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THORNLEY, Dianne - Marie Dianne Thornley (née Savoie) passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2023, at the age of 76 after a short battle with cancer.
Fred, her husband of 43 years, predeceased her 12 years to the day.
She is survived by her daughters, Kristine (Doug) and Michelle (Glyn), and 4 grandchildren: Natasha, Rod, Max, and Zack.
She was a dear sister to Cora and Albert.
She leaves behind many friends in Oshawa, at the Oshawa Senior Centre, and in Largo, Florida.
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BUSH, Robert (Bob) David Bush - March 2, 1935 – January 8, 2023
Of Whitby, formerly of Pickering, formerly of Etobicoke.
It is with extreme sorrow that his family announces the passing of Bob Bush.
Bob was born in Toronto to John Allen Bush and Minnie Elizabeth (Limage) Thwaites (both deceased); little brother to Jack Bush (deceased) on March 2nd 1935.
He graduated from Humberside Collegiate Institute in 1952 and immediately took a job as an internal auditor with Borden Dairy Co. In 1958 he went to work for General Electric where he worked for the next 35+ years in various accounting departments.
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MacKINNON, Margaret(MacDonald) MacKinnon - January 5, 1941 - January 8, 2023
Peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at home, at the age of 82.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael.
Loving mother of David (Angela) Webster and Jennifer (Shawn) Caruk and stepmother of Mary-Ann (John) Fortier.
Cherished Nana of Blaine (Faith), Lauren (Elijah), Bryce (Jordyn), and Kendra and great-grandmother of Caiden.
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BULKOWSKI, Wilhelmina (nee Coelen) Bulkowski - October 9, 1941 - January 8, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilhelmina (Willy) on January 8th, peacefully at home with loving family by her side.
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RUSECKAS, Victor - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Ruseckas at Uxbridge Hospital on January 8th with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
He has now joined his loving parents Mary and John Ruseckas.
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HODGSON, John Craig Edward Hodgson - September 26, 1975 - Sunday January 8, 2023
Beloved son of Carol Hodgson (Frank) and Ed Hodgson (Jocelyn).
Cherished brother of Erin Timoll (nee Hodgson) (Rob).
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GERRITS, Beverly “Jody” Gerrits - Passed away suddenly at home on January 8th, 2023 at the age of 55 years.
Much loved wife of Ted Gerrits.
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D'SOUZA, Nazareth John - April 29, 1941 - January 7, 2023
I MADE IT HOME
I just wanted to let you know I made it home.
Everything is so pretty here, so fresh so new.
I wish that you could close your
eyes so you could see it too.
Please try not to be sad for me. Try to understand.
God is taking care of me...
I'm in the shelter of His hands.
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GAGNON, Jacqueline Adrienne Marie (nee Lafontaine) Gagnon - FEBRUARY 28, 1939 – JANUARY 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Jacqueline Adrienne Marie Gagnon on Saturday January 7, 2023, at the age of 83.
Beloved wife of the late Lorenzo. Loving mother of Deborah Black (Robert-deceased), Ron (Ildiko) and Richard (deceased).
Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Melissa (Chad), Melina, Justin (Melissa), Meggan, Joseph and Christina and her great-grandchildren Bailey, Owen, Jagr, Chaz, Bradley, Evelyn and Elsie.
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BUCKLES, Ethel May Buckles - JULY 26, 1926 – JANUARY 7, 2023
Peacefully passed at Royal Vitoria Hospital, Barrie on January 7th 2023 at the age of 96.
Predeceased by her beloved husband James Buckles and her partner Wilf Comfort.
Loving mother of Patricia Martzokas, Donald Buckles, Richard Buckles and Susan Evans.
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HEAYN, Betty June - We are broken hearted to announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Betty on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at age 87.
Predeceased by her husband Douglas Heayn.
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FITZSIMMONS, Angela Fitzsimmons - October 9, 1933 - January 7, 2023
Passed away Saturday January 7th, 2023 at the age of 89 surrounded by her family.
Devoted wife of James Fitzsimmons (predeceased). Loving Mother to Ken (Carm), Sandy (Rob-predeceased), Gary (Maureen) and Brian (Anthony).
Loving Grandmother to Jessica (Jared), Kayla (Nick), Rachel (Mitch), Amanda, Samantha (Marco) and to Great Grandchildren Nikola and Daniel.
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COUCH, Ruth - Passed peacefully on Saturday January 7th, 2023 with her children by her side.
Loving wife of the late Wallace Couch.
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ROSS, Mary Marilyn - It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Mary Marilyn Ross on Saturday, January 7th at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Devoted and much-loved wife of the late John Donald Ross whom she joins in heaven together forever with everlasting love.
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BARRIE, Doreen Lillian (Nee Mitchell) Barrie - December 5, 1925 – January 7, 2023
Died at home, as she wished, surrounded by family.
Predeceased by her husband of 61 years Gordon (deceased 2008).
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SPEIRS, David Speirs - Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 81.
Loving father of Ron and Jason.
Cherished grandfather of Felicia and Vanessa and great-grandfather of Annabella and Zarah.
Father-in-law of Romana.
David retired from General Motors after 32 years of dedicated service.
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MULLAN, June Mullan - Of Oshawa, Ontario, died peacefully at her home, at the age of 83, on Friday, January 6, 2023.
She was born on April 20th, 1939 in Peterborough, Ontario to Linda Grace Howe and Malcolm Donald Laing.
June loved playing cards and socializing with her many friends, and she loved animals, especially her cats. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Victor Mullan.
June is survived by her children: Debra Laing (Mark), Steve Mullan (Jean) and Lorrie Mullan; as well as her grandchildren: Cherilyn, Jorden, Brelyn, Brendan, Heather, Bradley (Cindy) and Dylan; and her great grandchildren: Ryan, Chloe, Josh, Isaac and Sara.
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SANDOR, John Janos Sandor - AUGUST 31, 1942 – JANUARY 6, 2023
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health – Ajax – Pickering on Friday, January 6th, 2023 at the age of 80 years.
Dearly beloved husband of Mary Lynn for 40 years.
Loving stepfather of Lori Talling (Blair) and Brad Talling (Avril).
Cherished grandfather of Tess and Owen. Dear son of the late John and Anna Sandor.
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ATKINS, Eric Mark - July 5, 1933 - January 6th, 2023
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Mark Atkins on Friday January 6, 2023 in the Cobourg hospital.
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BEACOCK, R. Grant - Passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of 76.
Grant was born in Port Perry, Ontario to the late Leslie and Grace (née Vickery) Beacock on October 14, 1946.
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RITCHIE, Roger Henry - Peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 at his home in Caesarea, at age 79.
Roger Ritchie beloved husband of Sandra (nee Callow).
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KELLETT, Dorothy Anne (Nee Willis) Kellett - Peacefully passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on January 6th, 2023 at the age of 78 years.
Beloved wife of Ralph Kellett. Much loved mother of Wayne Kellett and Kristal (Monte) Sheppard.
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PERKOVIC, Darinka Kristina - (Employee of Chrysler Canada Ajax Trim Plant and patron of St. Gertrude's Catholic Church)
After a 12-year battle with cancer, passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 5th, 2023 with family by her side at the age of 82.
Predeceased by husband Ivo, and by daughters Kristina and Gabriella.
Beloved mother of Ivan (D'Arcy) Perkovic of Scarborough, and Stephanie (Ryan) Mattin of Oshawa.
Treasured Baka of Ava Jolee, Chase Gibson, Emma Rose and Alexander Ivan.
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McMILLAN, John Arthur (Jack) McMillan - (May 27, 1930 - January 5, 2023)
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday January 5th, 2023 at the age of 92.
Loving husband of Ruth McMillan for 67 years. Loved and loving Dad of Diane Jewiss and her husband Greg, Keith, Ross and David McMillan.
Grandfather of Jeffrey and his wife Christina, Kevin and his wife Kelsea and Emily.
Predeceased by his brother Roy McDowell.
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NICHOLLS, Nick Nicholls - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Ron “Nick” Nicholls on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at age 67.
Loving husband of Maureen Trodd-Nicholls.
Proud Dad of Joe (Marlese), Quinton (Emma), Catherine (Karl), Quade (Mel), Mandy (Jay), and Kendra (Chris).
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MIRSCH, Jurgen (Jerry) - It is with great sadness that we announce that our father Jurgen (Jerry) Mirsch, passed peacefully in his 80th year, on Thursday January 5, 2023.
Faithful husband to his late wife Renate Mirsch; loving father to Michael Mirsch (Anna), Lorraine Mirsch (Drew Benn), and Andrea Mirsch (Kevin Roach).
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