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GOLWALA, Kimberley Dawn
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on June 20. Beloved wife of Ivan. Loving Mother of John and Ki-Leigh. Loving daughter of Jack and Libby Arthur, Fraserville. Daughter-in-law of Zarin and Rustom Golwala, Scarborough. Granddaughter of Joan Peers, Fraserville and Willliam Arthur of Nippissing. Pre-deceased by dear brother John. Loved and sadly mised by many Aunts, Uncles, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday June 23rd at 10 a.m. The family of Kimberley will receive friends on Friday from 7-9 p.m.
INFURNARI, Anne Grace
(Volunteer at Crescent Park Lodge, Fort Erie, for many years.) Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Beloved wife of Vincent Infurnari. Loving mother of Stephanie Infurnari of Oshawa. Dear sister of Alphonso Scibetta and his wife Joan of Buffalo, NY and predeceased by Charles, Samuel, Carmelo and Frank Jr. Scibetta. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St.E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Sunday at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY CROSS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 373 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Anne to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family.
KELLY, Joshua David
Quietly, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday June 20th , 2007. Joshua Kelly, at the age of 18 years. Loved son of John Kelly, and Susan and her husband Stephen Abbott. Dear brother of Adam. Loving grandson of Linda and Tony Llewellyn, Janet Kelly and the late David Kelly and Barbara Peeling. Nephew of Dawn Llewellyn, Peter and Nicole Mooney, Shari Kelly and the late Robert Kelly. usin of Taylor Kelly. Joshua will be sadly missed by many extended family, relatives and friends. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (4th set of lights east of Townline Rd.,) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday June 25th at 4 p.m. The family of Joshua will receive friends at the Courtice Funeral Chapel on Monday from 3 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Charity of your Choice would be appreciated.
MADDOCK, Mary
Peacefully passed away on Wednesday June 20, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 84th year. Beloved and devoted wife of Clifford for 62 years. Loving mother of Gail and her husband Tony Newell, Gary and his wife Tracy. Cherished grandmother of Chad. Also predeceased by her parents Tina and Harry Cymbaluk and her sister Ann. Mary will be sadly missed by her family, many friends and neighbours. Family will receive friends at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (just north of Dundas St.) 905-665-0600 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday June 24, 2007. Chapel service will be held on Monday June 25, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at the Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. If so desired, donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
BOYD, Myrna Elizabeth (nee Locke)
(Retired Flight Crew Scheduler with United Airlines) passed away June 19th, 2007 at the Elmhurst Extended Care in Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S.A. Born in Oshawa, March 8th, 1931. Predeceased by her Mother and Father, Elizabeth (Bessie) and Cecil Locke. Survived by three brothers; Roland (Sharon) of Mount Hope, Ontario, Grant (Mickey) of Lindsay, Ontario and Ivan (Irene) Locke of Oshawa and by several Nieces and Nephews. Fondly remembered by special friends Karen and Mark Exener of Elmhurst, Illinois, Bobbe Ray of Scottsdale, Arizona, Tonya Dewaelde of Naperville, Illinois, Beth Cummins and Betty Schaefer of Ajax, and the Ladies of the Elmhurst Garden Club, Elmhurst Illinois. Special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Elmhurst Extended Care in Elmhurst, Illinois. Also, a special thank you to the Reverend Judy Paulsen of Christ Memorial Church, Oshawa. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Christ Memorial Anglican Church (81 Hillcroft Street at Mary Street North, Oshawa) on Thursday, July 19th at 2:00 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
BURDGE, Doris Marjorie (Fleming)
Peacefully, just 11 days short of her 100th birthday, at Taunton Mills Residence, Whitby. Predeceased by husbands Emory C. Burdge and R. Russell Fleming. Beloved mother of Ann Stuart of Chilliwack B.C., Everett Fleming of Toronto, Betty Beeman of Whitby, Donald Fleming (Joyce) of Whitby, Nancy Nicholls (Jim) of Burlington and Gordon Fleming of Toronto. Cherished grandmother of fourteen and great grandmother of eleven. Doris will be remembered for her unfailing outgoing spirit, her faith and devotion to church, and the love of family, who celebrated her birthday every July 1st around the pool at Donald's home. A private Interment service was held on June 21st. A memorial service to celebrate Doris' life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 3, 2007 at All Saints Anglican Church, (Dundas St. W. at Center St. Whitby). In lieu of flowers donations to All Saints Anglican Church, Whitby would be most appreciated. Memorial donations may be forwarded to MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Whitby on the families behalf.
HANNA, Donald Stephen
passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in his 75th year. Dearly beloved husband of 51 years to Jean Hanna and brother of Barbara (James) McConachie. Loving father of Julie (Phil) Roberts and John (Jane) Hanna. Proud grandfather of Daniel, Timothy, Samuel, Sarah and Stephen. Lovingly remembered by many friends and family, here and in Belleville. Don worked at General Motors for 44 years and loved opera and the Maple Leafs. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for vistitation on Friday, June 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held in the Oshawa Funeral Home Chapel Saturday June 23rd at 11:00 AM. If desired, memorial donations to R. S. McLaughlin Cancer Center would be appreciated.
HENNING, Shirley (nee Thompson)
passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007. Shirley in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Slats Henning. Dear mother of Tracey and her husband Stephen Lines. She will be truly missed by her grandchildren Colton and Cassandra. Sister of Betty Clarke, Edith Thompson, Fred and his wife Delphin Thompson and Gladys and her husband David Kearns. Aunt to Amanda, Debbie, Robin, Laurie, Lana, Annette, Andrea, Jennifer, Justine and Erin. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. With a complete funeral service in the chapel on Saturday June 23rd, 2007 at 11am. Cremation O.I.C. Crematorium. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
McCRAE, Deborah (nee Debbie Williams)
(Employee of the Ontario Government for 31 years, former civilian employee of the O.P.P, Transportation Branch) peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, in her 49th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie, dear wife of Scott McCrae of Newtonville. Loving mother of Michael and Matthew. Daughter of Alan and Jean Williams of Trenton. Daughter-in-law of Andrew and Margaret McCrae of Peterborough. Berbs to Al and Linda of Scarborough, Peggie and Matthew of Markham, Karen and Dave of Scarborough, Dorothy and Peter of Newcastle, and the late Big James. Sister-in-law of Heather McCrae of Peterborough and the late Dale. She will be sadly missed by her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and her extended family and friends. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St., South (just north of the 401 at the lights, 1-877-987-3964), for visitation on Friday, June 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery, Newcastle. Memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
OLDFIELD, Donald Barney
(Life Member of the Utica Airforce, Oshawa Flying Club) Peacefully, at his home in Port Perry overlooking Lake Scugog, on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Barney, in his 88th year. Dearly beloved husband of Shirley for 47 years. Dear father of Tasmalee and her husband Murray Smith of Uxbridge, Gary and his wife Rosemarie Oldfield of Port Hope, Donald and his wife Sherry Oldfield of Pefferlaw, Brent Oldfield of BC and Todd Pindar of Kirkfield. Fondly remembered by his 30 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St.E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Barney to a Charity of choice would be appreciated by his family.
PARTRIDGE, Muriel
Peacefully on Tuesday June 19th, 2007 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Alan Partridge and daughter of Alice and the late Pyette Burtch. Loving mother of Janice (Randy), Blair, Dwight, and Shawn. Cherished grandma to Andrea, Brandon, Adam, Lauren, Walker, and Evan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Murial Partridge will be held at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa, on Friday June 22nd, at 11:30am.
BROWN, Alva Leota
At Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Monday, June 18, 2007, Alva passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Loving mother of Gordon (Margot) and Barbara (the late Michael). Dear Nan to Sean, Teryn and Adam. Sadly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
DIXON, Elizabeth Ann "Liz"
Peacefully after a lengthy illness on Monday, June 18, 2007, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 63. Liz (nee Byrne), beloved wife of Royden "Roy" Dixon of Port Perry. Loving mother of Sheri and her husband Peter Christie, and Shauna and her husband Jason Forsyth all of Port Perry. Loved grandmother of Yvonne, Carson, Karmen, and Bradley. Dear sister of Sandra (deceased) and her husband Peter Adamson of Owen Sound, Stanley Byrne and his wife Helen of Bracebridge and twin sister of Margaret Edgerton of Peterborough. The Family of Liz Dixon will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Thursday, June 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Friday, June 22nd at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
MADDOCK, Mary
Peacefully passed away on Wednesday June 20, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 84th year. Beloved and devoted wife of Clifford for 62 years. Loving mother of Gail and her husband Tony Newell, Gary and his wife Tracy. Cherished grandmother of Chad. Also predeceased by her parents Tina and Harry Cymbaluk and her sister Ann. Mary will be sadly missed by her family, many friends and neighbours. Family will receive friends at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (just north of Dundas St.) 905-665-0600 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday June 24, 2007. Chapel service will be held on Monday June 25, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at the Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. If so desired, donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
NOBLE, Mary
Born in Wales, Mary passed away peacefully at Orchard Villa Nursing Home in Pickering on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the age of 83. Loving wife of the late William Alexander Noble. Beloved mother of Margaret (Chris) and the late Keith. Cherished grandmother of David (Tracey), Andrew, and Matthew (Michelle). Great-grandmother of Chrissy and Ashley. Survived by her brothers David, and Alun. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (35 Church Street North, Pickering Village) on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. If family and friends so desire, donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church would be greatly appreciated.
THOMAS, Christine (Nee Hughes)
After a brief illness, Christine Thomas passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends on Monday June 18th, 2007 at Rouge Valley in Ajax. She will be forever remembered by her beloved sons Matthew, Jason and Husband Neville. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday June 24th at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby from 6-9pm with a prayer service at 8:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday June 25th at 11am at Holy Family Parish, 91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby followed by a reception. Many thanks to the ICU staff at Rouge Valley Health for their care and support.
WRIGHT, Howard
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, June 18th, 2007 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Gay for 49 years. Dear father of Guy Wright, Dianne Bajorek (Ed), Wayne Wright and Sherry Sutherland (Bill). Loving Poppa of Justine Bajorek, Tawny Stephen, Rainna Bajorek, Terra Stephen, Samantha Wright, Madison Sutherland and Tessa Wright. Brother of Bill Wright (Ann), Kay Nuttley (Roland), Tom Wright (Emily), Rose Evanush (late Ernie), Lenard Wright (Mary), Ellen Charbanneau (Gerry), Betty Restoule (Clare), Clifford Wright (Stephanie) and the late Jack Wright (Pat), Dorothy Graham (Murray) and Robert Wright (Colleen). Howard will be lovingly remembered by his extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, June 21st from 11:30 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Memorial donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre or Palliative Care at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa would be appreciated.
BROWN, George
Peacefully passed away on Sunday June 17, 2007 at the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Lois. Loving father of Gail (John), Glennis (Pat) and Steven (Susan). Dear grandfather of Rebecca, Adam, Marc and Jennifer. Private family memorial service has taken place. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Arthritic Association or the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital, SCU Dept. would be appreciated through the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, (905) 665-0600.
CARTIER, Linda Jean
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Linda (nee Myers) in her 54th year. Beloved wife of Greg for 31 years and loving and devoted mother of Scott. Dear daughter of Audrey and Eugene DeBeaupre and loving sister of Rob and Carolyn. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St.E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday, June 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations made in memory of Linda to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
DUFFHUES, Mechelina
passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge on June 17, 2007 in her 99th year. Loving wife of Johannes Duffhues. Dear mother of Johanna Feldberg, Anna Pace, Josina Murphy, Marie Jose Bradford (Morely), Tine M. Johnson (Bernard Bud ), Elizabeth Quan (Danny), Bernadette McKay, Dolph Duffhues, Victor Duffhues (Jos) and the late Jan Duffhues and Huub Duffhues. Proud grandmother of 23 and great grandmother of 19. Fondly remembered by family and friends in the Netherlands. Resting at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby 905-668-3410). Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Mass of the Christian Burial on Thursday at 10:00am at St. John s Evangelist Church (903 Giffard Street, Whitby). Interment at St. John s Roman Catholic Cemetery (Whitby). In memoriam, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Palliative Care.
HENKELMAN, Orma Mae (nee Skinner)
went home to be with the Lord, in her 85th year, while surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Married for 62 years, she loved and was deeply loved by her husband, Frank, and their children Audrey Bauman and her husband Wayne; Alan Henkelman and his wife Karen; Joan Butler and her husband Bill; Janet Dinnick and her husband John. Orma was a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother to Andrea Taylor-Borg (Eric) and daughter Rebekah Taylor; Janet Whitson (Tim) and sons, Nathanael and Caleb; Jessica Bauman; Bryan Henkelman (Erika); Craig Henkelman; Jennifer Stanley (Andrew); Jacky Butler; Brent Butler; Kevin, Christopher, Lauren and Nathan Dinnick. She is fondly remembered by her sister, Ruth Weales and husband Don; and sister-in-law, Jean Henkelman (Vic) as well as many nieces and nephews. Throughout her married life she lived in Sarnia and North York, before returning to her hometown, Oshawa, during her retirement years. Orma s Christian faith was her foundation in life. As a result she served in many capacities in the churches she attended, including being an organist for over 20 years. She was a volunteer with The Downtown Yonge Street Mission and the CNIB in Toronto, a member of a rug-hooking guild, and an avid gardener. She travelled extensively around the world. Orma will be remembered for her warm hospitality as she welcomed family and friends to her home and to her cottage in the Muskokas.
Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E. Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Service will be held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 300 Rossland Rd. E at Ritson Rd. N, Oshawa (905-433-2960) on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 11 am. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. In memory of Orma, donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or The Gideons.
