HRUSKA John Bruce -
John entered into rest at the Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, April 23, 2001 after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Predeceased by his devoted wife of 45 years, Lorraine (nee McIsaac) in 1999. Cherished father of John, Jan and her husband Bill Hodgson. Predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Mary Hruska. Dear brother ofMary Kicinko, Frank Hruska and his wife Mary, Andrew (predeceased) and his wife Helen Hruska. Brother-in-law of Shirley and Tony Harrison. John dearly loved his many nieces and nephews. Prior to his illness, John spent his career with General Motors in Oshawa and Windsor, Ontario. He was very active in Essex County politics and held the position of Deputy Reeve of St. Clair Beach for several years. He served as a dedicated volunteer to the Cerebral PalsyAssociation in Windsor for many years and taught several business courses at St. Clair College. John will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Hillsdale Manor for their kindness and care. Remember him in your kind thoughts. John's family will be receiving friends at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday, April 25 from 2 - 4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 51 Centre St. S. (at Bagot St.) Oshawa on Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations in John's honour to the MS Society of Durham would be much appreciated by the family.
MENARD, Jordan Eva -
Sadly, on Monday, April 23, 2001, our first born child, Jordan Eva Menard, aged 2 and 1/2 years, was taken from us in a tragic car accident. She leaves behind, brother Aidan, 20 days old, Mommy, Daddy, M re-M ere, Uncle Shane, Grandma, Auntie Sandra, Pappie, Stephanie, Grandma and Grandpa Staples, Great Grandma Byrne, and many wonderful playmates and cousins. In her death, Jordan was able to give life saving organs to seven other children. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Hospital for Sick Children Organ Donor Program.The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario from 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church (Finch Ave., Pickering) on Friday, April 27, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.
MEYDAM, Kathleen Mary -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Monday April 23, 2001 in her 74th year. athleen, beloved wife of the late Lou Meydam. Loving mother of John and his wife Kerry of Courtice. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Friday from 10-11a.m. Funeral service complete in our Chapel Friday at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Charity of choice.
STITT, Kathleen Violet Blanche (Kitty) -
After a brief, but valiant battle with cancer if is with great sadness that we annnounce the passing of Kathleen Mitt on April 23, 2001. Predeceased by husband Wesley Alvin. Devoted mother to Melvyn (predeceased), Sharon and Wesley. Much loved mother-in-law of Marshall and Diane. Proud and loving Grandma of Christopher, Tanya, Ryan and Lauren. Adored sister of Ruby Tustin. Friends may call at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, (Pickering Village) Ajax, Ontario between 2-4 and 1-9 p.m. on Wednesday and 10a.m. Thursday at St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Road, Toronto, Ontario, with the service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Hills cemetery followed by a recepfion to be held at the Church. In lieu of flowers, our Mom would like donations made to f he “Silent Garden” at St. Dunstan of Canterbury or the Palliative Care Unit at fhe Rouge Valley Health Centre. May your strength, wisdom and compassion live in our hearts forever.
WALKER, Charles -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, April 23rd, 2001 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Sheila for 46 years. Dear father of Peter and Cindy, Charles, David and Micheline and Penny and Bob. Loving grandfather of Kristin, Dawn, Nathan, Alannah and Jonah. Cherished brother of David Walker. Uncle of Guylaine, Mike and Rejean. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-7214234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 25th from 7 -9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Of The People Catholic Church (570 Marion Ave.) on Thursday, April 26th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Memorial Donations to Muscular Dystrophy Association would be appreciated.
Gibson Ann -
(Longtime member of the Oshawa Golf Club) Formerly of Ballycliffe Lodge Nursing Home, died at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 17, 2001. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, April 25, 1912. Daughter of the late Alexander and Ann (nee Wright) Ferguson. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick Gibson (d.1973), Lew McConkey (d. 1969) and Rusty Robinson (d.1960). Predeceased by her siblings Donald, Alexander Jr., Gordon and Marion. Ann graduated as a registered nurse from City Hospital in Saskatoon. She worked at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, whereshe met Rusty Robinson. Following Rusty's death, Ann became a private nurse to Col. R.S. (Sam) McLaughlin. The job entailed travel to exciting locales which Ann enjoyed immensely. Ann met and married Lew McConkey, who worked with the Oshawa Board of Trade. Following Lew's death, Ann married Fred Gibson. Ann shared with Fred an abiding passion for golf. They were early members of the Oshawa Golf and Country Club. They wintered in Florida where they also golfed avidly. After Fred's death, Ann enjoyed a busy lifestyle, driving regularly from Oshawa to Fort Myers, Fla., with stopovers in Ann arbor, Mich. and Atlanta, Georgia to visit family. Ann enjoyed people and had a tremendous sense of fun. She leaves behind a stepdaughter, Judy Abernethy; her 'Gr-Ann' kids, Merrilee, David John, Tome and Rick; and her nieces and nephews of whom David Cook, of Saskatoon, was especially supportive duringAnn's declining years. There will be a graveside service at Oshawa Union cemetery , 760 King St. W., Oshawa, April 25, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Donations in memory of Ann to a favourite Charity may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433 5558)
BOUDREAU, Ethel J. (nee Hickey) -
Suddenly at her home on Sunday April 22nd, 2001 in her 90th year. Loving wife of the late Harry Boudreau ( married 70 years ago on this day). Caring mother of Marie, Anita (Herman), Lydwin (Terry) and Opal (Cecil) of Ontario, Noella, Henry (Barb), and Hector (April) of New Brunswick. “Grandmere” will be sadly missed by her 20 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her brother Charles and sister Yvonne of New Brunswick. Ethel is predeceased by her son Alex and brother Thomas and sisters Lena and Aggie. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. T. Monchesky at the Oshawa Clinic for all his care and compassion. Friends will be received at the McMillan Funeral Home (221 Black Point Rd., Black Point, New Brunswick (506-237-5234) on Thursday April 26th from 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St. Joseph’s Parish (Nash Creek) on Friday, April 27th. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be appreciated by the family and can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
“We will miss you Mama”
BRADD, Floyd William -
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at the age of 83 years. Inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fume in 1994, W.W. II overseas volunteer; 23rd Field Regiment, 31st Battery R.CJtA., retired from Goodyear Canada, Collingwood. Floyd, beloved husband of “Pat” Pansy Louise Hooper Bradd. Loved son of the late Violet Annie (Dudley) Bradd and William John Bradd. Dear brother of the late Dudley of Oshawa and Gerald of Orillia. At Floyd’s request there is no viewing, no visitation and no funeral service. Private interment BowmanviIle cemetery. Donations in Floyd’s memory to the Charity of your choice may be made through the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville, ON.
DIAS, Robert Jr. (Bob) -
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, April 22nd, 2001 in his 47th year. Beloved husband of Sandy. Dear father of Shane and Nicole. Son of Robert Dias and the late Theresa. Brother of Chris and his wife Ella and the late Omer and Danny. Son-in-law of Gloria Russell, Charles and Rita Russell. Brother-in-law of Elaine and Denis Moquin, Karen Mills and Allan and Taia Russell. Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel’ 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, April 24th from 2 -4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 25th at 10:30 A.M. from St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church (690 King St. E.). Interment Resurrection cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
DUBKOWSKI, Jack -
passed away suddenly, at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Sunday April 22, 2001 in his 55th year. Amazing Dad of Jeff and Reg. Missed by Sandra and her parents Reg Thacker and the late Marg. Cherished brother of Elizabeth, ShirleyJames, Ernie, their spouses and children, and the late infant brother Julian, Special Friend of Virginia Dawson. Visitation at O’Neill funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville (905-642-2855), on Wednesday, April 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral in the Chapel on Thursday, April 26th at 11 an. Donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
KEARNS, Kenneth Wayne Thomas -
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry on Sunday, April 22, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer, in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Vera (nee Husak). Loving father of Kris Kearns and husband JR Melanson of Toronto, Kara and Jay Clausner of Brooklin. Dear grandfather of Stash Melanson and Zoe Clausner. Survived by brothers Joe and wife Laurie of Oro Station, Norman and wife Dianne of Aurora and sister Donna and husband Leo Doucet of Newmarket. Private service and interment. Family and friends welcome at wake on Saturday, April 28, 2001 from 3:00 p.m. at 111 South Garden Court, Port Perry. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family wishes to express its heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of Durham Access To Care, Paramed, North Durham Hospice and the dedicated nursing staff at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry.
LINTON, William Lloyd -
Peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Uxbridge. In his 83rd year. Lloyd, beloved husband of Noreen, Dear father of Susan, Lorrie, Paul, Janet and David. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Predeceased by his sister Jean Linton. Resting at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Interment Claremont Union cemetery. In Lloyd's memory, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
MEWHINNEY, Ronald (Ron) -
passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday April 22, 2001 following a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Louise (nee Henderson). Loving father of Michele and her husband Phil Phillips, Jim and his wife Carole, and Paul and his wife Kathy. Proud grandfather of Troy, Clayton, Ian, Tyler and Julie. Brother of John, and Sylvia. Sadly missed by many others. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the hospital personnel, in particular the C.C.U. staff, for their wonderful care. Mr. Mewhinney will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A service in the chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cremation . In memoriam donations may be made to the C.C.U at Lakeridge Health Oshawa or the Hospital for Sick Children.
WILCOX, Rhoda Elizabeth -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday April 22, 2001 aged 96 years. (Lifetime resident of Bowmanville), Matriarch of the Wilcox Family) Beloved wife of the late Norman Wilcox. Dear mother of Don and his wife Anna and the late Norma and Martel Burns. Much loved "Grannie" of Pearce and Ingrid, Sharon and Mike, Ian and Allegra, Eric and Janis, Todd and Anne, Kent and Brenda. "Old Grannie" to her 11 great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister Greta Haines. Predeceased by brother Hilton and sister Ivy. Visitation will take place at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service in our Chapel Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. Interment Bowmanville cemetery. Donations to the Bowmanville Hospital or St. Paul United Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.
"May your Heart and Soul be Free"!.
BOYNTON, William Bruce -
(37 year employee of C.P. Rail) Suddenly af his home on Saturday, April 21, 2001 at the age of 55. Devoted and loving husband of Donna Jean Boynton. Beloved father of Sharleen Boynfon and father-in-law of Deke Dimic. Treasured Grampa of Jocelyn and Chelsea. Dear son-in-law of Jean Glover and the late William Glover. Loving brother-in-law of Barbara and Jim Hutchinson. Son of the late Elizabeth and Clarence Boynton. Brother of Liz Falby, Ted, Bob and Allen. Bruce will be truly missed by his nieces, nephews and many friends from C.P. Rail. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King St. West Oshawa (905-721-1234), for visitation on Wednesday, April 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, April 26 at 1 p.m., followed by cremation. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
