In his 85th year. It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Hubert (Huub) who passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Tuesday June 1, 2010.
Born February 26, 1926 in Wylre Limburg, The Netherlands.
Hubert was the son of the late Gertrudus and Desire Louise de Kever.
Beloved husband of the late Anne. Father of Hubert Jr. (Huby) and his wife Franca.
Hubert was a veteran of WWII and was active with the Dutch resistance during the occupation of The Netherlands.
He is a retired RN from Vale Inco of Sudbury.
Survived by his sister Josephine of The Netherlands and sisters-in-laws Val and Ronny of Australia.
Brother of the late Frank, Desire, Fr. Jowan and Edward de Kever.
Hubert will be remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends near and far.
Hubert enjoyed many hobbies which included talking on his CB radio, then upgraded to the internet.
He took pride in his wood carving and was always passionate about his gardening.
Hubert enjoyed his life to the fullest!
A Memorial Service will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Saturday June 5th, 2010 at 11 am.
Visitation from 10 – 11 am. Cremation.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to St. Vincent’s Kitchen or Gate 3:16.
HARRISON, Ruby Emma
Peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Tuesday, June 1, 2010.
Ruby Harrison of Whitby and formerly of Bradford in her 89th year.
Beloved wife of the late Leo Harrison.
Loving mother of Marie (Steve) Day, Connie (Ian) Munro and Paul Harrison.
Cherished grandmother of Debbie (Steve) Salsbury; Yvonne, Scott (Lindsey) and Sean Munro; Tanya and Tammy Harrison.
Dear great-grandmother of Matthew, Karley and Abigayle.
Dear sister of Rita Ritchie, Irene Cole and Keith Hutchinson.
Devoted friend and partner of Bazil Pollard.
Ruby will also be fondly remembered by Bob (Mary) Pollard and their family.
Funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, 167 Essa St., Bradford on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 10 a.m.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
KEALY, Jean Annette Elizabeth (nee Griffith)
Passed away on June 1, 2010. Beloved wife of Richard for 51 years.
Loving mother of Michael and his partner, Ted; Glenn, and his wife, Charlotte; and Brian, and his wife, Teresa.
Cherished grandmother of Brandon, Breanna, Matthew, Garrett, and Natasha.
Dear sister of Blanche Stiff, Flore Metcalfe, Gordie Griffith, Grace Gillam, and Doris Ewart.
A memorial service will take place on June 26 at 2 p.m. at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill Street S., (just north of the 401 at the lights).
A special thanks to our friends and family for all of the support during these difficult four months.
Donations may be made to the MS Society of Canada.
NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME
LESLIE, Hallam
(Retired Durham Regional Police Detective 26 years – Member of Club Carib)
Often called Hal or Sarge, entered into eternal rest at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at 74 years of age.
Beloved husband of Joan for 51 years. Loving father of Ingrid Green (Emanuel), David (Glenda) and Richard (Marianne).
Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Erika, Adrian, Nathan and Evan.
Brother of Waveney, Claudia and the late Valerie.
Brother-in-law of Ken Holford (Joan), Michael Holford (Myrna), Patricia Holford and David Holford (Marva); uncle of Kim.
Hal will be fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, June 8th from 7 – 9 P.M.
Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, June 9th at 1:00 P.M.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME
MILLIGAN, Alistair Hopkirk
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at the age of 73.
Originally from Paisley, Scotland. Al will be dearly missed by many family and friends, especially Michael, Wendy, Andrew, Jake and William Jennings, and Rhonda and James Holman.
Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME
PATTERSON, Lloyd Kitchener
August 27, 1916 – June 1, 2010
(World War II Veteran, Hastings and Prince Edward (Hasty P’s) Regiment; Retired 42 years from Duplate; Lifetime member of Canadian Corps Local 42; CAW member Local 222)
Peacefully in his 94th year with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa.
Predeceased by his wife Mary and son William.
Survived by his daughter Liz and son-in-law Lloyd Cullen.
Even prouder “Big Papa” to Alex, Mekaila, Miranda, Ryan, Emily, Jordan, Aliyah, Will and Baby Fletcher.
Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday, June 4, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held, in the chapel, at 3:00 pm.
Special thanks to Dr. Rob Verdonk, Christine (his niece) and all the nurses on 4 Main.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sick Kids Foundation.
“Lang may your lum reek”
PHARO, Ralph Derwent
November 4, 1949 - June 1, 2010
Emigrated from New Zealand to Canada in 1972
Unexpectedly in a tragic accident on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at his Muskoka home in his 61st year.
Beloved wife of Phyllis.
Very loving father (mother & ex wife, Charlene Lavergne) of Pandora (Stewart), Nicole (Anthony) and Laura.
Grandfather to Lily Whiffen.
Stepson Scot Kerek (Wendy) and step granddaughters Elizabeth, Meghan and Carly.
Dear brother of Laurie Pharo (Penny).
Uncle to Melanie, Evan, Phillip and Catrina.
Ralph's illustrious career began in the New Zealand Navy, later he traveled to Canada working for the Sheraton Hotel chain.
He opened Cullen Gardens Restaurant in Whitby in 1981.
He taught the food and beverage programme at Durham College before leaving to pursue a career in the financial sector, working for Metropolitan Life/Clarica.
Ralph was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Kinsmen, Whitby/Oshawa Seniors Centres and volunteered with Durham Hospice.
Ralph's passion was to travel, which included trips to Costa Rica, Mexico, San Francisco, Phoenix, Arizona, Alaska, Bermuda, Cuba, Eastern Caribbean, Florida, Myrtle Beach, Hawaii, Fiji, Scotland, England.
He was a proud supporter of the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Team.
He enjoyed going to the movies, painting, fishing, cooking and entertaining for his family and friends.
Ralph will be remembered for his infectious laugh, zest for life and love of people.
Friends may call at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby, 905-443-3376 on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 4-8 p.m.
Memorial Service in the chapel on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 10 am.
As an expression of sympathy donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) would be appreciated by the family.
