LOREFICE, Anne (Nee Vertolli)
At the Centenary Health Centre on Friday, December 19, 2003. Beloved wife of Joseph. Treasured mother of David and his wife Teresa, John, Annamarie and her husband Richard, and Rose-Marie, Cherished grandmother of Mandi, Marci, Damien, John Joseph "JJ", Kiah, Jonah and Jacob. Special pal of Zack and Sasha. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
PINTO, Dr. E. Joe, Ph.D.
Suddenly, after a lengthy illness, on Friday, December 19, 2003 in his 83rd year. Dear husband of Joan. Loving father of Christopher and his wife Kathleen, Gloria and her husband Dan Nazar and John. Cherished grandfather of Sheila, Jeffrey, Daniel, Marietta and James; Danielle and Denise Nazar. Brother of the late Marshall Pinto. Dr. Joe Pinto gave a lifetime of service to Rotary International, dedicated to helping support relief projects around the world through Rotary and many other organizations. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West, Oshawa (905-721-1234), for visitation on Sunday, December 21, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Monday, December 22, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, to honour Joe's lifetime of service, donations made to Rotary International would be appreciated.
STEELE, Byron Roy
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Friday, December 19, 2003, Byron Roy Steele, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Ivy Steele for 61 years. Loving father of Donald and his companion Kate, Margaret and her husband Frank Both, Janice and her husband John Reynolds. Cherished "Grampa" of Scott, David, Paul and Carole. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, Bowmanville, 11 a.m. Monday. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Cancer Society.
WEHRENS, Henri (Harry) Johannes
At Lakeridge Health Whitby on Friday, December 19, 2003, Henri Wehrens, in his 72nd year. Father of Joan, Ingrid, and the late Eric Wehrens. Also survived by a sister and nephews in Holland. A private service will be held at Thornton Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME.
EWING, David Richard
Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Thursday, December 18, 2003, at the age of 73 years. David, father of Rayleen Lovejoy, Rick and Pat, Jim, Mike and Susan, and John. Dear grandfather of Tammy, Marcie, Amanda, Lynne, Noelle, Amelia, Jessica, and Alister. Loved brother of Ruth Bushey. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
GOCH Doreen Charlotte
Suddenly, at her home in Oshawa, on Thursday, December 18, 2003. Doreen (nee Stewart) in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Tommy Goch. Loving mother of Bill and Cheri, David and Joan. Loving grandmother of Justin and Philip. Sister of Edris and her husband John Norris of Oshawa and James Stewart of Whitby. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Doreen to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
LAFLAMME, Richard Eugene
(Employee of General Motors Canada, Member of the Navy Club)
Suddenly on Thursday, December 18th, 2003 in his 52nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Paula (nee Byrom). Loving father of Sheri and Michelle. Dear son of Roland and Ruth LaFlamme. Brother of Royal, Gary and his wife June. Brother in law of Gwen, Eric, Harry, Marlene, Jim, Albert, Jo-Anne, Wayne, Debbie, Donna, and Dave. Uncle of Kevin, Rob, Ryan, Dennis, Mark, Michael, Mark, Heather, Melanie, Sarah, and Lindsey. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, December 22nd from 7 - 9 p.m., and Tuesday, December 23rd from 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations made to a Charity of choice would be appreciated. "Rick's zest for life will live on in our hearts forever"
LITTLE, Robertson John (Jackie)
Died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2003, in his 79th year. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Esther. Loving father of Heather. Will be sadly missed by grandson Bret and granddaughter Jessica, loving canine companion Leonard. Fondly remembered by Mainwen Edwards and family; Richard Stevens and family and relatives overseas. Funeral service Monday, 3 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. North, Pickering Village. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
MERRILL, Irene Edna
(Former employee - Eaton's Oshawa for 23 years).
Peacefully at "The Wynfield" on Thursday, December 18th, 2003. Irene (nee Smith), in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ross Merrill. Dear mother of Diane of Oshawa. Dear sister of Evelyn Huether of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Dan Frappier (Vicki) and Janetville and dearest great-grandmother of Kenny, Joey, and Jonathan. Irene will be fondly remembered by her nephews Robert Huether (Leslie) of Toronto and David Huether (Lucy) of Georgetown. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. W. (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, December 22nd from 1:30 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
MOWBRAY, Grant Edgar (Moe)
(Gus Brown Motors, Whitby, 34 years)
Suddenly at his residence, on Thursday, December 18, 2003, in his 66th year. Dearly loved husband of Elaine (nee Spencer). Loved father of Michael and his wife Melanie Pringle. Much loved Grandpa of Zoe. Predeceased by his sister Iva. Fondly remembered by brother and sisters-in-law as well as many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN Ltd., 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village, from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, then to Brooklin United Church (Princess and Cassels Sts.) where visitation will continue from 12:00 noon with a celebration of Grant's life at 1:00 o'clock, Monday. Interment to follow at GROVESIDE Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. John's Anglican Church, Whitby would be appreciated by the family.
PARKINSON, John D.
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2003, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Betty and dear father of Lynn (Brian) Robertson. Caring grandfather of Kelly. John is survived by his sisters Betty Wilkins, Helen Fairley and brothers Herb (Shirley) and Art (Doris). John was involved for 40 plus years with the Barber Shop Society. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at the Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Ajax). Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
PRAZIENKA, Martin
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Whitby, on Thursday, December 18, 2003, God took him home to be with his wife. Martin Prazienka, in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Sidonia. He leaves behind and will be sadly missed by his daughters Kathryn (Cyril) Galloway, Susan (Frank) Shane and Stephanie Adams (Manuel). Dear brother-in-law of Phyllis & Steve Sprostak. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Tracey (Reaza) Ali, Janice (Carey) Miller, David Galloway, Paula (Chris) Galloway-O'Neil, Diana (Dennis) July, Andrew Galloway, Laura (Bryan) Ross, Chris Adams, Leslie (Shane) Armstrong and great-grandchildren Amy, Nathaniel, Matthew, Emilia, Gibson, Jesse, and Bradley Martin. Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa, with funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to Grace Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
