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TIMMS, Betty Grace (nee Coleman)
Peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 69th year. Betty, beloved wife of the late Armand Timms. Loving mother of David Timms and his wife Susan of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Doug Timms and his wife Marlene of Courtice, Dan Timms and his wife Stella of Peterborough, Chris Timms of Peterborough, and Randy Timms and his wife Tracey of Peterborough. Loved grandmother of Melanie, Dan, Steven, Aliesha, Kevin, Nicole, Sara, Lisa, Michael, Michelle, and Robert. Dear sister of Faye Kaustenen of Nipigon, Pat and her husband Jim Peden of Richmond Hill, Peter Coleman and his wife Jean of Nepean, and the late Gwen Coleman. 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. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday November 28th at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
ALLDREAD, Muriel Elizabeth Annie
At Rouge Valley Health Centre, on Monday November 24, 2003 at the age of 63 years. Muriel, beloved wife of the late Bill Alldread. Loving mother of Betty Malette and her friend Dennis, Alfred and Robert Kelly, Michael Alldread and his wife Diane, and Doreen Langley. Loved grandmother of Brandy, Dwayne, Alisha, Mark, Randy, Gary, Matthew, David, Ryan, Patricia and Shawn. Great-grandmother of Dylan, Michael, Casey, Sophie and Emma. Dear sister of Marie, Elma, Sandra, Caroline, Alsea, Percy, Christine and the late Harvey. Funeral service will be held in the Morris Chapel on Friday November 28, 2003 at 11am. Donations made in Muriel's memory to a Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
CANNON, Josephine Isabell
Peacefully on Monday, November 24th, 2003 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa surrounded by family. In her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Loving mother of Ron and his wife Judy, Mary and her husband Bob Clarke, Shirley and her partner Rudy Elder, Howie and his wife Donna, Dan, Mark, the late Gary and the late Bill. Dear Grandmother of Shawn, Shelley, Samantha, Dawn-Marie, Stacey, Robbie, Tara, Tanya, Clifford, Angie, Brad, Billy, Christie and Andrea. She will be missed by 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, November 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH (1100 Mary St. N.) on Thursday, November 27th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
LOSIER, Brenda
(Long time member of Winchester Golf and Country Club). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, November 24th, 2003 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Roger for 45 years. Dear mother of Ross and his partner Tina, Kim Korenycky and her husband Dan, Michelle Bonesso and her husband Maurizio, and Andrew and his partner Kathy. Loving Nana of Genevieve, Jordan and Cameron. Sister of Barbara Brown (Jack-predeceased), Susan Sharpe (Fred), Eric Shelmerdine (Ida), George Shelmerdine (Jill) and Ged Shelmerdine (Carol). Predeceased by parents George and Mary Shelmerdine. Lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends. Visitation was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, November 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 26th at 11:00 A.M. at ST. GEORGE'S MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH (51 Centre St. S). Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
MACDONALD, Joseph Harley
passed away peacefully at Community Nursing Home in Port Hope on November 24, 2003 in his 71st year. Lovingly remembered by his wife Patricia, by his children James, Jane (George) McNulty, Jeffrey (Sharon), and Joanne (Darren) Robson. Truly missed by his grandchildren John, Michael, Cameron, Kyle, Amanda and Melissa. Beloved brother of Charles (Brenda), Lourdes (Ted) Defoe, Owen, Joanne (Bill) Brook. Loved by many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian burial in St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
MYERS, Arline Margaret
passed away on Monday, November 24th, 2003 at age 76. Daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Myers. Survived by her sister Winnifred Daykin. Private family service, followed by cremation. Arrangements entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN LTD., 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village (905-655-3662). Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
NUGENT, Murray (Captain Toronto Fire Department - hired in 1975 City of Scarborough - promoted to Captain with new amalgamation City of Toronto). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Monday, November 24th, 2003 at the age of 52. Beloved husband of Sharron. Loving father of Jessica and her husband David Black and Jeffery McRae of Vancouver. Dear Poppa of Aaron, Kate and Riley. Son of Pauline Bernard and the late Charles Nugent. Murray will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, November 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, November 27th at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SOMERVILLE, Anna (nee Stairmand)
In Oshawa on Monday, November 24, 2003 aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Bill "Curly" Somerville. Mother of Christine Cameron & her fiance Romeyn, Bill Somerville & his wife Margaret, and Linda Morrison (predeceased). Grandmother of Suzanne Cameron & her fiance Tony, David Cameron & his wife Brandy, Fiona Cameron, Kevin Somerville, Liam Somerville, Vikki King & her husband Stephen, and Grant Morrison, and great grandmother of Caelin & Ashleigh. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
VAN HEZEWIJK, Frank M.
passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 24, 2003, at 69 years of age. Frank, beloved husband of Catherine. Dear father of Lisa (Rob), Brian (Ann), Susan (Don), Mike (Jennifer) and Frankie. Beloved Opa of Avery, Henry, Kyle, Gabriel, Mia, Ethan, Ericka and Isobel. Will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (70 Toronto St. North, Uxbridge). In Frank's memory, donations may be made to the Oakridges Trail Association (P.O. Box 28544, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6S6).
GIONET, Joyce L. (nee Cowling)
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, with family by her side on Sunday, November 23rd, 2003, in her 48th year. Beloved wife of Mark. Loving mother of Stephanie, Kevin and fondly remembered by little Albert. Loving daughter of Margaret and the late Fred Cowling and dear sister of Norma (Bob) Newell and the late Joe Blair and Bob (Darlene) Cowling and predeceased by Fred ''Chess''. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Aline and Lionel Gionet and sister-in-law of Lea Cowling. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to the neighbours, Nurse Cathy and Dr. T. Anderson. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, November 25th, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 26th at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
HAYWARD, Helen (nee Gay)
Long time member of Women's Auxiliary of Oshawa - Legion Branch 43. Peacefully at home on Sunday, November 23rd, 2003, at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Dennis. Loving mother of Karen and her husband John Jeminiany and Dennis and Heather Hayward. Dear Nanna of Fallon, Cody, Darian and Myles. Helen was the oldest girl of a family of 17 children and will be sadly missed by all of her friends and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, November 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations may be directed to the Charity of Your Choice and would be very much appreciated.
LAURENDEAU, Daniel Gille
On Sunday November 23, 2003 at the age of 37. Daniel, beloved husband of Bev Baron. Dear son of Denise Laurendeau and the late Jean-Guy Laurendeau. Loving father of Brandon Laurendeau, Cassandra Laurendeau, and step-daughter Tiffani Baron. Caring uncle of Cindy Lepine, Nancy Lepine, Eric Laurendeau and Marie-Claude L. Valance. Brother of Nicole Laurendeau, Claudette Laurendeau and Guy Laurendeau. Friends may visit the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. East Oshawa on Monday, December 1st, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the Funeral Home on Tuesday December 2nd at 2:30 p.m. For those who wish to make donations, a trust fund is being setup for his son Brandon Laurendeau, transit #0352, Acct. #8148-621 at the Bank of Montreal, 919 King Street West, Oshawa Centre or at any Bank of Montreal. Please inquire at Armstrong Funeral Home 905-433-4711.
STEWART, Ervil Charles
At his residence on Sunday November 23rd. 2003 in his 48th year. Loved husband of the late Donna L. Jackson. Son of James Stewart and the late Blanche. Stepfather of Rick and his wife Sandy, and Wendy and her husband Adam. Grandfather of Kayla, Brianna, Chantelle, Lyle and Taylor. Brother of Walter Young and Donald Young of P.E.I., Jimmy Stewart of Peterborough, David Stewart of Janetville, Debbie Slavin of Bethany and Sylvia Chrysler of Hamilton. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN LTD., 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service in the chapel Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. If desired memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
WONNACOTT, Sydney John
passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 23, 2003 in his 63rd year. Longtime general manager of Ariss Haulage and family friend to the Ariss family. Loved son of the late Sydney and Jean Wonnacott and brother of the late Frank. Sadly missed by his wife Bonni. Loved and cherished father of Lori and husband Scott, Stuart, and John and wife Rose. Stepfather of Leanne and husband Mike, and Grant and wife Kim. Deeply missed and dearly loved by brothers Bill and wife Mary, Stanley and wife Lynne, and sisters Marilyn and husband Ron, Carolyn and husband Bill. Beloved grandfather of Ashley, Sydney, Cory, Brittany, Derek, Spencer, Coleman and Kayley. Loved and missed by many nieces and nephews and other friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Church (65 King's Cres., Ajax) with Interment to take place at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens in Whitby. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a Charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.
CHESWORTH, Herbert Owen
Royal Canadian Signal Corp (Ret'd) and Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums (Ret'd). Bert passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, on Saturday, November 22, 2003 in his 81 year after a lengthy battle with cancer and emphysema. Predeceased by his wife Audrey. He will be sadly missed by his dear friend Edna, brother Ritchie and his children, Rick and Wendy, Bert and Sam, Kathy Geer and Larry, Jim and Traci. Also, lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jason and his wife Kim, John, Brandon, Lenore, Nathan, Kelsey & Hillary. A Legion Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at The Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 170, 109 Franklin Street, Uxbridge, followed by a time for fellowship at the Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 or the Canadian Cancer Society, would be appreciated.
COSTELLO, Elda (nee Romanallo)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday November 22, 2003. Elda Costelloin her 81st year. Predeceased by her husband Henry Costello. Loving mother of Therese and her husband Ed Hughes, and Mary and her husband Sandy McDonald. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Martin McDonald and his wife Michele, David Hughes and his wife Tonya, Stephen McDonald and his wife Reni, and Katrina Hughes-DeMan and her husband Greg DeMan. Elda will be missed by her many friends. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline Rd.) with Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Gregory the Great (Simcoe St. and Adelaide Ave., Oshawa) on Tuesday November 25 at 10:30 a.m. The family of Elda will receive friends on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Prayers will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Palliative Care-LHO, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
KLINC, Sylvia
In Oshawa on Saturday November 22, 2003 aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Ivan. Loving mother of Robert, and Myra Carr (Brian). Loving Oma of Devon, Braedon, and Brianna. Sister of Bronko Pokrivac in Slovenia. Resting at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the People Church on Wednesday November 26, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Liver Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
FRASER, David Robert
Suddenly, on Friday, November 21, 2003 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 49. David Fraser of Port Perry, loving son of Mary and the late Sandy Fraser of Port Perry. Loved brother of Donald Fraser (deceased) and his wife Irene of Markham, and Douglas Fraser of Toronto. Dear uncle of Paul, Nicole and Lisa. The family of David Fraser will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905) 985-2171 on Monday, November 24th from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Father Peter Francis officiating. Private Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Charity of your choice.
HENTHORN, Vincent
On Saturday November 22, 2003 at his home in Udora at the age of 83. Vincent Henthorn of Udora, beloved husband of Myra. Loving father of Lindon Henthorn and Stephen Henthorn and his fiancee Lynda Jones. Loving grandfather of Amanda, Stephanie and Brandon. Funeral Services will be held at the Low & Low Funeral Home on Thursday November 27, 2003 at 11:00a.m., followed by a reception at the Uxbridge Legion.
WRIGHT, Gerald Gordon
Aged 54 years, 30 Year Employee of General Motors of Canada. Suddenly on Saturday November 22nd, 2003. Beloved father of Kris & his wife Sheila and Joe Wright. Dear "Grampa" of Trenton Wright & Sydney Wright. Survived by his spouse Francine Wright and by his brother Wayne & his wife Mary Lou. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Tuesday 7-9 pm & Wednesday 12 noon to 1pm. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 1pm Wednesday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation in Gerald's memory.
LUCAS, Cecilia
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Oshawa on Friday November 21st, 2003, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Predeceased by her parents Henry Mette and Elizabeth Lohmann. Devoted mother of Connie Tomlinson and the late George, Gail Otvos, Terry and his wife Donna, and Brenda Meadows. Grandma of Greg, Jill Whitmarsh and her husband Scott, Sheila, Tobe and his wife Donna, Todd, Juliana, Tyler, Ashley, Brent and Mark. We have all been blessed to have had such a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Cecilia had a great love of music. She dedicated 30 years to the music ministry at St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church, many of them as choir director. She gave unselfishly and asked for nothing in return. We will all miss her. Resting at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday November 25th, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers at the funeral home Monday at 7:30 P.M. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Monday.
LUPTON, Edward Alexander
Peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, November 21st, 2003, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Isabel Lupton. Father of Robert, Gail and her husband Stephen Shine, John and his wife Adriana, Sandy and her husband Robb Caswell and Sue and her husband Kevin Bain. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Ashley, Spencer, Nicole, Natalie, John-Michael and William. Survived by brother Albert. Proud founder of Millwork Home Centres, established in 1950. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, November 24th from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. A private family funeral service will be held. Memorial donations to the Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
