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SCOTT, Bert
Peacefully at Foster brook Nursing Home on Sunday, March 28th, 2004 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Hilda Scott (nee Randall). Father to Corinne and William. Long time member of the Shriner and Masons. A special thank you to the staff at Foster brook Nursing Home for their dedication and compassion. Services will be held at later date at Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa Palliative Care would be appreciated and can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
YEO, Carol Marie
At Toronto General Hospital on Sunday, March 28, 2004, in her 60th year. Carol Marie (Chapin) Yeo, beloved wife of Grant of Orono. Loved mother of Sheri Eastman and her husband Rob Tournour, Lori and her husband Rob Green, Chris Yeo and his wife Carolyn. Dear grandmother of Jennifer, Matthew and Nolan. Sister of Gail Konkin and her partner Norm Gabana and Harry Chapin and his wife Penny. Fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Carol Yeo and Ivan Woolley and Marie and Charles Watson. Beloved aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Friday, April 2, 2004 from 12-1:30 p.m. at ORONO UNITED CHURCH. A memorial funeral service will be held at ORONO UNITED CHURCH on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.
BATES, Stewart Leslie
(Longtime employee of the Toronto Star, Member of Whitby Legion Branch No. 112). Suddenly at his home in Whitby on Saturday, March 27, 2004 in his 58th year. Stewart, beloved husband of Jackie. Fondly remembered by his children and grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 1 p.m. followed by a Legion Service. Cremation.
CAREY, Joseph Mathias ''Hector''
(Proud WWII veteran; retired Sergeant R.C.A.F., 1970) Peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, March 27, 2004, Hector, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Dear father of Shirley Sackfield (Gary), Patricia Schiller (Edward) and the late Rosemarie Arsenault. Loving ''Poppa'' to Jennifer Godman (John), Leigh Schiller and Jean-Paul Arsenault, and ''Great-Poppa'' to Emma Godman. Devoted brother of Roger (Anita) Carey, Theresa Landry, Val (Mary) Carey, Yvon Carey and the late Romeo, Aline, Grace and John; brother-in-law of Hazel and Vicky. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a service in our chapel on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations in memory of Hector to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
CULBERT, Mary Alice
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday March 27th, 2004. Mary in her 59th year. Beloved wife of Mel Culbert. Step-mother of Kim and her husband Ted. Step-Grandmother of Sydney and Aryn. Loving sister to Dianna and her husband Al Rideout. Dear Aunt of Jason and Andrew. Great Aunt of Kyle Rideout. Daughter of Moira and the late Francis Corcoran of Oshawa. Daughter-in-law of Ann Culbert of Collingwood. Mary will be sadly missed by Betty and Jim Ferjo. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday March 29th, from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. GERTRUDE S CATHOLIC CHURCH (690 King St. East, Oshawa) on Tuesday March 30th, 2004. In lieu of flowers Donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa- Palliative Care would be appreciated.
GARDINER, Gisela (Anne)
Peacefully at Foster brooke Long Term Care Facility on Saturday, March 27, 2004, in her 70th year. Sister of Richter Werner of Germany. Sadly missed by staff and fellow residents of Foster brooke. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, March 31, at 1:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.
HARTUNG, Crosby William
Aged 17 years. Suddenly as a result of an accident on Saturday March 27th 2004. Beloved son of Christine Hartung and of Ian & his wife Sandra Hartung. Dear brother of Ryan, Julia, Tom & Charlie. Grandson of Faith & Gary Hartung, Carol & Ed Wilson & Peter & Betty Russell. Survived by his Oma Irmgard Hartung & Gramma Anne Zaporozan. He will be sadly missed by Mango & Grizzly & all his family & friends. Funeral Service will be held at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, Bowmanville 11 am Thursday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to The Toronto Humane Society or to Kids Help Phone.
BOUCHER, David Peter
Unexpectedly on Friday March 26th 2004, at the age of 49. Beloved son of Alice and the late Emery Boucher. Beloved brother of Dan and his wife Carole Boucher, Deb and her husband Andrew Nesbitt, Rick and his wife Tara Boucher and Donna and her husband Steve Keaveney. Dear uncle of Matthew, Rachel, Nathalie, Mikayla, and Shaelyn. Dave will be sadly missed by all his Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, "Thornton Chapel" 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday March 28th from 6-9 p.m. For Funeral Service information, please contact the Funeral Home. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
CAMPBELL, Hugh Stanley Stan
Born June 11, 1915 Age 88 years - After a long struggle Stan passed away peacefully at Home with his family by his side on Friday March 26, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Northey). Loving father of Robert & Joan Campbell; Doris Jeffreys & partner Frank; Stanley Campbell & fianc e Faye; Dennis & Linda Campbell. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Many thanks to Dr. Stone, the Nursing Care and to Lynn, his Homecare Giver. Always loved and never forgotten. Funeral Service was on Monday March 29th at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to The Children's Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
CHAMBERS, Renee Louise (nee St. Jean)
Suddenly, in Whitby, with family, on Friday, March 26, 2004, Renee, in her 33rd year. Loving daughter of Susan and Raymond St. Jean and step-daughter of Vincent St. Jean. Beloved and cherished wife of Terry. Devoted sister of Nicole Best and her husband Phillip and Michelle Juan and her husband Chris. Dear granddaughter of Vincent and the late Jean St. Jean and the late Bill and Alice Pearson. Dear daughter-in-law of Gary and Lynda Chambers and sister-in-law of Tammy and Mike Beange. Proud aunt of Peter Best, Carter Beange and Joshua Juan and proud Godmother of Hope Ward and Peter Best. Lovingly remembered by many cousins, aunts and uncles. As President of O.M.S.A., Oshawa Chapter, Renee will be sadly missed. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 1314 Oxford St., Oshawa on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children or Toronto Humane Society.
EGGINTON, ELLEN AILEEN (nee SWEETMAN)
Peacefully passed on Friday, March 26, 2004 at Lakeview Manor, in Beaverton, in her 90th year. Caring mother of Patricia Jones of Bolsover and Keith Egginton in Manitoba. Devoted grandmother of Cheryl Jones, Susan and her husband Mike Bujold, and Jennifer and her husband Wilfred Johnston and great grandmother of Matthew, Joel, Hailey, Brooke and Hannah. Survived by her sisters June and Rena and her brother Ronald. Predeceased by Stuart, Mason, Bruce, Norman, Herbert, Bernice, Marguerite and Blanche. The family of Ellen Egginton will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Monday, March 29th from 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday March 30th at 11 a.m. Private Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert.
ETCHER, Nellie Grace Alice
Peacefully, at ThorntonView, with family by her side, on Friday, March 26, 2004, Nellie (nee Dalby) in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Hamilton Etcher. Loved mother of Fred and wife Mary Jane of Dorchester, Ont., Ruth and husband Lou Petryshyn of Whitby, Kenneth and wife Anna of Sweden and predeceased by Shirley Pilkey, Muriel and Ronald Etcher. Mother-in-law of Earle Pilkey. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Darryl, Von and wife Dena, Karen and husband John, Diane and husband Mike, Larry and wife Louise, Terri and Doug, Lenni and Glen, Tracy and Rob, Louise and husband Ray, Fred and wife Rosemary, Lee-Ann and husband David, Sherrilyn and 30 great-grandchildren. Sister of John and wife Anne Dalby, Vivian and husband Don Mitchell and predeceased by Ben and wife May Dalby, Kathleen Hopper. Sister-in-law of Alan Hopper. For funeral arrangements please contact McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
HARBER, Jack
On Friday, March 26, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital. Jack, beloved husband of the late Mary Ann. Cherished father of Donald and his wife Maggie. Loved grandfather of Trina, Michelle, Carrie and Mayo. Great-grandfather of Aaron. The family will receive friends at the Accettone Funeral Home on Monday, March 29 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 30 at 11 a.m. The family wishes to thank the staff at Ajax/Pickering Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Jack. If so desired, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Jack's memory would be appreciated by his family.
McLEAN, Donald Eaton, P. Eng. (University of Toronto, 5T5)
(G.M. Oshawa Retiree). Peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Corporation in Oshawa on March 26, 2004. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Greenhill). Loved father of Diane Pleavin (Scott) of Bolton and David McLean (Tammie) of Zionsville, Indiana. Adored grandpa of Victoria, Scott, Zachary and Mackenzie. Brother of Elizabeth Haddow of Etobicoke. Longtime summer resident of Lake of Bays. esting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711), with funeral service in Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Avenue East, Oshawa, on Tuesday, March 30th, 2004 at 1:3O p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
MORRISON Patricia
(Professor at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute) Suddenly, in Oshawa, on Friday, March 26, 2004, in her 54th year. Beloved daughter of the late Phyllis and Don Morrison. Beloved wife of Iain Gardner. Devoted and loving mother of Keaton. Dear sister of Bruce Morrison and his wife Irene of London and aunt of Leah. Dear niece of Herbert Bathe (Helen), Dorothy Hopps (Doug), Walter Bathe (Anne), Emma and the late Arthur Bathe, Murray and the late Patricia Sparkes. Lovingly remembered by all her cousins and her extended family in Scotland. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a service in the chapel on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Patricia may be made to the Keaton Morrison Trust Fund.
BYERS, Barbara Ann
Peacefully on Thursday, March 25th, 2004 at the Princess Margaret Hospital, in Toronto, at age 56. Barb (nee Sedgewick), beloved wife of Jim Byers of Blackstock. Loving mother of Jeff and Andrea Byers of Deep River, Julie and Fred Slemon of Haydon, and Jennifer and Morgan Adams of Brooklin. Loving Nana to Alex and Bianca Byers and McKenna Slemon. Loved daughter of Anna and Cliff Sedgwick of Norwood and daughter-in-law of Murray and Aileen Byers of Blackstock. Sister of Robert Sedgwick and his wife Maureen of Norwood, Shirley and her husband Dave Trennum of Peterborough, Linda and her husband Kevin Easton of Lindsay. Aunt of Shelley and Steven, Kelly, Ryan, Greg and Rob, Brent and Kristy, Trevor and Danna. The family of Barb Byers will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Sunday, March 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Blackstock United Church on Monday, March 29th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Karen Bursey officiating. Interment Cartwright Union Cemetery, Blackstock. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Blackstock United Church Memorial Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society.
CARRUTHERS, Kenneth Rexford
(Regional Councillor for Scugog). Peacefully after a short illness, on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the Sunnybrook Medical Centre in Toronto, at age 71. Ken Carruthers of Port Perry, loved brother of Jo-Ann Taylor, Jeannette Winslow, Douglas Carruthers, Joyce Segriff, Garry Carruthers, Norman Carruthers and William Carruthers. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews and his good friend John Foucault. The family of Ken Carruthers will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday, March 30th from 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Port Perry United Church (Queen and Simcoe Street, Port Perry) on Wednesday, March 31st at 11:15 a.m. Private Interment Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
CHANT, Velma Joyce
At the age of 79 years. At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday March 25, 2004. Gone to be reunited with her loving husband of 53 yrs. Paul (1998). Cherished mother of Marie Andrew of Peterborough, Pat (and husband Robert) Barber of Oshawa, Betty (and husband Jeff) Welton of Calgary, and Ted (and wife Phyllis) of Amherstburg. Grandmother of Jeff, Jennifer, Chris, Andrea, Michael, Kate and Christina, and great-grandmother of five. Born in Bowmanville on July 13, 1924 to William and Tena Richards. Survived by sister Wilma (Mrs. Rowland) Coombes and sister-in-law Dorothy (Mrs. Ron Richards). Predeceased by brothers Edward, Ron and Ray and sister Dorothy. Member of Trinity United Church and Beehive Rebekah Lodge. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Friday March 26th. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday March 27th at 1:30 pm, followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital.
EGAN, Elizabeth Janet (Betty)
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Thursday March 25th, 2004 in her 83rd year. Much loved mother of Rob and his wife Wanda and Ron. Loved grandmother of Robbyn and Sanford. Survived by her sister Pearl McMaster and nephew Gordon and his family. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Then to Brooklin United Church where friends will be received by the family from 1:00 p.m. until time of service to follow in the church Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
ROSS, Velma
passed away peacefully on March 25th, 2004 at the Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge, in her 94th year. Loving mother of Evelyn Cox (Bob Meek) and the late Ivan Cox, Morley (Laura) Ross and Norene (Donald) Crosier. Will be sadly missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. Missed by her loving sister Olive and her brother Ross (Marion) Harrison. Predeceased by her brother Ruben. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home Uxbridge for visitation on Sunday, March 28, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Monday, March 29, 2004 at 1 p.m. In Velma's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital or to the Uxbridge Trinity United Church.
TAPP, Ellen
Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, March 25th, 2004. Beloved daughter of Joseph ''Wil'' and the late Sadie Tapp. Cherished sister of Garry, Bruce and his wife Barb, and Susan. Loving aunt of Monica, Ziggy and Spencer. Lovingly remembered by her 7 aunts and 2 uncles. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 29th at 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Church, 21 Bayly Street East (Bayly and Harwood). Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. If so desired, donations made to the Canadian Arthritis Society in Ellen's memory would be appreciated by her family.
TAYLOR, Shirley Avis
Peacefully at Strathaven Life Care Centre, Bowmanville on Thursday, March 25th, 2004. Shirley Avis (nee Stinchcombe) in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Clifford (Retired Toronto Police Officer). Dear mother of Larry Taylor and Lynn and her husband Staff Sgt. Bill Bosward, Toronto Police Service, all of Oshawa. Loving Nana of Brett Taylor, Billy Bosward and Neil Bosward. Dear sister of Alta Harcourt and her husband Jack of York, On. Dear sister-in-law of Faye and Albert Smith of Naramata, B. C. and Patricia McDonald of Mississauga. Lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff at Strathaven Life Care Centre and Dr. Gordon Mercer of Port Perry. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, March 27th from 12 Noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
CLOUTIER, Velma (nee Hennessey)
Peacefully passed away, on March 24, 2004, at the Ballycliffe Nursing Home, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Suzanne, the late Paul, and the late Barbara Knowles. Cherished grandmother to Dallas and Carson Knowles. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff at Ballycliffe Nursing Home and special thank you to friends Jim and Susan Dulny. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Church (S.E. corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave., Ajax) at 11:00 a.m.
