CABRAL, Maria Luisa
Peacefully at home in Whitby on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 in her 99th year surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Agostinho Cabral. Loving mother of Natalia and her husband Tony Santos, Carlos Cabral, and Maria and her husband Arthur Moreira. She will be sadly missed by her sister Maria and her husband Nicolau and her grand children Ana, Peter, Pedro, Debbie, Marco, Sandra and her great-grandchildren Alyssa, Kalene, Tyler, Kassandra, Natalie, Matthew, Jacob, Brenden, Alessandro, Ethan and Joshua. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, July 31st from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH (570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa) on Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 A.M. followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Parish prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 8:00 P.M. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
EGGERT, Mary Elizabeth (nee Richardson)
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary, wife of the late James Eggert, announce the passing of their mother on July 29 2009, after a loving and rich life of 96 years. Devoted mother of 5 children, Patricia Kimmerly (late Wayne), Bruce Eggert, Donna (Bill) Rockbrune and Wayne (Joyce) Eggert. Predeceased by her son Allan. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Mary lived in Oshawa for 65 years in her home until her passing and we were very proud of her independence. Mrs. Eggert will be resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday, July 31, 2009 from 5 - 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 7 p.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph will take place on Saturday, August 1 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
HORGAN, Marthé Caden (née Aliman)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 peacefully in her sleep at Butternut Manor, Uxbridge. Born July 26, 1915 in London, England. Predeceased by her late husband of 53 years, Frank (1914-1995). Also by her late father S. J. Aliman, her mother Louise Marie (née Evrard), brothers Albert and Eugene, and sister Linda (Keogh). Survived by her sister Reina (Dickson) of Sydney, British Columbia. Marthé always took great joy in her family and filled her role as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt, with love and affection. She will be greatly missed by sons Michael (Jody) and Dennis (Lillie) of Toronto and Terry (Lisa) of Uxbridge. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren, David, Robbie (Andrae), Daniel (Dianna), Travis, Madison, Tracy (Renault) and Cari (Bruce) and by great-grandchildren Andrew, Julia, Spencer, Benjamin, Julia, Annabelle, and Hugo. Auntie Marthé to Marie, Nina, Susan, Peter, Jennie, Linda, Martin and the late Robert Dickson. She will also be missed by her many great-nieces and nephews and great-great- nephews and nieces. A few years ago, Marthé moved from her long-time home on Pacific Avenue in Toronto to the country near the town of Warkworth where she made many new friends. She is fondly remembered by Lynda, Sandy and Jane and many others in the area who had the opportunity to meet her. In June of 2008, Marthé moved to Butternut Manor retirement home in Uxbridge where she made many more new friends with both residents and staff. The family would like to acknowledge the care and dedication of the staff at Butternut Manor over the past year and during the past few months in particular. Over the last two months, Marthé held court receiving many family members and friends who visited to say their goodbyes. Her parting words to everyone are "Bye-bye darlings - love you all"
LENDREVILLE, Irene
Peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Irene was the loving wife for 60 years to Carl. Loving mother to Debbie (Warren Stewart), Rick (Terrie) and Ken (Sue). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Rob, Jamie (Steve), Stevie, Raymond and Tyler, and her great-grandchildren Taylor, Sydney and Cooper. Expressions of sympathy to the Rouge Valley Health System would be appreciated by her family.
OBERDING, Robert "Bob/Bobby'
Peacefully after a courageous battle on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at the Oshawa General Hospital. Cherished husband of Lynda. Loving father of Doug (Vicky) and Lisa (Adam Davy). Beloved Papa of Wayne (Andrea), Jennifer (Justin), Bradley and Sam. Great- grandfather of Cali and Selena. Will be sadly missed by his brother Terry (Mitch) and sister Shirley (Bob) as well as his nephew Ryan and niece Shannon. Special thank you to the nurses on the 9tfh floor of Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
TERPSTRA, Denise Hughette
Peacefully on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Jitse Marcus 'Charlie' Terpstra (2000). Loving mother of Michael James and his wife Katie, Julie Denise and her husband Robert Nevin, and John Richard. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Melissa, Catherine, and Jenipher Nevin and Erin Terpstra. Dear sister of Janine and her husband Leonard Johann. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for Memorial Service in the Chapel on Sunday, August 9th at 2:00 P.M. with reception to follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
ASHBY-HOLBROOK, Helen Reta (nee Gibbs)
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009. Beloved wife of Raymond Holbrook and the late Orville Ashby. Cherished mother of Noel and his wife Diane and Pamela and her partner Tim. Loving nannie to Dana (Marianne), Jade, Christopher and Candice. Will be missed by her sister Shirley Oldfield. Predeceased by her siblings Aubrey, Douglas and Jean. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E, Oshawa on Friday, July 31st from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Armstrong Chapel on Saturday, August 1st at 1:30 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
COOPER, Gary Douglas
(July 30/45 - July 28/09)
(Member of the Canadian Corps, Unit 42; Retiree of GM Divisional Security of Canada)
Peacefully after a long battle with diabetic complications Gary passed on July 28 at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Best friend and loving husband of Linda (Rantz) for 43 years. Dear father of Staci Nikota and son-in-law Jamie Nikota; Poppy to most loved grandson Jacob Nikota. Predeceased by daughter Baby Mandi Cooper. Brother of Donald (Lorraine), George, Jamie (Debbie Brown), Douglas, Nancy and Margaret (Paul) Langford. Predeceased by parents Bernie and Lorraine Cooper and brother Brian and sister Linda Nolt. Brother-in-law to Jenny Cooper and Bill (Margaret) and Karl (Wendy) Rantz. Gary's Charity choice was Simcoe Hall Settlement House Food Bank. A Celebration of Life to be held at the Canadian Corps, Unit 42, 142 Athol Street, Oshawa, on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 1:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558).
HICKS, George Wiliam
Peacefully after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 60. George Hicks of Nestleton, beloved husband of Esther (nee Echols). Loved father of Andrew Hicks and his wife Ilene of Nestleton. Loving grandfather of Kaleb. Dear brother of Shirley and her husband Dan Prosser (deceased), and Betty Hicks (his twin sister) all of Blackstock, and uncle of Terry Prosser and his wife Rosemary of Janetville, Cathy and her husband Fred Johnson of Blackstock and Tom Prosser of Blackstock. The family of George Hicks will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985?2171) on Friday, July 31st from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Yelverton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.
HOLCOMBE, M. Eileen (nee Kramp)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in her 82nd year. Eileen, loving wife of the late Bernard Barton (Wally) Holcombe. Dear mother of Dawn and her husband Lorne Longmire of Bowmanville. Proud Nana of Carli, Taylor, Darryl, and Evan, whom she loved bunches and bunches. Survived by her brother Ken Kramp and his wife Betty of Hastings. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Many thanks to the caring doctors, nurses and staff at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for their years of care and compassion. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held in the chapel of the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, July 31, at 11:00 a.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Donations to the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
