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FILLION, Robert William Joseph - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert at 71 years of age on Tuesday, December 15th, 2020.
Beloved husband of 44 years to Cathy.
Loving father to Nicole Croskery (Robert); David; André (Sheri-Lynn). Proud grandpa to Justus, Faith, Fortitude, Hope, Emily, and Charity.
Dear brother to Suzanne (Clarence), Monique (Jeff), Shirley, Pauline, Dianne (Bob), Lawrence (Laurie), Angeline, Tony (Tammy).
Cherished brother-in-law to Maureen (Michael), Jim, Sheila (Bob), John (Brigitte), and Michael (Catherine) as well as uncle to many nieces and nephews.
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PAPARELLA, Maria - (August 10, 1936 – December 15, 2020)
Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, December 15th, 2020, at the age of 84.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Angelo.
Loving Mother of Mary O'Reilly (Sean), Guy Paparella (Tammy), and Sandi Pugliese (Tony).
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DONNELLY, Jefferey Edward - (March 6, 1958 - December 15, 2020) -
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jeff.
He was a 32-year employee of General Motors. Jeff (aka Coach Jeff) spent many years coaching hockey and soccer, in both Oshawa and Orono. He loved every minute of it.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Buckley), of 40 wonderful years. Jeff has two beautiful daughtershe was so proud of, Gillian (Simon) and Sarah (Richard), and his four grandchildren, Brixton, Lennox, Oz and Rio, whom he felt the world revolved around.
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MERK, Ursula Charlotte Johanna (nee Wolanski) - (April 26, 1933 – December 15, 2020) - With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Mom.
She died peacefully at the age of 87 years with her daughters by her side on December 15, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
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HUMPHREY, Howard - (1947 – 2020) - He led a full life, though it was cut too short, he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Howard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to thousands.
When Howard Humphrey found his way from England to Canada, he also found his calling.
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DePASS, Gloria May - (1924 - 2020) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gloria May DePass, on December 15, 2020.
Gloria went home to her Lord and Saviour to join her late husband Leslie, and son Leighton.
She leaves behind her 7 children Maria Cooke, Lorna Luke, Paschal DePass, Andrea Massey, Wayne DePass, Mark DePass and Sandra DePass and spouses, her 20 grandchildren and spouses and 28 great grandchildren.
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STEPHENS, Elinore - (1923 - 2020) It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Elinore Stephens (nee Sullivan) on December 15, 2020 at the age of 97.
Adored wife to Frank Stephens (predeceased) and devoted mother to Mark (Linda).
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SOULIS, Steve Constantine - Passed away at his home on December 15th, 2020 at the age of 80 years.
Loving father of Stella (Aldo) Urbisci and Barbara Anne (Rob) Gowing.
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WASILISHIN, Ronald - With broken hearts and sadness, our family announces that Ron passed away on December 15 2020, at the age of 77.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Helen (Myrka), sons Terry (Krista) and Steven, grandsons Jeffrey and Ryan, sister Mary Kushnirenko, cousin "Uncle Steve" Turylo, sisters-in-law Lesia Wylie (Brian), Jane Morely, Ilene Wasilishin, nephews Daniel (Nathalie), Kevin (Izabelle), Alex, Paul, nieces Lynne Kushnirenko (Travis), Lesia Wasilishin (Matthew), great-uncle to Madeline, Emily, Caleb, Sammy and Abby.
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GRIMES, Terrence - (August 14, 1947 - December 15, 2020)
Terry passed away from a short illness, at home with his wife of 50 years, Maria, by his side.
He's also survived by his daughters Alicia and Stephanie.
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DOUCET, Marlene A. (nee Parks) – (November 9th, 1942 - December 14th, 2020)
Peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday December 14, 2020 at the age of 78.
Marlene, beloved wife for 56 years of Rodney Doucet.
Much loved mother of Joe (Michele), Rick (April), Michele (Mary Ellen), Denise (Mike) and Dan (Lynn), and her special foster children Amanda and Gordon and their families.
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SULLIVAN, Michael ‘Mike’ Gordon - (May 12, 1948 – December 14, 2020)
It is with great sadness the family announces the unexpected passing of Mike on Tuesday, December 14, 2020.
Beloved husband of Penny of 33 years.
Loving Dad of Michelle and Mark (Tina).
Cherished Grandpa of Jesse (Sarah), Dylan (Heather), Meadow, Tyler and Madison. Great Grandpa of Hannah and Ethan.
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ARUCAN, Manuel 'Manny' - (December 25, 1933 - December 14, 2020)
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved head of the family, Manuel “Manny” M. Arucan, on December 14, 2020 at 1:55pm at the age of 86.
Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Manny managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible.
On his final day, he was surrounded by his wife Delia, eldest daughter Olga and youngest son Randolf.
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SPENCER, James Albert 'Jim' – (August 21, 1941 – December 14, 2020)
Jim passed away at Oshawa General Hospital on Monday evening, December 14, 2020.
Jim is survived by his wife Judy, and his children Martin, Bradley (Nevina), Jamie, Debi (Kyle), Sandra (Warren) and his sister Marilyn (Gerry) Holmes.
Predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Florence and his brother Ken.
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HORWOOD, Geraldine Rose - Peacefully on December 13, 2020 in Norwood, ON with family by her side at the age of 86.
Born Feb 13, 1934 in Twillingate, NFLD and moved to Toronto at the age of 16.
Dear mother of Bruce (Sandy), Barry (Kelly), Debbie, Bonnie (Jim), Brenda (Dirk), Bobby (Lianne) and Brad (Cheryl).
Cherished Nanny to many grandkids and great grandkids.
Predeceased by her loving husband Max of 55 years, and will now be reunited in heaven.
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(May 17, 1941 - December 13, 2020)
Visitation at SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, ON, CANADA, L1W on Saturday, December 19th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, with Chapel Service from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
With great respect to friends and family of Cecil Johnson, due to Covid Gathering Restrictions, this event is by invite only...
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GOULDING, Ellen Louise - (September 19th, 1950 - December 13th, 2020)
After a heartbreaking struggle, we are sad to share the news of her death from Covid-19 on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering hospital.
Ellen was predeceased by her parents, George Goulding and Evelyn Goulding (née Davis), and her nephew Travis John Mills.
In spite of Ellen's many challenges in her lifetime, she persevered and will be lovingly remembered, never to be forgotten.
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CLOHOSSEY, Pat - Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday December 13, 2020.
Loving mother of Kurt (Natalie), and Danielle (Joe).
Loving “Pat” to Ashleigh, Caileigh, Jacob, and Isaac.
Will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Lawreen (Leo), Willard (Marlene), the late Desmond (the late David), Colleen (Gary), Nora (the late Steve), Barry (Darlene).
Predeceased by her loving parents Roy and Noreen.
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REILLY, Ernest Timothy - Passed away unexpectedly at Toronto Western Hospital on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 68.
Tim was the loving husband of Jane Flett and caring father of Jeffrey Reilly and his wife Susan Son.
He was the adoring papa of Fynn and Naya.
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RORABECK, Gwendolyne Elizabeth “Betty” Jean - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, December 13, 2020, Betty, in her 94th year.
Beloved wife of the late Don Rorabeck.
Loving mother of Mary Ann and her husband Joel Askew of Oshawa, Bryce Rorabeck of Oshawa and the late Gwendolyn Rorabeck. Dear Nana of Joelene (Josh) Askew, Amanda Askew, Samantha Askew and Devon Askew.
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MEESTER, Anna Petronella Maria - (January 19, 1931 – December 13, 2020)
Anna Petronella Maria Meester passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her 90th year at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville.
Born in Amsterdam, Holland, Anna immigrated and became a proud Canadian in 1952. She was an involved resident of Newcastle’s Wilmot Creek community since 2005.
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TZALAZIDIS, Anastasia - Owner of Barney's Tavern and Excuses Bar since 1988.
Passed away peacefully at 4:55 p.m. on Sunday December 13th, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Anastasia, predeceased by her husband Panagiotis “Peter”. Loving mother of Varnavas “Barney” (Barbara), Nikos, Toula (George), John and Voula (Elia).
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DE JAGER, Richard Thomas - Passed away at home on December 13th, 2020 at the age of 54 years.
Beloved son of Helen & the late Gordon De Jager.
Loved brother of John (Joanne), Bob (Tammy), Gordon (Mila), Terry (Sherry), Peter, Yvonne (Harvey) and Paul (Carey).
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ANTHONY, Theresa (Pierrette) (nee Lefebvre) - In her 90th year, Sunday December 13, 2020 at Lakeridge Bowmanville Hospital.
Born in Chelmsford, Ontario on April 3, 1931 to the late Michel and Marie-Jeanne (nee Sabourin) Lefebvre.
Beloved wife of Laurence Anthony for 45 years and loving mother of Michael Galloway (Nancy), Marc Galloway and Pauline Nielsen (Jerry).
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FERGUSON, Douglas - (January 28, 1947 - December 12, 2020)
Doug ended his journey, as he wished, at home on December 12, 2020.
Loving husband and best friend of Liz, for 50 years.
Cherished father of Kevin (Ashley) and Andrew (Dorinda). Adored Papa of Austin, Lachlan, Hannah and Noah.
Doug was a loving brother of Alex, Ann, Robert and Heather. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, lifelong friends, colleagues, teammates and neighbours.
Doug’s career with the Durham Board of Education brought him tremendous joy.
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LOSIER, Joseph Roger - (July 28, 1932 – December 12, 2020)
Passed away peacefully at ThorntonView Long Term Care Home on Saturday, December 12th, 2020 at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of the late Brenda Losier for 45 years.
Loved father of Ross, Kim (Roger), Michelle (Maurizio), and Andrew (Kathy). Adored papa of Genevieve, Jordan, Cameron and great grandson Greyson.
Special friend and companion for 16 years to Janine.
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