COLLINS, Shawn
passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at his residence. Dear son of Robin. Loving brother of Amanda, Miranda, Irene, Ian and Becky. Much loved grandson of May Collins. Uncle of Chantelle, Tyler, Alexis and Jesse. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service from the Salvation Army Northridge Community Church, 415 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket (2 blocks west of Leslie Street and Mulock Drive, north on College Manor Drive) on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment , Newmarket cemetery.
JOHNSON, Kevin Joseph
Age 70, passed away Sunday, October 12th, 2008 peacefully at his home in Lagoon City with his wife Diana (nee Verrian) at his side after a battle with lung cancer. Kevin will be greatly missed by his children Cliff, Nick and his wife Anne (Stewart), Jeff, all of Newmarket, Karen and her husband Paul (Sweeney) of Markham, his grandchildren Suzanne, Jake, John, Kayla and Daniel, his sister Maureen Watts and partner Clive of England. Also mourned by former wife Dawn Johnson (nee Santon) of Newmarket. Kevin was a successful businessman, the owner of Momentum in Newmarket since 1974. Kevin wished that his remains were donated to science at the University of Toronto. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. We would like to thank all family and friends for their support in this difficult time.
ENGLISH, Bruce
After a brief battle with cancer, Bruce passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008 in his 80th year. He will be lovingly remembered by his nephews, niece, great nephews and great nieces. Bruce was predeceased by his parents John and Ruth English and his sister Audrey Kerr. Funeral service will be held at Grace Anglican Church, 19 Parkway Avenue, Markham on Thursday October 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. Interment at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
KHOURY, Stephenie (Bodogh)
September 10 1923 - October 20, 2008
Joy and sadness flood our hearts in the passing of Stephenie Khoury at the age of 85. Aunt, sister, and friend she will be deeply missed. She touched people's lives with her warm acceptance, forgiveness and generosity. Special thanks to the people of Markham Missionary Church for your friendship, love and care for Stephenie. Special thanks to Marilyn Flowers, church librarian; Stephenie's heart received the message of Christ in a unique way through the many fiction novels created by authors with a Christian viewpoint. Stephenie said, "I have found peace through these stories." A special thank you to Anna and Don Jennings, Edith McQuarrie, Sylvia Campbell, Bob and Pam Clements, Robert and Brenda Young, Catalin and Daniela Moraru, Linda Speers and many others who reached out to her through visits, phone calls and friendship. Thank you to Kathy Jones-Lamb and Sylvia Johnston from St. Patrick's Church for your faithful visits and friendship. Predeceased by her husband, Robert Khoury, brother Frank Bodogh of St Catharines and nephew Michael Colpitts of Toronto. Stephenie leaves her sister Margot Cancelli of Toronto, brother and sister-in-law Al and Grace Bodogh of Stouffville, sister-in law Catherine Bodogh anmany, many nieces and nephews. Baby cousins Mady and Colin will always know Aunt Stephenie through the legacy of family photos left behind. "See you in the morning, Aunt Stephenie". Friends will be received at DIXON GARLAND FUNERAL HOME 166 Main Street N. (Markham Road), Markham on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St Mark's Roman Catholic Church, 345 Glad Park Ave., Stouffville on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Internment will be with her husband at Holy Cross cemetery.
RUSH, Dorothy Amy
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Friday, October 17, 2008. Dorothy Rush of Keswick in her 92nd year. Dear wife of the late Tom Rush of England (1995). Loving mother of Graham (Faye) Rush of Houston Tx., and Denise Johnson of Holland Landing. Cherished grand- mother of Jerusha (Jason Sorrento), and Nicholas Johnson, Piers Johnson and Lara Johnson, Great Grandmother to Aurora Johnson. She will be sadly missed by many friends and relatives, and especially by her cat Simba. Creation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance will take place on Monday, November 3rd, 2008 at 3:00 pm at Ravenshoe United Church, 3252 Ravenshoe Road. The family would like to give a special thank you to Southlake Regional Health Centre Staff, Nurses, and Doctors for their wonderful care. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the M.W. Becker Funeral Home (905)476-7711.
BARBER, Raymond
Peacefully, after a short illness at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on October 17, 2008 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Mary Louise (Danbrook) of Keswick. Loved father of Suzanne (Fred) and Rick (Maureen) and stepfather to Sheena (Rich). Dear "Poppa-corn" to 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Brother to Barry (Sybil). Predeceased by his parents Daisy and Reginald, and his brothers, Gordon and Larry. Ray will be greatly missed by many brother- and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. An open house gathering will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. at the Georgina Ice Palace Community Hall, Keswick. If desired, donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to M.W. Becker Funeral Home Keswick (905)478-7711.
McEOWN, Dorothy (nee Hick)
On October 17, 2008 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late John McEown. Wonderful mother of John (Tina) McEown. Loving grandmother of Sean and Tara. Will be greatly remembered by extended family and friends. Service will be held at St. Mary s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at Richmond Hill Presbyterian cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Sick Kids Hospital.
RAYMER, Audrey
Peacefully at Shepherd Lodge, Scarborough on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the age of 87 years. Audrey, beloved wife of Nelson. Loving mother of Larry (Marg), Wayne (Liz), Paul (Ruthe) & Nancy (Harry). Dear Grandmother of Michael, Wade, Reid, Riley, Kristen, Derek, Thomas & Stephanie and Great Grandmother of Shai, Alexi, Josh, & Cole. Friends will be received at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street North (Markham Road) Markham on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Internment Elmwood cemetery.
ALBERT, Eunice Ethel (nee Furlotte) -
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville on Saturday July 31, 2004, at the age of 84. Eunice was one of the 18 children born to her (predeceased) parents James Furlotte and Edith (Gallon) Furlotte in Jacquet River, New Brunswick. Eunice is predeceased by her loving children Evan Albert and Mary Grearson. She will be sadly missed by her surviving children William and his wife Betty, Rita and her husband Eric, Fred and his wife Manny, and Juanita and her husband Tom. Eunice is survived by one sister Cassie Fullarton of Frederickton, New Brunswick. She is predeceased by her six sisters Laura, Florence, Alice, Patricia, Lillian, and Edith, and also by her ten brothers Edward, Edwin, Hubert, Ernest, Andrew, Alfred, Stewart, Eugene, John and James Furlotte. Loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren, Tammy, Steven, Bryan, William, Barbara, Karen, Heather, Helene, Frederick, Dwayne, Roland, Wanda, Tracy, Dawn, Joseph, and Monica, and is predeceased by her grandson Allan. Eunice was also blessed with 24 great grandchildren Nealy, Quinton, Mason, Emma, Liam, Bradley, Tarah, Micheal, Adam, Jessica, Taylor, David, Natasha, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Mathew, Taryn, Robyn, Justin, Cody, Tierra, Christopher (predeceased), Selena, and Jacob. Eunice will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday August 4th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation Tuesday August 3rd, from 6 - 9 p.m. Cremation. The interment of cremated remains will take place on Saturday August 7th at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection cemetery. In memory, donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
ELLINS, Robert Lloyd (Bob) -
passed away peacefully in his 75th year at Port Perry Hospital on Saturday, July 31st, 2004, after a brief but tough struggle against a number of problems. Bob's passing leaves a great hole in the life of his loving sister Eleanor. He will be greatly missed by many cousins, especially Bruce Ewart, his constant cohort of school days, and by good friends, most notably his sidekick of later years, Ed Iglar. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
GILBERT, Bea -
passed away peacefully at the Toronto General Hospital on July 31, 2004, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Roy for over 52 years. Dear mother of Don (Laura), Doug, Darlene, Lucy (Mark), Barry (Kim) and pre-deceased by Debbie. Proud grandmother of 10. Pre-deceased by her brother Don Arnold. In Bea's memory donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
WESTHUES, Maria (Mary) Josefa (nee Ferkmann) -
Peacefully at home in Whitby on Saturday, July 31, 2004, in her 85th year. Beloved husband of William. Loving mother of Mary, and her husband Michael Dziawa, from Ottawa, Elisabeth and her husband Glen Davidson, of Whitby, and Leo Westhues and his wife Sylvia from Bielefeld, Germany. Survived by her sister, Agnes Ferkmann of Coesfeld, Germany and by her grandchildren Matthew and Craig Davidson, and Carolyn and Valerie Dziawa. She will be sadly missed and always in our hearts. Funeral Service to be held at Holy Family Church, 91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby, on Friday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m., with internment following the sevice. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family
