DRINKLE, Roberta Ann Russell
In her 63rd year.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, August 9th, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Frank Drinkle. Dear mother of Audra & Robert Terras, Peter Russell & Michelle, Mark & Debra Drinkle, Sharon & Fred, Brenda & Gerry, Joyce & Lorne, the late Charlotte & Case and Roy & Shelley. Grandma will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of Audrey Parker and sister of Len Parker. Dear aunt of Michelle Chisholm and John D'Arcy. Roberta will be sadly missed by William Warrington. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street N. Bowmanville on Thursday, August 13th, 2009 from 6 - 7 pm, followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 7 pm. Private Family Interment will take place at a later date in Waverly, Ontario. Memorial Donations made to The Cancer Society, would be greatly appreciated.
LAFRANCE, Michael (Mike) J.
On Sunday, August 9, 2009, Mike lost his short battle with lung cancer, while surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed by his wife Sheila; children Connie (Jason), Lisa (Kevin), and Sarah; mother Lucille and the late father Paul. Loving brother to Robert (and the late Debbie), Janette (Freeman), Denise (Steve), Louise (Gary), Dan and Angela. Adored grandfather to Hailey, Zackary and Mitchell. He will be fondly remembered by his many aunts, nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. Those who knew Mike will remember him for his love of golf and NASCAR. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Brankston, Dr. Mui, Dr. Weirzbicki, his home care nurse Joan Federow and the caring doctors and nurses of the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Emergency Department. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Monday, August 10th from 7 - 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 11th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 12th in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in trust for Sarah Lafrance or to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Emergency Department.
MILLSON, Donald Lewis
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, August 9, 2009 in his 69th year. Don, beloved husband of Brenda (nee: Ellis). Loved father of Kevin and his wife Sharon, Karla and her husband James Begley. Loving grandfather of Ashley, Jackson and Maxwell. Loved son of the late Alfred and Mary Millson and his stepmother Margaret (Peggy) Millson. Dear foster son of the late Beatrice Gould (nee: Andrews) and Reginald Robinson Sr. Dear brother of Gordon (Barbara), Tom (Gail), Lyle (Pat), Marie (Leslie Goble), Gary (Patti), Karen (Brian Terry), Steven (Cindy), Reginald Robinson (Judy) and the late Edward (Ted), and MaryLoo Wolfe. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment at Bethesda Cemetery. Donations in Don's memory to the Oshawa Hospital Foundation, cancer care would be gratefully appreciated.
MOHR, Frank Wesley
Passed away sadly and unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9th, 2009 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 48. Loving and devoted husband and best friend of Angie. Beloved son of Ronald and Dorothy Mohr of Cameron, Ontario. Frank leaves behind brothers Ron (Debbie), Darrell (Lois), Eric (Mary), Carl (Janet) and sisters Deborah (Eric), Lana (Wade), Yvonne (Ed), Susan, Olive (Sy) and many nieces and nephews. Frank will be also missed by father and mother-in-law Tony and Gale Trafagander, as well as by sister-in-law Leanne (Alistair). Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for memorial visitation on Saturday, August 15th at 12:00 noon followed by Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted for the Head Injury Association or the Durham Region Humane Society.
MULLER, George
Passed away at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the age of 75 years. George, beloved husband of Darlene (Ransberry). Loving father of Sean Muller. Loved son of Susan and the late George Muller. Dear son-in-law of Mac Ransberry. Dear brother-in-law of Don and Marilyn Ransberry and Joan Ransberry. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at ST. THOMAS MORE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 28 King St., Millbrook on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Donations in George's memory to St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church or Pontypool United Church would be gratefully appreciated.
THACHUK, Jean Olka Hertha
Passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Sunday, August 9th, 2009 in her 83rd year. Dearly loved wife of Nick Thachuk. Predeceased by her son Allan. Survived by her only grandson Michael Thachuk of Stoney Creek. Remembered by her sisters Erica and Lena both of Manitoba. Private family services were held at MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby (905-655-3662). In memory of Jean, memorial donations may be directed to The Oshawa Hospital Foundation.
STEWART, Pearl Florence (nee Awrey)
In her 102nd year.
Peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday, August 9, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Hector. Dear mother of Dorothy & the late Dr. J.D. Smith; and Sandra & Bruce Webden. Loving nana of Adam Smith & Debbie; Carolyn Mason & Doug; Melissa O'Connor & Ron, Christopher Webden and great-nana to ten great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St., Bowmanville on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 10am - 11am. A Funeral Service will follow at 11am. Interment Union Cemetery, Smithville. Memorial Donations may be made to the C.N.I.B.
BALDWIN, Florence Emily (nee Biggs)
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, August 8, 2009, in her 94th year. The daughter of the late James and Florence Lydia Biggs, she was born in Windsor, England. She worked for the Church of England in Northern England out of York Minster and as a nurse in Southern England, including London. She has been in Canada for 64 years, volunteering with the Red Cross in Woodstock ON., with the Girl Guides and in church work with the Anglican Church of Canada. She is predeceased by husband Ted, son Harry and brother William Biggs, a wartime casualty of the British Navy's HMS Hood. She is survived by son Winston and daughter Mary. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. East Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday, August 10, 2009 from 7 - 9 pm. A private family graveside service will be held at GROVESIDE CEMETERY. If desired, donations to the Oshawa Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BODDEN, David Garry
Peacefully at Centenary Hospital on Saturday, August 8, 2009 in his 65th year. David, beloved husband of Donna Bodden. Dear brother in law of Ethel (Ivan Cyr), Sharon (Dennis O'Connell), Reid (Gladys Long). Loving uncle of Darcy, Robin, Shelly, Kim, Julia and Cindy. Dear son of the late Harry and Mae Bodden. Son in law of Ruby and the late Roy Long. David will be lovingly remembered by his friends and family. Friends will be received at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (north of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376, on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-9 pm. Funeral Service in the Mount Lawn Chapel on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 11 am. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens.
HALWARD, Bonnie
Suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2009 in Port Perry. Bonnie, loving wife of Terry. Dear mother of Heather (Darren), Kevin (Brandy), David and Danny. Bonnie was a loving 'Grandma' to Payton, Emilee, and Makinnon. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOME, 1763 Reach St. Port Perry (905) 985 - 7331. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen St. Port Perry at 11A.M. with visitation in the church from 10A.M. until time of service. Cremation. If so desired, donations in Bonnie's memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
