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YOUNG, Roy
September 13, 1913 - November 5, 2004. Surrounded by his family and friends Roy passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Roy was a wonderful man who had an excellent and full life. An active man until his final days, he always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Roy was an avid pigeon fancier since the age of 12 and he took great pride in racing pigeons. Stop by for a tea and a talk and he, with that green thumb, would be sending you home with a tomato or two. Beloved husband to the late Jeannie (nee McGrath). Survived by his daughter Patti-Jean (husband Harold Matheis), their daughter Talia-Jean. His daughter Jeannette (husband Joe Jennings) and their daughter Jennifer (husband Bill Morrison), their son Blair Jennings (wife Bonnie). His son Roy Jr. (wife Linda), and Roy's children Dane, Chris, Randy, Kelly and Laura. He will be missed by his many great grandchildren including Katy, Erin, Sarah and Cody. Beloved brother to Edna, Lorne, Jo and Ken and the late Nellie, Hannah, May, Queen and James.
CORY, Ruth Alberta (nee Found)
(Resident of Extendicare, Oshawa) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Thursday, November 4th, 2004. Ruth, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Cory. Loving mother of Carroll and husband Gary Porteous of Janetville, Margaret and husband Tom Harris of Oshawa, and the late Dorothy Lockwood and late William Cory. Dear grandmother of Bill Lockwood (Cheryl-Lynn), Michael Lockwood, Sherry Jackson (George), Monica Porteous (Larry), Lauren Sawyer (David), Carrie Porteous, Gregory Harris and Ryan Harris. Great-grandmother of Melissa, Katelyn, Brittany, Jacob, Caleb, Meaghan and Matthew. Survived by her sister Ada Wright of Lindsay and predeceased by 12 brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Visitation will continue at MACKEY FUNERAL HOME, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721) on Monday, November 8th, 2004 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay. Donations in memory of Ruth to Centennial-Albert United Church, Oshawa or the Durham Children's Aid Society would be appreciated.
FAULKNER, Roy H.
Gone home to be with the Lord, on Thursday November 4th, 2004 in his 70th year. Beloved husband of the late Rose Faulkner. Loving father of Ian and his wife Sandra, Neil and his girlfriend Ashley Singleton and Kirk. Dear grandfather of Jaiden. Son of the late Percy and Edith Faulkner. Roy will also be dearly missed by Darlene and Stan Madden and family. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 300 Rossland Road East (at Ritson Road North) on Monday November 8th, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Roy may be made to the Gideons or the Canadian Cancer Society.
HARSHAW, June Lydia
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of June, on Thursday, November 4th, 2004, in her 58th year. Loving mother, daughter, sister and friend; she will be sadly missed by her son, Jimy (Diane) and daughter, Sara (Mark Richardson), her parents Bob and Jeanette Clifford, Her brother Steve Clifford, grandsons JT and Robert, her nephews Drew Green and Daniel Clifford, Uncle Ray and Aunt Kath, Uncle Mick and family in England, Clarice, George, Tim and Cathi Harshaw, Jody Dale and her many, many friends. June will be remembered for her numerous talents and gifts, her energetic, active lifestyle, her generous, kind spirit and her love of family and friends. Whether skiing at the Elbow, sewing, painting houses, preparing sumptuous meals or working to maintain the farm, June worked diligently and tirelessly, imbuing all things with peace, harmony and beauty. The family would like to thank the health care workers in St. Michaels Hospital Surgical ICU for their wonderfully compassionate efforts while caring for June. In June's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Kinsmen Preservation Fund or Participation House, Markham.
POWELL, Stanley
At his home, in Whitby, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family, on Thursday, November 4, 2004, at the age of 85. S tanley Powell, beloved husband of Edith (nee Petty). Loving father 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). Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Ajax-Pickering Health Centre.
PRZELIORZS, Jozef
passed away peacefully on Thursday November 4, 2004 in his 82nd year at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. He retired after many years as a meat manager for the Loblaws Corporation. Jozef was the beloved husband the late Winifred, who died in 2003. He was the loving father of Erika and father in law of Clive Lilwall of Whitby, and father of Roger Przeliorz of Keswick. Loved grandfather of Carmen Knight-Wade and her husband Vernon Wade, and Karen Lilwall, and great grandfather of Joshua, Kendra Lee, and Sidny Wade. Loved brother of Ludevik Przeliorz of Germany, and Franic Przeliorz of Poland. Many thanks to the staff at The Village of Taunton Mills in Whitby, who took such good care of Jozef during the past year. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Tuesday November 9th after 10am. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 11am. Interment Christ Church Cemetery, Keswick at 3pm. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer s Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
STACEY, Sidney
(retired blacksmith with GM and long-time Newtonville resident). Suddenly at Bowmanville on Thursday, November 4, 2004, in his 79th year. Sid, beloved husband for 57 years of Joyce Stacey. Loving father of Jane (Mike), Judy (Bill), Jim (Beth), and Jerry (Carol). Grandpa of Sandy, Laurie, Brad, Stacy, Mike, Nicholas, Darryl, Lance, and Megan. Great-grandpa of Taylor, Joseph, Jordan, Alexandra, Conner, and Cooper. Dear brother of Vina, Jean, Bill, Winnie, Norm, and the late Wilbur, Dorothy, Verna, and Vernon. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, Nov. 5, from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Newtonville. Donations in Sid s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by his family.
AMELL, Mary Elizabeth
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday November 3, 2004 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Leo Amell. Dear mother of the late Reginald Amell and the late Barbara Bleeker. Proud grandmother of Peter Amell, Susan Peckford, Kym Bleeker, Jeff Clark, and Stephen Bleeker. Great Grandmother of Amanda, Kelsey, Dakota, Jennifer, Jesse, Dylan, Michelle, Stephanie, and Breanna. Great Great Grandmother of Julian. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday November 6, 2004 at St. John the Evangelist Church 903 Giffard St., in Whitby at 10:30 am.
BENKOWSKI, Zygmond Joseph (Ziggy)
Gone to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (Retired employee of General Motors of Canada and North End Bowl). After a lengthy illness passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 3, 2004 at the age of 73 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Aldred) for 49 years. Dear father of Joanne and her husband Gary Lintlop. Predeceased by his daughter Cynthia Marie. Loving Grandfather to Joseph Lintlop and his wife Meaghanne, and Jennifer Lintlop. Very proud Poppy of his Great Grandsons Nathan and Dylan Lintlop. Special Popa to Rhonda Gannon. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Helen Bienkowski. Dear Brother of Ann, Paulie, Violet, George, Christina and their families. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. A special Thank You to Dr. Ward, Jane and all the wonderful nurses at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for all their care and compassion to Ziggy and his family during this time. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, November 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, November 6th at 3 P.M. Cremation. The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be made by donations to The Alzheimers Society.
EDWARDS, Flossie Evelyn (nee Cornish)
Peacefully, at Sunnycrest Retirement Villa, Whitby, on Wednesday, November 3, 2004, in her 91st year. Beloved wife for 67 years of the late Rupert Edwards. Mother of Ken and his wife Gerri (Deenie), and Doug and his wife Margaret, all of Oshawa. Also survived by granddaughter Susan McGuire (Dan) and grandsons Chris (Lisa), Gary (Gail) and Steven (Maureen), and eight great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother Roy (Lorraine). Daughter of the late Charles and Ada Cornish. Predeceased by sister Hilda and brothers Ewart, Oswald, Edmund and Donald. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, November 6, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
GAGNON, Martha
At Lakeridge Health Corp.-Oshawa on Wednesday November 3rd, 2004, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Russell of 50 years. Loving sister of Elaine Tomniuk (Joe), Mary Ask, Ilda Townsend (Gordon), Lydia DeMille, Anton Eckstein (Lillian), Reynold Eckstein (Rosemary), Adolph Eckstein (Marie). Martha will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, November 6, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday.
HARRIS, Kosten (Connie/Zeke)
Retired after 30 years of service from General Motors. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday November 3, 2004 at 79 years of age. Dear father of Mona Davis & her husband Ronald, and Angela Harris. Lovingly remembered by his grandson Mchael. He will be remembered by Ann Harris, Irene Sobanski, and his many nieces and nephews. Loved brother of Senoria, Helen, Cifford & Elizabeth and is predeceased by 8 brothers & sisters. A special thank you to the nurses and Dr. Cha in the Intensive Care Unit. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Visitation will be held on Friday November 5th from 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
KENNEDY, Larry Bruce
Peacefully on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2004, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. In his 53rd year. Beloved partner of Lena Eenling. Loving father, with Karen, of Adam and Laura. Dear son of Earl and Jean Kay. Brother of Ron and his wife Maureen, Carolyn, Richard and his wife Nancy, Murray, Marilyn and her husband Paul, Connie, Bonnie and Shelley. Uncle of Brandon, Andrew, Kathryn, Kristen, Michelle, Evan and Dillon. Nephew of Aunt Mary, Aunt Marjorie and Uncle Clarence. Special friend of Richard and Mel; and George and Deborah. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation Sunday, November 7th from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, November 8th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
KRALJ, Marica
Peacefully on Wednesday November 3, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Marica Blaguski was born in Croatia on June 10, 1923. Beloved wife of the late Dragutin Kralj. Dear mother of Jelica & her husband Juraj Srednoselec, Frank Kralj & his wife Dusanka, Steve Kralj & his wife Irena, and the late Izidor Kralj & his wife the late Katica. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Bozica, Durdica, Izidor, Jelica, Martina, Alan, Bianca, Ivica, David and by her great grandchildren Igor, Tomislav, Jasminka, Romana, Andrija, Zoe-Marica and Ivica. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary of the People Church on Saturday November 6, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday 8 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 7-9 p.m.
SHORT, Murray Lorne passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday November 3, 2004 in his 81st year. Murray, beloved husband of the late June. Loving father of Sandra and her husband John Mather, and Kevin Short. Dear grandfather of Krista Mather. Interment will take place at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family wish to express their gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their care and support.
SUNDERLAND, Ronald Winston "Butch"
Peacefully, at his home in Oshawa, on Wednesday, November 3, 2004, Butch, in his 64th year. Father of Carey and the late Brent. Brother of Miriam Mudrey, David Sunderland and predeceased by Sally Audette. Remembered by Marilyn. Private family service will be held. Donations made in memory of Butch to a Charity of choice or Cornerstone Community Association would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558).
TAYLOR, Alberta Lillian
passed away suddenly at her home in Oshawa, on Wednesday November 3, 2004, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late William ( Billy ) Taylor. She will be truly missed by her daughters Sandra Kissock and her husband Ken, and Laurel Stevens and her husband Fred, and by her sons William Taylor Junior, and Morris Taylor and his wife Lee. Loved grandmother of Kendra, Billy, Kaurie, Karey, Krista, Kelly, Jason, Dylan, and Mathew. She also leaves behind 9 great-grandchildren, Sam, Elise, Whitney, Shelby, Marshall, Alexander, Gregory, Carly, and Mathew. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday November 6th at 2:30 pm. Visitation will take place on Saturday 2 hours prior to the service from 12:30-2:30 pm. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to The Durham Lung Association in Alberta's memory would be appreciated by the family.
