JOHNSON, Elizabeth "Anne"
In her 73rd year after a courageous battle with cancer and with her family at her side, it is with sadness that Anne passed away on May 14, 2005. Beloved wife of 32 years to Sidney Johnson and mother of John & Paul (deceased) Huffman. Anne was formerly of Scugog Island and lived in Yellowknife N.W.T. for the past 35 years of her life. Service was held in Yellowknife and her ashes will be buried at Mount Lawn Cemetery, 2000 Dundas St. E., Whitby, Ontario, on June 20th, 2005 at 12 p.m. Immediately following, a reception will be held at Scugog Island First Nation Administration Building, 22521 Island Road, Port Perry, Ontario.
HUFFMAN, Paul (deceased 1996). [Associated with the obituary above.]
At Paul's wishes and that of his family his ashes will be buried alongside his mother, Anne, at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2000 Dundas St. E., Whitby, Ontario on June 20, 2005 at 12 p.m.
BECKSTED, Elizabeth 'Grace'
Quietly, on Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Extendicare residence in Oshawa. Gracie was in her 98th year, and she was born in Sharbot Lake, Ontario, where she grew up. A longtime resident of Kingston, she had many friends not only socially, but also in various work places. Gracie married Morley (predeceased) on May 21, 1960 and resided in Oshawa until her death. There were no children. She was predeceased by two brothers, Hector and Reginald, sister Edna and parents Elizabeth (nee Gracie) and Robert McVeigh. She will be dearly missed by the Becksteds and McVeighs and their families, as well as friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E. Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held on Friday, May 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at CHRIST MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH, 81 Hillcroft St. (at Mary St. N.), Oshawa, followed by cremation. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Morrisburg, Ontario, at a later date.
BELL, Gloria Edith (nee Hipgrave)
It is with a great sense of loss that her family announces Gloria's death after a difficult, but courageous battle with metastatic melanoma, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville on Sunday, May 8, 2005. Predeceased by her cherished husband Reuben Fraser Bell. She will be greatly missed by daughter Barbara and her husband Dan and son James and his wife Rosanne. She was a loving grandmother to Brian and his wife Kelly, Angela, Nathan, Erica, Cory and great-grandson Caleb. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gloria's memory made to 'Oshawa General Hospital Foundation' - New Durham Regional Cancer Centre, the Canadian Cancer Society or ChildCARE Plus (PAOC) would be appreciated. Gloria's family wishes to acknowledge the many healthcare professionals of Lakeridge Health who cared for Gloria during her illness including the Oncology Department, Emergency staff, Palliative Care Team, Hospitalists and Health Care Team of 6F Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, and the Health Care Team of Continuing Care Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, as well as other staff and volunteers she encountered along the way. Your ongoing professionalism, care and compassion have been greatly appreciated. You are all so valuable and make the difference. Thank you.
BOYD, Harold Allen "AL"
Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday May 8, 2005, after a year-long illness with stomach cancer, at age 61. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (Pat) Boyd (nee Wiggins). Loving father of Stephanie (Tito) and Katie (Joe). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Akasha and Kaia. Also left to mourn are his mother Gladys Comber, sisters Margaret Ellis and her husband Don of Bowmanville and Joanne Byrom and her husband Eric of Oshawa, and his many cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Lonnie Boyd. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Funeral Service at Kingsview United Church on Thursday May 12, at 1:00 pm. Cremation. Memorial Donations to Hearth Place or Kingsview United Church would be appreciated. Visitation 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday.
CASTEL, Ian Alexander
Peacefully, with family by his side, on Sunday, May 8th, 2005, at Lakeridge Health - Whitby, in his 75th year. Dearly beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of Randall and his wife Deborah, Rhonda, and predeceased by Glenn. Grandfather of Tyler and Shannon. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, May 12th from 1:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations made to a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
GIFFORD, Raymond (Ray) Harold
(Veteran of WWII and Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 43)
At Extendicare Life Care Centre on Sunday May 8, 2005. Ray Gifford in his 82nd year. Predeceased by his wife Edith Hadley and his son Garry Lloyd Gifford. Loving father of Carol Gifford. He will be fondly remembered by his brother Neil Gifford, his sister Joyce Gifford and his nieces and nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday May 11, 2005 at 1 p.m. Interment Zion Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
HARDY, John William
Passed away peacefully at Toronto Western Hospital, with his family by his side, on Sunday, May 8th, 2005, at the age of 65. John, beloved husband of Norma for 29 years. Loving father of Cindy Grant (Gary), Len Hardy (Melissa), LeeAnn Papizewski (Joseph) and John Montgomery. Cherished Grampy of Sarah, Ava, Audrey, Kyle and Adam. Loving brother of Barb Smith (Leo), Ruth Garthoff (Nick), Peter Hardy and Ricky Hardy. John will be sadly missed by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, May 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 12th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, in John's memory, would be appreciated.
JACKSON, Bradley Charles
In his 54th year, Brad passed away peacefullly, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family at The Cottage Hospital in Uxbridge on May 8, 2005. Brad was the dearly cherished son of June and the late Ben Jackson. He was the very much loved brother to Leigh and her husband Friedemann Huettner, Gail and her husband Frank Scheepers and Shelley and her husband Rick Hart. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Kirsten (Geoff), Matthew (Leah), Amanda, Daniel, Corey, Bradley, Breanna and Blaire. Brad was the dear nephew of Stan and his wife Carol, and the loved cousin of Sharon, Sandra, Steven, and their families. Brad's life was also deeply enriched by the love of a very special lady, Julie Jenkins and her family. He will be with us always. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
MASAROVICH, Evelyn Elizabeth
Passed away suddenly after a happy Mother's Day with children and grandchildren at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Sunday, May 8th, 2005 in her 77th year. Dearly beloved wife of Joseph for 50 years. Loving mother of Sharon and her husband Derek Gordon, and Stephen and his wife Sandra. Cherished Grandmother of Lisa, Melissa, Andrew, James, Evan and Alyson. Dear sister of Marion Hyde and sister-in-law of Helen Kean (Roger). Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, May 11th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Prayers 3:30 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held at SAINT MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH, (570 Marion Ave., Oshawa) on Thursday, May 12th at 10:30 A.M. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
ODYNSKI, Bonnie Leira (nee Livingston)
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with leukemia at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, May 8, 2005. Bonnie at age 39. Beloved wife of David Odynski of Oshawa. Daughter of the late Gerald and Leira (Detlor) Livingston of Corbyville, ON. Daughter-in-law of William and Joan Odynski of Oshawa. Dear sister of John Livingston and the late Dale Livingston of Courtice and Joy Yungblut and her husband Paul of Harcourt. Sister-in-law of Janice Rutkay & her husband David of Ottawa, and nephews Brian & Kevin. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905)433-4711, with funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment GROVESIDE Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a hospital of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m.
BLIGHT, Everett (Bud)
Bud passed away peacefully in his 82nd year on March 7th, 2005 at his home in Wilmot Creek, east of Bowmanville. He was born & raised in Whitby. After serving in the RCAF from 1942 to 1945 Bud joined the Toronto Police Force rising to the rank of Staff Inspector from which he retired in 1983. Bud was an active member of the Police Credit Union from 1956 to 1981, the last 11 years as a Director. Bud was an avid golfer & he & Laura spent many happy days golfing in Florida & in Durham with their many friends. Bud is survived by his loving wife Laura (nee Pascoe) Daughter Pat & her husband Ron Cox of Simcoe, Ontario, son Scott of St. Petersburg, Florida, grandchildren Don, Kim, Nick, Jenny, great-grandchildren Chelsey, Justin, Chloe & his brother Don of Bowmanville. He was predeceased by sister Helen & his parents Mae & Theodore Blight. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 14th, 2005 at 1 pm at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville. All Family & friends are invited to a reception following the service at the Wheel House, Wilmot Creek, east of Bowmanville, Bennet Rd & 401.
