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KIT, Gregory
After a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, July 20th, 2004 at the age of 51. Dearly beloved husband of Dee. Loving father of Crystal. Dear son of Panko and the late Olga. Son-in-law of Gertrude Boucher and the late Arthur. Sadly missed brother of Andy and his wife Mary and their children, Paul, Matthew, Cassie and his sister Kathy Holman and her husband Ron and their children, Cheryl (Scott), Apryl (Tim) and Tracy. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Panachyda at 7:30P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, July 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation would be appreciated.
MITCHELL, Richard Maxwell
Peacefully at home in Oshawa after a lengthy illness on Sunday, July 18, 2004, in his 66th year. Dear husband of the late Christine Overy. Lovingly cared for by his sister Deborah Cple and her husband Ray of Brantford. Son-in-law of Jean Jilisen of Newtonville. Respecting Richard s wishes, cremation will take place with no service. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME.
PINEY, Cindy Louise
Suddenly after a vehicle accident on Sunday, July 18th, 2004 in her 45th year. Dearly beloved wife of Doug Prentice. Loving mother of Bill and his wife Patti and Jesse and his wife Laurie. Cherished Gramma of Jacqueline, Jake, Kylie and Austin. Dear daughter of Bev Piney and the late David Tubby and daughter-in-law of Doris DeGeer. Sadly missed sister of David, Linda, Ron, Jim, Kim, Shelly, Don and Tammy and many aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cindy passed away doing what she loved, riding her motorcycle. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, July 21st from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, July 22nd at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
SMYTH, James Leonard 'Jimi'
(30 year employee of General Motors of Canada; CAW Union Rep; former hockey and baseball coach GM league) Died suddenly, on Sunday, July 18, 2004, in his 53rd year. Beloved husband and soul mate of Elaina Sherry for 30 years. Father of James Richards-Smyth and Chris Sherry. Brother-in-law and friend of Laurel and husband Randy Maddock. Also fondly remembered by his caring and supportive friends, Gail and Gary Chisolm and their family who gave their unconditional love and support. Son of the late Leonard Loudfoot and the late Elsie McGuire. Jimi will be missed by his faithful companion 'Missy' and many extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOMEE LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Jimi to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
ANDREWS, Leslie
Age 82 years. (Retired Eaton's Employee). Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, July 17th, 2004. Beloved husband of Verna for 57 years. Loving father of Ron and his wife Menna, Debbie and her husband Bruce Marshman, Darlene and her husband John Caridi, Sherry and her husband Brian Bourque. Cherished ''Papa'' of Rhiannon, Trystan, Vicky, Lindsey, Lucas and Brandon. Survived by his brother Wes Andrews. Memorial donations in Leslie's memory may be made to Bowmanville Hospital.
KENT, Florence Hilda
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Florence, age 83 at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Saturday, July 17, 2004. Predeceased by loving husband William ''Bill'', her parents Ann and Harold Evans, sister Evelyn, and brothers Harold and Reginald. Loving and devoted mother of Sharyn Cooper (Charles), and Gordon Kent (Janice). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Scott, Bradley (Jennifer) and Michelle Cooper, Elissa and Graham Kent and great-granddaughter Bransen Cooper. Family and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558), Tuesday, July 20, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 21 at Northminster United Church, 676 Simcoe St. N. at Rossland. The family invites guests for refreshments in the church hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Northminster United Church or CNIB would be greatly appreciated.
KUNGLA, Alfred (Alf)
Retiree of General Motors (Canada). Born in Estonia (1928), passed away at Cobourg, Ont. on July 17, 2004. Devoted and beloved husband of Christene (nee Ewing). Loving father of Ed and Anne Kungla, Anne and Denis Kerrigan, Beth and Kevin McCormick, Heather MacKenzie and Randy Edwards. Grandfather of Colby, Matty, Katriina. Adoring "Pops" to Holly, Darren, Brianne and Connor. Remembered by Lea Kungla (sister), Scarborough, Ont., and all friends and relatives. Predeceased by brother Rein, Scarborough, Ont. As per his wishes, a private family service followed cremation on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby Ont. If desired, donations in memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg.
MAHONEY, John Raymond
(Retired from A. G. Simpson Ltd, Oshawa in 2002). Peacefully in his residence on Saturday, July 17th, 2004 in his 68th year. Long time family companion of Ida Grant and Buddy. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Lori Ann, her mother Mary Heroux and his four grandchildren. Loving brother of Rose and her husband the late Gilles Simard of Calgary, Anne and her husband Wally Cooper of Pope s Harbour, Nova Scotia, Gloria and her husband Ed Noseworthy of Oshawa, Shirley Mahoney and Terry MacDonald of Halifax and Marie and her husband Bob Wright of Ajax. Fondly remembered by Aunt Agnes and Bill from Bobcaygeon. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 22nd at 2:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Donations to the Oshawa Humane Society would be appreciated.
STEWART, Phyllis
Aged 77 years. At home in Oshawa on Saturday July 17th, 2004. Dear mother of Judy Ann Mitchell. Survived by her brothers Grant Stewart, Barry Stewart & Winston Stewart. He will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family & friends. Memorial donations in Phyllis s memory may be made to The Lung Association
TOTH, Lillian Loretta (nee Collins)
Peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, July 17, 2004, in her 89th year at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. She will be sadly missed by her children Arlene (Bell) and her husband Jack Black, Linda (Toth) Hipwell, Stephen Toth and his wife Debbie, and predeceased by son Paul Toth. Mother-in-law of Stacey. Nanny to Cheryl Black; Melissa, Stephanie, Jeffery and Natalie Toth; and great-grandmother to Jasmine and Bryson. At Lillian s request, a private family gathering will be held. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
BYKERK, Martin Cornelius (Marty)
passed away suddenly at his home on Friday July 16th, 2004 in his 44th year. Husband of Cherie Hudgins. Much loved father of Holly, and fondly remembered by Jocelynne. Son of Henry and late Johanna. Loved brother of Henry Bykerk and his wife Adriana and their sons Sean and Richard. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN LTD., 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service to follow in the chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. As an expression of sympathy in memory of Marty, donations may be directed to the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation.
CAMPBELL, William ''Bill''
(Former Employee of Dominion Stores for 33 years.) passed away peacefully on Friday July 16, 2004 at Ajax-Pickering Hospital. William, beloved husband of Margaret. Dear brother of May Sommerville. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. A special thanks to Dr. David Sliwowicz and Dr. Howard Petroff, all the nursing staff of the west wing 2nd floor, the emergency department and all of Ajax-Pickering Hospital for their care and compassion.
CLARK, M. Jill
Of Kincardine and formerly of Uxbridge, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre-Kincardine on Friday, July 16, 2004 in her 52nd year. Beloved wife of Trevor and dear mother of Lindsay (fiance Tom Desmond) and Meaghan (fiance Kyle Boulton). Loving sister of Michael (Barbara) Morrison, Ian (Pam) Morrison all of Uxbridge and Mary Reiman of Kimberley, B.C. Visitation at Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, 757 Princes Street, Kincardine, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Kincardine United Church, 721 Princes Street, Kincardine on Monday at 1:00 p.m. Interment of cremated remains in Kincardine Cemetery. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society may be made as expressions of sympathy (519) 396-2701.
DENYER, Brian
Peacefully entered into rest on July 16, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in his 48th year. Beloved son of Desmond and Myrtle Denyer. Dear brother of Randy and his wife Mary Anne, Larry and Connie and her husband the late Tim Trowsse. Fondly remembered by nephews Kyle, Jordan, Jason and niece Alexandra. The family gratefully declines flowers, however donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
DUTRIZAC, Reginald Joseph, BA, LLB
(W.W. II Veteran). passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Friday, July 16, 2004 at the Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital. Loving husband of Marjorie (nee Ausman). Dear father of Marta Hanlon and proud grandpa of Lauren Emberson and Michelle Hanlon. He is survived by sister Bernadette McClure, brother Oswald and predeceased by sister Ella and brother Gerald. Reg practised law for 44 years on North Avenue Road in Toronto and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. There will be a memorial visitation on Saturday, July 24, 2004 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at St. Martin's Anglican Church (1203 St. Martin's Drive, Pickering) with the Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Soldier's Memorial Tower Restoration Fund, University of Toronto would be greatly appreciated.
LEBLANC, Harvey
1935-2004. Joseph Herv "Harvey" Leblanc, 69 of Lakeburn, formerly of Oshawa, passed away on Friday, July 16th, 2004 at his residence. Born in Lakeburn, he was the son of the late Martin and the late Florine (n e: L g re) Leblanc. Mr. Leblanc was the former owner operator of WR Jewellers and had recently retired as owner operator of ABL Amusements. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1310, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association "Chapter A", and a parishioner of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his daughter, Sylvia Law of Oshawa, ON; three sons: Terry and Paul, both of Oshawa, ON and Ricky of Halifax; one brother Art (Brian) of Moncton; 7 grandchildren; Jeff, Julie, Lorie, Jodie, Tyler, Shawn and Devon; 2 great grandchildren; Juwann and Aidden. Funeral mass was celebrated from Notre-Dame-de- Lorette Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday July 20th, 2004. Interment in Notre-Dame-du-Calvaire Cemetery, Dieppe, NB. Funeral arrangement entrusted to the CHARTERSVILLE FUNERAL HOME, 363 Amirault Street, Dieppe, NB. (506)857-1901.
LEYK, Halina Mary
passed away at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa on Friday July 16, 2004 in her 77th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Leonard. She will be truly missed by her son Ted, her daughter Barbara (Don) Graham, and her daughter Teresa (Gerald) Gill. Loving Babcia to Krystie, Robert and Tyler. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church would be appreciated.
MONTGOMERY, Ronald Vernon
(Lifetime employee of Goodyear) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday July 16, 2004 at the age of 71. Beloved son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Montgomery. Dear brother of Helen. Survived by his nephew John. He will be sadly missed by long time friends Ernie & Carol Roberts. Memorial Donations may be made to Community Care or Foster brooke Longterm Care Facility.
ROUGHLEY, Florence May
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, on Friday, July 16, 2004. Florence (nee Scott) in her 88th year. Beloved wife of William Ross Roughley and the late Henry Marvin Taylor. Loving mother of Ronald and wife Joyce Taylor, Ralph Taylor, all of Oshawa, Eileen Bird and her husband Bill of Colbourne, Ted and wife Linda Taylor of Oshawa, Robert and wife Roseanne Taylor of Belleville, Doug and Ilene Taylor, Nancy Loscombe and Danny, all of Oshawa and predeceased by Mary Thompson and Larry Taylor. Fondly remembered by her grandchilren Gary, Paul, Dennis, Terry, Robert, Allan, Shari, Mike, Jennifer, Mark, Christina and Connie, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Monday, July 19, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Florence to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SPENCE, Agnes Rankin Wallace
Passed peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Friday, July 16th, 2004 in her 67th year. Predeceased by her husband William. Sadly missed by her daughters Alison and her husband Mike, Tracey and her husband Dean, her grandchildren Colin, Shannon and Jordan. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. An entrepreneur, expert craftsperson, co-founder of St. Andrew's Society for Women, member of the Eastern Star and generous spirit, she will be missed by many. At her request no Funeral Services will be held. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE (905-721-1234).
WEIDMARK (nee Parsons), Judith
On Friday July 16, 2004 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. In her 56th year. Beloved wife of Paul. Loving mother of Mark (Maggie) Weidmark, Cindy Chartrand and Pamela (Bill) Wilson. Proud Gramma of Kathleen, Laura and Rob. Survived by her brothers Les (Susan Clifton) Parsons, Don (Ann) Parsons and her parents Jack and Jennie Parsons. She will be missed by her nephews Lee, David and Matthew Parsons. In Judith's memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Parkinson's Society.
BENT, Mary Ada
Peacefully on Thursday July 15, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 91st year. Mary, beloved wife of the late Victor. Dear mother of Mary Boyer & her husband Ralph of Oshawa, Lorne & his wife Shirley of Dryden, Victor & his wife Robin of Whitby, and Bev Virgin & her husband Don of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Bunny & her husband Bruce Warden, Ralph & his wife Stacey Boyer, Wendy Leeder & her husband Sheldon, Janis Bent, Warren Bent, Vikki & her husband Mike Kerr, Kristina & her husband Derek Hedges, Chyvonne Bent, Grant Virgin, Craig Virgin, and Spencer Virgin. Sadly missed by her great grandchildren Katie, Matthew, Ryan, Parker, Blake, Taylor, Braydan, Brennan, Kelton, and Daelan. Dear sister in law of Jack Copp. The family wishes to thank Extendicare staff especially Dr. Reid, Susan and June for the compassionate care given to Mary. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Saturday July 17 at 3:30 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
