ROBERTSON, Alexander Main -
passed away unexpectedly on May 4th, 2002 at Cobourg Ontario. Alex was born in Clive, Alberta on January 23, 1921. He lived most of his childhood in Scotland, and joined the Royal Navy in 1936. He served as a commando and frogman during WWII and saw extensive action in Norway, Malta, France, Holland and North Africa. After the war he served in Palestine until 1948. Alex married Doris Brand, his wife of nearly 56 years, in London, England, in 1946. Alex returned to Canada in 1956 and settled in the Beaches area of Toronto. He moved to Pickering in 1960 and became very active in the new community of Bay Ridges. In late 1960, Alex founded the News and Views, which very shortly became Pickering's Bay News, a newspaper which he owned until his retirement in 1988. Alex undertook many community projects for the benefit of both children and adults in the Pickering area, and worked assiduously with others to secure the construction of the Pickering Recreation Centre. He was awarded the Centennial Medal for his service to the community in 1967. In 1973, Alex became Regional Councillor for Ward 2 in Pickering, and won re-election almost continuously until his retirement from politics in 1988. He was a member of Doric Lodge in Ajax. Alex is survived by his wife, Doris, his children Peter and Ian, his grandchildren, Alexander and Sean, his brothers, Peter and George, and many cousins. There will be a private funeral followed by cremation on Wednesday, May 8, 2002. A public Memorial Service and Reception will be held at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 1 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, remembrances to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
WOODCOCK, Kenneth George -
Suddenly at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Saturday, May 4, 2002 in his 55th year. Loved son of the late Margaret and William. Beloved husband of Pat. Loving father of Kelly, Keith, and Krystal. Dear brother of Bill, Greg, Len, and the late Catherine. Ken will be greatly missed by granddaughter Jasmine, nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at 12 noon at the graveside in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Church Street south of Taunton Road, Ajax. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
BAXTER, Jonathan Edward -
September 2, 1987 - May 3, 1992. (Graduate of Hillsdale Public school and Grade Nine Student at O'Neill Collegiat, Oshawa). Peacefully, in his sleep, at his home. "He went to bed a perfectly healthy boy and just didn't wake up." Edward, beloved and cherished son of Jonathan and Susan. Brother of Annie and Wesley. Grandson of Dorothy and the late Lloyd Baxter and Reuben and the late Marjorie Halsall. Edward will be missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, pupils of O’Neill Collegiate, and friends of Ontario Pioneer Camp. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at WHITBY BAPTIST CHURCH, 411 Gilbert Street East, Whitby, on Monday from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Edward’s Life will be held at WHITBY BAPTIST CHURCH on Tuesday May 7, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to the Ontario Pioneer Camp would be appreciated by the family and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433- 5558).
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you in His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
BELLERBY, John (Jack) -
On May 3, 2002 at Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital in his 88th year. Husband of Velma . Remembered by George; Chris and his wife Joyce; Joan and her husband Gary Wettlaufer of Edmonton; Mary and her husband Wayne Lenehan of Fredericton, N.B.; Charlie and his wife Naomi Ecob of Lindsay. Grandfather of Stephen, David, John, Andrew, and Christopher; Kelly and Julie; Jeff, Trevor, and Karen and great grandchildren Mitchell, Matthew, Sarah and Emma. A Service was held in the Chapel of the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W.; Toronto, on Monday, May 6th 2002 at 11am . Interment at Highland Memory Gardens cemetery.
BOISVERT, Leo Albert –
(Local stone mason for over 50 years; Veteran of WWII). At his home in Newtonville on Friday, May 3, 2002, in his 84th year. Loving husband for 60 years of Bella (Barney). Dear father of Sharon and her husband Bob Henry of Oshawa, Dale and her husband Robert Harwood of Ottawa, Penny White and Peter Schiener of Port Hope, and Adrian and his wife Tina of Kendal. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Lisa Owens, Terry Foran, Jason Henry, Amanda Henry, Owen White, and his great-grandchildren Dillon and P.J. Brother of Albert of Belleville, Ann Hilts of Foxborough, Marie Stocker of Campbellford, Frances Smith of Kingston, and Sr. Rita Boisvert of Montreal. Friends were received at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (just north of 401 at the lights) on Sunday, May 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Rosemount Memorial Gardens, Peterborough, at 3:00 p.m. In Leo’s memory, donations to the CNIB or War Amps would be appreciated by his family.
CHONG, Lynne Mason -
May 12 1948 - May 3, 2002. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and teacher. We will watch for you. We love you, now and always. Never forget. Mrs. Chong will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Wednesday May 8, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. In memoriam donations may be made to an Animal Protection Agency of choice.
DUFFIN, George Jay -
At his home in Pickering surrounded by his family on May 3, 2002 in his 87th year. Beloved husband for 62 years of Jean (nee Munro). Loved father of Bruce (Carol), of Edmonton, Barbara (Brian Norris) of Pickering, Beverley (Kaiser) of Vancouver, Douglas (Adeline) of Ottawa and Shelly (Clyde Welton) of Edmonton. Loving grandfather of Deanne (Rob McNeil), Dean and Darcie-Lyn Duffin, Scott and Andrew (Kristi) Norris, Shaina and Devin Kaiser, Jennifer and Kendra Duffin, Meagan Berlingquette and 5 great-grandchildren. Son of Ethel and Roy, and predeceased by his brother David (Evelyn) of Stirling. Private family service and interment at Stirling ON. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax. Donations can be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated.
FLEMING, Robert George “Bob” -
(Former employee of Lasco Steel). Suddenly at home in Oshawa on Friday, May 3, 2002. Bob, beloved son of the late George and Gertrude Fleming. A graveside service will be held at Oshawa Union cemetery on Friday, May 10, 2002 at 11:30 am. Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (9O5-433-5558).
HENNING, (Hayes), Marian -
peacefully with her family at her side, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Friday, May 3, 2002, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of C. "Bud" Henning. Loving mother of Brenda and her husband Roly Lloyd, Fran and her husband Doug Sleep, Douglas and his wife Jeanne, Barb and her husband Thomas Marshall, Barry and Kimberly, Randy and his wife Deneen. Loved grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Clifford Hayes and his wife Lorna, Margaret Gougeon and her husband Frank, Brian Hayes and his wife Barb and the late Audrey Sloan who is survived by her husband Ed. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Anglican funeral service will be complete in the Morris Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Donations in Marian's memory to The Children's Wish Foundation, Girl Guides Scholarship Fund or Oshawa General Hospital Foundation Oncology Unit would be gratefully appreciated. Legion service Monday at 7p.m.
LEWIS, Florence Elizabeth -
At the Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby, on the 3rd. day of May 2002 in her 98th year. Florence beloved wife of the late Thomas Lewis. Loving mother of Ron and his wife Eileen of Whitby, Beryl and her husband Cyril Denton of England. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Lesley and her husband John Searle, Neil Denton and his wife Christine, Paul Denton and his wife Gina, Clive Denton and his wife Heather all of England and Aileen Meshiry and her husband Joe of California, Russell Lewis and his wife Lynnette of Whitby. Great grandmother of 13 and great great grandmotherof one. A private family service was held at the W. C. Town Funeral Home, 110 Dundas St. East, Whitby.
McCALLUM, Jeanie Sinclair (nee: Mercer) "
A grand Lady who will be sadly missed by all" at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Friday, May 3, 2002 at the age of 72 years. Jeanie beloved and devoted wife of Richard (Dick/Ritchie) McCallum. Loved mother of Richard and his wife Barbara. Loving grandmother of Lindsay, Gregory and Trisha. Dear sister of Joe & his wife Edna, Billy & his wife Peggy, Anne & her friends John, Alex Mercer, sister in law Irene and the late Margaret Martin. Survived by her many nieces and nephews in Scotland and Canada. "She touched us all and will be forever remembered." Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service complete in the Morris Chapel on Monday at 1p.m. Donations in Jeanie's memory to the Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
FORD, Lisa Catherine -
After a courageous 2 year battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma on May 2, 2002 at the Hospital For Sick Children in her 15th year. Cherished and treasured daughter of Ken and Nancy. Special sister and devoted friend of Meghan and Kerri. Very much adored granddaughter of Red (Quinton) and Florence Carsell, and Ken and Clare Ford. Fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Greatly missed by her circle of friends, her Gandy family, and her buddies at Camp Oochigeas. The family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the awesome staff on 8A, Dr. Weitzman and colleagues at the Hospital For Sick Children. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, . 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Forest Brook Bible Chapel (1999 Fairport Road at Finch Ave., Pickering). In lieu of flowers, donations to Camp Oochigeas, the Bravery Bead Program at Sick Kids' or the Starlight Children's Foundation would be appreciated. Lisa's warm, caring, and spirited personality will always make others smile,
'Why buy a Chevy when you can LISA Ford!'
Lisa finally has her orange wings.
HARDCALSTLE, William (Yorkie) -
(Retired RCAF, STS 103, Camp X Alumni). At his home in Whitby, ON, on Thursday, May 2, 2002. Will, loved brother of Muriel and her husband George C. Burns, Mississauga, ON. Fondly remembered by family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 3:00 pm. Bill will be remembered for his service and contribution to the Canadian telecommunication efforts. If desired, donations may be made to the Robert Stuart Museum and/or the Camp X Historical Society.
MELROSE, Dorothy Isobel -
passed away in Kitchener on May 2, 2002, in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Robert W. Melrose. Loving mother of Marian Cooper and Joan Kemp. Loving grandmother of four and great-grandmother of ten. Friends will be received at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby on Sunday, May 5, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Monday, May 6 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment at Whitevale cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heroes of Hope Campaign, Cabover Oshawa General Foundation or the Charity of your choice.
OSUMEK, Bolesaw -
Peacefully on Thursday, May 2nd, 2002 at Ajax/Pickering Hospital. In his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Aniela. Loving father of Andrew and his wife Helen, Greg, Stan and his wife Dianne, Alina and her husband Ron Lake, Barb and her husband Greg Wege and 11 grandchildren. Dear brother of Felicia Ston. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St., West, (905-721-1234) for visiting on Sunday, May 5th, 2002 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, May 6th, 2002 at St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church (411 Olive Ave.) at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Resurrection cemetery. Donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
VALE Edwin Alfred Victor -
Peacefully, after a lengthy stay, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Thursday, May 2, 2002, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Edith Lorraine Vale (nee Robinson). Dear father of Lorraine and her husband Keith Pateman. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Deborah and her husband Kerry Wilkins, Douglas Pateman and his wife Maria and great-grandchildren Matthew, Philip and Christina Pateman. Brother of Evelyn, Bob and the late Winnifred and Violet. Brother-in-law of Arthur Robinson and his wife Ruth, Bert Robinson and his wife Mary, andthe late Irene Duguid and Allan Robinson. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 7 - 9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, May 7, 2002.Time to be confirmed. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough. Donations made in memory of Edwin to the Kidney Foundation, Oshawa General Hospital Foundation - PalliativeCare, or Northminister United Church - Organ Fund would be appreciated.
