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NISBET, Isabella
Age 86 years. (Formerly of Wilmot Creek) passed away peacefully in her sleep at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday August 22nd 2007. Beloved wife of the late Duncan Nisbet. She is survived by her nieces Josie & her husband Alex McGill and Mery Magee also by her nephews Billie & his wife Nan Magee and John Magee. In accordance with Isabella s wishes cremation has already taken place. Those wishing to honour her memory may do so by making a donation to the Charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 905-623-5668.
NOTT, Ronald P.
passed away at Hillsdale Estates on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 in the company of his wife of 56 years, Jeanne. Fondly remembered by his children Leslie (Bill), Elizabeth (Mark) and Peter. Proud Grandad to Geoff, Allison, Melanie and Mackenzie. Will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Marion Milner and children Lynda and James, as well as all family in England. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, August 27th from 10:00 A.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Huntington Society of Canada.
BABCOX, Gary Douglas
passed away on Tuesday, August 21st, 2007 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa with his family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer. He leaves to mourn his sons Steve (Darlene), Scott, step-sons Jason (Holly) and Aaron (Fawn) Rice and step-daughter Tamara Rice (Bill). Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Rachel, Shane, Chaisse and Kaia. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, August 25th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
DE SILVA, James Raymond
Suddenly at his residence in Oshawa on Tuesday, August 21st, 2007 in his 49th year. Survived by his wife Beverley Anne Battram, sons Dillon James and Theodore Geoffrey De Silva and mother Betty Perkins. Fondly remembered by his sisters Belinda Lee Couillard of Bowmanville and Natalie Anne Bower of Buffalo, N.Y. Jim s great passion was football, having played for the Ottawa Sooners, then Texas A&M Aggies, followed by Carleton Ravens and finally with the Ottawa Roughriders in the mid 80 s. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 24th from 7 - 9 P.M. and Saturday, August 25th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HOVIANSEIAN, Robert "Bob"
Died suddenly on Tuesday August, 21, 2007 at the age of 55. Devoted husband of Christine. Cherished father of Clint Ewing and Shannon Reid. Beloved grandad of Sarah Reid, Trinity Ewing and Hunter Reid. Dear son of John and the late Olive Hovianseian. Bob will also be sadly missed my many other family members and friends. Family will receive friends at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday August 27, 2007 at 11:00 am. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Should family or friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Rouge Valley Health System - Ajax would be greatly appreciated
MASON, Florence Bertha
(Member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419, Port Perry). Peacefully, on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 83. Florence ''Bert'' (nee Watson), beloved wife of the late Edward Mason of Ashburn. Loved mother of Lynn (deceased) and her husband William Ross of Nestleton, Susan and her husband David Gainey of Blackstock, Dale and her husband William Burnett of Nestleton, and Lori Mason and her husband Mooch Morrison of Orono. Loving grandmother of William Edward Ross, Barry Paul Ross and Tammy, Jen and David Davies, Mindy and Darrell Petts, Dave Gainey, Mason L.J. Racine, Arianna Christine Racine and great-grandmother of Cody, David, Daniel, Ronnie and Brooke-Lynn. Survived by her sister Jenny Wade of Washburn Island. A private graveside Service will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Prince Albert on Friday, August 24th. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) to the Port Perry Legion Poppy Fund or the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.
SNELDERS, Mathew (Matt)
Age 84 years. passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday August 21st 2007. Beloved companion of the late Shirley Henry. Dear father of Jackie & her husband Roger Van Ballegooie, Marilyn & her husband Randy Ten Have, Paul & his wife Alisha Henry, Michelle & her husband Morton Edwards. Cherished Opa/Grampa to 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Thursday Aug. 23rd 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel Friday Aug. 24th 2007 at 11a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Cancer Society or Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by the family.
EBERSBACH, Gerd Theo Walter
Suddenly from illness at home, in his 74th year. Survived by his wife Lori and his children Stephanie, Kristine, Shawn, Dale, Katherine, Jeffery and his grandchildren Justin and Jamie. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday August 22, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations to a Hospice of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation 12 1 p.m. Wednesday. Please No Flowers.
LeCLAIR, James Jim
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday August 20 , 2007. Jim at age 64. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father of Rashelle and her husband Lance Colvin , Jamie (Lisa) and Ryan and his wife Dawn. He will be truly missed by his grandchildren Alexis and Matthew. Brother of Patsy (Robert), Leona (Renee), Marilyn (Neil), John (Jenny), Fred (Annie) and Greg (Pat). He will be greatly missed by his special friends Dorothy and Max. A private family funeral will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Toronto Humane Society would be appreciated.
McKAY, Debbie
Suddenly on August 20, 2007 at Strathaven Nursing Home, Bowmanville, in her 48th year. Predeceased by her loving parents John and Lillian McKay. Dearly missed by her brothers and sisters Sheila, Mary, John, George (Pauline), Ellen, Beverly Vann (Bill), Cherie Waldock (Tom), Carol-Anne, Michael (Hilda) and Mark. Remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Ms. McKay will be resting at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, 905-668-3410) on Wednesday from 7-9pm. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11:00am. Cremation to follow with Interment at a later date.
MITCHELL, Daphne
Peacefully on Monday, August 20th, 2007. Beloved sister of Hester and her husband Donald Warne. Dear friend of Harry and Millie VanStaveren and their daughters Lee-Anne and Samantha. Friends will be received at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, (21 Garrard Road, Whitby, 905-665-0600) on Friday, August 24th, 2007 at 11 a.m. where a Celebration of Daphne's Life will be held in the Chapel. Cremation will follow. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
OSBORN, Theresa Lynne (nee Brockman)
passed away on Monday, August 20th, 2007 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa with her children Stephen and Jason Osborn by her side. Also survived and sadly missed by her mother Eileen Brockman and her two sisters Sharon (Max) Boyd and Diane Brockman (Tom Moreau). Lovingly remembered by her nieces Jenna and Amanda Boyd. Predeceased by her father Douglas Brockman and sister Ann-Marie. Theresa will be dearly missed by her loving cats Jasmine and Snowball. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 24th at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery Friday, August 24th at 3:00 P.M. Memorial donations to the Durham Humane Society would be appreciated.
BARRABALL, Sid
At St Joseph s at Fleming, Peterborough on Sunday, August 19, 2007 in his 91st year. Sid, beloved husband of Laverne Toots (Adams). Loving father of Doug (Carol), Sheila McHugh (the late Don), Bob (Joan), Lynda McCullough (Peter) and Nancy Malach (Lenny). Dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Robert (Margaret), Evelyn McBain (Scotty) and the late Roy, Marion, Bill, Margaret, Gordon and Wally. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sid s memory to the Orono United Church or St. Joseph s at Fleming would be gratefully appreciated.
EVERSON Eric George
After a brief illness, peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, in his 64th year. Beloved husband for 40 years of Pat. Special son-in-law of Bessie Hexham. Survived by many nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. Brother-in-law of Betty Martin of Hanover. Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Lillian Everson, his brother and sister-in-law, William and Beatrice Everson, father-in-law Lowther Hexham and brother-in-law Murhle Martin. He will be missed by his four-legged friends Bowtie and Belle. Friends will be received at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (north of Hwy 2) from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2007. Funeral Service in the Mount Lawn Chapel on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. For those who wish, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Palliative Care Unit Lakeridge Health, or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Thanks to all our family and friends who rallied at this time.
HURLEY, Jack
Age 88 years. passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa & was embraced by God on Sunday August 19th 2007 (Proud Royal Navy Veteran W.W.II) (Proud Canadian that worked on the Avro Arrow) Beloved husband of Hilda for 62 years. Dear father of Brian & his wife Vi, Marg & her husband David Fox. Loving grandfather of Dawn, Darren, Megan, Kelly, Jordan & Sarah. He is survived by his 5 great-grandchildren & by his sister Barbara Flynn. A Memorial Service will be held at KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 89 Dunn St. Oakville, on Friday Aug. 24th 2007 at 7 pm. In accordance with Jack s wishes, cremation has already taken place. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville.
MARRISON, David Gary
Suddenly at home on Sunday August 19th, 2007. Beloved father of Dwayne. Son of Elizabeth Marrison and the late Herbert Marrison. Brother of Patrecia (Len), Glenn (Lynda), Robert (Joan), Richard (Suzanne), Laurie (Jack) and predeceased by one sister Lynda Point. A Memorial Service will be held at the Canadian Auto Workers Hall (CAW Local 222 - 1425 Phillip Murray Avenue, Oshawa) on Wednesday August 29th, 2007 at 1 p.m. and a reception to celebrate David's life will follow.
McLAREN, Lawrence
passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2007 at Hillsdale Terrace in Oshawa at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Greer), son of Henry and Grace McLaren, brother of the late Ivan, John, Tom and Patricia. Survived by sisters Norma, Frances and Betty. Loving father of Robin McLaren (Geri), Jill McLaren, Jan Kindree (Gord), grandfather of Timothy, Daniel and Mariah Bohdan, and Kathy and Paul Kindree. Lawrence was a long time Oshawa resident, respected businessman (Home Appliances Ltd.), active parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Church, active community volunteer and a past president of the Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club. Family will receive friends at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, August 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial to be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CHURCH (1100 Mary St. N., at Beatrice St. East, Oshawa) on Thursday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Parish and Knights of Columbus prayers will be recited Wednesday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society (St. Joseph Parish) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
PIONTEK, Rob
Suddenly as the result of an accident on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at the age of 23 years. Rob, loving boyfriend of Colleen Doyle, loved son of Kim Bullock and her husband Andrew Atkinson, Rick Piontek and his wife Jill. Loving brother of Ryan and Rachel. Dear grandson of Bob and Marg Bullock, Mary and Joe Piontek and Doug and Ann Atkinson. Rob will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Gathering of Friends at the Clarington Older Adults Centre, 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville on Friday, August 24, 2007 from 1 4 p.m. Cremation has taken place at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations in Rob s memory may be made through the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville to the Rob Piontek Trust to assist kids in skateboarding would be gratefully appreciated.
WAUGH, Richard
Peacefully at his residence with his family by his side, on Sunday, August 19th, 2007, in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Dearly devoted father to Jason (Ezra) and Michelle. Loving grandfather of Lauryn and Si. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 24th at 3:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa would be appreciated.
COOPER, Marion Hildreth
(Of Ajax, formerly of Sundridge and South River). The family announces with sorrow the passing of Mrs. Marion Hildreth Cooper at the Ballycliffe Home in Ajax on Saturday, August 18, 2007 in her 94th year. Marion Cooper, beloved wife of the late Orlo Cooper. Dear mother of Charles (Sharyn), Alan and Ronald. Loving grandmother of Scott, Bradley, Douglas, Alexander, John and Thomas Cooper, Michelle Livingstone (Jeffery) and great-grandmother of Bransen Cooper. Dear sister of Eva MacIntosh and Elsie McIsaac. Predeceased by her parents John and Anna Harkness and her brother Clayton Harkness. If desired, memorial donations to The Hospital for Sick Children would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
DAVISON, Theresa Catherine
passed away peacefully, on Friday, August 17, 2007, at Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering Hospital, in her 80th year. Born in New Ross, Nova Scotia. Cherished mother of Ann, and mother-in-law of Chris Billy. Dearest nanny of Brendon and Stephanie. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. She was the daughter of the late Roy Russell, and Clara Smith Russell. Predeceased by her husband Frank, her brothers Melbourne and Stuart, and sisters Eileen, Margaret, and Kathleen. Many thanks to the doctors and nurses on the 4th floor at Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering Hospital. A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church (1001 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax) on Thursday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Theresa's body will be flying home to Nova Scotia for burial at a later date. If family and friends so desire, donations to The Parkinson Foundation of Canada, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
