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CLARKE, Shirley Maria Anna (nee Volkers) - Of Beaverton, ON. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands passed away peacefully October 26, 2022 in her 69th year.
Loving partner to James for 51 years, dear mother to Derek and dear grandmother to Nick.
Predeceased by her parents Hank and Elizabeth Volkers and her in-laws Howie and Mary Clarke.
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HALL, Jenny Hall - With broken hearts we sadly announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on October 27th, 2022.
Much loved mother of Sandy Lynn West and Jennifer Shawn Ellis (John Laracy).
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OLIVEIRA, Carlos C. Oliveira - 1955 - 2022
After bravely fighting a difficult battle with cancer, Carlos passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family in the early morning of October 27, 2022.
Carlos married the love of his life, Alice in 1977, who survives him.
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HIGGINS, Eugene - Passed away at his home on October 25, 2022, at the age of 94.
Predeceased by his loving wife Betty (Goodall).
He was a loving father of Nancy Higgins and Patricia Mellean (Kevin) and grandfather of Jason Jones (Daniela) and Paul Jones (Daniela).
His two great grandchildren are Logan and Maximo Jones.
Eugene was predeceased by four brothers and a sister.
Eugene will be forever remembered by many nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends. Eugene enjoyed going to the cottage, boating, and sledding.
He also had a passion for hunting, fishing, and hockey.
For thirty-four years, he was employed at the Oshawa Fire Department.
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SWITZER, Eveonne Marilyn - Suddenly at home in Oshawa on Tuesday October 25th, 2022 at the age of 56.
Beloved wife of Scott.
Loving mother of Michael Switzer (Hayley Wells), Brodie Switzer (Samantha Hance) and Stephanie Russell (Cody). Devoted grandmother of Wesley, Aria, Bennett, Lily and Emerson.
Dear sister of Mary Oliver (Randy), Carmen Pearce and the late Dennis Carvell.
Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Kelly Stuart (Dennis), Lori Gannon (Dave) and the late Terri-Anne Switzer.
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LETT, Davis Lett - Passed away surrounded by the love of his family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on October 25th 2022 at the age of 73.
Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Jacqueline Lett (2016).
Much loved and devoted father of Kester Cox, Omar and Arlond and his wife Stachen.
Cherished Pops of Micah Lett, Kayla Cox, Kaniel Cox.
Davis will be missed by his sisters Una Ryan (late John), Ann Lett-Richardson (Eddison), Martha Chandler (late Tyrone), and Babra Mohammed (Zeyard) and will be forever remembered by his only brother John Lett.
Predeceased by his sister Ruby Guy and her husband Hubert.
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EMMOREY, Sally Emmorey - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital on Tuesday October 25, 2022 at the age of 92.
Predeceased by her husband William (1994)
Loving Mother of Richard (Jan), Ken (Judy), Debbie, Cindy (Joe) and Carol (Brian).
Much loved Grandmother of Wayne, Shaun, Shelly, Lisa, Tara, Valerie, and Jessica.
Predeceased by her Granddaughter Tammy.
Great Grandmother of 12 and Great Great Grandmother of 1.
Survived by her sister Florence Chitz and her sister-in-law Olga Barchuk.
Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
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HICKEY, Marieta Hickey - APRIL 18, 1944 – OCTOBER 25, 2022
Marieta Hickey, age 78, of Ajax, Ontario passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Marieta Hickey, born in the Philippines on April 18, 1944, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
She worked for many years in an incandescent bulb company where she found her first love and late husband James Aragon and married December 1968 conceiving two wonderful children Maribel Aragon-Yalung and the late Jackson James Aragon.
Marieta sadly lost her love in 1972 encouraging her to strive for her children she voyaged to Canada and found love again with the late Maurice Hickey; remarried in 1986.
After many years working abroad, Marieta was finally reunited with her children in Canada.
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PARK, Gail - Gail passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on Wednesday October 26, 2022 surrounded by her siblings.
Daughter of Betty and Ken Park, sister to Howard, Alan (Susan), Scott (Karen), Cathy (Bob) Cuggy, Craig (Laurene) and Anne (Dan) Sutherland.
Gail was also the cool aunt to 10 nieces and nephews and 6 great nieces and nephews.
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GARDINER, Margaret - Passed away in her 82nd year on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Whitby, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband Samuel Gardiner.
Dearly missed by her sons Gary (Brenda), Alan (Cindy) and Scott (Robin).
Loving Gran to Lindsay (Brad), James (Anne-Marie), Kirsten, and Kelsey (Cody).
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PIGDEN, Raymond Bryan Pigden - September 22, 1962 – October 23, 2022
Ray is survived by his wife; Valerie (nee Clarke), children; Brad (Hayley) and Renee (Mike), and grandchildren; Madison, River and Beau.
He is predeceased by his parents; Reta and Brian.
Ray was taken from us suddenly and quickly in a hang-gliding accident on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, in Pickering, Ontario.
There is so much that can be said about dad.
Whenever you needed help with anything, he was the one you would call, and he would always pick up.
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BAKER, Claudette (nee Blanchette) Baker - April 8, 1941 - October 24, 2022
Passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 81.
Loving wife of the late Gordon Baker.
Beloved mother of Robert (Raeann), Ron, and Chrystal.
Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Storm and Cherish.
Dear sister of Bernadette, Claude, Rose, Kathy, Louis, Lucette and Pierrette.
Predeceased by Pierre.
Claudette was proud to be a resident of Havelock and ran the Baker’s Dozen Flower Shop in Havelock.
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BRADLEY, Jack Jerome Bradley - MAY 31, 1927 – OCTOBER 24, 2022
Age 95, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his son at his side.
Beloved husband of the late Ruby Jean Anderson (2017) of 61 years.
Loving father of Sandra (Tony) and Wayne (Belinda).
Proud grandfather of Andrea (Landon), Sharon (Ryan), Jeremy (Annette), and Brian.
Great grandfather to Isabelle, Abigail, Brayden, Lucie, Roman, Isla and Maverick.
Predeceased by his sisters Ruby, Marilyn, Joyce and his grandson Joseph.
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SAVELLI, Ben Savelli - DECEMBER 30, 1930 – OCTOBER 24, 2022
On October 24, 2022 Benedetto Savelli passed away peacefully at the age of 91.
Ben was the loving husband of the late Betty (his “pride and joy”).
Wonderful father to daughter Debbie (Ron) and Brenda (Clint).
Proud Papa to Karissa, Jesse (Flor) and Colton (Jenna).
And caring Great Grandfather to Cohen and Cara.
Survived by his sister Mary.
Predeceased by his brothers John, Pat, and Peter. And sisters Joy, Eva and Sarah.
He was known as Ben, Benny and even Benjamin Franklin (when he was in trouble), but no matter what you called him, to know him was to love him.
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MURRAY, Karen Elizabeth - Passed away after a courageous battle surrounded by her family on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, ON at the age of 58.
She is survived by her devoted mother Frances Murray.
Cherished mother of Brandon Rose.
Dear sister of John Murray.
Loving fiancé of Brent Scott.
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FALLON, Kevin Fallon - It is with profound sadness that the family of Kevin Mark Fallon announces his peaceful passing on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 25th, 2022.
He was finally set free from his battle with cancer.
Born in Bradford, England on November 14th, 1958, he came to Canada when he was a small child.
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DOHERTY, Sheila Martha Doherty - March 7, 1950 - October 25, 2022
After bravely fighting a long battle with cancer, Sheila passed away peacefully at home with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years James (Jim), her daughter Maxine (Weldon) and her son Paul.
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ARSENAULT, David John - Peacefully at his home in Blackstock on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at age 69.
David Arsenault, beloved husband of Debbie (nee Marwood).
Loved father of Grant (Gabriela), Kevin (Erin) and Darren (Rachael).
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RODDICK, Vincent Paul Roddick - Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre on October 25, 2022.
Paul was the cherished husband of Bonnie (Finlayson) for 60 years.
Loving father of Christopher (Susan), and Matthew (Linda).
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GRANT, Glen Warren Grant - APRIL 17, 1972 – OCTOBER 23, 2022
Passed away suddenly on Sunday October 23 2022 at the young age of 50.
Much loved husband of Tina (nee Gudgeon) and adored father to Georgina.
Much loved son of Gary and Arlene (nee Woods).
Loved grandson of Doreen Woods and Shirley Grant, predeceased by grandfathers Don Woods and Alfie Grant.
Best friend to his twin brother to Gary Jr. and brothers Greg and Mike. Brother-in-law to Tanya Grant and Terri Gudgeon. Much loved uncle to Ashleigh(Justin), Brittany, Courtney, Kalleigh, Wyatt (Amanda), Jaden, Jordyn, Amber, Ava, Hailey and Taylor.
Great uncle to Mason and Maddie, Everett, Emma and Alinna.
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SELLERS, Irene Agnes Sellers - MARCH 6, 1927 – OCTOBER 23, 2022
Peacefully on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, at Port Hope Extendicare in her 96th year.
Beloved mother of Craig.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas Conwill Sellers and daughter Janice Lee Beyer.
Proud grandmother of Jeffrey McNair, sister to the late Harry Dawson.
A vibrant and dedicated soul who had a love of music and dancing she will be missed by her family and friends.
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LEITH, John ‘Jack’ Robert - (Retired Major of Canadian Air Force)
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
Jack, in his 81st year.
Husband of Judy Leith (nee Dobson).
Loving father of Megan Leith-Menard (Robert) of Calgary, AB, Melanie Leith (Jay Frost) of Calgary, AB, Jay Leith (Fiona Halsall) of Fernie, BC, and Kirsten Leith of Calgary, AB.
Grandfather of Toni, Lola, Gigi, Izzy, Damien, Corey, and Ailish.
Twin brother of Jill Ellerton (late Vern) of Whitby.
Dear uncle of Scott Ellerton (Kelly) of Oshawa, and their family; Sara Cox (Luc) and their children; Henry and Leah, and Samantha Ellerton (Andrew Brennan).
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PETRIE, Frank George Oldershaw Petrie - Frank passed away peacefully, in Whitby, on October 23rd, 2022.
He was in his 92nd year.
Frank was born on October 26, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland and served as a Chief Petty Officer in the British Royal Navy during the Korean War.
In 1954 Frank married Elizabeth (Betty) Gourlay and lived in Bathgate, Scotland, raising their daughter Anne and twin sons Ian and Allan.
The decision was made to emigrate to Canada and the Spring of 1963 saw the young family relocate to Whitby, Ontario.
Frank began working for The City of Oshawa in 1965 and stayed with the Recreation Division until his retirement in 1994.
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KNAPP, Derek Marshall Knapp - June 9,1957 - October 23, 2022
Derek Marshall Knapp was born in Etobicoke and raised in the Applewood Acres area of Mississauga.
He graduated from Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary and received his auto mechanics certificate from Centennial College.
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FRANTZ, Gail Frantz - Peacefully at home on Sunday October 23rd 2022, at the age of 78.
Beloved wife of Gordon.
Loving mother of Bradley (Sherry).
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CARACCIOLO, Vincent - It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the sudden death of Vincent Louis Caracciolo, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, on October 24, 2022, at the age of 38.
He is survived by his father, Martin Caracciolo (Marlene) and mother, Pauline (Grier) Hammerstrom (William); his brothers, Graham Caracciolo (Tabitha) and daughter Sawyer, Luke Hammerstrom (Zara), and Michael Caracciolo; and sister, Michelle Caracciolo (Spiros).
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