SZMYR, Anna (nee Cherewaty)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Michael Szmyr. Dear mother of Jan and his wife Grace, Kaz and his wife Roma, Alex and his wife Lynda and Stan and his wife Anne. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey, Jennifer and her husband Julian, David, Bryan, Aaron, Chris, Carolynn and Kevin. Predeceased by her parents Alexander and Mary Cherewaty, formerly of Oshawa. Mrs. Szmyr is resting in the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, (124 King Street East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711) on Sunday, August 9th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Hedwig's Catholic Church (Olive & Central Park) on Monday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Thornton Cemetery. Special thanks to Dr. M. Fry and all the staff of Rouge Valley Hospital, Ajax. Memorial donations to the Leukemia Foundation or the Heart And Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BALSON, Gerald
Age 93 years. Veteran WWII.
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Ethel (Tess) Balson. Dear father of Joe & Pat Balson, Ann Goemans, Philip & Marilyn Balson; Bryce & Lis Balson, Kris & Jean Balson and Katrina (Katy) & Russ Gibson. Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jean Billett. Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, on Thursday, August 6th, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 11 am on Friday, August 7th, 2009. Interment Zion Cemetery.
BURGESS, William John
August 13, 1923 - August 4, 2009.
He leaves his wife, Margaret (Craig) and children Peggy (Bill Frankovich) of Brooklin, Jane Burgess (Karl Stevens) of Toronto, and Martha Burgess of Oshawa. Son of John Burgess of Orono and Donalda McRae of Beaverton. Bill was born in Toronto and attended Jarvis Collegiate, the University of Toronto School of Pharmacy and the University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Pharmacy. Bill worked alongside his father at Bloor and Sherbourne Streets in Toronto at Hooper's Drug Store, one of a chain of pharmacies his father was instrumental in founding. On his father's death, Bill took over the Bloor/Sherbourne store and also joined classmate Russ Short in opening Short's Pharmacy in Brooklin, Ontario. In 1971, Bill followed his rural roots, sold Hooper's Drug Store and moved to Ashburn, Ontario so he could work full time at the Brooklin store. Upon Mr. Short's death, his daughter Peggy, the third generation of pharmacists in the family, joined him to work in the store, leaving him more time to pursue his love of nature. During his professional life Bill was an active member of the Durham Region Pharmacists' Association, the Toronto Retail Druggists' Association and the University of Toronto Pharmacy Alumni Association. Bill was a committed Presbyterian and was involved in his churches, first in Toronto (Rosedale Presbyterian Church) and later in Ashburn (Burns Presbyterian Church), both as an Elder and Member of the Board of Managers. He was a driving force behind the restoration of the Old Stone Church in Beaverton, which when restored was designated and listed as a National Historic Site. Having spent many happy hours on the family farm in Orono, Bill developed a love for growing things. He inherited the family wood lot and Christmas tree plantation, buried in the Ganaraska Forest. To care for his wood lot he became an active member of the Ontario Association of Forestry, from which he learned to design renewable forest management plans. He lived long enough to see the first harvest from his plan. His favourite 'big tools' included his Kubota tractor, his Husqvarna chain saws and his old three-ton truck for logging. Bill was an avid member of the Brooklin Horticultural Society. He was a keen gardener who enjoyed his gardens in Ashburn and tried his hand at many gardening projects. They included an apple orchard, the reintroduction of heritage vegetables and berries and growing prize irises. Apart from 'bushwacking', fishing and canoeing occupied as much of his leisure time as he could fit into his active lifestyle. His best loved fishing sites included his cottage at Beaverton and his daughters' cottages at the French River and Gogama. He took part in several trips to the Arctic, including canoeing the Yellowknife River. An inveterate fourth-generation Scot, Bill lived his life according to his Gaelic roots and the McRae motto, FORTITUDINE (with fortitude). He died after a short-fought battle with leukemia. The family would like to thank the staff at Christie Gardens and the community care doctors of the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care for helping make his last wish to die at his home possible. He will be much missed and fondly remembered. Visitation at MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N., Whitby on Sunday, August 9, 2009 from 2:00 p-m to 6:00 p-m. Service at Burns Presbyterian Church, Ashburn, Monday, August 10, 2009, at 3:00 p-m, followed by a reception at the Royal Ashburn Golf Club from 4:00 p-m to 6:00 p-m. The family declines flowers, but donations may be made to: Temmy Latner Centre for Palliatve Care, Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation of Toronto, 1001-522 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. M5G 1W7
CROFT, Margaret Mary (Joan)
Sadly on August 4, 2009 in her 77th year. Mother of Stephan (Tammy), grandmother to Ryan and Brooke and step grandmother to Brittany and Ryan. Joan is now at peace with her mother and sister after her long and tough fight with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her sister Gen and family Mark (Cathy), Lisa, Lori (David) Teri, and Andrew (Kara). She loved to have a cold one with her friends, Cathy Gene and Linda at the best spots in Oshawa. Ryan says the Hawkeyes will rock for Nana this year, and Brooke will be playing that guitar loud one day for you Mom. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, (905-433-4711).
It's not over as the tears stream down my face.
Knowing in my heart you're now in a better place.
All that I am and have become
came from Joan "one heck of a mom."
I will go on - Tammy at my side
To catch up with you at the end of my ride.
Ryan and Brooke will be safe in my care,
Pointing up to the sky saying Nana lives there.
DALCOURT, Fleur-Ange Celine
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009. Fleur-Ange, age 75, beloved wife of the late Eloi Dalcourt and dear mother of Diane Dalcourt, Carole Thaeter and her husband Paul, Linda McLeod and her husband Brent and Nancy Haar and her partner Brent MacMillen. Caring grandmother to 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She will be missed by her sisters Hélène Lessard, Monique Belanger, Gertrude Fournier, Thérèse Racine, Lucille Boutin, Lilliane Mercier and her brothers Léonel, Jean-Marc, Raymond and the late Lucien Blais. The family will be honouring their parents with a celebration of life at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 at 12 noon. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
SOUNDY, Marie
(Member of the Bridge Group, Oshawa Seniors)
Passed peacefully at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg, on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Marie (nee McNeil) in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Cliff Soundy. Sadly missed by her daughters, Pattie Asselstine of Oshawa, and Carol Stott and her husband, Daniel of Oshawa. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Michael and his wife Deby Holden, Derek Stott, Erin Stott, Terri Asselstine and Scott Smith and great-grandchildren Christian, Daniel, Emma, Samantha, Chloe and Jaxon. Dear sister of Eileen Ingram of Pickering. Remembered fondly by family friend Priscilla Waddel. Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2 to 4 p-m and 7 to 9 p-m. A private graveside service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 1:30 p-m. Donations made in memory of Marie may be made to the Durham Alzheimer Association. Special thanks to the staff of Blacklock 1, Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg.
TENNANT, Catherine
Peacefully at Lakeview Manor Nursing home in Beaverton, on Tuesday, August 4th 2009 in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Jim. Dear mother of Jacqueline Fabbro. Friends will be received at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St. East Whitby, Ontario, (905) 668-3410 on Friday, August 7th 2009 from 7pm to 9pm. Service in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, August 8th 2009 at 1pm.
WILT, Evelyn Myrtle
(Long time Member of St. Mark's United Church and the Mary Martha Lady's Auxiliary)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Bonar Wilt. Loving mother of Gary, Terry (Betty), Doug (Tizi) and the late Darlene. Proud grandmother of Tara, Laura, Jesse, Cheyenne and Tylene. Dearly missed by her siblings Lillian (Douglas), Arthur and Florence. Evelyn's family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Fairview Lodge and Lakeridge Health Oshawa for all of their care and support. Mrs. Wilt will be resting at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, (905) 668-3410). Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 8th 2009 at 10:00 a-m followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 11:00 a-m. Burial at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Hospital for Sick Children.
WILSON, Ronald
Ron Wilson passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3rd, 2009 surrounded by his family, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, following a short illness at the age of 71. Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife Joan. Dear father of Brian Wilson & his wife Kathryn, Debbie Durand & her husband Steve, Rhonda Bennett & her husband Bob, Bill Hineman, Jerry Hineman, Nancy Hineman, Jim Hineman & his wife Gillian and Theresa Billings & her husband Clayton. Sadly missed by 19 grandchildren. Survived by his brother, Bob & sisters Alma, Edith & Joan. Predeceased by his siblings, Ethel, Erma, Lyla, Doris, Bill & Al. Ron will be sadly missed by many family and friends. Ron was very proud of his professional career as a Chartered Accountant. He was Vice President of Finance at Sklar Peppler Furniture for 18 years. A member of The Page Group and continued on to be an Independent Financial Advisor and tax accountant. Ron was also very active as a volunteer in the community, Member & Past President of the Oshawa Rotary Club (2002-2003), Rotarian of the Year 2002. Past President of the Canadian Cancer Society, Probus Group, Nomad Group, Community Care, Past President of the Second Marsh, President & Treasurer of his Condo Association and Member of Northminster United Church. Friends will be received at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday from 7 p-m to 9 p-m. Funeral Service will be held at Northminster United Church (Simcoe & Rossland Roads) on Thursday, August 6th at 2 p-m with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Durham Lung Association or Northminster United Church would be appreciated.
CAMPBELL, Bruce Dewar
Peacefully at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton, on Sunday, August 2, 2009 in his 87th year. Bruce was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, and obtained a B.Comm from Queen's. His business career with IBM and SDI Associates took him to Toronto, Montreal, and London, England. After retirement he settled in Uxbridge, Ontario, where he became an active member in the local "Rotary Club". Bruce was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara (nee Fraser) and all of his siblings: Alex, John, Helen (Siple) and Gertrude (Lecourtois). He will be remembered by his many friends from IBM, his many nieces and nephews, especially Rob and his longtime friend, Jim MacKillican. A Celebration to share memories of Bruce will be announced at a later date. Special thanks to all the staff at Lakeview Manor for their kind and compassionate care and especially to Marilyn who made a difference.
