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COX, Alma Elizabeth
Peacefully, on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 93. Alma (nee Clements), beloved wife of the late Arthur Thomas Cox. Survived by her sister Ruth Gibson of Whitby, and she was predeceased by her sister Laura Wilson and her brothers Elmer and Elwood Clements. Alma will be missed by her nieces Jean Stroud, Isabel Somerville, Joyce Howsam, Mary Brinkman, Enid Belair, Linda Philip, Lois Gibson, and her nephew Glen Wilson. The family of Alma Cox will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Saturday, February 21st from 1011 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Julie Van Haaften officiating. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Greenbank in the Spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Lakeridge Health Centre Auxiliary in Port Perry or the charity of your choice.
De La FRANIER, Bob
Peacefully at Livingston Lodge on Wednesday, February 18th, 2004. Bob, beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father to Debbie (Dave), Robbie, Joey, Gregory, Patty and Marie-Louise (Colin). Predeceased by his son David. Dear brother to Lucille and Jimmy. Bob will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Christopher, Elyse, Ronny, Tyler, Danielle, Michael, Ariane and great-grandaughter Mina. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Roman Catholic Church, 794 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) on Friday, February 27th at 10 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
GRAHAM, William J.
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday February 18th, 2004 in his 78th year. Dearly loved husband of Shirley (nee Jones). Much loved father of Larry and his wife Wendy of Whitby, and John Douglas and his wife Louise of Oshawa. Papa of Mandy, Nicole, and John. Great Grandpa of Blake, Riece and Jordan. Survived by his sisters Helen Church of Brooklin, Betty McKee of Port Perry and Marlene Bonetta of Brooklin. Brother-in-law of Lorna Cooke of Oshawa and Evelyn Mountjoy of Brooklin. Friends will be received by the family at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service in the Chapel Saturday Afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin.
HEATH, Katharine 'Kay'
(Member of C.A.W. Ladies Auxillary; Past President Mother's Group, 4th Oshawa Girl Guides) Peacefully, at Extendicare Nursing Home on Wednesday, February 18, 2004, Kay (nee Lack), in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Heath (1974). Loving mother of Denise and mother-in-law of Bill Wells. Remembered by grandson Ryan. Predeceased by her sister, Bernice McCabe. Fondly remembered by her many family members and good friends Ann and Bob Moffatt. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Service in our chapel on Friday, February 20, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Kay to the Alzheimer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
JAMIESON, Maria
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre, in Whitby, on February 18, 2004, in her 99th year. Predeceased by her husband John Jamieson. Beloved mother of George and his wife Doris. Proud "Granny" of John, Ann, and Stuart. Great grandmother of 11 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2004. Funeral Service to follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 p.m.
LANGSTAFF, Delbert
Peacefully after a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, February 18th, 2004 in his 73rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Allen, Jeffrey Rowe (fianc Pam Brinkman), Bradley Rowe (fianc Sue Rienstra), Gregory Rowe (wife Kim) and Diana De Fina (husband Peter). Cherished Grandfather of Cory, Shawna Langstaff; Marianna, Paolo and Nicola De Fina. Dear brother of Carl (Theresa), Gordon (late Diane) and predeceased by brother Ariel and sister Doreen Neil. Survived by brother-in-law Jack Neil. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Founder of Del Langstaff Excavating, since 1976. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, February 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, February 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
LORUSSO, Antonio
(Founder of Tony's Plastering, well known in the entertainment industry as a singer, also well known in the Italian Community as former President of the O.I.R.C.). Passed peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, March 18th, 2004. Loving husband of Anna. Father of Pasquale (wife Anna) and Rina (husband Domenic). Will be sadly missed by siblings Angelo (wife Teresa), Cosimo (wife Frances), Joe (wife Carmela), Domenic (wife Angela), Frank (wife Maria) from Italy, Carmela from Italy and Maria Giordano. Fondly remembered by in-laws Diodato and Concetta Ciancone and brother-in-law John. Predeceased by his parents Pasquale and Chiara Lorusso. Antonio will be missed by all his family and friends. Family and friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st from 69 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH (570 Marion Ave., at Stevenson Rd.) on Monday, March 22nd (time to be confirmed). Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
MOTHERSILL, Edwin Joseph
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday February 18, 2004, as the result of a heart attack, after a 42 year battle with Diabetes. Ed Mothersill at 76 years of age, beloved husband of Mary (nee Glowaski) for 54 years. Loving father of Patrick and his wife Lois and David and his wife Delores. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jason, Jody, Jeffrey, Matthew, Holly, his step grandchildren, Vernon, Ian, Gary and by his great grandchildren North and Caroline. Dear brother of Jack and Harold (deceased). Ed will be sadly missed by his many relatives, friends and co workers. Family will receive friends at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday February 20th from 7-9 p.m. In accordance with Ed's wishes there will be no funeral service. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
NOBLE, William
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday February 19, 2004, Bill Noble at 62 years of age. Dear son of Florence and the late Harry Noble. Loving father of Brian Noble and Diane Crick. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Tyler and Dayton. Dear brother of Stu Noble and his wife Carol and Dorothy Buzzel. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with complete funeral service in the Chapel on Sunday February 22 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation will be held on Saturday February 21 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
SINCLAIR, Agnes ('Nan')
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Wednesday, February 18, 2004. Nan, beloved wife of James Sinclair. Loving mother of Jim Sinclair and his friend Frances. Mother-in-law to Laurie Sinclair. Dear grandmother of Matthew and Andrew. Sister of Jean Baillie of Scotland. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday, February 23, 2004 from 12 noon to time of Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nan to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
BOURNE, Jeannette Georgina (nee L'Abbe)
Peacefully at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility, Newcastle, on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, in her 85th year. Dear wife of Arthur William Bourne. Loving mother of Luella and her husband Bob Taylor of Wilmot Creek, Shirley and her husband Brian Livesey of Courtice, and Jo-Anne and her husband Darrell Fletcher of Barrie. Sadly missed by grandchildren Tammy and Bernie Snjegotinac, Brian and Julie Taylor, Jennifer Marshall and Ken Sedore, Jeffrey and Vilma Marshall, Nicole and Jim Loptson, Melissa Wheeldon, Ryan Wheeldon, Jonathan Wheeldon, and great-grandchildren Liam, Shawn, Scott, Jared, Andrew and James. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440, just north of 401 at the lights, 1-877-987-3964) on Friday, February 20, at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, friends and family are invited to gather in the reception lounge of the funeral home for refreshments and fellowship. Donations in Jeannette's memory to the Alzheimer Society or the Therapeutic Garden at Foster brooke would be appreciated by her family.
DYER, Mary Elizabeth
Suddenly, at the Oshawa General Hospital on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 in her 93rd year. Mary Elizabeth Dyer, daughter of the late John and Mary Lambert. Beloved mother of Helen, John and his wife Dorothy. Grandmother of Barbara, Michael and Larry and great-grandmother of 14. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, February 21, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Donations in memory of Mary to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Columbus Community United Church would be appreciated.
HARTWRIGHT, Ainlay "Ed" Austin
Peacefully went home to be with his Lord, at Lakeridge Health CorpOshawa on Tuesday February 17, 2004, at the age of 70. Ed, beloved husband of Betty. Loved father of Ron and his wife Judy Sorenson of Oakwood, Bill and his wife Karen Sorenson of Fredericton, Deanna and her husband Adam Weaver of Waterloo. Adored grandpa of Chris, Michelle, John, Andy, Michael, Melody, Jessica and Jordan. Dear brother of Paul and his wife Agnes Hartwright, Mary Alice and her husband Hartwell Neal, all of Mount Forest. Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins, and by his special cousin Keith Salzman. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa, (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday February 20, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ed to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation, New Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
KILLAM, Keith Nelson
passed away peacefully, at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, on February 17, 2004, in his 70th year. Loving husband and soul mate for 46 years of Maureen. Loving father of Stephen, Les and his wife Marie, and the late Sean. Keith will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and his furry companion Jake. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, February 20, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
RAUSCH, Fritz
At Lakeview Manor, Beaverton, on Tuesday, February 17, 2004. Fritz was the loving lifetime companion to Paula. Loving father to Irene and Mark (Heather). Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Tonya, Karla, Terasa, Kyle and Sean. Fritz will be fondly remembered by Heide, Petra, John and Christine. Family and friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, after 10 a.m. Monday, February 23. A Funeral Service to honour Fritz's life will be held in the chapel at 12 p.m. A reception will follow at the funeral home. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
PICKARD, Vivian Jean (nee Martin)
Aged 91 yearsAt Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Monday February 16th, 2004. (Life Member & Past Matron of Durham Chapter, O.E.S. #181, Bowmanville) Beloved wife of the late Howard Albert Pickard. Dear mother of Eleanor & Bruce Colwell of Caesarea, Margaret Pickard & Sharon Armstrong of Salt Spring Island B.C., Betty & Brian Watts of Auburn Hills Michigan. Loving grandmother of Mike & Tammy Colwell, Marcia & Ed Worona, Tracy & Warren Gray & Tricia Watts & 4 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister-in-law Evelyn Dunn & life long friend Greta Brown. Funeral Service will be held at 11am Thursday in TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, Bowmanville. Eastern Star service 6:30 pm Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Eastern Star, Trinity United Church or Bowmanville Hospital.
SENNE, Delia Ann (nee McLellan)
After a long courageous battle with cancer, Delia is now peacefully in the arms of our Lord. Peacefully at Lakeridge HealthWhitby on Monday, February 16th, 2004 at the age of 60, surrounded by her friends and co-workers. Wife of (Rolf) Sandy. Mother of John and Dorothea (Don). Grandmother of Jackie, Nicholas, Angela and Stewart. Daughter of the late Ruby and Roy McLellan. Sister of Linda Dixon, Wilson (Carolyn) McLellan and the late Susan McLellan. Delia will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, February 19th from 1:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations for Cancer Research in memory of Delia may be directed through the Canadian Cancer Society.
THOMPSON, Ronald
Retired Employee of General Motors of Canada. "A Time To Say Goodbye" passed away on Thursday October 16, 2003. Ron Thompson, son of Oda May Thompson and the late Lois William Thompson. Ron, best friend and companion of Marie McIntosh, the soulmate and sunshine of her life. He will be missed by stepchildren Michelle and her husband David Adams, Terri and her husband Gary Evans and Wayne Robinson. Fondly remembered by the grandchildren. He will be missed by his brother and sisters. Family and friends will be received at the Blackstock United Church, 3483 Church St., Blackstock on Sunday February 22nd, 2004 from 1 to 2 P.M. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ron Thompson will be held on Sunday at 2 P.M. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
YATES, Brian William Edward
At St. Michael s Hospital on Monday, February 16, 2004. Brian Yates of Toronto was in his 62nd year. Brother of Richard and Linda Yates of Guelph. Uncle of Marianne, Scott, and Tammy Yates. Great uncle of Joshua and Megan Yates. Predeceased by mother Audrey Yates and father Charles Yates. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.), Peterborough, on Saturday, February 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family, and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
WRAY, Sherri Lee
Passed on Tuesday, March 16th after a courageous battle with cancer at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia at the age of 40. Beloved spouse of Mike Thompson, mother to Dawn (Al) Orvis and grandmother to Alex, Jacob and McKenna. She is survived by her sister Tara Lynne, parents Ted Cornish and Cheryl Wray and Wayne and Alison Wray, mother-in-law Gertie as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service to be held at Centennial Albert United Church, 19 Rosehill Blvd, Oshawa at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, March 20th. In memoriam, donations to Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville would be appreciated.
BOVAY, Hazel Margaruite (nee Bailey)
passed away after a long battle of Heart and Kidney Failure at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday February 15, 2004 at 2:42 am in her 79th year. Hazel, beloved wife of Alexander David Bovay. Loving mother of Robert (Wilma) Fountain, Catherine (Rick) Wilson, David (Doreen) Bovay, Shirley (Brian) Bovay-Chandler, Michael (Cheryl) Bovay, Jacqueline (Bob) MacDonald, and Margie Oswald. She will be fondly remembered by her 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 6 sisters and by her many relatives and friends. Predeceased by 1 sister. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Wednesday. Service in the Chapel on Thursday February 19, 2004 at 1 pm. Interment, Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. In memoriam, donations may be made to Sick Children's Hosptial, 555 University Avenue, Toronto Ontario, M5G 1X8.
GOWER, Douglas (Blondy)
passed away at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Sunday February 15, 2004 in his 86th year. Doug Gower, beloved husband of Betty Gower. Loving father of Brian and his wife Isabelle Gower and Susan and her husband James Lymer. Dear grandfather of Neil, Peter, Lyndsay, Colin and Tyler. Dear brother of Bernice Patterson and Lorraine Crozier. Family and friends may call at the Royal Canadian Legion, 484 Bay Street, Port Perry on Friday, February 20, 2004 from 1 to 2 P.M. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Douglas Gower will be held at 2 P.M. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
TRUAX, Lillian
passed away peacefully on Sunday February 15th, 2004 at the Lakeridge Health, Port Perry, in her 79th year. Predeceased by her husband Markham. Loving mother of David and predeceased by daughter Janet. Survived by her loving sister Peggy Samarillo of Lakefield and predeceased by sister Joan Doherty. Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home for visitation on Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Spring Interment. In Lillian's memory, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health, Port Perry, Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Charity of choice.
