DUFFIN, Hugh William Sr.
Peacefully following a brief illness, at Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville, on Wednesday, December 31st, 2003. Hugh Duffin, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty) nee Lodge. Dear father of Hugh and his wife, Carole and Todd and his wife Brenda. Loving grandfather of Tyler, Laura and Graham, Hilary and Jocelyn. Hugh was a retiree of Duplate - Canada (P.P.G.) with 44 years service. A Private Family Service was held on Saturday, January 3rd, with interment at Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville or Oshawa site would be appreciated and may be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905)721-1234 Oshawa L1J 2L4.
JONES John Michael
Suddenly, at his residence on Wednesday, December 31, 2003. John, beloved husband of Mary Lu. Dear father of Stephen Jones of Houston, Texas. For funeral arrangements please contact McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD. (905-433-5558).
PRENTICE, Macklem John
At Ballycliffe Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Mudrey (1987). Father of Robert Prentice and Barbara Ploeger. Grandfather of Ruth and Anne-Marie Prentice, and Jan Ploeger. Great-grandfather to Robert David Prentice. Loving uncle of Jean Morrow of Fanny Bay, B.C. Devoted family friend to Judy Machibroda, her daughters Natasha and Alisha, and granddaughter, Kassidee of Oshawa. Dear brother-in-law to Anne Prentice of Stouffville, Ontario. Uncle to many nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States. Predeceased by sisters Marjorie, Irene, Allie, and Dora, and brothers, Rev. Emmanuel, Ken and Clarke. Funeral Service was held at St. John's Anglican Port Whitby Church on Thursday January 8, 2004 with Rev. Elizabeth Hopkins officiating. Contributions to Ballycliffe in memory of Mack were much appreciated: Thank you.
ROBINSON, Ruth M.
(Public School Teacher for over 35 years including Dryden Public School and E.A. Lovell Public School, Oshawa)
Passed away peacefully at The Wynfield, Oshawa, on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 in her 98th year. Loved daughter of the late Alvin and Lillian (Forbes) Robinson. Survived by her sister Jean Robinson. Predeceased by her brother, Murray Robinson and sister-in-law, Lucille and sister Grace Forbes Robinson. Lovingly remembered by her niece Mary Lou and her husband, Gordon Kumagai of Toronto, and her nephew John Robinson and his wife, Judy of Whitby. Great-aunt of Geoffrey, Hazel, Jesse, Judy and Dana. Great-great-aunt of Violet. Friends will be received at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN LTD., 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village from 2-4 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service to follow at St. Thomas Anglican Church (Winchester Rd., Brooklin) Saturday, January 3rd, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Thomas Anglican Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
BASKERVILLE, Irene Alexis
(Formerly of Owen Sound).
At the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Tuesday, December 30th, 2003, in her 85th year. Daughter of the late Dennis and Loretta Collins. Irene, beloved wife of Charles Baskerville. Loving mother of Gary and his wife Barbara of Mississauga, Ont., Gail (Mrs. Tom Boeckner) of Whitby, Laurie (Mrs. Paul Christmann) of Oshawa and the late Charlene. Fondly remembered by grandchildren, Shawn, Lee, Brandon and Christopher. Predeceased by Mary (Mrs. Bill Wellheiser) of Windsor, Madeline (Mrs. Bill Schneider) of Windsor, Clifford, James, Edward and Justin. Mrs. Baskerville will be resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel Friday, January 2, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 1 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of choice.
DAVIES, Else (nee Page)
Resident of Toronto and Ajax, passed away December 30, 2003 while on vacation in Mexico. Loving wife of Bill, mother of Todd (Kathy) and Debra, Granny of Kaitlyn and Tyler. Sister to Sophie, Helga and Ronnie. A memorial service to celebrate her life will held at a later date to be announced.
GOODCHILD, William James
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 92nd year. William retired from Oshawa General Motors and was a member of Kingsview United Church. William is survived by his dear sisters Kathleen and Verna, and sister-in-law Elizabeth. Predeceased by his sister Marie, and his brother George. William is also survived by his loving niece Judy West (Chris), and nephews Ted (Carol), Dan (Lee), and Brian (Shelley). Predeceased by his nephew Peter. William is also survived by many grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews and many cousins. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Friday January 2, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
JOHN, Isaac A.
Retired Teacher of the Durham Catholic Separate School Board.
Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 30th, 2003, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Monica. Cherished father of Brian and wife Charmaine, Kertis, Lisa and husband Sandy, Susan and husband Derek, Michelle and husband Michael, Marlon and wife Corina, Jeanille and Damian. Loving grandfather to Adrian, Aleisha, Christopher, Cassandra and Tyrell, Russell and Bradley, Ashley and Britney, Miguel and Ethan. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, father-in-law and friend. He was dedicated to his church, he was always generous and kind. Sadly missed and always in our hearts. Resting at THE ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial from St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church on Monday, January 5, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home Sunday at 3 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or to St. Gertrude's Church would be appreciated. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
LECKIE, Isobel
Peacefully at Bay Ridges Long Term Care Center, Pickering on Tuesday, December 30th, 2003. Isobel Leckie in her 86th year. Beloved daughter of the late James and Mary Leckie. Dear sister of Mary Duquette, Jean O'Donnell and Campbell Leckie. Predeceased by her sister Margaret Norris. Lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Isobel was an executive secretary to the Vice President of G.M.A.C. in Toronto with 37 years of service. She was a member of the Oshawa Golf Club. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905)721-1234 for visitation on Friday, January 2nd from 2-4 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 3rd at 11:00 A.M. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
LITTLE, Arthur George Freeman
(Former Bank Manager of C.I.B.C. and member of St. George's Anglican Church)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville on Tuesday, December 30th, 2003 in his 91st year. Dearly beloved husband of Claire. Fondly remembered by his nieces Carol Watson and her husband John, Rosemary Lloyd and her husband John and Vivian Myers and her husband Orville. At the families request there will be no visitation and a private Family Service will be held on Monday, January 5th. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the New Durham Region Cancer Center would be appreciated and can be made through OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
CAREY, Kay (nee Milosh)
In her 70th year, peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Monday, December 29th, 2003, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of 47 years of the late Jim Carey, loving mother of Patricia (Robert) and Sandra (Peter), and dearly loved Baba of Katie and Rebecca. She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Joyce and Christina and her many nieces, nephews, dear friends and her cats. She was a thirty-eight year volunteer with Oshawa Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed a lifetime of long and loyal friendships. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, January 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, donations to King St. Cat Hospital "Joey Fund", Heroes of Hope Campaign or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
DeFRANCE, Francis "Frank" Joseph
Peacefully at home on Monday, December 29, 2003, surrounded at his bedside by his loving family. Frank, beloved husband of Leticia for 53 years. Loving father of Rosanna, Ruben, Richard and Valerie. Dear grandfather of Jason, Jesse and Nico and great-grandfather of Spencer and Kyle. Loving brother to Liz, Agnes, Ophelia, Anne and the late Eddie. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering on Friday, January 2 at 10 a.m. If desired, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
