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WATTS, Irene Elizabeth (nee Gajda) - October 15, 1927 - August 30, 2020
Irene (Rene) at 92 years of age, passed peacefully at home with family and Ken, her husband of 70 years, at her side.
Born in Hungary, she grew up in Montreal.
At age 16 she moved with her parents and 7-year-old brother, William, to the edge of Stratford where she enjoyed living on a small farm.
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KENNEDY, Jamie Lee - (February 28th, 1987 - August 26th, 2020)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic death of our beloved Jamie Lee Kennedy on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020, following pregnancy complications at Mount Sinai Hospital.
She is survived by her husband Joey Kennedy; her infant daughter Olivia; her father Lee Gilmour (Desiree Ashby and her children Janelle, Tyrell and Janysha); her mother Helene Trahan (Rob Joseph); siblings Gabriella (Eric Lefebvre) and Anthony Zordan; her grandmother Nora Gilmour; her mémère Madelaine Trahan; and her stepfather Nadir Zordan (Nathalie Morissette and her daughter Valerie Faucher).
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BRUMWELL, Mary Hazel (née Hooper) - (June 12, 1940 – August 29, 2020)
Passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, at her home with her family at her side in Haliburton, Ontario on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
Mary was the beloved wife of 60 years to Howard Brumwell. Loving mother of Paul Brumwell and Karen (Alan) Jenkins.
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COLES, Theresa Mary - Passed on Saturday August 29, 2020 at home surrounded by family.
Wife of the late William Coles.
Mother of Debbie, Dan, Ron and Jason.
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ABBOTT, Charles - (August 2, 1946 - August 29, 2020)
Charles Abbott took his final peaceful breath on August 29, 2020.
Charlie will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and poppie who always had a story to tell. His sense of humour was infectious and his smile uplifting.
Although Charlie and his wife Dorothy lived in Ontario for the past 47 years, he remained a true Newfoundlander, always willing to lend a hand and give you the shirt on his back.
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BIDDLE, Devon Gordon, P. Eng - (August 28, 1945 – August 28, 2020)
Passed away at the cottage surrounded by all his loving family on Friday, August 28th, 2020 on his 75th birthday.
Beloved husband and best friend of Linda for 53 years.
Loving father of Nancy McCallum (Gordon), David (Alexis) and Allan (Irene). Cherished Grandad of Cameron, Claire, Jane and Kipling.
Dear brother of Tamara Hopkins (late Robert), Anthony Biddle (Karlene) and Kimberly Biddle (Susan).
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FRASER, Terasa Jane (Tourangeau) - (March 4, 1939 - August 27, 2020)
During the early morning of August 27, 2020, Terasa Jane Gizelle (Tourangeau) Fraser died in her sleep of natural cause at her home in Brooklin, Ontario.
Born the eldest child on March 4, 1939 in Ottawa to Maria Alberta and Edward Robert Tourangeau, “Tess” leaves behind eight surviving siblings of fifteen children.
Life partner to William Douglas Fraser (deceased, 1994), she will be remembered as loving mother to Lisa Anne Fraser, William Boyd Fraser (Jane Marie) McAvoy, and Robert James Fraser.
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OLFORD, Gertrude Carrolyn - (November 15th, 1950 - August 28th, 2020)
Passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness.
Predeceased by her parents Bertram and Julia Olford; sisters Barbara Nichol (William), Marion Christensen (Tom) and Thelma Olford; brothers Norman and Robert.
Survived by sister Catherine Hopper (Bob) and brothers Jack (Ghislaine) and Tom Olford (Joanne); god-daughters Tara Poitras (Dany) and Abby Hopper; many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews Tom (Joanne), Jack, Christen (Dave Samantha Allison Travis), Shelly(Glenn Abby) Tara ( Dany Julia Alexander Gilles), Jim, Deb (John), Keith (Sarah Grace Hay den Maeve), Cory (Yvette Liam Noah Maeve), Shannon (Jean Tristan Logan), Kim(Dan Brae den Jeremy Madison), Andrew.
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MOTHERSILL, Blanche Alice - (May 13, 1926 – August 28, 2020)
Former President of Gen Auto Shippers.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa on Friday, August 28th, 2020 in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Harold.
Loving mother of Marlene Franklin and her husband Harold, Michael and Mark and his wife Jodi Lanzarotta. Dear grandmother of Jennifer and Matthew.
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BEVAN, Caleb Thomas - (December 29, 1981 – August 28, 2020)
A loving husband, father, brother, cousin and friend, Caleb left us suddenly on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the young age of 38.
Words cannot express how deeply and dearly he is missed by Melissa, his loving wife, soulmate and the target of his offbeat, goofy humour, by his children Cooper and McKenna, who will have to live on without his big hugs, his culinary skills and his ability to wring out instant joy from any family activity, and by his canine pals Sydney and Dash, who could always rely on him for a treat or two and a belly rub at any time of the day.
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HARRISON-DOLSON, Verna - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Verna Harrison-Dolson on Friday August 28, 2020 after a brief illness.
Verna passed peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on February 6, 1938, Verna was one of four siblings, Dolly, Sylvia and Carol.
She is survived by her husband Don Dolson of 12 years and was predeceased by her husband Robert Harrison of 46 years.
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ASSINCK, Annie (Johanna) - Was an angel on earth and now she is an angel in heaven.
She passed peacefully at the age of 93 in her sleep on August 28, 2020.
Mom was born on August 9, 1927 in Holland.
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BEDARD, Tillie - With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Matilda Louise Bedard (Tillie) on August 28, 2020 at Burnbrae Gardens in Campbellford, Ontario in her 82nd year.
She is survived by her dearly beloved husband of 62 years, Richard Bedard.
She was the daughter of the late Albert and Carrie Gander of Blenheim, Ontario.
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SABBAGH, Nawal - Surrounded by her loving family, Nawal passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday August 28th, 2020 at the age of 77.
Beloved wife of the late Raja.
Loving mother of Chadi (Angie), Fadi (Lorraine), Souzane (Essam Danial) and predeceased by her son Zouheir.
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TREWIN, June (nee Anderson) - Formerly of Haydon. Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on August 28, 2020.
Beloved wife of the late Art Trewin.
Loving mother of Will & his wife Lucy and Paul & his wife Christine.
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SAVELKAUL, Michael Sr. - Passed away suddenly on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the age of 63.
Cherished father to Mike (Vivianne) and Kyle (Natalie). Proud papa to Ethan and Austin.
Loving brother to Andy (Cathy). Loving son of Hanna and Fred Savelkaul (predeceased 1993).
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RAMPRASAD, Albert, P.Eng - Peacefully with his loving family by his side at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Saturday, August 29th, 2020, at the age of 74.
Beloved husband of Judith for 44 years.
Loving father of Michael (Shakira) and Nadia (Duane) Ramprasad.
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FINLEY, Ralph Ellsworth - (June 11, 1936 - August 27, 2020)
Passed away at home, the placed he cherished, in the arms of his true love of 56 years, Helen and with his adoring daughter Stephanie at his side.
Predeceased by his parents Ellsworth and Marjorie Finley, his sisters Lorraine (Murray) Martin, Muriel (George) Flagler.
His Dog-Daughter Cindy and Grand-Dog Pisani.
Ralph will be dearly missed by his family, Lois and Lloyd Goldston, Howard and Jane Toyne, as well as his many nieces and nephews.
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McNEILL, Frank - April 15, 1939 - August 27, 2020
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, after a long illness.
Loving husband of Marie (nee Dulhanty), for over 59 years.
Adored father of Dawn Marie Farquarson (Jay). Cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn and Brandon.
He was the son of Frank and Catherine McNeill, born in Glasgow, Scotland and came to Canada at age 12.
He had a great passion for flying and aircraft, in fact, he became a Flying Officer for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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CRAWFORD, Randy – It is with a heavy broken heart that I, Wendy Crawford, must tell you sadly Randy passed away at home on Thursday August 27th, 2020 at the age of 59, after suffering with illness.
Randy was my love, my angel and my heart and soul. It was my privilege to be his wife for 27 years.
Loving son of Shirley and the late Joseph Crawford.
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COBURN, Janice “Jan” - Passed at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Thursday August 27th, 2020, at the age of 67.
Loving mother of Patricia Coburn.
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COOPER, Brent - Member of Temple Lodge #649 A.F & A.M.
Passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Humber River Hospital.
Beloved husband of Krista. Loving and proud father of Elizabeth and Alexandra.
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BAILEY, Allan Frank - The family of Allan (Al) Frank Bailey announce his passing on August 28, 2020 at the age of 81.
Born in Blackstock, Ontario on January 1, 1939, only surviving son of the late Jennie (Leighton) and Frank Bailey.
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THOMAS, Richard Wade - MARCH 24, 1973 – AUGUST 27, 2020
Peacefully at home, after a long and difficult struggle with cancer, Richard passed away at the age of 47.
Beloved husband & bear to Kathy (nee Lotton). Devoted father to Kevin.
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PONECH, Amy - Our beloved mother Amy Ponech went home to be with Jesus on August 26th, 2020, four days short of her 97th birthday.
She is predeceased by her husband Tom, daughter Loralee, and son Monte (Stasia).
She is lovingly remembered by her children John (Marion), Ginny Lynn (Bruce) and Cindy Rose.
She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Damien (Sonia), Michelle (Darren) and her great grandchildren Lauren (Paul), Evan, Zoey and Liam.
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GOMES, Joaquim ‘Jack’ - (April 6th, 1929 - August 26th, 2020)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Port Perry Place Long Term Care Home, at the age of 91.
Jack is survived by his wife Maria, his children Rosa (Jim), Jose and David (Mary-Ellen), his grandchildren Jillian, Brenton, Sierra, Savannah and Carly and his great-grandchildren Cameron and Levi.
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