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MOORE, Lorna Letitia
Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, July 22nd, 2007 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Victor Moore. Loving mother of Wayne, Lorraine (Frank Ipsen), and Glenn (Kathy). Cherished grandmother of Sean, Kirsten, Ashley and Brandon. Dear sister of Edwin Milton, Arnold Milton, Dorothy Denton and Margery Herndler. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. W. (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, July 27th from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, July 28th at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to The Leprosy Mission Canada (100 Mural Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1J3) would be appreciated.
ADDISON, Maureen
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, July 20th, 2007, following a lengthy illness. Mairin Patricia Jean (Maureen) Addison in her 64th year. Beloved wife of Raymond of Whitby. Loving daughter of Mrs. Marjorie Finnamore of Ottawa and the late Joseph Finnamore. Dear mother of Gerald of Whitby, Charlene and her husband Brent Dixon of Ottawa, and David of Whitby. Lovingly remembered by her two grandchildren Talia and Ian Dixon. Dear sister of Mavis Ogibowski and her husband Peter and Patrick Finnamore and his wife Danielle all of Ottawa. Loving aunt of Claire, Michelle and Kevin. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH (903 Giffard Street, Whitby) on Friday, July 27th at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Hope Cemetery (4660 Bank Street, Ottawa) on Saturday, July 28th at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
COCKERILL, John
(Masters of Forestry, U.B.C.) Suddenly at his home in Whitby on Friday, July 20th, 2007 in his 86th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Leona. Loving uncle of Susan Gordon (John) and their children, Jonathan and Kristina, and Sandy Lupo (Santo) and their children, Garner, Candace and Kate-Lynn. He will be fondly remembered by many relatives and friends. John proudly served his country during WWII as a navigator with the R.C.A.F. John and Leona always looked forward to their drives in the country to visit family and friends and to enjoy the peacefulness of nature. Visitation and Service were held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, July 25th, followed by Interment at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health-Whitby or Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.
DRESLINSKI, Ann (nee: Walsh)
passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, July 20, 2007 at the age of 60 years. Ann will be dearly missed by sons, Paul, Michael and Eric, grandson Simon and daughter-in-law Shannon; common-law husband Bruce Winning; aunt Gloria, cousin Guy, and nieces Eileen, Elizabeth and Erica. Her kindness, wisdom and generosity will continue in the hearts of family and many, many friends. Cremation has taken place at Bowmanville Crematorium and a private family graveside service will follow at a later date. A Memorial Gathering of Friends will take place at the ORONO TOWN HALL on Friday, July 27, from 6 8 pm. Donations in Ann s memory would be gratefully appreciated and may be made through the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, (905-623-5480), or at the memorial gathering to Durham Regional Cancer Centre or Charity of your choice.
FOCKLER, Norman Edward
Peacefully, on Friday, July 20, 2007, at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Johanna and the late Catherine (nee McNicoll). Loving father of Ian (Mary), Floyd (Susan), Arlene (Roger) and predeceased by Kenneth. He will be missed by his grandchildren Brian (Cindy), Stephen, Andrew, Laura, Vanessa and Jacqui. Step-father of Hannelore Bode. A service to celebrate Norman's life will be held at the Uxbridge Baptist Church (231 Brock Street West) on Monday, July 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Uxbridge Baptist Church or Focus on the Bible would be appreciated by the family.
GIBSON, John Douglas
Age 47 years. passed away peacefully at home in Bowmanville on Friday July 20th 2007. Beloved father of Shannon Gibson. Loving brother to Barbara Ann Gibson, Cheryel Ann Arends, Eileen Joan and her husband Jim Biggs, Garnet Eric Gibson and Richard Darryl Gibson. Predeceased by his parents John & Alice Gibson. Dear Uncle of Robert, Tyler, Nathan, Cameron, Joshua, Kyle, Erin, Lacey, Amanda and great-uncle of Ce nedra and Brock. Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, on Sunday July 22nd 2007 from 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 1 pm Monday July 23rd 2007. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to The Multiple Sclerosis Society or Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by John s family.
HORDZIEJKO, Margaret
(Longtime employee of Sklar Furniture) passed away at Strathaven Nursing Home, Bowmanville on Friday, July 20th, 2007 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late John Hordziejko. Dear mother of Michael (Anna Maria). Grandmother of Stephanie, Nicholas and Crystal. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, July 29th from 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, July 30th at 11:00 o clock. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to Simcoe Hall Settlement House would be appreciated.
PARSONS, Anita
Age 64 years. passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday July 20, 2007. Loving wife of Gordon Parsons. Beloved mother of Trevor and Tracey & her husband Fred. Dear nana of Jessica and Megan. She will be sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Tuesday July 24, 2007. Funeral service 1 pm Wednesday July 25 2007 at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Kidney or Heart & Stroke Foundations.
PRZYBYSZEWSKI, Kazimierz
Peacefully at P.R.H.C., St Joseph s Site, on Friday, July 20, 2007 in his 84th year. Dear husband of the late Mary Przybyszewski. Loving father of Christine Wild of Newmarket, Henry of Warsaw and Jerry and his wife Trudy of Peterborough. Caring Ja Ja of Jason, Colin, Janese, Kaylee, Kylie, Hope and Karlie. Friends will be received at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. at River Rd. S., for visitation on Monday, July 23 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at IMMACULATE CONCEPTION R.C. CHURCH, 386 Rogers St. at 11:30 a.m. Interment Highland Park Cemetery. 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. .)
RENE, Doris Christina
Age 77 Years. passed away peacefully at home on Friday July 20th 2007. Beloved wife of Roger Rene for 58 years. Loving mother of Marcel & his wife Linda, Cheryl & her husband Norm, Elaine & her husband Alex, Rick & his wife Pam, Kathy, Joan & Robb. She is survived by her 18 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. Doris will be sadly missed by all her family & friends. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 & 7-9 pm Tuesday July 24th 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Bowmanville, 11 am Wednesday July 25th 2007. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations made to Community Care Access Centre would be appreciated by the family.
VANDERBURGT, Johannes (John)
Peacefully at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on July 20th, 2007, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Martina, loving father of Marty and his wife Judy of Edmonton, and Peter and his wife Becky of Ajax. Dear Opa of Shawn and Jordan. Brother of Antoon, Theo, Marie, Christine and Nelly of Holland, and the late Arie, Peter and Annie. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
WELLS, Ethel May
(Former member of Whitby Senior Citizens Centre and St. Mark's United Church) Peacefully, at Fairview Lodge Whitby, on Friday, July 20, 2007, in her 92nd year. Beloved mother of Shirley Miettinen and her husband the late Frank, Ardyth Davis and her husband the late Kieth and the late Beverley Lehman and John Epps. Cherished 'Nan' to her seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ardyth Parent and the late Robert and William Wells. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa on Monday, July 23, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Brian Gee officiating. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Fairview Lodge 'C' Wing for their care and kindness shown over the last two years.
ALLIN, Marjorie
Peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Thursday, July 19, 2007 in her 86th year. Marjorie, beloved wife of the late Clarence Allin. Loved mother of Donald, Murray, William and his wife Rosalyn, Barbara and her husband Roger Welland, Larry and his wife Janet, Brenda and her husband John Morrison, Gayle and her husband Joe Lancaster, Joyce and her husband Lloyd Hurren, Lois and her husband Scott Woodland and the late Sheila. Dear sister of Marion Spilchen, Doreen Lowery, Dorothy Cornish and Betty Barnes and the late Laverne, Myrtle, Edna, Raymond, Hazel, Bill and Lawrence. Dear sister-in-law of Ruby Shackleton. Loving grandmother of 22 grandchildren, 1 predeceased and 16 great-grandchildren. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday, July 22, 2007 from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Funeral service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations in Marjorie s memory to the Durham Region Alzheimer Association, Hospital for Sick Children or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
BRITTON, James (Jim)
Was taken from us suddenly, on Thursday July 19th, 2007. Jim is sadly missed by his loving soulmate and wife, Treva of 30 years. Jim was deeply loved by his 3 wonderful children, Jim Jr., Chrissy, and Rob, all at home. Jim also leaves behind the light of his life, his grandson Anthony. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Margaret (Bill Velleneuve), Jean (Dave Jaworski), and Christine (Al Barriault). Jim will be resting at the NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Visitation will take place on Sunday July 22nd 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in our chapel Monday July 23rd 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the Britton family.
COTTER, Major Ruby
Retired Salvation Army Officer after 44 years service. Peacefully after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer decease on Thursday July 19, 2007 at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby at the age of 81. Ruby loved sister of Dorothy Carroll, Vera Campbell, Frances McCaw, Johnny Cotter and the late Edna Scott and the late Howard Cotter. Aunt Ruby will be fondly remember by her many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Salvation Army Temple (Thornton Road and Rossland Road), on Monday July 23rd at 1pm. Visitation from 12 noon until service time. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family and can be made at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
HALEY, Katherine Kay Rebecca
passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, July 19th, 2007 at the age of 80 years. Kay, beloved wife of Owen. Dear mother of Mary (the late Patrick) Rivers, Kitty Haley, Paul (Cathy) Haley, Ken (Carol) Haley, Sharon (John) Fedyniak, Oweney Haley and Patrick (Linda) Haley. Cherished grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many. Survived by sister Noreen Kryhul. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, July 23rd from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT (194 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa) on Tuesday, July 24th at 10:30 A.M. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
BROUGHTON, (Musclow) Verene (Renie)
passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 18, 2007. Renie, beloved wife of the late Jim Broughton, loving mother of Susan, Cathy and Cindy. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Friday July 20, 2007 at 11a.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough at 12:30 a.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m.
CLARK, Floyd Allan Al or Allan
WW11 RCNVR, Convoy Escort, stationed out of Halifax. Retired 30 year dedicated employee of Canada Post, Oshawa. Al passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, July 18th, 2007, in his 83rd year. He was the dearly beloved husband of the late Jean Clark and will be sadly missed by his children Shirley and Brent Flintoff, Jim and Debbie Clark, Mark and Janice Clark, his grandchildren, Steve (Deanna) Flintoff, Larisa (Todd) Barbour, Theresa (Shawn) Ryder, Matt (Shawna) Clark, Chuck (Jen) Clark, Wendy, Mike and Sarah Clark and great grandchildren Lily, Tasha, Jake, Deacon, Aaron, Taylar and Owen. Survived by his sisters Edna Hawkins (John predeceased), Ruth (Vern) Wright and Diane (Ron) Kirkland. Predeceased by his parents Ray and Bea Clark. He lived his life in Oshawa until moving to Strathaven Retirement Centre in Bowmanville this past April. His family sincerely thanks his friends and the staff at Strathaven, as well as Bowmanville EMS and Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Emergency and SCU staff for their valiant efforts to keep him with us longer. His witt, wisdom and wonderful ways will always be remembered. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. W. (905-721-1234) on Sunday July 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa (at Adelaide) on Monday, July 23rd, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
CULLEN, Arthur
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Wednesday July 18, 2007 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Margaret for 18 years. Arthur will be sadly missed by his children Angela (Andrew) Coe, Robert (Jennifer) Cullen and their mother Christine Cullen. Proud grandfather of Matthew Coe, Bridgette Coe, Emma Cullen, Graham Cullen, Megan Hutchinson, Lauren Hutchinson, Abbie Hutchinson and Logan Noakes. Athur will be fondly remembered by his 6 brothers and sisters in England and by many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with a service in the chapel on Friday July 20th, at 1.30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Canadian cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Visitation 1 hour prior to service.
MONOPOLI, Deborah Ellen
Peacefully passed away after a courageous battle on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 49th year. Devoted wife and best friend of Frank for over 20 years. Loving mother of Shannon, Kayla and Alana. Fondly remembered by her brother James and his family Shawna, Corey and Kelly. She will be sadly missed by her brother-in-law Domenic, his wife Debbie, their children David and Jonathan, and her in-laws, Quirico and Palma Monopoli. Special thanks to the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for making her comfortable. If family and friends so desire, donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.
THOMAS, Donna Roseellen
Age 54 years. Suddenly at her home in Courtice on Wednesday July 18th, 2007. Beloved wife of Barry Fielding. Loving step-mother to Jason, Rachel & Michael. Dear sister to Thomas Craig & to Richard Aldon. She was predeceased by her parents Viola & Donald Lapp. Donna will be sadly missed by all her family & friends. In keeping with Donna s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation. Donna s ashes will be interred in Orillia at a later date. Those wishing to honour her memory may do so by made a memorial donation to The Humane Society of Durham Region. Arrangements were entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, 905-623-5668.
