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WEBSTER, Elizabeth “Beth”
At Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Thursday, August 4th, 2005 at the age of 75 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Beloved wife of John. Dear mother of Darlene Grant and Owen Webster (Beth Stedman). Loving Grandmother of Daniel Webster. Sister of the late William Rutherford. Beth will be lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 9th at 11:00 A.M. Memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
ADELARD, Joseph Auger "Ed"
Age 88 years. Suddenly at home on Wednesday August 3, 2005. Beloved husband of Lilly. Dear father of Helen Matthews and Alex Susnar. Cherished Grandfather of Kim (Bob St. Amand); Cindy (Ed Flint); Robin; Tim and Shawn. Loving Papa of Cliff (Lynn); Tanya; Shayla; Amanda and Michael. He will be sadly missed by his great-great-grandchildren Rebecca, Alicya and Adriana and family friend Derek. At his request there will no Visitation or Funeral Service. Cremation has already taken place. Memorial Donations may be made to The Cancer Society or The Kidney Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville (905) 623-5668.
CARLTON, Allan
Born in Brougham, Ontario September 16, 1923. Son of the late Arthur and Nettie, passed away at the Hillsdale Manor Oshawa, Ontario on August 3, 2005 in his 82nd year. Allan, beloved husband of the late Violet. Missed by Carolyn Gannon, Darlene Chevrier, Michael and Patrick and Todd Cochrane. Brother of Norman, Gordon, Irene Poudrier, and Jack (all deceased). A graveside service was held at the GROVESIDE Cemetery Friday 2pm. In memoriam donation may be made to the Charity of choice.
CHRISTENSON, Catherine Ann (nee Ward)
R.N. 31 years of dedicated caregiving at Oshawa Lakeridge Health Centre, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she helped) Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, August 3rd 2005, in her 55th year. Beloved wife of Garry. Loving mother of daughter Sarah and Tim, son Scott and Andrea, daughter of Viola Ward and the late Alymer Ward, sister of Elwood and his wife Jean, John and his wife Jane, grandmother to Alyssa Christenson. Will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, long time friends and co-workers at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel Saturday, August 6th at 11am. Cremation. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa-Oncology Department would be appreciated.
DENNIS, Arlene
passed away suddenly at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto on Wednesday August 3, 2005 at the age of 45 years. Beloved wife of Brian and loving mother of Rob and his wife Sabrina. Very special grandma to Jeffrey and Brianna. Loved daughter of Mary (Warren Nesbitt) and the late Stewart Chisholm. Loving sister of Bonnie (Les Morgan), Gary (Gail), Gloria (Leo Barrett), Mark, Laura (Tim Oke) and Paul (Vicky Baker). Sister-in-law to Glenn Dennis (Karen). Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 127 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville on Monday August 8 at 11 a.m. Donations to the Charity of your choice in Arlene's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
DOVE, Betty Jean
Suddenly at her home in Oshawa on Wednesday August 3, 2005 at the age of 53. Betty, loved mother of James Dove and His wife Angela Reid, and Jacqueline Done and her husband Chad Curran. Loved Nan of Charmaine, Joshua, Ashley and Kelsey. Dear sister of Linda Stephenson, Robert Dove, Roger Dove, and the late Richard and Ronald Dove. A funeral service was held on Saturday August 6th at 3pm at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Cremation. Visitation was Friday August 5th from 7-9pm.
ELSTON (OKE), Elsie Violet
In her 88th year. passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday August 3, 2005, surrounded by her loving family, including her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Predeceased by her husband Jack in 2000. Elsie is survived by her children Carol and Brian and their families. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Friday August 5, 2005 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday August 6, 2005 at 10 am. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital Foundation or The Clarington Animal Services.
HILL, Henry Alexander (Hank)
(35 year employee of General Motors, Alumni of Ryerson Institute of Technology, Engineering Technologist Graduate 1962. He was Past Master and Secretary of Mount Zion Lodge #39, Brooklin, A.A.S.R. Toronto Valley 32nd Degree and Grand Lodge Official) passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Alexander) of Whitby. Cherished father of Janet and Marilyn Hill. Sadly missed by his sister Christine Hill. Son of the late John and Alexina (nee Dorward) Hill of Scotland. Family and friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 5th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Masonic Service at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, August 6th at 11:00 A.M. Private Interment at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin at a later date. Special thank you to Dr. William Roy, Dr. Larry Nijmeh, 2nd floor nursing staff at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville. Donations to a Charity or organization of your choice.
PHILLIPS, Frank
Peacefully at home following a lengthy illness, with his ladies by his side. Frank Phillips, aged 57 years. Beloved husband of Marg. Dear father of Jennifer (Fraser), Dawn (Jay) and Lindsay (Rick). Loving Papa to his 7 grandchildren Mackenzie and Sarah, Dylan, Chantel and Zack, Madison and Kyla. Dear brother of Wayne, Bert and Jackie. Predeceased by one brother Bob. Will be sadly missed by Jasper and Sadie. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, August 6th from 1:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
PREINER, John William "Bill"
(Retired Senior Executive with the Province of Ontario, Member Art Gallery Board of Port Perry, and a Volunteer Consultant with CESO) Peacefully, on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 74. Bill Preiner of Port Perry, beloved husband of Sally. Loving father of Steve and John Preiner of Toronto. Beloved dad and mentor to Jennifer Weiser of San Francisco and Sarah Edmonds of Toronto. Loved Papa to Gryffin and Isabel. A Celebration of the life of Bill Preiner will be held in the First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto, 175 St. Clair Avenue West (at Avenue Road) on Saturday, August 13th at 4:30 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Habitat for Humanity Toronto, #1607 - 33 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 3H1.
DICKS, George David
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005 in his 64th year. Beloved husband of 45 years to Diane. Loving father of Randy (Marie), Janice (Paul) Rennick and Nancy (Michael) Neely. Loving Papa George to Paige, Kyle, Kenny, David, Keegan and Andrew. Dear brother of Ernest and his wife Jean. Sadly missed by his many relatives and friends. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 5th from 11:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
DYER, Catherine Ann (nee Wolstenholme)
passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2005 with her family around her, in her 55th year. Beloved wife and friend to Richard. Loving mother to their children Michelle (Scott) of Brockville, Mathew (Shannon) of Oshawa, and Joshua (April) of Oshawa. Loving grandmother to their four grandchildren Madison, John Mathew, Dillan, and Brandon. Cherished daughter of Vivian & Harry Wolstenholme She will be sadly missed by her sisters and brother Connie (Ivan) MacKeil of Winnipeg, Jean (Greg) Pyatt of Bowmanville, Harry (Sue) of Brantford. She was loved by her in laws Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dyer of Carstairs, Alberta, and by her sisters in law and brothers in law, Debra & Ken Coleman of Oshawa, Darlene & Larry Schultz of Brooks, Alberta, Denise & Derald Anderson of Tomahawk, Alberta, Dale & Richard Rose of Airdrie, Alberta, Darryl Dyer of Carstiars Alberta, and David & Lisa Dyer of Calgary, Alberta. She will be remembered by her several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and her many cousins and friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Wednesday August 3rd from 7 – 9 p.m. and Thursday August 4th from 3 – 5 and 7 – 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Friday August 5th at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
KEENE, Robert James Maj (ret’d), OStJ, CD
At the age of 62 years. Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday August 2, 2005. Robert, of Newcastle Ont., and formerly of Madoc Ont., is the son of the late James & Evelyn (Robinson) Keene. Loving and devoted husband of 20 years to Buryl (Martin). Predeceased by his first wife Norma Jean (Wagar) of 18 years. Cherished father to Kym Jordan (Fred) and Kevin (Mary), and Step-Father to Paul Timmerman Jr (MJ), Leta Waite, Danka Brewer (James), and Thomas Timmerman (Helen). Loving “Poppy” to 12 wonderful Grandchildren. Ever remembered by sister-in-law Bess Lemmon and the girls. Fondly remembered by many other family and friends through his associations with the Ontario Regiment, General Motors, St. John Ambulance, Antique Car Club, Automotive Museum, Ferret Club, and the Royal Canadian Legion. His last days were made special with the love & support of family and friends and those special times with his youngest 3 Grandchildren, Cassandra, Rachel & Robert Jordan. The family will receive friends at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Thursday August 4th, 2005. Service at Christian Alliance Church in Oshawa on Friday August 5th at 11 am. Interment at O’Hara Cemetery, Madoc, ON at 11 am on Saturday August 6th. Memorial Donations to the Ontario Regiment Foundation or the Canadian Automotive Museum, Oshawa greatly appreciated by the family.
BRILLINGER, Orville David
(38 year employee of General Motors, Canada - Engineering Department) Peacefully at home following a brief illness on Monday, August 1st, 2005 in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Ann. Proud father of Mark and grandfather of Cple. Predeceased by his parents Winnie and Harry Brillinger. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 5th from 1:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation or Hearth Place would be appreciated.
DRYLAND, Olivia Carol
passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at Hillsdale Manor on Monday, August 1st, 2005 at the age of 76. Alumni of TGH nursing program and administer of Kingston Road and Leisure World Nursing Homes. Olivia was predeceased by her loving husband William James (G.M. Oshawa). Incredible mother to daughter Judith Dryland-Shapiro and son William Robert (Bob) Dryland. Cherished Grandmother to Hanna and Esme. Special thanks to her loving caregiver Olita Ramos. After a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Ollie is survived by sisters Helen Bosovich (Yorkton, SK) and Jeanette Urechko (Kamsack, SK), Lena Hudye (Canora, SK), Marion Mahyr (T.O.), Anne Stewart (Beaverton) and Stella McDonald (Ajax) and brother Paul Kuzyk (St. Catharines) and predeceased by brother Joe Puchalski (Courtland). Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 3rd from 10:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer Society. Olivia’s life energy was full of love, laughter and giving. Her spirit will live on in all of us.
GILLESPIE, Jean Marie
On Monday, August 1, 2003 at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Jean (Topping) Gillespie was the beloved wife of Walter B. Gillespie of Beaverton. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and Dave Bailey of London, Jane and Mike Palmer of Honolulu and Chuck and Ainsley Gillespie of Beaverton. Grandmother of Karen, Brian and Scott. Acelebration of life service will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 583 Osborne Street, (Durham Road 23) Beaverton on Sunday, August 7, 2005 at 2p.m. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society.
IRVING, Isabel
In her 83rd year, passed away peacefully at Ballycliffe Lodge on Monday, August 1st, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William George. Loving mother to Bob, Bill and Steve, daughter in laws Debbi, Gillian and Diane, grandchildren Kaitlyn, Jamie, Christine, Matthew, Jonathan, Ryan, Brad, Justin and great grandchildren Amelia and Liah. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Ballycliffe Lodge for their excellent care and support. In keeping with Isabel's wishes, a private family memoriam will be held at a later date. Donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
KINGSLAND, Marion Crawford Woodward
passed away peacefully at Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Monday August 1, 2005. Marion in her 83rd year. Marion was a Silver Cross Lady who lost her first husband Robert Elgin Woodward May 20, 1944 in WWII, who was buried in Casino, Italy. Beloved wife of George Kingsland. Dear mother of James Woodward & his wife Doris, Robert Woodward & his wife Dorothy and Carlyn & her husband Michael Ruckstuhl. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Helen, Willamina, Lillian, Margaret, Earl and James. She will be truly missed by her grandchildren Kim, Michael, Anthony, Karl and Charlene and by her great grandchildren Paul, David, Joey, Gregory, Courtney, James and Jacob. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Friday August 5, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
McNEIL, Bernard Murdock
Suddenly, on Monday, August 1, 2005 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 79. Bernie McNeil, beloved husband of the late Vivian (nee Perrin). Loving father of Angela Green of Whitby, Graham McNeil and his wife Ann Marie of Pickering, Craig McNeil and his wife Karen of Ajax, Cheryl Carr and her partner Scott Lancaster of Port Perry, and Warren McNeil of Port Perry. Loved grandfather of Ryan Green, and Jason and Kyle McNeil. The family of Bernie McNeil will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, August 5th from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Fred Jackson officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Nursing Home Recreation Fund.
WALLACE, Doris (Dora)
Longtime retiree of Duplate Canada Ltd.– Peacefully on Monday August 1, 2005, at Hillsdale Estates in her 96th year. Doris will be sadly missed by her daughter Leona (Lee) Wilson (Ed), her son Jack Wallace (Shirley), and grandchildren David Wallace (Penny), and Kelly Wallace. Great grandchildren Tierney, Connor, Kaitlyn, Taylor and MacKenzie. She is survived by her sister Helen Bligdon, and brother John Trupish (Margaret), and is predeceased by sisters Annie, Mary, and Jennie, and brothers George and Peter. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday August 3rd from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday August 4th at 1pm. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Parkinson Society of the charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
