ATKINSON, Stanley Smith
(Retired from 36 years service at General Motors)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, January 31st, 2009 at the age of 83.
Beloved husband and best friend of Sheila (nee Sleightholm) for 59½ years. Loving father of Nancy Alder (Larry) and Paul Atkinson (Rhonda). Proud Poppa of Holly (Bradley), Nicholas (Natassja), Cavan (Catherine), Sarah (Ryan) and Cameron (Stacey). Adored G.G. of Sam and Sean Dobson. Stan will be missed by brother Lorne (Margaret), brother Orval (Margaret), sister Audrey Reading (Harvey), and sister-in-law Alma Atkinson.
Stan is predeceased by sister Evelyn Durward (George), and brothers James and Max.
He will be dearly missed by in-laws Lois and Jim Watson, Jean and Charlie Gallogley, Maureen and Alex McDonald, Kathleen and John Shephard, and Lois Sleightholm.
Stan will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
People who knew Stan will remember him as a man who put his family first and really enjoyed life to the fullest.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, February 3rd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Celebration of Stan’s life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 4th at 3 p.m. Donations to St. John’s Anglican Church, 150 Victoria Street East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9L8 or a Charity of your choice would be gratefully accepted.
The family wishes to express thanks to the caring staff of 8 Main at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
LYNDE, Amy (nee Miller)
Peacefully at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in her 89th year. Devoted wife and best friend to husband Stanley for 65 years. Dear sister to Mildred Logan and sisters-in-law Alma Procunler and Mary Pindar. Predeceased by her sisters Myrtle, Pearl, Margaret, Judith and brother Albert. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special great-aunt to Tabatha and special friend to Rhonda.
Special thank you to the neighbours on the street and the caring staff at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
In Amy's memory, donations made to the Trinity United Church would be appreciated.
MOORE, Ronald
At the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Saturday, January 31st, 2009, in his 63rd year.
Dearly beloved husband of Ursula of 40 years. Loving father of Brenda and Kevin. Devoted Papa of Madison, Chloe, Avery and Maxwell. Dear son of Luella Moore and the late Raymond. Brother of Gary (Claire) and Rick (Janice) and Godfather to Christopher. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews Shannon (Bob), Tania (Eric), Diane and Tom (Theresa). Ronald will be remembered for his passion of baseball, golf and being a D.J. for many events in the Durham Region.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 849 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, February 4th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, February 5th at 11 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SIDSWORTH, Richard Daniel
July 28, 1942 - January 31, 2009
He was born on July 28, 1942 in East York, and raised in Scarborough, Ontario. Richie passed away at home with family by his side in Oshawa, Ontario.
Best friend and husband for 46 years of Marion (McClean). Loving and cherished father of Dineen Vrana (Paul), Daniel Sidsworth (Denise) and Cara Welsh (A.J.). Proud grandpa and mentor of Ryan, Joshua, Teagan, Samantha, Logan, Makenah, Morgan, Drew, Victoria and Matthew. Predeceased by his parents Fredrick and Myrtle (nee McQuillen), and siblings Frances, Raymond and Brian; father in-law Alfred Brand. Loved and supported by his mother-in-law Kathleen Brand; siblings Robert, Gordon, Rosemary, Howard, Edward and Walter; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Richie was a printer and a carpenter by trade. He worked for Bickerton Litho for 25 years and then owned Highland Printing Company. He will be remembered for his sense of humour, stories, carpentry, love of old cars, and Auntie Carol's butter-tarts, math skills, driving skills, kindness and generosity, stubbornness and devotion to his family. A special thank you to Glenna, Manny and Dr. Chen at Princess Margaret Hospital, Jill and Tammy from Paramed and also to Fr. Slawomir Glowacz.
Friends may call at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (N. of Hwy. 2) from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 1100 Mary Street, Oshawa. Interment to follow in the spring at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In memory of Richard, donations may be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.
''With a little luck and the creek don't rise, we'll be together again.''
BALL, John Kenneth
Peacefully on Friday, January 30th, 2009 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in his 84th year.
Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Alan and his wife Jackie, and Judy and her husband Mark McErlean. Dear Papa of Laura, Erin, Samantha, Hailey, Tayler and Lauren. Dear brother of Bernard (Betty) and the late William (Doreen). He will also be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, February 3rd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service and Committal complete in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 4th at 11:00 A.M. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations can be made to Durham Regional Cancer Centre.
BLAIR, Kenneth
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, January 30, 2009.
Ken, in his 61st year. Beloved nephew of Jean Skirrow. Loving Companion of Joan MacLean and family. Fondly remembered by his cousins, extended family and friends.
Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with a Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday from 9-11 a.m.
BROWN, P. Norman
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of P. Norman Brown on January 30, 2009 in Courtice, Ontario at the age of 86.
Norm was born on June 19, 1922 and was raised in Windsor, Ontario where he and his family were active members of the Salvation Army and Band: Walkerville Corps. Norm served his country as a proud Canadian during WW II from 1942-1945 in the R.A.F. 194 Squadron and the R.C.A.F. Squadron 435 Burma Star/Burma Campaign where he completed a tour of operations. His humility in service and the sacrifices he made will always be remembered with extraordinary pride.
After the war he received his P.Eng. in civil engineering from the University of Toronto and married his school sweetheart, Betty Jean Stewart. Norm was a devoted husband and he will deeply missed by Betty, his wife of 61 years. He began his professional career at the Canadian Bridge Company, Windsor and was General Manager when he left the Bridge Co. in 1970. Betty and Norm moved to London where Norm was Dean of Technology at Fanshawe College until the time of his retirement.
Left to celebrate his life is his caring son and loving grandson; Scott and James Brown of Courtice, Ontario and proud daughter and family: Bev and Bill Ramsay, Laura Ramsay, and Lindsay and Neil Schneider and great-grandson Carson, all of Edmonton.
For all of Dad’s numerous and significant accomplishments, he would be most proud of his family. He was a quiet man of great character and who relished his solitude. He was an honourable individual who lived life with great integrity. Honest, wise and a patient teacher; we loved him dearly. His example as a husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa will not be diminished by his passing.
A Memorial Service will be held at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 on Saturday, February 7th at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.
KARN, Florence Gertrude
Passed away peacefully at Thorntonview Nursing Home on Friday, January 30, 2009. Florence, at the age of 92.
Beloved wife of the late Cyril Karn. Dear mother of Melanie and her husband Ray Le Blanc, and Sharon Karn and her husband James Murphy. She will be truly missed by her grandchildren Bradley Andrews (Sarah), Philip Day (Corinna), great-grandson Ethin Day and great-granddaughter Brielle Emmalene. The family would like to thank the staff at Thorntonview Nursing Home for their compassion, support and care, particularly Pinegrove staff.
Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with a Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Cremation with inurnment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Knox Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Visitation on Tuesday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m.
YOUNG, Perry Elmer Claude "Duke"
(Retired Westinghouse Canada 47 years. WWII Veteran.)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, January 30th, 2009.
Former husband of Ella of Switzerland and predeceased by Doreen. Loving father of Harold & Honourine of Switzerland, Carolyn & Ralph Schmidt of Pickering and Ronn & Heather Young of Courtice. Lovingly remembered by his pride and joy in life, his granddaughter Ashleigh.
Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, on Friday, February 6th, 2009 from 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 7th, 2009 at 1 pm. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Knox Christian School. Legion Service will be held on Friday, February 6th, 2009 at 6:45 pm.
CORMIER, Georginette
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, January 29, 2009 in her 75th year.
Beloved wife of the late Noel Cormier. Loving mother of Noella Storry (Hal), Debbie (Dan), Mark (Cindy), Gary (Kathryn) and Robert. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Greg, Jennifer, Alec, Amanda, Kayla, Ryan and Emily. Great grandmother of Natasha and Rylie Ann.
Resting at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John The Evangelist Church 903 Giffard Street, Whitby at 10.a.m on Monday, February 2nd, 2009. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery to follow. Visitation on Sunday from 2 p.m – 4 p.m. Donations to the Lung Association or Charity of Choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
