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MATTHEW, Roberta (Nanny)
Peacefully, at the Lakeridge Health Corp. - Oshawa, on Thursday, April 7, 2005, Roberta will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
WALKER, John James
passed away at Rouge Valley Hospital Ajax on Thursday, April 7th, 2005 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Doreen. Loving father of Carol-Lynn, Gordon, Steven and Nancy. Dear grandfather of Ian, Catherine, Mandy and Neil. Jerry retired from MacLean Hunter after 46 years and was a member of the Royal Canadian Horse Guards. At Jerry's request, a Private Family Service was held.
WILLIAMS, Gilbert S.
Longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church. Gone to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 7, 2005, Gilbert, in his 98th year. Dearly beloved husband of Nora (nee Barfoot) for 71 years. Loving father of Marilyn and her husband The Rev. George Peck of Collingwood, and Denys and his wife Beverley of Orono. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Stephen and his wife Lois Peck, Karen Brillinger, Joanne and her husband Brian Walker, Donald and his wife Jane Peck, Scott Williams and great-grandchildren Dianna, Wayne and Gary Brillinger; Jordan, Graham and Shannon Peck; Melissa and her husband Steve Kroeker; Bethany and Trevor Walker. Predeceased by his brothers Victor and Percy and sister Florence Langford. Remembered by Reg Barfoot. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, April 9, 2005 from 1-2p.m. followed by a service in the chapel at 2:00p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Gilbert to Calvary Baptist Church or Gideon Memorial Bible Plan would be appreciated.
WINSTANLEY, Bernice
After a long, hard fight, died peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on April 7, 2005, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Winstanley. Loving mother of Gloria Winstanley and her fiance Gary Snethurst, Ron and his wife Connie Winstanley, the late Glenn Winstanley and the late Gary Winstanley and his wife Joanne Hunter. Cherished and devoted grandmother of Jason and his wife Allison Lowe, Jennifer and her husband David, Floyd, Jeffery, Steven and Gordon Winstanley, Frank and his wife Leslie Alexander and great-grandmother of Christopher, Ethan, Sabrina, Bryce, Brianna, Sera, Cassidy and Chad. Sister of Erline Alexander, Evelyn Hodgson and the late Ralph Hopkins. Loving aunt of nephews Robert, Brian and his wife Linda, Kenneth and his wife Pat, and nieces Dale and her husband Doug, Carol and her husband Walter and Pam and her husband Wayne. Also fondly remembered by Heather Winstanley, friends and neighbours. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
BREAU, Paul
At Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Wednesday, April 6, 2005, in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving Dad of Kelly, Karen and his son-in-law Greg Scott. Will be sadly missed by his many brothers and sisters. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
BLACK, Shirley Catherine
Age 67 years. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday April 6th 2005. Beloved wife of Bev Black for 48 years. Loving mother of Bradley Black, Terry & his wife Robbin, Debbie & her husband Gord Bryans, Lisa & her husband Tony Sorokowski. Cherished Grama of Leanna, Travis, Darren, Christina, Nicole, Michelle & Christopher. She is survived by her sister Marie Thoms. She will be sadly missed by all her nieces & nephews. At Shirley s request & in keeping with the Mackin Irish Tradition, a family gathering will be held at Shirley s home to celebrate her life. Those wishing to honour Shirley s memory may do so by making a donation to the Cancer Society or The Heart & Stroke Foundation at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville.
KIKIC, Ruza "Rose"
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday April 6, 2005. Ruza Kikic at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Kikic. Loving mother of Mary, Mario, John and Roka. Dear mother-in-law of Debbie and Dawn. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Peter, Owen, and Noah. Survived by her brother Andrija Lovric and sister-in-law Jela Lovric . Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig's Church on Saturday April 9th at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
PERERA, Harry
Peacefully on April 6, 2005 in Pickering, Ontario. Harry, loving father of Samantha, Michelle and Nicole (Rick Guthrie), dear grandfather of Cody and Brandy, husband of Gloria. Friends and family are invited Monday April 11th, visitation 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
ROGERS, John Alan
At Princess Margaret Hospital Toronto on Wednesday April 6th, 2005. Alan Rogers, soul mate and love for a long time of partner Beverly Heron. Dear father of Brent (Marina) and Christopher. Loving Grandpa of Reese. Poppa Al to Edna, Peter, Andrew and William. Special person to many family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
WISNIEWSKI, Aniela
At St. Joseph s Hospital Toronto on Wednesday April 6th, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz (Kass) Wisniewski. Dear mother of Erika, Halina & her husband Tony Panama, Richard & his wife Jody, John & the late Joseph. Loving grandmother of Cheryl-Lynn, Andrew & Nichole. Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 7-9 pm Friday April 8th 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Bowmanville, 2 pm Saturday April 9th. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations in Aniela s memory may be made to the Charity of your choice.
GOODE, Victoria (nee Holtom)
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5th, 2005 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa in her 89th year. Victoria, beloved wife of the late Archie Ross. Sadly missed by her children Shirley Wright (Dennis), Doreen Orleck, Norm Ferguson (Wendy), Gary Ferguson (Sandra), Steve Ferguson (Elaine) and their father Gordon Ferguson. Cherished grandmother of 11grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Victoria is survived by her sister Janet Holmes and her brothers Robert Holtom and Al Holtom. A Memorial Service will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) in the Chapel on Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Arthritis Society in Victoria's memory would be greatly appreciated.
MARTIN, Michael Joseph
(Retired from the Toronto Police Service as Sergeant after 26 years). Suddenly, at his home in Pickering, on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Michael Joseph Martin, beloved father of Jennifer. Loving son of Rita and the late Joseph Martin. Dear brother of Suzanne and her husband Ray Clark. Uncle to Gregory and Christopher. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering, on Friday, April 8, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
POWER, Doris M.
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday April 5, 2005 in her 79th year. Doris, beloved wife of the late Ken Power. Loving mother of Larry, Dianne & her husband Eugene Hicks, Karen & her husband Keith Yule and Louie & his wife Donna Noble. Dear grandmother of Cheri-Lou, Janine, Geni, Zachary, Sarah-Marie, Jeremy, Kyla, Brittni, Lynette, Jesse and great-grandmother of 3 great-grandchildren. Sister of Danny, Rose, Marie and Kay. Donations to Durham Lung Association in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
WARD-FORREST, Olive Mae
Peacefully at her home at Extendicare, Oshawa on Tuesday April 5, 2005 in her 104th year. Olive Mae Ward-Forrest, beloved wife of the late Roy Ward and the late Wilfred Forrest. Loving mother of Jack and his wife Bernice, daughter-in-law Marean and her husband the late Richard, and the late Robert and his wife Gloria. Dear grandmother of 11 grandchildren and survived by her great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Viola Stephenson and Lewis Jones. Memorial Service to be held on Saturday April 9, 2005 at 2pm. at the Claremont United Church, Old Brock Road Claremont. Donations made to the Claremont United Church Memorial Fund or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
WARING, Elizabeth (nee Mackrell)
Peacefully at Specialty Care, Mississauga on April 5, 2005 at the age of 78. Beloved and devoted wife of 50 years to Edward. Cherished mother of Janet and her husband John Dawson, Linda and her husband David Batch, Kenneth and his wife Lynda Wilson. Very proud grandmother of Alexander, Lindsay, Karen and Douglas. Much loved sister of Anne, John (Maureen), Arthur, Edward (Joy), Patricia and the late Agnes, Ellen and James. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 1148Finch Avenue, Pickering on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 1 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
WEBSTER, Rena Muriel
Peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Hillsdale Manor in Oshawa, at age 78. Rena (nee Harrison), beloved wife for 58 years to Rae Webster. Loving mother of Barb and her husband Harold Chatten of Omemee, and Brenda and her husband Ron Johansen of Oshawa. Loved grandmother of Terrena and her husband Richard Bennett, Joshua Chatten and his wife Rachel, Cheryl and her husband Jerry Beatty, Lori and her husband Tony Iezzi and great grandmother of Keegan, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Jullian and Claire. Predeceased by her sisters Jean Mark, Norma Weyrich and Merle Short and her brothers Lloyd and Ross Harrison. The family of Rena Webster will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Friday, April 8th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, April 9th at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert.
BIGLIN, Alexander
At Strathaven, Bowmanville, on Monday, April 4, 2005. Alex, in his 84th year. Dearly remembered by his wife Margaret. Beloved father of Shirley and her husband Jack Snedden of Whitby and Ron Biglin (Lori MacInally) of Bowmanville. Loving grandfather of Kennedy Stuart and his wife Joanne, Melissa Biglin, Matthew Biglin, David Snedden (Dana) and great-grandchildren Gregory Stuart and Emma Snedden. Predeceased by his sister Helen and brother Zolton. Cremation to take place at Alex' request. Donations in memory of Alex to the Heart and Stroke Foundation may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
CAIN, Elsie May
Peacefully, at ThorntonView, Oshawa, on Monday, April 4, 2005, Elsie (nee Chinn) in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil and dear and loving mother of Heather and Craig Jones and fondly remembered by her grandchildren Leslie, Heather Lee and Joe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Elsie to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
CHEYNE, Gail (nee Gray)
It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of a dear wife, mother, sister and aunt at home on Monday, April 4th, 2005. Beloved wife of Jim. Cherished mother of Robin and her husband Joe and Yvette and her husband Michael. Lovingly remembered by her brothers Gary and his wife Diane and Glenn and his wife Nancy, and their families. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, April 7th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, April 6, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
HIRON, Mary Beatrice (nee Harris)
Entered into peace, on Monday, April 4, 2005, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Predeceased by husband Lionel Robert. Mother of Graham and Gillian. Grandmother of Ian Cameron and Tenley Beals. Predeceased by brothers Gordon, Cecil, and sister Dolly. A private service was held.
