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ROACH, Helen Ann - October 30, 1933 (Nova Scotia) – December 8, 2021 (Barry’s Bay, ON)
Mom was loved and cherished for her fierce determination, independence, resilience and love for her family.
She was adored by her children Simon, Angeline and Rose-Marie, daughter-in-law Joan, grandchildren Rebecca, Matthew, Cameron and Meghan, great-grandchildren Quinn and Louis, sister Pauline, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.
Helen was like a second mom to many.
Famous for her baking and Christmas tins stocked full.
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COLLINS, Donna Rose (nee:Milne) - Peacefully on Wednesday December 8, 2021 at Wynfield Chartwell Long Term Care, Oshawa at the age of 75.
Donna, wife of the late David Collins.
Beloved mother of Troy Collins (Allison Smith), Brad Collins (Gloryjean Belbis) and Dana Finlay.
Proud Nanny of David Collins (Stehanie Gutri), Steven Collins (Shelby Collins), Chris Collins (Jocelynne Tam), Joshua Finlay and Lucas Finlay.
Great Nanny of Shayla Collins, Zackery Collins, Evelyn Collins and Hailey Collins.
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OLIVER, James William - (May 24, 1931 – December 9, 2021)
Peacefully at Ajax-Pickering Hospital in his 91st year.
Beloved husband of Margaret who predeceased him. Predeceased by his daughter Karen, sister Margaret, brothers Larry and Robert.
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THOMAS, Sandra Veronica Thomas - October 22 1954 - December 7th 2021
Passed away at Oak Ridges Hospice on December 7th 2021.
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BRUSSEE, Willy "Millie" Brussee - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday December 7th, 2021 in her 100th year.
Beloved wife of the late Dirk Brussee.
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LUFF, Cecil Raymond Luff - 1939 - 2021
On September 7, 1939 Cecil was born to Fred and Maria Luff of Charles Brook Newfoundland.
They later moved to Exploits Island until he was about 20 years old then his family moved to Phillips head, NL where he then met the love of his love.
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MITCHELL, Colin Mitchell - It is with broken hearts we announce that on Tuesday December 7, 2021 Colin Blair Mitchell left our world behind. He was a beautiful person with a huge heart, who believed in love above all else.
Those who met him, even in the briefest of moments, would feel that love and send it back his way, as was seen around him consistently in his final days, through pure kindness, support and passion from all.
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RODRIQUEZ, Leonie Rodriquez - September 27, 1939 - December 7, 2021
Our wonderful and devoted Mom, Grandma and Auntie passed away peacefully on December 7, 2021.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica to Louis & Gloria O’Neill and moved to Pickering, Canada in 1975.
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TUFFORD, Wayne George Tufford - 1943 - 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce Wayne Tufford passed away on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Loving husband of Loretta for 41 years. Cherished step-father to Eric (Stephanie) and Anmarie.
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WALLACE, Susan Margaret Anne - June 28th, 1968 - December 7th, 2021
Sue passed away peacefully with family by her side, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Tuesday December 7th, 2021 following a yearlong battle with breast cancer.
Loving mother of Nicholas (Nick) Goneau, beloved wife of Glenn Cracknell and stepsons Lucas and Nathan Lacroix. Beloved daughter of the late Jeanne and Ronald Wallace.
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SURETTE, Jeremy Ryan – September 3rd, 1977 - December 7th, 2021
passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the age of 44 after his battle with ALS.
Jeremy was the much loved spouse of Kim Bearden.
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PAL, Baldev Pal - May 19, 1936 – December 6, 2021
Beloved father and husband passed away in his 85th year in Oshawa on December 6, 2021.
Baldev is survived by his wife, Linda Pal, daughter, Anita Pal and son-in-law Richard Savage; son, Suneal Pal and daughter-in-law Angie Pal; and son Arun Pal and daughter-in-law, Nichola Baburam.
Baldev will be missed by grandchildren Gregory, Kevin, Cameron, Ethan, Shelby, Evan, Arjun, Avarie, Baldev is also survived by his sister Sunita Kumar, brother-in-law Prem Kumar, nephew Anil Kumar and Kartika Kumar, and family.
Baldev (Dave) graduated from mechanical engineering in India in 1961.
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PURSER, Gail Elisabeth – February 21st, 1953 - December 6th, 2021
Peacefully with family at her side on Monday December 6, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 68.
Gail beloved wife for 22 years of Gary Harrington.
Much loved mother of Kevin Bishop (Amanda), Karla Lanthier (Paul) and Nicholas Tutkoluk (Kim).
Survived by her daughter Laura Tutkoluk.
Proud Granny of Shayna, Michael, Jaxx, Tyler, Evangeline, Emerald and Eliza. Loved by her 4-legged companion Dodger.
Gail will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
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SIMPSON, Clarence Andrew - April 13th, 1928 - December 7th, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at the age of 93.
Beloved spouse of the late Pearl Saxby.
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OUCHAS, Lorene Louise – Unexpectedly in her sleep at home on Sunday December 5, 2021 at the age of 54.
Lorene, much loved sister of Brenda Groves (nee Ouchas).
Loved aunt of Stephen Groves (Ruby), Brian Groves and great aunt of Wyatt Groves.
Lorene is predeceased by her mother Betty Ouchas, sister Elaine Ouchas and father Dave Geall.
Lorene will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and many dear friends and especially by her dog child Sophie.
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JOHNSON, Roy Earl - October 10th, 1956 - December 5th, 2021
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Ross Memorial Hospital, at the age of 65.
Beloved husband of Sandy.
Loving father of Tammy (Steve), Tommy (Joanne), Jimmy (Sarah), and Randy (Rachael).
Cherished grandfather of Krista, Mitchell, Courtney, Noland, Karilin, Emma, Matthew, Cameron, Madison, Skylar, and Liam and great-grandfather of Cathalynn and Easton.
Roy will be fondly remembered by all his family and friends.
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VAILLANCOURT, Lawrence Edward - April 2, 1933 - December 5, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home, with his daughters by his side.
Lawrence was a beloved husband to Remy, who predeceased him in 2018.
He was a loving father to his two daughters, Vickie Vaillancourt and Andrea (Kyle) O'Donnell.
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KOHLER, Niah Kohler - Passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 after a short but valiant fight with cancer.
She was born December 18, 2000 in Michigan.
She leaves behind her mother and father, Steve and Arlene, as well as her sister Teghan (Tim Gerrard), her brother Mark, and partner and caregiver Patrick Harrison.
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HEBB, Roy - Roy passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the age of 87, in the care of Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry.
Loving husband of the late Norma.
He will be forever missed by his daughters, Kerry (Ken), Brenda (Tom) and Linda (late Stephen), along with his grandchildren, Dan (Nicole), Jessie (Chase), Andrew (Ashley), Joshua (Kayla), his 8 great-grandchildren and his brothers and sisters down East and out West.
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ROSER, Hazel - Hazel passed away to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, in the comfort of her home, on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 with her family members by her side.
She was the beloved Mother of her firstborn son Gerald and daughter-in-law Barb and her Daughter Debbie (who lovingly was her caregiver).
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SMITH, Bruce - March 20, 1967 - December 5, 2021
Age 54. It is with great sadness that we announce Bruce's passing, with his family by his side, due to complications after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Beloved son of Karen and Murray Smith.
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RALPH, Kimberley Ann - January 17, 1968 – December 4, 2021
Passed away peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at the age of 53 years.
Loving mother of Sarah, Bradley (Ashley), Amelia Neville (Harry) and the late Heather Gillis.
Cherished grandmother of Rayne, Korbin, Ally, Phoenix, Harlow, Harper and Tyson.
Dear sister of Roxanne, Barbara, Cory, Michael, and predeceased by brothers Steve and Don.
Loving daughter of Sarah Ralph and the late Maxwell.
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WITTEVEEN, Lynn - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Lynn, who left us on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
After four years of suffering, she finally succumbed to her liver disease.
Lynn was a fighter to the very end.
Lynn leaves behind her devoted husband, Hank, and her loving son, Derek (Liesel).
Pre-deceased by her parents, William and Rowena, and her brother, Alton.
She leaves behind her sisters Doreen (Al) and Charlene, Lukie and Marliese (Chris).
She will be deeply missed by a large group of extended family and friends.
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DUNN, Joyce Ann - (Retired Toronto District School Board)
Passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital on Saturday December 4th, 2021 at the age of 91.
Much loved wife of the late Victor Dunn (January 11, 2021)
Loving and loved mother of Darlene Victor (late Ernie), Denise Cormack and her husband Richard and Darcelle Davie and her husband James.
Grandmother of Warren, Branden and Taylor.
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MACKINNON, Carol-Anne - October 23, 1939 – December 4, 2021
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday December 4th, at 82 years of age.
Beloved wife of Don MacKinnon for 62 years.
Cherished mother of Doug and his wife Ronda, Keith and his wife Allyson, Norm and his wife Jan.
Loving grandma of Caytlin, Sarah, Patrick, Tyler, Brett, Shannon and Lachlan, and great grandma of Amelia.
Dear sister of Ron Egan (Linda) and the late Brian Egan.
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SMITH, Josephine Susan Beatrice - She left us too suddenly on Friday December 3, 2021, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with her husband Nick Bludov at her side.
Beloved mother of Melanie Smith, sister to Anne, fondly remembered to nieces Leslie her husband Rick, Linda and Jenny.
Loved to laugh, cook, travel to her trailer in Prince Edward Country by the Sandbanks.
Born in West Lancashire England in 1949 to Joseph and Ethel Platt, she came to Canada with her parents while still an infant.
The couple settled in Toronto.
Josie left home while still in her teens.
She travelled to Woodstock in 69, dated rock musicians, was a big fan of Burton Cummings and John Lennon. Her career spanned many roles;
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