Frances McKenzie
August 11, 1946 - March 6, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Frances McKenzie, on Monday, March 6, 2023, in the company of her loved ones.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald.
Beloved mother of Raymond (Cheryl), Carl (Kellee), Gerald (Sherry-Ann) and Mary (Troy). Survived by her siblings, Shirly (Doug), Hilda (predeceased by Don), Dolores (James), Barbara (Phil), Harold (Glenna) and Derrick (Jane); and was predeceased by her sister, Lillian (Fred).
Frances will be greatly missed by her nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Her contagious laugh and kind-hearted spirit will be sincerely missed.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa (905-579-6787), from 11 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 12 p.m., with burial to follow.
Donations in memory of Frances can be made to Durham Region Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at etouch.ca .
Frank Iphil Wilson
MAY 5, 1950 – MARCH 6, 2023
Passed away suddenly in his sleep on Monday March 6, 2023, at the age of 72.
He was a loving husband of Jennie (Gem) for 42 years, devoted father of Floyd, Jennie-Ann, Frank Jr. (Sessilia), proud grandfather of 6, and brother to 17 siblings.
Frank first arrived in Canada in 1970 to represent the St. Vincent & Grenadine Police Band.
As a young police officer he followed in his father’s footsteps to help immigrate his family to Canada.
Frank, who belonged to several organizations, was not only an advocate for higher education, but also placed great value on maintaining relationships.
He enjoyed playing cards, cricket, music, being up-to-date on current news and engaging in a good debate.
Frank had a great sense of humour and would often express his love with a joke. He was the President of the Union Island Association of Toronto, President of the Rogers Workers Union, and a pillar of the community.
Frank was seen as a leader and collaborator for the Wilson family and extended family. Frank will be remembered with a smile by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, March 14th from 6 – 8 p.m. Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, March 15th at 10:30 a.m.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Frank Hiemstra
Passed away at Glenhill Strathaven Long Term Care on February 16, 2023.
Beloved husband of Grace Hiemstra (nee Dam).
Dear father of Marten, Tina (Steve) Barrie, Bill (Sylvia), Alice (Dan) Bespolko, Grace (Dave) Mahoney and Gwen.
Loving grandfather of 10 & great-grandfather of 4.
Dear brother of Wilma (Miner) Brink and Gerry (Rita) Hiemstra.
A Memorial Service will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Wednesday February 22nd 2023 at 1 pm. Memorial Donations may be made to Clarington East Food Bank or Community Care.
Florence (Cook) Fralick
August 11, 1924 - January 26, 2023
Florence is now reunited with her husband Raymond.
She passed away peacefully at Oak Ridges Hospice on Thursday, January 26, 2023 in her 99th year.
Loving mother to Sandra Boos, Dale Grant (Doug) and mother-in-law to Laurie Clubine.
Caring grandmother to Jennifer, Jill, Hailey, Jesse and great grandmother to Elyssa, Ethan, Ben, Alexa, Logan and Emma.
Florence is pre deceased by her son Clare.
A Celebration of Florence’s Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements with Low and Low Funeral Home, Port Perry.
Memorial donations may be made to the Oak Ridges Hospice.
Florence Denice Heather
October 7, 1947 - Janurary 26, 2023
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful mom Florence Heather, on January 26th, 2023, cradled in loving arms surrounded by family and friends.
She was an amazing, beautiful woman, who touched the lives of many.
Florence loved her family and friends fiercely and was the matriarch of our family and the holder of our hearts. She will be eternally missed and bound forever in our hearts.
Florence is pre-deceased by her husband James Heather, parents Jean and Patricia Dale, Beatrice Heather and daughter Jamie Lee Gibson.
Survived by son Eugene Heather (Kimberly), son Jim Heather (Stephanie), daughter Carmella Nichol (Robert Nichol), (Nick Levesque) son-in-law.
Grandchildren Anthony Burningham (Amanda), Brandylynn Nichol (Devin), Jordan (Penny) Heather, Nathan (Billie- Jo) Heather, Brieanna Heather, Laura (Adam) Smith, Scott, Amy, Dustin Gibson, Berlyn Levesque, Alex McCafferty and Sarah Barker.
Great grandchildren Madi, Tondo, Howard, Keeanna, Keira, Jace, Serenity, Able and Addison.
Cherished friends of Patricia Boismier, Mark and Valerie Burningham, Doug and Karen Parent, Jim Martin Terry and Christa Abbott, Sheila, Ian, Lynn Charlene, Steven and so very many more.
Cremation to take place at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery..
Frank Devera
March 7, 1928 - January 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our much loved Frank Devera, on January 24, 2023, at the age 94.
Beloved and cherished husband of the late Kay.
Adored father of Leon (Karen), Donna (Herman) and Andrew (Kimberly).
Loved Dziadziu of his grandchildren Tammy (Paul), Matthew (Krista), Veronica (Jason), Andrew (Ann), Eric, Jason (Stephanie), Steven and great grandchildren Andrew, Kelly, Justin, Dylan, Nate, Jackson, Luke, Lauren, Zackary, and Hudson.
Frank was born in Frydman, Czechoslovakia and he made his way to Toronto where he met his wife Kay.
He worked for Pilkington Glass Company for 40 years, first as a glass cutter then as a fork lift driver. He raised 3 children in Scarborough and at his beloved cottage at White Lake (formerly known as Dummer Lake) before moving to Bowmanville.
There he loved to garden both vegetables and flowers.
After his wife passed he moved to White Lake. Frank enjoyed going for drives and visiting with his family and friends. He was completely devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
Friends may call at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME , 124 King Street East Oshawa, for Visitation on Thursday February 2nd from 7pm to 9pm with rosary at 8 pm.
Funeral Mass at St. Hedwig’s Polish Catholic Church on Friday February 3rd at 2pm. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery.
For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Frederick “Fred” James Bull
MARCH 4, 1940 – JANUARY 11, 2023
Passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the age of 82.
Beloved husband of Rosalind.
Loving father of Lisa Hearnden and Melanie Woodcock (Michael).
Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Melissa and Vanessa Hearnden, and Evan (Ellie) and Zachary Woodcock and his great-grandchildren Jacob and William.
Dear brother of Bob and Shirley (Reg Letourneau).
Will be lovingly remembered by Bonnie and Anton Odeh, and Richard and Kelly Pottle, and nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will take place at Faith United Church (1778 Nash Rd. Courtice) on Saturday January 21st from noon until time of service at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to ALS or Faith United Church would be appreciated.
Funeral Service for the late Irene McQuade.
Online condolences may be made at courticefuneralchapel.com .
Fleurette (Dolly) White
60, of Oshawa passed away on Monday January 9th, 2023 peacefully with her family by her side after a courageous battle against cancer.
Married to her spouse William (Bill) in their 40th year of marriage.
Dolly is survived by her three children Billy (Sarah), Trevor (Maria), Celine (Clayton), and six grandchildren Keegan, Ryan, Jaiden, Kaia, Addisen, and Declan.
Dolly was an excellent wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She was more than happy to be the central figure in the lives of her children.
Anyone who knew them knew that she was a star in their eyes, and that’s all that ever mattered to her. Despite her large family, Dolly always provided support and love for everyone.
At this time, there will be no funeral service, with a celebration of life determined later.
In lieu of flowers, Dolly wishes for donations towards the Durham Regional Cancer Centre.
Francesco (Frank) Ciulla
SEPTEMBER 14, 1937 – DECEMBER 30, 2022
Peacefully with family by his side, after a short illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, December 30th at 85 years of age.
Beloved husband of Concetta for 62 years. Loving father of Joe and Connie, Peter and Georgine and Gino and Brenda.
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Lorena, Daniel, Nicholas (Lora), Mitchell, Grayson, Chantal (Svend), Anthony and Gavin and his great granddaughter Delilah.
Predeceased by his parents Giuseppe and Rosalia, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Pietro and Angela Foto, his brothers Ciro, Santo, and brother-in-law Pietro, sister-in-law Angela and her husband Salvatore.
Dear brother of Vincenzo. Dear brother-in-law of Sal and Tina Foto and Anna Foto.
Francesco will be fondly remembered by his business partner John, his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, January 5th from 4-8 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH (1100 Mary Street North Oshawa) on Friday, January 6th at 10:00a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed using the following link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/66591 Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Florence Elizabeth (Oullahan) Mennie
Passed away on Saturday December 24th 2022 at the age of 93.
The beloved mother to Susan, Sandra and Janice, grandmother to Chris, Russell, Jim and Sarah, great grandmother to Mackenzie, Kaylynn, Kolton and Johnny, great great grandmother to Axel, sister to Roberta and aunt to many.
Her good friend Mima was close to her heart always. Florence was predeceased by her husband David.
Flo was a loving person with a kind heart. She loved music and socializing with friends and family.
She will be missed by all.
There will be a Celebration of Life in the Spring and the interment of her ashes.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfunerlahome.com .