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CHARTRAND, Bernice Clara (nee Jay)
After a full 72 years of life, love and happiness, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2004 at the Centenary Health Centre. Predeceased by her dear son Eddy. Beloved wife of almost 30 years to Claude. Treasured mom of Serge and his wife Johann. Proud grandmother of Steed and his wife Marie, and great-grandmama of Jonathan and Alec. Loving sister of Eva Maddeaux and the late Ruth Coward. Very special aunt of Ted, Sherry, Larry, Rick, Wayne, Raymond, Michael, Audrey and their families. The family will receive friends at the St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 65 Lawson Road, West Hill, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral service to be at the Church on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow the service. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
CICCONE, Domenico Tony
Peacefully on Saturday, April 17th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa in his 34th year. Beloved husband of Michelina. Loving father of Josephine & Anthony. Dear son of Luigi and Pina. Brother of Maria and her husband Marco Rocco and their son Adam. Grandson of Maria Ciccone. Son-in-law of Rocco and Serafina Mastrangelo. Brother-in-law of Rose and Bob, and Elena and Mike. Uncle of Nicholas, Patrick and Adam. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for Visitation on Tuesday, April 21st from 2-4 & 6-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial was held at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT on Wednesday, April 21st at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
COOK, Howard
(Retired from General Motors after 44 years). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, April 17th, 2004. Howard Allen Cook, in his 74th year. Loving husband and best friend of Marg. Treasured father of Lynn and husband Terry Trewin. Exceptionally proud Gramps of Christopher and Jonathan Trewin and Special Grandpa Uncle Howard to Caden Warr. Beloved brother of Joan (Jack) Walter, Elaine (Ross) Morrow and Orma (Sterling) Gard. Brother-in-law of Doreen (Wilf) McKee, George (Gloria) Edmonstone and predeceased by sister-in-law Carol McKay. Will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and by his work, bowling and golf buddies. Heartfelt thanks to Lakeridge Oncology Department, Palliative Care Team and the special staff on 6F for their care and compassion. Deepest gratitude to Drs. Kapusta, Fry, Chiu, Devost and Wilk. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, April 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Howard's life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, April 24th at 1:00 p.m. Interment of cremated remains to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Oncology Department, Palliative Care or the Mary Linton Scholarship Fund at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa would be appreciated.
COPE, O. Irene (nee Dyment)
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at the age of 85 years. Irene, beloved wife for 62 years to Frederick V. Cope. Dear sister of Dorothy Montmorency. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Funeral service Morris Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, April 21st at 1 p.m. Cremation.
CRESSWELL, Rev. Dr. Arthur Eric
Peacefully, in his sleep at Meadowcroft Place, North York on Saturday, April 17, 2004, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving father of Eric Graydon Cresswell and his wife Anna-Jean of Toronto, and the late Glennys Smith and Eldon Cresswell. Father-in-law of Ron Smith and Pam Cresswell. Devoted 'Bumpa' to Robert, Peter and Erica Cresswell, Crawford Smith and Kendra Dunlop and her husband Brock. Great-grandfather of Coleman. Survived by his three sisters Winnie, Alice and Nellie of the U.K. Arthur will be sadly missed by his dear friend, Anne Plaxton. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Private family Interment Zion United Church Cemetery. Donations in memory of Rev. Dr. Arthur Cresswell may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
DELL, Evelyn
(Retired Registered Nurse) At her home in Oshawa, on Saturday April 17, 2004, Evelyn (nee Bellamy) in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Sandra and her husband Roland Mackey, Susan and her husband the late Gary Young and John and his wife Katherine. Grandmother of Jason and Rachel, Ian and Melissa, Scott, Elaine, Kara-Lee and Kristin and great-grandmother of Lucas. Predeceased by her brothers, Everett and Howard Bellamy. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday April 21, 2004 from 2-3 p.m. with a complete service in our chapel at 3:00p.m. Donations made in memory of Evelyn to Alzheimer Research would be appreciated.
HAIGHT, Luella
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa with her family by her side on Saturday April 17, 2004, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Don Haight. Loving mother of Judy Haight, Carol Campbell and her husband Kevin and the late Brenda Dezutter and her husband Leon. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Dwayne Miller and his wife Crystal, Jill, Lawna and Ashley Campbell and by her great grandchildren Sean and Tasha Miller. Predeceased by her brothers, Frederick, Charles, Henry, Sidney and Richard and by her infant sister Helen. Luella will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you to the staff at Extendicare Nursing Home, 2nd Floor for their outstanding kindness and care of our mother and to the 8th floor nursing staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their wonderful care. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday April 21, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
McMURTRY, (Pete) Lawrence Muir
(McMurtry Insurance, Oshawa). Peacefully, at The Wynfield, Oshawa on Saturday, April 17th, 2004. Lawrence Muir (Pete) McMurtry, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Ayres). Dear father of Don and his wife Aldyth of Oshawa, Bill and his wife Pat of Tweed, Bob and his wife Gloria of Oshawa and Bev and her husband Doug Murray of Oshawa. Loving Grampa of Mary Ellen, Nancey (Brian), Angela (Rick), Adele (Chris), Paul, Robyn (Brian), April (John) and Christopher (Gail). Dearest Great Grandfather of Tim, Leanne, Alex, Carter, Brandon, Amanda, Owen, Colin, Zachary, Liam and Myckala. Predeceased by his 4 sisters and 2 brothers; Dorothy Spry, Helen McMurtry, Jean Bradford, Marjorie McMurtry, Redvers and Douglas McMurtry. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 21st from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at FAITH UNITED CHURCH (1778 Nash Rd., East of Courtice Rd.) Courtice, on Thursday, April 22nd at 11:00 A.M. A Reception will follow the Service at the Church and the Interment will take place at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa at 2:30 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
NACCARATO, Giuseppe (Joe)
Peacefully on Saturday, April 17th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Beloved husband of Elena for 49 years. Loving father of Silvana and Ettore Sciulli, Frank and Mary Lou, Mario and Paulette. Predeceased by son Robert. Cherished Nono of Louise and Paul, Amanda, Joey, Ashley and Emily. Dear brother of Asunta, Julia, Malia, Costantino, Rosario, Yolanda and Settimia, and the late Rinaldo, Bruno and Angela. Joe will be lovingly remembered by his relatives and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for Visitation on Monday, April 19th from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Tuesday, April 20th at 11 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Special thanks to the wonderful nurses and doctors on 6F and Dr. Barrettara. If you so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
POWELL, Russell Elmer
passed away suddenly at his home in Whitby on Saturday, April 17, 2004. Russell Powell in his 86th year. Was the loving husband of the late Jean Carson. Loving father of Irwin & Joyce Powell, Grant & Mary Ann Powell, Glen & Ev Powell and Elaine & Vic Grabko. He will be truly missed by his son in law Bill Fice & the late Carolyn. Loving grandfather to 15 grandchildren & 21 great-grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by his brother Vernon Powell of Columbus. Predeceased by a sister Audrey McKenzie & brother Kenneth Powell. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the chapel on Wednesday, April 21 at 2:30 p.m. Interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Heart & Stroke or Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Visitation 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
RITCHIE, Glenn Eric
(33 year employee of Noranda Inc.) On Saturday, April 17th, 2004, after a brief struggle with cancer, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Lorrie. Dear father of Michael (Jordy), Brian (Beate), Doug (Barbara), Craig (Charlene), and predeceased by son Bruce (1987 in Bathurst, N.B.). Loving Grampa of R.J., Allan, Christopher, Jessica, Katelyn, Jennifer, Ashley, Spencer and Great-Grampa of Kayla. Brother of Keith (Jen). Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, April 20th from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 21st from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
SENA, Julia
At her residence on Saturday April 17, 2004, Julia Sena in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mike) Sena. Dear aunt of Elizabeth and the late Mike Caky of Oshawa, great aunt of Miron and Justina Caky of Oshawa and great, great aunt of Myron, Andrew and Martin Caky. Rested at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday April 20th at 11 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial donations to Sunrise Youth Group would be appreciated. Visitation was held Monday from 6-8 p.m.
BERNARD, James Kelly
Age 71 years. (Formerly with Canada Post). At Strathaven Lifecare Centre, on Friday, April 16, 2004. Beloved husband of Monica Kelly (Mohan). Dear father of Paul and Debra Kelly; Joe and Carolyn Kelly; and Danny Kelly. Loving grandfather of Michelle, Kristen, Shawn, Chad, Darren and Shania. Dear brother of Alfonse, Norman, James, Margaret and Irene. No visitation or Funeral Service will be held. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society.
CEA, Giovanni
Suddenly at Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Friday, April 16, 2004 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Maria. Dear father of Nick and his wife Laura, Felicea and Josie. Brother of Giuilia Pizzitelli, Maria Regina, Mauro Cea, Paul Cea and Domenica Trentedue. Lovingly remembered by his extended family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, April 18 and Monday, April 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH (1100 Mary St. North at Beatrice St., Oshawa) on Tuesday, April 20, at 11 a.m. Entombment Highland Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Giovanni will always be remembered as a hard-working, devoted family man with a quick wit, sense of humour, bright smile and loving eyes.
KELLY, Bernard James
Age 71 years. (Formerly with Canada Post). At Strathaven Lifecare Centre, on Friday, April 16, 2004. Beloved husband of Monica Kelly (Mohan). Dear father of Paul and Debra Kelly; Joe and Carolyn Kelly; and Danny Kelly. Loving grandfather of Michelle, Kristen, Shawn, Chad, Darren and Shania. Dear brother of Alfonse, Norman, James, Margaret and Irene. No visitation or Funeral Service will be held. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society.
LYLE, Joyce Benice (Buttonshaw)
peacefully at her residence on Friday, April 16, 2004 in her 78th year. Joyce beloved wife of Louis Lyle. Loved mother of Donna and Janice and her friend Gord. Loving grandmother of Rich & Sherrie, Scott & Nicole, Shelley & Nelson. Loved great-grandmother of Brayden, Connor, Brycen, Jordan, Alana and Gracie. Dear sister of Joan, Dot, Flo and the late Jack Buttonshaw jr. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. At Joyce's request private cremation services were arranged. Joyce would wish any donations in her memory to Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville, Hospital for Sick Children or the Humane Society.
MORGASON, Gertrude Luella
passed away on Friday, April 16, 2004, at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton. In her 91st year. Gertrude beloved daughter of the late Leslie and Violet Morgason. Dear sister of Clifford (Marjorie), Lorne (Hazel), Harold, and predeceased by George and Grace. Loving Aunt of Bradley, Penny, Shirley (Roger), Joanne (Leslie), Cathy (Larry) and Brian. Fondly remembered by her six great-nieces and nephews and her great-great-nephew. A funeral service will be held at the Goodwood United Church on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 2 p.m. In Gertrude's memory, donations may be made to the Goodwood United Church.
ROBINSON, Dora
(Retired employee of Yamaha Motor Canada). Peacefully, at St. Joseph's Health Centre Toronto, on Friday, April 16, 2004, Dora, in her 84th year, beloved wife of the late Douglas Robinson. Loving mother of Winnifred and her husband Ian Campbell of Brampton, Carolyn Quinn of Etobicoke, Edgar and his wife Susan Robinson of Chelmsford, Joseph and his wife Heather Robinson of Windsor. Dear grandmother of Victoria Lynne Campbell, Bryanna and Adam Robinson and David Robinson. Dear sister of Hiram Groulx, Mary Beauchamp, both of Timmins, and the late Anita Silvera, Rene Groulx of North Bay. Lovingly remembered by Jeanne Harris, and sister-in-law of Verna and Ed Lacy and Gordon Robinson. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Loving foster mother of 22 infants. A Memorial Service to celebrate Dora's life will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday, April 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Dora to the Catholic Children's Aid Society would be appreciated. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Michael's and St. Joseph's Health Centre.
WENZEL, John
At Hillsdale Manor on Friday, April 16th, 2004 at the age of 80. John will be lovingly remembered by David and Diane Peleshok and family, and those who knew him. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, April 26th from 7-9 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
DECLOUX, Lucien Justin
(G.M. Retiree 33 years). It is with great sadness Lucien's family announce his passing at Lakeridge Health Corp-Bowmanville on Thursday April 15th, 2004, aged 73 years. Lucien leaves behind his wife Anne of Oshawa, his children Donna (Darrell) of Guelph, Douglas of Los Angeles, his grandchildren Justin, Jordan, Aaron, Emily, Jessica and Katelyn, his brother Victor (Mary Jane) of Ottawa and relatives in Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday April 17th, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
DILLON, Donald Dale
In his 65th year. At Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Thursday April 15, 2004. Loving companion of Vivian Wright, he will be sadly missed by her daughter Letitia & her husband Mark and their son Andrew James. Don will also be missed by all of his family. Funeral Service will be held Monday April 19, 2004. Cremation. Memorial Donations may be made to The Diabetic Association.
