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GIBSON, Clarence Arthur
passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer in his 84th year at Lakeridge Health-Whitby. Predeceased by his wife Jean Evelyn Gibson (nee Umphrey). Will be deeply missed by Sharon McLaren and husband Rod. Loving father of the late Sandra Noreen and the late Judith Jean. Clarence is survived by his sister Gwen Hughes (Harold), his brother Ken Gibson (Freya) and his sister Muriel Carrigan (Bob). Clarence was predeceased by his brother Reg and sister Reta. Clarence will be fondly remembered by his many grandchildren, Greg Fortnum, Tara Fortnum, David Clarke, Lisa Singleton and husband Chris, Ashleigh McLaren, Adrienne McLaren and Ro, Scott McLaren, many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
GARRISON, Terrance
After a dignified and courageous fight with cancer, while surrounded by loving family members, Terry passed away on Saturday March 4, 2006 at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay. Terry was 64 years young. Loving companion to Linda Lindsey. Dear son of Douglas and the late Margaret Garrison. Loving father to his many children, Derek and his wife Stephanie, Leona and her husband John, Lesley, Robby and his wife Ashley, Katrina and her husband Shane, Lisa and Chris. He was a loving grandfather and papa to Desiree, Chelsie, Taylor, Amber, Shyanne, Chassadie, Dawson, and Dustin. Loving brother to Ronnie and his wife Heather, Brian, Carmin and his wife Sue, Tim and his wife Carla, and Donna and her husband Gord. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday March 8, 2006 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations in Terrance s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
SCHISSLER, Matilda (Tillie)
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday March 4, 2006. Beloved wife of Gordon Schissler. Dear mother of Gary & his wife Martha Schissler and Susan & her husband Alex Rosales. Loving grandmother of Geoffrey, Carolyn, Erastani and Tsanda. Dear sister of Marie & George Kiproff. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday March 7, 2006 at 11 am. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to The Charity of your choice.
THOMPSON, Walter Harold
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday March 4, 2006, Walter Harold Thompson in his 69th year. Dear son of the late Harold and Edna Thompson. Beloved husband of Lucieanna (nee DeMaeyer). Loving father of Kim Thompson (Steve Curtis) and Jo-Anne Vickerman (Tom). Dear step father of Wendy Smith (Andy Kincaid), Sherrie Maize (Rick), Debbie Wells, Cathy Trepanier (Ken) and Bill Wells (Melody). Lovingly remembered by his 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Walter will be sadly missed by his mother in law Theresa DeMaeyer, his extended family and close friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Monday March 6, 2006 at 1 p.m.. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation will be held Monday from 12 to 1 p.m.
NIELSEN, Glenn Damgaavd
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. Son of Bj rn (deceased) and Marion Nielsen and Connie (deceased) and Ole Thompsen. Brother of Hanne and of Susan (deceased). Loving father of his 3 soccer stars, Evan, Cody and Keelan and fondly remembered by their mother Jackie. He will be dearly missed by all his nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service was held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 461 Phillip Murray on Monday March 6th at 6:30 p.m. Donations can be made to the Autism Society of Ontario - Durham Chapter.
RYLAND, Robert William
(Retired from Chrysler Ajax Trim Plant, member of Ontario Farmers Association) - Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Healthcare Centre on Friday, March 3, 2006, in his 57th year. Beloved son of Ann Gilbert and stepson of the late Murray Gilbert. Loving best friend and companion of Debi. Dear brother of Bonnie and her husband Hugh, and step-brother of Marlene Roberts, Rick Gilbert, Janet Gudgeon, and the late Sharon Hughes. Special grandson of the late Eric and Margaret Burton. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and many friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 95 Taunton Road East, Whitby, on Tuesday March 7, 2006 at 1:00 pm. Interment in GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
SCOTT, Douglas
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on March 3, 2006, in his 46th year. Beloved husband of Tracey. Dear father of Lyndsey and Andrew. Dear son of Ian and Ann Scott. Brother of Ian Scott and wife Helen, and Diane Scott. Sadly missed and always remembered by many other family members and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby (905) 668-3410, on Monday, March 6, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation or Kidney Foundation and would be greatly appreciated.
SCOTT, Mary Blanche
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Centre, Whitby Site, on Friday, March 3, 2006. Mary, beloved mother of Diane, Sandra and Connie. Devoted Grandma of 6 and G.G. of 3. Lovingly remembered by her brothers William and Rick and her sister Margaret, predeceased by her brothers Paul and Gregory.
BLACK, Gerald
passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2nd, 2006 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa in his 67th year. Beloved son of John Black. Loving husband of Wendy Taylor. Lovingly remembered by his children Sharon, Marilyn and Jewel Black. He will be sadly missed by all including step-children Terry and Bill and granddaughter Kora. A Memorial Service to celebrate Gerry s life will be hosted by the family at THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH #112 (117 Bryon St., Whitby) on Monday, March 6th from 1 3 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
DESCHENES, Lawrence Joseph
Peacefully after a brief illness at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Thursday, March 2nd, 2006 in his 82nd year. Dearly beloved husband of Theresa for 61 years. Loving father of Robert (Karen), John, Susan (Henry) Schoonderbeek, Carol (Steve) Greenfield, Steve, Mary Deschenes (Real), Theresa (Pat) McIntyre, Tom (Mary), Dan (Kathy) and the late David. Dear Grandfather of 17 and Great Grandfather of 2. Survived by brothers Eugene (Lois), Wilfred (Ione) and predeceased by Cecil, Jeanette, Paul and Mary. Sadly missed by brother-in-law Bob Greer. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, March 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Prayers at 7:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH (903 Giffard St., Whitby) on Monday, March 6th at 10:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Vincent de Paul in Minden, Ontario would be appreciated.
ELLIOTT, John H.
Suddenly on Thursday March 2, 2006 at his home in Brighton, in his 55th year. John, beloved father of Jane Waterfall and her husband Mike, Cheryl Elliott and her husband Jaime Hibbs, and John Elliott and his wife Peggy. Dear husband of Robin Elliott. Loved companion of Suzanne Black. Loving stepfather of Doug and Alana. Cherished Grandpa of Holly, Justin, Ashley, Belinda Lee and Alyssa. Dear brother of Louis (Elaine), Edna (Allan), Pat (Bob), Ron (Maureen), Phyllis (Denis), George (Carol), Fred (Hope) and the late Suzie Maricnew (Johnny). Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Wednesday March 8th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday March 9th at 1pm. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
HAJNIK, Elizabeth "Betty"
passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2nd, 2006 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Anderson and John Hajnik. Loving mother of Thomas, Willard, Robert, Marilyn Michael and her husband Larry, Beverly Anderson and her husband Bob Donovan and Deborah Bennett and her husband Mike. Cherished Grandma of Willard, Patricia, Daniel, Lance, Michael, Jennifer, Jason, Erin, Adam, Dylan and Kaitlin. Great Grandma of 5. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, March 9th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated.
HAWBOLDT, Mary Eileen
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville on Thursday March 2, 2006, in her 47th year. Cherished wife of Kevin. Loving mother of James and his wife Lori and Bret and his fiancee Danielle; grandmother of Lilly and Garry. Beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and Gerald Cassidy. Dear sister of Catherine Trolley and her husband Richard, Jean Cassidy, Geraldine Robinson, Tom Cassidy and his wife Heather and the late Vivian Peelow. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. GERTRUDE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 690 King St. E., Oshawa on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Donations in memory of Mary to Lakeridge Health Whitby Foundation or Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Foundation: Palliative Care or Charity of your choice.
KNOWLTON, Anne
(Former Secretary at Ionview Public School, Scarborough). After a short stay in hospital, on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 86. Anne (nee Morrow), beloved wife of Frank Knowlton of Port Perry. Loved mother of Frank Kenneth Knowlton of Port Perry. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Cassandra, Nicholas and Katherine. Dear aunt of Sharon Edwards, Marylyn Reddick, Jim Stephenson and Bobby Morrow. The family of Anne Knowlton will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel," 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171), on Sunday, March 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Monday, March 6th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Elaine Sveet officiating. Ifdesired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
