILLIAM JAMES (Bill)
Veteran WWII, Royal Canadian Armed Forces, REME Division, Entered into our Lords gentle embrace at Lakeridge Health, Uxbridge, on Saturday November 29, 2003 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband for 38 years of the late Doris Eleanor Fallstrom. Loving father of Eleanor and her husband Jerry Wells of Lendell Beach, British Columbia and Wayne and his wife Linda Lapp. Loved grandfather of William James (Wil/Jamie) Wells and his wife Patricia (Trisha) of Forrest, Ontario, Mark Morgan, Stephen Morgan and his wife Darlene, Luke Morgan and his wife Candace, all of Uxbridge and Aaron Morgan and his wife Christina of Hamilton, Ontario. Adoring Great Poppa to Kathleen, Stephanie and Abby. Bill, will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his special friend of the past 19 years Helen Hockley, his sister Florence McLachlin of St. Catherines, Brother-In-Law Carl Fallstrom and his wife Donna of London, Sister-In-Law Helen Ross and her husband Charles of Peterborough, Ontario, his many nieces and nephews in Canada and England, Zeredatha Lodge #220, Succoth Chapter #135 Royal Arch Masons, Uxbridge, of which Bill was in his 50th year of membership and past member of Rameses Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Toronto. Private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the Uxbridge Baptist Church, 231 Brock Street West, Uxbridge on Saturday December 6th, 2003 at 2:00P.M. The family will greet friends for time of reflection between 12:00P.M. and 2:00P.M. In memory of Bill donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Parkinson's Foundation would be appreciated.
NIX, Suzanne
After a short illness at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the age of 76 years. Suzanne, beloved wife of the late Preston Nix. Loving mother of Robert Hamelin and his wife Louise. Loved grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by her brothers Raymond and Herman Bureau. Good friend and companion of Ken Schermerhorne. Dear friend of Kim and Michael Fletcher. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Monday, December 1st from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday, December 2nd at 1 p.m. Cremation.
FLIGHT, David Arthur
Arthur passed peacefully at his residence at the Court at Pringle Creek, Whitby ON, on Friday, November 28, 2003. Survived by his loving wife Edna and his loving sister Ruth. Beloved father of Ross and his wife Nancy, Cheryl and her husband Paul, Rick and his wife Carol. Grandfather to Pam, Laura, Heather, Bradley and Robert. Arthur was in his 86th year and recently celebrated his 61st wedding anniversary. A lifelong Freemason, Past Master of John Ross Robertson Lodge and long-time member of West Hill Lodge. Also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and a member of the Rameses Shrine. Memorial service for friends and relatives in the Chapel at the Court at Pringle Creek, 3975 Anderson St., Whitby, ON at 10:00 a.m., Saturday December 6, 2003. Memorial donations may be directed to the Charity of your choice and would be very much appreciated.
GILFOYLE, Kenneth
(Former longtime employee of Canadian Tire) On November 28, 2003. Ken, beloved brother of Ruby. Dear uncle of Michael, Yvonne, Pamela and Tony. Ken will be sadly missed by his many friends. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home on Thursday, December 4 from 10 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 11 a.m.
HARTLEY, Doris Barlow
Peacefully, in her sleep, at Extendicare Nursing Home, Oshawa, on Friday, November 28, 2003. Doris, in her 95th year. Beloved mother of Howard Hartley, CD of Merrickville, Ontario and Allan Hartley and his wife Val of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Lovingly remembered by 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by brother George Barlow of Cornwall, sister Ada Hicks of Lennoxville, Quebec and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in the Common Room of Pioneer Apartments, 1250 King St. E., Oshawa on Monday, December 8, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Doris may be made to a Charity of choice through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD. (905-433-5558).
KOVACIC, Kristina
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday November 28, 2003 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Gary Kovacic (Theresa), Sonya Kovacic, and Nancy Chatham (David). Predeceased by her sons Boris "John" and Slovko "Larry". Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren John, Christina, Richard, Wade, Danny, Jennifer, Jason, Becky, Mitchell, Justin, and Jessica and by her great grandchildren Kaitlyn, Cple, Keegan, Teanna, and Jailynn. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E. Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church on Monday December 1st at 2:30 p.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
PIPER, Ruth Ethel
(Lifelong member of Simcoe Street United Church). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Whitby on Friday, November 28th, 2003 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Reginald. Loving mother of Dan and his wife Laura, Tracey and her husband Jean-Marc. Loving Grandma of Jaclyn, Jean-Luc, Hannah and Chanel-Dani. Sister of Bill, John and his wife Ruby, Mary and her late husband Gord and Sue and her husband Jim. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, December 2nd from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 3rd at 11:00 A.M. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Simcoe Street United Church would be appreciated by the family.
STEPHENS, Violet Meredith
At Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, on Friday, November 28, 2003, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Roulston Stephens. Loving mother of Thomas and his wife Sandra, Edmund and his wife Rebecca, and Nora and her husband Stanley. Dear grandmother of Aldin, Rosie, Sharon, Melissa, Adam, and Justin, and great-grandmother of Aldin Jr., Ryan, and Stanley John. Sister of Kathleen Ross. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, from 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering, on Tuesday, December 2, 2003. For Mass time please contact the funeral home. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
STEWART, Francis (Frank) James
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday November 28, 2003 at the age of 67. Best friend and much loved husband of 47 years to Shirley (Scott). Loving Father of Sandra of Stayner, and Shelley of Oshawa. Dear brother of Ted (deceased) and Phylis Stewart of Oshawa, Lorna and Ray Harrison of Oshawa, Fred and Doreen Stewart of Dunchurch, Bill and Sandra Stewart of Oshawa. Brother-in-law of Don and Carol, Robert and Carol, Barbara and Dave, Janet Coffey of Bowmanville. Predeceased by two brother-in-laws, Cliff Coffey and Eugene Nickerson and sister-in-law Bev. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, December 1st from 2 4 & 7 9 P.M. Complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, December 2nd at 1:00 P.M. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
THEBERGE, Elaine Bedford
(Co-author of Trent Severn Waterway (1972), At the Edge of the Shield: History of Smith Township 1818-1980 (1982), Co-compiler of The Anthology Visions of Canada (1982), Former member of Board of Education of Oshawa and District Crippled Children's School; Longtime member of Northminster United Church, Former Lyceum Club, Women's Art Association and Women's Welfare League). Peacefully, at ThorntonView, Oshawa, on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Theberge for 49 years. Loving mother of Tom of Vancouver, B.C. and John and his wife Mary of Oliver, B.C. Devoted 'Nana' to Ann and her husband Tom Brocato, Karen Hunter, Jenny Theberge and her husband Gregg Walker, Michelle Theberge and great-nana to Jason, Paul and Jordan. Sister of the late Allen Bedford of Tulsa, Oklahoma. A Memorial Service will be held at ThorntonView Long Term Care, 186 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa (905-576-5181) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. Donations in memory of Elaine to Hospice Durham would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
DUBEAU, Pierre
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday November 27, 2003. Pierre Dubeau in his 55th year. Predeceased by his parents Emma and Henri Dubeau. Beloved husband of Jackie Breaker. Dear son-in-law of Hilda and Jack Breaker. Loving brother of Diane Pervault and Rejeanne Dubeau. Predeceased by his brothers Jerry and Roland. Fondly remembered by his brothers-in-law Edward Breaker and his wife Denise, James Breaker and his wife Shelly, and Steven. Dearly missed by his 17 special nieces and nephews and 22 great-nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by his special aunt Bonnie and Uncle Danny Gushue and cousins Ryan and Danny Gushue, and his god-child Nicholas Breaker. Dearly remembered by his best friends Rick Tanguay, Ron Scott and Randy Newsome. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his friends at City Wide Taxi. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday November 29 at 10 a.m. The family of Pierre will receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Cremation to follow at Thornton Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
COX, Leslie Gerald
(General Motors Retiree 30 years service) at home in Oshawa on Thursday November 27, 2003, aged 65 years. Best friend & former husband of Shirley Cox of Whitby. Loving father of Laura Snoxall & her friend Alec of Trenton, Joseph Cox & his wife Barb of Newcastle, Leanne Cox of Bowmanville, Angela Cox of Oshawa, and Caroline Stenzel & her husband Mike of Lindsay. Sadly missed by his 7 grandchildren Adam, Kristopher, Sarah, Billy, Cassie, Brooke, and Madison. Dear brother of Shirley & her husband Fred Provencal of Port Credit. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday December 2, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
