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McNANEY, Donna Ann (nee Madill) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna on October 31, 2021, in her 83rd year, in Oshawa.
She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Donna was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Ken McNaney.
Donna will be remembered for her kind, warm smile and unwavering devotion to Ken and her family.
She will be greatly missed by her brother Roger, daughters Joanne and Patti (Pauline), and grandchildren Elizabeth (Christopher), Katherine, and Madeline.
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WHILLANS, George - August 1, 1946 - October 31, 2021
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on October 31st, 2021, at the age of 75.
Loving husband of the late Isla for 54 years.
Cherished father of Gavin (Michelle) and Alistair (Sendi).
Adored grandfather of Ethan and Rowan. He will be fondly remembered by family, lifelong friends, former staff colleagues and students.
George will be best remembered for his courage, kindness, empathy, and love of family and friends.
The family wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff of Hillsdale Estates, and to the medical team of Lakeridge Health Oshawa for the care and professionalism shown to George.
Words cannot properly express the family's appreciation.
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McILVENNY, Larry McIlvenny - Larry passed away peacefully at Oshawa Hospital on November 2, 2021 in his 66th year.
He is survived by his loving wife Maureen, and will be dearly missed by his son Jordan and wife Lacey, Christopher and Cindy, and daughter Brandi and husband Todd.
Beloved grandfather to Aydan, Riley, Jonathan, Addison, Abigail, Myles and Ashley.
Larry is predeceased by his daughter Jessica and parents Jack and Sadie.
Larry had a need for speed, a love of vintage vehicles, motorcycles and Nascar racing.
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THURSBY, Audrey Thursby - September 10, 1928 – November 2, 2021
Mom passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at Thorntonview Nursing Home.
She was a fighter till the end, beating Cancer and Covid.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Clarence “Dutchy”.
Survived by her three children Valerie Thursby, Reg (Janet) Thursby and Cindy (Wayne) Hughes.
Leaving behind three grandchildren she adored; Greg (Megan) Thursby, Laura (boyfriend Kyle) Thursby and Paul Hughes.
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CUMMING, Ian Philip - (October 31, 1946 - November 1, 2021)
It is with profound sadness that the family of Ian Philip Cumming announces his passing at Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday, November 1, 2021, on the first day of his 75th year.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he immigrated to Canada in 1967.
Ian had an infectious zest for life, and we never imagined that it would ever cease to be.
We are grateful to have had him for the time we did.
Diagnosed with Stage IV Liver Cancer in March 2017, Ian fought tirelessly to find a solution that would give him more time. We owe a debt of gratitude to the dedicated doctors and staff at The University Health Network (Toronto) and the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) who offered a course of treatment that gifted him with an additional 4.5 years.
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HUMPHRIES, Ruth Humphries - July 28, 1954 - November 2, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ruth Humphries on November 2nd, 2021.
Beloved mother to Carol as well as a loving nanny to Isabelle (Kyle), Amber (Joe) and Tristan.
Devoted great-grandmother (“More Nan”) to Sawyer. Dear sister to Pauline (Alan).
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URQUHART, David Burton Urquhart - 1955 - 2021
David Burton Urquhart passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family and his faithful pet Riley on Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 at the age of 66.
Dearly loved husband of Judy.
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KAHRAMAN, Ferdinand “Ferd” Kahraman - 1958 - 2021
Passed away suddenly in Oshawa on November 1st, 2021.
Dear brother of Daniel Kahraman and Flora (Clifford) Curtis.
He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews.
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HERRINGTON, Carolyn Elaine Herrington - 1946 - 2021
It is with somber hearts that we must announce the passing of Carolyn Herrington.
Carolyn fought and lost a difficult battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in the early hours of Tuesday, November 2nd 2021.
Despite her condition, Carolyn kept her spirits high, and surrounded herself with loving family until the very end. She left us at the age of 75.
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LANDON, Aureen Yvonne (NEE JACKSON) - (October 14th, 1931 – November 2nd, 2021)
Although our hearts are filled with gratitude for the gift of her life, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aureen Landon on November 2nd, 2021, in her 91st year, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Aureen was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Vernon Landon.
Together they nurtured a loving family. He supported her in his constant, quiet and humble way, and she supported him through his many trials with Parkinson’s Disease.
She is also predeceased by her parents Samuel and Irene Jackson; her siblings Marilyn (Jim) Prescott and Sam Jackson; and her grandchildren Scott, Stacy, and Bryan.
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LUSKIN, Peter - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in his 84th year.
He will be sadly missed by his sisters Maureen Carney of Toronto and Mary Ellen Malfitana of Virginia Beach.
He was predeceased by his brother Michael in 2013.
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MITCHELL, Steven John - (April 8, 1961 – November 1, 2021)
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Steven. He lived out his life completely actualized and with no regrets.
He was taken from his family unexpectedly and suddenly at home in Whitby.
Steven is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of 35 years. His children, Dallia, Justin, and Tiffany, who he gave up his career in research to raise.
He loved and was so loved.
He was predeceased by his parents, Tom and Barbara Mitchell, brother Andrew Mitchell and puppy Mocha.
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ROSS, Doreen Catherine - November 2nd, 1930 -November 1st, 2021
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on November 1, 2021 just one day shy of her 91st birthday.
Beloved wife of the late Jim Ross.
Loving mother of Jim Ross Jr. (Lorraine), Jan Schram (Frank) and Bev Bodashefsky (Larry). Dear grandmother of Meagan (Eric), Ian (Martha), Autumn (Ryan), Brock (Sabina), and Blake.
Proud great-grandmother of Ronan, Axel, Mila, Lucy, Easton, Madison, Morgan and Owen.
She is survived by her brother John Foley and her sisters-in-law Betty Foley and Marjorie Soltys.
Doreen will be fondly remembered by Pat Ross and the rest of her extended family.
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BAIRD, William Alexander “Billy” Baird Sr. - April 22, 1953 – November 1, 2021
Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates on Monday, November 1st, 2021.
Father of Kimberley May and her fiancée Darryl, William (B.J.) Baird and his wife Cheryl. Grandfather of 4.
Brother of Bonnie White and her husband Pat, Jimmy Baird, Diane Zara (predeceased) and her husband Terry.
Billy will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Apple Blossom Unit at Hillsdale Estates for their care and compassion.
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Di PALO, Michelle - December 18, 1974 – November 1, 2021
Today our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to the peacemaker of our family, Mike Di Palo.
Mike's purpose in this life was to create a solid family built on the values he held close to his heart.
To take care of each other, always have each other's back, stay true through thick and thin.
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DiPALO, Michele DiPalo - (December 18, 1974 – November 1, 2021)
Today our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to the peace-maker of our family, Mike DiPalo.
Mike’s purpose in this life was to create a solid family built on the values he held close to his heart. To take care of each other, always have each other’s back, stay true through thick and thin.
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DAWE, Norman Bruce Dawe - Born March 19, 1958. After a long battle with cancer, Norm passed away on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Survived by his wife, Andrea, of 36 years.
Cherished father to Ryan and Shane.
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PEECH, Gladys Eleanor - (June 6, 1934 – October 31, 2021)
It is with profound sadness that the family of Gladys Eleanor Peech announces her peaceful passing on October 31, 2021.
Lovingly held close by her husband, John Richard Peech, and her four children, Michael (Jennifer), Jamie, Greg (Trisha), and Celine (Stephen), Gladys ended her almost ten-year battle with Alzheimer's.
Gladys was born in Montreal, raised in Toronto on Wychwood Ave., and spent many happy moments with her friends and family in Ajax, Ontario after marrying the love of her life, Dick.
They raised their children in their house on Wishbone Crescent, marking each celebration with Gladys taking photographs.
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YEO, Neil Gordon Lorne - In his 75th year, on October 31st, 2021, peacefully passed away at his home in Wynfield Chartwell Long Term Care.
Predeceased by his sisters Linda Adams and Lorie Yeo, Mother Eva and father Gordon. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother Ted Yeo (Joanne), sister Mary Yeo, friend Christena Selby and many nieces and nephews.
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GIBSON, Robert Thomas - In loving memory of Robert Thomas Gibson who passed away in his 79th year at Soldiers Memorial Hospital on October 31st, 2021.
Loving husband of Judith, dear father of Robb Gibson (deceased) (Dawn) and Jamie Gibson (partner Dayna), proud Poppa of Carly (fiancé Travis) and Lauren (partner Tyler) (Mother April), Cody, Brock and Alyson, and great grandfather of Kenzie and Paige.
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HOWES, Kathleen Frances Howes - 1929-2021 Kathleen Frances Howes passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital on Sunday October 31, 2021, at 92 years of age (b. March 4, 1929).
Beloved wife to James; loving mother to Frances (Charles), Maureen and Edward (Lesley); cherished grandmother to Christine (Alastair), Annette (Joe), Salvatore, Evan and Bryce (Amy); and proud great-grandmother to Sienna, Liliana, Domenico, Aidan and Clara.
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LINES, William Henry Lines - 1921-2021 William (Bill) Lines passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the age of 100.
He leaves behind his wife, Julia, his daughters, and their families.
Bill will always be remembered for his deep faith and his commitment to his church.
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KOSTUSHYN, Dorothy Constance - The family sadly announces the recent passing of our dear mother, Dorothy Constance Kostyshyn (nee Matson), peacefully at Taunton Mills, Whitby.
Predeceased by her parents, Oliver and Irene Matson, sister Pauline, brother Bob, our father and her loving husband, Walter (Chuck), and her youngest son, Charles (Chuck) Kostyshyn.
Dorothy will be greatly missed by many friends and family members, to include sons, Kent (Karen), Craig (Kelly), Clark (Kim) and grandchildren Nicole, Erin, Laura and Keon.
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TAYLOR, Harold - (1973 - 2021) - Harold Taylor passed suddenly on the morning of Sunday, October 31, 2021.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter Kayla Donohue (Tim) and sons Ricky (Kelsey) and Matthew.
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WARREN, Bert - (Retired employee at General Motors and EDS)
Peacefully passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the age of 89.
Loving husband of Pat for 64 years. Beloved father of Kris Corbett (Bob), Kathy Pilkey (Jeff), and Bob Warren (Janice).
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CALLAGHAN, Kathleen "Valerie" Callaghan - 1946 - 2021
Valerie Callaghan passed away at home peacefully with her family around her on Monday November 1, 2021, at 75 years of age.
Beloved wife of Don.
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