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LAWLOR, William James ''Bill''
(Retired - Scarborough Hydro). Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Saturday, February 12, 2005, in his 77th year. Bill Lawlor, loving husband of Joyce (nee Slater). Dedicated father of Ken (Jennifer Hilton), Gail (Richard Fraser), and the late Wayne. Devoted Grandpa of Alex, Mary Ellen, and Karen. Brother of June Prevost, Ralph (Ealaine), Marion Slater (David), Ruth Rickards (Jim), and predeceased by Gerald and Wilfred. Brother-in-law of Rose and Mary, Norma Slater, Ivor Slater (Pat), Carol Olson (Arne), Bob Slater, and David Slater (Marion). Special uncle to Brenda, Brian, Bruce, April, Karen, Eric, and Karen. Bill will be fondly remembered by his many family and friends. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held at Dunbarton Fairport United Church (1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering), on Wednesday, February 16, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the C.N.I.B., or The Children's Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
MCCULLOCH, Patricia Anne Patti (nee Coolidge)
Peacefully with her loving husband Bob by her side at South Lake Regional Hospital, Newmarket on Saturday, February 12th, 2005 at the age of 39. Devoted mother of Laura and Claire. Beloved daughter of Sonya and Stanley Coolidge and daughter-in-law of Jean McCulloch. Dear sister of Cathy and Geof Marlow and Russell Coolidge and sister-in-law of Dennis and Kim, and Paul. Caring Aunt to Rachael, Marc, Shannon, Jacob, Robbie, Bailey, Aidan, Benton, Henry and Jack. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, February 15th from 7 9 P.M. and Wednesday, February 16th from 2 4 & 7 9 P.M. A Complete Service will be held in our Chapel on Thursday, February 17th at 11:00 A.M. Donations in memory of Patti may be made to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
ORPANA, Georgina Georgie
At the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, February 12th, 2005 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Orpana. Loving mother of George Field and Susan Dusick and her husband Rodney. Cherished grandmother of Courtney, Taylor, Sydney and Madison and great grandmother of Tristen. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, February 15th from 7 9 P.M. and on Wednesday, February 16th from 10:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army Oshawa Temple Corps., would be appreciated.
SMITH, William Ray
(Retired form General Motors in 1967 after over 30 years of service) At Thorntonview Long Term Care, with his family by his side, on Saturday February 12, 2005. Ray Smith in his 96th year, beloved husband of the late Margaret Smith. Loving father of Gary and his wife Judy of Little Britain. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren; Trevor and his wife Linda and Jaclyn and her fianc Trevor Wilson. Dear brother of Wilma McQuade and predeceased by his sister Ruby Hawes. Ray will be fondly remembered by his nieces; Gail, Cheryl and Linda and his nephew Terry. Ray attended St. Stephen s United Church for many years and was involved with the various church boards. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday February 16, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Stephen s United Church would be greatly appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m.
ST-PIERRE, Michel (Demers)
passed away peacefully in his sleep at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday February 12, 2005. Michel at age 38. Beloved father of Mikey St-Pierre. Dear brother of Nicole Bouthillette of Bowmanville. Son of Pauline Demers and Aime and Linda St-Pierre. Stepbrother of Rod, Danny and Donna. He will be truly missed by his nephews Jamie, Scott and Ryan. Best friend of Lisa VanWelzen of Victoria B.C. Michel will be missed by his family, aunts, uncles and many friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E. Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday February 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation one hour prior to service time.
SZEWCZYK, Andrew
Suddenly following a lengthy illness on Saturday February 12, 2005 at his home in Oshawa at the age of 50. Andrew, beloved husband of the late Helen Szewczyk (nee Richardson). Loved father of Andrew Szewczyk and his wife Andrea, and Elizabeth Szewczyk and her husband Lamar. Loving son of Rozila Szewczyk. Dear brother of Edward Szewczyk and his wife Sophie. Dear uncle of Steve Szewczyk and his wife Christina, Ola and her husband Kevin Phillips, and Larsya Szewczyk. Andrew was proudly expecting to become a Grandpa very soon, and will be sadly missed. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Tuesday February 15th from 7pm-9pm. Order of Funeral Rite will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on Wednesday February 16th at 10:30am. Interment St. Wolodymyr & St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Courtice. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
WANNAMAKER, Dennis Sr.
(Member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 22years) - Peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, February 12, 2005, in his 59th year. Father of Sherry Grills of Newcastle, Paula Wannamaker of Oshawa, and Dennis and his wife Shannon of Orono. Dear Grandpa to his 9 Grandchildren. Dennis is survived by his brother Raymond of Kingston and predeceased by his brother Stan. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Friends may call at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle (just north of the 401 at the lights), 905-987-3964, on Wednesday, February 16, for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
CAMPBELL, Clayton Michael
passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday February 11, 2005. Dear father of Troy, Chad, Ashley, and Dwight. Grandfather of Kylie Alyssa Campbell. Son of the late Robert and Veronica Campbell. Brother of Shawn and Karen Campbell, Kevin and Carol Campbell, Debbie and Steve Patcheson, Brian and the late Chris Campbell, Jim and Pat Campbell, Pauline and Walt Beggs, Robert and Karen Campbell, and the late William, Ken, Glen, Rodney, Wayne, Donny, Paul, and Sandra Campbell. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) from 7-9p.m. Sunday. Service and committal in the chapel Monday 11a.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Clayton to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Charity of choice would be appreciated by his family.
GALLE, Brunhild Kate
Peacefully, on Friday, February 11, 2005, at Hillsdale Manor Nursing Home in Oshawa, at age 78. Bruni (nee Liedtke) formerly of Blackstock and Oshawa, wife of the late Henry Galle. Dear sister of Guni in Scotland and Siggi in Germany. Private arrangements entrusted to the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171). Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Scugog Uxbridge Animal Control.
GAINER, Frederick Leonard Morgan "Fred"
Suddenly at home on Friday February 11th, 2005. Aged 64 years. Beloved husband & best friend of Georgina Irons for 21 years. Loving father of Larry, Ken, Lisa & her husband Dustyn, Tina & her husband Brandon, Willie & his wife Ruth, Shawn & his wife Robyn. Cherished "Grampa" of Clifton, Tanner, McKyla, Cheyenne & great-granddaughter Jayden, & the late Baily. He will be sadly missed by all his family & many friends. Donations in Fred's memory may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
KALINOWSKI, Stanislaw "Stanley"
(Retiree of General Motors of Canada ) At his residence in Oshawa on Friday February 11, 2005. Stanislaw Kalinowski in his 79th year. Predeceased by his wife Wanda. Dear and loving father of Richard and his wife Debbie, and Walter. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Ben and Emilie, Kim, Charlene, and Tim. Survived by his brothers and sisters in Europe. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church, on Tuesday February 15, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home Monday at 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations to St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Monday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.
LABRECQUE, Albert "Al"
(former resident of Wilmot Creek) Suddenly at home on Friday February 11th, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Emma Vincent. Dear father of Connie & her husband Robert Galbraith, Suzie, Shelly & Sonny. Loving "Grampa" to Steven, Angie, Michael, Christopher, David, Amber, Beverley, Jerrion, Troy & Laurie. Memorial donations may be made to The Diabetic Association or The Cancer Society.
NORMAN, Wayne
(Member of the Local 46 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union). Suddenly at St. Michael's Hospital, on Friday, February 11, 2005 in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Mary (Madeleine) of 40 years. Loving father of Christine (Faiez) Goriel, Caroline (Alan) Smart, Colleen (Duncan) Black, Tony (Carrie) Norman. Proud Papa of Stephen, Alannah, Brendan, Gabriel, Ryan, Aidan, Daniel, Catherine, Lauren, Teresa, Patrick, David and Joseph, Eammon and Aron. Dear son of Walter Norman and the late Helen. Brother to Lynda, Joan and Lori. Will be sadly missed by many friends and relatives. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Church, 82Church St., Pickering on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
TAYLOR, Michael John "Mike"
Suddenly as a result of an accident in Bermuda on Friday February 11th, 2005 at the age of 38. Beloved husband of Nancy for 16 years. Loving father of Adam & Megan Taylor. Dear son of Jack & Lois Taylor. Loving brother to Lisa Taylor, Brother-in-law of Rick & his wife Anne Nippard, Kathy & her husband Dennis Theriault, Erica & her husband James Montgomery. Survived by his loving in-laws Vivian & Eric Nippard. Mike will be sadly missed by all his family & by his many friends. Funeral Service will be held in TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, at 11 a.m. on Thursday February 17th. Donations in Mike's memory may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
WIECHA, Mike
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on Friday February 11, 2005, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Blazewicz). Dear father of Michelle Killops and her husband Brian and Matthew Wiecha and his wife Mary. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Ryan Killops and Matthew Wiecha. Dear brother of Richard Wicha and his wife Wilhelmina, Irene Kulyk and her husband Joseph and the late Jean Lucas and Ted Wiecha. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Wanda Blaze, his nieces; Cheryl-Anne, Natalie-Anne, Roxanne and Gail and by his nephews; Mario, Gary, Perry and Barney. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial from St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Monday February 14, 2005 at 10:30a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Sunday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
