HARRIS - Peter Reginald
passed away at the Sudbury Regional Hospital on Friday November 26, 2004 in his 77th year, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Peter will be sadly missed by Viola, his beloved wife of 55 years. Loving father of Steve and his wife Laura of Ottawa and Randy and his wife Janet of Palgrave. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Staycie, Spencer and Karolyn and his sister Pat Miller of Gravenhurst. Predeceased by his father Leonard Wade, mother Annie May, sisters Hazel, Daisy and Doris, and his brothers Leonard, Tom and Kenny. Peter will be especially missed by his lifelong buddy George Boller and his wife Kae. Peter retired from the Ontario Northland as Superintendent of Train Operations after 45 years of service.
Visitation will be held at the Martyn Funeral Home on Monday November 29th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, followed by funeral services in the chapel at 3:00 PM. Refreshments will be served at the Martyn Funeral Home Reception Centre after the service.
If desired, donations to the NEO Regional Cancer Centre will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.
SAWYER - Frank
After a short illness, Frank passed away on November 23rd, 2004 at the age of 70. Frank was known for his work with the City of North Bay until he retired. Survived by his three sons Robert, Wayne (Josephine), and Ron (Jan) all of North Bay. He will be missed by his 5 grandchildren, his brother Clifford (Donna), sister Louise (Gerry), and many other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 445, Callander at 2 p.m. on Saturday November 27, 2004. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, family would be thankful for donations to the kidney foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to MARTYN FUNERAL HOME. (472-8810)
PEPIN - Darlene Frances
Suddenly at the Red Deer Hospital, Reed Deer, Ablerta on Tuesday November 23rd, 2004, at the age of 46 years. Darlene Pepin (nee Luxton) will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her beloved Roger Pepin and Graham MacDonald. Dear sister of Kathy Arbour (Denis), Karen Blackwell (David) and Murray Luxton (Patti). Lovingly remembered by her step- daughters Tammy Parslow (Adam) and Angie MacDonald, step son Curtis MacDonald (Jody) and her step grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Robert & Gail Luxton and brother Gerald. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews and great niece. Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from city hall) on Saturday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until time for a memorial service in the chapel at 4:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Fund will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.
DICKSON - Ellen Mary
It is with great sadness that the family of Ellen Mary Hill (Richardson) announce her peaceful passing, after a short illness at the North Bay General Hospital, on Tuesday November 30, 2004. Born in Islington, York County on April 21, 1917, she was in her 88th year. Survived by her beloved husband Joseph Dickson, and predeceased by her first husband T. Murray Richardson (1974). She is lovingly remembered and will be very much missed by her daughter and best friend Lois Keenan (Larry), and sons John Richardson (Peggy), and Steve Richardson (Jane). Cherished Nanie to Craig & Carole, Leanne & Mike, Cory & Cindi, Greg & Cathy, Sara & Trevor, and Jamie & Michael. Devoted great-nanie to Dustin, Julia, Matthew, Ryan, Cameron, Tyler, and Brett. Survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy Hill. Predeceased by her parents William & Mary Hill, brothers William, Eric, and Raymond, and sister-in-law Helen Hill. A loyal 51 year charter member of the North Bay Royal Purple Lodge #170, and also a past Honoured Royal Lady. She lead a very active life and enjoyed travelling with Jo, swimming and knitting for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call at MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from City Hall) on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday December 4, 2004 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Divine Anglican Church, Main Street. Cremation with interment of ashes at Terrace Lawn cemetery.
If desired, a donation to the North Bay General Hospital Foundation-Northern Shores Children's Treatment Centre, or the Northeastern Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be gratefully appreciated by the family.
DUGUAY - Marie Desneiges
Died at the Nipissing Manor Care Giving Center, on Tuesday, November 30, 2004. Marie was a former resident of Thorne, Ontario. Her ashes will be interred today, Friday December 3rd, at 2:00 in the Temiscaming cemetery , Quebec.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Highway # 63 and Anita Avenue) on Saturday, December 4th, at 3:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from City Hall).
McPARLAND - Russell
Peacefully surrounded by loving family and dear friends, Russell Edward McParland passed away at the North Bay General Hospital, Scollard Site on Friday December 17, 2004 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Monica (nee Healey). Devoted father of Barbara and her husband Richard Peterson of North Bay and Michael and his wife Mary Anne of Lausanne, Switzerland. Cherished grandfather of Sean and Erin Peterson and Meghan and Adam McParland. Dear brother of Stan. Predeceased by brothers Orville, Cecil, George and Earl and by his sister Lois. Survived by sisters-in-law Jean McParland and Agnes Both. He will be sadly missed by his dear friend Elva Corrigan and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Russell worked for the CPR for 42 years. He was an avid sportsman and in his younger days, a talented hockey and baseball player. Russell was very involved in the local sports community throughout his life. He was an umpire in the youth baseball league, a statistician for the Nipissing District High School Hockey League and for 45 years was the penalty time keeper at Memorial Gardens. Russell had a great love for hockey and devoted many of his years to the sport.
Friends and family will be received at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from city hall) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel United Church (use the William St. entrance) on Wednesday December 22 at 11 am. A reception and celebration of Russell’s life will follow the service.
As expressions of sympathy donations to the North Bay General Hospital Foundation or the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
WOITO - Phillis
Peacefully at Cassellholme on Monday December 19, 2005 in her 69th year after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents Phillip and Evelyn Mason, sister Joy McCahery (Michael), brother Cecil (Joan) and dear friend Donald Woito. Phyllis is survived by her loving daughter Rhonda Hampel (Dave Bosma) of Callander and her beloved grandchildren, the two greatest joys in her life, Ryan and Brittany Hampel both of Toronto. Also survived by her siblings Marlene Dufresne (Maurice) and Donald Mason (Gail) of North Bay and Bryan Mason (Susan) of Toronto. Also surviving are her sisters-in-law Joan Sorjonen (Emmerson Bartraw), Marlene Olivaires (Sergio) and Evelyn Thom. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Phyllis worked for Social Services at the North Bay City Hall for many years as a secretary.
Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at 7:30 pm. Cremation with interment of ashes in the spring.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Hospital for Sick Children or Lupus Ontario.
Mrs. Woito (nee Mason) - Phyllis
Peacefully at Cassellholme on Monday December 19, 2005 in her 69th year after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents Phillip and Evelyn Mason, sister Joy McCahery (Michael), brother Cecil (Joan) and dear friend Donald Woito. Phyllis is survived by her loving daughter Rhonda Hampel (Dave Bosma) of Callander and her beloved grandchildren, the two greatest joys in her life, Ryan and Brittany Hampel both of Toronto. Also survived by her siblings Marlene Dufresne (Maurice) and Donald Mason (Gail) of North Bay and Bryan Mason (Susan) of Toronto. Also surviving are her sisters-in-law Joan Sorjonen (Emmerson Bartraw), Marlene Olivaires (Sergio) and Evelyn Thom. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Phyllis worked for Social Services at the North Bay City Hall for many years as a secretary.
Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at 7:30 pm. Cremation with interment of ashes in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Hospital for Sick Children or Lupus Ontario.
FRAZER - Margaret Caroline
Died peaceflully at Cassellholme, Home For the Aged, North Bay, Ontario, on Monday December 26, 2005, in her 86th year. Margaret Burbank, was predeceased by her parents, Jane Crosbie and Merrick Burbank and by her brother George Burbank. She was the beloved wife of Watson Frazer (deceased), dear mother to Mary-Jane Duke (husband David) and the Rev Elizabeth Frazer. Cherished friend of the Rev. Jane Howe. Margaret will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends, especially her sister Jean Tracey, her grand-children Stephen Biggs, (wife Tanya Gerber), Sarah Biggs, (Maurice Crossfield), Laura Duke, (David Tucker), and David Duke. Margaret was a delighted great- grandmother to Gabriel Paglia, and Olivia Gerber-Biggs and many nieces and nephews. She will be remembered as a good friend to many; an avid bridge player, and as a skilled knitter and weaver. It gave her great pleasure to work in her yard and go for long walks in her home town of Chambly, Quebec. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family funeral will take place at a later time in Quebec. Burial at St. Andrew's cemetery , Melbourne, Quebec beside her husband Watson.
Donations to the Cassellholme activities program, 400 Olive Street, North Bay, Ontario, P1A 2C5 or to the Alzheimer's Society would be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to The Martyn Funeral Home, North Bay, Ontario
ANTHONY - Dr. Desmond Darrington
A Thankful HeartFollowing a fearless and courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful and beautiful passing of our undaunted Desmond on Monday December 26, 2005. Although his illness had been quietly ravaging his body, cancer could not destroy his spirit and inner strength. He loved his life with his strong Faith, love of life and unselfish devotion to his family whom he loved unconditionally. Desmond was the beloved husband of Eileen, devoted father to Dwight Sr. (Shelley), Desmond Jr. (Gale), Durward (Helga), Doyle Sr. (Noella), Delbert, Desta (Sean Woolridge) and Denton (Tahnee). He will be sadly missed by fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cherished by his brother and sisters, extended family, friends and colleagues. Desmond exuded an inner strength and belief so powerful it carried and will continue to carry his family throughout this difficult time. Many thanks to the staff at Daffodil Lodge, Dr. Trenker, and nurses at North Bay General Hospital.
Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from city hall) on Friday from 1-3 and 6-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church on Saturday at 11 am. Cremation to follow at the Forest Lawn Crematorium. The family requests no flowers, however if you wish, a donation to the Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre and/or Trinity United Church would be appreciated.
A Change in My Heart
By Katherine Nelson Davis
I am serene, for I have built
A Chapel in my heart
A silent, sheltered citadel
A separate place apart
To which I come in Solitude
To lift my thoughts in prayer
Telling God my troubles
And confiding every prayer
Yes, in this Chapel in my heart
I can renew my soul
For Solitude will bring me peace
And prayer will make me whole
MARTIN - William "Bill"
Peacefully at Leisureworld on Thursday, November 25, 2004, at the age of 82 years. Bill was predeceased by his wife Doris (Varley Smith) and sisters Muriel and Dorothy. Lovingly remembered by his sister Laura, nephew Bob and nieces Carol and Susan and by his great nephews and nieces. Bill was a long time employee of Double-Glo Company in Toronto. Many thanks to the staff at Leisureworld for their loving support.
Visitation will be held in the Martyn Funeral Home (across from City Hall) on Monday, November 30th, from 12noon until time for services in the Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM.
Cremation will follow the service at the Forest Lawn Crematorium.
