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LEBEDEW, Warwara 'Barbara' - Passed away peacefully at Wynfield Long Term Care Residence in Oshawa on Friday, October 18th, 2019, two days short of her 99th birthday.
Predeceased by her husband Alexander Lebedew (2015).
Loving mother of son Peter (Astrid), daughter Tina and predeceased by son Paul.
Beloved grandmother of Monica (John), Lisa and Marlena (Brent). Cherished Baba of Morgan, Mason and Hunter.
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TOLENTINO, Luis Borja (Ching) - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday October 18th, 2019 at the age of 79.
Loving husband of Tranquilina (Gasat) for 50 years.
Loving father of Louie. Dear brother of Jose and his wife Herminia, Antonio and his wife Emelyne, Vienna and her husband George, Benigno and his wife Aurora, Julie and her husband Leony, Emy and her husband Socrates.
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DESCHAMPS, Shirley Louise (nee Edwards) -Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on October 18th, 2019 at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa.
Predeceased by her late husband George Deschamps.
Beloved mother of David and Kelly.
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FRANCIS, Stephen Francis - July 7, 1954 – October 18, 2019
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Ajax on October 18, 2019.
Beloved husband of Sandra Francis.
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WHITTLE, Edris - July 21st, 1939 - October 18th, 2019.
Edris Whittle, age 80, was born and grown in the hills of St. Thomas, Jamaica.
On October 18th, 2019 while at Centenary Hospital God called her home to rest. She died peacefully and that brings a sense of calm to all who know and love her. She is now in Heaven shining down on us all.
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GIERMAN, Audrey (Norwick) - Peacefully at Winbourne Park, Ajax on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late John Gierman.
Dear mother of Gordon and his wife Bev, Tom and his wife Lil, and the late Ted Norwick.
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McCONKEY, Jeff - (November 12, 1978 - October 17, 2019) - It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of our much loved son, brother, uncle, companion and "Jeffy."
Jeff will be dearly missed by his loving mother Cathy Loyst and her partner Vic, his sister Karen Smith and her husband Josh, nieces, Catie, Abby and Bella.
Loving companion of Kristy Kiff, special “Jeffy” to Berk and Scotty, and kitties Ted, Kevin and Cookie.
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BOSWELL, Peter Russell Charles - (October 22, 1952 – October 17, 2019) (G.M. retiree 2009)
Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Fairview Lodge on Thursday, October 17th, 2019.
Beloved son of the late Marjorie and Russell Boswell.
Cherished brother of Patsy Wild (Barrie Eon) and Lisa (Steve Stewart).
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GAJEWSKI, Michael Raymond - Peacefully, on October 17, 2019 at Empress Gardens in Peterborough, at age 90.
Michael Gajewski, dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Wall) for 56 years.
Loved father to Raymond Gajewski and Ellen Blais of Toronto, Stephen Gajewski and his wife Karen of Waterloo, and Janet and her husband Doug Bowen of Pefferlaw.
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HOEFEL, Maria Hoefel - 89, a long time resident of Ajax Ontario, passed peacefully on October 17th 2019.
Maria was born to Martin and Julianna Mohr on September 16th 1930 in Strâmbeni Romania.
Surviving many hardships during WW2, she married the love of her life, the late Ewald Hoefel in 1948.
As young new parents they made the incredibly brave decision to immigrate to Canada from Germany in 1952 .
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WEBB, Charlotte Alice Florence - Passed away on Wednesday October 16th, 2019 at the age of 89 surrounded with love by her many family members in the days leading up to her death.
Predeceased by her husband Leslie Webb.
She leaves behind her two daughters Daryl and Kim, son-in-law Richard, grandchildren David, Lindsay, Kristopher, Dana, Dale and Kody.
Great-grandmother of Mia, Christian, Ethan, Logan, Avery, River and Lennon.
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RUPERT, Father Christopher, S.J. - (March 31, 1937 – October 16, 2019) -
Of the Society of Jesus, died on October 16, 2019 in Supportive Care at the Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital.
Born in Belleville, Ontario, he was the son of Thomas Harry Rupert and Regina Mary Harrison.
He was 82 years old and a Jesuit for 60 years. He was ordained a priest in 1975.
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KENTISH, David Ian - (April 5, 1929 - October 16, 2019)
David lived a full and rich life. Everyone he met described him as a kind, generous and compassionate man.
He was born and raised in England. During WWII, as many families were doing to protect their children, his parents sent him and two of his three sisters to the U.S. to live with different families.
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LOPEZ, Maria Pilar - (November 1, 1933 - October 16, 2019)
Passed away October 16, 2019 at the age of 85, with her family at her bedside.
She has shared 67 years of love and respect with her husband Pedro Lopez, who have built a life together in Canada, having left Spain shortly after their wedding.
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MILLAR, Alice Eleanor - December 31, 1935 – October 16, 2019
Alice was born on December 31, 1935 in Toronto to Ronald James and Olive Howes.
She is survived by her sisters Iris and Debbie.
She was pre-deceased by her sister Dorothy.
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MacISAAC, Walter J. - January 15, 1939 – October 16, 2019
It is with heavy hearts the family announce Walter’s sudden passing at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, with his family by his side, in his 81st year.
Beloved husband of Karen Miller.
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DODD, Samuel James - March 23, 1967 - October 16, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Samuel James Dodd at the age of 52.
Sam passed away on the morning of October 16, 2019 after his long battle with brain cancer.
Sam will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 30 years Roni Sue (née Childs), son Kyle (Megan) and daughter Samantha (Rob) and his furry friends Digby and Chelsea.
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GEIGER, Anna - Age 96, of Ajax, passed away October 17, 2019 peacefully at home with family by her side.
Born in Vladivostok Belarus, she married the late Oswald Geiger on June 30, 1944. They moved 4 continents before immigrating to Canada in 1956.
Predeceased by dear husband Oswald and granddaughter Dawn.
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BIGLIN, Margaret - December 5, 1923 - October 9, 2019
Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in her 96th year.
Predeceased by her husband Alex in 2005.
Margaret will be missed by her loving son Ron Biglin (Lori MacInally) of Bowmanville, and by her devoted daughter Shirley (Jack Snedden) of Whitby.
She also leaves behind her grandchildren Kennedy Stuart (Joanne) of Oshawa, Melissa Buitrago of Miami, Florida and Matthew Biglin of Oshawa and great grandchildren Gregory and Phillip Stuart and Isabella and Sebastian Buitrago.
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GRERO, Denzil Grero - December 27, 1946 - October 13, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Lakeridge Health Ajax at the age of 72.
He is survived by his wife Dulcie and will be missed by his children Janique, Willam, and Ronald.
Son of Late Paul and Doreen Grero.
Brother of late Gladwin, late Llewelyn, Yvonne, Charmaine, Allison and Anton.
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ANERUSSIS, Nicole Rula - October 9th, 1970 - October 14th, 2019
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday October 14th, 2019 at the age of 49.
Loving partner and best friend of Declan Paponette.
Much loved mother of Isabelle, Sophia and Drena.
Step mother of Melissa, Audrena and Justin. Granddaughter of Zafiria Anerussis and daughter of Kostantinos and Katia Anerussis. Sister of Tania, dear cousin of Eric, Justin, John and Jimy.
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JOHNSON, Jeffrey Cyril John - October 18, 1971 – October 15, 2019
Jeff fought a long and hard battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia at Princess Margaret Hospital, finishing his battle at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Jeff’s extremely strong heart will live on through his large family.
His children – whom he loved with his whole heart, Jessica, Justin, Danielle, Alex and the Late Lindsay.
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STAUFFER, Martha ‘Mattie’ (McLachlan) - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday October 15, 2019.
She was 93.
Martha was born to parents John and Margaret McLachlan on July 13, 1926 in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
She immigrated to Canada in 1946 as a ‘War Bride’, married to Wilson Stauffer on June 7, 1946.
Martha was well respected in the Oshawa, Ontario community where she enjoyed both golf and curling at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club.
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VARTY, Glenda Arlene Michelle - November 13, 1943 - October 15, 2019
We are greatly saddened by the loss of our dear friend Glenda Varty.
Predeceased by her beloved parents Verna-Luella (nee Reid) and James Varty.
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FRANCIS, Alan Edward Francis - December 15, 1940 - October 14, 2019
Surrounded by love, Alan passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday October 14, 2019.
Beloved Husband of Rosemary Waters.
Loving Father of Scott Francis, LeeAnne (Colin) Arnott and Step-Father of Nicole (Mark) Chartrand and David (Tracy) Waters.
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ARPONEN, Elmer Armas Arponen - September 27, 1942 – October 14, 2019
“We’ll remember for you” Elmer Armas Arponen, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease passed on Monday October 14, 2019 with his wife, sister and daughter by his side.
Elmer was born on Elephant Lake, Harcourt, Ontario and resided in Toronto, Bowmanville and Underwood before moving to Newcastle in 2002.
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