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KING, Charles T.
Formerly of Whitby, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, in his 86th year. He was a partner in King Bros. Tannery, served on the Town Council, and was active in Rotary for many years. His wife Ann predeceased him in 2001. Loving father of Mona, Paul and Leon. Devoted grandfather of 7. Brother of Ruth King and the late Oda Pritzker. Funeral service was held at Holy Blossom Temple, in Toronto, on Thursday, July 29, 2004. Donations may be made to the Charles T. King Memorial Fund, c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst St., Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.
KINGSTON, George Byron
Of Wilmot Creek - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday July 27th, 2004. Beloved husband and friend for 59 years of Edith. Survived by a sister Wanda Sinkey & predeceased by brother Williamson Ward. Brother-in-law of Louisa Henderson. A Memorial Service will be held at THE WHEELHOUSE, WILMOT CREEK on Tuesday August 3rd, 2004 at 2 p.m. Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or St. Andrews Church (Accessibility Fund).
PETROFF, Annie McLeod
Born February 17th, 1913 in Scotland. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 27th, 2004 in Oshawa. Annie, beloved wife of the late Cyril Petroff. Dear mother of Susan and her husband Patrick Mockler. Grandmother to Ian Mockler and Joanna and David Kurowski. Great Grandmother to Matthew Kurowski. Lovingly remembered by all. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 29th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, July 30th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
ROUGH, Marion
(Former member of Highland Star L.O.B.A). At Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late David Rough. Loving mother of William Rough (Judy) of Cobourg, Netta Dafoe (Ken) of Pickering, Alex Rough (Anne) of Bowmanville, Rachel Patrick (Martin) of Newcastle, and the late David Rough. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights; toll-free 1-877-987-3964) on Wednesday, July 28, from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, July 29, at 1:00 p.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery, at 3:00 p.m. Donations in Marion s memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by her family.
SCHRADER, Margaret (Peggy)
passed away Peacefully at her residence with her family by her side on Tuesday July 27th 2004 in her 68th year. Peggy wife of Alvin Schrader. Loving mother of Rick Dunn and his wife Cathy, Mike Dunn and his wife Yanis, Brad Dunn and his wife Susan, Lynn Dunn, Sandy Clarry and her husband Dave, Jennifer Eppel and her husband Mike, Jason Schrader and dear grandmother of 14 wonderful grandchildren. Sister of Patti Callaghan, Phyllis Isuruda and her husband Sam, Jimmy Callaghan and survived by step-father Joe Callaghan. (Peggy retired after 27 years with Canada Post and was the first female letter carrier in Oshawa). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
BROWN, Robert James
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful and unexpected passing of Robert at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax on Monday, July 26, 2004, in his 60th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Sharon. Loving father of Debra and Robert of Barrie. Loving Grandpa of Cara-Lee, Jesse, Ashley and Grant. Dear brother of Roberta, Valerie, Sharon and Jim. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews. Cremation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax, 580 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax, Ont., L1S 2J4 would be appreciated.
BURNS, Pearl (nee Smith)
On Monday, July 26, 2004 at Kingston General Hospital, at the age of 58, Pearl lost her courageous battle with cancer. It was her positive sense of humour during her battle that gave the family their strength. Pearl was a 27 year employee of Daimler Chrysler Trim Plant in Ajax. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family and she was an avid gardener and reader. Pearl was a loving wife to Derek John Burns. Admired mother of Michelle (Christopher) Cadeau, Jamie (Jodi) Burns, David (Stacie) Burns, Fiona Burns, and Andrew Burns. Adored grandmother of Lauren, Lukus, Braedon, Avery, and Miriah. Fondly remembered by her loving brother Robert (Marina) Smith, and sister-in-law to Geoff (Jean) Arkell. Pearl will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers. The family wishes to thank the staff at Kingston General Hospital, and all her nurses from the V.O.N. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Wednesday, July 28th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service to celebrate Pearl's life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, July 29th at 1:30 p.m. Cremation. Flowers and donations in Pearl's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
HOWARD, (Marjorie Viola) Vi (nee Foster )
December 31st, 1930-July 26th, 2004. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother and grandmother "Nan" at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. Vi is survived by her son Paul (Judy), daughters Brenda (Bruce) and Deanne (Andrew) and her five wonderful grandchildren Justin, Lauren, Yvette, Adam and Wesley. She will be remembered by her brother Howard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to T.R.A.C.K. (Therapeutic Riding Association for Challenged Kids), R.R. #1, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R1 or to a charity of your choice.
O NEIL, Fred Clayton
(Veteran of W.W.II). Peacefully on Monday, July 26th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. In his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Sandra and the late Ethel. Loving father of Brian and his wife Mary, Mike and his wife Karin, step-father of Tracy and her husband Scott Kippen and Terri Martell and her partner Nick Ford. Dear Grandfather of Darren and his wife Fiona, Melissa and her husband Rob Fleischacker, Julie, Chris and Jackie. Buddy Fred to Justin Waltenbury. Treasured Poppa to Blake and Nicholas Ford and Darby Kippen. Great Grandfather of Eila. Brother of Bill, Lyle, Eldon, Jean and Vernon. Son of the late Clayton and Grace. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 29th from 10:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. A special thank you to the Dialysis Staff at Lakeridge Health?Whitby and Oshawa, 3F nursing staff and Dr. Pang. Also thanks to the staff of Handi Transit and an extra special thank you to Manny for his outstanding service.
BECKER, Marie (nee Mensen)
(Member of Providence Shaw and St. Francis of Assisi CWL) peacefully at her home in Orono surrounded by her family, on Sunday, July 25, 2004, at 83 years of age. Marie, beloved wife of the late Jozef (Joe) Becker. Loving mother of Theresa and her husband Lloyd Vandergaast of Orono, Theodore (Ted) of Oshawa, Anthony (Tony) and his wife Theresa of Raglan, and Alida of Courtice. Sadly missed by grandchildren Tyler, Travis, Trevor, Sabrina, and Cordell. Loving sister of Sien Eikens of Orono, Henk and his wife Frances Mensen of Castleton, Lietje and husband Hendrik Brunen, Herman and wife Annie Mensen, Theo and wife Marietje Mensen, Jan Mensen, and the late Annie Westerman and Gert Mensen, all of Holland. Survived by many other relatives in Canada and Holland. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Tuesday, July 27, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 8:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations to the St. Francis of Assisi Building Fund or Hospice Durham in Marie s memory would be appreciated by her family.
BELL, Grace Cecilia
(Ken Bell Signs) On Sunday, July 25, 2004 after a brief illness, in her 89th year. Grace C. Bell (nee Renton), beloved wife of the late Kenneth Choate Bell. Sister of Mary Fielding and Frances Stong, and predeceased by her brother George Renton and sister Lucy Renton. Grace will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, friends and devoted caregivers Joy and Inez. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 1148 Finch Ave., Pickering on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
LATTRULO, Beverly Marie
Peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday, July 25th, 2004. Beverley (nee Brokenshire), dear daughter of the late Williams and Queen Brokenshire. Longtime companion of Grant Irvine, loving mother of Billie and Michael. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jason and Leanne. Beverley will be sadly missed by her brothers Paul Brokenshire (Barb), and David Brokenshire, her sister Anne Chapman (Bob), her nieces, nephews and by her friends Carol, Bill and Nika Mitchell and Reba Lattrulo. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street, Oshawa, with visitation on Thursday, July 29th at 2 p.m. until the time of funeral service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery.
BROWNSON, Evelyn (nee Druce)
After a lengthy illness, passed into God's hands peacefully in her 84th year at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Saturday July 24, 2004. Predeceased by her beloved husband Simon. Lovingly remembered as a dear mother of Gloria, Ruth, Diane, Art and David. Sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11:00am Friday July 30, 2004, in the chapel at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2000 Dundas Street East, Whitby. Interment of her cremation will follow in the Cemetery.
FOOTE, Cynthia Gaye ''Cindy'' (nee Shaw)
At Lakeridge Health Corp.-Bowmanville on Saturday, July 24th, 2004, with her family by her side, aged 47 years. Beloved wife of Calvin of 21 years and loving mother of Caitlyn. Loving sister of Cathy Rutter, Carol Babcock (Todd), Richard (Kelly) and Allan (Cheryl). Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Murray Shaw. Dear daughter-in-law of Calvin Sr. and Jean Foote. Cindy will be sadly missed by her family, nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, July 28th, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Lupus Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
FRASER, Daisy Annabelle (nee Griffiths)
Born December 27th, 1916 in Stoney Beach, Saskatchewan. Daisy, passed away peacefully at the Fairview Lodge Nursing Home on Saturday, July 24th, 2004 in her 88th year. Dearly beloved wife of Alvin for 50 years. Loving mother of Robert and his wife Cheryl, Jane Ann and her husband Norman Tillson. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Krysta and her husband Sidney, and great grandmother of Summer, Cierra, Savannah and Braeden. Predeceased by brothers Errol, Vern, Clare, Edward Ted , Jack, Dalton; a sister Jane and her parents John Bob Griffiths and Hannah (nee Turner). Survived by sisters-in-law Betty Griffiths of Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Lilla Gilroy of Springhill, Nova Scotia, and Jean Fraser of Kingston, Ontario. Fondly remembered 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 Tuesday, July 27th from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
GIANNINI, David Brian
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 49. Dave Giannini of Saintfield, beloved husband of Marie (nee Timms). Loving father of Michael and Brad. Loved brother of Anthony Giannini of Saintfield and Louise Giannini of Whitby. Dear son of Ralph and Vilma Giannini of Saintfield. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. The family of Dave Giannini will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Monday, July 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Greenbank United Church, Highway 12, Greenbank on Tuesday, July 27th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Ross Carson officiating. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Greenbank. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Greenbank United Church Memorial Fund.
LADOUCER, G. Evelyn
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Saturday, July 24, 2004. Evelyn, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Cec Ladoucer. Loving mother of Wendy and her husband The Reverend David Moore of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Eric and Avala. Sister of the late Edna Abbott. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews Pat and Bob Abbott and family, Ron and Yvonne Ladouceur and family, Shirley and Jerry Jolie, Martha and Gordon Robitaille, Jean and Raymond Gignac and family, and Alvin and Roma Ladouceur and family. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. Visitation will resume at PENETANGUISHENE FUNERAL HOME, 155 Main Street, Penetanguishene (705-549-3155) on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 from 1:00 p.m., until service time at 3:00 p.m. cremation to follow. Interment to be held on Friday, July 30, 2004 at St. James-on-the-Line Anglican Church Cemetery, Penetanguishene. Donations in memory of Evelyn to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
PATTE, Robert 'Bob' Allan
(Longtime sportsman and local businessman of Patte's Paint & Wallpaper, later known as ROPAT) Peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2004. Bob, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Joan. Lovingly remembered by his children Susan Patte (Rob McInnis), Paul Patte (Carol Scott), Jayne and George Whitehouse, Jonathan and Shannon Patte, Ellyn and Richard Patte-Donald and step-daughter Ginny. Dear grandfather of Claire, Tamara, Jacob, Eric and Summer. Fondly remembered by Jacqueline. Brother of the late Dean Patte and the late Margaret Pinder. Brother-in-law of Evelyn Patte of Oshawa. Sadly missed by man's best friend Paddy. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday, July 27th, 2004 from 3:00 p.m. until the Celebration of Life service in the chapel at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bob to the Terry Fox Foundation or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
PLANCKE, Vera Lucille (nee Hopkins)
Peacefully after a brief illness at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, on Saturday July 24, 2004 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Gaston (Gus) Plancke (1993). Dear mother of Larry and his wife Kathyrn of Enderby, B.C. Michael and his wife Cheryl of Elgin, ON, Daniel and his wife Deborah of Cambray, ON. Loved grandmother of Christopher, Ryan, Shawn, Jessica, Adriana, Robert, and Steophain. Great grandmother of William. Dear sister of Lawrence Hopkins (Shirley), Edith Schwap Davenport (Glen), and Joyce Philp (Ron). Sister in law of Roger Plancke (Donna). Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday July 28 from 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday July 30th at 11am. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations made to the Ontario Heart & Stoke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
FAIRGRIEVE, Agnes
Peacefully at home on Friday, July 23rd, 2004. In her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Alex. Loving mother of Mina and her husband Leonard Gibson and Sandra and her husband Ray Hoskin. Dear Grandmother of Robert and his fianc Agnes Pawlowski, Shawna and Amanda. Sister of the late Sheila and Fred Taylor. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, July 25th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, July 26th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
HILLOCK, Mary Elizabeth
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, July 23rd, 2004 at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Earl Hillock. Caring mother of Marlene and her husband Don Perry, and the late Ronald Hillock. Dear Grandmother of 9 grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. Private family arrangements have been made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
HOY, Murray Archibald
Age 47 years. At Rideau Centre, Smiths Falls on Friday July 23rd, 2004. Beloved son of Velma & Archie Hoy. Dear brother of Neil & Jackie Hoy; Ralph & Linda Hoy; Donna & Nick Carchidi and Marlene Manaigre. Also survived by his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Sick Children's Hospital.
