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VERBOOM, Tim (1963-2004)
Suddenly on Tuesday, January 20, 2004. Loving husband of Maureen (nee Crawford). Devoted Dad to Ryan, Ben, and Erin. Dear son of Willy and the late Ted Rogue. Dearest brother of Ed and his wife Laura and their son Clinton. Sadly missed by the Crawford family: Bill and Terry, Bill, Michael, Cheryl, Joshua, Lucas, and Adrianna. Fondly remembered by his family and friends in Canada, the U.S., and in Holland. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday. The funeral service will be held at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church Street North, Ajax (Pickering Village) on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Ontario Mental Health Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
DAMANT, Margaret E. "Marg" nee Nowlen
Suddenly, on Monday, January 19, 2004, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Rod. Dear mother of Debby (Peter) Young, David (Beth) Hawkins, Cindy (Larry) Chupa, Danny, Jo-anne (Bernie) Visser. Loving nan of Adam Young; Ryan, Benjamin, Jonathan and Mary Chupa; Steve, Jennifer and Stephanie Visser; and Pierre Sabourin. Survived by her sister Mabel Appleton of Barrie. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations to the Diabetes Association, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be greatly appreciated.
HODGSON, Eric
(Veteran of WWII). Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Monday, January 19, 2004, in his 84th year. Loving husband of Joy (nee Harris) of Bowmanville. Dear father of Lorraine and her husband Barry Kelly of Newcastle, Larry and his wife Cathy of Minden, and Jeff and his wife Chris of Oshawa. Adored Grandpa of Tamara, David, Madison, Danielle, and Mark. Survived by his brother Wilfred of Vancouver, and predeceased by Stanley, Harry, Beatrice, Dolly, Percy, and Ernest. Eric was the greatest fan of the Maple Leafs there ever was. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 1-3 p.m., followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations in Eric s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society would be greatly appreciated by his family.
OWEN, Sheila M.
(Former long time resident of Bay Ridges) Peacefully at the Northumberland Health Centre on Monday January 19, 2004. Sheila in her 75th year. Loving mother of Barbara Evans. Dear grandmother of Katrina and Gregory. Dear great grandmother of Devyn Gail-Ann. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Thursday January 22, 2004 till time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
RAMOVS, Frank Sr.
Retired General Motors Corporation after 33 years service. Peacefully on Monday January 19, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 70. Frank, beloved husband of Sylvia. Loving father of Frank Jr., and Sonya and her husband Dan. Loved Grandpa of Alexandra. Dear brother of Ferdinand and his family in Kelowna, BC, Tony and his family of Slovenia, and Zofi and her family of Slovenia. Frank will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loved family and friends here in Canada and in Slovenia. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Thursday January 22nd from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral mass will take place on Friday January 23rd at 11:30am at St. Mary of the People Church, (Stevenson south of Rossland). Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. If so desired memorial donations made to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
GERNON, Rose Marie
Suddenly at home on Sunday, January 18th, 2004 in her 67th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick. Loving mother of Lance. Cherished Grandmother of Colleen, Shannon and Gregory. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, January 24th from 12 Noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
JOYCE Mabel Pamela (Permelia)
Mabel was born May 6, 1901 in Waterloo to John and Permelia 'Millie' Joyce. She died peacefully at ThorntonView Long Term Care in Oshawa on Sunday, January 18, 2004 in her 103rd year. She was predeceased by a sister, Greta and brothers, Norman, Harry, Edward and Robert. She is survived by a son, Jeremy who lives at The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf, Toronto. Mabel was a member of First Baptist Church, Oshawa, where she served as choir director, organist and soloist as well as being a member of the Mary Elliot Smith Mission Circle and the Kate McLaurin Mission Circle. She was a member of the Professional Women's Business Association, the Weavers and Spinners Guild and a life member of the Pioneer Button Club. She worked for Bathe and McLellan Building Materials Ltd. as a bookkeeper until her retirement. A complete funeral service will be held at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 812 Hortop Street, Oshawa at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2004. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service from 12 noon to 1:00p.m. Interment of her cremated remains will be held at Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church or to The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf, through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
MACKIE, Douglas Alexander
Peacefully, on Sunday, January 18, 2004, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 88. Doug Mackie of Blackstock, beloved husband of the late Ethel (nee Hamilton. Loving father of Bobbie and her husband Terry Finley of Oakwood, Laurel and her husband Bill Ptolemy of Blackstock, Dave Mackie of Mattawa, and Ginnie Mackie of Toronto. Loved grandfather of Wade, Ryan and his wife Laura, Lucas and great grandfather of Cally and Caden. Predeceased by his brother Herbert Mackie and his wife Kathleen. Relatives and friends will be received at the family farm in Blackstock on Sunday, January 25th from 1 - 5 p.m. to celebrate the life of Doug Mackie. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry or the Community Nursing Home Recreation Fund in Port Perry.
MCPHERSON, Mary (Mae)
passed away at the Colonial Retirement Home, Whitby on Sunday January 18, 2004 in her 89th year. Mae, beloved wife of the late Archie. Dear mother of Bruce and his wife Jennifer. Loving grandmother of Julie, Heather, and Amy (all of Whitby). A Memorial Service was held at the Cudney Funeral Chapel, Welland, Ontario on Friday January 23, 2004. Cremation followed by Interment at Fonthill Cemetery, Fonthill, Ontario. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
TAYLOR, Wayne F.
Peacefully passed away on January 18, 2004 at the Ajax Pickering Hospital, in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father to Cindy and her husband Mike McInerney and Sandy and her husband Dean Roberge. Cherished grandpa to Brandon, Ryan, Shannon and Nicole. Also dear brother to Gail DeGraauw and Murray Taylor. Wayne will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2004. Private family service. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
BROWN, Jean Evelyn
After a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, in her 75th year. Jean, beloved wife of the late Harry Brown. Dear mother of Ronald (Lisa), Barbara (Frank), Gary (Heather), Neil (Bev), Danny (Tracey), Tammy (Peter), Candy (Tim) and Martin (Leah). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Ronald, Tanya, Nicholas, Danielle, Clayton, Dallas, Tara, Dustin, Eric, Jake and Matthew. Survived by sisters Margaret, Eva, Shirley, Hilda and brothers William and Keith. Predeceased by Lloyd, Gordon, Norm and Florence. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home on Monday, January 19th, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Tuesday, January 20th at 2:00 p.m. Followed by cremation. In Jeans memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
RINTOUL, Henry Fife (Harry)
Born in Ballachulish, Scotland 1913. W.W.II Veteran, H.M.S. Columbo. Former employee of the Robert Simpson Co. and teacher. After a brief illness, in his 91st year, it is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Harry on January 17th, 2004. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Winnie, by just one month. Harry will be dearly missed by his devoted daughter Linda and son-in-law Brian Skinner, precious granddaughter Katie and dear friend Christine. ''Uncle Harry'' will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, especially those in the Wolfe and McCrea families and by the Duncan, McKirdy and Jamieson families in Scotland. Thank you to the care-givers at Altamont for their kindness during his short stay and to Para Med staff for many years of love and care. Special thanks to the staff at Markham Stouffville Hospital for their extraordinary kindness, care and professionalism. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at MacEachnie Funeral Home, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Toronto Maple Leafs ''Go Kids Go'' Fund would be appreciated.
SAVAGE, Barbara Muriel
(Retired member of the Order of the Eastern Star; retired from Sherbrooke Hospital after many years as a dedicated R.N.; resident of Kendal for the past 21 years). After a brief illness at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Saturday, January 17, 2004, in her 83rd year. Barbara, loving wife for 33 years of the late Thomas Alexander (Alec) Savage. Devoted mother of Daniel and his wife Marilyn of Perth, James, Ian, and Debbie and her husband Don Peddar, all of Kendal. Loving Grandma of Joanna, Heather, Peter; Billy, Echo; Chris and his wife Michelle, Patrick, Bradley; Shawna, Jeremy, Jody, and great-grandmother of Austin. Sadly missed by her many friends and family members in Kendal, Boston, Port McNichol, and Lennoxville. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (just north of 401 at the lights; 1-877-987-3964) on Monday, Jan. 19, from 1-3 p.m., followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Interment in Malvern Cemetery, Lennoxville, Quebec, on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Donations in Barbara s memory to the Kendal United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family.
VANCE, Marjorie
At Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby, on. Saturday January 17, 2004, Marjorie, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Emerson Vance. Dear mother of Deanna and husband William Anderson of Lindsay and Kenneth and wife Donna of Oshawa. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, David Anderson, Lisa Stephens and Michael Vance and great-granddaughter, Madison. Survived by her sister-in-law Elma Neuman (Flewell) of Oshawa. Marjorie was very active with the Oshawa Seniors and was a founding member of the Oshawa Genealogy Society and former employee of the T. Eaton Co. and Bell Telephone Co. Private family arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., (905-433-5558). Spring Interment and graveside service, Uxbridge Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Marjorie to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
WINDOVER, Marjorie Bernice
After a short illness at her daughter's home in Picton, on Saturday, January 17th, 2004. Marjorie Bernice Windover, formerly of Oshawa, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Dorland Windover and later Sid Zednick. Loving mother of Shirley Kay and her husband Leon of Picton. Dear sister of Helen Gallagher and the late Jean Oliver, R.J. McIlwaine, Mary Mack, Morley McIlwaine and missed by her sister -in-law Gladys McIlwaine and Winn Mcllwaine. Loved and missed by her granddaughter Tabitha Kay. A celebration of Mrs. Windover's Life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 44 William Street Oshawa, Ontario. On Saturday, January 24th at 10a.m. Pastor Dennis Becker officiating. Donations to Faith Lutheran Church would be appreciated in Marj's memory. Friends are invited to visit at the Church from 9 a.m. till 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, Picton and OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Oshawa.
WORDEN, Harry Franklin
Aged 88 years. Peacefully at his home in Courtice on Saturday January 17th, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Down) Worden. Dear father of Keith & Lois Worden and Dean Worden. Loving grandfather of Richard & Jennifer Worden, Elisabeth & Adam Cummings, and Carissa & Trevor McGee and great-grandfather of Logan, Evan & Ryan Cummings; Braeden & Brooke Worden; Layney McGee. Funeral Service in EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH, COURTICE 11am Tuesday. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society or Ebenezer Church.
ZEALAND, Don
Aged 67 years. At his home in Bowmanville on Saturday, January 17th, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Smith) Zealand. Dear father of Mark & Kelly Zealand and Christine & Aaron Chapman. Loving grandfather of Amanda and Brandon. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 2-4 & 7-9 pm Tuesday. Funeral service in our Chapel 11am Wednesday January 21, 2004. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
McCREADY, James ''Jimmy''
Suddenly on Friday, January 16, 2004, at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Rita. Loving father of Melvyn. Stepfather of Denise and her husband Kevin, Billy and his wife Angela, Lynn and her husband Gordon; and Carl. He will be sadly missed by his many grandchildren. Dear brother of Kathleen and her husband the late Jack, Martha and her husband Robert of Northern Ireland, Joey and his wife Lila and Melvyn and his wife Yvonne. Private Family Funeral Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West ( 905-721-1234). Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
PERSAUD, Mark
passed away at Centenary Hospital on January 16, 2004 at the age of 44. Beloved husband of Cecilia. Loving father to Mark Jr., Natalie and Devi. Also grandfather to Salena and Brandon. Loving son of Johanna Persaud. Brother to Patrick, Patricia, Stanislaus, Lauren, Rudolph, Prescilla, Roberta and Richard. Uncle to 38 nieces and nephews and their families. Brother in law to Rose (Trevor), Ann and Hannah (Asgar). Mark will be missed by many family and friends. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of 5 East Wing at Centenary Hospital. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday January 23, 2004. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church (82 Church Street, S. Ajax. ON) at 11:00a.m. on Saturday January 24, 2004. Cremation.
POWER, C. James "Jim"
passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday January 16, 2004 in his 84th year. Survived by his loving and caring wife Joyce. Dear father of Brenda Williams, Mary Power, the late James Power and his wife Shirley, Barbara and her husband John Holmes, Catherine and Michel Rancourt, Tina and her husband Brian Doherty. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Andy, Ian, Kevin, Phillip, Jennifer, James 1V, Warren, Lauren, Meghan, Rachel, John, Drew, Noelle, Justin, Jean-Paul, Jeffrey, Thomas, and Stephen, and by 7 great grandchildren. Survived by his sister Marion Lamb. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Gregory the Great on Wednesday January 21, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Spring burial in Aloysius Cemetery, Fenelon Falls. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Visitation Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to Covenant House of Toronto would be appreciated.
BROWN, David Sydney
Taken suddenly, at Markham Stouffville Hospital, on Thursday, January 15, 2004, at the age of 49. Beloved husband of Dianne (nee Coates); devoted and loving father of Leslie and Kyle. Dearly loved son of Donald and Dolly Brown, and Doreen Kelly. Respected and loved brother of Douglas (wife Dorothy), Jim, Ken and Steve. David will be deeply missed by his family, an abundance of very close friends and all of his business associates. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church Street N., Ajax), on Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Scleroderma Society of Ontario, would be greatly appreciated.
CORMIER, Reginald Leo
(Longtime member of Millwright Local 2309). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Thursday January 15, 2004. Beloved husband of Shirley Allen. Loving father of Garry, Wayne, Robert and his wife Kim, and Michael. Dear grandfather of 7. Brother of Ronald, Yvonne, Louise and Marlene. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Kidney Foundation, or the Diabetes Association, would be greatly appreciated.
HUBBELL Doris 'Dodie' Mary Jean
At The Wynfield on Thursday, January 15, 2004. Dodie, beloved daughter of the late Edward and Monica Hubbell. Dear sister of Edward and his wife Norma Hubbell of Oshawa, Carol and her husband Don Gaudet of Orono, Cindy and her husband Ben Gaudet of Oshawa and the late Scott Hubbell. Fondly remembered by six nieces and nephews, seven great-nieces and great-nephews and her aunt and close friend Jean McIntyre. Also remembered by her closest friends Dot, Diane, Carol and Mary Ann. Private family arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations made in memory of Dodie to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
