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FERRIS, Joseph
(Member of the Composite Masonic Lodge Whitby) Peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, November 27th, 2003, in his 86th year. Dearly beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Debbie Dawson and her husband Bruce. Cherished grampa of Darryl and Kelly Dawson. Dear brother of Alfred (Anne), Laurice (Jim) Wright and predeceased by Evelyn Chamandy, Ramsay, Albert and Edward. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, November 30th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, December 1st at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated.
JOHANSEN, Carl Davis
passed away at his home, with family by his side on Thursday, November 27th, 2003 in his 68th year. Loving husband and best friend of Nancy Lou of Brooklin. Much loved father of Randy and his wife Joan of Brooklin, Rob and his wife Wendy of Solina and Ritch and his wife Elaine of Georgetown. Very special Grampa of Michael, Heather, Tyler, Travis, Danielle, Leah and Jason. Survived by his brother Edward Johansen and sisters Marie Amberger, Fay Adams and Janet Stuart. A Memorial service will be held at Brooklin United Church, (Princess Street) Brooklin on Monday, December 1. Family will receive friends from 12:00 noon with service to follow at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
PHILLIPS Christine May (nee Calvin)
Peacefully, after a brief illness, with her family members present, on Thursday, November 27, 2003, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa. Beloved wife of Bob for 53 years. Sadly missed by her children Michael and his wife Ruth of Oshawa, Shawn and his wife Nadene of Orono, Brent and his wife Lorinda of Toronto and Nanette Phillips of Whitby. Loving Grammy of Amanda, Kelvin, Cooper, Kiefer, Zara and Luca. Dear sister of Marj Blakney and her late husband Dick of Oshawa, Don Calvin and his late wife Kay of Gravenhurst and the late Gordon Calvin and his wife Edna and the late Murray Calvin and his wife Gertie. Also fondly remembered by Bob's family, her church family, neighbours and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. A service will be held at College Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1164 King St. E., Oshawa on Monday, December 1, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Christine may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
POTTER, Charles Edward (Veteran of WWII)
After a brief illness, Charles entered into rest on November 27, 2003, at Hillsdale Estates at the age of 84. Loving husband of Elsie Potter. Dear father of Ella and her husband John, Daniel and his wife Mary Catherine, and David and his wife, Jessie. Proud grandfather of Tom, Tim, Tina, Carolyn and Tricia, and great grandfather of 6. Resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel. Family will receive friends for visitation on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete funeral service will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. There will be no procession to the Cemetery. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
SPENCER, Alma
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, November 27, 2003, in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of David Spencer. Dear mother of Deborah Vanderniet and her husband John, Lynda Meyer and her husband Willy, Mark Spencer and his wife Leslie, and Andrew Spencer and his wife Jennifer. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren David, Hilary, Jennifer, Alex, MacKenzie and Charlie. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Monday December 1, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, November 30 from 2-4 p.m.
BOLAHOOD, Lewis J.
Peacefully on Wednesday November 26, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 57th year. Lewis, beloved husband of Judy Finley. Dear son of the late Kelly and Adele Bolahood. Dear brother of Beverly Bolahood, Kelly Bolahood, Peter Bolahood and his wife Melody, and the late Larry Bolahood. Dear brother in law of Nancy and her husband Mike Kuczwal, Joy and her husband Helmet Jeckel, John Finley and his wife Rita, David Finley and his wife Mavis, and Bonnie and her husband Roger Landry. Uncle of Jackie, Tracey, Chris, Michael, Erin, Brent, Steven, Julie, Tracy, Terry, Michelle, and Kimberley. Lewis will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, many friends and his beloved four-legged family. A heartfelt Thank You to Drs. Pedretti, Wilk and Devost, Nurse Anita and the staff of 6F for their compassionate care given to Lewis. Friends may call at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Friday November 28th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday November 29th at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations made to the Oshawa Humane Society or the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
DINNIWELL, Evelyn Rose Joy
passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on November 26, 2003 at the age of 73. Predeceased by W.J. Douglas Dinniwell, her son John M. Palmer, her sister Pauline Andrusky and her brothers Martin Chizen and Walter Chizen. Cherished mother of Michelle Huegli and her husband Peter. Beloved grandmother of Dylan, Christoph, Franziska and Daniel. Fondly remembered by daughter in law Denise Palmer and sisters Mildred Bilida, and Mary Matheson and brothers Steven Chizen and his wife Jean and John Chizen. Sadly missed by sister in law Lana Chizen and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Home on Friday, 2-4pm and 7-9pm, with prayers at 7:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the People Catholic Church, (570 Marion St., Oshawa) at 10:30 am Saturday. Cremation to follow. Interment at a later date. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation .
HARTIN, Leslie Maxwell
After a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 87. Max Hartin of Port Perry, beloved husband of Marion (nee Dalton). Loved father of Charles Hartin and his wife Sharon of Valentia, Maxine and her husband Carman Ferguson of Little Current, Joanne and her husband Ted Whitfield of Woodville, Harold Hartin and his wife Linda of Alberta and the late Lloyd Hartin and his wife Linda of Washburn Island. Loving grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Myrtle Alsop of Whitby The family of Max Hartin will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Friday, November 28th at 1 p.m. Interment McNeil Cemetery, Wick. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the CNIB. Legion members and comrades are invited to the funeral home for a Legion Service Thursday evening at 7 p.m.
McMILLAN, Robert ''Bob''
Peacefully, on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 in the arms of his beloved wife Eleanor, after a brave battle with cancer. Cherished father to Barry (Anne), David (Deirdre), and Sharon (Trevor Chambers). Devoted papa to Caitlin, Kristen, Harrison and Gavin. Brother of Tom, Henry, Lily, and Sally. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at Amberlea Presbyterian Church - Whites Rd., Pickering (north of Highway 2 at Strouds Lane) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. At Bob's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in his memory.
MORRISON, John ''Jack''
Peacefully at Foster Brook Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 26th, 2003. W.W. II Veteran - 4th Indian Division. Former employee of Fasken Campbell Godfrey. Beloved husband and best friend for 50 years of Daisy Morrison. Survived by his sister Helen Morrison of Newcastle-Upon Tyne, England, and by his sister-in-law Ellen Baldock of Kilwining, Scotland. He will be sadly missed by all his friends in Wilmot Creek. A Memorial Service will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 11:30 a.m. Friday in our Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in John's memory.
PIGGOT, Thomas (Tommy)
(Former employee of Crouse-Hinds (Cooper Industries) for 25 years; member of the British Merchant Navy, 2nd Class Engineer). At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Wednesday, November 26, 2003. Loving husband for 42 years of Jemima of Oshawa. Dear father of Brian and his wife Debbie of Newcastle and Jacqueline of Oshawa. Papa Tom to Robert and Nathan of Newcastle. Son of the late Ellen and Don Piggot, and son-in-law of the late John and Jenny Devlin. Brother of Andy and his wife May of Sanger, Texas, Robert of Glasgow, Scotland, and the late Don, Willy, and Margaret. Brother-in-law of Carmen Piggot, Margaret McIllvennie, Jenny Sweeney, Irene Dyck, John and Betty Devlin, Peter and Lyn Devlin, Helen and Leon Coolman, Maureen and Jim Denomme, and the late Allan McIllvennie, Alex Jackson, Arthur Devlin, Frank Sweeney, Hank Dyck, and William Cooper, and survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 4:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations in Tommy s memory to the Parkinson Foundation would be greatly appreciated by his family.
STACHURA, Zofia
Peacefully, on Wednesday, November 26, 2003, at the age of 79. Zofia Stachura, beloved wife of the late Ludwig Stachura. Loving mother of Christine and Don Hills. Grandmother of Teresa, Kevin and his wife Erin, and special grandmother of Callum. Fondly remembered by Zybszek Stachura and his wife Marisa and family. The family will receive friends at the Altona Road Community Church, (1367 Altona Rd., Pickering) from 2-4 and 7-8 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2003. Funeral Service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Friday evening. A further Funeral Service will be held in Barrie, Ontario, at Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home (20 Worsley Street, Barrie - 705-721-1211) on Saturday, November 29, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.
BAKER, (Dick) Richard George
(former employee of the City of Oshawa Public Works Department). passed away on Tuesday, November 25th, 2003 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Katherine (Kay) Baker. Loving father of Nancy Roberts, Neil Baker and his wife Anne Marie Mitchell. Dick will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Michael Neil Baker and Curtis Ian Baker, as well as countless friends and family members. For Funeral information and visitation times please contact the OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. W., Oshawa, 905-721-1234.
COOK, Jennifer
Entered into rest peacefully at her home in Beaverton on Tuesday, November 25th, 2003. Beloved wife of Bernard. Loving mother of Teresa (Dale) and Karen (deceased) (Ken). Sister of Phil (Rose) of Orangeville, Ange and Roni of England. Cherished grandmother of Lindsay, Jamie, Leanne, Lucas, Kristen and Karlee. Loving aunt of Nicole, Jennifer, Martin, Alison and Kevin. Longtime employee of Sears, Uxbridge. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, on Friday, November 28th, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Saturday, November 29th at 2:00 p.m. In memory of Jennifer, donations may be made to Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto.
ELBERTSEN, Jack
Aged 78 years. Peacefully in his sleep, at Fairview Lodge, Whitby on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Beloved husband of Nellie. Dear father of Rob and Wanda; Randy; Rosemary and Tim Eastman, and Leslie and Dave Chilvers. Loving Opa to Christopher, Laura, Carolyn, Mark, Adam, Michael and Krystina. Dear brother of Bill, Corrie and Nellie. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Bowmanville. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
GREGOR, Frank Xavier
passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on the evening of Tuesday November 25th, 2003, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Heddi, much loved father of Paul & Michaela of Munich Germany, Peter & Maribeth of Pickering. Loving "Opa" of Patrick, Ian, Lisa and Alexander. Visitation will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Road South, Pickering, on Saturday November 29th 2003 at 1pm. followed by a funeral service at 2pm.
RECHANICZ, Michael
Peacefully on Tuesday November 25, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 71st year. Michael, beloved husband of Maria Rechanicz (nee Minko). Loving father of Eugenia and her husband Tim Wilson, Slawka and her husband Vic Salomone, Robert Rechanicz and his wife Wendy, and John Rechanicz and his wife Connie. Loved grandfather of Jennifer, Sonia, Lisa, Travis, Catharine, Colin, and Christine. Friends may call at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Thursday November 27th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Panachyda in the chapel at 7:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (Lviv and Albert) on Friday November 28th at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Courtice. Memorial donations made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Palliative Care would be appreciated by the family.
ROUTER, Raymond Arthur "Ray"
Peacefully at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Centenary Site, on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Ray Router, loving husband of Jean. Cherished father of David and his partner Cheryl, Caron and Susan. Adored papa of Tori, Denise, Sarah, and Jennie, and great grandfather of Sarah and Dylan. The family would like to thank Dr. Janmohamed and the nursing staff of the 9th floor Coronary Ward ICC and CCU at Scarborough Centenary Hospital. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St., N. Pickering Village), on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
PAISLEY, Lorne Evert
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Lorne, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Stewart). Dear brother of Stuart Paisley and late wife Freda, Elmer Paisley and late wife Marj, Marie Green and husband George, and the late Blanche Paisley. Brother-in-law of Andrew Stewart and wife Adele, R.J. Stewart and wife Betty June, Henry Stewart and wife Jean, the late Hilliard Stewart and wife Marguerite, Bertram Stewart and wife Hazel, Murray Stewart and wife Marion, Isobel Russell and late husband Elmer. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by his extended family, the Dove and Vrekovink families in Oshawa. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday, November 28, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Lorne to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
PILKEY, Shirley Elizabeth (nee Etcher)
On Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at the age of 69. Shirley lost her courageous battle after a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Port Perry. She is survived by her husband Earle and her mother Nellie Etcher. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Larry, Louise, Luke and Jake, Terri, Doug, Joshua, Brittney, Lenni, Glen, Nadine, Nicole, Jessica, Tracy, Rob, July-Lynn, Karen, Glen, Melissa, Tommy, Blake and Karly. Family and friends are invited to call at the Low & Low Funeral Home on Thursday, November 27, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
ROUTER, Raymond Arthur ''Ray''
Peacefully at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Centenary Site, on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Ray Router, loving husband of Jean. Cherished father of David and his partner Cheryl, Caron, and Susan. Adored papa of Tori, Denise, Sarah, and Jennie, and great-grandfather of Sarah and Dylan. The family would like to thank Dr. Janmohamed and the nursing staff of the 9th floor Coronary Ward, ICU and CCU at Scarborough Centenary Hospital. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Pickering Village), on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
