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DAVIDSON, Daphne P.
Peacefully on Saturday, September 15th, 2007 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Davidson. Dear sister of Beryl (Jim) Monaghan. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and in England. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, September 19th from 23 p.m. followed by funeral service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Lakeridge Health - Oshawa Dialysis or the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.
MARTIN, Stephen G.
Retired from the Toronto District School Board after 34 years of service, was a Scugog Township School Board Trustee for 4 years and was a local Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker. passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the age of 59. Steve Martin dearly beloved husband of Pat Martin of Port Perry. Dear son of Alma Martin and the late Leslie Martin. Loving and proud father of Philip Martin, Jen and her husband Dave Jackson, Jacqueline and her husband Gary Amaral and Katie. Steve will be missed by this brothers in law Ray and his wife Apryle Patterson and Bruce Patterson and his nephews Michael and James. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Steve Martin, will be held at the Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen St., Port Perry on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 11 a.m. with visitation 1 hour before service time. Memorial donations may be made to the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre or SickKids Foundation would be appreciated.
NANCEKIVELL, Alma Florence
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday September 15th, 2007 in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ollie Nancekivell. Much loved mother of Barbara Webb of Brampton. Grandmother of Jeffrey Fry of Brampton. Great-grandmother of Stephen and Matthew. Survived by her sister Elsie Smith of London. A Memorial service will be held at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Brooklin/Whitby, on Saturday September 22nd at 11:00 am, with a reception to follow in George Hall. Interment will take place at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
NORTHAM, Robert Graham
Peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, September 15, 2007. Graham Northam, loving husband of 46 years to Mary. Cherished father of David Northam, Shelley and her husband Albert Samee, Dean and his wife Jania, and Graham and his wife Jenny. Grandfather of Nadine, Calvin, Wesley, Bakri, Ainsley, Amber, Kyle, Adam, Gabrielle and Jack. Brother of Grace Nolan of Lindsay and William (Bill) Northam of Oshawa. Business partner and friend of James MacKenzie of Alltemp Products, Pickering. Missed by all his nephews and nieces. Son of the late Robert Sheldon Northam and Jean. Funeral Mass will be held at St Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church, 1001 Ravenscroft Rd, Ajax on Tuesday September 18, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Should family or friends so desire, donations to "The Renascent Foundation" Guardian Angel Program, 365 Bloor St. E., Suite 1900, Toronto M4W 3L4 (Attn: Aruna Aysola, 416-927-1202 ex.252) or Grandview Children's Foundation, Oshawa (905-728-1673 ex.2240) would be greatly appreciated.
PRITCHARD, Geraldine
(Foster mother to 40 children) at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility with her husband and son by her side on Saturday, September 15, 2007, at the age of 87. Geraldine, devoted wife for 56 years of Edward Ted, of Orono, and the late Victor. Loving mother of Edward Thomas Pritchard and his wife Kathleen of Newmarket, Alma Taylor of Calgary, and Glen Owen Pritchard and his wife Margaret of Orono. Sadly missed by grandchildren Laura, Pam, Dan, Shawn, Tracey, David, Justin, Sarah, Kevin, and many great-grandchildren. Sister of Ron Pogue and his wife Wendy, and the late Midge, Elaine, Evelyn, Howard and Harold. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations in Geraldine s memory to the Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Foster brooke Alive Program would be appreciated by her family.
ADAMS, Margaret
With sadness and a profound sense of gratitude and love for a wonderful woman, the Adams family announces the passing of Peggy Adams on Friday, September 14, 2007, in her 80th year after a short illness.
Born Margaret Eva Alsford, first child of the late Jack Alsford and Gladys Gilson, she was born March 18, 1928 at Slough, Buckinghamshire, England.
On August 13, 1949 she married Ross Alymer Adams, son of the late Zachariah David Adams and Margaret Susan Elford of Bowmanville, and they started their married life in Bowmanville after sailing to Canada shortly after their nuptials in her hometown. In 1964 they moved to 44 Thorncliffe St., Oshawa where they have since resided and spent so many wonderful years watching their children and grandchildren grow up, having become great grandparents last year. She was employed with Sears Canada for 25 years.
Peggy will be greatly missed after 58 years of marriage to her beloved husband Ross, one son and three daughters: Terry Adams of Bowmanville; Gail Grant of Oshawa; Roslyn (Mrs. Robert Muir ) of Newcastle; Tracy Lincmajer of Bowmanville; also eight grandchildren, Troy Grant, Revelstoke, B.C.; Rhonda Grant and her fiance Raymond Buller, Oshawa; Ryan Grant, Toronto; Amanda, (Mrs. Adam Millson), Pontypool; Emily Muir and Matthew Muir at home; Christopher and Jessica Lincmajer of Bowmanville; one great-grandson, Travis Millson; also one sister, Anita Wheeler, of Cambridge and her children Susan, Jayne, Ross and Julie and their families. She was predeceased by a son, Larry Mark Adams, in 1953.
She will be greatly missed by her cousins Brenda and husband Roy Morris and Mary Button and friends Vera Brimble and Rita and Norm Easterbrook all of England and her many friends and relatives past and present. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Interment of ashes at Hampton Union Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Salvation Army or to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated.
BARRETT, (formerly ADAMS) Helen Sarah
At Hillsdale Terraces, Oshawa on Friday, September 14th, 2007. Helen, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Tony Adams and the late George Barrett. Loving mother of Mary Cathrine Campbell (George) and Marc Adams and wife Lynn, all of Oshawa; step-mother of Marilyn Holden and husband Bill of Connecticut, Sylvia Wynstaker and husband Hank of Coboconk, and Leo Barrett and wife Barb of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Kirsten Campbell, and Gregory, Christy and Kevin Adams; step-grandmother of Lisa, Laurie, Alana, Sylvia-Anne, Ellen and Brett. Dear sister of Art Rooney and wife Doris, Teresa Burton, and Lou O Grady, all of Ottawa, Phyllis Rooney of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Paul Rooney and wife Joan of Ottawa, and the late Florence Nugent, Jack Rooney, Emmett Rooney, Gwen Longton, and Mary Rooney. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue at McEVOY-SHIELDS FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa (613-737-7900) on Monday from 3-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 15 Steeple Hill Cres., (Old Nepean) Fallowfield on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Interment in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church Cemetery. Donations in memory of Helen tothe Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or a favourite Charity would be appreciated.
BROWN, Marjorie Ellen "Marnie"
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday September 14, 2007 at the age of 59 years. Marnie, daughter of the late Norman & Ruth (Allin) Brown. Dear sister of Evelyn (Ray) Greengrass, Don (Betty) Brown and Murray Brown. Loving aunt of Steve (Lisa) Greengrass, Sherry (Rob) Brown, Wendy (Bill) Paterson, Terri (Steve) Noyes, Angie (Rick) Vanbeek and great-aunt of Nick, Jessie, Jake, Spencer, Taylor, Karley, and Klayton . A private family service was held at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Friday, September 21, 2007. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery.
GORDON, Bryan Douglas
(Talented Artist;President Harwood Photographic Ltd.;Member Royal Canadian Legion, Brooklin; Member Brooklin Men's Hockey League) With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of a loving and wonderful Daddy, Son, Brother and Friend in his 37th year. Bryan will be forever cherished and missed by his broken-hearted parents Jack and Elaine Gordon of Brooklin. Devoted and loving Daddy of Taylor (Tiggy) and MacKenzie (Mackie), and remembered by their mother Leanne. Beloved brother of Tara and her husband Mark Tullock of Brooklin. Predeceased by his infant brother John ( 1967). A special and fun uncle of several nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by Elizabeth. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Brooklin/Whitby, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral service in Memorial Chapel Tuesday afternoon September 18th at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
MANTHA, Pearl Amelia Lily May
At Extendicare Port Hope on Friday, September 14, 2007. Lily, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Valerie Sharp and her husband Hal Raven of Bala, ON, Faye and her husband George Robertson of Oshawa and the late Judy Sherman. Dear grandmother of Amy Robertson. Predeceased by one brother Edward Christian and one sister Ruby O'Broadovich. Fondly remembered by cousins Cliff Christian of Kelowna, BC and the late Donald Christian, Russell Christian and Ruth Abbott. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at HARMONY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 226 Harmony Rd. S., Oshawa, on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Glendale Memorial Gardens, Etobicoke. Donations in memory of Lily to Harmony Road Baptist Church would be appreciated.
MUNNS, REG
(Veteran W.W. II) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, September 14, 2007 in his 89th year. Reg, beloved husband of June of Wilmot Creek. Father of Nancy and Kathryn of Vancouver Island. Stepfather of Margaret, Elizabeth, Greg, Susan, Scott, Sherri and Karalee. Grandfather of 17 grandchildren. Pre-deceased by his sister Dorothy. Lovingly remembered by his nieces Cheryl, Linda and their families. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Monday, September 17, 2007 from 2 - 4 p.m. Funeral service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada would be appreciated.
PAPAKONSTANTINOU, Vassiliki
passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday Sept. 14th 2007. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Dear mother of Danny (Donna) Papakonstantinou, George (Donna) Papakonstantinou and Angela Colinas (the late Angelo). Loving grandmother of Greg & Tammy, Cynthia & Shawn, Mike & Heidi, Bill & Marianna, Helen & Anthony, Harry & Sophie. Great-grandmother of Erica, Evan, Evanna, Sebastian, George & Samantha. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, (905-623-5668) 2-9 pm Sunday Sept. 16th 2007. Funeral Service will take place at ST. NICHOLAS GREEK OROTHODOX CHURCH, 3840 Finch Ave. E. Toronto at 10 am Monday Sept. 17th 2007. Interment York Cemetery, Toronto.
YOUNG, Debra Ann (nee James)
Following a lengthy illness, Debra passed away peacefully in Soa Paulo, Brazil on Friday, September 14th, 2007 in her 43rd year. Beloved wife of Ray, loving daughter of Alan and Yvonne James of Oshawa. Dear sister of Karen and her husband Chris Green of Leaksdale. Debra will be fondly remembered by her nieces Rachel and Kathryn, and her constant companion Oscar. Remembered by members of the Young family in Mississauga. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, September 21st, 2007 from 12 noon until time of service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to Durham Regional Cancer Centre or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
ARMSTRONG, Clarence G.
passed away peacefully at Strathaven Nursing Home, Bowmanville on Thursday, September 13th, 2007 at the age of 88. Clarence, beloved husband of Hazel. Dear step-father of Carol Ann (Lloyd) Syvret and Judith (John) Heppler. Sadly missed by his step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, September 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 19th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Pinegrove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
BOIVIN, Elenor Alice
passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family at home on Thursday September 13, 2007. Elenor at age 65. Beloved wife of John Boivin for 45 years. Loving mother of Fernand Boivin, Shelley King and Leisa Bowman and her husband Pete. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Nicole, Sarah, Cody, Marc, Hunter and Cple. Elenor is predeceased by her parents Bill & Alice Sanford. Dear sister of Mary Small and her husband Bob, Jackie Mark and her late husband Bryce, Danny Sanford and his wife Cathy, Beverly Campbell and her husband Larry, Heather Hartley and her husband Rick and Joan Hunt and her husband Al. Elenor will be fondly remembered by her extended family,nieces,nephews and friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. With a mass of Christian burial at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church on Monday September 17th , 2007 at 10:30 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held on Sunday just after 2 pm.Memorial donations to the Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health Oshawa or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm
COOKE, Phyllis
(Lifetime member of Northminster United Church; U.C.W. and Quilting Club) Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Hillsdale Estates on Thursday, September 13, 2007, in her 87th year. Devoted and loving wife of Ernest for 61 years. Will be lovingly remembered by daughter Gayle Black; granddaughters Marsha (Nick) Butler, Laura Black and her great-grandson Thomas Butler. Also remembered by daughter Karen (Dan) Hould; granddaughter Sheryl (Colin) Daynes and grandson Shaun Element. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday, September 17, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains to follow at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Phyllis to Northminster United Church; U.C.W. would be appreciated by the family.
AUGER, Kenneth Charles
passed away with his family by his side at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the age of 48 years. Ken was well known to the Bowmanville Community as owner of the Pizza Wagon. It was there that he met and fell in love with his life partner and best friend, Pat Pentland. Pat s son, Daniel, became very dear to Ken and he was so proud to become a grandfather to Tyson almost 4 years ago. While in Bowmanville, Ken was an active member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph s Roman Catholic Church and is a Past Grand Knight. Ken found a job he loved and formed lifelong friendships when he joined Dom s Auto Parts. Another great passion was Ken s love for animals, large and small. He was involved in and supported all aspects of nurturing and rearing the Altair Chinese Crested purebred show dogs. The generosity and caring that endeared Ken to so many was returned tenfold during his time of need. Every act of kindness, support and caring that Ken received during his illness was treasured by him and helped ease the journey. The family wishes to express gratitude for the love and prayers that were sent his way.
Ken leaves behind his wife, Pat Pentland and son Daniel (Laura). He was predeceased by his mother Eleanor (nee Crowe) and is survived by his father, Victor Francis and his wife, Lois. Ken will also be greatly missed by his brother, Michael (Brigitte) and sisters, Anne (Todd), Michelle (Martin), Teresa (Paul) and brother-in-law, Fred. Ken was well loved by his grandson, Tyson and his 11 nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respect at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Friday, September 14, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at ST. JOSEPH S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 127 Liberty Street S., Bowmanville on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 11 a.m. Cremation with Interment of cremated remains in Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to Pencer Brain Tumor Centre, Northumberland Hills Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Musella Foundation for brain tumor research would be appreciated.
B DARD Lucien
Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4895. Veteran of WWII. passed away in Hull, Quebec on Wednesday September 12, 2007 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Th r se (nee Beausoleil). Loving father of John (Louise), Peter, Roy (Ginny), Andr (Glenda), Yvette Pelchat, Jeannine Pelchat and her husband Jean-Claude Croft, Denise Pelchat and her late husband Patrick Graham. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) on Sunday September 16th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of the Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church on Monday September 17th at 10:30am. Burial at St John Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
COLACUTT, Margaret Emma (nee Keyworth)
Peacefully at Walnut Grove on Wednesday September 12, 2007. Margaret is predeceased by her husband Lloyd Sherwood Collacutt. Loving mother of Joanie Elizabeth Chaffe & her husband Richard Southwood of Kendal. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Richard Slater Chaffe of Kendal, Sherwood James Chaffe & his wife Donna of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Catharine Elizabeth Chaffe & her husband Salvatore Croce of Whitestone, New York. Fondly remembered by her great grandson Erik James Chaffe of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Born in Kingston, Ontario in 1918, Margaret grew up in Gananoque and moved to Oshawa at the age of 15. Margaret and Lloyd were married in 1937. A former member of the Oshawa Golf Club, the Oshawa Hospital Auxiliary, Margaret and Lloyd were former winter residents of Palm Beach Florida for over 50 years. Margaret and Lloyd were also former members of the Everglades Club, The Beach Club, and Palm Beach National Golf Club. Many thanks to the staff and students at Walnut Grove for their loving care, in particular Brenda, Sylvia, Heather, Suzanne & Tetyana. Thank you to Dr. Irwin for his constant care. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in St. George s Memorial Anglican Church on Monday September 17, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment in Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre or the St. George s Memorial Anglican Church or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation prior to the service at church.
FITZGERALD, Gerald Edward Miley "Ed / Jerry"
Age 82 years. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday September 12th, 2007. Beloved husband of Joyce for 57 years. Dear father of Sharon & her husband Terry Weeks, Terry & his wife Rindy, Ken & his wife Pam, Gord & his wife Karen, Brenda & her husband Martin Van Munster. Dear grandfather of Miranda (Paul), Jeremy (Meg), Stacey, Chris, Corinne, Sarah, Bradley & Marisa. Great-grandfather of Ailsa. He will be sadly missed by all his family & friends. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, one hour prior to the time of service. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 11 am Friday Sept. 14th 2007. Cremation In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society.
