After a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 at age 74. Ruth, beloved wife of the late Guy Rancourt. Dearly Loved mother of Richard and his wife Lynn, B. C.; Stephen and his wife Cathy, London, On.; John and his wife Marie-France Charron, P.Q.; and Deborah and her husband Michel Henuset, P.Q. Loved grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Dear sister of Janice Glancy and her husband Norman, Belleville, On. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME,124 King Street East, Oshawa on Monday from 10 to 11 am. Service in the Chapel on Monday, June 29th, 2009 at 11 am. Followed by a Reception. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. Donations in memory of Ruth to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
DOWN, Margaret
Peacefully at Marnwood Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in her 89th year. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Carl Down. Dear daughter of the late Cecil and Vera Adams. Loving sister of Phyllis (Adams) Cowle and the late Carl Adams. Margaret will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 2- 4 and 7- 9 p.m. Funeral Service at EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH, 1669 Courtice Rd., Courtice on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery. Donations in Margaret's memory to Ebenezer United Church would be gratefully appreciated.
DUNLOP, Lise Marie (nee Goyette)
Passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009. Lise at age 56. Cherished daughter of Jeannine Bernier and the late Roger Goyette. Beloved wife of Gary for 37 years. Dear mother of Jason and his wife Carmela and Jamie and his wife Diane. Nana will be truly missed by her grandchildren Justin, Caitlin, Tim and Chris. Sister of Robert and Diane Goyette, Găătan, Yves, Guy, Luc, Denise and the late Denis Bernier. Memorial Service to take place at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday, June 26th, 2009 at 2 pm. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to service time. Memorial donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated by the family.
GALBRAITH, Carolyn
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 23, 2009, in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late William Stanley Galbraith. Cherished and loved by a special companion and partner, Ronald Peters. Loving mother of Melanie Leroux (Dave), Cindy Wood (Todd), Cathy Galbraith, Pam Davidson (Ken) and Mark Peters (Lisa). Dear Nannie to Samantha, Riley, Aaron, Emily, Brock, Cole, Andrew, Lily, Sydney and the late Tyler Wood. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renal Clinic at Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated.
HORTOPAN, Victor George
On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, after a battle with cancer, at age 62. Victor Hortopan of Port Perry, beloved husband of Jackie (nee Richardson). Loved father of Nicole Lace of Bowmanville and Karen Hortopan of Toronto, and stepfather of Debbie Hodgins of Oshawa and Karen Hodgins of Barrie. Loving grandfather of Travis, Rhiannon, Eric, Brandon, and Shannon. The family of Victor Hortopan will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Saturday, June 27th from 10- 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
McLAREN, Arthur "Arch"
(Member of the Orono Masonic Lodge)
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 6 days short of his 81st birthday. Arch, beloved husband of 59 years to Marguerite "Peg" (Rutherford). Loving father of Linda and David Shrumm, Donald and Susan, Evelyn and Alistair Rozario and the late Murray. Loved grandfather of Lorna and Derek Knight, Doug McLaren and Andrea DeClerq, Kevin and Lisa McLaren, Fabian Rozario and Amber Field, Stephen Rozario, Iris Rozario and great-grandfather of Jaden and Xavier. Dear brother of Marjorie Ewing and the late Donald. Arch enjoyed many interests that included Scouting, Travelling, Auto Racing, Flying, Motorcycling, Snowmobiling, Vintage Tractors and as a Amateur Farmer. Friends will be received at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Friday, June 26, 2009 from 3- 5 p.m. Followed by a Celebration of Life at 5 p.m. Please join the family for refreshments following the service. Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be gratefully appreciated. He lived life like a Roller Coaster loud and at full speed. Arch's greatest passion was his family.
VANDERZWET, John C.
Passed away after a lengthy illness on June 23, 2009. He was born December 9, 1930 in Roelofarendsveen, the Netherlands. John is survived by his loving wife Ann (Johanna), son Jake (Valerie), daughter Irene (Mike Kiers) and granddaughters Natalie and Elisha Kiers. He is also survived by his sisters Helen Vandermeer, Nel Jawny, Wilma (John) Kryger, Nancy Mazzocchi, Sophie (John) Hroncich, brother Frank (Linda), sister in-law Irene deBruyn and many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by his brother Gerard and sister Catrina. John retired from the Oshawa Catholic School Board in 1995. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. With visitation on Thursday, June 25 from 2 pm-4 pm and 7 pm-9 pm with prayers at 2 pm. Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
DELAURETIS, Antonio Fabiano
At the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, June 22nd, 2009 in his 77th year. Dearly beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Giusepina, Esilia, Mariletta and Enrico (Hedera). Cherished grandfather of Broden, Aria, Kiana and Aukayla. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, June 26th from 6- 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, June 27th at 11:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
FORBES, Wendy Lynn
Peacefully on Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at her residence in Whitby, in her 56th year, with dignity after a courageous battle with cancer.
