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HOLLINGSWORTH, Joan (nee Marshall)
Peacefully with family by her side at Centennial Place Long Term Care Centre Millbrook on Saturday May 22, 2004 in her 69th. year. Joan, beloved wife of Armond Hollingsworth of Bethany. Dear mother of Terry (Wendy) Hollingsworth of Orono and Laurie (Scott) Stephens of Pontypool. Predeceased by her infant son Danny. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Cassandra, Brandon, Daniel & Alycia . Dear sister of Arthur (Mary) Marshall of Orillia, Don (Jackie) Marshall of Consecon and the late John Marshall. Sadly missed by family, friends, residents and staff of Centennial Place. Friends were able to pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Tuesday from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Wednesday May 26, 2004 at 11 a.m. Donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Arthritis Society in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
HUETHER, Delbert M.
Of Newcastle (Member of the Kiwanis Club). At Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility, Newcastle on Saturday May 22, 2004. Beloved husband of Joyce for 62 yea rs. Dear father of Wayne; Bev & Charlie Ellis; Ray; and the late Warren, James and Douglas. Dear father-in-law of Ellen Huether. Loving grandfather of Paul, Dodi & Ryan Ellis; Todd & Brett Huether; Jason & Joshua Huether. Great-grandfather of Matthew, Austin, Taylor & McKenna. Dear brother of Willard, Della Trenchuk, Ina Paul, Elvina Black & Donovan. Visitation will take pace at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home on Thursday May 27th from 2 4 & 7 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday May 28th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to ADRA or The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
SOULSBY, David
After a long illness on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at Toronto General Hospital at age 47. David beloved son of Barbara and the late William Soulsby. Dear brother of the late Donald and Rob. Fondly remembered by his aunt Betty Soulsby. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, on Monday, May 24, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 2 p.m. In David's memory donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
VAN DER MAALE, Samuel
Age 87 years. Thankful to the Lord for a long & blessed life, God took to Himself at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby, on Saturday May 22nd 2004. Beloved husband of Inkje (Bruinsma) & the late Adriana. Dear brother of Anthony, Izak, & Johannes. Dear step-father of the Bruinsma Family, Durk & Willy, John, Lieuwe & Fia, George & Sylvia Jaspers-Fayers, Ted & Ann Stoker, Siemon & Mina, Bert & Rita, Henk & Ruth. Survived by his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday May 25th 2004.
BARBER, Douglas Edward (Ted)
After a short illness on May 21st, 2004 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. In his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Marion for 57 years. Dear father of Dave and daughter Wendy (Wayne) Brumwell. Survived by brother Bill and sisters Jean Wretham and Isobel Carscallen. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. The Barber family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. Family and friends are invited to visit the Low & Low Funeral Home, on Thursday, May 27th, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Ted's life will be held in the chapel on Friday, May 28th, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. In Ted's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
BELL, Ernest Reginald (Ernie)
December 9th, 1921 - May 21, 2004 passed away peacefully at his home in Oshawa, Friday, May 21st, 2004. Ernie was a WWII Veteran serving with The Ontario Tanks, 2nd Light Field Ambulance as a medic; he worked for a short time in Skinners (Houdaille) after the war. He was later approached to become a First Aid Attendant with General Motors or Canada and he worked there until his retirement in 1979. He was involved in youth sports and became the manager of The Marano Shoes, Black Hawks Hockey Team, Major Bantam Division until his retirement. Ernie has been an active member with The Canadian Corp Unit 42; he was also President of Unit 42 and was given an Honorary Life Time membership. He held, also, the position of Ontario Command President, lst Vice President of Dominion Command and was asked to take the position of 2nd Vice President in 2002, which was an honor for him to do. The distinguished presentation of the Queen's Jubilee Medal was bestowed upon him in 2002. Ernie was predeceased by his wife and the love of his life, Marian (nee Davies); cherished father of Lynn (Terry) Cook, Janice (Dallas) Hewitt, Bill (Nancy) Bell, Ron (Evelyn) Cox. Greatly loved and truly missed Poppa of Ron Simmons (Angela), David Simmons (Selby) Ellen Cooper (Dennis), Steve & Michelle (Hamilton) Cooper, Darryl McMaster, Brandy Bell, John & Daniel Cox (England), Debbie Barnett (Eng) Stephen (Susie) Barnett; (Eng) Great granddaughters Rachel Daley, Brittany & Nicole Simmons, Shayla Simmons, Jessica Barnett, Monique Handey, great-great grandson Spencer Michael Daley. Ernie was also the loving brother of Florence (Art deceased) VanLith, Gord (Ruth) Bell, Bob and Joyce. Brother-in-law of Nita Smith (Eng) & Pauline Bell. Ernie was predeceased by sisters Shirley & Marg, brother Albert and Ransom (Slim) Pops will be sadly missed by his extended family; David and Carolyn Hewitt and Brandy Hewitt and his great grandsons Dylan, Chad and Cory and his many nieces and nephews; especially Marilyn May (Frankfort), Alan Holt (B.C.) and his oldest & dearest friend John Smith (Mattawa) The family would like to thank Dr. E. Trojanowski for all she has done to help both our parents, Rama from Comcare; his new found buddy, for all his help, Durham Access To Care for supplying what we needed to help keep him comfortable at home. He will be forever remembered in the hearts of those he touched. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society - Relay for Life, Oshawa Team 38 would be appreciated or www.cancer.ca team 38. A memorial service will be held at The Canadian Corp Unit 42., 142 Athol St. East, Oshawa Wednesday, May 26th at 1 p.m.
FIELDING, Shirley Marie
Peacefully at home on Friday, May 21, 2004 aged 70 years. Predeceased by her parents Earle & Thelma Fielding. Loving mother of Shirley Ann (Glenn), and Maggie (Stef). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jade and Jasmine, and by her nieces & nephews. Dear sister of Gail (Jack), and Earla (Charlie). Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the chapel on Sunday May 23, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the ALS Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
HAMBLY, William Robert (Bob)
Died at Lakeridge Health Corporation Oshawa on Friday, May 21, 2004 aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Miriam Dunbar. Much loved father of Robert Hambly (Barbara), Jill Erkelenz (Michael), John Hambly (Debbie). Loving grandfather of Emma and Nicholas. Predeceased by his first wife Janet Dale. Bob was the owner of Hambly's Beverages Ltd., founder of the H. G. Hambly Hockey Tournament, and a Past President of the Rotary Club of Oshawa. Visitation at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Monday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday with funeral service in St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 39 Athol Street, Oshawa on Tuesday, May 25th, 2004 at 11 a.m. Cremation and Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby.
KEMP, Randy Stewart
It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Randy "Kemper" Stewart Kemp on Friday may 21, 2004 at the age of 41. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Kristi, his children D.J. (Danil Jacob) and Halle, her children Skyla and Jesse, his parents Donna and Bob, his brothers Roy, Steve and Aubrey and many other family members and friends. His sense of humor, antics and love for all will be treasured always.
MOORE, Teresa
passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer at her home in Oshawa, May 21, 2004 at the age of 76 years. Loving wife of the late Dennis Moore. Dear mother of Helen Bumburs, Valerie Bobbett (Ronald) of Cape Breton N.S., Melvin Hayes, Teresa Orrigo of New Jersey, Deborah Middleton (Richard) of Cape Breton, N.S., Stanley Hayes (Sharon) of New Jersey, Nola Perkins (Perry) of New Jersey, and James Hayes. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Gloria, Robert, Edward, Ronald, Michelle, Michael, Christine, Nadine, Nicole, Elizabeth, Anthony, Chad, Jennifer, Jessica, and seven great grandchildren. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church, on Wednesday, May 26th, 2004 at 1 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. Visitation Tuesday, May 25th, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
PENNELL, Rachel Philis
At the Wynfield Retirement Home, Oshawa on Wednesday May 21, 2004. Rachel (Rae) Pennell, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Dearly loved god-mother of Yvonne Crawford and Grant Anderson. Dear life-long friend of Sheila Ashton. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2 Courtice 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline) with Funeral Service in St. Bartholomew s Anglican Church, Bannockburn on Thursday May 27 at 1 p.m. Interment Eldorado Cemetery, Madoc. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and at the Church on Thursday from 12-1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Humane Society (Belleville) would be appreciated.
MAVIN, Albert Edward
In his 91st year. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday May 20th, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Mabel Mavin. Loving father of Merton & his wife Beverly, Wayne & his wife Carole, Patricia & her husband John Brooks, Sandra & her husband Gary Hallowell and Douglas & his wife Janet. He will be sadly missed by his 12 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held in ST. GEORGE S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Newcastle, on Tuesday May 25th 2004 at 1 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital, St. George s Anglican Church or Princess Margaret Hospital.
MUNRO, Helen Frances (Benn)
Peacefully with her family by her side at the Lakeridge Health Corporation, Port Perry, on Thursday, May 20, 2004, Helen in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Roy. Loving mother of Robert (Kim), Sandy McCully (Wayne), Bruce (Patricia), Kim Harris (Jim), and Tim, and predeceased by Katherine (Kathy) Robinson (Larry). Proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and predeceased by granddaughter Jennifer and great-grandson Joseph. Dear sister of Marge Martin, Leslie Dawdy, Bev Agnew, and predeceased by Dorothy Hall, Bruce Benn, and Jean Dickson. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health Corporation (1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 2B9) or the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation, Port Perry, or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
RUSH, Timothy Carl
(General Motors Retiree 40 years service) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, May 20, 2004 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Mary (Murphy) of almost 50 years. Dear father of Catherine Burns (Paul), Karen Stone (Rob), Mary Lou Archibald (Craig), Michael (Wendy), Maureen Donald (Richard), Theresa Rush, and David. Brother of Pat Rush (Mary). Lovingly remembered by 18 grandchildren. Survived by his sister-in-law Pauline and by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Paul, his parents Mack and Mona Rush, his brothers Michael, and Merril and by his sister Veronica Michie. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Saturday, May 21, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Edmund's Roman Catholic Church, Tweed on Monday, May 24, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Edmund's Cemetery. Visitation at Cassidy Funeral Home, 330 Victoria Street, Tweed, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
SARTORELLI, Alfred
(Union Rep. of UFCW-Local 175). Peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, May 20th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. In his 78th year. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Miceli). Loving father of Catherine and her husband Douglas Paul; and Rosemary and her husband Walter Ryan. Dear Grandfather of Jacqueline, Christopher, Michael, Allandra and Celina. Brother of the late Anne Sheppard, Albert and William. Special thank you to the nurses and the doctors at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, May 23rd and Monday, May 24th from 2 4 and 6 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Tuesday, May 25th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
THWAITES, George Herbert
The family of George Herbert Thwaites announce with sadness his death on May 20th, 2004 at Whitby. George is survived by his wife Beatrice, his children Elaine O'Neill of Hamilton, George (Line) of Ottawa, David (Wendy) of Orangeville, Stephen (Deborah) and Rod of Whitby, eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. George was born in Houlton, Maine on May 7th, 1920, but spent his formative years in Charlton, Ontario. On June 20th, 1940 he enlisted into the Grey Simcoe Foresters, later transferring to the Provost Corps as Lieutenant through to August 1946. He re-enlisted in August 1950 with Lord Strathcona Horse Regiment Armoured Corps, serving in the Korean War, awarded a Mention in Dispatches and Represented the Regiment at the Queen's Coronation. On his return to civilian duty he served with the Whitby Police Force before his employment over many years as the Director of Social Services for the Town of Whitby and Durham Region prior to his retirement. George was a proud Canadian and loved his family. He lived his life with passion and served with honour. Visitation is at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Sunday May 23rd, from 6-9pm. A private family service will be held on Monday. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
VECI, Frank
(Retired 35 year employee of the City of Oshawa) Peacefully in his sleep, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Thursday, May 20, 2004, in his 79th year. Frank, beloved husband of the late Betty. Loving father of Danny and his wife Victoria Veci, and Marie Ellis. Dear grandpa to Jennifer and her husband Jonathan Hanson, Kimberly Veci, Derek and Gary Ellis and great-grandpa to Julian Ellis. Brother of Mary Crawford, Carlos Veci and the late Dave and Violet. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday, May 21, 2004, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Garden, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Frank to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
ANDERSON, Larry John Norman
(Retired Employee at General Motors). At the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa with family by his side on Wednesday, May 19th, 2004 in his 61st year. Loving father of Laura Bamsey. Cherished grandfather of Danielle and Hunter. Dear friend of Jane Perkins. Brother of Don and the late Ron Anderson. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday May 20th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, May 21st at 3:00 P.M. Cremation. Donations to Durham Lung Association would be appreciated.
BORGER, Daly
Peacefully at home, she went to be with Her Lord after a 10-year battle with cancer on Wednesday May 19, 2004. Beloved wife of Andy Borger. Loving mother of 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Predeceased by one daughter. Sadly missed by her 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Funeral Service will be held at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Bowmanville on Friday May 21st at 11 am. Memorial Donations may be made to Local Christian Schools.
OKE, Wesley Wes
Age 79 years. Suddenly at his home in Courtice on Wednesday May 19th 2004. Beloved husband of Sylvia Oke. Dear father of Ronald & Helen Clark, Roy Clark all of New Brunswick. Grandfather of Stuart, Jay, Kim, Gary, Adam, Philip, Lisa & Tim. Great-grandfather of Jacob, Austin, Cody, Sarah, Ken & Larissa. Dear brother of the late Gus Oke & Allie Bickell. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews & cousins. Funeral Service will be held at EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH, Courtice, 11 am Saturday May 22nd 2004. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation, The Heart & Stroke Foundation or Ebenezer United church.
POPE, William Edward ''Bill''
(Life member Oshawa Central Lions Club; Veteran W.W.II R.A.F.; Retired Catering Manager TRS. Bill passed away peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp., Port Perry, on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, in his 83rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Deanna. Dear father of Adrian and late wife Alexandra Pope of Whitby, Chris and wife Carole Pope of Ajax, Stephen and wife Cathy Pope of Pickering, Daniel and wife Carolyn Brooks of Bowmanville and Louise Pope-Rhoden and husband Steve Rhoden of Brooklin. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Shawn, Sacha, Marcia (deceased), Kevin, Tara, Denise, Christopher, Jenny, Hailey, Perry, Nathan, Warren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Marjorie Moore and uncle to many nieces and nephews in England. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Bill to Mount Sinai Cardiac Research would be appreciated.
POWERS, Norman George
(Retired Superintendent of Durham District School Board). Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, with his family by his side, after a long battle with cancer. Norman George Powers, age 59 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (nee Perry) for 39 years. Loving father of Sean and his wife Tammy, Tim, Robert, and predeceased by infant daughter Cynthia Melinda. Much loved grandpa of Liam and James. Son of the late Isaac and May Powers. Survived by his brothers Howard, Wilf (Lynn), Charles (Doreen), Donald (Barb) and sisters Phyllis Powers and Violet Wimbauer, and predeceased by his brother Robert. Son-in-law of Allan and Doreen Perry, and the late Linda Perry. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and good friends. Funeral Service will be held at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, Bowmanville on Tuesday, May 25th at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society or The Multiple Sclerosis Society.
TAYLOR, Marion
Peacefully at the Rouge Valley Health Care, Ajax on Wednesday, May 19th, 2004 in her 52nd year. Dearly beloved companion of Robert Freeman. Loving mother of Karen and Kevin. Cherished Grandmother of Kaitlyn. Dear daughter of George Dowson and the late Grace. Sadly missed sister of Tom Dowson and his wife Dauna and Nick Dowson and his wife Miriam and her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, May 21st from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund would be appreciated.
