(Retired employee of North York Hydro). passed away at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland on Thursday August 9th, 2007. Eddie Kelly of Port McNicoll, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of 51 years to Rachel Gray. Dear father of Alan and his wife Dawn, Ron and his wife Serena of Barrie. Loving grandfather of Cailin (Kyle) and Kandice. Loving Papa of Ashley, Kristen, Harley and Colton. Brother of Jean Jones of York, England and the late Sadie (Willie) Young, Alfred Kelly, Jackie Erskine and Bobby Kelly. Brother-in-law of Robbie and Shirley Boyle, Dennis and Linda Gray, Elsie Gray, Violet Erskine and the late George. Special uncle of Elizabeth Magee and family of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Susan Kelly. The family will receive friends at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland on Saturday August 11th from 7-9 p.m., Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday August 13th at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Regional Cancer Centre or the Huronia Hospitals Foundation would be appreciated.
Mrs. Monica Cecelia Markham
October 23, 1927 - July 25, 2007
passed away at the Huronia District Hospital on Wednesday July 25, 2007 at the age of 79 years. Monica McCauley, beloved wife of the late Howard Markham and William (Bill) Kennedy. Dear mother of Ann Morris. Fondly remembered by her stepchildren; Karen Short and her husband Ian, Sue Blake, Randy Markham, Gerry Markham, Wayne Markham and the late Bruce Markham. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sister of Ursula White, Hilda Hartman and the late Jacqueline Mathieson, Roy, Carl, Clarence, Frank and Harold McCauley. She will be sadly missed by Dorothy Shaughnessy. Resting at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland on Sunday July 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church, Midland on Monday July 30th at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Mr. Frederick Corbier
November 8, 1937 - June 13, 2007
Corbier, Fred passed away at Newmarket on Wednesday June 13th, 2007 in his 70th year. Loving husband to Fay for 51 years. Dear father to Frederick Jr. (Vivian), Janie (Roland), Peggy (Dave), Keith, Joe (Christine) and Melody (Steve). Brother of Glady, Mary Grace, David and predeceased by Allan, Garnet, Dan, Donald and Diane. Predeceased by his parents Clara Stacey and Joseph Corbier. Special grandfather to 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and his buddy and great grandson Blake. At Fred's request, there will be no funeral services. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Nicholls Funeral Home.
Mr. Gilbert Lesile Mitchell
July 29, 1923 - July 13, 2007
passed away peacefully on July 13, 2007. Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 29, 1923 to William and Othilia (Novack) Mitchell. Gilbert served proudly in the United States Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets and was a member of the LST835 Alumni Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. Gilbert had a 35 year career with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. After retirement, he maintained residences in Midland, Ontario and Leesberg, Florida. Beloved husband of Barbara Jean (Decho) for 58 years and loving father of Joan (David) Hamilton of Victoria Harbour, Glenn Mitchell of Manchester, New Hampshire and Mary Mitchell of Richmond Hill. Grandfather of Megan, Michael, Scott, Blake, Valerie, Andrea and great grandfather of Laila. Loving brother of Marge Pletch and the late William, Donald, Elmond, Thomas, Robert and Bernadine Geary. Friends may call at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland on Monday July 16th from 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church, Midland on Tuesday July 17th ay 10 a.m. Interment St. Margaret's Cemetery, Midland. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Greater Simcoe County may be made.
Mrs. Verna Macdonald
September 21, 1913 - June 25, 2007
Macdonald, Verna passed away peacefully at the Villa Care Centre Midland on Monday June 25th, 2007 in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband David Macdonald. Loving mother to Ken and his wife Judy. Predeceased by her 4 siblings. Special aunt to Jill and Dennis Neufeldt. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Nicholls Funeral Home on Thursday June 28th, 2007 from 1 p.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 p.m. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Mr. Larry Murphy
March 26, 1932 - August 15, 2007
Peacefully at the Penetanguishene Hospital on Wednesday August 15, 2007 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Arlene Peachey. Dear father of Frank and his wife Barbara, Paul, Larry (Boomer) and his wife Monica, Louis, and Yoland Thomas and her husband Kelvin. Loving Papa of Devin, Paula, Justin, Rebecca, Rachel, Amanda, Annabel and Chelsea. Brother of Frank, Constance and Isabel. Friends will be received at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland on Thursday August 16th from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday August 17th at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Mr. Michael George
July 29, 2007
Michael Henry GEORGE (Meyend Tricks)
It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of their adored Michael on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the age of 25. Cherished son of Scherry and Edwardson. Devoted brother to Sarah and Chantel. Proud grandson of Verdena Borden and Clyde Shepherd and Sarah and Henry George. Beloved fiancé of Chanel Chambers. Michael will be forever remembered by his extended family of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and all who knew him.
The family will receive friends at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Westney Heights Baptist Church, 1201 Ravenscroft Rd.(North of Rossland Rd.), Ajax, on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Centennial College in c/o the Michael George Scholarship Fund would be appreciated.
Mr. Ernest Robinson Stuart
August 8, 2007
Ernest Robinson STUART, (Ajax Royal Canadian Legion Br. #322 - Veteran of WWII, Retired employee of CP Express, ALLTRANS, Former OASA Special Convener). Peacefully at his home on Wed. August 8, 2007 in his 87th year. Loving husband of Barbara, and the late Annabell. Proud father of Annabell Youngberg, and Bob and his wife Joy. Cherished grandfather of Yvonne Youngberg. Will be sadly missed by his step children Susan and Alex Ramsay, David and Lise Pollock, Ken and Krystal Pollock, Jim and Paulette Pollock, their families, and all who knew him. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Memorial Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Mr. William James Bergstrom
July 26, 2007
Died in Toronto on July 26, 2007, the result of a sudden, tragic accident. Bill was born in Stratford, Ontario, on April 7, 1954, and in his adolescent years, was drawn to nursing. For Bill this choice was more than just a career, it was a calling. During high school, he volunteered and worked part time at what was then called the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital and after receiving his Registered Nursing degree from Durham College in 1976, began full time work there. Throughout his 25 years at WPH, Bill rose to higher and higher positions of nursing responsibility. Intelligent, erudite, witty, charismatic and full of life, he loved his work and the challenges and joys it offered. Most of all, he cherished the patients he cared for and he held them in the highest esteem. He was revered by his colleagues for his dedication and his intuitive, ethical professionalism.
Throughout his nursing career he played a pivotal leadership role at all levels – as a Nurse Manager, a Clinical coordinator and eventually Project Manager, from 1990-1998, in the rebuilding of the Whitby Mental Health Centre. As a Project Manager, he was a zealous advocate for patient rights, and uncompromising in his insistence on the highest standards of care in the construction of the new facility. That the Centre stands today as a world-class facility is a reflection, in many ways, of the ground-breaking and innovative work Bill did with the architects and designer teams charged with bringing ideas and drawings to life, for real people to use.
In 2001, Bill joined the staff of the Scarborough Grace Hospital Psychiatric Unit in Toronto, where he could once again get back to his truest love - hands-on nursing care.
Bill was the sixth of seven children born to Elisabeth (“Betty B.”) and Arnold Bergstrom, (both predeceased) of Whitby, Ontario. He is survived by his sister Ingrid Gadsden and brothers John, David, Tom, Ray and Don. He leaves behind sisters-in-law Lynn, Sharon, Barb and Jackie, as well as nieces and nephews Eric, Ian, Meghan, Adam, Misty, Eddie, Amelia, Dane, Brendan and Rachel Bergstrom. For Bill’s family, his death has come as a tragic and devastating loss. He was the heart of our family, the clever, confident spirited one who inspired us with his courage, determination, sensitivity and unique panache. He made us laugh and we loved him so very much. We will be lost without him and he will live on in our hearts forever.
Rest in peace dearest brother.
Friends and family will be received at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 from 1-2:30 pm. A memorial service to follow in the chapel at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
“And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget
falls drop by drop upon the heart,
and in our own despair, against our will,
comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.” - Aeschylus
Mr. Keith Roland Dower
August 17, 2007
passed away peacefully with his wife at his side and surrounded by his family, Keith went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 17, 2007, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Beloved husband of Irene Dower. Loving father of Kimberlee (Ross McGurrin) and Leslie (Stewart Alcock). Very proud grandpa of Keinan, Reece, Rachel, and Kara. Cherished son of Melbourne and Lavina Dower, and loving brother of Rob and Tim and their families.
The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 from 7-9 Monday and 2-4 & 7-9 Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held at Carruthers Creek Community Church (599 Bayly St. E., Ajax) on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 11:30 am. Interment Groveside Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Resources for Exceptional Children in Durham would be greatly appreciated.
