MUNRO, Gary Andrew
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Friday, January 5th, 2007 in his 57th year. Beloved son of the late Andrew and Lena Munro. Loving brother of Grace Manns and her husband Reg. Dear uncle of Peter and Tammy Meers. Great uncle of Trent and Trever and their late daughter Olivia. Fondly remembered by many friends and relatives. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, January 7th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 8th at 3:00 P.M. Interment Sunderland Cemetery. Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health-Oshawa Durham Regional Cancer Centre or the Oncology Wing would be greatly appreciated.
STRICKERT, Sarah Anne
Peacefully, after a short illness on Friday, January 5, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 85. Anne (nee Rees) was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan and spent her early years there. In 1947 she married Earl Strickert in Regina. They moved to Toronto in 1949 and later resided in Chapleau and Marathon, before moving to Thunder Bay in 1971 and finally Brooklin in 2004. She was predeceased by her son Darwin in 1949 and her husband Earl in 1980. Anne is survived by her son Robert Strickert and his wife Wendy of Port Perry, her daughter Joan Huggins of Thunder Bay, and her 3 grandsons Brad, Jay and Graham Strickert. The Family of Anne Strickert received friends at the Harbourview Funeral Centre in Thunder Bay on Monday, January 8th from 7 - 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life was held in the Lakeview Presbyterian Church in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, January 9th at 11 a.m. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens, Thunder Bay. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) to the Lung Association.
YEOMAN, Cindy
Peacefully at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre on Friday, January 5, 2007, at the age of 50, after a three year battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Helen and the late Maurice Yeoman. Loving mother to MacKenzie, Shelby, Colton and the late Angel. Cherished sister of Susan Woods (Rodney). Dear aunt of Ryan, Kaitlin and Candace. Fondly remembered by her friends at Purolator Courier where she worked for 15 years. Special thanks to the staff at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre for their care and kindness. A Funeral Service will be held at Faithway Baptist Church, 1964 Salem Road (at Taunton Road) on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ajax and Pickering Hospital Foundation, or a Charity of your choice.
WILDING, Colin
November 24, 1925 - January 5, 2007
Colin Wilding, a W.W. II Veteran, and employee of Canada Post for 30 years, has passed away in his 81st year on January 5, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, after residing at Hillsdale Terraces in Oshawa, Ontario for the past four years. Colin will be missed by beloved wife and best friend, Marion Wilding. Son of deceased father Sidney and mother Doris. Predeceased by brother Sidney. Survived by brother Ray (Thelma), daughter Bonny Belfry of Toronto, son Colin of Montreal, and all other family members including: Jim (Irene), Terry (Ginny), Heather (Gary), Wendy, Wayne (Luanne); grandchildren: Sean, Michael, Kevin, Scott, Christopher, Melissa, Jake and Zachary, as well as three great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the staff of Hillsdale Terraces for their kindness and care to Colin and to all other friends and family for their support. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 13. Visiting will begin at 10 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m. at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby. Donations on Colin's behalf can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Hillsdale Terraces nursing home, in Oshawa, Ontario or a Charity of your choice.
ANDREWS - Gerald Edward
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday, January 4th, 2007 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear brother of Irene (Marvin) Nancekivell. Predeceased by his parents Garnet and Pearl and brothers Jim and Bob. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Whitby from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service in the chapel Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
CAVAN, Margaret (Peggy)
(four-year Veteran of WWII)
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, January 4, 2007, in her 92nd year. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Henry Cavan. Dear mother of Nancy Grey of Kingston, the late Colleen Johnson (William Barlow) of Oshawa, Noreen (John Warren) of Oshawa, Harry Cavan (Lynn) of Wellington, Jack Cavan of Pickering, Lawrence Cavan of Oshawa, Eileen (Brian Robertson) of Etobicoke, and Edward Cavan (Rita) of Orillia. Sadly missed by 26 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. Sister of Dean and Louise Dunn of Vancouver and the late Lawrence, Gus, Theresa, Rose, and Millie. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Following cremation, a memorial prayer service will be held at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at 8:00 p.m., with visiting for one hour prior to the service. Donations in Peggy's memory to Unicef, Salvation Army, or St. Vincent-de-Paul Society would be appreciated by her family.
HOFFMAN, Karen
Passed away while on vacation in Florida on Thursday, January 4th, 2007 in her 70th year. Wife of the late William Hoffman. Survived by her common law spouse Clifford Filmore. Beloved mother of Brett and his wife Jamie, Kim and her husband Calvin Childs, Tara and her husband Paul Brooks. Much loved grandmother of Jessica, James, Taylor, Alyssa, Danielle and Sean. Interment GROVESIDE CEMETERY. Donations will be accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
SMITH, James Lyle (Jim)
August 20th, 1942 - January 4th, 2007
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, January 4th, 2007 at the age of 64. Survived by his devoted wife Dawn (Cook), sons: Roger (Donna) and Brent (Jen), daughters: Taryn (Rob), Lisa, Barb (Alan) and Kim (Lorne). Proud Grampa of Cody, Chase, James, Christopher, Alissa, James Jr., Jayden, Holden, Travis, Kayla and Alanna. He will be missed by his cat Uma. Son of Mary (nee Manning), oldest brother and leader of the pack to Don (Geri), Doug, Brian (Lesia), Stephen (Mary Lou) Ladysmith, B.C., Phillip (Aileen) and Rosemary (Mathew) Jones. Predeceased by brothers Tommy (1949) and Peter (2002). Uncle and Great Uncle to numerous nephews and nieces. Trusted friend to many. Jim was a former G.M. Oshawa employee from the late 1950's until his retirement due to health in 1986. Jim was a heart transplant recipient in 1994 and a Heartlinks Club member. He was an avid motorcyle enthusiast for the past 48 years. (Golden Hawk Riders 1960 - 1967) and the International Retreads, Ontario Kawartha District for the past 20+ years. Jim enjoyed long distance motorcycle rallies in Canada and the U.S. He was happiest when cruising on 2 wheels or with his family and friends. Jim faced death numerous times and was fearless in the face of it. He was an inspiration to all who met him and was known far and wide by many for his true courage, integrity and selflessness. He will be greatly missed. Ride on in Paradise Jim. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905- 721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, January 9th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, January 10th at 11:00 A.M. Donations to the Friends of Second Marsh or the Durham Regional Humane Society.
TURNEY, Mildred Irene
(Retired from Accounts Receivable, General Motors of Canada).
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, January 4th, 2007 in her 81st year. Mildred, loved daughter of the late Clifford and Cynthia Turney. Loved sister of Sandra Ann and her husband Bill Dunk of Brighton, Ontario. Dear aunt of Janine and her husband Wayne Williams of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Brett Dunk and his wife Alexandra Ross of Toronto, Ontario. Dear friend of Olive Anderson. Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Sunday, January 7, 2007 from 12 - 1 p.m. Memorial Funeral Service in the MORRIS CHAPEL, on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 1 p.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations in Mildred's memory to Salem United Church would be gratefully appreciated.
USHER, Cyril (Cy)
(Retired employee of General Motors, veteran of W.W. II, R.A.F., member of 420 Wing, Oshawa)
After a short illness, at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Thursday, January 4, 2007, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Alice. Loving father of David of Courtice and John of Lethbridge, Alberta and step-father of John of Bowmanville and Susan (predeceased) Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Amanda, Elizabeth, Adam, Joel, Sharlene, Michael, Zoe, Jessica, Sean, Stephanie and Ryan and his great-grandchild Lillian. Dear brother of Leslie and his wife Eda of Nanaimo, B.C. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (corner of Sandringham Dr. and Highway #2) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Sunday, January 7 at 2:30 p.m. The family of Cy will receive friends at the Funeral Chapel on Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
