NAVES, Colin Robert
Passed away January 18, 2007 at the age of 37. Survived by his wife Michelle Naves (nee Dawe) and his daughter Holly Naves. Fondly remembered by his father Bob Naves and his wife, Anita, of Stratford, P.E.I., and sisters Louise McLean (Jim) of Kingston, Ontario and Charlene Fader (Terry) of Ottawa, Ontario. Predeceased by his mother, Gloria Frost. Resting at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby 905-668-3410). Visitation will be Monday from 6:30-7:30pm. A funeral service will follow at 7:30pm. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to the Pinewood Centre for Addictions and Mental Health.
SIMPSON, Ian
Passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 18, 2007. Ian in his 52nd year. Beloved father of Christopher and Danielle. Dear son of William and Jean Simpson of Peterborough. He will be truly missed by his best friend Cathy Simpson and his sister Fiona and her husband David Reynolds. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007 at 2:30 pm. Cremation Thornton Crematorium. Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Renascent House in Brooklin would be appreciated by the family. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service.
"He's now safely home"
STRADLING, Lois Muriel (Nikki)
After a short battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 18, 2007, in her 58th year. Loving mother of sons John Stradling and Robbie Nevers of Ajax. Will be sadly missed by her father Cliff Mills and brother David Mills of Oshawa and her many friends at Ajax Legion 322. A memorial service will be held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Visitation one hour prior to service.
TUCKER, Constance Wade "Connie" (nee Cameron)
Peacefully into the presence of the Lord, at the Community Nursing Home, Pickering, Ontario, on Thursday, January 18, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Rev. William Douglas Tucker (1997), warm and loving mother of Susan (Ron Braid), Brian (Heather), John (Gail) and Judy (Dan Gibson), proud grandmother of Calvin (Janielle) and Jude (Lorena) Braid, Seana Rossi, Celeste (Mark) Karvonon, and Selena Tucker, Sarah, Ben, and Elisabeth (1993) Tucker, Geoffrey Thuns-Gibson and Leanne Gibson. Connie was born into a large family in Weston, Ontario, on June 15, 1925. In 1946, she attended London Bible Institute in London, Ontario where she met Doug Tucker. They married in 1949 and went to Nigeria as missionaries where Connie filled roles such as a bookkeeper, nurse, teacher, guest-house administrator and hostess. She and Doug served with S.I.M. International from 1952 until 1983 when they retired. Upon retiring, Connie and her husband visited and loved the seniors at Bayfair Baptist Church and Community Nursing Home in Pickering, and were loved in return. After Doug passed away, Connie traveled to Korea to teach English as a Second Language for three months. Even when her own health began to fail in 1999, she remained outgoing and always offered cheer and encouragement to others whether in hospital or nursing home. She is survived by her brothers Doug (Ruth) Cameron and Don (Phyllis) Cameron, her sisters Lorna (Fred) Wilson and Esther (Kurt) Andreas, but predeceased by Cecil (Edith) Cameron, Vera (Sid) Winsley, Phyllis (Harvey) Crouch, Effie (Gord) Stewart and Marjorie (Stuart) Lang. The Funeral Service will be held at the Pickering Pentecostal Church, The Gathering Place (1920 Bayly Street, Pickering) on Monday, January 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to S.I.M. International. (10 Huntingdale Blvd., Scarborough M1W 2S5) would be greatly appreciated.
BENTLEY, Cathy (nee Whalley)
At Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Wednesday, January 17th, 2007 in her 51st year. Dear daughter of Fred and Mary Whalley. Beloved sister of Jeffery Whalley and his wife Rhonda and Patrick Whalley. Loving aunt of Claire and Grant. Granddaughter of Pearl Whalley. Lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, January 21st from 2 - 4 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 22nd at 11 o'clock. Memorial donations to Palliative Care Unit at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
GORDENSKY, Mary
Peacefully, at Extendicare, Oshawa on Wednesday, January 17th, 2007, Mary Gordensky, (nee Hlensky) in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Gordensky. Dear mother of Brian and his wife Sonya of Courtice, predeceased by her sons Robert and Walter and daughter-in- law Denise. Lovingly remembered by her 5 grand children Jeffrey, James, Kimberly, Michael and Jeremy and her 4 great-grandchildren Jena, Zachary, Shannon and Robert. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 19th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel Saturday, January 20th at 12:00 noon. Interment Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
HESSION, Brian Geoffrey Wayne
Suddenly at his home in Oshawa on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the age of 53. Brian was the son of the late Barry Hession and the late Shirley Horbatenko (nee Graham). Brian will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family and many dear friends. Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street, Oshawa 905-433-4711. Memorial donations to the Charity of choice would be greatly appreciated.
HIGGINS, Edna
Peacefully, at Community Nursing Home, Pickering on Wednesday, January 17th, 2007. Edna Higgins (nee Townson), beloved wife of the late Wilfred Higgins. Dear mother of Doug Higgins and his wife Edna of Toronto, Wendy and her husband Wayne Lessor of Whitby and Paul Higgins of Newmarket. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Mark, Michael, Michelle, Jennifer, Ryan, Keith, and Stephen and her great-grandchildren Charlotte, Gillian, Caroline, Jeremy, Gregory, Elizabeth, Trent and Jake. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Mary Lynn and her brothers Norman and Jack and sister Connie. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905- 721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, January 21st from Noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2:00 P.M. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Hospital for Sick Children or Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
MUNRO, Roderick Sr.
(Retired employee of General Motors)
Left us unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, in his 76th year. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Joan, his son Rod and his wife Debra, his sister Irene Roberts (Scotland) and his sister-in-law Kay Munro. Predeceased by his sister Isabel and his brother David. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, January 22, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
NIBLETT, Catherine
Peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of George for 60 years. Loving mother of Linda (Ron), Bruce (Marion) and Glen (Sherry). Cherished "Nan" to Jae (Teka), Lee (Kathy), Blair, Brandon, James, Ian, Lauren, Kerry (Allan); Great "Nan" to Madisen, Taiya, Jakob and Jossy. Catherine is survived by her brother James (Mabel) and predeceased by her sister Margaret; she will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Guests will be received at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby (just north of Hwy. 2) on Friday, January 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 20th at 2 p.m. The family would like to extend many thanks to the Palliative Care team at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, Durham Access to Care, the St. Elizabeth Nurses and Dr. D. Coulby and Karen. Donations in Catherine's memory directed to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Hospital for Sick Children would be greatly appreciated.
