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POWLESS, Alice Marie
passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Wednesday May 5, 2004 at the age of 71. Marie Powless, (nee Teatro) wife of the late Doug Powless. Loving mother of Doug Powless and Kathy Powless, Anne Marie Powless, Lisa and her husband Stuart Campney, Andy and his wife Monica Powless, Susan and her husband Richard Hammell, and Amy and her husband Timothy Gunter. Dear Grandmother of Angela and Michael Powless, Brent and Alicia Campney, Shannon and Evan Powless, Daisy and Maxwell Gunter. Sister of the late Tom and Leonard Teatro. Marie will be sadly missed by her brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, many nieces, nephews, friends and her constant feline companions Sassy and Singh. A funeral mass will be held at St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church, 194 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, on Saturday May 8, 2004 at 10:30 A.M. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Lung Association or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
GREEN, Vernon (Vernie)
(Avid golfer and family man). Peacefully into the hands of the Lord, with his family at his side, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in his 75th year. Vernon, loving husband for 54 years of Barbara of Wilmot Creek. Dear father of Susan Day and her husband Dennis of Etobicoke, Raymond Green of Port Credit, and Wayne Green and his wife Heather of Georgetown. Sadly missed by grandchildren Christine and Stuart, Wayne Jr. and Cynthia, Alex, Davis and Samy, and great-grandchildren Austin, Makayla, and Jessica. Son-in-law of Harley (Lundy) Lunderville. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Thursday, May 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., with a funeral service to be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations in Vernon s memory to the Clarington Animal Shelter or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by his family.
HARRIS, Frederick Wilfred
(W.W. II Veteran Royal Canadian Army Service Corps). At Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Tuesday, May 4th, 2004 in his 92nd year. Frederick Harris, born March 27th, 1913 has gone to join his dearly beloved wife the late Marjorie Harris. Dear father of David Harris and his wife Marsha, Sandy Harris, Brenda Cadman and her husband Fred, Bonnie Cadman and her husband Tom and Debbie Vowles and her husband Ron. Cherished Grandfather of 9 and Great Grandfather of 12. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at Oshawa Union Cemetery (corner of King St. West and Thornton Rd.) on Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 A.M. Donations made in memory of Fred to a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
McDONALD, Jeffrey Richard
Suddenly, doing what he loved, as a result of a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, May 4th, 2004. Jeff, in his 41st year. True love of Tracy. Loving father of Daniel and Kimberly and step father of Kaylee and Dylan. Devoted son of Dave and JoAnn and Bob and La-Verne. Dear brother of Rob, Lisa, Kelly and Robin. Jeff will be sadly missed by his "Grammie McDonald". Lovingly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family including Alfa and June. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, May 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, May 8th at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Humane Society would be appreciated.
LEJA, Inta
Founder and Artistic Director, The Studio of Dance and Performing Arts, Whitby, Ontario. Artistic Director, Steps Ahead Dance Centre, Coburg, Ontario. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Inta Leja, fondly known as "Miss Inta" to the many children and families whom she taught, inspired and shared her love of dance with. She is survived by her husband Paul Newdick, and will be greatly missed by her sons Stefan Przybylski, Austin and Jason Newdick, her mother Mary Leja, her brother George Leja and predeceased by her father Vernon Leja. She will also be greatly missed by Wayne and Elizabeth Henry and her many friends and colleagues from the Studio of Dance and Performing Arts, Steps Ahead Dance Centre, and everyone in the world of dance and performing arts whom she touched and gave of herself so selflessly. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral: Saturday May 8, 2004, visitation 11:00am, service 12:00pm. St. John's Anglican Church, 19 Don Ridge Dr., North York, Ontario.
McDONALD, Jeffrey Richard
Suddenly, doing what he loved, as a result of a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, May 4th, 2004. Jeff, in his 41st year. True love of Tracy. Loving father of Daniel and Kimberly and step father of Kaylee and Dylan. Devoted son of Dave and JoAnn and Bob and La-Verne. Dear brother of Rob, Lisa, Kelly and Robin. Jeff will be sadly missed by his Grammie McDonald . Lovingly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family including Alfa and June. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, May 7th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, May 8th at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Humane Society would be appreciated.
PICARD, Enoil "Pierre"
(Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4895, Father Leo Austin Assembly #2287, Member of the Whitby Legion Branch #112) passed away on Tuesday May 4, 2004 at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto in his 68th year. Enoil beloved husband of Raymonde (nee Roberge). Loving father of Lynn and her husband Harvey Mitchell, Teresa and her husband Michael Garber. He leaves behind many brothers and sisters from New Brunswick, Quebec and Connecticut. Predeceased by his parents Elias and Louise Picard, his brother Gerald, and his sister Therese. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church (903 Giffard Street, Whitby) on Saturday May 8, 2004 at 1:30 pm followed by cremation. In memoriam donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
TIMS, Kenneth W.
Peacefully surrounded by the children of his heart and his brother Ron at the Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Tuesday, May 4th, 2004 in his 73rd year. Kenneth Tims joined his beloved wife, the late Eileen and his dear son, the late Douglas. Survived by his brothers Stan and his wife Fran, and Ron and his wife Bonnie; step-children Sandra (Gilles) Bosse, Barbara (Wayne) Turry; grandchildren Gary, Lee-Ann, Mike, Michelle, Tanya, and great-grandchildren Alyssa and Adonte. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, May 6th from 2 p.m. until time of funeral service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Cremation. Donations made to the Canadian Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
HEIN, Gunter Dieter
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, surrounded by his family, on Monday, May 3, 2004. Gunter was the loving husband for 48 years to Alice . Dear father to Kim (Gerard LePine), Robert (Joan), Rose (William Varadi) and Tim (Tammy). Brother to Inge. Opi will be missed by his grandchildren Jessica, Eric, Stephanie, T.J., Chad, Amanda, Amber-Lee, Katelyn, Lindsey and Matthew. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Gunter's life will be held on Friday at 12 noon from St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly Street East, Ajax. Cremation and burial will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
KOROBIJ, Anna
Peacefully on Monday May 3, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 81. Anna, beloved wife of Mikita Korobij. Loving mother of Walter Korobij and his wife Maria, and Olga Korobij. Loved Baba of Paulie and her husband Andy Groat, and Julie Korobij and Great Baba of Lindsay and Kaitlin Groat. Dear sister of Mary Kozy of Oshawa and Eva Rozeak of Ukraine and the late Kateryna Kyyanko and the late Lilko Jakubec. Anna will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family and dear friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday May 5th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm with Panachyda in the chapel at 7:30pm. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial on Thursday May 6th at 10:30am at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (Lviv & Albert). Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Courtice. Memorial Donation to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
NOBLE, Margaret Anne (nee Ovens)
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, with her family at her side, on Monday, May 3, 2004, in her 73rd year. Loving wife and best friend for 49 years of the late Bryan James Noble of Newcastle. Dear mother of Julia Lynne Noble and her husband Randy Funk of Etobicoke, and loving Grandma to Sarah. Missed by her sister Barbara Massie and husband Denton, their children Andrea and Raymond and their families, sisters and brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Niece of Gladys Payne. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440, just north of 401 at the lights, 1-877-987-3964) on Saturday, May 8, from 1-3 p.m., followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations in Margaret s memory to the Arthritis Society or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family. A special thank-you to Dr. Irish and the staff of the Special Care Unit at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, and to Dr. Eisenstat and the staff of the Intensive Care Unit at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
O'CONNOR, Marguerite (Mary Margaret Anne)
Of Pickering Village, Ajax, on May 3, 2004, at Lakeridge Health Centre Whitby. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret O'Connor. Dear sister of Patricia, Helen, Dr. Denis and Ursula, Geraldine, Dr. Terry and Colleen, Maurice and Marilyn, Moira and Ron Ste. Marie. Predeceased by her brothers George (RCAF) 1945 and Morgan 1978. Loved aunt of twenty five nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis de Sales Church, 82 Church Street South, Pickering Village, Ajax, on Friday, May 7, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. Interment at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Notion Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis de Sales Building Fund, The Canadian Foodgrains Bank or a Charity of your choice. Parish Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.
OLDFIELD, Marion
Peacefully, on Monday, May 3 2004 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 87. Marion (nee Foster ), beloved wife of the late Kenneth OIdfield. Loving mother of Martin Oldfield and his wife Moira of Courtenay, B.C., and Kenneth William Oldfield and his wife Cathy of Port Perry. Loved grandmother of Christine, Mark, and John. Will be missed by her brother, sister, nieces and nephews all in England. The family of Marion Oldfield will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday, May 6th from 10-11a.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Sandy Beaton officiating. I f desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation or to Scugog Community Care.
REITANO, Marianna
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Monday, May 3rd, 2004. Marianna Reitano, (nee Calcaterra), in her 85th year. Dearly beloved wife of Giuseppe Reitano. Loving Mother of Luigi and his wife Monique of France, Salvatore and his wife Anna, Maddalena and her husband Antonio Foresta, Ben and his wife Giuseppina and Carmelo and his wife Maureen. Cherished Grandmother of Sylvie and Cecile; William and Laurence, Maryann, Joseph and Michael; Pino and Elvira Foresta; Marian, Angela and Michael, Maddalena and Joseph; Roderick and Miranda and Great Grandmother of Audrey, Camile, Anthony, Anthony and Mary. Dear sister of Rosalia Di Pietro of Italy and Alfio (Anna) Calcaterra of Ajax. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, May 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, (1314 Oxford Street, Oshawa) on Thursday, May 6th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
WILLIAMS, William Lewis Former Vice-President Mutual Of Omaha, President and CEO of Commercial Life Assurance Company, President Halifax Insurance Company of Canada. Peacefully on Monday May 3rd, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Corporation Oshawa. William Williams,in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Winifred. Loving father of Stuart and his wife Marsha, and Anne and her husband Kurt Cao. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Laura and her husband Chuck, Brad and his wife Jen, Carys and her husband Rolf. Great grandfather to Chase. Resting at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline Rd., Oshawa) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday May 6th, 2004 at 3PM. The family of William will receive friends 1 hour prior to service time. Cremation to follow at Bowmanville Crematorium.
BOHNEN, Dorothy
Peacefully, on Sunday, May 2nd, 2004 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 90. Dorothy (nee Cowan), beloved wife of the late Moses ''Moie'' Bohnen. Loving mother of Enid and her husband Michael Young and Don Bohnen (deceased) and his wife Natalie. Loved grandmother of Ben, Jay, Noah and Josh. Survived by her sister Rae Joel. The family of Dorothy Bohnen will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Wednesday, May 5th, from 2-4 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Royal Ontario Museum or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
BAZLEY, Albert Stanley (Veteran of World War II)
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday May 1, 2004 at the age of 80 years. Loving father of Diane and her husband Cleo Thompson, Danny and his wife Kathy Bazley, Bobby and his wife Jan Bazley, Michael and his wife Cindy Bazley, and Dennis and his wife Louise Bazley. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren Charlene and her husband Greg, Christine and her husband Greg, Colleen, Jamie and his wife Theresa, Blair, Cory, Alaina, Jamie, Arden, Nicole, Brandon, Mitchell, Tim, Alyson and Jamie. Dear brother of Tommy Bazley, Mary Clegg, Alice and her husband Leonard Warkworth and Kathleen and her husband Chuck Booth. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday May 4th at 11 a.m. The family of Albert will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated.
FRECKER, Winnifred
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, May 1, 2004, Winnifred in her 88th year. Beloved mother of Adele Close and her husband George. Loving grandmother to Nicole Davies, Danielle Close and Bradley Close. Great-grandmother to Cheyne and Alyssa Davies. Dear sister of George, Curtis, Ruby, Jane, Ronald. Predeceased by her brother James. 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 Wednesday, May 5th, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. The family of Winnifred will receive friends on Tuesday, May 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment at Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough.
