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THOMPSON, Arthur "Robin" Thompson - May 22, 1938 - July 20, 2022
Passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
He fought a courageous fight, battling cancer to the end at age 84.
Robin touched many people's lives and will not be forgotten.
He leaves behind his 4 children Ray, Sean, Cindy, Hayley and 8 grandchildren.
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PEACOCK, Eugene Herbert - July 3, 1941 - Wednesday, July 20, 2022
With heavy hearts as a family we announce the passing of “Gene” on July 20th, 2022.
Survived by his loving wife of 54 years Linda Peacock (née Gibson), son Dr. Matthew Peacock (Joanne), daughter Melissa Peacock and his two wonderful grandchildren Jake and Emily Peacock.
A business owner in Whitby for the past 44 years, Gene and his Wife opened Peacock family Sports on Athol St., and later changed locations and names to Peacock family Promotional on Hopkins St. in Whitby, where it is still in operation and will continue with the same passion that he had for business.
He will be greatly missed by many friends near and far.
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SZAGALA, Anna - May 30, 1923 - July 20, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 20th, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Anna in her 100th year.
Beloved wife of the late John.
Loving mother to Walter & his wife Irene, Roman and his wife Patricia and the late Irene Kurhan & her husband Bohdan.
Loving Baba to Steve (Amy), Peter (Myrianna), Natalie Giorgi (Domenic), Katryna, Sophia, Stephanie Hahn (Rob), Michael (Denise) and Mark (Erica).
Great Baba to Sydney, Nicholas, Nadja, John, Erica, Ava, Travis, Nathan and Jesse.
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SIMPSON, Andrew Robert Simpson (Drew MacLean) - May 8, 1981 –July 20, 2022
Andrew (Drew) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the age of 41.
He is survived by his son Finn (MacLean), parents Barbara (MacLean) and William (Nielsen), sister Tara and nephew Colton (Brown).
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IRELAND, Michael Ross Ireland - Peacefully at home on July 21, 2022.
Mike was a kind, caring, and compassionate person who enjoyed the very simple things in life- football, hockey, decent wine, reading and driving all of his children to their various sports events over the years.
He watched over them at basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, and theatre productions. Wherever Mike landed, he found an Old Timers hockey league and enjoyed the camaraderie of those teams in Ancaster, ON., Nackawic, NB, and Port Perry, ON.
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SMITH, Shirley Patricia (nee Abernethy) Smith - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on July 21, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late George Smith.
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CONFORTI, John - June 25, 1947 – July 18, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Conforti at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family by his side.
Loving husband of Antonietta (Joanne) Conforti of 51 years. Loving and supportive father of Maria Schembri (Jason), Diana Winters (Russ), Elena Conforti, and David Conforti (Alexis).
Adored Papa to nine grandchildren Andrew, Sarah, Madelin, Gabby, Julia, Jason, Benjamin, Brady and Jonny.
Loving son of Maria and the late Nunziato Conforti.
Survived by his siblings Frank, Lena, and Anita.
John was a gracious and loving man who lived his life for his wife Joanne, children, and grandchildren.
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BILODEAU, Mary Johanne Bilodeau - 28 JUNE, 1953 – 19 JULY, 2022
Peacefully at Ed’s House, Cobourg, after a short but courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 69 years of age.
Loving and devoted mother of Eric (Dawn) and Daniel.
Cherished Grandma of Erika and Nathan.
Dear sister of Linda and her companion Glen, Lucie and her husband Norman.
She will be sadly missed by her friend Fred Stevenson, nephew Nick and niece Renée, her extended family and many friends.
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ROBERTS, Wendy Lynn (Sutherland) Roberts - Passed away on July 19, 2022, due to pancreatic cancer.
She was just 56 years old.
Wendy was born on July 5, 1966 to Terry and Hugh Sutherland in Toronto, Ontario.
Wendy always said that the birth of her twin daughters, Alicia and Taylor, was the best moment of her life.
Wendy loved children, which was a large part of why she chose to work at Make-A-Wish Canada.
Helping to promote life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses was one of her true joys in life.
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BATTEN, Marilyn Edith - November 28, 1955 - July 19, 2022
Passed away with family by her side at Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry on Tuesday July 19th, 2022 at the age of 66.
Loving wife of Tom Batten for 47 years.
Much loved mother of Bill Batten and his partner Laura, Margaret Gall and her husband Scott and Jessica Ford and her husband Christopher.
Grandmother of Garnet and Emmett and fondly remembered by Atticus and Spencer.
Dear sister of Bruce Stell (Laura), Doug Stell and Allan Stell.
Predeceased by her brother Glenn. Predeceased by her parents Howard and Evelyn Stell.
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SURUGIU, Ioan Nelu Surugiu - 1957-2022
Peacefully in his sleep Nelu passed away on July 20th, 2022 at the age of 64.
He will be forever lovingly remembered by his spouse and soul mate of 33 years Lizeta, who was by his side, sisters Carmen and Lacramioara, brothers and sisters in law Aurel and Emma, Aurelia and Radu, nieces Michelle and Julianna.
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RIVERS, Norma "Peggy" Irene (nee Loscombe) Rivers - January 26, 1928 – July 20, 2022
Peacefully in her 95th year, surrounded by her loving family, Peggy passed away at home on July 20th, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late Noel “Sonny” Rivers.
Loving mother of Thomas ‘Tom’ (Susan - predeceased), William ‘Bill’ (Dawn), Kenneth ‘Ken’ (Shelly) and Paul (Bonita).
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KING, Mary Veronica King (Quintal) (nee: Martins) - 1936 - 2022
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 at the age of 85.
Loving mother to Mario Quintal (Paula), Ian Quintal, Sharon Quintal & Marcia Quintal (Frank Gasparotto).
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HALE, Francis (Frank) – May 12, 1929 - July 16, 2022
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Frank, a treasured Dad, Gran and Great Gran, on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 93rd year.
Devoted and cherished husband for 68 years of the late Sheila (2021), precious and beloved Dad of Janet (Matt) and Peter (Joanne), much adored and treasured Gran of Jordan (Yun), Megan (Michael) and Sebastian, and proud Great Gran of Kleia and Baby Breech.
Also predeceased by his brother Jim and sister-in-law Nora, sister Joan and brother-in-law Chris, sister-in-law Pat and brother-in-law Tony, and nephew Allan, all of the U.K. He is survived by his nieces and nephew and extended family in the U.K.
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SWAN, Alice Louise Swan - DECEMBER 2, 1923 – JULY 18, 2022
Peacefully at Glen Hill Terrace, Whitby, Ontario on Monday, July 18th 2022 in her 99th year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Herbert Swan, her first husband Walter Piercy, her brothers Robert (the late Ethel) and Don (the late Ruth), and her eldest son Dana (Muriel).
Loving mother of Rosalind, Leon (Ann), Walter (Linda), Betty Jean (the late Charles), Jocelean, Barry, and Scott (Michelle) and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-great-great grandchildren.
She will be sadly missed by her sister Betty Leblanc (the late Leandre), and Archie (Donna) as well as several nieces and nephews.
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MORRISON, Vera Diann - February 26, 1939 - Monday, July 18, 2022
Passed away suddenly on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 83.
Predeceased by her husband George.
Loving mother of Richard, Debbie (Darrin), and Kathleen (Jacob).
Devoted grandmother of Evelynn, Alexandra, and Emma.
Survived by her siblings Margaret and Alfie, loving neice Kathy (Lory) and dearest friends Peggy, and Heather.
Vera dedicated her entire life to volunteering at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43, St. Vincent’s Kitchen, and the OSCC.
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HASIUK, Jerry - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday July 18, 2022 at the age of 81 years.
Beloved husband of Pat Hasiuk for 58 years.
Dear father of Bob (Lori) and Bill.
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SCULLY, John Melville Scully - 1934 - 2022
We are announcing with heavy hearts the passing of Mel beloved husband of 62 years to Barbara Scully, daughters - Sandra and Karen - cherished grandsons - Nicholas and Mitchell Valentine.
Uncle and great Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
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JUDGES, Agnes "Nan" Thomson McVie - With great sadness, we announce the sudden, yet peaceful passing of Nan Judges, 80, who passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 19th, 2022 in her home town of Port Perry.
Nan was born in Paisley, Scotland, on October 26th, 1941.
She left behind her loving husband Barry. Nan met Barry in 1967 when on holiday in Canada.
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SMITH Mabel Smith - With heavy hearts we say goodbye to our beloved Mabel Smith.
Her family and friends treasure fond memories of her cheeky sense of humour, sharp wit, her incredible kindness and warmth, her beauty both inside and out, her twinkling green eyes, and her ability to find the light in every dark place.
She was truly one of a kind.
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MCVEIGH, Laura - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa.
Beloved wife of Mark Rimmer. Adopted mother of Matt Stroud.
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MORRISON, James D. Morrison - July 1939 - July 2022
The passing of James Duncan Morrison occurred at Lakeridge Health Ajax on July 19, 2022 at the age of 82.
Born in Newcastle New Brunswick, James was the eldest son of Duncan and Margaret (nee Goodfellow) Morrison.
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PEDDLE, Alphaeus (Bob) Frederick – February 14, 1943 - Sunday, July 17, 2022
Left us peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022 (age 79), at home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Our “Poppy”, as he was known by his grandchildren, was a husband, father and grandfather who was loved, is missed and will always be cherished.
He loved to tease and tell stories, especially with his grandchildren – a common expression from them was, “Is that true, Nanny?”
A special gift from them was a t-shirt, with the logo, “Poppy - the Man, the Myth, the Legend”. His family was always the centre of his life!
Bob spent 7 years in the Canadian Armed Forces.
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MCEACHERN, Dorothy Amelia “Dodie” (nee Lewis) McEachern - Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Hillsdale Estates on Sunday, July 17th, 2022, 12 days short of her 99th birthday.
Beloved wife of the late Donald McEachern. Loving mother of Donald (Marie Majcher), Rick (Jing Wang) and Wendy Topham (Derek Nurse).
Cherished “Dodie” of Scott (Mandy), Steve (Vicki), Jessica (Kolin), Alana (Shawn) and the late Jill.
Great “Dodie” to Nicholas, Emma, Abby, Kaiser and Aloe.
Dear sister of Grace Stolar (late Lloyd), predeceased by her brothers and war hero the late Pilot Officer Gilbert “Allen” Lewis and Stewart Lewis.
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STAUFFER, Elizabeth “Betty” Lucille - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Stauffer on July 17, 2022 at Lakeridge Health in Bowmanville, Ontario, in her 80th year.
Betty was a loving wife to Moe (Maurice) for 61 years.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Luella "Dolly" Andrews.
Betty was a loving mother to her two boys Tim and Todd.
She was a cherished Nana to April (Andrew), Tyler, Samantha (Caleb), Travis (Hannah) and Shannon (Greg).
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COUTINHO, Sheila Yvonne (nee Coulter) - August 27, 1952 - July 17, 2022
Passed away on Sunday, July 17th, 2022 at Lakeridge Gardens Long Term Care in Ajax, at the age of 69.
She passed away one month shy of celebrating her 70th birthday on August 27th.
Sheila will be dearly missed by Manuel, her husband of 44 years, their two sons Steven and Philip, daughter-in-law Brandy and granddaughter Marabella.
She is predeceased by both of her parents; Edna & Fred Coulter, as well as her brother Warren. Sheila was born in Lindsay to Edna & Fred Colter in 1952.
She worked in the 90’s at Algoma Orchard’s as an apple packer and at Zellers in the early 2000’s.
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