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BEAUDOIN, Roger
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Thursday, March 31st, 2005 at the age of 70. Beloved husband and best friend of Lorna Beaudoin. Loving father of Robert, Carmen, Michael and step-daughter Cindy. Roger will be sadly missed by his sisters Francoise and Antionette and brother Gerard. Predeceased by his brother Claude. Cherished Papa to 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Cremation. Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, April 6th at 1:00 P.M. Interment of Cremated Remains to follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children in Roger s memory would be greatly appreciated.
FARROW, Amy Leigh
Suddenly on March 31st, 2005 at the age of 25. Cherished daughter of Islay (Ross) and Russell (Kelly). Loving sister of Derek (Shannon) and step-sister of Alison, Kendra and Dale. Dear granddaughter of Ken (the late Violet) Farrow, and the late Clover and Eric Lawson. Amy will be dearly missed by her dog Jewels, John, Susie and family. Best friend of Julie and Chris. Amy will be fondly remembered by her family, friends and co-workers. Visitation was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. In memory of Amy, donations may be made to the New Durham Region Cancer Centre.
GODDARD, John Albert (Jack)
Former Whitby Minor Hockey Executive and General Motors Employee. Peacefully at Fairview Lodge Nursing Home with his family by his side on Thursday March 31, 2005. Beloved husband of Gertie. Loving father of John, Rose and Tom Parker, Mary Goddard. Cherished grandfather of Kim and Jackie Goddard, John Christie and Shelley Parker. In memoriam donations to the Whitby Seniors Centre or a Charity of Choice would be appreciated.
SMITH, Lionel Mathew
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Thursday, March 31, 2005. Lionel, in his 76th year. Loving husband of Margaret Haines. Brother of the late Verna Graham. A private family gathering was held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558), on Monday, April 4, 2005, with Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Lionel to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
WESTSTRATE, Mensje Mary (Bijl)
Peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday March 31st 2005. Beloved wife of Joe Weststrate. Dear mother of Peter & Janis Weststrate, Marilyn & Cameron Lisk & Gregory Grizzell (& the late Yvonne). Loving Oma of Erin & Christopher Mortenson, Jon Weststrate, Kyle & Colton Lisk, Zachary & Caleb Grizzell. Dear sister of Zus, Bep, Koos & Jannie. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Monday April 4th, 2005. Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm Tuesday April 5th, 2005 COLLEGE PARK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, Oshawa. Interment St. George s Cemetery, Newcastle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Palliative Care or to The Durham Region Cancer Centre.
GORNY, Stanislaw Stanley
General Motors 13 years, Robson Lang 13 years. Moved from Poland to Oshawa in 1959. Peacefully on Wednesday March 30, 2005 in Peterborough in his 80th year. Stanley, beloved father of Roma Szymr and her husband Kaz of Hayden, Mike Gorny of Millbrook, Christine Cortis and her husband Rocky of Courtice and Stanley Jr Gorny of Oshawa. Loved grandfather of Michael, Jason, Bryan, David, Rocky Jr., Drake and Fallen, and great grandfather of Connor. Stanley is survived by brothers and sisters and families in Poland. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Friday April 1st from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Hedwig s Church, (Olive and Central Park Blvd) on Saturday April 2nd at 11am. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
HOBBS, Margaret Ellenbeth (nee Bryant)
She passed away on Wednesday March, 30, 2005, in her 81st year. Formerly of Kingston and Pickering, she was the beloved wife of the late James Scott Hobbs. She is survived by her children: James Brian, married to Helen Roy, John Peter married to Pearl S. Huang, Margaret Anne Hobbs-Knowles married to Andrew John Knowles, and David Victor married to Susan Hobbs (nee Schimeck). She is also survived by her ten loving grandchildren: Julie, Marc-Oliver, Helen, Emmet, Maxwell, Jeffrey, Michael, Rebecca, Christopher, and Jennifer. She was also the beloved sister of the late James Bryant. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appreciated.
MILLER, Laura
Canadian High & low Board Diving Champion 1924,25,26 at Strathaven Retirement Centre, Bowmanville on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 in her 98th year. Laura, (formerly of Etobicoke) beloved wife of the late Charles Dryden Black and Lawrence (Larry) Miller. Dear mother of Erminie Wetmore (Ross), Andrew Black (Susanne) and John Black (Shelly). Loving grandmother of Jim, Janet, Joan, Joel, Rebecca, Matthew and Rachel. Great-grandmother of Rory. A Memorial service will be held at Bowmanville Baptist Church on Sunday, April 3, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. Donations in Laura's memory may be made to the Charity of your choice.
PARENTEAU, Jacque Gilbert
In his 72nd year. Peacefully at Marnwood Life Care Centre on Wednesday March 30th 2005. Jacque will be dearly missed by his son Douglas Snoddon & his fianc Sherri Potter. Loving Grampie to Zebrina & Zachary. Survived by his brother Ray Parenteau & dear friend Jim Armstrong. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 1 hour prior to service time. Funeral Service will take place in our Chapel at 11 am. Friday April 1st 2005. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Angelman s Syndrome.
FRY, David 'Dave'
(Retiree from General Motors of Canada after 38 years of service; employee of Bob Myers Chev-Olds, Ajax) After a short hospital stay, passed away at Hamilton General Hospital, on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie Fry (nee Cornish) for over 44 years. Loving father of Steven Fry and his wife Ann of Oshawa, Karen and her husband Todd Crawford of Port Perry. Loving Grandpa of Brendan and Julia. Dear brother of Betty and her husband Howard Dowell, Jean and her husband Harold Rogers, Brian Fry and his wife Linda and his late Ronald Fry. Brother-in-law of Joan Andrews and her husband Dave, Merle Kerr and her late husband Bob. Also fondly remembered by many family and friends. Relative and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. with visiting one hour before the service (2 - 3 p.m.)
ROBERTS, Peter
Peacefully on Tuesday, March 29th, 2005 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. In his 67th year. Beloved husband of Elsie. Loving father of Joanne and her husband Grant Taylor, Steve and his wife Hope, and son Jeff. Dear Grandad of Lindsey, Nicole, Erin and Justin. Son of Elsie Cocks. Brother of David Cocks and his wife Pat. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, April 1st from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, April 2nd at 1:00 P.M. Cremation at Thornton Crematorium. Memorial Donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated
SCHELL, Catherine McGillivray (nee Irwin)
At her home, "Inverlynn", Whitby on Tuesday March 29, 2005 in her 88th year. Wife of Herbert Robson Schell. Mother of Katherine "Katie" of Whitby, Peter (Jane) of Kingston, Andrew (Margaret - Elizabeth) of Whitby, and Malcolm of Pickering. Grandmother of Catherine Tamara Best (Charles Orchard), Adam, Sarah, Aaron, Natalie, Cedric, and Daniel Schell. Great-grandmother of Ren e Katherine Orchard. Survived by her brothers John (Pat) of Marlborough, England and Peter (Joyce) of Agassiz, B.C. Predeceased by brothers Herbert Edward "Ward", and David M. Irwin. Funeral Services will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (209 Cochrane Street, Whitby) on Friday April 1, 2005 at 4pm with visitation at the Church from 3 to 4pm.
SNOOKS, Caroline "Carrie"
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Tuesday March 29, 2005. Carrie (nee Bannister) in her 80th year. Dearly beloved wife of Bob Snooks for 40 years. Loving mother of Henry and Wendy, Richard "Dick" and Donna, Lana and Ken, Laura and Ted, Sharon and Bill, and Lynda Bannister. Fondly remembered by her 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Sister of Charolette Snooks, Martha Skeard, Ben Peddle, Whitfield Peddle and the late Pierce Bannister and Richard Peddle. Relatives and Friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E. Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations, in memory of Carrie, may be made to the Salvation Army.
TALLIS, Constantina
Entered into rest, at Extendicare Nursing Home, Oshawa, on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in her 93rd year. Constantina, beloved wife of the late Thanaci. ear mother of Steve Tallis and his wife Helen, and of the late Peter Triantafilou. Fondly remembered by her 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Interment, GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin.
WRAY, RICHARD ALLEN
Suddenly, on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at his home in Blackstock, at age 44. Loving son of the late Merlin Wray and the late Eileen Genereux. Loving brother of Gord Wray of Port Perry, Larry Wray of Oshawa, Russ Wray of Scugog Point, Kathy and her husband Dwaine Alsop of Port Perry, and Jackie Wray and her husband Ray Parent of Windsor. He will be sadly missed by his nieces Ashleigh, Krystal, and Ashley and his nephew Tristen. The family of Rick Wray will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, (905-985-2171) on Saturday, April 2nd from 1 - 2 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Rick Wray will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. with Michelle Hofman officiating. Interment Nestleton United Church Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
CINNAMON, Phyllis (nee Smith)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Whitby on Monday March 28th, 2005, Phyllis Cinnamon in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Tommy Cinnamon. Loving mother of Pat MacDonald and her husband Marrill (Doc), Tom Cinnamon and his wife Bettyanne and Candy Gelhart and her husband Dale. Dear sister of Bob Smith. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Randy, Terry, Kevin, Michelle and Shawn and by her great grandchildren Jenni and MacKenzie. A graveside service will be held at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens on Monday April 4 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711.
HARMARK, Judy (nee Coward)
A longtime resident of Parkdale. Suddenly in Toronto on Monday, March 28th, 2005 at the age of 63. Beloved daughter of Charles and the late Violet Coward. Treasured sister of Carol Kneeshaw, Tom and his wife Beth Coward. Loving aunt to David, Tim, Robin, Rose, Rita and their families. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, April 3rd from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. and Monday, April 4th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Cremation.
HOOD, Neil Hamilton
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Monday March 28th, 2005, Neil Hamilton Hood at 78 years of age. Beloved husband of Josephine Alice Hood (nee Homes). Loving father of Teddy Hood and his wife Cathy, Dennis Hood and his wife Shirley, Beth McPhee and her husband Orville, Mary Kim Edwards and her husband Luke, and Betsy Anne Masterson and her husband Jim McGraw all of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by his 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Betty King and May O'Neil. Predeceased by his sister Anne Kennedy and his brothers Alec Hood, Bill Hood and Jack Hood. A special thank you to Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa and Dr. Kevin Lucas for their care and comfort. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday March 30th, 2005 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to Palliative Care Lakeridge Health, Oshawa or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.
LAIRD, Edna F. In her 99th year
In her 99th year. (former organist for 52 years of Maple Grove United Church) Beloved wife of the late William (Jake) Laird. Dear mother of Robert Laird and his wife Sandra Johnston. Loving grandmother of Nancy McKie and the late Cathy and Bill. Great-grandmother of James, Todd and the late Jaime Leigh. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 1 pm Wednesday March 30, 2005. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Maple Grove United Church, Bowmanville Hospital or the Charity of your choice
MARSH, Richard
Suddenly, at Penetanguishene on Monday, March 28, 2005. Richard, in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Found). Dear father of Stefanie Smith and Steven Marsh. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Kayla, Gary and Jessica. Brother of Gerry and his wife Sharon Marsh, Kathy Marsh and John Treybal and the late Jack and his wife Margery. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday, April 3, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Richard to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his family.
SCHAEFER, Dieter E.
At his residence on Monday March 28, 2005 in his 69th year. Dieter, beloved husband of Marilyn Schaefer. Dear father of Steven and Brian. Brother of Bernie Schaefer and his wife Shareen. Fondly remembered by his friends and relatives. Donations made in Dieter s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
STEFFLER, Ruth Marguerite (nee Cammack)
Life Member of R.N.A.O. Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday March 28th in her 86th year. Marguerite wife of the late George Steffler. Daughter of the late Ruth and George Cammack. Dear sister of Katheleen (Mrs. Henry Perry), John, Edward and the late Thomas and Robert. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Service in the Chapel Friday 2 p.m. In Lieu of flowers donation to the Charity of choice.
