Rosa Forsellino
OCTOBER 20, 1934 – FEBRUARY 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Rosa Forsellino at Thornton View Long Term Care on Friday February 16th, 2024 at the age of 89 years.
Predeceased by her beloved and devoted husband Pasquale. Loving Mom to Patrizia (Victor).
Proud Nonno-Mama to Ariana and Benjamin.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the amazing staff of Thornton View Long Term Care.
We are so grateful for all the love and care that they have given my mom. She was very blessed to have so many amazing PSWs and Nurses.
They made my mom's last stop on this earth an amazing experience, making her feel just like she was at home.
I cannot thank them enough. Rosa will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her immediate family, extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King Street, West (905-721-1234) on Friday February 23, 2024 from 9:00 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11:00 am. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum.
Donations in memory of Rosa may be made to The Alzheimer Society-Durham Region https://alzheimer.ca/durham/
Online condolences and tributes may be placed at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Robert Lorance Houle
July 18, 1931 - February 8, 2024
Robert passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, Toronto after a short battle with cancer.
Robert was a proud Korean war veteran.
Loving husband to the late Irene Loreen (Kozma).
Beloved father of Ross (Analyn) Houle of Cold Lake Alberta, and Cindy (Walter) Zyhar of Oshawa.
Proud grandfather to Justin, Andrian and Justine. Robert is survived by his brothers Henry, Norman, Rolland and Richard, and sisters Dorothy, Rolanda, and Jacqueline.
Many thanks to the caregivers, therapists and medical staff of Sunnybrook Veterans Centre who so enriched Robert’s final years.
A celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Beaverton on July 20, 2024 from 1-4P.M. Poppy ceremony to be held at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations, in memory of Robert, to the Beaverton Legion or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Raymond John Martin
JUNE 9, 1941 – FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday February 3rd, 2024, at the age of 82 years.
Loving husband of the late Marguerite.
Cherished father of Helen Mitchell (Terry), John Martin, and the late James Martin.
Proud Grandad of Angela Martin, Stacey Martin, Brian Martin (Silken), Patrick Mitchell, Alex Mitchell and Abigail Mitchell. Loving Great Grandad of Lacie, Bridget, and Ceres.
Dear brother of Jimmy and Rita.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Iris Hahn for her unwavering friendship and support.
A Mass of Remembrance will be held at St. Gregory the Great Parish Church (214 Simcoe St N, Oshawa) on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 at 10:30 am.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Whitby Celtic Club (110 Ash St, Whitby) on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Memorial Tributes will be given at 2:00 pm.
All family and friends are welcome.
Arrangements with OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME .
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Roy Everitt
Passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of Linda Fowler.
Much loved father of Kim (Chris) Palmer, Jennifer (Les) Estabrooks, and Jacqueline Fowler (Chris Bruckmann).
Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Dakota, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Kyle, Devon, Taylor, Austin, and Jesse and great-grandfather of Gavin.
Roy retired from De Havilland/Bombardier after many years of service.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Richard “Rick” Wayne Schroeder
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Richard “Rick” Wayne Schroeder on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in his 44th year.
Survived by his children Mara and Eden Schroeder and their mother Lauren Reeves.
Loving son of Janice (Rene) LeBlanc and David (Beatrice) Schroeder and son-in-law of Marg Reeves and the late Glenn Reeves.
Cherished brother of James Schroeder and Alanna (Tom) Muzik and brother-in-law of Sean (Sonya) and Christopher Reeves.
Dear nephew of David (Debbie) Bracken, Larry (Susan) Bracken, Bonnie (Tom) Rowinski, Ted (Janet) Bracken and Sandy (Brian) Spence.
He is predeceased by his grandparents Hugh and Loreen Bracken and Oliver and Alice Bested. Rick will be sadly missed by his many cousins, extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road in Whitby, ON, at 11:00a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
Robert “Bob” Francis Williamson
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert on January 20, 2024.
Son of the late Thomas “Jack” and Marion Williamson. Loving husband of 50 years to Beverley.
Proud father to Laura (Gary) and Jennifer (Mike).
Adoring grandfather to Lucas, Corianna and Gillian. Oldest brother to Grace (Earl), Jacqueline, Stephen (Bette) and Tom (Debbie).
Brother-in-law to Ken (Lindsay), Marilyn (Paul). Fondly remembered by many Nieces and Nephews and well as his Great nieces and Nephews. Bob had a great passion for cars and motorcycles especially his Harley’s.
He enjoyed planning and planting his garden and you could always find a beautiful rosebush he lovingly planted for his devoted wife Beverley. Bob will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
Family and friends are welcome to gather at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering, on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr, Ajax on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow in the church hall.
A private family internment will take place at a later date.
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SickKids Foundation or the Salvation Army in memory of Bob.
Roman Ritkowski
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Roman at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 19, 2024 in his 89th year.
Predeceased by his loving wife Millie and survived by his son Robert and his wife Barbara.
Proud Dzia Dzia of Tyler, Christopher and Keira.
Friends and family are invited to join us for a celebration of life at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa 905-579-6787) on Thursday January 25, 2024, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with service at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Ronit Fabro
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Loving and cherished wife of Paul Fabro.
Loving mother of David Catriel (Nancy Reich) and Mia Spiegelman (Jamie Spiegelman).
Proud Grandma of Aidan, Liam, Ceili, Daniel, Adam and Alia, Sibling of Izhak Goldhaber (Nadine Crafton), Esther Barak Rubin (Ronald Rubin) and Sharon Kirsh (Randy Kirsh).
Ronit loved to play the piano, work in the garden, grow vegetables, swim, boating and was a fantastic cook. During her life, Ronit loved all of her dogs: Quifford, Timbit, Pugsley, Muffin and Charlie.
She was the best momma to them and took such good care of them.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 2 pm at Mount Lawn Funeral Home. Interment MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY.
Renate Hildegard Schmahl
Age 90 passed peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Lakeridge Bowmanville Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her three children in her final moments.
Born August 25, 1933 in Berlin, Germany to Herbert and Hildegard Mueller, she married Wilhelm Josef Schmahl in 1954 and immigrated to Canada in 1956.
Renate was loved by her children, Bill and his spouse, Lina, son Tom, and daughter Doris and spouse Arthur and all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She always maintained a close relationship with her brothers Hartmut and Eberhard and their families in Germany.
She enjoyed her time with her many friends playing games, playing cards and especially loved watching the Toronto Maple Leafs, seldom missing a game.
A special thank you to the caring staff at Bowmanville Hospital.
She’ll be missed by all who knew her In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Bowmanville Hospital or the Newcastle hospice would be appreciated.
Robert Ambrose Bernier
June 3, 1951 - January 13, 2024
Passed away at Mariposa House Hospice on January 13, 2024.
Bob was predeceased by his parents Ambrose and Margaret (Burke) Bernier.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.