Robert Moran
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July 29, 1941 - May 16, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle on Thursday May 16, 2024, in his 83rd year.
Beloved husband of Barbara (Nee: Lafferty).
Dear father of Gregory and Michelle (Michael).
Cherished grandfather of Harrison and Elyse. Ronald will be sadly missed by his favourite Armstrong nephews.
A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Rd N, Oshawa, 905-579-6787).
To leave a condolence please visit mountpleasantgroup.com .
Robert John ‘Bob’ Armstrong,
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Peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, one day after celebrating his 83rd birthday.
Beloved husband of Lynda ‘Lyn’ Armstrong (nee Pierson-O’Brien).
Predeceased by his first wife Julie Walter, his daughter Stephanie, his son Christopher, and his parents Albert ‘Army’ & Sylva Armstrong.
Loving father of Todd and Debbie Armstrong-Cattell (Steve) and step-father of Jeffrey O’Brien (Tammy) and Jodi O’Brien (Adam Dobko).
Cherished Poppa of Emily (Brandon), Victoria ‘Mackie’ (Andrea), Katelyn, Brennen, Matthew, Lauren, Paige, Cameron, and Wil and Great-Poppa of Leo
Dear brother of Sally Martens (John) of Wolfville, Nova Scotia and uncle of Sara, Georgia, and Laura Martens and their families.
Bob was the third-generation owner of Armstrong Funeral Home, retiring in 2017.
Past President of the Ontario Funeral Service Association.
Longtime member of the Oshawa Rotary Club for over 40 years.
Past President of the Bay of Quinte Funeral Service Association. Past Secretary of Guaranteed Funeral Deposits of Ontario. Past Regional Director of the Order of the Golden Rule (OGR).
Bob was very active and supportive in his community. He was a longtime member of the Oshawa Golf & Curling Club, where the Armstrong family have been members for decades.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa).
A Private Funeral Service will take place with interment at Union Cemetery, Oshawa.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Hearth Place, Diabetes Canada, Lakeridge Health Foundation-Cancer Care, or the Rotary Club of Oshawa.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Rajko Vujanovic
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Rajko (Ray) Vujanovic passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at the home where he and his wife of 51 years raised their family.
Rajko was born on September 7th, 1946 to parents Zorka and Bosco in Lepenica, Bosnia (formerly Yugoslavia).
The youngest of 13 children, Rajko served in the Yugoslav army and worked in different parts of Europe before coming to Canada in 1971.
He laid roots alongside his brother Vaso’s young family in Oshawa, Ontario, where he built a life and home with his wife Zorica.
Rajko was a proud and principled man. He was a caring husband and a deeply devoted father and grandfather. Rajko had many interests, including soccer, fishing and politics and was truly a jack-of-all-trades. -- If you could break it, he could likely fix it with a rubber band and a toothpick, and often did. He had a huge personality and loved to laugh and tell a good story (or a terrible joke).
He was steadfast, determined, and hardworking, and even in times of personal struggle, he always put others first.
Rajko was loved for his gregarious nature, and because he was kind, giving and deeply compassionate. He opened his door to many, and always made a space at his table for anyone who wanted or needed to be there. Rajko loved people.
He loved his family most of all. He was a loving provider and a fierce protector, and his greatest pride and joy were his children Suzy and Natasa, and his granddaughter Emily.
Rajko is predeceased by his parents and 11 brothers and sisters, and will lovingly be remembered by his wife Zorica Vujanovic; daughters Suzana Vujanovic Greyton and Natasa Vujanovic; granddaughter Emily Collins; brother Vaso Vujanovic; sister-in-law Barbara Vujanovic; son in law Jason Faulkner, and his many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members, both here and abroad.
Pocivaj u miru bozijem I nek te cuvja andjeli
Rest in peace and let the angels look over you
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our neighbours, our family friends, Reverend Father Petro Tsenov from St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and Durham Region Emergency Response Services for their care and compassion.
A memorial service for Rajko will be held in the chapel of McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 4:00 pm with visitation beginning at 3:00 pm.
Donations in memory of Rajko to Lyndhurst Centre, at UHN Foundation or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Robert James McBride
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JUNE 27, 1926 – MAY 10, 2024
Peacefully on Friday May 10, 2024 at Hillsdale Estates at the age of 97.
Loving husband of the late Hazel for 68 years.
Beloved father of Pauline (Kevin) Wert and Colin (Barbara) McBride.
Sadly missed by his grandchildren Kaitlyn, Mark and Justin Wert, and Matthew, Christopher (Care), Amanda (Rob) and Rebecca (Chris).
Great grandfather of Carson, Makenna, Charlotte, Grayson and Brooklyn, Mia, Wyatt, Nova, Mason, and Oliver.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Private family interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Robert Joseph Pitt
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robbie who left us suddenly on May 9, 2024, at the young age of 47.
Born on February 3, 1977, to Robert Edward and Gloria Pitt, Robbie lived an incredible life.
He was not only his wife’s, An Marie, best friend, he was also a loving father to his daughter, Savannah, and his stepchildren, Andruw, Ethan, and Kayla.
He was cherished and loved by our fur babies, Scout and Rudy.
Robbie was very passionate about hockey.
He started playing, with the support of his parents, at a very young age and retired in 2017, as a goalie. He was looking into coaching to share his knowledge and love of the sport.
Robbie was a Star Wars fanatic, so much so that he wanted everyone around him to also enjoy the franchise. His wife and children will miss our Star Wars trivia during dinner.
Robbie had a very kind soul towards animals. He enjoyed being around our dogs and fish. He was very empathetic towards them and always felt a pull to help them when needed.
Though Robbie may not be with us, his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Rest In Peace, Robbie, and May the Force be with you.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2024, from 4 pm to 8 pm at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE, (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787). Visitation will take place on Thursday May 23, 2024, from 1 pm until time of service in the chapel at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, support may be made in memory of Robbie, through the following link: https://gofund.me/a13d9ce9 .
Robert “Bob” William Houston
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July 11, 1956 - May 8, 2024
With great sorrow we announce the passing of Robert William Houston, known to his friends and family as Bob (and to his grandkids as "GrandBob"), who went peacefully surrounded by loving family at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, on Wednesday the 8th of May 2024 at the age of 67, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Oshawa, Ontario on 11th July 1956 to Ralph Gordon and Ann Marie Houston, Bob grew up in Oshawa alongside his sisters Barb and Teresa.
In 1977, he met the love of his life, Karen Greentree, and they were married three years later. In 1981, the two moved to Pembroke, Ontario for work, where they welcomed their sons Brian and Craig into the world. In 1985, the young family moved back to Oshawa where Bob was employed at General Motors.
Following a personal injury, he retrained in computer programming and graduated from Durham College in 1998. Bob subsequently enjoyed a fulfilling IT career while employed in the Greater Toronto Area, first at Star Data Systems and later at CGI Group, until he retired in 2021.
Bob and Karen fulfilled their lifelong dream when they purchased a farm near Port Perry in 2012. Since then, they have worked together to transform their property into their own personal haven in the countryside. As lifelong animal lovers, many beloved pets enriched their lives over the years, including most recently their horses Neo, Bailey and Cooper, dogs Jade and Kitness, and cats Sterling and Magic.
In recent years, life was good, between peaceful nights on the farm, time spent with loving family, as many rounds of golf as Bob could fit in, and plenty of home projects and renovations to keep him busy.
Bob was extremely proud of his sons and the work they did. His older son Brian served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 2008-2022, and his younger son Craig has worked as a Registered Practical Nurse since 2008.
Sadly, like so many Toronto Maple Leafs fans, Bob was ultimately left wanting of another crack at the Cup. But as he would always say, "There's always next year..."
Although he could sometimes seem reserved, all of Bob's close friends and family knew what a caring, witty and wise soul he was, always ready with a joke or a helping hand. He will be forever missed and fondly remembered by those whose lives he made brighter.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Karen; his sons, Brian and Craig (Erin); his grandchildren Everett and Adelaide; his sisters Barbara (Tony) Czaplinski and Teresa Zamejc; his nephews Greg (Katie), Michael and Chris (Andrea) Czaplinski; nephews Brent (Lisa) and Trevor (Shannon) Greentree, and niece Jennifer (Brad) Greentree-Wornstaff; nephew Christopher (Rachel) Greentree and niece Kelsea (Anthony) Greentree.
He is also survived by his father-in-law Neilson Greentree.
Bob is predeceased by his parents Ralph Gordon and Ann Marie Houston; his mother-in-law Anna-Marie Greentree; and his brothers-in-law Brian Zamejc and Brent Greentree.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Lakeridge Health Port Perry for their care, professionalism and support during this difficult time.
As per Bob's wishes, there will be no service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be determined by Bob's family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any who wish to do so, please make a donation to a charity or worthy cause of your choice.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787).
Roy Reginald Choquette
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It's with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Roy Reginald Choquette who passed peacefully on May 8, 2024 at the age of 81 at Fairview Lodge (Marigold Lane). He is survived by his wife Lorraine of 59 years.
Predeceased by his parents Gerard and Ann Choquette.
Survived by his brother Wayne (Bette) of Sudbury, ON.
Lovely father to Stephen (Sylvie) of Hanmer, ON., Kevin Choquette of Whitby, ON. and Greg Choquette of Bowmanville, ON.
Grandfather to Brandon Choquette (Fannie) of Hanmer, ON and Ryan Choquette of Capreol, ON. Great-grandfather to Noah Choquette and Maya Choquette of Hanmer, ON.
Roy worked for many years for Ontario Hydro. He was much loved by his community and parish and volunteered at Feed The Need in Oshawa. He will be thoroughly missed by all, especially his loving family.
A Funeral Mass will take place at St. John the Evangelist, 903 Giffard Street in Whitby, ON., on May 22, 2024 at 10:30am.
Donations to his memory may be made Fairview Lodge (Marigold Lane) in Whitby or to Alzheimer’s Canada.
A big thanks to Fairview Lodge who took wonderful care of Roy.
Arranements with W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL .
Reinie Assinck
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February 7, 1931 - May 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the departure of our dear mother Reiniera Assinck (Massop) who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday May 3rd at Markham-Stouffville Hospital after a very brief illness.
Mom leaves behind her four children and their partners to grieve.
Mother to Ingrid Svelnis (Ron), Paul Assinck and Meddie, Dennis and Rick. Mom is predeceased by her husband Leo Assinck (April 22, 2015).
Many family members have already departed but she is survived by her sister Dortje Overkamp and Brother Benny Massop and their families in Holland and by Sister inlaw Mary (Assinck) and Harry Geverink from Markham, Agnes (Assinck) Huininck and brother-in-law Frank Assinck and their families in Holland. Mom enjoyed hard work and being productive every day.
She enjoyed relaxing at the end of the day with a glass of wine, quiet afternoons reading a book, time at the cottage which included annual swims in the waters of Jack Lake, Apsley and being involved with her church, especially in the fall when she was asked to make apple pies.
Mom enjoyed exceptionally good health. At 93 years of age, she was resilient and very seldom sick which she was extremely thankful for. The family extends gratitude to the staff at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and Markham-Stouffville Hospital for the care they provided.
She will be greatly missed by her children and friends who enjoyed her kind nature, sense of humour and generous spirit.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish, 70 Toronto St. N., Uxbridge on Friday May 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Ryan Carroll
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September 24, 2002 -May 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ryan at Markham-Stouffville Hospital surrounded by his family on Wednesday May 1, 2024 at the age of 21 years.
Beloved son of Catherine Whiteley and James Carroll and brother of Michael.
Ryan was an intelligent and thoughtful person, with a whimsical sense of humor.
His greatest joy was found in the simple moments spent with his cherished family, including his faithful companion, Toffee.
Ryan enjoyed traveling to Disney, camping, and walking in the woods.
While his departure leaves a void in our hearts, we find comfort in the enduring love he shared and the memories we hold dear. Ryan's spirit will live on through the lives he touched, inspiring kindness, compassion, and a zest for life.
Cremation arrangements. A celebration of Ryan’s life will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the CAMH Foundation would be appreciated by Ryan’s family.
Robert Furber Benson
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Born Oct 23,1942, Died May 8, 2024
Bob (The Furb) Benson was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ann, his parents, Grace and Harry, his sister Jan, his brother John and sister Sharon.
He is survived by his brother Richard, daughters Louise, Jann, and Denice and his son Rob along with nieces, nephews, grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Despite suffering polio at the age of 9 months, Bob became a mechanic at a young age and there was almost no machine that he couldn’t fix.
He repaired the motorcycles for the Golden Hawks Motorcycle Club when was only 17 and 18 whilst going to Oshawa Collegiate and Vocational Institute (OCVI) and living at home.
As an adult he worked hard at his own businesses, RFB Industrial Truck and Pac Rac Systems, now run Canada-wide by his son Rob and nephew Ryan.
Bob provided a lovely home and cottage for his family and he loved to dance, especially with his wife, Ann.
Bob was not always a nice person, in fact, he was sometimes a downright bastard, but we loved him anyway and we’ll miss him. We love you, Dad.
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