Suddenly at home on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 in her 65th year.
Loving mother of Louise and Michael. Caring Grandmother of Robert. A private memorial service will be held at a later date as per her wishes.
Memorial donations will be graciously accepted for the Kidney Foundation.
Arrangements under the direction of OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).
RYAN, Mathilda “Tillie”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother Tillie on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 77.
Tillie was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan on May 8th, 1931 to her parents Linus and Klementine Meckler. She is predeceased by her beloved husband John, on May 19th, 2008. She leaves behind her loving son Grant and wife Kathy, and her daughter Brenda LaCroix and husband Bernie. Loving grandmother of Lance, Matt and Joshua Ryan. Also sadly missed by her best friend Gloria Cousins. Mom proudly maintained her sobriety over the past 27 years. We thank and appreciate Extendicare Oshawa for the care given to mom of over the past several years.
As per her request, there will be no funeral and she will be cremated. Arrangements by AFTERCARE CREMATION & BURIAL SERVICE, 905-430-1469.
SLADECZEK, Ralph
(employee of A.G. Simpson)
At Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the age of 50.
Beloved husband of Tracy. Loved son of Wolfgang and Margaret Sladeczek. Loving father of Kevin (Amanda), John, and Angie (Michael). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Seth, Shayla, Dane, Brooklyn, Makaela and Connor. Dear brother of Roland (Paula) and Gisela (James) Edgell. Ralph will be dearly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, friends and his dog Jake.
Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (corner of Sandringham Dr. & Highway #2) where the family will receive friends on Friday, January 9 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 10 at 1 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated.
BONSMA, Tina
Peacefully went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 5, 2009 surrounded by her family. In her 76th year.
Beloved wife of the late Andy Bonsma. Dear mother of Ron & Arlene Bonsma; Marg Hartwig; Arlene & Dave Decker and Roy Bonsma. Loving grandmother of Kathy & Trevor Richards; Ian & Trish Bonsma; Nicholas & Heidi Bonsma; David Hartwig, Brandon Hartwig; Shane Decker, Ashley & Jordan Blancher; Andrew Decker and great-grandmother of Ashlyn, Paige, Talin, Cody, Abigail, Zoe and the late Mackenzie. Dear sister of Johan Reehorn and Ane Reehorn. Predeceased by her 2 sisters. She will be missed by her many relatives and friends in Holland and Canada.
Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 from 6-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Bowmanville, on Thursday, January 8th, 2009 at 11am. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery.
Memorial Donations may be made to Durham Region Cancer Centre or a Charity of your Choice.
CONFORTI, Luigi
In his 87th year at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Monday, January 5th, 2009.
Beloved husband of Rosina for 62 years. Cherished father of Frank (Carmela), Anna Maria Arlia (Sergio), Joe (Corina), Miranda Carpino (Eugene). Devoted Nonno to Francesca Fiorini (Robert) and Stefania Arlia, Luigi, Fabio and Vanessa Conforti, Andrew and Daniel Carpino. Predeceased by brothers Giovanni, Carmine, Nunziato and Salvatore. Survived by brother Santo and sister Francesca in Italy and sister-in-law Maria Conforti in Oshawa. Will be fondly remembered by family and friends in Canada and Italy. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors and the nurses at Lakeridge Health Oshawa and Dr. J. Barrettara, Krista and Kathleen from V.H.A. for all their kindness and support.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, January 7th from 3 – 5 and 7 – 9 P.M. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH (1100 Mary St. N., Oshawa) on Thursday, January 8th at 10:00 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa would be appreciated.
Riposa in pace, Papa
COUTURE, Gerard “Gerry”
(Retired 46 year employee of Duplate PPG Industries)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa on Monday, January 5, 2009 Gerry in his 76th year.
Dearly loved husband of Meg. Beloved dad to Cathy, Lorie and Diane. Will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jacqueline, Madeline, Nicole, Aaron, Jesse, Chenise, Caleb and his 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Alphonse, Regina Legacy, Tony, Claude, Christine Gravaline, Donat, Jean, Richard, Ronald and Judy Lubert. Predeceased by 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be said at 3:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the CHURCH of ST. GREGORY the GREAT, 194 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa.
Donations in memory of Gerry may be made to the Oshawa Hospital Foundation R.S. McLaughlin Regional Cancer Centre or St. Vincent’s Kitchen.
“Remembered as a devoted family man, loyal friend, avid fisherman and hunter.”
STAINTON, Effa Mary Elinore
Peacefully at Walnut Grove, Oshawa on Monday, January 5, 2009 in her 92nd year.
Effa was predeceased by her dear husband Henry. Loving mother of Douglas and his wife Janice, and Lynne and her husband Bob Thurston. Effa is survived by her grandchildren Candice Lewis and her husband Bill, Lawson Gay and his wife Julie, Jason Stainton and his wife Michelle and Marnie Easveld and her husband Dan and by great-grandchildren Henry, Gracie, Owen, Finlay, Sydney and Anelyn. Predeceased by her parents Luther and Effa Honor, her brother Donald & his wife Mildred, and granddaughter Julie Gay. Many thanks to Sylvia and the wonderful and caring staff of Walnut Grove Retirement Home who provided the best of care in Effa’s final years.
Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday, January 8, 2008 at 1 p.m. Interment GROVESIDE CEMETERY, Brooklin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
WASSON, Vella Leona
Peacefully at the Strathaven Life Centre Bowmanville on Monday, January 5, 2009.
Vella Wasson, loving wife of Hubert Wasson. Beloved mother of Paul and his wife Charlene of Blackstock. Cherished grandmother of Tanya, Crystal, Shane and April. Great-grandmother of Nicholas, Asia, Kyal, Quinton, Hailie, Macy and Hunter. Vella will be survived by her many family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby 905-443-3376 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region.
ADAMS, Carl
Peacefully, after saying good bye to his family, on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 86.
Carl Adams of Blackstock, beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Dingman). He leaves wonderful memories with his daughter Pat Adams and her husband Ed Milburn, daughter Marilyn and her husband Lawrence Keenan, son David Adams and his wife Michelle, and daughter Carla and her husband Peter Bird. He was predeceased by his daughter Susan. Carl had nine devoted grandchildren: Allan, Lawrence, Larry, Craig, Janette, Nathan, Nicole, Christopher, and Hayley, and five great-grandchildren Cole, Sophia, Jade, Carter and Chloe. Loved brother of Margaret Down and Phyllis Adams. Dear friend of Hazel Coates.
The family of Carl Adams will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Thursday, January 8th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Blackstock United Church on Friday, January 9th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Linda Saffrey officiating with a reception to follow in the Christian Education Room. Private interment Nestleton United Church Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Blackstock United Church Memorial Fund or the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry.
BELL, Lawrence
Lawrence, in his 62nd year, entered into the presence of the Lord at his home in Oshawa on Sunday, January 4, 2009 with his dearly beloved wife Donna at his side.
Loving father to Terry, Tom and wife Cathy. Adored stepfather by Joanne and Jennifer. Devoted grandfather of Montana, Tyler and Cassidy. Son of Jean and the late Murray Bell. Brother to Lloyd and Marilee Bell, Laird and Pam Bell, Lindsay and Colleen Bell, Luther and Suzanne Bell and Leslie and Debbie Bell. Predeceased by a sister Linda and brother Lee. Brother-in-law of Jan Bell, Donnie and Debbie Wannamaker, Barb and Lorry Muiccio, Bonnie and Shane Woods and Leslie and Dave Fitzpatrick. Predeceased by Diane Normoyle and Bobbie Wannamaker. Dearly loved son-in-law of Faye and Des Hawley.
Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be held at King Street Pentecostal Church, 611 King Street West, Oshawa on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
Donations in memory of Lawrence may be made to the R.S. McLaughlin Regional Cancer Centre or the Durham Full Gospel Church.
