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BEATTY, Dean
passed away at Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry on Monday January 31, 2005. Dean Beatty dearly beloved husband of Florence Beatty. Loving father of Deanna, Dawna (Devlin), Carol (Alvin), Sharon (Lou) and Linda (Gary). Dear grandfather of 10 grandchildren. Dear brother of Jack, Margaret and Bernice. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry would be appreciated.
MOFFAT, Alan
Peacefully at home with his family at his side Monday January 31, 2005 in his 49th year. Alan, beloved son of Isabella and the late John Moffat. Dear brother of Jim and Lorraine, Scott and Misti, Karen and Michel Beauparlent. Uncle of Christopher, Matthew, Andrew, Jennifer, Alexander, Matthew and Zachary. A private Celebration of Life Service was held. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
BROWN, Robert Edwin
(Ret d Det./Sgt. Metro Toronto Police and Ret d Chief Invest. Ont. Securities Commission) On Monday, January 31st, 2005. Bob Brown, beloved husband of Bea for 57 years. Loving and proud father of his four girls and their husbands, Ellen and Bruce McAnsh, Edna and Kirk Clark, Elaine and Grant Hooper and Elizabeth and Bob Byrnes. Dear grandfather of Laura Clark and Geoffrey and Dean Hooper. Brother of the late Edna Cooke and brother-in-law of Fran Jones. In keeping with Bob s wishes Cremation has take place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 5th at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Toronto Police Association Building (180 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
ANDERSON, Thornton Howard
In his 90th year - Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday January 30th 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret (Sellers) Anderson. Dear father of Larry & Joan Anderson and Wendy & Russell Westwood. Loving grandfather of Julie, Jason & his fianc Mary, Mark,and Adam. Dear brother of the late Clio Cryderman, Zetta Dilling, Keitha Alldread, Morland, Oswald, Ormsby and George. Lovingly remembered by the Sellers family & sisters-in-law Rhoda Anderson and Pat Anderson. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
CROWELLS Kenneth "Scottie"
Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 At Extendicare on January 30, 2005. Scottie, beloved husband of Esther Tomkins. Father of Brian, Donald and his wife Joanne, Allan, Sandra, Rosemary, and the late Kenneth and Jackie. Remembered by many grandchildren. Brother of Emma, Edward, Raymond, Fred, Kent, James and the late Arthur, Barbara and Frank. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 1 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby.
HUME, Alan
At Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday January 30th, 2005, at 76 years of age. Beloved husband of Alice (nee Macey). Loving father of Bill and his wife Michelle, Jo-Anne and her husband Charles, Brian and his wife Carole, Janet and her husband Scott and Geoff. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Matthew, Alex, Jamie, Danielle, Victoria, Christian, by his niece Kathy and her husband Bob and his sister in law Grace Hume. A Memorial Service will be held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Wednesday February 2, 2005 at 3 p.m. Memorial donations to Sunnybrook CVICU or the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
MCGOVERN, Terrence
(W.W. II Veteran Able Seaman: H.M.C.S. Loch Achanalt, stationed overseas 1942 1945; 20 years in #12 Colliery Coal Mine, New Waterford, N.S. until 1965; employee of The City of Oshawa and Durham Region until his retirement in 1989). Peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday January 31st, 2005 in his 81st year. Terrence, dearly beloved husband for 59 years of Margaret (nee: Spencer). Loving father of Patsy Gray (Bill), Terry (Tillie), Linda Williams, Colleen Wellwood (Len), Cindy Batty (Rick), Maureen Paulin (Reg Chute) and predeceased by son Bernard. Cherished grandfather of 14 and greatgrandfather of 9. Brother of Kathleen Whitehouse (Doug), and Frankie McGovern (Barb) and predeceased by Joe and Jackie. Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, February 2nd from 2 4 & 7 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, February 3rd at 1:00 P.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
MOFFAT, Alan
Peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, January 31st, 2005 in his 49th year. Alan, beloved son of Isabella and the late John Moffat. Dear brother of Jim and Lorraine, Scott and Misti, Karen and Michel Beauparlent. Uncle of Christopher, Matthew, Andrew, Jennifer, Alexander, Matthew, and Zachary. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
WILLIAMS, Harry Nigel
(W.W. II Veteran, RCAF; 36 year employee of General Motors of Canada). Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, on Sunday, January 30, 2005, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Anne for 60 years. Loving father of Paul Kenneth Williams of Whitehorse, Yukon, Ronald James Williams (Teresa) of Brooklin. Devoted "Grandpa" to Clifford, Emily and Patricia of Whitehorse, Yukon, Tara, Bradley, Brittany of Brooklin, and the late Christopher (Yukon). Dear brother of Joyce Porter of Tweed, Esme (Sonny) Kornylo, Denny (Pauline), David (Nancy), all of Oshawa, and the late Thomas, Ken, Isabel Fox, Beth Kane and brother-in-law of Doreen Williams and George Fox. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, "Thornton Chapel," 847 King Street West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday, February 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Harry to the Canadian Cancer Society or Cedar Dale United Church would be appreciated.
GRANT, Phyllis Mary (nee Oxley)
Born in St. John s, Newfoundland. Died peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday January 29th, 2005 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Ray Grant for 54 years of Kedron. Loving and devoted mother of Gary, Alan and Leslie Neal. Cherished Nana to Paul and Scott Grant, Alison Hoober, Gregory, Christopher, Joel, Lauren and the late Laura Anne Neal. Lovingly remembered by her dear brother Harold and his wife Jean Oxley of Toronto and their daughters Carol and Diane. As one of the Fabulous Four, Phyllis will be greatly missed by Pat, Olga and Beth. Also remembered by her many dear neighbours and friends. Friends may call OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West (905)721-1234, on Wednesday, February 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Prayers at 7:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 3rd at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, 1100 Mary St. N, Oshawa at 10:30 A.M. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Canadian Cancer Society or Children s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
JANES, Christine
Peacefully, on Saturday, January 29, 2005, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 58. Christine Janes dearly loved mother of Tracey and her husband Dan Arsenault of Seagrave. Loving grandmother of Ayslin. Dear sister of Dorothy, Geraldine, Wilfred, Beau and Nancy. She will also be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. The family of Christine Janes will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday, February 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 2nd at 11 a.m. with Reverend Karen Bursey officiating. Interment Highland Memory Gardens. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.
PARMENTIER, Rev. Marinus
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Whitby, on Saturday, January 29th, 2005. Marinus Parmentier, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Payne). Dear father of Michele and her husband Tom Bhame of Coatsville PA, Nicole and her husband Richard of Whitby. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Pamela and Matthew Bhame, Sarah and Richard Matthews; great-grandchildren Breanne, Jared, Amber, Jakob, Avery and Elena. Predeceased by brothers John and Jan Parmentier and granddaughter Jennifer Matthews. Memorial service to be held at Hebron Christian Reform Church, 4240 Anderson Street North (905-655-5020) Whitby, Friday, February 4th, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan would be appreciated and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E. Oshawa (905-433-4711)
POIRIER, Joseph S.
(30 yrs. Service with General Motors Canada, Life member of Knights of Columbus). Suddenly at the Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Saturday, January 29th, 2005 in his 77th year. Dearly beloved husband of Shirley (nee Norton). Loving father of Paulette (Jacques) St. Cyr, Sheila Sanders (Garry Elliott), Angela Slater and remembered by their mother Marguereite Huggins. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Thomas, Andrew and Stephanie and predeceased by granddaughter Tiffany. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, January 31st from 7 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 1st at 1:00 P.M. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations made to the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
PHYLLIS MARY GRANT (nee OXLEY)
Born in St. John's, Newfoundland. Died peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, January 29th, 2005 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Ray Grant for 54 years of Kedron. Loving and devoted mother of Gary, Alan and Leslie Neal. Cherished Nana to Paul and Scott Grant, Alison Hoober, Gregory, Christopher, Joel, Lauren and the late Laura Anne Neal. Lovingly remembered by her dear brother Harold and his wife Jean Oxley of Toronto and their daughters Carol and Diane. As one of the Fabulous Four, Phyllis will be greatly missed by Pat, Olga and Beth. Also remembered by her many dear neighbours and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234), on Wednesday, February 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 3rd at ST.JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, 1100 Mary St. N., Oshawa at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
TOWN, Eran Leonard John
Suddenly, in Toronto, on Saturday, January 29, 2005, Eran, was in his 30th year. Beloved husband of Ellie Harris. Loved and cherished by his parents Linda Moyle and John Town, and brother Michael. Sadly missed by Dianne Goldring and her son Brad. Predeceased by his grandparents Margaret and Len Moyle, Rose Douwes and John R. Town (Jack). Dear nephew of Susan, June, Jennifer, Margaret, Jim, and Len. Fondly remembered by his best friend Jessie. Resting at the Courtice Funeral Chapel, 1587 Highway 2, Courtice, 905-432-8484. The family of Eran will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Thickson's Woods Land Trust would be appreciated. For information regarding a celebration of Eran's life on Wednesday, February 2nd , please call the family.
SPARKS, Maureen Elaine (MacMillan)
April 29, 1938 - January 30, 2005Entered into rest peacefully at Uxbridge Versa Care Nursing Home, in her 66th year. Loving mother of Paul (Christine) and Dennis MacMillan. Proud grandmother of Samantha, Ryan, and Scott. Sadly missed by friends and family Paul Sr. and Betty, Lynda and Howard. Predeceased by her eldest son David and 2nd husband Lloyd Sparks. In Maureen's memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ALLEN, Margaret
Entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, January 28, 2005 at the age of 76 years. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Marvin Allen. Cherished mother of Judy and her husband Rick Dolan, Janice and her late husband Wayne Leach, Joyce and her husband Robert Boyer, Joanne and her husband Paul Sheehan and Jill Allen. Loving grandmother of Tracey and her husband Paul Chesson, Laura and her husband David Billham, Andrew, Amy and her husband Josh Davey, Cory, Donna and her husband Kevin King. Loved great-grandmother of Taryn, Jack, Neve, Patrick, Sophie, Noah and Laurisa. Dear sister of Millie Craycraft, Bill Scott and the late Pearl Moore. Donations in Margarets memory to the Durham Region Cancer Centre or Ebenezer United Church would be gratefully appreciated.
FRIDAY-GABRIELLE, Kathryn
passed away suddenly at the age of 58 at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2005. Predeceased by her parents Jerome and Evelyn Friday, Kathryn will be lovingly remembered by her sister Pat (John) Salmon and brother Michael Friday. She will be greatly missed by Michael Gabrielle. Dear cherished friend of John and Sue Sullivan. Kathryn was very active in the Choir at All Saints Anglican Church. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church (300 Dundas Street West in Whitby). Interment will take place in Stevens Point, Wisconson. Should family and friends so desire, donations to All Saints Anglican Church would be greatly appreciated.
GORDON, Anna Eleanor (nee Walton-Ball)
(long-time member of The Presbyterian Church in Canada) Peacefully at Strathaven Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville, on Friday, January 28, 2005, in her 91st year. Eleanor, beloved wife of the late Reverend Robert Russell Gordon. Loving mother of the Reverend Noel Gordon and his wife Dorcas of Newcastle, Anne Strasburger and her husband Erich of Bedford, Texas, and Mary Gordon and her husband George West of Cortez Island, B.C. Dear grandmother of Mark, Sarah, Tim, Christine, Aaron, and James. Predeceased by her brothers Horace and Eric. Remembered by nieces Nancy, Gloria, and Mary-Lou, nephew David, and sister-in-law Patsy. A funeral service will be held in ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Bowmanville, on Friday, February 4, at 2:30 p.m., with visiting in the church from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Interment Bond Head Cemetery, Newcastle. Donations in Eleanor s memory to Knox College, Toronto, would be appreciated by her family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
HENDERSON, Keith
passed away on January 28, 2005 in his 89th year. He slipped away from his loved ones on earth to join his beloved Saviour who he served faithfully. His wife Mae rejoices that she shared nearly 66 years of marriage with Keith. His seven children, Evelyn, Carol, Bill, Rhoda, Lois, Esther and Everett, have been blessed with his steadfast love and example. He was a welcoming father-in-law and Grandpa to 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Keith was predeceased by his brother George, sister Nellie and twin brother Ken. Keith will be remembered by many whose lives he touched and by his many and varied accomplishments.
