Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, February 14, 2010 in her 65th year.
Georgina, beloved wife of Charles Kelleher. Loving mother of Tracey Bouillon and her husband Jamey and Debra Campkin and her husband Mike. Loved nana of Sydney, Tyler, Ryan, Emma and Anna. Dear sister of Geraldine Rothwell, Bob Peake, Alice Scriver, Margaret Bird, and predeceased by Harry Peake, Doris Stephens, Ed Peake and her parents George and Emma Peake. Loved sister-in-law of Paul Kelleher and his wife Marie, Jim Kelleher and his wife Sandy, Wayne Trude and the late Mary Ann and daughter-in-law of Francis Kelleher and the late Emmett. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and many friends.
Friends may pay their respects at the MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.
Funeral Mass at ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 21 Centre Street, Campbellford on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. Spring interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Campbellford.
Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre in Georgie’s memory would be appreciated.
DR. MARY-FRANCES MADILL, Ph.D., J.D.
Mary-Frances, Psychologist, Lawyer, World Traveller, Social and Animal Activist and Artist, with an insatiable curiosity and enthusiasm for life, died on the 14th of February, 2010.
She was born in Hamilton, Ontario on the 29th of November, 1933, the daughter of Gladys Cope and Ross Madill. She earned degrees from McMaster University and the University of Toronto and completed postgraduate work at the University of British Columbia, with a Ph.D. from Queen's University in 1967 and a law degree from Osgoode Hall in 1981.
In her youth, she worked in her family's business, the Plantation Hotel, Hannon. In the '60s, she travelled extensively, living in Australia and India. A student of world philosophies, she spent time in Nepal, Kashmir and Japan to study and appreciate these unique cultures. Her interest in world travel and religions was lifelong, resulting in a final trip to Thailand in 1993. In the '70s, Mary-Frances practised as a Psychologist at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, during which time, she held two joint professorship appointments: one at the University of Waterloo teaching psychology; the other at York University directing research in telemetry.
In 1978, she decided to make a career change and entered Osgoode Hall. In the '80s, Mary-Frances combined her knowledge of law and psychology to work as a Psychiatric Patient Advocate. Due to mobility problems, she set up a clinical practice in Whitby and Toronto specializing in forensic psychology and post traumatic stress.
On her retirement in 1997, she began a new career as an Artist, studying and exhibiting in Southern Ontario and in California. Throughout her life, she was interested in social justice issues involving women, children, the handicapped, animals and the environment. She was a compassionate woman who respected and cared for her clients and valued and loved her Karmic life partner, friends, family and pets. She is sadly missed by her beloved Ann and the families whom she loved deeply and in whom she took such pride: Clarke, Janice, Elise and Mary-Lou Hurley and Ruth Gray; Ron, Lynn, Adam and David Cook; Douglas and Carol Cope; Walter, Bernice, Scott and Deb Madill; Lynn, Marion and Jim Wenman; Lea-Anne Carter and Jasper Cox. She is fondly remembered by all her special friends, here and in California.
Visitation will be held at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby on Sunday, the 21st of February, 2010 at 1 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 2 p.m.
Mary-Frances wished that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to your favourite charity or to the bursary established by her to assist Osgoode students who share her commitment to social justice for the disadvantaged.
These donations should be directed to the Mary Madill Bursary and sent to Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3. Cheques should be made payable to the York University Foundation.
POLMATEER, Ida 'Loretta' (Shilling)
Age 86 - Born June 23, 1923 at Curve Lake, Peterborough, ON. Died at Ajax & Pickering Hospital, February 14, 2010 to meet her sweetheart Bruce on Valentines Day.
After conversations with daughter Shelley and son-in-law Tom Britton, grandson Jason and Courtney Fox, granddaughter Stacey and Charlie Joyce, the lady that she was, asked for her hair to be brushed and then was ready to say goodbye. Loretta will sadly be missed by her sister Elenor McCue, nieces, nephews, distant family and friends of the Pickering Village United Church, Rev. Kai and Rev. Jones.
Special thanks to her caregivers Angie, Yvette, Millicent, hospital staff and Dorothy for those daily phone calls and prayers. Audry Warren you have been a blessing to our family. Thank you.
Donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice.
AVERY, Joan Winnifred
Age 86 years. Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, February 13th, 2010.
Beloved wife of the late Norman. Dear mother of Gloria & Jack Brown, Norma & Andy Dumouchel, Valerie Clancy, Wayne & Leslie Avery, Dale Avery and Debbie & Joe Donadel. Predeceased by her son Ross. Survived by her daughter-in-law Sharon Avery. Cherished Grandma of 15 and great-grandma “GG Joan” of 6. Joan is survived by her sisters-in-law Mildred Wilson, Merle Avery and Elda Avery. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews and many friends.
A Private Family Service was held at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation.
COSTA, Virgilio
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health at the age of 62.
Beloved husband of Adozinda for 38 years. Loving father of Sergio (Marlene), George (Ana), and Maria (Rune). Cherished Avo of Santino and Sidney. Virgilio will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, family and close friends in Canada and Portugal.
Family and friends may visit the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service celebrating Virgilio’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery.
GARTSHORE, Ryan
Sadly on February 13, 2010 at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa, Ryan Gartshore, age 52, lost his long and brave battle.
Throughout his struggle, Ryan maintained his positive attitude and his wonderful sense of humour. Predeceased by his mother Janet. He will be deeply missed by his wife Heather; father Alex; brothers Derek (Barbie) and Martin; Uncle David (Barb); Uncle Willie and many nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
ROBERT, Albert Joseph
(Class A Mechanic and GM retiree)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at age 88.
Born in Caraquet, NB. Son of the late Joseph Robert and the late Apolline Robert (nee Lanteigne). Beloved husband of Gladys Mary (nee Martin) for 57 years and father of Michael Charles of Toronto and Pauline (John Bradley) of Ottawa. He is survived by brothers Leonard (Renée) of Cornwall, ON and Denis (Shirley) of Bathurst, NB and sisters Diane Petosa (Adrien) of Staten Island, NY, Florine Albert (Adilas) of Oshawa, ON, Priscille Légère (Edgar) of Bas-Caraquet, NB, and Leontine Albert of Oshawa, ON.
Predeceased by brothers Jean-Paul of Caraquet, NB and Harvey of Niagara Falls, ON. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Special appreciation to friends and neighbours who helped during this difficult time, especially Pauline, Ross, Mary, Ron, Ralph, Pam, Dave, Matt, Kerry and Karen. Thank you to the staff on 6G and in particular to nurses Arlene and Karen for their kindness.
Relatives and family will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Wednesday, February 17 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, February 18 from 10 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation. Final resting place Thornton Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Albert to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
SCRIVER, Debra
Passed away peacefully at the age of 55 on February 13, 2010 at Providence Healthcare, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Dear wife of Richard and loving mother to Laura and Jason. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Thomas. Cherished sister of Cathy (Pat) Walton, Sandy (Mike) Levesque and Bobbi (Frank) Kaiser. Forever in the hearts of her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (903 Giffard St., Whitby) on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. Debra will be laid to rest beside her parents in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hearth Place, Oshawa or the Canadian Cancer Society and would be appreciated.
BAHLAI, Barbara “Pasha”
Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, February 12th, 2010. Barbara in her 88th year.
Predeceased by her late husband of 51 years, Emil Bahlai in 1996. Loving mother of Michael (Andrea), Luba Eccles (Robert) and Lillian Iantorno (Guido). Dear “Baba” of Christine (John), Stephen, Emily; Brendan (Alexa), Jeremy; Mark, Mathew, Michael (Brooke) and Alex. Mrs. Bahlai also leaves family behind in Russia.
Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Tuesday February 16th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Panachyda will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (42 Lviv Blvd., Oshawa) on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment in St. Wolodymyr & St. Olha Cemetery.
BUTKEVICIUS, Sofia
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday February 12, 2010. In her 88th year.
Beloved wife of Henrikas for 67 years. Loved mother of Nijole Cherkas and her husband Andy and Rita Bobyk and her husband Orest. Fondly remembered by her loving grandchildren Pauline (Andrew), Joseph (Sarah), Christopher, Daniel, Alexander and Steven. Dearly loved great grandmother of Cathy, Bryan, Aiden and Abigail. Cherished by her extended family in Lithuania.
Resting at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice L1E 2R7 (905-432-8484), with Mass of Christian Burial at Lithuanian Martyrs Church, Mississauga, ON, on Wednesday February 17, at 12 pm. Family and friends will be receive at the Funeral Chapel 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday February 16, and Prayers will be held at 7 p.m.
“Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.”
