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KUSHNIR, Jocelyne Marie Chantal
After a 24 year battle with a terminal illness, peacefully at home in her bed surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, September 30, 2001. Josie is survived by her beloved husband Darrell, her loving daughter Tanya, her loving son Alex and his wife Esther. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall, 1302 Finch Ave. E. (at Liverpool Rd.), Pickering. Donations in Josie's memory to your favourite Charity would be welcome. Arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME.
LEATHEM, Sarah
passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 30, 2001, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late William Leathem. Loving mother of William and his wife Ann, Ian and his wife Barbara of Australia, Margaret and her husband Tom Topping. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by sister Meta and husband Tom, and David her brother. Fondly remembered by her faithful and lifelong friends in Ireland. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 2 o'clock.
NOLAND, Kathleen Edna
Suddenly, on Sunday, September 30, 2001, at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa. Kathleen Noland, beloved wife of the late Thomas Ellery. Loving mother of Sandra Johnson, Danny and his wife Cheryl, Vickie and her husband Ernie Harris, and Michael and his wife Tracey. Dear grandmother of Kelly, Courtney, Ashley, Shanna, Corey, Brittany and Kathleen. Fondly remembered by her sister Theresa Wilde. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
PHILP, Donna June
Peacefully, with her family at her side, on Sunday, September 30, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 63. Donna (nee Stapley), dearly loved wife and best friend of Bryce Philp of Port Perry. Loved sister of Frank Stapley and his wife Caroline of Stirling. Predeceased by her parents Marjorie and Bruce Stapley. Donna will also be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, ''McDermott-Panabaker Chapel'', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate the life of Donna Philp will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, October 3rd at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Robert LePage officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Oshawa General Hospital Foundation, Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry or the Port Perry United Church Memorial Fund.
RUESS, Henry Frederick John
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Sunday, September 30th, 2001. Beloved husband of Catherine Ruess. Loving father of Anne Ruess, James and his wife Deena. Dear grandfather of Jesse Ruess and his wife Lynn, and Harrison Ruess and Thomas Ruess. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. A private family service was held. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
SHERMAN, Barbara Jean
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday September 29, 2001 in her 70th year. Barbara, beloved wife of Robert George Sherman. Loving mother of Stephen and Cathy Sherman, Kathryn and Ted Lintner, Janette and Phil Sjoblom, and Beth and Stacey Zealand all of Oshawa. Dear sister of Shirley and Ray Bittorf, and Dianne and Ken Peppard, and the late Douglas McGregor. Fondly remembered by her 17 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The family received friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby. Funeral Services were held in the Chapel on Tuesday October 2, 2001 at 1pm. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery , Brooklin. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
CUSHINAN, Henrietta
Peacefully passed away on September 28, 2001 at the Community Nursing Home in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Loving mother of Beverly. Grandmother to Robert (Christine) and George. Also cherished grandmother to Kyle and Brandon. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Cremation. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the MCEachnie Funeral Home.
JUVSHIK, George
Suddenly, at the Luther Vipond Arena in Brooklin, on Friday, September 28th, 2001 at the age of 46. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Coulter). Dear son of Barbara Juvshik of Oshawa and Alexei Juvshik of Thunder Bay. Brother of Agatha and her husband Tom Loftus, Al (Satch) and his wife Irene Juvshik. Sadly missed by his niece and nephews, Carla and Dan Loftus, Jeff, Chris and Tim Juvshik. Also fondly remembered by Danielle and Joey Roy and mother and father-in-law, Rod and Wanda Coulter and sister-in-law Laura Coulter. Friends will be recieved at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King St. W. (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, October 2nd for visitation from 24 & 7-9pm. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday October 3rd, 2001 at 11:OO am. If desired; donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
MARTIN, Audrey Beatrice
(Past Grand Matron of the Ontario Order of Eastern Star). At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Friday, September 28, 2001, in her 75th year. Audrey, beloved wife of James for 55 years. Dear mother of Maureen and her husband Syd Highgate, Ken, Wayne, and the late Paul. Dear sister of Elgin and his wife Shirley Greenham, and Carole Wardell. Proud grandmother of Paul, Justine and Andrew. Daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Greenham. Audrey will be sadly missed by by her friends and family. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, 116 Church St., Bowmanville, on Monday at 2 p.m. Cremation with Interment of ashes in the family plot at Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations in Audrey's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville would be gratefully appreciated. Eastern Star Service in the Chapel on Sunday at 6:45 p.m.
SMITH, Lorraine June (nee Williamson)
passed away peacefully, at home with her family on Friday, September 28th, 2001, in her 74th year. Dear mother and best friend of Donald Lindsay Smith and Beth Parker. Loving grandmother of Jamie, Brandon and Stephanie and great-grandmother of L.J., Jessica and Taylor. Survived by her brothers and sisters, Gladys, Charlie (Unk), Yvonne (Bonnie), Ted, Don, Gary and Barb and predeceased by her brothers Len, Ron and Jim. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, September 30th, for visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, October 1st, 2001, at 3 p.m. Interment at Thornton Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
STRUTT, Robert "Bob
(Retired 35 year employee of G.M.). Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, on Friday, September 28th, 2001 at the age of 63. Beloved husband and best friend of Sandra (nee Mason). Father of Patty, Cindy, Dale, Lisa and husband Denis. Grandchildren Melisssa, Corey, Christopher, Tanya, Trevor, Michael and Arnie, and great grandson Dakota. Brother to Marlene O Boyle. Predeceased by parents Elmer and Helen Strutt and brother Bill. Much loved by extended family and will be sadly missed by Brent and Kim Barkwell, Rudi and Lori Nelson and Kevin Barkwell. Papa to Callum, Katlynn, Korey, Courtney and Britney. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street, West, (905-721-1234) on Monday, October 1st, for visitation from 24 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2001 at 1:30 P.M, with Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
He was my rock.
God bless you and keep you free from pain Bobbie.
TON, Grace
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, September 28, 2001, in her 89th year. Grace, loving wife for 68 years of Anthony Ton of Newtonville. Dear mother of Anthony of Newcastle, John and his wife Lenie of Cobourg, and the late Johannes (Bart) of Mississauga. Sadly missed by grandchildren Clarence, Anthony, John, Grace, and many great-grandchildren. Sister of Jo Junte and Gerrit v.Triest, both of Holland. Visitation at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle (just north of 401, Mill St. exit) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Newtonville. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
WASTLE, John
Entered into rest at the Ajax-Pickering Health Centre on Friday September 28, 2001 in his 77th year. John, beloved husband of Zella. Loving father of John and his wife Glenda, Larry and his wife Joann, Terry and his wife Hilda, and Donna and her husband Steve Boorman. Dear grandfather of Tyler, Troy, Brad, Brian, and Stephen. Survived by many brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Sunday. Service in the Chapel on Monday at 1 pm followed by cremation. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
BEVERLEY, Helen
Suddenly at the Markham Stoufville Hospital on Thursday, September 27, 2001 in her 75th year. Helen Beverley beloved wife of Ivan. Loving mother of Jack, Larry, Linda, Katherine, Debra and predeceased by Kenneth and predeceased by her first husband Harold Vernon. Cherished grandma to her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Helen will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Friday, September 28, 2001 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, September 29, 2001. Interment Claremont Union Cemetery.
BOURGEOIS, Alice Elizabeth ''Betty''
At the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital, with her family at her side, on September 27, 2001. Loving and devoted mother of Rick Adams (Diana), Randy Adams (Elaine), Carol Fox (Jeffrey). Treasured grandmother of Katie and Jeffrey; Matthew, Colleen, Melissa and Jeffrey; Lindsay, Brian, and Meghan. Proud great-grandmother of Taylor Elizabeth Judd. Dear sister of Hank Ford (the late Eleanor) and Herb Ford (Joan). Much cherished friend of Linda Adams, Judy McTavish, Tish Meek, Dot Reynolds, and Joanie Humphreys. Forever in our hearts. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at 1 p.m. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
GALE, Audrey
passed away peacefully at her home in Whitby on Thursday, September 27, 2001 in her 89th year. Audrey, beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Sandi Gale and Robert Gale. Loving grandmother of Debbie, Donna, David, Jenny and Robbie. Great-grandmother of Charissa, Brenden, Kieron, Jessica, Kayle, Gordie, Jeremy, and Thaidan. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Monday. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday October 2, 2001 at 11am. Interment, GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin.
MELANSON, Elizabeth Betty Anne
(Formerly of Sackville, New Brunswick). After a valiant battle with cancer on Thursday, September 27th, 2001 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Dear wife of Harvey. Beloved mother of Steven, Shawn and Lori and her husband Sean Brake. Cherished grandmother of Olivia and Noah. Loving sister of Frances Hicks (Oshawa), Myrtle Carter, Charles Ward, Joyce Beal and Lionel Ward (New Brunswick). Predeceased by her parents Charles and Jean Ward and her brother Ronald. She will be fondly missed by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-7214234) for visitation on Sunday, September 30th from 2 -4 and 7- 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, October 1st at 1:00 P.M. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated.
SIMPSON, Mary Margaret
At Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Thursday, September 27th, 2001 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Delmer Simpson. Mother of Wayne of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by daughter-in-law Donna, grandson Rob and his wife Michelle and great-granddaughter Meagan. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, September 30th at 1:30 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
AYER, Arlington Gardner
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa on Wednesday, September 26, 2001, Arlington, in his 94th year. Beloved husband for 71 years of the late Dorothy Ayer. Loving father of Judith Brooks and her companion Stanley Turner of Port Hope, Gardner (Bud) Ayer and his wife Carol of Nova Scotia and Michael Ayer of Oshawa. Sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brothers Lawrence and Paul Ayer. A celebration of Arlington's life will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) from 12 noon until time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2001. Entombment of cremated remains to follow at MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
GILES-WHITE, Heather Elaine
Suddenly, on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at William Osler Health Centre, Etobicoke, at age 39. Heather, beloved wife of Bob and loving daughter of Cyril and Elsie Giles. Dear sister of Esther and husband Rick Sims. Cherished aunt of Jacqueline and John. Fondly remembered by her mother-in-law Thyra White. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South on Sunday, September 30, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Monday at 1:30 p.m. Interment Foster Memorial Cemetery, Uxbridge. In Heather's memory, donations may be made to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Leaskdale or the Charity of your choice.
PREST, Frank
Suddenly at his home on Wednesday, September 26th, 2001 at the age of 63. Best friend and beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Mary Anne Robertson and her husband Michael, Christine Forgette and her husband Michael, Laurie Stevens and her husband Clayton, Danny and his wife Kelly and Frank. Beloved Papa of Lindsay, Sean, Michael, Brittanie, Ashleigh, Amber and great granddaughter Mykayla. Brother of Rita. Norman and the late Gabe, Jean and Pearl. Frank will be deeply missed by all. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday September 28th from 2 -4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at The Church of St. Gregory the Great (194 Simcoe St. N.) on Saturday, September 29th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of your Choice would be appreciated.
BLACK, Minnie Lillian
Peacefully on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa in her 71st year, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Robert Black. Loving mother of Barbara Misner and her husband Barry, Gloria Crawford and her partner Brian Stavert, and Ken Crawford. Proud grandmother of Amy Naumienko and her fiancee Spencer Heaton, Shari Misner and Charley Misner. Cherished sister of Molly Parent and her husband Paul, Peggy Swindler, Delbert McLellan and his partner Lorraine and Donna Hicks. Minnie will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by Don Crawford and Greg Harrison. Predeceased by her beloved parents Donald and Elva McLellan, her brothers, Donald, (Art) Goldy and Jack, her sisters Hazel Ackford and Jean Booth, and her granddaughter Cindy Misner. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the chapel on Friday, September 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Salem Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Hillsdale Manor or Princess Margaret Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
CAVERLY, Freda Almira
Peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, September 25, 2001, in her own room at Sunnycrest Retirement Villa, Whitby, Ontario, at the age of 92. She was born in Napanee, Ontario on June 26, 1909, daughter of Deaconess Salome Caverly (nee Foote) and Deacon Harvey S. Caverly of The Pilgrim Holiness Movement. The family was raised in Oshawa. Almira shared a home with her late sister, Ann and her late brother-in-law, Bethel Clark, near Hampton, Ontario. She was also predeceased by her brother Verner Caverly, her sister Mildred Ennis and a sister, Ruby, in childhood. She is survived by her sister-in-law Ethel Caverly. Next-of-kin are her six nieces and nephews: Margery McCoy, Donald Ennis, Jean Barlow, Glenn Caverly, Bob Caverly and Norma Crofts and their children. Freda Almira Caverly worked 43 years as a secretary for General Motors, retiring in 1970. She enjoyed a full retirement life with Ann and Bethel, travelling as the Clark-Caverly Trio musical group. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905 433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. A service will be held in our chapel on Friday, September 28, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to The Pilgrim Holiness Movement, Kingston; The Standard Church, Pickering, Pastors Retirement Fund; or Charity of your choice.
