HOWARD, Tammy Lynn –
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, April 12, 2002, at the age of 23. Tammy was the much loved and spoiled daughter of Jeanette and Bob Smith of Oshawa. She will be sadly missed by her grandfathers, Bob Smith Sr. of Oshawa and Walter Danielson of Alberta, her other Mom, Judy Linn of Alberta, and the rest of her family and many friends. Heartfelt thanks to Cathy Hopper and especially Karen Wicks of the ParaMed Nursing Team, and Bev Dwyer of Durham Access to Care. A memorial service for Tammy will be held at the Oshawa Community Church, 71 Simcoe St. S. (at Bruce) on Saturday, May 18, at 1:00 p.m. In her memory, donations to ParaMed Home Health Care or Durham Access to Care would be greatly appreciated by Tammy’s family, and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (905) 987-3964.
“You’re grounded till you’re 80!”
LITTLE, Christopher Willson -
Suddenly, at his residence, Oshawa Ontario, Friday, April 12th, 2002. Christopher W. Little, in his 62nd year. Lovingly remembered by his wife Sharon. Dear father of Mark (Martha), Todd (Eileen), Leah, and Tania. Loving grandfather of Tristin and Cassandra. Dear stepfather of Shawn, Melodye, Steve, and step grandson Ethan. Dear brother of Richard Caruthers Little and Frederick William Little. Christopher will be missed by his faithful companion Trillie. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE, “Thornton Chapel” 847 King Street, West (905-7214234) on Monday. April 15th, at 11:00 a.m. Cremation followed by Interment of Cremated Remains in the family plot at Beechwood cemetery , Ottawa. Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SCHMIDT, Brian L. -
(Retired Sergeant C.A.F. and Employee of the University of Toronto). After a valiant and hard fought battle, surrounded by those he loved, Brian passed away on Friday, April 12, 2002, at the Whitby General Hospital. Husband of Patricia Schmidt (nee Edmonson) and proud and loving father to his devoted children Brian Jr. and Carrie. Son of the late Howard and Freda Schmidt and brother of Hedy, Howard, Helga and special brother and friend to Gary. Brian was an uncle and brother-in-law to many, especially close to his lifelong friend and brother-in-law Barry Edmonson. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation. Patricia, Brian Jr. and Carrie express their sincere thanks to the medical, nursing and support staff at LHW for their caring, kindness and compassion to all of us over the past six years. Also a very heart-felt thank you to our friend Rolf Castanheiro, for the special care he gave to Brian over the past nine years. Should family and friends so desire, donations in Brian's memory to Lakeridge Health Whitby - Complex Continuing Care Programme (300 Gordon Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 5T2) would be greatly appreciated.
'Brian, you fought the good fight.'
BAREHAM, Eunice K. -
"Spring Lake Michigan" (Mother of Elizabeth Black, Oshawa). Went home to be with Jesus Christ on April 11th, 2002. Eunice Bareham in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Nelson Bareham. Beloved mother of Elizabeth (Andrew) Black, Philip (Nancy), Robert, and Bruce (Linda). Dear Nana of Ashley, Jessica, Kurt, Kari, Brandon, Alexis, and Abigail. Dearest sister of Sylvia (Earl) of Wakefield Michigan. For further information please contact: Van Zantwick-Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Directors, Spring Lake, Michigan. Telephone 616-842-6100.
CROWELL, Nancy Mary -
passed away suddenly at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on Thursday April 11, 2002 in her 59th year. Nancy Crowell, dearly beloved wife of Cliff Crowell of Port Perry. Dear daughter of Mary Girard and the late Wilfred Girard. Loving mother of Stephen Finnigan, Gregory Finnigan and his wife Rebekkah, Marty Pierson and her husband Doug, Dianne Crowell and Eric Crowell and his wife Kathy. Dear grandmother of Jordan, Lindsay, Nevin, Joshua, and William. Dear sister of Wayne Girard, Michael Girard and Frank Girard. Friends called at the Low & Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Road, Port Perry, on Sunday April 14, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Monday April 15, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
DAVIDSON, Grace Edna -
Peacefully on Thursday, April 11th, 2002 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa. Grace in her 78th year. Survived by her sisters Beatrice Davidson and Edith and her husband Claire Brown. Predeceased by her parents, 3 brothers, Eddie, Ernie and Kenny and 3 sisters, Margaret, Hazel and Mary. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-4234) for visitation on Sunday, April 14th from 7-9 and Monday, April 15th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in Grace’s memory to the Juvenile Diabetes or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
DOSHEN, Christina -
Peacefully on Thursday, April 11th, 2002 at home in her 90th year. Beloved mother of Jack and his wife Margaret; and Georgia. Loving Grandmother of Gerry and Francine. She will be sadly missed by her family in Croatia. Secial thanks to Dr. Pang from the Oshawa Clinic for his consideration and support. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel" 47 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, April 12th from 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton cemetery. Memorial Donations to Croatian Caritas would be appreciated.
MCCONKEY, John (Jack) Samuel -
Peacefully passed away in his 81st year, surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, April 11th, 2002. Loving and caring husband of Gwen (nee Fawbert) for 55 years. Devoted father of 3 sons, Mark, Ron and his wife Sherril and Doug. Adored by his grandchildren Allison, Tina, Laura and James. Brother of Lawrence and his wife Audrey, and the late Marshall. Son of the late John Albert and Minnie McConkey. Loved and respected by the Legree family, Don and the late Marilyn, Donna and Dave Sheridan and their sons Brandon and Christopher, Brian and his wife Jennifer and their children Allison and Davis, and many dear friends. Jack was a member of Branch 152, Royal Canadian Legion, Brooklin. He served overseas during W.W. 11 as a sapper with the 6th Field Company, 3rd Regiment, Royal Canadian Engineers, landing at Juno Beach on “D-Day” during the First Wave. Jack was a retired employee of Duplate Canada (P.P.G.) for 36 years, and an avid sports enthusiast. Jack was a respected fastball pitcher playing and winning provincial titles with such teams as Pedlars, Maple Leaf Cleaners, Tony’s and Duplate. He once won a batting title in the competitive Beaches league. He later coached in legion baseball. Jack was inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 along with his 1948-49 Pedlar teammates. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel" 47 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, April 14th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Maonday, April 15th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
BARBER, Evelyn Mae-
Peacefully, at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Tuesday, April 10th, 2002 in her 97th year. Dear daughter of the late Harry and Susan Barber. Beloved sister of Lilyan Noble. Predeceased by brothers Harold and Ralph. Sadly missed by sister-in-law Ethel, nieces Lorna Ware and Susanne McLeod, nephews Gary, Peter and his wife Janice, Jim and great-nephews Brad and Jeff (Ware). In accordance with Evelyn's wishes - Cremation - No visitation or service. Remembrance donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (C.N.I.B.). Arrangements entrusted to Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge.
BREEN, David Joseph –
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, with his family at his side on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, in his 60th year. David, loving husband and best friend of Penny (nee Meadows), long-time residents of Newcastle. Loving father of Robert and his wife Gwen of Bowmanville, and Kellie and her fiancé Fred Millson of Newcastle. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Gregory, Alexandria, Bailey, and Jacob. Brother of Danny, Kenny and Jane, Ronnie and Brenda, Art, Bob and Robin, Nancy and Charlie, and the late Marion. Missed by his many friends and family; his special friends Chase and Chance, and by the deer he fed all winter. Friends may call at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, April 12, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Bowmanville, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville cemetery. Donations in David’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the World Wildlife Fund would be appreciated by his family.
JOHNSTON, David Miller Lawrence -
passed away peacefully at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby on Wednesday, April 10th, 2002 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of. Beverley for 51 years. Dear father of Gary and his wife Blanche of Oro Station, Shonagh and her husband Michael Dougherty of Whitby, Barry and his wife Kelly of Oshawa and predeceased by his son Mark. A loving “Bompa” to Paula and Andrew Johnston of Carlisle and Kyle Dougherty of Whitby. Dave will be remembered for his love of life and his great love of music. At Dave’s request there will be no Funeral Service. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
MCGARRY, Marie Anna (Farrell) -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Wednesday, April 10th, 2002. Marie McGarry, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. McGarry. Dearest mother of Donald (Helen), Allan (Eileen), Patrick (Pauline), Veronica McGarry, Eileen Coady (Nick), Mary McLaughlin and Jack McGarry (Paula). Much loved Grandmother of 23 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Survived by her sister-in-law Stella Farrell of Morrisburg, Ontario. For many years Marie was an active member of St. Gregory’s C.W.L. and the Daughters of Isabella. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, April 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of St. Gregory The Great (194 Simcoe St. N.) on Saturday, April 13th at 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
STEWART, John Walter (Jack) -
(Sergeant 48th Highlander 1939-1945) Member of the Legion Branch 112 Whitby, passed away peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, in his 81st year. Jack, beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Gary and his wife Karen, Garth and his wife Mary, Sheri and husband Allan Reed, Lana Lauda and Clayton, Kathy Penwright and Dean, Brenda Pietrzyk and Steve. Dear grandfather of Heather and her husband Gary, John, Jay, Meghan, Stewart, Kristopher, Jackallynn, Ryanne, John, Jennifer, Justin and his wife Alana, Roxanne, Robin and Nicholas. Great grandfather of Jesse, Amanda, Jason, and Ashley. Godfather to Gordon Trinkwon. Brother-in-law of Pauline & Tony Laroque, Gloria and Peter Castallen, Victor and Jean Kostiuk, Albert and Sarah Kostiuk and Donald Dickson. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Stewart will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby, Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Legion Service Friday 7:30 p.m. and Funeral Service in the Chapel Saturday 11 a.m., followed by burial at GROVESIDE cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Legion Branch 112 Poppy Fund would be appreciated by the family.
STORRISON, William J. -
On this day, April 10, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer, the family announces the passing of a beloved husband of Emily, dear father of Sandra (Howard) and Vicki (Trevor), and a dear Grandpa, to Kiana and Dakota. Predeceased by is brother Henry and sister Nellie. Bill will be remembered by his brother John (Gladys) in Michigan and sisters Sophie (Walter) and Pearl in Toronto and many nieces and nephews and all his related family and many friends. Retired from Tele-Direct in 1989 with 26 years of service. Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, April 12th, 2002. Funeral Mass will be held to celebrate his life n Saturday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Uxbridge at 70 Toronto Street North. Interment , Uxbridge cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
ARBOURNE, Phyllis (nee Thompson) -
Peacefully at Hillsdale Manor on Tuesday April 9th, 2002. Phyllis Arbourne in her 81st year. Loving wife of the late Bill Arbourne. Dear mom of David (Darlene) and Shawn. Sadly missed by her grandson Jeff Thompson. Predeceased by her sister June and her brother Arthur. At Phyliss' request, Cremation has already taken place. Memorial Donations to the Oncology Unit at Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home.
DAIR, Jean -
(Member of the Eastern Star Lodge 248, Dominion Life Member of Baptist Women). Entered into rest at Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 9, 2002 in her 79th year. Jean, beloved wife of the late Doug. Loving mother of Don and his wife Karen, George and his wife Rosalie, Dorothy and her husband Larry Norrena, and Karen and her husband Ted Scott. Proud grandmother of Michelle, Carmen, Lesley, Rhonda, Tim, and great-grandmother of Krischan, Austin, Zachary, and Natasha. Fondly remembered by her many relatives and friends. 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 Thursday. An Eastern Star Service will be held on Thursday evening at 7pm at the Funeral Home. Visitation from 12 noon to 1 pm on Friday at Whitby Baptist Church prior to the Service. Funeral Service will be held at Whitby Baptist Church (411 Gilbert Street, Whitby) on Friday April 12, 2002 at 1pm. Interment , GROVESIDE cemetery , Brooklin. In memoriam, donations may be made to Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit, or to the Whitby Baptist Church.
