TRUNTAEW, Nikolai
It is with deep sadness the family announces the death of a dear Brother-in-law and uncle, Nikolai (Nick) Truntaew on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at Rouge Valley Health Centre in Ajax, Ontario. Nikolai was born on April 27, 1918 in Russia to Ivan and Tatijana Truntaew. Nikolai was a W.W. II veteran. Following the war Nikolai moved to Belgium, where he met his future wife, Anna and they married on November 12, 1947. In 1951, they immigrated to Canada, to live in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, where he worked at Kerr-Addison Mine. In 1953, he was instrumental in building an Orthodox Church on Taylor Avenue in Kirkland Lake. In 1964, they moved to Ajax, Ontario, where they lived on Archer Drive. Nikolai worked for Drew Chemicals until his retirement in 1983. His favorite summer destination was his yearly trip to Sesekinika, Ontario, to fish on Ranta's Point. When Nikolai and Anna's health declined, they moved to Winbourne Park. Nikolai was predeceased by his loving wife, Anna in 2004 and his entire family, who perished during the war. His Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Maksym and Daria Juryiczuk. His Brother-in-law, Dmytro Stanczenko and Onne Ranta. Nikolai is survived by his Sisters-in-law, Olga (late Dmytro) Stanczenko of Mississauga, Ontario, and Mary (late Onne) Ranta of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Nikolai will be greatly missed by his loving nephews and nieces, Nick Stanczenko of Vancouver Island, B.C., Raisa (Bernhardt) Wesenberg of Thousand Oaks, California, Vera (Kirk) McCallum of Mississauga, Steve (Susan) Ranta of Kirkland Lake, Selina (Andre) Dufresne of Ajax. He will be lovingly remembered by Great-Nephews and Nieces, Jenny McCallum of Mississauga, Twins Matthew and David Wesenberg of Thousand Oaks, California, and Emily and Molly Ranta of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Nikolai will be lovingly missed by his god-Daughter, Valentina (Doug) Wark and sons, Gregory and Andrew of Haileybury, Ontario. Friends were received at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street, East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711. Funeral Service was held at St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 31 Bloor Street, East, Oshawa, on Tuesday, August 29th. at 9:30 a.m. Interment, St. Wolodymyr-St. & Olha Cemetery. Visitation commenced Monday from 7 - 9 p.m. Panachyda was held on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude and appreciation to Selina and Andre Dufresne for their loving and devotional care they provided to Nikolai and Anna for so many years.
ALEXANDER, Mary Gertrude
At the Fairview Lodge on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 in her 93rd year. Mary beloved wife of the late Harvey Alexander. Much loved mother of Pat (Mrs. Brian Winter) of Whitby, Geraldine Alexander of Cape Coral, Florida, and Bill Alexander of Courtright, Ontario. Loving grandmother of Frank and Bill Alexander of Courtright, Ontario. A private family service was held. In memoriam donations may be made to the Fairview Lodge in memory of Mary Alexander. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, Whitby (905)668-3410.
BEDNAREK, Pauline
Peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at the Providence Health Care Centre, Scarborough. Pauline Starzynski, in her 88th. year, dearly beloved wife of the late Konstanty "Kony" Bednarek. Loving mother of Edward Frank Bednarek and his wife, Kathleen, Theodore Andrew Thaddaeus "Ted" Bednarek and his wife, Daphne Icyl Bednarek of Scarborough, and Diana Marie Tuer of Florida. Mother-in-law of William Frank Tuer. Dear grandmother of Heather Richman and her husband, Neil of Virginia, Shannon Tuer of Panama, and Holly Jimnez and her husband, Luis and Ashley Bednarek. Great-grandmother of Zachary and Austin Richman of Virginia. Sister of Henry and Casimir Starzynski, both of Oshawa. Mrs. Bednarek, along with her husband, Kony, operated Bednarek Hardware in Oshawa, from 1945 to 1967. Mrs. Bednarek also worked in the children's ward at the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital for thirteen years, until her retirement. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street, East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711. With Funeral Mass at St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church (Olive Ave. & Central Park Blvd.) on Saturday, August 26th. at 10 a.m. Interment, St. Gregory's Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation commencing on Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.
BLAKELY, Myrtle Mildred
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Peacefully at the Leacock Care Centre, Orillia on August 23, 2006, formerly of Brooklin. Dear Aunt of Lloyd (Denise) Scott, Oshawa; Ron (Janice) Blakely, London, England; Don Blakely, Fergus; Trevor (Sue-ann) Blakely, Carp; Clark (Fran) Blakely, Niagara Falls and Gayle (Stewart) Haidle, Jarratt. Will be fondly remembered by many great- and great-great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, Campbell Blakely and Alice Horn, sister, Hazel (Clarence) Scott and brothers, Leonard and Lorne (Mae). Memorial service to be held on Saturday, September 2 at 2 pm in the Greenbank United Church, Greenbank. If desired, memorial donations to the Greenbank United Church would be appreciated.
DESOUSA, Mario
Entered into rest peacefully with his loving wife, Maria Amelia and son, Richard by his side at Alcochete, Portugal, on August 23, 2006. Mario was born December 7, 1927 in Portugal, passed away at the age of 78. Mario worked at General Motors for 35 years. Beloved husband of Maria Amelia and loving father of son, Richard of Oshawa, and predeceased by son, Joćo Manuel D'Sousa. Lovingly remembered by his three sisters, Edalina Santos, Angentina Juncal and Maria DeJesus Melo and their husbands, Jose Melo, Arnaldo Santos, deceased Joaquim Juncal. Also his brothers-in-law, Augusto Lopes and his wife, Maria Emelia Lopes, Joćo Lopes and his wife, Elena Lopes. And all his nieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews in Canada. Mario will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loved family and friends in Oshawa and Portugal.
HAMILTON, John James (Jim)
February 3, 1926 - August 23, 2006
Peacefully at his home in Wilmot Creek, after a full and happy life, with Marie, his beloved wife of 60 years at his side. He was proud of his sons and their wives, David and Geri, Paul and Celia, and Roy and Jackie. Grandchildren were another blessing, Derek, Scott, Glenn, Adrienne (Dan), Mark, (Amy), Janet (Frank), Jennifer (Geoff) and Christine (Marc). His Great-grandsons Connor, Ethan, and Aidan were an added joy to his happy family. We'll miss you so much, Jim,
Dad, Papa, and Great-Papa.
Those we love don't go away;
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and always dear. Respecting Jim's wishes, cremation will take place with no funeral service, with arrangements entrusted to NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1-877-987-3964.
ROBINSON, Sydney
On August 23rd, 2006, Sydney Robinson passed away in his 82nd year. Sydney was born December 19th, 1924 in Manchester, England. Beloved husband of Marjorie for 60 years. Loving father of Paul (Carol) Robinson, Susan Lauder, Alexandra (Bernard) Schmidt. Much loved grandchildren, Tracy (Ravi) Bhatnagar, Greg (Heather) Robinson, Laura Robinson, Rebecca Lauder, Benjamin Lauder, Pamela Schmidt, Danielle Schmidt and Keith Cameron. Predeceased by granddaughter, Heather and her daughter, Emily Cameron (March 12th, 2005). Sydney cherished his great-grandchildren, Nathan, Matthew and Holly. Predeceased by his brother and sister in England. Resting at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice L1E 2R7 905-432-8484 (4th set of traffic lights East of Townline Rd.) with Funeral Service in our Chapel on Sunday, August 27th, 2006 at 2:00 PM. The family of Sydney will receive friends 1 hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Micah Challenge Canada or Arthritis Society of Durham would be appreciated.
De PALMA, Francesca
At Rouge Valley, Ajax, on Tuesday, August 22, 2006. Francesca Giusti, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Benedetto De Palma. Dear mother of Paul De Palma & his wife, Sarina of Whitby, and the late Rosa Zingone. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Francesca Barrese, Rosaria Lad, Andrew Zingone, Francesca De Palma, Bennett De Palma, and Francine Zingone and by her great-grandson Vincent Barrese. Dear sister of Silvestro Giusti & his wife, Rosa of Italy; Angela Mangialardo & her husband, the late Michelangelo of Italy; the late Luigi Giusti & his wife, Rosa of Toronto; the late Francesco Giusti & his wife, Marietta of Toronto; the late Sr. Angelica Giusti of Italy; the late Sr. Domenica Giusti of Italy; the late Filippo Giusti & his late wife Isabella of Italy; the late Domenico Giusti & his wife, Antonetta; the late Vito Giusti & his late wife, Francesca of Italy; the late Lucia Pantaleo & her late husband, Giuseppe of Italy; and the late Giuseppe Giusti of Oshawa. Dear sister-in-law of the late Vito De Palma & his late wife, Maria; Angelo De Palma & his wife, Domenica of Toronto; the late Francesco De Palma & his wife, Francesca of Oshawa; Maria Valeria & her husband, Frank of Oshawa; and Domenic De Palma & his wife, Francesca of Cobourg. Francesca will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Church, 91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby (Manning & Anderson), on Friday, August 25, 2006 at 11 a.m. Entombment, Resurrection Mausoleum, Whitby. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Liver Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday from 3 - 5 & 7 - 9 p.m.
DUPUIS, Sifroid
Peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Fairview Lodge, Whitby, at the age of 87. Sifroid, beloved husband of Jeanne Dupuis (nee Babineau). Loved father of Bernice Elliott and her husband, Ronald of Coquitlam, BC; Omer Dupuis and his wife, Betsy of Whitby; Russell Dupuis and his wife, Elsa, of Oshawa; Edith Stuart and her partner, Hugh Stewart of Colbourne; Eric Dupuis of Oshawa; Edmond Dupuis and his partner, June of Oshawa; and the late Ronald, Louis and Norval Dupuis. Lovingly remembered by his 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and late great-grandson, Zander DeGeer. Dear brother of Emma Melanson of Cap Pele, NB, Dora Ducheneau, Leominster, Mass, USA, Doris Swatman and her husband, George of Belleville, Bertha Niles and her husband, Camille of Leominster, Mass, USA, Julie Lyons and her husband, Jack of Mississauga, Louise Jones and her husband, Bob of Loughlin, Nevada, USA, Geneva Dupuis of Mississauga, and the late Eileen Lacroix (2005), and Edmond Dupuis (1983). Sifroid will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loved family and dear friends. Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Friday, August 25th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm with prayers at 7:30pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Gregory's Church (Adelaide and Simcoe) on Saturday, August 26th at 10:30am. Interment, Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. Memorial Donations to the Charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
HICKLING, Neville
Peacefully following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 in his 63rd year. Survived by his loving wife, Linda. Beloved father of Donovan, Terry, Natalie, Andre and grandchildren, Denon, Tyrell, Parrish, and Michael. Survived by his brother, John and his wife, Elaine and children, Sean, Sandra, nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his parents, Millicent and Cyril. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogue's Roman Catholic Church on Monday, August 28, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Kidney Foundation or The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
MARTIN 'Marty' Herzog
Suddenly on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006, at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax Site. Marty, beloved son of Bill and the late Evy. Cherished love of Joyce Rattray. Devoted father to Sean and his wife, Beth, and Joel and his fiancee, Ira, and stepfather to Nikki and her husband, Dave, Mike, Jessica, and Brittany. Lovingly remembered always by his stepmother, Jean and his brother, Bill. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Marty's memory, would be appreciated by his family.
SAULNIER, Paul Edward
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 in his 63rd year. Beloved companion of Claire Mirowski. Loving step-father of David (Marlene), Debbie (Jim), Daniel, Douglas (Lynn), Donna (Greg) and John (Joan). Dear Papa of Shaun (Jennifer), Dustin, Michael, Christopher, Paul, Andrew, Allison (Dean), Mike (Laurie), Alexandra and Leah. Grand-Papa of Rebecca and Noah. Paul will be fondly remembered by his brother, Bob (Olga) and his sisters, Joan, Mary and Helen. Predeceased by his brother, Mike. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234), for visitation on Saturday, August 26th, from 2:00 P.M. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
