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BURGESS, Ralph Levi
Peacefully after a long battle with arthritis at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, January 20, 2006 in his 63rd year. Ralph, loving husband of 43 years of Druscilla “Fern” (Gainer). Predeceased by his son Robert Scott (1962). Dear brother of Jim Burgess and his wife Lorraine. Sadly missed by 7 nieces, 5 nephews and 11 great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Reta (Flintoff) and Bill Preston. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in the Morris Chapel on Wednesday, January 25th at 11 a.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Arthritis Society would be gratefully appreciated.
D'ORNELLAS, Gloria Jean
passed away peacefully, at Ajax Pickering Hospital, on Friday, January 20, 2006. Gloria Jean, beloved daughter of the late Stella and Cassian Mittelholzer. Sister of Joyce ''Baba'' Mittelholzer. Loving wife of the late Denis D'Ornellas. Dedicated mother of Cassian (Andrea), Gary (Maria, deceased), Stephen, and Andrew (Rosemary). Granny to Gaytan, Sharona, Garrin, Damian, Jesse, and Steffe. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Annunciation Roman Catholic Church (Victoria park, south of Ellesmere). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
MacGREGOR, Brian Douglas
(25 year plus employee of General Motors of Canada and Ham Radio Operator) Suddenly, at home, on Friday, January 20, 2006, in his 51st year. Beloved husband of Kim. Loving son of Ron and Joan MacGregor and son-in-law of Ruth and Cas Starzynski. Dear brother of Janet and her husband Martin Joncas, Leanne and her husband Darren McAlister and brother-in-law of Wendy Murdock and Gord and his wife Heather Follest. Lovingly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday, January 23, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Brian to the Huntington Society or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
SHOVLIN, Joan
On January 20th, 2006, Joan, loving wife of the late Tony. Dear mother of Gerald and his wife Angie, Doreen and her husband Carlo DiPucchio and Chris and his wife Brenda. Cherished grammy of Amanda, Hannah, Craig, Katrina and Laura. Sister of Helen O'Niell, Ann McBride and Doreen Bryant. Special Aunt of Joan Wyanne. Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 24th at 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly St. East), Ajax.
CAMPBELL, Helen Geddes
Peacefully, on Thursday, January 19, 2006, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 83. Helen (nee Stewart) of Port Perry, adored mother of Richard Campbell and his wife Sharalyn of Blackstock, Roderick Campbell and Debra of Pickering, and Karen and her husband Bruce Williamson of Brantford. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Heather, Alisa, Deryk, Sheena, and Caleigh, and great-grandmother of Jeanne, Daniel, and Jacob. Dear sister of Mary Stewart of Toronto. Private family visitation will be held at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel," 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171). A Service to celebrate the life of Helen Campbell will be held in the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church (1680 Reach Street, Port Perry), on Sunday, January 22nd at 3 p.m., with Pastor Paul Van Nus officiating. Interment Nestleton United Church Cemetery in the spring . If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry or the Canadian Cancer Society.
DOMONKOS, Maria
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre - Oshawa on Thursday, January 19, 2006. Wife of the late John Domonkos. Dear mother of John (Elizabeth) and Connie (Leslie Twyman). Loving grandmother of Maria, Lisa, Daniel and beloved great-grandmother of Tiffany and Lauren. She will be greatly missed by all the extended family and friends whose lives she touched deeply. Special thanks extended to Dr. Kevin Corless (Oshawa) and to emergency and 3F staff at Lakeridge Health Centre.
EILERT, Ilse
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Whitby, on Thursday, January 19, 2006, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ferdinand Eilert and dear friend of Paul Panterm ller. Loving 'Oma' to Christina, Scott and Corinna Eilert, and remembered by their mother Eveline Eilert. Predeceased by her sister Helga Eilert . A Celebration of Ilse's Life will be held at THORNTON Cemetery CHAPEL, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa on Monday, January 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Entombment of cremated remains to follow. Donations made in memory of Ilse to a Charity of choice would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
FOLEY, Lise P.
“The Sun rose on June 28th, 1951 and it set on January 19th, 2006” Peacefully at home on Thursday, January 19th, 2006 surrounded by her husband and friends in her 55th year. Dearly beloved wife and best friend of Clem. Loving mother of Rocky Colangelo and stepmother of Patrick and Danielle Foley. Cherished Granny of Bianca and Sunny. Dear daughter of Louise Pannitti and the late Pietro. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, January 25th from 1:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Reception to follow in the Heritage Room. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre or Charity of Choice would be appreciated.
HU, Jimmy
passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 19, 2006 in his 85th year. Loving husband of the late Maria. Beloved father of Yamei Ross (Warren), Lou-Anne MacLean (Jim) and Yanan Hu. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: James, John, Katie, Chloe, Arianna, Maria, Dean and Cple. Dear brother of Patrick Hu. Arrangements have been entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street, Oshawa (905-433-5558) with visitation on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to be held on Thursday January 26, 2006. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Lakeridge Health Oncology Department for their support and care. Also, deep appreciation is extended to the wonderful nurses at CarePartners (Barb & Juliette) and Tom at Durham Access to Care for their help and support.
MARJERRISON, Viola Ethel (Doran)
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Thursday, January 19, 2006, at the ageof 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Art Marjerrison. Dear mother of Bob and Pat Marjerrison and Gerry and Louise Marjerrison. Loving grandmother of Guy and Ciara; Jodi and Ian; David and Nicole and Susan and Ryan. Cherished great-grandmother of Josh, Jacob, Jack, Ewan and Nathan. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Sunday January 22nd, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday January 23rd 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Hospital Foundation.
PUGH, Lloyd Stanley
(Past Master of Brougham Union Masonic Lodge no. 269 A.F. & A.M.; P.G.S. Grand Lodge of Canada, Province of Ontario; and affiliated Past Master of Doric Masonic Lodge no. 424, Pickering). Peacefully, at the Altamont Nursing Home, on Wednesday, January 18, 2006. Lloyd Stanley Pugh, beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Wallace). Loving father of Barbara and her husband Fred Moore, Dr. Wallace and his wife Fern, and Rodney and his wife Brenda. Dear grandfather of Jennifer (Rolf), Kate (Craig), Trevor, Darren (Trixy), and Neil. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Ajax), on Monday, January 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
ROZNIK, Steve
(Retired employee of PPG) passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, January 19th, 2006, in his 82nd year. Steve, beloved husband of Muriel Roznik for 54 years. Loving father of Irene French (Lloyd) and Rick Roznik. Cherished Poppo of Jason, Ryan, Ricky and April. Dear brother of Anne Landry, Joe Roznik and Mary Richards. Predeceased by his brother Rudy Roznik. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, January 21st from 7-9 P.M. and Sunday, January 22nd from 12 Noon until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
RYBKA, Joseph
(Member of the Polish Veterans Association) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday January 19, 2006. Joseph Rybka at 81 years of age. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Liwagin), loving father of Lucy Josephine and her husband Harold Becker. Predeceased by his sister Czeslawa Silko (2005) and one brother. He is survived by nieces, nephews and other family members from the Rzeszow area in Poland. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church (411 Olive Ave) on Tuesday January 24, 2006 at 10a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Monday at 7p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
SCHULER, Eric
After a courageous battle with cancer, passed away at the Ajax and Pickering Hospital on January 19, 2006 at the age of 39. Survived by his parents William and Helen, brother Leif, sister Heidi and her husband Todd Sanders, niece Ashley and nephew Troy. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
TEEL, Allan Mac
At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday January 19, 2006. Allan Teel, was the beloved husband of Patricia (Scott) Teel of Beaverton. Loved father of Brad, Jim and John (Jan) all of Beaverton. Loved grandfather of Scott, Rhys, Elizabeth and Siobhan. Brother of Marie McIntosh of Sarnia, Helen Perkins of Nepean and Cliff (Marg) of Cannington. Funeral service will be held at the Wilfrid United Church, Wilfrid, Ontario (1 km. east of Durham Region Road 23 (Lakeridge Road) at the corner of Brock Road and Durham Region Road 12) on Tuesday at 1 p.m. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Wilfrid United Church or a Charity of your choice.
WILBUR, Harvey Wallace
Peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, January 19, 2006 in his 66th year. Harvey, beloved husband of Shirley Wilbur. Loving father of Carol Wilbur and Bonnie Puckrin. Dear grandfather of Jessica, Colin and Taylor. Loved brother of Lloyd Wilbur and his wife Barb. Lovingly remembered by his nephews Todd Wilbur and Rick Wilbur and Jan Black. Sadly missed by Bob and Florence Martin, Lorne Martin, Bev Cameron, Ron Shuttleworth and Keith Hoskin and family. Missed by the family pet Sara. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 from 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral service complete in the Morris Chapel on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations to the Charity of choice would be gratefully appreciated.
BURNS, John David
Peacefully on Wednesday January 18, 2006 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 53. John, beloved father of Christopher Burns and his wife Kelly of Keswick, and Erik Burns and his wife Jessica of Cambridge. Loving grandfather of Sara. Dear brother of Lynda and John Klaassen of Oakville, and Barbra Chrysdale of Stroud. Lovingly remembered by Glynis Burns. John will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his loving family and many good friends in Oshawa. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Sunday January 22nd from 1pm until 2pm when a Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home. Memorial Donations to the Addiction Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
GEORGEI, Gordon Rupert
passed away peacefully at the Rouge Valley Ajax/Pickering Health Centre on January 18, 2006 at the age of 80. Dear husband of the late Odile Georgei (nee LeHoux). Fondly remembered by his brother Benson and many friends. Resting at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby 905-668-3410). Visiting will be Friday from 2-4pm and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian burial at Paroisse Assomption de Notre Dame (384 Hillside Ave., Oshawa 905-576-1706) on Saturday at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery, Oshawa.
LEE, Catherine Anne 'Cathy'
A remarkable woman passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2006, in her 69th year, after a brief battle with cancer. Cathy was a devoted member of Kingsview United Church; tireless volunteer and community worker for over 50 years. Wife of the late Roy Lee. Loving mother of Scott Lee and his wife Brenda, Linda Pawlowitsch, and Brett Lee and his wife Kym. Beloved grandmother of Thomas and Nicolas Pawlowitsch, Cooper and Kieran Kelloway-Lee, and Mackenzie Lee. Sister of Gordon Cooper and his wife Ruth of Flesherton, Craig Cooper and his wife Lorrie of Acton, Lorraine Phillips of Toronto and Lenore Cooper of Mississauga. Cathy will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Cathy was passionate about helping people and was a friend to all. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at KINGSVIEW UNITED CHURCH, 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa, on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Cathy to Kingsview United Church Care and Compassion Fund or Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated.
LEAVITT, Ronald Paul
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 in his 74th year. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Lucy (nee Bokwa). Formerly Lucy Orpwood. Loving stepfather of Scott Orpwood (Lynda) and Lynn Couture (Pierre). Grandpa of Jason, Jessica, Michael, Jordan, Cheryl and Great Grandpa of Kaleigh. Brother-in-law of Butch Cple and his wife Marilyn. At Ron’s request there is no Funeral Service. If desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
STEZIK, John
Peacefully at home on January 18, 2006, with his family around him, after a short battle with cancer, in his 87th year. Beloved husband for 63 years of Anne (nee Magalushen). Dear father of Carol and her husband Dennis Shewchuk, Darlene Iwaszko, John and his wife Christine. Loving and devoted grandfather of Dennis and his partner Jackie, Terry and his wife Susie, Peter, Teddy and Stephanie. Great grandfather to Elizabeth and Matthew. Dear uncle to Jo-Anne and her husband Calvin Sturgess. Survived by his sister in law Victoria Stezik and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandson Teddy, sister in law OlgaVanya, his brothers Steve, Bogden, Nick and his sisters Julia, Mary and Ann. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with visitation on Friday from 2-4 and 6:30 – 9 p.m. Panachyda will be held Friday at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday January 21 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church (31 Bloor St. E.). John was born in Cornwall, Ontario on September 15, 1919 to the late George and Eva Stezik. He was gainfully employed at General Motors for 30 years. After having been president for many years, John was made honourary president at St. John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church where he was a member for 64 years. John had a kind word for everybody, he never turned anyone away from his door and was willing to help anyone who needed help. Special thanks to Rose and Zalifa from Comcare, Joyce of VHA and Very Reverend Archpriest Fr. Gregory Mielnik for all his calls, visits and prayers. Memorial donations to Reach for the Rainbow- the Ted Stezik Memorial Fund or St. John’s the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church would be appreciated.
TROTT, Jack
At Lakeridge Health – Whitby on Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 at the age of 80. Beloved husband to Joan for 51 years. Loving father of Linda and Melanie (Ed). Dear Grampa to Kara and Erin. Survived by Ed of Montreal and George of Kingston. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King Street, West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 19th from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday, January 20th at 3 P.M. Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health – Oshawa would be appreciated.
