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Owner of LasaPosa Kennels of Little Britain. passed away peacefully at her home in Little Britain with her family and her pets at her side on Wednesday January 16th, 2002 in her 62nd year. Jo-Anne Vugts (nee Martin). Dearly beloved wife of John Vugts of Little Britain. Loving mother of Jennifer and her husband Steven Richards, Jason Vugts, Julie Vugts, Jim and his wife Roxanne Morningstar, John and his wife Penny Morningstar, Judy Morningstar, and Gary Morningstar. Dear grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Dear sister of John and his wife Dinah Martin, Edith Grabel and Fred and his wife Jackie Martin. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Rd., Port Perry on Friday January 18, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday January 19, 2002 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Ontario Human Society.
AITKENHEAD, John Caldwell
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday January 15th, 2002 in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean Aitkenhead. Much loved father of Catherine (Rena) find her husband Chris Arden of Wales and John (Jack) and his wife Susan Aitkenhead. Loved grandfather of Andrew, Richard, Claire, Lesley and Craig. Survived by his sister Janet (Jenny) Leneten and her family. Fondly remembered by his extended family Liz and Chris McGowan, Claire, Rob, and Emma Shaw and Angie and Sloan Mandel. A sincere thank you to the neighbours at 319 Center St. N. Whithy for all their care and concern. A special thank you to Dr. David Ibsen for your exceptional care. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village, from 1:00 p.m. Thursday until time of service to follow in the chapel Thursday afternoon (January 17th) at 3:00 pm. Cremation to follow. If desired memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Center, Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated by the family.
ANGELAKIS, Gladys Margaret (nee White)
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Oshawa on Tuesday, January 15th, 2002, at 9:45 p.m. Gladys, in her 69th year. Beloved wife and long time friend and companion of Michael, of 46 years. Loving mother of Jennifer Mathieu and her husband Brian of Calgary, AB, Michael (predeceased), and David of Chicago Il. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in Kedron United Church on Saturday, January 19th, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. Donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday.
BEETON, Walter Henry
Peacefully at home in Newcastle on Tuesday, January 15th, 2002 Walter Henry Beeton age 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Beeton. Fiance of Audrey Gogerty. Loving father of Kathleen and her husband George Archer, Carol Jones, Wayne Beeton and his wife Dina. Cherished grandfather of Irene, Glenn, Jennifer, Cameron, Charles, Patricia, Christina and Daniella. Great-grandfather of David, Rachel and Cheyanne. Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service will take place at ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Newcastle 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment Highland Memory Gardens Toronto. Donations to St. George's Church or St. Clement's-Riverdale Church would be appreciated by the family.
CARELSE, Cynthia Agnes
With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Cynthia on Tuesday, January 15th, 2002 at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville. Beloved wife of the late Daniel, Cherished and much loved mum of Joan (Jim Mansfield) and Clement (Christine Hurlbut) and treasured, adored and doting Grandma of Ashley and Zachary Mansfield. Loving sister of Pauline of Oshawa, Gilbert of London, U.K. and Annette of Capetown, South Africa. Predeceased by her parents Henry and Esther and her one brother Ralph (Canada). Cynthia was born in Capetown, South Africa on November 4th, 1921 and emigrated to Canada in 1966. She will be lovingly remembered for her great love of music, her lifelong career of teaching young children, her deep appreciation of nature and her compassion and caring of others. She was a devout and proud Christian in the Anglican Church. A Solemn Requiem Eucharist will be held at St George's Memorial Anglican Church (Bagot and Center Streets, Oshawa) on Friday, January 18th at 1:30 PM. Cremation to follow. (Visitation at the Church from 12 Noon until time of Service). Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel (905-721-1234).
HILTS, Bill
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, January 15th, 2002. Beloved father of Sheri, Steven and Kerry. Grandfather of William, Robert and Edward Storey; Ashley Hilts; Laura and Shawn MacKimmie and two great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his sister Joan Fice and brother Wayne Hilts. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, January 21 st from 2 -4 and 7- 9 RM. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, January 22nd at 1:00 P.M. with Interment at MOUNT LAWN Cemetery to follow. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
JOHNSTON, Robert (Bob)-
Co-owner of J & B Administratives. After a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 15, 2002. Bob, age 63 years, beloved husband of Judy. Stepfather of Althea. Brother of Gail and her husband Frank Bortolato. Lovingly remembered by his family and friends in Toronto and Winnipeg. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
O BRIEN, Michael Francis
passed away peacefully at Hiilsdale Manor, Oshawa, Ontario on Tuesday, January 15th, 2002 at the age of 81. Dear son of Francis and Marie O Brien (predeceased) of Toronto. Dear brother of Mary Donnelly (hugh) of Sudbury. Dear uncle of Mark, Maureen and Joanne. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 17th from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at The Church of St. Gregory The Great (194 Simcoc St. N.) on Friday, January 18th at 10:30 A.M.
RIDDERING, Robert
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, January 15, 2002, Robert Riddering age 64 years. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of David. Brother of Hedi Becker. Uncle of nieces Janet and Carol, Amanda, Jessica and Natasha. Resting at Armsstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E., Oshawa. Funeral Service in the chapel Friday, January 18th at 3:00 p.m. Cremation MOUNT LAWN Crematorium, Whitby. Memorial donations to Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
passed away suddenly at her home in Uxbridge on Tuesday, January 15th, 2002, two weeks prior to her 83rd birthday. Sadly missed by her husband Alex, children Sandy, Peter, Jean and their spouses Bette, Dianne, David and her seven grandkids and her 4 great grandchildren. Resting at the Funeral Home of Low & Low, Uxbridge 23 Main Street South on Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service to be held from the St. Andrew's Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Uxbridge on Thursday, January 17th, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. with visitation at the church from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. prior to service. Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation
FLEURY, Ruby
Peacefully on Monday, January 14th, 2002, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Francis (Frank). Loving mother of Garry and his wife Pam. Loving grandmother of Carrie (Oshawa), Tracey and her fiance Derek Ravens (Tarpon Springs, Florida) a Jeffery (Oshawa). Predeceased by her parents Mercy and Joseph Greentree. Survived by her brother Clarence (Minerva) Greentree and predeceased by sisters Mabel Paul, May Bunker, Viola Luke, Nellie McBain and Pearl Stacey and brothers William, Gordon, Murray and Ray Greentree. Ruby was a life long member of Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Unit 222 and also member of Harmony United Church and the U.C.W. Willing Workers. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, January 16th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at Harmony United Church (15 Harmony Rd. N.) on Thursday, January 17th at 2:00 P.M. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations made to Harmony United Church would be appreciated.
GREENE, Howard Eugene
On January 14, 2002. Howard, loving husband of Pat. Beloved brother of Sandra Lyver, Pauline Carter, David Greene and Wayne Greene. Dear son-in-law of Ivy Stevens and brother-in-law of Michael Morrey and family. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax on Thursday January 17 from 6-9 P.M. and Friday from 10 A.M. until the time of service in the chapel at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated.
GRIFFITHS, Sandra "Sandy"
Peacefully at Northumberland Hospital, Cobourg on Monday January 14, 2002 at the age of 61. Sandy, beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Annie Griffiths. Loving sister of Ann and her husband Harold Reid, and Margaret and her husband Cyril Weeks. Sandy will be lovingly remembered by all her nieces and nephews and their families. A private family funeral service was held at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, Whitby. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
HEAD, James Ramsay
Peacefully, following a brief illness, at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, January 14th, 2002. Jim Head, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Alice. Dear father of Rick. Dear brother of Len. Lovingly remembered by his sisterin4aws, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-72 I -1234) for visitation on Wednesday, Sanitary 16th from 2 4 and 7 -9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, January 17th at 10:00 A.M. Interment MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HOFRICHTER, Kenneth William
With dignity, he found peace on Monday, January 14th, 2002 at Lakeridge Hea1th-Oshawa after a courageous battle against cancer. He departed on this, his 56th year, leaving behind his loving wife Penny and his stepchildren Connie, Gordie and Michelle and his faithful companion: Motley. He will be sadly missed, but his time will be cherished in the hearts of his family and friends forever. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St., West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 17th from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at St John s Anglican Church (150 Victoria St., Whitby) on Friday, January 18th at 1 P.M. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge HeaIth-Oshawa Palliative Care would be appreciated.
JOICE, Catherine Patricia
January 11, 1940 - January 14, 2002. Sadly, on the morning of January 14, 2002, the beloved Ms. Catherine Joice (nee Hofland) passed on peacefully at Markham-Stouffville Hospital. Cathy was the former wife of Gord Joice and the loving mother of Kim Joice of Cobourg, Karen Joice of Pickering, and Lianne and her husband Todd Gallie of London. Beloved Nanny to her grandchildren James, Kyle, Kirsten and Jordan who were the sunshine of her life. Auntie Cathy to her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville (905-642-2855), Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from Stouffville Missionary Church, 6500 Main St. on Friday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Markham Stouffville Hospital, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Toronto Rehab Centre, Marina Lodge Foundation, 347 Rumsey Rd., Toronto M4G 1R6. Cathy will be sadly missed but never really gone, for she lives on in the hearts of all that knew her. Cathy was loved by everyone whose lives she touched in that special way that only she could. Many thanks to all her friends and the staff at Markham-Stouffville Hopsital.
MORGAN, Reginald Gregory
After a courageous battle with cancer, Reginald Gregory Morgan passed away peacefully, at Lakerdge Health Oshawa, on Monday, January 14, 2002. Reginald, dearly beloved husband of Sandra Stacey; father of Dennis, Paulette and Craig. Reginald was the son of the late Jean and Reuben Morgan, born in St. John s, Newfoundland. Surviving siblings are Dallas, Sharon, Gerald, Angus, Bruce, David and Donald. Reg, a proud Newfoundlander and friend to many was employed by Ontario Power Generation. Reg is sadly missed by his in-laws, Mary and Gord Stacey, Bill Stacey, Susan and Bill Fisher and Nathan and Stacey Fisher. Visitation will be at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 300 Rossland Rd. E. (corner of Ritson Rd. N.) Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation Cancer Centre, would be appreciated.
SIMMONDS, David Shobrook
Passed into glory peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre (Uxbridge) on Monday, January 14, 2002 in the arms of his beloved wife Barbara after a courageous battle with cancer, in his 73rd year. Deeply loved and respected by his 6 children Bob, Don, Bev, Gord, Jen and Jan; their spouses Louise, Fay, Rob, Sharon, Phil, and Glenn, and 23 grandchildren Allison, Michael, Chip, Patrick; Shauna, Amber (awaiting him), Craig, Brett, April; Aimee, Jeremy, Mark, Josee; Matt, Krista, Scott, Jason; Katie, Sara, Jeffery; Todd, Lyndsay, Carleigh.Dear brother of Herbert (predeceased), Claude, Gladys, Dorothy, Mary, and Madeline. Well recognized for over 55 years of leadership and entrepreneurship in the Electronics and Telecommunications Industries and the Canadian business community as founder and Chairman of the Lenbrook Group, founder of Clearnet Communications, NAD Electronics, AirIQ and numerous other enterprises; and a mentor and encourager to many. Loved by Baptists across Canada and throughout the world as an active leader at Uxbridge Baptist Church, in the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, as past President of the Canadian Baptist Federation (now Canadian Baptist Ministries) and for his work in the Baptist World Alliance. The family is grateful to the capable doctors and caregivers at Sunnybrook Hospital (Dr. Neil Berinstein), Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital (Dr. Peter Gladstone), and Lakeridge Health Centre Uxbridge (Dr. Terry Bryon). Visitation will take place at Uxbridge Baptist Church on: Tuesday, January 15th from 7:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16th from 2:00-5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17th from 2:00-4:00 p.m.; 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Celebration of David's life will be held at Uxbridge Baptist Church on: Friday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers and other gestures, donations are encouraged to help the work of either: Uxbridge Baptist Church ''Capital Fund'', 231 Brock St. W., Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N1 or Canadian Baptist Ministries, 7185 Millcreek Dr., Mississauga, ON L5N 5R4. Arrangements entrusted to Low & Low Ltd., Uxbridge.
