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HEWITT, Irene (nee Hudd)
After a short illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at the age of 78 years. Loving mother of Barbara and her husband Carmen Dow, Patricia Robertson, all of Oshawa, Brenda Manning and her husband Michael of Newmarket, Beverly and her husband Keith Rodrigues of Mississauga and Velma Manning of Barrie. Grandma of Sandra, Anthony, Stuart, Nancy, Michael, Christopher, Alex, Matthew, Jacqueline, Theresa, Robbie, Pamela and Wayne and great-grandma to Carmen, Mark Anthony, Steven, Justin, Tyler, Samantha, C.J., Thomas, Brianna, Nicole and Damian. Sister of Iris Hudd of England and David Hudd of Oshawa. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jean and Len Manning. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) from 2:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2005. Donations in memory of Irene to the Cancer Research Society would be appreciated.
SOBEL, Isabelle Bernadette
September 10, 1924 - January 5, 2005. Our dear mother and friend passed away peacefully at home in her 81st year surrounded by her family and close friends. Mom was predeceased by her husband Leon, companion Alan Rathbone, and sisters Catherine, Jean and Dorothy. Mom is survived by her sister Lillian, son Alan, daughter in law Susan and grand-daughter Lauren, son David and girlfriend Leanna, son Patrick, and grand-daughter Nicole. Our mother loved life and lived it fully until her passing. We will miss her yet will take comfort in knowing she is now at rest. We'd like to extend our warmest thanks to Dr. Jack Bryant and the nurses of British Columbia At Home Care for their compassionate assistance, which allowed us to fulfill Mom's wish to remain at home. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made in Mom's honour to the Canadian Cancer Society. With respect to our Mother's wishes, no services will be held.
WELSH, Grace Luella
Peacefully, at her home in Sandford on Wednesday, January 5th, 2005, in her 89th year. Grace, beloved wife of the late Arnold. Dear mother of Wayne and his wife Brenda. Grandmother of Mark and Alexander. Survived by sister Jean Newman and predeceased by sisters Doris and Marjorie and brothers Lloyd and Douglas. Spring Interment. In Grace's memory, donations may be made to Uxbridge Community Care.
WHITE, Lorna Marie
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at the age of 62 years. Cherished daughter of the late Harry and Mary White. Sweet sister of Barbara Tromley and the late Donald White. Sister-in-law of Allan Tromley and Carol White. Lorna will also be missed by her special friend Suzanne Unbehaun, Chris Bennett and staff and the others she lived with, cousins and her extended 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 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday, January 7, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Whitevale Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Lorna to the Community Living Ajax, Pickering, Whitby or Charity of choice would be appreciated. A heartfelt thank you to Chris Bennett and staff at Community Living Ajax, Pickering, Whitby for their loving and tender care of Lorna.
DeNOBREGA, Vera
Peacefully passed away, on January 4, 2005, at the Centenary Health Centre. Vera DeNobrega, loving daughter of the late Albert and Armina Rodrigues. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Brenda Ezechials (John), Desmond (Margaret), Michael (Norma), Raymond, and Lorraine Gonsalves (Denis). Cherished grandmother of Bruce (Sally), Robert (Jenny), Roman (Rachelle), Craig (Janet), Donny, Michelle, Johnathon, Timothy, Jason, and Jessica (Stephen). Special great-grandmother of A.J., Cristal, Victoria, Brandon, Hayden, Cheyenne and Jude. Dear sister of Thelma, Elsa, Monica, and the late Rita. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering) on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
GILEWSKI, Josephine Ann (nee Bronishewski)
passed away at the age of 72, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa. Dear wife of the late George Gilewski. Loving mother of Joanne, Diane, Mark, Katherine, Suzanne, and George. Beloved "Babcia" of grandchildren Dennis, Christopher, Adam, Lindsay, Davis, Caley, James, Nicola, Hanna, Olivia, and Isabella. Lovingly remembered by daughters-in-law Carol and Tonja, sons-in-law Don and Martin, sister Millie, brother Stan, sister-in-law Lorraine, and her many nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be celebrated in her honour at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 194 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, on Saturday, January 8 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
LOGAN, Donald John
passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 69 years of age after his 35 year journey with MS. Much loved husband of Lucille. Cherished brother of Helen Thomas (Len). Predeceased by sister Margaret Montgomery. Father of Donald, Tracey, and Perry. Stepfather of Stan Brown (Paula), Cindy Brown Primeau (Matt), Lorraine Brown (Tracy), and Roy Brown (Carol Ann). Loved and remembered by many nieces and nephews. Donations to the Durham Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in lieu of flowers.
PRITCHARD, Albert Robert
Died peacefully on Tuesday, January 4th, 2005 at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville. Employee of P.P.G. (Duplate) for 43 years. Albert is survived by his wife Margaret Pritchard (nee Henderson) and her family whom he was close to. Survived also by his daughter Terrie Lynn Vetzal nee Pritchard and her husband Robert. His son Richard Pritchard and his wife Brenda. Also missed by his grandchildren Michael, Andrew, Melanie Vetzal and Santana Pritchard. Albert will be missed by his sister Lillian Bennett, Deana Pritchard, Connie and husband Kelly Scott and Jill and the late husband Ron Turcotte. Predeceased by his brother Aubrey Pritchard, his sister Madge Embury, mother Rachael Stapley and father Robert Pritchard. He will be missed by all his nephews and nieces. And sadly missed by life long friends Alan and Louise Jackson and Howard and Trudy Bell. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 7th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 8th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
SEAMAN, Naomi Alison
Born January 4th, 1924. Died January 4, 2005. Wife of Richard Thomas Seaman (2001); Pefferlaw, Ontario. Alison was born in London, Ontario as Gertrude Ethel Murray and lovingly adopted into the family of Harold Mountain Bradley and Naomi Esther (Stewart) Bradley of Ottawa. She was the mother of David (Barb), Newmarket; Esther (2004) (Mark) Pickering; Charlie (Francine) Vancouver; and Robin, Massachusetts: grandchildren Cory, Adam, Kaitlin, Nikole, David (2000), Greg, Kylie, Hannah and Mariah. Alison was a 50 year member of the Canadian Kennel Club and long time member of the Georgina Kennel Club. The family wishes to thank all of her friends for their kindness and friendship over these many years. Her last wish was to make it to her birthday and she went quietly and peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Georgina Kennel Club. Her grandmother Emmaline Stewart promised to never leave her, now they are together.
THOMPSON, Victoria Nichole
Aged 25 years. At Sunnybrook Hospital on Tuesday January 4th 2005. Loving sister of Lee Thompson. Cherished daughter of Carol Thompson & Jim & his wife Selva Thompson. She will be dearly missed by all her family in Canada, England & South Africa. Cremation has already taken place. Donations in Victoria s memory may be made to the Toronto Wildlife Centre.
WATTS, Peter
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, January 4th, 2005 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Pauline for 50 years. Dear father of Stephen (Andrea) and Suzanne. Loving Granpa of Brittany, Katelyn, Breanna and MacKenzie. Brother of Joyce Mingay (Ernie) and Margaret Doughty (Alan) of England. Brother-in-law of Jean Stolworthy (Ron) of England. Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and extended family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 7th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 8th at 1 o clock. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
ATTERSLEY, Nellie
Suddenly on January 3rd, 2005 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon B. Attersley. Loving mother of Sonja, Barbara and her husband Rod Newfield, and the late Barry Attersley and his wife Judy. She will be sadly missed by her 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 6th from 7-9p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 7th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
BIRKETT, Ruby Emmeline
Peacefully, on Monday, January 3, 2005, at Hillsdale Manor Nursing Home in Oshawa, the day before her 88th birthday. Ruby (nee Manns), beloved wife of the late Norman Birkett of Raglan. Loved mother of Muriel and her husband Gary Tummonds of Oshawa, Murray Birkett and his wife Reta of Port Perry and Ivan Birkett of Oshawa. Loving grandmother of Karen, Larry, Judy, and Joanne and great grandmother of Brandon, Brent, Laura, Leanne, Danielle, Michelle and Travis. Survived by her sister Audrey Mahaffy and her brother Elwood Manns, and she was predeceased by her sister Marion Bell, her infant sister Velma and her brothers John, Richard, Stan and Tom Manns. The family of Ruby Birkett will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday, January 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 5th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Fred Jackson officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Columbus United Church Memorial Fund.
CHANT, Grace
In her 92nd year. Peacefully at Care Free Lodge, Toronto, on Monday January 3rd 2005. Beloved wife of the late Ted Chant. Loving mother of Carol & her husband Jack Carter, Roy & his wife Helen, Verne & his wife Linda. Predeceased by her son Gary Chant. Cherished Grandma of Candace, Eric, Christine, Janice, Amie, Heather, David & Bonnie. She will be sadly missed by all her great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Girl Guides of Canada or Hampton United Church.
COBBLEDICK, Lorne Patrick
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, January 3, 2005, after a short illness, at the age of 78. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Josephine (nee Babcock), children Nancy (Steve) Hartwick of Peterborough, Jim of British Columbia, Mary-Jo Burden of Alberta and Bradley (Karen) of Millgrove. Predeceased by his mother Noreen Dwyer and his sister Kathleen Hooper. Dearly missed by his grandchildren Carie, Jeffrey and Jason and his great-grandchildren Conner and Logan. Employee of General Motors, Tool and Die Department, for 39 years. As an avid curler, Lorne was a member of the Oshawa Curling Club. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
HOLBURN, Kyla
Suddenly on Monday, January 3rd, 2005, at the age of 16. Beloved daughter of Sarah Holburn and Bob Holburn and his wife Sharon. Sister of Michael, Alyssa (Stuart), Amanda (Seamus) and step-sister of Julia and Chris. Loving aunt of Miranda and Jessica. Granddaughter of Adolph and Emilie Doiron and Rose Wilson. Kyla will be lovingly remembered by her aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 8th at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Kyla Holburn Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
MacLEOD, Kenneth G.
Suddenly in Panama City, Florida on Monday, January 3, 2005, in his 75th year. Ken MacLeod, loving husband of Ella May (Ellie) MacLeod of Wilmot Creek. Dear father of Shelley MacLeod of Connecticut and Debbie MacLeod of Whitby. At Ken s request, cremation will take place with no funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcastle Funeral Home. .
McFARLANE, Margery Valerie
December 19, 1931 January 3, 2005 We regret to announce the death of our dear mother, Margery McFarlane (nee Mallion) in her 74th year. Margery passed away peacefully on January 3, 2005 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa with her son Jamie by her side. She is predeceased by her husband Gordon Clive (Sam) McFarlane, and her parents Charlie and Margueretta (Houghton) Mallion. She will be sadly missed by her children Anne Louise (Andy), John and Jamie (Penny). Dearly missed by all her grandchildren Valerie (Stephen), Andrea (Craig), Klane (Lisa), Sara, Tyson and Alison. She will be truly missed by her sisters Shirley (Peter), Evelyn (Harold), her brother Charlie, their families, her sister-in-law Lois, her nephews Steven and Bradley and by her lifelong best friend, Jean Hillaby of Ottawa. A special thank you goes to the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa s Emergency Department and the girls on the 8th floor for making our mother s final hours more comfortable. At Margery s request there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711.
PARRY, Joseph William
Peacefully, on Monday, January 3, 2005, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 89. Joe Parry of Caesarea, dearly loved husband of the late Winnifred (nee Mitchell). Loved father of Raymond Parry and his wife Vale rie of Stouffville, and Marion Parry of Caesarea. Loving grandfather of Paul (deceased), Lyle and Laura and great grandfather of Shannon, William, Bailey, Brennan, Nicholas and great great grandfather of Dylan. Predeceased by his brothers John Daniels and Billy Parry and his sister Mary Catchesides. The family of Joe Parry will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday, January 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 7th at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
SHARPE, Walter Henry 'Hank'
At St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, on Monday, January 3, 2005. Walter, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Ken Sharpe and his wife Karen of Coquitlam, B.C., Alan Sharpe and his wife Betty of Pickering, Doug Sharpe and daughter-in-law Gail of Niagara Falls, Lynn Alexander and her husband Grant of Oshawa, Lee Brunton of Whitby and Rob Brunton and Kim of Oshawa. Dearly remembered by 11 grandchildren. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews. 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. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday, January 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with cremation to follow. Donations in memory of Walter to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation -Dialysis Unit or Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville would be appreciated.
SYPEREK, Isobel Patricia
At Hillsdale Estates on Monday January 3, 2005. Isobel, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Piotr. Loving mother of Ted of Toronto, Angie Syperek and her husband Peter Murphy of Antigonish, NS, Victor of Halifax, NS and Phil and his wife Donna of Oshawa. Dearly remembered by her grandchildren Nick, Pandora, Rose, Suzy, Noella, Jack and Gini. Sister of Clarice Cakebread of England and the late Richard Turner. Fondly remembered by Eileen Cruise, Jean McGillivary and her nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and caregivers. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 51 Centre St. S., Oshawa on Thursday January 6, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Isobel to the Alzheimer Society or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
TAYLOR-BELLE, June Alexis
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on Monday, January 3, 2005. June Alexis Taylor-Belle, also affectionately known as Babs. Loving wife of George Wendelle Belle. Loving mother of Tina and her husband Errol, Shari, Ionie, Karen and Jason. June will be sadly missed by her sister Janet, her nieces Tracey, and Nella and nephews Pete, Rad and Bruce and her many family and friends. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Pickering Village, Ajax) on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Research would be greatly appreciated.
BAIN, Robert
Peacefully on Sunday January 2, 2005 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 76. Robert, beloved father of Michael Bain and his wife Christie Anderson, Mary ands her husband Victor Lyttle, and Murray Bain. Loved grandfather of Trent Lyttle, Sam Lyttle, Victoria Lyttle, Madison Bain and Mathew Bain. Dear brother of Ruth and her husband Ivan Homer, Maureen and her husband William Smyth, Wesley Bain and his wife Sandy, Naomi and her husband Edward Brennan, and the late Mary Bain. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Wednesday January 5th from 2pm. A funeral service will follow at 3pm. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
BUSCHOLD, Monica
passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2005. Loving daughter of Rita and the late Herbert. Dear sister of Peter (Chandra), Herb (Lila), Brigitte (Dave), and David. Beloved aunt of Zachery, Jessie, Logan, Jarod, Tristan, and Jemma. She is survived by Aunt Johanna and will be dearly missed by Joan, Nenita and many special friends and relatives, both here in Timmins and in Germany. The family will receive friends at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (35 Church Street North, Ajax) on Thursday, January 6, 2005 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
CUSHON, Evelyn May
Suddenly at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Sunday, January 2, 2005 in her 84th year. Dearly beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Carol and her husband Ray Marz and the late Richard and Grant. Cherished grandmother of Michelle, Erin, Lindsey, Geoffrey, Grant Jr., Ashley and great-grandmother of Jacob, Isabelle and Kaylin. Fondly remembered sister of John (Ellen) Grant and Boyd (Amy) Grant of Manitoba. Dear mother-in-law of Sandy (Don) Roe and Patricia Cushon. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, January 15 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
KINGSLAND, Frank
Peacefully on Sunday January 2, 2005 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 96th year. Frank, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Leaman. Loved mother of Alice Leaman and her husband Wayne Pomery, and Donna and her husband John Snoxall. Dear brother of George Kingsland and his wife Marion of Campbell ford, and was predeceased by brothers John (Oshawa), Charles (Lexington, Kentucky) and Edward Ted (Oshawa). Lovingly remembered by Bill Leaman, and Brian Leaman and his wife Heidi. Loved grandfather of Shelly, Billy, Nicole, Jared, Kristine, Matthew, Ronald, Jilleen, and great grandfather of Cal. Frank spent five years with the Royal Canadian Engineers, served one year in Newfoundland, six months in Africa and the balance of service years were spent in England. Frank is a proud lifetime member of the Canadian Corps. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Tuesday January 4th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday January 5th at 11am. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer society would be appreciated by the family.
LADEHOFF, Marga
In her 86th year. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday January 2nd 2005. Beloved wife of Bruno for 50 wonderful years. She will be sadly missed by all her friends & relatives in Wilmot Creek. Marga s wishes were to be cremated with no visitation or funeral service taking place. Those that wish to honour her memory may make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
CROOKSHANK, Mary Florence
In her 81st year. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday January 1st 2005. Beloved wife of the late Glen Crookshank. Loving mother of John & his wife Joanne, David & his wife Betty, Katherine and Peter Crookshank. Cherished Granny of 9 grandchildren. She is survived by her brother George & his wife Dorothy Draper. The family wishes to thank Lakeridge Health Bowmanville & Comfortable Alternatives for Seniors for all the excellent care our mother received. A Memorial Service will take place at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, Bowmanville, 11:30 am on Saturday Jan. 8th 2005. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Trinity Church.
WATTERSON, April Marie
Suddenly and peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa on Saturday, January 1, 2005. April, in her 59th year, beloved daughter of June and the late Norm Anthony. Loving mother of Kellie and partner Andr of Kingston and Tracie and husband Jamie of Capreol, ON. Dear grandmother of Christian, Cameron and Morgan. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with cremation to follow. Donations in memory of April to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
