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THOMPSON, Bruce
Peacefully at Rouge Valley -Centenary Hospital on Thursday February 17, 2005. Bruce was the loving husband of 42 years to Lynda. Loving father to John (Michelle), Eddie (Bessie) and Peter (Tanya). Dear son to Louie. Dear brother to Eddie, Johnny and Denise. Bruce will be missed by his grand-daughter Mya. Bruce will always be missed by his friend "Milo". As expressions of sympathy donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
BENSON, Wesley
Peacefully passed away while surrounded by family at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, on Wednesday, February 16th, 2005 at age 77. Beloved husband of Juanita for 56 years. Dear father of James, Bonnie Mann and Steven. Wesley was predeceased by son-in-law William. Loving grandfather of Adam, Courtney, Kimberley Johnston (Ken) and William (Jen). Great grandfather of Thomas and Rachael Johnston and William. Predeceased by brothers Frank, Lloyd and Wilford Jamieson and Dick, Jack and William Benson and sisters Ruby and Minnie. In lieu of flowers, donations to Uxbridge Cottage Hospital or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
COCHRANE, Gladys Edna Marie
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Gladys Cochrane in her 57th year. Dear daughter of Stella Moxam & the late Archie. Beloved longtime companion of Bob Reid. Loving mother of Sue Ann Melanson & Jim Tillotson, Dwayne Cochrane & his wife Tanya, and Lisa Byrne & her husband Kevin. Loving grandmother of Alyssa, Justin, Brandon, Sarah, Robbie, Jenna and the late Aundrea-Lynne. Dear sister of James Moxam & his wife Nita, Eleanor Bandy & her husband Lloyd, Marion Rusnell & her husband Larry, Donald Moxam, Charles Moxam & his companion Helen, Wayne Moxam & his wife Joanne, Betsy Freeman & her husband Paul, Vera Malcom & her husband Rob, and the late Beverly Beebee & her husband Ken. Dear friend of Angela Reid, Rhonda Martin & her husband Paul, and their children Reid and Jaime. Sadly missed by many nieces & nephews, family & friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with a complete funeral service in the Chapel on Saturday February 19th at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
MOWAT, Elizabeth R. 'Betty'
(Retiree of Bell Canada with 37 years service; Past Noble Grand of Sunshine Rebekah Lodge No. 222, member of Bell Pioneers Club; Veteran of W.W. II R.C.A.F.) Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, on Tuesday, February 15, 2005, in her 83rd year. Daughter of the late Duncan and Jean Mowat. Loving sister of Jim and his wife Jean Mowat of Matheson, Ontario, Thelma and her husband Paul Trumpour of Oshawa, and the late Mary Williams and Jean Cosens. Betty will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday, February 18, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation with Interment of cremated remains in the Mowat family plot in Haileybury. Donations made in memory of Betty to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
BROWN, Kerry Gilbert
passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday February 14th, 2005, in his 45th year. Dear son of Gilbert and the late Edna Brown. Brother of Lawrence Brown. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday February 18th, 2005, from 12pm until the time of service in our chapel at 1pm. Cremation with Interment at a later date at St. Andrews Presbyterian Cemetery, Huntsville. Memorial donations in memory of Kerry may be made to a Charity of one's choice.
LUKASEWYCZ, Mykola Nick
Retiree of General Motors Corporation. Peacefully on Monday February 14, 2005 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Born in Ukraine on August 23, 1913. Nick, beloved husband of Stefania Lukasewycz (nee Soroka). Loving father of Oksana and her husband Walter Kozak. Loved grandfather of Ludmila, Steven, and Elizabeth. Nick was very proud of his involvement with the building of St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, Dnipro Hall and the Ukrainian Heritage Centre Lviv. Nick will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family and many dear friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday February 16th from 6pm 9pm. Panachyda in the chapel at 7pm. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial on Thursday February 17th at 10:30am at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church,(Lviv & Albert). Interment St. Wolodymyr &St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Courtice. Memorial Donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, or Lets Stop Hunger in Ukraine would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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GOODMAN, Jack Stanley
passed away peacefully after a gallant fight with cancer on February 13th, 2005 at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa in his 84th year. Beloved husband of June for 57 years. Loving father of Frances Goodman, predeceased by his daughter Laraine Berry and brother Donald. Survived by his sisters Betty of Florida, June of New York and Jean of England. Jack was born in Lee, London, England and came to Canada with his wife and daughters in 1957. He was employed in the Tax Department and Works Department of Oshawa City Hall and later in the Works Department of Durham Region retiring in 1986. He was an avid bowler and was a member of the team who won the gold medals in Winnipeg in 1978 at the National 5 Pin Bowling. He will be missed by his family and pets, especially David and Lady. As per Jack s wishes no funeral will be held and cremation has taken place with the ashes to be interred later. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to the Durham Humane Society would be appreciated. Many thanks to the wonderful staff on 3F for their care of Jack. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
SHORT, Charles Richard
Peacefully, on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the Versa Care Nursing Home in Uxbridge, at age 85. Charles Short of Seagrave, beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Smith). Loved father of Bonnie and her husband Cyril Steinsky of Pickering and Bill Short and his wife Penny of Seagrave. Loving grandfather of Andrew, Matthew, Craig and Kristen. Dear brother of James and his wife Audrey, Ross and his wife Jean, and Murray (deceased) and his wife Margaret (deceased). The family of Charles Short will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday, February 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 16th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Ross Carson officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Seagrave United Church Memorial Fund.
STANELAND, Helen Eva
(Former Employee of Kmart and Charterways Bus lines) (Founding member of R.C.L. Branch 606, Pickering) Peacefully at Fairview Lodge, on Sunday February 13, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Stephen and Teresa; Kevin and Sandra; and Debbie and Jeff Decambra. Grandmother of Kyle, Alisha, Tyler, Lance, Holly and Aaron. Great grandmother of Alexis. Sister of Shirley Cossitt, Dori and Vern Williams, Delbert and Marilyn Linstead and predeceased by Bruce and Gordon. The Staneland children would like to thank the friends and staff of Fairview Lodge Whitby, for their tender care. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appreciated.
WILLIS, Russell F.
Peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 13th, 2005 at age 77. Russell, beloved husband of Bernice (Vicki). Dear father of Janine and her husband Ian Maxwell. Grandfather to Spencer and Chloe. Survived by his sisters Dorothy and her husband Grant Smith, Helen and her husband Karl Tamberg. Spring Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hopes and Dreams Team (to help save HIV/AIDS orphans' lives in Africa), 45 Archerhill Court, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6W9.
GLINZ, Donald Arthur ''Donnie''
(Retired Sergeant R.C.M.P., Bowmanville) Peacefully, after a brief illness, at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Saturday, February 12, 2005, in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Winnie (nee Walter). Loving son of Gerald and Ethel Glinz, and son-in-law of Erhard and Ella Walter. Dear brother of Linda Ross (Donald), Rob (Gail), Patricia Lothar (Schollmeier), Ernie (Susan), and Eric (Shari). Brother-in-law of George Walter (Mary Jo). Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, friends and family. Don spent many enjoyable days doing what he loved best, golfing and curling. He touched so many lives and will always be remembered for his infectious laugh. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N,. Ajax), on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment - Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, NS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa - Cancer Centre.
HALL, Wilhelmina Hazel
passed away peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Saturday, February 12, 2005, in her 88th year. Winnie, beloved wife of the late Samuel. Loving mother of Gerald and his wife Janice. Dear grandmother of Stephanie and Lauren. Fondly remembered by her brother Gordon Penny and his wife May, and by her nieces and nephews. Inmemoriam donations may be made to the Diabetes Association.
JACKSON, David George
After a lengthy illness, on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, at age 71. David Jackson of Pontypool, dearly loved husband for 51 years of Hilda (nee Henry). Loved father of Brian Jackson and his wife Tina of Oshawa, Dan Jackson and his wife Susan of Cambridge, Rodney Jackson and his wife Marie of Caesarea, Barbara and her husband Steven McBride of Pontypool and Julie and her husband Barry Carter of Pontypool. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey, Kimberley, Melissa, Nichole, Matthew, Martin, David, Stephanie, and great grandfather of Eric. Dear brother of Mavis Millett (deceased), Clara Wright, Nellie and her husband Ivan McMillan, Raymond Jackson (deceased), John Jackson, Gordon Jackson and his wife Yolanda, Thomas Jackson and his wife Trish, and William Jackson and his wife Dar Reid. The family of David Jackson will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Thursday, February 17th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 1 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
GRAHAM, Elsie Ann-
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Saturday February 12, 2005 in her 89th year. Elsie was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Graham. Dear mother of Beverley and his wife Ruth of Castleton and Lorraine and her husband, Art Ewtushik of Oshawa. Loving grandmother of Terry and his wife Brenda, John and his wife Allison and Bob and his wife Jackie all of Oshawa. Great grandmother of seven. Predeceased by eight brothers and sisters also her parents Robert William Jewell and Ida Alberta (nee Tripp). Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Memorial donations to an organization of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
