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ROBINSON, John Stuart – January 28th, 1940 - October 18th, 2021
Peacefully on October 18, 2021 at Lakeridge Health, Ajax in his 82nd year.
He is survived by his wife Theresa (née Keenan) of nearly 62 years.
Loving father of Jan Switzer (Iain), Mark (Ann), Phil (Joan) and Paula (Gord Vaillancourt).
Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Dear brother of Patricia Couchman (Ernie) and the late Alan Salter.
He will be fondly remembered by his family in England.
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AKER, Owen Michael - June 9, 1935 – October 18, 2021
(Retired Employee of CN Express) Peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 18th, 2021 at 86 years of age.
Beloved husband of Marjorie for 66 years.
Cherished Dad of Brenda (predeceased), Michael (Cindy), Christine and Rose (Greg). Loving Papa of Danny (Brigitte), Katherine, Jason (Aingeal), Paul (Mel), Owen (Nicole), Steven (Kerry), Darryl, Michael and Matthew.
Big Poppa to Andrew, Tyler, Dylan, Mason, McKenna, Kendall, Kholton and Khloe.
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CARRIERE, Doreen Carriere - May 3, 1923 –October 18, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital on Monday October 18, 2021 at the age of 98.
Loving mother to Jo-Anne (Louis) Richard, Gail Simpson, Rick Carriere, Doug Carriere and Sherri (Chad) Carriere. Adoring Nana to Daniel (Renee) Richard, Jason (Tanya) Richard, Chris Carriere, Mike (Ann) Simpson, Amy (Chuck) Bain and Chad Carriere.
Proud Great Nana to Troy (Rebecca) Cleland, Shynene (Riley) Richard, Alyshia (Adam) Richard, Makayla (Darien) Richard, Jessee (Katelyn) Blight, Samantha Blight, Sydney (Kaiden) Carriere, Cole Simpson, Joshua Simpson, Rylin Simpson, Benjamin Bain and Brianna Bain.
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BARBOLINI, Katherine Irene (Koczulab) - September 8th, 1963 - October 18th, 2021
Passed away suddenly, on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, at the age of 58.
Beloved wife of Marco.
Devoted mother of Rachel and Bianca.
Loving sister of Iris and Sylvia.
Predeceased by her parents Peter and Olga Koczulab and her brother John.
Katherine loved to talk and if you had the opportunity to meet her, you had a friend for life.
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PRATT, Jean Eleanor - (November 22, 1934 - October 18, 2021)
Jean passed away peacefully at Wynfield LTC Oshawa on October 18, 2021 in her 87th year.
Predeceased by her loving husband Victor (2019).
Loving mother of Jim (Ann) and Bill (Annette). Adored grandmother of Connor, Sara (Brock McGill), Debra (Erik Piper) and Colleen (Alec Kowalski).
Cherish great grandmother of Mark Kowalski, Keith and Kalvin McGill.
Jean was a loving sister of Hugh, Stuart and Doug Smith, and predeceased by Allen and Joseph Smith, Violet Bell and Helen Mole.
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SNELGROVE (NEE GURNEY), Joan May - Peacefully, in her 85th year, on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, after declining health over the past 6 months.
Loving daughter of the late Cecil (2006) and Millie (2001) Gurney.
Beloved wife of the late Jim (2000).
Caring mother of Brenda (Pete) Kuhar, Ron, and predeceased by David (1979).
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MARTIN, Keith Herbert Martin - August 20, 1942 - October 18, 2021
Beloved son of the late Meta & Herb Martin.
GM retiree, 32.5 years, Battery Plant.
Lifelong auto enthusiast.
With deep sadness, I announce Keith's passing, surrounded by love at home.
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CARNAHAN, Doris - (1930 - 2021) - Passed away peacefully, on Monday, October 18, 2021, in her 92nd year.
Loving wife to the late Ross. Predeceased by her first husband Earl Tansley.
Will be sadly missed by her son Steve and family (Victoria, B.C.).
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MANNS, Reginald Clare Manns - (Retired after 40 years with Emmerson Insurance)
Peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a battle with cancer and pneumonia.
Reginald Manns, beloved husband of Grace (nee Munro).
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CARLIN, Gerald "Sonny" Carlin - Suddenly on Monday, October 18, 2021 in Port Perry, at age 63.
Sonny Carlin, dear father of Cheri Finnessey (Mike Albert), Blaise Finnessey, Talon Carlin (Samantha Welsh) and Quest Carlin.
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REIMER, Edelgard - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Edelgard Reimer on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 while in her 80th year of living life to its fullest.
Edelgard fought a very short but courageous battle against her illness.
She was comforted and surrounded by her family.
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RICHARDS, Esther - Esther Richards of Brooklin, Ontario passed peacefully in her 89th year on October 17th, 2021.
She was born on April 29th, 1933 in Winchester, Ontario to Homer and Teresa (MacMillan) Patterson.
Esther was predeceased by her husband Charles Richards who passed in 1999.
Esther is survived by her daughter Janice Condy (Brett), son Richard (Ric) Poole, step-daughters Sharon Rampanen, Darlene Richards, grandchildren: Richard, Jeff, Christopher and Jennifer; great grandchildren: Jayden, Cristina, Micayla, Megan and Jacob; and great-great granddaughter Caelan and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by grandson Jonathon.
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CORNWALL, Olive Louise Cornwall - December 4, 1930 - October 13, 2021
Anne passed away peacefully with Susan and Peter at her side; she was 86 in August.
Loving Mum of Susan and Peter (Samantha).
Loved Nana of Emma and Mark; Kate, Chelsea and Julia, and remembered fondly by Samantha's daughters Jenna and Olivia.
Anne was a loving sister of Peter and Beryl Goodhall of Kemsing, England and leaves behind her nephew and family also in Kemsing.
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McDONNELL, Thomas Joseph -February 4th, 1965 - October 17th, 2021
Passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 56.
Predeceased by his wife Deanna (2013) and parents Robert McDonnell (2001) and Dorothy (Hushin) McDonnell (1995).
Loving father of Damien (Luanne), Duncan (Viva), Joshua (Mary), and Megan.
Cherished grandfather of Lucas and Jude.
Tom will be missed by his partner in life, Susan Lansing and her daughter Lauren.
Dear brother of Bob, Lori (Paul), Mary (Barry), and Pat (Kevin).
Tom will also be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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PITTERS, Sandra Lynn - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Pitters.
Her family meant the world to her and were her greatest gift.
She was the proud and loving mother of Glenn, Lisa (Jeff), Angel, and Jason (Kathi).
Her grandchildren Kurt, Kolt (Glenn), Christian, Brianna and Kiarra (Angel), Karlie and Mattea (Lisa) and Emily, Mitchell and Maxwell (Jason) brought joy to her life every day and she was never tired of hearing of their achievements.
She will also be missed by her great-grandchildren and her loving brother Wayne (Donna), nephew (Steve), niece (Kim) and her family.
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OLNEY, Brother John P. Olney - April 11, 1939 – October 17, 2021
Jesuit, of the Society of Jesus died peacefully on October 17, 2021, at Rene Goupil House in Pickering, ON.
John was born in Montreal, son of Ernest Olney and Mary Mullins.
He was 82 years old and in his 65th year as a Jesuit.
All of his Jesuit life was centered upon the day to day operation of a Jesuit Infirmary at various locales and assisting in the managerial operation of the Regis College School of Theology building and its student residences.
Br John adapted well to computer programmes and so the management of student and community finances was added to his portfolio.
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RIEGER, Irmgard - December 13th, 1931 - October 17th, 2021
Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on October 17, 2021 at the age of 89.
Loved and loving mother of Gabrielle (late Aston), Gordonna (Vito) and Gillian (Patrick), Irmgard is at peace with her beloved son Ralphie.
Cherished Omi of Jason (Jennifer), Marysa and Clare and loving Great Grandma of Jack and George.
Fondly remembered by her extended family and friends in Germany and in Canada.
She will be remembered for her generous heart and her love of Dancing.
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O'REGAN, Dean O'Regan - 1920 - 2021 Dean passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Chartwell Colonial Residence, Whitby, Ontario, in her 101st year.
Loving mother to Bill and his wife Bea.
Predeceased by her son Terry and daughters Shelley and Linda.
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MURPHY, Michael Sylvester Murphy - 1938 - 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Sylvester Murphy at the age 83, on October 17, 2021.
Beloved husband to Patricia.
Cherished father to Michelle and Paul.
Proud grandfather (fondly known as GP) to Spencer, Taylor, Eve and Noah.
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VERNON, Shierene Judith Ann (Judy) (Devine) Vernon - December 17th, 1950 - October 17th, 2021
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family after a long and difficult battle with cancer at the age of 70.
Cherished daughter of the late Shierene Vernon, beloved mother of two, Debi (Kyle) and Sandra (Warren), and stepmother to Marty.
Loving nana to Stephan, Josh, Shandelle, Bryson, Clarke, Shawna, Mitchell, Spencer, Haley, and Logan.
Adored sister of Joe, Jackie, and the late John (Loretta), Jean and Jim (surviving wife, Ruthanne) Vernon.
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CANFIELD, Allan Andrew (Tim) - In his 86th year, on October 18, 2021.
Son of Sid & Margaret Canfield, brother of Irene, Lorna, Harold and George, all deceased.
Husband of Louise (Powless) for 62 years. Father of Brian (deceased), Jeffrey (Jackie), Bradley (Simone), Robert (Nancy) and Susan (Tobin).
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BLOOM, Penelope Anne - May 30, 1942 – October 16, 2021
Peacefully at her residence on Saturday, October 16th, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Theodore Maxwell Bloom.
She will be leaving behind her daughter Debbie (Willy) Hannebohn, grandsons Willi and Erik, and her son David and family.
Special Nannie to Dina and Dylan.
She will be sadly missed by her family in England and her many friends.
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DIXON, Walter - September 29, 1932 – October 16, 2021
Passed away at his home on October 16, 2021.
He is survived by his beloved wife of many years, Patricia Dixon as well as his siblings, Terence (Barbra) Dixon, and Joyce Hobbs.
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HOLINATY, David Michael – Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on October 16, 2021 at the age of 59.
Loving father of Adam and Ashley Borg.
Cherished son of David and the late Micheline.
Dear brother of Paul, Renée (Denis) and Rodney.
He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews.
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SPROUL, Garry Blain - (April 11, 1949 - October 16, 2021)
After a long illness, passed away peacefully at age 72 in Lakeridge Palliative Care Oshawa.
He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Edna Boucher, son Michael (Marina), granddaughter Ashlyn, brothers Myles (Nancy), Richard, and many friends from the town of Harwood, ON and those he worked with at Oshawa General and Streamway Villa.
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