HUNTER, JAMES -
In his 92nd year. passed away July 13, 2004. Beloved husband of Violet (nee Short) for 64 years. Loving father of Jim Hunter Jr. And Lynda Bullied. Caring grandfather of Catherine Hunter-Bell, Jamie and Matthew Hunter, David and Michael Kuchma. Loving Great Grandfather of Corrigan Kuchma, Tyler Bell, and Cassidy Bell. Friends will be received on June 16, 2004 at St. Paul's United Church (65 Kings Cres., Ajax) from 12 noon until the time of service at 1 pm. If desired donations to the Rouge Valley (Ajax/Pickering) Hospital or St. Pauls United Church.
KENNEDY, Donald -
(Former teacher at Central Public School and Bowmanville Senior Public School). At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday July 13, 2004 in his 81st year, peacefully trusting his Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. Don, beloved husband of Verna. Dear father of Rosemary Dubyk and Sharon & her husband Brian Thompson. Loving grandfather of Jeremy,Jetty, Jonathan and Shane. A Memorial service will be held at Trulls Road Free Methodist Church, Courtice on Saturday July 17 at 2p.m. Cremation. Donations to The Gideon Memorial Bible Plan would be gratefully appreciated.
MARSHALL, Madeleine -
passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge Nursing Home at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Marshall. Dear mother of Linda, Richard, David, Ronald and mother-in-law of David Marshall. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada.
McCANNY, Margaret "Rita" Bridget -
Surrounded by family praying the rosary, Margaret "Rita" McCanny left this world in peace on Tuesday July 13, 2004 in Oshawa, age 79. Predeceased by her sisters Josephine & Maura, she leaves behind her beloved husband Owen, her children Rosemary, Kathy (Kevin), Kevin (Tracy), Stephen (Angela), Maura (Tim), Pat (Ann), her 13 grandchildren, along with her brother Pat and sister Roisin. Rita left Northern Ireland with Owen on the adventure of their lives, arriving in Montreal on their honeymoon 51 years ago. With a song in her heart and a smile on her lips she worked tirelessly in support of her family, friends and parish community. Past president of her parish Catholic Woman's League and the Third Order Franciscans, she and Owen moved to Oshawa in 1999. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1100 Mary Street North, on Friday July 15, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. A memorial service followed by the interment of Rita's ashes will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Chateauguay, Quebec on a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 6-9 p.m.
WILKINS, Diane (nee Henry) -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, July 13th, 2004 at the age of 56. Loving wife of Reg Wilkins. Beloved mother of Shannon Dewitt, Casey, Brian and Gary Wilkins and Cheryl McMullin. Dear mother-in-law of Greg Dewitt, Marianne Hartlieb, Sue Wilkins and Rod McMullin. Grandma of Brandy, Jessica, Jennifer, Evan, Matthew, Courtney, Allison, Laura, Stevie, Lindsay, Cameron, Jacob and Great Grandma of Madison. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, July 15th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, July 16th at 3:00 P.M. Interment Thornton cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation or Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
“We love you and will never forget you Mom”
SMITH, Donald G. -
(Founder of the Mid-Town Boxing Club 1969-1986; started the Lift-Lock City Boxing Club in 1999, stepping down in 2003 due to serious health problems; was a founding member of Boxing Ontario; received several awards from the City of Peterborough, including Sportsman of the Year Award and is in the Boxing Hall of Fame; long-time member of Murray Street Baptist Church).
At Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Monday, July 12, 2004, with his family at his side. Don, loving husband and best friend of Janet. Devoted father of Shelly Ball and her husband Dan. Poppa to two grandsons, Joshua and Jacob. Dear brother of Jim, Ted, and the late Alan and Florence. Friends may call at the HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough (at River Rd. S.) on Thursday, July 15, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Highland Park. Private family interment to follow at LITTLE LAKE cemetery. Donations in Don’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
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BAJOREK, Jan Leszek -
In his 76th year, dear husband of 45 years to Christine (Brearton), July 11, 2004 at Oshawa, Ontario. Dear father to Helen (Roy/Rob) MacDonald, John, Kasia (Danny) Langstaff, Edmund (Dianne), Joseph (Tracey), and Margaret (Ian) Armstrong, and special uncle and godfather to Lodzia 'Laurie' (Gerry) Boyd. Dziadek to twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Born in Poland, Jan was the son of the late Wawrzyniec and Wiktoria (Kotowicz). He was a WWII survivor of a Soviet labour camp, and educated as a mechanic in South Africa. He was reunited with his family in Tanganyika and immigrated to Canada in 1949. Thirty year employee of General Motors. Member of Group 21 (Polish Alliance), Polish Veterans, Knights of Columbus, and Oshawa District Coin and Stamp Club. Donations to W. Reymont Foundation (for student scholarships), or Scarboro Missions. Dobra noc. R.I.P. Relatives and friends were received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1B6 (905-433-5558), Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the McIntosh-Anderson Chapel Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby, Ontario.
BENNETT, Brook Alexander -
Died at Lakeridge Hospital Oshawa, on Sunday July 11, 2004 in his 44th year, following a lengthy battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his wife Carolyn and son, Joshua of Whitby, Ontario; his father Murray Bennett of Charing Cross and Grandmother Mildred Bennett of Blenheim. Brook was predeceased by his mother, Beverly (MacKay) Bennett and his grandparents, Norman Bennett and Eric and Ruby MacKay. Brook was born in Victoria Hospital, London on April 15th, 1961, son of Murray Bennett and Beverly (MacKay) Bennett. He attended kindergarten in Peterborough. Brook's family returned to Charing Cross where he attended Harwich/Raleigh Elementary School and Blenheim District Secondary School. Brook moved to Toronto and enrolled at De Vry Institute of Technology graduating with his Electronic Technicians degree. Prior to his illness, he furthered his education at Durham College in Oshawa where he received his Microsoft and Cisco network certifications. Brook spent most of his working career servicing computers and computers networks. He was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002, but it was too far advanced, and recovery was not expected. He was able to enjoy and Alaskan cruise out of Vancouver with Carolyn. Westminster United Church in Whitby has been Brook and Carolyn's home church. This caring community of friends has been helpful in so many ways. Our sincerest thanks to Rev. Christopher White, Parish Nurse Gail Brimbecom, the members of the respite volunteer group, and all the parish members who have supported us during this difficult time. The Bennett family wish to extend their sincerest thanks to the doctors, nurses, and palliative care staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, to Tony Cheung, Social Worker at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, the dedicated volunteers at Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, and J.L. Ford Funeral Home in Blenheim. A Funeral Service will be conducted from the Charing Cross United Church on Wednesday at 1:30 P.M. with Rev. Margaret Trapnell and Rev. David Steadman officiating. Cremation. Donations may be made in Brook's name to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lakeridge Health Foundation.
CHAPMAN, Ronald Edward (Chappy) -
passed away quietly after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday July 11, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Ron in his 60th year, was the eldest of 4 children born to Alice (nee Williams) and the late Donald Chapman. Dear father of Shane & Trevor, and daughter in law Natalie. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Alexander and Adrianna. Dear brother of Allen & Veronica, Robert & Diane, and Denise & Mal. Dear uncle of Mike, Kelly, Jordan and Russell. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Complex Continuing Care Unit at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for their extraordinary care and compassion. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Complex Continuing Care Unit at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m.
IRVINE, Theresa Marie -
Suddenly in Oshawa on Sunday, July 11th, 2004 at the age of 34. Beloved mother of Joshua and Kayla. Dear daughter of Jim and the late Kitty Irvine. Granddaughter of Gladys. Sister of Bruce Irvine and his wife Lynn. Lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE 'Thornton Chapel', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, July 14th from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, July 15 at 3:00 p.m.
WINDOW, William Harold -
At his residence in Oshawa, Ontario on Sunday, July 11th, 2004. Bill, in his 99th year, beloved husband of Dorothy and the late Myrtle. Loving brother of Sybil Ashton of Toronto. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, and friends at the Oshawa Senior Citizens' Centre. Cremation. Donations in memory of Bill to a favourite charity may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1B6 (905-433-5558).
