HOUSTON, John -
peacefully, at Fairview Lodge, Saturday February 2, 2002, in his 63rd year, after a lengthy battle with Huntington's Disease. John was the beloved husband of Betty, loving father of Anne and her husband Ian, Shaun, and Ryan and his wife Christina and adoring grandfather of Erica, Aidan and Austin. He is survived by his sister, Mollie, and his brother, Philip and his wife Gloria. He will be sadly missed by his niece, Debra, nephew, David and their spouses and children. John was a long-time employee of Confederation Life. Funeral service was held Wednesday February 6, 2002, 3:00 p.m. at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, 847 King St W. Oshawa, (905) 721-1234. Visitation: Tuesday February 5, 2002 2 - 4p.m.; 7 - 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations in John's memory to the Huntington Society of Canada, 151 Frederick Street, Suite 400, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2.
JACKSON, Alfred William -
passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Saturday February 2nd, 2002 in his 75th year. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn Jackson of Brooklin. Much loved father of Dawn and her husband Robert Sutherland, and Lisa Jackson. Pre-deceased by Mitchell. Loved Grandfather of Taylor. Survived by his sister Doris and her husband Art Rowan of Lindsay. Pre-deceased by sister Helen and brothers Roy, Orval and Douglas. Survived by sister-in-laws Roseina and Catherine. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families and countless lifelong friends, as well as his constant companions Emma and Thunder. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Then to Brooklin United Church (Princess and Cassels Sts.) where friends will be received from 1:00 pm. until time of service to follow at 2:00 O’Clock Monday afternoon. Interment GROVESIDE cemetery , Brooklin. If desired memorial donations to Brooklin United Church or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family Members of Beethoven Lodge, #165 Brooklin are asked to assemble in the chapel Sunday evening at 6:30 for service.
McCABE (nee McClelland): Agnes (Nessie) -
At Extendicare, Oshawa on Saturday February 2, 2002, Agnes McCabe beloved wife of the late James M. McCabe. Dear mother of James McCabe and his wife Sheila of Courtice, Joan Hoard and her husband Stan of Oshawa, David McCabe and his wife Jane of Toronto and Cathy Shaw and her husband John of Oshawa. Dear sister of John McClelland of Oshawa and James McClelland of St. Catharines. Predeceased by her sisters Grace and Peggy and her brothers Hugh, William and Robert. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Tim, Jim, Brian, Jennifer, Craig, Devon and Colin and by her 7 great grandchildren. A Private Family Service was held from the Armstrong Funeral Home 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday February 5, 2002. Interment MOUNT LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS. At the family's request, Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home.
SHEA, Krista Lee -
As the result of a tradgic car accident, Krista passed away February 2nd, 2002 at the Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, in her 21st year. Beloved daughter of Valerie (nee Heard) and Howard. Loving companion of Jessie Elliott. Dear Sister of Jamie, Adam and Nadine. Granddaughter of Irene and Milford “Bill Heard and Alma and Howard Shea Sr. Niece of Aunt Bev. Loving aunt of Bradley. Loving daughter-in-law of Jocelyn and Wayne Elliott. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel", 847 King St., West, (905-721-1234, for visitation on Wednesday, February 6th from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, February 7th, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Sunnybrook Foundation (Head Trauma Fund), would be appreciated.
STEWART, Elva 'Isabel' -
Peacefully, at home in Oshawa, on Saturday, February 2, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer, in her 70th year. Isabel, loving wife and best friend of Ralph Stewart. Loving mother of Katherine Stewart of Edmonton, Donna Crowther and her husband Stephen of Aurora, Janet Stewart and her husband Daniel Gomes of Vancouver and David Stewart and his wife Margaret of Cambridge, Mass. Dear grandmother of Jessamyn Stewart, Alexander, Lauren and Daniel Crowther, Owen Gomes, Charles and Beatrice Stewart. Sister of Barbara Green and her husband Arthur of Burlington, Garfield MacKinnon of Kamloops, B.C., Charles MacKinnon and his wife Donna of London, Helen Trevors and her husband Robert of Penticton, B.C., Winston MacKinnon and his wife Norma Jean of Kamloops, Earl MacKinnon and his wife Phyllis of Hamilton, Geraldine Danish and her husband Winfred of Edenton, North Carolina and the late Donald MacKinnon and his wife Jean of Burlington. Sister-in-law of Sheldon Stewart and his wife Dorothy of Plymouth, N.S. and Florence Greene and her husband Vernon of Kentville, N.S. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-33 5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E. (at Wilson Rd. N.) on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE cemetery , Whitby. Donations in memory of Isabel to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
TALASKA, P. Phil -
On Saturday, February 2, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. Phil, at the age of 44, beloved husband and best friend of Lorna. Loving and proud Daddy of Ziggy and Jade. Loving son of Zygmunt and Berta. A very special brother to Joe, Sue, Rob and Kathy. Will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Phil had a wonderful zest for life and he lived his to the fullest. He will be fondly remembered by his many, many friends. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville (905-642-2855), on Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass from St. Mark's Church, 345 Gladpark Ave., Wednesday at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
'Live till you die.'
WORTHINGTON, Christopher Howard -
Entered into rest at Toronto General Hospital on Saturday February 2, 2002 in his 41st year. Chris, beloved father of Brandon . Dear son of Earl and Sally Worthington. Fondly remembered by his brother Rick and wife Lori Worthington, and by his sister Joni Parsons. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Wednesday. Service in the Chapel on Thursday at 1pm followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Liver Foundation in memory of Chris.
BELL, Jeremy Michael and Everett Allen -
At Mt. Sinai Hospital on Friday, February 1, 2002. Infant twins Jeremy and Everett will be sadly missed by their loving parents Jill and Craig Bell and their big sister Ashleigh. Dear grandsons of Tim and Mary Hickie, Laurel and Leo DeBruyn, and the late Keith Bell. Nephews of Bob Hickie, and great-grandsons of Tillie and Mike Hickie, Lois LaBrash, and the late Jack LaBrash. A private family service was held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME on Sunday, February 3, at 5 p.m. Donations in memory of Jeremy and Everett may be made to Mt. Sinai Hospital Foundation (Perinatal Program) through Newcastle Funeral Home, 905-987-3964. A special thank you to Hana Sroka, Dr. David Chitayat, and all the nursing staff of the 7th floor south, Mt. Sinai Hospital.
HERD, Georgina 'Jean' Mary (nee Weech) -
Of Bolsover ON (Devoted Canadian Legion member for over 50 years in Port Credit and Brechin). Peacefully, on Friday, February 1st, 2002 at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Edward 'Ted'. Loving mother of Dave (Sue) of Mississauga, Larry (Sandra) of Kirkfield and Doug (Laurie) of Orillia. Remembered and sadly missed by grandchildren Tanya (Wally), Dan (Louise) and Kim (Brian), Jim (Redd), Amy (Allan) and Margot and Tim and great-grandchildren Brighid, Dayna and Tatiana. Family will receive friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, 332 Osborne St., Beaverton (1-705-426-5777) on Tuesday, February 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Legion service will be held at 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 2 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the Herd family.
KAISER, Nina Joyce -
Peacefully at her daughter's home in British Columbia, on February 1, 2002. Nina Joyce Bath in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Alfred Kaiser. Loving mother of Peter and his wife Kathy; Rebecca (Becky) and her husband Lloyd Farwell; Gregory and his wife Pauline; Jennifer; Matthew and his wife Sue; Deborah and her husband Peter Guerra; and Francis (Frank) and his wife Bobbi. Dear grandmother of 20 grandchildren. Sister of Harvey, Howard, Dorothy (Mrs. Harold Scott), Marjorie Beare, and the late Allan, Geraldine Carlton, and Kenneth. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 7, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 82 Church Street South, Pickering Village. Interment St. Francis de Sales cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
MARTIN, H. George -
Insurance executive, community volunteer, devoted husband, brother, father and grandfather, H. George Martin, 80, of Stouffville, Ontario died peacefully on February 1, 2002. Born in Harold Wood, England, he joined the Royal Merchant Navy, serving for nine years as first officer and, during emergencies at sea, as ship's doctor. Emigrating to the United States in 1950, this self-made man rose to become vice president and chief operating officer of the Aetna Casualty Company of Canada and industry advocate until his retirement in 1985. He leaves behind Mary Snell, his wife of 51 years, sister Mabel, his five children and their spouses Donald (Annette), Paul (Avril), Pam (Jim), Derek (Lori) and Kendra (Bruce), and 12 grandchildren Erin, Trina, Andi, Jennifer, Amanda, Shannon, Daniel, Ben, Colin, Jack, Gregory and Hannah, who will all miss him as an indelible source of vitality, personal inspiration, Christian values, honesty and humour in their lives. A memorial service will be held at 11 o'clock on Tuesday, February 5 at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church Street N., Ajax. Inquiries can be made through the McEachnie Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Durham Special Needs Allocation.
MULLEN, Joseph Richard -
At St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, February 1, 2002. Joe Mullen in his 69th year, son of Ireland and true Canadian patriot. The eldest of the brother's Mullen, Joe was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1933. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1957 - 1960, and United States Armed Forces from 1961 - 1964, before settling in Toronto. Longtime employee of SKF Canada and Lily Cup Canada, he traveled the world extensively, and loved books and babies. Uncle Joe resided with his brother Albert and his family from 1967 until his passing, casting his unique glow on all that he touched. He will be eternally remembered and deeply loved by brother Albert and sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces Theresa, Catherine (Faust Gaudio), Maureen (Michael Haas) and Jacqueline (Darin Shaw) and families; brother Michael, sister-in-law Ann, Angela (Glen Dennis) and family; Patrick (Patricia) and family; brother Martin sister-in-law Colleen, Erin and fiancee Charlie Devaney, and Shannon; sister Bridget Thompson and her children Albert, Edward, Bridget, Susan, Joseph and Martin, all of Ireland, the US, the UK and Australia. Joe was predeceased by his parents Albert and Bridget (O'Brien) Mullen, and by his brother-in-law Edward Thompson. He was an extra-special "Joe-Joe" to Robert, Zaira, Natasha, Madeleine, Kathleen, Stefanie, Bridget, Brendan, Michaela, Claire and Kyra. The family received friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Prayers were held in the Chapel on Tuesday evening. Mass of the Christian burial was held at St. John the Evangelist Church on Wednesday February 6, 2002. Interment , Resurrection cemetery , Whitby. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Keeping the Pace Campaign or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
ERIN GO BRAGH, REST WELL MY FRIEND
NEUMAN, William -
Of Campbellford, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2002 following a brief illness, just 10 days prior to his 76th birthday. Born and raised in Waldron, Saskatchewan, a longtime resident of Oshawa, Ontario and employee of Houdaille Industries. Beloved husband of 51 years of Ileen Gosick, father of Murray and his wife Carolyn of Bowmanville and Sharon and her husband Peter Melnychuk of of Oshawa. Grandfather of Garrett and his wife Melissa, Geoffrey, Genna and Joshua. He is survived by his stepmother Barbara Neuman, brothers John and Gordon, sisters Ida Phelan, Ella Dakin and Eva Gustafson and step-siblings Adam Klein, Liz Glacair and Anne Braun. Predeceased by sisters Anna, Joan, Alvina and stepbrother John Klein. Bill will be remembered as a gentleman farmer and avid horseman. A long time member and elder of Zion & Stanwood United Churches. A devoted husband and father who was happiest pursuing family activities. Bill will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all those who were blessed by knowing him. Friends were invited to call at the Weaver Family Funeral Home, 77 Second St., Campbellford from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., Sunday. A Complete Service was held in the E.W. Al Weaver Chapel on Monday, February 4th at 2 P.M. Rev. David Shepherd officiating. Spring Interment in Zion cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
RUNDLE, Evangeline -
At Marwood Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville on Friday February 1, 2002 in her 88th year. Evangeline, beloved wife of the late Dr. H.B. Rundle. Loved mother of Howard and his wife Lynda and John & his wife Patricia. Loving grandmother of Howard, Robyn, Virginia, Lisa and great-grandchildren Sarah and Noah. Sister of the late Bernice Bailey. Friends were able to call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St. Bowmanville on Sunday. Funeral service was held in our Chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. Cremation. Donations to Pet Trust Fund, Multiple Sclerosis, Trinity United Church or Salvation Army in her memory would be greatefully appreciated.
TAYLOR, Charles James -
Peacefully, on Friday, February 1, 2002, Charlie, beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father of David and his companion Janet, Doug and his wife Joyce, and Gary and his wife Darlene. Loving grandfather to Michael, Brian, and Katie of Wisconsin, U.S.A., Tamara, Ryan, Shannon and Karissa of Newmarket. Brother of Dorothy Mathieson and the late Ivieson Vito and Norman Taylor. Remembered by step-children Janet, Donna and Kathy, all of Arizona. Friends may call at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main St., Stouffville (905-642-2855), on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from Christ Church Anglican, 254 Sunset Blvd., Monday at 1:30 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Cancer Society or Christ Church Anglican.
THOMPSON, Elizabeth Maxwell (nee Soper) -
Peacefully passed away at Extendicare Kawartha Lakes Long Term Care Centre, Lindsay on Friday, February 1, 2002. Betty was the loving wife of the late Andrew MacKenzie Thompson. Dear mother of David and his wife Patricia of Toronto; Sheila and her husband Paul of Lindsay and Roderick of Bowmanville. Devoted Granny to Sarah, Alison, Katherine, Andrew, Matthew and Hilary. Predeceased by her sister Patricia McIlraith. Fondly remembered by her bridge friends. Friends may call at The Northcutt Elliott Elliott Funeral, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 7-9 p.m. Monday. Memorial Service in our Chapel 11 a.m. Tuesday. If wished, memorial donations to Bowmanville Hospital or St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
