ESCOFFERY, Jeanette -
passed away on Thursday, January 10th, 2002 after a short battle with cancer. She leaves her legacy in the hearts of her family. Husband of 55 years, Michael, son Alan (Christine), daughter Shirley (Pierre), grandchildren Jennifer (Lee), Karen (Jamie), Michael (Shannon), Lisa and Paul, and great grandchildren Emily, Jacob, Max, Mina and Liam. Her strength, independence and unconditional love have been and will always be an inspiration to each of them. She will be deeply missed. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ‘Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-72l-1234) for visitation on Monday, January 14th from 1:00 o’clock until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 2:00 PfM. Interment Resurrection cemetery , Whitby.
MARULLO, Vincent Sr. -
Peacefully at home on Thursday, January 10th, 2002. In his 73rd year. Beloved companion of Sandy Klyne of 12 years. Loving father of Vincent Marullo Jr. and his wife Dorothy, Joanne Carson and her husband Royce, Christine Le Blanc and her husband Yvan and Denise Marullo and her husband Frank. Dear Grandfather of Shaleen, Sarah, Chantel, Crystal, Steven, Nancy, Rebecca and Ashley. Son of Luigi and Gilberte. He will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters and close friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, January 13th from 2 -4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 14th at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
OCHEJ, Stanley -
After a short illness on Thursday January 10, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 83rd year, surrounded by his loving family. Stan, beloved husband of the late Ola Ochej. Loving father of Irene and her husband Darryl Leach of Pickering, Helen Curtis of Toronto and her late husband Joseph Curtis, Sandi and her husband Dean Simard of Oshawa, and is predeceased by an infant son. Loved grandfather of Kimberley and her husband Kevin Walther, Derrik Leach and Damian Leach. Stan leaves behind all of his beloved furry companions, and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, on Saturday January 12th from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday January 13th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be on Monday January 14th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Polish Church (Central Park and Olive). Interment Thornton cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
AMBROSE, Kenneth John -
Peacefully on January 9th, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa Kenneth John Ambrose passed away in his 59th year. A former employee of General Motors with 34.5 years. Retired 1994. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary. Loving only brother of Polly Blackler and Betty Murczek. Predeceased by sisters Marion Tureski, Virginia Kewin, Joan Niskanen, Jean Lauchlan and Dorothy Ambrose. Sadly missed by nieces and nephews and friend Tim Starr. Private service was held Thursday January 17, 2002 at MOUNT LAWN cemetery. Memorial donations to A.L.S. would be appreciated by the family.
CASSELLS, James Russell -
At the Lakeridge Health Centre Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 9th, 2002. Beloved husband of 50 years to Margaret. Proud father of James and his wife Lu-Anne, William and his wife Claire, George and his wife Tina, Margaret and her husband Gerry, Peggy and her husband Barry, Steve and his wife Wendy. Much loved grandpa of Christie, Robert, Melissa, Rebecca, Jamie-Lynn, Gidget, Corey, Daniel, Amanda, Devan, Drew, Nikita and Charles. Brother of Jack, Howard, George, Joannie and the late Gordon. Special thanks to Dianne and Wendy and the staff of the Oshawa Chemo Clinic. A private family service has been held with cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
COLACICCO, Maddalena -
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, January 9th, 2002 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Erasmo Colacicco, Tina Tossavainen and her husband Hannu, Zel Hutchinson and her husband Wayne, Pasqua Kraft and her husband Al and the late Stan Colacicco. Survived by sister Carmela Lorusso of Oshawa and many family members in Italy. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Andrew, Steven, Joshua, Amanda, Madeline, Alex and Andy. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Friday, January 11th, 2002 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gertrude's Catholic Church on Saturday, January 12th at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
FAVIT, Giovanni Pietro -
After a lengthy illness, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, January 9, 2002, at the age of 69. Giovanni, beloved husband of Maddalena. Loving father of Mirko, and Luigi and his wife Christine. Dear Nonno of Marlena, and Shane. Dear brother of Anna Maria, Pia, and Silvano and his wife Luciana, and brother-in-law of Elisa and the late Giacomo Bellotto. He will always be affectionately remembered by his nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Prayers on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 903 Giffard Street, Whitby on Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 10 a.m. Interment St. John the Evangelist cemetery , Whitby. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the special care and support given by the doctors and medical staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
FORSYTHE, Harold Gordon -
passed away peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 9, 2002. He is now home with his Lord and his love of loves Shirley Forsythe (nee Brown). He will be greatly missed by his surviving family; sons John, Mark and Paul Forsythe; daughter Sister Catherine Forsythe; daughter-in-law Rennie Forsythe; grandchildren Garrett Forsythe, Leda MacDonald-Forsythe; brother Bill Forsythe and family; his previously deceased brother Kenneth Forsythe and surviving sister-in-law Jane Forsythe and family; and his family in the church. 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 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, 1100 Mary St. N., (at Beattice St. N.) Oshawa, on Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection cemetery , Whitby. Donations made in memory of Harold to The Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated.
FREEMAN, Ethel Roberta -
passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Lakeridge Health, in Oshawa on Wednesday January 9, 2002 in her 69th year. Ethel Freeman, dearly beloved wife of George Freeman of Port Perry. Loving mother of Shelley and her husband Gary Davidson and Michael and his wife Laurie Freeman. Dear grandmother of Karie, Jenna, MacKenzie and Georgie-Lea and great grandmother of Connor. Dear sister of Margaret Hayes and Kathleen Howes. Friends may call at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Rd., Port Perry, on Friday January 11, 2002 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the St. John's Presbyterian Church, 319 Queen St., Port Perry on Saturday January 12, 2002 at 11 A.M. Interment Kendall cemetery , Utica. Memorial Donations may be made to the St. John's Presbyterian Church, Port Perry.
MANSI, Gabriel 'Gabe' -
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Wednesday, January 9th, 2002. Associate Broker with Norman Hill Realty Inc. for 18 years. 'Gabe' loving husband of Margo. Dear father of Derek; step-father of Craig, Amy, and Leslie. Known as 'Poppa Gabe' to Karrissa, Beverlee, and Carson. The family wish to extend a special thank you to all of the nurses on 3F at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Resting at The Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E., Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, January 14th, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation, Thornton Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 7-9 p.m.
The happiness you spread, will be sorely missed by all.
STAPLEY, William Donald -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, January 9th, 2002. Bill Stapley in his 73rd year. Dear father of Mark, Jon & his wife Laurie and David. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jordan, Jason, Sarah & Adam. Predeceased by his parents Dora (nee Cox) and Jason Stapley. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday January 12th at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Thornton cemetery. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Community Pentecostal Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CASSELLS, James Russell -
Beloved husband of 50 years to Margaret. Proud father of James and his wife Lu-Anne, William and his wife Claire, George and his wife Tina, Margaret and her husband Gerry, Peggy and her husband Barry, Steve and his wife Wendy. Much loved grandpa of Christie, Robert, Melissa, Rebecca, Jamie-Lynn, Gidget, Corey, Daniel, Amanda, Devan, Drew, Nikita and Charles. Brother of Jack, Howard, George, Joannie, and the late Gordon. Special thanks to Dianne and Wendy and the staff of the Oshawa Chemo Clinic. A private family service has been held with cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax.
DUNFORD, Dorothy -
At Extended Care Unit Welland County General Hospital, Welland, on Tuesday January 8, 2002. Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" (James) Dunford, formerly of Oshawa, Lakefield and Peterborough, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Henry "Bob" Dunford. Dear mother of Karen Seliske and her husband Joe of Fonthill and loving grandmother of Amanda and Michael Seliske both of Fonthill. Predeceased by her dear brother Glendon "Jesse" James and her dear brother-in-law Victor Cubitt. Survived by her sister-in-law Mildred James of Kingston, her nieces Janice James and husband Ron Gard of Hastings, Laurie Mustard and husband Gary and their family of Kingston and her nephew Jerry James of Kingston. Survived by Bob's sisters Bernice Jackson of Newmarket and her family, Helena Wilson of Oshawa, Norma Cubitt of Oshawa and nephew Garry Cubitt and wife Vicki and their children Catherine and Christopher of Oshawa. Friends will be received by the family at the James L. Pedlar Funeral Home - Dixon Chapel, 1292 Pelham Street Fonthill Friday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, January 13, 2002 from 12:30 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Bob Bond officiating. Interment MOUNT LAWN cemetery , Whitby on Monday January 14th at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Welland Hospital Extended Care Unit, 65 Third Street, Welland Ontario L3B 4W6.
OSBORN, H. Marie (R.N.) -
Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 8, 2002, at Lafontaine Lodge, Pickering, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Roy A. (1985). Loving mother of Elizabeth and her late husband Bill Shumovich (1991). Devoted and proud Gram of Martha and her husband Alan Anthony, and the late Steven (1998). Daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Kenney. She was predeceased by her brother John Kenney (1997). The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service on Friday, January 11, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Old St. Paul's Anglican Church, Woodstock. There will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. at the church on Friday. Should family and friends so desire, donations to Old St. Paul's Anglican Church, Woodstock; All Saints Anglican Church, Whitby; or the Lung Association, would be greatly appreciated.
POTTER, George William -
(Long time member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43) - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Whitby on Tuesday January 8th, 2002. Beloved husband of Kay. Loving father of Jannet Welsh, Jean Anderson and her husband Gary, Cathy Leroux, and Doug Chatterton. Loving Grandfather of James, Beth, Cory, Johnny, and Michelle. Loving remembered by his many great grandchildren. Survived by his Brother Charles and his wife Elsie. Predeceased by his sister Eleanor McBride. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with a Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday January 11th, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS Whitby. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m.
WILLMORE, Barbara Elaine (nee Young) -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, January 8th, 2002. At the age of 69. Beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother of Joanne and her husband Doug Luffman, Janice and Wayne. Dear Nan of Leanne and Kelly Luffman. Daughter of William and the late Idella Young. Sister of Donald Young and his wife Barbara. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 11th from 2 -4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 12th at 1:00 P.M. Interment MOUNT LAWN cemetery. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa Dialysis would be appreciated.
BROADBENT, Evelyn Mary -
(Past member of Kedron Golf Club). Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Monday, January 07, 2002, in her 87 year. Beloved wife of Aubrey for over 65 years. Loving and devoted mother of Richard and his wife Helga of Bomanville, Carol Anne Weroski and her husband William and Douglas and his wife Shirley, all of Oshawa. Cherished "Nana" of Stephen, Laura, Scott, Shelley, Elizabeth, Darcy and Tara and great-nana of Sarah. Predeceased by her sister Joan Wall. Fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Len Wall. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 24 and 7-9 p.m. A complete service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations may be made in memory of Evelyn to a Charity of choice.
