Gordon Franklin Werry
It is with profound sadness that the family of Gordon Franklin Werry announce that he passed away peacefully in the loving arms of Pamela at home after a short battle with ALS.
Gord will always be remembered for his kind heart and a smile that could fill a room with happiness.
Gord was a special and loving father to Carla (Steve) MacDonald and Wayne (Tracey) Werry.
One of a kind Pappi to Erica (James), Evan (Mackenzie), Elliott & Myles.
Best brother to John (Janice) Werry. Gord was so proud of his airplane and T bucket car that he so skillfully built with his own two hands. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
Care is being provided by Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street North Bowmanville. A small family service will be held at a later date. The family respectfully request that no flowers be sent.
Donations can be made in honour of Gord to the Orono United Church or The Sunnybrook Hospital.
Goomtie (Shanti) Koongebeharry
September 16, 1948 - January 1, 2024
Passed away at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Monday January 1st, 2024 .
She leaves behind her sisters Dularie - Dooley (Duane) Doak, Basmatie, and brother Deo, Special Niece Kami Doak and long time friend Ed Ostroskie along with many other nephews and nieces.
She is predeceased by her sisters Rampiarie, Birjie, Tano, Gain, Ghago, Dede and brothers Mattan and Harridath.
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Thursday January 4th, from 11:00 am until time of service in the Barnes Chapel Thursday at 12:00 Noon.
Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery. In memory of Shanti, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Humane Society of Durham Region.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Gertrud Scheefer
January 7, 1938 - December 31, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our kind and loving mother, Gertrud Scheefer on December 31, 2023 at the age of 85.
Beloved wife of the late Wolfgang Scheefer (2022), mother of Heidi (Michael) and Thomas (Lucy), Oma of Whitney, Breigh and Alexandria.
Gertrud will be greatly missed by extended family and many friends.
Visitation will take place on Sunday January 21, 2024 at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787 from 11 am until time of service in the chapel at 12 Noon.
If you would like to make a charitable donation in Gertrud’s honour, please consider Parkinson Canada.
Gary “Willy” Wayne Smith
Gary passed away surrounded by family on December 29th, 2023, at the Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital.
He was 67 years young. Gary was born on May 6, 1956 and lived in Beaverton his whole life.
He attended Brock High School and eventually settled on a career in Heating & Air Conditioning.
His love of the outdoors inspired his hobbies to hunt and fish, especially ice fishing. He was always a hockey fan, especially of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Gary loved cruising in classic muscle cars, especially his ‘69 Dodge Dart Swinger - he loved his MOPAR! He also loved going to the drag races in Cayuga back in the day. Gary will join his parents in heaven - father Orville Smith (1971), mother Isobel Reid (2023) and step-father Kenneth Reid (2016).
He is also predeceased by brother-in-law Larry Apps (2016).
Gary is survived by his siblings - brother Ron (Dorothy), sister Carol (Jim), sister Judy (Tom) and sister Brenda.
He was a proud godfather to nephew Jason and uncle to Trevor, Todd, Tara, Michael, Matthew, Brandon and Joel. Gary’s memory will forever live on by his three children - Derek (Lisa), Deanna and Collin, and his three grandsons - Justin, Jaidon and James Jr.
He will be remembered by the mother of his children, Kimberley Smith (Moorhead).
A celebration of life will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Beaverton on Tuesday, January 9th from 1 to 3pm.
If so desired, memorial donations to The War Amps Of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
Grant Rchard Helliwell
With loving sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Grant Helliwell, in Port Perry on December 22, 2023, in his 95th year.
Grant was predeceased earlier this year by Ruth, his wife of more than 70 years.
Grant was dear father of Sue Taylor (Garry), Peggy Erlandson (Doug), Cindy Bartle (Geoff), and Bob Helliwell (Tracey). He was the endeared "Grampa" to Carrie, Jenny, Paula, Stacey, Kim, Andrew, Jamie, PJ, Thomas, and Beth; and his 11 great-grandchildren.
Grant was predeceased by his older siblings, Paul, Reg, Jean, Mary and Hildegarde. Born in Sydenham, On. in 1929, Grant was a gentle, loving and generous man. He always had a hug for anyone and everyone. Graduating from Queen's in 1951, he married his sweetheart, Ruthie the following year.
Raising their four children in Etobicoke, Grant was a small business entrepreneur.
Family and friends remember making sponges, warehouse go-karting, and years of Mitchell Maintenance bucket trucks.
For Grant, life was lovely.
Gratitude goes out to the staff at West Shore Retirement Village for their many years of care for both Ruth and Grant.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Gordon John Sweet
October 30, 1973 - November 28, 2023
With heartfelt sorrow Gordon John Sweet passed away on November 28 2023, in his home at the age of 50.
Gordon will be dearly missed by his beloved mother, deceased father, his siblings, large extended family and friends.
A special thanks goes out to St. Clair’s Home, Toronto Western Hospital and Bellwood’s P.S.W for helping to take care for our beloved one Gordon.
Also to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME for their services.
A celebration of life will take place in the spring.
It will be posted on facebook when a date is made.
With love, Gordon’s family.
Garry Denis Boddy
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa surrounded by family.
Loving husband of Judy, Loving father of Sandra (Paul), Cathy (Tim) and Elaine (Mike).
Grandpa of Jacki, Christine, Tyler, Paige, Bryce, Colin, Jenni and pre-deceased by Daniel.
Great grandfather to Chloe and Carmen. Brother of Linda (Keith) and Brian (Laurel).
Garry had many life-long friends. Garry was a huge baseball fan, loved to travel and spend time with family. He loved the challenge of completing 100s of jigsaw puzzles.
His favourite places were Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Hawaii, Florida, Australia and Europe.
Garry had fond memories of Boys' Weekends in Detroit.
Garry retired after 38 years at General Motors Oshawa, Accounts Payable.
His family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Glen Hill Terrace and Lakeridge Health Oshawa for the care and support given.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27th from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28th at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 51 Centre Street South, Oshawa from 11:00a.m. until time of service in the sanctuary at 1:00p.m.
If desired, memorial donations to St. Georges Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
George Jean Kerr
MAY 2, 1934 – DECEMBER 16, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the peaceful passing of George Jean Kerr in his 90th. year on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his home in Oshawa.
George is survived by his sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Nina Kerr (nee Patterson).
Beloved “Daddy” of Susan Crase (Brad) and Cynthia Hooper (Scott).
Dear “Pappa” of Kurtis Hooper (Kalila), Benjamin Crase (Emily), and Kolten Hooper (Riviera) who will miss his love, guidance and strength.
George happily welcomed his first great grandson, Malcolm, son of Ben and Emily (nee Jennings), to the family clan earlier this year. George is also survived by his caring sister, Jacqueline Hughes of Napanee, Ontario. Many nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces will also miss him. George was predeceased by his parents, Edward John (Jack) Kerr (WW1 Veteran, 21st Battalion of Eastern Ontario) and Julia Margaret Kerr (nee Jan).
He was very proud of both Scottish and his Swiss Huguenot heritage. George was also saddened over the years by the passing of his siblings: Alice, Dawson, Edward, Joseph and Charles with whom he shared a joyful childhood. George’s formative years were spread across the Brighton, Northbrook, Bancroft and Mazinaw Lake areas of Ontario. When he left home, he set sail for adventures as a deckhand, and became watchman, on the historic upper Great Lakes passenger vessel, the S.S. Keewatin.
Later George came to Oshawa in the 1950’s where he met Nina from Albert Street whom he married. George studied in the pattern maker apprenticeship program with GM of Canada and then became part of the U.A.W. and Oshawa plants‘ Tool and Die group for over 30 years. He took great pride in his contribution to the automotive design process.
In 1967, George and Nina began building their cottage on Lake Simcoe. It was their place of peace to enjoy nature’s beauty and seasonal cycles. “Up at The Lake” stayed at the core of over 50 years of wonderful family times for four generations.
George enjoyed the “out-of-doors” over his whole life. He cross-country skied to school; enjoyed downhill skiing at Kirby; built his own sailboat to sail on Lake Ontario; enjoyed fishing and boating on Lake Simcoe; planted and cut many trees and took up long distance cycling in his late mid-life years.
George was also an avid organic vegetable gardener. Even this recent past season he would be seen in the garden digging with his sharpened long handled shovel that resulted in a bumper crop of healthful squash, tomatoes, “cukes”, apples, green beans and more to distribute out to his children.
George loved to travel across Canada. He had a genuine warmth and interest in everyone who he crossed paths with. He enjoyed discussions to share his wisdom and insights gained from his life experiences, extensive reading and research with others, but especially with his grandsons.
George took great pride in nurturing a strong family with good values.
George enjoyed the love, beauty and wonders of this world. According to George’s wishes, his passing will be observed privately, quietly and simply.
A celebration of his life will follow in the spring. George and his family would be grateful if extended family members, and friends of the family who are able, would plant Carolinian and apple trees on private properties to improve our environment for the future.
Online condolences, memories and tributes may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Gary Anthony Pagniello
1943 - 2023
It is with great sadness the family of Gary Anthony Pagniello announce his passing in his 81st year, peacefully surrounded by family.
He is now at peace after a long battle with Dementia and Parkinsons.
Predeceased by his parents Hilda & Anthony Pagniello as well as siblings Sharleen, John, David and Michael.
He will always be remembered by his loving wife Cynthia of 61 years and by his adoring children Tammy (Doug), Deanna (Steve) and David (MaryJayne).
Grandchildren Ryan, Daniel, Nicholas, Leah, Amanda, Ashley and his five beautiful great grandchildren Declan, Zoey, Asher, Isaac and Luke.
Dear brother in law to Donna Pagniello and Norma Dodds. Sadly missed by his numerous nieces and nephews, especially his ‘special’ nephew Regan and his family friend, George Longtooth, who will go down in family history. He was our treasure, our compass who kept us balanced and going forward.
A Celebration of Gary’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society or Parkinsons Canada.
Gordon Turney
June 17, 1941 - December 2, 2023
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 2, 2023, at the age of 82 years.
Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Grieves) of 62 years.
Loving father of Mark, and Leanne Pollard (Robert).
Cherished Papa of Brianna, Caitlynn, Jacob and Nolan.
Gordon was a dedicated pharmacist and the owner of Markham Pharmacy for 25 years.
He retired at the age of 52 and loved living at Deanlea Beach on Georgian Bay. During his retirement years, he traveled with his wife and friends from the Bayshore Senior Citizens Club.
He was a devoted family man and has touched a lot of people’s lives. He lived life to the fullest and will live on forever in our hearts with love and wonderful memories.
The family would like to thank the staff at Fairview Lodge, where he has resided for the last few years. We greatly appreciate the care and support that they have provided.
As per Gordon’s wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date.
Fond memories, pictures and expressions of sympathy can be shared at armstrongfh.ca .