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FERGUSON, Verona Irene
Formerly of Stayner, Ontario, spent 25 years with the United Church Mission Board overseas in Angola, several years in Stratford, Ontario and Toronto, and her remaining years being in Oshawa, Ontario. passed away peacefully, at Extendicare Nursing Home, Oshawa, on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Frederick Merrill Ferguson. Loving mother of Helen and her husband Kelly Voutt of Oshawa, Miriam and her husband Dave Boal of Ottawa, Annah Ferguson of Markham and Joye and her husband Gary Taylor of Birmingham, Alabama. Cherished grandmother of Rob and his wife Lisa Voutt, Gail Voutt, Carolyn and her husband David Judson, Kim and her husband Mark Ozorio, Tricia Boal and her husband Gordon Wilson, John Boal and his wife Terri, Mark Beckberger and his wife Christine, Vicky Beckberger, Blake Taylor and Kyle Taylor. Fondly remembered by great-grandchildren Justine, Serena, Darcy, Sarah, Devin, Nathan, Mikayla, Jacqueline, Lindsay, Jessica, Kaylah, Kylah and Kristin. Sister of the late Walter Clemence. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. A service will be held at KINGSVIEW UNITED CHURCH, 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa, on Monday, March, 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Blackstock Union Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Donations made in memory of Verona Ferguson to the Angola Memorial Scholarship Fund or Kingsview United Church would be appreciated. A special thank you to staff at Exendicare Nursing Home for all their care in the past three years and their special support in the last few days.
ROE, Elizabeth Muriel (nee Robertson)
Suddenly on March 23, 2005, at home in her 75th year, surrounded by her family she went to be with the Lord. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, William and her beloved daughter Elaine (predeceased by her daughter Karen and her son Andrew). Betty is also survived by her brother Alan, his wife Joan and their family. Born in Manchester, England of Scots parents she came to Canada with her mother in 1951. Before settling in Bowmanville she lived in Toronto, Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She will be missed by those with whom she shared her special gifts, her love and passion for the Lord. A Celebration of Betty's life will be held at Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin Rd. N., Bowmanville on Wednesday, March 30th at 2 p.m. with visitation at the Church one hour prior to service. If desired and in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
WANNAMAKER, Carol M.
Peacefully at the Wynfield, Oshawa on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005. Carol M. Wannamaker, aged 61 years. Loving wife of 44 years to her devoted husband Gary Wannamaker. Dear mother of Cheryl McGill of Rockhill, South Carolina, Paul Wannamaker and his wife Paulette of Orangeville and Donald Wannamaker and his wife Laura of Oshawa. Beloved daughter of Mrs. Josephine Holiday of Oshawa. Predeceased by her father Edward Helcoe and stepfather Ralph Holiday. Lovingly remembered by her 5 grandchildren, Laura McGill, Robert McGill, Christopher Wannamaker, Ryan Wannamaker and Shelby Tymchuk. Dear sister of Edward Helcoe and his wife Marilyn of Toronto and John Holiday and his wife Sharon of Florida. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, March 27th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in THE CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT (194 Simcoe St. N.) on Monday, March 28th at 10:30 A.M. Memorial Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
DEMMER, Andy
Aged 81 years. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday March 21st 2005. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Demmer. Loving father of Marten & Rita Demmer, Bill & Jackie Demmer, Kay & Frank Casselman, Andy & Margaret-Ann Demmer, Lousie & John Brouwer, Gerald & Marcia Demmer, Rita & John Vandergaast, Helen & Eric Cronier. He will be sadly missed by his 22 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild. Funeral Service will be held at REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1 pm Thursday March 24th 2005. Memorial donations to Knox Christian School Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
FAUVELLE, Angela Mary
Entered into rest at Ajax-Pickering Health Centre on Monday, March 21, 2005, in her 81st year. Angela beloved wife for over 50 years of Victor. Loving mother and friend of Madeleine Lavin. Dear grandmother of Jacqueline Lavin and life mate Brian Hutcheon, and of the late Caprice Lavin. Fondly remembered by ex son-in-law Jack Lavin, brother Fred Jeffreys of Surrey England and sister-in-law Laurence Warden and friend Don MacFarlane. ''Footprints in the sand''. In memoriam donations may be made to a Charity of your choice.
PEEL, Janet Hamilton (Graham)
Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa on Monday, March 21st, 2005. Janet (Jenny), age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles Reginald Peel. Loving mother of Janet and the late Stanley Lepine of Whitby, Graham and his wife Heather of Oshawa, Margaret and her husband Paul Kefalas of Courtice, Sheila and her husband Kevin Roberts of Bay Roberts, Nfld. Loving sister of May Griffin and the late Percy, Murdoch Graham and his wife Munci, John Graham and his wife Marie. Sadly missed by 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, March 24th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Cremation Thornton Crematorium. Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Janet, a Canadian Champion bowler and a member of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame, will be fondly remembered by many relatives and friends in both Canada and the United States.
POTTIER, Raymond Paul
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, March 21st, 2005 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Letha for 53 years. Loving father of Elaine and Ron Blizzard, Paulette and Paul McGill, Lana and Tom Macaulay and Raymond and Jennifer Pottier. Devoted Grampy to Sarah and Alana, Jennifer, Lindsay and Lauren, Megan and Derek, Marc and Rachel. Dear brother of Margaret D Entremont, Bernadette Webber, Augustin Pottier, Annette Dempsey, Paul Pottier and the late Louis Pottier. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, March 23rd from 3 5 and 7 9 P.M. Prayers at 7:30 P.M. A Liturgy of the Word will be held at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH (903 Giffard St., Whitby) on Thursday, March 24th at 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations made to the Lakeridge Health Whitby Foundation-Dialysis would be greatly appreciated.
SUDDARD, Kenneth Edward 'Ted'
(Longtime member of Kingsview United Church; member of Sydenham Kiwanis, retired from P.P.G. Canada with over 35 years service) passed away peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby, on Monday, March 21, 2005, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Durelle Suddard (nee Martin) for 59 years. Loving father of Marty and his wife Betty-Lou Suddard of Dartmouth N.S., Heather and her husband Les Kiraly and Pat and her husband David Fletcher, all of Oshawa. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Graeme, Kristin, Julianne, Jonathon, Erin, Amy, and Jennifer. Dear brother of Bill and his wife Kay Suddard, Henry and his wife Grace Suddard, Doris and her husband Bill Clarke, Ross and his wife Doreen Suddard, Lorraine Murdoch and her late husband Bruce, and the late Harold, Bea, Frank and Bruce. Also fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Jeanne Suddard, many nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., Wednesday from 13 and 7-9 pm. Service will be held at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave., E. Oshawa on Thursday 1:30 pm. Donations made in memory of Ted to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation, new Durham Region Cancer Centre, Alzheimer Society, Kingsview United Church or Charity of choice would be appreciated. A special heart felt thank you to Keith and Lorraine Pateman, Ross and Doreen Suddard and staff at Lakeridge Health Core Whitby 4th floor, for all their care and support.
TOMLINSON, Mary Kathleen
Peacefully, at The Wynfield, in her sleep, on Monday, March 21, 2005. Mary (nee Beamish) in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Tomlinson and the late Howard Powell. Loving mother of William 'Bill' and his wife Kaye Powell of Kinmount, James 'Jim' and his wife Carol Tomlinson of Edmonton, AB, Thomas 'Tom' Tomlinson of Burlington and the late Harold 'Ted' Powell. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jessica and her husband Kevin Sweetman, Todd and his wife Chantal Powell, Tamara and her husband Clare Ridsdale, Wendy Tomlinson, Sandra Tomlinson and her great-grandchildren Jeremy, Elizabeth and Madeline. Predeceased by sisters Marjorie Kerr, June Watson and brothers Harold Beamish, Frank Beamish and Bill Beamish. Sister-in-law of Charlotte Powell, Lynn Tomlinson, Lloyd Tomlinson, Doney Tomlinson, Madge Tomlinson, Norma Beamish and Earl Henry. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 7-9 pm and Thursday, March 25th from 12 noon to time of service in the chapel. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Donations made in memory of Mary to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
WEBBER, J. Grant
(Retired 35 year employee of Ontario Hydro, prior to that a broadcaster with CFRN Edmonton and CHOK Sarnia; graduate of Banff School of Arts; member of Oshawa Historical Society and founding family member and historian of Columbus United Church) At Lakeridge Health Corp. Port Perry, on Monday, March 21, 2005, Grant, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Edythe Lillian (nee Austin). Dear father of Robert and his wife Sandra Webber of Lindsay, Patricia Maureen "Trish" and her husband Fred Nesbitt of Columbus and the late Scott Webber. Loving grandfather of Grant Keast, Simon Miles, April Jean, Erin Maureen and Scott Gorman, Meghan Rachel and Kieran O'Riordan. Proud great-grandfather of Sinead Marie. Brother of Gertrude and the late George McKenzie, the late Mildred Webber and the late Stanley and Bertha Webber. Relatives 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. and on Saturday, March 26, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Donations made in memory of Grant to Columbus United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
WISE, Mary Gwendolyn (nee Laidlaw)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Port Perry on Monday, March 21st, 2005 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilbert (Jack) Wise. Loving mother of Rosemary (Michael) Evans, and Tom (Linda) Wise. Devoted Grandma to John, Chris, Stephanie and Heather. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, March 23rd from 7 9 P.M. A Private Family Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 24th. Donations in memory of Mary made to a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
AYOTTE, Charles Pierre
September 27, 1930 March 20, 2005 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 20th, 2005 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Charles will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of almost 49 years, Gaye, his children Andy (Jennifer), Claude (Betti), Sue (Todd Watson) and Denis (Gail) and his grandchildren Michelle, Alex, Erin, Joel, Amy, Ricky, Michael, Stephanie, Allyson and Emily. He will also be missed by his brother Paul (Gail), his sisters Alice, Yvonne, Marie-Rose, Marie-Jeanne (Andre Talmousse), Germaine (Bill Mackey), and Claire (Michel Paquin) and Gaye s siblings Aylmer (Yolande), Alphonse (Bev), Anita (Ernie Whitney) Dolly (Jerry Bolger), Louise (Louis Lalande), Rachel (Marcel Ayotte), Peter Landriault (Michelle), and Fran (Bill Arsenault). Charlie worked at General Motors for almost 30 years until he retired at the age of 65. He was a hockey fan to the end, cheering for his sons, grandsons and his beloved Canadiens! We will miss him dearly. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd at ASSOMPTION DE NOTRE-DAME. Donations to Grandview Children s Centre, Durham Region Cancer Centre or Epilepsy Toronto are all welcomed. Special thanks to all of the doctors, nurses and volunteers on 6F, as well as Durham Access to Care, Community Care and Palliative Care.
GREEN, David Campbell
passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2005, age 80 after a long illness, bravely borne. Much loved husband and best friend of Jean. Father of Nita (Paul Tolley) and Mark (deceased 2001); grandfather of Coral (David), Angie (Iain) and Alec and Matthew Green. Also sadly missed by his step-children Judy Stupar and John, Jill and Bruce Pratt, Andy and Debbie Quick, eight grandchildren Beth, Henry, Matthew, Erin, Ryan, Sean, Cindy and Jennifer - the only Granpa they ever knew; and four great-grandchildren Scott, Samantha, Brooklin and Mason. David came to Canada in 1957, but always remained a proud Bristolian. An avid amateur radio operator, call sign VE3 FYB (Fine Young Boy!), he loved music, singing in his church choir, and after retirement from Oshawa General Hospital in 1989 and as a Snowbird enlivened the Barber Shop singers and many others at Noah's Ark in Panama City Beach, Florida. He was a faithful member of St. Paul's-on-the-Hill, 882 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ontario, where a celebration service will be held Wednesday, March 23rd at 11 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to Ontario Lung Association or the Hospital for Sick Children would be much appreciated and a joy to him.
HAZELTINE, Walter
passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax in his 85th year. Loving husband of the late Pam. Beloved father of Anne, Sandra and Jane. Cherished brother of Lily (England) and Uncle to Stuart and John. Honorary father of Andrea and Ignacio and "Grumpa" to Audrianna and Gabriella. Wall will be sadly missed at the monthly beer fest. In lieu of flowers, donations to Kerry's Place Autism Services would be greatly appreciated by the family.
LANSING, Donald H.
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, March 20th, 2005 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Pearl (Madge) for 59 years. Dear father of Dawnalda Nikkel and her husband Abe, Norman and his wife Jo-Anne, Richard and his wife Laura, Shaureen Porter and her husband Fred and Marleen Hallett and her husband Brian. Loving Grandfather of Andra, Shannon; Norman D., Christopher, Davina; Richard (Rich), Sabrina; Anne-Marie, Leona; Cynthia, Donald W., and 12 great grandchildren. Predeceased by sisters Helen, Vera, Peggy and brothers Dean and Bob. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, March 23rd from 12 Noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
MUGFORD, James K. (Jim)
(Former Owner of All Seasons Marine) passed away peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Sunday, March 20, 2005 in his 72nd year. Jim Mugford, dearly beloved husband of Lorna Mugford of Whitby. Loving father of Cathy and her husband Scott Peel and Jamie and his wife Dianne Mugford. Dear Popa to Hayley, J.J. and Alexandra. Dear brother of Marvin (Elsie) Mugford, Ian Bews, Elizabeth Franklin, Ruth Wagner (Rick), Joyce MacKenzie and predeceased by George and Dolly Mugford and Roy Mugford. Jim will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, father-in-law Tom Jordan, brother-in-law Earl (Rita) Jordan and sister-in-law Lois (Ron) Buker. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Salvation Army or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
POULIN, Kenneth (Ken)
Following a brief illness at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Sunday, March 20, 2005. Kenneth Bernard (Ken) Poulin, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Colleen (nee Nash). Dear father of Michael and his wife Hazel of Ajax, Michele and her husband Trevor Hacker of Oshawa and Christopher and his wife Kathy (Katie) of Barrie. Lovingly remembered by his 4 grandchildren, Daniel, Heather, Vaughan and Ashleigh. Dear brother of Evelyn Craig (Tom), Vivian Erickson (Roger), Verna Lemieux (Owen), Barbara Larmond (Guy) and Timothy (Emily), all of Thunder Bay, and Mae Higgs (Cyril) of Sudbury. Predeceased by his parents, Timothy and Laura, 3sisters Audrey, Kay and Doris and 5 brothers Alex, Charles, Norman, Donald and Albert. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, March 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Complete Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 24th at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
FORD, Edith Ruth
Peacefully, with family by her side, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Saturday, March 19, 2005, in her 74th year. Loving wife of Ernie Ford, for 53 years. Beloved Mom of Elaine and her husband David Miller of Bowmanville, Robert and his wife Karen of Oshawa and the late John. Cherished Grandma of Matthew Miller, Amanda Miller and Jessica Ford. Daughter of the late Claude and Evelyn Keating. Dear sister of Bob Keating and his wife Agnes of Guelph, Marjory Johnson and her husband Barry of Napanee and the late Barbara Ann Hewitson. Sister-in-law of Chuck Ford and the late John Ford. Also fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 1:00p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Ruth to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation (Cancer Centre) would be appreciated.
HAZELTINE, Walter
passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax in his 85th year. Loving husband of the late Pam. Beloved father of Anne, Sandra and Jane. Cherished brother of Lily (England) and Uncle to Stuart and John. Honorary father of Andrea and Ignacio and "Grumpa" to Audrianna and Gabriella. Wall will be sadly missed at the monthly beer fest. In lieu of flowers, donations to Kerry's Place Autism Services would be greatly appreciated by the family.
HUTCHINGS, Roy Stanley
Peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 19, 2005 in his 85th year. He leaves behind his loving beautiful wife of 58 years of marriage, Joyce Daphne Hutchings. Beloved father of Anne Pauline Hutchings and David Peter Hutchings. Dear grandfather of Wayne Royston Hutchings, Megan Marie Hutchings and Chaise Michael Hutchings. Brother of Sylvia and her husband the late Vince Richardson. He will be sadly missed by his cousin Barbara Astley and her daughter Lynn, Dennis Roy, nieces, nephews and many more friends. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Durham Region Cancer Centre or Canadian Cancer Society.
