Patricia Mildred Douglas
JANUARY 25, 1937 – OCTOBER 4, 2023
Passed peacefully with family by her side at Oak Ridges Hospice on Wednesday October 4th, 2023 in her 86th year.
Loving wife of the late Lorne Terrence Douglas for 67 years.
Devoted mother of Dan (Karen), Deanna (Bruce), and Richard (Laurel). Survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A memorial visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King Street West, on Friday October 13th, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Ridges Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Patricia Wray
Passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her home, at the age of 93.
Beloved wife of Roy for 62 wonderful years.
Loving mother of John (Melanie) and Bryan (Tracey). Proud grandmother of Katelyn and Ryland. Predeceased by her brothers Alan and Ian. Patricia will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.
Patricia dedicated much of her life to her career as a Registered Nurse, caretaker and midwife.
She loved to spend her time knitting and reading her many novels.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.
Date and time will be made available on the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME website once details are confirmed.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Phillip “Larry“ Ward
August 10, 1950 - September 30, 2023
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday September 30, 2023, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Jayne for 50 wonderful years.
Loving dad of Ryan (Mia), and Amy (Ron).
Cherished grandpa of Michael. Larry will also be dearly missed by his brothers, sisters, and large extended family.
Memorial visitation will be held at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Friday October 6th from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Memorial Service will take place Saturday October 7th at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME. Interment of cremated remains to follow the service, at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.
Memorial donations are appreciated to the Lakeridge Health Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
To place online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Pauline Elizabeth McGowan
Passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s at Hillside Estates on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 80 years.
Beloved wife of 49 years of the late Robert McGowan.
Loving father of Scott (Theresa), Kimberley and Shona.
Proud grandma to Kyle and Zackary.
Pauline will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends.
Special thanks to the Doctor’s, Nurses and Care staff at Hillside Estates in Oshawa.
A Celebration of Pauline’s Life will be held at the Low & Low Funeral Home (23 Main Street South, Uxbridge) on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society.
Peter Ferreira
July 6, 1960 - September 19, 2023
On September 19, 2023, Peter David Ferreira passed away at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved husband of Susan (nee Bowker), father of Kristina (Cory) and Julian, and stepfather to Lindsey (Mike) and Kyle (Jennifer).
Dear brother to Patricia (Patrick), Stephen (Michele), Susan (Stephen), Bernadette (Peter), Debra (Stuart), Stanley, and Alison (Scott).
He will also be deeply missed by his many nieces and nephews.
For 35 years, Peter worked in the aircraft industry as a repair and overhaul fitter. As a Lead Hand, he was always willing to provide guidance and advice to those he worked with.
At home, Peter was early to rise and begin working on different projects. He often joked that by nine in the morning the day was half done!
Peter enjoyed life’s simple pleasures: his first coffee in the early hours with his dog, Cooper; barbeques with his family, wood-working, fishing and most of all, travelling with his wife.
The Ferreira family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff and volunteers at Margaret Bahen Hospice for the care, compassion and kindness they showed during Peter’s final weeks.
Family, friends, and co-workers are invited to share their memories of Peter during a Memorial Visitation on Tuesday, September 26th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME in Oshawa. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket, Ontario.
To make a donation or share condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Patrick Joseph Skeldoch
Peacefully in Oshawa on Sunday September 17th, 2023 in his 75th year.
Beloved husband of 41 years to the late Judy.
Loving dad of Kelly (Michael), Kim (Greg), Anthea and Tara (Joe).
Devoted Pa of Ryan, Alex (McKenzie), Chad (Antonette), Nicholas, Matt (Lauren), Matthew (Kiana), Felicity, Brady, Hannah and great-grandfather of Kiely and Eden.
Caring brother of Jean (late John). Pat will be missed by extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Saturday September 30th, 2023 from 2 pm until time of Memorial Service at 3 pm.
Donations in memory of Pat to Parkinson Canada or Oshawa Senior Community Centres would be appreciated.
Patricia Ward
age 92. Passed away on September 15, 2023.
Beloved Mother of Ann, Marna and Leslie; Devoted Nana to Hillary, Natalie, Jacob and Elizabeth; Great Grandmother to Josephine;
Predeceased by two husbands, Alban & Arthur.
Lovingly remembered by Steven, Ed and Barry. Pat was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and eventually moved with her family to Lake of the Woods, Kenora, Ontario.
Patricia received her degree in Library Science and was instrumental in the development of the Pickering Public Library system and was a Head Librarian until her retirement.
During her career, Pat fought for women’s rights and pay equity in the workplace. An award-winning actress, Pat was a founding member of the Pickering Players and one of the original partners of the Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre in Pickering, Ontario.
Always in charge and running the show, Patricia made sure everyone played their roles. You could find her hand in all aspects of Herongate, from the kitchen, back stage, and on stage, in some of Herongate’s great comedies. A vivacious, beautiful woman, Patricia lived a busy and fulfilled life.
The family would like to thank the staff at Markhaven home for seniors for their wonderful love and care during Mom’s final year’s.
A private burial will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Herongate Barn Theater in Pickering on Saturday September 30th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
Peter Boland
1932-2023
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Peter (Peadar) Boland.
Peter passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 91, on September 16, 2023.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife Maura.
Born to Jack and Christina on July 21, 1932, in North Dublin.
Peter was the second child of nine and is survived by his two sisters Patricia and Breda.
Predeceased by siblings, Sean, Chris, Noel, May, Christine and Stephen. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his family: his daughter Suzanne (Frank) and Stephen (Orla) and grandchildren: Daraugh, Aislin, Siobhan, Seamus and Declan.
Additionally, he will be missed by his cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends in all parts of the world. There are too many to list.
Visitations will be held at the McEachnie Funeral Home in Pickering, on Monday, September 25, 2023, from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.. Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel on September 26 at 11:00 a.m.
A special thanks to the caregivers at Winbourne Park who made his last few months comfortable after his illness.
Pamela Zammit
October 8, 1957 - September 7th, 2023
Passed away on Thursday September 7, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Dear Daughter of Ann White and the late Victor.
Beloved wife of Ron Zammit.
Dear mother of Rachel, Rebecca, Ashley, Michelle, Michael & Christopher.
Grandmother of Brandon, Mercedes, Victoria, Joshua, Robert, Matthew, Emily, Isabella, Catarina & Ariel.
Sister of Barbara & April.
Pamela will be lovingly remembered by many family & friends.
Pam had many accomplishments in her lifetime. The thing that she was most proud of was being a wonderful mother and grandmother.
She filled their lives with love while sharing with them her interest in reading, storytelling and adventure. She was kind-hearted and an animal lover who had a special place in her heart for dogs and horses.
Throughout her life, Pam was active and loved being out in nature.
In her earlier years, she played soccer, liked to spend time by the lake and traveled on the walking trails through the woods.
She loved being surrounded by her family and friends sharing a laugh. Her fighting spirit and strength helped her endure her longtime battle with MS. She had a love for life that kept her smiling through it all.
A Mass will be held on Thursday September 21, 11am at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 194 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa. Interment to follow at Duffin Meadows Cemetery, 2505 Brock Rd. N., Pickering. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
For further information and online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Pamela Ingrid Porter
Passed away at her home in Whitby on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the age of 61.
Pam was the loving mother of Eric and his wife Jaime, and Matthew.
She was anticipating the arrival of her Grandson this October, and was excited to become Grandma.
Pam is survived by her brother Poul Poulsson and his wife Gisele, and will be loved and remembered by her niece Amanda and nephew Poul.
She was predeceased by her mother Miriam Poulsson and her father Poul Poulsson (survived by Eva).
Private Family Arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated by the family.