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COADY, Lyle
Peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Sunday, April 26th, 2004. Lyle, in his 48th year. Beloved husband of the late Monica “Susie” Coady. Loving father of Tim, Scott and Ashley. Predeceased by his parents Gladys and James Coady. Son-in-law of Lawrence and Betty McNeil. Dear brother of James and his wife Gail, Terry, Sue and the late Ron. Dear brother-in-law of Ron, Eddie, Larry, Cathy and Laura. Lyle will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 28th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Thursday, April 29th at 12 Noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
FRASER, Betty
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Monday, April 26, 2004. Mary Elizabeth (Betty) was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on February 18, 1915, the eldest daughter of the late J. Harry and Lillian Chown. She was devoted to her husband of 64 years, Hugh, who passed away just 6 weeks ago. Together they enjoyed a full and rich life, commencing in their matrimonial home, a modest canvas tent, near Yellowknife, NWT, then progressing to their first home on Vancouver Island, then Toronto and finally Oshawa. Betty was exceptionally spirited, enjoyed a wide range of personal interests, was sometimes outspoken, but always compassionate. She dedicated her life as a homemaker and mother and is sadly missed by her surviving children Norman, Doug and Mary MacDonald. Her daughter Nancy Bell pre-deceased her as have brothers Edwin and Peter, sister Nancy Thomson, and son-in-law Norm MacDonald. She is survived and warmly remembered by daughters-in-law Ruth and Anne, son-in-law Ken Bell, and her grandchildren Cameron (and Catherine), Wokie, Shelagh, Katie, Christine and Rob. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 3:00 PM in the chapel at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Durham or a Charity of choice.
HALLOWELL, Joseph John 'Joe'
(Retired 37 year employee of General Motors of Canada; Longtime member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church) Died peacefully, in his sleep, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, April 26, 2004, Joe, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Dear father of Ted and wife Marion Franklin and Kathy Wilson. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Laurie and husband Vince Docimo, Kathy and husband Ian Ashing, David and wife Margaret Franklin, Stephen and wife Tracey Lines, Todd and wife Cheryl Wilson and great-grandchildren Paul and Stephanie Docimo, Colton and Cassandra Lines, Joshua, Kendal and Jeremy Wilson. Predeceased by James and Edward Hallowell. Brother-in-law of Kay Holbrook, Bertha Hallowell and Hilda Homeniuk. 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. Prayers Wednesday at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY CROSS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 373 Simcoe St. S, Oshawa on Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Joe to Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his family.
LAROCQUE, Michael (Mike)
Suddenly at Oshawa on Monday, April 26th, 2004. Michael Joseph Manners Larocque, in his 53rd year. Beloved son of Simon Larocque of Oshawa and the late Noreen June (nee Kitchen). Dear brother of Brenda Hosking (Rob) of Oshawa, Janine Miller of Oshawa, Ron Larocque (Denise) of Oshawa, Simon (Joe) Larocque of Vancouver and Ted Larocque of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by his niece Jenny and nephews Phillip and Mitchell. 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 P.M. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, May 3rd at 3:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to Renascent (Paul Sullivan House) 90 Colston Ave., Brooklin L1M 1C1 would be appreciated.
ORMISTON, Dean Allan S.
Peacefully at his residence, West Shore Retirement Village, Port Perry on Monday April 26th, 2004 in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Phyllis (Toots) Wyatt. Much loved father of Lynda (Ron Bray), Brenda (George Bryant), Gail (Wayne Percoor), Pam (Late Lynn Shymko), Shelley (Shawn McGrath) and Diane (Doug Bryant). Grandfather of 13, and the late Allan. Great grandfather of 7. urvived by brothers Roy and Hugh. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN LTD., 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Then to Brooklin United Church where family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. until time of service to follow in the church Thursday Afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desire memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
WALLWORK, Alfred
Alfred (Al) Wallwork passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Alison Belair and her spouse Peter Batek on Monday April 26, 2004. Al was born on December 31, 1915, in Manchester, England, one of twelve children of George and Elizabeth Wallwork. He was predeceased by his loving wife Eileen, on August 15, 1999. They were married July 29, 1947 and enjoyed 52 years together. He served as an Aircraft Technician with the Royal Air Force for 22 years, seeing service in West Africa and the Middle East. Immigrating to Canada in 1957 and settling in Scarborough, Ontario, he worked for the Canadian Gas Association, becoming Senior Engineering Technician, until his retirement in 1980. In 1984, Al and Eileen became pioneer residents of the Wilmont Creek community. He is survived by his sons, David Fearon (Vivian) and Chris Fearon (Wally) and his daughter Alison Belair (Peter), in addition to two sisters, Irene (UK) and Marie (California, USA), six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Al's early interests included singing with the RAF band, and later he enjoyed cryptic crosswords, billiards and cards, and was an avid golfer. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a Charity of your choice.
WRIGHT, Shelley (nee Shannon)
At Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, April 26th, 2004. In her 51st year. After a brief illness with family by her side, Shelley passed into rest. Beloved wife of Lawrence Wright. Dearly beloved daughter of Arlene and the late Bertrand Shannon. Dearly beloved sister of Patti (Tim Clarke) of Brighton and late brother Edward. Sister-in-law of Donna Shannon. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Friends and relatives may pay their respects at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, April 29th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, April 30th at 11:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to Shelley’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Research Foundation or Lakeridge Health-Oshawa Dialysis would be appreciated.
COADY, Lyle
Peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Sunday, April 25th, 2004. Lyle, in his 48th year. Beloved husband of the late Monica ''Susie'' Coady. Loving father of Tim, Scott and Ashley. Predeceased by his parents Gladys and James Coady. Son-in-law of Lawrence and Betty McNeil. Dear brother of James and his wife Gail, Terry, Sue and the late Ron. Dear brother-in-law of Ron, Eddie, Larry, Cathy and Laura. Lyle will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Thursday, April 29th at 12 noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
FUDGE, John (Jack)
(Member of St. Mark's United Church Whitby; 420 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association Oshawa; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 Whitby; First Canadian Branch Burma Star Association Toronto; Past Member and Past President of the Whitby Kiwanis Club; Member of the Oshawa Real Estate Board for 15 years and thirty seven years with Dunlop Canada and Firestone Tire including 4 1/2 years R.C.A.F. and R.A.F.) passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, April 25th, 2004, in his 83rd year. Jack, beloved husband of Lorraine, loving father of Jack and his wife Victoria of Whitby and proud grandfather of Jennifer and fiance Jamie Trebble. Dear brother of Beatrice Kuzyk and the late Rose Rogers. Predeceased by parents Saul and Beatrice Fudge. Family and friends are welcome for Memorial Service held at the St. Mark's United Church, 201 Centre St. South, Whitby on Friday, April 30th at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. In memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of John Fudge.
LIBBY, Marguerite Dorothy "Peggy"
Peacefully, on Sunday, April 25, 2004, at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 82. Peggy (nee Perrin), devoted wife of the late Richard Libby of Port Perry for 60 years. Loving mother of Donna Laverne Griffin-Smith and her husband Don Smith of Blackstock, Morell Josslin and her husband Paul Branton of Little Britain, Eric Richard Libby and his wife Sandy of Kapuskasing, Dellas Marguerite and her husband Gene Rodinsky of Brantford, and Douglas Alexander Libby and his wife Louise of Oshawa. Wonderful grandmother of Scott and Clint Griffin, Troy Manganaro, Wesley and Ryan Branton, Tyler and Travis Libby (Rhonda), Tanis (Matt Gallupe), Jordan Rodinsky, Aaron, Christine and Jason Libby, and great grandmother of Nick and Gavin Libby. The family of Peggy Libby will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, April 28th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Olga McKellar officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region or the Community Nursing Home Recreation Fund in Port Perry.
JORDAN, Elizabeth Janet Anne "Betty"
After a heroic struggle with cancer, Betty passed away on Saturday April 24, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Whitby in her 66th year. Betty, beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Bryce and his wife Jo-Ann, John and his wife Johnna, Anne and her husband Dan Sinai. Dear Granny of Bryan, Mark, Leah, Ben and Kelsey. Fondly remembered by her brothers Bob and Bill Barlow, her many friends, particularly Margaret Connelly, and by the Staff and Customers at Pat & Mike's. Mass of the Christian burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church (903 Giffard Street, Whitby) on Saturday May 1, 2004 at 10:30 am. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or to Camp Trillium.
MATHER-FORTIN, Anne
Peacefully entered into rest at the Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering Hospital, on Saturday, April 24, 2004 at the age of 85. Loving wife of the late John Charles Mather. Dear mother of Mary Anne, Vicky, Jim and his wife Marie, and Sindy and her husband Todd. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by brother Bill Styke. Funeral Service has taken place on Tuesday. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
SCOTT, Finlay K.
At the Rouge Valley Health Centre - Ajax, Pickering Site on Saturday, April 24, 2004. Finlay was the loving husband for 64 years to Gladys. Loving father to Lorry (Alan Webster), Peter (Rose Marie) and Rob (Linda). Finlay will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Timothy, Loral, Anthony, Scott, Lily, Christine, Robyn, Ken, Nik and Penny, great-grandchildren Tegan, Taryn, Alexandra, Andrew and his nephew Bruce Scott. Friends and family may visit at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. A Funeral Service to celebrate Finlay's life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. A private Interment will take place at a later time. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to The Salvation Army.
WINGROVE, Gerald (Gerry) Richard
(35 year employee with the City of Oshawa). It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gerry Wingrove on April 24th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa in his 72nd year. Loving son of the late V. James and Doreen Wingrove. Beloved husband of Pat for 47 years. Devoted father of Jim and his wife Sandy, and Garth and his wife Karen. Loved grandpa of Katelyn, Nicholas, Alyssa and Emily. Brother-in-law of Rhoda and the late Grenville Patterson. Uncle of Doug and Debbie Patterson. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, April 26th from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 27th in the Chapel at 11 A.M. Memorial Donations in memory of Gerry may be made to Lakeridge Health Respiratory Rehab Program or to the C.N.I.B. Special thanks to Dr. Ross, Dr. Pang and the staff of 9 Main for their kindness and compassion.
WHITE, Olga Maria ''Mary''
(Long time member of East Shore Seniors Club, Pickering) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April, 24, 2004 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband George and daughter Joan. Mary is survived by her sister Mae Sinclair and many nieces and nephews. She will be fondly remembered by her close friend Peter Brown and dear friend Rhonda Childs with whom she played many a Bingo game as well as long time friend Jacqui Burford. Memorial Service will be arranged at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Should family and friends so desire, donations to East Shore Community Centre would be greatly appreciated.
BRADLEY, Josie Dorothea
Peacefully, on Friday, April 23, 2004 at the Versa Care Centre in Uxbridge, at age 90. Josie (nee Nott), beloved wife of the late Oscar Bradley of Port Perry. Loving mother of Doug Bradley and his wife Marlene of Uxbridge, and Doris Bradley and her fiancé of Port Perry. Loved grandmother of Michael O'Hara, Kim Jennings, Leanne Ellison, and Stephen Bradley. Dear great grandmother of Alex Jennings, Cam Jennings, Hayden Ellison, Ian Jennings, Brandon Ellison, and Mia Jennings. Predeceased by her sisters Irva England and Gladys Gendron. The family of Josie Bradley will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday, April 27th from 10 - 11 a.m. A service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Pastor Olga McKellar officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.
KLINGLER, Hildegard
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Whitby on April 23, 2004 at the age of 73. Loving wife of Josef for 41 years. Dear sister of Gerda Ostertag and the late Jutta Marx. Fondly remembered by many close relatives and friends. Hilda touched everyone she knew with her kindness and heart of gold. Funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Monday at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
MARSHALL, Robert "Bob"
After a short battle with cancer at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday April 23rd 2004. Reunited with his wife Patricia (Pat). Dear father of Mike & his wife Merridy, Suzanne & her husband Raymond, Jayne & her husband Randy and Wendy & her husband Ken. He will be sadly missed by all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home on Wednesday April 28th from 10 - 11 am. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 11 am. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Palliative Care, Bowmanville Memorial Hospital.
McCAMMOND, Annie Edra
With sadness the family announces the passing of Annie Edra at Extendicare on Friday, April 23rd, 2004 in her 98th year. Born Annie Edra Peterson on February 2nd, 1907. Beloved wife of the late George McClay McCammond (1976). Dear mother of daughter Margaret Ellen (deceased) and sons James (deceased 1986), Frank (deceased 2003) and survived by son David of Sault St. Marie M.I. Loving mother-in-law of Anna, Gerri and Carol. Was a caring Grandmother , Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Dear sister of Ada Croutch of Newmarket. Will be missed by many friends especially Pat and Anne. Special thanks to Dr. G. Luck, Durham Access to Care and staff of Extendicare for there kindness and care for the past 2 months. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE 'Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, April 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 27th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Leukemia Research Fund would be appreciated.
PARKER, Kenneth Ridley
Has gone to heaven to care and nurture spring gardens April 23, 2004. He was 57. Ken will be remembered for his devotion to family, his wit, his inventiveness and his passion for orchids. Left to celebrate his caring and inspiring life are his loving wife of thirty years, Judy, cherished son, Darcy (Boston), adored daughter, Yvette Simpson and her husband Erik (Houston, TX) and treasured grandson, Gavin. Ken will be fondly remembered by sister, Lynda Mackay (Reay), Toronto and brother, Russell (Deb), California. Ken is the beloved nephew of Catharine Ridley, London, ON., and son-in-law of Lauretta Johnston, Woodstock. This past year he has been sustained and comforted by faith. He is blessed with special relatives throughout Canada and the U.S. Ken and his family are thankful for the unconditional care and support of Doctor John Simpson, Uxbridge, and Reverend Elaine Lush. We thank Dr. Henry Solow, Dr. David Shumka, Dr. Eileen Lougheed and staff for their compassionate care to Ken. Friends may call at Low and Low Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, April 26, 2004 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m . A Service of thanksgiving will be held at Trinity United Church, Uxbridge, Ontario on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 2 p.m. If you wish, memorial donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital or Goodwood United Church. Plant and nurture a tree in Ken's memory.
BARON, Frank Joseph
(Owner of Barons' Home Furnishings for 44 years; Former Separate School Board Trustee; Member of Knights of Columbus) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family by his side on Thursday April 22, 2004, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Jan. Loving father of Frank & his wife Helen, Theresa Linnell & her husband Evan, Karl & his wife Judy, Mark & his wife Linda, Marina Kosichek & her husband John and Lisa Zdanowicz & her husband Chesley. Proud Poppi of Francis, Jacob, Brendan, Shawn, Brodie, Jenna, Marissa, Spencer, Ethan, Abi, Rebecca, Hannah, Nathaniel, Zachary, Eli & great Poppi to Lincoln. Dear brother of Anne Wysotski, Jessie Vetzal, and Mary Kilistoff. Predeceased by his brother Peter Baron. Frank will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews & friends. Frank was an avid fisherman, and volunteered countless hours to local Nursing Homes providing entertainment with his piano playing. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church on Monday April 26th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Sunday evening. Memorial donations to the Leukemia Research Foundation or St. Gertrude's Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
DE HART, Kathleen 'Kay' Alice
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Thursday, April 22, 2004. Kay, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph De Hart. Loving mother of Barbara and her husband Tim Wilson of London, Ken and wife Sharlene, Doris De Hart and her husband Rick Peleshok, all of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Jamie De Hart and his wife Stephanie; Krystyn De Hart; Darren and Roger Wilson; and great-grandmother of Trinity and Eden De Hart. Sister of Marg and her husband Jack Crooker of Corunna, Ont., and predeceased by Bill and Reg Hodgkinson. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., on Friday from 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Kay to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
