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STEWART, John (Ian)
Michael (born in Glasgow, Scotland, WWII Veteran, Royal Navy and retired inspector from the Greater Manchester Police) – after a very short illness he lost the battle, on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in his 82nd year. John Stewart of Newcastle(Wilmot Creek). Loving Husband of Shirley (nee Burbidge) for 26 years and the late Margaret (nee Ashburn) for 34 years. Father of Michael and David of England. Grandfather of Nicholas, Louise and Samantha. Dear brother of Winnifred of Southhampton, England, and the Late Jean of Blackpool, England. Predeceased by his parents John Andrew Stewart and Winnifred Elizabeth Stewart. Friends may call at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Bowmanville (Corner of Church and Temperance) on Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 1 p.m. for an informal service to celebrate his life followed by a time of fellowship and refreshment in the church hall. Memorial donations to St. Andrews Presbyterian or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted. .)
VANDER LINDEN, Hendrik (Harry)
Age 82 years. Went to be eternally with his Lord and Saviour at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday July 3, 2007.
Beloved husband of Nellie Vander Linden. Dear father of Wil & Rosemary Vander Linden; Peter & Catherine Vander Linden and Janie & Barry Gallagher. Loving grandfather of Amy & Todd Herring, Nigel & Christa , Kyle & Amanda, Sarah, Martin, Christopher, Nicolas, Bradley Fledderus, Ireland, Dannika, Kaiya and great-grandfather of Emry & Zander. Dear brother of Marinus, Willem and Gozewijn. Arrangements entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. A Funeral Service will be held 3 pm Friday July 6, 2007 at REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Visitation at the Church from 1 –3 pm Friday. Memorial donations made to The Canadian Cancer Society or Leukemia Foundation.
WOLFENDEN, Beryl (nee O'Brien)
Peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday July 3, 2007 in her 87th year. Loving wife of the late John, best friend and mother of Beth, and her late son Gregg. Cherished Granny of Nikki, Derek, and Deanna, great-grandmother of Jade. Beryl was predeceased by her sisters Betty and Jeune. Family would like to extend a special thanks to her brother-in-law and friend Ken. amily will receive friends at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (just north of Dundas St.) 905-665-0600 from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday July 7, 2007 with a Memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. The burial of Beryl, John and Gregg will take place after the service. If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
BOWERMAN, Violet Irene
(Served as Corporal in R.C.A.F (WD) and Retired Manager of Laura Secord, Quinte Mall, Belleville) Peacefully with her son Phil by her side on Monday July 2, 2007 at Hastings Manor, Belleville. Violet in her 90th year was predeceased by her husband Ralph. Loving mother of Vianne (John) Ninness, Debbie (Terry) Bender, and son Phil. Proud 'Gran' to Matthew and Justin. Dear sister of Kenneth (Phyllis) Camken. A private family service to be held with Interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Donations in memory of Violet may be made to a Charity of your choice through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 152 King St. E. Oshawa, ON. L1H1B6 (905-433-5558).
DE PLAA, Case
Age 70 years. Was promoted to Heaven on Monday July 2, 2007. Beloved husband of Ank DePlaa. Dear father of Ellen & Paul Nagtegaal; Angelique De Plaa & Christopher Duenwald; and Casey & Clementina De Plaa. Loving opa to Michael, Jake, Joseph, Nicole, Amelie, and Kai. Dear son-in-law to Bep Koeijers. Dear brother to Ans & Huib, Co & Paula, Marijke & Leo and Wilma & Jan. Brother-in-law to Aaf & Sjaak and Bep & Ko and Cees & Addie. Arrangements entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. A Funeral Service will be held in MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Bowmanville 11 am Thursday July 5, 2007. Visitation at the Church from 10-11 am. Memorial donations may be made to CRWRC.
HODDENBAGH, John (Hans)
went home to be with the Lord peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday July 2, 2007, in his 81st year. Beloved husband and best friend to Wilma. Loving and devoted Dad to Paul (Bev), Hester (Ranjit McLelland), Mark (Kym), Luke (Brenda), Edward and Chris (Jodi). Will be fondly remembered by 25 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Caring brother to Wim (Paula), Emmy (Dick Groeneveld), Guus (Toni), pre-deceased by Henk (Rie) and Gerard. John will be fondly remembered by his extended family - brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. A funeral service will be held at Carruthers Creek Community Church on Thursday, July 5, 2007, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Beacon Bible Camp, Grace & Truth Retirement Homes or Rouge Valley Health System (Ajax Site) would be greatly appreciated by the family.
LOUNDS, Queen Beatrice Elizabeth
Peacefully with family by her side, Queen passed away at Extendicare (Health Care) on Monday, July 2nd, 2007. Wife of the late Bernard. Queen will be sadly missed by her son Don and daughter Sue (Ted) Varga. Proud Grandma to Dave (Dianne), Krista (Walt), Jon (Melanie) Sarah and Robert (Melanie). Great Grandma to Tyler, Nolan, Allysa, A.J., Madeline, Sophia, Rebecca and Grace. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, July 4th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, July 5th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation Thornton Crematorium. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
McKENDRY, Ralph
(40 year employee of Bell Canada; Longtime member of Parkwood Lodge No. 695 A.F. & A.M., 35 year member of Oshawa Ski Club and Oshawa Tennis Club, and member of Mens Canadian Club of Bowmanville) Peacefully, after a brief illness on Monday, July 2, 2007 at Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby. Ralph just celebrated his 81st birthday. Beloved husband of Mary Jane for 55 years. Loving father of Bob McKendry, and Lynn and her husband Dave Bell. Devoted “Papa” to Shawn Gemmell (Jenn Kingdon) and Jason Gemmell. Dear brother-in-law of Bob Jervis (Deborah) and Shirley Pryce and Peggy McKendry. Predeceased by his siblings. Will be sadly missed by his four-legged friend Abby. Relatives and friend will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday, July 6, 2007 from 2-3 p.m. with service to follow in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Ralph to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region or a Charity of choice would be appreciated by his family.
GILROY, Elsie May (nee Samis)
Died July 1, 2007 at Strathaven Lifecare Center Bowmanville. Elsie was born at home Darlington Twp., ON on September 23, 1913. Daughter of Milton Samis ( 1880-1962) and Catherine Jane Cple ( 1882-1961) Wife of the late Morley Arnold Gilroy (1895- 1976) and married August 20, 1960. Sister of the late Edythe-1989 ( Ferguson-1983) Abernethy; late Frederick Milton - 1991 (Verna 1993) Samis; late Maggie Corsina Samis 2004; and the late Donald - 1996 (Alice- 1998) Samis. Loving Aunt of Ellen Van Blarcom, N.S.; Joyce Taylor, Bowmanville; Alexander and Shirley Abernethy, Woodville; Don and Donna Griffin, Enfield; Beverley and Terence Smith, Orillia; Albert and Diane Samis. B.C.; Stuart and May Samis, Bala and Milton and Caldon Samis, B.C. Step-Mother of Ferne (Alf) Olsen. Flesherton; George (Helen) Gilroy, Oshawa and the late Muriel (David) Beath; William (Shirley) Gilroy; Faye ( survived by Murray) Vise. "Aunt Elsie" will be fondly remembered by a large extended family. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Whitby from 7-9 p.m. Thursday ( July 5th) with funeral service to follow in the chapel Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Port Perry. If desired memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
HAYWARD, Susan Louise (nee Ball)
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health–Oshawa on Sunday, July 1st, 2007 at the age of 46. Loving mother of Maxwell and Zachary Hayward of Georgetown. Cherished daughter of Jessie and Gerry Ball of Oshawa, and dear sister of Hugh Ball of Montreal. A Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, July 7th at 11:00am. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Durham Humane Society.
HENDERSON, Lynda Rose (nee Dovell)
Suddenly passed away on Sunday July 1, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 36th year. Wonderful wife of Larry. Daughter of Rita and Garney. Sister of Russ (Brenda), Nancy, Jody, Patty (Mark Kritsch), Lori (Martin Agnew) and Paula. Aunt of Sarah and Tabitha; Jason; Josh, Haley and Miranda; Victoria, Dana and Lisa; Emily, Owen and Grace; Brandon. Lynda will be greatly missed by the Henderson Family. Funeral service will be held at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (just north of Dundas Street) 905-665-0600 from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday July 5, 2007 with a Chapel service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Head Injury Association of Durham Region would be appreciated.
HORACK, Margaret (Peg)
passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on July 1, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Anton (Tony) Horack, dearest mother of Larry (and Cori), Bev (and Bill), loving gramma to Deanna (and Charley), Holley (and Todd) and Cam. For the past year Peg truly enjoyed being "GREAT" gramma to Brody. She will never be forgotten by her much loved brother Lloyd. Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by brothers Lorne, Arnold, Jack, Gordie and sisters Violet, Evie, Pearl, Hazel and Winnie. Adored by everyone, a most giving soul, she's still waiting to win the lottery so she could give it all away. Visitation Wednesday, July 4, from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 12-1 p.m. at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby 905-668-3410). Funeral service to follow at 1 p.m.
NEEDHAM, John Arthur
After a lengthy illness, on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 70. John Needham of Port Perry, beloved husband of the late Marilyn Johnson. Loved father of Tina, Tara, Chris, James, Jeff and Vera and grandfather of Brandon, Amber and Hayden. Dear brother of Joan, Betty, Laura, Ted, Rick, and brother-in-law of Sid Johnson, Marie Slute, Pauline Woodcock, Edith Johnson (deceased), Eddie Johnson (deceased), Rena and her husband Randy Rogerson, Albert Johnson (deceased), Esther Johnson (deceased), Kathy Johnson (deceased), and Richard Johnson. John will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. The Family of John Needham will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Wednesday, July 4th from 2 – 4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, July 5th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Michael Bishop officiating. Interment Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
POZER, Frances (nee Frances Brown Low)
(long-time member of the Anglican Church) – peacefully after a lengthy illness, with her loving husband at her side, at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility on Sunday, July 1, 2007, in her 65th year. Fran, best friend and dearly loved wife for 21 years of William (Bill) Pozer of Newcastle. Loving mother of Christine Thrussell of Oshawa, Shannon Thrussell of Toronto, and the late Geoffrey Thrussell. Step-mother of Kel Pozer. Survived by daughter-in-law Karen Thrussell and grandchildren Tyler and Sean. Dear sister of Mary and the late Daniel McWilliams, Ellen and her husband Harry Sullivan, Hannah Mezzabotta and her husband Henry, and Alexander Low. Sister-in-law of Heather Low and Edna and her husband Ron Poffenroth. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. A special thank-you to all of the caring ladies at Foster brooke for their compassionate care during Fran’s illness. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, July 6, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Newcastle (just north of the funeral home on Mill St.), on Saturday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Clarington Animal Shelter or St. George’s Anglican Church Link Fund, or the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy would be appreciated by the family. .)
VERO, Crescenzia
It is with great sadness the Vero family. announces the passing of Crescenzia. Surrounded by her family with her loving husband by her side in Italy, Crescenzia lost her battle with Cancer on July 1st, 2007. She leaves behind her husband Giuseppe and step children Mariella Vero, Mimma Vero & Len Kleine & Family and Paul Vero & Family. Dear grandmother of Kieran. Crescenzia will be sadly missed by her many friends and family in Canada and Italy. A funeral mass was held on July 3rd in Grumo Appula Bari, Italy followed by Entombment in the Community Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, on Monday July 30th at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
