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KITA, Mary-Ann
Peacefully passed away with her family by her side on August 19, 2003 at home in her 51st year. Loving mother of David, Tara and Stephenie. Cherished daughter to Mary and the late Stanley. Beloved sister to Jim and his wife Sharon and Stan and his wife Linda. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday. Chapel Service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of choice would be greatly appreciated.
MacDONALD, Mary Elizabeth ''Betty''
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 after a fall at her residence in Oshawa. Betty, in her 85th year. Predeceased by her husband Ken, her daughter Janet, her mother Edith McDowell, and sister Helen Reynolds. She is sadly missed by her son Hugh and his wife Lise. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service will be held at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 51 Centre St. S., Oshawa, Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Betty to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by her family.
MCMASTER, Harry J.
(Retired 32 year employee of General Motors of Canada; Lifetime member of Masonic Temple Lodge #649 A.F. & A.M.; Veteran of W.W.II; Devoted member of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church) Suddenly, at his home in Oshawa, with his wife Ruby of 60 years by his side, on Tuesday, August 19, 2003, Harry, in his 82nd year. Beloved father of Linda of Mississauga, and David and his wife Maureen of Riverview, New Brunswick. Fondly remembered by his granddaughters Jacqueline and Joanne McMaster. Dear brother of Rose and her husband Jim Cameron of Port Perry and the late Jack McMaster. Brother-in-law of Mina McMaster, Lena and Lou Wise and Lila Ferguson. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 333 Rossland Rd. W., (at Park Rd.) Oshawa on Friday August 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation with Interment at Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Harry to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation - Cancer Care or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
STORIE, Beverly Joan
Suddenly on Tuesday, August 19, 2003. Bev Storie in her 71st year. Beloved daughter of the late Douglas & Sybil Storie. Sadly missed by her cousin Jan & her children Jody Hulcio & his wife Cathy & their children Laryssa & Katelyn, and Tod Hulcio & his children Michael & Samantha, and by her cousin Jack Germond & his wife Judy & their families. Bev will be lovingly remembered by her aunts, uncles, cousins and her many friends at Faith United Church. Bev graduated from East General Hospital Toronto in 1954 as a Registered Nurse. Bev worked several years at Oshawa General Hospital where she was Head Nurse from 1958 - 1970, when she retired. Bev was a member of the Pilots Club International and was on the Board of Directors of the VON. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME LTD., 124 King Street East Oshawa with funeral service in Faith United Church on Friday August 22, 2003 at 1 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Faith United Church would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
BALDWIN, Effie
(Member of Oshawa Lawn Bowling, Former resident of Faith Place, Retired 35 year employee of General Motors). Peacefully, at Fairview Lodge, on Monday, August 18, 2003, Effie, in her 99th year. Beloved sister of "Ella" and her husband Allan Trevail and the late Harry and his wife Elsie Baldwin. Remembered by her nephew Terry and his wife Lynda Trevail. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Ebenezer United Church Cemetery
DARROCK, George
(Veteran W.W. II RAF) passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 18, 2003, in his 79th year. Loving husband of Marjorie and father of John (Christy), Robert (Deborah), Ann-Marie O'Mara (Stephen), and Tina Grouios (Rikk). He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Julie Bolen (Mark), Melissa, Matthew, Sarah, Brendan, Amanda, Kyle, Bethany, and Andrew, and his great-granddaughter Mackenzie. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 10 - 11 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2003. Memorial Service to follow in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
DUNCAN, Marion Catherine (nee Went)
passed away suddenly, at home, on Monday, August 18, 2003, at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Ian Kerr for 54 years. She will be deeply missed by her children Ian (Linda), Alyson Dimitriw (Peter), Blair (Jane) and Leslie. Dear grandmother of Jennifer, Matthew, Michael and Blair Jr. She will be missed by friends and family. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Church (southwest corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave., Ajax), on Friday, August 22, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
FRIGAULT, Marie Olive "Irene"
Peacefully at Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Monday, August 18th, 2003. Marie "Irene", in her 82nd year. Beloved mother of Carol and her husband Louis, Oniel and his wife Lorraine, Shirley and her husband Jim, Phil, Bob and his wife Becky, Jerry and his wife Katie and George and his wife Micheline. Survived by her brother Freddy, and sisters Yonne, and Delia. Predeceased by her sister Emma. Irene will be sadly missed by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, August 21st, 2003 from 2:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
MacGREGOR, Phyllis Evelene
Peacefully passed away on Monday, August 18th, 2003 at Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge. In her 80th year. Dear mother of Linda and her husband Don Woolley. Grandmother of Marianne, Andrew and great grandmother of Rhiannon and Taylor. Survived by brother Angus and sister Doreen and predeceased by sister Jean. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, on Tuesday, August 19th, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. Complete Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday, August 20th, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. In Phyllis' memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
SHERIDAN, Earl M. (John)
passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on August 18th, 2003 in his 89th year, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Ruth (Willis). Loving father of Bill (Lorna), Ann (Dave) Dexter, Marg (Bill) Morley, Kathy (Gerry) Shaw, John (Bev), Carolyn (Don) Boudreau and Gwen. Sadly missed by 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Doug (Eileen), Ina (Doug) Harrison, Louise (Eric) Feegel, Mary (Bob) Bruce, the late Jean Bateman, Art and Bob. Brother-in-law to Alice (Art) and Barb (Bob). Celebration of John's life on Thursday, August 21st, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. from the Low & Low Funeral Home. Visitation, Wednesday, August 20th, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital or a Charity of your choice.
ATTFIELD, Margaret ''Peggie''
At Fairview Lodge, Whitby on Wednesday, August 17, 2003, in her 92nd year. Peggie, beloved wife of the late Alf. Much loved Mom to Alan and his wife Carol, and Avril Fernley and her husband Michael. Devoted Grandma of Kim Brennan (Bill), and Kevin Attfield (Tracey), and Great-Grandma of Kyle, Matthew, Alysha, and Michael. The family would like to thank the staff at Fairview Lodge for their compassion, kindness, and the wonderful care Mom received over her extended residency. Cremation. Private family services to follow. If desired, memorial donations made to Fairview Lodge, the Alzheimer Society of Canada, or the Humane Society through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, 905-433-4711 would be appreciated by the family.
RIBEIRO, Manuel Beites
Peacefully at the Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Sunday, August 17, 2003, in his 59th year. Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Brito). Loving father of Stephanie Ribeiro-Fernandes and her husband Paulo, and Jacqueline. Dear brother to Maria Carneiro and her husband Manuel, Rosa Pereira and her husband Arlindo and Antonio Ribeiro and his wife Lidia. Will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews. Friends were received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West on Monday, August 18th from 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, August 20th at 10:00 A.M. at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to the New Durham Region Cancer Center in memorium.
SMITH, Graham
passed away peacefully on August 17, 2003 at the age of 74. Sadly missed by his loving wife, Jean. Dear father of Eric and his wife Janet, Jeff and his wifePatricia, and Steven. Proud grandfather of Joshua, Angie, Alana and Mark. Upon Graham's wishes, a private family gathering has already taken place.
SPEERS, Margaret Faye (nee Delaney)
Suddenly on Sunday, August 17, 2003 in Whitby, Faye Speers, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of James Elwood Speers, after recently celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Loving mother of Dianne and her husband Bill Townson and Lynda Churcher and her fiance Kirk Dawkins. Dear Nana of Suzanne and her husband Rob Boswell, Paul Townson and Kim Cocquyt, Adele and her husband Rob Tichy, and Clayton Churcher. Lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren Curtis, Amy, Reid and Ethan. Faye is predeceased by her sisters Lois and Merle and will be remembered by Barry Churcher and all of her family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 19th at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held at ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN CHURCH on Wednesday, August 20th at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Orangeville on Thursday, August 21st. Donations may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
SULIKOWSKI, Thadeus ''Ted'' Anthony
(Owner of Ann's Deli for 20 years). Suddenly on Sunday, August 17, 2003, Ted Sulikowski in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Jeanne. Loving father of Paul, Mark, and Tracy Moulton and her husband Jeff. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Megan, Joel and Cple. Dear brother of Stan and his wife Anne, Wanda Tenthorey and her husband Alain, Beatrice Head and her husband Carl, Tony and his wife Diane, and Kazia Sulikowski and her husband Clayton. Ted will be sadly missed by staff and friends at Ann's Deli. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, 905-433-4711.
VAILLANCOURT, John Louis ''Jack''
Of Oshawa. passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 17, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth ''Betty''. Loving father of John, Janice and Carol, and predeceased by his son Stephen. Loving grandfather of Erin, John and Alison. Survived by his brothers Bruce, Allan, Lawrence, Roy, and Edward. Predeceased by his brother Arthur. Former member of Oshawa City Council, dedicated UAW Union Representative for many years and proud member of BMW Motorcycle Owners Club. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
BOOS, Alois Ludwig (Alex)
Mr. Alois (Alex) Ludwig Boos, age 85 years, formerly of Oshawa, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday, August 16th, 2003. He was born in Eberbach, Germany on November 15th, 1917. Alex came to Canada first as a prisoner of war in camps at Nipigon and Northern Alberta and then immigrated here in 1953. He settled in Oshawa and operated a barbershop until October 1998. He is survived by his wife Ruth (Gladys), a brother Eugen in Germany and his stepchildren; Dolores (Rene) of Montreal, Diane of Thunder Bay and Stephen of Toronto. He was predeceased by his first wife Elizabeth in 1984. A private viewing was held at Jenkens Funeral Home, Thunder Bay, Ontario and cremation followed. A funeral mass was held at Corpus Christi Church, Red River Road, Thunder Bay on Tuesday, August 19th, 2003 at 10:00 AM followed by a reception in the parish hall and burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family wish to express gratitude to the Rehabilitation and Palliative Care units at St. Joseph's for their superb and loving care of Alex and the family. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society, 310 - 180 Park Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6J4 would be appreciated by the family.
DRUMM, Marcy J.
At her residence in Cordova Mines on Saturday August 16, 2003 in her 50th year. Marcy, beloved mother of Michelle McGinn & her husband Kenny, Penny Dupe & her husband Richie and Stanley 'Chuck' McMullen. Loving grandmother of Kyle, Breanna and Reece. Loved daughter of John & Mabel Trimble. Sister of Elroy, Brad, Clint, Julie, Kelly, Curt, Elaine and B.J. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, August 19, 2003. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church, Newcastle in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
HILL, Pearl
Peacefully, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, on Saturday, August 16, 2003. Pearl Hill, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Hill. Loving mother of Bonnie, Francis, Gary, Wayne, Sandy, Patricia, Wendy and Goldie. Loved by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Gord, Clyde, Dave and Betty. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 19, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
