STUART, Margaret Starrs
After a brief illness at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa at the age of 73, with family by her side. Margaret was pre deceased by her husband Frank Stuart. Lovingly remembered by her children Edward, Mary and George (Karen). Proud nana to Victoria, Jon, Francine, Kyle, Megan, Andrew, Josh, Christine and Jessica, and her great-grandchild Aiden. Margaret will be sadly missed by her 2 sisters Nann and her husband Dave, May and her husband Bob all from Scotland, as well as her brother-in-law Jimmy (Diane), and her sister-in-law Eileen (and the late Tommy). Margaret will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and her friends. A memorial service will be held at Thornton Chapel (Thornton Cemetery, 1200 Thornton Rd., Oshawa) on Friday, February 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a Charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
THOMS, Kenneth M.
On January 27th, 2007, at Lakeridge Health Whitby, in his 61st year. Ken passed away peacefully after a heroic battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Ken was an inspiration to all who knew him despite the relentless progression of the disease. He always maintained his sense of humour and easy smile. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Ken is survived by his wife Susan, his brother Don (Susan) Thoms, his sisters Dee (Douglas) Ford, Carol Grignon and his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Carl and Isobel Thoms and brother Douglas Thoms. Memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be greatly appreciated by the family, and may be made through the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East., Oshawa (905 433- 4711). Ken and Susan would like everyone to buy a flower for their loved ones. Cremation has already taken place. An invitation to join Susan for a celebration of Ken's life will take place in the future.
BOTHWELL, Reta Elizabeth
Age 75 years.
Peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Whitby on Friday, January 26th 2007. Beloved wife of the late John Bothwell. Loving mother of Debbie and Jimmy & his wife Linda. Cherished & much loved "Nana" of Cristy-Lynn Bothwell. She is survived by her sisters Mary & Grace also by her sisters-in-law Doris, Beulah, Edna, June, Jean & Bernice. Predeceased by her brothers Herbie, Ernie, Ralph, Fred, Ronald, John, Alton, Ben, Karl & Bud. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held in her memory. Those wishing to do so, may make donations to The Grandview Children's Centre at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, 905-623-5668.
GLADWIN, Esther Merrill
At the Wynfield Retirement Residence, Oshawa on Friday, January 26, 2007 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Sherman Gladwin. Loving mother of Grant and his late wife Dorothy, Douglas and his wife Anne, and Shirley (predeceased). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Dan (Cheryl), Marlene (Gord), Karen (Mark), Douglas Jr. (Steve), and Anita (Bill) and her great-grandchildren Zachary, Taylor, Stephen and Sheldon. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, January 29 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the Spring at Merrickville Union Cemetery. The family of Esther will receive friends at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to the Huntington Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
LANSING, Julia
Peacefully passed away at the Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville on January 26, 2007 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late William Ross. Loving mother of Lorne and Joan and her husband Gary Miles. Dear grandma of Connie, Christopher and great-grandma of Cole and Julia. Also step-grandmother of Douglas and David. Julia is survived by her brother John and her sisters Margaret, Hilda and is pre-deceased by Katie, Mary, Anne, Helen and Irene. Family will receive friends at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (just north of Hwy 2) 905-665-0600 from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2007. Chapel Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held in Nestelton, ON. If so desired, donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
McCARTHY, Gus
Peacefully at his home on January 26th, 2007. Gus loving husband of the late Jean. Dear Father of Joe and his wife Elisa, and Kevin. Cherished Grandpa of Jacob and Erin. Gus will be missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's Church (21 Bayly Street East, Ajax) on Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.
ZUROWSKI, Veronica
Veronica Zurowski passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2007 at Kennedy Lodge Nursing Home, Scarborough in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Karl, loving mother of David and the late Dorothy Clarke. Grandmother of Jennifer, Michael and David Clarke. Great-grandmother of Mackenzie and Ethan. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 10:30am at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410). Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
BERECZKI, Alexander (Sandor)
Peacefully passed away at the Ajax Pickering Hospital on January 25, 2007 at the age of 84 years. Loving and devoted husband of Irma for 58 years. Loving father of Alex Jr. and his wife Arlene, Laszlo and his wife Tracy, Viktor and his wife Karen and Peter and his wife Pam. Cherished Nagy Papa of Randy, Katherine, Michelle, Josh, Crystal, Amy, Julie, Sarah, David, Joel, Cory, Justin, Shelby and great Nagy Papa to Jessica, Stuart, Chantal, Gavin and Gabriel. Family will receive friends at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby, ON (just north 0f Dundas St.) 905-665-0600 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2007. Chapel Service will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation. If so desired, Donations to the Charity of your Choice would be appreciated.
CRAIG, Mark
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Thursday, January 25, 2007. Mark, in his 44th year. Loving son of Elizabeth MacArthur and the late John Craig. Dear brother of Yvonne Carr of Virginia and Dale Craig. Uncle of Charlie, Jeffery, Jennifer, Tadd,, Natasha, Kirk and Dekota, and of Debbie Field's family and great-uncle of Noah. Fondly remembered by his many friends. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, February 1, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Donations in memory of Mark to Cornerstone Community Association would be appreciated.
De SIMONE, Mario
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Aldina for 40 years. Devoted father of Maria (Bruno) Vigliotta, Enzo (Karina) and Massimo. Proud Nonno of Giulia. He is survived by his brother Antonio (Maria) and sisters Emilia and Maria (John) Russo, and sister- in-law Dora. Mario loved all his nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his family, life long friend Giovanni Tullo, many friends and co-workers. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church (S.E. corner of Harwood and Bayly St., Ajax) on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 2B9 would be gratefully appreciated by the family.
