Passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2010 with his family by his side. Son of Ernest and the late Philomena Dias.
Brother of Lenny and Lovita and nephew of Dolly Dias. Husband of Charlotte and father of Nicholas. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering) on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 10 a.m.
Lionel's family would like to thank the staff of the Emergency, Critical Care and Dialysis Units of the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital for their care and support.
HAMES, Joan Florence -
Passed away after a brief illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday June 25th, 2010 four days after her 76th birthday.
Dearly loved mother of Davidson and his wife Jodie of Parry Sound and Jonathan of Whitby. Grandmother of Madison. Sister of Georgene, Carol, Peter and the late Norma and June.
Resting at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby (905-655-3662) from 7-9 p.m. Monday.
Funeral service in the chapel Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 0'Clock. Cremation to follow.
If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME
HUMPHRIES, Kenneth Bruce “Ken” –
(retired 41-year member of the Toronto Board of Education, long-time member of Morning Star Baptist Church and presently actively involved in the Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church) –
peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, June 25, 2010, in his 78th year. Ken, loving husband and best friend for 55 years of Joan (nee Harpley) of Wilmot Creek. Loving father of Kenneth and his wife Lynn of Ajax, Darren and his wife Carolyn of Oshawa, and Donna Umpleby of Oshawa. Papa to Jesse, Caitlyn, Erin; Will, Lauren, Emma; Denis and the late Matthew. Dear brother of Audrey Hall and brother-in-law of Hazel Humphries. Predeceased by many brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 300 Rossland Rd. E., Oshawa, (just east of Ritson) on Wednesday, June 30, at 11:00 a.m.
Donations in Ken’s memory to Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated by his family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 905-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME
BARBER, Zetta Matilda -
Died suddenly at Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario on Thursday, June 24, 2010.
Zetta (nee McKee) in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Barber. Dear mother of Larry and predeceased by Brian. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Sarah, Melissa and her husband Basil Webb and Chris and by her great-grandchildren Hayden and Jeremy. Predeceased by her sister Muriel and brothers Harry and Orvil.
Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment Ebenezer United Church Cemetery.
DENLEY, Norman John -
(W.W. II R.C.A.F.) (Resident Cedarcroft Place, Oshawa)
Passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday June 24th, 2010 in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet Denley ( nee Curtis)
Loved and respected Dad of Beth and Patti, Pat and Steve, Mike and Lori, Tom and Dayna and Marg and John. Grandfather of Andrea, Aaron, Craig, Ryan, Tegan, Jacyln, Sarah, David and Emily.
Survived by his only sister Marge Copeman. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby (905-655-3662) on Wednesday June 30th, at 2:00 p.m. Family will recieve friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
After cremation, interment of ashes will follow at Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough.
If desired memorial donations to Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff of Cedarcroft Place for 5 years of care and compassion.
BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME
GRAY, Helen Anne (nee Waddington) -
Sept 7, 1932 – June 24, 2010
It is with heavy hearts the entire family announce the passing of Helen, daughter of the late Kathleen and George.
Helen and Robert celebrated 56 wonderful years of love and romance until Robert passed away in 2006…today their souls are reunited as one. Dearly missed by brothers: Tom (late Doreen), and George (Pam), Sister in law to Davina (Ted), Molly (Bill), and Gibson (Diane).
Mom was the heart and soul of the entire family, a homemaker extraordinaire! Her infamous butter tarts, delicious pies and yummy sugar cookies brought a smile to all who had the pleasure of enjoying her wonderful baking talents.
A mothers love is forever, lovingly remembered by her children: Douglas, Patricia (Frank), Carol (Gerry) Kathleen, Brian (Karen), Peter (Jackie), Andrew (Laura), and Michael.
A special place in their hearts for their Nana who was always there: Heather, Peter, Ryan (Stephanie), Daniel, Amanda (Josh), Shannon (Terry), Sarah, Tyler, Jonathan, Robert, Matthew, Samantha, Laura, Jason, Shawn, Amanda, Melissa, Nicholas, and Emily.
Adored GG and Nana to Kylie, Ava, Chase and Lucy.
Visitation at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St E, Oshawa on Saturday June 26 from 2-4 and 7-9pm and Sunday June 27 from 12-1. Funeral service Sunday June 27 at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, mom has asked you to please sign your donation cards or donations be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation.
GROVES, Robert Wrexford “Wrex” DVM -
Passed away peacefully in his 95th year at Hillsdale Terraces, Oshawa on Thursday June 24, 2010.
Wrex was born in 1916 in Essonville, Ontario. He was the son of Robert and Mary Groves ( nee Shuttleworth). Orphaned at the age of 2 years, he was raised by his mother's sisters and their families in the area of Fenelon Falls, Ontario.
He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Guelph in 1941. During the Second World War, he and his first wife, Eleanor ( nee Bruce) lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he was a Government Meat Inspector.
They returned to Ontario and eventually set up a veterinary practice in Sunderland, Ontario in the mid 1940's. Wrex was active in the communities of Sunderland, Cannington and Beaverton during his lifetime.
He is survived by his 3 children: son Don and daughter-in-law Crystal of Buckhorn, their children Holly Southwell and Andrew, Adam Groves and Meghan; his daughter Mary Brown and son-in-law Pat of Oshawa, their children Sean Brown and Joanne, Carey Fraser and Rob; and son Bob and daughter-in-law Laura of Naples, Florida and Bob's children Dan Groves and Michelle, Kelly Marshall and Justin. Also surviving are 9 great grandchildren, Meredith and Madeline Southwell of Orillia, Evan and Aaron Groves of Bethany, Katie and Ryan Brown of Oshawa, Courtney and Brody Fraser of Oshawa and Dan Groves Jr. of Akron, N.Y.
Wrex was fortunate to have 3 loving wives.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Eleanor Bruce (1976), Helen Johnson (1985) and Bettsy Newman (2005). He is fondly remembered by the Johnson families; Judy and Tony Weight of Florida, Phil and Doreen Johnson of Bobcaygeon, Brian and Colleen Johnson of Picton and Margot Johnson of Florida, the Newman families; Carolyn and Neil Turnbull of Sunderland, Nancy and John Milne of Leaskdale, Janice and Charles White of Port Perry, John and Marty Newman of Sunderland.
The Family will receive friends at the MANGAN FUNERAL HOME, (705-426-5777) 332 Osborne St, Beaverton Ontario on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 383 Osborne St., Beaverton from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice in memory of Wrex would be greatly appreciated.
BERTHELOT, Gillian May
Peacefully, at home surrounded by love on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at the age of 8 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved daughter of Christopher and Janette Berthelot. Loving sister to Madelyn and Ethan. Cherished granddaughter of Bob and Joanne Anderson and Sheila and the late Paul Berthelot. Dear niece of Trevor and Michelle Anderson, Michael and Arlene Berthelot, Susan and Brian Searle, Cathy Berthelot, Nancy and Tom Thornton, Michelle and Alan White, Paul and Michelle Berthelot and John and Kim Berthelot. Gillian will be sadly missed by her many cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, June 27th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M.
Funeral Service will be held at WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1850 Rossland Rd. East, Whitby on Monday, June 28th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery.
Memorial donations in memory of Gillian may be made to Camp Oochigeas or the Hematology/Oncology Division of SickKids Foundation.
OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME
Dos SANTOS, Luis F. -
October 3, 1927 – June 23, 2010 Peacefully on Wednesday, June 23rd at the age of 82 years.
Luis F. Dos Santos, beloved husband of Imelda for 60 years. Loving father of Armindo, Leonardo (Ivone) and Silvestre (Goretti) Dos Santos. Cherished grandfather of Phillip, Jessica, Nicholas, Angelia Dos Santos, Susy (Gino) Posteraro and Rudy Dos Santos. Proud great-grandfather of Kateryna and Mateo Posteraro. Dear brother of Beatrize (Luis) Da Avo of Portugal.
Luis’ family will welcome relatives and friends at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday June 25th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, June 26th at 10 a.m.
Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby, ON.
Memorial remembrances made to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre would be appreciated by his family.
FORD, Leonard -
In loving memory of Leonard Ford, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in the Ajax - Pickering Hospital, with family by his side.
He leaves behind loving wife Trudy Ford, sons Eric and Michael Ford and daughter- in-law Judy Ford.
Private Services will take place on Friday for family.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
WEIR, Walter Martin
Peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 69 years of age.
Dear father of Colin Weir and his wife Maureen. Loving Papa of Brayden. Walter will be sadly missed by his sister Sarah Nicol and sister-in-law Agnes Weir. Predeceased by his brother Alex and sister Winnie. Fondly remembered by his nieces Joan (Guin); Alexis (Henry) and their families and also by Carolyn, Leslie, Cynthia and Dorothy, his nephew Tom and their families and by his many friends.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, June 28th from 1 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M.
A private family service will be held.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME
HIGGINS, Donald (Don) –
at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday June 22, 2010 at the age of 79.
Beloved husband of the late Jane. Loving father of John and Belinda. Dear brother of Jean Donnelly, Jimmy Higgins (June), Keith Higgins (Martha) and their families. Predeceased by his sisters, Beulah Higgins and Sylvia Pett. Step-grandfather to Chris and David Serpa. Don will be missed by his dog Sammi.
Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 where the family will receive friends on Saturday June 26th from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart & stroke Foundation or the OSPCA would be appreciated.
