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SIMMONS, Marion Gertrude
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday March 14, 2006. Marion at age 96. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Dear Mother of John, Elizabeth and Roger (predeceased). Mother in law to Elsie and Shirley (predeceased). Truly missed by her grandchildren Scott and his wife Brenda, Crystal, Cindy, Ken, Mark and Scott. Caring great-grandmother of 9 and one more soon to come. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the chapel Thursday March 16, 2006 at 1pm. Cremation Mt. Lawn Crematorium. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer's society. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
SZIKLASI, Michael
(Retired 18 year employee of General Motors, Past President and active member of the Hungarian Culture Club, Oshawa)
Born May 20th, 1926 in Hungary, passed away peacefully in his 80th year on March 14th, 2006 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Vicky for 58 years. Loving father of Beatrice (Peter) Northcott, Mary (Robert) Farrow, Les (Cathy) Sziklasi, Thomas (Hayley) Sziklasi and the late Victoria Hess. Cherished Grandpa and Papa to Stephanie, Samantha, Sandy, Rachael, Spencer, Roy, Alexandra, Jessica, Brian, Amanda, Amber, Braedon, Janine and Connor. Brother of Helen (Paul) Kastaly (Hamilton). The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to 6F Oncology at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa and especially to Dr. Lorne Stephen and Dr. Chiu. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, March 19th from 2-4 P.M. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 20th at 10:30 A.M. at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH (1100 Mary St. N., Oshawa). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In memory of Michael, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
WIGGANS, Evelyn (nee Hamlyn)
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday March 14, 2006. Evelyn Wiggans in her 105th year. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Wiggans (1980). Loving mother of Dorothy (Gord Jarvie), Ronald, Russell (Gladys deceased 2004), Gloria (deceased 1939), Jacqueline, Gary (Marilyn) and Wayne. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Clifford, Murray, Jeffrey, Stephen (deceased 1993), Janet, Philip, Larry, Eric, Darlene and Brian (deceased 1994) and by her 19 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Evelyn was the last surviving member of her family. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Friday March 17th, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
YAKELEY, Lloyd
passed away peacefully on March 14, 2006 at the Versa Care Centre in Uxbridge, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Bonnie for 52 years. Dear father of Joseph (Deborah), and Nancy Sanguinetti. Proud grandfather of Chad and Abby Yakeley, Nicholas and Julianna Sanguinetti. Survived by his brothers Delbert, Garnet and sisters Ruby Miller, Beatrice James, Betty Winterstein, Marion Yakeley and Marjorie Keetch. Predeceased by his brothers Bill, Oliver and Ernest. In Lloyd's memory, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
ANDERSON, William (Bill)
Our Hero, War Veteran of the 48th Highlanders. (WWII) Peacefully passed away, on Monday, March 13, 2006, at his home in Pickering, in his 82nd year. Bill Anderson, dearly loved husband of Jesse Anderson (Stebbings) and husband of the late Camille Roseanne. Loved father of Dianne Pitre of Oshawa, Paul Anderson, Kathy Weller, Julie Coady, and Patti-Anne Chatten of Scarborough. Poppa will also be sadly missed by his 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family of Bill Anderson will receive friends at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Thursday, March 16th from 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, March 17th at 1:00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the War Amps of Canada.
ARCHER, ADA ALICE
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, March 13, 2006 in her 75th year. Ada, beloved wife of Derwood Archie Archer. Loving mother of Rick & Joanne, Darla & Bill, Cynthia & Ted, Michelle & Dale and Durwood & Barb. Loving grandmother of Darryl, Ryan, Lyndsay, Brianna, Michael and Samantha. Dear sister of Tom Layng and the late Millie and Rollie. The family has entrusted the arrangements to the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville with cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. A graveside service will take place at Belleville Cemetery, Belleville. Donations to the Charles Best Diabetic Centre in Ada s memory would be gratefully appreciated.
GOODMAN, Colleen Anne (nee McCormick)
Born March 27th, 1938 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Loving wife to Donald (Don) Paul and great mother to Stephen, Anne, Donald, Kathleen, Robert, Joe and Amy. Proud grandmother of Shawn, Lise, Brendan, Natalie, Nicholas and Candice. She will be greatly missed by her daughters through marriage Linda and Anita. Colleen was a strong, independent and loving woman. Her teachings were many and they will live on in the many lives that she touched. God's wide arms have opened up for Colleen and will keep her forever in His loving care. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with mass at St. Joseph the Worker Parish (corner of Beatrice and Mary St.) on Thursday March 16th, 2006 at 10:30 am. The Rosary will be said at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the ALS Society of Ontario or St. Francis Xavier Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
RENZ, Josef
passed away calmly, following a battle with cancer at Toronto General Hospital on Monday, March 13th, 2006. Josef Renz, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Ruth. Dear father of Peter, Juergen and his wife Sharon and Rolf and his wife Caryn. Loving Opa of Kirstin, Elise, Shelby, Sonja and Michelle. Beloved son of Mrs. Emilie Renz and dear brother of Waltraud Steinbrun, both of Karlsruhe, Germany. Friends are invited to join with the family for memorial visitation on Saturday, March 18th from 1 4 P.M. at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234). Memorial donations in Joseph s memory made to the Toronto General Hospital, M.S.I.C.U. would be appreciated.
WIND, JOANNE
May 4, 1943 March 13, 2006 Joanne Wind, much beloved wife, mother and grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and caregiver, passed into God's glory on Monday March 13 of pneumonia. For many years Joanne was a special education teacher at Immanuel Christian School. She had a special love for children, especially those who faced challenges with learning and developmental delays. During her last years, she herself bravely faced many handicaps that arose from a brain tumour. Joanne will be sadly missed by her husband Fred, her children: Heather & Art, Tricia & Dwayne, and Andrew & Amy, and her grandchildren: Gerrit, Justin, Marika, Zoe, Adam, Theo, Alex, Abigail and Isaac. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, 847 King Street West, Oshawa on Thursday March 16, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be conducted at HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 4240 Anderson Street, Whitby on Friday March 17 at 1:00 pm. Condolence address: 1004-200 Glen Hill Drive South, Whitby, L1N 9W2
GOODMAN, Colleen Anne (nee McCormick)
Born March 27th, 1938 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Loving wife to Donald (Don) Paul and great mother to Stephen, Anne, Donald, Kathleen, Robert, Joe and Amy. Proud grandmother of Shawn, Lise, Brendan, Natalie, Nicholas and Candice. She will be greatly missed by her daughters through marriage Linda and Anita. Colleen was a strong, independent and loving woman. Her teachings were many and they will live on in the many lives that she touched. God s wide arms have opened up for Colleen and will keep her forever in His loving care. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with mass at St. Joseph the Worker Parish (corner of Beatrice and Mary St.) on Thursday March 16th, 2006 at 10:30 am. The Rosary will be said at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the ALS Society of Ontario or St. Francis Xavier Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
HARRELL, Jack
Age 61 years. Suddenly at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto on Sunday March 12th, 2006. President of the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame Owner of Florida Jacks Boxing Club and Trainer to many Movie stars in Canada & Hollywood. Dear father of J.J. & Eric Harrell. Dear fianc of Judith Pashley. A Celebration of Jack s life will be held on Sunday March 19th, 2006 at The Naval Club of Toronto, 14 Hayden Street (Yonge & Bloor) between 2-4 pm. Arrangements entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, (905) 623- 5668.
HINCHLIFF, George
passed away peacefully in Uxbridge on March 12, 2006 at his home, in his 73rd year. Dear husband of Mary for 52 years. Loving father of Corinne (Scott) Douglas, Andrew (Laura). Cherished and proud Papa of Kyle, Kailee, Emma and Joshua. Past D.D.G.M. of Shamrock Lodge. "Happy the memories, Sad the good-byes, You live through your family, Their love never dies"
In George's memory, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated.
KRASNOVSKY, George (Juraj)
passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Strathaven Nursing Home on Sunday March 12, 2006. George in his 85th year. Beloved husband for 64 years to Maria. Dear father of Marta and her husband Milan Jevcak of Slovakia, Bozena (predeceased) and Blazena Krasnovsky. Loving grandfather of Alenka. George was born in the Slovak Republic and came to Canada in 1971. George is survived by his 2 nephews and one niece in Slovakia. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Slovak Church on Thursday March 16th, 2006 at 10:00am. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery . Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm.
PORTER, Jean Margaret
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp.-Oshawa on Sunday March 12, 2006 in her 66th year. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Claire Recalla. Loving mother of Steve Porter, Ed Porter and Bonnie (predeceased). Special grandmother of Dylan, Shayna and Megan. Dear sister of Ron Recalla and Ray Recalla (predeceased). Donations to the Canadian Society would be appreciated and my be made through The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East.
WEST, George
Losing his battle with cancer, George passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at the West Parry Sound Health Centre in his 68th year. Son of Margaret and the late George West. Loving father of David (Kathy) of Mississauga and Steven of Bowmanville. Proud grandpa of Elizabeth. Dear brother of Maureen (Glen) Parr of Parry Sound. George will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society, VON or the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre would be appreciated. George wished to be cremated and his ashes returned to Scotland, land of his birth. Friends are invited to a gathering to remember George at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Road in Courtice on Thursday, March 23rd after 3pm. A short memorial service will begin at 4 pm, followed by tea and light food. George worked in skilled trades at General Motors for over 32 years, before retiring to Owen Sound where he enjoyed curling, golf and sailing.
BECKETT, Floyd
(Veteran WW II) Age 91 yrs. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday March 11, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Elsie Beckett. Dear father of Garry & Sandra Beckett of Lindsay, Wayne & Pat Beckett of Oshawa and Marie & John (Tom) Stephenson of Hampton. Loving grandfather of Penny & her partner Erin Prescott, Pauline & Teddy Ottoson, Jeff & Lesley Beckett and great-grandfather of Wayde Beckett, Ebony Prescott and Tyler Ottoson. Dear brother of Greta Kronqvist, John, Jim and Dawson Beckett and Jenny Lamb. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday March 14, 2006 at 11 am. Cremation. Memorial Donations may be made to The Charity of your choice. Legion Service 6:45 pm Monday.
BRADY, Rodney
(Former owner of Weedbusters; former employee of Nelson's Airtite Insulation) passed away suddenly at home, on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the age of 52. Beloved husband of Charlotte. Dear only son of Virginia and the late Jim Brady. Loving father of Maxwell, Roxanne (Terry), Scott (Joelle), Tanya (Brian). Rodney will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren Rodney, Ryan, Shayne, Kienen, Jaidyn and Nathan, and his extended family in Hamilton, Sault Ste. Marie and Grimsby. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, March 16, 2006 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Rodney to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
LOCKE, Grace Daphne (nee Crandell)
(Retired employee of Oshawa General Hospital) passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa after a lengthy illness, on Saturday, March 11, 2006 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Murray 'Merv' Locke. Devoted mother of the late James 'Jimmy' Locke. Loving grandmother of James, Scott, Kevin, and April. Dear sister of Beverly Willicombe (Gordon), Allan Crandell ( Joanna), and the late Marie Dick (late Bill). She will be missed by her sisters-in-law Ilienne, Bobbi and their famililies. Grace will be dearly missed by her most loyal and supportive family - Aunt Millie, Aunt Dot and Barbara Gillard. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews - Susan, Debbie, Wendy, Gary, Diane, Janice and Jamie. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St., E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and from noon until the time of service at 1:00 pm in the chapel on Friday, March 17, 2006. Cremation. Interment at Thornton Cemetery with her husband and son Merv and Jim. Donations in memory of Grace may be made to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation - New Durham Regional Cancer Centre or Canadian Cancer Society. Special thanks to Dr. Nelson, Dr. Chiu and the staff of Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa for their care and support of Grace and a heartfelt thank you to her former co-workers and her kind neighbours Rose and Olive, for their emotional support.
MCPHEE James Claude (Jim)
passed away peacefully on March 11, 2006 at Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary Alberta. Born September 26, 1945 Oshawa, Ontario. Beloved husband of Kathy and survived by a daughter Lorrie and son-in-law Lorry Pacheco of Calgary; And three granddaughters Emily, Ellen and Molly. He is survived by his sisters Josie Fairhart and Tom, Cathy Christensen and John, Ethel Goodrich and Cyril, two brothers Frank McPhee and Barb, Orville McPhee and Beth. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Catherine McPhee and his brother Ern. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jim will be remembered by all those who loved him for his great sense of humour.
PEDWELL, Baernice S.
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, March 11, 2006 in her 95th. year. Bernice, beloved wife of Russell. Loving mother of Lillian Rakoczy. Dear grandmother of Richard & his wife June and 3 great-grandchildren. Bernice requested there be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements entrusted to the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville with cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium.
YOUNG, Shanel Madeline
Peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at home surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 17. Beloved daughter of Debbie and Gordon. Loving sister of Jaclyn. Cherished granddaughter of Roy and Betty Wilson and Bill and Anne Young. Will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Shanel had a passion for theatre, drama, music and dreamed of caring for all animals. Shanel was an inspiration to all who knew her and she touched many hearts. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Westney Heights Baptist Church (1201 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax, 905-686-7782) at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations in Shanel's memory may be directed to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Durham Region Chapter (47Aberdeen Street, Oshawa, ON, L1G 2E6, 905-725-9524).
