Suzanne Eileen Crawford
December 14, 1947 - May 10, 2024
Sue passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024 surrounded by love at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton.
Sue dedicated her life to family, friends, and all creatures great and small.
Her calling as an RN inspired countless others.
She will be greatly missed by all of those who were blessed to have known her.
Funeral service will be held at Lakeview Manor Beaverton on Wednesday May 15th at 1:30 P.M. Interment to follow at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Cemetery Bolsover.
If so desired memorial donations in memory of Sue to Lakeview Manor Ladies Auxiliary would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Sandra Kathleen Kolsteren
July 13, 1941 – May 2, 2024
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sandra Kolsteren (Shephard) on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in her 82nd year.
Loving and devoted wife of the late Mathew and dear mother to Kathleen (Ante) and Ian (Danielle).
Her memory will live on in her cherished grandchildren Carina, Anthony, Aria and Noella.
She will also be missed by her brother John (Linda) along with her many nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.
Sandra was an avid badminton player where she also volunteered at both the local and provincial levels. She then began faithfully helping in the church with her dedication to the Daughters of Isabella where she was most recently State Regent. You would find her organizing meetings, conventions, bazaars, bingos and many special events throughout the year.
She was always ready to step in to help those in need. Her many hobbies included gardening, scrapbooking, golf and playing cards. Sandra will be deeply missed by everyone whose life she touched and we shall love her forever.
Visitation will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL(110 Dundas Street E. Whitby) on Tuesday June 18th 2024 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and a Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday June 19th 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Church (903 Giffard Street, Whitby).
For those unable to attend in person, a livestream link will be available.
Private family internment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Sandra’s honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
For online condolences and donations, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com .
Goodbyes are not forever –
This is not the end –
It simply means we’ll miss you –
Until we meet again.
Shao Hong Lu
13-March-1967 - 5-May-2024
Loving husband and father.
A handyman who could fix his car, a friend's lawn mower or do anything on his own as well as a diligent hard worker, who always took extra shifts at work to provide for his family.
He was gentle, but strong, and although expressing emotions wasn't his strong suit, our love between family and friends are no less powerful.
We all feel pride for the many tall buildings that he helped construct in his life, blessed and loved for the times he would drive his family around to see the world, taking them anywhere in his car.
But no matter where we went as a family, as long as we were together, that's where home was.
We will miss him very much, and hope to embrace him in peace and love one day in heaven.
Arrangements with MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME .
Sheila Pearl Haynes
Peacefully at her home in Port Perry, on Friday, April 26, 2024, at age 97.
Sheila (nee Batchelor), beloved wife of the late Jim Ellstrom.
Loved mother of Paul Haynes (Catherine), Lois Haynes (deceased) and Michael Haynes (Soheila).
Loving grandmother of David (Tanya), Peter (Caitlinn) and Chris (Rebecca) and great grandmother of Dylan, Mitchell, Jackson and Dorothy.
The family of Sheila Haynes will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry, on Tuesday, May 7th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to Celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m.
Sonja Schweter
February 6, 1992 - May 1, 2024
Sonja Tabea Schweter passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 1st, 2024 in Kitchener, Ontario at the age of 32 from complications of pneumonia.
She is survived by her parents Sabine and Christian, her siblings Sina (Brian), Jan (Paula) and Sarah (Juliano) and by Rebecca, Gracie, Joshua, Thomas and Benjamin who lovingly called their aunt “Tante Soni”.
Sonja was born in Germany and immigrated to Canada with her family in 2005.
Even after many years in Canada, Germany was still her beloved home, where many people she loved will miss her deeply.
Sonja loved all things Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Friends. Playing video and card games with her family and friends was one of her favorite things to do.
Despite struggling with her mental health for many years, Sonja achieved great things such as completing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trent University, and she was studying at Martin Luther University College in Kitchener to become a pastor.
Sonja loved baking, was a french fry enthusiast, and gave the best hugs. She will be missed deeply by her family and friends. Recognizing the difficulty to condense Sonja into a few short sentences, we want to end with a Bible verse that was given to Sonja when she was baptized that she held close to her heart, especially during difficult times.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Friday, May 10th 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service in the Barnes Chapel, Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Message of condolences and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Susanne Marie Bushe
8-Aug-1964 - 29-Apr-2024
Suzie Q, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband Chris and Children after a courageous year long battle with breast cancer.
She will be forever missed by her husband Chris, her children Natalie , Eric and Michael.
Sue was a dedicated mother and avid traveller who loved her afternoon tea , lounging in the sun on her many adventures.
Survived by her brother David carpenter, sister in law Marlene, aunt to her many nieces and nephews, sister in law Jennifer hunter, brother in law Gordon Hunter.
She was predeceased by her mother Kay , Eleanor Carpenter nee Beckwith, stepfather Reginald , Reg Carpenter, her biological father Clarence Cecil Carpenter.
She was a gentle sole with the heart of a warrior with an infectious laugh.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canadian cancer society.
Sonja Danielle Cochrane
Suddenly, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 57.
Sonja Cochrane, beloved wife of Dean Ballingall of Blackstock.
Loving mother of Brennan Cochrane of Oshawa, and Joshua Cochrane of Bowmanville.
Dear daughter of Patricia Whyte and her husband Duane Clarke and the late Donald Whyte.
She will be remembered by her 5 grandchildren, her sister Paige Whyte of Peterborough, and her niece Nicole of Edmonton.
A Celebration of Sonja’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #419, 485 Bay Street, Port Perry on Saturday, May 25th from 1 – 4 p.m.
If desired memorial donations may be made by cheque to Parkinson Canada.
Sigismund (Sigi) Maier
Age 91 of Oshawa, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with family by his side.
Sigi was born in Krieglach, Austria to Julianna and Johann Maier on January 14th, 1933.
He worked at General Motors B-Body for over 30 years and retired in the spring of 1994.
Sigi is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ingrid; Children, Brenda (Joe) and Mike (Britt); and, 5 grandchildren Derek, Jeffrey, Fallon, Jadyn and Declan.
He enjoyed gardening and was forever walking. He was a family man, always involved with his children and grandchildren. Along with his dear wife, Ingrid, the love of his life, family was everything to him.
Funeral service will be held at De Stefano Funeral Home on Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at 12:30 PM with Pastor Peter Lisinski of Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the service from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
In lieu of Flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham.
The family wishes to extend their immense gratitude to Julie Buckingham, PSW of SE Health for her many years of assistance which continue on with Ingrid; and, the entire staff at Rose Garden in Hillsdale Terraces and Oshawa Lakeridge Health for their kind care and assistance.
Susan Tolias
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday April 21st , 2024 at the age of 68.
Devoted wife and best friend to the late Danny (2013).
Beloved Mother to Tammy and Bill, and cherished Nana to Isaac.
Fondly remembered by her sister Valerie, brother Bob, cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (905-428-8488), on Friday April 26th , 2024 – 1:00pm-3:00pm with a service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Blood Services at Blood.ca or Lakeridge Health Oshawa at give@lhfoundation.ca .
Shirley Ann Jessup
June 20, 1953 - April 13, 2024
At the age of 70 passed away suddenly at home on April 13, 2024.
Predeceased by her parents.
Survived by her daughters Kristie and Melissa and son-in-law Sean.
Beloved grandma to Kelly, Patrick, Liam, Alicia, Catrin and Declan and her first great-grand baby Little Ben.
Friends and family are invited to gather at Newcastle Funeral Home on Tuesday April 23rd for a celebration of life from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.