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ROBINSON, Mark Harvey
Age 45 years. Suddenly at home on Tuesday December 13, 2005. Loving husband and best friend of Debbie. Cherished Dad of Konnor, Kayla, Kyle, Christopher, Kaitlyn, Jessica and Jason. Beloved son of Harvey and the late Joan Robinson. Mark was the rock and center of his family, he loved them and was devoted to them. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Sunday December 18, 2005. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel at 1 pm Monday December 19, 2005. Cremation. Memorial Donations may be made to The Salvation Army.
ROSATI, Giuseppe
(came from Italy in 1948; worked for the City of Oshawa for 33 years) - Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday December 13, 2005. Giuseppe Rosati in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Gilda Mastrangelo. Dear father of Theresa & her husband Vincent Iantomasi. Dear grandfather of Marina & her husband Antonio Albis, Lino & his wife Claudia Iantomasi, Joseph & his wife Paula Iantomasi, and great grandfather of Olivia, Vincent, Christian, Madison and Cple. Brother of Lucia Petti & her husband the late Luigi Petti of Niagara Falls, and the late Peter Rosati & his late wife Dora. Survived by nieces & nephews in Niagara Falls. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the People Church on Friday December 16, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday evening. Visitation Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
SUNSTRUM, PHILIP GEORGE
Peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 in his 61st year after a courageous battle with cancer. Philip, beloved husband and best friend of Diane Dunn. Beloved father of Grant, Kelly, Jeff, James and Jodie. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Charity, Emily, Cameron and Ethan. Dear brother of Don, Pat, Liz and Bev. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and his Poodle Brandy . Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Thursday, December 15, 2005 from 11 until time of service. Funeral service complete in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Thursday at 1 p.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations in Philip s memory to Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
CAIN, William Earl Curly
(Retired 42 year employee of McCord s Cement, Toronto) At the Peterborough Region Health Centre on Monday, December 12th, 2005 in his 79th year. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Celia Cain and his sister Eileen Breen. Survived by his dearly beloved wife Eleanor of 58 years. Loving father of Connie Fawcett (Dan), Linda Ryalen (Arne) and Dale Friel (Wayne). Dear grandfather of Steven Pearce and Corinne Pearce; Stephanie Bateskey (Ted), April Roest (Mark), Martin Ryalen (Sarah); Sarah and Amanda Friel and great grandfather of Emily and Nolan Roest; Jack Bateskey; Murray Pearce. Brother of Don (Edith), Clayton and Robert (Joan) and brother in law of Roy Breen. Missed by many nieces and nephews. At William s request there will be no Funeral Service. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
CHAMBERS, Clinton Henry Ray
Peacefully in his sleep, on Monday, December 12, 2005, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 78. Clinton Chambers of Seagrave, beloved husband Marjorie (nee Hall). Loved father of John (Donna), Cathy Myles (Sam), Neil (Bonnie), Shirley Ortins (Manny) and David (Patti). Loving grandfather of Christopher and Josh Elford, Jason Chambers, Daniel Ortins and Cassandra, and Justin Chambers, and great grandfather of Marissa and Summer Elford. Dear brother of Marie Sedman (Jim deceased), Velma Stevens (deceased), Jean Alldred (Everett), Alex Chambers (deceased), and Freda Chamberlain (deceased). The family of Clinton Chambers will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Wednesday, December 14th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, December 15th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Ross Carson officiating. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society.
LABEDZKI, Jacek
passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday December 12, 2005. Jacek at the age of 26. Beloved son of Zbigniew Labedzki and the late Jadwiga. Most loved brother of Margaret and her husband Adam Kiprenko. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday December 17, 2005 at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 7-9 p.m.
LEWIN, William S. (Bill)
Retired, 31 year employee of General Motors, Korean war veteran and 34 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Number 43 of Oshawa. passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, December 12th, 2005 at the age of 72. Beloved husband, soul mate and best friend of Betty (Sarah). Loving father of Sheila (Al) Goddard of Warkworth, Shirley (Francis) Desroches of Bewdley and Charlene (Daniel) Casha of Courtice. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Danielle, Christy, Rochelle, Garret, Nikki, Cynitha and William Lewin. Loving brother of Edwin Lewin of Benton, New Brunswick, Cyril Lewin (Elva) of Oak Lake, Manitoba and Mary (Arthur) Wright of Limestone, New Brunswick. Special Uncle to Win Davies and Joan Wright. Dear Uncle and Great Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends and Family were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, December 14th, 2005 where a Memorial Service was held in the chapel at 3:00 P.M. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
MACDONALD, Bernice
Following a brief illness, at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, December 12th, 2005. Bernice Conville (nee Whittaker), in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Alexander MacDonald, dear mother of Paul and his wife Lynda of Oshawa and Donna and her husband Mark Burch of Oshawa. Predeceased by her sister Marion Drew and brother Harry (Bing) Whittaker. Lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters in law in the MacDonald family, her many nieces and nephews and her friends The Quilt Bats . Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, December 15th, 2005 from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 3:00 P.M. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
SPIERS, Irene Clarissa
August 1907 - December 2005 On December 12, 2005, at the age of 98, our mother, grandmother, aunt and friend entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Irene is survived by her youngest son, Orville (Myrna) of Edmonton, son-in-law Carman Richardson, daughter-in-law Ruth Spiers, sister Clara Moring, 5 grandchildren, Karen Bedley, Paul Richardson, Janice Edwards, Judy Jeske, David Spiers, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by her husband Elmer in 1965, her daughter Helen Richardson in 1981, her son Donald in 2001 and four sisters, Myrtle Woodcock, Leora Lassiter, Leona Starr and Mildred Armstrong. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan or Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation Saturday, December 17th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Irene's Life will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa, on Sunday, December 18th at 3:30 p.m. (905-433-5558).
THERIAULT, Marjorie Marie
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Monday, December 12, 2005. Marjorie, Marie O'Neill beloved wife of the late Phillip Edward Theriault. Dear mother of Jim Theriault, Allen Theriault and his wife Phyllis, Joann Theriault, Lisa Douglas and her husband Robert and Allison Theriault. Fondly remembered by seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear sister of William, Patrick and the late Frances O'Neill. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street, Eat, Oshawa (905-433-4711). Funeral Service in the chapel on Friday, December 16th, at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Visitation commencing Thursday from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
KACHNIJ, Ivan
General Motors Retiree 30 year s service. Peacefully on Sunday December 11, 2005 at Hillsdale Estates in his 86th year. Ivan, beloved husband for 51 years of Ann Kachnij (nee Katchuk). Loving father of Olga Kachnij (Ron Nicholas), Marie and her husband Dave Fallon, William Kachnij (Tammy Mills), and Nickolas Kachnij and his wife Tina Wortman. Loved Gido of Matthew and Mitchell Kachnij, Aaron Stewart, and Jennifer and Michael Fallon. Dear brother of Hasha and Bill of Ukraine. Ivan will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family; his life long companions; many dear friends in the community, and his many helpful neighbors. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday December 14th from 7-9pm. Panachyda at 7:30pm. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (Albert and Lviv) on Thursday December 15th at 10am. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery, Courtice. Memorial donations to the church would be greatly appreciated by the family.
PAPARELLA, Sabino
At his residence in Oshawa on Sunday December 11, 2005. Sabino Paparella aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Antonia Carone for 51 years. Dear father of Gaetano & his wife Stephanie, Vito Nicola & his wife Evelyn, Maria Marotta & her husband Joseph, and Santino & his wife Debra and daughter in law Alexandra. Dear brother of Angelo & his wife Maria. Brother in law of Rosa Petrelli & her husband Gino, George Carone, Chella Paparella, and Maddalena Paparella. Lovingly remembered by his grandsons Philip, Christopher, Julian, Matthew and Marcus Paparella, and by his granddaughters Daniella, Giuliana, and Laura Marotta. Survived by dozens of nieces, nephews, and cousins, in Canada, Italy and USA including Maria, Sean, Guy, Debbie, Sandi and Vito, Dorina and Nick, Pina and Mike, Joe and Vincenza, Nino and Silvia, Julia, Antonio, Maria and Franco, Gianni, Maria-Grazia, Vito, Nicola and Francesco. Sabino will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, and many many friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with mass of Christian burial at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday December 14, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Equestrian Association for the Disabled (TEAD) of Hamilton would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.
CAMPBELL, R. Wayne
Suddenly on December 10, 2005 at the Rouge Valley Health System- Centenary Site. Loving husband of Bonnie; devoted father of Adam and Eric. Dearest son of Ross, Mavis and mother-in-law Jean, and brother of David. He will also be sadly missed by many family members, friends, and Jersey. If desired donations may be made to a Charity of your choice.
CHAPPELLE, Janet Mary
Peacefully at home on Saturday, December 10, 2005 at the age of 55. Beloved wife of Brian. Loving mother of Christine and her husband Jason Caddick and Dave and his wife Janet. Proud Nana of Steven and Jessica. A private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Services have been entrusted to the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, Whitby 905-668-3410.
HUMENICK, Joseph
Age 82 years. At Maplewood Nursing Home, Brighton on Saturday December 10th, 2005. General Motors Employee for 32 years. WWII RCAF Veteran. Beloved husband of Ellen Humenick. Dear father of Diana Trejbal; Janet & her husband Jack Noble; Trudy & her husband Pete McVey; Joe Jr. & his wife Carol Humenick; Gloria Humeniuk & her husband Frank Surette. Cherished Papa of Monica, Amanda, Stephanie, Michelle, Jennifer, Kim, Christina, Melissa, Ashleigh, and great-grandfather of Brett, Morgan, Emily, Riley, Thomas and Hanna. Dear brother of Lillian Whitfield, Ruth Humenick, Victoria Russell, Roy Humenick. Predeceased by his brothers Henry Humenick and the late Bill Howard. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Wednesday December 14, 2005. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 11 am Thursday December 15th. Cremation. Memorial Donations may be made to The David Suzuki Foundation.
PHALEN, James Wilfred
(Member and Past President of Oshawa West Lions Club) After a courageous battle with heart failure on Saturday, December 10th, 2005 at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Oshawa at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Jeanette Phalen (nee Bovair) of 46 years. Survived by his brothers John Phalen and his wife Linda of Ottawa, Perry Phalen and his wife Rosemarie of Bowmanville, Ted Phalen and his wife Betty Ann of Oshawa and by his sister-in-law Kathy Hand of Newcastle. James will be sadly missed by his friends, neighbours, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Audrey Kight, Judy Noble and by his brother Joe Hand. Donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated and may be made at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711). A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
POULIN, Denise Elizabeth (nee Male)
TD Canada Trust, Peacefully on Saturday December 10, 2005 surrounded by her loved family at her home in Oshawa at the age of 57 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Denise, beloved wife of David Poulin. Loving mother of Keith Poulin, and Mandy Poulin. Cherished daughter of Doreen Male and the late Dennis Male. Loved sister of Diane and her husband James Innes. Loving Nana of Trever, Justin, Zackary and Britton. Aunt of Bryan Innes and Debbie Cooper. Denise will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her loving family, dear friends and co-workers. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Thursday December 15th from 2pm. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 3pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by Denise s family.
SAWCHUCK, Frank John Theodore
passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 10, 2005, at Centenary Hospital, in his 88th year. Veteran of W.W. II. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Broadhead). Dearest father of Gayle Guymer (Phil), and the late Terry. Will be sadly missed by daughter-in-law Lorna and Steve. Much loved Bubby of Stacy Guymer, Kim Eisener (Scott), Michelle Georgievski (Jamie), Michael and Mark. Dearest great-grandfather of Zachary Guymer-Jacobs and Graedon Eisener. Dear brother of Mary Stevenson (Alex) and Joe Sawchuck (Francis). Predeceased by his parents Pauline and William, brothers John, Nick, Charlie, Walter and sisters Olive and Anne. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Altamont Nursing Home and the staff at Centenary Hospital. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel," 847 King Street West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Wednesday, December 14th from 2 -4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
STUART, Lois Marie
Showing great determination and courage, living her life with multiple sclerosis, Lois passed away peacefully, at home, on Saturday, December 10, 2005, with her devoted husband, Ronald, at her side. Loving daughter of the late Bruce and Clara Terwillegar. Dear niece of Morley and Muriel Terwillegar. Fondly remembered by many cousins and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in our chapel on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Lois to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Durham Region would be appreciated.
ULRICH, John Richard
(Retired G.M. employee) passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2005 after a courageous battle in his 70th year. Loving husband of Pauline. Dear father of Sharon and her husband Tom and Richard and his wife Stephanie. Cherished grandfather of Alicia. Dear son of the late Joseph and Agnes. Beloved brother of Ethel (Jim), Louis (Robbie), Charlie, Joseph (Rose) and predeceased by James. John will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Palliative Care Team of Lakeridge Health Whitby and Oshawa and Dorie and Kristy of St. Elizabeth. Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 13th at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). A funeral mass was held on Wednesday, December 14th at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In memory of John, donations may be to the New Durham Cancer Centre.
