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BLOHM, John W.
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, November 22, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 51 years. Loving father of Dawn Blohm of Castleton. Loving son of Maud Blohm of Oshawa and Harry Blohm of Red Deer, Alberta. Dear brother of Carol and her husband Doug Apperson of Sunderland, Debra "Debbie" of Blackfalds, Alberta, Rick of Cobourg, Donna Nicholson of Stirling and the late Dianne Drury and Stephen Blohm. Also sadly missed by Dawn's mother Jan, many nieces, nephews and friend Val. 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., and Friday, November 26, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of John to the Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of choice would be appreciated. A special thank you to Trish and all the nurses at St. Elizabeth Health Care.
McGEOUGH, Peter
Peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, November 22, 2004 in his 93rd year. Peter, beloved husband of Annie. Loving father of Maura Davis and Carmel Micek. Dear granddad of Harold, Peter and David. Great-grandfather of Lillie and Owen. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THERESE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3800 Courtice Rd. N., Courtice on Thursday, November 25th at 11 a.m.
McMURTER, Mary
Unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 22nd, 2004. Loving wife of Barry. Devoted mother of Christopher (Andrea) and Lisa (Jason). Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Alexandra, Courtney and Briea. Loving daughter of the late Hans and Maria Draaistra. Mary will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, November 25th from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. In memory of Mary, Memorial Donations may be made to the Mental Health Society of your choice.
REID-WILEY, Winnifred Phoebe Winnie
Aged 81 years. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday November 22nd, 2004. Former wife of the late Jack Reid, Dear mother of Marilyn Reid, and Pat & the late Allan Smith. Predeceased by her son Paul Reid. Loving grandmother of Monica & her husband Wyatt Johns, Bob & his wife Kelly, Teresa & her husband Brent Dillon, Debbie Smith and Gary & his wife Wendy. Survived by her 11 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild. At Winnie s request there will be no visitation or funeral. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations in Winnie s memory may be made to The Bowmanville Hospital, Palliative Care Unit.
RUBY, Roy
At Extendicare Nursing Home on Monday, November 22nd, 2004. Roy Ruby at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Doris. Loving father of Peter and his wife Lynn, Sandy and her husband George. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Natalie Ruby, Pamela Ruby, Debbie Currie, Craig Currie and great-grandchild Mya. Dear brother of Beatty Schmidt and the late Hazel. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484) with Funeral Service in our Chapel on Friday, November 26th, 2004 at 4 PM. The family of Roy will receive friends Thursday from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
GILBERT, Stanley
Peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday Novermber 21, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 73. Stanley, beloved husband for 45 years of Jemina Gilbert (nee Hooper). Loving father of Denise Gilbert. Stanley will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family and many friends. Cremation. Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, (905-433-4711).
IANNARILLI, Elsie Ivy (nee Thrussell)
Peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 21, 2004. Elsie, beloved wife of the late Sam. Loving mother to Loretta, James, Ron, Marlene and Rita. Predeceased by her son Vincent and daughter Mary Jane. Elsie will be sadly missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate Elsie's life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Special thanks to all the staff at Village Retirement Centre. As expressions of sympathy, donations to your favourite Charity would be appreciated.
BUZIAK, Ann
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Saturday November 20th, 2004. At the age of 85. Beloved wife of Peter Buziak. Dear mother of Patricia Coles and her husband Garry, and Brian Buziak and his wife Lynn. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Lori and her husband Paul, Chris and his wife Shauna, George, Amanda, Michelle, and Brianna, and also by her great grandchildren, Brandon, Jordyn, Madison and Samantha. Dear sister of Kay Manila, and Ed Twasnick. Predeceased by sisters Mary Konapacki and Vicky Hlozan. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will take place on Sunday from 7-9pm, and on Monday 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Panachyda Monday evening. Memorial donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society in Ann s memory, would be appreciated by the family.
CRAWFORD, Llewelyn (Bud)
passed away at Rouge Valley Health, Ajax Site on Saturday, November 20, 2004 in his 84th year. Loving husband of Thelma. Father of Shirley, Keith and Brian. Grandfather of Kim, Karen, Jeff and Shelly. A private family service will be held. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
McALPINE, Irene
Peacefully at the Ajax Pickering Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 20, 2004 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Jim. Dear mother of Pat Hetherington, Scott and his wife Mary, Linda and her husband Kirk Fitzgerald. Mother-in-law to Bruce Hetherington. Loving Nana to Emily, Ashley, Kyle, Alex, Ian, Liam, Marisa and Carly. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chemo Clinic at North York General Hospital would be greatly appreciated. ''A Heartfelt Thanks'' for the wonderful care and attention given to Irene by the staff of the Chemo Clinic.
McGOLDRICK, Eileen Josephine
Suddenly, on Saturday, November 20, 2004, at the age of 42. Loving mother of Corrie and the late Amber. Dear sister of Denis, Christine, Phyllis (Tom Deeney), Kathleen, Frances Anne (Robert McLintock), Kevin (Judy) and the late Charles. Eileen will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and valued friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Church (1148Finch Ave., Pickering), on Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a Trust Fund for her son Corrie would be greatly appreciated by the family.
MOUNTJOY, Evelyn (nee Jones)
Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister. passed away peacefully on Saturday November 20th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. For 53 years she was the devoted wife of Dr. W. Keith Mountjoy. Much loved mother to her two sons Ric and his wife Angella, and Andrew and his wife Laura. An incredibly special grandmother to Clarene and husband Matt, Jeremi and fiancee Alanna, Justine, Aaron, Jaclyn and Matthew. Dear sister of Lorna Cooke and Shirley Graham. A life-long resident of Brooklin, Evelyn was a special friend to many and her smile will be sadly missed. A private family funeral has been held and in lieu of flowers donations can be made in Evelyn's honour to the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation, 2770 14th Ave., Suite 100, Markham ON L3R 1J0. 905-752-7827. Arrangements entrusted to the MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN. (905)655-3662
PAJIC, Dragojla
After a long and courageous illness, Dragojla passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at the Scarborough General Hospital at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Maksim. Loving mother of Milica and Nada and grandmother of Milovan, Mladen, Nikola and Milica. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, November 22 from 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens.
PHILLIPS, Carol
Carol Phillips passed away suddenly on November 20, 2004 at the Laurentian Hospital in Sudbury at the age of 63. She will be sadly missed by her husband John of over 40 years, daughter Lisa McCormick, (Doug Perkins), and son Lee Phillips (Brenda Christie). Carol was the "Queen of Grandma's" to grandchildren Autumn McCormick, Jessica Phillips, Daylan Perkins and Scottie Allen. Beloved daughter of Minnie and the late Victor Larocque. Survived by brothers Ron Larocque, Rick Larocque (wife Elaine), Paul Larocque (wife Eva), and sisters Shirley Cummings (husband Bruce), Joan Woods (husband Manson), and Deborah Dekkers (husband John). Pre-deceased by brothers Larry and Jimmy. Memorial contributions to the Diabetic Association, Lung, or Kidney foundations would be greatly appreciated.
RICHARDSON, Alonzo Benedict (Bud)
(Flying Officer, RCAF WWII) passed away peacefully in the Lord in Ajax, ON on Saturday November 20, 2004 in his 92nd year. Born in Atholville, NB on August 21st, 1913. Bud was predeceased by his parents George Ambrose Richardson and Margaret Eleanor (Nellie) Butler of Atholville, NB, four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his cherished wife of 58 years, Elizabeth Anne MacDonald; his sister Margaret Ward of Moncton, NB; his three children, Betty Ann Campbell (William), of Ajax, ON, Kenneth (Margaret Trites) of Ottawa, ON, and Eleanor Johnson (Graham) of Phoenix, AZ, and his seven Grandchildren, Catherine Anderson (Derek), Sarah Trend (Clifford), Jonathan Richardson, Matthew Johnson, Colin Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson and Peter Johnson. Bud worked in the Restigouche Pulp and Paper Company pulp mill prior to joining the RCAF in 1940. He was posted to Gander NFLD for a short time and in 1941 he went overseas. Bud enlisted as an airman 2nd Class and rose in the ranks to a Flight Sergeant before being commissioned as a Pilot Officer in 1943 and later a Flying Officer. In England, Bud's organizational abilities were noticed quickly, and he was made Transport Officer, first for one RCAF station, and later he was promoted to Transport Officer for 6 Group RCAF with 13 stations reporting to him. Following the war, he returned to Canada and was discharged with the Defence Medal and CVSM and Clasp. Upon his return to civilian life, Bud rejoined Restigouche Pulp and Paper (later Fraser Companies Ltd.,) and worked in various capacities at the mill in Atholville, NB. Following retirement in 1976 and 2 heart attacks in 1977, he and his wife Elizabeth, moved to Ajax, ON to be near their children, and to begin another chapter in their lives. In Ajax, he became active in the Ajax Seniors Citizen's Club and was elected president for a number of years. He led their fundraising efforts which led to the construction of the Senior Citizen's Centre in Ajax. At the same time, he was editor of the Club's newsletter, "The Tattletales". Bud's public life was balanced by a deep personal faith which was reflected in his great patience and most happy demeanour. His trademark of happy whistling will be missed by his family and all who knew him. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly Street East, Ajax) on Wednesday November 24th, 2004 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rouge Valley Health Centre Ajax Site, would be appreciated.
ARMSTRONG, O'Leary George
Succumbed peacefully in his sleep at age 75 in the early morning of November 19th at Bay Ridges Long Term Care Facility in Pickering. Born in Jamaica, a son of the late Eric and Edith Armstrong, he immigrated to Canada in 1947. He is the father of Sharon, Anthony, George and Troy and the Grandfather of several. He is predeceased by his sister Esmine (Beta) and brother Everald (Val) and survived by his brother Eric of Toronto, Bromley of Pickering and sisters Olive (Madge) of New York and Monica Magnus of Pickering. A private cremation has been performed. A Memorial Service will be held at the chapel of the Manresa Jesuit Centre, 2325 Liverpool Rd. Pickering at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2004. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated.
COLLINS, George Ross
(Retired 30 year employee of General Motors of Canada) Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby, on Friday, November 19, 2004. George, in his 77th year. Father of Karen and her husband Ernest Martin, Robert, Jeffrey, Alan and his wife Vicki Collins, Catherine and her husband Drew Elliott. Survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers Sam and Harold and sisters May, Elva, Pearl, Winnie and Marion. Dear friend of June Coull. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday, November 22, 2004 from 2 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 3 p.m. Cremation with Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of George to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated
DEAN, Bessie E. (nee Bear)
(long time member of Newcastle United Church) Peacefully at Compassion House, Newcastle, on Friday, November 19, 2004, in her 91st year. Loving wife of the late Ken Dean. Dear mother of Ross and his wife Lorraine of Oshawa, Jim and his wife Ellen of Gloucester, and Mary and her husband Gamey Lycett of Port Hope. Sadly missed by grandchildren Ben, Jamie, Wayne, Karen, Kenneth, Rosalind, Junior, Glenn, Andrea, Dean, and their families. Sister of the late Maude, Mae, Florence, and Ben, and lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of the 401 at the lights) on Sunday, Nov. 21, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, Nov. 22, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations in Bessie s memory to the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family.
DEAN, Cecil Roy "Cy"
Peacefully on Friday November 19, 2004 at his home in Oshawa at the age of 78. Cy, beloved husband for 53 years of Mary Dean (nee Dugan). Loving father of Karen and her husband Dion Jacobsen. Dear brother in law of Helen Charbanick. Loving uncle of Lisa and her husband Doug Head, Christine O'Brien, Wendy and her husband Jerry Kennedy, and Cathy and her husband Wayne Madill. Cy will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends. A special thank you to Cy's doctor, Dr. Richard Swain for his compassionate care. A private family funeral service was held. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Oshawa Humane Society, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, (905-433-4711).
HAYES, Daphne Yvonne
Wife of the late Rothwell ''Ron'' Hayes, released from pain and discomfort, passing peacefully away on Friday, November 19th, 2004 with daughter Susan (Peter), sons Peter (Sharon) and Paul (Ellen) at her side. She was born in Rangoon, Burma, to Noreen Shelagh Sullivan and James Milton Daly, and is survived by her brother Denis (Trudie), brother-in-law Roy (Chris), and sisters-in-law Betty (Bill) and Peggy, all of the UK. Daphne's loving warmth, compassion and humour will be missed by those she touched especially grandchildren Carole, Stephen, Claire, Alison, Karen, Justin (Holly), Ryan (Robin), Rhonda (Dave), and Mark. The family extends gratitude to Dr. Stas, doctors and nursing staff of the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax, for their professionalism, compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arthritis Society, or to Daphne's favourite charitable organizations, The Leprosy Mission, The Salvation Army, or World Vision, would be greatly appreciated.
MUNRO, Richard William ''Rick''
After a short battle with cancer on Friday, November 19th, 2004 at Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax Site. Rick, beloved husband of Carolyn. Cherished Dad of Cathy (Dwight), Steven (Tammy), Gregory (Lisa), Teresa (Jack) and Gordon. Devoted Grandpa to Taylor, Justin, Ryan, Jacob, Amanda, Antonio, Nathan and Maria. Lovingly remembered by his brothers Bill, Gord, Paul, and their families. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 23rd at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly Street East (Bayly and Harwood) at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Rick's memory would be greatly appreciated by his family.
PAYNE, Irene Marie
(Aged 73 years) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday November 19th, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Bert Payne. Dear mother of Teresa & Rick Langford, David, Jeffery, Annette & Jeff Bate. Loving Nana of Joe, Melanie, Daniel, Erin, Brianna & Jenna. Dear sister to Bernadette Currie & Bertha McNab & Rael Gosselin. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Bowmanville, 11 am Monday Nov. 22nd. Memorial donations in Irene s memory may be made to The Bowmanville Hospital or The Heart & Stroke Foundation. Irene spent her life giving to others. First, as a registered nurse at Bowmanville Hospital for numerous years before & after raising her family. Secondly, in 1981, she moved on to a career as a French Immersion Teacher s Aid in 3 schools in Bowmanville. Also through out her life she gave many hours as a volunteer. A special thanks to Bowmanville Hospital Doctors & staff for their excellent care.
