Canadian Obituaries Forum
Share and search for your Canadian obituaries for genealogy research!
The search engine for this forum is optimized for SURNAME research primarily.
ZYLKA, Zbigniew "Tony"
passed away on Monday August 9th, 2004 with his family by his side, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, aged 48 years. Beloved only son of Konstanty and Jadwiga Zylka. Tony leaves behind family in Canada and Poland. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday August 12th, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
CARRIGAN, Ruth
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday August 8, 2004 in her 77th year. Ruth, beloved wife of John. Dear mother of Douglas. Sister of Herb Prescott and Marie Kessler. Funeral Mass in ST. JOSEPH S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Bowmanville on Wednesday August 11th at 11 a.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
LAIRD, Jessie
Peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 8th, 2004, with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville, in her 80th year. Devoted and loving wife of Anson Laird of 58 years. Cherished mother of Brian Laird, Joyce and her husband Jack Parry, and Michael Laird. Caring Grandma of Marie, Kimberly, Kyle, Stephanie and Brian. Dear sister of Evelyn of California and predeceased by her brother Harry of Scotland. Jessie will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends both in Canada and abroad. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. W. (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 10th, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
LATURSKI, Stanley Stephen
(Retired 37 year employee of General Motors Canada, long time member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 8611). Peacefully after a courageous battle at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, August 8th, 2004 with his family by his side. Stan, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Shirley of 43 years. Loving father of David and his wife Barbara of Whitby, Stephen of Toronto and Michael of Winnipeg. Devoted Big Poppa to Matthew, Kasia, Jennifer, Scott and Garrett. Dear brother of Anthony (Agnes), Leonard (Veronica), Dominic, Ann Conkle and the late Bronis. He will be sadly missed by his sisters in-law Barbara Poitras and Penny-Anne Seguin and his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., with prayers at 7 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at SAINT MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH(570 Marion Ave, Oshawa) on Thursday, August 12th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations in memory of Stan may be made to the New Durham Regional Cancer Centre.
RAHM, Marion Kathleen
Quietly, on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 81. Marion (nee Hill), beloved wife of Stan Rahm of Blackstock. Loving mother of Paul Rahm and his wife Anne of Kemptville and Carol and her husband Cameron Porter of Blackstock. Loved grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The family of Marion Rahm will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday, August 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to Celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 11th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Mary Bell-Plouffe officiating. Interment St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Blackstock. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Charity of your choice.
WADDELL, James Mackay
Peacefully at Bowmanville Memorial Hospital on Sunday, August 8, 2004. Jim, loving husband of 57 years to Ruby (nee Wiskin) and father to David (of Whitby). Predeceased by his daughter Susan, parents Alice and David Waddell, and sister Elaine (of Owen Sound). He will be lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Mabel Sexsmith, and brother-in-law Clarence Wiskin and his wife Nesta (of Kingston), as well as his nieces and great-nieces who he dearly loved. Jim was born in Owen Sound in 1920. He began his banking career there in 1939, but served in several communities including Ripley, Kingston, Toronto, Cookstown, Chatham, and Oshawa before coming to Ajax in 1966 where he was the Royal Bank's branch manager. He later transferred to the Toronto Head Office to work in the Real Estate Resources branch until he retired in 1980. Jim was a member of St. Paul's United Church choir for years. He was a member of the Ajax Rotary Club, the friendly volunteer behind the coffee bar at the Ajax Hospital, and a driver for the Canadian Cancer Society until his own health declined. Cremation.
COCHRANE, Marie (nee Groeneveld)
Aged 80 years. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday August 7th 2004. Beloved wife of the late Bill Cochrane. Dear mother of Willy & her husband Jim Nickel, Bill & his wife Carol, Margaret & her husband Roger Downes. Loving Grama of Kathy, Sarah, Jason, Ben, Ken, Shannon, Rebecca, Aleisha & Jessica. Great grandmother of Leah. She is survived by her brother Jop (Jacob) Groeneveld. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
LEGROS, Richard Hector
Passed at his residence in Oshawa, on Saturday August 7, 2004. Richard Legros in his 59th year. Long time resident of St. Charles, Ontario. Richard started his business Intex Home Renovation in Kamloops, B.C. and expanded to Thunder Bay, Ontario. He closed this business in 1999 and moved to Stratford, Ontario where he operated a successful business, Four Seasons Home Improvement, until April 2004, when illness forced him to retire. Longtime friend of Darlene Legros (nee Perkins) of Cornwall. Loving father of Amanda Legros of Cornwall. Lovingly remembered by his grandson Bryden. Predeceased by his father Hector and his mother Amanda. Dear brother of Robert Legros and his wife Jenny of Whitby, Ontario, Daniel Legros and his wife Rose of St. Charles, Ontario, Michael Legros and his wife Lise of Montreal, Quebec, John Legros and his wife Mariel of Iroquois Falls, Ontario, Pierre Legros and his wife Monica of Whitby, Ontario, Claudette German and her husband Henry of Sudbury, Ontario. Predeceased by his sister Annette Robinson. Will be greatly missed by his brother-in-law Ken Robinson, many nieces and nephews and extended family. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484, (4th set of lights east of Townline Rd.) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday August 10 at 4 p.m. The family of Richard will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
MUNKLEY, Helen Mabel (nee Inder)
Entered into a peaceful sleep at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, August 7, 2004, in her 84th year. Helen, beloved wife of David Munkley of Oshawa. Dear mother of Shirley and her husband Allan Pethick of Cambridge, and Ron Tone and his wife Jean of Bowmanville. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private Interment of cremated remains will take place at New Hope Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
TUSTIN, Elsie Grace (nee Miles)
At Marnwood Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville on Saturday, August 7, 2004, age 67 years. Beloved wife of Ray Tustin. Dear mother of Deborah-Anne and her husband Daniel Miron, and Stephen Craig Tustin and his wife Carole-Anne. Cherished grandmother of Courtney and Connor Tustin, and Olivia Miron. Dear sister of Joan Clark and sister-in-law of Leonard and Lillian Tustin, and Marjorie and Glen Hounsom. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and extended family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a Charity of your choice.
CARTER, Dorothy Mary
Suddenly, on Friday, August 6, 2004 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, in her 82nd year. Dorothy, beloved wife of the late Ernie. Devoted mother of Bruce and Marion, Debbie and Winston. Loving grandmother of Chris and Amanda, Kim and Corey, Jessica and Rob, Adam, Angela and Kurt. Elated great grandmother of Christopher, Kiersten, Carter and Mitchel. Fondly remembered by Anne Coulter and all her nieces and nephews. A gathering of remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2004 at the Udora Community Centre. In lieu of flowers memorial donations made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital appreciated.
KAY, Patricia "Pat" Sandra (Gyurka)
(Long time employee of H. Kassinger Construction) After a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, on Friday, August 6, 2004. Pat, loving mother of Stephanie and her husband Brian Kapeluk of Oshawa and Stephen William "Bill" Gyurka of Oshawa. Predeceased by daughter Barbara Anne Gyurka. Loved Nan to Ryan and Jenene, Sean and Emily, and greatgrandchild Torrence. Survived by sisters Alice Morris and Beatrice Bailey. Good friend of Shona Lewis. Relative and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa on Monday, August 9, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Pat to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
KYLE, Elizabeth Hay (Bessie)
passed away on Friday August 6, 2004. Bessie Campbell beloved wife of the late Andrew Kyle. Dear mother of Irene Reid and her husband Robert of Scotland, Andrew Kyle and his wife of Angela of Uxbridge. Survived by her Grand children Shona and Craig Reid. ister of the late Nancy Robertson. In Bessie's memory, donations may be made to the Versa Care Centre.
MESHER, Dorothy Eleanor (Foster )
Of Whitby passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 6, 2004, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Mesher for over 51 years. Proud and loving mother of daughter Nancy and her husband John F. Miller (Columbus) and son Neil and partner Edward D. Anderson (Oshawa). Cherished grandmother of Shane, Cheryl and Aaron Miller. Lovingly remembered by brothers Russell Foster (Kay) of Whitby and Jack Foster of Kirkfield and sisters Thelma Westlake (Jack) of Oshawa, Barbara Cochrane (Donald) of Hampton, Lois Nimigon (Steve) of Enniskillen, Jean Penfound (Lorne) of Whitby, and Judy Hunt (friend Josef Kartner) of Oshawa. Sadly missed sister in law of Rober W. and Selica Mesher of Cape Breton N.S., Charles F. and Lorna Mesher of Whitby, Clara Di Pede of Hamilton and Drusilla Gallagher of Toronto. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, Carman and Evelyn Foster . Dorothy's greatest passions were her family, especially her three adoring grandchildren, family get-togethers and summers at the cottage on Canal Lake. She recently resumed her love of oil painting and completed several beautiful scenes. As an expression of sympathy, donations to The Canadian Diabetes Association, Lakeridge Health Oshawa, or Charity of choice would be appreciated.
BELLINGHAM, Hilda
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Thursday August 5, 2004. Hilda (nee Riley) in her 88th year, beloved wife of the late John Bellingham. Dear mother of Linda and her husband Juergen Bluemeke, Bill Bellingham and his wife Pat and Jim Bellingham and his wife Chris. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Geoffrey, Peter, Heather and Stephen. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with complete funeral service in the Chapel on Monday August 9th at 11 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 p.m.
GAUWEILER, Erwin
(Member of the German Club Loreley Rifle Association). At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, after a battle against cancer, on Thursday, August 5, 2004. Erwin - dearly beloved husband and best friend of Elfriede for 45 years. Survived by brothers Karl and his wife Elfriede P. Gauweiller of Oshawa, Werner and his wife Brigitte Gauweiller of Germany, and sister Klara and her husband Ivan Bergant of Pickering. Predeceased by Ruth McArthur of the United States. Remembered by nieces and nephews and extended family in Canada, United States and Germany, and will be missed by many close friends in Oshawa. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E, Oshawa on Monday, August 9 from 12 noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Erwin to Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa - Cancer Centre or Palliative Care would be appreciated by the family.
KAZIMIERCZUK, Bronislawa (Bernice)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday August 5th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Corporation Oshawa. Bronislawa Kazimierczuk in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Franciszek (Frank) Kazimierczuk. Loving mother of Helen, Richard and his wife Joanne and Sophie. Predeceased by her son Stanley. Dear grandmother of Douglas and Matthew. Loving great grandmother of Jade. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice L1E 2R7 905-432-8484 (4th set of traffic lights east of Townline Road) with Funeral Service in our Chapel on Tuesday August 10th, 2004, please call to confirm the time of service. The family of Bronislawa will receive friends on Sunday August 8th, 2004 from 12-4 PM and Monday August 9th, 2004 from 12-4 PM. Interment at Union Cemetery in Oshawa.
KICINKO, Mary
At Extendicare Nursing Home, Port Hope on Thursday August 5, 2004. Mary Kicinko in her 84th year, beloved wife of the late John Kicinko. Dear mother of the late Andrew Kicinko and the late John Kicinko. Dear sister of Frank Hruska. Dear mother in law of Joan Gooding and Nydia Kicinko. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Teresa Sheppard and her husband Ed, Michael Kicinko and his wife Karen, Maryann Gray and her husband Dale, Joanne Kicinko and Sandra Anderson and her husband Dylan, and by her great grandchildren, Ryan, Caitlin, Erin, Christine, Cynthia, Candace, Stormie, Jeremy, Trilliun, Sylver and Morgan. Mary is predeceased by her brothers John, Andrew and Steve and by her sister Julie. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Monday August 9 at 1p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday August 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
LAK, Dorothy
passed away August 5, 2004 at Versa Care, Uxbridge. Dorothy will be always missed and loved by the McNulty family.
REMIZ, Suzanne Louise (nee Burns)
After a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday August 5th, 2004 in her 42nd year. Dearly loved wife of Henry. Much loved mother of Anton, Monica, Sylvia and Madeleine. Survived by her loving parents Tony and Betty Burns. Cherished by her sisters Kathy, Teresa, Trish and her brothers Ron, Gord, John and their families. Fondly remembered by mother-in-law Isa Remiz and brothers-in-law Alfred and Frank. Suzanne will be sadly missed by the many lives she touched. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN (905-655-3662) 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village from 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Then to St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 903 Giffard Street Whitby for Mass of Christian Burial Monday morning August 9th, at 10:30. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a stained glass window in Suzanne's memory for the new St. Leo's Church being built in Brooklin. Prayers will be offered in the chapel Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
PIGEAU, BETTY-ANN
At Victoria, British Columbia on Thursday August 5, 2004 at the age of 51. Loving daughter of Ellen Pigeau and the late Orville. Dear companion of Vince Underwood. Dear sister of Eddie; Glenda (Bill) Shields; Helen (Robbie) Dunlop; Bill (Debbie); Bob; Peter (Judy); Paul (Therese); Reggie; Jacqueline (Murray) Atkinson and the late Garry (Noreen). Also remembered by her aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews. A celebration of Betty Ann's life will be held on Sunday August 29, 2004 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. At the Loyal Order of Moose - Oshawa Lodge No# 2132, 731 Wilson Road South, Oshawa, L1H 6E9. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of one's choice through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa. L1H 1B6 (905)433-5558
ROBERTS, Leonard Benjamin
passed away at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax site on August 5, 2004 in his 91st year. He will be greatly missed by his wife Alvertta M. Roberts, his 3 sisters, his many nieces and nephews, and friends. Following Leonard's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
