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ELLIS, Janice Vivienne
Aged 49 years. Suddenly on Thursday June 10th 2004. Loving wife of Bob Ellis for 31 years. Dear mother of Shauna, Jenny & David. Loving daughter of Jack & Anna Garwood. Survived by her brother-in-law Tony Ellis & her nephew George of London, England. She will be sadly missed by all her family & friends. A Memorial Service has taken place on Tuesday June 15th 2004. Cremation has already taken place. In lieu of flowers donations made to The Cancer Society or The Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family. Dedicated to the woman who loved to live.
GILL, Paul S.
passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday June 10, 2004 in his 52nd year. Dearly loved husband of Colleen. Much loved father of Greg and Ashley. Loved son of Marion Gill of Owen Sound and the late Bud. Survived by his brothers Reg and David. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews and many close friends. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN LTD., 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Then to Brooklin United Church, where visitation will commence from 1:00 Tuesday until time of service to follow in the church at 2:00 (June 15). Cremation to follow. If desired Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
MCDOWELL, Barbara
Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge General Hospital, Oshawa on Thursday June 10, 2004 at the age of 47. Loved wife and best friend of Gord. Cherished mother of and inspiration to Tom of London and Sarah of Oshawa. Daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Chasty. Daughter in law of the late Tom and Margaret McDowell. Dear sister of Laura Chasty and Edward Chasty Jr. (Denise) all of Thunder Bay. Sister-in-law of Irene Miller (Jim) of Scotland. Niece of Elizabeth McDowell. Aunt to Scott, Cheryl and Angela Chasty of Thunder Bay. Prior to her illness, Barbara devoted years of service as canvasser for the Canadian Cancer Society. A devoted wife and mother, she touched the lives of many with her personality and her warm smile. She will be dearly missed by all. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 from 1 pm. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 3pm. Rev. Krister Ulmanis officiating. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
MURPHY, Viola Margaret
passed away peacefully on June 10, 2004, at the Rouge Valley Ajax Pickering Health Centre, at the age of 74. Loving wife of James Edwin Murphy. Cherished mother of Marie (Joel), Susan, Joan (David), James, John (Monica). Proud grandmother of Jennifer (Mark), Skye, Jessie, Michael, Courtney, Corbett, Colin, Jordan, Taylor, Liam and great-grandchildren Baily, Jack, Ayden and Benjamin. Fondly remembered by a brother, sisters and many dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, 11:00 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church (903 Giffard St., Whitby). Cremation with Interment at a later date. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children.
RUDOWSKI, Boleslaw "Bill"
Veteran WW2. Peacefully on June 10th 2004 at Copernicus Lodge surrounded by his family after a long and happy life in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Irene Jakacki. Dear father of Raymond Rudowski of Hong Kong and Mark and his wife Tannis of Toronto. Loving grandfather of Nicholas. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E. Oshawa with mass of Christian burial at St. Hedwigs Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday June 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday June 15th 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Copernicus Lodge would be appreciated.
WILLIAMS, James Edward "Jim"
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday June 10th, 2004 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Donalda for 45 years and the late Helen Sullivan. Dear father of Bonnie McDade and her husband Brian. Brother of Dorothy Dalton, Don and Anna Williams and the late Mary Brooks and Laura Chin. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234) on Friday June 11th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday June 12th at 3:00 P.M. Interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated.
BABIN, Trevor
Suddenly, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at the age of 17. Beloved son of Jill (nee Roustan) and Paul Babin, loving brother of Scott and Kayla. Trevor loved his grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends very much. His humour, warmth and caring nature will be sadly missed by so many, but never forgotten. Trevor's love of music will also carry on through the establishment of a musical instrument fund at his high school. Funeral Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church (82 Church St. S., Pickering Village), on Monday, June 14, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Trevor's memory to the Musical Instrument Fund at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School (1375 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax, Ont. L1T 4G8) would be greatly appreciated by his family.
BAKER, Evelyn Alice
Peacefully, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at the Brant Centre in Burlington, at age 90. Evelyn (nee Millson), beloved wife of the late Maurice Baker. Loving mother of Janice and her husband Vytas, Grant and Mary Jane, and Mary and her husband John. Loved grandmother of Paul, Ellen and her husband Jonathan, Glen, Brett, Michael, and Sean and his wife Krysha. Cherished great grandmother of Dylan, Haley and Emma. Dear sister of Jean Trott and the late Mary Marriott. A private service to celebrate the life of Evelyn Baker will be held in the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Monday, June 14th with Reverend Julie van Haaften officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry United Church Memorial Fund.
DAFOE, Steven Raymond
Gone to his heavenly home, on Wednesday, June 9th, 2004. Loving son of Catherine Toledo and Bruce Dafoe. Grandson of Jean Bradshaw and Jean Dafoe, and great-grandson of Harry Bradshaw. Steven will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, June l2th, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Visitation 7-9 p.m., Friday.
JERONIMO Maria Palmira
Suddenly, after a brief illness at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, Maria (Nee Franzao) in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Alvaro Jeronimo. Loving mother of Luis and wife Maria Jeronimo of Oshawa, Jose and wife Teresa Jeronimo of Bowmanville, Adelino and wife Diane Jeronimo of Portugal, and stepmother (Tia) of Maria Emilia and husband Adelino Ferreira of Whitby. Dear Avo to her grandchildren Dennis, Anita and husband Steve, Lissa, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Elizabeth, Mark, Paul, George and wife Anita and great-granddaughter Sydney. Dear sister of the late Jose Julio Frazao. Relatives and friends were received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary prayers were held at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at ST. GERTRUDE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 690 King St. E., Oshawa on Friday, June 11, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Maria to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
NOBLE, Barbara Jean
(well known through Calvary and Northview Pentecostal Churches). At Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Rogers Street Site, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004. Loving wife and best friend for 32 years of James (Jim) Noble of Peterborough. Dear mother of Keith and Jenny, and Grandma to Brittanie and Joshua. Daughter of Doris Craig and the late John Craig. Survived by five brothers and sisters, and sadly missed by many friends. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Road (at River Road South) on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Private family service later. Interment Highland Park Cemetery. Donations in Barbara s memory to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre would be appreciated by the family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
ORTBACH, Nora Evelyn (nee Parker)
(Principal of the Pines Senior Public School in Kawartha-Pine Ridge District School Board). Peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Wednesday June 9th, 2004 at the age of 46 years. Beloved wife of Dieter. Survived by her mother Elizabeth Parker and sister Linda McAuslan (Don); sister-in-law of Renate Ortbach, Fred Ortbach (Audrey) and Roland Ortbach (Claudette). Predeceased by her father Nelson Parker (1973). Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, June 11th, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, June 12th at 1:00 P.M. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
BELL, Robert Mathew (Bob)
At home on Tuesday June 8th, 2004 aged 66 years. Predeceased by his parents Albert & Florence Bell. Father of Robert, Brenda, and Anne. Brother of Gord, Joyce & Florence. Predeceased by his sister Margaret, and his brothers Ernest, Albert & Ranson. At Bob's wishes, no service will be held. Memorial donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated, and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711.
BURNS, Herbert
(Retired after 25 years of service for Mitchell's Family Books). On Tuesday June 8, 2004 in Oshawa at the age of 75. Herbert, beloved husband of Zena Burns (nee Johnston). Loving father of Samuel Burns of Scarborough, and Heather Kelly & her husband Allan of Niagara Falls. Loved Poppy of Emmett, Morgan, Hunter and Justice Kelly all of Niagara Falls. Dear brother of Ted Burns of Australia, Joseph & his wife Peggy Burns of Ireland, Samuel Burns of Ireland, the late William Burns & his wife Doris of Ireland, and the late Jimmy Burns of Ireland. Brother in law of Christine and Peter Blake of Ireland. Loved by many nieces & nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME LTD., 124 King Street East, Oshawa. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday June 11, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
HAYWARD, Frank
WW2 Veteran (Retired from General Motors). At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday June 8th, 2004. Frank Hayward in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Alice Turpin. Dear father of Eileen Weatherhead and her husband Alan of Burlington. Dear brother of Gwen Hartwick of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Sandra of Burlington, Gary and his wife Mary of Columbia, South Carolina and great grandchildren Trevor and Caitlin of Columbia, South Carolina. Predeceased by his sisters Ivy & Vera, and by his brother Fred. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E. Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Friday June 11th at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Visitation Friday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
JOBB, Darrin John (Boo)
Suddenly, at his home in Bowmanville, on Tuesday June 8, 2004, Darrin Jobb (Boo) passed away at the age of 42. Lovingly remembered by his parents Jane and David Jobb, brothers David and his wife Annissa, and Mark and his wife Shelley. Loving father of Evan. Proud uncle of Ryan (Kristy), Sara (Jason), Caitlin, Alexandra, Patrick, Ethan, and Nicholas. Grandson of Muriel Jobb. Predeceased by his grandparents George and Wilma Taylor and Arnold Jobb. Resting at the 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 Saturday June 12 at 11 a.m. The family of Boo will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment in Cartwright Union Cemetery, Cadmus. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Hospital For Sick Children would be appreciated.
LAWRENCE, Joan
Peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 8th, 2004. Devoted wife of Boyd Woodrow Woody Lawrence for over 50 years. Predeceased by her sister Grace Sherman. Lovingly remembered by Thomas Fortner and her many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, June 9th from 7 9 P.M. and Thursday, June 10th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, June 11th at 11:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or C.N.I.B. would be appreciated.
LYNCH, Thomas
1924-2004 - Died June 8, 2004, Brooklin, Ontario Tom passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family and with the love of his life, Joyce, his wife of 55 years, at his side. Loving father of Tricia (Brad) Raffensperger, Pauline (Don) Lynch- Stewart, Tom (Lisa) Lynch, and Sean Lynch (Anna Khimasia). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Brenton, Kyle, Cody, Cameron, Liam, Kieran, Maeve and Eva. Tom is also survived by his siblings Eric and Betty. He is predeceased by George and Anne. Tom gave selflessly of himself throughout his life. During WWII, Tom parachuted to safety in occupied France, and escaped with the aid of the Faure family, and others. Upon retirement, Tom energized the Royal Airforce Escaping Society, helping to reconnect evaders, and evaders with their civilian helpers. Tom published a collection of RAFE member accounts and presented it to the Minister of Veterans' Affairs in 2001. Following a successful private sector career during which he pioneered computer controlled machine design and engineering and contributed to the construction of the Avro Arrow, Tom taught Mechanical and Business Technology for 20 years at Seneca College as well as in Egypt, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. He was well known for ''holding court'' at the family dinner table - talking, challenging, engaging and giving us all his sense of the world through his Irish eyes. Our Da leaves us all with a legacy of faith, love, humour and family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to his ''angels'' disguised as VHA nurses. To Val Savage, Rita Grieve and Karen Muir, ''God Bless''. Also sincere thanks to his care workers Rosaline, Sandy and Eliseo. A wake will be held Thursday, June 10, from 7-9 p.m. at the MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street in Brooklin, a few blocks north of Hwy. 7 on Hwy. 2 (Baldwin Street). All are welcome. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate a Funeral Mass together on Friday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 101 Winchester Road East, a few blocks east of the junction of Hwys. 7 and 12, in Brooklin. Memorial tributes can be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
MADSEN, Carl Jorgen
passed away peacefully to join his beloved wife Marie on Tuesday June 8, 2004 at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton. He will continue to live on in the hearts of his children Karen, Johannes, Peter, Herluf, Inge, Else, Viveke, Kirsten, Elin and Troels and their spouses, as well as his 28 grandchildren and their spouses and 49 great-grandchildren here in Canada, the United States and Denmark. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Lakeview Manor in Beaverton, for their compassionate care and support over the past 3 1/2 years. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 523 Simcoe Street, Beaverton on Thursday June 17 at 1 p.m. As per Mother's and Father's wishes, they will be taken back to Denmark where together they will be laid to rest at Sonderbjaert Kirke, where they married 70 years ago. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Charity of your choice.
OSBORNE, Joyce Violet
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Tuesday, June 8th, 2004. Joyce (nee Snowell), in her 74th year. Beloved mother of Robbie and his wife Sue of Oshawa. Loving Grandma of Chris, Jamie, Tim, Jeanna and Bradley. Dear sister and best friend of June Johnston of Oshawa. Predeceased by her brother-in-law Bob Johnston. Lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, June 11th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, June 12th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Denise House would be appreciated.
AYLETT Sidney 'Sid' Charles
Suddenly, on June 7, 2004, as a result of a vehicle accident in Kentucky, in his 92nd year Sid went to be with his Lord and Saviour. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Smith-Ross) and the late Alice Aylett. Devoted father of Gail Winter, Nancy and her husband Bob Galt, and James and his wife Judy Aylett. Step-father of Myrna and her husband Brian Gough, Rollande and her late husband Gerald Ross, Lorne and his wife Kathy Ross. Loving brother of Edward Aylett and his wife Thelma and the late Phillip and Leonard. Grandfather of Paul and Sharon Dick, Russell and Shirley Dick, Elaine and Morris Gould, Lori and Stephen Neil, Daniel and Sarah Galt, Jennifer and Catherine Aylett and step-grandfather of Katherine and Andrew Benson, Michael Matyi and Stephen and Ann Matyi, David, Brian and Lyn Ross and Emily Ross. Sid will be sadly missed by his great grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and many friends. A memorial service in memory of Sid's life will be held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 300 Rossland Road East, Oshawa at 1:00 p.m on Tuesday, June 29, 2004. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa, the Gideon Bible Society or to a Charity of one's choice through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558)
BENNETT, Ross
(Retired Manager, Duplate Canada/P.P.G.) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Monday, June 7th, 2004. Walter John Ross Bennett, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Clara. Dear father of Beverley Marshall of Toronto and Grant and his wife Carol of Penetanguishene. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Lee, Stephen, Shelagh, Dana and Mellissa and great grandchildren, Reese, Kaitlin, Bridget, Sunny, Clara and Ryan. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, June 10th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
GINTER Florence
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Monday, June 7, 2004, Florence (nee Morrison) in her 74th year. Dearly beloved wife of Neil for 36 years. Special aunt to Shawn Ginter. Dear sister of Anne Mae Fleming of Thornhill, Catherine Nichelson of Dominion, N.S., Billie Morrison and his wife Theresa of Toronto, Leo Morrison of Hamilton, Neil Morrison of Dominion, N.S. and the late Angus Morrison. Relatives and friends may pay their respects 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. A complete service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Donations made in memory of Florence to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
