McMULLEN, Roberts Byers
Peacefully, on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at the Bay Ridges Long Term Care Centre in Pickering, at age 49. Loved son of Beatrice McMullen of Port Perry and the late Howard. Loving brother of David McMullen and his wife Donna of Midland, Barry McMullen and his wife Laurie of Peterborough and Judy and her husband Bill Kidson of Pickering. Robert will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Private family interment Sylvan Acres Cemetery, Parry Sound on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
PATTON, Eunice L.
(Over 40 year resident of Cadillac St. South, Oshawa.)
Peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Saturday, December 27th, 2003, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Joe Patton. Loving mother of Gary and his wife Candy. Dear grandmother of Jennifer and her husband Jamie, Joanne and Glen. Predeceased by her brothers Roy, Harry, Freddie, Jimmy, Georgie and sisters Edna and Florence. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, December 29th from 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 30th in the Chapel at 3 P.M. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to The Salvation Army or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
ROWLAND, Lionel John "Rollie, Al"
Of Oshawa and formerly of Scarborough and Toronto at the age of 83, peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Lionel was born in West Toronto on October 22, 1920. He is the son of the late George and Caroline Anne (Hitchman) Rowland. Lionel served in the Royal Canadian Army Tank Corps for five years from 1940 to 1945 and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was a Bell Telephone Pioneer having worked with Bell Canada for thirty years. Lionel is survived by his wife Mabel "Wally" Irene Rowland, his children Gail McKellar and her husband Jim of Guelph, Robert (Bob) Rowland and his wife Valerie of New Lowell (Barrie), his grandchildren Wayne and Brian and Patricia, Kelly and Christina, and two great-grandchildren. Lionel is predeceased by his sister Dorothy Karkheck (late Currie) and brothers Norman Rowland (Margaret) and brothers wbo died in infancy. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711), on Wednesday, December 31st at 1 p.m. Visitation from 12 noon to service time. Rev. Don Stiles will be officiating. Interment at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto will take place in the spring of 2004. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
TOPPILA, Rauha Katariina "Katherine"
Of Ajax, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27th, 2003 with loved ones by her side. Born April 10th, 1927 in Hausjarvi, Finland, she is survived by three children Veijo and his wife Karen, Irma and her husband Bob and Mark, three grandchildren Raakel, Lana and Erik Toppila, brother Kalle and step-brother Lasse Laakso and step-sister Sointu and nieces, nephews and friends in Finland and Canada. She is predeceased by her husband Veikko (September 2000). Private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 3rd, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Accettone Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be greatly appreciated.
ALSOP, Gordon James
Entered into rest on Friday, December 26th, 2003 at Lakeridge Health, Uxbridge. In his 79th year. Gordon, beloved son of the late James and Gertrude Alsop. Dear brother of William and uncle of John. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, December 30th at 2:00pm. In Gordon's memory donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.
DOMBROWSKI, Hans Eberhard
Suddenly at his home on Friday, December 26th, 2003 in his 68th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Elke. Much loved father of Kai Dombrowski and his wife Diane of Brooklin, and Kent Dombrowski and his wife Gloria of Richmond Hill. Loved Opa of Sydney, Brynne, Lane and Aiden. Survived by his brothers Hans Peter and Hans Werner and his sister Inge Dombrowski. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN Ltd., 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village (905-655-3662) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Then to Brooklin United Church for funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning (December 31). As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
JONES, Bertram J.
On Friday, December 26, 2003 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 83. Bert Jones of Brooklin, formerly of Scugog Point, beloved husband and best friend to the late Margaret (nee Wagg). Much loved father of Darla of Toronto, Dale (Ken) of Barrie, Craig (Heather) of Scugog Point and Robyn (Rob) of Janetville. Dearly loved grandfather of Brett (Dierdre), Bridget (Jeff), Jane (Greg), Karyn (Manny), Leslie, Heather Lee, Joe, Christopher, Brady and Rebecca. Lovingly remembered by seven great-grandchildren. The family of Bert Jones will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Monday, December 29th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Karen Bursey officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or The Kidney Foundation or the Charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made at www.waggfuneralhome.com.
KRUPENNY, Gordon Roy
Suddenly on Friday, December 26th, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, at the age of 74. Survived by his loving wife Lilla Marina Krupenny. Gordon will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. Private family interment will take place in the spring.
ROWLAND, Lionel John "Rollie, Al"
Of Oshawa and formerly of Scarborough and Toronto at the age of 83, peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Lionel was born in West Toronto on October 22, 1920. He is the son of the late George and Caroline Anne (Hitchman) Rowland. Lionel served in the Royal Canadian Army Tank Corps for five years from 1940 to 1945 and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was a Bell Telephone Pioneer having worked with Bell Canada for thirty years. Lionel is survived by his wife Mabel "Wally" Irene Rowland, his children Gail McKellar and her husband Jim of Guelph, Robert (Bob) Rowland and his wife Valerie of New Lowell (Barrie), his grandchildren Wayne and Brian and Patricia, Kelly and Christina, and 2 great-grandchildren. Lionel is predeceased by his sister Dorothy Karkheck (late Currie) and brothers Norman Rowland (Margaret) and brothers who died in infancy. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711, on Wednesday, December 31st at 1pm. Visitation from 12 noon to service time. Rev. Don Stiles will be officiating. Interment at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto will take place in the Spring of 2004. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
SOPER, Clarence Oscar
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, December 26th, 2003 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Lena Vivian Soper (Gibson). Predeceased by his parents Arthur & Mildred Soper, also by his sister Ersie Cornish & her husband Jack, Ken & his wife Bernice Soper. Survived by his nephew Ray Cornish & family, also by Daureen Conrath Cornish. Funeral Service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003.
BOLAHOOD, Lloyd "Lloyd Hood"
Peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2003 in Los Angeles, California, in his 73rd year. Predeceased by wife Theresa. Loving father of Anthony (Deborah), Rosanne Ringler (Bruce), Patrick (Joanne), Cynthia Ford (Robert) and Trevor (Patricia). Dear grandfather of Jeremy, Amie, Julia, Thomas, Mackenzie and Miranda. Brother of John (the late Eleanor), Dolores (Ron), Mary, Louise (Barry), Sharon (Rod) and the late Theresa (the late Adeeb). Predeceased by his parents Anthony and Rose. Lloyd was an Honorary Member and past President of the Durham Region Real Estate Board, Honorary Life Member of the I.R.E.M., member of the Real Estate Institute of Canada, C.P.M. & F.R.I. and a long-time member of the Oshawa Golf Club. Family and friends will be received for visitation on Monday, December 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234). Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.