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MILLAR, Winifred A. S.
(Special thanks to everyone at Burnbrae Gardens for their extraordinary care and compassion).....at Burnbrae Gardens, Campbellford on Saturday, March 19, 2005 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late James D. Millar. Dear mother of Eleanor & Don Cassan, Jean & Harry Hutcheon, Barbara & Hugh Smith, Margaret & Grenville Barnes, Robert & the late Enid Millar, the late John and James Millar. Lovingly remembered by 18 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her 11 brothers and sisters. Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews in England, Australia and United States. Friends are invited to call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St., Oshawa from 1-2:30 P.M., Tuesday. Service to be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 22nd at 2:30 P.M. Interment in Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Weaver Family Funeral Home, Campbellford.
MORRIS, Marilyn Joan
After a courageous battle with cancer passed away on March 19, 2005 at Southlake Regional Health Centre. A long term Beaverton resident and former Keswick and Richmond Hill resident will be fondly remembered by all who got the chance to know her. She loved the beauty of nature and serenity of angels. Her family will welcome you to celebrate her life at the Mangan Funeral Home, 332 Osborne St., Beaverton (705-426-5777) on Wednesday with visitation from 6:30 p.m. until service time at 7:30 p.m. Sadly missed by her husband Gordon, her children, Bob and Linda, Marilyn and Dwayne, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the new Cancer Centre at the Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket.
NOLZEN, Willi Hermann
Peacefully with his beloved wife Maria at his side on Saturday March 19, 2005 at his home in Oshawa in his 91st year. Willi, beloved husband for 67 years of Maria Nolzen (nee Boender). Much loved father of Louise and her husband Keith Demmery of London. Loving grandfather of Steven, Jason, Nadine and their spouses. Predeceased by brother Werner Nolzen, and sisters Melitta Nigeling and Erna Moll all of Germany. Remembered by his sister in law Gerda Trapp. Willi 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 March 22nd from 11am until service time of 1pm. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
MITCHELL, Elisabeth (Lies) Petronella
Peacefully, on Friday, March 18, 2005, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 83. Lies (nee Van der hall), beloved wife of Bertram Mitchell of Port Perry. Loving mother of Louise and her husband Bruce Haugen of Port Perry, Yvonne and her husband Alexander Barkley of Port Perry, John Mitchell and his wife Marlene of Washburn Island, Michael Mitchell and his wife Lynn of Port Perry, Timothy Mitchell and his wife Yolonde of Seagrave, and Carla and her husband Eric Meester of Orono. Loved grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of 5 brothers and 2 sisters. The family of Elisabeth Mitchell will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171), on Sunday, March 20th from 2- 4 and 7- 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Monday, March 21st at 11 a.m., with Reverend Elaine Lush officiating. Interment Hillman Cemetery, Utica, in the Spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry.
THOMPSON, Oda
passed away peacefully at the Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge on March 18th, 2005. In her 88th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Lewis. Dear mother of Marie (Ron pre-deceased), Lorna (Howard) Comer, Doreen (Bud) Edgar, Art (Irene), Carol (Don) Thorne, Elva (Scott) Thomson, Evelyn (Jim) Brown, Sandra (Kevin) Hyland, Cheryl (Ron) Harrison and predeceased by Audrey and survived by her husband Lloyd White. Will be sadly missed by her many many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In Oda's memory, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
BAIRD, Patricia Ann
passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17th, 2005 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Harold Wilson Baird. Daughter of the late John and Mabel Robbins. Cherished mother of Joan Baird Demoe, Maureen LaBarre, Daniel Baird (Nancy), Carol Demoe, John Baird (Janice), Kathy Webb (Ernie), Elizabeth Baird (David Clark). Predeceased by sons-in-law Ron Demoe, Marcel LaBarre, Irie Demoe and daughter-in-law Katie Baird. Beloved sister of Alix Griffith, Kay Rogers, Bernadette Sullivan, Bernice Taylor, Joan Hayden and the late Sheila Ellenson and John Robbins. Devoted grandmother of 33, great grandmother of 55 and great great grandmother of 4. Beloved sister-in-law of Norma Clark, Audrey Lewis and Rita Baird. Devoted best friend of Bernice Fisher. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, March 20th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Monday, March 21st at 10:30 A.M. Cremation to follow. Patricia will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all those whose lives she touched. Patricia s love for life is an inspiration to all who are privileged to love her. Special thanks to nurses Heather, Kathy and doctors at the Whitby Home Dialysis Centre, caregiver Julie and home nurse Todd. In memory of Patricia, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health-Whitby Dialysis Unit.
FERGUSON, Dougal
passed away on March 17th, 2005 at the Etobicoke General Hospital. In his 92nd year. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Alberta (nee Maxwell). Dear father of Robert (Mary) and Tom (Helen). Proud grandfather of Sarah, Ryan, Ian, Graham and Brock. Survived by his brother Jim of Uxbridge and pre-deceased by his other brother Neil. Service was held on Saturday March, 19th, 2005. In Dougal's memory, donations may be made to the Charity of choice.
JOHNSTON, James (JIM) J.J.
Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 637. Suddenly at his residence, Thursday March 17th, 2005. James in his 49th year. Beloved father of Diane Johnston and her fianc Evan Maxwell. Loving son of Ruby Johnston, predeceased by his father Howard Johnston. Dear brother of John Johnston and his wife Pam, Heather MacKinnon and her husband Murray, Mary Johnston, Arlene Bromley and her husband Steve, Rose Johnston and Tamara Geldart and her husband Ian. Will be fondly remembered by nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. James will be sadly missed by extended family and friends. Resting at the Courtice Funeral Chapel, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice L1E 2R7 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline Rd.) Funeral service held in our chapel on Wednesday March 23rd, 2005 at 1:00 PM. The family of James will receive friends on Tuesday March 22nd, 2005 from 7-9 PM. Interment at Union Cemetery, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Sick Children s Hospital.
LYTLE, Elizabeth (Betty)
Duffen need Calderwood Entered into rest peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa on Thursday, March 17th, 2005 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert Lytle (1994). Dearly remembered by sisters Marion (the late Slim) Harris of Winnipeg, Lena (Leon) Arsenault of Cochrane, in-laws Rita Calderwood of Timmins, Kathleen (the late George) Teel of Little Britain, Robert (Joyce) Lytle of Victoria Road, Connie (the late John) Kelly of Timmins and life long friend of Frank & Audrey Kelly of Whitby. Dearly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Nat (the late Marg) Calderwood and Bill Calderwood. Spring Interment. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
PORTER, James Hinton Jim
(Retired 34 year employee of O.P.U.C.) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Thursday, March 17th, 2005 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Father of Nancy Hilliard and Mike and his wife Dianne Porter. Papa Jim to JoAnn, Jeni, Julie, Amanda, Lisa and to his great grandchildren Leyla, Matthew and Lili. Brother of Bus, Lena and Ada and extended family in Nova Scotia. Friends and family were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, March 18th from 12 Noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donation made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BIRD, Edith Evelyn Edie
Aged 79 years. Peacefully at Lakeridge Heath Bowmanville on Wednesday March 16th 2005. Beloved wife of the late Merlyn Bird. Loving mother of Barbara & her husband Patrick Bannister. Dear Grama of Steven & his wife Sherri, Brian & his wife Donna, Colleen & her husband Peter Davis. Great-grandmother of Ashleigh, Stephanie, Daniel & Damien. Survived by her 2 sisters Beatrice McArthy & Alvena Ritter. She will be sadly missed by her dear friend Doreen Dobbs. In lieu of flowers, donations made to The Canadian Cancer Society in Edith s memory would be appreciated.
DAVIS, Lorraine Marie
At Thorntonview Long Term Care on Wednesday March 16, 2005. Lorraine Love in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Ralph Davis. Dear mother of Catherine Pollard & her husband David, Brian Davis, Walter Davis & his wife Krista, and Lewis Davis & his wife Laura-Lee. Loving grandmother of Jared, David Jr. and Jacqueline Pollard, Rebecca, Grace Marie and Owen Davis. Sister of the late Jean Love. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with visitation Friday March 18th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Kennetcook, Nova Scotia on Tuesday March 22nd, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Parkinson's Foundation would be appreciated.
JOLLYMORE, Vivian
Peacefully in her sleep, at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday March 16, 2005. Vivian Jollymore, beloved wife of Brent. Loving mother of Kyle and Kevin, and puppy Bugsy. Cherished daughter of Hayat and late Maher Khouzam, and sister of Amir Khouzam. Dear daughter-in-law of Ethel Cameron and James Rooth. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 82 Church Street South, Ajax (Pickering Village) on Saturday March 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
LEMIEUX, Isabella Fenicia
Surrounded in the love and warmth of her family on March 16, 2005 at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax. Isabella, at the age of 73. She now joins her beloved husband Paul and her treasured daughter Sharylynne, Survived by her children, Michael, Mary-Lou, Paula (Pat), and Stephen (Julie). Loving and devoted grandmother of Damian, Ryan, Colleen, Garrett, Marc, Adam, the late Renee, Kimberley, and great granddaughter Myra. We have been truly blessed and fortunate to have had a Mom like you. God gave us the best when He gave us our parents. The family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude for the devotion shown from the fireman to the paramedics, from the nurses to the doctors at the Ajax Hospital.
ROBB, J. David After
A very brief illness, passed away quietly at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, with family at his side, on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Colleen Robb for 46 years. Loving Dad of Diana and her husband Dan Vaillancourt, Wendy and her husband Ray Nadon, Kelly and her husband Steve Keenan, Martin Robb and Kevin Robb. Cherished Granpa of Mark, Amy, Andrew and Karly. David has gone to join his great-grandchildren Skyler, Colton and Blake, already in Heaven. Brother and best friend of Don and Marlene Robb, Chris and Jennifer Robb, Patty and Gino Ferrari. Brother-in-law of Betty and Van Vanderbeek, Donna and Brian Davis and the late Louise Mitchell. David will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Cadillac Raceway buddies and many friends who touched his life. A service will be held at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 2:30 p.m.
SMITH, Reginald
At Sunnybrook Hospital on Wednesday, March 16th, 2005 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Norma for 55 years. Dear father of Debbie Atatise (Robert) and Terrylee Smith. Loving Grampa of Krista, Ryan and Robert. Brother of Margaret Hall, Joyce Smith and Hugh Smith. Brother-in-law of Donna Powless. Reg will be 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, March 18th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, March 19th at 2:30 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation, Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
STANLEY, John Edward
At Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Rogers St. Site, on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in his 65th year, with his family at his side. Survived by his children Dawne Allison, Juanita Kim, William Bradford, and Warren Scott, all of Ottawa; and grandchildren Nicholas, Nathan, Serina, and Shauna. Dear brother of Linda Cooper of Grimsby, Ontario, and Jennifer Exton of York, England. Dear uncle of David, Patrick, and Eric Cooper, and Tim and Carrie Exton. Fondly remembered by his aunt Barbara Bostock and family of Bristol, England, and cousin Janet of Doncaster, England. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Road (at River Rd. S.) on Sunday, March 20, from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of John s life at 2:00 p.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Flowers if desired; or memorial donations to the charity of your choice may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
STURMAN, Lee Daniel
(Retired from General Motors of Canada after 47.1 Years of Service). passed away after a courageous and valiant struggle with cancer at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Wednesday March 16, 2005 at the age of 65. Lee Sturman dearly beloved husband of Carol Sturman of Port Perry. Loving father of Jim and his wife Nancy Sturman and John Sturman all of Port Perry. Loving and special Poppy to his grandchildren Ashley and Austin of Port Perry. Loving stepfather of Sharon and Poppy Lee to Anthony and Jonathan all of Georgia. Dear brother of Ken and his wife Eleanor Sturman and Les Sturman all of Seagrave, Jean Cox of Bowmanville, Reg and his wife Carolyn Sturman of Lindsay and predeceased by his sister Isabel Sweetman. Lee will be sadly missed by his brother in law Al Sweetman and his many nieces, nephews and O-Suzanna his loving, furry best friend.
SOPER, Lena Vivian
Age 91 years. Peacefully at Golden Plough Nursing Home, Cobourg on Wednesday March 16th 2005. Beloved husband of the late Clarence Soper. Dear sister of Ronald, Muriel, Elsie & the late Velma. She will be sadly missed by all her nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations made to The Charity of your choice.
ZEIBIN, Peter
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp.-Oshawa on Wednesday March 16th, 2005 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Florence Dutoff (2002). Loving father of Claire Bourdeau and her husband Allan, Delilah Labignan and her husband Richard. Dear grandfather of Josh Labignan. Predeceased by his brother John of Penticton, B.C. Peter moved to Oshawa when he was thirty five years old with his bride Florence, where he resided for the past fifty six years, of which fifty-two years were in the house that he built, with his wife by his side, then at Hillsdale Estates for his last four years. He was employed by General Motors, Canada, for thirty years and retired at the age of sixty six. He travelled extensively by car or bus so he could experience the entire trip and see all the points of interest along the way. The only exception was when he flew to Hawaii. He enjoyed meeting people and learning about everything. e was a gentle, kind and proud man.
BENDER, Adam Stewart
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden and tragic death of Adam Stewart Bender, on March 15, 2005 in his 21st year. Beloved son of John and Suzanne Bender. Dear older brother of Emma. Adam will be fondly remembered by his family and friends in Canada, England and the USA. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gertrude s Roman Catholic Church on Monday March 21st at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held in the funeral home Sunday evening. Memorial donations to Covenant House would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 7-9 p.m.
