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McILQUHAM, Barbara Lee - (October 6th, 1931 - October 29th, 2020)
On Thursday October 29, 2020, Barbara Lee McIlquham (nee Frink), loving wife of Douglas Clifford McIlquham and mother of six children, passed away at the age of 89 in Whitby, Ontario.
Barbara was born on October 6, 1931 on a farm in Ernestown Township west of Kingston, Ontario, to Walter and Ruby (nee Spratt) Frink.
She left home at the young age of 11 to attend high school at KCVI in Kingston and then graduated with an RN from the KGH School of Nursing at Kingston General Hospital in 1952.
She married Doug McIlquham on June 27, 1953 and they raised three sons and three daughters together: David (Elaine), Donna Cooper (Richard), Susan (Dr. Ken Barss), Scott (Wendy), Cathy Olley (Adrian) and Bruce.
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LOUGHEED, Joseph Andrew - (April 17th, 1951 - October 29th, 2020)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in his 70th year.
Beloved husband of Karen for 48 years.
Loving father of Derek (Bonnie) and Ernie (Missy).
Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Erica, Tyler and Matthew.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Ernest and his siblings Ron, Robert and Alfreda.
Joey will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. His joy and laughter will be remembered by all who knew him.
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PEIOS, Louis - May 14, 1941 - October 29, 2020
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our HERO and DAD, Louis Peios on Thursday October 29th, 2020 at the age of 79, in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side.
Born in the selo Trsye, Lerin, he was the fourth son of the late Vasil and Kotsa Peios.
He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia, of 56 years.
Loving and devoted Dad of Marry (Steve), Bill (Sophie), Nick (Ann) and Helen (Mike).
Proud and cherished Dedo of Thomas, Alexa, Christopher, Angelo, Marisa, Louis, Marcus and Carter.
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WILLAN, John Robert – Born on November 2, 1944, passed away at home on October 29, 2020 after a long fight with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Beloved husband of Judy (Welsh).
Loved father of Terri Willan, Nancy Gray and loved step father of Wayne Bragg, Melinda (Dwayne) Hooey.
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GILLESPIE, Judith Carolyn (nee Merkley) - June 15th, 1942 - October 29th, 2020
Passed away peacefully surrounded by love on October 29th, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband Laurence Andrew Gillespie and mother Margaret Sebire (nee Whitehead). Cherished mother to Shaun Gillespie (Leslie) and Catherine Lopes (Brian).
Adored grandmother to Roland, Carmen-Mae, and Alexandra. Doting cat mom to Missy. Judy is lovingly remembered by her siblings Barry (Marilyn), Jim (Lynette), Greg (Naoko), and Peggy.
Judy was born and raised in Muskoka, Ontario.
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YATES, Beverley Patricia - It is with great sadness that the family of Beverley Patricia Yates announce her passing on Thursday, October 29, 2020.
Lovingly remembered by her best friend Jean, brother Jerry (deceased), his wife Joan, their children Russ and Kathy and their families; sister Joan (Art, deceased), their children Linda, Donna, Ken and their families; and by nieces Frances and Faye and nephews Brian and Ben and their families.
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IRVINE, Violet Evelyn - 1925 - 2020
Violet passed away on October 29th, 2020 at Wynfield Longterm Care after a lengthy illness.
Beloved wife of the late Allan.
Loving mother of Janet (Harald) and the late Larry.
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KOHUT, Henry (Hank) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Kohut at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital in the early hours of October 29, 2020 at the age of 85.
Hank was a loving husband to the late Freda Kohut (nee Miller) for 59 wonderful years.
A loving father to his children Debbie and Jeff (Tacey), and a devoted and caring Papa to his grandchildren.
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ROBERTO, Leonardo Roberto - (May 10, 1962 -October 29, 2020)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Leonardo Roberto on October 29, 2020 at the age of 58.
Leo was loved and will be dearly missed by his children Lorenzo, Leslie (Jesse), Jessie (Shantel), and Joshua.
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WASHBURN, Stephen John Washburn - 1967-2020
Stephen John Washburn passed away suddenly on October 29, 2020 at the age of 52.
Stephen was born in Scarborough, Ontario.
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GOODWIN, Donald Keiver - (November 10th, 1933 - October 28th, 2020)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2020.
Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia on November 10, 1933, he moved to Toronto, Ontario at a young age and joined the Toronto Fire Department, where he retired as Captain in 1989.
He will be missed by his wife of 51 years Eileen Goodwin (nee McKenna), his sons Colin (Lucia) and Brian (Christine), his four grandchildren Keiver, Elisa, Qwin and Davis, his extended family in Scotland and Canada and the close family friends he made throughout the years.
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McCONNELL, Leah Rose Marie (BALSDON) (nee Smith) - Passed away at her home with family by her side on October 28, 2020.
Loving mother of Don Balsdon (Starr), Darlene Balsdon, Christine Ristich (Rick), and Doug Balsdon (Brenda).
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SOPOV, Lazo - (August 25, 1940 - October 28, 2020)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of the gentlest and warmest of souls.
Lazo Sopov, born in Gorno Kotori, Lerinsko, Macedonia on August 25, 1940 passed after a difficult battle with cancer on October 28, 2020.
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MERCER, Donald Virtue - Don was a dedicated 73-year employee of the Durham Farmers Co-Op.
He passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the age of 89 years.
Beloved husband of the late Betty Mercer (nee Cooper). Loving father of Wendy (Peter) Maartense), Nancy (Jim) Partner and Karen (Willy) McGarvey.
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RECZULSKI, Mary - Peacefully surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday October 28th 2020.
Predeceased by her husband Walter.
Loving Mother of Henry (Irene), Ted( Sharon), Christine (Alex).Cherished Babcia of Julie (Tim) Jayne (Manuel), Jeff (Ally), Sean, and her darling Julia (Jordan).
Mary will be lovingly remembered by those that knew her.
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FITZGERALD, Susan (nee Lewis) - Passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 28, 2020 at the age of 61, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.
Sue will be remembered as a woman who touched the lives of many people throughout her lifetime.
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SHIER, Wayne Shier - Peacefully, at his home in Sunderland with his dear friend Julia by his side on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at age 68.
Wayne Shier devoted friend of Julia Kirk of Sunderland.
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RAYE, Deborah “Debbie” Raye - Passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020 in her 65th year.
Reunited with the love of her life Rick Raye.
Survived by her children, Jason Hoover (Julie) and Sherri Lemay (Jamie).
Lovingly missed by her 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, her many nieces and nephews and her friends.
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BURKE, Elsie - On October 27, 2020, Elsie Burke passed away peacefully at Bethany Lodge, Unionville, Ontario, into the loving arms of her precious Lord and Saviour at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of J. Scott Burke. Adored mother of Ewan (Mary) Burke, Elinor (David) Schmidt, Steven (Rishia) Burke and Alan (Lucy) Burke.
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GRILLS, Matt - It is with great sadness that the family of Matt Grills announces his peaceful passing at his home in Blackstock on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 surrounded by family, at age 41.
Matt Grills, dearly loved husband of Julie Richardson, will be lovingly remembered by his children Taylor, Brooklyn, Deegan and step-children Brody & Gabby Ross.
Loved son of Linda (Elio) Romano and Peter (Cheryl) Grills.
Dear brother of Julia, Evan, Keith, Kevin and Richard.
Loving grandson of Rosa Rinaldi.
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MANGOS, Sophie - (1939 - 2020) - It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Sophie Mangos, on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
Sophie was born in Nevoleny, Lerin, Macedonia on March 3, 1939. The daughter of Stefo and Georgia (Tsoutsoulis) Dines.
Beloved wife of Vangel Mangos for 62 years, loving mother to her two sons and one daughter: Peter (Kathy), George (Carmela) and Kathy (Nektarios).
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WILLOUGHBY, Dorothy M. (nee Wilson) - (November 9, 1933 – October 27, 2020)
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Dorothy, from cancer at Lakeridge Health Hospital, Oshawa, on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the age of 86.
Devoted wife of the late Robert (Bob) Willoughby (2012) and the cherished mother of Donna Weese (Bob), Joy Marston (Barry), Christopher Willoughby (Kim) and Heather Vadovic (Barry).
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HOGAN, Paul Francis - (October 10, 1961 – October 26, 2020)
Passed away suddenly on October 26, 2020.
Loving husband of April (nee Saunders).
Predeceased by his parents Frank (May 2002) and Marguerite (December 2019).
Dear brother of Debbie McMullen (Dennis), proud uncle of David (Brittany) McMullen and Lyndsay (Curtis) Johnson.
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HORTON, Mary Jean - Peacefully, on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Bowmanville, at age 62.
Mary (nee Tomlinson), beloved wife of Wayne Horton.
Loved mother of Jennifer Horton.
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KING, Gerry King - Gerald Frederick King entered the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Monday October 26th at the age of 92.
Predeceased by his first wife Margret King (nee Britton), his brother Ronald William King, and his three children Christine Vey (nee King), Stephen King, and Robyn King.
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CAPLAR, 'Mona' Elfriede (nee Lowry) – (February 19th, 1933 - October 25th, 2020)
Peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 87.
Mona, beloved wife of the late William Caplar.
Much loved mother of Michele Smillie (Craig), Carol Jones (Ken), Sonny Caplar (Carolyn) and Gord Caplar (Alison).
Proud grandmother of Ryan (Sahar), Brad (Alanna), Jesse, Cassandra, Vanessa, Brandon, Michael, Ian and Jason, and great grandchildren; Tyler, Evelynn, Ashton, Hayden, Spencer, Abigail.
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