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McKAY, George Mathew - October 16, 1986 – August 29, 2021
Passed away suddenly at the age of 34, on August 29, 2021.
Loved son of George Glenn and Doris Darlene McKay.
George Mathew leaves behind his wife Erin, and children George Cameron and Chelsea Rae.
Dear brother of Glenn Michael, Joseph Mark and Jazmynn Joanna.
Loving grandson of Alice Anita Fice and the late Morley.
Predeceased by Nanny and Papa Joanne Chisolm and George Thomas.
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MAHER, Janice Marie - October 24, 1957 – August 31, 2021
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 at 63 years of age.
Dear daughter of the late Fred and Marie Lefebvre.
Beloved wife of John Adamson.
Loving mother of Melissa and her husband Jeff Hurst.
Cherished Grandma of Wesley.
She will be sadly missed by Olivia , her sister Joanne (Dan), Paula, and her brother Brian.
Predeceased by her sister Catherine.
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HUNT, Debra Christine (Livingstone) - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Debbie.
Peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 with family by her side, at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, at the age of 66.
Predeceased by her husband Doug Hunt, her parents Douglas and Elizabeth Livingstone, and her brother Cameron Livingstone.
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WALKER, Jean Walker - 1940 - 2021
Sadly, Jean Mitchell Walker, born Feb. 18, 1940 in Pickering, ON., passed away in her 82nd year, August 31, 2021 in Scarborough Centenary Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Beloved sister to Barbara Ann Walker and dear cousin to many in Ontario, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, United States, Scotland and Australia.
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QUOW, Thelma Paulina - November 14, 1941 - August 31, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dearly beloved Mother and Sister Thelma Paulina Quow on Tuesday, August 31st , 2021 at the Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital, who was 79 years old.
Thelma was the first child for her parents Lester and Vita Jarvis who preceded her in death.
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KOZOLE, Karl-Heinz Kozole - Karl-Heinz Kozole (known by his Austrian family as Heinz) passed away at home after a 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer, supported bravely by his 3 amazing daughters Kyra, Cierra, and Miriam.
Along with his daughters, he leaves behind his soulmate of 28 years Charna, his father Karl Sr., his brother, Chris, niece and nephew, Erika and Jonathan, Uncle Fritz, his devoted Uncle Horst (Helen) and his mother-in-law Dolores.
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CUMMER, Robert Douglas – May 12th, 1963 - August 30th, 2021
Peacefully on August 30, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 58.
Robert is survived by his mother Lucille and pre-deceased by his father Robert. Loved brother of Beani (Bob), Nancy, Kim (Rob) and Cliff (Shanna).
Dear uncle of Lawrence (Beth), Lucas (Cathy), David (Trelaina), Jamie, Clinton (Krystle), Lesley & Carrie.
Great uncle of Alexis, Dominic, Lucas, Liam, Patrick, Elliott, Addison, Madison, Hunter, Clinton Levi & Piper.
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BEATTIE, Margaret (nee Docherty) - (November 19th, 1925 - August 30th, 2021)
Passed away peacefully on Monday August 30, 2021 at Hillsdale Terraces.
Margaret was born on November 19, 1925 in Glasgow, Scotland and immigrated to Canada where she embraced the opportunity to have a successful food business and raise her family.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband Daniel “Sandy."
Loving Mother to Danny, Margaret (Rick), Ann (Graeme), Mary Grace (Mike), the late Marie and the late Paul.
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SCHRAM, Dorothy Schram - October 24, 1942 - August 30, 2021.
In loving memory of Dorothy Schram.
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MITCHELL, Neil Alexander - 1958 - 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing at home of Neil Alexander Mitchell at the age of 63, on August 30, 2021.
Beloved husband to Leslie (née Scane) for 38 years.
Loving and devoted father to his two sons, Sean and Ryan.
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FEIKEMA, Fred - passed away peacefully beside his loving wife, Betty, of 70 years on Monday August 30th, 2021 at Glen Hill Terrace in Whitby.
Fred was four weeks shy of his 104th birthday.
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CZUBA, Adam - July 26th, 1944 - Monday, August 30th, 2021
Adam passed away at the age of 77.
Survived by his adoring wife Kazimiera Czuba.
Cherished father of Marzanna Blonski (Stanislaw) and Grzegorz Czuba (Elzbieta).
Much loved grandfather/Dziadek of Przemek, Daniel, Savannah & Nicole.
Adam was predeceased by his 8 brothers and sisters.
Lovingly remembered by his many family members and friends in Poland and Canada.
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PRATLEY, Donna K. - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, August 30th, 2021 at the age of 89 years.
Donna, beloved wife of George.
Loving mother of John (Betty) and Kathy (Al). Predeceased by her sons George Clifford and Richard Gregory.
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RICHARDS, Maurice 'Moe' Grant – (September 24, 1939 – August 30, 2021)
Maurice (“Moe) Richards passed away peacefully in Bowmanville Hospital on August 30, 2021, after a short battle with health issues.
Predeceased by his spouse of 58 years, Mary Anne Richards (July 22, 1938 – August 7, 2018).
Moe is survived by his children: Linda Richards (Mary McDaniel) in Lewisburg, Tennessee and Brett Richards (Latifa Nezirevic) of Goodwood, Ontario.
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LYNDE, Roma (nee Page), FTCL - (19 August 1925 – 29 August 2021)
Peacefully in her 96th year at Cedarcroft Place, Oshawa.
Daughter of Eveline and Richmond Page, sister of Eveline.
Beloved wife of the late Norman Jabez Lynde.
Beloved mother to Deborah (John MacCallum), Denyse (Peter), John (Carol), and Adam.
Doting grandmother to Cordelia, Elizabeth, Sarah, Giles, and Cassandra.
Under the tutelage of Dr. Charles Peaker and Marcel Dupre, Roma went on to have career as organist and choir director that spanned more than forty years.
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WHITE, Sylvia Marcelle - It is with great sadness that the family of Sylvia White announce her passing at the young age of 79 at Michael Garron Hospital on August 28, 2021.
She was born July 6, 1942 in Timmons, Ontario and was the daughter of the late Rita Cadieux.
Sylvia was a retired data entry clerk for The Bank Of Montreal.
She is reunited with her loving husband Donald of 56 years, and her son Dalt (Lisa).
Sylvia is survived by her daughter Susan (Gary).
Proud grandmother to her grandchildren Joshua (Hannah), Samantha (Michael), Garrett, Catryna (Quinn), & Gary Jr. and two great grand children - Olivia and Isiah.
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De SOUSA, Antonio Fernando De Sousa - 1935-2021
António “Tony” Sousa, “Avô Tony”, 86 years old, was called home to heaven on Sunday, August 29, 2021, after a brief battle with Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease.
His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggles, and he is now finally at Peace.
Tony was born in Pico, Açores, Portugal. He was the eldest of two children.
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SMITH, Vera Emma Smith - 1924-2021
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Vera [Emma] Smith announce her passing on August 29, 2021, in her 97th year.
Vera was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Herbert.
Much loved mother to Stephen (Leslie) and Peter (Cheryl ).
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TOMKINSON, Clara (Bierema) - In loving memory of Clara Tomkinson (nee Bierema) who passed away peacefully on Sunday August 29th, 2021 in her 84th year.
Clara was the cherished wife of Reginald Tomkinson for 46 years until his passing in August 2004.
In her final days and hours, she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren, Dave (Lori), Doug, Mike (Shelagh), Luke, Megan, Michael, Liam Benjamin, Emma, Sarah, and Gwendolyn all whom loved her dearly and will never forget her undying love and caring for them.
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CONFORTI, Ida - Peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 29th, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 72.
Beloved wife of Mario for 55 years.
Loving mom of Johnny, and Roberto (Cinzia).
Cherished Nonna of Alexsandra (Danny), Sofia, Mario, Isabella. Bisnonna of Isabelle-Rose.
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GRIFFIN, Donald William Griffin - After a brave battle with ALS, Don passed away peacefully at his home on August 29th, 2021 at the age of 75 years.
Don is now reunited with his beloved wife, Judith of 52 years who predeceased him on June 14th, 2021.
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CAWKER, Grant Armstrong - (February 3, 1940 – August 28, 2021)
On August 28, 2021 in his 82nd year, after a lengthy and courageously fought battle of cancer, Grant passed away at home, surrounded by family.
Deeply loved husband to Merna (nee Skerratt) of 61 years, and devoted dad to Christopher, Curt (Christine) and Catherine (Steven).
Adored and much loved papa to Joshua and Madeline (Courtice); Merisa, Shauna, Matthew (Cobourg); Alycia, Sarah, and Julia (Oshawa).
Predeceased by parents Samuel and Mabel (Armstrong) Cawker of Nestleton, Ontario. Dearly loved brother of Alan Cawker (Oshawa) and brother-in-law of Audrey & Ken (Port Perry), Maxine & Bob (Oshawa), Dorothy & Don (Newcastle), Carol (Lindsay), Geordie & Linda (Lindsay), Rick & Cathy (Port Perry), and Carroll (Peterborough).
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HEARD, Andrew Fraser - (April 16, 1967 – August 28, 2021)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
He is finally at peace after a lengthy illness.
Son of Philip and Shirley Heard, brother of Jennifer (Gary), uncle of Taylor Barton.
He will be sadly missed by his family and his best friend, his dog, Clara.
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LONG, Harry Charles - October 1st, 1929 - August 28th, 2021
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Thorntonview Long Term Care just shy of his 92nd birthday.
Survived by his loving children Gail (Dave) and Kim (Dave).
Grandchildren Charlotte, Kyle, Cody (Jamie) and great-grandchildren Hayden and Dillon.
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HOWARD, Kelli Rose - July 27, 1977 – August 28, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Hospital on Friday, August 28th at the age of 44 years.
Survived by her daughter Kenya Howard and loving ex-husband Jeff Desilva.
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DARROCK, Robert James - March 1st, 1952 - August 28th, 2021
After a valiant battle with brain cancer, Robert James Darrock passed away peacefully into his eternal home on August 28, 2021.
He was 69 years of age.
He was provided with excellent, compassionate care at Sunnybrook, Oshawa General, and Bowmanville Hospitals.
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