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GOUCHER, Irving Lawrence “Larry” – March 12, 1949 - April 16, 2022
Larry passed away Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at age 73, in Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital, with his wife Nancy at his side.
His heart finally wore out after a lengthy fight with a mystery brain mass.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy, son Adam (Tara), grandson Remy, son Brian (Rebecca), daughter Laura, Mother Millie, Sister Susan (Terry) O'Toole, niece Taryn (Neil) Pon & great niece Keeva, nephews Ryan and Eryn O'Toole.
Son of (the late Irvin) & Millie Goucher, Larry was born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia and spent his early years in the Maritimes.
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BABIJ, Violet - February 5, 1918 – April 18, 2022
Peacefully at Hillsdale Terrace on Monday April 18, 2022 at 104 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Jan Babij.
Dear mother of Derek (Cathy) and Jerry (Lorraine).
Loving grandmother to Robert and Justin and 4 great grandchildren.
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GRAY, Fraser Thomas - August 5, 1931 - April 18, 2022
Peacefully, on April 18, 2022, Fraser Thomas Gray, in his 91st year.
Thomas was predeceased by his first wife Norma Clements and his second wife Edith Maunder.
Proud father of Gregory (Kimberley), Michael (Debbie), Debbie (Jack), Cathy (Gary) and his late son Thomas.
Loving grandfather to Annie, Courtney, Connor, Alanah; great-grandfather to Jason, Lochlan and Finley.
Thomas served his country from 1948 until 1951 in the Canadian Armed Forces and serviced the City of Toronto Fire Department for 35 years, then retired as the Acting Platoon Chief.
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RIOUAL, Suzanne Ellenor - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, April 18, 2022.
Suzanne, in her 83rd year. Loving wife of the late Francois Rioual.
Dear mother of Paul Rioual, Monique Rioual, Laura Rioual and the late Michel.
Loving Grandma of Mitchell, Lucas, Roxane, Drake, Jade and Mason.
Sister of Alice Laurin, Walter Morrison, Kathleen King, Marie Argue, Bodhi Saraswati and Michael Morrison.
Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Suzanne’s illness was short but fierce.
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KIRKBY, Dorothy Madeleine Kirkby - April 30, 1924 – April 18, 2022
Age 97, of Whitby, Ontario passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital on Monday, April 18, 2022, after a brief illness just short of her 98th birthday.
Predeceased by her husband Donald Kirkby and son Keith.
Loving mother of Gordon.
Cherished grandmother to Steve, Leanne, and Wenita.
Survived by her sister Marg.
Madeline Kirby was born in the farming community of embro, Ontario on April 30th 1924.
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FLUG, Paul Irwin - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Bowmanville on Monday, April 18th, 2022.
Paul, in his 92nd year.
Beloved husband of the late Eleanor.
Loving father of Peter and wife Marcia of Oshawa; and of the late David.
Predeceased by his siblings John, Henry, Alfred and Peter Flug, Olga Munro, Della Keyes, Laura Schultz and Ivy Boldoc.
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FOWLER, Hazel May Fowler - Born: Birkenhead, England February 15, 1935.
Deceased Toronto, Ontario Canada April 19, 2022.
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our Mum Hazel.
After a prolonged battle with Vascular Dementia and all that disease entails, she is now at peace.
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ROBINSON, Dorothy Mae (nee Sanders) Robinson - May 25, 1930 - April 19, 2022.
Born in Campbellford, to Perry and Frances (Dingman) Sanders.
Married for 66 years to loved husband, Gerald “Robbie” Robinson.
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KISSEL, Anne - Anne Kissel in her 105th year passed away suddenly and peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces, Oshawa on Easter Sunday evening, April 17th, 2022 with loving health care staff at her bedside and family present.
Beloved wife of the late Michael Kissel.
Loving mother of Ray (Catherine) of Oshawa, Gerald of Edmonton and the late Leslie Kissel (Charles Kinch) of Denman Island, BC.
Dear grandmother of James (Emma), Alex (Shannon) and Annie and great-grandmother of Lakelynne and Kai.
Anne was born at home in the north end of Winnipeg beside a wood stove. As a youth she learned the traditions of her Ukrainian culture, enjoyed attending school, excelled at playing basketball and attending CGIT programmes and especially summer camps.
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FULTON, James Robert “Jim” – November 2, 1963 - April 17, 2022
Suddenly on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in his 59th year.
Beloved brother of Dennis (Michelle), Marlene and Michael (Kelly).
Cherished uncle of Jesse, Nichole Howie (Murray), Ryan (Zeina), Kayla, Megan, Kael, Owen and Reese.
He will be fondly remembered by his chosen sons Tyler and Josh.
Dearly missed by his many friends and extended family especially Cam and the Tony’s North Gang.
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ODDI, Armando - May 4, 1936 - April 17, 2022
Armando passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the age of 85.
Beloved husband of 63 years to Concetta.
Loving father of Reno, Julia, Marco (Katiza), and Luciana.
Dearest Nonno of Jonathan (Seaneen), Amanda, and Linnea (Marc).
Survived by his sister Yolanda and brother Giovanni.
Predeceased by his parents Giulia and Nazareno, his siblings Giuseppe, Anita, Luigi, and Marcello (Gaetana).
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ELIA, Marilyn Joy - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday April 17th, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 76.
Loving wife of John Elia for 49 years.
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WOOD, Margaret Eleanor Wood - October 24, 1923 – April 17, 2022
Passed away peacefully, In her 99th year, at Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital, with her eldest daughter at her side on April 17th, 2022.
Margaret is predeceased by her dear sister Marie Woodward (Roger) and her parents Beatrice and John Falconer.
She is survived by her loving husband Moe, 2 daughters: Reverend Doctor Gailmarie Henderson (Jeff) of Gravenhurst, Ontario and Janice Wood (Bob) of Whitehorse, Yukon.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: BJ (Becca) of London, Ontario, Faith (Darren) of Orillia, Dusty (Jenn) of Gravenhurst, Hannah and Jack of Whitehorse, Yukon.
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CALDER, John Calder - Peacefully, on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at the age of 89.
Our father John was born in Barrie in 1932 and grew up during the depression and later World War II.
He in turn joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served for twenty years during the Korean and Cold Wars until he retired from the Armed Forces in 1971.
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KOPPENS, Gerardus “George” William Koppens - With heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Gerardus “George” William Koppens at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on April 17, 2022, at 82 years of age.
Beloved husband of Marion. Devoted father to Carole Heffernan (Craig), John Koppens, Monique Koppens, Dave Benedet (Susan) and Steve Benedet (the late Bonnie).
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DICK, Bryan James Louis Dick - Bryan passed away with his children and grandchildren holding his hand and expressing their love for him on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the age of 80.
He was the beloved husband of the late Wendy Dick (nee Yates).
Loving father of Diane Granato (George), Susan Dick (Chris), Wendy Enman (Curtis) and Bryan Jr. “Butch” Dick (Tammy); proud grandfather of eight (Antonio, Matthew, Kyle, Wendy Jr., Samantha, Dylan, Rian, and Kielee) and great grandfather of two (Antonio Jr. and Julian).
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MISEVSKI, Draga Misevski - January 5, 1935 – April 18, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Draga on April 18, 2022.
A loving wife to Jordan (pre-deceased) and caring mother of Jim (Dimce).
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BOGLE, Michael John Bogle - Passed away at home on Monday April 18th, 2022.
He is reunited with his beloved wife Carol, who passed away March 20th, 2022.
Dear father of Michelle (Ed) Rozema and Richard (Deanna) Bogle.
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LESSER, Alfred - Passed away peacefully on April 15, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 82.
Beloved husband of Jo-Anne Durst-Lesser.
Predeceased by his first wife Roberta and son Warren.
Loving father of Dr. Shari Lesser (Brian) and Ryan Lesser (Jackie) and father-in-law of Michelle Alston Lesser.
Cherished Grandpa-guy of Janine (Phil), Diana (Joshua), Erica, Nathan and Jordyn and great-grandpa-guy of Claire.
Alfred was a navigator for the Air Force, RCAF #5911.
He was dedicated to his career as a Records Manager for the Provincial Government and a committed member of Calvary Baptist Church.
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FRANKEN, Dietmar Franken - March 31, 1965 - April 16, 2022
Passed away suddenly on April 16, 2022 at the age of 57.
Beloved husband of Darlene Matthews.
Predeceased by his son Kasey Franken.
Loving father of John (Nicole), Jordan and Charlene (David).
Cherished grandfather of Aubrey, Dominic, Jax, Ella and Carly.
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PRESTA, Rosa (Osso) - April 25, 1934 – April 16, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, at 87 years of age surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of the late Natale.
Loving mother of Sandy Lea Coscarella and her husband Frank and Gaetano John Presta and his wife Lynn.
Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Americo (Whitney), Marco (Courtney), Ambur, Dante (Maddi) and great grandchildren Jackson and Ava.
Dear sister of Maria, and the late Luigi, Enrico, Ottavio, and Settimio.
She will be missed by sisters in law Maria and Elena, her extended family, many nieces, nephews and friends.
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MCKNIGHT, Archibald - Peacefully at home on Saturday, April 16, 2022, Archie, in his 86th year.
Beloved son of the late Archie and Louisa McKnight.
Loving brother of Susan Fusco, Ruth Hansen, Bill McKnight, Mary Skelding and the late Margaret Potter, Jean Wright, Joan Stauffer and Gladys Topping.
Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, and extended family.
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COFFIN, Mary Barbara Coffin - March 7, 1953 – April 16, 2022
Age 69, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022.
Mary was born March 7, 1953.
Loving Mother of Heather (Kevin) and Glenn (Anna)
Adoring grandmother to Kristopher.
Proud sister of Bobby, Pat, Jean, Elaine, Rose, Betty, Bill, Bud, Deanna, Dougie and Martha.
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GIBLIN, Randy William Alexander – October 15, 1958 - April 16, 2022
Randy is survived by his loving wife, Janet Harper of Shelburne.
Beloved son of the late Sylvia (nee Surge) and Barry (step mother Maria) Giblin of Beaverton.
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BONK, Michael - Mrach 22, 1924 - April 16, 2022
With great sadness his family announces his passing at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa.
Much loved husband of Patricia for 62 years.
Devoted father of Catherine (Carlo) Rossi and John (Jane) Bonk. Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Gary) Wright, Amy & Allison Bonk.
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BICKLE, Robert George Bickle - November 12, 1933 - April 16, 2022
Bob passed away peacefully at home in his 89th year with his wife and children by his side.
Devoted husband of Shirley (Bate) for 67 years.
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