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CRAWFORD, Donald Frederick
Suddenly, at home in Ajax, on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in his 78th year. Loving father of Barbara Misner and her husband Barry, Gloria Crawford and her partner Brian Stavert, and Ken Crawford. Devoted ''Papa'' of Amy Naumienko-Heaton and her husband Spencer, Shari Misner and Charley Misner. Beloved brother of Clarence, Glenn, Murray and wife Joyce, and sister-in-law Thelma. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by Brian and Matt. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Merle Crawford, his wife Minnie McLellan, his brother Bud, his granddaughter Cindy Misner and his sisters-in-law Dora and Lydia. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
HUBBARD, James Frederick (Veteran WWII - CWO)
Peacefully with his family by his side at Peel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the age of 84 years. James, beloved husband of the late Betty Doreen (Carruthers). Loving father of Marilyn Murphy, Bernice Reynolds (Richard), James B. Hubbard (Michele), William J. Hubbard (Karen) and Brett R. Hubbard (Catherine). Loved grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A private funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2005. Special thanks to the staff at Peel Memorial Hospital. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
MULLINS, Florence
On Tuesday March 15, 2005 at Ajax Pickering Hospital. Florence beloved wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Wayne and his fiancee Carol and Brent and his wife Denyse. Loved grandmother of Kaytlynn, Collyne and Madalynn. Survived by brother Donald Cleary. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
SHABATURA, Michael
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp.-Oshawa on Tuesday March 15th, 2005 in his 80th year. Dear husband of Kathleen Boniface. Predeceased by his wife Bernice. Loving father of Sandra Morgan and her husband Alan, Michael Shabatura and his wife Sherry, George Boniface and his wife Andrea, Keith Boniface and his wife Elizabeth, Bonnie Fry and her friend Tammie, Bill Boniface and Brenda Michaud. Predeceased by his daughter Sylvia Sawyer. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Denise, Bernice, Talbot, Todd, Scott, Taylor, Joe, Garney, Raymond, Katie, and by his many great grandchildren. Dear brother of William, Mary and the late Johnny and Nettie. Fondly remembered by his family and friends. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday March 19th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Humane Society would be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.
CVANCIC, Willy
Of Whitby, age 67. passed away Monday March 14th, 2005 at his beloved cottage in Matawatchan, ON. Beloved husband of Frances. Loving father of Pete (Deb), Paul (Kathy), Diane (Mark). Loved grandfather to Ryan, Nicole, Kayla, Sara, Shelby and Matt. A private Funeral Service will be held with spring Interment to follow at Matawatchan Cemetery. We were blessed to have shared our lives with you.
EARHART, Harry Allen "Terry"
(Retired Aviation Maintenance Engineer; Life member of the 420 Wing) Peacefully with family by his side on Monday, March 14th, 2005 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Minnie. Loving father of Debra and Doug. Cherished Grandfather of Jessica and Amanda. Sadly missed by special family friend Elaine Campbell. Dear brother of Lois and her husband Gord, uncle of Jan, Donna and Laura and their families in Winnipeg. Predeceased by his brother Raymond. Survived by sister-in-law Irma and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, March 16th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 17th at 3:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health - Oshawa Oncology Department would be appreciated.
FEASBY, W. Lloyd
With his family at his side on Monday, March 14th, 2005 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. In his 88th year. Loving husband of Marion for over 57 years. Dear father of Dale (Beth), Elaine (Leslie), Lorie (Doug) and predeceased by his son Don. Very proud grandad of Robert, Michael, Jeremy, Tara, Kaitlin, Tyler, Christopher and great grandad of Emma. In Lloyd's memory, donations may be made to the Sandford United Church or to the Charity of your choice.
MAGO, John Louis
Peacefully on Monday, March 14th, 2005 at his residence. In his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of Cathy and her husband Bob Crutchfield and Susan and Rob McLaren. Dear Grandfather of Scott and Dean Crutchfield and T.J. and Brandon McLaren. He will be missed by his cat Mickey and his friends and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, March 16th from 7 9 P.M. and Thursday, March 17th from 11:00 A.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
RICHARDSON, Winifred Maude (nee Streeter)
Passed on at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday March 14, 2005. Beloved mother of Dorothy and her husband William Gray of Whitby, Sandy and her husband William Tymchuk of Oshawa , Marjorie Paradis of Kinmount , William and his wife Diane Cheney of Oshawa , Ray and his wife Pauline Richardson of Bobcaygeon and predeceased by Eleanor Taillon. She will be truly missed by her 18 grandchildren and her many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Ethel Holson , Daisy Barber and William Streeter. Winifred was born in Birmingham , England and moved to Canada at the age of 12. Toronto was her home until she moved to Oshawa seven years ago. The Wynfield Nursing Home is where Winifred and her many friends resided for the last year of her life. A special thanks to Ginny Petch and Merlene Boise for their care and friendship. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Memorial Service in the Chapel on Saturday March 19, 2005 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation one hour prior to service.
CAMPBELL, Christopher Alan ''Chris''
(Long time employee of Sherman Graphics) Suddenly, after a lengthy illness, at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax, on Sunday, March 13, 2005, in his 51st year. Beloved husband of Theresa. Loving father of Matthew and Laurel. Dear son of Al and Sheila Campbell, and brother of Ian, Kevin, Nicholas, and Derek. Chris will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at the Toronto General Hospital and the Ajax Pickering (Rouge Valley) Health Centre. Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (796 Eyer Dr., Pickering), on Friday, March 18, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Ajax Pickering (Rouge Valley) Health Centre would be greatly appreciated. Chris had a love of the outdoors, and a great respect for all nature.
COFFEY, TIM
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday March 13th 2005. Beloved husband of Nancy Coffey. Dear father of Susan & her husband Hank VanHeuvelen. Loving grandfather of Timothy & Gregory. Dear brother of 1 sister Patricia & Ray Smart and 1 brother Paul & Carol Armstrong. Uncle to Virginia, Ngaire, Andrew & Keith. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Bowmanville, 11 am Thursday March 17th. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Diabetic Foundation.
CRAIG, Elsie M.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Sunday March 13, 2005, Elsie (nee Clayton) at 87 years of age. Loving mother of Paul and his wife Suzanne of Oshawa and John and his wife Betty of Winnipeg. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Andrea and Philip, Scott and his wife Jayne, Jennifer and her husband Eli Goldenberg and Pamela and by her great granddaughter Alexa. A special thank you to the staff of Thorntonview Long Term Care Facility and to the staff of Lakeridge Health, Oshawa for their care and kindness to our mother. A private family service was held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa followed by cremation. Memorial donations to the Ontario Humane Society would be greatly appreciated and may be made through the funeral home.
GRESH, Stephen
Peacefully in Whitby on Sunday March 13, 2005, at the age of 54. Stephen, beloved son of the late John and Helen Gresh. Loved brother of John and Susan and her husband Patrick. Kind and caring uncle of Michael, Elizabeth and Joshua. Dear nephew of Margaret and Jim and cousin of Richard, David and Christine. Forever remembered by Dianne. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial on Friday March 18, 2005 at Holy Cross Church ( 373 Simcoe St. South ) at 10:30 a.m. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the John Howard Society would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
FISCHER-ANDERSEN (nee Landry), Judy M.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Oshawa on Sunday March 13th, 2005 in her 59th year. Predeceased by her parents Octave and Stella Landry. Loving mother of Greg Hanoski, Chris Hanoski (Pat Allemang) and Julie Moore (Darren). Dear sister of Merilda Pitre, Ernie Landry, Betty Olinyk, Bob Huard, Bill Huard, Carol Christie, Karen Walker and the late Connie Chamberlain and Rita Pitre. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Nathan, Wilson, Alexandra, Braeden and Kaelyn. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday March 16th, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
LEE, Brian A.
(retired employee of 42 years at Miller Paving) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian on Sunday, March 13, 2005, with his family by his side. Beloved husband and best friend for 48 years of Lois Lee (Dumond). Devoted and loved dad of Gary (Jan) of Vancouver and Carol Martin (Richard) of Whitby. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Alexandra, Lauren and Kelly. Dear brother of Barry (Katherine) and the late Elwood both of Uxbridge. Loved son-in-law of Lillian Dumond and the late Thomas Dumond of Ajax. Dear brother-in-law of Helen Lee of Uxbridge, Althea and Ross Thompson of Pickering, Marion and Cliff Newans of Whitby, Gloria and Tom Sharples of Ajax and Donald Dumond of Ajax. He will be sadly missed by many nephews and nieces. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Ajax) on Friday, March 18, 2005.
LUMBER, Glenn Douglas
After a long battle with cancer, on Sunday March 13, 2005, passed away peacefully at home, in his 56th year. Beloved husband of June, and loving father of Michael and the late Stephen, and son of June and Douglas Lumber, and brother of Gail. Fondly remembered by other relatives, Linda and James Elphick, Peter and Liz Carson, and William and Krysia Carson, and grandchildren Brett, Katie, Rebecca and Scott, as well as Angela, Trisha and brother-in-law David Nettleship and many other relatives and friends. A celebration of Glenn's life will be held in the chapel of McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. The family would like to express their grateful thanks to the staff of the oncology and palliative care departments at Lakeridge Oshawa Care Durham and the many individuals who supported Glenn so spectacularly. In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Glenn to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
McDONOUGH, Frederick
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Bowmanville on Sunday March 13, 2005 in his 86th year. Loving uncle of Ruth and her husband Morrie Patchen. Cherished great uncle of Morgan Patchen and Ashley Foote. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Ada McDonough, his brothers Sonny and Bill McDonough, his sisters Ada and Bess McDonough and Catherine (Betty) Christy. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday March 16th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Visitation 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday.
PETERS, Ada Mae (nee Ferguson)
passed away peacefully at the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Sunday March 13, 2005 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late John Peters. Much loved mother of Charles, mother-in-law of Mollie, grandmother of Cindy (Doug), Kelly (Brad) and Steven (Leanne). Loving great grandmother of Laura (Jason), Brandon (Judy), Jordan, Kelsey, Alexandra and Elyse. An exceptional lady admired and respected by all who knew her. A devoted wife for 60 years. A woman that enjoyed good company, sewing, knitting, and looking beautiful. She will be deeply missed. The Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday March 16, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church (82 Church St. South, Ajax). Should family and friends so desire, donations to The Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation.
BENT, John Leslie Jack
(Retired 40 year employee of Duplate) Peacefully at the Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Saturday, March 12th, 2005 in his 80th year. Survived by his sister Bernice Yuill and brothers Ken, Harold and Jerry and the late Bob. Dear brother-in-law of Millie, Alice, Doris and Mary. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, March 17th from 10:00 A.M. to time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
CHAYER, Joseph Alexander
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa with his family by his side, on Saturday March 12, 2005. Joe Chayer at 45 years of age. Beloved husband of Chong (Yun) Chayer. Beloved son of Mary Lowe and the late Wilbert (Red) Chayer. Loving father of Blake and Michelle Chayer and step father of Tyler Charlton. Dear brother of Oria McLeod (William), Jane Marsh (Yogi), Robert Chayer and Dale Birchum. Joe will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday March 15, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
GALBRAITH, Marguerite Pearl (nee Bell)
At Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa on Saturday, March 12, 2005. Marguerite, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Galbraith. Loving mother of Gwynne Moss and husband Donald, and the late Ronald Thompson and wife Marg. Dear grandmother of Jim Moss and his wife Michele, Carol Moss and husband Dave Carter, Dale Thompson and wife Nancy, and Sharon Lake and husband Alvin. Great-grandmother of Donnie, Cody, Davie, Melissa, Greg, Brock, David, Janelle, Sarah and Caitlin. Sister of Hilda Wright of Orono and the late Carmen, Clarence and Alma Bell. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in our chapel on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. with burial at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens to follow. Donations in memory of Marguerite to a favourite Charity would be appreciated.
HOPE, Mary Eileen
Peacefully, in Oshawa on Saturday, March 12, 2005, in her 91st year. (Formerly of Brechin ON). Beloved mother of Shirley Maynor of Oakland, CA and Graham Bell (Inez) of Oshawa. Loving grandmother of Emily Maynor of New York, Karen Bell of North Bay, Kevin Bell of Sudbury and Valerie McGee-Phillips of Peterborough. Great-grandmother of Siobhan Bell and McKinlee and Keira Phillips. At Eileen's request a private ceremony was held. Donations in memory of Eileen to a favourite Charity may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
MOTTRAM, Basil Charles
It is with great sadness our family announces the sudden passing of Baz, on Saturday, March 12, 2005, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 84. Baz is survived by his wife of 62 years Betty, his sons and their wives, Doug and Heather, and Jim and Morag, and by his grandsons Brendan and Adrian. Baz worked as a Customs Broker from 1937 until his retirement in 1996, finishing his career as President of Bertram and Cumming Limited. He served his country during WW II as a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery with the then secret Radar Surveillance Units. "Buzz" will be remembered by his family and friends as a gentle beekeeper, a consummate carpenter, a gifted artist and a tireless punster. All who knew him were touched by his quiet thoughtfulness and kindness. His deep love and affection for his family will be greatly missed. A Private Service was held at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Wednesday, March 16th with Father Peter Lackmanec officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
