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JONES, Roderick “Jonesy”
Suddenly at his home in Brougham on Sunday January 8, 2006 at the age of 52. Jonesy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all of his friends. A Celebration of Jonsey’s life will be held in the Chapel of ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Monday January 16, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. Cremation. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1:30 until service time.
MOFFATT, Arthur
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, January 8th, 2006 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Hilda Moffatt. Dear father of Marilyn Crawford and her husband Merton of Oshawa and Stanley Moffatt and his wife Lois of Raglan and Sandra Lehman of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by his 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Leo Moffatt and his sister Betty Greer. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, January 10th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 11th at 11:30 A.M. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
STAPLEY, Ellen Carmela
Peacefully at Thorntonview Nursing Home on Sunday January 8th, 2006. Predeceased by her husband Carman Stapley. Dear mother of Ada, Carm, Harold, Gail and Garry. Survived by her sister Ada. Predeceased by her brothers Harold and George. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday January 11th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Donations to the Ontario and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
STEFFLER, Leo Charles
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Leo Charles Steffler (Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4895 ) in the presence of his family on Sunday January 08 2006 at the Ajax-Pickering Health Centre. Leo was born on August 27th, 1917 in Port Whitby, ON. Leo was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty ) for 50 years. Dear father of Christine Steffler- Hills (Ernie ), Robert Steffler (Shari ), Carol Campbell (Russell ) and the late Gregory Steffler. Father in Law of Kathie Steffler. Survived by his sister Mary Callfas. Dear grandfather of Oriana, Matthew, Nicole, Michael, Nathaniel, Andrew, Derek, Trevor, Cassandra, Laura, and Keith. Fondly remembered by all his nieces & nephews whom he held most dear. Friends may call at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL 110 Dundas Street East Whitby (905 ) 668-3410 Wednesday January 11,2006 2-4 & 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday January 12, 2006 10am at St. John the Evangelist Church 903 Giffard St. Whitby.
TUTAK, Joseph
passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre on Sunday January 8, 2006. Joe at age 72. Dear brother of the late Mary, Natalie, Florence, Stanley, Henry, Gerald, and Michael. Beloved uncle of Andrea, Kathy, Sandy, Carol and Lori. At Joseph’s request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated, and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
WOTTON, Timothy John
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, January 8th, 2006, in his 47th year. Timothy, beloved husband of Maryann Hill (Parcells). Loving father of Donald, Brandon, step father of Jocelyn, William (Hill). Cherished grandfather of Starr, Damian, Taylor and Taylin. Dear son of Joan and Don Wotton. Loved brother of Cindy (Mike) Milling, Karen (Rich) Shoemaker, Linda (Ken) Van Schyndel. Loved nephew of Sandy Ethier. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, January 11th at 2:00 p.m. until time of memorial service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Donations made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 would be appreciated.
GIBSON, Dennis Frederick
After a short illness at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday January 7, 2006 in his 75th year (30+ year GM Retiree). Dear father of Mike Gibson & his wife Virginia. Cherished Grandpa of Scott & Allison. Dear brother of Ruby & Jim Garvock; Elroy & Vivian Gibson and Alma. Brother-in-law of Audrey Gibson. Predeceased by his siblings Jack Gibson and Dorothy Wickett and her husband Clair. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Monday January 9, 2006 from 10 11 am. Funeral Service will take place at 11 am. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Memorial Hospital Bowmanville.
GILL, Henry Ward
After a short illness at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday January 7, 2006 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen Jane Walker and the late Nancy Dingle. Dear father of Lawrence Gill & his wife Khadouj Benlahbib and Elizabeth Gill. Loving Grandpa of Karam, Justine & Ayyub Gill. Dear brother of Margaret and Frances. He will be sadly missed by his special friend Mary. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Wednesday January 11, 2006 from 7 8 pm. Funeral Service will take place in the Chapel at 8 pm. Cremation.
PARKER, Brian Warren
Tragically on Saturday, January 7, 2006 in his 35th year, as a result of an accident in South Carolina. Warren was part of the Parker Trio, a well known Southern Gospel group. Warren was lead singer and accomplished at the keyboard. He was the recipient of numerous Canadian Gospel Music Association Awards. Warren is survived by his best friend/partner in life and ministry, Shannan. Also survived by his parents Brian and Edna, sister Julie and her husband David, and nephews Ryan and Matthew. Fondly remembered by his Uncle Roger, Aunt June, cousins Garth and Lynne of Brampton, and relatives in Northern Ireland. Remembered by the other members of the Parker Trio (P3), Angie and Brandt White. The family will receive friends at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Road, Pickering (East of Whites Road) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday. Funeral service to be held at the Church on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 1 pm.
PASGAS, Dimitrios
passed away at the Lakeridge Health – Oshawa on Saturday, January 7th, 2006 at the age of 80. Dimitrios, loving husband of Diana. Dear father of Vana (Chris), Helen (Gene) and Paul (Mary). Cherished grandfather of Mary, Tom, Cindy, Steven, John, Laurie, Diana and Paul Jr. A special thank you to Dr. Lee, Dr. Devoe and the nursing staff on the 6th floor at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at the ANNUNCIATION OF THE VIRGIN MARY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH (corner of Ritson Rd. and Bloor St., Oshawa) on Friday, January 13th at 10:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the New Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
FLINTOFF, Wesley Dilbert
passed away peacefully at Sunnycrest Nursing Home in Whitby on Friday January 6, 2006. Wesley in his 79th year. Dear brother of Don Flintoff & his wife Viola, Lloyd Flintoff & his wife Thelma, Cliff Flintoff & his wife Vina, and Cliff Johns, and predeceased by his sisters Mabel, Pearl, Leona and Rita and by his brothers Glen, Percy, Morley, and Glen. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces & nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME LTD., 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday January 12, 2006 at 1 p.m. Interment Zion Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
WARD, Charles ''The Chief''
Peacefully after a brief illness at St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton on Friday, January 6, 2006 in his 66th year. Dearly beloved husband and soul mate of Catherine of 43 years. Loving father of Sean, Lee and his wife Ann. Cherished uncle of Cora, Derek, Richard, Michael and Andrew. Sadly missed by his family and friends in Canada and Scotland. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West for visitation on Tuesday, January 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Wednesday, January 11th at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation would be appreciated.
CAMPBELL, Marjorie E.
At Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby on Thursday, January 05, 2006 in her 90th year. Marjorie, beloved wife of the late Gerald Campbell. Loving mother of Bev Lang, Russ Wilson and his wife Annie, Barb and her husband Jake Van Leeuwen and Tom Wilson. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At Marjorie’s request there will be no funeral service, a private family Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations to the Charity of your choice in Marjorie’s memory may be made through the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville.
COLLIS, Fern Beatrice
(30 year plus employee of Royal Bank of Canada) Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Thursday, January 5, 2006. Devoted mother of Terry and her husband Michael Poitras and Elaine Collis. Cherished 'Grammy' to Jacob and Celina. Dear sister of Avis Cple, Dorothy Everett and her husband Red, Mary Stokes and her husband Robert, Carol Mann and her husband Ian, Vernon and his wife Judy Hoar, Stephen Hoar, Hollis Hoar and the late Lois Fisher. Lovingly remembered by the extended Collis family. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, January 7 2006 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Fern to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
DOWE, Dorothy (nee Childerhose)
passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 5, 2006 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in her 87th year. Loving mother of Grace Willoughby and her spouse Bill Easby. Dorothy was predeceased by her son Butch. She will be truly missed by her granddaughter Terri (Scott) Shorten and her great grandchildren Brittnee, Claire, Abbey and Chloe. Dear sister of Les and his wife Joan Childerhose and predeceased by her sisters Barbara and Ilene and brother Jim. Beloved aunt of Michael, Bonnie, Debbie, Suzie, Jane and Patti. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel Tuesday, January 10th at 2:30pm. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to C.N.I.B. would be greatly appreciated. Visitation was held one hour prior.
KENDALL, Gladys M.
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, January 5, 2006 in her 84th year. Gladys, beloved wife of the late James Kendall. Loving mother of Pat & her husband Spiros Tompros, Andrew Kendall and Marion Kendall. Dear grandmother of Vicky, Andreas, Jamie and great-grandmother of Brady and Carter. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St. Bowmanville on Friday, January 6, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Saturday at 11 a.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
SEWELL, Madeline Faye
Gone home to be her Lord and Saviour, at her home in Oshawa, on Thursday, January 5, 2006. Madeline (nee Hatheway), in her 89th year. Dearly beloved wife of Walter for 54 years. Dear mother of Elizabeth and her husband Phillip Merrithew of Pembroke, New Brunswick, Robert and his wife Eileen Sewell of North Nestleton and stepmother of Pauline and her husband Edward Hunter of Calgary, Alberta. Fondly remembered by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Jessie Ireland and predeceased by Claude, Ray and his wife Amy, Oscar, Eva Long, Earl, Goldie Foster , Ralph and Arlene. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558), on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 812 Hortop St., Oshawa, on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Madeline to the First Baptist Church would be appreciated.
VATERS, Herman Crossley
Age 77 years. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday January 5th, 2006. Beloved husband of Melvina. Dear father of Hayward & his wife Donna of Alberta; Garry of Bowmanville; Rhonda & her husband Gary Melrose of Bowmanville; Jim & his wife Isabelle of Maberly and Carolin & her husband Colin Martin of Cornwall. Loving Poppy of his 7 Grandchildren. Survived by his brothers Clarence & Carole Vaters of Toronto; Ron & Ann Vaters of Orillia and Hayward Vaters of Toronto. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Friday January 6th, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday January 7th, 2006 at 1 pm. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Cancer Society.
WALKER, Bente (Brenda)
Suddenly at home on Thursday, January 5, 2006. Bente Walker, in her 74th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Edward Walker. Loving mother of Linda Leclerc and her husband Don, Donna Raposo and her husband Luis, Deborah Walker and Rene, Kevin and Scott Walker all of Oshawa, and the late Thomas Walker and Tracey McFadden. Dear grandmother of Charlene, Michael, Christina, Patrick, Joselyn and Lucas. Sister of Erik Pedersen and his wife Mary, Else Page and her husband Don, Ole Pedersen and his wife Ellie and Hanne Lawrence and her husband Bruce. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 1 p.m. Visitation commencing one hour prior to service. Memorial donations to the Simcoe Hall Settlement House would be appreciated.
FRAITES, Sharon Lynn
(Resident of Wilmot Creek for 10 years, former member of the Richmond Hill Curling Club) - Peacefully after a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, January 4, 2006, in her 57th year. Loving and devoted wife of Lionel. Caring daughter of Bernard and Anna Foster of Peterborough. Dear sister of Robert Foster and his wife Pauline of Maryhill, Ont. Sharon will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, and her extended family and friends. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964 with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
HELE, Stephen Lee Paul
Peacefully at Agape Hospice, Calgary Alberta on January 04, 2006 at 47 years of age. He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Shirlee Hele (pre-deceased by father Thomas in 1997). Dear brother to Jonathan and wife Lauren of Markham, Theresa and husband Dale of Quebec, Nathan and wife Deborah of Orillia, Orcean and Maryanne of Oshawa. He is mourned by his much loved Cristl Porter and his "family of friends" in Calgary that helped to care for him during his battle with cancer over the past several months. He is remembered by his ex-wife Darlene and family of Calgary. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH in Oshawa at 461 Phillip Murray Avenue on Sunday January 15th, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Mustard Seed Street Ministry in Calgary (www.theseed.ca) or to the Agape Hospice in Calgary (1302 8th Avenue NW, T2N 1B8).
HENDERSON, David John
(27 year employee of General Motors of Canada) Died peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp, Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 4, 2006, David, in his 57th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Sharon (nee Maddock) for 36 years. Loved and devoted father of Melissa and her husband David Cple. Dear brother of Terry Henderson. Son of the late Bruce and Edith Henderson. Remembered by his stepmother Gladys Henderson and stepbrother Doug Edwards and his wife Fran. Fondly remembered by his family, nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 6F Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa. Donations made in memory of Dave to “Oshawa Hospital Foundation” – New Durham Regional Cancer Centre or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
