MACFARLANE, Robert "Bob" Morrison
(Retired 32+ year employee of Bank of Montreal, Past Executive Director of United Way, Past Member of Oshawa Golf Club, Rotary and Northminster United Church)
Peacefully at Extendicare, Oshawa on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in his 80th year.
Beloved husband of the late Anne for 54 years. Loving father of Cindy and husband John Masson and the late Robert Brock Macfarlane. Cherished "Papa" to Cameron and Avery. Will be lovingly remembered by his sisters in law; Beverly Whyte (the late Dr. John Whyte) and Barbara Bauckham and husband Bruce. Dear uncle of Brian and Nancy Whyte, Rick and Cathie Whyte and Anne and Tim Bird. A heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Extendicare, especially the third floor staff, for their respectful loving care.
A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held in the spring with interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Bob may be made to the United Way through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558).
MARTINS, John Wolfgang
(Resident of Pickering)
At Sunnybrook Hospital on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009.
Sadly missed by his wife Ingrid Martins, family and friends. A private service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre would be appreciated and may be made thru the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
PEARCE, James W.
Retiree 34 years service General Motors – peacefully with his loved family at his side on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Hillsdale Terraces in his 88th year.
James, beloved husband for 55 years of Helen "Betty" Pearce (nee Snelgrove). Loved father of Joseph Pearce and his wife Helen, John Pearce, and Susan Pearce and her husband Ron Hamilton. Loved Grandpa of Melissa, Kevin and Candise. Dear brother of Jack Pearce and his wife Marguerite, and the late May Dixon and her husband Sidney Dixon. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Hillsdale Terraces for the loving care that Dad received, and that Mom continues to receive.
Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Friday, January 23rd from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, January 24th at 10:30am. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial donations to Dad’s favorite Charity, the World Wildlife Fund, or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
SANDY, Doreen (nee Fowler)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on January 20, 2009 in her 77th year after a courageous battle with cancer.
Doreen, beloved companion of Neil Gifford. Beloved wife of the late Donald Woodrow Smith. Daughter of the late Richard (Dick) and Grace Fowler and sister and brother-in-law Lillian and Verdun Johnston. Dear mother of Elaine (Stephen) Haslam, Karen Smith (Bob Brown), Pauline Sandy and Jeffery (Roberta) Sandy and dear stepmother of Gail Perry, Brian Gifford, Brenda Rowe and Kevin (Mannie) Pascoe. Loving grandmother of Mark Smith, Kurtis and Krystal Keating and Julia Sandy. Fondly remembered by her niece, nephews and the grandchildren and great-grandchild of Neil Gifford and extended family and friends.
Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 7 – 9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Doreen may be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada. Our heartfelt thanks to Ballycliffe Nursing Home, Ajax, Extendicare Nursing Home, Oshawa and Lakeridge Health Palliative Care, Oshawa, for their care, compassion and support.
SEMPLE, Ross
Peacefully at the Community Nursing Home, Port Perry on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in his 80th year.
Ross, beloved husband of the late June Semple. He will be deeply missed by his children Glen and his wife Ginny, Jenny and her husband Don Neath, and Margaret Semple and her partner Deborrah Sanford. Predeceased by his children Janice and Walter. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Jason, Jennifer, Amanda, Amy, Aaron, Brock, Phalon, James and the late Kelly. Great-grandfather of 15.
Friends may call at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby, 905-443-3376, on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 2:30 p.m. until the time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Nursing Home, Port Perry (Residents Council, Dymond Way) or the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region.
WALENDZEWICZ, Iris Agnes Young
Passed away at Extendicare Oshawa on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 in her 85th year.
Dear wife of the late Peter Walendzewicz. Much loved mother of Iris Hunter, Peter Walendzewicz and his wife Pat and Paul Walendzewicz and his wife Karen all of Brooklin. Grandmother of Kristen, Troy, Chantal, Ian, Adrian, Jennifer, Jamie and Nicole and Great-Grandmother of Alexandra, Christopher and Keira.
Private family services have been entrusted to MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby 905-655-3662
BARKLEY, Carman Charles
Entered into rest suddenly at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa on Monday, January 19, 2009 at the age of 78.
Beloved husband of the late Phyllis for 54 years (November 16, 2008). Loved father of Janice and her husband Eric Glazier of Oshawa and Jane and her husband Don Marks of Cambray. Cherished grandfather of Lyndsay and Jenna. Dear brother of Dorean Connelly (Bob) of Bowmanville, Phyllis Latourell (Boyd, predeceased) of Carlton Place, and Graham Barkley (Maureen) of Long Sault. Predeceased by his brothers Ronald and his twin brother Carl. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews and many friends.
Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 where the family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Harmony United Church, 15 Harmony Rd. N, Oshawa (at King St.) on Friday, January 23rd at 1 p.m. Interment GROVESIDE CEMETERY, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated.
BISSETT, Madelein M.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, January 19, 2009 with her friends by her side in her 82nd year.
Madeleine, beloved wife of the late Charles Bissett. Survived by her son Michel and his partner Susan Allingham. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, friends and all who knew her.
Friends may call at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (N. of Hwy. 2) 905-443-3376 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church (903 Gifford Street, Whitby). Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Durham Humane Society or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
GUSTAR, Bruce William “Dew”
(former dairyman for over 40 years)
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, January 19, 2009, in his 79th year.
Dew, loving husband and best friend of Kathleen “Kay” for 57 years. Dear father of Kathleen “Kati” and her husband Wayne Martin of Orono, Tom Gustar of Bowmanville, and the late Barbara Ann. Proud grandfather of David Swan of Courtice, Amanda and Charvel Gustar of Barrie and great-granchildren Blake and Madeline. Brother of Ted and the late Phillip, both of Port Hope. Sadly missed by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. His whole life was his family and all of their various activities.
Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, January 23, from 12 noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Dew to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
LENNOX, Donald Howard
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Monday, January 19, 2009, Donald Lennox, at the age of 79.
Beloved husband of Marion for 50 years. Loving father of Cheryl Moore (Arthur) and Lori Henry (Dave). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Cory, Kevin, Tyler, David and Melissa and his great-grand-daughter Summer Lynn. Predeceased by his sister Jean Jackson.
Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (corner of Sandringham Dr. and Highway #2) where the family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22nd from 1 p.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
