CULLEN, Kenneth George -
passed away on Thurday, April 1st, 2004 at home following a lengthy illness. Ken was 81 years old. He was the beloved husband of Bessie Cullen for 53 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Lloyd, Beth and John Keidann, Dorothy and Karl Kam, Bruce and Sandra Cullen, Rosemary and Dan Jenkins, and Ron and Pattie Cullen. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lawrence and Charlotte Cullen, Nora and the late James Taylor, Kathleen and the late Charles Docherty, Leonard and Connie Cullen. Beloved Grandfather of Chee Quan, Kyle, Adam, Eric, Emma, Ally, Emily, John and Anne. Ken was the fourth of five children born to George and Dorothy Cullen of Toronto. Following three years of service as an airframe mechanic during World War II, Ken entered into partnership with brother Len in Weall and Cullen Nurseries. In 1955 Ken and Bessie moved to Whitby where Ken managed the propagation of nursery stock for the company. Ken was a member of Whitby Baptist Church. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, April 4th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. A Memorial Celebration of Ken’s life will be held at WHITBY BAPTIST CHURCH (411 Gilbert St. E., Whitby) on Monday, April 5th at 1:30 P.M. Private Interment GROVESIDE cemetery. Memorial Donations to Parkinson Foundation or Whitby Baptist Church would be appreciated.
FARROW, William Edwin "Ted" -
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, April 1st, 2004 in his 72nd year. Dearly beloved husband of Barbara Jane (nee Powell). Loving father of Maureen and her husband Glenn Trider and Craig and his companion Carole. Cherished Grandfather of Ian and Derek. Dear brother of Marguerite and her husband Norman Wheeler. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Ted was a former 29 year employee of General Motors, Canada as a computer operator. During his retirement years Ted volunteered for C.O.P.E.; Stroke Recovery Association; Lakeridge Health Whitby. His commitment to Community Service will be greatly missed. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, April 4th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, April 5th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be made by donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
JARVIS, Evelyn Elizabeth -
Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home on Thursday April 1, 2004. Predeceased by her husband Jack Jarvis. Will be sadly missed by her loving sister June Blackmore and her nephew James.
MACLEAN Theresa Maria Anselma -
(Retired 20 year employee of Oshawa General Hospital)
After a prolonged illness, at Scarborough General Hospital on Thursday, April 1, 2004, Theresa (nee Ambrose) in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Ruggero Sabadin and the late Jim MacLean. Loving mother of John and his wife Linda, Edward and his wife Pamela, Bryan and his wife Julia, Joan and her husband Brian Parnell, Winston and his wife Maryann and Kathleen and her husband Kenneth Down. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Melissa and her husband Stephen Cowan, Rachel and her husband Krishan Stillman, Sean, Shelley, Chad, Stefan, Kaitlin, Brittany, Mackenzie, Jeremy, Bradley, Kendra and great-grandchild Milana. Also fondly remembered by Ruggero's children Gina Stewart, Walter Sabadin and families. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Theresa to the Kidney Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
MCKEE, David Hugh -
(WWII Veteran)
At home on Thursday April 1, 2004 in his 80th year. Brother of Allan (Audrey), Isabelle King (Marvin), and the late Dorothy Giles. Uncle of Danny, Terry, David, Janis, Melissa, and Steven. Son of the late Fred & Edith. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with a private funeral service in the Chapel. Cremation. Visitation Sunday 7 - 9 p.m.
PATON, Kathleen (nee Baxter) -
Kay passed away peacefully in her 85th year on Thursday, April 1st, 2004 at Southlake Regional Hospital. Kay was the beloved wife of the late Norman Paton and loving mother of Norma (Gib), June (Lee), Tony (Sandra) and Bill. Predeceased by brother Doug Baxter and sister Gwen (Jim) Finnemore and brother-in-law Gerry Mick. Fondly remembered by sisters Grace Mick, Dorothy (Douglas) MacKay and sister-in-law Dorothy Baxter. Kay loved her many grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family moved from Montreal to Mississauga in 1965. Kay's passions were family, golf and tennis. A celebration of Kay's life will be held at St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Uxbridge, Ontario (40B Toronto Street south), at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3rd, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association, Ontario.
SLIJOVSKI, Arlene -
passed away at Toronto Western Hospital, on April 1st, 2004. Beloved wife of Peter Slijovski. Loving daughter of Thomas and late Veronica. Loving mother of Wendy (Joe), Anna (Collin), and Peter. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Cynthia, Samantha and Kylie. Dear sister of Tom, Karen, Bill, Julia, Patricia and Marie. Loved by many relatives and friends. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday April 6th, at 11 a.m. The family of Arlene will receive friends on Monday April 5th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Thornton cemetery , Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Charity of your Choice would be appreciated.
WEEKES, George William -
Peacefully, on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, in his 90th year, after a short illness. Dear husband of Joyce and father of three sons, Michael of Windsor, Brian of Thornhill and Timothy of Port Perry. Sadly missed by daughters-in-law Susan, Ann and Elaine and 7 grandchildren: Ryan, Kyle, Tyler, Shannon, Scott, Sheila and George. Predeceased by parents Edward and Helena Weekes and three brothers John (Jack), William and Robert. Survived by sisters-in-law Doris of Collingwood ON, Phyllis of Nanaimo, B.C. and Margaret of Ingersoll, ON. Private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation. If desired, donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
GUNN, Rosemary (nee Walsh) -
At Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, on Monday, February 9, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Gunn. Loving mother of James and his wife Katarina of Burlington, Michael and his wife Roxanne of Calgary, and David of Edmonton. Dear grandmother of Angela, Jimmy, Chrissy, Melissa, Dana, and Dustin. Sister of Frances Dennis. Mother-in-law of June. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Church (S.E. corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave., Ajax) on Friday, February 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment - Resurrection cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
PALMER, Hartwell Clifford –
Peacefully at Fosterbrooke Long Term Care Facility on Monday, February 9, 2004, in his 74th year. Brother of Ardyt Taylor. He will be sadly missed by fellow residents and staff at Fosterbrooke. A funeral service will be held at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, February 11, at 1:00 p.m. Interment Bond Head cemetery.
THORNTON, J. Donald -
On February 9, 2004, in his 74th year. Don enjoyed a varied 41-year career with General Motors in Canada and the U.S. He was a tireless volunteer worker and fundraiser for Oshawa General Hospital, Oshawa General Hospital Foundation and Parkwood Estate. Loving and dearly loved husband of Joan. Loving father of David (Carrie), Kathryn Eckert (Ralph), Robert (Bonnie) and Douglas. Granddad of Kevin, Kyla, Jason, Tiffany, Kenneth and Madeline. Predeceased by brother Albert and sister-in-law Marlene. Brother-in-law of Gary and Eleanor Mighton. Friends will be welcomed at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E., Oshawa 905-433-4711. Visitation Wednesday, February 11 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E. at Wilson Rd., Oshawa on Thursday, February 12 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation, 1 Hospital Crt., Oshawa L1G 2B9 or Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
MOERKENS, Hendricus M. 'Henry' -
Peacefully, at Ajax and Pickering Health Centre, on Sunday, February 8, 2004, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Miriam. Loving father of Dirk and his wife Linda (Calgary), Helena and her husband Brian James (Scarborough). Proud grandfather of Courtenay, Gregory and Brittany. Sadly missed by his family and friends, both here and in Holland. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church (corner of Bayly Street and Harwood Avenue) on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Parkinson Foundation and The Ajax and Pickering Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
