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BEATTIE, William
Gone to be with the Lord peacefully at Rouge Valley Health, Ajax on Monday August 4th, 2007 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Sherard). Loving Father of Deborah and her husband Kevin Courneya. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Darlene McCready. Loved grandad to Tara and Ashley Courneya and Ryan, Shannon, Matthew and Tyler McCready. Loved brother of John (Kay), Joseph (Betty), Samuel, Carol, Eileen and Robert. Predeceased by his sisters Hannah and Agnes. Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law James Cavanagh. Family services were held at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Whitby on Tuesday August 6th, with Interment at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired memorial donations to " Durham Association For Family Respite Services' Adult Respite Home, 20 - 850 King Street West, Oshawa,ON L1J 8N5.
BOTULENKO, Michael
On Saturday, August 4th, 2007 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 45 years. Beloved son of Mikhail and the late Nina. Loving brother of Steve, Billy and the late Alec. Dear uncle of Shannon, Tyler, Sandi, Nicholas and Allysun and great uncle to Crymsum. Visitation and Funeral Service took place on Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) with Interment following at Oshawa Union Cemetery.
DUFF, Kelly Victor
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 at the age of 46. Beloved partner of Richard Twigg. Loving son of Terry and Mary Duff of Kincardine. Cherished brother of Raymond Duff and his wife Gwen of Oshawa. Dearly beloved step-uncle to Karen Coyle of Oshawa and Jennifer Coyle and her husband Mike of Whitby. Adored great step-uncle to Emma Anderson of Whitby. Kelly will be sadly missed by best friends Paula and Robert Beavis of Oshawa. Fondly remembered by all his neighbors and friends. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, August 6th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 7th at 1:00 p.m. Kelly's family wishes to extend a special heartfelt thanks to the ICU staff at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, especially Dr. J. Eisenstat, Dr. I Huzel and ICU nurses Beth, Joanne and Vangie. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Sunnybrook AIDS Clinic or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
EATON, Ruby R. (nee Crawford)
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on August 4, 2007 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Wesley B. Crawford (Red). Loving mother of Bernice Marshall (Maxi), Barry Crawford, Richard Crawford (Ruth), Laurie Browne and Ronald Crawford. Predeceased by Thelma Murphy and Redford (Reg) Crawford. Proud grandmother of Rebecca Mason (Dan), Katie Mason (Darrin), Sean Crawford, Carol Crawford, Christopher Crawford (Maria), Ken Crawford (Liz), Ruby Reid (Eric), Andrea Brown (Sam), Connie McGrayne, Wesley Crawford, Terri Crawford, and many great and great great grandchildren. Sadly missed by many other family members and friends at Regency Crescent. Resting at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, 905-668-3410). Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11:00am. Cremation to follow with Interment at Highland Memorial Gardens, Toronto. In memoriam, donations may be made to the New Covenant Church.
JOHNSON, Charles 'Charlie' Walter
Suddenly at North York General Hospital on Saturday August 4, 2007 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Margery for 52 years. Loving father of June DiNatale and her husband the late Jeff Glover, William and his wife Darlene, Jean Johnson and the late Robert Johnson. Devoted 'Granddad' to John, Tia, Tanya, Christina, Robert, Jennifer, Eric, Steven, Brittany and Jeffrey. Great 'Granddad' to Jesse, Dallas, Peter, Jessica, Angela, Amber, Jessica, Samantha, Makayla, Shania and the late Brooklyn. Dear brother of Victor Johnson and the late Mabel McLaren, Johnny Johnson and Harry Johnson. Family and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME,LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa L1H 1B6 (905-433-5558) on Tuesday August 7, 2007 from 2 pm until the time of service, in the chapel, at 3 pm. Donations in memory of 'Charlie' made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
MORRISON, Elizabeth (Joan)
Born November 23rd, 1929. passed away peacefully, on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 at home. Beloved wife of John Francis (deceased), mother of John and his wife Donna, Paul, Catherine and her husband Thomas Erger (deceased), Bill and partner Mary Rizza. Dear grandmother of Mike, Scott, Georgia and Grace. Elizabeth is predeceased by her brothers Leo and Thomas. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 7th from 7 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH (570 Marion Ave. and Stevenson Road) on Wednesday, August 8th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
NEWFIELD, Ronald James
Peacefully passed away with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday August 4th, 2007 in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Rhonda, loving father of Colin, Terra, Brandon and Amy and Brandon and stepfather to Sheri and Ashley. Loving grandpa to Tyler and Azlan. Dear brother of Joan, Donna, Doug and Ken. Predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Ed. Ron's family wishes to extend a special heartfelt thanks to Sunnybrook, the CCU at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Saint Elizabeth Health Care, and Paul, his PSW, who's visits he looked forward to. A special thank-you to his long time friends Pat and Don, he loved you guys and appreciated all you did for him. A celebration of Ron's life will take place on Thursday, August 16th at Cullen Gardens, 300 Taunton Rd. W, Whitby from 5:00pm-10:00pm. Cremation. Those wishing to honour his memory may do so by making a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
RITCHIE, Margaret Marion (nee Hoy)
In her 68th year. passed away peacefully at the home of family on August 4, 2007. Beloved wife of Douglas Ritchie and cherished mother of Daniel Cummer (Phyllis) of Whitby, Hayley Gauthier (Mike) of Owen Sound, and Wayne Ritchie (Sandra) of Bowmanville. She will be forever remembered by her grandchildren Derek Cummer (Christa), Robert Cummer, Wyatt Ritchie and Kyra Ritchie. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and Toronto General Hospital. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Liver Foundation or Diabetes Association.
ILIFFE, Randy Edward
(Employee of General Motors for over 30 years, member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112). passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, August 3rd, 2007 at the age of 59. Dearly beloved husband of Joanne. Loving Father of David and his wife Melissa. Cherished Grandpa of Deven and Jadyn. Dear son of Tom and Annette. Sadly missed by his sisters Karen and her husband Bob and Laurie and her husband Steve. Randy is predeceased by his brother Brad. Fondly remembered by many friends and relatives. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 9th from 2:00 p.m. until time of memorial service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
KELLY, Francis (Frank) James
passed away peacefully on August 3, 2007 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 82. Loving husband of the late Audrey Kelly. Cherished father of Joan Dongen and her husband Randy. Proud grandfather of Ryan and Kelly. Fondly remembered by his sisters Florence Mason and Kathleen Willis and by extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sister Evelyn Tomkins. Resting at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby 905-668-3410). Visitation will be Sunday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Cremation to follow. A private family service will take place at a later date. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
PATERSON Dale Lee
passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 3rd, 2007 at the age of 45. Predeceased by his parents Jamie and Helen Paterson and by his brother Lyle. Loving brother of Gillard (Doris), Keith (Diane), Marilyn Goldman, Joyce Dillon, Linda Clark (Tony), Clyde (Mary Lynn) and Leota Stapley. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday August 8th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
PETERSEN, Ronald Godfrey
(retired Psychiatric Social Worker of Lakeridge Health System - Peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2007 at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville in his 71st year. Ron, beloved husband of 44 years of Beverley (nee Wenschlag). Loving father of Rhonda, Ryan and his wife Joanne. Proud grandpa of Cary and Marcus. Dear brother of Doreen and her husband Walter Goodyear of Saskatchewan. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends for his compassion and sense of humour. Friends will be received at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (north of hwy 2) on Thursday, August 16, 2007 from 11:30 am - 2:30 p.m. for a Celebration of Ron's life. Those attending are encouraged to bring a memory to share over refreshments. In lieu of flowers, donations to a cancer research organization of your choice would be appreciated.
McCULLOUGH Doris (Draper)
It is with sadness but grateful thanksgiving for a long life, that we announce her sudden passing on Thursday August 2nd, 2007. She was the beloved wife of the late Clare McCullough, the cherished mother of Darryl McCullough (Jan), Jane Armstrong (Peter) and the late Marilyn Craig. She was proud of and loved her grandchildren Derek (Kelly), Michelle (Doug), Dawn (Michael) and Gregory and her great grandchildren Jacob and Paige. She will be deeply missed by her sister Erma, and many nieces , nephews and friends. Friends may call at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday August 8th, 2007 in Christ Memorial Anglican Church (81 Hillcroft Street, Oshawa) at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated.
McEACHERN, Dorothy Marjorie
passed away on Tuesday August 2 2007 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Dorothy in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Donald McEachern. Dear mother of Catherine (Bob) MacGrandles, the late Don McEachern (Anne) and the late June Scott and son in law Ken. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jeff, Tim (Wanda), Greg, Don (Sherry) and Kim (Rich) and by her great grandchildren Amy, Ryan and the late Brayden and by her great great granddaughter Sierra. Dear sister of Mrs Fred Travali (Kay) and Fred Fisher. Predeceased by six brothers. Dear sister in law of Mrs Irene Kinlin. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with a service in the chapel on Tuesday August 2nd at 1 p.m. Interment at Mount Lawn to follow. Donations to the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated by the family. Visitation on Monday from 2-4 p.m & 7-9 p.m.
TEMPLIN, Lee (nee Hare)
Peacefully passed away with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, August 7th, 2007 in her 52nd year. Dearly beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Peter and Daniel. Dear daughter of Douglas Hare and predeceased by her mother Gwendolyn. Survived by her mother-in-law Elizabeth Templin and predeceased by her father-in-law Peter. Loving sister of Ron Hare (Lynne), Lynne Wood (Barry), John Hare (Donna) and Tracey Hare Connell (Stuart). Lee dedicated her life to supporting others through her work with Camp Tawingo, Senior Citizens, Durham YMCA, and the Durham branch of the Canadian Cancer Society as a volunteer coordinator. Lee s ability to make people laugh will be missed by all. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Marks United Church (201 Centre Street, South, Whitby) on Saturday, August 11th at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Hearth Place or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
DE LAAT, Anna Theodora
Her last hand has been played. Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday August 1st 2007. In her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Lambertus (Bert) in 1996. Loving mother of Adrian (Brenda) & Joanne (Bob). Will be missed by her grandchildren Angela Mathieson (Murray), Amanda, Melissa & Bryan Barchard, & her great grandsons Gage & Brock Mathieson. No one had more spunk & willpower then the Queen of Cards as she battled cancer over the last 11 years. Her knee replacements brought with them determination to walk miles & the nickname iron lady . She was a founding member of the Dutch Rikken Club & an active member of the O.S.C.C. Anna valued all her many friends & found their support comforting in her final days. A special thank you to Nellie (niece) & John Stokes & Betty McClear for helping us all through this time & the staff at Sunrise Co-Op for their help over the last few years. At her request there will be no service or visitation. Cremation. Those wishing to honour Anna s memory may do so by making a donation to The Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements were entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, 905-623-5668.
FARROW, Acy Ann (nee: Bowen)
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 in her 94th. year. Acy, beloved wife of the late Clinton Farrow. Loved mother of Glen and his wife Linda. Loving grandmother of Jan and Ryan. As per Acy s wishes a private family service will be held at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations in Acy s memory to the Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
FERLAND, Ren
Suddenly with family by his side at the Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Wednesday, August 1st, 2007, in his 76th year. Dearly beloved husband of Gilberte of 48 years. Loving father of Jean, Dominique and her husband Douglas Leonard, Louis and his wife Melanie. Loving grandfather of Sara, R mi, Maxime, Mia and Jack. Dear brother of Louisette Blouin (Gaston), Yolande Dion(Jacques), Jeannine Harnois (Claude), Jean-Louis (Aline), Huguette Bourret (Late Claude), Micheline Ferland. Sadly missed by many friends and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, August 3rd 2007 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Prayers at 8:00 P.M. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 4th at ASSOMPTION DE NOTRE-DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH (384 Hillside Ave., Oshawa) at 10:30 A.M. Cremation.
JOURNEAU, Brian Elwood
Retired Warrant Officer Canadian Armed Forces. Suddenly in Orillia on Wednesday August 1, 2007. Brian beloved husband of Wanda and loved father of Chantelle and Natasha. Dearly beloved son of Virginia and the late Bert Journeau. Dear brother of Janice and husband Charles Van Der Spoel of Edmonton Alberta, Allen Journeau and Tanya of Oshawa, Lynn and husband Alan Morris of Gatineau Quebec, Debbie and husband Bob Parent of Chambly Quebec. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa L1H 1B6 on Tuesday August 7, 2007 from 10 to 11 am. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at 11:00 am. Donations in memory of Brian made to would be appreciated by the family.
PETTO, Julia
passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 1, 2007 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry in her 95th year. Julia Petto, wife of the late Stefan Petto. Julia will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Terri Phipps, Pauline Petto and son Bob Petto. Dear grandmother of 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
