Patricia Maureen Backer
October 18, 1936 - September 21, 2010
BACKER, Patricia Maureen - September 21st, 2010 at Northumberland Hills Hospital in her 73rd year. Loving wife of Ted Backer. Grandmother to Lindsay and Stephanie. Dear sister of Estelle Kennelly. Will be missed by her surviving family and many, many friends. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and Cathy of ICU. Family and friends may call on MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. East Cobourg, Ontario, on Friday September 24th 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Saturday September 24th 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Donations in memory of Patricia may be made to Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society.
William Patrick Daly
February 1, 1918 - February 8, 2009
Daly, William Patrick - P. Eng.(Queen’s 1941) Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Sunday, February 8th, 2009, Bill Daly at 91 years of age. Beloved husband of Catherine Daly (nee Quinlan). Dear father of Peter Daly (Cathy), George Daly (Marnie), Patricia Daly, Rita Daly (Ken Faught), Thomas Daly (Sue), Julie Richolhoff (Terry), and Roger Daly (Young Mee Kim). Cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church (corner of Division St. and University Ave. in Cobourg) on Friday February 13th at 1 pm. Interment to follow at St. Michael’s cemetery in Cobourg. Arrangements by MacCoubrey Funeral Home (905)372-5132.
Donna Faye Anne Barry
August 10, 1951 - February 11, 2009
Barry, Donna Faye Anne suddenly at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg. Donna Barry (nee Livingston) in her 58th year, was the beloved wife of Michael E. Barry of Cobourg. Dear mother of Lisa, Louise, Lloydette, Susan, Lloyd and Wanda. Grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sister of Katherine Joachin, William Livingston, Walter Livingston, Susan Langford, Johnathan Livingston, Mary Rivard and Pamela Davis, also Archie Livingston, John Livingston, Donald Livingston, Joyce Palmateer, Ruth Gilmour and Joanne Livingston, all predeceased. Friends may call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg on Sunday, February 15th from 2 – 4 p.m. A funeral service for Donna will be held at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Spring interment at Warkworth cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Donna can be made at the funeral home.
Andrew Geoffrey Lowe
June 29, 1962 - February 17, 2009
LOWE, Andrew Geoffrey – on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at the age of 46 years. Dearly beloved husband of Lisa (nee: Tollan). Loving father to James and Natalie-Anne. Cherished son of Barbara Ann Wallis and Geoffrey Lowe. Son-in-law of Dianne and John Tollan. Dear brother of Mandi Budworth (Quentin), Katie Frith (Mark), Sarah Jane Winn (Steven) and Oscar and Ben Lowe. Brother-in-law to Angela McGrath (Leonard). Andrew will be sadly missed by nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles and friends. Family and friends may call at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 11 King St. W., Colborne on Friday, February 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Grafton on Saturday, February 21st at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Colborne Public School Breakfast Club or to the charity of your choice. Interment to follow at Fairview cemetery.
John Thomas Bath
January 17, 1928 - February 17, 2009
Bath, John Thomas at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. John T. Bath, in his 82nd year was the beloved husband of Patricia (Pat) Bath. Dear father of Randall (Claudia), David (Mihee), Brian (Ursula), John (Darci) and Joseph. Grandfather of John, Lindsey, Joleen, Sarah, Joshua and Adam. Following cremation a Service in memory of John will be held at Salvation Army Cobourg Community Church, 59 Ballantine St., Cobourg on Friday, February 20th at 2 p.m. Memorial donations in memory of John can be made to the Salvation Army, Cobourg or the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated. Arrangements by the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 905-372-5132.
Andrew (Andy) Amelia
April 30, 1926 - February 18, 2009
Amelia; Andrew (Andy) at his residence in Cobourg on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in his 83rd year. Andy Amelia was the beloved husband of Jean Amelia (nee Lyons). Dear father of Andrea Marchand (Richard). Grandfather of Amelia Shields (Scott) and Erica Marchand (Peter Silvara). Step grandfather of Stephen, Daniel, Thomas and Victoria. Great grandfather of Tristin Marchand, Nathan Shields and Abagail Shields. Brother of Joseph Amelia (Harriott) of Chatham, Lucy Grabowicki (Bernard) of Windsor and Madeline Price (Robert predeceased) of Maidstone. Predeceased by Michael, Harry, Robbie, Anthony, Carmel May and Rosie Morrison. Brother in law of Louise Amelia and Alice Lord. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Church, Cobourg (corner of University Ave. and Division St.) on Monday, February 23rd at 1 p.m. Interment at St. Michael’s cemetery , Cobourg. Friends may call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg on Sunday, February 22nd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.. Parish prayers will be said on Sunday at 8:45 p.m. Donations in memory of Andy can be made to the Charity of one’s choice.
David Wayne Bevan
February 7, 1960 - February 18, 2009
BEVAN, David Wayne - Suddenly at his home in Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday February 18th, 2009 in his 50th year. Beloved son of Bill and Catherine (Kay) Bevan. Loving father of Alyssa, Clay and Dayne. Dear brother of Phyllis Liboiron, Max Bevan (Christine), Ray Bevan (Cindy), Carl Bevan (Bev), Cathy Carruthers (Malcolm) and Kelly Walczak (Frank). Also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Sunday from 2-4 pm. A Memorial Service will be held in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home on Monday February 23rd, 2009 at 2 pm. If desired donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Michael Philip Haines
November 9, 1951 - February 18, 2009
HAINES, Michael Philip - At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Wednesday February 18th, 2009 in his 58th year. Beloved father of Rebecca Haines (Paul Mann) and Roberta Haines (Jason Young). Loving grandfather of Nicole, Sean, Ashley, Amber, Kayliegh, Austin, Nathan, Charyssa, Tonya, Damien, Trinity and Brandon. Dear brother of Jeff Haines and Sheryl Haines. Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 11 King St., W., Colborne on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home on Monday February 23rd, 2009 at 2 pm. If desired donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Agnes Elizabeth Bowskill
September 5, 1919 - February 23, 2009
Bowskill, Agnes Elizabeth (Betty) (nee Lemay) - Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 89 years of age. Loving mother of Paul, Stephen and Terry Bowskill. Cherished grandmother of Aaron, Kristi, Brian James, Paul and Janna. Great grandmother to Olivia and Quinn. Dear sister to Clara. The family would like to thank Barbara Edison for her friendship and care for the last year and a half. Visitation will take place at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 11 King St. W., Colborne on Thursday, February 26th from 12-2 p.m. with the service immediately following. Those wishing may make donations to SickKids Foundation.
Dorothy Davidson
September 2, 1912 - February 23, 2009
Davidson, Dorothy Peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Corporation in Port Perry on Monday, February 23rd, 2009, Dorothy Davidson (nee McCulloch) at 96 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Ross Davidson. Loving mother of Paul Davidson (Christine) and Margaret Webert (Paul). Cherished grandmother of Bryan Davidson (Corinna), Stephanie Davidson, Heather Harvey (Chad), Cynthia Roberts (Dave) and great grandmother of Mara Harvey, and Avery Roberts. Dear sister of Marjorie Noble (the late Murray). Also missed by her nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Monday, March 2nd at 2 pm. Visitation to be held at the funeral home on Monday for one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 pm. Cremation with spring interment at Pioneer cemetery in Cold Springs. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a memorial donation by cheque to a charity of choice.
Frederick Leo Peebles
June 8, 1915 - February 25, 2009
PEEBLES, Frederick Leo - Peacefully at the Maplewood Nursing Home, Brighton on Wednesday February 25th, 2009. Son of the late James Peebles and Minnie Peterson. Beloved husband of the late Violet Ball. Loving father of Wayne Peebles (Patricia) of Montreal, Patricia Naish (Jack) of Frankford, Richard Peebles (Helen) of Port Perry, Gail Moffat (Charles) of Colborne and Jim Peebles (Brenda) of Oshawa. Dear grandfather of Dawn Marie, Clifford, Cheryl, Susan, Jacqueline, Heather, Brian, Scott, Dana, Steven, Tracy, Philip and Michael, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Brother of George, Jack, Wilber and the late Lula, Lola, Clifford and David. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Old St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Colborne on Saturday March 7th, 2009 at 1 pm. If desired donations may be made to Trenton Memorial Hospital.
Catherine "Kit" Lappan
December 31, 1912 - March 3, 2009
Lappan; Catherine “Kit” Minnette at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Kit Lappan (nee O’Dowd), life long member of St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League for 69 years and active in the Legion of Mary, in her 97th year, was the beloved wife of the late Patrick Lappan. Dear mother of Mary Sutton of Calgary, AB and Brian Lappan and his wife Jane of Dundas, ON. Sister of Nancy of Ireland, Lillian of Ireland and Eileen, U.S.A. Predeceased by Mary, Willie, John, Thomas, Joe and Jim. Sister in law of Dorothy Lappan of Dundas. Friends may call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg on Friday, March 6th from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Friday in St. Joseph’s Chapel of St. Michael’s Church (corner of University Ave. and Division St.) at 1:30 p.m. Interment St. Michael’s cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Catherine can be made to the Legion of Mary.
Mary Margaret "Marnie" McCombe
September 19, 1932 - March 5, 2009
McCOMBE, Mary Margaret “Marnie” (nee Stoll) - Born September 19th, 1932 and died March 5, 2009. Peacefully while recovering from surgery. Much loved big sister of Faye Boehmer and her husband Jim and Miriam “Tommy” Feaster and her husband Keith. Marnie will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and their children. In 2006, Marnie received the Distinguished Civic Award for Community Service. Marnie was a proud member of the Canadian Scottish Terrier Club for over 33 years and a beloved breeder and handler of Scottish Terrier dogs over the years. She will be especially missed by her beloved Scottish Terrier Hannah. Marnie will be fondly remembered by her friends Brenda and Ted Quinn and her church family at Fellowship Baptist Church. Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Monday from 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Fellowship Baptist Church, Cobourg on Tuesday March 10th, 2009 at 11 am. Interment in Mount Hope cemetery , Kitchener. If desired donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Fellowship Baptist Church.
Ronnie Lewis
January 3, 1957 - March 31, 2010
LEWIS, Ronnie – Peacefully on Wednesday March 31, 2010 at Northumberland Hills Hospital in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Kelly. Loving father of Josh and his wife Ashley; and Carrie. Dear son of Lillian (Ken McLean) and the late Hugh (Sue). Son-in-law of Joan and Budd Philp. Brother of Dallyn and Nici; Rian and Debbie; Regan and Wayne Wilson; and Samantha and Scott Moore. Brother-in-law of the late Rod Philp. Uncle of Emily and Rob; Troy, Brooke and Brittany; Katelyn and Pharen; and Remmington. Great Uncle of Sarah and Tyler. He will be missed by Debbie and Bill Smart; and Amy and Rich McCulloch. A Memorial Service will be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Tuesday April 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. with visitation from 1 – 2 p.m. Donations may be made to Northumberland Hills Hospital or Friends of Presquile.
Cloyse Varcoe
February 3, 1919 - April 2, 2010
Varcoe, Cloyse N Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Friday, April 2nd, 2010, Cloyse Varcoe at 91 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Jean Varcoe (nee Turk). Brother of the late Adele Moore. Uncle of Adele’s daughters Linette Moore (Stephan Williams) and Colleen Moore (Bill Graham). Cherished great uncle of Brian Graham. Also brother of James Varcoe (Carol). Uncle of James’ children Shelley Marshman (Cordell), Steven Varcoe (Karen), Lori-Ann Prescott (Jason), and Michael Varcoe. Dear great uncle to Kaleb Marshman, Brett Marshman, Claira Varcoe, Olivia Varcoe, James Varcoe, Brock Prescott, and Logan Prescott. As per Cloyse’ wish, family and friends are invited to attend a memorial graveside service at Merrill cemetery on Thursday, April 8th, at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a memorial donation by cheque to the NHH-Palliative Care Unit or to a charity of choice.
Charles Wesley Davison
May 17, 1930 - April 4, 2010
Davison, Charles Wesley - Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Sunday April 4th, 2010, Charles Davison at 79 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Pamela Maureen Davison (nee Parker). Loving father of Linda Temple (Neale), John Davison (Susan), and Ken Davison (JoAnne). Cherished grandfather of Mark, David, Steven, Sarah (Jesse), Jason (Kim), Paul, Shauna (Justin) and great grandfather of Keane, Caiden, and Emily. Dear brother of Lillian Platt (Donald) and Marlene Stothart (Robert). Cremation with a Celebration of Life to be held at the Cobourg Legion Hall on Orr St. on Saturday April 17th, from 1 to 4 pm. Those wishing may make a memorial donation by cheque to the NHH-Palliative Care Unit.
Verma Georgenia Kozelenko
October 27, 1923 - April 4, 2010
Kozelenko, Verma Georgenia - Peacefully at Extendicare in Port Hope on Sunday, April 4th, 2010, Verma Kozelenko (nee Hintz) at 86 years of age. Beloved wife of the late John Robert Kozelenko. Cherished mother of Bob and David (Sheri). Dear grandmother of Jodi (Chris), Kati, Jack, Sam, Wesley, Eric, Adam, and Kyle. Predeceased by her parents George and Maude Hintz and her adoptive parents Agnes and Ed Rolling. Survived by her sister Lucille Huffman and predeceased by her siblings Thelma, Charles, Carl, Margaret and Robert. A Funeral Service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., in Cobourg on Friday, April 9th at 4 pm. Cremation to follow with later interment in Windsor. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Port Hope Extendicare. Those wishing may make a memorial donation cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com “We shall not forget. She has left us with a life time of memories which will always keep her with us.”
Barbara Marie Gallagher
September 28, 1931 - April 8, 2010
Gallagher, Barbara Marie died at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Barbara Gallagher (nee O’Grady) was predeceased by her beloved husband John Francis (Frank) Gallagher. Dear mother of Gregory and his spouse Nancy of Cobourg, James and his wife Nell of Orangeville, Kathleen and her husband Rob Merriman of Marmora, John of Saskatoon and Ann of Augusta, Georgia. Gramma will be missed by her 9 grandchildren – TC, Chad, Geoffrey, Amanda, Kevin, Matthew, Luke, Shannon and Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Monday, April 12, 2010 at St. Michael’s the Archangel Catholic Church, (corner of Division and University Ave.) at 1:30 p.m. Interment St. Michael’s cemetery. Friends may call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg on Sunday, April 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. for visitation.
Kenneth Solway
February 6, 1954 - April 8, 2010
SOLWAY, Kenneth David – At the Northumberland Hills Hospital on Thursday, April 8, 2010 in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Stephanie Todd and the late Susan Graves. Loving son of Jacob and Shirle Solway. Dear father of Jesse Solway and step-father of Solmas Baibordi. Cherished brother of Jeff Solway and Nancy Solway. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those wishing may make donations to Ducks Unlimited or a charity of their choice through the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, Cobourg (905-372-5132).
Margaret "Teresa" Howe
August 23, 1919 - April 11, 2010
Howe, Teresa (nee Perdue) - Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Sunday, April 11th, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Morris “Mo” Howe. Dear mother of Robert (Lynn), Margaret Haffner (Doug), and John. Cherished grandmother of Blake (Kristen), Eric (Alison), Adam (Kiyo), Simon (Melissa), Carl (Leslie) and Jenna, and great-grandmother of Dusty, Alder, Severn, Zephyr, Garret, Erick and Olivia. Sister of Anne and the late Norbert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church (corner of Division St. and University Ave. in Cobourg) on Wednesday, April 14th at 1:30 pm. Cremation to follow with later interment in Gananoque. Those wishing may make a memorial donation by cheque to the NHH-Palliative Care Unit.
Robert Phillip Irwin
July 3, 1964 - April 11, 2010
IRWIN, Robert Phillip - Suddenly in his sleep on Sunday April 11th, 2010 in his 46th year. Beloved husband of Lynn O’Connell-Irwin. Loving father of Jerod, Samantha and the late Kristen. Dear son of Beverly Irwin (Keith Ferguson) and the late Doug Irwin. Lovingly remembered by his brother Brian Irwin (Sharon) and sisters Laurie Fellows (Bruce) and Debbie Zoras. Grandson of Jessie Hubble. Dear son-in-law of Neil and Florence O’Connell and brother-in-law of Brenda Irwin, Dave O’Connell (Jean) and Allan O’Connell. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Rob’s life on Friday April 16th at the Royal Canadian Legion Cobourg from 2-6 pm. Memories of Rob can be shared at 4:30 p.m.If desired donations may be made to the Jerod and Samantha Irwin Education Fund (make cheques payable to IPC Investments).
Robert Mead
June 29, 1935 - April 12, 2010
MEAD, Robert - Peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto on Monday April 12th, 2010 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Sheila Mead. Loving father of Ian Mead (Suzanne), Jacqueline Hart (Bruce) and Kevin Mead. Dear grandfather of Gregory, Caitlin, Christopher, Johnathon, Jayme and Nicole. Loving uncle of Donna, Danny, Shelley and their families. Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Thursday from 7-9 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at the Fellowship Baptist Church on Saturday April 17th, 2010 at 11:00 am. If desired donations may be made to St. Michael’s Hospital.
