WILSON, Alistair Diarmid (Derm)
(Retired Sargeant, Metro Toronto Police, 55 Division.)
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer at the Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, on November 15, 2006, in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Flora. Loving father of Chrissie (Herve) Cursano, Richard (Dawn), Scott (Andrea) Maidens, Val (Scott) Maidens, Lesley (Richard) Maidens. Grandpa Derm will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Morgane, Stefan, Logan, Ashley, Brent, Mitchell, Lee, Amelia and Robbie. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Hilary (Peter), Brett (Andy), and David and his faithful companion "Buddy". As a Major and RCA, Derm was very active with the Canadian Cadet Movement. He will be missed by many Officers and Cadets alike. In memory of Derm, memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society Durham Region or to a Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
BAYLEY, Horace James (Jim)
(Founder of Greenbank Airport.)
Passed away peacefully at the Regency Manor in Port Hope on November 14, 2006, in his 82nd year. Jim will be sadly missed by his wife June of 58 years. Loving father of Brent and his wife Jenny Bayley of Port Hope, Mark and his wife Brenda Bayley of Ancaster. Proud grandfather of Morgan Bayley, Emma (Justin) MacGreggor, Lucy (Jason) Mitchell and great-grandfather of Ben, Noah, Olivia and Sophia. Survived by his brother Edward Bayley of Barrie and predeceased by Frank Bayley. Jim was a life long scholar and educator at the North York Board of Education and in the field of Aviation as a passionate flight instructor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Alzheimer Society or to the Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
BROOKS, Frederick 'Fred' George
Suddenly, on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Jane for 31 years. Devoted and loving father of Ian and Aaron. Cherished brother of Gail Desjardins and her husband Brent Nicholas, Valerie Thorndyke and her husband James Flieler and Murray Brooks and his wife Janette. Will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his mother Berneta Brooks and his parents Laura and George Brooks. A Celebration of Fred's Life will be held on Friday, November 17, 2006, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905- 433-5558). Donations made in memory of Fred to a Charity of choice would be appreciated by his family.
CRAIG, Ronald "Ralph"
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, November 14th, 2006, one week before his 84th birthday. Ralph was a W.W.II Veteran enlisting in the army in Toronto on October 1942 and was discharged in March 1946. He was a RCE Sergeant and was stationed in Chilliwack, B.C. He was the beloved son of William and Eva Craig and devoted and loving husband to Doris (Heaslip) for 63 years. He was the cherished "Dad" to his children: infant son Kenneth (predeceased), daughter, Janis Boyle (Merrick), son, Ron Craig (Ann), daughter, Gail Houle (Rick), son, Ted Craig, daughter, Nancy Hogan (Bill) and daughter Carolyn Craig. Ralph will be sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren: Todd Baker (Karen), Jill Baker (Marc), Angela Boyle, Tara Yeo (Scott), Dana Craig (Christine), Jenna Craig, Kelly Schmidt (Jonathan), Jeffrey Houle (Adrienne), Craig Hogan (Shannan) and Terri Hogan (Derek). He also leaves behind 10 great-grandchildren: Jessica, Kyle and Hailey Baker, Conor and Kayla Yeo, Cassandra and Emma Craig, Jayce and Kylie Schmidt and baby boy Hogan expected very soon. He was predeceased by his brother, Elmer and leaves behind his sister, Rena Smegal, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ralph enjoyed 21 good years of retirement from PPG, where he worked as a tool and die maker for 33 years. He enjoyed life at his cottage on Whitestone Lake. He will also be missed by the Heaslip family, his friends and neighbours of Kedron as well as his 4-legged friends: Rusty, Boomer and Jasper. Cremation has taken place and a private family service was held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234). In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the Oncology staff at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa for their compassionate care.
We'll remember you as a kind and caring gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor.
Bye for now Dad.
FOWLER, Rita Marie
Peacefully, at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Ajax site, on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 in her 81st year. Rita Marie Fowler (Dixon), beloved wife of the late George Leslie Fowler. Loving mother of Jean Lehman (David), and John (Judy). Loving grandmother of Angela, Derek, Jaime and Joel. Rita will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
HALE, Connie
Suddenly, as the result of a heart attack on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 in Peterborough at age 41. Connie Hale, beloved daughter of Helen and the late Jim Hale of Port Perry. Loved sister of Kimberly and her husband Greg Newhook of Oshawa, and the late Carol-Lynn Hale (2000). Loving aunt of Matthew and Alexander. Connie will be sadly missed by her aunts, uncles and many friends. The family of Connie Hale will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, November 17th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1710 Scugog Street (Hwy 7A) in Port Perry on Saturday, November 18th at 11 a.m. with Father Peter Lackmanec officiating. Private interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Children's Wish Foundation.
MacIVOR, Marianne Jean -
Suddenly on Tuesday, November 14th, 2006. Beloved wife of Rob. Loving mother of Tammy and her husband, Andrew Day. Cherished Grandma of Brooke. She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews and special friends. A Private Family Service will be held. Memorial Donations may be made to The Hospital for Sick Children, The Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville (905) 623-5668.
McKENZIE, MARY "LISA"
Suddenly on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at the age of 41 years. Loving mother of Paul and Victoria. Dear daughter of Isabel and Wayne. Loved sister of Cathy, Jerry and Tracy. Loving aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Friday, November 17, 2006 from 12 - 1 p.m. Funeral service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Friday at 1 p.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated by the family.
MARANO, Mario
It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of Mario Marano at his residence in Courtice on Tuesday, November 14th at the age of 51. Loving husband of Lee-Ann. Loving and cherished father of Kristen and John. Loved son of Alessandro and Carmela and son-in-law of Jack and Joan O'Brien. Dear brother of Gino and his wife Marie, and Tony and his wife Jayne. Brother-in-law of Lynn (Greg), Dan (Beth), and Chris (Gregg). Loving uncle of Alexandra, Thomas, Victoria, Sara, Leslie, Chris, Michael, Katie, Patrick, Jaci and Claire. Mario will be greatly missed by his extended family, relatives and friends. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (corner of Sandringham Drive and Highway #2) with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Courtice on Saturday, November 18th at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. The family of Mario will receive friends at the Funeral Chapel on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Courtice Soccer Association would be appreciated.
TURESKI, Anastasia Catherine (Nelly)
At Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. Catherine (Nellie) Tureski in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Tureski. Dear mother of Olga Hrico & her husband John of Guelph, Patricia Andruskiw & her husband John of Oshawa, and Lasha Adamcewicz & her husband Stan of Whitby. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Kathy, Diane, Christine, Jim, Mark, Kristin and Jason, and by her great-grandchildren Arynn, Jordan, Jesse, Shelby and Emma. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Wolodymyr & St. Olha Cemetery. Panachyda will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 3 - 5 & 7 - 9 p.m.
BARRETT, W. Bruce
Passed away peacefully at home in Wilmot Creek, Newcastle, on Monday, November 13th, 2006, in his 85th year. He leaves his cherished wife of 57 years Shirley, daughter, Nancy Penny and son-in-law, Boyd, son, Kevin and daughter-in-law, Cathy, daughter, Susan and his beloved grandchildren, Gavin, Derek, Shannon, Lauren and Sean. After Bruce's lengthy employment at Prudential Life Insurance Company, Bruce and Shirley moved to Prince Edward County and opened "The Times Past Antiques Shop". In more recent years, he enjoyed watercolour painting and travel. A Private Service has been held in his memory. For those who wish, donations may be made to World Vision at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, ON, 905- 623-5668.
"As a river bends and turns in its journey,
So also do our lives,
You are not gone,
only at a place down the river just out of sight.
But never out of mind."
BONSER, Bryan
Passed away on Monday, November 13, 2006, peacefully at home as he wished. Loved husband of Darlene (Dowling). Loving father of Gregory, Lisa, David and Ian. Caring son of Helen and the late Bernard. Big brother to Barbara (John Preston) and Deborah (Harvey Cooper). Dear uncle to many. Bryan will be sadly missed by many, especially Mary and Keith and his "card buddies". Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 1184 Finch Ave., Pickering on Saturday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to S'Port for Kids Foundation, 175 West Beaver Creek Road, Suite 6, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M1 (a worthy cause that Bryan not only supported, but exemplified throughout his teaching career).
