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DAVIES, Helene (nee Plum)
Peacefully on Wednesday, March 24th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa in her 84th year. Beloved wife of George. Loving mother of Richard and Edgar. Dear Grandmother of Richard Owen, Jason, Aaron, Charlieann and Tamara. At Helene’s request there will be no service.
JANSSEN, Nelly
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday March 24, 2004 at the age of 68. Beloved wife of Anton for 47 years. Loving mother of Gerry and his wife Melanie, Henny and her husband Blair, Frank and his wife Heather. Very proud Oma of Brett, Kelly, Jessica, Justin and Mandy. Survived by many relatives in Holland. Mass of Christian burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 903 Gifford Street, Whitby on Monday March 29, 2004 at 10 a.m. In memoriam donations may be made to the Whitby Mental Health Centre.
HARDER, Doug
Entered peacefully into rest at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of 52 years of Gloria McKnight of Sunderland. Dear father of Paul and his wife Betty Ann of Sunderland, and Karen and her husband Stephen Ruetz of Mildmay ON. Loving grandfather of Michael and Dayna Harder, and Aaron, Sarah, Mark and Tyler Ruetz. Fondly remembered by brother Winfield Harder and his wife Theresa, and sisters Rena Cunningham of Consecon, Rita Drews and husband Max of Calgary, Nettie Larson and husband Roland of St. Louis, Missouri. Dear brother-in-law of Thelma Harder, Peggy Harder, Anna Harder and Audrey McKnight. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Blanche Harder, brothers Byron, Harrison, Maitland, Richard and Walter, sister Clara Hoskin, brothers-in-law Maustyn McKnight, George Cunningham, Thorold Hoskin, sister-in-law Viola Harder and infant sister Ada Blanche Harder and infant brother John Franklin Harder. Friends are invited to call at the Thorne Memorial Chapel on Thursday, March 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday at 1 p.m. As a remembrance, donations to Lakeridge Health Port Perry or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
KINGSTON, Margaret
Beloved wife of G. Clive Kingston for 48 years. Adored mother of Mark, Julia, Helen and Rob, daughter in law Denean, sons in law Jamie and Patrick, much loved Nanny (grandmother) to David, T.J., Ben, Hannah, Nicholas, Noah and Natalie. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday March 23rd, 2004. The funeral will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) at 11:00 a.m. Monday March 29th. A reception will follow to celebrate Margaret's life at Cullen Gardens banquet hall (Taunton Rd., Whitby). All are welcome. Margaret requested attendees not wear mourning attire. The family wishes to thank the nurses and physicians at Centenary Hospital, Chemotherapy Clinic and Princess Margaret Hospital for more than 7 years of kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dr. Keith Stewart's Multiple Myeloma Research Program, Princess Margaret Hospital (620 University Ave., 8th floor, room 201,Toronto, On., M5G 2C1). Cheques to be made payable to the Myeloma Research Foundation -88647900 and sent to the above address.
KONAROWSKI, John Anthony
At Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville after a lengthy battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2004 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Claire for 51 years. Dear son of Anelia and the late Saveryn Konarowski. Loving father of Kim and her husband Edward Walsh, John and his wife Janice, Paul and his fiancé Carlee Fraser, Mathew and his wife Kelly. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Christopher, Gregory, Lauren and Kody. Brother of Adele Pedzikowski, Lawrence, Stanley, Roman and the late Joseph Konarowski. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, March 25th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, March 26th at 2:30 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
KRAMP, Douglas Jacob
At his residence in Caesarea on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 in his 50th year. Loving companion of the late Billi Ballantine. Doug, loved son of Freda and the late Fred Kramp. Dear brother of Karen and her husband Wayne Spence and John and his wife Patti Kramp. Dear Uncle of David and Dean Spence, Tara Kramp, Stacy and her husband Brad How. Great Uncle of Ashley and Andrew How. Private family funeral service. Donation to Memorial Hospital Foundation in Doug's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
McCORKELL, Harold Alexander
passed away at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax, at the age of 91, on March 23, 2004. Beloved husband and best friend of Madeline. Loving and devoted Dad of Phillip, Gayle and her husband Chris Popelyak, and Elaine and her husband Ben Ferrantone. Proud Grandpa of Rachel and Jenny. Survived by his sister Alice Nash and brothers, Edwin and Dave, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service in the chapel on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 12 noon. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
HIGGINS Mary Louise Anne
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Port Perry, on Monday, March 22, 2004. Mary, in her 44th year. Beloved wife Michael. Loving daughter of Robert and Caroline Spencer. Dear sister of Bill Spencer and his wife Gail, Barbara Cassel, all of Oshawa, 'Chuck' Spencer and his wife Pat of Courtice and Rob Spencer and his wife Noreen of Newcastle. Fondly remembered by many 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 Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Mary to a favourite Charity would be appreciated.
PROUSE, Gordon(Don)
passed away at home Monday March 22, in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his wife Jessie. Loving dad to daughters Donna Hammond and Beverley Tustin. Will be missed by his many grandchildren, great grand children and great great grandchildren. Family celebration.
SNOW, Mary
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Monday March 22, 2004. Mary Black Snow, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife for 66 years of the late Donald. Loving mother of Shirley Collins (Bill), Sheila Frost (Jerry), Sandra Snow, Sharon White (Jim), and Don Snow (Heather). Lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline, Oshawa) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday March 26 at 11 a.m. The family of Mary will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Friday. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated.
GOUGH, William (Bill) Charles
Peacefully at Strathaven Lifecare Centre,Bowmanville on Sunday March 21, 2004. Beloved husband of Dimple. Loving father of the late Beverly. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Beverley. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jeff and his wife Nicola, and Chuck and his wife Lee-Anne. Great-grandfather to Brandon, Alicia, and Sadie. Dear father-in-law to Christine. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL Limited 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline) with Funeral Service in the chapel on Thursday March 25, 2004 at 11AM. The family of Bill will receive friends on Thursday 1 hour prior to service time. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
CRAGO, Jack
At Foster brooke Long Term Care on Sunday, March 21, 2004 at the age of 88 years. Jack, beloved husband of Hazel (Powell). Dear brother of Leland, Muriel (sister-in-law), Marion and her husband Bill Firth, Violet, Madeline and her husband Bill Sargant, Calvin and his late wife Dorothy and the late Fern, Stuart and Ronald. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Lovingly remembered by the Powell family. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, March 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in the Chapel on Wednesday, March 24th at 1 p.m. Donations to the Charity of choice would be gratefully appreciated.
HERBERT, Frederick A. (Fred)
(Veteran of WWII, Algonquin; member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43, Oshawa). Peacefully at home in Oshawa, on Sunday, March 21, 2004, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Herbert (nee White). Dear father of Patricia Logan and her husband David of California, Wayne Herbert and his wife Debra of Lindsay, Bonnie Herbert of Oshawa, Grant Herbert of Oshawa, Garry Herbert and his wife Janet of Oshawa, Wendy Urbanowicz and her husband Henry of Whitby, and Fran Pugliese and her husband Emilio of Columbus. Sadly missed by grandchildren Sara, Matt, Adam, Patrick, Jonathan, Laura, Curtis, and Jason. Brother of Len Herbert of England, Robert Herbert of Coboconk, Mary Bonnell of Barrie, Frank Herbert and his wife Rosemary of McTier, and the late Harry Herbert of St. Catharines. Also missed by his special four-legged companions Katy, Abby, and Thomas. Respecting Fred’s wishes, cremation will be followed by a private family service at a later date. Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children or the Humane Society of Durham Region would be appreciated by the family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 905-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
POWER, Kenneth
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday March 21, 2004 in his 79th year. Ken, beloved husband for 57 years of Doris (Smith) Power. Loving father of Larry, Dianne and her husband Eugene Hicks, Karen and her husband Keith Yule and Lewis and his wife Donna. Fondly remembered by his 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Frank, Jean Lawrence, Joyce Moffatt and the late Winnifred Killen. A private family service will be held. Cremation. Donations made in Ken s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated. Special thanks to Marnwood Lifecare Centre and the staff at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville.
SMITH, James Arthur
(Retired 38 year employee of General Motors of Canada; Veteran W.W. II Canadian Corps.; Member of North Oshawa Lions Club). Peacefully, at The Wynfield, on Sunday March 21, 2004. Jim, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Hazel. Survived by brother Donald and wife Betty, sister Dorothy Jay and the late Bert and predeceased by Cyril and Helen Smith and Win Smith. Fondly remembered by his family and his friends Isobel and Mike Keep. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Jim to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
SWEEP, Malcolm Leon Wilfred Mel
(Owner of All Service Towing in Bowmanville) in his 47th year. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday March 21st, 2004. Beloved partner of Bobbie. Dear son of Jo & the late Jan Sweep of Campbellford. Dear brother of Sebastian, Maria, Anna, Coreen, Margaret, Leona, Leonard, Elizabeth, & Michael. He is survived by his cousin Harry & his wife Elly & their daughters Anneke, Ellyke & Mieke of The Netherlands. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 11 am Thursday March 25th 2004. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Sunnybrook Hospital Cancer Centre.
TAYLOR, Shirley E.
passed away suddenly on Sunday March 21, 2004 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Shirley Bradbury aged 60 years. Beloved wife of Donald Edward Taylor. Dear mother of Donald (Karen) Taylor of Oshawa, Ronald (Karen) Taylor of Blackstock, and the late Robert. Dear daughter of the late Charles & Rita Bradbury. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Ashley, Stephanie, Amanda, Tara, Katherine, Shirley, Lisa and Robert. Dear sister of Ronald Bradbury of Newcastle, Donald Bradbury of Oshawa, Charlie (Lorraine) Bradbury of Bowmanville, Roy (Mary) Bradbury of Oshawa, Harold (Annie) Bradbury of North Sydney, Marie (Bill) Thornton of Kingston, Jean (Fred) Olm of Bowmanville, Helen (Eddie) Hayes, and Carolyn Bradbury both of Oshawa, and the late Annie Miles. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday March 25, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
CHATTEN, Margaret Annie
Peacefully on Saturday March 20, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 71. Margaret beloved wife of the late Robert Hyram Chatten. Loved mother of Patricia Anne Adams, Robert Todd Chatten and his wife Linda, Richard Lee Chatten and his wife Roxanne, Marilyn Belle and her husband Tom Barker, Dennis Allan Chatten and his wife Linda, Mary Margaret and her husband Kevin Keene, and Benjamin Cory Chatten and his wife Karen. Loving grandmother of Michael, Angela, Christopher, Keri, Nicolle, Mandy, Eric, Tammy, Todd, Bobby, John, Tina and Allan, and great grandmother of Jessica and Chrissa. Dear sister of Evelyn May Suddard and Betty Irene Pohl. A graveside funeral service will take place at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens on Wednesday March 24, 2004 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
FILLION, William Joseph Anthony
Following a lengthy illness, at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto on Saturday, March 20th, 2004 at 74 years of age (G.M. Oshawa retiree). Beloved husband of Jeannine for 56 years and dear father of Robert (Cathy) Fillion of Whitby, Suzan (Clarence) Colp of Yellowknife, Monique (Jeff) Maclean of Oshawa, Shirley (John) Szabo of Hamilton, Marie-Paul Kelly of Oshawa, Dianne Fillion (Bob Ellis) of Oshawa, Lawrence (Laurie) Fillion of Bobcaygeon, Angeline (Remi) Boucher of Virginiatown, and Anthony (Tammy) Fillion of Little Britain. Lovingly remembered by 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A special acknowledgement and thank you to Doctors Kandel, Vowinckel, Annand and Kortan, as well as the nursing and housekeeping staff of the gastro-enterology ward for the caring and compassion shown to our father William in his final days. Memorial Mass at Paroisse Assomption de Notre Dame, 384 Hillside Avenue, Oshawa on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Michael's Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, L'Amicale or the Charity of your choice. A further memorial and Interment of ashes will take place in Virginiatown, Ontario and Evain, Quebec at a later date.
HEWITT, Timothy James
Suddenly at Markham-Stouffville Hospital, Markham on Saturday, March 20th, 2004 in his 21st year. Beloved son of Kathy Plazek (Dave) of Oshawa and Carmen Hewitt of Amherst Island. Dear brother of Pamela Hewitt, Elisha Plazek, Terry Hewitt (Brian), Tina Corkey (Mark) and Angie Hewitt. Sadly missed by grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends from Oshawa. The family will receive friends at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West for visitation on Tuesday, March 23rd from 7 – 9 P.M. and at the WANNAMAKER-TIERNEY FUNERAL HOME, Napanee on Wednesday, March 24th from 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Wannamaker-Tierney Chapel on Thursday, March 25th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Napanee. In lieu of flowers, donations to Easter Seals would be appreciated by the family.
LITTLEFAIR, Mary
Who passed away on March 20th, 2004 (the first day of spring) at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Mary Marie Plitz was the wife of the late W.K. (Ken) Littlefair (1997). She is survived by two sons and their families: Jim Littlefair and Susan Grav of Belleville, Ontario and Bill and Jennifer Littlefair of Oshawa, Ontario. Mary was the loving and special gramma to Matthew and Andrew Littlefair and Jessica and Aaron Littlefair. Mary leaves many of her ten sisters and brothers: Susan Sauve, Ingrid Toms, Sandy Jackson, Vicky Balsdon, Reta Barr, Doug Plitz, Eddie Plitz, Ernie Plitz and Gus Plitz. She was predeceased by her sister Bea in 2002. Mary was aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews in the Plitz family. Mary's family lived in Highland Creek and later Pickering where many of the family remained all of their lives. Ken and Mary and their family resided in the Beach community in Toronto and Scarborough. Mary later lived in Beaverton and Oshawa. She would have celebrated her 81st birthday later this month. As you enjoy the coming of spring this year, think of Mary as your gardens fill with colour. Memorial gifts may be made to the Foundation Office of Lakeridge Health Oshawa - "Cancer Centre" or the Canadian Cancer Society.
SMEGAL John J.
At St. John Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights, Michigan on Saturday, March 20th, 2004. John, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Beatrice Michigan. Loving father of Janice Brooks of California and Edward Smegal of Kincardine. Dearly remembered by 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Brother of Stan, Ben, Frank, Mary and the late Walter and Steve. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Friday, March 26th, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of John to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SMITH James Arthur
(Retired 38 year employee of General Motors of Canada; Veteran W.W. II Canadian Corps.; Member of North Oshawa Lions Club). Peacefully, at The Wynfield, on Sunday March 21, 2004. Jim, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Hazel. Survived by brother Donald and wife Betty, sister Dorothy Jay and the late Bert and predeceased by Cyril and Helen Smith and Win Smith. Fondly remembered by his family and his friends Isobel and Mike Keep. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Jim to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
