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DOUGLAS, Alexander Moir (Sandy)
Longtime Member of Central Group; General Motors Retiree after 25 years – Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday August 24, 2007, at the age of 77. Beloved very close friend of Beatrice. Loving father of John (Ingrid), Donald (Shelley), Charlotte (Peter), Michael, and Alex (Heather). Predeceased by his sisters Betty, Iris , Violet and Hilda, and by his brother Bobby. Dear brother of Audrey Adams of Scotland. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jill, Julia, Jenni, Jesse, Josh, Melissa, Matthew, Emily, D.J., Jake, Michael, Cora, Ashley and by his great grandson Hunter. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday August 27, 2007 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. Visitation Monday from 12 noon – 1 p.m.
KOCH, Dorothea Louise
(Retired from General Motors) Peacefully, on Friday, August 24, 2007 at the Community Nursing Home in Pickering, at age 94. Dorothea (nee O’Neil), a long time resident of Crandle Street in Port Perry was predeceased by her husband Bernard Koch in 1942, her father Roy O’Neil in 1947 and her mother Hazel (nee Oke) in 1968. The extended family of Dorothea Koch will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Monday, August 27th from 12 noon – 1 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 1 p.m. with Reverend Nancy Monteith officiating. Private Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry United Church Memorial Fund or the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.
PATERSON, Charlene Ruby
After a brief battle with cancer, Charlene passed away surrounded by her family on Friday August 24, 2007. Charlene at age 49. Sadly missed by her special friend Lawrence Dunn. Dear sister of Sonya, Laura and predeceased by her sister Elaine. Greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and Mittens. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday August 28th at 11 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery. emorial donations to the Humane Society would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 7 - 9 p.m.
VAN DAM, Brian Cornelius
Age 54 years. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday August 24th, 2007. Beloved husband of Pat for 34 years. Loving father of Brian Jr. & his friend Dianah, Chris & his fiancé Nicola. Cherished son to Irene & the late Sandy Van Dam. Dearly loved “Grampa” to Brandon & Brad. He is survived by his sisters Susan & her husband Brian and Debbie & her husband Eric, also by his brother Glen. Special Grampa to Samantha & Nichole. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Monday Aug. 27th, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel on Tuesday Aug. 28th, 2007 at 11 am. Interment St. John’s Cemetery, Blackstock. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Cancer Society or The Diabetic Association.
WILKINSON, Maria Grace (nee Benedetti)
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maria Wilkinson announces her passing at Credit Valley Hospital on Friday, August 24th 2007 in her 59th year. Beloved wife of Bruce for 38 years; loving and devoted mother of Michael and his wife Lesley, and Natalie and her husband Shaun; adored Nana of Lauren and Brendan; dear sister of the late Bruno Benedetti and his wife Dianne, and caring aunt of David (Mina) and Lisa (Moe). Special thanks to the Wickett, Jaikaran, Leblanc and Amirault families as well as Anna Gallina and all of our friends for their love and support during this difficult time. It has been a long and arduous journey for Maria since being diagnosed with ovarian cancer 4 ½ years ago. We are all so proud of her valiant fight but the time has come for her to rest, and finally be at peace. Our family wishes to thank all the wonderful doctors (especially Dr. Fine, Dr. Besik, Dr. Digges, and Dr. Sauls) and nurses in the oncology and palliative care units as well as the great team from the oncology clinic. The care they have provided to our mother, and our family has been nothing short of amazing, and we have benefited immensely from their brilliant minds and compassionate hearts. Maria is now resting at Glen Oaks Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (at Dundas), Oakville, 905.257.8822. Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27th, 2007 with service and burial from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. and reception immediately following. If desired, remembrances may be made in Maria's honour to the Palliative Care Unit at Credit Valley Hospital.
BELLINGHAM, Roma
At Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Thursday August 23, 2007, Roma (nee Mayberry) at 93 years of age. Beloved wife of the late William Bellingham. Loving mother of the late Lorna Ringel and loving mother in law to Allan M. Ringel. Loving grandmother of Allan W. Ringel and the late Deborah Ringel. Roma will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and extended family throughout Canada and Great Britain. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday August 30th, 2007 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12 – 1 p.m.
LAYTON, Darylene
Peacefully on Thursday August 23rd, 2007,at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa. Beloved wife Carl Layton for 49 years. Loving daughter of Muriel and the late Lawrence Stewart. Dear mother of Janet and her husband Gary McMinn, Bobby and his wife Bonnie, and Carla and her husband John Osier. Proud grandmother of Shannon, Ashley, Brittany, Eric, Sarah, James and Jeffery and great-grandmother of Daniel. Friends will be received at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, (21 Garrard Road, Whitby, 905-665-0600) on Sunday August 26th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday August 27th at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Dillon and the staff in Critical Care and would ask that any memorial donations be made in memory of Darylene to Lakeridge Health - Oshawa.
NICHOLLS, Sharron (nee Hart)
Peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 23rd, 2007 in her 61st year. Beloved mother of Brian and his wife Marlene. Loving Gramma of Charlie and Brody. Dear sister of Bill (Paula), Pat (Ron), Joanne (Mike) and the late Margaret. Daughter of the late Cyril and Jean Hart. Sharron will be lovingly remembered by her niece, nephews, extended family and many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 28th from 1:30 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated.
SPRAGUE, Rodney C.W.
February 1, 1930 - August 23, 2007 Rod is loved and remembered by his wife and eternal companion July, son Brent (Deanne), daughters Tracy (Vince) & Krista (Eric), grandchildren Simon, Rebekkah, Kyle, Conor, Neil, Ryan and Iain, sister Avonne Seymour, nephews Gary, (Liz) Seymour & Kevin Seymour, cousin Ralph (Elsie) Sprague, and many more family and friends. Funeral Services to be held at The Church of Later-day Saints, 5430 Richmond Road, Kanata ON K2H 9C4 Tuesday August 28th, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow the service. A private family Interment will follow Tuesday Memorial donations may be directed the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Lakeridge Health Foundation,(Palliative Care) would be appreciated by the family. A Memorial Service will follow at The Church of Later-day Saints, Thornton Rd. N. Oshawa on Thursday August 30th, at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. Funeral Arrangements entrusted by MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Brooklin/Whitby. 905-655-3662.
SZUCS, Lewis passed away peacefully at Ajax/Pickering Hospital on Thursday, August 23rd, 2007 at the age of 74. Loving father of Melanie Murray and her husband Barry, Jason Paré and his wife Lisa and Tommy Szucs and his wife Wendy. Dear Grandpa of Danielle, Matthew, Samantha, Brianne, Alyssa, Reece, Adam and Juliana. Cherished long-time friend of Victoria and Beatrice Felix. Fondly remembered by many friends and relatives. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 29th from 12 Noon until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment at Thornton Cemetery’s Scattering Garden to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
WALKER, Emily (nee Murphy)
On August 23rd, 2007. Emily, loving wife of the late Victor. Beloved mother of Michelle and her husband Tim Abbott. Cherished Granma of Erin. Sister of Breda and her husband Jim Porter, and Seamus Murphy and his late wife Anne. Dear Aunt of David, Linda and her husband Mike, Sharon and her husband Louie, Bernard and his wife Kathy, Rosemary and her husband Terry, Jacqueline and her husband Mark, Andrew and his wife Michelle. Special Great Auntie Emmie of Jordan and Madison. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday August 27th, 2007 at 10:30 am at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly Street, Ajax). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society Of Durham Region (199 Waterloo Street, Unit #2, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3W9)
BRUCE, Andrew Michael
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, on Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Terry for 39 years. Predeceased by his loving daughter Katharine Suzanne. Dear brother of Harry Bruce (Penny), Harvey Bruce (Karen) and the late Alan Bruce. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday August 25, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to a Charity of choice.
HINKLEY, Florence Ruth
(1920- 2007) In her 87th year. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday August 22nd 2007.
Ruth was the beloved wife of the late “Chuck” Hinkley (RCAF Class of “37”) and the dearly loved mother of John Hinkley & his wife Lorraine (deceased) of Thornhill, Ontario. Dear Grammy to Stephen and Terri Hinkley of Pickering, Ontario and Julie and Jeff Sutherland of Bolton, Ontario and doting Great Grammy to Rob, Megan, Emma, Rachel, Charlotte and Heather.
A Funeral Service will take place at ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 11 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario on Monday August 27th 2007 at 11 am. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the time of service. Private Interment at St. James Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Anglican Church or St. George’s Anglican Church. Arrangements were entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, Bowmanville, Ontario, 905-623-5668.
It has been said that Ruth was “ahead of the times” serving in her younger years in offices usually held by men. She was the first woman accountant in the Canadian Division of Smith, Kline and French International Division, Montreal, Quebec and following Chuck’s transfer to Ottawa she was an Accounting Supervisor with the National Defence Research Board.
Throughout her life (following in her mother’s footsteps) she was involved in Anglican Church activities. She held offices at the Parish, Deanery, Diocesan and, National level, served on the ACW Finance Committee; the Task Force on the Rights of Indian Women; Women’s Program Committee and she was a Representative to the Seminar on Church and State Relations, sponsored by the Canadian Council of Bishops. Also, she was a Canadian representative to the Canterbury, England “Women in the Anglican Community” – in support of the Ordination of Women.
Ruth was a member and Officer of the Ottawa Council of Women and the Ontario Provincial Council of Women and served a term as President of the National Council of Women and Vice President of the International Council of Women. In 1976-79 she was involved in the Formation of the Americans Regional Council and was a Founding Member and Signator to the Charter of the National Council Development Organization and MATCH International.
In the 1970-1980s she served on Boards of the Canadian commission of UNESCO Status of Women Committee; The Unitarian Service Committee, The Canadian Council on Social Development; The May Court Club (Ottawa); The Ottawa and District Association for the Mentally Retarded and the National Voluntary Organizations (NVO). On the latter, she chaired a Task Force (Revenue Canada Panel) whose efforts were directed to inclusion in the Income Tax Act of relieving measured for the activities of Charitable Organizations, one result was a simplified Income Tax Return for Charitable Organizations.
Ruth and Chuck moved to Wilmot Creek in 1985 and through the years Ruth served in a number of offices of the home owners association and represented residents of Wilmot Creek on the Board of Ontario Owned Home-leased Lot Federation and made submissions to the Ontario Government. These submissions and those of like communities, resulted in the passage of Bill 21-The Land-Lease Statute Law Amendment Act to the Rental Protection Act. Also, Ruth prepared submissions and spoke at hearings concerning the Clarington Official Plan – as it affected Wilmot Creek.
Ruth believed in a society where the rights, well-being and personal worth of older persons was promoted, respected and utilized. Through the years she received many citations and awards, including the Queen’s Silver and Golden Jubilee medals and, in Wilmot Creek, was honoured by the naming of a street as Hinkley Trail.
JOVANOVIC, Lynn M.
Suddenly on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 Lynn passed away. Lynn will be sadly missed by her husband Zoran as well as her 2 children Ashley (Kyle) and Mitchel. Lovingly remembered by her mother Beatrice Donaghy and her three brothers Ted (Betty Ann), John and Mike. Predeceased by her brothers Steven and David and nephew Shane. Never forgotten by her nieces and nephews Kelly, Cristin, Stacey, Billy, Katie, Mark and Michelle as well as her many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 29th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to SickKids Foundation would be appreciated.
JOHNSON, Donald Edmund
Member of Legion Branch 486 W.W. II Navy Veteran Peacefully at Fairview Lodge in Whitby on August 22, 2007, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Mary. Predeceased by wife Lillian. Dear father of Beverley Thomson and husband Richard, Gordon Johnson and wife Elizabeth, and Donald Johnson and wife Nancy. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lovingly remembered by Jeanette Ross and family. Friends will be received at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby, 905-668-3410 on Saturday, August 25, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Service to follow at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's memory made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
McCONNACHIE, Carl Joseph (Buck)
It is with great sadness the McConnachie family announces the passing of Buck on August 22, 2007. Beloved husband to Pauline (nee O'Reilly) of 46 years. Father to Brian, Tracy and Darren. Grandfather to Zachary, Brianna and Bryce. Brother-in-law to Shirley and Don Groulx, Sheila and Brian (deceased) McMath and Pat McConnachie. Buck will be remembered by his cherished family and wonderful friends. We extend our thanks to everyone for their love and support. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
NICHOLLS, Sharron (nee Hart)
Peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 23rd, 2007 in her 61st year. Beloved mother of Brian and his wife Marlene. Loving Gramma of Charlie and Brody. Dear sister of Bill (Paula), Pat (Ron), Joanne (Mike) and the late Margaret. Daughter of the late Cyril and Jean Hart. Sharron will be lovingly remembered by her niece, nephews, extended family and many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 28th from 1:30 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated.
