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ARMSTRONG, Dorothy Anne (nee Driscoll)
passed away peacefully, on the 10th of November, 2004, in Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late George Davey Armstrong.Much loved mother of George and wife Audrey, Ross and wife Annette. Grandmother of Glen (Sue), David, Andrew (Colleen), Tracey (Michael). Great-grandmother of Jessica and Sara, Matthew and Nicole, Holly and Ryana. Many, many nephews and nieces, a large extended family and too many special friends to count. The family wish to extend hearthelt thanks to Durham Access to Care, Partners in the Community Nursing and Com Care without whom Dorothy could not have spent her last few months at home in Oshawa, especially Terry, Shannon, Margaret, Brenda, Carol, Gwen, and Kim. Also to Dr. Chor and the staff on the Eighth Floor of Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital. If we have missed anybody, you are in our thoughts. We thank you all.Her wishes were for immediate cremation. A committal will be held at the graveside on the 20th November at 11:00 a.m.
FOOTE, Margaret
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10th, 2004 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Percy Foote. Loving mother of Fred and his wife Pam, Terry and his wife Kathy and Lynda Carey. Cherished Grandmother of seven and Great Grandmother of eleven. Margaret will be fondly remembered by her family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, November 13th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. A private Family Service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
NAGODE, Antone
At Strathaven Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville on Wednesday November 10, 2004 at the age of 74. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484, with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Courtice on Monday November 15 at 9 a.m. Visitation on Monday from 6-8 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
POWELL, Edith (nee Petty)
Reunited with her beloved husband Stanley who predeceased her only days before. Edith passed away on November 10, 2004 at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax, surrounded by her family. Loving mother of Allan (of Ballantrae), Grace and her husband Robert Peacock (of Orono), Gary and his wife Lynne (of Ajax), and Kevin and his wife Jo-Ann (of Oshawa). Treasured grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 4great-grandchildren. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre.
COWAN, James Norton
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Tuesday, November 9th, 2004. James Cowan, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Isabella (nee Wallace) of Courtice. Predeceased by his 3 brothers, Samuel, Frederick and Richard and his one sister Marjorie Pascoe. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Mr. Cowan retired from G.M.C. with 28 years service and was a former member of the Oshawa Yacht Club. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, November 11th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, November 12th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
FAUCHER, Rose Aimee
Peacefully in her sleep at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Oshawa on Tuesday November 9th, 2004, in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her husband Rosario (Ross). Loving mother of Aline (Goulding) Shrigley, Marie Wallace (William). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Rene Aston (John Switzer), William Goulding (Nancy), Richard Goulding (Karen), Cheryl Anne Huisemann (Leo), Deborah Woods, and by her great grandchildren Aaron, William, Bryan, Dylan, Nicole, Leo Jr., Chris, Darryl, and by her great great grandchildren Cora, Bowe and Victoria. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday November 12th, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
HAMBLETON, Greta Mary (nee Sanford)
Originally of London, England, recently of Sunderland, ON. Beloved wife of Ronald. Mum to Brian & wife Laura, Wendy & husband David and Nancy & husband George. Grandma to Sara, Eric, Lindsay, Lisa, Kristina and Erin. Passed peacefully, on Nov 9th, in her 79th year, surrounded by loving family and friends and in the superb care of the staff of Port Perry hospital. If desired, donations to Port Perry Hospital or the Canadian Liver Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
MARTIN, H. Elizabeth
passed away peacefully in the presence of her family at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa on Tuesday, November 9th, 2004, in her 84th year. Betty was predeceased by her husband Gerald and daughter Vivian. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children Michael and his wife Claudia of Kitchener, Cathie and her husband Patrick Sayer of Oshawa. Granny will be missed by Kris and Jenna, Amanda, Barbara and Holly. We will tell little Isaac all about his Great Granny. Betty graduated from nursing in 1943 at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie. She was a life member of the C.W.L. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers on Golden Pond at Hillsdale for being part of Mom s life in such a caring and loving way. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, November 12th from 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, November 13th at 3:00 P.M. Interment to take place at a later date in the family plot at St. Anne s Parish Cemetery, Penetanguishene. Memorial Donations in Betty s memory to World Vision would be appreciated.
MOXLEY, John Gordon
(Active member of Toronto Police Service) Peacefully after a brief illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, November 9th, 2004 at the age of 49. Loving husband of Beverley (Triolo). Dear father of Bradford and Nancy-Marie. Son of Helen and Doug Moxley. Brother of Bruce, Bill, Richard, Keith and Susan. John will be greatly missed and always remembered by all of his family and friends. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, November 12th, from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, November 13th at 11:00 A.M. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. Donations to the Charity of your Choice would be appreciated by the family.
SCOTT, Sharon
At Lakeridge Health, Whitby on Tuesday November 9, 2004 at the age of 62. Sharon Scott, beloved wife of the late Robert Harvey Scott (2004). Loving mother of Gregory Robert Scott and his wife Nancy, and Colin Bruce Scott and his wife Anne. Dear sister of Janet Fallows. Predeceased by her brother Blaine. Loved daughter of Janet and John Milne. Sister-in-law of Ila Grysar (Frank), Rosemary Vella (Ron), and Jean Buffett (Wayne). Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2 Courtice, 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline) with Memorial Service in the Chapel on Saturday November 13 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Scouts Canada would be appreciated.
ALLAIRE, Violet Bertha
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday November 8th, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Allaire. Loving mother of Noreen Howe, Joan Bate, and Carol Garner. Step-mother of Peter (Sharon), Donnie (Barb), & Jane (Joe) McAlpine. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. At Violet s request there will be no visitation or funeral. A Private Family Service will take place at a later date. Cremation. Memorial donations in Violet s memory may be made to The Alzheimer s Society.
BARRON, Bernice Audrey
After a short illness on Monday, November 8, 2004 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 77. Bernice (nee Dietsch), beloved wife of Ron Barron of Scugog Island. Loved mother of Steve and his wife Sandra. Loving grandmother of Cody and Shasta. Dear sister of Joan Morris, Marie Hooey, Helen Young, Jack Dietsch and the late George Dietsch. A Service to celebrate the life of Bernice Barron will be held in the Scugog Island United Church on Saturday, November 20th at 11 a.m. Private Interment Duffin Meadows Cemetery, Pickering. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
CHURCHILL, Anne Therese (nee Vale)
Peacefully, in her 79th year, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, November 8, 2004. Wife of the late Norman Henry Churchill. Mother of Kathy Cannata, John (Jean), Steve (Angie), Candy Sellers (Craig), and Caroline Graham (Gary). Devoted Nana of Sarah, Brandon, Paul, Kyle, Christien, Jesse, Emily, Spencer, Kelly, Braden, Addison, Carley, Cody, Lacey, and Zachary. Great-grandmother (Gigi) of Jordan and Brian. A special thanks to Joan of the ACU at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax site. A private celebration of her life has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund would be appreciated.
GABOURY, Jacques Jack Joseph
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday November 8, 2004. Jack Gaboury in his 81st year. Longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #637. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years Cecile, by his children Susan & her husband Robert Hunter, Nicole Gaboury & her husband Barry Rudge, Richard Gaboury & his wife Gloria, Monique Gaboury & her partner Cathy Chapman, and Jack Gaboury & his fianc Alison Roland, by his grandchildren Rose, Nicholas, Laurel, Andrew, Jonathan, Samantha, Adam and Daniel, and great grandchildren Jeffery, Jamie and Chloe. Dear brother of Helen Gaboury of North Bay, ON. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church on Friday November 12, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
GARDYNIK, Mary Ann (Smegal)
Lifetime member of St. Hedwig s Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxillary, Longtime employee and supervisor in the Dietary Services at Oshawa General Hospital. At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Monday November 8, 2004, in her 86th year. Dear daughter of the late John and Julia Smegal. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Gardynik. Beloved and cherished mother of Christine Patel and Valerie Voth (Grant) of British Columbia. Devoted Babcia of Michael Patel (Crystal), Linzi Voth and her precious new great granddaughter Hailey Ann Patel. Dear sister of Stanley and his wife Shirley, Benny and his wife Rene, Frank and his wife Shirley and the late Walter, Stephen and John. Fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Theresa Smegal, Beatrice Smegal, Genia Urbanowicz (the late Ted) of Oakville, Stella Kiersnowski of Elliot Lake, and by her numerous cousins, nieces and nephews throughout Canada and the United States. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial form St. Hedwig s Catholic Church on Thursday November 11, 2004 at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to Hillsdale Estates Recreation Department, the Chaplaincy Services at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa or the Rose of Durham would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
JORDAN, Jo-Anne
After much time, with many health challenges, passed away with family and close friends at her side on Monday, November 8, 2004 at the Rouge Valley Ajax/Pickering Hospital. With warm memories, her love, courage, grace and generosity will be forever remembered in our hearts. At age 52, she leaves behind her devoted husband Art Bergs. Loving daughter Fiona Gibson and son Robert West, mother Judy Gibson and brothers David and Cameron Gibson. Fondly remembered by many loyal and caring life-long friends. The family will receive friends in the Chapel at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens on Friday at 3:00 pm.
MOORE, Harvey Douglas
(Member of Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge No. 39 - Brooklin and Brooklin United Church). At Fairview Lodge, Whitby on Monday, November 8th, 2004, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Bernice for 58 years. Dear father of Dale and his wife Linda and the late Dianne Moore. Loving Grandpa of Damien and Ambre. Brother of George Moore. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, November 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, November 11th at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
PEACOCK, Joseph "Joe"
Suddenly on Monday, November 8th, 2004. Joe beloved husband of Madge. Cherished Daddy of Lynn and Kevin, Cathy and David, and Kim. Devoted Grandpa to Kayla, Christopher and Patrick, and special Godfather to Shannon and Christopher. Donations made in Joe's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by his family.
RUSSELL, John
(30 Year Employee of General Motors) Suddenly at his home in Courtice on Monday November 8, 2004. John in his 53rd year. Much loved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Jeannie and her husband Wayne Nicholson, Heather and her husband Pete Kavsak, and Mike Harrison. Devoted Grampa of Calder and Maks. Dear son of Jeanette and the late George Russell. Brother of Tom Russell and his wife Lynne Mulligan of Toronto, Margaret Ann and her husband Harvey Packham of Dunnville, and Jim Russell and his wife Martha of Courtney B.C. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME 152 King St. E. Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Saturday November 13, 2004 from 12 noon until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Cremation. Donations in memory of John, to the World Wild Life Fund would be appreciated by the family.
SAYLOR, Brian Thomas
passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side on Monday, November 8th, 2004 at Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Beloved son of Roberta Saylor (Welland) and her friend Leonard Twa and the late Ronald Saylor (Crystal Beach, On.). Loving brother of Robert Saylor (Sue), Rhonda Saylor (Nigel) and Brenda Paquette (Guy). Brian will be sadly missed by his 6 nieces, 4 nephews, best friend Doug Frost, friend Marilyn Farrow Walsh and the staff and co-workers at Ellis Packaging. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, November 10th and Thursday, November 11th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. A Service of Celebration will be held in the Chapel on Friday, November 12th at 3:00 P.M. Cremation to follow. In memory of Brian, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ajax-Pickering Hospital Foundation.
SMALLEGANGE-BROERSMA, Wietske (Winda) (nee VanderSchaaf)
went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday November 8th, 2004. Predeceased by her 1st husband Poppe Broersma (1970) & her 2nd husband Geert Smallegange (1984). Loving mother of Andy & Joyce Broersma, Harvey & Sita Broersma, Len & Marie Broersma, Winda & Peter Vandyke, and Peter & Vivian Broersma. She will be sadly missed by the Smallegange family, John & Anna, Riet & Piet, Wilma, Frank & Fia, Linda & Rick, Tom & Mary, Martin & Eileen, Kathy & Murray & Joe & Laura. Predeceased by Albert & Theo. Survived by 45 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great-grandchild. Memorial Service at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Bowmanville, 1 pm Thurs. Nov. 11th 2004.
BICKLE, Arthur John (Jack)
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, November 7th, 2004 in his 74th year. Dear brother of Maurice and Chalui Bickle, and Ronald and Carole Bickle. Dear uncle of Ian, Thomas, Penny, Janet, Kimberley, Douglas, Andrea and Michelle. Lovingly remembered by his great-nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. in EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH, Courtice. Memorial donations may be made to Ebenezer United Church.
