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STODDART, Barbara (nee Bagshaw)
Entered into rest suddenly at St. Joseph's Health Centre in Etobicoke on Monday, March 28th, 2005. Barbara Kathleen Bagshaw, in her 59th year, was the beloved daughter of Beatrice Bagshaw of Uxbridge and the late Lloyd Bagshaw. Dear sister of William & Eleanor Bagshaw of Uxbridge, Linda & Eric Waddilove of Leamington and Douglas & Janet Bagshaw of Pickering. Dearly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service from Vroomanton United Church near Sunderland, Ontario on Saturday, April 9th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. As a remembrance, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Vroomanton United Church, would be appreciated by the family.
CORY, Roy Thomas
(Retired employee of McCallum Transport after 31 years of service) At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Sunday March 27, 2005, Roy, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Florence Cory (nee Nichols). Loving father of Donald Cory and his wife Evelyn, Gordon Cory and his wife Beverley, Marion Glazier and her husband Ralph, Delia Aldsworth and her husband Stan, Cindy MacDonald and her husband Tim, all of Oshawa; Doreen Benford of Millbrook; the late June Lightizer and the late Donna Norris. Fondly remembered by his 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Dear brother of Alice Johnston of Oshawa and the late Beatrice Aldsworth, Lorne Cory, Clarence Cory and Minnie Barry. 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. Service in the chapel on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Donations in memory of Roy to the Pine Ridge Bible Chapel
GRZESKIEWICZ, Emilia
On Sunday, March 27, 2005 at Thorntonview Nursing Home in Oshawa in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Wincenty Grzeskiewicz. Dear mother of Jessie (Czeslawa) Duda and her husband Walter. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Derek and Michelle Duda. Survived by nieces and nephews in Poland. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with visitation Tuesday, March 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Prayers Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
HOOEY, Gail
Peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, March 27th, 2005 at the Lakeridge Health-Whitby in her 58th year. Lovingly remembered by her sons Ron and his wife Sherry and T.J., and daughter Denise and her husband Tyler Dickson and grandchildren Emily and Ethan and brother Gary Hooey and his wife Kathy. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Pearl Hooey. Sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, March 31st from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made to the Hospital For Sick Children or the Durham Humane Society would be appreciated.
LANGLEY, Russell Graham
Peacefully on Sunday, March 27th, 2005 in the palliative care unit of Lakeridge Health, (Oshawa) in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Phyllis, loving father of Brian and his wife Dana Marie, Heather and David. Devoted grandfather of Charlotte, Bronwen and Errin. Predeceased, in January by his loyal companion, Chester his Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Private Family services were held at Thornton Crematorium. A memorial reception will follow on Sunday, April 10th, from 2-5 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel Brooklin, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Whitby (905-655-3662). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Camp Huronda For Children, Canadian Diabetes Association, and forwarded to MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN or directly to Canadian Diabetes Association: 522 University Ave., Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M5G 2R5.
LANGLEY, Heather
At her residence in Port Perry on Sunday, March 26, 2005 in her 54th year. Heather, beloved wife of John Langley of Port Perry. Dear sister of Margaret & her husband Warren Belford of Momo Mills, On. Loved aunt of Megan & her husband Brad and Christopher Belford. Great aunt of Emerald, Rhianna and Reed. Lovingly missed by her mother-in-law Betty Langley of Bowmanville and brothers-in-law Peter Langley of Bowmanville and Tim & his wife Dianne Langley of View Lake. Private Family service will take place at a later date.
McDONALD, Grace Rogerson
Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates on Sunday March 27th, 2005 in her 84th year. Loving mother of John & his wife Shirley. Lovingly remembered by her granddaughter Sherri Lee DeRose & her husband Joe, and by her great grandchildren Ashley, Jonathan, Sarah and Christine. Sadly missed by her family & friends. Dear sister of Reginald Jackson. Predeceased by her sister Kathy Ivers. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME LIMITED, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with visitation on Wednesday March 30th at 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
VICTOR, Joseph C. Q.C.
1917 2005 Peacefully, at Toronto General Hospital, after a brave fight against impossible odds, Joe passed away on Easter Sunday, March 27th, 2005. Dearly beloved husband and very best friend of Leyone, (nee Newell), loving father of Joseph (Cindy) of Picton, and Leon (Linda), of Cambridge. Grandfather of Carole Simard, Ann Victor, Darin and Charles Victor, and Vicky Harrison. Great grandfather of Dylan Victor, Jana and David Simard. Also survived by his sister, Victoria Budchuk and his brother, Gerald Victor, both of Hamilton, Ontario. Will be greatly missed by stepchildren, Terrie (David) Latimer, and Scott Duncan. Adored Poppa of Greg and Kelly Latimer, and Leyanne Duncan. Predeceased by his wife, Dolores (Krantz).
Joe was born in Toronto to Charles and Josefa Victor, and moved to Oshawa at a young age. He attended Ritson Road Public School and OCVI (now O Neill). For the next 20 years, he became involved in the retail trade as proprietor of Victor s Sports & Cycle. In 1935 he formed the Victor Cycling Club and in the following years this organization brought many honours to the City and became known as one of the leaders in the development of racing cyclists.
During WWII, he was a member of the Armed Forces, holding the rank of a non-commissioned officer as a tank instructor with the Canadian Armoured Corps. In 1955 Joe returned to School at University of Toronto (University College) obtaining his BA in 1958 and then on to Osgoode Hall to obtain his Bachelor of Laws in 1961. He articled with Creighton, Fraser, Drynan & Murdoch and was called to the Bar in 1963. He became a partner in that firm in 1965 and was appointed a Queen s Counsel in 1975. The firm is now known as Creighton Victor Alexander Hayward Morison & Hall LLP.
Throughout his life, Joe was involved in community affairs. He was a City Alderman (1951 1955), a member of the Executive of the Kinsmen Club of Oshawa, President and Life Member of Oshawa Minor Hockey Association, President and Life Member of Oshawa Minor Softball Association, Honourary Vice-President of the Gen. W. Sikorski Polish Veterans Association, Vice-President and Life Member of the Canadian Wheelmen s Association (now Canadian Cycling Association), and a member of Regional, Provincial and Federal Bar Associations.
In keeping with Joe s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no funeral. Arrangements entrusted to ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME Limited. In memory of Joe, and honouring his love of the outdoors and nature, donations to Friends of the Second Marsh, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, PO Box 26066, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1C0, would be appreciated, to assist in preserving and keeping this natural habitat for future generations.
Interment of ashes and a celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date.
SHREVE Edward Douglas 'Ted'
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Saturday March 26, 2005, Ted, in his 79th year. Dearly beloved husband of Audrey. Loving father of Christine Sayeau and her husband Steve of Yellow Grass, Sask., Karen Marks and her husband Rob of Bowmanville, Patty Marks and her husband Bill of Reaboro, and Cathy Dunne and her husband Garrett of Whitby. Dear grandfather of Carrie and Brent Sayeau, Angela and Lyndsey Marks, Wesley, Kyle and Robert Marks, and Sin ad and Conor Dunne. Great-grandfather of Sheridan Sayeau. Brother of Joan Woods of Ottawa, John Shreve of Bowmanville and the late Donald Robert Shreve. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and from 12 noon until time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 29, 2005 with cremation to follow. Donations in memory of Ted to Kingsview United Church, Parkinson Society Canada, or to a favourite Charity would be appreciated.
WELKE, Ludmila
Unexpectedly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, March 26, 2005, in her 84th year. Loving mother of Adelaide (Della) Wilson and her husband Gerhard Diefenbach of Courtice. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jason and his wife Jennifer, Adam, and great-grandchildren Alysia, Freyja, Benjamin, and Nicholas. Wife of the late Joseph Welke, and loving companion for many years of Janek Pabian. In respect of Ludmila s wishes, cremation will take place with no funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 905-987-3964.
MADDOCK, Randy Kenneth
(Employee of City of Oshawa) Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, March 25th, 2005 in his 54th year. Beloved son of Darlene and the late Gordon Maddock. Loving husband and best friend of Laurel. Cherished dad of Melanie and her husband Michael Boucher, Shaun and Melissa. Dear brother of Rick and his wife Carol Maddock, the late Diane Maddock and brother-in-law of Elaina Sherry and the late Jim Smyth. Devoted uncle of Heather Maddock, Chris Sherry and the late Matthew Maddock. Relatives and friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, March 28th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 29th at 1:00 pm. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Randy to the Arthritis Society or Oshawa General Hospital Foundation I.C.U. would be appreciated.
MOWATT, Ralph C., P.Eng.
With great sadness we announce the passing of Ralph. Surrounded by family he peacefully left us at age 75 on Friday, March 25th, 2005. Beloved husband of Amy and supportive father of Fred (Sandy), John (Adrienne), Geoffrey (Tracey) and Keith (Sandra). Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Hilda of Birkenhead, England. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Jonathan, Christopher, Philip, Jaclyn and Nicholas. Survived by his sister Mavis, niece Joyce of Campbellville and his Aunty Betty of Willaston, England. He will be remembered by sisters-in-law Cecelia (Jim and daughter Cecelia) and Peggy (Pat and son John) and their families in Liverpool, England, Doreen (Tom and children Alistair, Shona) of Oshawa. Born in Birkenhead, England on June 15, 1929, Ralph immigrated to Toronto in 1966 to join Canada Wire & Cable as Plant Manager, Leaside, retiring while working for their International Division. While an Englishman at heart he loved his life in Canada. Ralph will be remembered for his love of hosting a party, telling stories and jokes and being the Grandad who could fix the broken toy. We wish to thank the nursing teams in the ICU and 4th Floor at Lakeridge Health Centre Oshawa with a special thanks to Dr. Donna Birbrager for her caring and compassion. A private cremation and service has taken place with final resting place at Landigam Cemetery on the Wirral Peninsula, England. In memory, contributions to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
PATRICK, Roman
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, March 25, 2005, in his 76th year. Roman, father of Marty and his wife Rachel of Newcastle, and Joanne and her husband Gary Lomax of Salmon Arm, B.C. Grandfather of Rachel and Kimberly, and great-grandfather of Alexandra and Samantha. Private family service. Donations to the Salvation Army in memory of Roman would be appreciated by his family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
REYNOLDS, Helen K.
At Lakeridge Health Whitby on Friday March 25, 2005 in her 74th year. Helen, beloved wife of the late David Reynolds. Loved mother of Patrick, Susan Radford and the late Michael. Dear grandmother of Hannah and Graham. Loving sister of Harry Butt & his wife Shirley, Bertha Wilson, Olive & her husband Bruce Vaillancourt and the late David Butt. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Funeral service in Carriage Country Baptist Church, 4830 Trulls Road, Courtice on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Donations to Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre for Children & Youth or Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
RUCINSKI, Jonathan
passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Pickering, Ontario on March 25, 2005 at the age of 39 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Survived and deeply loved by mother Judith Stacee; sister, Jo-Ann Rucinski and father Yosh Rucinski and his wife Louise. Loving nephew to Michelle and Julie; cousin to Cathy, Debbie and Jane. He will be missed by many other Uncles and family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pencer Brain Tumor Centre - Princess Margaret Hospital or the Pickering Village Museum would be greatly appreciated.
SETTER Allen Frederick "Al"
(20 year employee of Duplate and former employee of McCallum Transport and Purolator) Peacefully, at Extendicare Nursing Home, on Friday, March 25, 2005. Uncle Al to Nancy and her husband Jack Pearce, Jamie and her husband Dan Hanley, Joanne and her husband Dave Lamont, John and his wife Lisa Barrow, Jason and his wife Christina Barrow, Gale Freeland and Thomas Boyle of Arizona. Like a brother to Roger Barrow and his late wife Theresa. Fondly remembered by many great-nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held at CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N. (at Adelaide), Oshawa, on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Donations made in memory of Al to Church of St. Gregory the Great would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558)
WILSON, Gavin Arneil
(Retired from General Motors of Canada; Long-time member of Knox Presbyterian Church; Pipe Major of General Motors Pipe Band; Past member of St. Andrews Society) passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Friday March 25, 2005, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Isabella Wilson (nee Whyte). Devoted father of Brian and his wife Lee Ann Wilson and Bruce and his wife Fiona Wilson. Doting Papa of Bret, Kyla, Cameron and Gavin. Dear brother of Jean Bell and the late Robert, Alan, Arthur, Jessie Winters, David and Tom. Also fondly remembered by his sister-in-law, Peggy Wilson, and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Relatives and friends were received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service was held at KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 147 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa on Tuesday March 29, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Gavin to Knox Presbyterian Church.
DRYDEN, John
passed away peacefully at his home in Port Perry, on Thursday March 24th, 2005 in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruth Irene (nee Newell). Much loved father of Jim and his wife Linda of B.C., Helen Porter and Tony Teknyos of Oshawa and Anne Mudge of Whitby. Grandfather of Jeanette, John, Cindy and Dave. Great-grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Jean Leamen and the late Mary Willis. Friends will be received by the family at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Whitby (905-655-3662). Details of service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Salvation Army, or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
CAMERON, Derek
passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at the age of fifteen. Loved dearly, and will be missed terribly by Mom, Dad, Danny, his girlfriend Stephanie, and all of his family and many friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday at Westney Heights Baptist Church (1201 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax) at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Head Trauma Program would be greatly appreciated.
PIKE, Alvin Raymond
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, March 24th, 2005 at the age of 53. Son of Mary Fleming. Dear father of Bryan Pike and Jennifer Whaley. Lovingly remembered by his extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, April 1st from 12 Noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
FELLOWS, Dorothy (nee Alexander)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday March 23, 2005 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of John. Mother of Dorothy McCarthy (Peter) and Mary Fellows. Grandmother of Steven McCarthy (Patty) and Graham McCarthy. Great grandmother of Liam. Survived by step daughter Patricia Myers (Bill) and their children and grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Douglas (Elsie) and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
