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SMITH, Lynne Shirley (nee Kimmerer)
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, with family by her side, on Sunday, September 12, 2004, in her 48th year. Lynne, dearly beloved daughter of Chris and the late Shirley Kimmerer. Loving mother of Amy and Kerri Smith. Dear sister to Marty Kimmerer and his wife Theresa. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 300 Rossland Road East, Oshawa, on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation.
STURGESS, James A. (Jim)
With Margaret at last. Husband of the late Margaret Smith. Born on December 25th, 1919. passed away September 12th, 2004 peacefully with his family at his side at Fairview Lodge, Whitby. Survived by his brother Don Sturgess and his wife Fay of Whitby. Beloved father of Susan and Guy of Utica, Doug and Lorraine of Brooklin, John and Tricia of Oshawa and Elaine of Hastings. Loved by his many grandchildren. Jim was a descendent of one of the earliest settlers of Whitby, John Sturgess of Hamers Corners in the early 1800's. Jim was a devoted WWII Naval Veteran Mid Ocean Escort and Newfy - Derry Run of the Battle of the Atlantic. Jim was a Stationary Engineer retired from Firestone in Whitby. He also was a member of the Oshawa Naval Veterans Club, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112, Masonic Temple Whitby, and an Honorary Member of the Whitby Curling Club. Past member of the Chiefs and P.O.'s Club of Victoria B.C. and the Toronto Chiefs and P.O.'s Club. The family would like to thank all the staff for their kindness and caring during Jim's stay at Fairview Lodge. At Jim's request the Funeral Service will be private, but a Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date to be announced.
CORRIVEAU, Clairida
It is with profound sadness that the family of Clairida Corriveau announces her passing on September 11, 2004 at age 77. Loving wife of Leopold Corriveau. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Claude (Judy) and Denis (Kathy) Corriveau. Special grandmother to Rebecca Corriveau, Sarah Corriveau - Digweed (Tom), Jennifer, Jeremy and Aleisha Corriveau. Many thanks to Clair's loyal friend Fernande, who's support was greatly appreciated. Visitation was held at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa. Funeral mass was held at L'Assomption de Notre Dame Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Followed by Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to L.H.O. - Oncology Department would be appreciated.
MASCARENHAS, Chantelle ''Chanti''
Suddenly passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at the age of 15. Beloved daughter of Benny and Afra. Fondly remembered by brothers Shayne and Kyle. Dear granddaughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth Mascarenhas and Albert and the late Natty Coelho. Niece of Liz Mascarenhas, Ann and Stanley Lewis, Anthony and Vera Coelho, Rapsy and the late Agnelo Coelho, Tino and Annette Alphonso, Archie and Rena Coelho. Cousin of Fiona, Andrea, Craig, Abner, Samantha, Denize, Kimberley, Rohina and Rebekah. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 18th from St. Bernadette's Church, 21 Bayly St. E., Ajax. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Bursary of Archbishop Denis O'Connor High School, 80 Mandrake St., Ajax, ON L1S 5H4 would be appreciated.
PRESTON, Marjorie
Peacefully at her home in Port Perry on Saturday September 11, 2004 with her husband and best friend Chuck by her side. Dear mother of Wendy and her husband Len Claridge, Heather and her husband John Cooper, Christine and her husband Brad Law, Anita and her husband Dave Haynes and Cindy Preston. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Kenny, Christopher, Michael, Morgan, Katie, Bryan, Sarah, Jeff, Jason, Justin, Thea and great grandchildren Kayla and Kerissa. Survived by her sisters Helen (Jack) McLaughlin and Audrey Brandt. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
WLSON, Gordon
passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Dear father of Bernice (Lorne) Mortson, Murray, Nancy, and Dean (Barbara). Proud Grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In Gordon's memory, donations may be made to the Charity of choice.
ZAWIDZKI, Anna
At Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa, on Saturday, September 11, 2004, at the age of 85. Anna was born in Poland on March 13, 1919, but spent most of her life in Toronto, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Sylwester Zawidzki. Dear aunt of Anna Martynek and the late Zbyszek Martynek. Dear great-aunt to Cindy Martynek, Michael Martynek and his wife Susan and daughter Ashleigh. Lovingly remembered by her goddaughter Liz Wroblewski, her husband Staszek and their children Linda, Mark and Anne. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Tuesday, September 14th from 6:30-9 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Gertrude's Church (King Street east of Wilson) on Wednesday, September 15th at 11 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
MASTERVICK, Shirley Anne (formerly Anderson)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, on Friday, September 10th, 2004, surrounded by her loving family, in her 65th year. Shirley will be sadly missed by her four sons and their families; Kevin and Karen, Tim and Sharon, Mark and Leigh, Michael. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Tanya, Ryan, Olivia, Andrew, Robert and Joshua and her great granddaughter Rayia. Dearly cherished daughter of Beatrice and the late Norman Ball. Much loved sister of Keith and Linda, Gary and Lynda, Norma and Richard, Reg and Angie. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, L1J 2L4 (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 14th, 2004 from 3 to 4 p.m. A Service to Celebrate Shirley's Life will commence in the chapel at 4 p.m. Shirley, an avid cat lover, most recently to Tina and Mr. Pipe, would have appreciated any donations in her memory to the Oshawa Humane Society.
O'RILEY, Muriel Winnifred
Entered into rest at Community Nursing Home, Pickering on Friday, September 10, 2004 in her 86th year. Muriel, beloved wife of the late Cecil James. Dear mother of Judy and her husband Michael Skinner, Gerry and his wife Karen, Theresa, and Debby. Dear grandmother of Jennifer, Jeffrey, Jeremy, Erin, and Ryan. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to the Cancer Society.
POGSON, Everett Charles
(Retired 35 year employee of General Motors of Canada; Real Estate Administrator and long time member of Whitby Baptist Church). Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, September 10th, 2004 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Moore) for 66 years. Loving father of Larry and his wife Cathy and Louise and her husband Blair McLeod. Dear brother of Bernice Randall, Luella Haines and her husband Joseph and the late Hazel Gilbert. Devoted grandpa to Celine, Julie and Jamie Pogson, Joanna Banta and great grandpa to Jordyn Hodder and John Banta. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 13th from 7 9 p.m. and Tuesday, September 14th from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. A Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 15th at 11:00 A.M. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Charity of your choice.
DICKSON, Elizabeth Maloy
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Thursday September 9, 2004. Elizabeth Dickson at 79 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Hamilton Dickson. Dear mother of James, Raymond, Maureen and Jeffrey. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Shane, Emily, Celeste and Kirk. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by her sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with complete funeral service in the chapel on Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to Strathaven Life Care Centre would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
GULENCHYN, Nicholas "Nick"
April 1, 1922 - September 9, 2004. Peacefully, on Thursday, September 9th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health-Whitby, Nick passed away from the stroke he suffered on July 4, 2004 at Redstone Lake. Nick was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Wheaton; loving father of Tom, Pat and her husband Doug Prentice; cherished grandpa of Lindsay and Alexandra Prentice. Nick was an avid outdoorsman and a great fishing buddy. He was a licensed pilot who loved to fly and a gentleman farmer. After serving in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, he worked in General Motors for 30 years. He will be sadly missed by his sister Helen Hruska; brother John and his wife Olga; sister-in-laws Pearl and Marie; brother-in-law Peter Sobil. Nick was pre-deceased by his sisters Kay, Mary Bilenduke, Rose Harmer and Annie Sobil; brothers Peter, Paul and William; brother-in-laws William Bilenduke, Hub Harmer and Andy Hruska. His many nieces and nephews and their families are saddened to lose their uncle Nick. The Wheaton family clan in Saskatchewan and Albert and his close friend Maureen Sindall were a special part of his life. Visitation will be at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) Sunday, September 12th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, September 13th at 1:00 p.m. with Interment at Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the Geriatric Rehabilitation Ward at Lakeridge Health-Whitby, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Society would be appreciated.
HOOD, Patricia Ann (nee Leson)
Patricia Hood, wife of Frank Hood, Oshawa, passed away on Thursday, September 9th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Daughter of the late Mary and Alex Leson, she was born October 13th, 1929 in Canora, Saskatchewan. She is survived by daughter Kathryn Hood of San Franisco, California, son Kevin Hood of Edmonton, brother Johnny and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Mike and George and sister Emma. Patricia was a member of the Canadian Corps Unit 42 Ladies Auxiliary. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 13th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
JONES, Vernon Henry
At Trenton Memorial Hospital on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at the age of 74 years. Vern, beloved husband of Donna (Brunt). Loving father of Denise Blakely and her hsuband Trevor of Ajax and Shelley Kernaghan of Colborne. Dear papa of Matthew and Krista Kernaghan and Cassandra Blakely. Loving brother of Irene Turner and her late husband Arthur and Harvey Jones and his wife Christine. Donations to the Lung Association or Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
LINDERS, John Peter
It is with utmost sadness, we announce the passing of John, on Thursday, September 9, 2004, at the age of 43, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband and soulmate of Lisa Linders (nee Price ). Devoted father of Allison, Caitlin and Emma Linders. Loving son of Trudy and the late Anthony Linders. Brother of Joan Price , Dorothy and husband Gord Proctor, Marianne Bush and Jennifer and husband John Spears. Wonderful son-in-law of Bill and Eleanor Price and brother-in-law of Jim and Joe Price . Proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. Fondly and lovingly remembered by many extended family and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church, 3800 Courtice Rd. N., Courtice, on Monday, September 13, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of John to the Princess Margaret Hospital, Pencer Brain Tumor Foundation would be appreciated.
MacKELLAR, Robert Gordon (Gord)
Peacefully on Thursday, September 9th, 2004, at Bradford Valley Long Term Care Facility. Gord leaves his wife Margaret (Crozier), predeceased by his first wife Helen (Sullivan). Father of Rita (Joe), Heather, and Janice (Mike). Grandfather to Kathy, Jennifer, Michael, Alison, Robert, Patrick, Beth and great-grandfather to Maddy. In Gord's memory, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
MORELAND, Rev. William
Passed peacefully away into the arms of HIS LORD on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at the age of 88. Born September 6, 1916 to William Moreland and Sarah, nee Day, in Bloomsfield, New Jersey. Graduated Nyack Missionary College in 1938 and Taylor University, Indiana. Beloved husband of Anna Elizabeth (Henry) for 64 years. Beloved father of Martha Hyde and husband Weston, Stephen Moreland and wife Linda, Ruth Nelson and husband Michael, Wesley Moreland and wife Laverna. Beloved grandfather of Julie Manley and husband David, Jason, Christoff, Noah, Jessica, Caleb, Ben, Sarah, Jacob and Rebekah and beloved great-grandfather of Jaden. Loving brother of Donald Moreland and wife Frieda. Dear brother-in-law of Paul and Ruth Steiner, Jack Henry and Paul Henry. Pre-deceased by his brother Clarkson and sisters-in-law Helen and Ida. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. "Pastor" Bill served as minister to Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches in Trenton, New Jersey; Greenville, Ohio; Hamilton, Waterdown and Orillia, Ontario. Served as 1st Lieutenant U.S. Army Chaplain in the Phillipines, New Guinea and Korea (1944). Graduated from the first chaplaincy training at McMaster University. He became a charter member of Federal Interfaith Chaplains Association, Ontario Provincial Interfaith Chaplains Association and the Ontario Hospital Chaplains Association. He introduced Chaplaincy Service in Huronia Regional Centre in Orillia, Ontario, Homewood Sanatorium in Guelph, Ontario and provided Supervised Pastoral Education at both facilities for Theological Students and Pastors. Bill was an enthusiastic gardener and fisherman, but above all a true man of God. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Fairview Lodge in Whitby who provided extraordinary ministering to Bill in his final days. Visitation for friends and family will be at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Sunday September 12, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Ritson Road Alliance Church, 605 Ritson Road North, Oshawa on Monday September 13, 2004 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Pelazeas Mersbacher Disease Foundation or Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Missions would be greatly appreciated.
OSMOND, Audrey Doris
Age 84 years - Peacefully on Thursday September 9th, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Frank Osmond. Dear mother of Connie & Alex Wiseman; Ginny & the late Don Masterson and Tracy & Gail Osmond. Grandmother of Sandy & Colleen; Carole; Sharri & Krister; Tim & Maria; Brent & Alison; Tami & John and Jamey & Dorothee. Great-grandmother of Liam, Madeleine and Matthew. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Cancer Society or The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
ROMANO, Lucia (nee Ricciuto)
Employee of Hillsdale Manor for 39 years. With much sadness we wish to announce the passing of Lucia, Thursday, September 9th, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lucia in her 71st year. She is now home at last. Beloved wife of Vincenzo. Much loved mother of Mario and his wife Susan, Rita and her husband Mike. Much treasured grandmother of Wayne, Tara, Claudia, Marco and Carly. Dearest sister of Incornata Pulla, Tony Ricciuto and the late Fiorindo Ricciuto. Beloved daughter of the late Luigi and Michelina Ricciuto. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. In our hearts and thoughts forever till we meet again. We love you. Friends may call OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation Sunday, September 12th form 7-9 and Monday, September 13th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 14th at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CHURCH (570 Marion Ave.) at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Thanks to all the nurses and doctors who took care of our mother during her illness. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
THOMAS, Jeffrey Charles
(February 7th, 1955 to September 9th, 2004) Peacefully at his beloved home in Bowmanville surrounded by his family and close friends. Beloved son of Charles and the late Carol Thomas. Dear brother of Dale (Walter) and Kerry (Neil) and loving uncle to Alex, Samantha, Kaitlin and Erik. Jeff was a carpenter and a builder who enjoyed bringing his visions to life through the materials of wood, brick and steel. An accomplished pianist who could play music by ear. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West on Monday, September 13th at 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Clarington Animal Shelter or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
ARSENAULT, Jim
1949-2004. Jim Arsenault who passed away on September 8, 2004 was laid to rest in PEI. His family will be hosting a Memorial Service in Jim's honour. The Service will be held at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E, Oshawa on Sunday, October 3, 2004 from 2-4 pm. All who knew Jim and would like to join us in celebrating the short but full life that Jim enjoyed are welcome.
