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JONES, Ernest Harvey
Age 81 years. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday July 31, 2007. Beloved husband of Christine (Alldread) Jones. Dear father of Alfreda & Paul Wheeler, Tom & Diane Jones, Susan Jones, Christine & Lynn Wood, Mathew & Rosemary Jones. Loving grandfather of Michael, Pamela, Cameron, Stephen, Craig, Stephanie, Lance, Tyler, Megan, Ashly and great-grandfather of Cody & Ryan. Dear brother of Irene Turner and the late Vern Jones. Visitation at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Wednesday Aug.1, 2007. Funeral Service in the Chapel 1 pm Thursday Aug.2, 2007. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Leukemia or Bowmanville Hospital Foundations.
KOENIGER, Carole Anne
Suddenly at home in Whitby on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at the age of 69. Sadly missed by daughter Tracy Cunningham. Beloved grandmother to Sean, Tonya, Amy and Katie. Dearly missed by family members, Shawn Megill, Kaireen Cunningham, Don Cunningham, Irene Cunningham, Sharon Parish, brother Jack and sisters Shirley and Leslie. Carole has left an impression on everyone that knew her and will be deeply missed by all. Private family service was held. Arrangements by AFTERCARE CREMATION & BURIAL SERVICE, 905-430-1469.
McNAMARA, Thomas (Bud)
Suddenly on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Muriel McNamara (nee White). Loving father of Pat McNamara, Marie Hicks (Bob), Shirley Humphries (Bob), Tom McNamara, and Laura Kane (Paul). Devoted Pappa of Tina (Craig), Michael (Diane), Cheryl (Alex), Sean, Bryan, Rachel, John and Ryan. Survived by sister Joan Thompson. Predeceased by sisters Dorothy, Audrey, Teresa, Rita, Shirley and brother Jack. Bud served his country proudly in WWII with the Royal Canadian Artillery. He was also a long time employee of Canadian Pacific Express for 39 years. We will miss his wonderful sense of humour. Friends will be received at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St. E. Whitby 905-668-3410 on Thursday August 2, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Lakefield Cemetery on Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers a donation in Bud's memory to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
TYCE, Sylvia
August 15, 1953 - July 31, 2007. After a 7 year battle with cancer, fought with dignity and grace, Sylvia, surrounded by her family and friends, passed away at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa. Sylvia was the beloved wife of Brian and devoted mother of Gregory and Jessica. She will be missed by her parents, Elisabeth and Karl Burkhardt and her older brother Tom (Mag). Daughter-in-law of Nancy Tyce and the late Dennis, sister-in-law of Anjie MacKay, Alan (Laura), Peter (Teri), Laurie Beaton (Michael), Sandy Jang, Neil (Heather) and Denise Cashley (Bruce). She will be missed by many nieces and nephews and her many special friends including Rhonda and "Edna" Deb. The family would like to recognize the wonderful care and support given to Sylvia and her family during this difficult time. We are grateful to doctors Devost and Wilke and Sylvia's co-workers at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa. Sylvia was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend. Her dedication to her chosen profession of nursing helped many people over the years. Sylvia's sunny personality and amazing spirit has sustained us over the years, she will be missed by all. Family and friends will be received at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (just north of Hwy 2) 905-665-0600 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral mass to follow at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church (373 Simcoe St. S. just south of Olive Ave. Oshawa) at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday August 2, 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
BRAY, Jack Lloyd
Peacefully, on Monday, July 30, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 89. Jack Bray, beloved husband of Ruth (nee Leach) of Port Perry. Loving father of Marilyn Bailey of Blackstock and Ron Bray and his wife Lynda of Port Perry. Loved grandfather of Sharon, Laurie, Janet, Steven, Paul, and Allan (deceased). Will be remembered by 9 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Stewart Bray and his wife June of Port Perry, Rita Cook of Whitby, Verna Attwood of Whitby, and Noreen Prouse of Bobcaygeon. Pre deceased by his brothers Harold Bray and Earle Bray, and his sisters Dorothy McDermott, Marjorie Bray, and Jean Lambe. The family of Jack Bray will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, McDermott-Panabaker Chapel , 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Wednesday, August 1st from 7 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, August 2nd at 11 a.m. with Reverend Elaine Sveet officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.
McDANIEL, Donald Robert
Age 55 years. Retiree of O.P.G. passed away suddenly at home Monday July 30th 2007. Beloved husband of Charlotte McDaniel. Dear father of Christopher & Brandon. Dear brother of Jim McDaniel & Judy McDaniel. He is survived by his aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. A Memorial Gathering & Reception will be held at the Bowmanville Legion Hall, (Branch #178) 109 King St. E. on Sunday August 5th 2007 from 2-4 pm. Those wishing to honour his memory may do so by making a donation to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, 905-623-5668.
MORRIS, Donald Everett
WW11 Vet and retired GM south office employee. Suddenly at home on July 30th 2007. Donald in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Morris. Loving father of Dianne Fil (Gig) and Peter Morris. Loving grandfather of Bryan Fil (Jacquie) of Oshawa and Krista Heslop (Mark) of Burlington. Lovingly remembered by his great grandchildren Riley Fil, Ethan Fil, Maxwell Heslop and Wilson Heslop. Predeceased by his parents David and Louie May Morris, his sister Mildred Morris and brother Milton Morris. A memorial service will be held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Thursday August 2nd at 2.30 p.m with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
TAYLOR, Barbara Lynne "Billie"
Age 63 years. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Lynne "Billie". Beloved wife of Gerry Taylor for 43 years. Loving mother of Leslie & her husband Keith Baker and Jane & her husband Dave McCullough. Cherished Grama of Jason, Adam, Tyler & Matthew. She is survived by her sisters Betty & her husband Gene Roberts, Midge Vivian and by her brother Randy & his wife Judee. Billie will be sadly missed by all her family & friends. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, on Tuesday July 31st 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 11 am Wednesday August 1st 2007. Interment Bethesda Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to The Bowmanville Hospital Special Care Unit or to Tyrone United Church, would be appreciated by the family.
WESTGARTH, Norma
Entered into rest peacefully after a short illness at her home in Uxbridge on Monday, July 30th, 2007. Norma Elizabeth Westgarth (nee Brown), in her 78th year, was the beloved wife of the late Orville Westgarth (2007). Loving mother of Mary of Port Perry and George & Arlene of Severn Bridge. Dearly remembered by her grandchildren Alexis and Adrianne. Dear sister of Robert & Helen Brown, Bill & Edna Brown, Mrs. Ruth Brethour, Hartley & Barb Brown and Donald & Nancy Brown. Predeceased by infant daughter Barbara, one sister Noreen Wright and two brothers Ivan and Stanley Brown. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. As a remembrance, donations to the Association for Community Living Durham North, would be appreciated by the family.
BASS, Mary Alice
(Former resident of Scarborough and long time employee of Bomac Batten) Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa on Sunday, July 29th, 2007 at the age of 86. Dear mother of Joseph Leon Bass. Grandmother of Terrance, John and Gary Bass and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Walter Price , the late Margaret Sparks, Annie Price and George Price . Lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law Mariam Price , nieces, nephews and some very close friends from Canada and abroad. Memorial visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, August 7th from 12 Noon to 1:30 P.M. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
DIXON, Elizabeth Jane
Elizabeth Dixon died on Saturday July 28th, 2007 at North York General Hospital at the age of 49 after a heroic, year-long battle against cancer. Liz is the beloved daughter of Jane Dixon and the late Angus Dixon, sister of Catherine and Michael. She was a teacher, an actress, a singer and a writer of songs and her vibrant spirit will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Our heartfelt thanks to the Oncology and Palliative Care Unit of the North York General Hospital for their dedication and compassionate care and to the Toronto Community Home-Care Team who made it possible for Liz to stay in her home with her beloved cat for as long as possible. The visitation and celebration of her life will be held at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa, on Thursday August 2nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 194 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa on Friday August 3rd at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Arthritis Society of Canada, Philip Aziz Centre (hospice care) or a Charity of your choice.
HILL, Joan
Entered into rest at the South Lake Regional Hospital in Newmarket, on Saturday, July 28th, 2007. Joan Margaret Hill (nee Taylor), in her 60th year, was the beloved wife of John Hill of Uxbridge. Cherished daughter of Mildred and Lloyd Taylor of Uxbridge. Loving mother of Kirk & Susy Hill of Whitby and Kevin & Kim Hill of Manilla. Dearly remembered by three grandchildren, Brianna, Rachel and Reaghan. Dear sister of Douglas & Eva Taylor of Uxbridge. Dear daughter-in-law of Mary Stewart of Uxbridge. Dear aunt of Anthony, Jamie, Julie, Sharon and David. Predeceased by one sister Karen Taylor (1978). Funeral Service from St. Andrews United Church in Sunderland on Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children's Wish Foundation, would be appreciated by the family.
KRUITHOF, Henry Teunis
passed away peacefully at his home in Uxbridge on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at age 81. Henry beloved husband of the late Hendrika. Dear father of Mary, John, Rosa and Diana. Loving grandfather of Christine, Robert, Autumn, Leah, Amy and Christopher. In Henry's memory donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
POULIN, Jean-Luc Alcide
With great sadness we announce the death of Jean-Luc Poulin on Saturday, July 28th, 2007, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his wife and children, at the age of 67. Jean-Luc died of complications attendant upon the treatment necessary in the very unequal struggle against a brain tumour lymphoma. Jean-Luc was a devoted husband to Linda (Lye) and loving father of Jean-Louis (Aida) and Danielle (Randy). Grandpa to Christian and Matthew Tennant and Nicolas and Sebastien Poulin. Predeceased by his parents Lucienne Tourangeau (1993) and Jean-Louis Poulin (1942) and his stepfather Roland Cote (2007); older brother and mentor of Gerard Poulin (Lorraine), Claire Bourgeois (deceased) (Rheo), Jean-Noel Cote (Jeanne), Solange (Sally) Roy (Paul), Real Cote (Marj), Louis Cote, Louise Lebel (Tom), Michel Cote and Micheline Brasseur (Reg). Favourite uncle of at last count 52 nieces and nephews. A teacher of French par excellence at O'Neill Collegiate, Dunbarton H.S., Eastdale Collegiate and Lahr Secondary in Lahr, Germany. Jean-Luc was also French Co-ordinator for the Durham Board for four years. In his ten-year retirement he indulged his love of fishing and the outdoors, spending many happy hours catching pickerel on Lake Scugog. We wish to express our deepest thanks to Dr. Walter Chang, to surgeon Dr. Mark Bernstein, Drs. Cynthia Menard and Warren Mason of Princess Margaret Hospital, Dr Nicole Devost of Lakeridge Health Palliative Care, naturopaths Dr. Michael Smith, Dr. Ali Rahmanian and Dr. Sam Ashore, and to our spiritual mentor Heidi McBratney. Jean-Luc's favourite charity was St. Vincent de Paul. If you would prefer please make donations to the Charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Family and friends will be received at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, July 31st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 1st at 3:00 p.m. Cremation.
SMITH, James Hubert Jim
peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday July 28, 2007 at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg at the age of 72. Jim, beloved husband of the late Muriel Smith (November 2006). Loving father of Debbie and her husband Vince Foss, and Stephen Smith of Toronto. Loved Pi of Crystal and her husband Matthew Beamer, Jeremy Foss and Jennifer Devlin, Jake Foss, James Foss and Campbell Smith.b Great PaPa of Hannah and Jillian Beamer. Dear brother of Ron Smith (the late Fran), Blanche Millman (the late Erskine), Lottie Mallette (the late Neil), Eleanor Fraser (the late Wib), Fred and Marlene Smith, and Eric and Bonnie Smith. Jim will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all his loving family and many dear friends. Special thanks to Dr. Katherine Chapman and nurse Ghilaine and the staff at the Golden Plough Nursing Home in Cobourg, and to Dr. Ann Sorensen and Debbie at the Ritson/Ormond Medical Clinic for the special care given to Jim. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Tuesday July 31st from 2-4pm and 7-9pm and on Wednesday August 1st from 12:30 to 1:30pm. A graveside funeral service will take place at Oshawa Union Cemetery at 2pm. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by Jim s family.
BRAZIER, Charles Lloyd
(Veteran WW II, Army Signal Corps, Member Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419, Port Perry) Peacefully, on Friday, July 27, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 85. Charlie Brazier of Port Perry and formerly of Bowmanville and Toronto, beloved husband of Eppie (nee Veenema). Loved father of William Brazier and his wife Nancy of Uxbridge, Shirley Brazier (deceased), and Kathey and her husband Wayne Holroyd of Tyrone. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey (Glenda), Jennifer (Rob), Jamie, Caitlyn, Nathalie, Connor and Brianne. The Family of Charlie Brazier will receive friends at WAGG FUNERAL HOME, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Monday, July 30th from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Charity of your choice.
CANTWELL, Brian Francis
Peacefully, with family by his side Brian passed away at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Friday, July 27th, 2007. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Patricia Cantwell. Forever loved by his wife Catherine (Irene) of 28 years, and his 3 sons Brian, David and Adam. Brian will be missed by his 3 brothers, 4 sisters and their families, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, July 31st from 7 9 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 1st at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or CNIB would be appreciated by the family.
HAYDEN, Hazel Marguerite
(Registered Nurse, Graduated 1941, Women s College Hospital) Peacefully in her sleep at Hillsdale Terraces, Oshawa on Friday July 27, 2007. Hazel (nee Kidd) in her 90th year. Loving wife of her devoted husband of 66 years, Edgar Dumble Hayden. Much-loved mother of Catherine and her husband John Morritt of Peterborough and Jayne and her husband Jon Lucas of Waterloo. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren: Sarah and husband Bob, Jennifer and husband Mark, Michael, Jesse and Geoffrey and her great grandchildren: Adam and Natalie. Survived by sisters: Eleanor Waugh, Mary Alice Reid and Madge Flindall. Predeceased by brother George Kidd. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday July 30, 2007 from 1:00 until time of service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Hazel made to the Humane Society of Durham Region or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
KOLEBNIAK, William Bill
Durham Region Police Service. 33 Years service to his community. Peacefully after a brief illness on Friday July 27, 2007 surrounded by his loved family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 66th year. Bill, beloved husband for 30 years of Rosemary Prentice. Loving step-father of Tony Prentice and his wife Angela. Dear Gido of Edie Mae Prentice. Special uncle of Kim Smithson and her husband Ron, Terry, Ricka, and Jamie, and great uncle of Kyle, Alan, Eric, and Alexandra. Uncle of Judy, John, and Joanne. Brother-in-law of Margaret Kolebniak. Bill is predeceased by his mother Pearl, his father Peter, and his brothers John and George. Bill will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all his loved family and many dear friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Monday July 30th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Panachyda at 7pm. A funeral service will be held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Bloor Street east of Simcoe Street) on Tuesday July 31st at 9:30am. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Ukrainian Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Canadian Liver Foundation, or the Charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by Bill s family.
