MOLSNER, Walter
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Thursday, December 14th, 2006 at the age of 78. Long time employee of Lasco Steel. Beloved husband of the late Sophia. Dear father to Paul and his wife Brenda, Linda and her husband David, and Doris and her husband Bob. Proud grandfather to Carly, Garett, Shekera, Shynade and Quintin. A small family gathering was held on Saturday, December 16th. He will be deeply missed.
ASHTON, Shirley Irene (nee: McCabe)
Suddenly on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the age of 59. Devoted mother of David and Amber and their spouses Shannon and Steve. Loving and cherished "Grama" to Caitlin, Byron and Isaac. Shirley is survived by her mother Helen; her brothers Doug and Larry. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Guests will be received at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby (just north of Hwy 2) on Monday, December 18th from 11 am until the time of the Memorial Service at 1pm. Interment to follow. Donations in Shirley's memory may be directed to the Children's Wish Foundation
CRAIGHEAD, Marie Josephine 'Rita'
Passed away peacefully at home, in her sleep, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Rita, at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of Alexander McLean 'Mac' Craighead. Dear sister of Carmen Grenier, of Lavalle, Quebec, and the late Joseph Paul Emil Dublic. Dear sister-in-law to Jack and Esther Craighead. Loving aunt to Francine, Bill and Carol Little, Marg and Sam Rice, Gary and Sherry Craighead. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Friends will be received on Saturday, December 16th from 2-4pm. A funeral service will take place in the Chapel of the funeral home on Sunday, December 17th at 11am. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Association in Rita's memory would be greatly appreciated by the family.
DILLON, Margaret A.
Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a lengthy illness bravely fought, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late George M. Dillon. Patient and loving mother of Patrick (Irene) of Havelock, Paul (Linda) of Trenton, Tom (Wanda) of Millbrook, Matthew (Marilyn) of Bowmanville, Beverly (Eric) of Gores Landing, Marlene (Philip Hungerford) of Port Hope, and Kevin (Kim) of Newtonville. Grandma of 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Sister of Keitha, Cleo, Tom, and the late Hubert, Raymond, Dorothy, and Violet. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, Dec. 15, from 5-9 p.m., with prayers at 8:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at ST. THOMAS MORE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Millbrook, on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Rosemount Memorial Gardens, Peterborough. Donations in Margaret's memory to the Hospital for Sick Children or Bethesda House Shelter would be greatly appreciated by her family.
GORALCZYK, Edward J.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Wednesday, December 13th, 2006 at the age of 70 years. Ed was the cherished father of Deborah (Michael) Smith and Lawrence (Cathy Luke) Goralczyk. Loving grandfather of Lawrence and Alannah Luke-Goralczyk. Dear brother of Barb, Josephine, Joseph and the late Helen and Tony. Special thanks to the staff at 9M, 8M and 5F at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa. Thank you to co-workers and Martine for being so accommodating and supportive. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, December 17th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel Monday, December 18th at 3:00 p.m. with Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
GUNAWARDANA, Godfrey S.
Passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, in his 73rd year, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Jean, his children Jennifer and Keith and his daughter-in-law Daniela, as well as his beloved grandchildren Victoria, Ashley, Justin and girlfriend Erin. He is also survived by his sister Christine, brother Wilhelm and all of his extended family in Australia. Godfrey was a proud and active member in the Knights of Columbus as a Past Grand Knight of St. Isaac Jogues Council 11098, Past Faithful Navigator of St. Ignatius of Loyola Council 2509 and Eastern Area Chairman of the Columbian Squires. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, both here and overseas. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering) on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
HAMILTON, Beverley
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday, December 13th, 2006 at 60 years of age. Loving daughter of Pearl and the late Charlie Upshaw. Dear mother of Rob, Brian and Michael. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Tyler and Shane. She will be fondly remembered by her many brothers, sisters and extended family. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa with funeral service in Emmanuel Baptist Church (461 Phillip Murray Dr.) on Tuesday, December 19th, 2006 at 1 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Monday from 7-9 p.m.
HUME, James 'Jim'
Passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Jim, at the age of 42. Beloved husband of Paul Johnson. Son of the late Shirley Sweeney and William Hume. Dear brother of Deborah and her husband John Henry and Anne Hume. Son-in-law to Wendy Johnston and Michael Howe. He will be truly missed by his niece Christina and her husband Darryl, and their son Austin. Fondly remembered by his nephew Brian and his wife Shanda, and their children Bret, Breanna, and Aleah. Stepson of Alexander Sweeney. Beloved friend of Deirdra Phillips. Greatly loved and missed by all of his friends, family, and beloved animals. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Friends will be received on Sunday, December 17th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, December 18th at 11am. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to The Humane Society of Durham Region in Jim's memory would be greatly appreciated by the family. I will always love you, Birdz
HUTCHISON, Gertrude May 'Trudy'
Peacefully in her 88th year after a lengthy illness, at Extendicare Peterborough on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Devoted wife for 65 years of the late Roy Louis Hutchison. Survived by her children Robert Hutchison of Peterborough and Lyn and her husband Bill Small of Newcastle, and predeceased by her son Lloyd Hutchison. Grandmother of David, Grant, and Jennette Hutchison, Robert, Dale, and Lisa Hutchison, Brayden and Brook Akers, and six great- grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Ebert Wadsworth. Sister-in-law of Gaius Hutchison, Dorothy Cobb, Fern Drake, and Steve Hutchison. A special thank-you to all the staff of Extendicare Peterborough for their compassionate care over the past 10 years. A funeral service will be held at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, December 15, at 12:00 noon, with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Spring interment at St. Mark's Community Cemetery, Paudash. Donations in Trudy's memory to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appreciated by her family.
MOSIER, Margaret Elaine (nee Hazelton)
December 26, 1921 - December 13, 2006
50 year member of the Canadian Corps Unit 42.
Died peacefully in her sleep at Hillsdale Estates. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Lovingly remembered by her son John and his wife Jackie, her daughter Patricia and her husband Gary Phayre, her daughter in law Valerie, 5 grandchildren Shelley, Lori, Steve, Michelle and Julie and by her 9 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her sons, Douglas and Richard and by her brothers Lloyd, Kenneth, James and Bill. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 9 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. At the family's request, Memorial donations to the Durham Lung Association or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
OUELLET, Paulette
At Mount Sinai ICU, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at 13:54, Paulette fell asleep in the Lord. Survived by her husband Clement, children Raymond, Paul, Lise and her husband, Robin, grandchildren, Chantale and Jonathan, sisters Gabrielle and Louise. Paulette was as considerate in her passing as she was during her life, never wanting to impose on others, yet always the first to sacrifice. Paulette would want everyone to toast her and move forward with cherished memories. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogue's Roman Catholic Church on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 10:30 a.m.
ROBERTSON, Lillie (nee Ridout)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Southlake Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of David. oving mother of Dale and her husband Tim Maxson, David Robertson and his wife Ada, Debbie and her husband Nick Mykusz, Deanna and her husband Robert Harvey and Denean and her husband Mark Kingston. Proud grandmother of 11 and great- grandmother of 1. Friends will be received at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby 905-668-3410 on Thursday, December 14, 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. A service at Courtice Baptist Church, 1660 Hwy. 2, Courtice on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 1 p.m. Interment, Goodwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Courtice Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the staff at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and the C.C.U. at Southlake Regional Health Centre for their special care.
