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SANDFORD, Dorothy Ellen
(Life member of the Oshawa Garden Club and longtime member of Christ Memorial Anglican Church) Peacefully, at Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Friday, January 23, 2004, Dorothy (nee Skingley) in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Earle Edmund Sandford. Dear mother of Robert and his wife Fran. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Cherylann and husband Dave Thoms, Tammy and husband Dave Doucette, Sonya and husband John Coles and the late Judy and great-grandchildren, Olivia Wiggins Reid and husband Darren, Stephanie Wiggins, Max Sabourin and Brittany Coles. Sister of May Bradbury and the late Blanche Kellett. Remembered by nieces Donna and Linda. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. A complete service will be held in the chapel on Monday, January 26, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Dorothy to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
SWEET, Nancy
Daughter of the late Henry and Jane Adams of Toronto, passed away peacefully at the Bay Ridges Nursing Home, Pickering, Ontario on Friday, January 23rd in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late George Sweet. Cherished aunt of Donna and Gord Stell of Oshawa. Great aunt of Grand Stell of Toronto and Jackie and David Buckingham, Jayme and Sarah of Ottawa. Predeceased by sister Kathleen and brothers Sidney & Roger. A quiet family service was held in the chapel of ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, followed by Interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
BROOKFIELD, Edythe Gladys
Mom followed the angels to her heavenly Home on Thursday January 22, 2004. Dearly loved mother of Marilyn Powers and the late Shirley Kimmerer. Predeceased by her husbands Arthur J. Hurndall and George Brookfield. Loving and much loved Nanny to Lynne Smith, Marty and Theresa Kimmerer, Randy and May-Jean Powers, Larry Powers and his partner Sue Dohanty, and Linda Powers. Special great-Nana of Amy, Kerri, Chris, Allison, Stevie, Aaron, Tyler, Will, Craig and Lindsay. Loved by sons-in-law Chris and Ray. Friends may call at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Saturday January 24th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Sunday January 25th at 3 p.m. at Safe Haven Worship Centre, 1084 Salk Road, Pickering (Brock Road south of 401). Memorial donations to The Arms of Jesus Children's Missions would be appreciated by the family.
BROWN, Darren
Tragically taken from us on Thursday, January 22nd, 2004 at the age of 28. Beloved son of Marion and the late Frederick. Fondly remembered by Marty, Darren's Aunt Pati and her family in Mexico, and numerous close friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, January 28th from 11:30 A.M. until time of Service in the Chapel at 1 P.M.
CADE, Alexander William
Peacefully, in only his 16th month on Thursday, January 22nd, at the Hospital for Sick Children. Held closely by his Mom Susan, with his Dad Jeff at his side, listening to his favorite music. Alex is grandson to Cyril and Rene Cade, and John and Judy Ford, all of Ajax. Alex and his parents were supported by a great family that were always present when needed. Alex was the bravest little boy that anyone could ever imagine, putting up the strongest fight that most of us could not equal, all the time without complaint. He is at peace now, and his family could not be more proud or thankful to have him in their lives, even if for such a short time. Alex, you taught us all how to be stronger and how not to be afraid of anything. We couldn't have asked for anything better. We love you Alex, you will be missed so much. Family and friends were received at the Accetrone Funeral Home on Monday January 26th, 2004. Receiving from 10am-12 noon, Service at 12 noon. Reception to follow at Accettone Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children, Cardiac Care Unit would be appreciated.
De SOUSA, Maria
Peacefully, on Thursday, January 22, 2004. Maria, beloved wife of Jose. Dearly loved mother of Maria, Rosa, Lucy, Art, Tony, Margie and John. Fondly remembered by 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister Marianna, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, family and friends, and predeceased by granddaughter Emily and son-in-law Ken. Funeral Mass Monday, January 26th at St. Bernadette's Church, 21 Bayly Street East, Ajax, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Markham-Stouffville Hospital - Palliative Care Unit, 381 Church St., Markham, ON, L3P 7P3. Special thanks to Dr. Lougheed and the palliative care staff of Markham-Stouffville Hospital. Also special thanks of kindness to Dr. Sethna and family physician Dr. Gove.
LLOYD, Edwin "Ted"
(Veteran of World War II, Royal Canadian Navy) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Thursday, January 22nd, 2004 with his family by his side. Former husband of the late Joan Lloyd. Dear father of Fred and his wife Jane of Kingston, Doug and his wife Sally of Newcastle, Cindy Woodrow and her husband Craig of Bethany, Bob and his wife Gloria of Oshawa. Ted will be lovingly remembered by his 10 Grandchildren and is survived by his sister Dolly Ferguson of Bowmanville. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Monday, January 26th from 10 A.M. until time of memorial service in the chapel at 11:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to the New Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
LUNNEY, James John
Suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us, James John Lunney, beloved son of Maureen Jane Lunney and Jeff Newman of Oshawa. Beloved father to Riley Gaven Richards. James is survived by his brother Dereck Gordon Olm of Oshawa, and his sister Lisa Anne Claire Olm of British Columbia, and his stepbrother David Newman of Toronto. Also leaving behind, mother of his son Stephanie Richards of Oshawa. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Monday, January 26, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of James to his son Riley Richards in trust.
REILLY, John
passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 22, 2004 in Ajax, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Cairns). Loving father of Maureen, Lew, Kevin and Michelle. Will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, friends and family. John was a proud member of Legion 258. Family and friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre on Tuesday, January 27 from 10-12 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 12 p.m. in the Chapel. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, in Memory of John.
TAYLOR, Wilma Audrey
(Life member of Sunbeam Chapter #73 Order of the Eastern Star) Peacefully, at The Wynfield, surrounded by the love of family and staff, Wilma, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late George "King" Taylor. Dear and devoted mother of Margaret Kemp, Jane and husband David Jobb, Sandra and husband Doug Hatfield. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Davey and wife Annissa, Mark and wife Shelley, Kimmy, Geri-Lynn and husband Bob, Allan and wife Terra, Darrin, Kerri-Ann, Joanne and husband Dan and great-grandchildren, Ryan, Sara-Jane and husband Jason, Teala, Allanah, Caitlin, Brianne, Alex, Alisha, Danny, Ethan, Patrick, Nicholas, Ashley and Evan. Predeceased by her sister Verna Littlefield and brothers Howard and John Powell. Sister-in-law of Mary Tomlinson and Charlotte Powell. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Monday, January 26, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Wilma to the Hospital for Sick Children, Oshawa General Hospital Foundation - Palliative Care or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, c/o FASTEC, 202 Farley Ave., Belleville, Ontario K9N 4L5, would be appreciated. Eastern Star service Sunday at 6:45 p.m.
COX, Mildred Elsie (nee Hogel)
June 1st, 1921 - January 21st, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Roy Edward Cox. Beloved mother of Jack Roy Cox and Beverly Lynn Peever. Precious and much loved Grandmother of Richard Jack Cox, Kelly Ann Cox, Tracy Lynn Cox and Shawn Roy Peever. Predeceased by her parents Alonzo and Elsie Hogel, sisters: Barbara Finlay, Muriel Burtinsky, brothers: Lloyd Hogel, Donald Hogel, Howard Hogel and Harry Hogel. Survived by sisters Doris Beckell, Ruth Veysey, Shirley Wallace and brother Everett Hogel of Oshawa. Also survived by three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, January 24th at 3:00 p.m. (no prior visitation). Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Community Pentecostal Church "Miracle Food Barrel" would be appreciated.
GOOD, Benjamin James
Peacefully at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax, on Wednesday, January 21, 2004. Ben, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Jan and her husband Paul Carpenter, and Rick and his wife Christine. Dear granddad of Brett, Troy, and Darryn Carpenter; and Kevin, Kyle, and Kelly Good. Brother of Bob (deceased) and his wife Ileen of Orillia. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2004. Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
KONYK, Tatiana (Tanya)
At The Wynfield Residence on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 in her 81st year. Tanya, beloved wife of the late Peter Konyk. Loved mother of Ludmilla, George, Paul, Rooslan and Angelina. Loving grandmother of Suzanne, Miriah, Michael, Alecia, Chelsea, Tamara, Ashley, Nathan, Christine, Cple, Jordan and great-grandmother of Hunter, Mackyla and Melissa. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 24, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in the chapel on Sunday at 3 p.m. Donations in Tanya's memory to Bowmanville Baptist Church would be gratefully appreciated.
MASON, William George (Zbigniew Wladzimierz Moskalewicz)
Peacefully at home on Wednesday January 21, 2004, aged 74 years. Loving father of Lydia and Mark. Brother of Ted, Ola and Hanna in Poland. Former husband of Tina Wisniewska. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Friday January 23rd, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
POUNDER, Ivy (nee Tew)
Peacefully and with dignity, at home with her family, after a courageous and well-fought battle with cancer. Ivy, in her 72nd year, left us Wednesday, January 21st, 2004. Loving mother to Linda White of Whitby, Michael and Tracey Pounder of Oshawa and Stephen Pounder and his wife Aniko Thomas of South Carolina. Much loved Gran to Christopher and Kelly White of California, Beverly and Paul Decker, Tina and Rick Vautour, Laura Pounder and her partner Garry Linsdell, Melissa, Tasha, Nicole and Graham Pounder all of Oshawa, Stevi Pounder of South Carolina, and Shelby Pounder of Oshawa. Cherished and doting Great-Gran to Kaitlin and Paige White of California, Stephanie White and Brandon Decker, Keedryn and Kierstyn Vautour, and Austen Patterson and Destinee Linsdell, all of Oshawa. Ivy will be sadly missed by her surviving brothers and their families in England as well as many other close family members and caring friends. Visitors will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, January 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services in celebration of Ivy's life will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, January 27th at 11:00 A.M. The family requests that donations in memory of Ivy be made to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre currently under construction at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa.
SMITH, Charles M.
27.5 years service General Motors Corporation. Suddenly on Wednesday January 21, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 55. Charles Smith, beloved husband of Janet Smith. Loving father of Julie Smith, and Darren Smith. Loving stepfather of Anthony Gibson, and Joseph Gibson. Loved grandad of Victoria Gibson. Dear brother of Anne Watters of Scotland, and Uncle of Carol and Nicola and families of Scotland. Friends may call at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Sunday January 25th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday January 26th at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
TARRAN (INSLEY), Ina
At Community Nursing Home in Pickering on Wednesday, January 21, 2004. Beloved wife of the late William Insley and Frank Tarran. Loving mother of Faye Calverley (Howard), Jill Dick (Keith), and John Insley (Judy). Proud grandmother of Debra, Michael, David, Jennifer, Heather, and Kristin, and great-grandmother of Evan and Ben. Dear sister of Maude Bruce. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to all the staff at CNH Pickering for their care and compassion to the very end. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2004 with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Community Nursing Home, Activity Department would be greatly appreciated.
WILBUR, Lisa Ann
Suddenly as the result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at age 34. Lisa (nee Lown), dearly loved wife of Lee Wilbur. Cherished mother of Brittany and Jenna. Loving daughter of Charlie and Ann Lown. Dear sister of Wayne and Sylvia Lown, Janice Page and Chad Venning, Dale and Tracey Lown, and Dean and Anna Lown. Loved daughter-in-law of Hillis and Carol Wilbur and sister-in-law of Scott and Shelley Wilbur, and Todd and Carolyn Wilbur. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family of Lisa Wilbur will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Sunday, January 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Port Perry United Church on Monday, January 26th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Olga McKellar and Pastor Dean Bursey officiating. Interment Breadalbane Presbyterian Cemetery, Utica in the Spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
HODGE, Candace (nee Fillatrau)
Peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th, 2004 at her residence with family and friends by her side, in her 47th year. Beloved wife of Mike. Loving mother of Derek and Greg. Dear daughter of Alfred Fillatrau. Daughter-in-law of Margret Hodge. Sister of Suzanne Wortman and Paul Fillatrau. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to Hearth Place would be appreciated.
KING, Audrey
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, January 20th, 2004. Audrey Holbrook at the age of 88. Beloved daughter of the late Elsie and Albert Holbrook. Predeceased by her sons Neil and Wayne King. Lovingly remembered by her daughter-in-law Sally King and her grandchildren Michael and Patricia King. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, January 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the C.N.I.B. or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
NICKERSON, Priscilla Jane
Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 94. Priscilla (nee Wilder), beloved wife of the late Merle Nickerson and the late John Hooke. Loved mother of Kathleen and her husband Jack Cracknell of Port Perry, Hudson Isherwood (deceased) of Fenelon Falls, Roy Isherwood and his wife Rosemary of Scarborough, and Glen Isherwood and his wife Esther of Lindsay. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family of Priscilla Nickerson will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday, January 22nd from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel 11 a.m. with Pastor John Benschop officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Nursing Home Recreation Fund.
SUTCLIFFE, Shawn
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 20, 2004 at the age of 50. Loving son of Clare Sutcliffe and the late John Sutcliffe. Fondly remembered by brother Brian and his wife Sandra of Ottawa, brother Michael and his wife Jill of Vancouver, sister Sharon and her husband Keith of Whitby, and brother of the late Kevin Sutcliffe. Cherished uncle of 9 nieces and nephews, and best friend to all who knew him. Will be missed by many friends and relatives in Kapuskasing, Hamilton, Toronto and Ottawa. Resting at W. C. Town Funeral Chapel. Visiting will be 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday, and 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:30 p.m. Friday. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
OSTROM, T. DARVIN
Peacefully, at his home on Scugog Island on Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at age 96. Darvin Ostrom, beloved husband of Mary (nee Savage) and the late Dorothy (nee Smith). Loved father of Lorraine and her husband Victor Neal, and stepfather of Denise Dupont, Gary Savage and his wife Cheryl, and Ken Savage and his wife Gladys. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by his sister Coyla Kirk. The family of Darvin Ostrom will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday, January 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
