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WILLETT, William John Willett - 1962 - 2022
Loving father and retired signal engineer for Toronto Terminal Railway, William “Bill” John Willett, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the age of 59.
Bill worked hard from a young age to excel at his profession and support his family.
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TAYLOR, Dianne Rita Taylor - After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 77.
Loving mother of Deborah Taylor and her husband Colin Jonah of Florida and James Taylor and his wife Cindy of Pigeon Lake.
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PRUESSE, Hans Albert - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in his 81st year.
Loving husband of the late Sharon Pruesse of 50 years.
Cherished Father of Brent (Laura), Eric and Jeff (Sarah).
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KERSHAW, Alan - Alan passed away peacefully at home, in his sleep after a very long struggle with COPD, on April 2, 2022 at the age of 74.
Beloved husband of Barbara for 53 years. Father of Paul (Sue) and Liz (Jeff).
Granddad of Kristina, Courtney and Andie. Great granddad to Vincent.
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KEETCH, Marjorie Elizabeth (nee Yakeley) – Passed away peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, on Saturday April 2, 2022.
Marjorie was the dearly beloved wife of the late Gerald Keetch (1986) and beloved father of her children Lloyd Elson (1972).
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COLLISS, Ernest Anthony Raymond Colliss - 1932 - 2022
Promoted to Glory on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at Bowmanville Hospital in his 90th year.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Lousie, and sister Margaret, his brothers Jim, Edward and Roy.
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LANDRY, Alcide - October 16, 1954 - Thursday, March 31, 2022
Passed away on March 31, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 67.
Loving brother of Florine (late Bill Selleck), Dianne (Benjie LeBlanc), late Teresa (Doug Foreman), Evangeline (Ray Pickett), Ron Landry (Marci), Edgar (Shelley), late Paul Savoie, late Emery Landry, and late Annette Demers.
Best friend of Pete Topping and Olga Cormier.
Alcide will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Dear nephew of Jerry Savoie.
Predeceased by his parents Allard and Rita.
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PICKERING, Jean Winnifred - Jean Winnifred Pickering, age 84, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
Jean was born March 11, 1938 In London England.
Loving and cherish mother of Deborah, and her son-in-law John.
Cherish grandmother (nana) of Michael and Matthew whom she loved with all her heart.
Predeceased by her sister Gladys Atkins. She will be missed by her stepbrother Steven McCarthy.
Jean loved her Chaplin work at the Oshawa hospital, nursing homes, and she took great pride in officiating funeral services.
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Di MATTEO, Elvira - Peacefully on April 1st, 2022, at Wynfield Long Term Care at the age of 97 Years.
Predeceased by Nicola.
Loving Mother of Anna Maria (Antonio), Agostino (Carol), and Lina (John).
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KIMBALL, Reverend Richard - February 11, 1943 - March 26, 2022
Age 79. Reverend Richard Kimball, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, pastor and friend, died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 26 after a year of facing various illnesses including congestive heart failure.
He was sent off with love, surrounded by his family. Richard is survived by his loving wife Ingrid, his sister Anna-Marie, his brother David and his children Scott (Melanie), Steve (Trish), Stuart (Eda) and Suzanne (Josh), and his 10 grandchildren Luke, Ryan, Erica, Julianna, Elise, Norah, Harper, Sullivan, Zeke and Bryson.
Richard will be fondly remembered for his positivity (he never had a bad thing to say about anyone), his fun-loving spirit and sense of humour (he loved a good joke, practical or otherwise), his spontaneity (he once drove his youth group 5 hours on a whim just to get ice cream), his generosity (he was always ready to help whether it was giving someone money, a place to stay or his time).
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GRADY, William James Robert Grady - 1964 – 2022
With family by his side, Bill passed away at Bowmanville Hospital on March 31st, 2022.
Predeceased by his parents June Rennie and William Grady Sr.
Beloved brother of Elizabeth (Paddy), Catherine (Derrick), Heather (Michael), Michael (Lori) and Deborah.
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GREENIDGE, Elaine Ann (nee Franklin) - Born March 6, 1935 in Lachine, Quebec.
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Elaine with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, April 1st, 2022 at the age of 87.
Loving wife of the late David Greenidge of 54 years.
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GOS, Donna Gos - February 19, 1951 - March 29, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Donna Gos announce her peaceful passing on March 29th at the age of 71 years.
Devoted and loving mother to Amanda, Marlena (Daniel Broadbent), and Daniel.
Cherished sister to Barbara (Nicola).
Adored cousin to Christine (Ted).
Predeceased by her parents Stella & Joseph Jagiello. Donna will be lovingly remembered by many other close family and friends.
Donna was first and foremost a dedicated mother.
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PALLONE, Antonio (Anthony) (Tony) - September 14, 1955 – March 30, 2022
Peacefully with his family by his side at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 at 66 years of age.
Tony is now reunited with his beloved wife Nora.
Loving father of Joseph (Andrea) and Joanna (Jhomar).
Devoted son of the late Giuseppe and Maria Pallone.
Dear brother of Ralph (Doris), Marisa (Frank) and Laura (Ron).
Tony will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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GILES, Cyril - Cyril was called home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2022 at the age of 89.
Loving husband of Elsie (nee Hill) for 63 years. Caring Dad of Esther (Rick) and the late Heather Giles-White.
Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Jacqueline and John; nephew Scott (Mara) and sister-in-law Kay.
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WADSWORTH, Donald Arthur Wadsworth - Surrounded by love, Don passed away peacefully at home on March 30th, 2022 at the age of 86 years.
Beloved husband of Charlene Wadsworth.
Loving father of Michael Wadsworth (Barbara), Lee Wadsworth, Kelly Wadsworth and Kim Metcalfe (Bill).
Cherished grandfather of Shawn, Jennifer, Nicholas, Dawson, Brittnie, Amber and Thomas.
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PIERCE, Shirley Barbara - It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Shirley on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Bowmanville at the age of 88 years.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, John.
Loving mother to Dan (Kim), Derrick (Brenda), Barb (Darryl) and Nancy.
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PARDILLA, Ramon Pardilla - January 11, 1941 - March 28, 2022
Surrounded by the love of his family, Ramon Pardilla passed away peacefully at his home on March 28, 2022 at the age of 81.
Ramon was a loving partner to his spouse, Julie; a proud and devoted father to his children, Judy (Stanley), Ruby (Fred), and Kristine (John); and an amazing grandfather to Christopher, Natalie, Jalene, Jeremy, Sarah, Victoria, and Storm.
He will be immensely missed by his brothers Santiago (Aurora) and Anastacio (Elena).
Ramon lived a simple life with big dreams.
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GOLBOURNE, Daphne Sylvia Golbourne - October 17, 1930 - March 28, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our One in a Million, Daphne Sylvia Golbourne who, with family by her side, transitioned from this life at 4:30PM on Monday March 28, 2022 at the Seven Oaks Long-Term Care Home in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
Affectionately known as Daph, Mrs. Daph or Aunt Daph, she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, church sister and dear friend to many.
She is survived by her devoted sons Radcliffe (Nydia) and Wycliffe, as well as her grandchildren: Edana and Aaron Joseph.
Also left to mourn her loss is Daphne’s only remaining sibling Hope (George), along with countless nieces and nephews here in the Greater Toronto Area, Manitoba, New York, Florida, Cayman Islands, UK and of course Jamaica (West Indies), her place of birth.
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KAHRS, Heinrich Kahrs - It’s with deep sadness the family of Henry (Heinrich) Kahrs announces his peaceful passing with his family by his side, in his home he built in Campbellford on March 29, 2022.
Henry was born in Soehlingen, Germany to the late Heinrich Ludwig Kahrs & Katharina Kahrs on December 15, 1930.
Beloved husband of the late Helga Kahrs and partner to Annie.
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GILLIES, Carl Roger - February 8, 1925 - Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Passed away at the Village of Taunton Mills on Tuesday March 29th, 2022 at the age of 97.
Loving husband of Phyllis for 73 years.
Much loved father of Penny and her husband Brian Cockburn, Debbie and her husband Henry Watrous and David Gillies and his wife Janet.
Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Brian), Stacey, Tim (Stephanie), Kimberley (Mark), Rebecca (Nathan), Joshua, Tyler and Brett.
Great Grandfather of Daniel, Paisley, Hannah, Brooke-Lynn and Caelan, Emilia, Megan, Amanda.
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COOPER, Alfred James - August 3, 1935 - March 27, 2022
With heavy hearts the family of Alfred Cooper announce his passing on Sunday March 27th, 2022 surrounded by his family, at Markham Hospital.
Alfred leaves behind the love of his life, his adoring wife Margaret, after sharing 66 years together as husband and wife.
Alfred is survived by his adoring family, his children Pam (Martin), Almo (Myra), Terry (Fawn), Gary (Kay), Vera (Bruce), Tony (Janice), Betty (Derrick), and predeceased by his son Jim (Brenda).
Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Josh, Stephen, Mallorie, Brittany, Scott, Ashley, Kathryn, Alexandra, Allison, Marshall, T.J., Tyler, and Paul Great-grandfather of Logan, Adrian, Locklynn, Gannon, and Faith.
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RYAN, Terrance Thomas Ryan - May 17, 1937 – March 28, 2022
It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of Terry Thomas Ryan on March 28th, 2022.
Terry leaves behind his wife Colleen of 61 years and his three sons Steve (Darnelle) of Newcastle, Mike (Lynn) of Courtice, and Al (Tammy) of Woodstock, who were his pride and joy.
He will be missed by his grandchildren, Luke, Emily, Daniel, Spencer, Katie, Kylie, and Ben and by his great-grandson Brooks, and by his many nieces and nephews.
Terry was predeceased by his parents, his brother Paul, and his sisters, Ellen Krysinski, Jean Brown, and Claire MacDougall.
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MORRA, Rocco Antonio - December 9, 1940 – March 28, 2022
Peacefully at Extendicare Longterm Care on Monday, March 28th, 2022 in 82nd year.
Beloved husband of Maria for 56 years. Devoted father of Frank and the late Carmela.
Cherished Nonno of Lilly, Lucas, Peter and Jessica.
Rocco will be sadly missed by his brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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SKITCH, Herbert ‘Ross’ - July 12, 1929 - March 28, 2022
Peacefully passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at his home, at the age of 92.
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy ‘Dot’.
Loving father of Brian (Collette) and David (Sandra).
Devoted grandfather of Amanda (Scott), Kevin (Keely), Nicholas (Stefanie) and Kaylin and great-grandfather of Wesley, Adam and Kaysen.
Dear brother of Bob (late Doreen).
Predeceased by his siblings Margaret “Toots” (Lou) and Don (Lois).
Lovingly remembered by his longtime friend Marilyn.
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CHALK, Kathleen - It is with profound sadness that we announce that Kathy Chalk passed away unexpectedly with family by her side on March 28, 2022 at the age of 64 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Katelan (Kyle) and Wesley (Lindsay); her grandchildren, Karalynn and Benjamin; her brother, Kevin; her sisters, Karen (Paul) and Kerri (Jim); as well as her large extended family and many beloved friends.
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