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At Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Sunday, July 21, 2002. John Ferguson of Beaverton was the beloved husband of Muriel Jean (Freek) Ferguson of Beaverton. Dear father of Marie Ferguson of Toronto, John (Diane) Ferguson of Holland Landing and Bruce (Julie) Ferguson of Sharon. Loved grandfather of Blair, Melissa, Grant, Sarah, Dean and Craig. Brother-in-law of Clarence and Claire Freek of Fenelon Falls. The family will receive friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton (705-426-5777) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 523 Simcoe Street, Beaverton, on Thursday at 2 p.m. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
GUEST, Phyllis-
passed away peacefully at Mt. Sinai Hospital on Ju1y 21, 2002. Daughter of George and Esther Larson. Lovin mother of Bonnie Guest and Lyn Voorhees. Special sister of Beatrice, Bruce, Corti Florence, Glen, Joyce, Marian, Vernon and Violet (of western Canada). Friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, (south of Hwy. 401), on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service to celebrate Phyllis’ life will be held Wednesday, July 31 at Carruthers Creek Community Church (599 Bayly St., east of Harwood) at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to Cancer Research Foundation at Mt. Sinai Hospital would be appreciated.
LEASK, Hilda Muriel (nee Suggitt) -
At Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge on Sunday, July 21, 2002 in her 90th year. She was the daughter of Tom and Ida Suggitt of Uxbridge and one of 9 children. Dear wife of the late Fred Leask and mother of Ian (deceased) and Alex. Ian's wife Brenda lives in Sussex, New Brunswick with their children Robyn, Lyndi, Nikki and Kris. Alex and Cathy reside near Uxbridge with 4 children also - Heidi, Jenna, Tahney and Jasmine. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge 23 Main Street South. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday,July 24th, 2002 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 25th at Low & Low at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service time. Interment, Uxbridge Cemetery. Donations to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Leaskdale in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.
MILLS, Norine -
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, Sunday, July 21st, 2002, Norine Pierson, age 80 years. Daughter of the late Oliver and Beatrice Pierson. Dear mother of Donald Mills. Sister of June Anderson. Sister-in-law of Eileen Chute. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, 905-433-4711, with Funeral Service in the Chapel Thursday, July 25th at 1:00 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 p.m.
BENGEL, Marta -
Suddenly, on Saturday, July 20, 2002. Marta in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Rudolf Bengel. Loving mother of Fred Bengel and his wife Irma of Oshawa, and of Ewald. Bengel and his wife Bernice of Prince Albert. Dear grandmother of Diana, David, Matthew, Michelle and Peter and great- grandmother of Brandon. Sister of Maria Ortwein, of Germany and the late Lina Barth, Ernst and Karl Scholl. Fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Maria Scholl and Rosa Scholl and by nieces Erika Hildebrandt, Ursula Grasle, Rose Egeler, Gretel Futalla, and Suse Bader. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 8:00 pm with visitation beginning at 7:00 pm. Donations in memory of Marta to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
BURLEY, Kenneth, John -
On Saturday, July 20th, in his 78th year. Loving husband of Dolores. Father of James, Cindy, Danny, Bobby and Rusty. Stepfather of Douglas, Ricky, Larry, Kenneth, and Glen. Loving Grandfather, Great Grandfather, uncle and friend, brother of Keith, Doug, Helen, Bette and Gladys. Interment was Tuesday, July 23rd at 1 p.m. at MOUNT LAWN Cemetery. In lieu of flowersdonations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
FORSTER, Jack Walter
Peacefully, on Saturday, July 20, 2002 at the Community Nursing Home in
Port Perry, at age 94. Jack Forster of Port Perry, beloved husband of the late Edna (nee Cober). Loved father of Marion and her husband Don Wallace of Port Perry, Eleanor Owen of Oshawa, Robert Forster and Suzanne Ashworth of Georgia, and Lynda Forster and Al Green of Leaskdale. Jack will be sadly missed by his 7 grandchildren Donna, Sharon, Scott, Lori, Londa, Blair and Adam, and his 7 great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Jean Mitchell and Robert Forster. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Monday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Heise Hill Brethren in Christ Church (Woodbine Avenue south of Stouffville Road) on Tuesday, July 23rd at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ken Smith officiating. Interment Heise Hill Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry or to the Charity of your choice.
GIONET, Vincent Joseph -
Died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday July 20, 2002, in his 64th year. Vince will be sadly missed by his former wife Doris, his children Elizabeth Earle of Vancouver, B.C., Michael Gionet of Los Angeles, CA, Meriza Gionet of Mississauga, his grandchildren Alexandra Hunter, Boris McKay, Lore Gionet, his brothers William and Oscar, and his sisters Meriza and Roland. Vince was a long time member of the Canadian Corps. Oshawa and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East with visitation on Wednesday July 24th, 2002 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
GRAVES, John Howard -
At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Saturday, July 20, 2002. John, in his 93rd year. Husband of the late Laura. Dear Dad to Kenneth, Beulah and her husband Earl. Ronald, Howard, Harold and his wife Denise, Patricia and her husband Dennis, Dianne and her husband Frey, Scott and his wife Ruth, and the late Lois. Loving grandfather of 25 and great grandfather of 35. Funeral service at the O'Neill Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
McDONALD, Mary Catherine -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. - Bowmanville on Saturday July 20th, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Cyril Thomas McDonald. Loving mother of Florence MacArthur and her husband Paul of Oshawa, Sharon Tait and her husband Glenn of London, Terri Harvey and her husband George of New Liskeard, Blaine and his wife Josette of Ottawa, Brian of Nipigon, and Reginald of Fort McMurray. Dear sister of Eileen O'Neil of Mirimachi, NB. Lovingly remembered by 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held in St. Joseph the Worker Parish on Tuesday July 23rd, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 905-433-4711.
PETERSMANN, Betty Marilyn -
Peacefully, with her family at her side, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, July 20, 2002, age 68 years. Dear mother of Rod and Donna; Sherry and Jerry; and Randy and Orion. Loving grandmother of Shannon, Sarah, Tara, Kevin, Brian, Santana and Jesse. Dear sister of Gibb, Al, Vern and the late Jean. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowrnanville 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held in our Chapel 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society.
SLUGG, Marion Erie -
passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2002 in her 81st year. Predeceased by her husband George. Dear mother of Stephen (Sandra) and predeceased by son Russell (Pat). Loving sister of Josephine Perkins and the late Jackie Thompson. Grandmother of John, Kenneth, Paul, Kimberley, Tiffany and Jennifer. Great-grandmother of April, Stephen, Spencer, Taylor and Noah. Family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home (28 old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, Ajax) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 400 Monarch Ave., Ajax at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Holy Trinity Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
THOMPSON, Mary A -
Former long-time employee, Ontario Training School for Boys, Bowmanville. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday July 20, 2002 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Francis Thompson and Matthew Harrison. Loved daughter of the late George Glanville and Louisa E. (Mercer) of Clarke Township. Predeceased by 5 brothers and 3 sisters, Sam (W.W.I), Robert, George, William, Charles, Beatrice Morgan, Elizabeth Stinson and Mabel Lewis. Loving aunt of Joy Stinson of Parry Sound, June Lavery of Oakville, Fred Glanville of Bailieboro, Ross Lewis of Newcastle, Robert Lewis, Helen Schmid and Fae Forget of Orono and the late Roy Stinson, Eileen Ritchie, Roma Shortt and Jack Glanville. Fondly remembered by Lorne, Angie, Brad and other members of the Francis Thompson family. Friends were able to call at the Morris Funeral Chapel 4 Division St. Bowmanville on Monday from 7-9 p.m Funeral service complete in our Chapel on Tuesday at 11am. Cremation with Interment of ashes in Orono Cemetery.
ALEXANDER, Mary (Betty) (nee Dailey) -
passed away peacefully, on July 19, 2002 at Valley Farm Retirement Home in her 89th year. Predeceosed by her loving husband, George, Beloved mother of Ian (Janet) and Diane (Brian Mcintosh). Devoted grandmother of Karen, David, Heather, Jamie and Michael. Cremation has taken place and a private Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Brockville, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax.
CULLUM, Gladys -
Peacefully, on July 19, 2002, Gladys, loving wife of the late Bill. Loving mother of Beverley Peters, Kenneth and his wife Joan, and Penny Cullum and her husband Russ Kelly. Cherished Nan of Kelly, Sam, Ken, Andy, Connor and Rowon. Great grandmother of Brittany, Melissa and Jake. Gladys is survived by her brother Len and his wife Barb. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax, on Sunday, July 21st, 2002 from 5 p.m. until time of service in the ChapeI at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Colitis Foundation would be appreciated.
KROTOWSKI, Peter -
Peacefully, at home, after a long baffle with cancer, on July 19, 2002, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Stasia. Dear father of Victoria and her husband Ronald, Richard and his wife Patricia, Beverley, and David and his wife Pauline. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Jeffrey and his wife Lisa, Devin and his partner Emma, Rebecca, David, Jaclyn and her husband Kevin, Sara, Megan, Joshua, Rachel, Natasha, Lucas and Jacob. Friends will be received at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (Prayers at 7:30 p.m.). Mass of Christian Burial from St. John the Evangelist Church, 903 Giffard St., Whitby, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through the Town Funeral Chapel to the Canadian Cancer Society or the VON.
LASKOWSKI, Michael -
(Lone time employee of Houdaille Ltd.). Died peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corporation - Whitby on Friday, July 19th, 2002. Michael in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Eva Skiba. Loving father of Michael Laskowski and the late Eleanor Parkhill, Anthony Laskowsky and his wife Joanne. Loving Dido of Victoria Laskowski, Joanne MacArthur and her husband Greg, T.J. Laskowsky and his wife Leanne Gibbons, Lesya Laskowsky and great grandfather of Kyra. Predeceased by his sisters Anastasia and Anna and by his brother John. Resting of The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa 905-433-4711 with Order of Funeral Rite in the Chapel on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery, Oshawa. Donations to St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church Seniors Residence would be appreciated. Panachyda 7:30 p.m. Monday. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.
FITZPATRICK, Patrick A. -
Bricklayer of Local No. 2, Ontario (Intl). passed away peacefully, at Ajax-Pickering Hospital, on Thursday, July 18, 2002, at the age of 77. Pat was born in Castlewellen, Northern Ireland and came to Canada in 1953. Beloved husband of Peggy. Much loved father of Trish, Teresa and Andrew Gartho, Shelogh and partner Victor Farkas, and Terrance and wife Kim Schofield. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren lsabelle, Julia and Jonah. Dear brother of Thomas and the late Seamus. Was loved and cherished by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and relatives at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, on Monday, July 22nd, 2002. Visitation from 12-1 p.m. Memorial Service at 1 p.m. with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Ajax-Pickering Hospital.
