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HOCHREITER, Karl
Peacefully at Ajax Pickering Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2006 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Cherished father of Barbara and her husband Robert Cancilla, and Carl. Loving grandfather of Brandon, Andrew, Ryan and Kevin. Dear brother to Frank and his wife Barbara. Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and all who knew him.
LYON, James Watson
Retired with 30 years service at Kool Rad. Suddenly on Saturday January 28, 2006 at his home in Oshawa at the age of 63. James, beloved husband of Rosemary Lyon (nee Nesbitt). Loved father of William James Lyon and his wife Shelley of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Robert James Lyon and his wife Tammy of Courtice. Loved Grandpa to Shelby and Thomas and Loved Papa to Courtney, Madisyn and William. James is predeceased by his parents Daniel and Marion Lyon and a sister Marise Lyon. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday February 1st from 7-9pm. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday February 2nd at 11am. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
CAWKER, Madeline Emily
Peacefully, on Friday, January 27, 2006 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 87. Madeline (nee Walker), beloved wife of the late Robert Boynton Cawker of Scugog Island. Loved mother of Wendy Koeyers of Scugog Island, and Ernie Cawker of Janetville. Loving grandmother of Jodi and her husband Mike Patfield and great grandmother of Austen. Dear sister of Alice, Edith, Walter, Frank, and the late Arthur and James. The family of Madeline Cawker will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Tuesday, January 31st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, February 1st at 11 a.m. with Reverend Calvin Stone officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Scugog Island United Church Memorial Fund or the Charity of your choice.
CORRIN, Merlyn
Peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2006, with family by his side, at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa at age 94. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Darch). Only son of the late Effie and Lewis Corrin. Dear brother-in-law of Les, Gwen and Gloria Darch. Loved uncle of Ab Cox (Marion), Peter Cox (Heather), LeeAnne House (Danny), David Darch and great-uncle to fourteen nieces and nephews. As a young man he trained in Flint, Michigan for his career in General Motors. His passion was golf. He was a long time member of the Oshawa Golf Club. Many thanks to the caring and kind caregivers; his nephew Peter and wife Heather, his friend and neighbour Mary Hasiuk and her children, and the staff at Hillsdale Manor. The family will receive friends at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday, January 29, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to a favourite Charity would be appreciated.
CRAGO, Leland
At St Michael's Hospital, Toronto on Friday, January 27, 2006. Leland, loving brother of Marion Firth, Violet Peacock, Madeline Sargent, Calvin Crago and the late Fern, Stuart, Jack and Ronald. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday, January 29, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice in his memory would be gratefully appreciated.
GRASS, Carl Arthur
(Retired General Motors - 32 years, Dedicated Volunteer of the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre - 17 years.) - Suddenly at home on Friday, January 27th, 2006, in his 64th year, dearly loved and cherished by his wife Marlene (nee Badour) for 41 years. Wonderfully loving father of Michael of Little Britain, Jennifer and her husband Daniel Brown of St. Catharines, Gregory and his wife Keltie of Oldes, Alberta and Sarah and her husband Bradley Andrews of Whitby. Predeceased by his father Howard Grass and survived by his mother Elsa Grass of Kingston. Dearly loved brother of Barbara Stone and her husband Eric of Kingston, and brother in law of Elizabeth Stevens and her husband Walter of Everton. Loving uncle of Teresa Cashman and her husband Bradley of Kingston, Bradley Stevens and his wife Lesley Pavin of Mississauga and Aaron Stevens of Halifax, Nova Scotia. A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Carl will be held at Columbus United Church, (3285 Simcoe St. N. Columbus) on Monday, January 30, 2006.
KING, Marvin Bus
(Retired G.M. employee, 52 year member of RCL Branch #43) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, January 27, 2006 at Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Loving husband of Isabelle (nee McKee) for 55 years. Beloved father of his wonderful daughter Melissa (Missy) and her husband Don Dasti. Cherished grandfather of MacKenzie and Matthew. Dear brother of Madge Lansing, Betty MacInally, Bill (Joyce) King and predeceased by Ciss (Glen) Shane, Don Lansing and Ken MacInally. Bus will be fondly remembered by Nancy Roberts and his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Friends may visit at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, January 30, 2006 from 2:00 P.M. until time of service in the chapel at 4:00 P.M. Cremation to follow. In memory of Bus, donations may be made to the New Durham Regional Cancer Centre.
MANN, Joan
At Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Friday, January 27, 2006 in her 78th year. Joan (Dawes) Mann, beloved wife of Dr. G.E. ''Ted'' Mann. Loving mother of Louise and her husband Ted Wiggans, Susan and her husband Larry Devitt, Roberta and her husband Tom Woodward, Chris and his wife Terri and Don and his fiancee Lisa Wilson. Loved grandmother of Noah, Kaleigh, Jordon, Siobhan, Kyle, Rebecca, Matt, Abby, Ally, Derek, Brett and great-grandmother of Liam, Grace, Sabreigh and Kallum. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in our Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations to Bowmanville Rotary Club or Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
MORGAN, Marjorie Dorothy
Peacefully passed away with family at her side in Ajax/Pickering Hospital on Friday, January 27th, 2006 at the age of 91 years. Bornin Truro, Nova Scotia on July 14th, 1914. All who knew her will sadly miss Marjorie. Survived by loving husband Henry Marshall, loving mother of Raney and her husband Bill, sons John and his wife Carol, Marshall and his wife Judy. Grandmother to Grant, Morgan, John, Chris and great-grandmother to six. Long time resident of Toronto and Coe Hill, Ontario. A private service will take place in Belleville, Ontario. If desired, donations may be made to Ajax/Pickering Hospital.
NACH, Noreen (nee Doyle)
Peacefully among family at Ajax Pickering Hospital on January 27, 2006. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Donna Marie Nach de Hortiguela and her husband Carlos. Dear sister of Louis (Florence), Vernon, Melvin (Shirley), Phyllis McCabe (Sonnie), and Barry (Lorraine). Predeceased by her siblings Ernie, Vera, Eileen, Connie, and her parents Edward and Ethel Doyle. Auntie Reenie will be dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews and extended family. Noreen was a life time employee of Bell Canada and continued to touch many people and create many lasting relationships thereafter at PWD and Annandale Golf and Country Club. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church (21 Bayly Street East, Ajax) on Tuesday January 31, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers and should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. We have loved her in life, let us not forget her in death.
HARRISON, Dorothy Edna Agnes (nee Conroy)
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday January 26, 2006. Dorothy Harrison at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Harrison (Fireman 37 years in Oshawa). Dearest mother of the late Robert & his wife Kim, and Linda Harrison. Dorothy will be truly missed by her grandchildren Ruth-Anne, Timothy (Lauren), Sheryl, Lorena (Iam) and Whitney, and by her great grandchildren Tanya, Gregory, Logan and Harrison. Dear sister of Doris Evans, Marion (Romeo) Boudreau, Joyce (Allan) Buchanan, Ted Conroy, and predeceased by her brothers Malcolm & Stewart Conroy. Fondly remembered by her many nieces & nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Saturday January 28, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 7-9 p.m.
HIEMSTRA, Patricia (Pietja) (Zekveld)
In her 80th year. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 26th, 2006. Beloved wife of Andy. Dear mother of Nellie & John Bos; Margaret & Herman Zwart; Helen & Len Hordyk and Art & Marsha Hiemstra. Loving Grandmother of 17 and 1 Great-grandchild. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Monday January 30th, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will take place at REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Bowmanville on Tuesday January 31st, 2006 at 11 am. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery prior to service. Memorial Donations may be made to Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, Disaster Relief.
SAARINEN, Beaulah Olive "Bea"
At Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Thursday January 26th, 2006. Predeceased by her husband Jack. Loving mother of Gord and his wife Blanche and Brian. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Katherine, Jennine, Laura and Lindsey. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, with Funeral Service on Saturday January 28th, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated.
KURMEY, Jean
Peacefully on Wednesday January 25, 2006 at her home in Oshawa in her 89th year. Jean, beloved wife of the late William Kurmey (1993). Loved mother of Sonnia & her husband Michael Lushney, Maybelle Boyenko & the late Lawrence Boyenko of Sask. Loving Baba of Adam Lushney (Shannon), Tanya Lushney (Michael), Janet Lytwynchuk (Bill) of Oshawa, and Corina Dubasov (James), and Curtis Boyenko (Jackie) of Sask. Great Baba of Oksana & Orianna Dubasov, Brody & Mikaila Boyenko of Sask. Dear sister of Pauline Chorney of Sask., and Marion Alexiuk (John) of Minnesota, and is predeceased by Joe, Nick, Tom, Kzenia, Anne, Ted, and Bob. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday January 27th from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church on Saturday January 28th at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr & St. Olha Cemetery. Panachyda will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
STORIE, May S.
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday January 25, 2006 . May S. Storie in her 97th year. Dear sister of Edward Storie. Predeceased by her sisters Marion Burr, and Pearl Peterson, and by her brothers Douglas, and James. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Monday January 30, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 p.m.
VAUGHAN, Allan
passed away quietly at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 at 83 years of age. Beloved husband of 55 years to Meryl Vaughan. Loving father of Gary (Anne-Marie) and Brad (Donna). Cherished Grandfather to Bryan and Becky Vaughan of Oshawa. Allan is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the Canadian 1st Medium Artillery Regiment in WWII and a former employee of General Steel Wares and General Motors. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, January 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 30th at 11:00 A.M. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
WATSON, Yvonne Marie
Peacefully on Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Yvonne (nee Walmsley) in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Robert (Bob). Loving mother to Douglas Watson and his wife Elizabeth, Barbara Weiderick and her husband Christopher and Debra Netley and her husband Jeff. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Sean and Sara; Tierney, Bronwen and Baillie; and Brianna and Andrew. Survived by 1 brother Wesley and predeceased by her sisters Orma, Eileen, Audrey and Vida and brother Dearl. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 28th at 11:00 A.M. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre or Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
WILLIAMSON, Myrtle
passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2006 in her 93rd year. Former wife of the late Bruce Williamson, loving mother of George, Kenneth, Tom and Patricia (Monaghan). Grandmother to Chris, Kim, Fiona, Bruce, and Whitney and 7 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at ORONO UNITED CHURCH on Saturday February 4th at 1pm.
BOTHWELL, Wallace Waiman
December 26, 1928 January 24, 2006 Age 77 years. passed away comfortably in his home on Tuesday January 24th, 2006.
Survived by his wife Edna (Tomlinson) Bothwell and 3 children, Michelle Mathewson (Bothwell), Valerie Newton (Bothwell) and Jeffrey Bothwell. Beloved Grandfather of Andrew Bothwell, David Bothwell, Jessica Mathewson, Megan and Brooke Newton.
According to his wishes there will be Cremation followed by a Memorial Service to be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Tuesday February 21st, 2006 at 11 am. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the ceremony. Interment at Bowmanville Cemetery. Friends and family are asked to donate to a Charity of their Choice.
BRADSHAW, Edward George
August 20, 1937 January 24, 2006 (of Port Hope, formerly of Oshawa) Beloved husband of Doreen (Shaver) Bradshaw (43 years). Loving father of Peter (Crystal), Paul (Tina), and Jason Bradshaw. Devoted Granddad to Eric, Madelyn, Azel and Eadie. Master to his beloved dog De-J (16 years). Brother of the late Marilyn, son of the late Irene and George Bradshaw. He will be sadly missed by many extended family, friends, former co-workers, his snooker buddies at Wilmot Creek, and his second family at Oshawa Friendship Group . Ed enjoyed a very successful career in sales with both Moore Business Forms Ltd and Data Business Forms. He loved his family, loved to tell a joke. He golfed, curled (Oshawa Golf), downhill skied (Kirby), camping, woodworking, renovating houses; he was very artistic, a world traveller, loved trivia, crossword puzzles and was an avid antique car buff. He was in service and on committees for many groups he joined over the years. Many thanks to Dr.S. Palinka, Lucy, Dr. Azzopardi, the nurses and rehab people at West Park Hospital, Northumberland Hills Hospital; the caring staff and volunteers at Community Care (Port Hope), Access Centre and Vitalair. Friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) from 1:00 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2006, followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Ed to the Lung Association or Northumberland Hills Hospital Palliative Care would be appreciated by his family.
FIRTH, Elizabeth June Keil
At Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa on Tuesday January 24, 2006. Betty Firth in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Sidney. Dearest mother of Doug Laing & his wife Kay of Montreal, Allan Laing of Montreal, Lois Cherniak & her husband Bob of Montreal, Bruce Firth & his wife Lenny of Newmarket, Gordy Firth of Montreal, and Mavis Neuman & her husband Ted of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Janice, Jennifer, Doug, Ricky, Mavis, Tracey, Rachel, Maryese, Genevieve, Chris and Julie, and by her many great grandchildren. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with a Memorial Service in the Chapel on Saturday January 28, 2006 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Loving mother, mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother, you will always stay in our hearts. You just made heaven much richer in kindness and caring and we all will remember this about you forever.
