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FERGUSON, William Richard "Rich"
passed away in the arms of his beloved family, at home, in Pickering, ON, on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at the age of 62. Loving husband of Reet, and cherished father of Tiiu and Alex. He is survived by his mother Margaret, mother-in-law Ilse Paas, brother Gord and wife Caroline, brothers-in-law Tom and Madis Paas. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The family is grateful for the exceptional care provided by the Nurses of Care Partners, PamD., Pam M., Sandra and Valerie. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Durham Access to Care would be greatly appreciated.
FREEMAN, Dorothy Erma Grace (nee Geer)
After a well fought battle with cancer, at the age of 69. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 26, 2005. Dorothy devoted wife of Don for 50 years. Loving mother of Deb Freeman, Darla and Kelly Goreski, Dwayne and Sheri Freeman, and Jackie and Chris Lane. Cherished grandmother of Katie, Tiffany, Melissa, Kyle, and Mackenzie. Special companion of Dudley. Predeceased by her parents Ivan and Ella Geer. Always in the hearts of her brothers Bob, Bill, Bert, Garry and their wives. She will also be missed by the Vintage Wheels Touring Club and all those lives she touched. Donations may be made to the Chrones and Colitis Foundation or The Ross Memorial Hospital Palliative Care.
HARRELL, Alfred 'Alf'
(Devoted member of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church; Member of Scottish Rite and Temple Lodge #649; Former President of Boy Scouts Association) After a brief illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, Alf, in his 101st year. Beloved and loving husband of Barbara. Dear father of Robert and his wife Debbie Robertson, Doug and his wife Karen Robertson, Ian and his wife Jane Robertson, Barbara and her husband Bob Flintoff and Irvine and his wife Kay Harrell. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Elisha, Kurtis, Jasmine, Scott and his wife Tina and great-grandchildren Alysa and Cody. Predeceased by brothers and sisters in England. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Alf to St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
MANNERING, Walter Jerome
Peacefully at home with family by his side after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, April 26th, 2005 in his 83rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Vilma (nee Strong). Loving father of Donna McKinnon and her husband Monty and Susan Walton and her husband Andrew. Cherished grandfather of Emily (Matthew), Peter McKinnon and Christopher, Jennifer (Tony), Michael, Matthew and Mark Walton. Dear brother of Grant and his wife Helen and predeceased by brothers Murray and Warren. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Peg, Pat and his nieces and nephews. Friends may be received at SOUTHSIDE WORSHIP CENTRE, 55 Emperor St., Ajax (south of Bayly, first light east of Harwood Rd., Ajax) for visitation on Wednesday, April 27th from 6 9 P.M. and Thursday, April 29th from 12 Noon until time of Funeral Service at 1:00 P.M. at SOUTHSIDE WORSHIP CENTRE. Donations may be made to the Christian Blind Mission International, Stouffville. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
BROWN, Kenneth Stanley
(Founding member of Garrard Road Volunteer Firefighters, founding member of Westminster United Church, W.W. II Veteran-Hamilton Light Infantry, retired 30 year employee of General Motors) passed away peacefully at home with his family on Monday, April 25th, 2005. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Grace and their children Chris and Sharon Brown, Dave and Clarene Brown, Tim and Corrie Brown and Nancy Brown. Survived by grandchildren Michael Brown and his wife Melissa, Reagan and Matthew Brown, Kendal and Lynsey Brown. Survived by his sister Helen Humphreys and brother Claire Brown and predeceased by his sister Thelma Layng. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 27th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1850 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby on Thursday, April 28th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Westminster United Church would be appreciated.
CAMERON, Margaret
(Former Physiotherapist) After a courageous 25 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis, Margaret passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25th, 2005 at Thorntonview Long Term Care Facility. Beloved wife of Jim. Dear mother of Bob of Toronto and Frances and her husband Danny Rioux of Rossland, B.C. Sister of Bill Simmons and his wife Joan of Houston, Texas, Barbara Angel and her husband Fred of Calgary, John Simmons and his wife Paula of Manitoba. Sister-in-law of Martha Cameron of Cancun, Mexico. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, April 28th from 7 9 P.M. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 29th at ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 300 Dundas St. W., Whitby. Memorial Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
DZIATKOWSKI, Zofia
Peacefully after a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday April 25, 2005 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Kazimier Dziatkowski. Dear sister of Joan Liszka. Dear aunt of Christopher, Halina, Zolzislaw and Helena. Great aunt of Jerzy, Alexandra, Dorothy, Anna and Michal. Sister in law of Teresa. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Thursday April 28th from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Hedwig s Church on Friday April 29th at 10 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
HENRY, Shirleyh Ann
Aged 67 years. Peacefully with her family by her side at St. Joseph s Hospital, Toronto on Monday April 25th 2005. Beloved wife of the late Donald Henry. Loving companion of Matthew Snelders. Loving mother of Paul & his wife Alisha, Michelle & her husband Morton Edwards. Cherished Grandma of Brock & CpleEdwards & Katlynn, Donald, Emily & Grace Henry. Dear sister of Roy & his wife Bev & the late Harry Balson. Also missed by many nieces & nephews & many friends. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Wednesday April 27th 2005. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 11 am Thursday April 28th. Interment Orono Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society in Shirley s memory.
MACDONALD, John Hugh
Hughie MacDonald died suddenly on Monday, April 25th, 2005 at the age of 66. Born in New Waterford, Cape Breton; son of the late Dan R. and Mabel MacDonald; was a coal miner and moved to Ontario in 1962; Former employee of Pilkington Glass; President of United Glass & Ceramic Workers Union; during the past 35 years he owned and operated J.H. MacDonald and Sons; Operated The MacDonald Boxing Club of West Hill for 15 years. Hughie is survived by his wife of 46 years Jacqueline (nee MacPhee), sons Doug (Liz), Roddy (Kelly) and daughter Kelly (Bob) Biduke and grandchildren J.H., Jake, Sara MacDonald; Nicole, Ian, Neil MacDonald; Keegan, Jesse, Cody, Kaleigh and Cheyenne Biduke; brother of Roddie (Ann), sisters Catherine (Wilson) LeLoup and Mabel (Kirk) Brown both of Nova Scotia. Along with his parents he was predeceased by his brother Danny. Survived by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, April 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby) on Friday, April 29th at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Hughie to the Canadian Institute for the Blind or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
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 Leaman 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) Tuesday May 3rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will follow with Interment at Dryden Pioneer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Salvation Army or Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
HALIKOWSKI, Adolph
Retiree of General Motors of Canada, after 30 years of service. Peacefully on Sunday April 24, 2005, at Lakeridge Health , Oshawa at the age of 87. Born in Ponice Lake, Saskatchewan, 1917. Adolph, beloved husband of the late Mary Halikowski ( nee Watychyn ) 2002. Loved father of Donald ( Heather ) Halikowski, Marlene ( Garry ) Bilmer, and Dr. Marvin Halikowski. Beloved grandfather of Sascha ( Fred ) Elassal and Katie Halikowski, and great grandfather of Tait Elassal. Dear brother of Ann Konantz of Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with a Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday April 30, 2005 at 11:15 a.m. Memorial donations to St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church, would be greatly appreciated by the family. Visitation Friday 7-9pm.
HAMILTON, William Craig
passed away peacefully at Oshawa General Hospital on Sunday, April 24, 2005 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Kay and predeceased by his former wife June. Loving father of Craig (Debbie) and June-Ellen (Robert) Aselton. Step-father of Tammy, Michelle (Gerry), Sharon (Pat) and Cathy (Brian). Loving grandfather of Sean, Paul, Colin, Jeffrey and Ryan. Step-grandfather of ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is survived by sister-in-law Mae Burley, cousin Fred (Evelyn) Dyer and nephew Chris (Debbie) Dyer and their children Crystal and Amanda. Predeceased by nephew Mark. Craig was a Past Master of High Park Masonic Lodge (1976), Past President of the Pipes & Drums Sahib Temple, and Past President of the Toronto Press Club. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (35 Church St. North, Ajax). Interment on Thursday. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
MANNING, Larry
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday April 24, 2005. Larry beloved husband of Gwen. Loving father of Tina Manning, and her husband Mark Tolmie. Dear grandfather of Glynn and Bryce. To fulfil Larry's wishes, there will be no visitation and no funeral service. However your own private prayer would be appreciated. Cremation followed by burial at GROVESIDE Cemetery.
CAISSIE, Gloria
I, Gloria Caissie, have gone to meet my heavenly Father, Our Lord, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Saturday, April 23, 2005. I will also join my moms and dads, Fred and Marie Caissie and Fred and Collette Caissie (mom and pop) and my sisters, Rita, Noella, Margaret, Viola, and Jeannette. I am survived by my loving husband, Gerry Caissie, of 45 years; my sons, Gerry Jr. and his wife, Leslie; Ron and his wife, Dawn; and Dennis; my loved grandchildren, Shawn, Ashley, Lisa, Nicole, and James, of Ontario; and my brothers and sisters, Bertha, Della, Muriel, Joseph and Eddy, of Moncton, New Brunswick. Love You All - Til We Meet Again! Memorial donations would be gratefully appreciated to the Children's Wish Foundation. A private family service will take place in New Brunswick at a later date.
CAMPKIN, Percy James
passed away peacefully to join his beloved Mary on April 23, 2005 at Rouge Valley Health Centre - Ajax and Pickering at the age of 73. Beloved father of Dan and Pat Campkin of Ajax, Diane and Gary Vickerson of Burnt River, Christine and Kevin Cardinal of Pickering, Abbigail and Jason Misseri of Pickering and Percy Junior of Pickering. Loving grandfather of Lori, Mike, Melissa, Gary, Terry, Amanda, Kristal, Tyler and Brandon. Great grandfather of Jesse, Cody, Alyssa, Kristin, Frank Jr., Ryan and Ava. Percy was a much loved brother to Colin and his Wife Gladys, and Leona and her husband Ted. He was preceded by his father and mother, Archibald and Elsie, brother Herbert and sisters Violet Matthews and Jean Mills. A private celebration of Percy's life will take place in Pickering on Saturday, April 30, 2005.
FELTHAM, Geraldine
On April 23, 2005 at home in Peterborough. In her 75th year. Dear mother of Andrew (Reena) and Gregg (Barbara). Proud grandmother of Alpheaus and Tobias. Survived by her brother Ralph (Bernice) Gregg and his sister Betty (Bill) Deane. In Geraldine's memory, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
HODGSON, Eva
Suddenly at home on Saturday, April 23, 2005, in her 76th year. Beloved wife for 53 years of Norval of Mississauga Lake, formerly of Markham. Loving mother of Debbie and her husband Dan Norton of Keswick, and the late Gary. Nana to Melissa and Laura. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough (at River Rd. S.) on Tuesday, April 26, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., followed by a service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by Eva s family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted. /.)
LORIMER, Helen Mary
At Rouge Valley Health, Ajax on April 23, 2005 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Scott and his wife Sherry, Skye and her husband Scott, and Iain. Grandmother to Lindsay, Julia, Jaimie and Bradley. Sister to Lydia of Edmonton, AB. Survived by her mother Mary (102 years). Dearly remembered by family and friends. Speical, heartfelt thanks to all Health Care and Homecare personel who have assisted Mom over the years. In liue of flowers, memorial donations to your local humane Society or Animal Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
SWEETMAN, Neil Edward
Suddenly after a brief illness at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, April 23rd, 2005 in his 55th year. Dearly beloved husband of Eva. Loving father of Stephen. Predeceased by his parents Herman and Evelyn Sweetman. Neil will be sadly missed by his extended family, close friends and co-workers. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, April 27th for a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Flowers gratefully declined. In memory of Neil, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
BLACK, Rita Olwen
(June 30, 1911 to April 22, 2005) Peacefully, at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, after a brief illness on Friday April 22, 2005. Rita ( nee Burnett ), beloved wife of the late John Mowat Black. Loving mother of Marilyn Kellar and her husband Bill, of Oshawa John Black and his wife Fonda of St. Cloud, Florida Paul Black and his wife Anne of Windsor, Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Kathryn Hawkins and her husband Michael, Douglas Kellar and his wife Laurie Hay, Jeff Black and his wife Tanya, Kim Raymond, Greg Black and his wife Angie, Steve Black and his wife Beth, David Black and his wife Sandra Smith, Allan Black and his partner Lori Jones, and by her great grandchildren Matthew, Alexandra, Madalyn, Carrington, Travis, Justin, Kevin, Jacob, Adam, and Kayleigh. Survived by her sister Mary Whyte of Alberta, and sister-in-law Lois Burnett of Alberta. Predeceased by her sister Patricia Glover, and brothers Lee Burnett and Ted Burnett. She had a long career as a seamstress at Franklin s Ladies Wear, and was a longtime member of Northminster United Church. A special thank you to the staff at Hillsdale Estates, Primrose Path. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday April 26, 2005 at 1pm. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Memorial donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 7-9pm.
GRAHAM, Bruce Morley
passed away in Whitby on Friday April 22, 2005, in his 49th year. Dear father of James. Brother of Joanne and her husband Detlef Ladewig, Shirley Graham, and Lorne and his wife Tracy Graham. Dear uncle of Ryan and Shane. Also survived by his former wife Christine. Predeceased by his father "Irish" Morley Graham. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
