Osmond Randolph Walker
January 11, 1944 - September 11, 2016It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved husband and father Osmond Randolph Walker, on Sunday September 11, 2016 at Centenary Hospital at the age of 72.Loving devoted husband of Maxine (nee Hackett) and proud father of Cory, Theron and Derek, foster Dad to AJ, and loving brother to the late Claude Walker (Ena).Dearest brother in-law to Charles Hackett (deceased), Janice (Elmer) Davis, Jacqueline (Ernie) Hall, Robert (Laurie) Hackett, Raymond (Glenda) Moseley and Kim Moseley.Cherished Uncle of Sherise (Ian) Madden and Joshua (mother Jacqueline Hall), Danielle and Mikhail (mother Janice Davis), Sheldon, Brent, Jamal and Glen (father Robert Hackett), Claudia Walker and Heather Watson (father Claude Walker), Sydney and Spencer (mother Kim Moseley). Dearest cousin of Denise Walker and lifelong friend and buddy of James Hall. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and church family at the Ajax Alliance Church.The family of Osmond Walker will receive family and friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905 428 8488) on Friday September 16, 2016 from 2pm -4pm and 7pm – 9pm.The service will follow on Saturday September 17, 2016 at 11:00 am at The Ajax Alliance Church (115 Ritchie Avenue, Ajax) – a brief visitation will also be available ahead of the service from 10:30 -11am.Following the service Osmond will be laid to rest at Pineridge Memorial Gardens, 541 Taunton Road West, Ajax.Online condolences to honor Osmond may be offered in the Guestbook at mceachniefuneral.ca.
Om Parkash Wadhwa
July 29, 1935 – August 23, 2016We sadly announce that a very special man, Om Wadhwa, passed away peacefully in the middle of the night surrounded by his loving family.Om was a beloved husband of Hazel, nee Tapp, for over 51 years, a cherished dad to Sharene Herdman, nee Wadhwa and loving grandfather of Kristen and Nicole.Om is dearly loved by all his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Om came to Canada in the late 1960s with his wife and daughter to create a better life for his familyA private viewing for family had taken place on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.A celebration in honour of Om’s life will occur at a later date.
Olga Haluschak
(July 7, 1925 – June 16, 2016) -Passed away peacefully at home in her 91st yearPredeceased by husband Dmytro Haluschak (2008)Loving mother of Bob (Irene) and Myron (Beverley)Cherished grandmother of Natalie (Francis), Michael (Jessica), Julie, Hailey, Hannah, and Celine. Forever remembered great-grandmother of Alexander, Edward, Frederick, and AngusPredeceased by two sisters and one brother.Visitation will be held at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Sunday, June 19th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm ,with Panachyda at 7:30 pm.Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Monday June 20th at 11am at ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (42 Lviv Blvd, Oshawa).Reception details to be announced at a later date.Memorial donations to St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church would be appreciated
Olive Maillet
February 4, 1923 - March 8, 2016Passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 8, 2016 at Orchard Villa at the age of 93.Beloved companion of Ernie for 43 years.Cherished mother of Bill and his wife Diane and grandmother of Wesley, and Asher (Laurie). Great grandmother of Mason.Dear sister of Robert Callaghan, and the late Anna Mildred Bogdanovich. She will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Visitation will take place on Sunday March 13, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Road. Whitby (905-443-3376).A funeral service will take place on Monday March 14, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME.
ODDI, Gaetana Maria (nee Mastroianni)
July 2, 1947 - July 1, 2015Passed away at home, surrounded by the love of her family on July 1st, 2015, one day shy of her 68th birthday.Predeceased by her loving husband Marcello Oddi (1997).Loving and adored mother of Julia Noordman, Giana Maher (Dwayne), Graziella Oddi and Andy Oddi (Jennifer). Amazing and special Nonna of Cody, Samantha, Justin, Jordyn and Marlee. Gaetana leaves behind longtime friend and companion Pietro Di Padova as well as siblings, Vincenzo Mastroianni (Anna), Lidia Di Vona (Tony), Anna Maria Santucci (Enrico) and brother-in-law Armando Oddi (Concetta).Predeceased by her parents, Pasquale, Maria Grazia and Antonietta Mastroianni and by brother Santino.Gaetana will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Those who knew Gaetana will fondly remember her for her kindness, generosity, strength and her beautiful gardens and love of cooking. She was dedicated to her family and friends and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Palliative Team and Dr. Kassirer for the care and compassion shown to Gaetana and her family.Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, July 3rd from 2 – 4 & 6 – 9 p.m.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. GERTRUDE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 690 King St. E., Oshawa on Saturday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m.Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted for Catch Fish Fight Cancer, www.fish4charity.com (Lakeridge Health Foundation Cancer Care).Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com.
ORBELL, Allen Roy
Peacefully on Friday, June 26th, 2015 at Ontario Shores, Whitby in his 75th year.Beloved brother of Eric Orbell (Marjorie), Ruth Holden (late Phil), Faith Smith (Gordon), and Norman Orbell (Jane). Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Visitation will be held at Comstock Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough, Ontario on Thursday, July 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a Private Family Service. Interment in Peterborough.Special thanks to the staff at Ontario Shores and Community Living Oshawa/Clarington for their kindness and care.If so desired, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community Living Oshawa/Clarington.
O’BLENES, Robert Paul
Unexpectedly, at his home, on Sunday, June 21st, 2015, at the age of 62.Loving father of Pauline, Stephanie, Robert, and Bryan. Loved grandfather of Cayden, MacKenna, Sawyer, Damien, Danika, Jordyn, Emily, and Madylyn.Will also be missed by his many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27th from 10 - 11am at the DESTEFANO FUNERAL HOME, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (south side of Taunton Road, east of Thornton Road) 905-440-3595.A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, June 27th at 11am.If desired, memorial donations may be made to Sick Kids Foundation.Memories may be shared at destefanofuneralhomes.ca.
Olsen ‘Colin’ CAVE
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Monday, June 22, 2015 the day after Father's Day at age 81.Colin, beloved husband of the late Ilene Cave (Christmas Day 2013) Loving father of Greg, Brian and Donna.Proud grandpa of Quincy, Calvin, Terrance, Jodie, Terrell and great grandpa of T'neiya, Taylen, Kahshawn, Makyla, Demoni and Shayna. Dear brother of Vernon, Joy, Gem and the late Roy.Colin will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. A special thanks to the staff at Sunnybrook - K1 East for their wonderful care and support.Family and friends will be received at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 on Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm.Funeral Service in the Mount Lawn Chapel on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11 am. Cremation.In lieu of flowers, donations to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Palliative Care.
Owen KENNEDY
(Veteran of the Korean War, Member of Royal Canadian Legion #419 Port Perry, Member of KVA and IBEW #353)Suddenly, on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 84.Owen Kennedy of Prince Albert, dearly loved husband of Shirley (nee Kent).Loved father of Debbie and her husband Rick Giroux in British Columbia, Terry and her husband Dale McClurg of Nestleton, Mark Kennedy and his wife Michelle in Manitoba and he was predeceased by his sons Trevor in 1981 and Rowen in 2012. Loving grandfather of Elliott, Aaron, Justin, Darryll, Kyle, Blake, Clinton, Mark and Bradley and great grandfather of 17. Dear brother of Earl, Reg (deceased), Marion Bowan (deceased), Vivian Clement (deceased), Lenore (deceased), Bruce, Marjorie Scott (deceased), Joan Scott (deceased), and Brian.The family of Owen Kennedy will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, June 5th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.Service to celebrate the life of Owen Kennedy will be held in the Prince Albert United Church on Saturday, June 6th at 11 a.m. Interment, Prince Albert.If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Prince Albert United Church or to the Odette Cancer Centre in Toronto.
Orest Edward PIDWERBECKI
(Proud Korean Veteran, Member of Royal Canadian Legion Sir William Stephenson Branch 637)Peacefully on May 8th, 2015 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville.Orest in his 80th year.Loving husband of Gladys for almost 59 years.Beloved father of Arlene Murray and her husband Gary, Ron Pidwerbecki and his wife Heather and the late Allen Pidwerbecki.Will be remembered by his daughter-in-law Lisa Munroe.Predeceased by his brothers Moe and Ron Peters. Devoted grandpa to Melissa, Christopher, Nathasha, Nicole, Jessica and Jacob and great-grandpa to Madison, Emma and Dylan.Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday May 12, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m.Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery.Donations in memory of Orest to the Centennial-Albert United Church would be appreciated by the family.