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CYBULSKI, Jan Bruno ''John''
(World War II Veteran Polish Army, former 30 year employee of G.M. Canada, Member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43). Peacefully, at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Saturday, February 14, 2004, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Helen (September 2003). Loving father of Ted, Diane and her husband Jim Olmstead. Dear Jadek of Kevin. John, a World War II Polish Army veteran, was a prisoner of war in Siberia and fought at Monte Cassino. Arriving in Canada in 1947, he worked at General Motors Oshawa, retiring in 1982. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234), for visitation on Monday, February 16, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 17, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to a Charity of your choice.
DOBBY, Edward "Ted"
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday February 14, 2004. Ted Dobby, at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Sheila (nee Newall). Loving father of Susan, Jennifer, Richard and his wife Linda, and Michael and his wife Vivian. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Ryan, Kristian and Thomas Madill and Kyle, Christopher and Kirsten Dobby and his great-grandchild Mackenzie. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline) with Complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday February 19 at 2:30 p.m. The family of Ted will receive friends from 12:302:30p.m. on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
GIMBLETT, Lylia G.
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Saturday February 14, 2004 in her 89th year. Lylia, beloved mother of Wayne. Fondly remembered by her 5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Sister of Edgar, Roy, Clint, Al, Olive, Ruby, Irene and the late Harry. Funeral service was held on Tuesday February 17, 2004 at 1 p.m. Donations made in Lylia's memory to a Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
RISEBROUGH, Richard
passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, February 14th, 2004 in his 51st year. Beloved son of Ronald (Joan) of Campbellford, and his late mother Audrey of Oshawa. Survived by his brother Scott, sister-in-law Sandra and nephews Mark and Cple of Calgary, Alberta. Richard will be sadly missed by his Aunt Eileen Sandford and his cousin Debbie. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E., Oshawa (905) 433-4711 in the Chapel on Saturday, February 28th, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
WETMORE, PHILLIPS Q.
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Saturday, February 14, 2004, in his 93rd year. Phillips, dearly loved husband of Marion. Loving father of Gregory Wetmore and respected stepfather of Brian McDonald and Kathi Hall, Gregory and Ginger McDonald, Bradley and Theresa McDonald and Deborah McDonald and Gay McDonald. Dear grandfather of Alexandria (Bill), Sarah (Kevin), Jared, Jesse, Tyler, Brianna, Mason, Cassandra, Victoria, Jacobi and Devon and great-grandfather of Lauren Carr. Brother of Bert (Beryl), Harold, Audrey Earl (Bill), Ruth Jameson and the late Elizabeth Empringham and Margaret Shaw. A Celebration of Phillips' Life will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, February 21, 2004 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation from 12 noon until time of service. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of choice would be appreciated.
KOSTIUK, Michael
At Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Friday February 13, 2004, aged 73 years. Dear father of Julie Hordyk, Terry Kostiuk and Mike Kostiuk. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren. A Graveside Service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday February 19, 2004 at Pine Hills Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial Donations may be made to Strathaven Lifecare Centre.
PEREIRA, John Michael
Suddenly, following a snowmobile accident in Bancroft on Friday, February 13, 2004. John, at the age of 30, devoted and loving father of Stephanie and Brandon and adored husband of Cheryl. Loving son of Janis and Michael Pereira and dear son-in-law of Judy and Larry Stogios. Grandson of Elaine and the late Clement Gomes and Gloria and the late John Pereira. Protective brother of his 5 sisters, Michelle (Matt) Blizzard, Melanie (Mike) Tucker, Susanne, Nicole (Jason) Butler and Danielle and loving brother & friend of Chris Stogios and David (Franca) Stogios. Uncle John to Jacob, Sydney, Tristan, Eric, Alex and Dalton. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. Prayers 3:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gertude's Roman Catholic Church, 690 King St. E., Oshawa on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Flowers respectfully declined.
DAINTY, Egbert Richard ''Bert''
(Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 11). Peacefully, on Thursday, February 12, 2004. Bert, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Dear father of Ron, Glenn and Frank. Grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Survived by his sister Edith Edwards. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Funeral to follow in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario would be greatly appreciated.
DICK, James
passed away peacefully, with his wife and family by his side, on Thursday, February 12, 2004, at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Sarah for 65 years. Loving father of Jean Abraham, Bill, Jim, Violet Jenkins, Shirley Mackin, Bob, and all their families. Will be lovingly remembered by many dear family and friends in Canada, the United States and Ireland. A special thank you to the caring Doctors, Nurses and Staff at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, and to the dedicated Homecare Workers from St. Elizabeth in Whitby. A Memorial Service will be held at the McEachnie Funeral Home, on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens in Whitby. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
HENDERSON, Gladys Frances
Her family sadly announces her passing suddenly at home on Thursday, February 12, 2004, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Henderson. Dear mother of Steven Henderson and his wife Allison Noble and Ronald Henderson. Loving grandmother of Joel Beatson-Henderson, Annie Henderson and Asia Henderson and Jason Henderson. Cherished aunt and friend of Isabel and Stan Beer. Survived by her brother (William) Bill Gosling and his wife Pat. Gladys will be sadly missed by all her family. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 1-2 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2004. Memorial Service will take place in our Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers memorial donations would be appreciated if made to Bowmanville Hospital or a Charity of your choice, for example, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
HIGGINS, Jane (Jean)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Bowmanville on Thursday February 12th, 2004 in her 79th year, after a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of John (Lynda) and Belinda. Grandmother of Christopher and David. Dear sister of Rebecca (Andy) of Scotland, Elizabeth (Mike) of Indiana. Predeceased by twin sister Agnes. Loving sister-in-law and best friend of Jean Donnelly. Sister-in-law of Martha and Keith Higgins, June and Jimmy Higgins. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed by family and many friends. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice L1E 2R7 905-432-8484 (4th set of light east of Townline Rd.). Memorial Service will be held in our Chapel on Monday February 16th, 2004 at 12:00 PM. The family of Jane will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
JOHNSTON, Fraser McGregor
Suddenly on Thursday, February 12th, 2004 at the age of 49. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Tkaczuk). Dear father of Sean Johnston. Loved son of Alison and John Johnston and son-in-law of Bill and Georgie Tkaczuk. Brother of David and his wife Leann and Leslie and her husband Dave Janveaux. Fraser will be lovingly remembered by his extended family and many friends. An opportunity to celebrate Fraser's life will be held at the OSHAWA LITTLE THEATRE on Tuesday, February 17th from 7-9 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated and can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
STORC, Adam
(Retired 25 year employee of Duplate, PPG Canada Limited) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp-Oshawa on Thursday February 12, 2004. Adam, beloved husband of Leona. Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. A service will be held in the chapel at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday February 15, 2004 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation from 1:002:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Adam to the Canadian Liver Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
ARNOLD, Sophie
At Extendicare on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, Sophie (nee Melnychuk) at 84 years of age. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, Yvonne Shepperdson, and Karen Brack, nerd nephew Larry Melnychuk and their families. Sophie is predeceased by her brother Mike Melnychuk, her sister Mary Knight and her nephew Ron. At Sophie's request thre will be no funeral service. Memorial donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME.
BICKELL, JOYCE
After a brave fight, with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 in her 81st year. Joyce, beloved wife of the late Nelson. Loving mother of Inez and her husband Cork Burgess, Donald and his wife Heather, Margaret and her husband Wes Knapp, Doug and his wife Nancy, Denis, Alan and his wife Suzette, Susan and her husband Scott Thertell, Robert (Ted) and his wife Darlene, Brian and the late Stephen. Dear grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 13, 2004 from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. Donations in Joyce's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
BURNS, Carl Ernest
(member of R.C.L. #322-Veteran W.W.II). Peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, in his 85th year. Carl Burns, husband of the late Colleen. Loving father of Bilff, Laura, Pearl and Ricky. Grandfather of Tammy, Bliff Jr., Dylan, Rich, Sabrina, Randi, Tiffany and Jessica. Survived by sister Daisy Udell. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Sunday February 15, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
CAMPBELL, Wayne Francis
After a courageous battle with cancer, he peacefully passed on February 11th, 2004 at the age of 57. Loving father of Todd Campbell and wife Kelly (nee McIvor). Proud Grandpa of T.J., Nicholas and Abby Campbell. Predeceased by parents Robert and Veronica Campbell. Brother of Bob, Jim, Brian, Clayton, Kevin, Shawn, Pauline, Debbie and the late Paul, Donny, Ken, Bill, Glen, Rodney, Sandra. Friends may call OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, February 14th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Sunday, February 15th at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
ELLIS, Norman Albert
On Wednesday, February 11, 2004. Our Heavenly Father has taken Norm to a far better place, free from pain and suffering. Cherished and loving son of Pearl Ellis. High school sweetheart, best friend and loving husband of Jeanette. Dear father of Christopher and Stephen and his wife Shelley. Admired son-in-law of Fred McDonald, brothers-in-law Bill (Carol), Jack (Karen), Dan (Ellen) and will be sadly missed by the entire McDonald family. Loving and devoted friend of Bob and Bernadette McKenna and our dear close friends who have helped us through our journey. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Sunday, February 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH (903 Giffard St., Whitby) on Monday, February 16th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
FURSEY, Evelyn
At Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, on Wednesday February 11, 2004. Evelyn Fursey in her 91st year. Wife of the late Garnett Fursey. Dear mother of Jane & her husband Mort Scott, Linda & her husband Joe Sweet, Mary Ann & her husband Dennis Brown and the late Sandra Elizabeth. Sister of the late Arvilla Bickford. Loving grandmother of Glenn, Lee-Ann & Howard, Jay & Kathlyn, Dawn & Michael, Cory, Colleen & Spencer. Also survived by 13 great grandchildren. As per Evelyn's wishes, a private family service was held on Saturday, February 14, 2004. Memorial donations to the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre would be appreciated.
HUGHES, Norma
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Services in Port Perry, on Wednesday, February 11th, 2004. Norma Doreen Hughes (nee Kendall), in her 79th year, was the beloved wife of Donald Stanley Hughes of Cannington. Loving mother of Donna and Gerald Richard of Cannington, Glenda and Don Dearing of Hampton, Donald and Kathy Hughes of Oshawa and Denise and Martin Kuypers of Uxbridge. Dearly remembered by her grandchildren Gene and his wife Terri, Scott, Jennifer, Kelly, Melissa, Kody and great grandson Tyson. Friends are invited to call at the Thorne Funeral Home in Cannington, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, February 13th, 2004 from 1 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. As a remembrance, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, would be appreciated by the family.
KLIKAR, Maria
passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Alex. Dear mother of Michael. Funeral arrangements were private. Should family and friends so desire memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
MENSINK, John B.
passed away on Wednesday, February 11th, 2004 at Bowmanville Hospital. Son of the late Johannes Bernardus and Tonia Mensink. Brother of Hendrika Rondestvedt (Picton), Mina Ruis (Brooklin), Fred and Cheryl Mensink (London, ON). At John's request cremation has already taken place.
MURLEY, Raymond John
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Wednesday, February 11th, 2004 at the age of 70. Dear father of Raymond, Ross, Sean and Kimberley. Proud Grandpa of Heather, Jennifer; Ryan, Erin; Taylor, Curtis, Jessica; Isan and Siobhan. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, February 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 14th at 1:00 o'clock. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
