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BINNS, Stafford Anthony
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa on Saturday, September 4th, 2004 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Valerie for 59 years. Loving father of Lorraine Brandt, Michael, Stephen, Mary Chandler, Richard and Peter Binns. Lovingly remembered by his 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Alfred. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West, (905-721-1234), on Thursday September 16th from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 noon at SAINT MARY OF THE PEOPLE CHURCH, 570 Marion Ave., Oshawa. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
BROWNING, Margaret
50 year Member Whitby Chapter No. 248 Eastern Star; Member of Benevolent Rebekah Lodge No. 132, Whitby; Associate of Easter Lodge No. 350, Pickering; and Member of R.C.L. Branch 322, Ajax. passed away surrounded in the love and warmth of her family on September 4, 2004 at Winbourne Park, Ajax, at the age of 82. Beloved and devoted wife of the late George. Loving mother of Peggy Anne, Rick and his wife Heather, and Beth and her husband TJ Jacobs. Proud grandmother of Philip and Jaclyn Browning; and Ryan, Kevin and Samantha Matthies. Dear sister-in-law of Lily and Truman Rutherford. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Rouge Valley Health Systems - Ajax Site, Arthritis Society or the War Amps - Champs Program would be greatly appreciated.
FOWLER, Harold F.
(Retired from G.M. after 37 years of service, 5th Armour Corps W.W. II Vet.). Peacefully on Saturday, September 4th 2004 in his home surrounded by his Family. In his 85th year. Beloved husband of Jennie (nee Ross) of 61 years. Loving Father of Sharron, Sandy and her husband the late Ivan Menard, and Cathy. Predeceased by daughter Maureen. Dear Pumpa of Shayne, Melissa, Matthew, Jennifer, Sara and Ryan. Great Pumpa to Damon, Cassidy and Willow. Brother of Annette and her husband Tom Iliffe. A Private Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 7th, at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”. Interment was at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to War Amps at family’s request.
FRANK, Walter
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Centre, Bowmanville on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at the age of 78. Walter Frank, beloved husband of Pearl for 49 years. Loving father of Allan and Cynthia, and Steven and Susan-Jane. Devoted grandfather of Madelaine. Walter was the respected founder of W. Frank Real Estate. Service will be held at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (2 lights west of Dufferin) on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Walter Frank Memorial Fund for the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324. There will be a Celebration of Walter's life to take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday September 9th, 2004 at Harmony Creek Golf Centre , 1000 Bloor St. E., Oshawa (across from the Holiday Inn). Walter will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
FULFORD Mary (Nee Duncanson)
Peacefully on September 4, 2004 with her family by her side, in her 83rd year at Walnut Grove Residence, Oshawa. Mary, loving wife of Eric for 54 years. Devoted mother to Nancy and Brian French, and Ian and his fiancee Susan. Dear sister to Janet, Margaret and the late John. Granny will be missed by Kaitlin and Grant. The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Walnut Grove Residence. In Mary's memory, donations to the Toronto East General Hospital Oncology Clinic would be greatly appreciated.
HOOPER, Dale John
Suddenly, in Toronto at a job he loved with his dog Kita by his side. Dale, of Barrie, in his 46th year. Son of Margaret and the late Walter Hooper of Oshawa and Anne Smithers of Waterloo. Brother and friend to Erin and her husband Stephen Primeau of Courtice. Much loved Uncle of Brian and Kyle. Dale will be sadly missed by all his friends in Barrie. Memorial donations to the Make A Wish Foundation would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Funeral services to be held in Barrie.
KEMP, Ralph William "GUMP"
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby, on Saturday September 4, 2004, at 90 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Sybil Kemp (nee Gibbs). Lovingly remembered by his son David Kemp and his wife Rejeanne, of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Loving grandfather of Chris, Stephanie, Jennifer, Michael, Pierre, and Annick. He also leaves behind, his 7 great grandchildren Christine, Melissa, Caleb, Nicholas, Gennaro, Mikaila, and Erin. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday September 9, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Visitation will take place 2 hours prior to service (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) on Thursday. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be greatly appreciated by the family.
LEE, Shun Ngoi
Peacefully at home on Saturday, September 4th, 2004. In her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Loving mother of George and his wife Sue Chon, Ann and her husband Wally McMillan, Stan and his wife Cindy, Helen and her husband Shawn Severs, and Betty. Dear Grandmother of Shaun, Michelle, Andrew, Maylynne, Johnny, Brittany, Cassandra, Connor and Mckenzie. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 7th from 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 8th at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
MOSS, Douglas L.
(Veteran of W.W.II RCEME) Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on September 4th, 2004, in his 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Sarah Isabel Moss. Dear father of Bob, Bill, and Patricia. Proud grandfather and great-grandfather of seven. Sadly missed and always remembered by his family. A family gathering will take place on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Ontario Chapter, 1730 McPherson Court, Unit 30, Pickering, Ontario, L1W 3E6.
POIRIER, Enselm Guillaume (Sammy)
passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2004 in his 70th year. Dearly loved husband of Marguerite Marie (nee Roach). Much loved father of Wade Poirier and Lisette and her husband Gord. Grandfather of Samantha and Erin. Survived by brothers Lionel, Gean-Maurice, and Joseph Patrick and his sister Pauline. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village (905-655-3662) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Then to Holy Family Catholic Church, 91 Ribblesdale Ave., Whitby for Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. If desired, memorial donations to the Liver Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Parish Prayers will be said in the chapel Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m.
POOLE, Genevieve “Gen”
(Volunteer Driver with Oshawa Community Care). Peacefully after a brave struggle with cancer on Saturday, September 4th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the age of 79 years. Predeceased by husbands Bill Miller and Doug Poole. Dear mother of Louise Cyr and Bev Morrison. Loving Grandma of Lisa Sibley (Scott); Dylan and Rachel Morrison. Great Grandma of Gavin Sibley and Brooklynne Morrison. Survived by her sister Ann Murphy. Lovingly remembered by the Poole family. Friends may visit at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 8th at 3 P.M. Donations may be made to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre.
UPRICHARD, Abraham Charles ''Uppy''
(Retired (30 yrs.) member of Royal Canadian Air Force and Retired (18 yrs.) employee with Ministry of Transportation) With family by his side at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, September 4th, 2004 in his 80th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Minnie Sears. Loving father of John and his wife Dorothee, Phyllis and her husband Robert Dowdell, and Murray and his wife Maureen. Dearest Poppa of Andrew, Brendon, Tyler, Andria, Jacqueline and Danielle. Sadly missed by sisters Mary Hargraves and Jean Fisher, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 8th at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
WHALLEY, Ernest Charles
Peacefully at the Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa on Saturday September 4, 2004 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his first wife Effie Owen and by his second wife Lila Strikefoot. Beloved son of the late W.D.C. Whalley and Carrie Mildred Hurlburt. Left to mourn are his brothers and sisters Lorna, Earl, Garth (Shirley), Sheila (Ernest), Don (Anita), Doris (Edgar), Ruth (Cy), Hazel (Lawrence), Bill (Simone) and Keith (Dawn) and his sister-in-law Viena. Predeceased by his sisters Gertrude and Mildred, and brother Bob. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends in Oshawa may recall that Ernie worked as a mechanic for General Motors. The funeral service to be held at Trinity United Church on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Algonquin Nursing Home, the Mattawa Hospital Building Fund or the Calvin Township Public Cemetery would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
ANSLEY, Leonard
Age 82 years. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday September 3, 2004. Predeceased by his parents Victor & Mary Ansley. Leonard will be sadly missed by his many friends at Marnwood Lifecare Centre. Memorial Donations may be made to the Charity of your Choice.
DANE, Agnes Amelia
At Lakeview Manor, Beaverton on Friday, September 3, 2004. Agnes (Vyse) Dane was the beloved wife of Bill Dane of Beaverton. Dear mother of Lois (Phillip) Friend of Australia, Ron (Carolyn) Dane, Steve (Lorrie) Dane of Beaverton and Bill (predeceased). Dear mother-in-law of Carolyn Dane of Uxbridge. Loved grandmother of Sharon, Christine, Billy, Samantha, Jody, Ryan, Kailie, Luke, and step-grandchildren Scott and Jeffery. Great-grandmother of Sarah, Marissa and Allison. Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, Beaverton on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The family would appreciate memorial donations to A.L.S. Society of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
GADSDEN, Bessie Allison (known to friends as "Disco Bessie")
At Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Friday September 3, 2004. Bessie Allison in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Mitchell Gadsden. Dear mother of Robert & his wife Geri, and the late Richard, also survived by her daughter in law Heather. Loving grandmother of Robin Johnson & her husband Paul, Chris & his wife Carol, Leigh & his wife Ruth, Stephen, Peter, and Richard & his wife Julie, and great grandchildren Jennifer, Michael, Heather, Tyler, and Keegan. A private family service was held with Interment at Pine Hills Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
KAMMERER, Samantha
passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 3rd, 2004 in her 2nd year. Beloved daughter of Kim Smith and Rod Kammerer of Oshawa. Cherished sister of Tyler and Dyllan. Sam will be sadly missed by many family and friends. Family and friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for a Memorial Visitation on Sunday, September 12th from 3 – 6 P.M. Reception to follow at “The Corral”. A private family burial to take place in Norwood. Memorial donations can be made in Sam’s memory to the Jennifer Ashley Foundation.
BURROWS, Faith Elizabeth
Born 12:08 A.M. on Thursday September 2, 2004 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. and went to see Jesus on Thursday September 2, 2004 at the age of 17 hours. Faith is loved and cherished by her parents Wade and Shannon Burrows, her sisters Grayson, Kennedy and Riley of Little Britain and grandparents Dave and Carol Burrows and Ken and Trudi Weeks all of Parry Sound. Faith will be sadly missed by all her extended family and close friends. Family and friends gathered to celebrate her life at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in Port Perry on Sunday September 5, 2004 from 3 to 5 P.M. A funeral service was held in the church at 5:30 P.M. Donations to the Durham Region Pregnancy Help Centre or the Mt. Sinai Special Pregnancy Programme would be appreciated.
MORGAN, Burritt (Bert)
Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday, September 2, 2004, in his 83rd year. Loving husband of the late Irene May (nee Booth). Sadly missed by his step-son John Spinks and wife Susan of Peterborough and their children and grandchildren. Survived by his brother Clarence Andrew Morgan and his wife Evelene of Peterborough and their daughter Linda and family, as well as other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Melville Morgan, and his brothers Clayton and Rolly. Cremation, with a memorial service to be held in the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.) on Tuesday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Burial of the urn to follow in Highland Park Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Bert’s memory would be appreciated and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted. .)
BAUDER, Marina Gale (nee Brooks)
(Oshawa General Hospital - Central Service Supervisor 32 years.) - peacefully on Wednesday September 1, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 69. Marina, beloved wife of the late Laveron Bauder. Loved mother of Terry Bauder, Sandy Lavigne and her husband Brian, the late Wayne Bauder and his wife Rosemary Bauder, and the late Linda Head. Loving grandmother of Mike Bauder and his wife Sharon, Jason Lavigne, Melissa Head, Andrea Bauder, Michelle Head, Aaron Lavigne and Joshua Lavigne. Great grandmother of Tyra Brooks and Emily Bauder. Lifelong friend of Betty Richards. Marina will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her loving family and many dear friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Friday September 3rd from 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Saturday September 4th at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
GARDNER, Eric Charles
Passed peacefully on Wednesday September 1, 2004. Surrounded by his family at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. In his 88th year. Eric, beloved husband of the late Irene. Dear father of Brian and his wife Doreen and Carolyn. Grandfather of Dean, Lee, Nikki, Jill, David and Jamie. Great grandfather of Bradley, Scott, Haley, Harrison and Eric. In Eric's memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated.
HUMAN, Wilma M.
(Retired 30 year employee of General Motors of Canada in Oshawa). Suddenly at her home on Wednesday, September 1st, 2004, in her 71st year. Beloved daughter of Violet and William Human of Peterborough. Loving sister of Louise and her husband Alan Jackson of Oshawa and the late William Human. "Auntie" will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and their families; also by Kathy Johnson and Wendy Severn. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, September 6th from 1 - 2:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, Havelock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or Multiple Sclerosis Society.
MAIRS, Molly Jean
Peacefully at Misericordia Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 in her 84th year. Molly, beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Mairs. Loved mother of Bonnie and her husband Paul Peters of Morinville, Alberta. Loving grandmother of Jillian and Ashley Peters. Dear brother of Albert Badger. Friends are invited to attend a Legion Service and Memorial Funeral Service at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 1 p.m. Donations in Molly's memory to the Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
SANDERS, Kenneth Raby
(General Motors Retiree 38 years service, WWII Veteran, wounded in Sicily, former member of the Oshawa Generals, and the Brooklyn Redmen). Beloved husband of Mary "Shorty" Pankiw. Dear father of Rosemary Sanders. Predeceased by his brother Jack. Ken will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Ken enjoyed his many summers at the cottage on Lake Kashawakamak. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E. Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Thursday September 9th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Visitation 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
