Passed away on January 9th, 2009 in his 57th year.
Father to Cheryl and Sandy. Grandfather to Josh, Ally, Becca, and Tasha. Brother to Debbie, Jim, Cathy, and Kelly. He will be missed by all.
A service will be held at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby (905) 668-3410 on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 1 pm. Visitation from 12 pm to 1 pm Cremation to follow.
BOSE (née Blase), Gerda Thea Meta
Age 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Toronto East General Hospital late on January 8, 2009.
Mrs. Bose’s passing is deeply mourned in Canada by her husband of 45 years, Sanjit Kumar Bose, her son Ralph Tarun Bose, daughter-in-law Anna Ewa Bose (née Wójcik) and in Germany; her sister Gisela Schwalba (née Blase), cousins, aunts, nephews, nieces and friends.
Many condolences have been received from close friends in Oshawa/Whitby, Toronto, Kincardine, Europe and other parts of Canada/USA and from her in-laws in India, for which the family is very grateful.
In accordance with Gerda’s wishes, a private funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, with a Memorial and Celebration of Gerda’s life to take place at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Saturday March 7th, 2009 at 4pm. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society.
She will be missed by all who were privileged to know her.
COPPING, Robert “Bob”
Peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at the age of 71.
Loving husband of Judy of Orono for 41 years. Dear father of Kim Deleenheer and her husband Brian, and Karen Howran and her husband Mike, all of Peterborough. Loving Grandpa to Rachel, Melissa, Anna and Eric. Survived by sisters Valena & Doreen, and brother Harold.
At Bob’s request, a private family service will be held. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 905-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted.
DALY, Denise Helene
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on January 8, 2009 at the age of 69.
Beloved wife of Anthony. Loved mother of Francis (Susan), Michael (Trish), and Sandra. Cherished by her grandchildren Joshua, Peter, Steven, Eric, Timothy, Mark, Helen and Emma. Fondly remembered by her great-granddaughter Chanel. Dear sister of Doris.
Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (corner of Sandringham Dr. & Highway #2) The family of Denise will receive friends at the Courtice Funeral Chapel on Monday, January 12 from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Courtice on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Alzheimer Society of Durham Region would be appreciated.
DAWSON, Marjorie
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Thursday, January 8, 2009 in her 83rd year.
Beloved wife of the late Gordon Dawson. Dear mother of William Cook, Donna and her husband Jon van Bilsen, John Dawson and his wife Juliette Buck and the late Carol Cook. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Lori Ann Cook, Sofia Dawson and the late Stephen Cook.
Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 from 6 – 8 pm. Memorial donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
DILLING, James B. (Jim)
Retired 31 year employee of General Motors. – Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the age of 61 years.
Jim, loving father of John and his wife Tracey. Loved grandfather of Aidan and Sydney. Beloved husband of Joyce. Dear brother of Donna and her husband Doug Stickles, Rena and her husband Eric Schaffhauser, Sandy and her husband Jim Byers. Jim will be dearly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, many friends and his dog Emma.
Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Sunday, January 11, 2009 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service complete in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to Memorial Hospital Foundation – Palliative Care would be gratefully appreciated.
GARSON, Adam
(Polish WWII Veteran R.A.F. Battle of Britain.)
Peacefully passed away at Copernicus Lodge, Toronto, on Thursday, January 8, 2009 in his 96th year.
Beloved husband of the late Babs Garson. Dearest father of Teresa & Tony and missed father-in-law of John Powrie and Christine Garson. He will also be remembered by Nicola Garson. He will be sadly missed by friends and relatives. The Garson family came to Canada from Britain in 1952 and accomplished a rewarding life in this wonderful country. They lived in Toronto and enjoyed their farming life and friends & involvement in the Bowmanville community.
Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Monday, January 12th, 2009 from 10-11 am. Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 11am. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to The Copernicus Lodge or the Parkinson’s Society.
HURLBURT, Vivian Margaret (nee Howard)
Passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 8th, 2009 at the age of 65.
Wife of Gerald Hurlburt. Beloved mother of Lillian Hurlburt (Andrew Negenman) and son Gerry Hurlburt. Proud Nana of Dean and Paige Negenman. Beloved sister of Verla Perrin, Dorthea Reid, Lois Nichols, Shirley Donnelly and Bob Howard. Best friend of Joan Wood.
The family will receive friends at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, (21 Garrard Rd. in Whitby, 905 443-3376) on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 from 1 to 3:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. If one so desires donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital for their compassion and support.
MOTH, Norma Louise
At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on January 8, 2009 Norma in her 86th year.
Beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Earla Mae Moth. Sister of Vivian Ambrose and Reba Moore (Oz) and predeceased by Owen Moth. Fondly remembered by Pam and her husband John Powell and her many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
At Norma’s request there will be no visitation and no service. Donations in memory of Norma to the Humane Society-Durham Region may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558).
FINNEGAN Andrea
Passed away at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2009, at the age of 61.
Predeceased by husband Robert Finnegan (2002). Loving mother of Denise (Paul), Jacquie and Bob (Cheryl), and grandmother of Jade, Taylor, Skylar, Shandy and Travis.
Resting at The ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, with Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 373 Simcoe Street South, on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 12 o’clock. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
