passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital at the age of 83. Joyce, loving wife of the late Bill Huntington. Dear mother of Jim, Ken, Murray (Brenda), Joan, and Wanda (Richard). Predeceased by her sister Lucille. Nana of Vanessa, William, Nina, Veronica, Karen, Carol, Melinda (Matt), Amanda and Teresa. Great grandchildren Anne Marie, Jordan, Andrew, Brittany, Jada, Kayly, Keenan and Henry. Family and friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment Quaker Friends cemetery. If desired, donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Goodwood United Church, Epsom United Church, Uxbridge Baptist Church or the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation.
MacGregor. Lillian Gertrude (nee: Redshaw)
passed away peacefully at Riverglen Haven Nursing Home, Sutton on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd. Loving mother of Brenda and Buzz Prout, Kevin and Marie MacGregor and the late Kathy. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Jessica, Joshua and Kaleo and her sisters Marion Taylor and Joyce Norrish. Family and friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985 – 7331 on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Claremont cemetery. A reception will be held at Branch 483 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 4937 Old Brock Rd, Claremont, ON. If desired memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Clark, Margaret Ruth (nee: Brown)
passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the age of 93.Loving wife of the late Thomas for 66 years. Beloved mother of Marvin (Helen), Doug (Judy) and Elaine (Larry). Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street, South, Uxbridge (905) 852 - 3073 on Monday, October 22, 2012 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment Churchill cemetery , Stouffville. If so desired, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital or the Vivian Baptist Church.
Wilson, Edward Charles “Ed”
passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the age of 54. Much loved husband of Joan. Beloved son of Margaret and the late Lee. Cherished father of Jason (Lisa). Proud grandfather of Hailey, Madison and Samuel. Will be missed by his brother Jim. A memorial gathering was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 4 – 6 p.m. If desired, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Lapp, Laura Benita (nee: Smith)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laura on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the age of 89. A devoted wife, Laura joins her beloved husband Wilbert. Cherished mother of Ellen (Jack) Ballinger, Linda (Wayne) Morgan, Donna (Peter) Shier, Janice (Terry, deceased) Munro, Jeanne (Dennis) Symes and David (Heather Fawcett) Lapp. She will be missed by grandchildren, Susan Ballinger (Larry), Lisa Streets ( Chris), Mark Morgan, Stephen Morgan (Darlene), Luke Morgan (Candace), Aaron Morgan (Christina), Troy and Curt Shier, Christopher and Sheena Munro, Devon Symes (Kate), Scott Symes, Robyn and Karin Lapp and 8 great grand children. She will be greatly missed by her sister Iola Smith. The family received friends at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. A memorial service was held in the chapel on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 2 p.m. with visiting from 1 – 2 p.m. A reception followed. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Trinity United Church would be appreciated.
Kasza, David Frank
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Markham Stouffville Hospital in his 66th year. Dave, beloved husband of Susan and caring father of Christopher (Jocelyn). Survived by his brothers Mike and John and their families, brother-in-law Clare (Diane) and their family. A Service to celebrate Dave’s life was held on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 at 1 p.m. with visitation from 12 – 1 p.m. A reception followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 (109 Franklin St. Uxbridge). If desired, donations in Dave’s memory may be made to the C.N.I.B.
Hoffman, Walter
passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital in his 81st year. Devoted husband to Lillian for 21 years. Beloved stepfather to Liz Leman, Dianne Kloosterman and Keith Leman. Grandfather to Belle, Mary and Annie Viggers, Chris and Brian Kloosterman and Carol and Kyle Leman. Predeceased by his parents Max and Martha and his brother Hoss. Oldest brother to Siegfried, Manfred, Gerhardt and sister Renate. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Saturday, November 10, 2012 for visitation from 1 – 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. to celebrate the life of Walter. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Durham Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated. Walter will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dudley, John
On Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket at the age of 73. John, beloved husband of Denise. Loving father of Robert and his wife Deanna proud grandfather to Marcus. Brother-in-law of Barbara Holt. A Service to Celebrate John’s Life was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 2 p.m. with visiting from 1 – 2 p.m. A reception followed. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation.
Baird, James Allan (Jim)
Retired from General Motors of Canada after 32 years of service.
Former owner of Poplar Park in Port Perry.
passed away suddenly with his loving family by his side at St. Michaels Hospital, Toronto on Friday October 5, 2012. Jim Baird dearly beloved husband of Mary of Port Perry. Loving father of Sharon Jermey (deceased) and her husband Garry, Jan Baird and her partner Karen, Cindy Van Camp and her husband Robert and Jay Baird and his wife Viola. Dear and proud Grandpa of Kenzie Jermey, Katie, Alison, Emily and Molly Van Camp, Kayla, Sarah and Lukas Baird. Jim will be sadly missed by his family, and many friends. Family and friends were received at the Low & Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach St., Port Perry, (905) 985-7331 on Tuesday October 9, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jim was held in the chapel on Tuesday October 9, 2012 at 2 p. m. If desired memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Koens, Jacob (Jim)
July 12, 1934 - October 2, 2012
Jacob (Jim) Koens left us to be united with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on October 2, 2012. Loving husband of Nelly Koens. Loving father of Richard (Roxane), Sonja (Blair), Steven (Shari), Michael (Deborah), and David (Nancy). Loving grandfather of Joel, Noah, Seth, Abigail, Hannah, Shanin (Tim), Amy, Spencer, Morgan (Alex), Sydney, Rebecca, Hayley, and Breann. Jim is survived by his brother Keith and sisters Lia (Walter), Irene (Ross), Constance, Paula, and Agnes. Jim passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jim was incredibly generous, with a focus on furthering the Lord’s kingdom. He will be greatly missed. Visitation took place at the Uxbridge Baptist Church (231 Brock St. West) on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 10 a.m. A servicxe followed at 11 a.m. Special thanks to the caregivers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Toronto Baptist Seminary & Bible College. Arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073.
Suringa, Marilyn Joyce
passed away suddenly at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Suringa (2007). A Special thank you to the staff at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, ReachView Nursing Home and Butternut Manor. A memorial service to celebrate Joyce’s life was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with visiting one hour before. If desired donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
MacKinnon, Ian
Peacefully on September 30, 2012 in Port Perry, Ontario at the age of 78. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 54 years, Merilyn, and loving daughter Carolynn. Ian is predeceased by his only son John. Strongly committed to family, Ian was a wonderful brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great and great-great uncle and cousin, and will be fondly remembered by relatives in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and in Scotland. Raised in Montreal, Ian began his career in Toronto at the early age of just 16, working in the mailroom in the Halifax Insurance Company. At 22 he moved to Ottawa as a claims adjuster and after one short week, he met his bride-to-be on a blind date. Newly married , he returned to Toronto in 1962 to become the insurer's Ontario Branch Manager. Ian left the Halifax in 1964 to join the Insurance Forms Company ( later called Informco), becoming a Partner, and this is where he spent the remainder of his 51 year career, doing what he loved - working with his customers. Ian was proud to be a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada and act as president of the Insurance Institute of Ontario, founding the Ottawa chapter. Ian's commitment to community was equally strong as he also served as president of the Hillcrest Community Association, the Toronto Chapter of the Progress Club, the Kamaniskeg Lake Association and the Canterbury Commons Community Association. Even in his retirement, Ian worked diligently to bring cardiac care outreach to Port Perry, supported the local hospital and it's doctors and was active in his Church. To know Ian was to know his passion for model railroading and, his infinite curiosity for the world around him, his love of collecting, and his pride in his Scottish heritage. His family would like to thank Drs Mercer and Nussbaum for helping to keep his ticker ticking for such a long time, and the kind and professional staff of the Port Perry Hospital for their care over the years. Family and friends will be received at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry (905) 985-7331, on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 6 pm to 9pm. A celebration of Ian's life will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd at 2pm at the Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen Street. At Ian's request, and an in lieu of flowers, donations may go to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, 451 Paxton Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1L9 ( www.pphfoundation.ca) and will be designated toward the acquisition of an anaesthesia monitor for the OR.
