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OKE, Dorothy
At Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Saturday January 3, 2004 in her 85th year. Dorothy, beloved wife of Clarence. Dear mother of Steven and his wife Kathy, Mary Jane and her friend Bruce and the late Don. Loving grandmother of Tim, Stephanie, Sarah, Steven Jr., Rachel, David, Adam and great-grandmother of Connor, Lauren, Olivia and Carter. Sister of Edith Hanlan. Private family service was held on Tuesday, Janurary 6, 2004. Donations made in Dorothy's memory to Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville would be gratefully appreciated.
SHUTTLEWORTH, David Macklin
passed away peacefully at Toronto East General Hospital, on Saturday, January 3, 2004. David Shuttleworth, beloved husband of Frankie (Fran) for 51 years. Loving father of Ann and her husband Norman Carr and Paul and his wife Margaret. Poppa to Jeffrey and Bradley Carr and Gordon and Robbie Shuttleworth. Lovingly remembered by many extended family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, (Randall Dr. and Kingston Rd.), Pickering Village, Ajax on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
BAKER, Margaret
Peacefully after a lengthy illness on Friday, January 2, 2004 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 83. Marg (nee McIntyre), beloved companion of Henry Visser of Peterborough. Loved mother of Lynda and her husband Ray Teal of Toronto, Gary Baker and his wife Gudrun of Bethany, Wayne Baker and his wife Yvonne of Toronto and John Baker and his wife Diane of Oshawa. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear sister of Dorothy DeShane of Port Perry, Joyce Van Dyke (deceased) and Norman McIntyre (deceased). The family of Margaret Baker will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Monday, January 5th from 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, January 6th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Sandy Beaton officiating. Private Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region or the Charity of your choice.
BURLEY, Mark Allan
passed away peacefully, at his home in Uxbridge, on Friday, January 2, 2004, in his 35th year. Loving son of Mae Burley. Dear brother of Chris and his wife Debbie and their children Crystal and Amanda. He will be missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home on Monday, January 5, 2004 from 12 noon until service time in the Chapel at 2 p.m. In Mark's memory, donations may be made to the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario.
HENDERSON, June Evelyn (nee Taylor)
It is with great sadness that June's family announces her passing on Friday January 2, 2004 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Don Henderson. Loving mother & friend of Paul, David (Cathy), Brent (Anita), Jill (Darrell) and predeceased by her son Brian. Special Grandma to Hannah, Hayley, Joshua, Michael, Madison, Makenzie, Brandon and Riley, and great grandma of Harley. Twin sister of Al Taylor. June was a kind, classy and courageous soul right to the end. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all of her family & friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Monday January 5, 2004 at 1 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Palliative Care Services - Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
MACFARLANE, Jessie Emily
At Hillsdale Estates Oshawa, on Friday, January 2, 2004, at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Bruce MacFarlane for 63 years. Loving mother of Heather MacFarlane of Toronto and Darryl Bruce MacFarlane of Kingston. She will be fondly remembered by her son-in-law John Friendly and daughter-in-law Michele Brouillette. Dear sister of Ivy and her husband Tom Dalgleish, Alan and his wife Bob Ann Dickson, Carol and her husband Barry Hooper. She cared deeply for her family and will be sadly missed. Jessie was a member of the U.C.W. Northminster United Church. She loved to travel, square dance and also kept active through yoga and bowling. Jessie's love for cats would be acknowledged by donations in her memory to the Humane Society of Durham Region or donations in her memory would also be appreciated to Hillsdale Estates. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 3:00 p.m . Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby.
McCALLUM, William L. (Bill)
passed away peacefully after a short illness at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Friday, January 2, 2004, in his 80th year. Bill McCallum, beloved husband of the late Eleanor McCallum, who passed away on December 1, 2003, of Port Perry. Loving father of Gavin McCallum and his wife Jill Carleton and Martha McCallum and her husband David Ball. Dear grandfather of Dana, Shawn and Christopher. Family and friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, on Monday, January 5, 2004 from 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bill McCallum will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 2 p.m. Memorial donations to the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital Foundation, 451 Paxton Street, Box 960, Port Perry, Ontario L9L 9Z9 would be appreciated.
NEAL, Anna (nee Town)
passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge on Friday January 2, 2004, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Patrick Neal. Loving mother of Peggy Arges and her husband Dave, mother in law of Deanna. Predeceased by her son Patrick Neal Jr., parents Georgina and W.C. Town, sisters Audrey and Isabelle and brothers Harry and Jack. Survived by sister Mary, brother George and his wife Irene, brother in law Jim Neal and sisters in law Frieda and Mary. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at All Saints Anglican Church (300 Dundas St. West, Whitby) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2004. A funeral service is to follow at 2:00pm. Spring burial. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Whitby Hospital (Dialysis Unit) or the Charity of choice.
VAN HELSDINGEN, Christiaan Frederik Arnold (Chris)
Peacefully passed away on Friday, January 2nd 2004. After a short stay at the hospital, surrounded by his family, Chris' blessed life of 95 years came to an end. Born on June 18, 1908 in Malang (Java). Our dear and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather was put to rest among immediate family on January 3, 2004 at the Salem Cemetery in Greenwood (Ontario, Canada). Leaving behind his wife Lies, children, grand children and great grandchildren. He was loved and shall always by remembered. Lies van Helsdingen, Ernst and Birgit, Sven, Tanya, Peggy and Job, Hanny, Heleen, Bart, Manja and Klaas, Bin, Anna, Djurre, Sonja and Fotis, Bill, Mark, Christien and Jochem, Angela, Monique, Paul, Roy, Jim, Loes and Horacio, Ricardo, Ivan, Roberto, Pedro, Kitty, Michael, Daniel, and Julia.
WOJCIK, Irene
At home, on Friday, January 2nd, 2004. Predeceased by her husband Izydor Kowalski and Stan Wojcik. Loving Mother of Liz Lupel and her husband Larry, Les Kowalski and his wife Lisa and predeceased by Helen Macko. Sadly missed by her niece Ela Stadnik (Ted), Margaret Wawrzyki (Richard) and her family in Poland and Toronto. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, "Thornton Chapel" 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) with visitation on Monday January 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at ST. HEDWIG'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Olive Avenue at Central Park Blvd., Oshawa on Tuesday, January 6th, 2004 at 10 a.m. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
DICKINSON, Stewart Jackson 'Jack'
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Thursday, January 1, 2004. Jack, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Liz) and the late Roberta. Loving father of Larry and his wife Susan of Orono, Patricia Stinson and her husband Dan of Oakville, Glen and his wife Leslie, Roberta Dickinson and her spouse Brian Mills, all of Ajax, David and his wife Kim, John, Tammy MacCafferty and her husband Mike, all of Oshawa. Dearly remembered by 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Brother of Faith Usher and her husband Hazen of Nova Scotia, David Dickinson and his wife Diane of Newfoundland, Peter Dickinson of Nova Scotia and the late Charles Dickinson and Joan Dawes. Fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby, Donations in memory of Jack made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
JUDGE, John (Jack)
(Retired employee with 42 years at General Motors) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 1, 2004 at age 72. Jack leaves his wife of forty-nine years, Natalie Judge (Andrey), son Michael, (Lisa), daughter Leanne (Ron), and son Stephen. He was a Special "Pa" to five grandchildren, Colton, Jakob, Sarah, Andrew and Alexander. Jack is predeceased by his parents Earl and Kathleen Judge, an infant son and brother Bill. He is survived by a brother Patrick (Bev), sister in law Dolly Ferguson and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Monday January 5, 2004 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905)721-1234 Oshawa. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 194 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
MORROW, Margaret (nee Morrison)
On January 1, 2004 at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital. Margaret, loving wife of the late Vernie. Beloved mother of Brian (Gwen), Garth (Marilynn), and Vernalynn (Robert Heale). Dear Grandma of John, Cindy and James, Michael, Melissa and Robert, Thomas. Great-grandmother of Meaghan, Christina, and Patrick, Stephen, Jennifer, Malcolm and Hannah. Dear sister of James, Isabella McCormick, John and Patricia Brown. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, on Saturday, January 3 from 2 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 4 p.m. Cremation to follow.
MURPHY, Walter
At Fairview Lodge, Whitby on Thursday January 1, 2004 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Pauline (Fraser) and the late Hazel (Crowther). Dear father of Kenneth; Shelagh & Gene Dinneen and Glenn & Joanne Murphy. Step-father of Charles & Lynda Crowther and Jamie & Peggy Crowther. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Survived by his brother Harold & Gwen Murphy and sister Edith McLaughlin. Predeceased by his brothers Hugh and Albert. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday January 4th. Funeral service in the chapel 11 a.m. Monday January 5th. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be make to Fairview Lodge, The Second Nest or a Charity of your Choice. A Legion Service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m.
SYMONS, Greta
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday January 1, 2004 at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by her parents William & Lila Symons. Greta was a long time resident of Bowmanville and she will be sadly missed by her many friends. Funeral Service was held Saturday, January 3, 2004. Memorial Donations may be made to Crossroads Assembly.
VETZAL, Michael
At Springdale Country Manor, Peterborough on Thursday, January 1, 2004, in his 86th year. Michael, beloved husband of Vicki Varcoe. Loved father of Patrick and his wife Arlene of Bancroft, Susan and her husband Don Reekie of Barrie, Timothy (George) and his wife Dianne of Bowmanville. Michael was also survived by his loving grandchildren Ted, Tracy, Michael, Nora, Tim, Shannon, Sarah, Victoria and James and his great-grandchildren Allie, Abbey, Huey and Lucy. Michael is brother to Buck Vetzal and his wife Millie and the late Shorty Vetzal and Elsie Prout. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Sunday, January 3, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Donations in Michael's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Association would be gratefully appreciated.
WARRELL, Alfred Thomas
(Retired from General Motors Battery Plant). Peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, January 1, 2004 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Uxbridge, at age 73. Alf Warrell of Port Perry, beloved husband of Beatrice (nee Rogers). A Private Service to celebrate the life of Alf Warrell was held in the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Saturday, January 3rd at 2 p.m. with Major John Gerard officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
