MITCHELL, Arthur Henry (Harry) 'Mitch' -
passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2002. Harry was born April 21, 1945. He is survived by his daughter Dawn; sister Janet (Bill Fiorini) and brother Bruce (Mary); brother-in-law Vernon Bruce and his nephews Michael Fiorini, James and Jason Mitchell. Harry is predeceased by his father Arthur Leslie Mitchell, his mother Annie (Highet) Mitchell and his sister Joan Bruce. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 2 p.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
CATHCART, Loree -
Peacefully at Sunnybrook Medical Centre on Friday, March 15th, 2002, Loree Cathcart in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Earl. Dear mother of Chris, Cary and his wife Cathy, Leah and her husband Wade, Sarah and her husband Daniel. Dear sister of Brian Crawford and his wife Hilda. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Rachel, Jessica, Aaron, Benjamin, Caryn, Colleen and Shawn. The family will receive friends at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE 'Thornton Chapel' 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, March 18th from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 19th from 12 noon until time of memorial service in the chapel at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
ELLICOTT, Phyllis Jean -
Peacefully, after a long illness, on Friday, March 15, 2002, at the Scarborough General Hospital, at age 75. Phyllis (nee Redshaw), beloved wife of Vernon Ellicott of Port Perry. Loved mother of Marion and her husband Neil Jordan of Uxbridge, Gail and her husband Phil Fraser of Arizona, Richard Ellicott and his wife Lyn of Blackstock, Karen and her husband Wayne Maddeaux of Oshawa and the late Keith (1994). Loving grandmother of Brent, Wendi, Jason, Sarah, Jennifer, Nigel, Aaron, Megan and Derek, and great-grandmother of Paul, Bridget and Kylee. Phyllis is survived by her sisters Lillian MacGregor, Marion Taylor and Joyce Norrish and she was predeceased by her brothers Harold and Percy Redshaw and her sister Alma Coates. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, 'McDermott-Panabaker Chapel', 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Phyllis Ellicott will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, March 20th at 1 p.m. with Reverend Richard Hall officiating. Interment MOUNT LAWN Memorial Gardens, Whitby. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Canadian Diabetes Association or the Charity of your choice.
KIRKBRIDE, John -
Kirkbride, John - November 12, 1923 to March 15, 2002. John was a WWII veteran of the Algonquin Regiment, wounded in Germany, and a 40-year employee of Canada Post. His many other activities included; doorman and usher at the Civic Auditorium, board member of Information Oshawa, the Mayor's Task Force for the Disabled, Oshawa Folk Arts Council and member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43. Beloved son of the late Bill and Nan Kirkbride, husband of Jeanette (Mackie, Kossatz) for the past eighteen years. Former husband of Dorothy. Father of Janet (Les) Bergsma, Robert (Sandy) and Kevin (Christine) Kirkbride, step-father of Scott (Deb) Kossatz, Andrea (Jeff) Young and Shane Kossatz. Former father-in-law of Donna Drake and Paula Kossatz. Grandfather of Stephanie (Mike) Wright, Melissa, Derek, Jennifer, Kristy, Amanda, Jamie and Jeffery Kirkbride, Laurel and Jarrod Bergsma, Joey, Shannon, Angela, Sam, Mikaela and Felicia Kossatz and Lacey and Morgan Young. Great-grandfather of Nichelle, Kaylee and Braedon. John will be greatly missed by many friends and former co-workers.
Rest in Peace.
MICHALEJKO, Ann -
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday March 15, 2002 . At the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of Harry for over 50 years. Dear mother of Olga and her husband David Boyle, Walter and his wife Lynn Michalejko; and Peter. Loving "Baba" to Paul, Mark, Andrea, Julie, Christine and great-grandmother to Owen and Emma. Visitation at The Northcutt Elliott funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service in the Chapel 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Bethesda cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Durham Region Cancer Centre or Charity of your choice.
NORRIS, Jack Sturdee -
Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor on Friday, March 15th, 2002. Jack in his 88th year. Loving father of Donna Norris. Grandfather of Debbie and her husband Bill Snodgrass of Whitehorse, Brian Wright nad his wife Franca of London, Susan Norris of Houston, and Gordon Norris of Kapuskasing. Great-grandfather of Sarah and Mary Snodgrass and Seth Wright. Father-in-law of Bill Wright and Sharon Norris. Predeceased by his first wife Breanice Hammond (1940), and Margaret Leckie (2000), his wife of 59 years, also his son John (1995), and daughter Betty (1982). Jack, the last surviving member of his family, was the son of George and Lilian Norris and brother of Reginald, Eric, Doris, Cyril and Douglas. Also remembered by sisters-in-law Marguerite Norris, Ethel Norris, Mary Duquette, Jean O’Donnell, Isobel Leckie and brother-in-law Campbell Leckie and his wife Joyce. Jack will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, March 18th for visitation from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in thc Chapel on Tuesday, March 19th, 2002 at I 1:00A.M. with The Reverend Ed. Musson of Knox Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Union cemetery. If desired, donations to the New Durham Region Cancer Centre, the ALS Society (Lou Gehrig's Disease) or the Charity of your choice, would be appreciated.
GALVIN, Donald -
(Member of Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 606, Pickering). passed away peacefully on March 14, 2002 at Ajax-Pickering Hospital after a long and arduous battle. Beloved husband of Barbara for 47 years. Caring father of Peter, Violet, Donna, Robert, Judy and Brian. Loving granddad of many. Also survived by his father Harold, brothers Peter and Roger, sisters Pat and Elizabeth. 'Don' will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Visitors may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre (1057 Brock Road, Pickering) Wednesday, March 20, 2002 from 12:00 noon followed by a Memorial Service to celebrate Don's life at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Durham Region Kidney Foundation. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering.
KOWALIK, Gertrude (Trudi) -
Peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her family, in her 74th year on Thursday, March 14th, 2002. Wife of the late Janusz Kowalik (1982). Beloved mother of Linda and her husband Janusz Puczynski of Oshawa and Lelsie Kowalik of Scarborough. Lovingly remembered as our Oma by her grandchildren Monika Puczynski, Ryan Kowalik and Allison Reefer. Great grandmother of Jaidan and Tristan Reefer. Sadly missed by her family and many friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, March 17th from 2 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Mary of the People's Roman Catholic Church (Stevenson Rd. N. at Marion Ave., Oshawa) on Monday, March 18th at 11:30 A.M. Interment Charity, Brooklin. Memorial Donations may be made to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa Durham Region Cancer Centre, would be appreciated.
LEGGE, Margaret Mary -
After a short illness at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Thursday, March 14, 2002. Beloved wife of Joseph Legge of Alpine Village. Dear mother of Robert and his wife Donna, Ronald and his wife Tracey, and Raymond and his wife Brendelle. Loving Grandma of Linda, Glenn, Aplna and Melodie, Chantel, Matthew, and Brandon and great grandmother of Bradley, Shainia and Hannah. Dear sister of Joe Coverley, Edith Colbary, and predeceased by Jack, Gordon, Kenny and Raymond. Resting at the MONK FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Monday. Funeral Service inthe Chapel on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 11:30 am. Interment at MOUNT LAWN cemetery , Whitby.
PAINTING, Chris -
Suddenly at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2002 at the age of 39. Chris, beloved father of Christina and husband of Marie. Beloved son of Walter and Jane. Dear brother of Kathy and Jeff, uncle of Steven, and Kaitlin, and a friend to all who knew him. Chris has left a great void in everyone's life and will be sadly missed. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Union cemetery , Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christina Painting Trust Fund.
McDONALD, Audrey (nee Park) -
passed away peacefully on March 13, 2002 at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa. Loving mother of Kathryn and her husband Dan, William and his wife Lorraine. ring grandmother of Ryan, Gregory, Blaire and Taylor. Also survived by dear brother Walter Park of B.C. Audrey will be lovingly remembered by friends and her family of staff at Hillsdale Manor. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2002 at St. John's Anglican Church (150 Victoria St. E., Whitby) at 11:00 a.m. Cremation arrangements entrusted to The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, Pickering. Private interment with her parents at Park Lawn cemetery. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Hillsdale Manor.
BOOTH, Richard 'Dick' -
(Member of Oshawa Seniors Club and of Oshawa Woodworking Club). Peacefully after a brief illness at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, on Wednesday, March 13, 2002. Dick, beloved husband of Marion (nee Baker) for 46 years. Loving father of Catherine and husband Roy Smith of Bowmanville, David, and Ted and Tammy, all of Oshawa. Dear grandfather of Erin, Colleen, Victoria, Steven, and Rebecca. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will be held in our chapel on Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Donations made in memory of Dick to the Canadian Cancer society would be appreciated by his family.
KOZAROFF, George -
(G.M. employee - Oshawa Truck Plant, past 29 years). Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on March 13, 2002 in his 64th year. Beloved father of Joanne Kozaroff, Angela Scott and Jacqueline Kozaroff. Proud Dedo of Jonah, Alexis and Kenan. Survived by sisters Eva O'Leary and husband Norm, and brothers Jim Dimitroff (Jimmy D.) and wife Kala, and Ben Stephenson and wife Joan. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and close friends. The family will receive friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Thursday, March 14, 2002 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE cemetery , Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Durham Heart and Stroke Foundation or Lakeridge Health Oshawa, and would be appreciated by the family.
KRAVEC, Michael -
Suddenly, at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, on Wednesday, March 13, 2002. Michael Kravec, loving husband of Marilynn. Loving father of Michaeland his wife Jan, Tyna Gibbs, Toni and her husband Bruno Anderson, and Karen and her husband Rod Green. Michael will be sadly missed by his many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) from 12-2 pm. Monday March 18, 2002. Funeral Prayers in the Chapel will follow at 2:00 pm. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
LEBLANC, Irene -
On Wednesday March 13, 2002 at the Sunnycrest Nursing Home at the age of 73. Irene beloved wife of Henry. Loving mother to Carol Medeiros and husband Fernando, Margaret, Fred and Terry and his wife Jane. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Max, Paul, Roxanne, Allison and Lauren. Great grandmother of Bianca. Mrs. LeBlanc rested at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel 110 Dundas Street East Whitby on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of the Christian burial at the St. John the Evangelist Church 903 Giffard Street Whitby on Friday at 10:30 am. Cremation. In memoriam donations may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous.
McDONALD, Audrey (nee Park) -
passed away peacefully on March 13, 2002 at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa. Loving mother of Kathryn and her husband Dan, William and his wife Lorraine. Caring grandmother of Ryan, Gregory, Blaire and Taylor. Also survived by dear brother Walter Park of B.C. Audrey will be lovingly remembered by friends and her family of staff at Hillsdale Manor. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 16, 2002 at St. John's Anglican Church (150 Victoria St. E., Whitby) at 11:00 a.m. Cremation arrangements entrusted to The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, Pickering. Private interment with her parents at Parklawn cemetery. The family would appreciate Memorial donations to the Hillsdale Manor.
OKE, John Wesley -
At Lakeridge Health, Port Perry on Wednesday March 13, 2002. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Rundle). Dear father of Randy (Sharon), Sherry (Pat), Cindy Oke and Judy & Rod Whiteman. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Adrienne, Laura Oke and Jessica Whiteman. Our special thanks to the nursing staff at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry and special thanks to Donna Waller, Melissa Marshall and Theresa Jay. A private family service will be held at the Morrish Funeral Chapel 4 Division St. Bowmanville. Cremation with interment of ashes at Hampton Union cemetery. Donations in John's memory would be graciously accepted to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.
