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STONE, Gladys Irene (nee McTaggart)
passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2005 at 97 years of age. Born in Belleville Ontario, she moved to Oshawa as a young girl and grew up in that city. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Stone (1980) . Loving mother of Kenneth and his wife Madeline of Newcastle, Ontario and Arthur his wife Norma of Windsor, Ontario.
During WWII Gladys worked at the C.I.L. munitions factory in Ajax and later, was with the T. Eaton Co. in Oshawa for 14 years. She retired in 1971. She was the cherished grandmother of eight, great grandmother of sixteen, and great great grandmother of two. Rested at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Funeral Service in the chapel Monday, September 26, 2005 at 2:30pm. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation was held 2-4 & 7-9pm.
MORLEY, Mary E.A.
Peacefully, at Fairview Lodge in Whitby, on Thursday, September 22, 2005. Mary Morley, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Ken Austin. Loving mother of Jim, Allan and his wife Brenda, and Richard. Proud grandmother of Mike and Jennifer. The Funeral Service will be held at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Ajax) on Monday September 26, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Pickering Village United Church or the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax site would be greatly appreciated.
NOWAK, Ted
Peacefully at Toronto General Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, September 22nd, 2005. Tadeusz Frank Nowak in his 82nd year. Beloved Husband of the late Walentyna Nowak. Dear father of Jeannie Banas and her husband Joe and Rick Nowak and his wife Marylka. Loving grandfather of Jackie Sladeczek and her husband Michael, Jennifer Banas and her fianc Alberto Santos and Monica and Jessica Nowak. Lovingly remembered by his three brothers Mietek, Julian and Walter. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, September 25th, 2005 from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at ST. HEDWIG S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (411 Olive Avenue, Oshawa) on Monday, September 26th at 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Rosary Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday at 8 P.M.
SKIFFINGTON, Patricia
passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, September 22, 2005. Loving wife of Andrew. Patsy will be lovingly remembered by all her friends and family, both here and in Scotland. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering), on Monday, September 26, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
SMITH (Corden), Margaret Evelyn
On Thursday September 22nd, 2005 at Hillsdale Estates, Margaret passed away in her 97th year. Predeceased by both parents, her sister Cora and her brother Clarke. Beloved wife of her first husband the late William Corden who passed away in 1964. She is survived by her daughter Margaret Maguire, and her two grandsons Steven Maguire, Craig and his wife Stacey Maguire and her precious great-granddaughter Samantha. Margaret was also predeceased by her loving second husband Charles Smith and two of his children Jack and Anna. His daughter Muriel survives. On her request, cremation and a private family burial will take place at a later date. With a great love of life, a strong will and an unrivalled tenacity, she touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Possessing a youngness of heart, a quick wit and a playful spirit, her jokes constantly put a smile on those around her. Never complaining she will always be remembered for the way she met life with her very best. We thank God for her life and her love! Funeral Arrangement entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
HOPKINS, John
passed away at Port Perry Hospital, on Wednesday September 21, 2005 in his 88th year, with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Grace (Lynde). Much loved father of Sharon and her husband Tony Emm, Barbara and her husband Ed Schunk, Jim, Bill and his wife Debbie and Scott. Grandfather of Andrea, John, James, Frances, Jason, Lindsay, Cherie, Toni, Amanda, Leanne, Scottie, Carley and Elizabeth. Great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Walter (Bud). Predeceased by his brother Bill and sisters Hilda and Mary. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Whitby from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service in the chapel Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Community Nursing Home, Port Perry or Community Care, Port Perry.
O NEILL, Mary Joan
passed away at the home of her daughter in East Gwillambury on Wednesday September 21, 2005. Mary Joan (nee Kwiecien). Beloved wife of the late Joseph Vincent O Neill (1993). Dear mother of Robert & his wife Rochelle, Fran, Catherine Irving & her husband the late Marwood, Patricia, and Elizabeth Traboulay & her husband Robin. Lovingly remembered by her 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Clare Kwiecien. Mary s family would like to thank all those involved in her care. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church (corner of Simcoe St. N. & Adelaide Ave. W.) on Saturday September 24th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2 4 & 7 9 p.m.
ARMSTRONG, Kathryn (nee Frost)
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday September 20th, 2005, Kathryn Armstrong in her 69th year. Predeceased by her parents James and Bertha Frost. Kathryn will be fondly remembered by her many relatives and friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Saturday September 24th, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday 1 hour prior to service.
MARCHANT Maralyn Edna
(Member of Trinity Pentecostal Church) Gone to be with her Lord and Saviour, peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 20, 2005. Maralyn (nee Elliott) in her 55th year. Loving mother of Stacey and her husband Gil Benight, Jeff and his wife Cydele Marchant. Daughter of Edna and the late Alyn Elliott and sister of Alayne Brooks and her husband Butch. Fondly remembered by her family and friends. A Celebration of Maralyn's Life will be held at TRINITY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 900 King St. E., Oshawa, on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Maralyn to Trinity Pentecostal Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
McINTOSH, James "Jimmy Mac"
at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at the age of 67 years. Jimmy, beloved husband of Pam (nee: Hurget) Loved son of Dorothy and her late husband Charles McIntosh. Loving uncle of Leanne, Ryan, Shawn and Laurie Hurget. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmnville on Thursday from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Funeral service complete in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Friday, September 23, 2005 at 1 p.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium.
PROCTOR, Shirley Ann
Age 63 Years. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday September 20th, 2005. Beloved wife of John. Dear mother of Brenda & her husband Mark Brown and Susan & her husband Sid Chapman. Loving Nannie of Robert, Kurt & Heather Brown and Scott & Sabrina Chapman. Cherished daughter of Pearl MacCharles of Sydney River, NS. Survived by her brother Delroy MacCharles of Sydney River, NS and predeceased by her brother John D. MacCharles. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Thursday September 22nd, 2005. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel at 1 pm on Friday September 23rd, 2005. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Community Care.
BELL, Doris Irene (Nee: Prouse)
With great sadness the family of Doris Irene Bell (Nee: Prouse) peacefully passed away with family by her side in her 87th year on September 19, 2005. Loving wife of Elmour (Dinger) predeceased. Loving mother of Nancy Downs (Orval), Lois Clark (Ron), Doreen Geer (Doug), Ronald Bell (Kimberely), Lynda Ruhl (Bill). Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Survived by Russell Prouse (Lillian), Hilda Gordon (Ross), Gladys Inglis and Isobel Nicholson, many nieces and nephews. Family request in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Uxbridge Community Care or U of T Department of Ophthalmology.
JOHNSON, Helen
passed away at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Monday, September 19, 2005, at the age of 87. Helen, loving mother of Derek (Sharon), Leonard (Valerie) and Raymond (Kathryn). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Dianna, Rhonda, Bradley (Michelle), Jennifer, Clayton (Cheryl), Jayson, Shannon and her great-grandchildren. In Helen's memory, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society.
McKINNON, Gordon Donald
(WWII Veteran, Signal Corp) (Former Senior Pastor of Durham Full Gospel Church)
Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family and God s presence at the Lakeridge Whitby Hospital on Monday, September 19th 2005.
Gordon, in his 84th year, dearly loved handsome prince to his late wife Ruby. Loving father and father-in-law to David and his wife Karen (of Ann Arbor, Michigan) and Gloria and her husband David (of Whitby, Ontario). A very special grandpa to his four grandchildren Ryan and Kristen McKinnon and Nathan and Aaron Garvie. He is survived by his two brothers Jim & Robert along with his one sister Marjorie Merritt. Predeceased by two brothers Jack & Walter.
Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Durham Full Gospel Church, 419 Brock Street North, Whitby from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. All are welcomed to participate in a celebration of Gordon s life on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday September 24th, 11:00 a.m. at Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp Tabernacle, 1405 Pentecostal Road, Cobourg, Ontario (905) 372-4388 with lunch and fellowship to follow. Interment will be held in Sunderland Cemetery.
The family would appreciate donations to the mission work in Tortola, British Virgin Islands that Gordon and Ruby ministered in (1960-1970). Make cheques payable to Durham Full Gospel Church and they will be forwarded to Long Look Full Gospel Sunday School Ministries, Tortola, B.V.I. in memory of Gordon. Arrangements under the direction of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
Dad will be remembered by those who knew him as a man who was passionate in his love of studying and sharing God s Word having lived a full life of accomplishment and service in the name of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
MITCHELL, Fran
passed away peacefully with loved ones present, on Monday, September 19th, 2005 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa in her 57th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Bob Mitchell for 30 years. Loving daughter of Lillian and Frank Fernandez. Dear mother of Kevin and Leanne Carter of Hammonds Plain, Nova Scotia, Cindy and Kevin Gates of Oshawa, Michael and Lori Carter of Digby, Nova Scotia and Darryl of Oshawa. Fran will be missed by her 12 grandchildren, her twin sister Linda McFadden (Brad)of Ancaster and brother Rod Fernandez (Denise) of Calgary, Alberta, sister-in-law of Tom and Kay Mitchell of Oshawa and many nieces and nephews. Thanks and love to all her friends who were Angels, bringing joy, support and encouragement throughout this challenging journey. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday September 21st from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday September 22nd at 11:00 A.M. In memory of Fran, donations may be made to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre.
TURANSKY, Paul J.
On Monday, September 19th, 2005 at the age of 41. Dearly loved son of Bernie and Monica Turansky. Loved brother of Lorraine and Brenda Turansky. Dear nephew of Ralph, Helen and William. Lifelong friend of Ed Rauch. Sadly missed by Marc Martin. Friends will be received at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby (905)668-3410 on Thursday, September 22, 2005 from 7 to 9 pm. Service in the Chapel on Friday at 10 am. Burial to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.
CORBY, Arlene Emma "Tub"
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Sunday, September 18, 2005. Arlene Corby passed away one week before her 65th birthday. She leaves behind Richard Smith, Brian Smith and his son Nicolas, her sister Pamela Corby and a brother-in-law Darrell Gardiner. Predeceased by her father Roy and mother Verna and sister Eleanor Underwood. Will be missed by her nieces, nephews, and many friends at Northview Meadows Co-op. At Arlene's request there will be no funeral service. If desired, donations made in memory of Arlene to a Charity of choice would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
COSTELLO, Ronald Edward
Suddenly on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at his home on Scugog Island, at age 55. Ron Costello, loving father of Chris and his wife Sheryn of Barrie, Dan of Whitby, Richard and his wife Lisa of Barrie, and Jason and his wife Karen of Red Deer, Alberta. Loved grandfather of 7 grandchildren. The family of Ron Costello will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Thursday, September 22nd from 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Friday, September 23rd, at 11 a.m. Reverend John Brown officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Charity of your choice.
DOCHUK, Richard
(retiree of Bell Canada) Tragically as a result of a motorcycle accident on September 18, 2005 at the age of 51. Dear son of the late Edward & Betty Dochuk, beloved father of Ryan & Leeann (partner Richard), best friend of their mother Marleen Dochuk (nee Huinink), loved brother of Sharon (husband Norman), Jim, Robert (wife Shannon), Christine, Donna, Theresa, Stephan (wife Michelle), Christopher, Carolyn (husband Douglas) and uncle to numerous nieces & nephews. Rick will be fondly remembered & sadly missed by his family, friends & co-workers at Bell and G.M. According to Rick's wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral, instead the family will be hosting a "Celebration of Life", Friday September 23, 2005 from 6pm-10pm at Kedron Hall, 2795 Ritson Rd. N./ Winchester. Family and all Rick's friends are welcome to come and pay tribute to a very special person. Instead of flowers, a donation to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
MALTAR, James "Jim" Harold
Age 45 years. Tragically at Port Credit on Sunday September 18, 2005. Beloved husband of Sally. Dear father of Mitchell & Matthew Maltar and David, Amy, Stephanie, Andrew and Maizy. Dear brother of Rob & Greer, Anna, and Margaret Sutcliffe. Uncle to Jessie & Jade Maltar and Melissa & Jonathan Sutcliffe. Son of the late Charles & Doris Maltar. Lovingly remembered by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday September 27th, 2005 at 1 pm at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Visitation from 12 1 pm Tuesday.
