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BRENTNALL, Iris Evelyn
With great sorrow the family of Iris announces her passing at Hyland Crest Nursing Home, Minden on Monday, September 26th, 2005, at the age of 83 years. She was the beloved wife of the late William McInnes (Bill) Brentnall who predeceased her in 1986. Dear mother of Carol Brentnall and her husband Larry Pratt of Haliburton and Alan and his wife Janie of Oshawa. Loving Gram of Steven, Robert (Sharon), Nicole (Rob), Tracy (Shane) and Lisa (Mark). Dearest Great-gram to Christopher, Erika, Sarah, Alysha, Dianna, Robert Jr., Connor, Eric, Nicola and Emma. Predeceased by her sister Elizabeth and her two brothers John and David. Iris was a resident of Scarborough for many years, coming to Oshawa in 1990. She had been a resident of Thorntonview Long Term Care for the past three years and just recently moved to Minden. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Saturday, October 1st, from 10A.M. until the time of the Memorial Service in the chapel at 11A.M. Memorial donations to the Children s Wish Foundation or The Hospital for Sick Children would be greatly appreciated.
EDWARDS, Debbie Ann
Peacefully on Monday, September 26th, 2005 at the Sunnybrook Medical Centre. Survived by her loving sons Alan and Clayton, her mother Ann White and husband Fred Adair for 10 years. Sister of Gregory, Kevin and Jeffrey. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, September 30th from 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, October 1st at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
HODGINS, Irean Esther
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Irean Esther Hodgins on Monday, September 26, 2005, in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Ulric 'Shake' Hodgins. Loving mother of Marlene and her husband Fred Barras of Whitby, Brian and his wife Catharine Hodgins of Cobourg, Sherran and her husband Larry Luke of Oshawa and Danny Hodgins of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Linda and her husband Anthony Anderton, Nicole and her husband Stephen Bull, Bradley and his wife Janice Hodgins, Stephanie Hodgins and great-grandmother of Robert and Amanda Anderton, Chloe and Claire Bull and Connor Hodgins. Dear sister of Lillian Lantz of Hamilton and predeceased by Dorothy Varker, George Kaufman and Gordon Kaufman. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, September 29, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Irean to a Charity of choice would be appreciated by her family.
MAZAR, Sylvia (Sophia) ( nee Kicenko )
Peacefully on Monday September 26, 2005 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 85th year. Sylvia, beloved wife of the late Victor Mazar ( 1969 ). Loved mother of Cora and her husband Stuart McCallum. Loving Baba of Jennifer and Robert McCallum, and her estranged son Richard Mazar and his wife Jackie and grandchildren Holly and Alex Mazar. Dear sister of Anne Hrycyshyn and family, Mary Staromanski and her husband Paul and family, Steve Kicenko and family, and the late Bill Kicenko, Mike Kicenko and their families. Friends may call at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday September 27th from 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday September 28th at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Sylvia s memory would be greatly appreciated by the family.
SAWCHUK, Walter
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, September 26, 2005, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Stella Sawchuk for 24 years. Loving father of Lidia Stepaniuk and her husband John. Dear grandfather of Violetta and Aneta. Walter will be missed by his family and friends in the United States, Ukraine, Poland and Canada. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Friday, September 30th, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. Donations to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox would be appreciated. Panachyda Thursday 7:00 p.m. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
VEENHOF, LAURA EMMA
(Nee: Kinsman) March 15th, 1928 - Sept 26th, 2005. It is with great sadness that the family announce the quiet passing of Laura Veenhof at her home in Courtice on Monday September 26th after a short illness. Laura was the loving and dear wife of the late Henry (Hank) Veenhof and the beloved mother of Beverly Dilworth, her husband Peter, and cherished grandmother of Adam, Alexandra and Jameson. Fondly remembered stepmother of Dianne Fitchett (Kevin) and Sandra Neubauer and Grandma of John and Allen. A lifetime resident of Oshawa, Laura was the daughter of the late Hellen and George Kinsman and sister of the late Leonard Kinsman. She is survived by her sister-in-law Elaine Kinsman. Laura will be sadly missed by her lifelong friends Jean and Jack Hawe with whom she spend many happy times. The family are gratefully declining flowers but are welcoming donations in Laura's memory to Hearth Place Oshawa or Ebenezer United Church Cemetery Upkeep Fund (Courtice).
BUTLER, David
(Former Employee Oshawa Public Utilities Commission and Former Business Manager IBEW Local 636) Suddenly on Sunday, September 25, 2005 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 73. David Butler of Port Perry, beloved husband of Irene Blain. Loved father of Maura and her husband Bill Archer of Bowmanville, Kathleen and her husband Craig Anderson of North Bay, Terence Butler and his wife Lucy of Bowmanville, and Glynis Sybil (deceased). Loving grandfather of Brodie, Stephen, Jesse, Amy, Rebekah and Veronica. David will also be missed by his former wife Elizabeth Butler of North Bay. Dear brother of Isabelle and her husband Gord Bryant of Oshawa, and Larry Butler and his wife Audrey. The family of David Butler will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Tuesday, September 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 28th at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Parkinson Society.
HONSBERGER, Karen (nee Davidge)
passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday September 25, 2005 at the age of 57. Predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend Robert. Proud and devoted mother of Scott (Danielle) and Kelly (Beth). Adoring grandmother of Abby. She is survived by her loving sister Lynn Lovekin. Karen will be deeply missed by her extended family and many friends. She was a Teacher/Librarian at Highbush Public School in Pickering. She was a passionate participant in Dragon Boating (Cobourg Survivor Thrivers and Forest Brook Dragons), and Legion 606 Ladies Slow Pitch. She was also very involved in the life of Forest Brook Community Church. The funeral service will be held at the new location of Forest Brook Community Church (60 Kearney Drive, Ajax) on Wednesday September 28, 2005 at 11:00a.m. The family would like to thank Dr. Grossman, Dr. Lickley, and Dr. Zelewski, Chaplain Sheila Ellis and the wonderful nurses in the Oncology and Palliative Care Units at Scarborough Grace Hospital. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Scarborough Hospital Grace Division Palliative Care Unit or Breast Cancer Research would be greatly appreciated.
SIMPKIN, Eric Julian Wayne
Of Pickering. Born November 23, 1946. Beloved husband and best friend of Janice, brother of Fred and Barb, father of Paul and Shannon, stepfather to Amanda, Brian and Justin, grandfather to Tyler Simpkin and Alyson Lutes, loyal friend and family member of many others. Eric passed away quietly, with dignity on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He will be so sadly missed by everyone.
CASSEL, James W.
passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, September 24th, 2005 at the age of 68. James, predeceased by loving mother Evelyn May. Dearly beloved brother of Pauline (Leonard) Breault, Thelma (Philip) Zwicker, Harry (Linda) Cassel, Robert (Linda) Cassel and Philip Cassel. Cherished uncle to many nieces, nephews and their families. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 27th from 2 4 & 7 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 28th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made to Charity of choice would be appreciated. A special thank you to all the staff at Extendicare Nursing Home and Lakeridge Health-Oshawa.
CHIZEN, Sally Elsie (nee Korpan)
(Employee of Securitas at the General Motors location) After a courageous battle with cancer at the Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Saturday, September 24th, 2005 in her 60th year. Sally will be tenderly remembered by her dearly beloved husband of thirty-eight years Harry Chizen and their four children, Natalie Chizen (Paul Michelsen), Adrienne Taylor (Rob), Jason Chizen (Ellen) and Justin Chizen (Lindsay). She was a cherished Baba to Aiden Taylor, Janna Chizen and Tyler Michelsen. Sally was predeceased by her father John in 1982 and will be sadly missed by her mother Nancy Korpan, and her brother Ron Korpan (Donna). Sally will be lovingly remembered by all of her extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 27th from 7-9 P.M. Prayers will be included starting at 7:30 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 28th at 10:00 A.M. at ST. GEORGE S UKRAINIAN CHURCH (597 Albert Street, Oshawa). Interment to follow at St. Wolodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Cemetery. Donations made to Hearth Place would be appreciated.
DODWELL, Frederick Cecil (Cec)
Peacefully, at Strathaven Life Care Centre, Bowmanville on Saturday, September 24th, 2005, Cec Dodwell, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen Dodwell. Loving father of Donna and her husband Jim Harris of Oshawa. Dear grandfather of Kim and her husband David Black of Winnipeg and Doug Harris and his wife Monica of Bern, Switzerland. Fondly remembered by his five great-grandchildren; Kate, Tom and Samantha Black and Meaghan and Angela Harris. Survived by his sister Ida Hadland of England and sister-in-law Molly Dodwell of Oshawa. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation Thursday, September 29th at 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa would be appreciated.
FLORIS, Cornelius (''Kees'', ''Corey'')
Entered into eternal rest, on Saturday, September 24, 2005, at Altamont Nursing Home, Scarborough, at the age of 77. Cornelius, beloved husband of Cornelia. Loving father of Angelina and her husband Walter Steenstra, Joanna and her husband Marco Mecozzi, John and his wife Pina, Raymond, Martin and his wife Paula, Walter and his wife Claudia, and Anna Carruthers. Fondly remembered by his 19 grandchildren and by his many relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, 905-668-3410), from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 903Giffard Street, Whitby. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery.
LUXFORD, Bruce Arthur
Age 55 Years. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday September 24th, 2005. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Jane Oke. Dear father of Aaron & his wife Amie. He will be sadly missed by Adam Bradley. Cherished grandfather of John & James. Survived by his father John Luxford and predeceased by his mother Mabel Luxford. Dear brother of Janice & her husband Victor Dunn and Jeff Luxford & his wife Sue and predeceased by his brother Gary. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. A Memorial Service will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Saturday October 1st, 2005 at 1 pm. Memorial Donations may be made to The Cancer Society. A Memorial Service will also be held in Windsor at a later date.
McNABB, Elsie B.
At Springdale Country Manor on Saturday, September 24, 2005, in her 88th year. Elsie, loving wife of Harry J., true partner in life for 64 years. Dear mother of Janet and her husband Don Hyland of Orono, Lanny McNabb and his wife Sandy of Omemee, Doug McNabb and his wife Judy of Peterborough, and the late Clayton McNabb. Loving grandmother of Craig, Tanya, Lesli, Amy, Nicholas, Casey, Benjamin, and predeceased by Anthony. Loving great-grandmother of Isaac and Brooklyn. Survived by her brother George Miller of Saskatchewan. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.) on Tuesday, September 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by a service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment Highland Park Cemetery. Donations in Elsie s memory to the Alzheimers Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
MICHAEL, Harry Merideth
(Served in Armed forces in WWII. Retired from G.M. with over 30 years of service. Longtime member of Oshawa Golf Club) passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Estates on Saturday, September 24, 2005. Harry at age 91. Beloved uncle of Karen Coldiron of California, Edwin Michael of Lindsay, Linda and her husband Ron Death of Ashburn, Mike and his wife Judy Hodges of North Carolina, Kathy Michael of Oshawa and Margaret and her partner James Sullivan of Pembrooke. He will be truly missed by his many great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers and sister Robert, Norman and Mary Hodges. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 11am. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm.
MUNDAY, Margaret (nee Scott)
Peacefully, on September 24th, 2005 in her 92nd year at Ajax-Pickering Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late William Munday. Loving mother of Nikki Skinner (Art) of Kitchener and George (Gena Hayes) of Ajax. Margaret will be missed by her sisters Betty Hillock, Muriel Baxter, and Doris Osterman. She will also be greatly missed by her 5grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, nieces and nephew. Predeceased by her late brother Ronald (Sonny) Scott. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
STIRLING, Margaret (nee McConaghy)
After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Stirling, on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at age 70, at her daughter's home, surrounded by family. Her strength, determination and courage was unprecedented. In spite of her pain, her positive outlook and concern for those she loved was an example for all. Beloved mother of Lori Prior (Michael) of Westlake Village, California, Barb Simpson (Bruce Montaigue deceased) of Port Perry, and Shelli McLeod (Don) of Port Perry. Loving grandmother of Shea, Shannon, Robert, Abbie, Megan and Taylor. Predeceased by her sisters Phyllis Brooks and Myrna Cowl. The family of Margaret Stirling will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Thursday, September 29th from 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Port Perry United Church on Friday, September 30th at 1 p.m. Family Interment Terrace Lawn Cemetery, North Bay (date and time to be confirmed). If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Special thanks to Dr. Merrilee Brown who went above and beyond the call of duty.
LITKE, Dorothy Violet
Peacefully on 23 September 2005, of cancer, in her 77th year, at Lakeridge Whitby, with Donna, Debbie and Bob providing comfort. Dorothy, from Beausejour MB, lived in Burlington, Huntsville, Tillsonburg and latterly at the Court at Brooklin. She is fondly remembered by brother George (Beatrice), sisters Hannah and Eleanor (Roy), 15 nieces and nephew, their spouses and countless friends. Dorothy will be laid to rest in Beausejour. The family is very grateful to the complex continuing care staff at Lakeridge Whitby for tending to Dorothy with love and tenderness for two months. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Oshawa Hospital Foundation or the Durham Cancer Centre.
RESTIVO, Pat
After spending her final days surrounded by family, Pat passed away peacefully in her daughter s home on Friday, September 23, 2005 at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of the late George Restivo. Loved daughter of the late Frank and Gladys Blair, loving mother of Gord and his wife Wanda, Kim, Jan and her husband Brian, Proud Grandma of Katie, Ben, Shawna, Brett, Ty and Michael. Sadly missed by her brothers Chuck (Annie), Dusty (Lil) and the late Danny and all the Blair Family in Fort Erie. Dear friend and niece Terri will always cherish special moments at the lake. Loved daughter in law of Sam Restivo, treasured sister in law of Linda, Bill and his wife Diana, Susan and her husband Gerry, and niece Brianne. Pat will be greatly missed by all her many friends at Davis Lake. Pat now rests peacefully in the arms of her husband and soul mate George. She will be forever remembered for her insurmountable strength, courage and caring. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Monday 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Funeral service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 11 a.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations to Oshawa General Hospital Foundation, Oncology Department, or Kinmount District Health Services Foundation (KDHSF) in Pat s memory would be gratefully appreciated. A heart felt thank you to Dr. Kevin Calhoun, Melissa Casselman, Lyn Small, Lynne Rutherford and especially Sherrie Earle for giving mom the gift of dying as she lived, with humour and dignity.
