SOLTYS, Sylvia Sophie -
At the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax, on August 2, 2004, in her 85th year. Born in Surprise, Saskatchewan, raised on a farm in Scandinavia, Manitoba and finally settling permanently in the Toronto area in the 1960s. Survived by sister Mary Kuchma of Hamilton, Ontario, and predeceased by brothers Mark, Tom, and Joe, and sisters Anne Rodney and Margaret Baraniuk. Loving and cherished aunt and great-aunt to numerous nieces and nephews across the country. Sylvia Sophie Soltys, thoroughly enjoyed a long career in the retail fashion industry that saw her working out of many cities across Canada, including Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Kingston, Oshawa, Kitchener and Toronto with regular buying trips to European fashion centers. She spent the last thirty five years of her career, prior to her retirement at the age of sixty-seven, with the Fairweather organization before and throughout their ownership by the leading fashion retailing and manufacturing conglomerate of the day, Dylex Limited. Sylvia loved the specialty fashion merchandising business and excelled at it in a time when retail management was a man's domain. She was talented, hardworking and tough. She managed the biggest and the best of the Fairweather stores including the flagship 90 Yonge Street store and developed a reputation for breathing new life into unprofitable or problem stores across the chain. After retirement the irrepressible Miss Soltys joined the Pickering Seniors Club near her home and turned her people skills to charitable ends by volunteering her services with a variety of non-profit or charitable concerns including helping out at the Seniors Club, teaching crafts at the Ballycliffe and Rosebank Lodge seniors' homes, volunteering at the Kumon Learning Centre for children and the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary. She was accepted in to the Pickering/Ajax Lions Club in recent years and through the Lions has worked on many more charitable projects and has knitted and crocheted mitts, toques, scarves and created many other craft items as gifts to needy children at Christmas or for sale by charitable organizations to fill many a Santa's bag. It was a complete surprise to Sylvia when last month, while in the throes of her final medical setback, she received the Citizenship Award of the year by the City of Pickering, for all her efforts for the community in which she lived. Sylvia will be missed by many in the community and will be sorely missed by her family. She was truly one of a kind. Her chair at family gatherings cannot be filled. The latest jokes will go untold. The Corvette she bought new in 1987 at age 68 will be part of the lore. Always positive, always the optimist, always understanding and always available to friends and family and those in need. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary, or the Lions Club (Ajax/Pickering), would be greatly appreciated. One of a remarkable generation of Soltys women, each unique, each unforgettable, God bless your soul, Sylvia. Until we meet again...
ALKEMA, Diane (nee Eisses) -
The Lord called home his faithful servant Diane, who passed away peacefully at the Lakeridge Health –Whitby on Sunday August 1st, 2004 in her 69th year. Dearly beloved wife of Clarence for 44 years. Loving mother of Andrew and his wife Lia, Annette Griffioen and her husband the late Richard, Helena Rozema and her husband Douglas and John David. Cherished Oma of Jennifer, Patricia-Lynne and Michelle; Ezra, Joseph and Adam; Joshua, Meagan, Emma and Daniel. Dear sister of Bert and his wife Dorothy, Hermanna Eisses, Martin and his wife Joanne, John and his wife Trudy, Grace and her husband John van der Ploeg, Henry and his wife Janet, James and his wife Ellen, Cathy and her husband Henk Visser and predeceased by her parents John and Annie Eisses and sister Renske Sitser. Friends and relatives may be received at the HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (4240 Anderson Street, Whitby) for visitation on Wednesday August 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Interment at Mount Lawn cemetery. A Celebration of Diane’s life will be on Thursday August 5th at the HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH at 2:00 P.M. Donations to the Ovarian Cancer Society of Canada, The Durham Christian High school or a charity of choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
CASHA, Connie (Consiglia) -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Tuesday April 27th, 2004. Connie in her 79th year. Predeceased by her husband Calcidonia (Carl). Beloved mother of Lou Casha, Rita and her husband Preston Denault, Carmen and her husband Rick Baragar, Tony Casha and Cindy predeceased by Debby, Sylvia Donoghue. Predeceased by son-in-law Mike Donoghue. Will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Brian, Preston, Dolly, Bob, Jim, Connie, Clifford, Nicole, Michelle, Ben, Brook, Kristopher, Beth, Don and Katie. Predeceased by granddaughter Melanie. Will be sadly missed by her 15 great grandchildren. Beloved sisters Josie and her husband Joe and Kitty. Sadly missed by many extended family and friends. Will be fondly remembered by dedicated and life long friend Toby Portelli. Resting at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (4th set of traffic lights east of Townline Road, Oshawa). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church on Friday April 30th, at 10:30 a.m. The family of Connie (Consiglia) will receive friends on Thursday April 29th, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday April 29th,2004 at Courtice Funeral Chapel. Entombment at Resurrection cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
LESCISIN, George -
(Retired in 1982 from General Motors with 35 years of service).
The soul of George was lifted from this earth to be with our Lord and Saviour in Eternal Life on Tuesday, April 27th, 2004 from the Rouge Valley Heath System – Ajax. George, in his 82nd year was the devoted and loving husband of the late Anne Lescisin who passed away Sunday, January 4, 2004. Beloved father of his two sons, Edward and Larry, who will forever remember his great love and kindness. Dear and generous father in law of Christine and Robin. Sadly missed by his seven grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Kevin, Lyndsay, Kyle, Adrian and Paul. Fondly remembered by his siblings Vivian, Ann and Steve as well as many other relatives and friends. Visitation at the OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King Street West (905) 721-1234 on Thursday April 29th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A liturgy will be held at 7:30pm on Thursday evening. A funeral mass will be celebrated at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 903 Giffard Street, Whitby, on Friday April 30th at 1pm. Interment to immediately follow at Resurrection cemetery. Donations may be made to the Charity of choice.
COADY, Lyle -
Peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Sunday, April 26th, 2004. Lyle, in his 48th year. Beloved husband of the late Monica “Susie” Coady. Loving father of Tim, Scott and Ashley. Predeceased by his parents Gladys and James Coady. Son-in-law of Lawrence and Betty McNeil. Dear brother of James and his wife Gail, Terry, Sue and the late Ron. Dear brother-in-law of Ron, Eddie, Larry, Cathy and Laura. Lyle will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 28th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Thursday, April 29th at 12 Noon. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
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COADY, Lyle -
Peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Sunday, April 25th, 2004. Lyle, in his 48th year. Beloved husband of the late Monica 'Susie' Coady. Loving father of Tim, Scott and Ashley. Predeceased by his parents Gladys and James Coady. Son-in-law of Lawrence and Betty McNeil. Dear brother of James and his wife Gail, Terry, Sue and the late Ron. Dear brother-in-law of Ron, Eddie, Larry, Cathy and Laura. Lyle will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE 'Thornton Chapel', 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Thursday, April 29th at 12 noon. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
LIBBY, Marguerite Dorothy "Peggy" -
Peacefully, on Sunday, April 25, 2004, at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 82. Peggy (nee Perrin), devoted wife of the late Richard Libby of Port Perry for 60 years. Loving mother of Donna Laverne Griffin-Smith and her husband Don Smith of Blackstock, Morell Josslin and her husband Paul Branton of Little Britain, Eric Richard Libby and his wife Sandy of Kapuskasing, Dellas Marguerite and her husband Gene Rodinsky of Brantford, and Douglas Alexander Libby and his wife Louise of Oshawa. Wonderful grandmother of Scott and Clint Griffin, Troy Manganaro, Wesley and Ryan Branton, Tyler and Travis Libby (Rhonda), Tanis (Matt Gallupe), Jordan Rodinsky, Aaron, Christine and Jason Libby, and great grandmother of Nick and Gavin Libby. The family of Peggy Libby will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, April 28th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Olga McKellar officiating. Interment Pine Grove cemetery , Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region or the Community Nursing Home Recreation Fund in Port Perry. .
JORDAN, Elizabeth Janet Anne "Betty" -
After a heroic struggle with cancer, Betty passed away on Saturday April 24, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Whitby in her 66th year. Betty, beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Bryce and his wife Jo-Ann, John and his wife Johnna, Anne and her husband Dan Sinai. Dear Granny of Bryan, Mark, Leah, Ben and Kelsey. Fondly remembered by her brothers Bob and Bill Barlow, her many friends, particularly Margaret Connelly, and by the Staff and Customers at Pat & Mike's. Mass of the Christian burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church (903 Giffard Street, Whitby) on Saturday May 1, 2004 at 10:30 am. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or to Camp Trillium.
SCOTT, Finlay K. -
At the Rouge Valley Health Centre - Ajax, Pickering Site on Saturday, April 24, 2004. Finlay was the loving husband for 64 years to Gladys. Loving father to Lorry (Alan Webster), Peter (Rose Marie) and Rob (Linda). Finlay will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Timothy, Loral, Anthony, Scott, Lily, Christine, Robyn, Ken, Nik and Penny, great-grandchildren Tegan, Taryn, Alexandra, Andrew and his nephew Bruce Scott. Friends and family may visit at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. A Funeral Service to celebrate Finlay's life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. A private interment will take place at a later time. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to The Salvation Army.
WINGROVE, Gerald (Gerry) Richard -
(35 year employee with the City of Oshawa). It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gerry Wingrove on April 24th, 2004 at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa in his 72nd year. Loving son of the late V. James and Doreen Wingrove. Beloved husband of Pat for 47 years. Devoted father of Jim and his wife Sandy, and Garth and his wife Karen. Loved grandpa of Katelyn, Nicholas, Alyssa and Emily. Brother-in-law of Rhoda and the late Grenville Patterson. Uncle of Doug and Debbie Patterson. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, April 26th from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 27th in the Chapel at 11 A.M. Memorial Donations in memory of Gerry may be made to Lakeridge Health Respiratory Rehab Program or to the C.N.I.B. Special thanks to Dr. Ross, Dr. Pang and the staff of 9 Main for their kindness and compassion.
