passed away peacefully in hospital with family by her side on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Beloved mother of Derek (Sylvia) and Jason (Lisa). Proud grandmother of Melody, Sarah, Olivia, Nicole and Carter. Much loved daughter of Bob (Evelyn) and the late Sally Meek. Ruth-Anne will be deeply missed by her sister Carol, brothers George and David and their families and her close friends, especially Pam, her fellow traveler and roommate. A visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. South, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Celebration of Ruth-Anne’s Life was held in the chapel on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Taylor, Huguette (nee: D’Aoust)
It is with great sadness that we announce the gentle passing of Huguette Taylor in her 71st year with her husband Robert at her side in their home in Leaskdale after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Huguette was born in Montreal, Quebec to Anna and Georges D’Aoust on January 6, 1940. Huguette worked for over 30 years as a federal public service worker at the Great Lakes Office of Environment Canada. Huguette loved to travel and also had a great love of animals, especially cats. She loved the sound of the pipes and drums, and attended several events done by Highland Creek Pipes and Drums, and was also a great follower of The Robert Anderson Memorial Pipes and Drums, Durham College.
Huguette is predeceased by her sister Mitzi, and leaves behind her son Todd, her husband Robert Sanders, step-sons Kevin and Kory, and grand- daughter Savanna. She lived a full active life and will be truly be missed by all those whose lives she touched. A visitation was held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. South, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral mass was held at The Immaculate Conception Church, 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7071 on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Foster Memorial cemetery in Uxbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario would be greatly appreciated.
Wade, Anna Ruth
(nee: Cameron)
It is with great sadness we announce the gentle passing of Anna Ruth Wade (nee: Cameron) in her 82nd year with family by her side at the St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth was born in Hamilton, Ontario to Kenneth and Mabel Cameron on January 7, 1929 where she lived until she married the love of her life Maurice on January 7, 1948. They moved to Montreal then Sarnia before settling in Uxbridge where they were married for almost 51 years until Maurice’s passing in 1999. Ruth was very involved in her community as a tireless volunteer – a 50 year member of Susie Sorabji Chapter of the IODE, a love of books found her at her beloved Hypatia Club, a lifetime member of UCW, an active member of Trinity United Church where she was instrumental in the building of Trinity Manor and of course her love of singing brought her to many choirs including Uxbridge Chamber Choir and Monday Morning Singers. Ruth lived a full and active life and was many things to many people – a loving wife, a loving mother, a loving grandmother, a true friend, inspirational, a selfless person, a graceful host and a lovely dignified woman. She will be truly missed by those whose lives she touched. Ruth was predeceased by her younger sister Jean (Fred) Booth. She leaves her son Robert and his wife Elaine and their children Hayley (Bob) and Andrew, her son Martin and his wife Kathy and their children Erin, Pam (Curtis) Amanda, Keegan, Kassandra, Maddison, TJ and Sonya. Great grandchildren Josephine, Zacharia, Hayden and Abby. Her younger brother Norman Cameron and his wife Marlene and their family, her sister Barbara and husband Ted Walker and their family, many nieces and nephews and of course her many friends and neighbors who she adored. It is a great loss in all our lives and we will miss her dearly. A visitation was held on Friday, February 18, 2011 at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service to Celebrate Ruth’s life was held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Trinity United Church (20 First Ave. Uxbridge) at 2:00 p.m. Interment Uxbridge cemetery. Reception followed. Donations may be made to Susie Sorabji Chapter of the IODE.
John R. Ansell
November 20, 1937 - February 12, 2011
John was thankful and felt fortunate to have lived his life in this country’s best of times. He will be sadly missed by Sylvia, best friend and partner for 30 years, sons Michael (Joyce), Ken (Corrina), their mother Shirley, grandson Scott (Kristina) and granddaughter April. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of his Life was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. South, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Maynard, Kate
passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Sunday, February 13, 2011 in her 90th year. Kate was the beloved wife of the late Morse Maynard of Haliburton. Loving mother of Bill Maynard and his wife Correne of Toronto, Anne Butson (deceased) and her husband Don (deceased), John Maynard and his wife Elaine of Stroud, and Al Maynard and his wife June of Uxbridge. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Kathy, Donnie, Greg and Jennifer, seven great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. With special thanks to Dr. Chin, Dr. Gibbons, Dr. Simpson and Nurses Doreen, Lisa, Kathy and the rest of the Nursing staff at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. A visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A complete Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
Noble, Jean
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in her 67th year. Cherished mother of Esther (Gord) and Ruth (Adam). Proud grandma of Cory, Nick, Isaiah, Sam, Lexy and Ellie. A visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. Reception followed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Intensive Care Unit or the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - ODETTE Cancer Centre.
Goodine, Brenda Gayle
(nee: Richardson)
Brenda Goodine of Uxbridge passed away at the Markham Stouffville Hospital on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Survived by Husband Peter and Son Grant. Sister-in-law Lizette (Brian), Brother-in law Paul (Menen) and Mother-in-law Betty Goodine. Born in Cornwall, ON. on March 2, 1954. Predeceased by her parents Earl and Willa, her sisters Barbara and Susan and her brother John (Jack) all of Cornwall, ON. Brenda was a long time employee at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital in the diagnostic imaging department where she started after graduating. Thank you to the staff of the Uxbridge Hospital and The ICU department of the Markham site.
A Memorial Service was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with visiting from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Reception followed. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Scott, Robert Patrick
passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, February 4, 2011 in his 77th year. Predeceased by his brother Michael. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 50 years Kerry, his sons Mark and Gary, grandchildren Michael, Sarah, Katelynn, his precious little great granddaughter Naomi, and especially missed by his sisters Margaret, Mary and Joyce in England. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Calesh Doobay for his wonderful care of Bob, his special nurse Mary, all of the Palliative Care Team and staff in Emergency at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, all of whom went above and beyond. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. South, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation.
Crawford, Michael Edward
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday January 26, 2011 in his 52nd year. Predeceased by his mother Edamarie in 2006, survived by his father Harold of Nestleton, brother Ben and sister in law Gail of Oshawa, brother Steve and brother in law Tony of Caesarea. Our Beloved Son And Brother. Family and friends were received at the Low & Low funeral Home 1763 Reach St., Port Perry on Saturday February 12, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Michael Crawford was held in the chapel at 1 p.m. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.
Gumbs, Sheila
passed away peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the age of 82. Cherished wife of the late Wilfred Gumbs. Loving mother of Angela Browning (Gary). Loving grandmother of William, Jonathan, Christopher and Brett. Great grandmother of Hailey. Friends and family were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 for visitation on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Uxbridge cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Ormesher, Thomas Joseph
December 22nd, 1934 - January 28th, 2011
It is with deepest sorrow that the family announces Tom`s passing, suddenly and peacefully at his beloved farm. Tom, loving husband and best friend (sometimes) to Dorothy. Tom will be forever cherished in the hearts of his children, Theresa (Marco Delicata), Laura, Mary-Jo (Manchui Au), Susan (Joseph Pellizzari), Lynda (late Don Bartlett) and Thomas (Marlane). He will be fondly remembered by his 13 grandchildren, Christine, Derek, Paige, Emily, Mark, Matthew, Michael, Ainsley, Brooklyn, Lindsay, Dylan, & Samantha. Papa Tom to great grandson, Peter. Lovingly remembered by his sisters, Rita Chapell & Grace (Bill) Dennis. Predeceased by his brother Jack and his sister Marie. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Father Gerald Scott, Dr. Brenda Whitney and Gary Logan. Family and friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Monday January 31, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 1710 Scugog St., Port Perry on Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Michael`s Hospital (cardiology) or the Canadian Diabetes Association
