Passed away peacefully at his daughter Denise’s home on Saturday, January 3, 2009.
He will be lovingly missed by his daughter Denise, her husband Jon, children Kyle, Kameron, Alisha, Brooke, Jenny and Matthew. His son Gerald, and wife Anita, children Michael, Britain and Bryce, daughter Michele, and husband Dave, children, Leanne, Joshua, Meaghan and Christopher. Great grandchildren Ryleigh, and Makhenna. Daughter Lorraine and husband Dan, children Justin, Jeremy, Devin and Lieum. Michael will be greatly missed by his sister Margaret, of London, ON, and Martha of Scotland. Greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mum and dad Martha and Charles, and brothers John and Charles.
A special thanks to Care Partners for all the support they gave. What a terrific team of caring people. Also, thanks to Janice of the Palliative Pain Team. Donations to the Diabetes Association or your local Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.
Friends may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Monday, January 5th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Prayers in the chapel at 7pm. Funeral Mass On Tuesday, January 6th at 10am at St. Gertrude’s Church (King Street east of Wilson). Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.
Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or your local Food Bank would be greatly appreciated by Michael’s family.
SAMARILLO, Albert (Ab) Leo
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Albert (Ab) Leo Samarillo on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Lakeridge – Oshawa hospital.
Albert, who was in his 88th year, was a WW2 veteran serving 5 years in Europe in the 1st Medium Regiment on the Royal Canadian Artillery. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Claremont Branch 483 and a member of the Ontario Harness Horse Association. Albert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie, his daughter Valerie (Brian) and his son Leo, his two grandchildren Christine (Tim) and Bradley (Julia) and his six great-grandchildren, Emily, Michael, Jenna, Jordan, Pascale and Sammy.
A private family service will take place this week after cremation. A public memorial service will be held Sunday, January 18th at 2pm at the Claremont Legion.
SAUNDERS, Robert “Bob”William
(Retired custodian of Kingsview United Church; Volunteer at Hillsdale Manor)
With sadness, the family of Bob Saunders announces the sudden passing at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Peterborough on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the age of 51. Dearly loved brother of Joanne and her husband Warren Briggs. Beloved son of the late William (Bill) and Flossie Saunders. Fondly remembered by cousins and extended family members. Will be sadly missed by fellow members of Kingsview United Church.
Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, January 8, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service, in the chapel, at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Thank you to Dr. Nie, Dr. Thompson, Dr. Rahman and the nursing staff of the 5B Surgical Constant Care Unit at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
Donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
SCHLEICHER, Rudolf “Rudi”
(Retired 30+ year employee of General Motors Canada)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 at 80 years of age.
Rudi, loving brother of Fritz of Germany and dear uncle of Dieter of Germany. Cherished “Uncle Rudi” to many nieces and nephews. Rudi will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and many friends in Germany and Canada. Cremation. Interment will be held at Thornton Cemetery Oshawa on Friday, January 16th at 2:00 P.M. A Memorial Service will follow at CLUB LORELEY (389 Dean Avenue, Oshawa) at 3:00 P.M.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
VIENNEAU, Larry
Suddenly at home on Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 in his 43rd year.
Dearly beloved partner of Anne Treacy-Barber. Loving step-father of Ashley, Eric, Riley and step-grandfather to Jared. Dear son of Benoit Vienneau and the late Isabelle. Step-son of Jeannette Vienneau. Sadly missed brother of Ron (Rose), Ed and Elaine (Neil). Uncle of Sean, Kaylee and Brady. Predeceased by his brother Ross.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, January 7th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Prayers at 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby) on Thursday, January 8th at 11:00 A.M. Cremation.
Memorial donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
BELL, Clifford Joseph
Born July 4, 1929, our gentle giant was taken from us on Friday, January 2, 2009 after a courageous struggle following heart surgery, in his 80th year.
Dear husband and favourite companion of Catherine "Kay" Bell (nee Hall), with whom he shared 55 unforgettable years of marriage. Left to cherish the fondest of memories are his loving daughters and son-in-law, Karen (Gary, truly a son) and Vikki, five adoring grandchildren, Lyndsay (Sandro), Ryan (Tamara), Katee, Cole and Maggie, and his beloved great-granddaughter, Justina.
Cliff grew up with four cherished siblings, Ron (predeceased) (Ellen), Bill (predeceased) (Beryl), Verna (Bob, predeceased) and Bert (Gisela). He later gained six loving brothers and sisters-in-law, Geraldine (Stuart), Olga (Ken) (all predeceased), Gerald (Margaret), Doreen (Jack), Daisy and Paddy (predeceased) (Ray). Cliff is lovingly remembered by Auntie Dossie, Charlene (Rod), many dear nieces, nephews and their families, as well as a multitude of friends. Predeceased by his 'best buddy' Adam. Cliff was a proud retiree of the TTC with 32 years of service under his belt, becoming prouder yet when his daughter Vikki followed in his footsteps.
Though we weren't always there to share in making them, his memories forever became ours through the stories he loved to tell: whether an account of adventure on his subway run or a good yarn of boyhood high jinks during the Great Depression, we will treasure the tales recounted in his warm, distinctive voice, always with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
He was a grand joker. He loved black licorice pipes. He enjoyed playing card games with his grandchildren, especially Cabbie. He looked forward with great relish to his wife's lovingly prepared meals. He was a master of numbers, with a penchant for dates and numerical tidbits of information, which he was always quite tickled to share with others.
A hug that made us feel safe, a genuine and infectious laugh, a lifetime of wisdom and advice, a strong spirit, a caring heart - these were some of his innumerable gifts to us. A true family man who enjoyed the simplest and most meaningful pleasures, his proudest achievement is undoubtedly the rich legacy of love he leaves behind in those who cherish his memory.
Our lives have been shaped and richened by the wealth of memories you have bestowed on each of us, and these pieces of you we hold tightly in our hearts forever. We love you deeply, and we thank you for all you have been and will continue to be. The face in the window with a smile and a wave that said "Be sure to be back soon. I love you."
That face will always be there, as it was the face of a man that showed, every living day of his life, the love of his family. Thank you to all who showed care and concern through this difficult time. Ray, thank you for being a pillar of hope and support from beginning to end.
"My love, my favourite companion, my sometime foe, always loved more than you ever understood. Till we meet again, My Love. " ~ Kay
BUECHLER, Eric “Tip”
(O/S – RCN World War II. Long time member of Legion Branch #43 and Oshawa Navy Club.)
Peacefully surrounded by his family, at ThorntonView L.T.C. on Thursday, January 8th, 2009. In his 90th year.
Beloved husband of Fern (nee: Goyne) for 66 years. Loving father Jim Buechler and his wife Carole, Faye Cheesman and her husband Ross, Danny Buechler and his wife Irene. Dearly remembered by his grandchildren Michael (Vicki), Tami (Dennis), Mark, Mandy (Paul), Adam (Adriana), Chad (Sheena) and his great-grandchildren Crystal, Alyssa, Greg, Katelynn, Sarah, Emma, Kaitlynn and Victoria. Dear brother of the late Albert Buechler and his wife Freda, Arthur Buechler and his wife Joan, Betty Askin and her late husband Ray, Dorothy Catton and her husband Arthur and the late Irma Buechler. Predeceased by his parents Reinhold and Caroline Buechler. Will be sadly missed by many extended family and friends.
Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway # 2, Courtice, ON. L1E 2R7 (905-432-8484) with funeral service in our chapel on Tuesday, January 13th, at 11AM. The family of Tip will receive friends on Monday, January 12th from 7-9PM.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donation to Children’s Wish Foundation or CNIB would be appreciated by the family.
HANSEN, Asbjorn “Ozzie”
To all that knew and loved him, passed away January 2nd, 2009, in the peace and tranquillity of his home surrounded by family and friends.
Ozzie is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janette, his four Children and their spouses and partners, Sharon and Ted Kucera, Francinne Hansen and Shaina Rupert, Mark and Mirna Hansen and Carl Hansen and Naomi Paiero, his niece and nephew Corrine and Bill Allen and Thomas and Leslie Casey, their loving children and his grandchildren Samantha and Nicholas Kucera and Ella Hansen. Ozzie is cherished and remembered as a loving and devoted husband, a wonderfully loving and proud father and a caring and loyal friend. Ozzie lived life with and through the people around him never taking anything or anyone for granted. His kindness and generosity knew no limits. We are better and richer people for having had him in our lives. His passion for life, history, reading, continuous learning and travel continues to live through his wife, children and grandchildren.
Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill Street S (just north of 401 at the lights), on Wednesday, January 7, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 8. p.m.. A funeral mass will be held at ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle, on Thursday, January 8, at 11 a.m.
Donations to Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
We love you, we will miss you and we will always celebrate you in our memories. We will continue to make you proud.
HOLLAND, Joyce
At Fairview Lodge, Whitby on Friday, January 2, 2009 in her 84th year.
Joyce, beloved wife of the late Ken. Loving mother of Susan and her husband Les Duczmalewski. Dear grandmother of John and Kim. Great-grandmother of Melanie and Joshua.
Funeral service complete in the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. Visitation from 12 noon – 1 p.m. Cremation.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society in her memory would be appreciated.
MIDDLETON, Robert John
Age 21 years. At St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto on Friday, January 2nd, 2009.
Beloved son of Anthony & Susan Middleton. Dear brother of Anthony & Kelly Middleton; Andrew Middleton & Autumn and Jamie Middleton & Janice. Loving uncle of Rylan. Dear grandson of Ian Chapman and Hazel Middleton. Robert will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends.
Visitation will be held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 from 6-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at LIBERTY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, Bowmanville on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 at 1 pm. Cremation.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
