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GRANIK, Alma Evelyn
passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2003 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Albert (Bert) Granik. Loved and cherished by her daughter Donna Granik of Burlington, her grandson Brock James and his wife Jeanne Ng of Toronto and her late son David Granik. Dear sister of Anna Larmer of Barrie and the late Elsie McKay, Vera Thompson, Marian McKay, Nelson McKay, Gordon McKay and Laura McKay. She will be fondly remembered by many other family and friends. We invite family and friends to a celebration of Evelyns' life at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, November 22, 2003 from 12 to 4 p.m. This includes visitation and reception with refreshments. A private family service will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity.
JEFFREY, John Campbell
Peacefully on Monday November 17, 2003 at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa at the age of 75. Loved father of Gary, Bruce, Brien and Darlene. Loved grandfather of nine grandchildren. A fnneral service will be held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905 433-4711). Cremation. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
PIERCE, Effie Emma
Died peacefully in Bowmanville on Monday November 17th, 2003, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Art Pierce. Predeceased by her brothers Ernest and Norman Lyon. Lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Resting at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday November 19th, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. Interment Union Cemetery, Oshawa. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Wednesday.
BABUT, Wladyslaw "Walter"
Peacefully at Lakeridge Hospital, Whitby on November 16, 2003 in his 85th year. Beloved father of son Edward and wife Patti, daughter Margaret and husband Ken Pierson, son Ted and wife Heather, daughter Janet and husband Dave Bennett. He will be lovingly remembered by his dear companion Theresa Kucharuk. The loving grandfather of Rachel, Sarah and Emily Babut, Brittney and Brooke Pierson, Hollie and Courtney Babut, Tyler and Julia Bennett. Remembered at this time by former wife Wladyslawa "Gladys" Babut. At Walter's request he has generously bequeathed his body to the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine. A memorial service will be held at St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church in Oshawa, Ontario on Friday November 28, 2003 at 10:00
DEVITT, Carl Evans (Veteran W.W. II Special Wireless) - Peacefully at Foster brooke Lifecare Centre on Sunday, November 16, 2003 in his 85th year. Carl, beloved husband of Jean (Smart). Loving father of Wayne and his wife Patti of Font Hill, Terry and his wife Judy of Bowmanville, Larry and his wife Susan of Elmira. Loved grandfather of Melissa, Michael, Greg and his wife Sandra, Shelley and her husband Jon, Kyle and his wife Jennifer, Rebecca, Matthew and great-grandfather of Liam, Maggie and Grace. Dear brother of Helen Devitt of Bowmanville. Loved brother-in-law of Patricia Dixon of Summerland, B.C. Memorial service was held in the Morris Chapel on Wednesday November 19th at 2 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
MCINTOSH, Dorothy
(Life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 and the Ladies Auxillary) at the Richmond Terrace Nursing Home, Amherstburg Ontario in her 85th year. Born Dorothy Noreen Pierson, June 25, 1919, Viscount Saskatchewan. Married to Norman Duncan McIntosh 1941, who passed away November 23, 1971. Beloved mother to John Frederick (Jack) McIntosh who passed away July 15, 2002. Dear sister of Elizabeth Roberta Roberts (1998) and husband Mel Roberts (1988), Mr John Grant (1995). Dear Friend and beloved aunt of Dorothy Ann and her husband Gerry Bergeron of LaSalle, Ontario, George and Linda Roberts of McGregor, Ontario and David Roberts of Windsor Ontario. Dorothy is also survived by several great nieces and nephews from the Windsor area. Dorothy was the past President of the Royal Canadian Legion 112, Whitby, where everyone knew and loved her. Friends will be received at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday. A Service in the Chapel on Wednesday 11 am. with Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. In memoriam donations may be made to Legion Branch 112 Poppy Fund.
PEDDIE, Willard ''Will''
(Retired Captain, Pickering Fire Department) Suddenly, while playing hockey in Uxbridge, on Sunday, November 16, 2003, at the age of 61. Will Peddie, best friend and husband of Marion. Loving father of Jim, Chris and her husband Kevin Beckett, and predeceased by Scott. Grandpa of Katie and James. Brother of Fred and brother-in-law of Ann. Special Uncle of Melissa, Mark and Margery. He 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 Wednesday. Funeral Service at Claremont United Church (5052 Brock Road, Claremont), on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Multiple Sclerosis Society would be greatly appreciated.
SAPIANO, Kevin Matthew
Released into God's Hands our infant son Kevin Matthew Sapiano on Sunday, November 16th, 2003, at 9 months. Dearly loved son of Marko and Heidi Sapiano. Cherished grandson of Sandra and Hendrik Zwaan and Pirjo and Charlie Sapiano. Fondly remembered by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends will be received at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN LTD., 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Then to Ajax Alliance Church, 115 Ritchie Street, Ajax for funeral service Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, donations requested to Hospital for Sick Children Foundation or Grandview Children's Centre.
BURRELL, Wayne John Marshall
(Retired from Canada Post, Member of Port Perry Lions Club, Port Perry Seniors and the Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club). Suddenly, on Saturday, November 15, 2003 at the Toronto Western Hospital, at age 63. Wayne Burrell of Port Perry, beloved husband of Isolde (nee Ludwig). Dear father of Michael Burrell and Robert Burrell and his partner Sylvia. Loving son of Gladys and the late Bill Burrell of Scarborough. Loved brother of June Sunseth of London. The family of Wayne Burrell will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday, November 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 19th at 11 a.m. with Major John Gerard officiating. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Salvation Army or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. All Lion's Club members are invited to gather at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. for a memorial service.
MASTERSON, Don
Age 59 years. (Past National President of Kinsmen). Suddenly at his home in Courtice on Saturday, November 15th, 2003. Beloved husband of Ginny (Osmond). Dear father of Sharri and Krister, and Tim and Maria. Loving son of Tom and Gladys Masterson. Dear brother of Linda and Weldon Brown, Gerry and Shirley Masterson; Randy Masterson and the late Jim and Al Masterson. Son-in-law to Audrey and the late Frank Osmond. Dear brother-in-law to Leslie Masterson, Louise Masterson, Connie and Alex Wiseman and Tracy and Gail Osmond. 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, Bowmanville. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
MUNDY, Ronald John
(Member of the Mount Zion Masonic Lodge) Suddenly on Saturday, November 15th, 2003, in his 42nd year. Dearly beloved husband of Heather. Loving father of Ahlyssa, Robert and Timothy. Dear son of Henry and Betty Mundy of England and son-in-law of Betty and the late Merton Avery. Brother of Tommy, Darren and Jim. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, November 26th from 2-4:30 and 7-9 P.M. A Celebration of Ron's life will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, November 27th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
HUMPHREYS, Marie Homera
Peacefully passed away at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Friday November 14, 2003 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Humphreys. Beloved mother of Bob Humphreys, Judy Hambly and her husband Bill, and Shawn Nichols and her husband Bob. Proud Grandmother of Steven, Shannon, Dale, Michael, Robin, Matthew, Michelle, Aaron, Jackie, and Crissy. Survived by twin sister Marion Fulling, and brothers Everett Williams and Vernon Williams. Service in the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel on Monday November 17, 2003 at 11 am. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzhiemer's Society or Canadian Diabetes Association and would be greatly appreciated.
HUNT, Kevin James
Unexpectedly, at Fife, Washington, U.S.A., on Friday, November 14, 2003, at the age of 36 years. Loving father of Bret Hunt of Campbellford. Dear devoted son of Don and Ellen Hunt of Oshawa. Kevin will also be fondly remembered by his brothers, Craig Hunt and his wife Christine Vincent of Whitby, Wade Hunt of Oshawa, his nephews Joshua and Spencer, his best friends, Al Andrus and Steve Stiles and his extended family. For funeral information please contact McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
TAKACS, Carol (nee Mosolf)
At the Port Colborne General Hospital on November 14, 2003 in her 67th year. Dear aunt of Nancy Van Duyn (Norm) of Whitby and Tracey Mosolf of Courtice. She will be missed by her sister-in-law Doreen ''Jimmy'' Mosolf of Oshawa, her special cousin Elsie Bessey of Niagara Falls and her godchildren: Darlene Knox (Mike), Crystal Bessey, both of Niagara Falls, and Donald Bessey (Susan) of Mississauga. Predeceased by her parents Edwin ''Skinny'' and Stella Mosolf, her brother Bruce Mosolf and cousin Donald Bessey. The family will receive friends at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 179 Clarence Street, Port Colborne on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be officiated by Reverend Tom Arth in the Armstrong Chapel. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Donations to a Charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family.
WRIGHT, Donald Henry
(Retired Decorated Metro Toronto Police Officer and Provincial Government Employee). At Hillsdale Estates on Friday, November 14, 2003 at the age of 73, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Beloved husband of Doreen (nee Barrett). Dear father of Cindy Johnston (Peter), Kenneth Donald Wright (Helen) and the late Bruce Robert Wright. Father-in-law of Kathy MacDonald (Von). Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Melanie, Philip, Sean, Scott, Tara and Trevor. Brother-in-law of Joan and Wally Thomas and Eleanor Barrett. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday, November 18th from 6:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 7:00 o'clock. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
CHARLAND, Murray F.
(Paramedic with both Peel and Durham Regions; 2nd Lieutenant with 151 Lloyd Chadburn Squadron, Oshawa). Suddenly at his home in Orono on Thursday, November 13, 2003, in his 32nd year. Murray was the loving youngest son of Betty and George Charland. Much beloved fianc e of Stacey Brown. Special little brother of Mark and his wife Lisa, Marcel, Michael-John, and Maurice and his wife Beth. Loving uncle of Marisa, Logan, and Zzachry. Also missed by his four-legged buddies, Beamer, Darlah, and Lady. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass in ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle, on Monday, Nov. 17, at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Orono Cemetery. Donations in Murray s memory to the 151 Lloyd Chadburn Squadron, Oshawa, or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by his family.
DORIGO, Donna
Peacefully at home on Thursday, November 13, 2003 in her 70th year. Lovingly remembered by her husband Bruno, and by her children Jim (Arlene), Dan, Bob, Joe and Terri Sasnowski (Peter). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Paul, Robert, Amanda, Derek, Peter and Luke. At Donna's request, a private family service took place on Monday November 17, 2003. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (905) 433-4711
DUMAS, Bertrice Kay
Suddenly on Thursday, November 13th, 2003. In her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Elie J. Dumas. Loving mother of Carolyn Dumas-Simons and her husband Michael Simons; and Paul Dumas and his wife the late Deborah. Dear Grandmother of Tara, Derek and Marcus. Sister of Jacquelyn and her husband Jack Wilson. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, November 16th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, November 17th at 3:00 P.M. Interment of Cremated Remains at Mount Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
HARPER, John Charlie (Jack)
A lifelong employee of Uxbridge Township passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 13, 2003, in his 56th year. Sadly missed by son Kenneth and brothers Harold and Ken, and sisters Barbara, Doris, Evelyn, Donna, Linda and Betty. Predeceased by mother Flossie Wagg (Harper), and brothers Clifford, Donald and James. Sadly missed by a large circle of in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends. Family and friends will be received at the Low & Low Funeral Home, on Monday, November 17th, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Tuesday, November 18th at 2:00 p.m. In Jack's memory, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated.
KEAN, Brian
(Retired teacher of Kedron P.S., Oshawa, A Commander in The Royal Navy, World War II). On Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Centenary Health Centre in his 79th year. Companion and brother of 30 years to the late Bunty Mika. Dear uncle of Chris and her husband Tom, John and his wife Janet. Great uncle to Jaclyn, Tim and Patrick. Special thanks to Crystal, Annette and Dr. Anderson of the hospital staff. A Memorial Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 85 Livingston Road, Scarborough (corner of Guildwood Parkway), 416-261-9503 on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
McCABE, Alice Marian
Peacefully in Bowmanville on Thursday November 13, 2003 aged 93 years. Predeceased by her husband Cecil (1984). Loving mother of Leslie (Agnes). Loving grandmother of Michael, and Andrea Lynn. Sister of Leslie Hyde, Margaret Portshire and Dolly Hyde all of England. Predeceased by her sisters Maude & Ivy. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Monday November 17, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
SMYCNUIK, Stanley Stan
passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 13th, 2003 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Stan was born and educated in Ituna, Saskatchewan. After farming for several years he moved to Oshawa where he worked for Duplate for 20 years and then was a Canada Post letter carrier until he retired. After retirement he continued to do endless volunteer work at St. George s Catholic Church. He was a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43 and the St. George s Ukrainian Men s Association. He unselfishly gave of his time, energy and love to all those around him, he sought only the happiness of others. Stan is survived by his loving wife Rose of 55 years and two children Delores (Ron) Gallagher and Dennis and one grandson Ryan. He is mourned by brother Nester (Natalie) of Scarborough, sisters Anne of Saskatoon, Kay of Mississauga, Natalie of Toronto, Martha of Ituna, Sister Florentine S.S.M.I. of Winnipeg, Helen of Toronto, Lil (Joe) of Calgary. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, November 16th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Panachda 7:30 P.M. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on Monday, November 17th at 10:30 A.M. Interment St. Wolodymyr & St. Olha Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
DANAHER, Michael John
At Toronto General Hospital on Wednesday, November 12th, 2003 in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Dale Danaher (nee McLeese). Loving father of Ryan and his fiancee Kathleen of Toronto. Son of John and the late Amelia of California. Dear brother of Maureen Bradford and her husband Bob, Ray and his wife Pat all from California, Ken and his wife Linda of Pickering. Son-in-law of Lois McLeese. He'll be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, November 16th, from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, November 17th at 1 o'clock. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
