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BARLOW, Agnes Elizabeth (Bessie)
On Sunday, February 29, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Port Perry in her 94th year. Bessie Love, beloved wife of the late John Robert Barlow. Dear mother of Bob, Bill and Betty Jordan. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Bryce, John, and Anne Sinai and great-grandchildren Bryan, Mark, Leah, Ben and Kelsey. Predeceased by her brothers Ross and Everett and sisters Winnie Cox and Marion Iles. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the Low and Low Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 for service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Visitation two hours before. In Bessie's memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital Foundation.
BAYS, William (Bill) Ronald
Peacefully on Sunday February 29, 2004, at 81 years of age at Rouge Valley Hospital, Ajax. Loving husband for 58 years to Joyce, father of John (wife Nancy), Dave, Gord (wife Melanie), and Lori (husband Bob). Brother to Russ. Loved Grandpa to Kelly, Carey, Chris, Leanne, Kevin, Lindsay, Tara and Jennifer. A private family service was held on Tuesday March 2, 2004. Donations in Bill's memory would be appreciated to the Rouge Valley Hospital, Ajax.
BERWICK, William James Bill
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Ontario on Sunday February 29th, 2004. Bill at the age of 72. Beloved husband and best friend of Gwen (nee Abraham) for 53 years. Loving father of Jack and his wife Cheryl and Sherri and her husband Bob. Loving Papa of Jacki, Shelly, Billi and Shana. Leaves behind great- grandsons Jacob, Justin, Hunter, Max, Brody and Brock and great-granddaughter Tashai. Survived by his brother John and his wife Shirley, sister Carol and husband John and sister-in-law Maude. Predeceased by his brother Earl and sisters Marion and Doreen. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday March 3rd from 12-3 P.M. Funeral Service to follow at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the A.L.S (Lou Gehrig s disease) would be appreciated.
PEARSON, Donald Forbes
passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 29, 2004, in his 67th year. Dearly beloved husband of Gail Elizabeth (nee Fisher) for 41 years. Beloved father of Tamara Lynn (Ron), Sherry Leigh, Donald Troy (Shannon) and loving grandfather of Brittany, Bradley, Brandon, Winter and Ethan. Brother of Lilian, Walter, Joan, and predeceased by Harvey and Leonard. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N. (Pickering Village) Ajax on Friday, March 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated
GLOBE, Kenneth Selwyn
(Retired 33 year employee of Dupont Canada, Whitby). Suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident on Saturday February 28th, 2004, Kenneth in his 63rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Heather (nee Jardine). Loving step-father of Robert Clissold and Gordon Clissold and his wife Kathleen. Cherished grandfather of Julia and Charlotte of Vancouver. Dear son of Oenwen Bailey and the late Herbert. Dear step-son of Arthur Bailey of Yorkshire, England. Sadly missed brother-in-law of Morag and her husband Frank Chew, niece Amanda "Mandy" Chew and aunt Mary Halliday and family. Ken was a civilian instructor and official photographer with the Ontario Regiment Cadet Corps (1913) of Oshawa, where he tirelessly volunteered his time. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday March 3rd, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday March 4th at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations can be made to the Ontario Regiment Cadet Corp (1913) through Oshawa Funeral Service.
MacPHERSON, Ellen Frances Caroline (nee Thiffault)
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, February 29, 2004, in her 68th year. Ellen, beloved wife of Roy. Loving mother of Jim and Laurie, Joe and Joyce, Jeff Parkinson and the late Debbie Head. Predeceased by her grandson Allen Head. Fondly remembered by her step-children Bill, Steve, Ted, Dan, Andy, Mary, and Patty and their families, and her son-in-law Al Head. Dear sister of Lorne, Edward, Michael, John, Loretta, Mary, and Theresa. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 1 p.m. Interment, Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation.
BENDER, John F. ''Jack''
After a courageous battle, Jack passed away at Toronto General Hospital on Saturday, February 28, 2004, at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Janice. Dear father of Scott (Val), Paul (Debra) and Wayne (Dawn) Battler. Much loved grandfather of Matthew, Tess, Emily, Alexa, Julia, Robert and Kayla. Predeceased by parents Harry and Margaret Bender of Deseronto and sister Phyllis Allcorn. Survived by sister Lynn Leonard of White Lake, Ontario. Former member of the Storrington Lions Club. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations in lieu of flowers, to the Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.
LANGENHUIZEN, Johanna (Annie)
Entered into rest at Holland Christian Homes, Brampton on Saturday, February 28, 2004, in her 96th year. Johanna, beloved wife of the late Wilhelmus (William). Dear mother of Peter and his wife Neal, Jack and his wife Tilly, Bill and his wife Twan, and Annie and her husband Anthony Zeigers. Fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and by her many nieces and nephews in Holland, Germany and Canada. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church (903 Giffard St., Whitby) on Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Rd., P.O. Box 61208, Stn. BRM B, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2P1 or to Holland Christian Homes, 7900 McLaughlin Rd. S., Brampton, ON, L6Y 5A7.
PEART, Lucie
passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2004, after a lengthy illness, at the Community Nursing Home, Pickering, Ontario, in her 92nd year. She was predeceased by her husband Reginald. She is lovingly remembered by her son Eduardo Jaen and his wife Beverley, grandsons Alfredo and Roberto (Wendy), 3 great- grandchildren, 2 great-great-granddaughters, and many friends. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
WEST, William
passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2004, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Ethel West, nee Ferguson. He will be missed by his daughter Carrol, sisters Caroline Beatty, Shirley (Jack) Walker and brother Ron (Dolores). He will be remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews as well as his faithful companion Buddy. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors on 6F Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital for their care and kindness. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a Charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.
BESCO, Patrick Joseph
Suddenly at home, on Friday, February 27, 2004, age 8O years. Beloved husband of Ethel Wilson and the late Betty. Dear father of Bonnie and Rick Stockman, Brian Besco, Ron and Barb Besco, and stepfather of John and Judy Wilson, Judy Griffith, Jamie and Gabby Wilson and Jeff and Karen Wilson. He will be sadly missed by all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by his brother Frank and Diane Besco. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 1. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 2 at 1 p.m. Private family Interment will take place on Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society.
FOREMAN, Joyce (nee Bowler)
passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Foreman. Cherished mother and friend of son Guy Foreman and his wife Lesley, and daughter Lynn Foreman. Grandmother of Guy and Nina Lewicki, Brad Foreman and Andrea, Kim Foreman and Stephanie. Great grandmother of Kenny, Angel and Ashley Lewicki.
ROBB, Robert
Peacefully at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Friday February 27, 2004, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loving father of Jean, Douglas, Sandra, and Colin. Cherished grandfather of Donna, Sean, Justin, Kyle and Alexander. Great grandfather of 4 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday March 1, 2004. Funeral Service to follow in Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Cremation.
VAN DYK, Peter William
In his 69th year. Peacefully at home on Friday February 27th, 2004. Beloved husband of Nelly. Dear father of Carolyn Van Dyk; Peter Van Dyk; Mary Ann & her husband Willie Roche and John & his wife Carolyn Van Dyk. Cherished Grandpa of Timothy, Ryan, Kevin, Shawn, Jennifer, Robin, Melissa, Daniel, Paige, Brooke and Johnathan. Survived by his siblings Joe, Leo & his wife Carol, Annie & her husband Russell and William. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 10 11 am Tuesday March 2nd. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 11 am. Memorial donations may be made to The Arthritis Society or The Cancer Society.
WILLIAMS, James Percy
(Veteran W.W. II, Retired Capt. Ordinance Corps, Retired Major Artillery Corps, Former Industrial Commissioner Durham Region and Director of Regional Economic Expansion Federal Government). Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa on Friday, February 27, 2004, Jim, in his 87th year. Dearly beloved husband of Edith (nee Brown) for 50 years. Loving and devoted father of Sandra and her husband Brian McVeigh of Plymouth, Michigan and Jim Jr. of Oshawa. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Kirsten, Ryan, Scott and great-grandchild Brooke. Dear brother of the late Vernon, Violet and Charlie and remembered by relatives in England. A service will be held at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 3:00 p.m., with visiting one hour before the service (2-3 p.m.). Donations made in memory of Jim to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
WRIGHT, Violet Grace
Peacefully at Thorntonview Nursing Home on Friday, February 27th, 2004, in her 97th year. Predeceased by husband Jack. Loving mother of Jackie and her husband George Tanton. Devoted grandmother of Janice, Douglas and David. Dear Nana of Jacob and Benjamin Posacki, David and Astrid Tanton. Predeceased by sisters Kate Glover, Helen Wright, Rose Irvine and brother Harry Bays. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3rd at Faith United Church (1778 Nash Rd., Courtice). Donations to Faith United Church or Charity of choice.
BALENKO, Jeanne
Peacefully at William Osler Health Centre, Brampton on Thursday February 26th, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Peter Balenko. Dear mother of John & his wife Bev Balenko, Pat Foster & Mike Balenko. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren. Funeral Service was held on Saturday February 28th, 2004 at 3 pm. Cremation. Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
BOWMAN, Janet
On Thursday, February 26, 2004. Peacefully at Lakeridge HealthBowmanville in her 91st year. Survived by husband of 66 years, Sandy, sons Ormond and Roy. Will be missed by five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. According to Janet's wishes, cremation has already taken place. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 1660 Hwy 2, Courtice, on Sunday March 7, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family.
O BRYAN, Beatrice (Bea)
At Scarborough General Hospital on Thursday, February 26, 2004, in her 79th year. Beloved mother of Linda, Beverley, and Marlene. Grandmother of Deanna, Krista, Andrea, Clarissa, Carmen, Richard, and the late Jason. Great-grandmother of Tyfanni and Emma. Great-great-grandmother of Oliviah. Sister of Norah, Helen, Phyllis, Dorothy, Douglas, Ralph, and the late Mildred and Ronald. Cremation will be followed by a private family service at a later date. Donations in Beatrice s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
BALAZO, Allan Alexander
Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, February 25th, 2004 at the age of 54. Beloved husband of Mary Lorraine (McGowan) and proud father of Terrance, Michael and Patrick. Cherished son of Cecilia Halas and loving brother of the late Evelyn of Montreal. Allan was a devoted teacher for thirty-two years in Montreal, Calgary and most recently St. Stephen's High School in Bowmanville. He will be greatly missed by his aunts and uncles, many cousins, friends, former students and colleagues. Many thanks to the staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital, the Lakeridge Oshawa Oncology Department and the volunteer drivers from the Whitby Division of the Canadian Cancer Society. Friends will be received, at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, February 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 28th at 10:30 a.m. at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CHURCH (570 Marion Ave., Oshawa). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
BELANGER, Camile Gilbert
Peacefully after a lengthy illness on Wednesday February 25, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in his 77th year. Camille, beloved husband of Norma Belanger (nee Rious). Loving father orf Gary Rioux and his wife Huberte, Ronnie Belanger and his common law wife Jennifer Aldredge, and David Belanger and his fiancee Pam Teeple. Loved grandfather Steven, Daqnny, Jason, Shawn, Matthew, Justin, Crystal, Jordan, and great grandfather of Darren. Camille is survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his loving family and many dear friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on saturday, February 28 from 12 noon until time of service. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday February 28 at 3pm. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Durham Lung Association would be greatly appreciated by the family.
