LeDREW, Terrence (Terry) Hughie
On Friday, December 5, 2003 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Terry LeDrew age 41 years. Beloved husband of Janet Gibson. Dear son of Terrence LeDrew (from Botwood, NF) & his wife Mona (from Grand Falls NF). Predeceased by his beloved mother Margaret (from Botwood, NF) Dear father of Michael, Joshua, Kevin and Amber LeDrew. Dear brother of Cindy Franken & her husband Paul, Wade LeDrew & his wife Tracy, and Trevor LeDrew & his wife Kristan. Son-in-law of Roy Gibson, and Muriel & Allan Doucette. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 1 p.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. On August 9, 1962 the Lord blessed many lives by bring into this world Terry LeDrew. He was the most loving & generous husband, father, brother and friend. He always placed others needs before his own. He never turned his back on someone in need whether family, friend or foe. On December 5, 2003 the Lord claimed back His gift and we are all better people because of his passion for life. We will miss your friendship, your laughter, and your love.
RHEINTHAL, Edward
Peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Uxbridge, on Friday, December 5th, 2003, in his 79th year. Edward, beloved husband of Magda. Dear dad to Marion and her husband Bruce Carter. Opa to Chris (Amanda), Kimberly (Corey) and Kurt. Great Opa to Carter and Christopher. Survived by sisters Martha and Ursula (Gerry). Predeceased by his brother Rudi. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will be held on Monday, December 8th, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel at the Low & Low Funeral Home. In Edward's memory, donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
WIJERATNE, Rienzie
(Photo-Journalist from the Times of Ceylon, Lake House Group of Newspapers, Upali Newspapers and Wijeya Newspapers).
Passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 5, 2003, Rienzie, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Sheila. Loving father of Ranjit and his wife Kuveni of Sri Lanka, Nihal of Sri Lanka, Ravi Saravanamuttu and his wife Breeda, and Lilanee Navaratne and her husband Philip. Grandfather of Dinuk, Siobhan, Sean, James, Ben and Katrin. Brother of the late Dr. Patrick Wijeratne. Sadly missed by many relatives and friends in Canada and Sri Lanka. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Church, 82 Church Street South (Pickering Village), at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2003 with cremation to follow.
BEAVAN, Reginald
Loving husband of the late Irene, father of Douglas, Shirley, Janice, Larry, Leslie, Dale and grandfather of 13, passed away at the Ajax and Pickering Hospital, on Thursday, December 4, 2003. At Reg's request there will be no formal funeral service. However, a gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, December 8, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in the reception room at the McEachnie Funeral Home. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
BOYCHYN, John
Peacefully at home on Thursday, December 4th, 2003, age 81 years. Beloved husband of Alice Boychyn for 48 years. Dear father of Karen Joyce, Jerry James and his wife Linda. Loving "Grampa" of Jamie, Jeremy, Alexandra and Eden. Funeral Service will be held in the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 11 a.m. Monday. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or The Shevchenko Musical Ensemble, Toronto.
KETOLA, Tuomo Antero
At his home in Beaverton, on Thursday, December 4, 2003. Tom was the beloved husband of Irja (Pietikainen) Ketola of Beaverton. Dear father of Ari (Suzanne) of Toronto and Andy of Beaverton. Survived by family in Finland. The family will receive friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, 332 Osborne St. (Durham Region Road No. 23), Beaverton (705-426-5777), on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the ALS Society of Ontario would be greatly appreciated by the Ketola family.
LUFFMAN, Joanne
In loving memory of Joanne Heather (Willmore) Luffman, formerly of Oshawa, who passed away at the Sensenbrenner Hospital in Kapuskasing, Ontario, on Thursday, December 4th, 2003 at the age of 49 years. Joanne was born in Oshawa on February 3, 1954. Prior to moving to Kitigan in Northern Ontario in 1992, she worked as an office clerk at General Motors in Oshawa for 17 years. Her favourite pastimes were camping, gardening and crochet. She was described by family as a loving wife and mother who truly enjoyed the great outdoors and spending much time in the sun. Joanne is survived by her husband Doug Luffman of Kitigan, her two daughters; Leanne Luffman of Sault Ste. Marie and Kelly Luffman of North Bay, her sister Janice Willmore, her brother Wayne Willmore, her father Bill Willmore and her grandfather Bill Young, all of Oshawa. Dear niece of Donald & Barbara Young of Oshawa. She was predeceased by her mother Barbara and grandmother Idella Young. A memorial service to celebrate Joanne's life was held in the G nier-Thomson Funeral Home Chapel in Kapuskasing on Tuesday, December 9th, 2003. Donations to the Northern Corridor Children's Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family. For further information, please contact the G nier-Thomson Funeral Home in Kapuskasing at (705)335-4600.
MacFARLANE, Eva
In Pickering on December 4, 2003, Eva Pearl MacFarlane (nee Hurlburt) of Pickering, formerly of Kemptville, age 86. Wife of the late Fred MacFarlane. Dear mother of Artensa "Tinsy" of Pickering. Dear friend of Jo-Ann Plomer. Daughter of the late R. D. Hurlburt and Lola Chant. Survived by brother-in-law Michael Morskey. Dear aunt of Yvonne Ivanchuck. Predeceased by her brother Arthur Hurlburt and sister Pearl Morskey. Family will receive friends at McEachnie Funeral Home on Saturday, December 6, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation - Ajax Site.
MAYNARD, John Arthur
(Recently retired from Canada Post).
Passed away peacefully on December 4, 2003, at the age of 59. Loving father of Alexander and Isaac. Beloved grandfather of Aidan. He will be greatly missed by sisters Nancy, Norma, and Melanie. There will be a memorial gathering of family and friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2003. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a Charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.
McQUINN, Patricia
At her residence in Bowmanville on Thursday, December 4, 2003 in her 59th year. Patricia, loved mother of Sharon, Barry, Carrie, Cindy, Brett and Shane. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren. Beloved daughter of Aileen Page. Sister of Valerie and Stephen. Sadly missed by her close friend John Nelson, son-in-law Brian and daughter-in-law Tammy. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Private service will be held on Wednesday. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in her memory would be gratefully appreciated.
KENNEDY, Lavina Louise
In her 96th year. At Hillsdale Estates Oshawa on Wednesday, December 3, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Robert Alexander Kennedy. Loving mother of Pauline Roberts (Oshawa), Irma & her husband Dr. Hans Luyken (Waterloo), Shirley & her husband Hugh Harris (Oshawa), Alex Kennedy (Oshawa), Margaret & her husband David Gray (Dunchurch) and Bruce Kennedy (Barrie). Devoted grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 2-3pm at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 812 Hortop St. Oshawa followed by the Funeral Service at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Hillsdale Estates, Residents Fund.
MEIER, Kathleen Margaret Fay
On Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in her 78th year. Fay, beloved wife of Erwin for 55 years. Loving mother of Byron (Lynn), Barry (Leanna), Cheryl Legossy (Tom Dudar), and Susan Fleming. Will be sadly missed by 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) On Friday, December 5th from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 11:00 am. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
