Karen Louise (nee Johnston) MacDonald
April 9, 1965 - November 15, 2023
58 of Ajax. "Our Angel on earth has gone home."
Peacefully with her family by her side, Karen MacDonald gained her Angel wings on November 15, 2023.
She is survived by her loving husband and partner in life of 32 years, Tim, as well as her beloved children Joshua and Cassandra.
Karen lived her life to the fullest, caring and fiercely advocating for her family and community.
Her passion for helping those differently abled shined through in her work with "For the Love of a Child" children's charity as well as many other organizations.
She touched countless lives through her many endeavours including, her home daycare, respite work, charity involvement, and volunteer outreaches such as the Canadian Down Syndrome Society and Variety Village.
Karen was a warrior, valiantly fighting and surviving a genetic life-threatening liver disease which thankfully culminated in a live-donor transplant over a decade ago.
Her greatest joy was to be able to watch as her children grew into the loving, caring adults that she adored.
Karen never let anyone feel like a stranger and was kind to everyone she met. Her friends became family and she loved them with her whole heart. She will be sadly missed by all her family and extended family.
A celebration of life will be held at Sanctus Church, 599 Bayly St. E, Ajax on Saturday December 9th @ 11:00 am
In lieu of flowers, Karen requested that donations be made to these charity’s in her name.
For The Love Of A Child and Variety Village.
Arrangements with THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE .
Kenneth Norman Patton
JANUARY 22, 1962 – NOVEMBER 21, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Patton on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 at 61 years of age.
Beloved husband of Bernadette for 27 years. Loving father of Christopher (Crystal), Wanda (Jack), Lisa (Kevin), Michael (Sam), and Alex.
Devoted Grandpa and Papa of Kayleigh, Mikey, Olivia, Thomas, Lydia, and Wyatt.
Dear son of William Shaw and the late Barbara Shaw. Ken will be sadly missed by his brothers Michael (Susan), Gary, and William, his best friend Ron (Cindy), his dear friend Jim, his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, November 25th from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 10:30 a.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Patton family.
Kathryn Poch-Goldin MacIsaac
July 20, 1963 - November 18, 2023
Peacefully passed onwards in her husband’s arms, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, at the age of 60.
Beloved wife of Leonard MacIsaac.
Devoted mother of Jaye and Leah (Noah).
Dear sister of Alex, Steph, and passed Sam.
Joined in eternal peace by her parents Hymie and Velma.
Kathryn will be forever cherished by all her family, friends, and her virtual village.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Memorial Service will follow in the Chapel at 2 p.m.
Shiva will be observed immediately following the memorial service at 37 Wood Dr., Whitby. and will continue through to the evening of Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Visits are welcome from 12pm – 5pm and 7pm – 8:30 pm. Services at 7:30 pm. Shiva meals are welcome for lunch and dinner only; contact Koren.Kassirer@gmail.com
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Beth Zion Congregation, Oshawa.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Kenneth “Ken” Kim Ashley Hunting
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing on November 12th, 2023 of Kenneth Kim Ashley Hunting in his 70th year of Oshawa Ontario.
He passed peacefully surrounded by his wife Cheryl and his 8 children.
Ken was a Registered Practical Nurse at Durham College where he met Cheryl . He also became a Registered Nurse and a Paramedic.
He worked for 41 years at the former Whitby Psychiatric Hospital which is now Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health.
Family and friends fondly remember Ken for also being a talented musician and singer and he had a lifelong passion for music that he passed on to all of his children.
Ken is survived by his wife Cheryl (née Cornelius) and his children Julie, Erich (Marley), Theodore (Jenn), Matthew (Chantel), Jeremy, Christopher (Justine), Gordon (Miranda) and Ashleigh Hunting; his grandchildren Ariah, Hadley, Theron, London, Evelyn and Gabriel and his fathers-in-law Bill Cornelius and Robert Harris; his brother-in-law Ken Cornelius (Liisa Kavalko) and sister-in-law Kim Keenan (Bob).
He is predeceased by his parents Ashley and Isabel Hunting and his son Kevin.
Relatives and friends are invited to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Sunday November 19th, 2023 from 2 pm until time of service 3 pm to share your memories of Ken to celebrate his life. Following the service, the family invites anyone to the Harmony Creek Community Centre at 15 Harmony Rd. N, Oshawa for karaoke and refreshments between 6 and 8 pm.
The family would also like to thank Dr. Prakash, Dr. Zamir, nurse Julie, Jeannie, Kyla and Kristen for their kind and compassionate care of Ken.
In lieu of flowers, family has asked that donations be made in Ken’s memory to Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health.
Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Kay Retsinas
October 15, 1937 - November 8, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Kay.
Loving wife to the late Stavros Steve Retsinas.
Daughter to the late Norman and Petrina Terzis.
Loving mother of Tommy (Rose) and Norman.
Cherished grandmother to Steven (Danielle), Jordan (Stephanie), Justin (Andrea) and Adam.
Adoring great grandmother to Henry.
Survived by her sisters Sophie and Niki.
Loving Aunt to Lorie, Denise, and Eugenia.
Kay’s greatest love was her family. She loved family gatherings, where she prepared the most beautiful meals and ensured that everyone left with food to take home with them.
She loved flowers and gardening, especially Orchids and had a magical way of having them flower over and over again. Kay loved to travel and went on many trips with large groups of friends.
Kay stayed connected to her family and friends with daily phone calls. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.
Kay will be forever in our hearts.
Friends may call at the Elgin Mills Funeral Centre, 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill (SE corner of Elgin Mills and Leslie – 905-737-1720) on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 for a visitation from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11 am at Elgin Mills Funeral Centre. An interment to follow at Elgin Mills Cemetery.
Luncheon to follow at Astoria Shish Kebob House, 1620 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill.
Kenneth William Ponsonby
April 17, 1944 – November 4, 2023
In Loving Memory It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ken Ponsonby on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, with his family by his side, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Beloved husband of Margaret for over 52 years.
Proud father to Suzanne (Gavin), Michelle (Brad), Evan (Haruka) and predeceased by his son Kenneth.
Loving grandfather to Braden, Jarrett, Tristan, Ava & Kennedy.
He is lovingly remembered by his family in Scotland. Ken spent a full and happy life with many interests including music and soccer.
Ken will be greatly missed by many for his sense of humour, kind and helpful nature and his amazing storytelling.
Family and friends are welcome to gather for a Celebration of Life, at the McEachnie Family Centre, 20 Church Street N, Ajax, on Saturday, November 25th from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Kathleen (Kay) Mary Thompson
January 13, 1925 – November 6, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the loss of Kathleen (Kay) Mary Thompson who passed away peacefully on Nov 6, 2023 in her 99th year.
She was predeceased by her Husband, Robert Thompson and daughters Barbara Hoover and Patricia Robinson and leaves behind granddaughters, Natalie, Lyndsey, Cheryl and Rhonda, as well as many great grandchildren.
Along with being a devoted wife and mother, Kay was also a foster parent to many in need throughout her years living on McCowan Road in Markham. Kay was also a long-time member and volunteer at the Markham Fair and served on several committees.
In her later years she moved into a home, where, up until the last month of her life, she spent her time knitting and enjoying the company of Natalie, Chris, Charlie, and Lyndsey.
A special thanks to the staff at Sunrise of Aurora, especially Edna, whom Kay adored. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy ad in memory of Kay, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family.
Kathleen Florence Tebbutt
August 30, 1933 - November 5, 2023
Kathleen passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Beloved sister of Claude, Martin (predeceased), Cecily (pre-deceased), Glorid (pre-deceased and Paul (predeceased).
Dear Aunt of Rose Marie, Ann Marie, Rosemond, Clare, Ronald, Gregory, Diane, and many more nieces and nephews. GreatAunt of Danielle, Graham, Geoffrey and many more.
To all family and friends, your love and support is much appreciated by the family during this time.
Visitation will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby) on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 2pm-4pm and 7pm9pm.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Parish (903 Giffard Street, Whitby) on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10am. Interment at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery (7770 Steeles Avenue East, Markham).
Kody Wilding
Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 15, 2023, at the age of 23.
Beloved son of Jessica and Adam.
Loving brother of Cory, Briana, and Kylie.
Cherished uncle of Kingsley and Gabriel.
Kody will also be dearly missed and in the hearts of his many friends and large extended family.
Cremation has taken place, and there will be a memorial service at a later date.
Memorial donations are appreciated to Epilepsy Durham Region or CAMH (Canadian Addiction and Mental Health).
To place online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca.
Kateryna “Katherine” Warenycia
(Retired State Farm Insurance employee)
Peacefully at home, in Oshawa, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, Katherine, in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Zenovi Warenycia.
Loving mother of Myron (June), the late Dennis (Shelagh), Andrew (Iris), and Mark (Shelley).
Dear grandmother to Michael, Steven, Nicholas, John, Katrina, and Natasha.
Predeceased by her brother Orest.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St., E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
A Celebration of Life will be announced in the future.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .