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suddenly on Saturday April 19, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 65. Jeanne, loving wife of the late Andrew Larocque. Beloved mother of Angela Larocque and Daniel Hayes, Michelle and her husband Patrick Genereaux, and Francis Larocque. Loving grandmother of Jesse-Lynn. Jeanne will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loved family and friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street, Oshawa on Tuesday April 22nd from 7-9 p.m. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday April 23rd at 1 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations made to Lakeridge Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
LEROUX, Janet Claire -
Peacefully on Saturday April 19, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Whitby in her 67th year. Janet, beloved wife of Jack Leroux. Loved mother of Jayna and her husband Dave Hendren, and Jacki and her husband Chris Gillcash. Loved grandmother of Jessica, Brent and Angus. Sadly missed by her son Kim Spring of Nelson, BC and his daughter Zoe. Dear sister of Ray Cyr and his wife Marlene and is predeceased by her brother Jerry Cyr. Dear sister in law of Dorothy Cyr, Rene and Gwen Leroux of Clone, ON, and Rejeane Patton of Florida. Lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Monday April 21st from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday April 22nd at 11am. Cremation. Memorial Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
LISINSKI, Eduard ''Ed'' -
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa, on Saturday, April 19th, 2003, after a prolonged battle with cancer, in his 71st year. Beloved husband, cherished father, loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Ed will be sadly missed by family and friends. Family and friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH on Thursday, April 24th at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to World Hunger Relief through Christ The King Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family.
McCULLOUGH Corporal Peter Hugh -
(Retired Corporal R.C.A.F., CFB Kingston, Member of Royal Canadian Legion # 9 Kingston, Member of Titanic Historical Society) Suddenly at his residence in Kingston, on Saturday April 19, 2003 in his 62nd year. Loving father of Richard (deceased), Larry, Tracey and her husband Richard Wodnisky all of Oshawa, Lisa "Bobbi" and her husband David Sweller of New Mexico and Amy McCullough and her fiance Mike Wright both of Hamilton. Dear Papa Pete to Steven, Tia, Thyson, Matthew, Caleb, Lucas and Joshua. Son of the late Eileen and Norman Hayes. Grandson of the late Jessie and Samuel Turpin. Brother of Lawrence McCullough of Kingston. Cherished friend of Gary Wagar of Kingston. Fondly remember by staff and patrons of Larry's Restaurant and Bubbas Pizzeria. Their friendship and kindness towards Pete was comforting to his family. Relatives and Friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd. 152 King St. East Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 7 - 9pm and Thursday from 11am until the time of service at 1pm. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Pete, may be made to the Titanic Historical Society.
McDONALD, Daniel Gordon
Suddenly at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, with his family at his side, on Sunday, April 19, 2003, at the age of 47. Lifelong best friend to Sharon. Loving father of Jessica and Terri Ellis of Peterborough, and Zachary and Zoey McLeod of Winnipeg. Son of the late Gordon and Jane McDonald. Dear brother of Betty and her husband Paul Ellis of Peterborough, Linda and her husband Jim Ellis, and half-brother of Frank Dufrane, all of Winnipeg. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd. at River St. S. Peterborough, on Wednesday, Apr. 23, from 2-4 p.m., with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Children s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
REED, Winnifred Anne -
Age 87 years. At Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Saturday April 19, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Melville Howard Reed. Dear mother of Wayne& his wife Dian Reed (of Wilmot Creek). Loving grandmother of Kevin & his wife Heather and Darren & his wife Karen. Great-grandmother of Jeffrey, Austin and Nolan. At her request there will be no service or visitation. Cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society.
DOHERTY, Norris Oliver -
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Friday, April 18, 2003 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 67. Norris Doherty of Port Perry, beloved husband of Frona (nee Farrow). Loving father of Cheryl Doherty and Don Doherty both of Port Perry, and John Doherty of Aylmer, Quebec. Loved son of Laura and the late Russel Doherty of London. Dear brother of Betty and her husband Al Minnielly of Warwick, and Rhoda Wager of Sarnia. 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 Service to celebrate the life of Norris Doherty will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 22nd at 1 p.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince
Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the
Canadian Cancer Society.
McGLASHAN, Don -
(retired 30-year employee of GM; active member of Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre). At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Friday, April 18, 2003, in his 75th year. Loving husband of Yvonne McGlashan of Bobcaygeon. Dear father of Garry McGlashan of Oshawa, Wayne McGlashan of Oshawa, Steve McGlashan and his wife Debbie of Toronto, Linda and her husband Steve Williams of Oshawa, Michael McGlashan and his wife Debbie of Port Hope, and Mary and her husband David Campbell of Oshawa. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brother of Ruth Luke and Shirley Musoronchan. Cremation, followed by a memorial service at the Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre, 100 Head St., on Saturday, April 26, at 2:00 p.m. Donations in Don s memory to the Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by his family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
MERREM, Otto Charles "Charlie" -
After a courageous battle with cancer, passed away at his home on April 18, 2003 at the age of 68, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. Charlie, beloved husband of 39 years and best friend of Joan (nee Risser). Loving and devoted father of Karl (Elita), Kurt (Linda) and Katrina (Noah). Proud "Gramps" of Charlotte, Kurt Thomas, and Kristopher Charles. Much loved brother of Jean Jenkins (the late Garnet), Tom Merrem, and the late Johanna "Honey" Corrigan (James "Bud"). Dear brother-in-law of Mark Risser (Bea), Barbara "Barb" Oxner (the late Win), the late Robert "Bobbie" Risser (Shirley), and Reginald "Reg" Risser (Ethel). Cherished life long friend Douglas "Dougan" Campbell. At Charlie's request, a private family gathering has been held with cremation to occur. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the support and care given by Sunnybrook Regional Health Centre and Rougevalley Health Systems-Centenary Site, Chemotherapy Clinic. Donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Cancer Centre Centenary Chemotherapy Clinic or the Canadian Cancer Society.
ORMISTON, Donald Gibson -
(Charter Member and Past President of Westmount Kiwanis with 25 years perfect attendance). Peacefully at his residence in Oshawa on Friday, April 18th, 2003 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Handzuk). Loving father of Dawna and her husband Bill Williams, Lynn and her husband Marty Band and Guy. Dearly loved Pa of Katye and Amy. He will be sadly missed by brother-in-law Peter Hudson and his wife Doris and sister-in-law Ann Hudson. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, April 21st from 10 A.M. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 A.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated by the family.
VASELESKY, Henry -
(Retiree of General Motors). Peacefully on Friday, April 18th, 2003 at St. Joseph's Villa in Dundas at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Lena. Loving brother of Juliet and the late Mary, Mildred and Stanley. Dear uncle of Helen Rudka (of Oshawa), and Teresa Kubilis (of Burlington). Friends may be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday April 25th from 10 A.M. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 A.M. Interment St. Gregory Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
WRAY, Merlin Wallace "Mort" -
Peacefully, on Friday, April 18, 2003, at the Springdale Country Manor in PeterboPeacefully, on Friday, April 18, 2003, at the Springdale Country Manor in Peterborough, at age 75. Merlin Wray of Bethany, beloved husband of Katherine (nee Benton) formerly Naish. Loving father of Gordon Wray of Brooklin, Katherine and her husband Dwaine Alsop of Brooklin, Larry Wray of Oshawa, Rick Wray, Russell Wray and Jackie Wray all of Blackstock, and stepfather of Margaret and her husband Lyle McGee of Cavan, Tim Naish and his wife Ann, and Andy Naish and his wife Michelle all of Peterborough. Loved grandfather of Ashleigh Somers, Tristen Alsop, Shannon and David McGee, and Rachel and Victoria Naish. Dear brother of Lois and her husband Nelson Cochrane (deceased), Myrtle (deceased) and her husband Gord Montgomery, Ivan Wray (deceased) and his wife Jennie, Bob Wray (deceased) and his wife Margaret, Everett (deceased) and his wife Velma, Burness and her husband Ron Bryant, and Dennis Wray. Relatives and friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, (905 985-2171) on Wednesday, April 23rd from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Merlin Wray will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Janet White officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
AYERS, Nora -
Peacefully, on April 17th 2003, at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Edward Alfred Ayers. Dear mother of Ted and his wife Brenda Ayers of Campbellville. Predeceased by her sisters Elsie Taylor and Marjorie Warren. Nora will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call the Low & Low Funeral Home for visitation on Sunday, April 20th from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment Greenbank Cemetery. In Nora's memory, memorial donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Building Fund.
CANE, James Gordon -
(1930-2003). It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful death of Jim Cane on Thursday, April 17, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Holly Bennett. Son of Viola Cane Hanaka and the late Gord Cane (Bewdley). Jim leaves behind his much loved children, Judith (Ian Fisher) in Ottawa and David (Lynanne) in Oakville and their mother, Mariam Shawley (Edmonton). Papa will be sadly missed by grandchildren Matthew & Taylor Cane & Sam Fisher. Dear brother to Diane (Dean Audley) and Don (Donna) of Gore s Landing. Dear uncle to Sarah (Dave) & Jason (Sarah). Thank you to everyone at Amica at Bearbrook Court for taking care of Jim so well. Special thanks to Dr. Ruth Taylor and the doctors and staff on the 6th floor of the Ottawa Hospital, General Campus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jim s life, Friday, April 25 at 1:30pm at All Saints Anglican Church, Whitby, Ontario.
CRUICKSHANK, Stephen John Stanley (Kin Steve) -
Suddenly at his residence on April 17, 2003. Stephen, beloved husband of Gosia. Loving son of Shirley (Oxley) and the late John Arthur. Dear brother of Randy and his wife Heather, and nephew Connor. Loving son-in-law of Teodora Mirowska and brother-in-law of Iwona, Krzysiek, Zbyszek, Mariola and his nieces and nephews in Poland. Fondly remembered by his many friends, extended family and the family of Kin. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Monday, April 21 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service complete in the Morris Chapel on Tuesday, April 22 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association in Stephen's memory would be gratefully appreciated.
CUTTING, Ralph Arthur -
Peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Whitby in his 77th year. Ralph, beloved husband of Rita Cutting. Loved father of Meredith Cutting of Whitby, Robert Cutting and his wife Denise of Oshawa, and Gerard Cutting and his wife Mary-Lou of Mitchell. Dear brother of Eileen Mortimer of Pennsylvania. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Michael, Steven, Mary, Michelle and her husband Andy Martin, Derek, Laura, Jennifer, and Craig. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Gertrude's Catholic Church (King Street east of Wilson) Oshawa on Friday, April 25th at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (905-433-4711).
ELLIOTT, Alfred -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday April 17, 2003 in his 85th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife Joyce and his children Pat and her husband Graham from Oshawa, Alfred and his partner Beverley from Kingston. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Tammy, Joanne, Sharron and Jason and his great grandchildren, Brandon, Nathan and Caitlin. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Visitation on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Cremation to follow, private family Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
HIGGINSON, Charles -
After a lengthy illness on Thursday, April 17th, 2003 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Chuck, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Irene (49 years of marriage). Loving father of Barbara and her husband Kevin, Beverley and her husband Frank, Beth and her partner Gord, and Brenda and her husband Andy. Dear Grandfather of Jessica, Frankie, Chrissy, Steven, Scott, Cple, Graham and Matthew. Chuck will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. A Thank You to the Nursing Staff of 4 Main at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, April 19th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Sunday, April 20th at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated.
