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NICKERSON, Aubrey Delano
Peacefully following a lengthy illness and surrounded by his wife and children at Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Monday, April 4th, 2005. Aubrey Nickerson, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Clemence). Dear father of Sherry and her husband Morgan Lane of Oshawa, Darrell and his wife Mary of Oshawa, Dwayne and his wife Helen of Oshawa and Brent and his wife Debby of Lindsay. Lovingly remembered by his ten grandchildren. Dear brother of Kay Larkin, Sylvia Nickerson, Mae Larkin, Sherry Sears and Trudy Smith all of Nova Scotia, Clayton Nickerson of Mississauga and Anthony Nickerson of Hastings. Predeceased by his parents Aubrey and Flossie, sister Jennifer and brother Darrell, all of Nova Scotia. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, April 7th from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, April 8th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to Maranatha Baptist Church, Oshawa would be appreciated.
SINGERLING, Dirk Jan (Dick)
(Longtime resident of Yellowknife NWT and 28 year employee of Northwest Tel) After a brief battle with Cancer, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa with his family by his side, on Monday April 4, 2005. Dick Singerling at 53 years of age. Loving father of Aaron and Jennifer and her spouse Louie McKenzie. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Thomas and Nyssa. Dear son of Dirk and Corry Singerling. Brother of Robert, Niels, Harold and his wife Janet and Renee and her husband Rick. He will be fondly remembered by his nephews Michael, Matthew, Gregory, Jeremy and Steven, by his extended family and his friends in Yellowknife, NWT. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Saturday April 9 at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
KENNELLY, John Leo
(Formerly of Whitby and Centreville, ON) (Member of the Whitby Legion Branch #112, Member of the Knights of Columbus Third Degree, St. Leo's Council #11528, Brooklin, Fourth Degree, Father Leo J. Austin Assembly #2287, Whitby, and was a very active volunteer in the Town of Whitby.) Suddenly at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario on Sunday April 3, 2005 in his 66th year. Leo, beloved husband of Rita (Lynch). Dear stepfather of Diane Hayes of New Orleans, Linda (Paul) Rankin of Brooklin, Michael (Tami) Lynch of St. Thomas. Fondly remembered by his brother Donald (Margaret) Kennelly of Lindsay, ON, and by his nephews Bernard, Raymond, Michael, and Patrick Kelly and their families, by his sisters-in-law Mary Ellen (Alex) Muir of Oshawa, Aileen (Don) Smith of Campbellford, Kathryn (John) Hamilton of Colborne, and their families. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Kennelly, his brother Michael, and his sister Bernadette Kelly. Mass of the Christian burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 903 Giffard Street, Whitby, on Wednesday April 6, 2005 at 10 a.m. In memoriam, donations may be made to Holy Angels Parish Building Fund, St. Thomas, ON or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
DeNOBREGA, Olive Ernestine
On Sunday, April 3, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., Olive Ernestine DeNobrega passed away peacefully at her home in Whitby, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her 10 children, 24 grandchildren, and her 42 great-grandchildren. We love you always. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CHURCH, 82 Church St. S., Pickering on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.
JOHNSON, Harry
At home on Sunday April 3rd, 2005, in his 70th year. Dear best friend and companion of Bunny Bowers. Fondly missed by his children Roy (Sandy), Cathy (Randy), Ron (Carol), Ruth (Rod), Jim (Kerry), and by their mother Lorraine Tops. Dear grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Harry will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral service in the Chapel on Friday April 8th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
MCWHIRTER, Joyce (nee Stinson)
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday April 3, 2005. Predeceased by her parents Howard and Hilda Stinson. Beloved wife of John McWhirter. Loving mother of Debra (Dave), Randy (Tobi), Penny (Dave), and Wayne (Deb). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Dale, Amanda, Darryl, John, Matt, Ashlea, Kaitlyn, Taylor, Mackenzie, and Ian. Dear sister of Shirley and the late Joan. Dearly missed by her daughter-in-law Chris. Joyce will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews as well as many extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SCOTT, Lawrence Ben
(Retired Chief Gardener from General Motors North Plant in 1985 after 35 years of service) passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday April 3, 2005 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Muriel Scott. Loving father of Ronald B. Scott of Oshawa, Cheryl B. Scott of Courtice, and Douglas J. Scott & Susi of Whitby. Dear brother of the late John Scott, Selina Adams of West Guilford, Evelyn Stata of Haliburton, and Archie Scott & Vi of Minden. Dad was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and will be truly missed by all who knew him. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with visitation on Tuesday April 5, 2005 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A complete funeral service will be held in the Minden Chapel of GORDON A. MONK FUNERAL HOME, 127 Main Street, Minden on Wednesday April 6, 2005 at 3 p.m. Interment at Maple Lake United Church Cemetery in the spring.
WALZ, Karl Hermann
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 3rd, 2005 at the age of 63 years. After a 4 year battle with cancer, Karl is now cruising the streets of Heaven on his Harley Davidson, Ultra Classic. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Steven. Loving son of Emilie and the late Karl Rudolph Walz. Dear brother of Siegfried Walter Walz, Karen Walz and her partner Demus Willis, predeceased by his brother Jurgen Walz. Step-father of Gary Carriere, Danielle Carriere and her fianc Ronald Sharpe. Loving grandfather of Brandon, Kyle and Decoda. Dear uncle to Michael WaIz. Dear son-in-law of Ben and Elvina Price , Shirley and Bernie Soldan and Ben Price Jr. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville (905-623-5668) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 5th, 2005. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 6th. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations made to The Cancer Society would be appreciated by Karl's family.
WHITE, Alice
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday April 3, 2005. Alice White, aged 81 years. Beloved mother of Ethel, Etta, Paul, Doreen, Darnell, Loretta, Dixie, Dorie, Sharlaine, and mother in law to Don, Carl, Benny, Kevin, and Gord. ear grandmother of Celeste, Trevor, Deeanne and Erwin, Duane and Vanessa, Dion, Denee, Billy, Betty-Jo and Doug, Tracey and Franklin, Kyla, Jelani, Krystal, Jayar, Rachel, Olivia, Joseph, and Jessica. Loved by all her great grandchildren. She will be remembered fondly by her many dear friends. Funeral Mass at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 82 Church Street South, Ajax (Pickering Village) on Thursday April 7, 2005 at 10:30 a.m Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charityof your choice would be greatly appreciated.
ALEXANDER, Robert Hayes
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on April 2, 2005, in his 82nd year. Beloved brother of Margaret. Father of Kenneth (Janice), Donald (Jodi), and Ruth (Scott). Grandfather of 6. Great-grandfather of 4. Dear friend of Ken and Rhea Hewton, Bert and Barbara Karelse and Randy and Karen Simpson. Robert was a long time employee at Loblaws Warehouse. Donations in Robert's memory may be made to Safe Haven Worship Centre, 1084 Salk Rd. Unit 10, Pickering, 905-837-8771.
ALLEN, Helen Young
Peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on April 2, 2005 in her 91st year. Loving wife of the late Reginald (Rex). She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends. Funeral Service will be held at the Springvale Baptist Church, Stouffville, corner of Kennedy Rd. and Stouffvile Rd. on Wednesday, April 6 at 11 a.m.
DAVIES, James Jamie William
passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 2, 2005 in his 35th year. Jamie, beloved son of Ernie and Vera Davies. Cherished brother of Debra. Jamie will be sadly missed by his daughter Kaitlyn. At the family s request, cremation will take place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Jamie s memory would be greatly appreciated.
MACDONALD, Peggy Winnifred
Peacefully on Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 at Toronto Western Hospital, in her 82nd year. Beloved daughter of the late Alexander Ross and Winnifred Jean Macdonald. Loving sister of the late Dale Macdonald, Ross Burness, and Jean Craig. Dear aunt of Leslie Lougheed, Donald Burness, Malcolm Burness and Ian Craig. She will be sadly missed by her great-nieces and great-nephews and their families. A Private Family Service will be held. Memorial donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated and can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' (905-721-1234).
McDAID, Margaret L.
Peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on April 2, 2005 in her 91st year. Loving Mom of Lindsay and her husband Alvin Kostichuk, Sheelagh and her husband Eric Adams, Bridgett West and Eddy Haynes. Dear Grandma of Heather, Mark, Sean, David, Vicki and great-grandma to Nicholas, Jacob, Kyle and Madigan. If desired, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
BARRON, Audrey Beatrice (nee Kemp)
Peacefully on Friday, April 1st, 2005 at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville. In her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late James Anderson Barron. Loving mother of Joanne and her husband Roy Gorham, Patricia and her husband Lyndon Greene, Gail and her husband Roland Moore, James and his wife Jacqui, and Peter and his wife Kathy. She will be sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Sister of Velma Preston, the late Maudie Ford and the late Theresa Hooey. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, April 4th from 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 5th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens.
DES BARRES, James Clarence
passed away at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Friday April 1st, 2005. Survived by his wife Willo of 46 years. Daughter Mabel Green and boyfriend Steve, sons Kevin (Joy), Michael (girlfriend Randi), sisters Freda (Bill) Gallagher, Ceci (Henry) Beruba, Marion (Bill) McCourt. Lovingly missed by grandchildren Shannon (Marc), Jimmy, Sarah, Wade and great-grandson Tyler. Cremation. A private family service will be held at a later date in Nova Scotia. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Special thanks to the nurses and doctors at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa.
PIITZ, Imelda F.
Peacefully on Friday April 1, 2005 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 84th year. Imelda, beloved wife of the late Alfred Alan Piitz. Loved mother of Brian Piitz and his partner Marilyn Nazar (Toronto), Richard Piitz and his wife Wendy Cooper (Brampton), Janice and her husband William Carswell and Lorraine Piitz and her partner Tommy Cassidy. Loving grandmother of Jennifer Piitz, Wesley Piitz and Erin Cassidy. Sister of Marie Caddick and her husband Phillip, Sr. Mary Labourie (Doreen), Freida Robitaille and her husband Ron, Monty Lalonde and his wife Rita, and the late Morelle and Ambrose Lalonde. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E. Oshawa on Saturday April 2nd from 7-9 p.m. & Sunday April 3rd from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening. Funeral service will be held on Monday April 4th at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
