passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 26, 2011 in her 69th year at the Toronto Western Hospital while valiantly fighting the effects of Cardiac Amyloidosis. Beloved mother of Melissa Minaker (Darren Lopez) Kris Elson (Amanda Farquharson), grandchildren Jordan, Jacob and Emily Minaker, sister Donna Cummings (Michael). Predeased by her husband Brad Elson, parents Irene and Earl Tindall and brother Neil, survived by Kim (Gary) and Don (April). Mary was a great teacher for 35 years, and very busy in retirement as a walker, traveler, line dancer, country music enthusiast, community supporter and “ ma” to her grandchildren. Mary was a life time resident of Goodwood and member and elder of the Goodwood United Church, member of the choir and part time organist, member of the Ladies Institute, and a great worker at all the suppers and events connected with the Church and Hall. Mary’s Line Dancing and Clogging Groups and her Red Hatter friends were her passion. Diagnosed with the very rare Amyloidosis in February, Mary had to lead a less active life but still gave her energy to family, the Church and friends. Mary’s email Inbox was always full and friends rallied to help with hospital visits, lunches and moral support. Thank you to all! Thank you also to Dr. Donna Reece and her team at PMH for their encouragement and valiant efforts. A Visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service was held at the Goodwood United Church (3999 con 3 Goodwood) on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 1p.m. followed by Interment at Goodwood cemetery and a reception at Goodwood Community Center. Memorial Donations may be made to Goodwood United Church or CASN (The Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network).
Nicolai, Jantje
passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa at the age of 82. Cherished mother of Aaltje and Sandy. Proud Oma Jane of Kristine (Dominic) and Erick (Tina). Great Oma of D.J., Jada and Conner. Jantje will be missed by her very close friends Joce Pouw, Errol and Sybil Miller, Camille and Adrianna, Cheryl Myrskoj, William and Katlyne as well as her closest friend Gwen McDonald. Cremation has taken place, a family gathering will be held at a later date. If so desired, donations in Jantje’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073.
Wagner, W. Ross
passed away suddenly at his home on May 20th, 2011 in his 71st year. Eldest son of Lorne Wagner and Lucille Wagner (Gibson), both predeceased. Survived by his brother Ronald and wife Sandra, their children Rhonda and Jamie Tennent and their children Andrew, Mark and Elisa and Ian and Cristina Wagner and their son Jordan. A visitation was held at Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. with a celebration of his life at the Uxbridge Baptist Church 231 Brock St W, Uxbridge (905) 852-3662 on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Kendall cemetery , Utica. Memorial donations to the Mill Stream Bible Camp or the Uxbridge Baptist Church are welcome.
Cornish, Grant
Peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Beloved husband of Marilou. Devoted father of Shane (Tammy), Kelly (Kelvin), Beverly (Jeremy) and Debra (Adam). Loving grandfather of 8. Survived by his siblings Carol-Anne (Jack), Bruce (Pam), and Elizabeth (Ken).
A Funeral Service was held at Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. South Uxbridge (905)852-3073 on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation from 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Wills, Marion Jeanette
(Nee: Ashbee)
Passed peacefully surrounded by family Friday, May 20, 2011 at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Predeceased by husband Frank Wills. Will be sadly missed by children Fran, Tex, Frank & Mary-Anne Wills, Sharon & Guy Hall, Marion & Bruce Young. Grandchildren; Jana, Kevin, Michael, Brandon, Michelle, Nicole, Randi, Kevin, Whitney, and Brett. Survived by sister-in-laws Marge Samarillo and Pat Wills. Loving remembered by the many family and friends whose lives she touched. Many thanks to the staff of the rehab & palliative care units at MSH for their compassion and care.
Family and friends were received for visitation at Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. South Uxbridge (905)852-3073 on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9: p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
In Lieu of flowers family asks that donations be made to Canadian Cancer Society, a local hospice or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences can be made at www.lowandlow.ca.
Jones, Clive Paul
passed away at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Tish for 50 years. Loving father of Sylvia Jones-Legault (Ross), Doug (Michelle) and Sara Mercer (Andrew). Proud Grand Dad of Isabelle and Mason Legault, Wyatt and Hunter Jones and Ben Mercer. Much loved son of Mary Jones and the late Robert Jones. Survived by his sister Pat (Warren Thomson) and his brother George (Marilyn). Clive will be missed by many family and friends. A visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Friday, May 20, 2011 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2 p.m. Interment Uxbridge cemetery. A reception followed. In Clive’s memory, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca
Fr. Thomas Joseph Paul Thompson
Our Dad, Fr. Thomas Joseph Paul Thompson, was born July 21, 1918 and died May 14, 2011 (the feast of St. Matthias) at the age of 92. These years were a devotion to Christ and His Church. Dad’s childhood, while a time that he recalled with great fondness, also involved tragedy: he nearly died from a protracted illness, then lost both his father and mother at an early age. The trauma was great, and when he left for school his academics suffered. His intellect was not to remain suppressed, however, and a brilliant academic career resulted in a masters degree in Latin and Greek. With the language of the Church mastered, he answered a call to the Catholic priesthood with the Basilian Order and taught at St. Michaels’ College School in Toronto. But upon meeting Helen Murphy, it became apparent that a dispensation from Rome to leave the practice of his priesthood and enter into marriage would be required. Joseph and Helen married , and eleven children were born into a family of vibrant Catholic Faith. Joseph continued his teaching career in Sarnia, Ontario, where his advocacy of unborn children resulted in a battle with the school board marked by student sit-ins supporting him and a lengthy court battle. Dad lost his job, but not his perseverance in his great fight against abortion. He worked as a janitor to support his family, enlivening them with his example, his love of God, his love of mothers and unborn children, and his rejection of any private or systemic encouragement of death. This example was rewarded with a return to teaching at St. Michael’s in Toronto. Dad’s intelligence was a conspicuous feature of his life, and particularly evident in his development of a new theological concept: using the Greek letter “chi,” he demonstrated how the scriptural assertion that “all things go in pairs by opposites” reveals the paradox at the heart of our existence. If we separate those paradoxical opposites we create disorder; if we observe them, we will be governed by a joyful order. His wife, our beloved Mother, died in 1994. Joseph consoled and guided his children through the aftermath of this tragedy with tremendous love. His duties as a husband discharged, he sought a return to the practice of his priesthood. Though obstacles arose, they were ultimately overcome by an unplanned encounter in Rome with Cardinal Ratzinger, who directly intervened to ensure Dad’s ministry as a priest would be resumed. The future Pope Benedict XVI saw, in a brief encounter, the great holiness that has characterized our Dad’s life. Our father died in a beautiful house surrounded by his children who were reciting the prayers he taught, and which sustained a life of loving devotion to his family and, first and foremost, Jesus Christ. One of his favourite quotes from his favourite author, G.K. Chesterton, precisely describes Dad’s life, which navigated with such success the pitfalls of what John Paul II termed the culture of death: “... to have avoided them all has been one whirling adventure; and in my vision, the heavenly chariot flies thundering through the ages, the dull heresies sprawling and prostrate, the wild truth reeling but erect.” May that chariot arrive him at the destination he always sought; may the body and blood of Christ bring him to everlasting life. Fr. Joseph is predeceased by his beloved wife Helen, his beloved grandchild Matthew Dzisiak, and his beloved son-in-law, Eduard Koehl. He is survived by eleven children, 44 grandchildren, and one sibling, Fr. Vincent Thompson, C.S.B. The family gratefully acknowledges the people whose faith and love underpinned their professional care for Dad: Ronald Frias, Dr. Jennifer Wilson, Marcia, Dianne, and Margaret. And we thank especially those many priests and religious who attended to Dad’s spiritual needs, including: Fr. John, Fr. Roy, Fr. Liam, Fr. Kenneth, Fr. Boyd, Fr. Barringer, Brother Xavier, the Discalced Carmelite Nuns, and Dad’s brother, Fr. Vincent. Dad’s wake was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. His Funeral Mass was held at the Saint Basil’s Church (50 St. Joseph St. Toronto) on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross cemetery , Thornhill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Campaign Life Coalition, 104 Bond St, Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M5B 1X9.
Dunkley, Eileen
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the age of 87. Eileen, beloved wife of Herbert for 65 years. Loving mother of Alan (Janet) and Elaine (Grahame) Newton. Grandmother of Jason, Elizabeth (Paul), Laura (Sampson) and Aimee (Christopher). Great grandmother of Finnley. A visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St. Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Church (1710 Scugog St. Port Perry) on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection cemetery , Whitby. In Eileen’s memory, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation.
O`Connor, William Thomas – Bill (Gump)
passed away at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry on Friday, May 13, 2011 with his family by his side, in his 84th year. Bill beloved husband of Norma for 57 years. Loving father of Bill (Fabiana), Mary-Anne, Margaret (Graeme), and Betty. Devoted grandfather of Kathleen (Steve), Jennifer (Jayson), Thom, MaryJoe, Justine, Jessica, and Madison. Great grandfather of Jack and Henry. A Visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Church (1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry) on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Reception followed Mass at Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry. Internment followed at Sacred Heart Catholic cemetery , Uxbridge. In Bill`s memory donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
