REYES, Ana
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Whitby on Saturday, December 16th, 2006 at the age of 84. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jorge Reyes. Loving mother of Rosie, Rubi, Fe (Tony), Jorge Jr., Angelina (Amante), Caridad, Joey, and the late Nilda. Dear grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many friends and relatives. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, December 19th from 1 - 4 and 6 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at THE CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa on Wednesday, December 20th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
THOMPSON, Alfred Waring 'Fred'
(Retired Plasterer, 60 year member of the Orange and True Blue Association)
Peacefully with family by his side at Lakeridge Health- Whitby on Saturday, December 16th, 2006 in his 80th year. Dearly beloved husband of Mary of 56 years. Loving father of Elizabeth Henderson (Paul), Wendy Fallis (Gill), Beverley Byrski (nee Snyder) Edward, Milton, Karen Arscott (Chris), Joanne Love (Allen) and Joyce Parkinson (Joe). Grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister Rita and brother-in-law Frank Carter and parents Isabella and Alfred Thompson. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, December 19th from 6 - 9 P.M. Lodge Service at 7:00 P.M. and visitation Wednesday, December 20th from 1:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made to the Kedron United Church- Elevator Fund or The True Blue and Orange Home (Richmond Hill) would be appreciated.
TOWNSEND, John Donald
October 7th, 1925 - December 16th, 2006.
John passed away quietly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, December 16th, 2006. John has once again joined his beloved wife Fran, of 59 years. John will be greatly missed by his family; Phil and Kathie, Chris and Shona, Glenn and his many grandchildren. John is also survived by his two older sisters living in England; Monica Metté and Kathleen Pearson, and his many nieces and nephews. John's family is most grateful to the Staff of Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their loving care and compassion given to both John and his family. John's family, his close friends and associates will celebrate his life in a memorial service at THE W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St E, Whitby at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19th, 2006.
WRIGHT, Lorne Edgar
Age 93 years.
(Retiree of General Motors)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, December 16th, 2006. Beloved husband of Annie (Oke) for almost 70 years. Dear father of Carrol & Ron Clemens, Doris & Murray Axford, Betty Wright & the late Gloria Muller and Lawrence. Father-in-law to Jim Muller & June Wright. Loving grandfather of Darryl, Brent, Brad, Brooke, Melanie, Stephanie, Julie, Jeff & Trevor. Great-grandfather to Cody, Jake, Bryce, Victoria, Mackenzie, Conner, Bailey, Holly, Zakkary, Shane, Shelby & Kayla. Brother of the late Myrtle, Marguerite, Norma, Fred, Hazel, Herb & Arthur. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street N. Bowmanville on Sunday, December 17th, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will take place in our Chapel 11 am Monday, December 18th, 2006. Interment Eldad Cemetery. Donations may be made to Enniskillen United Church or the Charity of your choice.
BRUM, Joseph
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Friday, December 15, 2006. Joseph Brum, at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Joyce. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432- 8484 (corner of Sandringham Dr., and Highway #2) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 20 at 10 a.m. The family of Joseph will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
HEARD, Doris Gertrude
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Thursday, December 15th, 2006 in her 87th year. Dearly beloved wife of Bev of 65 years. Loving mother of Daniel and his wife Lona and Bonnie Woods. Cherished grandmother of Danna, Kelly, Alison, Susanne, Katherine and great-grandmother of Kylie, Anthony, Julia, Olivia, Samantha, Lucas, Kendra, Vanessa and Colin Predeceased by her brother Edward. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, December 20th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, December 21st at 11:00 A.M. Interment of cremated remains to follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
SNELL, Monte Douglas
Suddenly at home on Friday, December 15th, 2006 in his 64th year. Dearly beloved husband of Mary of 39 years. Loving father of Chris and his wife Dayne. Cherished grandfather of Mason and Quinn. Dear son of Violet and the late Doug. Brother of Joy Schoenthal and her husband Lloyd, Bart and his wife Donalda, Carla Gusway and her husband Jeff, Leanne Herzog and her husband David, and brother-in-law Peter and his wife Susan and son-in-law of Tekla Buczkowski. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, December 21st from 11:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Donations made to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
ASHBY, Fred
Age 65 years. Recently Retired from Gen-Auto Shippers. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, December 14th, 2006. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father of Dwayne & Ganean Ashby and Tim Ashby. Loving Papa of Georgia. Beloved son of the late Hugh & Vera Ashby. Dear brother of Hugh & Judy Ashby and Roma & Harold Collins. Special brother-in-law of Lillian & John Goode. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, special friends Boyd & Carolyn Johnson, 'The Hampton Family' and his beloved cats Ginger and Bentley. A Memorial Service will be held at HAMPTON UNITED CHURCH on Friday, December 22nd at 11 am. Visitation will take place from 10 - 11 am. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street N. Bowmanville.
BYRON, Margaret (Peggy)
Died at her Pickering home on December 14, 2006 after an exhausting fight with cancer. Predeceased by her parents John and Nellie Stephen and brother Jack of Brandon, Manitoba. Peggy is mourned by her husband Bob, daughter Barbara of Pickering Village and daughter Robin Byron, son-in-law Michael Milojevic and grandsons Nicholas and Sacha of Auckland, N.Z. and sister-in-law Beverley Doyle of Winnipeg. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by a host of close friends across Canada. Gratitude is owed to the doctors and many nurses and care giving professionals at Sunnybrook, Oshawa Palliative Care Unit and Durham Care. Following a private family ceremony, there will be a celebration of Peggy's life at a date early in the new year.
CRAIG, Alistair (Al)
Passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, December 14th, 2006 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Jessie (nee Murray). Loving father of George (Donna) and Jim (Juanita). Devoted grandfather of Katherine (John), Judith, Alison, Sarah, Timothy, Scott and Matthew. Great grandfather to Abigail and Andreah. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, December 19th at 12:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to No One Left Behind Fund c/o Scouts Canada would be appreciated.
HEINEN, Colleen Barbara (nee Jensen)
It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Colleen at home, on Thursday, December 14th, at the age of 55. She was surrounded by her loved ones after an 18 month courageous battle with brain cancer. She will be sadly missed by her mother Margaret and the late Cecil Jensen. Loving mother of Melannie Elmhurst and her husband Michael and Kevin Heinen and his partner Kelly and son Cameron. Cherished grandmother of Olivia Grace. Dear sister of Brian Jensen and his wife Judy, Paul Jensen and his wife Patti, and Laura Jensen. Special aunt to Ryan and his wife Mandy, Stephanie and her partner Matt, Lisa and Daniel. Fondly remembered by Jan William Heinen. Faithful friend to Emily. She will be missed by her real estate colleagues and clients and those who she helped through her volunteer work in the community. We wish to give our heartfelt thanks to Diana, Elizabeth and Sharon for their kind and gentle care through this difficult journey. Special thanks to Nurse Erin for her love, respect and loyalty. Colleen was a wonderful and loving spirit - a friend to all - whose life was too short and who will be sadly missed. The family is comforted in knowing that Colleen has been reunited with her father Cecil and grandmother Agnes. Friends will be received at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for memorial visitation on Tuesday, December 19th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 20th at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to The Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada, (620 Colbourne Street, Suite 301, London, Ontario N6B 3R9) would be sincerely appreciated by the family. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. We love you Colleen, forever and ever.
HOLTBY Lynda Marlene
Peacefully at home on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the age of 59. Mother of David Besse and Heather Besse (fiancé Cary Foeller). Sister of Sharon Fee (Keith), Doug Holtby (Joy, predeceased) and Carolyn McLachlan. Former wife of Ray Besse. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, (905-433-4711) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be appreciated. Visitation 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday.
