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SMITH, Joyce Victoria
At Lakeridge Health Corp.-Oshawa on Tuesday January 11th, 2005, aged 62 years. Beloved wife of Peter of 43 years. Devoted mother of Tom and his wife Pauline, Joseph and his wife Debra, Lauriann, Nancy and her fiance Ken. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Michael, Tyler, Adam, Abby and her many nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Donna Prince and her husband Thomas, Joan Hunter and her husband Johnny (predeceased), Robert MacDonald and his wife Lynda, Diane Keenan and her husband Leverne, Greg MacDonald, Judy Moffatt and her husband Danny. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church 690 King Street East on Friday January 15th, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Prayers at the funeral home Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m Thursday.
BEKKEMA, Johanna
At Wynfield Nursing Home on Monday January 10, 2005. Johanna Bekkema in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late John Bekkema. Dear mother of John Bekkema Jr. Predeceased by her sisters & brothers. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Josh Jan, Kassandra Truce, Whitney Marie, and Rebecca Johanna. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday January 13th at 1 p.m. Cremation Mount Lawn Crematorium. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday from 12 1 p.m.
CRIGHTON, James Bevan
passed away peacefully at Strathaven Nursing Home in Bowmanville on Monday January 10, 2005. James Bevan Crighton in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Amy Crighton. James will be truly missed by his children Bevan Crighton & his wife Barbara (Connecticut), Margarett (nee Crighton) and her husband Tony Cunningham of Bowmanville. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Mike Crighton, Beverly Lawrence, Kelsey & her husband Brett Braiden, Bevan & his wife Mari H l ne Cunningham, and by his great grandchildren Erica, Brent, Andrea, Alex, Jessica, and Bryan. Will be sadly missed by his beloved Pekinese Shandy. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Friday January 14th at 11 a.m. Cremation with private family Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 10 am 11 am.
HEMMINGWAY, Rose Maude
Peacefully at Thorntonview Nursing Home, Oshawa on January 10, 2005 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Hemmingway. Dear mother of Sandra Zebeski and husband Mike, and Anthony Hemmingway and wife Peggy. Proud Grandmother of Samantha, David, Alfie, Brett and Great Grandmother of Ashton, Tyler, Morgan and Austin. Survived by her sister Joyce Lomax. If desired, memorial donations in Rose's memory may be made to the Humane Society. At this time, the family would like to thank the staff at Thorntonview Nursing Home for the excellent care and support mom received during her stay.
HEWLETT, Brian George
At the former Oshawa General Hospital on Monday, January 10, 2005. Brian, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Jan. Loving father of Abbie and husband George Phillips, Joy Wright, Nanci and husband Jamie Bignell, and Wendy Hewlett, all of Oshawa. Dear grandfather of Kyla, Iain, Neal, Brianna, Meagan, Cameron and Andrew. Brother of David Hewlett and wife Marion, Pat and husband Ted Sparkes, Mary and husband Don Hammersley, all of England. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Dearly missed by his pal Elmo. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Brian to 'Oshawa General Hospital Foundation' - Palliative Care would be appreciated. Special thanks to Nursing Staff of 6F Oncology for their care.
HOWSON, John C.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Monday, January 10th, 2005. John Christopher Howson, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of 59 years of Barbara (nee Walsh). Dear father of Mary Jane Anthony of Toronto, Dick and his wife Cathy of Oshawa and Sally and her husband Drew Cherry of Guelph. Lovingly remembered by his granddaughter Jennifer Anthony of Toronto. Survived by his sister Joy Hodges of Peterborough. A Mass to celebrate John s life will be held at THE CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT 194 Simcoe St. N., (corner of Simcoe St. N. and Adelaide Ave., Oshawa) on Saturday, January 15th at 10:30 A.M. Memorial Donations to the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
JOHNSTON, Bradley Mark
Age 24. Died suddenly and tragically on January 10, 2005 while visiting family in Parksville, British Columbia. Bradley was much loved and will be greatly missed by his brother Ian, his parents Sherrie, Stuart and Bernadette, his step-siblings Bianca and Tristin, his girlfriend Alyssa, his extended families and his great many friends worldwide. Brad was loved by all who met him. He was a kind, caring and gentle man. Brad was a very talented artist and his spirit will live on through his many sketches, paintings and drawings. Friends are invited to share their memories of Brad with the family at St. Pauls on the Hill Anglican Church, 882 Kingston Road in Pickering at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday January 22, 2005. Cremation has taken place. Following the ceremony, friends and relatives are invited to the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road for refreshments and a time to visit with the family. In memory of Brad, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Jennifer Ashleigh Foundation (905) 852-1799 or the Humane Society.
MONACO, Salvatore "Sal"
Suddenly, at his home, on Monday, January 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Lucia. Loving father of Maria, Carmela, and Joe, and their families. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Church (82 Church St. S., Pickering Village) on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.
RUTHERFORD, Ada Bernice (nee Hollingsworth)
Peacefully at Strathaven Life Care Centre on Monday January 10, 2005 in her 84th year. Ada, beloved wife of James Rutherford. Loving mother of Richard Rutherford and his wife Janet, Joan Patterson, David Rutherford and his wife Marilyn. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Amelia, Andrea, Erin and Stephanie Rutherford, Jody Araujo and her husband Daniel, Christine Doherty and her husband Stacy; Michele Dawe and her husband Sean, and Mark Rutherford and his wife Heather. Great-grandmother of Mackenna Doherty, Megan Araujo and Sarah Rutherford. Dear sister of Armond Hollingsworth and predeceased by 6 sisters and 1 brother. Donations to the Alzheimer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
SINCLAIR Mary Elizabeth 'Molly'
(Retired 50 year employee of Fittings Ltd.; devoted member of Knox Presbyterian Church) Died peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby, on Monday, January 10, 2005. Molly, in her 92nd year. Daughter of the late David and Anne Sinclair. Predeceased by her dearest sister Madeline 'Lena' Sinclair. Fondly remembered by her cousin Robert and Dorothy McKenna and family. Relatives and friends will be received 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. A service will be held at KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 147 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa on Friday, January 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with Interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Molly to Knox Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
STORGAARD, Kim
Suddenly at his residence in Bowmanville on Monday, January 10, 2005 in his 46th year. Kim, beloved son of Henry and Astrid Storgaard. Dear brother of John and his wife Janice. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Sorenson, Lis Marie and Christian. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation in Kim s memory would be gratefully appreciated.
VANGINHOVEN, Wilma
Aged 50 years. Suddenly as a result of a tragic accident on Monday January 10th 2005. Beloved wife of John Vanginhoven for 31 wonderful years. Loving mother of Michael & his wife Kimberly, Tracy & her husband Randy Heideman and Julie & Alison Vanginhoven. Cherished Oma to Kristen & Kaleb. Survived by her mother Nellie Kuipers and by her in-laws Peter & Lammy Vanginhoven. She will be deeply missed by her many family members & countless friends. Funeral Service will be held at REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1 pm Friday Jan. 14th. Donations in Wilma s memory may be made to The Knox Christian School Building Fund.
WASHBURN, Lloyd
(4th degree K of C, Leo J. Austin Assembly) on Monday, January 10th, 2005. Lloyd loving son of Annie and the late Lloyd. Beloved brother Shirley, Danny and his wife Maggie and Denise. Dear uncle of Richard, Melissa, Emma, Henry and Jason and great uncle to Jesse, Amber and Shirrene. Lloyd will be greatly missed by all those he knew. Mass of Christian burial to be held at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly Street East (Harwood and Bayly) on Friday, January 14th, at 11a.m.
WEBB, Isobel "Bunty"
Peacefully, on Monday, January 10, 2005, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 73. Bunty (nee Milne), beloved wife of Ronald Webb of Port Perry and formerly of Markham. Loving mother of Heather of Toronto, and Ian of Musselman Lake. Bunty was active in the community for 25 years in Girl Guides, and 40 years in amateur theatre on and off stage. She was the recipient of the Centennial Medal for service to the community. Bunty appeared on stage, television and commercials. The family of Bunty Webb will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Saturday, January 15th from 2-4 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
ANDREWS, Jean
Following a brief illness at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, January 9th, 2005. Jean Frances (nee Hall). Beloved wife of the late J. Duke Andrews. Dear mother of Gordon and his wife Karen of Oshawa and Donald of Courtice. Lovingly remembered by her 4 grandchildren, Joshua and Kristen and Bethany and Carl. Dear sister of William G. Hall and his wife Muriel of Richmond, B.C. and sister-in-law of Donalda and Vic Wakil of St. Catharines and Ruth Thomson of London. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, January 12th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, January 13th at 1:00 P.M. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
BEITINGER, Connor Adam
Suddenly at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Sunday, January 9, 2005. Connor Adam Beitinger, at the age of 4 years. Beloved son of Cindy and Larry. Dear brother of Mercedes. Loving grandson of Moma and Bopa Beitinger and Nanny and Poppy Bowering, and great-grandson of Elsie Moore and Pearl Bowering. Lovingly remembered by his aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, Kingston Road at Randall Drive, Ajax (Pickering Village) on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Joubert Syndrome Foundation Corp., c/o Janet Gundling, Treasurer, 8 Ash Road, Jackson, New Jersey, USA 08527 would be greatly appreciated.
CARRIQUE, Joy Gwendolyn
passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 9th, 2005 at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, from pancreatic cancer. Loving companion of Doug, beloved mother of Kimberley-Anne and Christopher, stepmother to Amy and Breyden, cherished by Jim and adored endlessly by ''Patches''. Daughter of the late Donald and Lucy Takatsu, predeceased by sister Donna, survived by sisters Bonnie, Jeri and Elizabeth and brother Don. Joy's love for life, her family and friends was immeasurable and unwavering. Funeral service at Trinity United Church, 20 First Avenue (First and Brock E.) on Saturday, January 15th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Donations can be made to the Salvation Army in lieu of flowers.
JARMAN, Harold Charles
(Member of the Bowmanville Legion) (W.W.II Royal Air Force) Peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on Sunday, January 9th, 2005. Beloved husband of Renee Jarman. Cherished father of Valerie and her husband Randy Blyth, Carol and her husband Bob Shelton. Instant ''Dad'' to Lynette Jenkins. Loving ''Grampa'' of Dana, Ryan, Kira, Kendall, Kaleb and Sally Ann. Memorial donations may be made to Sleeping Children Around The World and the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
JEROME, Greta Edith
In her 94th year. Peacefully at Extendicare, Oshawa on Sunday January 9th 2005. Beloved sister of Laurence & his wife Florence. She will be dearly missed by David & his wife Marilyn & the rest of her family. Memorial donations may be made to The Lung Association.
JONES, William Carl
passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2005 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, at the age of 87. Bill, beloved husband of Annabell. Loving brother of Isabel Burnham (Uxbridge), Arthur Jones (Ajax) and predeceased by Harold and Ross. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors who gave such wonderful care to Bill at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. In Bill's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation, Sandford United Church or the Charity of your choice.
