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On Saturday, February 2, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. Phil, at the age of 44, beloved husband and best friend of Lorna. Loving and proud Daddy of Ziggy and Jade. Loving son of Zygmunt and Berta. A very special brother to Joe, Sue, Rob and Kathy. Will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Phil had a wonderful zest for life and he lived his to the fullest. He will be fondly remembered by his many, many friends. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville ( 905-642-2855), on Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass from St. Mark's Church, 345 Gladpark Ave., Wednesday at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
''Live till you die.''
WORTHINGTON, Christopher Howard -
Entered into rest at Toronto General Hospital on Saturday February 2, 2002 in his 41st year. Chris, beloved father of Brandon . Dear son of Earl and Sally Worthington. Fondly remembered by his brother Rick and wife Lori Worthington, and by his sister Joni Parsons. 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. Wednesday. Service in the Chapel on Thursday at 1pm followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Liver Foundation in memory of Chris.
BELL, Jeremy Michael and Everett Allen -
At Mt. Sinai Hospital on Friday, February 1, 2002. Infant twins Jeremy and Everett will be sadly missed by their loving parents Jill and Craig Bell and their big sister Ashleigh. Dear grandsons of Tim and Mary Hickie, Laurel and Leo DeBruyn, and the late Keith Bell. Nephews of Bob Hickie, and great-grandsons of Tillie and Mike Hickie, Lois LaBrash, and the late Jack LaBrash. A private family service was held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME on Sunday, February 3, at 5 p.m. Donations in memory of Jeremy and Everett may be made to Mt. Sinai Hospital Foundation (Perinatal Program) through Newcastle Funeral Home, 905-987-3964. A special thank you to Hana Sroka, Dr. David Chitayat, and all the nursing staff of the 7th floor south, Mt. Sinai Hospital.
HERD, Georgina ''Jean'' Mary (nee Weech) -
Of Bolsover ON (Devoted Canadian Legion member for over 50 years in Port Credit and Brechin). Peacefully, on Friday, February 1st, 2002 at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Edward ''Ted''. Loving mother of Dave (Sue) of Mississauga, Larry (Sandra) of Kirkfield and Doug (Laurie) of Orillia. Remembered and sadly missed by grandchildren Tanya (Wally), Dan (Louise) and Kim (Brian), Jim (Redd), Amy (Allan) and Margot and Tim and great-grandchildren Brighid, Dayna and Tatiana. Family will receive friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, 332 Osborne St., Beaverton (1-705-426-5777) on Tuesday, February 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Legion service will be held at 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 2 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the Herd family.
KAISER, Nina Joyce -
Peacefully at her daughter's home in British Columbia, on February 1, 2002. Nina Joyce Bath in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Alfred Kaiser. Loving mother of Peter and his wife Kathy; Rebecca (Becky) and her husband Lloyd Farwell; Gregory and his wife Pauline; Jennifer; Matthew and his wife Sue; Deborah and her husband Peter Guerra; and Francis (Frank) and his wife Bobbi. Dear grandmother of 20 grandchildren. Sister of Harvey, Howard, Dorothy (Mrs. Harold Scott), Marjorie Beare, and the late Allan, Geraldine Carlton, and Kenneth. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 7, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 82 Church Street South, Pickering Village. Interment St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
MARTIN, H. George -
Insurance executive, community volunteer, devoted husband, brother, father and grandfather, H. George Martin, 80, of Stouffville, Ontario died peacefully on February 1, 2002. Born in Harold Wood, England, he joined the Royal Merchant Navy, serving for nine years as first officer and, during emergencies at sea, as ship's doctor. Emigrating to the United States in 1950, this self-made man rose to become vice president and chief operating officer of the Aetna Casualty Company of Canada and industry advocate until his retirement in 1985. He leaves behind Mary Snell, his wife of 51 years, sister Mabel, his five children and their spouses Donald (Annette), Paul (Avril), Pam (Jim), Derek (Lori) and Kendra (Bruce), and 12 grandchildren Erin, Trina, Andi, Jennifer, Amanda, Shannon, Daniel, Ben, Colin, Jack, Gregory and Hannah, who will all miss him as an indelible source of vitality, personal inspiration, Christian values, honesty and humour in their lives. A memorial service will be held at 11 o'clock on Tuesday, February 5 at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church Street N., Ajax. Inquiries can be made through the McEachnie Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Durham Special Needs Allocation.
MULLEN, Joseph Richard -
At St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, February 1, 2002. Joe Mullen in his 69th year, son of Ireland and true Canadian patriot. The eldest of the brother's Mullen, Joe was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1933. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1957 - 1960, and United States Armed Forces from 1961 - 1964, before settling in Toronto. Longtime employee of SKF Canada and Lily Cup Canada, he traveled the world extensively, and loved books and babies. Uncle Joe resided with his brother Albert and his family from 1967 until his passing, casting his unique glow on all that he touched. He will be eternally remembered and deeply loved by brother Albert and sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces Theresa, Catherine (Faust Gaudio), Maureen (Michael Haas) and Jacqueline (Darin Shaw) and families; brother Michael, sister-in-law Ann, Angela (Glen Dennis) and family; Patrick (Patricia) and family; brother Martin sister-in-law Colleen, Erin and fiancee Charlie Devaney, and Shannon; sister Bridget Thompson and her children Albert, Edward, Bridget, Susan, Joseph and Martin, all of Ireland, the US, the UK and Australia. Joe was predeceased by his parents Albert and Bridget (O'Brien) Mullen, and by his brother-in-law Edward Thompson. He was an extra-special "Joe-Joe" to Robert, Zaira, Natasha, Madeleine, Kathleen, Stefanie, Bridget, Brendan, Michaela, Claire and Kyra. The family received friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Prayers were held in the Chapel on Tuesday evening. Mass of the Christian burial was held at St. John the Evangelist Church on Wednesday February 6, 2002. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Keeping the Pace Campaign or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
ERIN GO BRAGH, REST WELL MY FRIEND
NEUMAN, William -
Of Campbellford, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2002 following a brief illness, just 10 days prior to his 76th birthday. Born and raised in Waldron, Saskatchewan, a longtime resident of Oshawa, Ontario and employee of Houdaille Industries. Beloved husband of 51 years of Ileen Gosick, father of Murray and his wife Carolyn of Bowmanville and Sharon and her husband Peter Melnychuk of of Oshawa. Grandfather of Garrett and his wife Melissa, Geoffrey, Genna and Joshua. He is survived by his stepmother Barbara Neuman, brothers John and Gordon, sisters Ida Phelan, Ella Dakin and Eva Gustafson and step-siblings Adam Klein, Liz Glacair and Anne Braun. Predeceased by sisters Anna, Joan, Alvina and stepbrother John Klein. Bill will be remembered as a gentleman farmer and avid horseman. A long time member and elder of Zion & Stanwood United Churches. A devoted husband and father who was happiest pursuing family activities. Bill will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all those who were blessed by knowing him. Friends were invited to call at the Weaver Family Funeral Home, 77 Second St., Campbellford from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., Sunday. A Complete Service was held in the E.W. Al Weaver Chapel on Monday, February 4th at 2 P.M. Rev. David Shepherd officiating. Spring Interment in Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online Guest Book & Condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com.
RUNDLE, Evangeline -
At Marwood Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville on Friday February 1, 2002 in her 88th year. Evangeline, beloved wife of the late Dr. H.B. Rundle. Loved mother of Howard and his wife Lynda and John & his wife Patricia. Loving grandmother of Howard, Robyn, Virginia, Lisa and great-grandchildren Sarah and Noah. Sister of the late Bernice Bailey. Friends were able to call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St. Bowmanville on Sunday. Funeral service was held in our Chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. Cremation. Donations to Pet Trust Fund, Multiple Sclerosis, Trinity United Church or Salvation Army in her memory would be greatefully appreciated.
TAYLOR, Charles James -
Peacefully, on Friday, February 1, 2002, Charlie, beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father of David and his companion Janet, Doug and his wife Joyce, and Gary and his wife Darlene. Loving grandfather to Michael, Brian, and Katie of Wisconsin, U.S.A., Tamara, Ryan, Shannon and Karissa of Newmarket. Brother of Dorothy Mathieson and the late Ivieson Vito and Norman Taylor. Remembered by step-children Janet, Donna and Kathy, all of Arizona. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville ( 905-642-2855), on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from Christ Church Anglican, 254 Sunset Blvd., Monday at 1:30 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Cancer Society or Christ Church Anglican.
THOMPSON, Elizabeth Maxwell (nee Soper) -
Peacefully passed away at Extendicare Kawartha Lakes Long Term Care Centre, Lindsay on Friday, February 1, 2002. Betty was the loving wife of the late Andrew MacKenzie Thompson. Dear mother of David and his wife Patricia of Toronto; Sheila and her husband Paul of Lindsay and Roderick of Bowmanville. Devoted Granny to Sarah, Alison, Katherine, Andrew, Matthew and Hilary. Predeceased by her sister Patricia McIlraith. Fondly remembered by her bridge friends. Friends may call at The Northcutt Elliott Elliott Funeral, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 7-9 p.m. Monday. Memorial Service in our Chapel 11 a.m. Tuesday. If wished, memorial donations to Bowmanville Hospital or St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
