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ROGERS, Hilda ''Tillie''
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Oshawa General Hospital in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rogers. Loving mother of Donna Cadeau, Linda Warner, Judith Burns (Richard), John Heisler (Penny) and Rick Heisler (Colleen). Cherished grandmother of Susan, B.C., Chris, Tracey, Richie, Cory, Brett, Beau and Alex. Dear great-grandmother of Justyn, Trysha and Rachel. Sister of Bill Weller (Mary Lou), and Rev. James Weller (Norma). Should family or friends so desire, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Kerry's Place for Autism Durham would be appreciated.
SALTER, Kathrine Isabella 'Kay'
Peacefully, at The Wynfield, on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Glen for 65 years. Loving mother of Stephen Salter and his wife Jeanette Matthews and the late Robert Salter, and mother-in-law of Nancy. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Lesley Ann Salter, Ashley-Leigh Salter (Paul), Clint Salter, Todd Salter, Jeffrey Salter, Chad Salter and her great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Leo Conlin and his wife Nancy. Relatives and friends will be received at the THORNTON Cemetery CHAPEL, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa, on Saturday, September 1, 2007 from 1:30 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow. Donations made in memory of Kay to the Osteoporosis Society of Canada would be appreciated by her family and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
EDGELL, Doreen Agnes (nee Barclay)
Born in Renfrew, Scotland on March 7th, 1929. She passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2007 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by her husband Stanley Kenneth. She will be greatly missed by her children; Dave and his wife Rita, Kevin and his wife Debbie and grandchildren Kykle, derek, Justyne and Bronwyn, her niece Vivienne and husband Mario Crespi and their children Allan and Michelle. Predeceased by her siblings; Stella (Walter), Samuel (Betty) and Alfred (Bunty). Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Brooklin/Whitby from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service in the chapel Friday morning at 11:OO a.m. A reception will follow in George Hall. If desired memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Center, Oshawa would be appreciated. Doreen's family would like to thank the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for the care and comfort provided during her short stay.
KANTERS, Betty
Peacefully passed away at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa Hospital on Tuesday August 28, 2007 at the age of 72. Loving wife of Nick. Beloved mother of Larry, Randy, Rick, Nicolette, Nicky and Anna-Marie. Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby, ON. (just North of Dundas St.) 905-665-0600 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday August 31, 2007. Private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation. If so desired, donations to the Sick Children s Hospital would be appreciated.
MOREAU, Marion Elizabeth
After a long four year courageous battle with Alzheimers Dementia at the age of 58 years. Loving wife of Brad Cowan. Cherished mother of Christine, Jason, Michael and his wife Emily. Dear grandmother of Micheala, Eldon and Jordan. Much loved aunt of Candace. Predeceased by her parents Charlette Moyer and Edward Brown. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Centennial Place in Millbrook, the Mental Health Facility in Whitby and Peterborough Regional Health Centre for all of their care and compassion. Friends will be received at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE (corner of Bensfort Rd. at River Rd. South) on Friday, August 31, 2007, from 12:30 until time of service in the chapel at 1:30. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimers Society or the Humane Society would be appreciated and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted. ()
SUTTLEWORTH, Hilda
Age 90 years. At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday August 28, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Shuttleworth. Dear mother of Mike & Marlene; Terry & Laurene and Christine & Bob Boult. Loving grandmother of Shawn, Candace, Melanie, Bradley, Shari and Mark and great-grandmother of 10. A Memorial Service will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 11 am Thursday August 30, 2007 with visitation from 10-11 am. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society.
VANDERHORST, Harm Sr.
Born August 29th, 1910 in Amsterdam, Holland. passed away on August 28th 2007 at Fairview Lodge, Whitby. Moved to Canada in August 1956 with his wife and three children, Predeceased by son Evert, son Harm Jr., and loving wife, Kate. Survived by daughter-in-law Margaret, daughter Tobi (Bert Burbach) and son John (Gail Jubb) and by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by one brother and two sisters in Holland and by many nieces and nephews. A private family service was held at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905) 668-3410 followed by cremation and Interment beside his wife at Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
HARDING, William Kenneth Ken
Peacefully passed away at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg on Monday, August 27, 2007 in his 84th year. Ken beloved husband of Aldene (Dash). Loving father of Bruce and Trudy Marshall of Hastings and Paul Harding of Tucson, Arizona. Survived by 2 grandsons and 4 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sisters and brother: Kathleen, Vic and Eileen. Lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Martha and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. at the Golden Plough Lodge, 983 Burnham Street, Cobourg. Cremation with Interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Donations may be made through the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville to the Leukemia Research Fund of Canada in Ken s memory.
KAPULAR, Betty
passed away with her family by her side at her residence on Monday August 27, 2007. Betty at the age of 60. Beloved spouse of Dave Yuzwa. Predeceased by her husband Frank Kapular. Dear mother of Dana & Wayne Stevenson and Gregory Kapular. Dear step mother of Tracey and Chris O Donohue and Diane Foster . Dear daughter of Walter & Gwynneth Sajac. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Kyle, Danielle, Reagen, Cameron and Evan. Dear sister of Dan & Trina Sajac, and Tony & Sandy Sajac. Predeceased by her sister Carolyn Blasko. Betty will be sadly missed by her nephews Jan Blasko, Aaron Blasko, and Tyler Sajac, and by her niece Ashton Sajac. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Friday August 31, 2007 at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.
NIEUWLAND, Alice (Alie)
Our mother passed away on Monday August 27th, 2007 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a valiant fight lasting over 12 years with Alzheimer s. She has gone to join her husband John in Heaven (predeceased August 24th, 1997). Dearly loved by daughter Ria and her husband Jim Meenan, and son Kees (Keith) and his wife Rhoda. Predeceased by her eldest son Maarten (September 20th, 1954). Survived by granddaughters Donna and Linda (Adam). Predeceased by her beloved son-in-law Bill Weatherall and her only grandson Shawn Weatherall. Survived by Shawn s wife Jenise and 7 great grandchildren: Julia, Andrew, Michael, Justin, William, Nicholas and Amber. Loved aunt of Jasper and Elizabeth Vanden Bos. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday August 29th from 1pm 2pm. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 2pm. Private Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. Please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer Society so that we may eradicate this dreadful disease.
CHAPPELL, Ella (nee Tretiak)
Peacefully on Sunday August 26, 2007 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 84. Ella, beloved wife of the late James Metro Chappell. Loving mother of Larry Chappell and his wife Shirley of Orono, Barbara and her husband Frank Martell of Claresholm, Alberta, and Clayton Chappell and his wife Carol of Cambridge. Loved Nanny of 6 and great Nanny of 7. Dear sister of Harry Tretiak of Vernon, BC. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Thursday August 30th from 3pm to 4:30pm. Order of Funeral Rite in the chapel of the funeral home at 4:30pm. Cremation. Memorial donations to the RS McLaughlin Cancer Centre or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by Ella s family.
DEY, Gary B.
passed away suddenly after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 26th, 2007 at the age of 40. Gary, cherished father of Brittany, Kyle and Katrina. Adored son of Sylvia and the late Gary. Loving brother of Robin. Will be missed by many aunts and uncles, cousins and close family friends. Chief is fondly remembered by his many co-workers. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 31st from 10:00 A.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial donations can be made to Sunnybrook Hospital or Canadian Cancer Society.
MOORE, May
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, August 26th, 2007, Bertha May Allin, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late William Harvey Moore, lovingly remembered by her nephew Jim Moore and her family and friends. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, August 29th from 7-9 P.M. Private Interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
STEWART, June Julia (nee Brooks)
Peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 26, 2007, in her 89th year, with her family at her side. Loving wife of Max Stewart for 66 years. Dear mother of Robert Stewart and his wife Kienie of Toronto and Pat Stewart of Peterborough. Devoted grandmother of Lori (Ron) Visser, Kara Stewart, Mark (Christy) Stewart, Cher (Richard) Anjema, Matthew, Joel, and Neil Stewart, and missed by 14 great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Julia and William Brooks. Sister of Myrtle Bennewith, Albert (Bernice) Brooks, and the late Clayton Brooks, Evelyn (Horace) Fisher, Dorothy (Walter) Baldry, and Miles (Marie) Brooks. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. (at River Rd. S.) on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 1-2 p.m., with a funeral service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Malcolm Young. Interment Highland Park Cemetery. Donations in June s memory to the V.O.N. or the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated by her family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted. ()
WARRELL, Beatrice Joan
Peacefully, on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 76. Bea (nee Rodgers), beloved wife of the late Alf Warrell of Port Perry. Loving sister of Cecil McKenzie (deceased) and his wife Barb of Ajax. Loved aunt to Marcus (Amanda), Cameron, Phyllis (Robert), Audrey (Alan), David (Chris), Kenneth (Liz) and their families. The family of Bea Warrell will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Thursday, August 30th from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Nancy Monteith officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.
FERA, Francesco Frank
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday August 25, 2007. Frank in his 59th year. Beloved son of Caterina and the late Vito Fera. Dear father of Vito, Gilda and her husband Rene Regazzi, Frank Jr. and Cathy. Nonno to Gregory, Matteo and Mia. Brother of Tommy Fera and Michael Fera. He will be truly missed by his many friends and colleagues. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East,Oshawa. With mass of Christian burial at HOLY CROSS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (373 Simcoe Street South) on Thursday August 30, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Tuesday from 7-9pm. and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm.
GOVIER, Lillian Elsie
passed away on August 25th, 2007 at Bowmanville Hospital in her 80th year. Sadly missed by her daughters Alberta (Bill) Moore, Sharon Govier, Bonnie (Phil) Jewers and her son James (Bonnie) Govier, Greatly adored by her 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Loving sisters Lola Atkinson and Barbara Pollock and brother Raymond (Shirley) Gilders. Predeceased by her husband Albert Henry Govier and one grandson Jamie Govier, brothers Alvin, Stewart and Wilfred Gilders and sister Ruby Gilders. Family and friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, August 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 28th at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
HARRIS, John Martin Gallagher
(member of U.A. Local 46 Plumbers and Steamfitters) at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, surrounded by his family after bravely fighting a lengthy illness, on Saturday, August 25, 2007, in his 71st year. John, loving husband for 47 years and best friend of Sylvia (nee Begley) of Wilmot Creek. Devoted Dad of William of Toronto, Kent of Courtice, John (L.J.) and his partner Cindy of Oshawa, and Melody Ann Boyce of Scarborough. Gramps to Justin, Samantha, Becky, Nathan, Tristan, and Kyle. Brother of May of Scotland and the late George. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Monday, Aug. 27, from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. A funeral mass will be held at ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Bond Head Cemetery. Donations in John s memory to St. Francis of Assisi Church or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by his family. ()
KUPNICKI, George
Peacefully, at his residence, with his family by his side, on Saturday August 25, 2007. George Kupnicki at 61 years of age. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Gorny). Loving father of Barbara and her husband Richard MacCheyne, Diane and her husband Terry Rancier and Paul and his wife Amanda Kupnicki. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren; Kyrsten, Bradley, Paige, Brianna, Dylan and Rylan. Beloved son of Czeslawa and the late Piotr Kupnicki. Dear brother of Christine and her husband Roman Rosiek and the late Irene Adamcewicz. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig s Catholic Church on Tuesday August 28, 2007 at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Monday at 8 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation will be held Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
FOSTER, Frances Lillian
One great lady; one life well lived. Frances retired from the Whitby Psyciatric Hospital where she worked as an occupational therapist for 29 years. A leader, a woman of faith. Frances also worked at the D.I.L plant in Ajax during the war. She was a hard worker and a great inspiration to all who knew her. Frances leaves behind her loving daughter and best friend Carol (Fred) Weir, predeceased by her loving husband Alvin Foster , daughter Johanna Brough and son Burton Foster and Grandson Andy Brough. Frances also leaves behind her sister Blanche, son-inlaw Bill Brough (Diane) and daughter inlaw Norma Foster , she was a grandmother to 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great Grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all. Frances passed away peacefully on August 25, 2007 in her 90th year at Ajax Pickering Hospital with family by her side. She was an inspiration to many; always giving, sharing and lending a hand. Her radiant smile & her sparkling eyes conveyed her love of life. What a legacy she left! There is a celebration of Frances life at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario on September 4th 2007 with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 with a service to follow. There will be a reception at the Whitby Baptist Church at 411 Gilbert St. East Whitby after the service where she was a long-term member. If desired donations to Fairview Lodge Recreation Department at 632 Dundas St. west L1N-5S3 would be appreciated by the family.
STEVEN, Sydney (Eaton Employee)
passed away at his home in Port Perry with his family by his side on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at the age of 70. Sydney Steven was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
BOHULEVYCH, Roman
Suddenly, as the result of an accident, on Friday August 24, 2007. Roman Bohulevych at 38 years of age. Beloved husband of Halyna. Loving father of Roman and Natalia. Dear son of Luba and Bohdan. Roman will be sadly missed by his extended family and many friends in the Ukraine, Canada and the United States. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church on Friday August 31, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. Prayers will be held in the Chapel Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to Memorial Fund for the Late Roman Bohulevych would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
