Raithby, Paul Taylor
(Retired Teacher with Scarborough Board for 35 yrs)
Entered into rest, peacefully, at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital after a long and determined battle with multiple myeloma on Thursday, February 14, 2008. Paul, beloved husband of Mary.Loving father of Andy (Trish), Chris (Roy), Brad (Lynn), Tracey (Tony) and Kelly (Mike). Much loved Poppa Paul, Dadda, Grandpa to Lindsay (fiancé Dave), Trevor, Cassie, Kelsey, Jordan, Mitchell, Brodi, Alyx, Lauren, Elliot, Michael, Colton and Aimee. Proud great grandfather of Jaelynn. Survived by his brother Gord (Patti). Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Joanna Robertson (Sandy) and many nieces, nephews and great nephew.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. from the Low and Low Funeral Home Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South (905) 852-3073 Funeral Service was held on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 2 p.m. from St. Andrews Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 40-B Toronto Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-6262. In Paul’s memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital or St. Andrews Chalmers Presbyterian Church Building Fund. The family wishes to thank Dr. Batten and the entire staff of the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital for their tireless support over the last 6 years, as well as the oncology department at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Davis, Gerald
At Fiddick's Nursing Home, Petrolia on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Gerald Davis, formerly of Port Perry. He is survived by a sister Thelma Murphy of Petrolia and twenty one nieces and nephews. Gerald was predeceased by his parents Robert and Maudie Davis, his brothers Allan and Norman Davis, and a sister Alma Davis. He served his country in World War II with Royal Canadian Artillery and the Highland Light Infantry. A Funeral Service was held at Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Visitors will be received at the funeral home from 12:00 until the service at 2:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
West, Valerie
After a long battle with cancer Val passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket at the age of 64. Beloved wife of Wayne. Loving mother of the late Craig. Dear daughter of the late Doris and Jack King. Dear sister of Marie Leitch and Joan Yeadon; sister-in-law of Rick and Ann West of B.C. Loving aunt of Cheri (Walter) Kay, Brad (Carol) Leitch, Jason, Kevin, and Lorne; and her great nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her many close friends. Family and friends called at the Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 for visitation on Friday, February 15, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Pine Orchard Friends cemetery. In Val’s memory donations may be made to the Southlake Cancer Clinic or the OQHBF (Ontario Quarter Horse Breeders Futurity).
Baker, Violet Ann
passed away in the early morning on February 6, 2008, at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario in her 85th year surrounded by her cherished family, daughter Sharon, son-in-law, Kenneth, and her beloved grandchildren Linzi and Callum. She will be deeply missed and remembered with much love and fondness, as a mother, grandmother, sister, dear friend and companion. With her recently passed husband of 62 years. Frank, she led a life full of family, travel, laughter and many happy memories. Violet was a vibrant spirit whose quiet strength was a source of inspiration to all who had the honour of knowing her. Her smile, her inner strength, ever-present sweetness and grace will never be forgotten. May she have peace and contentment in joining her partner and soul mate. She will be in our heart always. Please join us in a memorial to celebrate her life and memory at Shobrook Gardens (1 Elgin Park Drive, Uxbridge) on Sunday, February 24, 2008 between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Underwood, Dorothy Jean
Entered into rest at Rouge Valley Hospital, Ajax on Thursday, February 7, 2008 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Underwood. Loving mother of Douglas and Brenda, and Donna and John Coppins. She will be missed by her grandchildren Michael, Melissa (James), Dylan, and Katelynn. Great grandmother of Jacob. Loving sister of Mary Coxworth and Don Benson and predeceased by Stan and Harry Benson. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel at the Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation for 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. In Dorothy’s memory, donations to the Lung Association or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Faulkner, Karen
passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the age of 63. Karen, loving wife of John Selman. Beloved mother of Louise, Philip and Melisa. Stepmother of John and Penny. Grandmother of Jackie, Krystle, Nikki, Naomi, Justin, Holly, Heidi, Emily and Ryan. Great grandmother of Joshua. Survived by her brother Claude MacKay and predeceased by brother Bill MacKay. She will be missed by her many family and friends. Family and friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 for visitation on Friday, February 8, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Grose-Grasby, Ella Kathleen (Kaye)
Peacefully at ReachView Village in Uxbridge on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the age of 90. Kaye Grose-Grasby wife of the late Whitney Grose and George Grasby. Loving mother of Deborah Grose-Russell and predeceased by Ruth Snowden Davidson (1978). Dear grandmother of Croft Russell, Paul (Sandy) Davidson, Robert (Kim) Davidson, Jennifer (Mike) Campbell and great grandmother of Verity, Jamie, Erin and Ryan. Beloved cousin of Lillian Lindsay and Beverly Clark. Dear stepmother of Marlene (Don) Gilliland, Gary Grasby, Fred (Patricia) Grasby and Margaret Long. Step grandmother of Julie-Anne, Shane, Jamie, Sharon, Anne-Therse, Jason, Mary Bridget, Josh, Judy, Donna, David, Danny, Dennis, Diane and Clarence and great step grandmother of Victor, Chelsey, Noah, Benjamin, Joah, Tyson, Megan and Nicole. Family and friends called at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Kaye was held in the chapel on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 1 p.m. If desired memorial donations to the charity of your choice or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Bryant, Garth
passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at Rouge Valley Health in Ajax on Saturday, February 2, 2008 following a sudden stroke at his home on Monday evening. Garth is survived by Joyce, beloved wife of 56 years. Loving father of Stephen andWanda of Montreal, John (Carol) of Keswick, and Robert and Judy of Newcastle. Grandfather to Sheri, Jennifer, Nolan, Cole, Ryan and Eric. Brother of George and the late Audrey Sagar. Garth was a WWII Veteran, a creative and talented craftsman and jeweler and a caring and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed. Family and friends called at the Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. Memorial service to be held in the spring. In Garth’s memory donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Pero, William (Bill)
passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Predeceased by his beloved wife Gladys. Loving father of Kevin (Anne) and Karen (Doug). Very proud grandfather to John, Leanne, and Sarah. Beloved brother of Theresa (Robert) Weeks and Marguerite Ryan; dear brother in law to Des Walker and to Doris Wyse and Roy Smith. A WWII Veteran, an artist, and a caring and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Family and friends called at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. A complete funeral service was held in the chapel on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Redshaw, Gail Patricia (nee: Bell)
November 8, 1943 – January 26, 2008
passed away peacefully after a long valiant battle with lung cancer at Huntsville Memorial Hospital at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008. Gail was a teacher for 34 years. Beloved wife of Wayne Redshaw for 45 years. Loving mother of Shane (Heather) and Lisa (Jim) Davis. Loving Nana to Dakota and Carson Redshaw, and Joshua, Curtis, and Tyler Davis. Daughter of the late Herbert and Jean Bell. Predeceased by her brother Bill. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother Wayne (Donna) and sister-in-law Fern. Gail will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Family and friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 for visitation on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service was held in the chapel on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Ploeger, Elizabeth Johanna (nee: Roozendaal)
Peacefully, on Friday, January 25, 2008 at Reach View Village, Uxbridge. At age 93. Elizabeth, beloved wife of the late Jan. Dear mother of John and his wife Barb and children Jan, Tammie and Chase, Martin and his wife Liz and son Jacob, Danny and his children Brandon and Danielle. Predeceased by Elizabeth. Grandmother of Debbie and family. Rested at the Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, 23 Main Street South (905) 852-3073 on Monday, January 28, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until Service time in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment Sacred Heart cemetery , Uxbridge. In Elizabeth’s memory, donations may be made Durham Hospice.
Marco, Carl
passed away peacefully on January 23, 2008 at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry in his 86th year with family by his side. Carl Marco beloved husband of Anne and dear father of Beverley, Chuck, Carl, Gloria and John and predeceased by his eldest son Lloyd. He will be sadly missed by his ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Family and friends called at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Sunday, January 27, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and prior to the funeral service on Monday. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Private family interment to follow at St Wolodymyr and Olha Ukranian cemetery.
