NORRIS, Marguerite M.
Peacefully, at Ballycliffe Nursing Home, Ajax, on Tuesday, January 30, 2007. Marguerite, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Cyril George Norris. Loving mother of Daniel Norris, Wayne and his wife, Carol Norris, Nancy and her husband, Fred Konkle, Tim Norris and the late Peter Norris. Mother-in-law of Carol Anne Norris. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Janice and Richard McPaul, Shelley and Roger Casement, Jeff and Jane Norris, Rene Konkle and Paul Skuse, Jennifer Norris, Shane and Lisa Konkle and great-grandchildren Kenneth, Chad, Brittany, James, Breanne, Ryan, Joshua, Amber, Katelyn and Tyza. Predeceased by her sister Muriel Wright, and twin sister Patricia McKenzie. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa on Monday, February 5, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For time of service, please contact the funeral home at 905-433-5558. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Marguerite to St. George's Anglican Church or a Charity of choice would be appreciated.
ROSS, Clarke
Passed over peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry. Devoted husband for 65 years of Lillian (Benny) nee Fralick. Beloved Father and Father-in-law of Karen and Bill (Huestis). Loving grandpa of Kathy (Darrell), Kim (Ralph) and Kevin (Catherine) and loving great-grandpa of Brendan, Stephanie and Alyssa. Clarke will be sadly missed by all, including his sister Marion (John) Quigley and his many nieces and nephews. Born in Canning, Nova Scotia, in 1918. He came to Toronto, in 1936, he worked for Danforth Radio and Multi-Tech. Clarke enlisted in the R.A.F. in 1941 and served overseas for 3 years. He was a member of Whitevale G.C. and worked and played at Crestwood Golf Club. Clarke was honoured with a Life Membership in the Lions Club. He was a longtime member of the Seagrave United Church and served as a Steward, Elder and Choir member. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Smith, all the nurses and staff who so lovingly cared for him during his long hospital stay, also many thanks to Rev. Ross Carson for his many visits and care. They will all miss Clarke's wonderful sense of humour. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or the Seagrave United Church would be appreciated.
BOVAY, Sharon Mae (nee Ouellette)
After a courageous battle with cancer at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Monday, January 29th, 2007 in her 49th year. Dearly beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Nicholas and Sarah. Dear daughter of Ronald and Beatrice Ouellette and daughter-in-law of Jacqueline Bovay. Sister of Patricia Vanelli, Cathy Soule, Sue Reher, Gerry, David, Rolly and Willy Ouellette. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for memorial visitation on Friday, February 2nd from 7 - 9 P.M. and Saturday, February 3rd from 12 Noon until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the New Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
EVERIST, Myrtle
Suddenly passed away on Monday, January 29, 2007 at home in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Wallace Everist and Wilbert Simpson. Loving mother of Rose and her husband, Ronald Gibbard, Becky and her husband, Jack Dunkley and Joseph Simpson. Predeceased by her sons, William Simpson and Robert Simpson. Cherished grandmother of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (just north of Dundas St.) 905-665-0600 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. Chapel service will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
SPEIRAN, James Meldrum
Peacefully, at home with his family on Monday, January 29th at the age of 87. A WWII RCAF veteran, "Jimmy" was the beloved and devoted husband of 58 years to Ruth, loving father to Ian and cherished father-in-law of Catherine. Proud and loving Grampa to Evan & Charlotte. Dear brother of Ruth Overton and much loved uncle of Ellen and Jeff Overton (Lisa). Jimmy is also fondly remembered by the Walters family of Toronto, and Calgary. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Jim's favorite charity, The Salvation Army, would be appreciated. Cremation and a private interment ceremony have already taken place at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. The family would like to invite all friends and relatives to join them on Saturday, February 3rd at the Wilmot Creek Community Wheelhouse (exit the 401 east at Bennett Rd., south and follow the signs) at 1 pm for a memorial service and celebration of Jim's life. Thanks go out to Deana and the rest of the palliative care team from Paramed and Dr. Leon Irish for their support during Jim's last months.
VERSCHUUREN, Herman
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 29, 2007 at the age of 75. Born in Holland, on August 4, 1931 and immigrated to Canada, in 1951 with his brother, Joe. Survived by his wife, Anne (nee: Deriet). Loving father of Peter and his wife, Pam, Mary Anne and her husband Robert, Gerald and his wife Anita and Debra and her husband James. Proud grandfather of Amanda, James, Jessica, Alex, Steven, Amy, Scott and Connor. Fondly remembered by his extended family and friends here and in Holland. Resting at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, (110 Dundas Street E, Whitby, 905-668- 3410). Visitation will be Thursday, February 1, from 6-9pm. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday, February 2, at 1:00pm. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In memoriam, donations may be made to Durham Regional Cancer Centre.
WILSON, George Alfred
Passed away peacefully with his family present at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 29, 2007. Beloved husband of Greta Maxine. Loving father of Helen, Maxine, Darlene, George & Don. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews and extended family members. A Private Family service will be held at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. If desired, donations in memory of George may be made to the Humane Society.
CALLAGHAN, Frances Anne
Peacefully on January 28, 2007 in Oshawa at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of Tommy. Devoted and loving mother to Glen (Robin), Pamela (Mike), and Kimberley (Danny). Dear grandmother to Blake, Paige, Braeden, and Harmony. Loved sister of John Gordon and Patricia Dundas, and nieces and nephews, Ian, Lesley, Laura, Jenny and Jill. A special thank you to the exceptionally wonderful nursing staff of the Palliative Care Unit, Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa. In memory of Frances, please consider a donation to a breast cancer Charity of your choice.
FERGUSON, Gladys Emily
Peacefully, at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, on January 28, 2007, in her 81st year. Gladys Ferguson, loving wife of Ross. Beloved mother of Carol (Glen Bayliss), Bruce (Lorna), and Lorna (Jim Kozmik). Grandma of Sandra, Melanie, Cory, Deborah, Teala, and the late Colin Bayliss. Funeral Service will be held at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Ajax) on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
POLLARD, Dorothy Elsie
Peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, in her 76th year. Dorothy, beloved wife of Robert. Dear mother of Jo Ann Merrick (Guy), Pat Cordingley, and Bill (Gloria) Pollard. Grandmother to Trevor and Shawn Merrick, David and Kevin Cordingley, Darryl Knight and Matthew Pollard. Great-grandmother to Ryley, Nikolas and Tyler Merrick. Survived by her sister Diane Everest and sister-in-law Olga (Polly) Merrick. Predeceased by her brother Ab Everest and sister Joan Platt. In Dorothy's memory, donations made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
ROBERTS, Mildred
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health Corporation Oshawa on Sunday, January 28th, 2007. Mildred Roberts in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Patrick Roberts. Loving mother of Marie and her husband, Gottfried Wober, Linda and her husband David deGelder and Ron McDiarmid and his wife Lucy. Beloved grandmother of Lynn Wober and her children Kalie and Riley, Glen Wober, Lori and her husband James Tremblay and their children Riley and Jacob, and Jason McDiarmid. Will be sadly missed by many friends at Faith Place. Rested at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway # 2, Courtice, L1E 2R7, 905-432-8484. A private family funeral service was held in our chapel on January 30th, 2007 at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
