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STOKES, John - April 15, 1972 – May 1, 2022
Passed away suddenly on Sunday May 1st, 2022, at the age of 50 years.
Beloved husband of Claudette for 25 years. Loving father of Alyshea, Austyn, Aryanna, bonus children Connor and Keith.
Survived by his mother Margaret Stokes and his sister Marie Hindriks (George).
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LARSEN, Kaj Edmund - (August 2, 1941 - May 2, 2022)
Peacefully with family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Beloved husband of Dora Jean (nee Woodward) for 46 years.
Loving father of Heidi (Mike Davies), Heintje “Chris”, Ken (Ivy), D’Jesse, and Kim (Wendy).
Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Eric, Crystal, and Jasmine.
Kaj will also be missed by his beloved Yorkie-cross rescue dog Charlie Brown, as well as all his friends in the community and his family in both Denmark and Canada.
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ORMSTON, Barbara Fern - Saturday, January 26, 1946 - May 2, 2022
Passed away at Thorntonview LTC, Oshawa on Monday May 2nd, 2022 at the age of 76.
Much loved mother of Laurie Ormston of Whitby, John Ormston of Toronto, Karen Sparkes of Whitby and Janet Ormston of Whitby.
Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Chantelle, Cody, Eden, Olivia, Curtis, Jaime, Tianna and Ty.
Great grandmother of Brayden.
Dear sister of Carole Crowe and her husband Bob, Bruce Fowler and his partner Maureen.
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TAPSCOTT, Marion Elizabeth (nee Thomas) Tapscott - Passed away peacefully at age 97 at Butternut Manor, Uxbridge on May 3, 2022.
Loving and devoted mother of John (Adelaide) and Ann.
Cherished grandmother of Julie Tapscott, Joshua Watson (Jadelyn Beukeboom), Sarah Watson.
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WALLACE, Bruce Michael - June 25, 1958 - February 1, 2022
Passed away on February 1, 2022, at his home in Niagara Falls, at the age of 63.
Beloved father of Jennifer (Joshua) and Michelle (Steven) and grandfather of Jaiden, Hailey, and Holden.
Loving son of Ivan and the late Mary.
Dear brother of Peter (Wendy) and Gordon (Kim) and uncle of Cameron, James, and Elisabeth.
Bruce will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
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ATKINS, Lucy Wilhelmina (nee Somers) Atkins - Passed peacefully at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at the age of 99.
Wife of Leacept (deceased). Beloved mother of Horace (deceased)(Shirley), Franklin (Bernadette), Mabel (Clinton), Evelyn, Phillip (Viorica), Perry, Paulette (Richard) and Linda (Rob).
Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and their families along with her many, many friends, neighbours and acquaintances.
Dearly missed by Jesse, Darlene, Jane and Larraine.
Heartfelt gratitude for Dr. Kevin Workentin for his unfailing compassion and caring assistance to Lucy for the last few years along with family physician Dr. Joseph Massad.
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HEUVEL, Peter Vanden Heuvel - January 21, 1955 – May 1, 2022
Age 67, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Much loved partner of Doris Moulton Cameron.
Son of the late Peter and Frances Vanden Heuvel.
Dear brother of John Vanden Heuvel (Jeanette), the late Henry Vanden Heuvel, the late Martin Vanden Heuvel (Jackie), the late Margaret Seepersaud (Richard) and Angela Sarginson (Brent).
Peter will be fondly missed by many nieces and nephews and his best friend Eddie.
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REYNOLDS, Bonnie Margaret - September 18, 1960 – May 1, 2022
Passed away on May 1st, 2022 at her residence with her daughter's by her side.
Loving mother of Tiffny and Erica.
Will be remembered fondly by her grandchildren Alexis, Arie, Niko, Sia and Brixton.
Dear sister of Mae, Perry and Donna.
Friend of many, the furry kind alike.
An avid member of the pool community and the animal community (especially dog agility, horse rider) coach and breeder.
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NEWANS, Clifford Michael - November 6, 1941 – May 1, 2022
Passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 1st, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital in his 81st year.
Clifford from Whitby (raised in Pickering) and beloved husband of Marion.
Dear father of Marlene (Steven) Harrison and Keith, and brother to Janet (Fred) O’Hara.
Clifford was loved and will be missed by many family members, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends and neighbours.
Clifford was a former member of the Jaycee Business Men’s Group for 7 years, The Kinsmen Club of Canada for over 10 years where he spent several hours restoring parks and the infrastructures before managing and operating his own business, “Newans Office Equipment” for over 30 years.
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CHARRON, Hilda Elizabeth Charron - November 25, 1925 – May 1, 2022
Age 96, of Cobourg, Ontario passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
Hilda was born November 25, 1925.
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JACKSON, B. Robert - Born in Toronto on July 28, 1929, Bob passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 30, 2022 following a short term battle with cancer.
Bob was an avid angler, gardener and curler who retired after 43 years in the Property Casualty Insurance Industry.
A past President of the Alberta Fieldmans Association, and the Ontario Insurance Fieldmans Association, as well as Past Most Loyal Gander of the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose, Ontario Pond.
He will be sadly missed by loving wife, Doreen, of 67 years; children, Karen (Bryan), Suzanne (Wayne), Bill (Penny); grandchildren, Samantha (Sean), Krista (Evan), Brenden, McKenna, Olivia, Kate; great-granddaughter, Arya.
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SCOTT, Laurie Ronald - September 11, 1943 - April 29, 2022
Born in Mimico, Toronto on September 11, 1943 and died at home in Whitby on 29, April, 2022.
Laurie was the only child of L.G. Douglas Scott and Gladys May (née Clark) – both deceased.
Laurie served in the O.P.P. (Ontario Provincial Police) for 31 years before embarking on a second career, first 6 years with Brinks and then 10 years with Durham Transit.
Laurie was an avid reader who enjoyed January vacations in the Dominican Republic.
He had both his private pilot’s and sailing licenses.
He is survived by Margrith Petermann his wife of 35 years and three children from his first marriage, Craig (Kimberley), Mark and Jillian.
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WRIGHT, John - March 21, 1948 – Monday, May 2, 2022
Passed unexpectedly at home at the age of 74.
Beloved husband of Elaine for 50 years.
Much loved Dad to Kim (Paul), and Carolyn (Marty).
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BENBOW, Marilyn Eliza - It is with great sadness and grief, we announce the passing of Marilyn Benbow, on May 2nd, 2022.
Loving mother of Katana Cameron and survived by her husband of 24 years Michael Cameron.
Marilyn leaves behind her sister Trish Petry and two brothers, Michael and Franz Thompson as well as her mother, Muriel Thompson.
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BOISCLAIR, Barbara Boisclair - August 3, 1959 - April 30, 2022
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Beloved wife of Peter MacKinnon.
Loving sister of Steve (Sherry) Elrick.
Dear aunt of Jonathan (Megan) and their daughter Hattie, Keagan, Ben, Matt (Andrea), and Chris (Marley).
Predeceased by her parents Ken & Dolly Elrick.
Barbara will be sadly missed, yet fondly remembered by all her family and friends.
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COLE, Violet Joyce - August 7, 1936 - Saturday, April 30, 202
(Avid boater, Co-Founder of the Blue Grass Club)
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Saturday April 30th, 2022 at the age of 85.
Loving husband of Nelson for 69 years.
Loved and loving mother of Clarence and his wife Janice, David Cole, and predeceased by Donny.
Adoring Grandmother of Lana and her husband Scott.
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RYNARD, John Milton - Passed away in his 80th year, on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Uxbridge Hospital.
Dear son of the late Milton and Elva Rynard; and loving brother of Carolyn (deceased), Beth and Marion.
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WANNAMAKER, Carolyn Joan Wannamaker - With sadness in our hearts we announce our Mom, Carolyn Wannamaker passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Sunday May 1st, 2022.
Predeceased by her son Rob, soulmate Bob Simpson and parents Gary & Doreen Carlisle.
Loving mom of Jerry (Wendy) of Innisfil.
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MININCH, Dianne June (nee Armstong) - June 17, 1943 - May 1, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health – Bowmanville, on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the age of 78.
Beloved wife of the late David Mininch (passed away 2011).
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McKINLAY, Diane Agnes McKinlay - January 3, 1940 – April 29, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Diane Agnes McKinlay announce her passing on April 29, 2022.
She was born January 3, 1940 in Toronto, Ontario predeceased by her parents David Mains McKinlay and Ann McKinlay (nee McFadyen).
Beloved wife of John Metzelaars.
Mother to Julie Ann Prieur (Jeff), Brian Mukli (Tracy), Jaret Prieur (Elaine).
Precious grandmother to Lindsay Schachow (Mike), Alisha Prieur (Kyle), James Mukli (Sarah) and Alexander Lepizzera.
She is also survived by 5 beautiful great grandchildren.
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NOLAND, Barry Alexander Noland - December 24, 1934 – April 29, 2022
Passed away in his 88th year with family at his side, after a valiant 7-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 69 years, Margaret, three children Mandy, Teri (Teresa), and Michael, two grandchildren David and Maggie, and his great grandson Ethan, his brother Danny and many sisters and brothers in law.
He will be fondly remembered and missed by many friends and extended family.
He spent decades of weekends and holidays at the family cottage, his pride and joy originally built for his grandmother in 1943.
Popa, we love you and we will always have our great memories.
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ANZLIN, Joseph “Joe” - January 22, 1929 – April 29, 2022
(Retired 31 years employee of General Motors Canada)
Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Hillsdale Estates on Friday, April 29th, 2022, in his 94th year.
Dearly beloved husband of Veronika for 55 years.
Loving father of John (Virginia), Andrej, Peter and Stan.
Cherished grandfather of Karissa and great grandfather of William.
Survived by his sisters Minka, Rezka, Anica, Malka and predeceased by his brothers Miha, Mirko, Polde, Stanko and his sister Pepca. Dear son of the late Joze and Marija.
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JAMES, Arthur James - October 15, 1931 - April 29, 2022
Peacefully on April 29, 2022, my precious loving husband Art and dear loving father to children Kathy (Stephen), Charles (Lisa) and Kelly Tom left us for a much needed rest.
Missed deeply by grandchildren Brandon, Corbin, Devon and Jenean and great grandchildren Avalyn, Emmett, Henry, Mia, Rowen and Holten.
His interests were many, especially camping to be close to nature.
As being part of Durham Woodworking Club, he brought joy to many children with toys made by him and his little group.
Art will be missed by extended family and many who knew him.
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MONCADA, Sebastiano - Peacefully on Friday April 30, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 74 years.
Beloved Husband of the late Rosa Moncada.
Loving Father of Corrado (Reeta), and Riccardo.
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MINARD, Brian Douglas - January 19, 1958 - April 27, 2022
With sad and heavy hearts our family announces the passing of Brian on April 27, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 65th year.
Cherished son of Jack Minard and stepson to Janet Minard.
Beloved brother to Jean (Henry) and Rick (Yvonne) and is predeceased by his mother Helen Jean Minard (nee Smith).
Favourite uncle to Jenn, Thomas, Theresa, Kate and Nathan and adored great uncle to Mackenzie, Hayden, Kiera, Eleanor, Greyson, Finn and Maeve.
Brian was fiercely independent and never let his physical limitations stop him.
He determinedly taught himself to ride a bike that took him on endless adventures and later he proudly started working at ARC Industries.
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DUNETS, Stephen Roman - Stephen Dunets, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on April 27, 2022, at the age of 68.
Devoted husband of 33 years to Cathy Garside.
Loving father of Siobhan, Rhiannon, and the late Nicholas Dunets.
Protective and supportive brother of Anna Dunets-Wills and friend to her husband, Michael Wills.
Also companion and willing “patsy” to his beloved cat, Shadow.
Steve was born in Toronto in 1953, the first child to Welsh immigrant Olwen Dunets (née Stephen) and Ukrainian immigrant George Dunets.
He was born on July 1st, and it was always a point of pride for his mother to have had her first Canadian baby on “Canada Day”.
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