Peacefully at the Oshawa General Hospital on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving Mom of Kim (Paul), Dianne (Les) and Dave (Monica). Proud Nanny of Stephanie, Christopher, Denim and Brydon. Dear daughter of Betty Wheelhouse. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Diane and Rosemary (Alan). Fondly remembered by many family and friends.
If desired, Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
HARRISON, Joyce Florence (nee Booth)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. In her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Harrison (2001). Loving mother of Laurie (Cindy), and Elaine (Sharon). Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Jolene, Whitney, and grandmother to several great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Esther (Glen) Stamp, Don (deceased) (Diane) Booth. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
SIMESON, George
Peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 in his 87th year with his family by his side.
Beloved husband of the late Moira. Loving father of Alastair and his wife Sue, and the late Lorne. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Brendan, Lauren, Sean, Corey and Alicia. Retired employee of General Motors after 32 years of service and proud member of the Royal Marines 45th Commando Unit. Special thanks to the staff at Extendicare for their support and care over the past two and a half years.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for Memorial Visitation on Sunday, February 1st from 2 – 4 P.M.
Memorial Service will be held at KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (147 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa) on Monday, February 2nd at 2:00 P.M.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church
SMITH, Lloyd Albert
Passed away suddenly at Hillsdale Terraces in Oshawa on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009. Lloyd in his 80 th year.
Beloved partner of Geraldine Speagle. Loving son of the late James and Luella Smith. Dear brother of Barbara Boudrieau and the late Doris Layng, Phylis Schibb, Sydney Smith and James Smith. He will be truly missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
As per Lloyd’s wishes no funeral service will be held.
Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
Memorial donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family and may be made through the funeral home.
COUKE, Walter Louis
Peacefully at Fairview Lodge on Monday, January 26th, 2009, at the age of 101.
Beloved husband of Doris for 64 years. Dear father of Barry and Bernie Couke. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey, David, Amy, Scott and Mark. Great grandfather of Hannah and Jayne.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME,847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 30th from 2:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M.
Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
EDWARDS, Stella
(Long time active member, Cub Leader and avid Euchre player of Knox Presbyterian Church; Retired employee of GMAC)
Suddenly at Toronto General Hospital surrounded by her family on Monday, January 26, 2009 Stella (nee Richardson) in her 78th year.
Dearly beloved wife of George for 52 years. Loving Mother of Patricia and Martin both of Vancouver Island. Dear sister of Edna, Betty, Audrey (Ronnie), Kay (George), Andy (Mary) and predeceased by Hilda. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Stella will be missed by loving friends and relatives who are welcome to pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday, February 1, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
GOGUEN, Irene
Passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge in Whitby on Monday, January 26th, 2009. Irene in her 98th year.
Beloved daughter of the late Philias and Emma Goguen. Dear sister of Adeline Worsley, Edna Cunningham, Rita Gribben and Freda Carlton. She will be truly missed by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, with Mass of Christian Burial at L’Assomption de Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, January 31st, 2009 at 10 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 30th, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
KENNEDY, Gerry
It is with great sadness that the family of Gerry Kennedy announces his sudden passing at Ajax Pickering Hospital on January 26th, 2009.
He leaves behind his darling “Doogie”, Noreen, wife of 55 years, and his two children Sharon (Kennedy) Baker and her husband David of Pickering Ontario and Dave Kennedy and his wife Patti of Barrie, Ontario. His grandchildren, Jeff, Joel and Sabrina Kennedy and Taylor and Meghan Baker will miss their Poppa, as will his great-grandchildren, Noah Kennedy and Sarah and Andrew Kennedy.
Gerry was born in Nova Scotia, married and raised his children in Newfoundland, and lived and worked in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Gerry was a Chartered Accountant and was awarded a Life Membership in 2000 in recognition of his contribution to the profession. Gerry was active in his community and had many hobbies, including amateur radio, video production and radio controlled aircraft.
A private family ceremony will be held in Ajax, followed by a celebration of Gerry’s life at 45 Cumberland Terrace at 2:00 on Saturday, January 31, 2009. A short ceremony will take place at 3:00.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the War Amputations of Canada are appreciated.
MEIER, Marguerite
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, January 26, 2009 in her 75th year.
Marguerite, beloved wife of Peter Meier for 53 years. Loved and cherished mom of Karen Hills, Wayne Meier, Linda Snowden and the late Peter Meier. Grandmother to seven girls Katrina, Rachel, Felicia Hills, Marisa Snowden, Jennifer and Erica Meier and Aby Ayling Meier. Great-grandma to six boys Austin, Gavin, Ethin, Joshua, Mike, Mason and one pending. Sister of Ron and Hazel Munroe.
At Marguerite’s request cremation has taken place at Bowmanville Crematorium.
Arrangements entrusted to MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville.
A memorial service will take place at a later date.
RANCOURT, Gérard
(April 13, 1920 - January 26, 2009)
Gérard Rancourt, proudly served four & a half years overseas, in the Second World War and passed away in Saint-Georges, Québec at the age of 88 and 9 months.
Beloved husband of Manique Rancourt, née Guay. Loving brother of Marguarite, Jeanine and Ange-Aimé. Loving father of Gilles, Michel, Suzanne and their spouses.
Dear Grand-papa of Estée, André, Noëlle, Justin, Jean-Paul, Patricia, Stéphanie and Maxim. Gérard will be missed by many family and friends.
Resting at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass to be held at L'Assomption de Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Friday, January 30th 2009 at 11:00 am with interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, January 30th from 9h30 to 10h30.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
