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WIJTOWYCH, Michael
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday January 28, 2004, Michael Wijtowych at 83 years of age. Beloved husband of Zenona Wijtowych. Loving father of Vera Wijtowych Kopylciw and Myron Wijtowych. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Tamara, Mila, Alexander and Stefan. Dear brother of Irene in the Ukraine. Predeceased by his sisters Paranya, Kataryna, Maria and his brothers Paul, Peter and John. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church on Saturday January 31, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. Panachyda will be held at the funeral home Friday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to Children of Chernobyl would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
HENBEST, Myrtle
passed away peacefully on January 27, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of June and her husband Martyn Thomas. Proud grandmother of Kim and Bryan and his wife Michele. Mrs. Henbest will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel on Friday January 30, 2004 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. followed by a service in the chapel. Cremation. In memoriam donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or the Osteoporosis Society of Canada 33 Laird Drive, Toronto.
IVANCO, Jan ''John''
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at age 85. Beloved husband of Helen of 60 years. Loving father of John Jr. (Gail) of Oshawa, Anne Stolarik (Mark) of Nepean, and Michael (Marjory) of Oakville. Lovingly remembered by his granchildren Kathryn Ivanco, David Ivanco (Maryrose), Andrej Stolarik, Matthew Stolarik, Mikaela Ivanco, and John Ivanco, and by his step-grandchildren Linda Phillips (Jeff), Erica Hiemstra (Ian Griffith), Roger James Hiemstra, and by his step-great-grandson Graham Phillips. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Slovak Catholic Church on Friday, January 30, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to the University of Ottawa Jan Ivanco Memorial Scholarship Fund, 190 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
JOHNSON, Peter Vern
Peacefully with family by his side at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Tuesday, January 27th, 2004 in his 71st year. Dearly beloved husband of Anne. Loving father of Wendy, Peter, Lisa and Fred; and step father of Sharon and Ken and predeceased by Lawnie. Cherished Grandfather of Celeste and Daniel; Matthew and Renee; Paul and Jennifer; Mitchell and Emma; John and Danielle; Jeffery; Shasta and Ryley. Brother of Fred and predeceased by Alan, Murray, Ruth and Bill. Sadly missed by all the family. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 30th at 11:00 A.M. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
MILLS, Ostin "Bud"
On Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 75. Dear brother of Laura Doherty of London, Mabel Smith of
Magnetawan, Rita and her husband Charlie Colterman of Dacre, Lillian Phippard of Oshawa, Milburn Mills and his wife June of Port Perry, Minnie Larocque of Port Perry and predeceased by Stanford, Stanley and Ford Mills and Bertha Botham. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. The family of Bud Mills will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Friday, January 30th from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice.
MITCHELL, N. Esther
Born June 1, 1954, Esther went peacefully to God on Tuesday, January 27, 2004, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Mark Mitchell and adored mother of Kylie and Greg. The funeral service will be held at Westney Heights Baptist Church, 1201 Ravenscroft Road (North of Rossland Road), Ajax on Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Our sweet Esther... Wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend; A special angel that touched so many hearts and will be remembered by all.
WILSON, Kathleen Pearl
Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 86. Kathleen (nee Conner), beloved wife of the late Russell Wilson and the late Leonard Woods. Loved mother of Edward Wilson of Toronto, Joyce Wilson (deceased), Betty Moore of Millbrook, and David Woods of Port Perry. Loved grandmother of Brooklynn, Austin, William and Jennifer. The family of Kathleen Wilson will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday, January 29th from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert in the Spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice.
GIORDANO, Angela
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, with her family by her side, on Monday, January 26th, 2004. Angela Giordano, in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Gaetano Giordano. Dear mother of Sante, Frank and his wife Rose, Salvatore and Michael. Lovingly remembered by her granddaughter Alexandra. Family and friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, January 27th from 6-9 P.M. and Wednesday, January 28th from 6-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH (570 Marion Ave.) on Thursday, January 29th at 10:30 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.
SCOVINO, Vittorio B.
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Monday, January 26th, 2004. Vittorio Scovino, beloved husband of Annette. Dear father of Marcy, Frank and Mauro. Lovingly remembered by his grandsons, Steven and Robert. Dear brother of Mario and his wife Maria, Santo and his wife Carmen, and Irena Amendola, all of Oshawa, Ottavio, Maurizio, Giovanni, all of Italy, and Mafalda of Brazil. Predeceased by his parents, Francesco and Carmela Scovino. Survived by his mother-in-law Maria Silvestri of Oshawa. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law and his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, January 28th from 7-9 P.M. and Thursday, January 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH (570 Marion Ave.) on Friday, January 30th at 11:30 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum.
ANDERSON, Cynthia Louise "Cyndi"
After a lengthy illness, on Sunday, January 25 2004 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 45. Cyndi (nee Short), beloved wife of Perry Anderson of Port Perry. Loving mother of Tazma, Destiny and Rhiannon and stepmother of Sonja and her husband Jeff Haizle of Barrie, Lyndsey Anderson of Schomberg. Cherished grandmother of Emma-Leigh. Loved daughter of Harry and Merle Short of Oshawa. Dear sister of Dennis Short, Ron Short and Vicki Thompson. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. The family of Cyndi Anderson will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Wednesday, January 28th from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund.
BURGESS, Arlene Elaine
Peacefully, on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, at age 61. Arlene (nee McKerron), beloved wife of Peter Burgess of Janetville. Loving mother of Jacquline and her husband William Kilroy of Pickering, James Burgess and his wife Christine, and Sherri and her husband Jeff Taylor, all of Janetville. Cherished grandmother of Jessie, Robert, Tia, Linda, Emily, Michael, Jeanna, and Jordan. Dear sister of Douglas McKerron of Balsam Lake. The family of Arlene Burgess will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday, January 29th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment Yelverton Cemetery in the spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Alzheimer Society.
CORBETT, Gertrude Kathleen
(Longtime Teacher with Ontario County, Whitby Board of Education and Durham Board of Education) At the Markham Stouffville Hospital on Sunday January 25, 2004. Gertrude Kathleen Corbett, beloved daughter of the late Stewart and Nellie Corbett. Loving sister of the late Mildred Elizabeth Corbett. Friends will be received at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service in the chapel on Thursday January 29, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
DRISCOLL, Russell Sr.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Sunday, January 25th, 2004, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean Driscoll. Loving father of Heather (Derrick), Russell (Donna) and Jack (Kelly). Cherished grandfather of Michele, Ryan and Jonathan. Special great-grandpa to Kaylie Jean. Survived by his brother Louis. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, January 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, January 29th at 1 p.m. Cremation.
DUPUIS, Dorothy Mary (nee Horan)
Daughter of the late Edward and Marie Horan). passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 70th year surrounded by her family. Survived by her husband Bob of 45 years; mother-in-law Alma; her four daughters, Maureen (Stephen) Dionne, Cheryl (Blake) Hancock, Melissa (Darryl) Greentree, Janet (Steven) Gilliland, and her son Bobby. Dorothy will be sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren, 5 sisters and 1 brother. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for Visitation on Tuesday, January 27th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 28th at 3 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to be made to the Charity of Your Choice.
GREENWOOD, John
passed away at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton on Sunday January 25th, 2004 in his 90th year. John Greenwood, dearly beloved husband of 64 years to Emily Greenwood formerly of Port Perry and Oshawa. Loving father of Leonard Greenwood of Beaverton, Bob and his wife Sandra Greenwood of Port Perry and Sandra Carson of Sundre, Alberta. Dear grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at the Low & Low Funeral Home on Friday January 30th, 2004 from 10 to 11 A.M. A memorial service to celebrate the life of John Greenwood will be held in the chapel on Friday at 11 A.M. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
KHAN, Edith
Peacefully on Sunday, January 25th, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Mahamed Zahied. Cherished mother of Janet, Lila, Farida and Kenneth. Devoted grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 5 great - grandchildren. Funeral Service on Thursday January 29th at St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Road (south of Bayly and east of Harwood) at 1p.m.
RODRIGUEZ, James Michael
Peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 11:16 p.m. surrounded by his loving parents and family at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children at 2 1/2 years of age. James, beloved son of Werner and Carolyn Rodriquez. Loving little brother of Joshua. Loved grandson of William John and Georgina Westdyk and Ofelia Rodriquez. Great-grandson of Ettie Gaebel, Margaret Westdyk and Santiago and Rogelia Cruz. Loved nephew of William David and Lisa (Leblanc) Westdyk, Mariela and Shawn Mueller, and Elizabeth Dajak. Dear cousin of Ashley and Katelyn Mueller and Surahbi Dajak. Loved by his Nanny June Uvlett-Culmore and Don Culmore and their family. A heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children especially Hematology-Oncology and Neurosurgery and Ruth, James's special music therapist. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Tuesday, January 27th from 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 28th from 2-5 p.m. A celebration of James's life will take place at New Apostolic Church, Rexdale on Thursday, January 29th at 4:00 p.m. Private family burial at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be greatly appreciated by the family.
CICHY, Leona
Peacefully at home on Sunday January 24, 2004. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Irene March & her husband Larry. Loving Granny of Ryan, and great granny of Savannah, Georgia and Gaege. Will be sadly missed by her dog Charlie-Boy. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service on Wednesday January 28, 2004. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Humane Society would be appreciated.
FOSKETT, Howard Alfred
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday January 24th, 2004. Aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Alice Foskett. Cherished father of Judy & her husband George Munro, Clayton Foskett and Randy & his wife Rhonda. Loving "Grampa" of Jason, Jeff, Jody, Brett & Whitney. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
KINMOND, Bruce
(retired from General Electric). At Marycrest Home for the Aged on Saturday, January 24, 2004, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband for 60 years of Eva (Coombes). Dear father of Gloria Reid, Terry and his wife Catherine, and Judy Kerr. Loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.), on Monday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior from 1-2 p.m. Interment Highland Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph s at Fleming would be appreciated by the family, and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (1-877-987-3964) with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
MULLAUER, Joan Helga
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Saturday, January 24th, 2004. Joan, in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late John Mullauer. Survived by her sisters Mathilda Eder and Paula Strele both of Austria. Loving aunt of Silvana Tarmann, Silvia Drolle, Gunter Eder and Gerhard Eder all of Austria. As per Joan's wishes, a Private Service was held, followed by Cremation. Friends are invited to attend the Service of Interment on Saturday, February 7th, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at Thornton Cemetery, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234)
PURDY, Evelyn Bernice (nee Houston)
Peacefully on Saturday, January 24th, 2004 at Hillsdale Estates in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Survived by her children Edward "Jan", Linda and her husband Bill Braiden, Karen and her husband Richard Buller and Robert and his wife Donna. Loving Grandmother to Andrea, Jill, Brett and Allyson. Complete Memorial Service on Wednesday, January 28th at 11 A.M. at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) with visiting 1 hour prior to the Service. Interment of Cremated Remains to take place at a later date at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
STURGEON, Mary Sophia (nee Fish)
Peacefully while sleeping on Saturday, January 24th, 2004 God called Mary home in her 103rd year. Predeceased by husband Lawson Sturgeon, sons Harold, Clifford and Ivan Sturgeon, daughter-in-law Anne Sturgeon, grandson William (Bill) Sturgeon, granddaughter Dawn Sturgeon and great grandson Matthew Daley. A wonderful woman and mother who will be deeply missed by her children Phyllis Palmer (Jack) of Oshawa, Donald Sturgeon (Margaret) of Trenton and daughter-in-law Dorothy Sturgeon of Trenton. Mary will be remembered as a loving Nanny that shared special tea times with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by great great grandchildren Cody Irvin, Kayla Irvin and Emily Roberts. Fondly remembered by caregiver and special friend Yvonne Vanderhyden. Family and friends attended a Service in celebration of Mary's life at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, January 27th at 3:00 P.M. The family requests that donations in memory of Mary be made to the Burn Unit at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
SWAIN, Garnet Ross
It is with great sadness that the family announces his passing on Saturday January 24, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 85th year. A former resident of Whitby and a World War II Veteran. Garnet, beloved husband of Lorna (nee Prendergast). Dear father of Garnet (Skip) and his wife Donna, Gregory, Glenn and his wife Brenda. Grandfather of Melanie, Michael, Jennifer, Jessica, Justin, Jordan, Aaron, Emily, Matthew, Nicholas, Sarah and Kaili. Survived by his sister Helen Slater. Predeceased by his mother Zell, his brother William (Bill) Worfolk, his sister Wilma Sommers. Mass of the Christian burial was held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Whitby on Wednesday January 28 at 10 am. In memoriam donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 Poppy Fund or a Charity of your choice.
DAWSON, Alta Luella
Peacefully on January 23, 2004 at Versa Care Nursing Home in Uxbridge in her 80th year. Dear daughter of the late William & Cora Dawson, dear sister of Doreen Blakely, Oshawa, Earl & Muriel Dawson of Uxbridge, June Spence of Greenbank and Eunice Finch of Marmora. Predeceased by sister Lorna Corner (Weatherall) and brother Bruce Dawson. Remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families. The funeral was held on Sunday January 25th. Donations can be made to Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
MUIR, Alexander (Sandy) Thomson
It is with great sadness the family of Alexander Thomson Muir announce his passing on Friday, January 23, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, in his 86th year. Sandy, beloved husband of Mildred Metcalf. Loved father of Barbara and her husband Lyle Goodin, Alex and his wife Lana, Jim and his wife Lee-Ann. Cherished grandfather of Heather, Nathan, Tyler, Jennifer, Jason, Stephen and Lyndsey. Predeceased by his sisters, Hazel Minto (Andrew), Glen Etta Empringham (John), Sadie Courtice (Eric) and brothers Harold (Frances), Archie (Elnora), Bruce and Bob and by brothers-in-law Alvin Metcalf and John Jeffery. Survived by sisters-in-law Gwen Muir, Jean Jeffery, Muriel Metcalf and brother-in-law Harvey Metcalf and wife Margaret. Friends and family may pay their respects at the Morrish Funeral Chapel on Sunday, January 25, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday, January 26, 2004 at 1 p.m. Donations to Ebenezer United Church or Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville.
