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MURRELL, Richard Charles Murrell - September 11, 1930 – December 26, 2021
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, December 26th, 2021 at 91 years of age.
Beloved husband of Doris for 65 years. Loving father of Susan (Doug), William (Julie), and the late Deborah and James.
Cherished Grandpa of Matthew and Emma.
Dear brother to Robert Murrell (2010) and Betty Bradley (2021).
Richard will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephew, extended family and many friends.
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ABUNDO, Pablito Vitan Abundo - May 16, 1940 – December 26, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home on the 26th of December 2021 at the age of 81.
He leaves behind his wife of many years, Teresita Ramos Abundo as well as his dear children Ana May Bragais (Abelard), Shaila Sua (Michael), Ayet Javier (Nilo) and Annietess Pagco (predeceased) (Noel).
He will be missed by his many grandchildren Bridges Bragais, Brenard Bragais, Seanmyke Sua, Sebastian Sua, Katrina Javier, Kaitlyn Javier, John Javier, Camille Pagco, Adrian Pagco, Joseph Pagco.
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BRAND, Craig Andrew - (20-year member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #637, served in the Ontario Regiment from 1992 – 1997, 20-year employee of Sobeys)
Suddenly, at Toronto Western Hospital with family by his side on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the age of 49.
Loving and devoted husband of Rebekah (née DeCoe).
Honoured father of Kaitlyn Whitehurst, Samantha Brand and Steven Brand.
Grandfather of Dante.
Beloved brother of Michael Brand, Kelly (Jamie Mitchell) and Sarah Brand.
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DUNSTAN-ENGLISH, Deborah Dunstan-English - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on December 26th, 2021.
Beloved wife of Tom English.
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THOMPSON, Michael Anthoney Thompson - April 11, 1963 - December 26, 2021
Michael Anthoney Thompson, aka “Visionary”, aka "Mikey", passed away suddenly on December 26th at the Lakeridge Health hospital in Oshawa.
Michael predeceases his parents, Renford (Stannie) and Enid Thompson and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Eugena (Gena) and his 2 children Morriah and Anthoney Thompson.
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DALLAIRE, Daniel David - Unexpectedly at his home Daniel passed away in his 65th year.
Survived by his mother Helene and predeceased by his father Gilles.
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WILLS, Aurora Maria Wills - October 31, 1931 - December 24, 2021
Aurora Maria Wills (nee Graells), beloved wife of the late Miguel Ramiro Wills, passed away peacefully at her home in Pickering, Ontario, on Christmas Eve, with her family at her side.
She was born in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela on October 31, 1931 and is predeceased by her parents, Ramon Graells and Maria Orsetti and her brother, Ramon Graells.
Her final days were spent in the company of her devoted daughters, Maria Elena, Aurora Josefina, Elizabeth, Amarilis, Livia and her adoring sons-in-law, Allan Field and Frank Maduri who were all with her at the end.
She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Neva Field (Joshua Covell), Adrian Field (Vanessa), Frank Gabriel Marcano (Julia), Marco Maduri, Francesca Maduri, Shane Thompson (Ashleigh), Renee Thompson-Brass (James) and by her seven great grandchildren.
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HANOSKI, Kenneth (Ken) Wesley - August 9th, 1943 - December 25th, 2021
Passed away on December 25, 2021 after a short illness at Lakeridge Hospital in Oshawa, Ontario.
Ken was retired from General Motors after 43 years of service.
Wesley and Florence Hanoski brought their first-born son into the world on August 9, 1943 in Hamilton, Ontario.
During his upbringing, Ken excelled in sports such as baseball and hockey, but in later life he truly enjoyed the game of golf and made many friendships and long-term relationships due to his kind and gentle approach to life.
Ken is survived by his children Greg and his wife Jen, Chris and his wife Pat, Julie and her husband Darren.
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GALVIN, Brian Galvin - December 4, 1969 – December 25, 2021
It is with sadness we announce the passing for Brian on Saturday December 25th, 2021 at the age of 52 years.
Dearly beloved husband of Pamela of 35 years.
Loving father of Ryan , Hayley (Donny), Eric (Savannah).
Cherished grandfather of Isabella, Zachary, Mackenzie.
Will be missed by Lainey and Laurel. Dear brother of Peter (Deb), Violet (Adrian), Donna Cant (Keith), Robert (Cindy), Judy Cant (Robin).
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AVERY, Marie Gladys Avery - January 29, 1945 to December 25, 2021
Marie passed away after a short battle with kidney failure at Lakeridge Oshawa hospital.
Beloved daughter of William and Gladys Dyer of Brooklyn. Sister to 13 siblings.
Beloved wife of Lorne Beach (passed in 2016).
Beloved mom to Diana Forrester and Wendy Channon.
Loving grandma to Kayla & Matt Morton and Samantha Evans.
Loving great grandma to Inara, Saoirse and Gavin Morton. Marie was a strong loving woman.
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de van der SCHUEREN, Maria Elisabeth Wilhelmina (Miebeth) (nee de Quay) de van der Schueren -
April 25th, 1930 - December 25th, 2021
Our beloved mother and “Oma”, passed away peacefully on the holiest of days, December 25, 2021 with some of her children by her side.
Throughout her life, Miebeth held strongly to her Catholic faith, and is now living peacefully and happily in her eternal home.
Miebeth was born to Jan & Maria de Quay in Utrecht, the Netherlands on April 25, 1930 and was the second oldest of 9 children.
Miebeth and her siblings were fortunate having been raised in a very close and loving home.
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Van Den OETELAAR, Albert John - Peacefully surrounded by his family at 12:15am on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 57.
Loving husband of Alison. Strong beloved father of Katrina (Steven), Mat (Karlie) and Chris (Nicole).
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DIXON, Lorne George Dixon - Entered into rest at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Saturday, December 25, 2021.
Lorne George Dixon, in his 86th year was the beloved son of the late George Harvey and Florence Elizabeth Dixon (nee Oke).
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CHALMERS, Elizabeth McArthur (nee Wootten) Chalmers - April 3, 1948 - December 25th, 2021
With deep sadness we say goodbye to Elizabeth (Liz, Mum, Nana).
Elizabeth passed away at Ina Grafton Gage care home in Scarborough, Ontario.
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SOMERS, Eamonn Somers - August 14, 1940 - December 25, 2021
Eamonn (Eddie) Somers, 81, of Ajax, passed away on December 25, 2021 following complications after a recent surgery.
Eamonn was born in Dublin, Ireland to Thomas and Kathleen.
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MARA, Stanley Neil - Passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the age of 64 years.
Predeceased by his loving wife Carol Ann Alvarez in 2018.
Beloved son to the late Yolande and the late Bruce Mara of Markham.
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JONES, Imelda - August 22, 1933 – December 24, 2021
Passed away peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a brief illness, surrounded by her family, on Friday December 24th at 88 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Bob Jones.
Loving mother of Rhianon Pulla her husband Tony, Nicola Jones and her husband David Simpson, Colin Jones and his wife Marianne Clark.
Cherished Nannie of Bethan, Shan, Klara, Finnegan and Bronwynn.
Dear sister of Sue Lee (the late Jim), the late Ray Hogg (spouse Gerry) and dear sister in law of the late Eileen Jones, Audrey Davies (spouse Danny), and Pamela McCarthy.
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GILL, Ivan - November 24, 1956 – December 24, 2021
(aka Garge from Krinkles Cove) Skated off to a pain-free existence with his personal hockey team by his side on December 24th, 2021.
Born in Gander, NL, Ivan grew up in the small outport community of Clifton with his parents and 6 siblings before moving to Ontario in 1976 to start a family.
As a young husband and father he began working at General Motors in Oshawa and enjoying what nature had to offer in cottage country.
He was a make-shift mechanic, musician, and DJ with passions for hockey, animals, old cars and snowmobiling.
He was a horrible hunter as he was a nature-lover at heart.
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OLSON, Bryan Alfred - It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Bryan Olson on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 46.
Beloved father of Keegan and Zoe.
Loving son of Garnet (Ginger) Olson and Dianne Robinson.
Dear partner of Jennifer Scudamore.
Brother of Ben Olson and Zona (Les) Sveinson.
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HAGERMAN, Ronald Frederick Hagerman - September 16, 1942 – December 24, 2021
Peacefully following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, on Friday December 24th, 2021 at Peterborough Hospice in his 80th year.
Beloved husband of the late Pauline Hagerman (1997) and the late Joyce MacDonnell (2012).
Loving father to Jason (Kassie, predeceased) and Ryan (Jill) and step-father to Steve (Sue) and Brenda (Todd).
Proud grandfather to Zachary, Austin, Cody, Riley, Ashley, Owen, Jenna and Jessica.
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TAPPING, Brian Edward - August 4, 1939 – December 24, 2021
A true gentleman, a prankster who loved to joke around, and the most selfless man who you could count on day and night.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Tapping better known as Curly on December 24, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 82.
Brian was born and raised in Toronto to loving parents Laurence and Eileen Tapping.
He was a long time employee with the city of Toronto at City Hall.
Loving partner and childhood sweetheart to Lynda whom he loved very much.
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TYKAJLO, Kateryna (nee Staruch) - June 10, 1925 – December 24, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces, in her 97th year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Stefan (2015).
Loving mother of Maria (Benito Bermudez) and Roman.
Fondly remembered baba of Nadia (Carlos), Marco, Markian and Tayissa.
Predeceased by her brother Mykhailo and daughter-in-law Linda.
Survived by brother Roman and sister Zophia and many nephews and nieces and their families.
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OZARKO, Noreen Elizabeth (nee Curtin) - August 14, 1933 – December 24, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Friday, December 24th, 2021 in her 89th year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond.
Loving mother of Nicholas (Domenica), Darryl (Rita), and Noreen (Edward).
Cherished Grandmother of the late Zachary Tilson-Ozarko and Noah Ozarko.
Survived by her brother Don Curtin (Ann), and predeceased by her siblings Vincent, Bert, Leo, Lorne, Edwin “Shiner”, and Carmel.
Dear daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Curtin.
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COULTON, Janice - Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on December 24th 2021 at the age of 75.
Loved and loving mum of Jody Carmichael and her partner Darryl Dean.
Janice was a strong willed and determined women who will be remembered for her feisty personality and the fierce love she shared with those in her circle.
Family and friends will always remember Janice for her love of gardening and baking.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Oak Ridges Hospice for their wonderful care and comfort.
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HARMAN, Shirley Ann - Peacefully at her home in Oshawa, Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 88.
Beloved wife of the late Richard Harman.
Loving mother of Carol and her husband Randy Goreski and Rick and his wife Tina Harman.
Dear grandmother of Kara Harman, Roman Harman, Justin Tarr, Adam Tarr, Cassidy Tarr and Kayla Iglesias.
Fondly remembered by 8 great-grandchildren.
Sister of Tom Corby (Kathy Ranstead), the late Joan Spratt (late Ray) and the late Gloria Blair.
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GUNTHARDT, Christina Charlotte - February 21, 1960 – December 24, 2021
"Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody Control the Controllable Faith over fear Do what you can while you can"
These were Christina's mantras she lived by every day and anyone who knew her heard these on a regular basis.
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