GERRITS, Gerardus F. "Gerry" -
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Sunday January 20, 2002 in his 82nd year. Gerry, beloved husband of Anna Maria "Mary" Berkers-VanVeghel and the late "Anna" Maria Stoop. Loved father of Betsy Gerrits, Joe and his wife Marylou, of Courtice, Peter and his wife Emma of Solina, John and his wife Denise of Enniskillen, Jane (Mrs. Gary Parlette) of Seagrave, Jerry Jr. and his wife Marie of Blackstock, Frank and Margaret of Barrie and the late Theo Gerrits. Mary's children, Bill VanVeghel and his wife Linda, Mary and her late husband Tony VanderVleuten, Elizabeth and her husband Bill Woods, Martin VanVeghel and his wife Teresa, Anna and her husband Ron Guscott, Louise and her husband Dwayne Brown and Cathy Landry. Loving grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass from St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, 300 Courtice Rd. N., Courtice on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Prayer service in the Morris Chapel on Tuesday at 7p.m. Interment Bowmanville cemetery. Donations made in Gerry's memory to Rotary Special Needs Children or St. Therese Roman Catholic Church would be gratefully appreciated.
TSAI, William -
After a brief illness, William Te Yang Tsai passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 20th, 2002. He was surrounded by his loving wife Amy, closest friend Dr. James Kwart, bother Paul Tsai and his wife Marilyn, sisters Olivia Lo and Joan Huang and their spouses James and Jean, sons David Tsai, John Tsai and Robert Cochrane and daughters Wendy Tsai Cochrane, Neveen Tsai and Carolyn Tsai and his adored grandchildren Rochelle, Erica, Alexander and Shannon. William will be respectfully missed and remembered always by his family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 25th from 7 - 9 RM. Funeral Service will he held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 26th at 12:30P.M. Interment Thornton cemetery. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa-Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated.
COMPORT, Ethel (1910-2002) -
It is with great sadness that the family of Ethel Comport announce her passing on Saturday, January 19th, 2002 at the age of 91. Loving wife of Percy predeceased in 1997. Ethel will be forever remembered by her daughter Marion Grace, Garden City Michigan, daughter June and her husband Jim Cruickshank, Bewdley Ontario and son Robert and his wife Barbara, Milton Ontario. Predeceased by son Gordon Comport and son-in-law Joe Grace. Cherished grandma of 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren. Ethel will be remembered by many relatives and friends whose paths she had touched throughout the years. Ethel will be remembered for the countless hours she dedicated to her gardens at her home on Old Forest Road following her retirement from the Scarborough General Hospital. Her gentleness and love for family were truly remarkable. The family would like to thank the caring and dedicated doctors, nurses and staff who cared for her. Friends will be received at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cobourg General Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Percy and Ethel are together again forever.
NEMETH, Frances Margueritte -
passed away at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital, on Saturday, January 19, 2002. Loving wife of John F. Nemeth. Beloved mother of John and Janice, Marilyn Chafe, Michael and Lisa, Marianne and Steve Fearon. Dear grandmother of Timothy, Jennifer, Stephanie, David, Thomas and Katherine. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church, 82 Church Street South Ajax (Pickering Village) on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. Interment - Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
PORTER, Ruth Evelyn (nee Chappel) -
(Long-time resident of Wilmot Creek and founding secretary of Wilmot Creek Home Owners Association). At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, with her husband at her side, on Saturday, January 19, 2002, in her 80th year. Ruth, beloved wife of Timothy (Tim) Porter. Dear mother of Timothy (Tim Jr.), and Ronald and his wife Jana, all of Toronto. Sadly missed by grandchildren Catherine, Jessica, Jesse, Jamie, and Elliott. Friends may call at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle (just north of 401 at the lights) on Sunday, January 27, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, January 28, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations in Ruth’s memory to Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville, would be greatly appreciated by her family.
PRIESTMAN, Thelma Marie -
Peacefully passed away at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Whitby, on Saturday, January 19, 2002. Thelma Marie Priestman in her 68th year. Beloved wife of Murray. Loving mother of David, Cheryl, Robin and her husband Jim Bedford and Mark and his wife Laurie. Cherished nanny to 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 3 p.m. Tuesday till time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 4:00 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
RITZIE, Angela “Nellie” -
passed away on January 19, 2002. Devoted wife of the late Michael, loving mother of her only child Lily and her husband John Dashwood, adoring grandmother of John and Alison. Visitation 12 noon Friday, January 25, 2002, funeral service following at 1 p.m. at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Flowers gratefully declined, for those that wish, memorial contributions to ‘the Scarborough Hospital, 3030 Birebmount Road, Scarborough, Ont. M1W 3W3, would be appreciated.
MCKEEN, Lyle Andrew -
Peacefully on Friday, January 18th, 2002. In his 46th year. Beloved son of Marjorie and the late Wilbur. Loving brother of Harold, Miles, Clyde and the late Milton. Grandson of Harold Crawford. Dear uncle of Wayne, Cathy, Russell, Braydon, Jacob, Kaley and Madison. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-7214234) for visitation on Monday, January 28th from 11:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P. M. Interment MOUNT LAWN cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
McNEILL Edith Mabel -
Peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 18, 2002. Mabel will be remembered as a loving mother of Evelyn and Jean, grandmother of Terry and Cheryl and great-grandmother of Andrew, Heather, Ashley and Devin. At Mabel's request, no service will be held. Donations in memory of Mabel to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of choice may bemade through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa.
OWEN, Peter C. -
(Member of the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club). passed away on Friday, January 18, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving father of Michael and his wife Heather, Susan and her husband Kevin. Devoted Grandad to James. Dear friend of Betty and Neil Gow. Peter will be fondly remembered by his many friends and family in Canada and New Zealand. Friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre - Pickering, 1057 Brock Road on Wednesday, January 23 from 6-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 4 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
BOYES, Ronald (Ron), Msc, CGA -
Born in Hamilton, December 19, 1946, died at home in Ajax, January 17, 2002. Beloved husband of Mandy (Marilyn) (nee Billiald), proud father of Aaron, Graham and Alison, all at home. Survived by his brother Dennis of Toronto and his sisters Lisa of East York and Jan of West Lafayette, India. Sadly missed by the Billiald in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Ron will be remembered for his passion for life and his inspiring courage and positive outlook, even in the face of death. The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the loving care given to Ron by the health professionals at Sunnybrook Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, Rouge Valley Health Centres, Durham Hospice, Durham Respite, V.O.N.'s, St. Elizabeth and ParaMed and for the palliative care of Dr. John Vu. We sincerely appreciate the support of friends, neighbours and co-workers at the Ontario Ministry of Finance and the Ajax Public Library. The family will receive friends at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax, on Sunday, January 27th between 1-3 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service to celebrate Ron's life. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations to the Ronald Boyes 'Think Future Fund' in support of Brain Tumour Research, No. 88659900 Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, 610 University Ave., 16th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9.
ROACH, Charles Nelson -
Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home in Oshawa on Thursday, January 17, 2002. Charles, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Masson). Loving father of Lynn Bernier and her husband Jack, Kelly O'Donnell and her husband Scott, Kim Cameron and her husband Terry, predeceased by his son Glen Roach. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Todd, William, Shaun, Krystal, Kyle, Ashley, and Curtis. Great-grandfather of Anna. Survived by his brother Gordon Roach and his wife Joan. Charles will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. With Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, January 19th at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation is on Friday, January 18, 2002 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
WILLIAMS, June Mary -
(Retired nurse of York Central Hospital) passed away suddenly and peacefully on Thursday 17th, January 2002, in her 68th year. Wife of the late Harold Lester Williams. Survived by her three sons Jonathan (Ketty), David and Michael (Bronwen) Dearest grandmother of Brent, Cameron, Peter and Laura. Loving sister of Margaret, Cherry and Gillian and sister-in-law of George (Hilda), Brian (Kathy), Kevin (Sandra) and the late Shirley (Cyril). Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, January 19th, 2002 from 7- 9p.rn. and Sunday, January 20th from 2- 4 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Christ Memorial Anglican Church (81 Hillcroft St.) on Monday January 21st at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciate.
WINTERS, Patricia Ann (nee Norris) -
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Thursday, January 17, 2002. Pat, in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Bill Winters. Loving mother of Debbie and her husband Arlin Sittier, Karen and her husband Kent Roberts and Todd and his wife Debra. Dear grandmother of Amanda, Natalie, Patricia, Bradley, Shawn and Colton. Daughter of the late Reginald and Violet Norris. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, January 19, 2002 from 4 p.m. until the time of Memorial Service at 5:30 p.m. Cremation to follow.
BALL, Grant William George -
Age 74. passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on January 16, 2002. Predeceased by his wife Gladys Juanita Ball (Hawley) beloved father of George and his wife Doris of Perth, Ont. Loving grandfather of Lonny Ball (Calgary, Alberta), Geana (Ball) and her husband Jason Greentree (Bowmanville, Ont), Jeremy Stacey (Calgary, Alberta) and Megan Stacey (Kingston, Ont). Great-grandfather of Janson Greentree. Survived by his sister Betty (Doug Wilson) of Oshawa, Ont. and his brother Ross Ball (Lorna) of Peterborough, On. Predeceased by his sister June Pettitt. Grant will also be missed by his best friend Missy. Resting at Armstrong Funeral Home, Oshawa visitation Friday January 18, 2002 9am-11am Service to follow. Interment MOUNT LAWN cemetery. donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
BECKELL, Marilyn Joan -
Peacethlly, at home with her family by her side, on Wednesday, January 16, 2002. Beloved wife of Bert Beckell. Loving mother of Jeff and Robert of Oshawa. Sister of Douglas Ross and wife Pat of Toronto. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 11:00 am. Spring interment at Zion cemetery. Donations made in memory of Marilyn to the Lung Association would be appreciated by her family.
BLEWETT, Elvin Laverne -
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Wednesday January 16, 2002 in his 83rd year. Elvin, beloved husband of Frances (Naden). Loving father of Donald and Kenneth and his wife Margaret. Dear grandfather of Brook and her fianc Dustin, Ruth, and Karl. Loved brother-in-law of Betty Naden. Brother of the late Harold and Foster Blewett. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in our Chapel on Saturday at 1p.m. Spring Interment Orono cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Orono United Church or to a Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
