Peacefully, on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 92.
Dorothy (nee Williams), dearly loved wife of the late Laverne Martyn of Scugog Island. She was predeceased by her brothers Murray Williams and Walter M. “Jerry” Williams, and her sisters Mabel Howsam, Alice Cook and Marion Reader. Dear sister-in-law of Harold Martyn and his wife Clara of Scugog Island and Inez Bonner of Scarborough. Dorothy will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
The family of Dorothy Martyn will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, February, 19th from 10 – 11 a.m.
A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Private interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert.
If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or the Port Perry United Church Memorial Fund.
McCANN, Robert “Owen”
(Member of Loyal Order of Moose, Oshawa Lodge # 2131, former member of Whitby Kinsmen Club, employee of Shannwell Enterprises and LUX Limo, Oshawa Generals Fan)
Suddenly on Tuesday February 16, 2010, in his 66th year.
Owen, beloved husband of Dian. Loving father of Mark (Mandy) McCann, Andrew (Lori) McCann, and stepfather of Michael (Judy) Nagy, Steven (Nicky) Nagy and Dave (Deninne) Berkers, and Robert Berkers. Dear grandfather of Meghan, Emily, Adam, Brooke, Joshua, Megan, Jessica, Ben, Tyler, Victoria, Brittney, Lucas and Gillian. Will be sadly missed by his sister Ruth (George) McDonald, and brother Howard (Cathy) McCann and their families.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Saturday February 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Owen to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Campbellford Memorial Hospital “Cat Scan” Fund would be appreciated.
SEIS, Walter Carl Heinz
Passed away at his home on Tuesday February 16th, 2010 in his 67th year.
Loved husband of Nancy Blakeley and her family. Remembered by the Novachkoff family.
Private family services were held from MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby (905-655-3662).
SILVER, Edward Kenneth
Passed away at Toronto Grace Hospital on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010. at the age of 60 years.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (N. of Hwy #2) 905 443-3376. Cremation.
WALTON, Michael T., Sr. “Wolfman”
(lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 Bowmanville)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in his 50th year.
Loving father of Michael Thomas Walton, Jr. (Ccarah Au) of Oshawa. Grandfather of Chloe. Former husband of Susan Beaulieu and former brother-in-law of Madeline Avery, Jeanette Richard, Ivan and Robert Beauleau. Dear brother of Tim, Terry, and the late Geordie, and son of the late Doug “Gunner” and Marilyn Walton.
Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle (just north of 401 at the lights) on Thursday, February 18, from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. David Chisling, B.A., B.Ed.,M.Div., officiating. Cremation.
Donations in Michael’s memory to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by his family.
NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME
WASHBURN, Grace Anne
(January 15th, 2010 – February 16th, 2010)
Passed away quietly on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at the Hospital for Sick Children.
Loving daughter of Sharon (nee Boucher) and Derrick Washburn. Dear sister of Caleb and Hannah. Grace will be missed by her grandparents, aunts and uncles.
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Saturday, February 20th from 12 Noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery.
Memorial donations to SickKids Foundation, Toronto would be appreciated.
OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME
WATSON, Patricia (Nee: Butler)
Peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the age of 64 years.
Pat, beloved wife of the late Boyd (Bud) Watson. Loved mother of Mike, Jeff, Jay, Tara and her husband Steve Stoff. Loving grandmother of Amber, Jesse, Danielle, Michaela and Jade. Dear sister of Mary and her husband John Gehan. Pat will be sadly missed by JR.
Friends are invited to a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 127 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. Cremation has taken place at Bowmanville Crematorium.
The family would gratefully appreciate donations in Pat’s memory through the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division St., Bowmanville to the Oshawa Hospital Foundation, Respiratory Care.
EDMONDSON, Howard Gordon
(Retired Employee of General Motors after 34 years of Service).
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, February 15th, 2010 in his 66th year.
Survived by his beloved wife Mary Ann. Loving father of Lorna (Rob) Appleyard, Pauline (Marc) Lavoie, Tracy (Terry) Somes and Kelly (Charlie) Canning. Cherished Poppa of Ashley, Aron, Brendon, Nicole, Chloe, Curtis, Julie, Chantal, Tyler, Matthew and Ryan. Dear brother of Linda and Wilson Reid, John, Cathy and James McKeever. He will also be sadly missed by his extended family members and many friends. He shared many happy and memorable seasons at Pigeon Lake Campers Resort with friends and family. He loved to visit with his children and grandchildren.
Family and friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, February 17th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, February 18th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Ontario Lung Association.
OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME
KRUEGER, Victoria Jayne (nee Claus)
Passed away at home on Monday, February 15th, 2010 at the age of 48.
Daughter of Margaret Claus and Victor (predeceased). Loving mother of Bairn and Cassidy. Dear sister of Rick Claus, Danny Claus, Shawn Claus, Charlie Claus and Sandra (predeceased).
Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) or visitation on Saturday, February 20th from 9:30 A.M. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 10:30 A.M. Cremation.
Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME
LASKARIS, George
Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on February 15th.
Loving husband of more than 47 years to Stavroula (nee Giatra). Devoted father of Despina Morfidis (George), Bess Stone (Jeff) and Sam (Kathryn). Cherished brother of Dimitrios (Evgenia) in Greece and the late Antonios and Anastasia; uncle to Despina and Anastasia in Greece. Son-in-law to Vasiliki Giatra. Much-loved Pappou to Ria and Stephanie, Anna Maria and Nicholas, Michael and Adam.
George came to Canada in 1956 as a young man from Xirokambi, near Sparti, Greece and settled in Bowmanville. George became a respected businessman in town, owning the Olympia Restaurant for many years. After retiring he devoted his time to his family and church and became a leader in the Greek community in Oshawa. His hard work and generosity will never be forgotten.
Visitation will take place at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Thursday, February 18th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.
Funeral service on Friday, February 19th at 10 am at the ANNUNCIATION OF THE VIRGIN MARY, GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 261 Bloor Street, East, Oshawa. Interment at Bowmanville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
