COLLINS, Robert George, "Bob",
Published: 04/05/2003
Brampton, ON
COLLINS - Robert George, "Bob" WWII Veteran, R.C.L. Member Branch #15, Brampton, and retired long time executive at Ford Motor Co., Bramalea, Ontario. Peacefully at the William Osler Health Centre, Brampton, on Monday March 10th, 2003 at the age of 81 years. Bob, beloved husband of Jean. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Dorothy and her husband Brian Snell, and his son Robert. Cherished grandfather of Laura and Bob Snell, and Max Collins. Dear brother of Helen and her late husband John Gracey, Dorothy and her husband George Allan, and of the late Maurice and his surviving wife Margaret. He will be missed by many friends and relatives. The service was handled by Scott Funeral Home in Brampton, Ontario.
BLACK, LAVONNE RAE,
Published: 07/24/2003
Ear Falls, Ontario
BLACK, LAVONNE RAE — It is with great sadness that the family of LaVonne Black announces her passing on July 19, 2003 near Ear Falls, Ontario. LaVonne was born in Oxbow on October 17, 1952. She grew up on the family farm at Northgate, prior to attending university. She convocated from the University of Saskachewan with her BSc (Math), B.Ed. and Bachelor of Laws. She articled with the Saskatchewan School Trustees in 1980, and continued to work there as legal counsel until her death. LaVonne was passionate about life and loved Christmas, entertaining, music and dance, and a good debate. Above all, LaVonne cared about people. In the last year of her life, LaVonne found true love in her fiance, Richard Bazille. She leaves to mourn Richard, Ear Falls, Ontario, her daughter Jasmine Beriault, Regina, and her parents Ray and Orvina Black, Oxbow. LaVonne also leaves to mourn her brothers Wayne Black (Sharryn), Calgary, Trevor Black, Edmonton, her sister Noela Crowe-Salazar (Hector), Regina, nieces Landys Black and Kyla Craig (David), Calgary and nephew Skyler Crowe-Salazar, Regina; sister-in-law Tami Scott (Ian), Northgate; Jasmine's father, David Beriault (Judy) of Regina; Richard's family, Richard Bazille Jr. (Elissa), Nipawin and Simone Stewart (Brian), Vancouver; step-grandchildren Henry, Alexander and Eva Stewart, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. LaVonne was predeceased by her brother, Orvin Black.
Waiting with an open heart and mind
So sure...our love will surely bind
Our bodies, and help us find
The peace we both deserve
Friends and family may make donations to the charity of their choice in LaVonne's memory. Funeral services to be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church at Oxbow, Saskatchewan on Friday, July 25, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements in care of Orsted Funeral Home, Oxbow.
SHIPLETT, Jeffrey Howard (Reverend),
Published: 02/11/2002
Whitby, Ont
SHIPLETT, Jeffrey Howard (Reverend) - (Pastor at Liberty Pentecostal Church, Bowmanville, Ontario) Reverend Jeffrey Shiplett passed away peacefully at his home in Whitby, Ontario, on Friday, February 8, 2002 at the age of 46. Beloved husband of Ella and dear father of Jordan, Janelle and Jason (Jay). Loved son of Gordon and June Shiplett of Regina Beach. Brother of Cheryl Whitehead and husband Harvey, Donna Shiplett, G. Robert Shiplett and his wife Deborah, Mary-Ellen Sharp, William Shiplett, Kathleen Grymaloski and her husband Jonathan and Michael Shiplett. Son-in-law of Lydia Beach and the late Les Beach. Brother-in-law of Norman Beach and his wife Joy, Irene Simkins and her husband Mike, Sandra Balla, Oral Beach and his wife Anita and Richard Beach. Lovingly remembered by his extended and Church families. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Liberty Pentecostal Church, Bowmanville, Ontario, corner of Highway #2 and Martin Road North (#57). Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 12th at 1:00 p.m. at Community Pentecostal Church, 416 Taunton Road W., Oshawa, Ontario. Interment Thornton cemetery , Oshawa. Funeral arrangements under direction of Oshawa Funeral Service. Memorial donations can be made to Eastern Ontario District - Church Planning Fund c/o Eastern Ontario Ministry Centre, P.O. Box 337, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 4K8.
Hancherow, Helen,
Published: 08/31/2004
Marathon, ON
HANCHEROW, HELEN (ELENA) - passed away peacefully on August 26, 2004 in her 83rd year. Helen was born in 1921 in Endeavour, Saskatchewan, the daughter of Ukrainian pioneers to the western prairies. Her early years were passed on the farm where she acquired her love of gardening and the wonder of the medicinal qualities of plants. During World War II she attended hairdressing school. Shortly after the war she married Johnny (Jack) Hancherow from her hometown of Canora, Saskatchewan. They moved to the Lakehead in Ontario where their oldest son, Ken was born in 1947. The following year they settled in Marathon where a second son Bob was born in 1950 and a daughter Rhonda in 1959. Helen was predeceased by her husband John in 1972, parents Ichtemia (Emma) and Metro Antemuik, a sister Anne and her brother Henry and sister-inlaw Arlene. She is survived by her sister Mary, sons Kenneth (Anastasia), Robert (Wendy), daughter Rhonda, her grandchildren Tonya (Mark) Surman, Kyra (Graham) Stanley, & Jay, Shawn and Dane Hancherow. Her great grandchildren include Tristan and Ethan Surman and Kaiden Stanley and her special friends Kim Rainone and family. Helen will be remembered for her gentle nature and her spirituality as a follower of Eckankar. Helen could always be found digging out weeds in her garden or cooking perogies in her kitchen. A special Retirement Home and Tendercare/Extendicare Nursing Home. Friends and family called at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Monday, August 30, 2004 from 12 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Big Brothers Association of Sault Ste. Marie or the Group Health Center Trust would be appreciated. www.northwoodfuneral.com
HOBSON, GEORGE
Published: 11/01/2005
Toronto, ON
GEORGE ERNEST "ERNIE" HOBSON - (Archdeacon of the Anglican Church of Canada; former Director of Pensions of the Anglican Church of Canada; Past President of the Association of Canadian Pension Management, Past President of the Church Pension Conference (U.S.); WWII Veteran, 4th Medium Artillery Regiment) Peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on Sunday, October 30th, 2005 in his 86th year. Cherished husband of Edna "Ted" (nee Kirk). Beloved son of the late George and Lily (nee Beddell) of Regina, Saskatchewan. Loving father of Stuart Hobson and Daphne FitzGerald, and grandfather and pal of Casey FitzGerald. Dear brother of Catherine Dunn (Bill) of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and uncle of Valerie, Esther, Ian and Andrew. Ernie will also be missed by son-in-law Brian FitzGerald, Kevin and Elizabeth FitzGerald and their son Thomas, of Brooklin, Ontario and Simon FitzGerald of Dublin, Ireland. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2 4 p.m. and 7 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2nd. A Celebration of Ernie's life will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at 3 o'clock at CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, 1570 Yonge Street (NW corner of Yonge & Heath). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Primate's World Relief Fund, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2; The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8; or Sunnybrook & Women's Foundation (Veterans' Comfort Fund) 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto Ontario M4N 3M5 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles Chapel, in Toronto #1-800-616-3311.
Brown, Curtis,
Published: 06/02/2004
Rainy River Reserve, ON
BROWN - On Sunday May 23, 2004 Curtis Lynn Joseph Brown of Rainy River Reserve, Ont. passed away suddenly in Fort San, Ontario. He was 42 years of age. He is survived by his mother Emma and stepfather Ralph Geyer of St. Paul, United States. Also survived by his brothers Richard and Christopher Brown of Minnisota. Also surviving is mother of his children Diana Redman Badger, daughter Agnus Jenny-May Brown and son Braidy Wicasaiyice Brown and mom-in-law Adeline Redman, all of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation. Curtis will be greatly sadly missed by many numerous friends and relatives. He was a loving father, true friend and an incredible artist who was taken well before his time.
RIGHETTI, URSULA
Published: 10/17/2005
Chatham, ON
RIGHETTI - Sister Ursula (Ottilia Caroline) entered Eternal Life on October 16, 2005 in Chatham, Ontario. She was born in Odessa, Saskatchewan in 1906, the daughter of the late Karl and Theresa (Zeremba) Righetti. Sister entered the Ursulines of Vibank, Saskatchewan in 1925. In 1953 the Ursulines of Vibank joined with the Ursuline Religious of the Diocese of London. From 1928 to 1971 she served as a teacher in Saskatchewan: Odessa, Claybank, Balgonie, Allan, Grayson and Vibank. She then became a regular visitor at nursing homes, Senior Centers and Pasqua Hospital in Regina until 1988. Sister moved to The Pines in 2003. She is survived by her siblings Paul (and Jean), Teresa Sterbling and Margaret (and Steve) Lebioda. She is predeceased by siblings Karl Rudolph, Karl Thaddeus, Herman, Anton, Joseph, Sr. Berchmana OSU, Wilhelmine Young, Katherine Resch and Sr. Veronica OSU. Relatives and friends are invited to join the Ursuline Community at a prayer service to be held Monday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m., in the Holy Family Chapel at The Pines Chatham. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 18, at 9:00 a.m. in the Holy Family Chapel, 64 Ursuline Avenue, Chatham. Interment will be in St. Anthony's cemetery. Donations in memory of Sister Ursula may be made to Chatham Ursuline Charities or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, Chatham, Ontario. (1-519-352-5120).
ZALE (ZALESKY), DON
Published: 09/07/2006
Toronto, ON
ZALE (ZALESKY), DON - It is with sadness that the family of Don Zale announces his passing on September 4, 2006 at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Born in Regina on November 13, 1954, Don will be remembered for how he excelled in whatever he set his mind to, from artistry to modeling and acting. Don will be sadly missed by his partner Max Herren, mother Millie Zalesky, brother Paul and his wife Devina and nephews Stefan and Mikhail Zalesky. Pre-deceased by his father Steffan Zalesky. Don will also be missed by many aunts, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Metropolitan Community Church, 115 Simpson Ave, at 11am preceded by an hour of visitation starting at 10am. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, 936 The East Mall, Toronto, ON, M9B 6J9.
SKELLY, EILEEN,
Published: 08/14/2002
Pembroke, ON
SISTER EILEEN SKELLY (Sister St. Thomas Aquinas) - Sister Eileen Skelly, a Grey Sister of the Immaculate Conception, died in Pembroke, Ontario, on the 10th of August in the 62nd year of her religious life. Sister is mourned by the members of her religious congregation, her sister, Anne Doyle (George), her sister-in-law, Marie Doyle and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Bridget (Coleman) and her brothers Edward, Dennis, Tom and Patrick. Sister served in ministry as a nurse in Sault Ste. Marie, Penetanguishene and Ottawa in Ontario; in Lestock, Saskatchewan; and Yamasa and Consuelo, Dominican Republic. On returning from the Dominican Republic she worked in parish ministry in Midland, and Victoria Harbour before retiring to the Motherhouse where she volunteered in the sisters' infirmary. Resting at the Grey Sisters' Motherhouse, 700 Mackay Street, Pembroke from 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12th. Liturgy of the Resurrection in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13th. Friends and Associates are invited to Vespers in the Motherhouse Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12th. Members of the Catholic Women's League, Cathedral Parish, will meet for prayer at the Motherhouse on Monday at 4:00 p.m. Interment at St. Columbia's cemetery. Arrangements in the care of Neville Funeral Home.
