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ALBERT, Eunice Ethel (nee Furlotte)
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville on Saturday July 31, 2004, at the age of 84. Eunice was one of the 18 children born to her (predeceased) parents James Furlotte and Edith (Gallon) Furlotte in Jacquet River, New Brunswick. Eunice is predeceased by her loving children Evan Albert and Mary Grearson. She will be sadly missed by her surviving children William and his wife Betty, Rita and her husband Eric, Fred and his wife Manny, and Juanita and her husband Tom. Eunice is survived by one sister Cassie Fullarton of Frederickton, New Brunswick. She is predeceased by her six sisters Laura, Florence, Alice, Patricia, Lillian, and Edith, and also by her ten brothers Edward, Edwin, Hubert, Ernest, Andrew, Alfred, Stewart, Eugene, John and James Furlotte. Loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren, Tammy, Steven, Bryan, William, Barbara, Karen, Heather, Helene, Frederick, Dwayne, Roland, Wanda, Tracy, Dawn, Joseph, and Monica, and is predeceased by her grandson Allan. Eunice was also blessed with 24 great grandchildren Nealy, Quinton, Mason, Emma, Liam, Bradley, Tarah, Micheal, Adam, Jessica, Taylor, David, Natasha, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Mathew, Taryn, Robyn, Justin, Cody, Tierra, Christopher (predeceased), Selena, and Jacob. Eunice will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday August 4th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation Tuesday August 3rd, from 6 - 9 p.m. Cremation. The Interment of cremated remains will take place on Saturday August 7th at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery. In memory, donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
ELLINS, Robert Lloyd (Bob)
passed away peacefully in his 75th year at Port Perry Hospital on Saturday, July 31st, 2004, after a brief but tough struggle against a number of problems. Bob's passing leaves a great hole in the life of his loving sister Eleanor. He will be greatly missed by many cousins, especially Bruce Ewart, his constant cohort of school days, and by good friends, most notably his sidekick of later years, Ed Iglar. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
GILBERT, Bea
passed away peacefully at the Toronto General Hospital on July 31, 2004, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Roy for over 52 years. Dear mother of Don (Laura), Doug, Darlene, Lucy (Mark), Barry (Kim) and pre-deceased by Debbie. Proud grandmother of 10. Pre-deceased by her brother Don Arnold. In Bea's memory donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
WESTHUES, Maria (Mary) Josefa (nee Ferkmann)
Peacefully at home in Whitby on Saturday, July 31, 2004, in her 85th year. Beloved husband of William. Loving mother of Mary, and her husband Michael Dziawa, from Ottawa, Elisabeth and her husband Glen Davidson, of Whitby, and Leo Westhues and his wife Sylvia from Bielefeld, Germany. Survived by her sister, Agnes Ferkmann of Coesfeld, Germany and by her grandchildren Matthew and Craig Davidson, and Carolyn and Valerie Dziawa. She will be sadly missed and always in our hearts. Funeral Service to be held at Holy Family Church, 91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby, on Friday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m., with internment following the sevice. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family
ANDREWS, Robert 'Bob' Glen
At Rouge Valley Hospital of Ajax-Pickering on Friday, July 30, 2004 in his 55th year. Dear son of the late Bill and Peggy Andrews. Loving brother of Donald and his wife Betty of Ennismore and James and his wife Barbara of Oshawa. Also remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, August 5th, 2004 for a time of fellowship from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. A graveside funeral service to follow at Oshawa Union Cemetery at 1:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bob may be made to the Charity of your choice.
BICKLE, Verta Audrey Jane "Kim"
(Proud owner of "My Sister's Place", Oshawa since 1980.). Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday July 30, 2004 in her 71st year. Dearly loved sister of Kermit Battersby of Cobourg. Cherished aunt of Rick Battersby of Colborne and Karen Harris of Cobourg. Will be sadly missed by her many great nieces and nephews. Friends and associates may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday August 7th from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. with a Celebration of Kim's Life to be held in the Chapel at 1 P.M. In Lieu of flowers, donations to Bowmanville Memorial Foundation - Palliative Care or Special Care ICU.
FULLING, Gladys Evelyn
At Extendicare Nursing Home on Friday July 30, 2004, Gladys Fulling in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Fulling. Loving mother of Diane Richardson and her husband John, Marlene Kornie and her husband Nick, Randy Fulling and his wife Jan and their sister Marion Cain. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Candis Sabean, John Richardson, Nick, Michael, Jason and Christine Kornie and Kent Fulling and by her great grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, Bryanna, Tiyonna and Cadet. Rested at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa. A graveside service was held at Union Cemetery on Tuesday August 3 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation was held Monday 7-9 p.m.
GAULT, Marley Grace
Suddenly at home on Friday July 30, 2004. Beloved infant daughter of Steve & Margaret-Ann Gault of Pontypool. Cherished sister of Courtney, John and Josh. Loved granddaughter of Lynne & Gerald Pearce of Bowmanville and Tom & Phyllis Gault of North Bay. She will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, family and the world. Cremation.
GUERARD, John Wilfred, P.Eng.
Peacefully, in Oshawa, on Friday, July 30, 2004, in his 60th year. John will be lovingly remembered by his son Mike (Stephanie) and by his former wife Mary; and brother Jim (Susan), sisters Joan Stefurak, Lois Wielgopolan (Ray), Billie Liddicoat and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel,'' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Thursday, August 5 from 2:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the new Durham Region Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa would be appreciated.
MORTON, Tom
passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Friday, July 30th, 2004 in his 72nd year. Tom, beloved husband of Isobel. Cherished father of Lynn and Allan and son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Rhonda. Loving grandfather of Arran, Sean, Alana, Kristen, Allison and Justin. Dear brother of Rose. Private family memorial service to be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory to Uxbridge Cottage Hospital would be greatly appreciated by the family.
PETER, Trish
(now an Angel of God). Entered into rest after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 30, 2004. Trish Peter, in her 21st year, was the beloved daughter of Debbie and her husband Bill Boden of Little Britain and Bill Peter and his wife Heather of Oshawa. Dear sister of Shawna and her fiance Dave Morrin, Paul and his wife Paula, Greg, Louise and Felicia. Lovingly remembered by her boyfriend Lucas Southorn. Special niece of Ted and Chere Brown and Ron and Lynn Peter and fondly remembered by many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 3 at LITTLE BRITAIN COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Mount Sinai Oncology Department or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
POLMATEER, Bruce
Suddenly passed away on July 30, 2004 at the Ajax and Pickering Hospital in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Loretta. Loving father to Shelley and her husband Tom Britton. Cherished poppa to Jason and Stacey. Also Bruce leaves behind his sister Irene Cadieux and was predeceased by his three brothers Alan, Ken, and Grant. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
STAPLETON, Leonora Evelyn
In her 90th year. With peaceful dignity and her family at her side, on Friday July 30, 2004 at Kawartha Lakes Extendicare, Lindsay. Born on September 22, 1914 in Orono and having lived a full life as part of the Kendal farming community we announce with great sorrow the loss of our dear Mom, Leonora Evelyn Stapleton. Predeceased by her husband John Maxwell (Jack), 1987 & her parents Charlie & Leta (Bryson) Cooper and brothers Bill & Grant Cooper. Survived by brother Vance Cooper (Marguerite), sister Audrey McKee (Jim), and sister-in-law Jackie Cooper. Also her children Anne West (Dean), Merle Dost (Jerry), and Bill Stapleton (Shirley). Grandchildren Terry Cook, Cindy Guimond (Dennis), Deanna Walker (Dennis), John West, Lori Knox (Randy), Steve Dost (Karen), Linda Carter, Brad Stapleton and Brent Stapleton (Natascha). Great-grandchildren Shawn Cook, Katie & Riley Knox, Sarah & Kristine Dost, Dallas, Candice & Dakota Guimond, Brandon & Alyssa Stapleton, Kristian & Weston Walker and Jacob Carter. Mom will be fondly remembered by her many friends and relatives of the Kendal & Lindsay areas. A Celebration of Mom's Life will take place at KENDAL UNITED CHURCH, 21 Church St. Kendal at 11 am on Saturday August 7, 2004. Donations in memory of Leonora to Kendal United Church, or a Charity of your Choice would be appreciated.
WILD, Kenneth (Ken)
passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry on Friday, July 30th, 2004 at the age of 67. Ken Wild, loving father of Crystal and her husband Anthony Celar and Stephen and his wife Gina Wild. Dear grandfather of Leanne, Michael and Matthew Celar, Ryan, Daniel and Taylor Wild and great- grandfather of Brooklyn Celar-Younghusband. Dear brother of Joyce Coward, Janet Wild and Kathleen Long, all of England. At the request of Ken, no funeral service will be held. Cremation. The family would like to invite family and friends to a time of visitation to celebrate the life of Ken at the home of his son Stephen Wild at 161 Murphy Road, Baxter on Saturday, August 7, 2004 from 1 to 4 p.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
YORK, Shannon Amber Leigh
Tragically succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident on Friday, July 30, 2004. Shannon is survived by her parents Tom and Karen York, her brother Justin and her sister Holly. She will be sadly missed by her Nana Mary York and her Grampa Alf Brady. Loving niece of John York Jr., Sandy and Don Miller, Randy and Lynn York, Michael York and Debbie Ames, Joanne Longshaw and Greg Brady. Dear cousin of Tiffany, Tim, Ayren, Jeff, Tasha, Meagan, Amanda, Tyler, Jeff H., Fiona, Hannah and Mia as well as Susan Lethbridge, Andy Mattice, Michael and Jeremy Kean. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, August 2nd from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 4th at 1:00 P.M. Interment at Highland Memory Gardens, 33 Memory Gardens Lane, Toronto. In Lieu of flowers donations made to the Tim Horton's Children's Foundation or the Autistic Society would be appreciated.
BENOIT, Joseph Alvida 'Al'
At his residence on Thursday, July 29, 2004. Al, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Benoit and soulmate of Jeanne Landry. Loving father of Kevin Benoit and his wife Kelly of Oshawa, Donna Benoit and her spouse Kevin Rines of Oshawa, and Maurice Benoit and his wife Dianne of Cobourg. Dear grandfather of Michael and Michelle Benoit; Jason Sheehan; Ryan and Crista Dagnall; Charlotte, Jamie and April Kirk. Greatgrandfather of Austin, Jade and Liliana. Brother of Edgar Benoit of Tracadie, New Brunswick and predeceased by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Fondly remembered by extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary of the People Roman Catholic Church, 570 Marion Ave. (at Stevenson Rd. N., south of Rossland Rd. W. ), Oshawa on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Al to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
SAY, Hilda
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on July 29, 2004 in her 87th year. Hilda, beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Ray and his wife June, and Vicki Butler and her husband Ray Dewitt. Loving grandmother of Rick and his wife Val, Nancy, Tracy and her husband Paul, and Jeff and his wife Yvonne, and great grandmother of Jamie Leigh, Evin, Ethan, Khalem, Hailey and Emily.
APPLETON, Andrew Richard
Peacefully, after a short illness, on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 70. Andrew Appleton of Port Perry, beloved husband of Verna (nee Hicks). Loving father of Dianne Davison of Port Perry, Ron Appleton of Port Perry, and Janet and her husband John Gauvin of Woodstock. Cherished grandfather of Leanne and Mark, Jenna, Laura, Kim, James, and Jessica. Loved son of the late Charlie and Jean Appleton of Myrtle. Dear brother of Susanne and her husband Al Sollows of BC, Dorothy and her husband Ken Waltham of Brooklin, Bill Appleton and his wife Heather of Toronto, and Edward ''Pat'' Appleton (deceased). He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. The family of Andrew Appleton will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, July 30th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, July 31st at 11 a.m. Private Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
BREARLEY, Margaret
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in her 89th year. Margaret Brearley, predeceased by William Litherland. Loving mother of George and his wife Joan, and Shirley. Dear grandmother of Allan, Denise, and predeceased by Laurie. Great-grandmother of Kristin, Christopher, Carly and Garnett.
KIRK, Lillian M.G. (nee Wilson)
Long time Whitby resident, Lillian, a loving Christian went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on July 28, 2004 at Fairview Lodge in Whitby in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband James R. Kirk (Jimmy) in 1984, and her second son Ronald D. of Port Hope in 1996. Will lovingly be remembered by her son Robert J. and his wife Lorraine F. of Whitby, daughter Nancy B. Jansen and her husband Casey of Newtonville, Ronald's wife Dianne of Cobourg and sons Daniel W. of Oshawa, and Peter R. of Port Credit. Also remembered by 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Lillian served in the C.W.A.C. during World War II, Member of the Orange Lodge, and long time member of the Salvation Army. Many thanks to the staff and the many volunteers of Fairview Lodge. In lieu of flowers donations to the Red Shield Missions of the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
WILURA, John
Suddenly following surgery on Wednesday July 28, 2004 at St. Michael's Hospital Toronto at the age of 82. John, beloved husband of Ludmila. Loved father of Vera Wilura and the late Nestor Wilura (1984). Brother in law of Kathryn Klecan and her husband Henry. Uncle of Henry Klecan and his wife Danilia, and Edward Klecan and his wife Anita. Grand uncle of Julia, Philip, Mark, Daniel and Christopher. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (Corner of Albert and Lviv) on Saturday July 31st at 10:30 a.m. Panachyda will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr & St. Olha Cemetery, Courtice. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 6 - 9 p.m.
BRAKE, Joseph
passed away at Fairview Lodge, Whitby, on Sunday June 27, 2004 in his 88th year. Dear father of Lillian, Florence and husband Jim Hughes, Woody and wife Darlene, Bob and wife Bonnie, Jeanne and husband Hrant Maroukian, Patricia Henry and the late Anthony, grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 8. Joe will also be sadly missed by his close personal friend Jessie Arnold, and his step-sister Jackie Campbell. Visitation was held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, on Tuesday June 29, 2004 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and the service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday June 30, 2004 with Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Joe may be made to a Charity of choice.
HANLEY, Xavier Joseph
At Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Tuesday, July 27th, 2004. Xavier, beloved son of Tara Hanley and Richard King. Loving grandson of Wayne and Susan Hanley of Oshawa and Steve and Maisy Smith of Ajax. Great grandson of Don and Val Wood of Oshawa and the late Claude Hanley. Nephew of Erin Hanley of Oshawa. A private graveside service was held at Thornton Cemetery Friday, July 30, 2004. Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 1B6. Telephone (905) 433-5558.
