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MacDERMAID, Sara “Agnes” Rose (nee Thompson)
(Former Employee of Sears Oshawa). Peacefully at Ballycliffe Nursing Home in Ajax on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2004 in her 90th year. Dear wife of the late Elmere MacDermaid. Much loved mother of Nadine Kennedy and her husband Patrick and Colleen MacDermaid and her husband Frank Robinson. Dear Grandmother of Joshua and Jarred Kennedy and John and Dena Robinson. Great Grandmother of McKenna Martell. Dear sister of Louise Loader, Bryce Thompson, Vincent Thompson, and Duane Thompson and his wife Marjorie. Predeceased by sister Marion Labrash and brothers Sherman Thompson, Gerald Thompson, Isaiah Thompson, Vernon Thompson and Robert Joseph Thompson. Survived by sisters-in-law Ada Thompson, Sarah Thompson, June MacDermaid and Patricia MacDermaid. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, September 25th from 12 Noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Agnes to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region or Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre in Oshawa would be appreciated.
MCRAE, John Michael (Mike)
Beloved son of Chris (deceased) and Reta, died suddenly of a heart attack at his Toronto residence. Mike will be sadly missed by his sister Patty Calder and her husband Don of Orangeville, his niece Michele and family from London, Ontario and his nephew Mike and family from Calgary. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2004 from 2-4p.m. at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
MUSORONCHAN, Andrew (Andy)
(40 year retiree of General Motors, member of Parkwood Masonic Lodge, the Oshawa Shrine Club and an employee of Guardian Drug Store). Passed away, after a brief battle with cancer, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on September 22, 2004, one day after his 71st birthday. Dearly beloved husband, best friend and soulmate of Shirley (McGlashan) for 50 years on October 9, 2004. 'A great dad' to Sue Kay (Andy), Terri Adkins (Rick) and Kim Makara. Son of Helen and the late William Musoronchan. Brother of Marion Sobczak (Larry) and Emillie O'Neil (Bill). Grandfather to Jackie Birtwistle, Melissa and Dani Adkins, Jessica (Pat), Cassie and Katie Makara. Great-grandfather of Jayden. We would like to thank Rajni Kasset, Dr. Wright, Dr. Sharma and the nurses on the 8th floor, who not only looked after Dad but also us as a family. We would also like to thank Access to Care, especially Rita, Linda and Barrie who looked after Dad, so he could stay home as long as possible. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. If desired, the family would appreciated donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Oshawa Shrine Club.
NATOLI, Eva Wladyslawa –
At Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Wednesday September 22, 2004. Eva, at the age of 58. Beloved wife of Tindaro. Loving mother of Anna (Jonathan), Sonia (Eddie), Anthony (Alexis), Eric (Mayuko). Dear sister of Donna. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway # 2, Courtice (905-432-8484) with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Therese Catholic Church, Courtice on Monday September 27, 2004 at 10 AM. The family of Eva will receive friends Sunday September 26, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers Sunday at 3 PM. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
SMITH, William Dudley Ward "Bill"
Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday September 22, 2004 at the age of 68. Bill, beloved husband for 47 years of Noella. Loving father of Steven Smith, and Carol-Ann and her husband Ron Jones. Loved grandpa of Laura, Lisa and Natalie Jones, and Denver Smith. Dear brother of Joyce Howieson, and Bernice and her husband Jack Evans. Father in law of Janet Smith. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Friday September 24th from 6-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday September 25th at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
ALLEN, Andrew James (Jim)
(50 year member of St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, where he was a Sidesman, Warden, Lay Reader, and Sunday School Superintendent) At Ajax-Pickering hospital, on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at the age of 85. Jim, beloved husband of the late Betty Frudd and Jean Ruth Rodgers Allen. Loving father of John Allen, James Allen, Bruce Allen (Eileen), April Allen and her husband Allan Nurmeste and the late Cameron and Lionel. Dear father-in-law of Kelly and Shay. Dear brother of Tom Allen, Sister Stella Allen, Helen Allen, Gertrude Ford and the late Donna Melanson, George Allen, Edgar Allen, Hector Allen, Opal Allen and Mae Aube. Grandpa of Scott, Pamela and Katy Allen, Miranda Mae Allen, Laurel Allen and Quinn Nurmeste. Relatives and friends may pay their respects 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. A service will be held at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 51 Centre St. S., (at Bagot St.) Oshawa on Friday, September 24, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. If desired memorial donations to St. George's Memorial Anglican Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. With many thanks from the family to clergy, staff and friends at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church. Special thanks to the staff of the Carriage House, doctors and nurses of Oshawa General Hospital, Bowmanville Hospital continuing care and the staff of Bay Ridges LTC and Dr. Giroux of Oshawa.
ALLDREAD, Elsie (Sandercock) –
Suddenly as a result of an accident, at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, in her 72nd year. Loving wife for 41 years of John Alldread of Newcastle. Dear mother of Joyce and her husband Sonny Stoneburg of Port Hope, and Ruth Forget and her husband Greg Fontaine of Oshawa. Devoted Gram to Sherry, George, Sheila, Christina, and Daniel. Great-grandmother of Sylvia, Dylan, Isaiah, Blair, Brandon, Elicia, Damien, Aydan, and two on the way. Also sadly missed by the Alldread family. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, Sept. 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 1:00 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. In Elsie’s memory, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by her family. .)
COBEL, John Ian
(Retired GMC in 1984 after 42 1/2 years service). At Lakeridge Health Whitby on Tuesday September 21, 2004. John Cobel in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Maureen Cobel. Dear brother of Peter, Bill, Allan and Eugene. Cremation at Thornton Crematorium. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated, and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa.
COPPINS, Brent
After a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 21st, 2004. In his 47th year. Predeceased by his parents Douglas and Vera Coppins. Will be sadly missed by his cousins Gail (Larry) Moase, Don (Elaine) Coppins, Kim (Ron) Bell, Janice (Rick) Manuel, John (Donna) Coppins, Cheryl (Steve) Parker, Denise (Fred) Bryan, Michelle Coppins and his dear friend Blair (Karen) McNeil. Fondly remembered by his aunts and uncles. In Brent's memory, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
DWYER, Bertha Mary (nee McDonald)
Formerly of Fogo Island, Newfoundland. Peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late William Dwyer. Loving mother of Edward Dwyer and his wife Marie, Marie and her husband Edwin Williams, Peter Dwyer and his wife Priscilla, Marguerite and her husband Patrick Sexton, Madonna Dwyer, Regina and her husband Peter Allen, Pauline and her husband Peter Adams, Carol-Anne and her husband William Chemko, Gerald Dwyer and his wife Marilyn, and Kevin Dwyer and his wife Marlene. Loved grandmother of Todd, Rachelle, Nicole, Mark, Christopher, Stefani, Serena, Jason, Kevin, Chad, Jennifer, Crystal, Jeremy, Christopher, Justin, Daniel, Drew, and Jamie, and great-grandmother of Cameron, Zachery, Cassidy, Emily, Jacob, Brooklyn and Jonah. Dear sister of Henry McDonald, and will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bertha is predeceased by her parents Peter and Maud McDonald, and brothers Herbert and Gerald, and sisters Julia, Violet, Anne and Cecilia. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Wednesday, September 22nd from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Prayers in the chapel of the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph The Worker Parish (Mary and Beatrice) on Thursday September 23rd at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations to Community Memorial Hospital Foundation (Port Perry Hospital) would be greatly appreciated by Bertha's family.
JAZIENICKI, Peter Edward
At Oshawa, on Tuesday, September 21st, 2004. Peter Jazienicki, in his 44th year. Lovingly remembered by Dawn, his son Jamie, daughter Holly, sister Susan and brother Jerry. Fondly remembered by his many friends and his co-workers at MapArt. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 27th from 12 Noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
JOHNSTON, Dorothy June
On Tuesday September 21st, 2004 at the Markham Stouffville Hospital, in her 76th year. Dot, beloved wife of the late Ian. Dear mother of Bev (Larry) Leslie, the late Doug (Heather) Johnston, Clayton and Ian (Paula) Johnston. Loving grandmother of Jaklin, Lauren, Jenny and Paul. Survived by brothers George, Gord and sister Ruth. Predeceased by Ethel and Lorraine. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In Dot's memory, donations may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children or to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
NAYLOR, William John (Jack)
(Former Mayor of Oshawa 1953-1957, Over 50 year member of Cedar Masonic Lodge, Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43, WWII Veteran). At Hillsdale Estates on Tuesday September 21, 2004. Jack Naylor at 98 years of age, beloved husband of the late Mabel (nee Canning). Loving father of Brenda Holden (Bob) of Oshawa, and Sandra Robertson (John) of San Jose, California. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Elizabeth Holden (Ray Porrill), Jennifer Howell (Jon), Allison Foote (Jeff), Rob Holden (Louise), Eric Robertson (Jeannie Pappas), and Heather Robertson, and by his great-grandchildren Jordon & Sarah Rutter, Rob Holden Jr., Jordan & Janelle Foote, and Maria & Elianna Robertson. Dear brother of Russell Naylor (Jean deceased), and the late Bert Naylor (Betty deceased). Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Many thanks for the special loving care provided by the doctor and staff at Hillsdale Estates. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, funeral service will be held from Northminster United Church, (corner of Simcoe St. and Rossland Rd.) on Friday September 24, at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to Hillsdale Estates or Northminister United Church would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday September 23, from 2-4 & 7-9p.m.
NICHOLAS, George
Died peacefully, in his 67th year, at Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax, on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, surrounded by his family. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ursula, and will be dearly remembered by his family: Karan Briggs (Rob), Steven Nicholas (Barb), John Nicholas, Rosemarie Vanderheijden (Bob), Susi Morrow (Doug), Michael Neujahr (Deborah), and grandchildren Andrea, Valerie, Tyler, Kaylin, William, Erika, Joshua, Calvin, Nicole, Mathias and Karl. The family will receive their friends at the OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) on Saturday, September 25, 2004 from 10 o'clock until the time of the memorial service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax and Lakeridge Health, Oshawa for their compassion and support during this difficult time.
ROSS, John Robert
Surrounded in the love and warmth of his family, with his wife at his side, passed away on September 21, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Corporation, Oshawa, at the age of 80. John, beloved husband of 54 years of Helen. Loving Dad of Albert and Darlene, Sharon and John Reid, Beverly and Walter Holdron, John Ross, Heather and Matthew Lapense, Cheryl and Ronald Albrecht, and Keith. Proud and loving Grandpa of Brendon, Jay, Courtney, John, Christopher, Matthew, Cory, Katelyn, Ryan and Dylan. Survived by sisters Agnes Ion, Kathleen Griffiths, and Monica, and cousin Della. A special thank you to Lakeridge Oshawa's 6th Floor ICU Staff for their care and support. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre at Lakeridge, Oshawa, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
MUSORONCHAN, Andrew
(40 year retiree of General Motors, member of Parkwood Masonic Lodge, the Oshawa Shrine Club and an employee of Guardian Drug Store) Passed away, after a brief battle with cancer, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on September 22, 2004, one day after his 71st birthday. Dearly beloved husband, best friend and soulmate of Shirley (McGlashan) for 50 years on October 9, 2004. 'A great dad' to Sue Kay (Andy), Terri Adkins (Rick) and Kim Makara. Son of Helen and the late William Musoronchan. Brother of Marion Sobczak (Larry) and Emillie O'Neil (Bill). Grandfather to Jackie Birtwistle, Melissa and Dani Adkins, Jessica (Pat), Cassie and Katie Makara. Great-grandfather of Jayden. We would like to thank Rajni Kasset, Dr. Wright, Dr. Sharma and the nurses on the 8th floor, who not only looked after Dad but also us as a family. We would also like to thank Access to Care, especially Rita, Linda and Barrie who looked after Dad, so he could stay home as long as possible. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery.
If desired, the family would appreciated donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the
Oshawa Shrine Club.
RICHMOND, Donald
Peacefully with family by his side at Extendicare in Oshawa on Monday, September 20th, 2004 in his 82nd year. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Noreen for 60 yrs. Loving father of Steve Richmond, Nancy Hay and her husband Carl and Karen Kozub. Dear father-in-law of Anne Richmond. Cherished grandfather of Scott, Stephanie (Steve) Lobel; Joanne and Jennifer Hay and great grandfather of Andrew Lobel. Survived brother of Harold, Al and sister Jean and Betty. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, September 22nd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, September 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Lakeridge Health – Whitby Dialysis Unit or Parkinson Society Canada would be appreciated.
GALLANT, Anthony Joseph (Tony)
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on Sunday, September 19, 2004, in his 64th year. Dearly loved husband of Mary (nee Ross). Much loved father of Gizelle and Tony Jr., both of Oshawa. Grandfather of Amanda, Ashley, Cory, Sasha and Kenisha. Survived by brothers Alphie (Leona), Edgar (Eddie), Laurie (Louise), Fred (Delma), Val (Sharon) and Ed (Sherlaine), and sisters Angela (Adrice), Doris (Melvin) and Janette (Ron). Predeceased by Art, Horace and Sarah. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village (905-655-3662) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the chapel Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
GILBERT, Lillian Pearl "Lois" (nee Swan)
Born in Parkside Saskatchewan in 1912, died peacefully in her 93rd year at Thorntonview Nursing Home on Sunday September 19th, 2004. Predeceased by her husband Thomas. Loving mother of Robert (Elizabeth). Grandmother of Vita, Heather, Amber and great grandmother of Quinton. Survived by her sister Agnes Klein of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and many relatives in Western Canada. Special thanks to all the staff at Thorntonview Nursing Home for their care and support. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday September 24th, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
HUNTER, Derek
Suddenly on Sunday, September 19, 2004 at Oshawa General Hospital. Beloved husband of Lyn. Dear father of Iain and Leigh. Fondly remembered by his sisters, brothers, mother and father-in-law, sisters and brothers-in-law and their respective families in Canada, Belfast Northern Ireland and Australia. In lieu of flowers, donations in Derek's memory may be made to the Iain and Leigh Trust Fund - Account No. 273-6246534 with TD Canada Trust and would be appreciated.
LOKEN, Charles Henry
Dental Technician served 27 years with Royal Canadian Dental Corps Army (R.C.D.C.); taught 16 years at U of T Faculty of Dentistry retiring in 1983-Passed way on September 19, 2004 in his 87th year at Sunnybrook Veteran's Nursing Home Complex. Beloved husband of late Joanne. Treasured and loving father of Donald (of Scarborough), and Margaret (of Cobourg). Much adored father-in-law of Nancy. Very proud Grampa and Papa to Brendan, Amber, Shane, and Qiana. Dear brother of Etta (and the late Ernie Lunam), Robert (Bob) and Lotta, Dorothy and Ralph Peguanant, Jimmy and Mildred, and predeceased by Glen. A special Uncle to many. Memorial service to be held on Saturday September 25, 2004 at 12 Noon at Pickering Village United church, 300 Church St., N. Ajax (Pickering Village) Family will receive friends from 11 am to 12 noon prior to the service. A reception to follow at the Church. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
