It is with great sadness that Tanya Anthony announces the sudden death of Bruce on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Beloved father of Danielle Anthony. Cherished son of Beverly and the late Bruce Dunnett. Dear brother of Gail Lauzon (Christian) and Glenn Dunnett. Loving uncle of Bryan Turnbull and Heather Turnbull and great uncle to Corbin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association of Ontario or to the Durham Region Humane Society (Oshawa). A Service to Celebrate Bruce's life was held on Monday, January 11, 2010 at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge at 7:00 p.m. with visiting one hour before.
Picton, Linda (nee Salisbury)
passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Monday, January 4, 2010 at the young age of 56. Loving daughter of Dorothy and the late Harold Salisbury, loving wife of 35 years to Desmund. Devoted and loving Mum to James, his fiancee Sarah, and Laura, proud grandmother of Arryanna. Beloved sister of Derek and his wife Kay and sister-in-law to Stephen and his wife Jennifer. Linda will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The funeral was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda's honour can be made at https://convio.cancer.ca/goto/Linda.Picton.
Smith, Doris Kathleen (Nee: Cain)
passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry in her 88 th year. Beloved wife of the late Quinneth Smith. Loving mother of the late Neil Smith. Dear sister of Lorna and Donald, she is predeceased by her sisters Evelyn Smalley, Mildred French, and her brothers Stanley Cain, and Gordon Cain. A funeral service was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852 - 3073 on Tuesday, January 5 th , 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior. Spring interment at Sandford cemetery. In Doris' memory donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital would be appreciated.
Coxworth, Mary Loraine (nee: Benson)
passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Sunday, January 3, 2010 in her 80 th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Coxworth. Loving mother of Larry and his wife Joy and Debbie (Bill). Devoted grandmother of Neil, Erica, Thomas, and Daniel. Sister of Don Benson and the late Stan, Harry and Dorothy Underwood. Lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephew, and her many friends. A visitation was held at Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. In Mary's memory donations made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Lockhart, Elizabeth "Betty"
(Nee: Soutar)
Peacefully in her home, Betty passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday December 29, 2009 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Ian. Loving mother of Joan (Pat), Craig, and Gray (Lesley). Devoted grandmother of Cheryl, Sean, Jeff, Mattew, Daniel, Jamie, and Karey, and Great-Grandmother of Jacob, Jazmin, and Claire. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Mary. A Service of Celebration was held at Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852 - 3073 on Saturday January 2, 2010 at 12:00 noon with visitation from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital would be appreciated.
Ham, Dennis Cecil
On Monday, December 28, 2009 at his home in Udora. At age 63. Dennis, beloved husband of Kathleen. Dear father to Mary Ann and her husband Ernie, Donna and her husband Kevin, Randy, Laura and her husband James. Grandfather to Ryan, Brandon, Jordon, Stephanie, Aron, Danielle, Samantha, Travis, Matthew and Melisa. Survived by his brother Barry. At the family's request there will be no service and a private family interment. In Dennis' memory donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
Wills, John "Jack" "Buttons"
passed away peacefully in Newmarket on Friday, December 25, 2009. Jack, loving husband of the late Feron Johnston. Loving father of Allen (Sandra), Sandra, Darlene (Tracy). Dearest Poppy of Andrew and Jesse. Survived by his brothers Norm (Pat), Gerald (Donna) and Howard (Carol 1993), and his many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852 - 3073 on Saturday, January 2, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A celebration of Jack's life took place in the chapel on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Uxbridge cemetery. If so desired, donations in Jack's memory may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or The O.S.P.C.A.
Puckrin, Fred Arthur
After a long and happy life, it is with sad hearts we said goodbye to Fred on Saturday, December 26 th , 2009 in his 93 rd year. He was a beloved husband and soul mate to the late Mildred (nee Hollinger) for over 60 years. Fred was the cherished father of Keith (Diane) Puckrin, Roy (Marilyn) Puckrin, Lynda Davis and Dianne (Gord) Hooker and predeceased by Nancy Rogerson. Loving grandfather to 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Fred was predeceased by his siblings Gladys Clemence, George Puckrin, Margaret Puckrin and Sadie Smith. The family received friends at the Seagrave United Church on Tuesday, December 29 th , 2009 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A service with a reception following was held at the Seagrave United Church on Wednesday, December 30 th , 2009 at 11 a.m. If so desired, memorial donations to the Seagrave United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
Yandt, Weldon Emmerson
(July 13, 1929 - December 26, 2009)
Peacefully in his sleep at Uxbridge Cottage hospital in his 81 st year. Beloved husband of 60 years of Moyra Frances Roxie Yandt (nee:Stephens). Dear father of John Weldon Yandt and his wife Susan of Greenbank, Douglas Peter Yandt and his wife Elizabeth of Oshawa, Roxanne Moyra Andrews and her husband Bruce of Port Perry, James Yandt of B.C. and foster son James Bath of California. Proud grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 9. Predeceased by parents Sam and Edna Yandt formerly of Pembroke, and his brothers Lloyd and Ivan. Family and Friends were received at Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A celebration of Weldon's life was held in the Uxbridge Baptist Church 231 Brock St. W. Uxbridge, on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation in the church from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service. Interment Uxbridge cemetery. If so desired donations in Weldon's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or to the Uxbridge Baptist Church.
Acton, Keith Wesley
(37 Year member of the Alano Club of Oshawa; Former member of the Ontario Provincial Police; Former owner of Acton Motor Sales of Uxbridge and Acton Motors of Whitby; former manager of Roadway Transport- Keith came into this world on March 2 nd , 1929 in Regina, Saskatchewan and left it on December 18th, 2009 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in his 81 st year. He was comforted by his large and noisy family. Beloved husband of Nancy Mathews and predeceased by his wife Joan Lenora Acton (nee Sweetman). Wonderful father of Debbie and her husband David Skinner, Robert Acton, Darlene and her husband Raymond Blades, Mary and her husband Randy Fice, Donna and her husband Doug McLeese and Denise and her husband Jeff Winter. Loving Tease to his grandchildren Jennifer, Jessica, Tiffany, Chris, Jason, Colin, Emma, Tyler and Erica. Loyal brother of Grace and her husband Ken Nichols, Jeanette Acton, the late Maurice Acton and the late Isabelle and her husband the late Ross Brooks and brother in law to Doreen Acton. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff of Critical Care and 4 Main at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for all of the special care and compassion that they showed our Dad. A Memorial Tribute for Keith will be held at the ALANO CLUB (200 Thornton Rd., N, Oshawa) on Sunday, December 27 th , 2009 at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.Memorial Donations to the Pinewood Centre or the Westbrock cemetery would be appreciated by the family and may be made through Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073.
Joosten, Elisabeth (nee: Ploegmakers)
Our beautiful mother passed away peacefully in her 90 th year surrounded by the love of her family on Friday December 18 th , 2009 in Brampton, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Mathias (2001). Mother of Barnie (Sandi), Wanda, Ann (Jack Ball), Henry (Terri), Catherine (Ron Barrow), Betty & Matthew. Grandmother of Shawn, Scott, Kate (Mike Mauti), Kevin, Karen, Kelly, Stephen (2006), Sara (Matt Chelchowski), Pam, Emily, Thomas, Jennifer, Kari & Tyler. Great Grandchildren Jenna, Isabella & Teagan. Survived by brother Harry in Holland. Predeceased by sisters Jaan, Drieka, Anna and brothers Klaaus, Piet, Frans, Adrianus, Tony and John. A visitation was held at Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Monday, December 21, 2009 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (70 Toronto Street North Uxbridge) on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Uxbridge cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Ham, Joyce (nee: Steward)
passed away peacefully at Bloomington Cove in Stouffville on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the age of 75. Former wife of the late Winford Ham, wife of Ross Madill. Loving mother of George, Wayne, and Gail, and sadly missed by their spouses. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.
Adamson, Laurence David
(Veteran of WWII)
Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on December 16, 2009 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Victoria Adamson for 62 years. Son of the late David and Florence Adamson. Dear father of Lynn Adamson, Vivian (Richard) Moore and Jennifer (Gary) Heipel. Proud grandpa of Jason (Alison) Keys, Sarah (Ron) Wells, Vanessa Moore, Valerie Moore, Jeffrey (Alison) Pearson and Jessica Pearson; great -grandpa of Ashley, Wayne, Evelyn and Hannah and he will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Nancy Jennings Foley. Family and friends may call at the Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street S., Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Friday December 18, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday December 19, 2009 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Laurence Adamson will be held in the chapel on Saturday December 19, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the OSPCA would be appreciated.
