Passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Estates on Tuesday February 25th, 2010 in her 97th year.
Beloved mother of the late Ewhen Teodor Hucul. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Wasyl Torowanyn. A longtime time devoted member of St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. With Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial to take place at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church on Monday March 1st, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Panachyda will be in the chapel on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery in Oshawa.
Memorial donations in Nancy’s memory to St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church.
ANNAND, James Bruce
Died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 in his 95th year.
Loving husband of Lois for 58 years, loving father of Sue Pott, Bruce (deceased), Bob, Mary (Des) Soye, and Jane (Don) Luck. Dear grandpa of Christine and Laura Pott, Megan, Sarah and Katie Annand, Andrew (deceased), Conor and Julia Soye, and Jessamine and Zara Luck. Predeceased by his sister Joan (Larry) Henderson and uncle to Graham (Margo) Henderson and Ross (Jane) Henderson. Brother-in-law to Muriel (Ron) Patterson and uncle to Lyn (Brian) Gannon and Paul (Leslie) Patterson.
Bruce graduated from Queen’s University Applied Science in 1940 as an Electrical Engineer, and then served five years in WWII stationed in England, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany as a major in RCEME. After the war he returned to work in the Oshawa Public Utilities where he worked for 40 years, the last 18 years as Manager.
Many thanks to Bernadette, his caregiver for the last 2 ½ years, and to the CCAC, especially Debbie, Fami, and Cathy. Also thanks to ParaMed for their caring help. We acknowledge and thank Veterans Affairs Canada and all the staff at Sunnybrook Veterans K2 West Wing where Bruce resided for 1 ½ years under the care of Dr. Derenfeld and nurses Kathy, Stella and many others.
Visitation will be held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St. E, Oshawa on Friday, February 26th from 2 – 4 pm and from 6 – 8 pm. The funeral service will take place in the Armstrong Funeral Home Chapel at 11 am Saturday, February 27th, to be conducted by Reverend Larry Doyle of Faith United Church where Bruce was a member.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice through the Armstrong Funeral Home would be appreciated.
ASTLEY, (nee Williams) Edna
(Longtime Member of Bethel Baptist Church in Orillia)
Gone to be with Her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, Edna, in her 85th year.
Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Jeff Astley and wife Marcianne. Dear grandmother of Scott, Matt and his wife Beth. Great-grandmother of Dylan and Paige. Sister of Ada Ormesher, Betty and husband Ken Roocroft, Peggy and husband Jim, Mary Somers, Joy and husband Don Freeman, George and wife Linda Williams and predeceased by Anne Cook. Sister-in-law of Sally and husband Joe Kitchen, Joan and husband Danny Brown, Shirley and husband Danny Thompson and the late Tony and Joe Astley. Remembered by family in England.
Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. A complete service will be held, in the chapel, on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:00 am. Followed by a reception.
Interment in St. Andrew’s / St. James’ Cemetery, Orillia at a later date.
Donations in memory of Edna to the CNIB or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
BARBARA, Samuel
(retired employee of the City of Scarborough).
Suddenly at his home in Wilmot Creek on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, in his 76th year.
Sam, loving husband for 35 years of the late Jacqueline Barbara. Dear father of Darlene Barbara, Lorraine Schell and her husband George (Butch), and Mark Barbara and his wife Laura. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Kyle, Lauren, Larissa, Kiersten, Zachary, and great-grandson Kyle Jr. Survived by other family members in Canada and Malta.
Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill Street S., just north of the 401 at the lights, on Sunday, February 28, from 1-4 p.m. with prayers at 3:00 p.m.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle, on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Donations in Sam’s memory to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his family.
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COOKE, Gertrude Rita (Doyle)
Suddenly on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in Denver, Colorado en route to Vegas with her granddaughter Michelle, full of life and love.
Predeceased by her loving husband Ernest. Loving mother to Donna (Wayne) and Paul (Diane). Cherished nanny to Michelle (Barry), Kimberley (Tony), Stephen, Katherine (Daniel) and Michael. Beloved great-nanny to nine. Predeceased by parents Rhea and John, sisters Patricia, Grace, Katherine, brothers Stanley, Lorne, Michael and Patrick. Gert is survived by loving sisters Bernice Fleming, Kathleen Chandler and brother Jack Doyle. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Gertie's life will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, Oshawa in April. Date to be announced.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Gentle, unselfish, loving, true,
Our best possession, Gertie, was you.
HIGNEY, Margaret
After a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Margaret (nee Quigley) beloved wife of Charles for 40 years. Loving mother of Chris and Holly; Sam and Joanne; Kevin and Lisa; and Shannon and Charles. Loving Gran of Emma, Maggie, Katie, Sarah, Aidan and Owen. Margaret will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, extended family, many friends in Scotland, England, Ireland and Canada and her Celtic Club family.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, February 28th from 2 – 6 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH (1100 Mary St. N., Oshawa) on Monday, March 1st at 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
“Dance like nobody’s watching…love like you’ve never been hurt…sing like nobody’s listening…live like it’s heaven on earth”.
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GIBSON, Arthur Lewis
Peacefully, on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 80.
Art Gibson of Port Perry, beloved husband of Yvonne (nee Somerville). Loved father of Elaine (Bruce Russell) of New Brunswick, Janice (Stephen Groves) of Port Perry and Raymond Gibson (Lisa) of Prince Albert. Loving grandfather of Stephen E., Emily, Dayna, Dylan, Rachel and Holly. Dear brother of Verna Robinson of Bowmanville and the late Bruce and Cecil Gibson.
The family of Art Gibson will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOMEG, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, February, 26th from 7 – 9 p.m.
A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 27th at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert.
If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
JONES, Leona Mae (nee Thompson)
(Retiree GM/EDS 30 years service)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 68th year.
Leona, beloved wife for 46 years of Bob Jones. Dear sister of Bill Thompson (Caroline) and stepbrother Charlie Grills (Eva). Dear stepdaughter of Howard Grills (Hilda). Leona was well known for her love of the outdoors, travelling and her passion for volunteering. Lovingly remembered by her nephews, cousins and many close friends.
Family and friends will be received at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 for a memorial celebration of Leona’s life from 2 until 4 p.m.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of Critical Station # 2 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their extraordinary care of Leona.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Leona’s memory to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
LUXTON, Frederick J. (Fred)
(Retiree of General Motors)
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on his 84th birthday Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
Fred, beloved husband of Kathleen (Vesna). Loving father of Susan and her husband Gary Jeffery, Douglas and his wife Martine and Janet and her husband Donald Childs. Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Mildred Welsh and the late Percy Luxton.
Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service in the MORRIS CHAPEL on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery.
Fred faced his medical and physical challenges with great courage, determination and dignity. Special thanks to “Fred’s Angels” his caregivers at Extendicare Oshawa, who brought him joy, understanding and helped him through this difficult transition.
In lieu of flowers donations to Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
SMITH, Bessie Matilda
Suddenly on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in Oshawa at the age of 83.
Beloved wife of the late William 'Bill' Smith. Loved mother of Linda and her husband Ken Balkwill and Rosemary and her husband Ed MacKenzie and the late George Smith and his wife Paula. Adored grandmother of Jennifer and Kristopher Balkwill and his wife Angela and Noelle and Billy MacKenzie and great-grandmother of six. Bessie will be missed by her sisters, sister-in-law, brothers- in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.
