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MacKINNON, Arthur Bothway
Peacefully with family by his side at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, April 11, 2005 in his 84th year. Dearly beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Fancy). Loving father of David and his wife Susan, Neil and his wife Marcey Dveris, and John and his wife Annastasia. Brother of Margaret-Ellen (Wylie) Verge, Catherine (Gordon) Hart, and Elizabeth (Vincent) Lambie. Dear son of the late Dr. Hugh and Alice MacKinnon. Grandpa will be sadly missed by his grandsons Ian and Alexander, and his granddaughter Allison. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 13 from 2 4 PM and 7 9 PM. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, April 14 at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Donations to Keeping the Pace charity at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa Hospital, or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
MAKOWSKI, Agnes Olive
At Lakeridge Health Corp. - Bowmanville on Monday April 11th 2005, after a long illness. Beloved wife of Raymond R. Makowski. Loving mother of Barbara - Anne Pauze and Raymond A. Makowski. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Rae-Anne, Jasmine, Azyia and Anthony. Dear sister of John Gomes and Hubert, Olga & Lucille DeAbreau. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday April 16th 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated. Visitation 12 - 1 p.m. Saturday.
McCONKEY, Doris
(Member of South Pickering Seniors Club). Peacefully, on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 8 p.m. Doris, beloved wife of Alex. Dear sister of Verna (Gerald Steeves), Murdoch (Faye), Aubrey (Joyce), Hal and the late Shirley, Carl (Aleen). Sister-in-law of May of Belfast, Northern Ireland and Jim McConkey and his wife Ann. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Asexpressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family wish to thank the members of South Pickering Seniors Club for their flowers and cards.
PILON, Julie Marie
Age 82 years. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday April 11th 2005 Beloved wife of Hector Pilon for 60 years. Loving mother of Doris & her husband Don Lanos, Viviane & her husband Edward Cappelli, Dan & his wife Norma Pilon. Loving Memere of Lauri, Gerri, Leah, Nicole & Diana. She is survived by all her great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville from 9 am 11 am Saturday April 16th 2005. A Memorial Service will follow at 11 am in our Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer s Society or The Parkinson Foundation.
MAKOWSKI, Agnes Olive
At Lakeridge Health Corp.-Bowmanville on Monday April 11th 2005, after a long illness. Beloved wife of Raymond R. Makowski. Loving mother of Barbara-Anne Pauze and Raymond A. Makowski. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Rae-Anne, Jasmine, Azyia and Anthony. Dear sister of John Gomes and Hubert, Olga & Lucille DeAbreau. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday April 16th 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated. Visitation 12 - 1 p.m. Saturday.
McCONKEY, Doris
(Member of South Pickering Seniors Club). Peacefully, on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 8 p.m. Doris, beloved wife of Alex. Dear sister of Verna (Gerald Steeves), Murdoch (Faye), Aubrey (Joyce), Hal and the late Shirley, Carl (Aleen). Sister-in-law of May of Belfast, Northern Ireland and Jim McConkey and his wife Ann. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Asexpressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family wish to thank the members of South Pickering Seniors Club for their flowers and cards.
DAVIS, Robert Leighton
Peacefully at his home in Oshawa on Sunday, April 10th, 2005 in his 65th year after a battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Mardeen (nee Cousins). Loving father of: Robert (Holly), Oshawa and Jennifer Madgett (Brent), Port Hope. "Poppy" will be sadly missed by his grandchildren: Joshua Charbonneau, Daniel Davis, Jordan, Rachel & Alex Madgett and Ashley & Sarah Gunter. Dear brother of: Frances Martin, Selby & Norman Davis, Toronto. Predeceased by his sisters: Cora Martin, Annie Worrell, Susan Jeffrey & Laura Switzer and his brothers: Stanley, Dick & William. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends desiring may contribute by cheque to the Cancer Society or the H&S Fund.
NICHOLS, Albert James 'Jim'
(Retired from General Motors of Canada with 37 years service) Peacefully, at Carriage House Retirement Residence, Oshawa on Sunday April 10, 2005, at the age of 71. Born in Oshawa on January 6, 1934, Jim was the son of the late James and Mary Nichols. He is survived by five sisters: Irene Aldsworth of Courtice, Florence Cory of Oshawa, Connie McKinnon of Perth, Beverly Wallis and Sandra Stewart, both of Oshawa; and three brothers: Maxwell Nichols of Toronto, Robert and Art Nichols both of Oshawa. He was predeceased by five brothers: Bert, Bill, Percy, Ted and Herb Nichols; and four sisters: Ada Young, Grace Bowler, May McColl and Ruth Leslie. Companion of 27 years to the late Bonnie Trafton. Best friend to Margie and her husband Louie Landry and their children, Kayla, Nicole and Patrick. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
SABOURIN, Roger
Suddenly in Oshawa on Sunday, April 10th 2005, in his 44th year. Beloved father of Maxwell and Jordon. Loving son of Ed and Helen. Dear brother of Jocelyne and her husband Claude, Denis and his wife Lisa, Julie and her partner Mark. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephew, business associates and friends. A Complete Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234) in the Chapel on Saturday, April 16th at 11:00 A.M with visitation from 10-11. Donations can be made to his children s Trust Fund at C.I.B.C. Acct. # 07542/63-13122.
GAUWEILER, Jason Scott Jassin
Peacefully following a long courageous fight with cancer on Saturday April 9, 2005 surrounded by his family at home at the age of 30. Jason, beloved soul mate of Jackie LeClerc. Loved father of Brittany and Rebecca. Cherished son of Bruno and Darlene Gauweiler of Caesarea, and Cathy and Gord Andress of Lindsay. Loving brother of Dee Dee Gauweiler and dear uncle of Rowena. Jason will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by if loved family and many cherished friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Monday April 11th from 7-9pm. A celebration of Jason s life will be held at Ritson Road Alliance Church (Ritson Road south of Rossland) on Tuesday April 12th at 1pm. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donation to Mt. Sinai Cancer Research Fund Ewing s Sarcoma would be greatly appreciated by Jason and his family.
LAMB, Gwendoline Margaret
Peacefully, on Saturday, April 9, 2005, at the Strathaven Nursing Home in Bowmanville, one week before her 97th birthday. Gwen (nee Ettey), beloved wife of the late Fred Lamb. Loved mother of Bill Lamb and his wife Margaret Ann of Manchester, Ted Lamb and his wife Irene of Manchester, and Muriel and her husband David Kuhn of Perth Road. Gwen will be sadly missed by her seven grandchildren and her eleven great-grandchildren. The family of Gwen Lamb will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171), on Monday, April 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 12th at 1 p.m. with Reverend Ross Carson officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry or the charity of your choice.
MARTIN, Daniel
Entered into rest suddenly as the result of an auto accident on Saturday, April 9th, 2005. Daniel John Martin, in his 21st year, was the beloved son of Corrine and Murray Rouse of Sunderland and Daniel and Joanne Martin of Burlington. Loving boyfriend of Jen Van Holten. Dear brother of Kevin Martin, Jake, Josh, Jed, Jayden and Taneeka Rouse. Predeceased by one brother Christopher Martin. Loving grandson of Ed and Vere Martin, Amiel and Desneiges Bekkers, David and Sara Seymour, Gerry Rouse, Jennie and John Cave, Archie Viney and the late Lena Viney. Dearly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Service will be held from Sunderland United Church on Thursday, April 14th, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. As a remembrance, donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
TRIPP, Andretta (Ann)
At the age of 66 years. Beloved wife of Ed Tripp for 49 years. Loving mother of Peggy Wong & her husband Maurice, Al Tripp & Lynn, Ken Tripp, Scott Tripp & his wife Linda, Randy Tripp & Shawn Tripp & his wife Janet. Dear sister to Barbara Peebles & Andrew Torrance (Wendy). Lovingly remembered by many grandchildren & great grandchildren. Survived by her mother in law Gertrude Tripp and predeceased by her father in law Alfred Tripp. Remembered by her faithful companion Auddie. Will be missed by many friends. Predeceased by her parents Margaret Torrance (Bell) & Hugh Torrance, sisters Margaret Goguen, Phyllis Ann Torrance, Joan Wodniski, Margaret Holly & her brother Jack. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, with Funeral Service in the chapel on Tuesday, April 12th at 11am. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm.
BICKLE, Helen Joy
(Member of Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club) After returning from her annual trip to Jamaica, mom passed away unexpectedly at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Friday April 8, 2005 in her 75th year, surrounded by Us Four Kids , Penny Balfe, Janet McGarry, Ian Bickle, Tom Bickle and his wife Jill, Greatly loved by Maurice and Chalui Bickle and Carol and Ron Bickle and her Grandchildren Matthew and fianc Kelly, Meghan, Taylor, Jessica, Alex, Allie, Ben, Erica, and Kyle. Joy s zest for life will be greatly missed by her many family and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Monday April 11, 2005 at 1 p.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations made in memory of Joy to the Grandview Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
FRANKLIN, Russell Edwin
(Retired employee of the Brewers Retail, and Past President of the Rouge Hill Seniors Club) passed away peacefully at the Ajax Pickering Health Centre on Friday April 8, 2005 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Hilligje (Willy). Loving father of Linda and her husband Ken Harding and James. Grandfather to Russell James. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Foundation or the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax would be greatly appreciated.
MARTIN, Edwina (nee Evans)
1921 - 2005). passed away peacefully at Thornton View Long Term Care on April 8, 2005. W.W. 11 veteran with the British Territorial Army. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Martin. Predeceased by parents Ben and Ethel Evans and brother Trevor. Born in South Wales and immigrated to Canada in 1966. Will be sadly missed by daughters Wendy (Peter) Fleming and Susan (Geoff) Burton, sister Eileen (Gary) Brooks, grandchildren Glen (Jenny) Gardner, Debbie (Vince) Tzambazis, Sarah Smallbrook (nee Fleming) and Michael Fleming, Great-grandchildren Samantha and Kevin Tzambazis, Logan, Mason and Ethan Gardner. No visitation. Private memorial service for family and invited friends will be held 3:00 Saturday, April 16, 2005 at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke or Parkinson's Foundations.
MOORE, George Harold
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Friday April 8, 2005. George Moore, at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Jeanette. Loving father of James and his wife Donna, and Lynda and her husband Reinhard Reusse. Dear brother of Jessie Alyward. A private service was held on Tuesday April 12. Interment in Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SAMELKO, Nancy Lynn
passed away peacefully, at home, on Friday, April 8, 2005, at the age of 47. Loving wife to Rick. Loving mother of Rob, Ashleigh, and Alex. Daughter of Dorothy. Sister of Julie and Greg. S he will be missed by her family and her great circle of friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility, 2700 Audley Road, Ajax (905) 427-7737, on Wednesday, April 13th at 12:30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to Tania's Place (Centre for Adults with Special Needs), 230 Harwood Ave. S., Unit 2, Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H6 (905) 686-9532 would be appreciated.
STANGER, Joan Dorothy
Peacefully, at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Joan passed away from the arms of her family to the waiting arms of her Lord on Friday, April 8th, 2005. This ended a valiant year-long battle with leukemia. Joan's warm smile will be sadly missed by her husband Rodger, her mom and dad, Bill and Julia Lines, sister Barbara and her husband Bruce Broadbent, sister Brenda Baggley, sister Linda and her husband Lewis Poulin, sister Carol Lines, her many nieces and nephews, and her many friends and colleagues at CML Health Care. A Funeral Service will be held at Forest Brook Community Church (1999 Fairport Road at Finch Avenue in Pickering) on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Memorial donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Her husband and family wish to thank the staff of Princess Margaret Hospital - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit for the care, support and many kindnesses that they showed to Joan over the past year, and the doctors and nurses of the Leukemia Ward for the outstanding care and compassion they demonstrated this past week.
TROMLEY, Allan
Peacefully at his residence on Friday April 8, 2005. Beloved husband of Barbara Tromley (nee White) for 48 years. Loving father of Sherri Tromley-Crane and husband Adrian of Ajax and Susan Baird and husband Terry of Pickering. Caring Grandfather of Meghan, Caitlyn, Madison, and Sabrina. Cherished Brother of Margaret Drake and her late husband Bill of Parry Sound and the late Gordon and Lillian Tromley. Allan will also be sadly missed by his constant companions Buddy and Estee, and many nieces and nephews, family and friends. Relatives and Friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment will take place at Whitevale Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Allan to the A.L.S. Society or to Durham Access to Care would be appreciated.
BAIN, Ivan Leslie
(Retired employee of General Motors, Canada) passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, April 7th, 2005 at the age of 59. Ivan, beloved husband and best friend of Barbara (nee Way) for 36 years. Loving son of Jean Bain and the late Wilbert Bain of Eagle Lake, Ontario. Cherished brother of the late Willis Bain (Cathy), the late Byron Bain (Susan), Mervyn Bain (Leslie), Sheila Burke (Gary), Sharon Halladay (Clint), Roger Bain (Brenda), Ernie Bain (Cathy) and Tim Bain (Lila). Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Ken Way (Janet) and predeceased by his father-in-law F. James Way (Lucy). Ivan was a father like uncle to his many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and will be missed by all. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, April 8th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, April 9th at 1:00 P.M. At the family s request cremation will take place. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the New Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
INGRAM, James Alexander
passed away peacefully at home encircled by family on April 7, 2005 in his 80th year. Loving husband of Pat, cherished father of Anne, devoted grandfather of Sarah and Darren. Survived by sister Helen, Scotland. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews and Ligaya Byrch. Predeceased by brother David. Member of Doric Lodge AMFM. Retiree of Consumer's Gas Company. Cremation has occurred. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax on Sunday April 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church or the Canadian Cancer Society. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the St. Elizabeth nurses for their care, kindness and support.
