Peacefully at ReachView Village Nursing Home on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Rae. Cherished sister of the late Wiletta Harper (John) and Audrey D’Amato (John). Loving aunt of John D’Amato and Lois Barker (Don). By Lorna’s request, no funeral service will be held, cremation has taken place. If so desired, donations may be made to the Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter (Please make cheques payable to The Township of Uxbridge). Funeral arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073.
Robinson, Roland
passed away peacefully with his wife Carol by his side on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at Lakeridge Health Center in Oshawa. Roland Robinson dearly beloved husband of Carol Robinson of Port Perry. Loving father of Steve (Sharon), Brian and Michael (Laura). Dear grandfather of Shanalyn, Ryan, Clayton, Kaylie and great grandfather of Collin and Caleb. Family and friends were received at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry, 905-985-7331, on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Roland was held in the chapel on Saturday March 24, 2012 at 11 A.M. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Lung Association would be appreciated.
Bolton, June (J.J.)
Always loved and never alone, after a lengthy illness rejoice with us as J.J. is at peace on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at Lakeridge Health Center in Oshawa. J.J. Bolton dearly beloved wife and best friend of Bill Bolton of Port Perry. Loving mother of Wendi (Bill), Sue-Jane (Jim), Chris (Jean), Janice (Bob), and Lori (Jack). Dear grandmother of 14 Grandchildren. J.J. is predeceased by her first husband Doug Robertson and her siblings Margaret, Gerald and Valerie. Family and friends were received at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry, 905-985-7331, on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 1-2 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of J.J. was held in the chapel on Monday March 26, 2012 at 2 P.M. Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Hughes, John
Royal Navy Submarines WWII, CPO First Class CD HMCS York (Retired), Retired supervisor Toronto Works Department, Member Toronto Society of Model Engineers.
Peacefully in his home on Monday, March 19, 2012 in his 88th year. Wife and life partner of Kathleen for 59 years. Dear father of Ann (Troels Madsen). Grandfather of Diana (Deepak Chadha) and Kevin. Great grandfather of Anchal and Aiden. A memorial service was held in the chapel at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 2 p.m. A reception followed. Donations may be made in memory of John to the OSPCA or the Salvation Army.
Ewen, Marion Jean
(nee: McGuckin)
passed away peacefully at the ReachView Village Nursing Home on Monday, March 19, 2012 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Rae Ewen. Dear mother of Lauraine (Bert Andrews) and Sandy (Gloria). Loving grandmother of Lynne Wilkinson (Todd), Angela Stark (Ken), Kurtis Andrews (Lara), Susanne Armour (Dave), Valerie Brouwers (Mike) and Jeffrey Ewen. Proud great grandmother of Tyler & Brooke Wilkinson, Emma, Sloan, Jacob & Boyd Stark, Richelle & Jillian Brouwers, Meara Armour and Eliza & Adela Andrews. Sister of Daisy Pegg, Wilma Dick, Betty Harrison (Henry), Gordon McGuckin and sister-in-law of Evelyn (Howard McGuckin). Marion was a long time devout member of St. Andrew’s – Chalmers Presbyterian Church.
A Funeral Service was held in the chapel at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with visiting from 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Reception followed at the St. Andrew’s – Chalmers Presbyterian Church (40B Toronto St. S. Uxbridge). Interment Uxbridge cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made to Community Living Durham North or the St. Andrew’s – Chalmers Presbyterian Church.
Sears, Eileen ‘Vera’ (nee: Connor)
November 22, 1918 – March 14, 2012
Vera Sears passed away at the Parkview LTC in Stouffville on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in her 94th year. Born in Liverpool, England she was the youngest of four children; Frank, Doreen and Sheila (all deceased). Vera, formerly of Uxbridge and many years in Bobcaygeon where she lived with her husband Reg (deceased). Medical secretary to Air Vice Marshall in RAF her secretarial skills were noted when she was honoured on the Queens Birthday List. Mum and Dad had many happy times travelling together and had a great sense of humour that has been passed along. Vera was the loving Mum (and Friday night dinner companion) to her daughter Margaret MacLaren (Robert) of Stouffville and her son Timothy Sears (England). Loving Nana to Ian MacLaren(Donna), Stewart MacLaren (Fiancée Naomi), Heather MacLaren, Vicky Sears(Johnny), Debbie Sears and Great Grandmother(G.G) to Caitlyn and Cameron MacLaren(Nova Scotia), Dylan MacLaren(Oshawa), Hayley MacLaren(Uxbridge), Brittnie Udall and Tyler Udall (Oshawa) and Imogen Li (England). Funeral was held at Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Saturday, March 17, 2012 St. Patricks Day! Mum would have loved the party. Please raise your glasses to a fine lady.
Begg, Peter
passed away in the comfort of his home with his wife, Debbie, sons, Mike and Chris, and daughter, Ashley holding his hands and sending him to treat, care, and make others laugh. He will also be eternally loved by his six grandchildren, Connor, Owen, Mason, Reese, Frankie, and Jordan, and his two daughter-in-laws, Nikki and Laura. The extended family will remember the joy that he brought into their lives and the infinite memories he helped create. Peter will be missed by more people than he ever imagined...
A private family service will be held with an open celebration to honour his life in the near future. The family asks that anyone wishing to make donations make cheques payable to "Trust Account for Peter Begg," account number 0376582 at the Uxbridge Scotiabank branch which will be divided to support three causes that Peter was passionate toward; children and fishing, baseball, and chiropractic education. The family will be deciding on each particular organization in the near future. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073.
St. John, Dorothy
passed away on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. In her 99th year. Predeceased by her brother Donald St. John and his wife Isabel. Dear aunt to Brian (Linda) and Keith (Anne). At Dorothy’s request there will be no funeral service. In her memory donation may be made to Trinity United Church, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital or West Brock cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Butternut Manor and the Doctors and Nurses of the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, ON (905) 852 – 3073.
Evans, W. Laurence
A LIFE OF IMPACT ON FAMILY AND FRIEND
W. Laurence Evans passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. He was 82 years old. Laurence, born July 10, 1929, was the eldest child of Wilfred and Gladys Evans (both deceased) and was born and raised on their family farm on Marsh Hill Road in Epsom. Laurence was married to Olive (nee Wilson) in May of 1951 and together they raised 8 children in Uxbridge, Larry (Janice), Joan (Dwight Wideman), Brian (Luanne), Nancy (Darcy Wallace), Susan (Harold Kloosterman), Margaret (Tej Minhas), Mary (Rev. Tim Dickau) and Linda (Greg Jaster). The family continued to grow with 34 Grandchildren and now 7 Great-Grandchildren. Laurence was fully aware before his passing that the arrival of new family members is planned for late spring and summer this year which will make 74 total family members…so far! He was brother to Ross (Barbara), Floyd (Grace), Mildred (deceased), David (Shirley), Doris (Allan Hockley) and Doreen, (Thomas Pickett, deceased). Family, not only his immediate but his extended family was important to Laurence. These were loved ones that he cared about and chose to be with often.
Laurence grew up on the family farm and learned early to appreciate and care for livestock and work hard. By the age of twenty, Laurence had bought his own farm next to his parents and began a mixed farming operation while also developing a dairy herd and shipping milk daily. Within a few years, he sensed the call for Christian ministry and after selling his farm to his brother, moved towards the preparation for greater lay ministry in the Church.
Some of his descendants had been founding elders at Claremont Baptist Church, Uxbridge Baptist Church and Sunderland Baptist Church. It is not surprising that because of his strong faith and spiritual passion, Laurence and Olive were instrumental in the commencement of a new work in Newmarket that became known as the Victory Baptist Church and continues today. Laurence was a very active member of the Uxbridge Baptist Church from his teenage years. Also, in the early years, Laurence helped to organize Youth for Christ events locally and Youth work among Baptist Churches throughout the Trent Valley and Toronto region. He attended Central Baptist Seminary and Dominion Business College in Toronto. He would often be sought after to preach in church pulpits and special services through out the region. In 1980, Laurence became the President of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec after many years of various service and ministry positions in this Baptist organization. He was called upon to travel through out these provinces to speak and encourage many congregations. His family would often attend these functions with him to provide music. As a member of the Gideon’s for 16 years, Laurence met with and distributed Gideon New Testaments to the Grade 5 classes of Elementary schools through out the Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock regions. His level headed approach to business affairs kept him busy as a volunteer on several committees and Charity boards over the years, including the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Board. For 13 years, Laurence worked at Williamson's Motor Sales when the business was located at the corner of Brock and Main Street in Uxbridge. He pumped gas, managed the inventory of repair parts for the dealership and distributed Atlas tires to service stations all over the area. In 1965, Laurence became an Insurance Agent with Great-West Life and started Evans Financial Services which continues today, almost 47 years later. Active in the business community of Uxbridge for many years, Laurence also was a founding member of the Optimist Club in town. For several years, Laurence participated on the Uxbridge Township, Committee of Adjustment and then after retirement on the Land Division of Durham Region. However, Laurence was probably best known as the neighbour and friend who always took time for people. People he met on his walks, at the arena, in the restaurant, while visiting at local hospitals and wherever life lead him. As he once preached, “The church isn’t a building. The church is the people of God living out their faith daily wherever life takes them.” In the Holy Scriptures, the Words of Life that were life to Laurence, we echo the words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7…Laurence has “fought the good fight, has finished the race, has kept the faith. Now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to him on that day, and not only to him , but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” Laurence, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother and Friend will be sadly missed...only until we meet again! A Celebration of Life service took place on Tuesday, March 13th, 11:00 AM at Uxbridge Baptist Church, 231 Brock Street West. Visitation opportunities with family, also at the Church, were Sunday, March 11th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Monday, March 12th, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The family has suggested memorial donations be directed to The Gideon’s or the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073.
