Peacefully at home after a year long battle with cancer, at the age of 52, on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009.
Beloved husband and dear friend to Barbara. Predeceased by his first wife Wende in 2001, his father Jock, his step-father Fred, his mother Margaret, and his good friend Gene Colbrooke. Survived by his brother Malcolm Ross Campbell, wife Pat and niece Caitlin, and stepson Timothy Blair.
Founding chair of the Oshawa Downtown Board of Management and Downtown Action Committee, Past Member of the Board of Directors of Lakeview Health Corporation, and member of the Friends of Second Marsh Steering Committee. Founding member of Protect The Ridges and Treasurer of the Oshawa Santa Clause Parade for the past six years.
Kevin built a thriving business specializing in taxation and was a valued advisor to his clients for the past 26 years. He was also a political operative in many elections for over the last 30 years. His contributions will be sadly missed.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905)721-1234 for memorial visitation on Tuesday, January 27, from 7 - 9 P.M. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 28, at 1:00 P.M. Donations to Friends of Second Marsh would be appreciated.
HUTCHINGS, Irene
Peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009. Irene was the loving mother to Paul and Wanda. Dear sister to Mrs. Ruth Stewart. Fondly remembered by her niece Dianne and nephew Bernie and their families. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 29th, 2009 at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Ajax Pickering Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
McGINNIS, Joan Dorien Edith
Died in Bowmanville Ontario January 22, 2009 in her 93rd year. Born in Guelph Ontario 2 September 1916 to Charles Fuller & Ruth Simpson, she married Cecil McGinnis (who predeceased her in 1960) in Guelph in 1936. Survived by her sister Eileen Harrison of Woodstock; sons Larry (& Bonnie) McGinnis of Niagara Falls, David McGinnis of Markham; daughters Charleen Zaleski of Vancouver and Lorine (& Brian) Massey of Midland; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
MCNAB, Violet “Vi” (nee Colvin)
Peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 96th year.
Vi, beloved wife for 54 years of the late Ian McNab. Loving mother of Margo McNab of Oshawa, and Eric McNab of Langley, BC. Loved grandmother of Angela and Adam, and great-grandmother of Ian, Jude and Jasmine. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 6F ward of Lakeridge Health Oshawa for taking such good care of Vi.
Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday, January 30th from 1pm. Memorial service at 2pm. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be greatly appreciated by the family.
ST. ARNAUD, Joseph Emile
In his 90th year. Peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home, Oshawa on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009.
Beloved husband of Valerie and predeceased by his first wife Christine. Loving father of Mary & Bill Marsh, Phillip & Elizabeth St. Arnaud, Michael St. Arnaud and Mark St. Arnaud. Predeceased by his daughter Sheila and son Paul. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Therese Cote of Quebec and predeceased by his brothers and sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held at THE WHEELHOUSE, Wilmot Creek on Thursday, January 29th, 2009 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation, The Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Society. Arrangements entrusted to THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville.
TAIT, Marguerite
Peacefully at Thorntonview Long Term Care on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009, in her 83rd year.
Dearly beloved wife of George. Loving mother of Eileen (Mark) Rowland, Nancy Nowak, Brian (Li) Howell, Chuck (Kuni) Howell, Tracey (Paul) Edwards. Predeceased by Dianne Tait. Dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Sister of Barbara (Predeceased Bob) Glover, David (Helen) Tonkin. Predeceased by Gordon (Lilliane) Tonkin.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 from 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 26th at 3:00 P.M. Cremation. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
WHEELER, Lillian Monica (Nee Nix)
January 21, 2009.
Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of Tim Wheeler. Loving mother of Derek (Lynne) and Eric (Christine). Proud grandmother of Nicholas, Quintin, Erica, Cameron and Shawntel. Dear sister of Katherine (Kay), Don (Carol), Marg, Marion and John (Noreen). A memorial service and celebration for Lillian was held at the Waterfront Bistro, 590 Liverpool Road, Pickering, on Friday, January 23rd, 2009. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
ST-ONGE, Linda
(Daughter of the late Rose Norris and the late Harry Egypt)
Passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa in her 60th year.
Loving mother of Jeannette, Chantal (Martin Jefferson) and Justin. Proud Grand Maman of Caled and Chloé. Linda’s proudest accomplishments in life were her loving family and her loyal friends. Her devotion to family took her from Scarborough, to New Brunswick, to the Pyramids of Giza and all points in between.
To Linda, home was wherever she was surrounded by family. Her “Circle of Friends”, as she put it, stood by her in good times and bad, whether it was a chat over coffee, or a comforting hand in times of need, she often spoke about her appreciation for such good friends. Linda’s final days were spent at peace surrounded by her friends and family.
Special thanks for the compassionate care received from the staff on 8 main at Lakeridge Health Hospital. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, January 23rd from 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 24th at 12:30 P.M. Interment to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations to Durham Regional Cancer Centre (Lakeridge Health, Oshawa) would be appreciated.
DUGUAY, Marie Exilia “Babe”
Passed away peacefully at Strathaven Life Care Centre, Bowmanville, on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the age of 89.
Beloved wife of the late Chesley Duguay. Loving mother of Jeanette Huard, Carol Kempter and Robert Duguay. Dear sister of Nor Theriault, and aunt of Edward Couture and Noella Couture. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Linda, Susan, Gary, Karen and Jennifer, and great-grandmother of 6 and great great-grandmother of 1. Many thanks to the “Angels” at Strathaven Life Care Centre for their care and compassion.
Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, January 26, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
LACY, Edwin Charles
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on January 20, 2009.
Dearly loved husband of Verna (Robinson) for 71 years, proud father of Winnifred, Charles (Maralyn), and Douglas (Janet), loving grandfather of Richard (Darlene), Brian (Koreen), Colin (Emerald), Darren (Jennifer), Julie (Trevor), Patrick (Amy) and Ryan, and loving great-grandfather of Claire, Thomas Edwin; Isabel; Lienna; Riley, Abigale, Olivia; Parker and Hayden. Edwin leaves brothers George (Edna) and Jack (Janet), and many nieces and nephews. Edwin was predeceased by an infant daughter Edwina, by his parents Charles and Charlotte, and by siblings Dolly, Violet, and Ernest.
Edwin was born in Elk Lake, Ontario on January 11, 1912, educated in Elk Lake and the Academy at Monteith. He enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the hardware business in Northern Ontario at George Taylor Hardware retiring as branch manager at Acklands, New Liskeard. Edwin enjoyed curling, golf, fishing, and our cottage at Twin Lakes. Special thanks to the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their devoted and loving care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation at www.heartandstroke.on.ca or the Kidney Foundation of Canada at www.kidney.on.ca. Friends may call at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, Whitby on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. Service in the Chapel to follow at 12 noon.
