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WNUK, Robert (Bohdan)
Suddenly on Wednesday August 31, 2005 at his home in Oshawa in his 57th year. Robert, beloved son of Maria Wnuk, and the late Walter Wnuk (1997). Beloved father of Lisa and Jessica Wnuk. Dear brother of Jean Dodsworth (Rick), Marilyn Moffatt ( Paul), Annie Bryant (Brad), and Sylvia Dupuis (Clyde). Loved uncle of Jennifer Means (Jim), Ryan Moffatt (Sarah), Nick Moffatt (Sarah), and Andrew and Danielle Dupius, and great uncle of Ethan Moffatt. Robert will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends here in Canada and in Ukraine. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday September 2nd from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Panachyda in the chapel of the funeral home at 7pm. Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (Lviv & Albert) on Saturday September 3rd at 10am. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Coutrice. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by Robert s Family.
BENHAM, Dorothy May
passed away peacefully on August 30, 2005, at Community Nursing Home, Pickering, after a long battle with cancer. Dorothy May Walters, wife of 52 years of the late Frederick Franklin "Frank" Benham. Mother of Donna, Carol and her husband Craig Bamford, and the late Gary "Benjy". Sister of Madeleine Riddell and the late Thelma Jackson. In keeping with Dorothy's wishes, no service will be held. Family will receive friends at 528 Marksbury Road, Pickering, on Friday, September 2, 2005, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. The family would like to thank Dr. Tanius and the staff at Community Nursing Home for their care and devotion during her illness.
KENNEDY, Patricia Joan 'Pat'
After a short illness, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Tuesday, August 30, 2005. Pat (nee Beggs) in her 62nd year. Dear mother of Sharon and husband Chris Kells. Christine and husband Brian McLellan, Phillip Kennedy, all of Manitoba, and Michael Kennedy of Bowmanville. Remembered by her many grandchildren. Beloved sister of Walt and wife Pauline Beggs and Betty Beggs. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Sunday, September 4, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Pat to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
LOVETT, Deltra Etta
Age 87 year. Peacefully at home on Tuesday August 30th, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Bill Lovett. Dear mother of Dale Lovett and Donna Lovett. Cherished Grandma of Michel. She is survived by her sisters-in-law Marguerite Barry, Elsie Barry and Evelyn Barry. Predeceased by her brothers Dwain, Alex, Arnold and Don. A Memorial Service will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Saturday September 3rd, 2005 at 2 pm. Memorial Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or Community Care Respite.
ROSS, Shirley G. (nee Morgan)
After a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in her 58th year. Loving wife of Alistair (Al) Ross of Courtice. Forever loved and missed by her children Mark Leduke and his wife Sandra of Barrie, Robert Leduke and his wife Sylvia of Germany, Gary Leduke and his wife Nancy Dow of Oakville, Heather Ormonde and her husband Steve of Oshawa, and Danny Ross of Ajax. Greatly missed by grandchildren Devin, Natasha, Emely, Brittany, Alexander, Alexandra, and Ethan. Friends are invited to share fond memories with her family at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Shirley was always thinking of others, especially children, and so donations in her memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated by her family.
CALDER, Thomas ''Tom''
At Hillsdale Manor on Monday, August 29, 2005, in his 94th year. Tom, beloved husband of the late Elinor Bruce (nee Harrison). Dear father of Ms. Jean Moore and Donald Munro, Thomas and wife Anna Calder, Diane Keene, Lesley Calder and Bill Wolff, Alison and husband Ian McLeod. Remembered by his grandchildren Dr. Suzanne Elinor Moore and husband Corey Kummer, Michael Moore, Kristopher Calder, Andrina Calder, James Keene, Katherine Keene, Lauren McLeod and Robert McLeod. Predeceased by his brothers. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Private family service Thursday. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations made in memory of Tom to a Charity of one's choice would be appreciated by his family.
DOWNEY, Vera M. (nee Kerslake)
At Marnwood Lifecare Centre on Monday, August 29, 2005, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Charlie Downey. Dear mother of Anne Marie and George Kennedy and Marlene McKee. Loving grandmother of Colin and Amy Kennedy; David and Jaime McKee and Tracey McKee. Cherished great-grandmother of Kaitlyn Kennedy. Dear sister of the late Nora Featherstone-Haugh and George Kerslake. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 31st, 2005. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2005. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a Charity of your choice.
GUENIN, John A.
Suddenly, as the result of an auto accident on Monday, August 29, 2005. John Guenin, age 72. John was the beloved husband of Dianne of Uxbridge. Loving father of Florence (Matt) Driscoll of Texas, Cathy (James) Anderson of Oshawa, Remy (Stephanie) Guenin of Virginia, Denean (Philippe) Sabot of Oshawa, Debbie (Joe) Pavljuk of Oshawa and Glen Alberastine of Toronto. Dearly remembered by one brother Dr. Patrick (Dany) Guenin of France; four grandchildren, Eric and Sophie Anderson, Nadia Sabot and Hannah Guenin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside memorial service at Uxbridge Cemetery on Friday, September 2, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. As a remembrance, and in lieu of flowers, donations to the John A. Guenin Memorial Scholarship Fund at the College Park Elementary School, Oshawa, ON, would be gratefully appreciated by the family. (This scholarship will be given to a grade 8 student who will be attending Kingsway College).
LAVIS James
On August 29th, 2005, Jim passed away from leukemia, in his 76th year. He was the son of the late Roy and Marion Lavis. Fondly remembered by his sister, Eleanor Witterick and her husband Leonard, and nephews, David (Sandra), Paul (Alexandra), and John (Cheryl), and great-nieces Lauren, Danielle, Megan, Abby and Madison. Also missed by dear friend, Florence Almond. Private family service. Interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens.
PAPPAS, James
1936-2005. James Pappas of Riverview, passed away at Dr. George L. Dumont Hospital in Moncton on Monday, August 29, 2005 at the age of 68 years. Jim worked for 37 years as an employee for General Motors in Oshawa, Ontario. He is survived by his wife Pam (Lawrence);daughters Andrea Pappas, Thea (Jamie) Trenholm, Oshawa, Ont. stepsons Brian Moore, Mississauga Ont., David (Traci) Moore, Oshawa, Ont., sister Gloria (Allen) McGarrity, Riverview, brother Deno (Cathy) Pappas, Riverview, sister-in-law Diane (John) Platt, Carnarvon, Joan Inglis, Scarborough, Lois Pappas (the late George) and Patricia Pappas (the late Nicholas), Oshawa, Ont., also by four grandchildren. Besides his parents Gus Pappas and Clementine McKee, Jim was predeceased by brothers Peter, George and Nicholas Pappas. Visitation will be held at the Riverview Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 31st, 2005 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. There will be an Eastern star service at 6:15 p.m., a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m. and a Lions service at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Riverview Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Charles Cook officiating. Donations may be made to Dr. George L. Dumont Hospital Foundation (oncology department) or to the Luxor Shriners Childrens Transportation Fund.
VIVIAN, Phillip Nile (Employee Allin Cable Reels)
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, August 29, 2005. Phillip, beloved husband of Maureen (Edwards) of Bowmanville. Loving son of Leonard Vivian of Newcastle and the late Ruth Vivian. Dear son-in-law of Doreen Edwards and the late Stanley Edwards. Remembered by Muriel Butson. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association in Phillip's memory would be gratefully appreciated by his family.
WYATT, Barbara Louise
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Monday, August 29th, 2005, at the age of 75. Daughter of the late Myrtle and Gerald Lang. Former wife of the late Ross Latimer. Beloved mother of Linda, Ellen (Dusty), Susan, James and David (Terrie). Adored Gramma of Stacey (Louie), Gregory (Brandy), Joy, Kelly, Paul, John, James (Ashleigh), Michael, Vickie, Manda, Josh, Luke and great granddaughter Madison. Sister of Robert Lang (Muriel). Lovingly remembered by her aunt Esther Barge. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 31st from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. and Thursday, September 1st from 10:00 A.M. at ST. STEPHEN'S UNITED CHURCH (Simcoe St. at Taunton Rd.) until time of Funeral service at 11:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to St. Stephen's United Church would be appreciated.
DUPUIS, Willmer Lloyd
(Former General Motors Employee for 34 years, Veteran of W.W.II) passed away peacefully at Extendicare, Oshawa on Sunday, August 28th, 2005 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Marnien). Loving father of Cathy Peyton and her husband Dave and Steven Dupuis. Sadly missed by his grandson Ken. Fondly remembered by his sister Jean Jackson. Predeceased by his brothers George, Henry, Walter, Sam and Delbert and his sisters Etta and Edna. Willmer is predeceased by his parents Oliver and Ruth (nee Cowan) Dupuis. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 31st from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, September 1st at 11:00 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
FRASER (Cousins), Freda
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Sunday August 28th, 2005, Freda Cousins Fraser in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Cousins. Loving mother of John Cousins, Joyce Elliott and her husband the late David Elliott, Bruce Cousins and his wife Shirlee and Al Cousins. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Bryan, Graham, Kendra and Erinn Cousins, Amanda Huber, Brandi, Bob, Belinda Cousins and Aleesha Cousins and by her great grandchildren Samantha, Matthew, Christopher and Jazin Huber, Ryely Knapp, and Nathanael and Aidan Cousins. Visitation will be held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Thursday September 1, 2005 form 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Durham Lung Association or the Canadian Corps would be appreciated.
GAGNE, Alberta Birdie
Peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Sunday, August 28, 2005 in her 78th year. Loving wife of the late Donald Gagne and predeceased by her dear daughters, Sharon, Donna and Helen (Tana). Sadly missed by grandchildren Rebecca and her husband Jim Alessio of Orono, Jeremia Johnson of Napanee, Lisa and her husband Howard Burton of Cobourg and their children Jeff, Natasha, Jessica and Eric, as well as other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Birdie will also be missed by her close friends Sharon and Ed Neva and family of Napanee. Respecting Birdie s wishes, cremation will take place with no funeral service. Donations made to the Canadian Red Cross or to The Salvation Army would be appreciated by her family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME at 1-877-987-3964 with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
MONK, Laura Shirlin (nee Maughan)
Born September 28th, 1947 died August 28th, 2005 at home with family by her side after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 57. Predeceased by her mother Annie Maughan, father Thomas Maughan, brothers Lolly Loral Coumbs, Thomas Maughan, William Maughan, James Maughan, John Maughan and Charles Maughan. Survived by sister Anne Billings of Blackstock. Loving wife of 38 years to Leonard Monk. Cherished mother to three children Wanda MacCrandles (Tim), Colleen Monk, Brenton Monk (Colleen). Loving grandmother to eight grandchildren Michael Bailey (Kathy), Amy Bailey, Ryan Bailey, Zachary Monk, Doulton Monk, Logan (Monk) Collins, Dillon Davies, Jayd Monk and one great-granddaughter Sierra McLeod. She fought a long, hard battle against cancer, and is finally with her parents and free of pain. She will be forever loved and missed. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 30th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, August 31st, 2005 at the ESSONVILLE LINE CHURCH in Essonville at 12:00 P.M. Interment at Essonville Line Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hearth Place or The Canadian Cancer Society.
YORKE, Michael Andrew
After a tragic accident on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005, it is with great sadness to announce the death of Michael Yorke at The Ross Tilley Burn Centre at Sunnybrook Health Centre on Sunday, August 28th, 2005 at the age of 45. Deeply loved and always to be remembered by wife Cathie. Loving father of Andrea, Kevin, Adam and Emily. Dear son of Ken and Velma Yorke and son-in-law of Bob Tomlin and Joan. Cherished twin of Michele. Sadly missed brother of Steve and Sandy Yorke, Sherry and Dan Shaw, David and Denise Yorke. Lovingly remembered by many extended family and friends. Many heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful nurses and staff, especially Dr. Joel Fish and Dr. Alexis Armour at the RTBC, who worked tirelessly caring for Michael. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 31st from 7 9 P.M. and Thursday, September 1st from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, September 2nd at 11:00 A.M. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Sunnybrook Foundation-RTBC or Gemini Gymnastics.
WILSON, Eunice
On August 28, 2005, at the BonAire Nursing Home in Cannington, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman (1987). Dear mother of David (Louise), June, and Darrell. Loving grandmother of Kevin, Julie (David) Hunter, Rebecca (Ryan) Robinson, and Rachel Greene. Proud great-grandmother of Shelby, Katie, Dallis, Holly and Claire. A celebration of Eunice's life will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 2p.m. from David's home in Enniskillen. In Eunice's memory, donations may be made to the Port Perry Hospital or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
ULLMANN, Josef
Peacefully after a lengthy illness, at his daughter s home in Orono on Sunday, August 28, 2005, in his 84th year. Josef, beloved husband for 58 years of Hilda of Toronto. Loving father of Vera Palko and her husband Josef of Florida, and Marie Smail and her husband Cam of Orono. Missed by grandchildren Monica and Nathaniel. Survived by his sister Anna Bogoczova and sister-in-law Zynka Szoltysova and their families, all of the Czech Republic. A funeral mass will be held in St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church, 496 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto, on Saturday, September 3, at 11:00 a.m., with visiting in the church for a half hour prior to the service. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME.
ANDERSON, Karin Irene
passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family, at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, August 27th, 2005 at the age of 39. Karin, beloved daughter of Donald and Hazel. Dear sister to Kevin (Stephanie), Tim (Heather) and Greg (Heather). Loving granddaughter to Howard Anderson of Fredericton, New Brunswick. Loved and cherished girlfriend of Fred Allin. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery.
GSCHWIND, Robert
(Former employee of Oshawa Garden Service, 33 years of service) At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday August 27, 2005. Robert in his 80th year. Robert is survived by his sister Maria Gschwind of Switzerland. Dear friend of Marc & Cheryl Thiebaud, John & Pat Thiebaud, Rene & Cathy Thiebaud, Jackie & Fred Woods, and Annette & Alec Cowan, and their families. Fondly remembered by the staff at OGS. Robert came from Switzerland in 1957 and began working at OGS. He worked for the Thiebaud family until 1990, achieving 33 years of dedicated service. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday September 1, 2005 at 8 p.m. Memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated. Visitation one hour prior to service.
