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ANDERSON, Audrey M.
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, June 30, 2007 in her 86th year. Audrey, beloved wife of the late Clifford “Andy” Anderson. Loved mother of Brian “Mouse”, Patricia Carter and fiancée Philip Cool and her late husband Ron. Loving grandmother of Jennifer and her husband Blaine Souch and the late Jeffery Carter. Loving great-grandmother of Joshua. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Thursday at 1 p.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium with Interment of cremated remains in Orono Cemetery. Donations in Audrey’s memory to the Clarington Animal Shelter would be gratefully appreciated.
EERIKAINEN, Virpi Annikki
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday June 30, 2007. Beloved wife of Antti Eerikainen. Loving mother of Nina Susanna Straughan and her husband Larry. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Alicia and Eric. Dear sister of Irma Pohjolainen and her husband Juhani and Terttu Pelkonen and her husband Aimo both of Finland, and sister in law of Matti Eerikainen and his wife Viola. She will also be missed by her nieces and nephews. Donations to the Lupus Foundation would be appreciated by the family and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711).
FIELD, James Ernest Elwood
passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the age of 92. Dearly beloved husband of Elsie Warren. Predeceased by his wife Nellie in 1977. Will be lovingly remembered by his children, Judy, Dennis (Judy) and Ernest (Debbie). Grandfather of Tim (Lisa), Adrienne (Mark), Valerie (Mike), Catherine and Michael. Dear brother of Hazel Kennedy, and predeceased by brother, Murray Holmes, sister, Dora Dane and brother-in-law Jim Kennedy. Brother-in-law of Jean Holmes. He will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 6, 2007 at 1:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt Street, 2nd Floor, Ajax, Ontario. (located off Harwood Avenue just north of Bayly Street). Phone: 905-683-2927. Donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
PIEKENBROCK, Louis
passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 30th, 2007 at the age of 73. Loving husband of Irene, caring father of Gisela (Henry), Fitzgerald and Ryan, sibling to 3 brothers and 1 sister. A memorial service will be held at ST. JOSEPHS CHURCH (1100 Mary St N, Oshawa) on Tuesday July 10th, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Remembered fondly in life for his charity, generosity, faith and love for his family
RUSSELL, Frank Templar
Suddenly at his home in Whitby on Saturday June 30, 2007 at the age of 72. Frank, beloved husband of Gisela. Dear father of Rob and his wife Michelle. Loving grandfather of Shannon, Kelsey, and Amanda. Fondly remembered by his family and friends. Cremation has taken place and will be followed by a Memorial Service at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) on Saturday July 7, 2007 at 11 a.m. In memoriam donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
AIREY, Liam Michael and Jacob Scott Airey
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Liam Michael and Jacob Scott Airey who were in their 23rd pre-term gestational weeks. Liam and Jacob entered into this life peacefully on June 29th, 2007 at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry, Ontario. Precious twin boys of Joylene (MacNeil) and Scott Airey. Grandsons to Helen and Tom Airey, Colleen and Gary MacNeil (predeceased). Nephews of Suzanne Branton, Jeff Airey, Michelle (MacNeil) Worthen, Reid Worthen and Lorie MacNeil. They will be sadly missed by cousins, Brennan, Kristin, Gregory, Alexandria, Malcolm and Nicholas. Liam and Jacob will be deeply missed and never forgotten by Mom, Dad, Molson and Tucker. A grave side service was held at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert, Ontario on Tuesday July 3, 2007. Arrangements entrusted to WAGG FUNERAL HOME, Port Perry.
BEGG, Vera
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville with family by her side, on Friday June 29, 2007. Vera, in her 83rd year. Beloved daughter of the late Joe and Marion Dixon. Dear mother of Rick and his wife Bonnie of Oshawa, Randy and his wife Linda of Oshawa, Gary and his wife Shelly of Bowmanville, Kathy Matisz and her husband Bill of Oshawa, Karen Ford and her husband Rob of Oshawa, and Nancy McKeown and her husband Gary of Oshawa. Dear sister of Joyce Hobbs of Oshawa, Sidney and his late wife May of Lindsay, Walter and his wife Pat of Oshawa, and Terry Dixon and his wife Barb of Oshawa. She will be truly missed by her grandchildren Tina, Jessica, Sean, John and Trillium, and by her great grandchildren Jason, Taylor, Alex and Jaydon. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with a funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday July 3, 2007 at 3pm. Cremation. Visitation Tuesday from 1pm until time of service. Memorial donations in Vera’s memory to The Toronto Hospital for Sick Children or The Rotary Club would be greatly appreciated by the family.
BULLEN, Adelaide Aletha (nee Hawker)
Born in Kingelly Village, West Coast, Berbice, Guyana. It is with great sadness that the Bullen Family announces the passing of their beloved mother Adelaide on June 29, 2007 at the Community Nursing Home of Pickering in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her loving husband Albert. Proud mother of Gloria, Conrad (Denise), Albert, Una Valladares, Carmen Brewster, Joy, Sharon Bullen-Rutherford, Stephen (Lisa) and Pauline. Much loved grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 3. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and a multitiude of friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering, Ontario) on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. If so desired, a donation to the Trillium Gift of Life Network would be greatly appreciated by the family. The family extends a special thank you to the staff of the Community Nursing Home of Pickering.
CUREATZ, Collin Lawrence
It is with great sadness and unending love that Kathryn and Sam Cureatz, Justice of the Peace, announce the tragic death of their son Collin on Friday, June 29, 2007, in Banff, Alberta. Collin, 23, leaves his loving brothers Draydon and Rion and Stephanie, and his true love, Julie McCluskey. In celebration of his graduation from the University of Guelph with distinction, Collin was on a trans-Canada bicycle ride at the time of the accident in the Canadian Rockies. A lover of carpentry, hockey and music, he was to join the staff of Trinity College in Port Hope, his Alma Mater, in September. This wonderful young man will be sorely missed by former classmates and staff. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights, 1-877-987-3964) on Wednesday, July 4, from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Trinity College in Port Hope on Thursday, July 5, at 12:00 noon, with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Interment East Colborne Cemetery. In Collin’s memory, donations to the Chaplaincy Department of Trinity College or the Trauma Unit of Guelph General Hospital would be appreciated by his family.
DICKEY, Joan Alice
Died at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, June 29, 2007, in her 84th year. Joan was the daughter of Lillian Wotten and William Nash. She was born in Oshawa and lived here all her life. In September she would have celebrated 60 years of marriage with her husband Bernard. Joan is survived by her husband Bernard, daughter Sharon and her husband Fred Cully, son James and his wife Paty with sons Mauricio and Evelio, and daughter Susan. Also survived by grandchildren Heidi, Becki, Jamie and Joshua. Predeceased by daughter Ann, sister Pauline Spicer and brother Leon Nash. Joan has been cremated. There will be a Memorial Mass at THE CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario, on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorial donations may be made to a Charity of choice through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME,152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of 8 Main at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, for their extremely compassionate care of Joan during her final days.
FREVE, Henry Noel ''Hank''
passed away peacefully, in the arms of his family, on Friday, June 29, 2007 at Oshawa General Hospital, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Perry). Loving father of Robert (Joanne) and Nancy (Wayne) Nyhuis. Proud grandfather to Brian, Eric, Matthew, Michael and Mitchell. Dear brother of Richard and Helen Simpson. Special friend and business partner for 30 years (ABM Construction) of the late Jack Wilkinson.
MARTIN, James Leary
(WW II Veteran with the Royal Canadian Artillery and Squadron #664. Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #419 Port Perry, Port Perry Seniors Club, and the I.OO.F Warriner Lodge Port Perry. Retired from General Motors with 32 years service.) After a brave and lengthy battle with cancer, on Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 86. Jim Martin of Port Perry, loving husband of Minnie (nee Bateman) for over 61 years. Cherished father of Larry Martin of Calgary and Evelyn Fitzsimmons of Oshawa. Loved grandfather of Jennifer Fitzsimmons and her fiancé Ted Durning, Kristen Fitzsimmons and her friend Matt Douglas, and Shaun Martin Fitzsimmons. Dear brother of Ruby and her husband George Romanuk, and Bob Martin and his wife Donna all of Oshawa. The Family of Jim Martin will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel” 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Tuesday, July 3rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, July 4th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Frazer Lacey and Reverend Elaine Sveet officiating. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.
MURDOCK, Verna May (nee Hoy)
Peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces, Oshawa, on Friday June 29, 2007 in her 92nd year. Verna, beloved wife of the late Irvine Murdock. Verna was born in Mountain Township on August 3rd, 1915, the daughter of the late Alexander and Ida Hoy. Dear mother of Dwight of Oshawa, John and his wife Patricia of Grand Bend, Garry and his wife Lynn of Courtenay B.C., and Brenda Murdock of Oshawa. Loving grandmother of Ainslie, Ryan and Kelly. Beloved sister of Mildred Hyndman, Orton Hoy, Sherman (June) Hoy and Hilda Weedmark. Verna was predeceased by her sister Lila Makepeace and brothers Nelson, Lyle and Andy Hoy. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 from 12 – 1 p.m. Funeral service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations made in Verna’s memory to Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
NIELSEN, Poul
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, June 29th, 2007 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of 54 years of Tove. Loving father of Alex and his wife Jean, Yvonne and her husband Michael King, Alan and his wife Debbie, Nick, Annette and her husband Alan Palmer and the late Jan Mogens Nielsen and his wife Audrey. Loving Grandpa of Colan, Katie, Sidney, Kevin, Curtis, Elliot, Rachel, Jacob and Ry. Poul also leaves behind his 2 brothers and 4 sisters as well as many nieces and nephews still living in Denmark. Friends may visit at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, July 4th from 2-4 P.M. Funeral Service and Committal in the Chapel at 4:00 P.M. followed by cremation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
BROOKS, Ena Marie
Peacefully at Wynfield Residence on Thursday June 28, 2007. Ena Brooks, beloved daughter of the late Harry & Nina Brooks. Loving sister of Fay Brooks & his wife Betty. Dear aunt of David Brooks & his wife Jackie, Peter Brooks & his wife Bonnie, Nancy Hartwig & her husband Dennis, Diane McClosky & her husband Michael, and Jim Brooks & his wife Joan. Lovingly remembered by her great nieces and nephews, Shannon Hartwig, Jeff Hartwig, Kelly Brooks, Patricia Brooks, Ceilidh Brooks, Josh Brooks, Michi McClosky and Quinn McClosky. Ena was an elementary school teacher in St. Thomas, Oakville and Oshawa before her retirement. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in Kingsview United Church on Tuesday July 3, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to Kingsview United Church or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m.
FERROVECCHIO, Margaret Karen (nee Terry)
It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Ferrovecchio on Thursday, June 28, 2007. Most loved wife and sweetheart of her husband Marino. Loving mother of Randy. Predeceased by parents Juliette and Walter Terry, her sister Eva and nephew Terry. Dearly loved by Annette, Jim, Jasper, Jacob, Michelle, Alyssa, Rob, Stephanie, Avery, Keira, Dorothy, Helen, Kevin, Chris, Bill, Tony, Bruna, Nicoletta, Rocco, Dominica, Dominic and many other relatives and friends. She will remain in our hearts forever. The family will receive friends at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday. Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 10 a.m. followed by Interment at Resthaven Cemetery, Scarborough. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Community Living Ajax, Pickering and Whitby, 36 Emperor Street, Ajax, ON, L1S 1M7.
MacKAY, Florence
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday June 28th, 2007 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Much loved mother of Peter and his wife Shari of Brooklin. Grandmother of Connor and Lauren. Sister of Don, Bob, Peggy, Dorothy, Edna, Shirley and Ruth and the late Stan, Jim, Alfie and Jack. Fondly remembered by Pat, Judy, Kevin. George and Babs. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Whitby from 10 am Saturday until time of service to follow in the chapel Saturday June 30th at 12:00 Noon. If desired memorial donations to 'weekend to end breast cancer' through Memorial Chapel Brooklin would be appreciated by the family. A sincere thank you to the staff of Oncology dept. at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa for their care and support.
SPENCER, Dave
(Retired City of Oshawa Firefighter with 32 years of service) On Thursday June 28th, 2007 the world lost a wonderful man. Son of Joe and Edna Spencer; step son of Sylvia Spencer. Beloved husband and best friend of Sandra Spencer of 45 years. Much loved father of Stephanie and Scott and Cherelle. Brother to Judy, Susan and Annette and Doug and Evelyn. Heart felt brother to Dave and Penny Muir; little brother to Barb and Gary Vaughn. Uncle to Kenny, Mark, Kim, Brenda, Tracy, Rob, Kelly and Derek. Best friend to his Weizel buddies. Thanks to the 7th Floor nurses at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, July 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, July 3rd at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the new Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
STEELS, Jeffrey Alan
Suddenly in Whitby on Thursday, June 28th, 2007 in his 34th year. Dearly beloved son of Doug and Judy Steels. Dear brother of Michael. Will be sadly missed by his girlfriend Rosie Kaur. Cherished grandson of Fred and Gladys Dicker and the late Mary and Alvin Steels. Jeff will be missed by all his family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, July 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, July 3rd at 1:00 P.M. Donations made to SickKids Foundation would be appreciated.
CARROLL, Margaret “Marg” (nee Fallis)
At Centennial Place, Millbrook, on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in her 93rd year. Dear wife of the late James “Jim” Carroll. Loving mother of Joanne and her husband Paul Mongraw of Peterborough, Lynda and her husband John McAlley of Burlington, Kay and her late husband Gord Snape of Peterborough, the late Anne (survived by her husband John Owen) of Toronto, and the late Bryan Carroll. Lovingly remembered by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as great-great-grandchildren. Sister to Eleanor Sutton, Lorne Fallis, and the late Donald and Max Fallis. A very special thank-you to the staff of Harvest Wing, Centennial Place, Millbrook, for all their care and support. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.) on Friday, June 29, after 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Interment Highland Park Cemetery. Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Charity of your choice through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
