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SMOLENSKI, Bela Smolenski - April 7, 1932 – October 9, 2021
Died on Saturday, October 9th at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa as a result of a stroke he suffered a week earlier.
He will be joining his dear wife Sara, who passed away in 2003.
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SHEPPARD, Rosanna Mary Sheppard - It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Rosanna Mary Sheppard, peacefully on the morning of Oct 9, 2021 with family by her side.
She will be greatly missed by her beloved husband of 51 years William.
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KAISER, Bernice - 1927-2021 It is with the greatest of sorrow, we announce the death of Hazel “Bernice” Kaiser on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the age of 94.
Loving mother of Paula (Claire), Jane (David), Frances, Joel (Megan), Mark, and Chad (Barbara).
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HOOGKAMER, Theodoor 'Ted' - (May 6th, 1954 - October 8th, 2021)
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Theodoor “Ted” Hoogkamer on October 8th, 2021 at the age of 67 years.
Beloved Husband of Dawne (nee Newell) for 44 years.
Loving Father of Suzi (Mike Mulder) of Prince Edward County.
Proud Opa to Tyler, who adored him to no end.
Cherished middle brother to Phillip (Donna) of Millbrook and John of Oshawa.
Predeceased by his Mother Doris and Father Jim of Bobcaygeon.
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BOYD, Joyce Marie - Passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge, Whitby on October 8th, 2021 at the age of 80.
Born April 20th, 1941 in Toronto.
Beloved wife of Bill Boyd. Loving mother of Heather Boyd and Glennis (Steve) Scott.
Loved Grandma of Claire and Marie.
She will be sadly missed by her brothers Arthur Kendrick Smith and David (Marlene) Smith, sisters-in-law Elizabeth (David) Dunn and Doreen Boyd, and many nieces and nephews.
Joyce was the daughter of the late Lorraine and Arthur Smith.
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PARKER, Cheryl-Elaine (Coppins) - Passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at age 58 after a 40 year battle with Lupus.
Survived by her husband of 34 years Steve, her mother Bev Coppins, sisters Denise Bryan (Fred) and Michele Coppins (Mark) and brother-in-law Wayne Parker (Lin) and sister-in-law Ceil Parker.
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BRUNETTE, Gary Arthur Wayne - Gary passed peacefully October 8 surrounded by family.
He is survived by wife Barbara Branton, sons Mackenzie, wife Michelle, George, wife Emily, and Gary Jr. Grandchildren James, Kieran, Jordon, Allison, Isabella, Jillian, Ben and Lincoln.
He was well known in Oshawa in the '80's and 90's as Disc Jockey "Thee Doctor" @ Corky's Bar.
He led a full life having travelled throughout North America.
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McCREADIE, Alexander "Sandy" Jackson - January 2, 1942 – October 8, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Whitecliffe Terrace Retirement Residence on Friday October 8th, 2021 in his 80th year.
Dearly beloved husband to the late Margaret (nee. Moynihan), together forever in life for over 60 years.
Loving father of Janice Haney (Frank) and Alan McCreadie (Melanie).
Cherished grandfather of Sharon, Frank Jr., Austin & Brent and great grandfather of Aleczander (Zander), Cohen and Emmett.
Survived by his loving siblings Richard and Catherine and brothers-in-law Samuel Moynihan (Jeanette) and Hugh Moynihan (Maureen).
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de SOUZA, Abelina Francesca Felicia - September 19th, 1950 - October 7th, 2021
Passed away at her home with her family by her side on Thursday October 7th, 2021 at the age of 71.
Loving wife of Bernard de Souza for 44 years.
Much loved mother of Beverley de Souza, Brigitta de Souza, Braedon de Souza.
Loving sister of Thecla Danton and Louis Mendes and his wife Susan.
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Sunday October 17th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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BALDINO, Filomena - (April 5th, 1944 - October 7th, 2021)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday October 7th, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in her 78th year.
Beloved wife of the late Pasquale Baldino.
Loving mother of Renato (Tanya), Oresto (Christina) and Enzo (Julie).
Adored Nana of Austin, Michelina, Tristan, Quinten, Codi, Shelby, Owen, Abby, Danica, and Arianna. Great Nana to Joshua and Delilah.
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GRAVES, Charles Ralph – Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday October 7, 2021at Ross Memorial Hospital Lindsay.
Having just passed his 79th birthday on September 11th.
Loved and greatly missed by Marilyn his wife of 59 years.
Son Geoff and daughter Wanda.
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MAINE, David "Dave" Wayne - (January 8, 1960 – October 6, 2021)
Passed away at home with his loving wife, Jeanette by his side at the age of 61.
Beloved husband to Jeanette for 28 amazing years. Dear son to Dorothy (the late, George), Dave is also pre-deceased by his loving father, Don.
Devoted Daddy to Amanda, Marilou and Tracylee.
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JOHNSON, Olga - After a life well lived, it is with sadness that we announce the death of our Mom, Olga Johnson (nee Melnichuk) in her 91st year.
She was born on August 7, 1931 and died on October 3, 2021.
She was the widow of the late Morley E. Johnson (deceased 1992) and a beloved mother of Rev. Vicki Homes (Dan), Carol Moores (Brian), David Johnson (Mary).
Loved “Baba” of Benjamin, Michael (Chantal), Aaron (Tonyah), Laura (Carter), Sarah (Mike) and “Great Baba” to Savannah, Cash, Kendra, Lina, Aodhan, and Isabella.
Beloved sister of the late Steve Melnichuk, the late Bill Melnichuk and the late Jim Melnichuk.
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MCDERMOTT, Derek - July 31, 1942 – October 4, 2021
It is with sadness, love and profound gratitude that the family of Derek McDermott announces his passing at his home on Monday, October 4th, 2021 at 79 years of age.
Beloved husband and best friend of Mary for 27 years.
Loving father of Catriona (Sesto) and stepfather of Tracy (Pat), Graham (Kerri) and Robert.
Cherished Papa of Kyle, Brett, William, Olivia, Celeste, Reilly, Quinn and Mason.
Dear brother of Patricia Drotar and niece Andrea (Kevin), predeceased by his nephew Christopher.
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COLBY, Robert Verne - (December 8th, 1936 - October 6th, 2021)
It is with deepest sorrow we share news of the passing of a most beloved father and grandfather, Robert Colby, in his 85th year.
Bob passed away at home on October 6, 2021, supported by his daughters, after an intense battle with cancer. He fought valiantly to remain independent and to remain with us.
Bob was predeceased by the love of his life Helen, his parents Golden and Mae, and his brother Ivan.
He is survived by his children Brian (Monique), Lynn, and Cheryl (Steve) Hurst; his cherished grandchildren David (Stephanie) of Alberta, Quinn, and Kristy (Ryan); and his brother Don.
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SLADECZEK, Kevin Ralph Omer - Passed away suddenly on October 6, 2021 at the young age of 41.
He was the cherished son of the late Ralph & Tracy Sladeczek.
Survived and missed immensely by his daughters Brooklyn & Jayciara, and stepchildren Makaela & Connor.
He will be missed deeply by Amanda. He was the dear grandson of Margaret & (late) Wolfgang Sladeczek and the late Glenda & Omer DeForge.
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HOLODRYZUK, Darla Holodryzuk - 1960-2021
Darla Holodryzuk, born in Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully in her home in Pickering, Ontario, surrounded by her children on October 6, 2021 at the age of 61.
She is survived by her children (Aubrey, Zachariah [Jaymie], Tamar, Hannah), mother (Marie), brother (Bradley), and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephew and her best furry friend Dylan.
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POWELL, Charles John - (Retired 35 year employee of Toronto Fire)
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday October 6, 2021, at the age of 89.
Beloved husband Joan and the late Florence.
Loving father of Cathy Walker, Cindy Chenier (Bruce), Corrie Weames (Greg), Greg Haley (Donna) and Theresa Lang.
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FRETZ, Donald Lee - Peacefully, on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, at age 67.
Tim Fretz of Cannington, beloved husband of Kathy (nee Hubbert).
Loved father of Dave Fretz and his wife Stacie, and James Fretz all of Sauble Beach. Loving grandfather of David Jr., and Abigail.
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BEGIC, Terezija 'Rezika' (nee Zvorc) - (September 10, 1931 – October 5, 2021)
Passed away peacefully at the Markham Stouffville Hospital on Tuesday October 5th, 2021 at the age of 90.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Ivan.
Loving mother of Melita (Mirza) and Ljiljana. Cherished grandmother of Mirela, Vedran, and Lori; and great grandmother of Logan, Evan, Robert and Alexa.
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THOMAS, Evelyn (nee Clark) - May 28th, 1929 - October 5th, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Thornton View Long Term Care on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 92.
Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Clarence Thomas.
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HOPE, Ian - (April 22, 1928 – October 5, 2021)
Born in Leith Scotland, Ian served in the Royal Marines for 3 years, he immigrated to Canada in 1948, was retired from Consumers Gas after 34 years of service and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 178 Bowmanville.
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CLARKE, Terence (Terry) - Cherished husband, father and grandfather, taken from us too soon on October 5th, 2021 with cancer at the age of 77.
Deeply missed already by his loving wife Carol, dear son John (Cathy), and precious grandchildren Julia and Megan. He leaves his sister Marylyn (Bob) and their children Stephanie, Pamela and Jennifer and Jennifer’s family in London, Ontario.
Raised in Windsor, and a graduate of the University of Windsor and Osgoode Hall Law School, Terry resided and practised in Whitby for over 45 years.
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ALLEN, Samuel Evans – Peacefully at the age of 91, with his loving family by his side, on Tuesday October 5th, 2021 at Lakeridge Health in Ajax.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Brian Allen (Jo-anne), Cindy Stacey (Bill) and Kim Allen.
Devoted Papa to Leslie Olgieser (Dan), Steven Allen (Janice), Lyndsie Wagner (Patrick), Michael, Todd and Billy Stacey. Also, a Great Papa to Riken, Sloan, Grayson, Brynlee and Alessia.
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VANDEVYVERE-BOWEN, Johanna - (May 29th, 1941 - October 5th, 2021)
Johanna was a unique individual. From her sense of style to her opinions.
Johanna was very holistically minded. She had a 35 year career as a massage therapist, also practicing acupuncture and aroma therapy. Her hands and compassion touched many lives lives.
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SHIFRER, Dr. Maria Asuncion - (1928 - 2021)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother Dr. Maria Asuncion Shifrer at home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the age of 93.
Beloved wife to the late Janko for 30 wonderful years. Dear mother to John “Chuko” (Usha), Anne (Richard), Coral (the late Jim) and Mark (Jeanette).
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