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BERKUTA, Nick Berkuta - APRIL 2, 1946 – DECEMBER 5, 2022
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nick Berkuta, age 76, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022.
Pre deceased by his loving wife Jeanette of almost 52 years.
Loving father of Robert (Ashely), Andrea, and Chris (Heather).
Adored grandfather (aka Papa) to Courtney, Isaak, Chase, and Brynnley.
Nick loved spending time with his friends on the golf course, fishing with his grandkids, was a lifelong Leafs fan, and enjoyed spending time with his family.
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BELL, Nancy Amy (Shaw) Bell - Born December 21st 1943 and passed away peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Center in Port Perry, December 6th 2022.
Leaving behind her beloved soul mate and partner Edward Cameron and their three cats, Daughter Melanie Bell, Step Daughter January Bell, Grandchildren Ryan Quinn and Brianna Bell(Justin Koestler), Great Grandchild Ophelia Amy Koestler and brother Bryan Shaw, as well as extended friends and family.
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NIGRO, Gloria Concetta Nigro - 1933 - 2022 It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Gloria Concetta Nigro, on Tuesday December 6th, at the age of 89, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She is pre-deceased by her husband Michele, brother Michael and sister Filomena.
She leaves behind her loving sister Lina.
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CAVERLEY, Kenneth Joseph - May 10, 1957 – December 6, 2022
Ken passed away peacefully at home with his family on December 6, 2022, from an advanced illness.
He was 65 years old.
Beloved husband and lifelong partner of Melanie (neé Green) for 42 years, loving Father of Sara (Chris McKaig), Lisa (Taylor Glazier) and Kelsey (Ricky McClenaghan).
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McGINN, Hugh Russel -It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Hugh McGinn, P.Eng. (90) after a brief hospitalization.
He passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 6, 2022, surrounded by his children at Markham-Stouffville Hospital.
Hugh was predeceased by his beloved wife Lois.
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MacDONALD, Glenyce Elaine (nee Simpson) - March 10, 1943 - December 4, 2022
After a life devoted to those she loved and of selfless service to her community, Glenyce MacDonald passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 79.
Born and raised in Ashton, ON, Glenyce was the beloved wife of the late Les; devoted mother of Walter and Wendy; and dear sister of Wilma (Bob), Marilyn, and Robert (Al). She was predeceased by her parents Allan and Ruby Simpson and her brothers Donald and Ross (Hilda).
Glenyce will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
All those who knew Glenyce appreciated her limitless capacity to care, her wonderful sense of humour, and her random acts of kindness.
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BROWN, Sandra Anne - Unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at St. Michael's Hospital at the age of 80.
Predeceased by Bruce Brown, her loving husband of over 49 years, followed by Bob Devlin, her faithful partner.
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DUNN, Bob - Peacefully, on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry, at age 77.
Bob Dunn formerly of Port Perry, beloved husband of Diann (nee D’Avignon).
Loving father of Mark Dunn and his wife Brooke, and Lauri and her husband Brian Murray.
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HAWKINS, Raymond David Hawkins - 1936 - 2022
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ray on December 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer, shortly before his 86th birthday.
Loving husband of Gail(Smith)Hawkins for 35 years.
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SEREL, Rosemary - It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Rosemary Serel after a courageous battle on Monday, December 5, 2022.
Loving wife of Jean-Pierre Serel.
Devoted mother of Justin(Michelle).
Cherished sister of Michael (Patricia) Stuart, Jodi (Jean) Rickli, Timothy Stuart and Karen(Mario) Spehar.
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DUROVSKI, Petra Durovski - Peacefully surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a valliant battle with cancer on Monday, December 5, 2022 at age 82.
Beloved wife of the late Boshko (2017).
Loving mother of Elisa and Nancy (Ed).
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COCHRANE, James “Jim” Cochrane - Surrounded by love, Jim passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on December 5th, 2022 at the age of 82 years.
Much loved husband of Hilda (nee Simmons).
Loving father of Carolyn (Murray) Rodd, Ernie (Lori) Cochrane, Susanne (John) Bullied and the late Bruce Charles Cochrane.
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VERWEY, Monica Anne (nee Calnan) - APRIL 19, 1957 – DECEMBER 3, 2022
Passed away peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday December 3rd, 2022, at the age of 65 years.
Predeceased by her husband Frank, her parents Philip and Mary Calnan, and her brother Charlie.
Loving mother of Chris and Alex.
Dear sister of David and Greg.
Will be missed by all her family and friends.
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KING, Dwight Andre - April 4, 1982 - December 3, 2022
Passed away suddenly at home in Oshawa on Saturday December 3, 2022 at the age of 40.
Loving Son of Janette King of Oshawa and the late Sylvan (2012).
Dear father of Shayla Chung, Shyheim King, Na’taya King and Jahkeil King and their mother Shannon.
Loved brother of Nigel King. Nephew of Ronald Shepherd and his wife Joy, Andrew Shepherd and his wife Mauva and St. Aubyn Shepherd and his wife Phyllis.
Predeceased by Hyacinth, Mary and Lorraine.
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PEZZARELLO, Joseph Cosmas Isadore Pezzarello - SEPTEMBER 9, 1933 – DECEMBER 3, 2022
Joseph Pezzarello, a well-loved and respected family man and friend, died on December 3. 2022.
He will be missed by his children Christopher (Karen) and Regina (Stefan).
He was a proud Poppa to his grandchildren Alexander, Blake, Miranda and Jude.
Joe was married to his best friend and love of his life, Kathleen, for over 54 years.
He is survived by brother Donald of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Joe was a proud graduate and XMEN of St. Francis Xavier University.
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BODASHEFSKY, George - (Longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church) Peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces with family by his side on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in his 101st year.
Beloved husband of the late Erna (née Aru). Loving father of Linda, Renee, Gary, and Eldon (Tracey).
Cherished Grampa of Kirsten (Tyler) and Erin (Tyler) and Great-Grampa of Cypress and Kiana.
Brother of Alex (Ann) and predeceased by Olga Romanuk (late John), Kate Zabudsky (late John), Victor Bodashefsky (late Anne), Alice Abramoff (late Frank), and Nettie Hughes (late Len).
Predeceased by parents William and Martha.
George will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends; especially his four-legged friend Sydney.
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McGRATH, Martin McGrath - November 9, 1965 - December 3, 2022
Martin passed away at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Saturday December 3rd at the age of 57.
Dearly loved husband of Jackie and father of Megan and Jade.
Beloved son of Bernadette and brother of Karen and Kathy.
Pre-deceased by his father Brendan and brothers Paul and Brendan.
Loving grandfather of Órla.
He will forever be in our hearts.
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MANGOFF, Louis Mangoff - January 1, 1936- December 4, 2022
Louis passed away suddenly in the morning of December 4th at the Village of Taunton Mills.
He is together again with his loving wife, Judy, after almost 60 years of marriage.
Louis will be greatly missed by his children, Christine, Stephen, Wendy and Douglas(Kelly) and his grandchildren, Jessica, Colin, Connor, Caleb, Jake, Noah, Luke, Emily and Louis.
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WILKINS, Joyce Edith Rosa - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa.
Loving mother of Larry (Becky) Kathy (Robert), Karen (Howard) and the late Terry (Kathy).
Cherished grandmother to Jordan, Kaitlyn (Robert), Matthew (Liz), Cassandra and great grandchildren Noah, Giulianna, Jaxx, Tyler and Nathan.
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SPIROVSKI, Vesa Spirovski - 1930 - 2022
With a very heavy heart, on December 4, 2022 we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, Baba and PreBaba, Vesa, age 92 years, at home.
Vesa leaves behind her beloved husband of 70 years Mitre.
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WILLIAMS, Kelly Lorraine Williams - MAY 2, 1960 – DECEMBER 2, 2022
Passed away on Friday December 2, 2022.
Daughter of George.
Beloved wife of Dan.
Loving mother of Amanda and Dorothy-Lee (Gregory) and grandmother of Savannah.
She will be sadly missed by her siblings Sharone (Randy), Susan (Anthony), Wesley (Vincent) and Mari-Ruth (Craig) and many nieces and nephews.
Kelly was predeceased by her mother Dorothy, sister Tammie and former husband Mickel Paul.
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DALE, June Elizabeth (Proctor) Dale - September 21, 1944 - December 2, 2022
June succumbed to her chronic health conditions, on Friday December 2, 2022.
Cherished mother to Erica Dale (Brian Simpson) and Andrea Dale (Victor Doyle); and loving grandmother to Conor and Ewan Doyle.
She is survived by her siblings, Gordon Proctor (Mae) and Ethelwyn Rempel (Al).
She will be missed by her extended family and lifelong friends.
A lifelong teacher professionally (YRDSB) and as an individual, June led by example, always standing up (vocally) for what she believed in.
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DE GRAAF, Len – July 17, 1951 – December 2, 2022
Passed away at home on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the age of 71.
Len provided love and guidance to his son, family, and friends.
Beloved partner to Steven and father to Julian.
Len was a primary educator as well as a gifted artist and crafter.
He enjoyed travelling especially to Europe and the Middle East.
Len loved his home and his Schnauzers and Kerry Blue Terriers he’s had over the years, he talked to his pets often and catered to them.
Len was a special friend to many and will be dearly missed.
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NARSINGH, Walter Narsingh - 1942 - 2022
Walter Ivan Narsingh, December 1 1942 to December 3 2022, passed away peacefully at his home in Ajax.
He was the husband of Lena Narsingh, and the father of Andy, Phil, Sally and Tom Narsingh.
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ADAMS, Russell Wayne - March 14, 1942 - December 3, 2022
(Retired, Crothers/Tormont Caterpillar, CAW Member Local 112)
Passed away at home, with family by his side, On December 3 at the age of 80.
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RICHARDSON, Grace - It is with deep sadness we share the news of our mother, Grace Richardson (nee Loshaw) passing.
She died Saturday, December 3rd at the Wynfield Long Term Care.
Residence in Oshawa in her 98th year.
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