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OBITUARIES ...for the DURHAM REGION
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BARTA, William - (Retired employee of General Motors of 45 years)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday October 2, 2020 in his 87th year.
Beloved husband to the late Clara. Devoted father to Paul (Stacey) Barta.
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SOPEJY, Kathleen Ann - With profound sadness we announce the passing of Kathleen Sopeju, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on October 2, 2020. She left us while resting peacefully at her home.
Beloved wife of Emmanuel Sopeju.
Much loved mother of Kristeen, Atinuke, Ayodele and Yetunde.
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ELFORD, Fredrick James - Passed away peacefully at home on October 2nd, 2020 at the age of 75 years.
Beloved husband of the late Karen. Dear father of Stephen (Angela) and Kristine Holden (Dan).
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COOLIDGE, Stanley Donald - (1935 - 2020) -
Passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener on Thursday October 1, 2020 at the age of 85.
Stan can now be with his late wife of 61 years SONYA and daughter Patti (Bob McCulloch, Rita).
He was a wonderful father to Cathy (Geof Marlow) and Russ (Gaby).
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BLANEY, Patrick K. - (March 3rd, 1932 - October 1st, 2020)
Passed away at his home peacefully surrounded by his family in Brooklin on Thursday October 1st, 2020 at the age of 88.
Loving husband of Ruth for 64 years.
Much loved father of Annette O’Leary (late Mike), Kevin Blaney and his wife Sherry and Kathleen McCabe.
Grandfather of Sean, Karen, Bree, Nicholas and Samantha. Great Grandfather of Isabella and Michele.
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ROBINSON, Shirley - (January 22, 1931 – September 30, 2020)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Shirley Robinson (McKay) on Wednesday September 30th, 2020 at the age of 89.
Shirley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a brief battle with Parkinsons.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert (Robbie) Robinson.
Loving mother of David Robinson, Dianne Wilson, and Janice Tobin, loving grandmother of Christopher (Amy), Jody, Mandy (Pat), Kevin (Vikkie), Brian (Miranda) and great-grandmother to Ty, Jeremy, Meadow, and Sebastien.
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ROMANO, Giuseppe - (July 14, 1934 – September 30, 2020) (GM Retiree)
On Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 86, Giuseppe passed peacefully with his beloved wife Giuseppina by his side.
Loving father of Bruno and the late Enzo Romano.
Cherished Nonno of Erin, Mackenzie, Allana and Alyssa.
Survived by his sister Louise and predeceased by his brothers Nick, Serfino and Vince.
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SWINDELLS, Gillian “Winkie” - It is with heavy hearts the Swindells family announce Gillian’s sudden passing at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in her 47th year.
Beloved daughter of John and Margaret Swindells.
Loving mother of Steven Swindells and Joshua Swindells.
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STERNBERG, Joseph - Joseph Sternberg passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home in Uxbridge, Ontario in his 92nd year.
Joseph had a full life. Born May 29, 1928 in the village of Gesmold, Germany, he grew up during very difficult times.
He was the eldest of ten children and the only one who ventured abroad.
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SPEARS, Annett Beverley - Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on September 30, 2020, with her loving family at her side.
Loving daughter of Laura and Ron.
Dear sister of Corey and Bain (Sabrina). Sadly missed by niece Jade and nephew Caleb.
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BRAGG, June Ethel Mayrene - With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of June Ethel Mayrene Bragg at home on Wednesday September 30th, 2020 at age 93 years.
June was the devoted and much loved wife of the late William John Bragg and loving mother of Allen Bragg (Isabel), Barry Bragg and Janet Bridgeman (nee Bragg) (the late Greg Bridgeman).
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IRELAND, Eleanor - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday September 30th 2020, at the age of 90 Years.
Beloved wife of the late George Ireland, and the late Knox MacLeod.
Loving mother of David (Robbin), Randy (Darla), and Paul. Loving Stepmother of Rick, Cathy, the late Doug, and Terri.
Cherished Grandma of Stephen (Christy), Rachel, and Connor.
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D'SOUZA, Sylvia Mary - (1932 - 2020) - Sylvia Mary D'Souza peacefully took her last breath surrounded by her family on September 30, 2020 at the age of 88.
Loving wife of Simon (deceased) and mother of Sabrina (Peter), Stafford (Sandra), Sydney (deceased), Sharon (Alban) and Selwyn (Janice).
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HETHERINGTON, Jean Marie (nee Crabb) - We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Jean, on September 30, 2020 in her 89th year.
Predeceased by her parents Lyall (1975) and Evelyn (2008) and her brother Bob (1990).
Survived by her daughters Debra (Mark), Kim (Craig) and Susan (Rob), grandchildren Ashley (Scott), Jeff (Aantu), Andrew (Kelsey), Brenna (Dave), Jake and Ben, and great grandchildren Hannah, Taylor, Matthew, Mason, Sienna, Jayde, Hamish and Campbell.
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BLAKE, Edith Linda (nee Trail) - After a brave fight, Edith “Lin” passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side.
Loving wife to Robert “Bob” for 57 years!
The best mother ever to Debbie and Neil (Annette). Proud grandmother to Miles, Owen, Hayley and Rachel.
Missed by her brothers Jack Trail (Anne), Wilson Trail and sister Diane Copping.
Predeceased by Cindy (Graves).
Retiree of Pringle Creek IGA where she worked as head cashier for many years.
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HOOPER, Joan Elenor - (Lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church)
Peacefully at Riverside Place Windsor with family by her side on Tuesday September 29th, 2020 in her 86th year.
Joan went to be with her Lord and Savior.
Beloved wife of the late Jack Hooper for 63 years.
Loving, faithful mother of Brian (Lori), David (Marlene) and predeceased by Beverly.
Treasured grandma of Amanda (Wade), Joshua, Taylor, Caleb and great-grandma of Georgia.
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COX, Mary - Passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 87.
Loving mother of Pamela and the late Robert.
Cherished grandmother of Shawn and Joshua Saunders.
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McDONALD, Mary “Calamity” Jane - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane McDonald, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 74.
Devoted Mom to Christine and Martin Milne.
survived by her sister Janet Moffatt (late Robert) and her brothers John and Jeff.
Predeceased by her youngest brother Joe.
Her nieces and nephews will greatly miss their “Aunty Jane” as will her cousins and extended family.
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ROCHE, Celine Terese (nee D’cunha) - (March 14, 1956 – September 29, 2020)
Passed away on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020, at the age of 64 years.
Beloved wife to Richard Roche, the best mother ever to Roven (Jolene) and Crystle (Jon), the greatest grandmum to Emma and Ben.
Daughter of Monica Winnifred and Augustine D’Cunha, Sister to late Alec (Winnie) D’Cunha, Harriet (late Norbert Lasrado), Joyce (Clifford Rebello), Norman (Evette D’Cunha), Herman (Nancy D’Cunha), Rosemarie (George Pereira), Melvine (Assumpta D’Cunha), Nina (Alwyn Carvalho).
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HARRIS, Eleanor - Passed away peacefully on September 29, 2020 at the age of 82 years.
Beloved wife of the late Frank Harris.
Loving mother of Jaclyn, Paul, Lisa (Marlin) and step mother to Barb and the late Beverly.
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CLEARY, Mary Cleary - Peacefully, after a short illness, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, at age 86.
Mary (nee Riley), beloved wife of the late John Cleary of Scarborough. Loved mother of Greg and his wife Linda of Wasaga Beach, Bernadette and her husband David Rossall of Nestleton, and the late Cheryl Cleary.
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SWANN, Neil Francis - (August 14th, 1929 - September 29th, 2020)
Died in his 92nd year, at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in Orillia on September 29, in Jan’s arms.
Dearly Beloved husband of Janet (nee Toppin), loving Father of Hal, David (Claudia), Peter (Deborah) and Jean (Guy).
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PEARSON-COLLINS, Dawn - (1938 - 2020) - It is with profound sadness we share our loss in the passing of Dawn Pearson-Collins on September 28, 2020, at the Oshawa Hospital.
She is lovingly remembered by her soulmate and husband of 20 years, Rickard Collins.
She will be missed by her twin brothers Christopher and Peter; her half-brothers Steve, Tim, and Jonathan; her sisters-in-law Anne, Jane, Tope, Ruth, Janie, Philippa, Julie and Carrie; her brother-in-law Doug, and her nieces and nephews of whom she was very proud; Jennie, Rebecca, Suzie, Lori, Andrea, Emily, Simon, Leo, Steve, and Graham.
She will be deeply missed by her very dear friend Zelda and all her friends with whom she shared her passions, humour, and so many fun occasions.
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MARCOTTE, Marie Jeanne d’Arc (née Guimond) - At Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on September 28, 2020, in her 71st year.
Beloved mother of Tammy Stone and her husband Mike of Oakville, Jeremy Marcotte and his wife Stacey of Oshawa, Derek Marcotte and his wife Laura of Oshawa, and Kristan Marcotte and her partner Phil Gumley of Ottawa.
Loving Grandma of Logan, Hailee, Allison, Sarah Marie, Gracie, Claire, Oliver and Sebastien.
Dear sister of Valerie Donovan, Stan Guimond, Rochelle Guimond, Peter Guimond, Louis Guimond, Laurette Guimond-Cavanagh, and the late David Guimond.
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VAZ, Constance Francis - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Constance Francis Vaz on Monday, September 28, 2020 at the age of 86.
Predeceased by his wife Grace Elizabeth Vaz, parents Cajetan and Carmeline Vaz, brothers Sebastian and Danny Vaz, brothers-in-law Raphael Pereira and Ignatius Pereira.
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McKENZIE, Fredricka - (1939 - 2020) - Fredricka Agatha McKenzie, 81, of Pickering, ON passed away on September 28, 2020.
Fredricka was born on July 27, 1939 to Alfred and Violet Newman in Manchester, Jamaica; one of seven siblings.
In 1958, Fredricka married Lamuel McKenzie. A marriage that lasted 49 years until his passing.
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