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COSGROVE, Shawn (Cozy)
On Friday, April 30, 2004 at the age of 33 years. Shawn, loving son of Elger Cosgrove, Bernadette Cosgrove and Leo Doucet. Loved brother of Kevin and his wife Lisa, Tammy and John. Lovingly remembered by his girlfriend Tracy Gray. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Sunday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. - 12 noon and 2-4 p.m. A celebration of Shawn's life will be held in our Chapel on Sunday, May 2nd at 4 p.m. Donations to Bethesda House (Shelter Support and Advocacy Services For Abused Women) in Shawn's memory would be appreciated.
HALTON, Mary L. (nee Pisani)
(Vice President with Human Resources at Home Depot Canada for 3 years, former Vice President with Kraft Canada Inc. for 11 years). passed away comfortably at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, April 30th, 2004 in her 52nd year. Loving and devoted wife of Terry. Dearest daughter of John Pisani and Barbara and Arthur Morton. Caring daughter-in-law of Douglas Eric Halton. Beloved sister of Philip, Josephine, Jim, Dianne and Ellen. Mary will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, godchildren and her extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday, May 4th from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, May 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Thornton Cemetery. Reception to follow. Memorial donations will go to the new Durham Region Cancer Centre.
HARDING, Ruby (nee McDonald)
passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, April 30, 2004, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Harding. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Roy, Harold, Bill, Russell and Charles (killed at Vimy Ridge in W.W. I), Greta Bailey and Edna Hall. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, Fred and Barbara Harding, Ruby and Jack Peeling, Muriel and Rae Abernathy, Helen and Harry Bennett, Marlene and Ed Jarvis, Margaret and Eric Jacklin, Mary and the late Don Mountjoy, Helen and the late Bob Osborne, Marilyn and Francis Ernewein, Carol and Kenneth Zister, Roland and Verna McDonald, Larry McDonald, the late Orland Bailey and wife June, William Harding and Marie, the late George Harding and wife Marion, the late Bert Harding and wife Evelyn, Bruce and Georgina Harding, and the late Donald Hall, and many great-nieces and nephews. She was a longtime member of Simcoe Street United Church and their Lenora U.C.W. Group. Employed for many years at Wards Dry Goods Store. Relatives and friends may call at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558), on Sunday, May 2 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Complete service in our Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Donations in memory of Ruby, may be made to the C.N.I.B., Simcoe Street United Church or Charity of choice.
READER, Edith Lorraine
Suddenly in her residence, on Friday, April 30, 2004. In her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Clayton Reader. Loving mother of Sandra and her husband Craig Murray and Darrell Reader and his wife Colleen. Grandmother of Amanda, Bradley, Jennica, Kyle, Morgan and Mikayla. Dear daughter of the late Merle and Effie Banfield. Sister of Betty and her husband Lonz James and the late Rudy Banfield. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, May 3, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, May 4, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery.
VELEKE, Jan (John)
passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 30, 2004 at the age of 74. Predeceased by his wife Wilhelmina (DeMooy) Veleke. Loving father of Gerald (Liane) and Trudy Hilton (Ron). Loving grandfather of Aaron, Adam, Austin Veleke and Joshua Hilton. Fondly remembered by his brother Gerrard and sisters Jentina, Joreen and Grace. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday May 5, 2004 at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Bowmanville, ON. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation.
BARTON, Norman
At Sunnybrook Medical Centre on April 29, 2004 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Gwyneth. Loving father of David and his wife Julie and Gregg and his wife Brenda. Proud grandfather of Jason, Adam, Sarah, Kyle and Danya. Brother of Doris Sneddon of Portland Oregon. A service will be held at St. John's Anglican Church 150 Victoria Street East, Whitby on Wednesday May 5, 2004 at 1pm. Cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to A.L.S. or a Charity of choice.
HEERSCHOP, John
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. John was called home to be with the Lord onThursday, April 29th, 2004 in his 83rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Tina. Loving father of Jane and her husband Ben Vanderheyden and Henry and his wife Ann. Cherished Grandfather of Carla, Mark, Jan, Benjamin, Daniel and Rachel Vanderheyden and Heather, Kelly, Derek, Peter Heerschop and the late John and survived by 16 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Douwe (Attie), Jelly (Simon) of the Netherlands, Albert (Dina) of Calgary and sister-in-law Tina of Calgary. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and close friend Leo Cnossen. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, May 2nd from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at EMMANUEL REFORMED CHURCH (Rossland/Walton) on Monday, May 3rd at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. If desired, the family has requested that donations be made to a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
SHEEPWASH, Richard
Suddenly on Thursday, April 29th, 2004. Beloved husband of Susan. Cherished father of Jaime and Erin. Devoted son-in-law of Wilma Wildridge. Fondly remembered by his sister Lesley and her husband Steve Sheridan, his sisters-in-law Sharon and her husband John Rogers, Sandy and her husband Doug Jones and their families. Friends may call at the Accettone Funeral Home, on Sunday, May 2nd from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, May 3rd at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Richard's memory to the Ajax/Pickering Hospital or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family.
TROWSSE, Timothy Allen (Tim)
Suddenly on Thursday, April 29, 2004, at the age of 44. Tim was the loving husband of Connie, and devoted father of Jason and Alexandra. Greatly missed by his sister Vicki and her family. Son of Terry Trowsse and Judy Kavaner. Beloved son-in-law of Des and Myrt Denyer. Tim will also be sadly missed by his many friends and extended family. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Tuesday, May 4, from 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service in the chapel of the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Donations in Tim s memory to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family.
HAMILTON, Roy Alguire
Peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Whitby at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Jean (Harry Kift) of Oshawa, Mary Jane and the late Philip Govan of Sydney, BC, and the late David (Shirley) Hamilton of Timmons. Loving brother of Mary Hamilton of Bobcaygeon. Predeceased by a sister Ruth Clingen of Martintown. Will be lovingly remembered by 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and nephews Ronald (Peggy) Clingen of Ottawa and Keith Clingen of Martintown. Funeral Service will be held at REXDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2314 Islington Ave., Etobicoke on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at 1 p.m. Visitation 11:30 a.m. until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers donations to the Gideon Society or Rexdale Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
MacKENZIE, William George (Bill)
With sadness the family announces the sudden passing of William George MacKenzie on Wednesday April 28, 2004, in his 63rd year. Loving husband of Jean Emily MacKenzie (nee Wood). Loving father of Catherine Louise Brown, Richard William MacKenzie and Joy Marie MacKenzie. Loving grandfather of six; Ilesha, Ishaka, Nakesha, Shaneka, Jahziyha and Shemenne. Brother to Donnie MacKenzie, Joan Martin, Vanessa Macaloney, Gordon Barrett and predeceased by George MacKenzie. He will also be sadly missed by his loyal companion Penny . Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484), with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday May 1 at 2 p.m. The family of Bill will receive friends from noon to service time on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
O'CONNOR, Eva (Hi - E)
1926-2004 - On April 28, 2004 surrounded by family and friends, Eva past away peacefully at Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. She will be sadly missed by sister Bea Claus, her husband Seab Claus, sister Kay Russell and brother Art O'Connor and sister-in-law Audrey O'Connor. Predeceased by sisters Anne Knox and Marie Allen, brothers Tony and John O'Connor as well as many nieces & nephews. As per Eva's wishes their will be no service held. Donations may be made to the Humane Society of Durham Region.
WINCH, Richard "Rick"
(Business Partner Bell Mobility Markham). Peacefully, on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, at age 65. Rick Winch of Port Perry, beloved husband of Suzan (nee Bernard). Loved father of Steve and his wife Corinne, and Rob and his wife Julie. Loving grandfather of MacKenzie, Melissa and Madison. Dear brother-in-law of Shaun Bernard and his wife Gail. Special uncle of Christina and Sandi. The family of Rick Winch will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Sunday, May 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Hope Christian Reformed Church, Old Simcoe Road in Port Perry on Monday, May 3rd at 11 a.m. with Pastor Norman Sennema officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Rick's granddaughter's cancer foundation the MacKenzie Brinker Winch Foundation.
WINGET, Roseanna (nee Quenneville)
passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Estates on Wednesday April 28, 2004 in her 96th year. Lovingly remembered by her children Carol (Frank) Rott of Oshawa, Judy (Harold-Butch) Latta of Elliott Lake, and Clara (Dennis) Goddard of Elliot Lake. Roseanna will be truly missed by her grandchildren Gail, Steven, Gary, Glen, Michael, Robert, Sandra, Sharon, Mike, Stewart, Carl, Julie, Carol, Cindy, Lee and Katherine and by her 30 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Friday April 30, 2003 at 4p.m. Cremation Mount Lawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 p.m.
BARDOEL, Harry (1917-2004)
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at the age of 87. Harry, beloved husband of Caecelia. Loving father of Maria; Agatha and Ted Barnes; Anna-Marie (Jack Hewitt); Isabella (Dale Brazao); Gemma and Stephen Bernardo, Francisca (Richard Fujarczuk). Proud Opa of Sijtske, Atsje, Ashley, Michael, Nicholaas, Matthew, David, Andrew, Peter and Annelies. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 30, 2004 at Holy Family Parish (91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby) at 11 a.m. Special thanks for compassionate and professional care to family doctor John Stephen Lee. Our most sincere thanks to the staff of Lakeridge Health Care (Bowmanville) 2nd floor surgical unit, including Dr. Ward and the superb nurses. In memoriam, donations may be made to Christian Childcare International, 68 Main St., P.O. Box 2099, Springhill, N.S. B0M IX0.
CASHA, Connie (Consiglia)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Tuesday April 27th, 2004. Connie in her 79th year. Predeceased by her husband Calcidonia (Carl). Beloved mother of Lou Casha, Rita and her husband Preston Denault, Carmen and her husband Rick Baragar, Tony Casha and Cindy predeceased by Debby, Sylvia Donoghue. Predeceased by son-in-law Mike Donoghue. Will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Brian, Preston, Dolly, Bob, Jim, Connie, Clifford, Nicole, Michelle, Ben, Brook, Kristopher, Beth, Don and Katie. Predeceased by granddaughter Melanie. Will be sadly missed by her 15 great grandchildren. Beloved sisters Josie and her husband Joe and Kitty. Sadly missed by many extended family and friends. Will be fondly remembered by dedicated and life long friend Toby Portelli. Resting at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (4th set of traffic lights east of Townline Road, Oshawa). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church on Friday April 30th, at 10:30 a.m. The family of Connie (Consiglia) will receive friends on Thursday April 29th, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday April 29th,2004 at Courtice Funeral Chapel. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
FAIRFULL, Alexander Lamb
passed away peacefully, into the presence of his Lord, at Markham-Stouffville Hospital, on Tuesday, April 27, 2004. Beloved husband of Doris Fairfull. Beloved father of Dianne and Robert Wilson, Janet and Jack Dodge, Sandra and Frank Paquette, and Thomas and Anne Fairfull. Dear grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Worked in the church for many years, doing what he loved best. His love for the Lord came first. Thank you Lord for letting us share his life. His delight will be meeting his Lord to whom he gave his heart many years ago and was allowed to see all his children do the same. Funeral Service at Safe Haven Worship Centre, 1084 Brock Road (south of Highway 401 in Pickering), on Friday, April 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arms of Jesus, Children's Mission or the Gideon Bible Society, would be appreciated.
FOOTE, James ''Jimmy''
passed away on April 27, 2004, at the Princess Margaret Hospital, in his 74th year, with his loving wife Veta by his side. Beloved father of Sharon Lindo, Catherine (Desmond Malcolm), James (Marcia) and Robert (Brenda). Cherished grandfather of Phillip, Pierce, Sarah, David, Dane, Diedre, Danielle, Jason, James, Alexandra, and Devon. Predeceased by his brother Wesley and sister Erica. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (35 Church Street N., Ajax), on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
GAUVIN, Lois E.
Peacefully, in her sleep, on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 in her 61st year. Beloved daughter of Marjorie and the late Percy Monery of Oshawa. Loving wife of the late Henry Gauvin. Cherished mother of Sherri and her husband Mike Cyr of Bowmanville, Ted Gauvin and his girlfriend Crystal of Oshawa. Devoted grandma to Jade, Kelsey and Mackenzie. Dear sister of Barbara and her husband Kurt Mayer, Gary Monery and his wife Linda, all of Oshawa. Relatives and friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Thornton Cemetery Chapel, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa. Interment Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lois to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a favourite charity may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
LESCISIN, George
(Retired in 1982 from General Motors with 35 years of service). The soul of George was lifted from this earth to be with our Lord and Saviour in Eternal Life on Tuesday, April 27th, 2004 from the Rouge Valley Heath System Ajax. George, in his 82nd year was the devoted and loving husband of the late Anne Lescisin who passed away Sunday, January 4, 2004. Beloved father of his two sons, Edward and Larry, who will forever remember his great love and kindness. Dear and generous father in law of Christine and Robin. Sadly missed by his seven grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Kevin, Lyndsay, Kyle, Adrian and Paul. Fondly remembered by his siblings Vivian, Ann and Steve as well as many other relatives and friends. Visitation at the OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King Street West (905) 721-1234 on Thursday April 29th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A liturgy will be held at 7:30pm on Thursday evening. A funeral mass will be celebrated at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 903 Giffard Street, Whitby, on Friday April 30th at 1pm. Interment to immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Charity of choice.
MERCER, Ann-Marie (nee Henderson)
passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 27, 2004 in her 57th year, after a courageous battle with cancer. Will be sadly missed by her children Stephen and his wife Jelena, David and his wife Sarah, and Angela and her fiance Brad. Proud grandmother of Cadance. Pre-deceased by her husband Derek Mercer. Dear sister of Lilly and Russell Brander of Florida, Sean and Anita Henderson, Martin and Breda Henderson, Patrick and Patsy Henderson and Liam Henderson, all of Northern Ireland. Dear sister-in-law to Rosemary and Billy Monroe and Margaret and Ken McCreight of Northern Ireland. Funeral service will be held Friday April 30th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Port Perry at 11:00am. Burial and reception to follow.
TANTENGCO, Aurora Dinio
passed away peacefully in her 79th year on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at York Central Hospital. She will finally rejoin her husband Abel. Ima will be missed by her children Nila (Simplicio) Acedillo, Luz (Jerry) Rodriguez, Remy (Amado) Infante, Chito (Beloy) Rico, Gina (JoJo) Dangoy and Ramon (Mariles) Tantengco. Much loved grandmother of fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is survived by brothers and sisters Estela Mc'Kay, Cecilio Dinio, Teresita Dinio, Cleotilde Fernando, Rosita Sison, Faustino Dinio, Leonor Grajo and numbers of nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering).
