Graham Lockey
March 20, 1942 - October 21, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Graham Lockey who died on October 21, 2023 in Centenary Hospital at the age of 81 due to complications following a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia, children Joanne (Doug) and Sharon, and grandchildren Caitlin, Hailey and Megan.
Graham was a 20 year prostate cancer survivor and active member of the Prostate Cancer Canada Network Durham Region.
He will be remembered most for his unwavering kindness and immeasurable generosity, a man who always managed to find the bright side of things with an incredible sense of humour.
We will miss him.
A celebration of life may be planned at a future date.
Arrangements entruste with ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME .
Please feel free to make a donation to either of Graham’s favourite charities, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Salvation Army.
George Raymond Darrach
Left us suddenly on October 21, 2023.
Beloved father to Nina (Kevin), and Angela (Luigi).
Proud grandfather of Ashleigh (Brandon), Marcus, Ryan and Mason.
Loving brother to Shirley, the late Nancy (Ron), Pat (Hugh), Bob (Arlene), Jim (Margie) (the late Marsha), Peggy (Don) and Joe (April).
Pre-deceased by parents Colin and Goldie.
George will be missed deeply by all of his friends and family.
Friends and family are invited to gather for memorial visitation at NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL (20 King Ave W., Newcastle, ON L1B 1H7) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Family tributes will be held at 6:30 p.m.
if so desired, memorial donations may be made to Autism Canada.
Gail Pamela Brooks
September 26, 1963 - October 7, 2023
Sadly we announce the passing of Gail, cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, on October 7th, surrounded by her loved ones after battling a brain aneurysm.
She is survived by father, Alan Turner; sister, Debbie (Steve) and family; husband, Alan Brooks; son, Taylor (Samantha); daughter, Hillary; granddaughters, Aaliyah and Macie; and dear brother-in-law, Lorne.
She was predeceased by mum, Catherine; and sister, Jennifer.
A Celebration of her beautiful Life will be held on Saturday, October 21st, 1-4 p.m. at Port Perry Masonic Lodge, 320 Queen St., Port Perry, ON L9L 1L5.
Forever loved and in our hearts.
Geyan Singh
May 17, 1979 – Oct 15, 2023
In Loving memory of Geyan, peacefully on October 15th, 2023 at the age of 44.
Beloved son of Gaitri and the late Gopaul.
Cherished brother of Gita.
Loving father of Savannah. Geyan will be lovingly remembered by his extended family, friends, and those that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Visitation will be held at the DESTEFANO FUNERAL HOME, 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa (905) 440 3595 on Tuesday October 24th from 12:00pm- 2:00pm.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 2:00pm. For those unable to attend the Service in person, we invite you to CLICK HERE just prior to the service to view the Livestream.
Gayle Elizabeth Clephan
Passed away peacefully at her home in Port Perry on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at age 64.
Gayle was a long-time resident of Richmond Hill.
Beloved daughter of the late John and Carmen Clephan. Dear sister of Rob.
Loving aunt to Shannon, Tina, and great-aunt of Casey. Proud Godmother of Rowan.
Private arrangements with the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Gary Smith
August 13, 1962 - October 13, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary Smith, who passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, with his loving family by his side.
Gary was a loving father of Valerie (Ryan), survived by his loving mother Joan Smith, sister Deborah Ann, brother Stephen (Beth).
Gary will be greatly missed by his Nieces and Nephews Jeremy, Erin and Taylor.
Gary was predeceased by his father Albert Smith. Arrangements with Newcastle Funeral Home.
He will forever be remembered for his love for Nascar, The Toronto Maple Leafs and The Oshawa Generals.
Gary will forever be in our hearts.
George Davidson
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 11, 2023 at Ross Memorial Hospital at the age of 62 years.
Loving husband of Lisa (nee Fish) for 32 years.
Cherished dad of Stephanie. Dear brother of Bonnie (Mike) Avery, Gary (Shelley) Davidson, Patricia (Bruce) Curl, Harold (Nancy) Davidson, and the late Brian (Heather) Davidson and Gilbert Davidson.
George will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, family and numerous friends. Georges’ greatest loves were his family, and life.
Visitation will be held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry, on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2:00-4:00pm & from 7:00-9:00pm, and on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 11:00-12:00pm.
A Service to celebrate George’s life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:00pm. Interment at McNeil-Wick Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, Oshawa.
George Edward Sullivan
March 25th, 1931 - Friday, October 6th, 2023
It is with mixed feelings that we share the news of the death of our beloved George Edward Sullivan.
First, the feeling of the deepest sorrow a heart can feel and second, great joy knowing he is safely in his heavenly home in the presence of his Saviour.
George died in the early morning of Friday October 6th at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
He is survived by Ruth, his beloved bride of over 70 years, his daughter Colleen, son-in-law Lindsay, daughter-in-law Jane, son Grant, daughter-in-law Fiona, and daughter Sindy.
Grandchildren and “apples of his eye”: Mark (Hailey), Joseph (Ana), Laura (Troy),Sarah (Stéphane), Rachel (Jordan), Kyle.
Great grandchildren: Hunter, Adelaide, Romi, Ethan, Kennedy, Emma and Elizabeth
Also surviving him are his brothers Fred (Shirley), Arthur (Carol) and John (Rose) and sister-in-laws Gloria and Norene and many, many, many dear friends.
He was pre-deceased by his son Dan, his parents Joe and Lucy Sullivan, sisters Dorothy, Bernice, Elsie, and Evelyn and brother Bernie.
From our family to the caregivers on Emma’s Floor the most gratitude possible for the kind and compassionate care for our parents.
How do you describe George without the space and time to write a book, and yet capture the essence of the incredible man he was? Well how about a whole list of points and key words. Get out a pen and cross off as many as you personally experienced or at least heard a story about.
Born at home, in Cooks Cove, Nova Scotia, second child and first son in a family that grew to 9 children.
His Mom was a school teacher. His Dad worked hard wherever there was work to support a growing family, it was the 30’s. Grandma Macdonald lived with them to help out, and was always knitting.
Dad loved poetry, recitations, and could say his abc’s backwards and forwards.
Radio, and Wilf Carter and news of the war. A horseman from age 5, hitching the horse, and ploughing and planting. Walking to and from school “up hill both ways”. Dancing with his sisters at Roly Myer’s dance hall.
Surveyor’s assistant age 12.
Lumber drive on the Salmon River at age 16 for his uncle Martin - in a torrent of raging waters cautioned “don’t drop the peevie stick”
Boarded a train to Sudbury from the Monastery at age 17. Boarding houses
INCO worked first in the smelter- age 17.
Boxer
Broomball
Shuffle board
INCO Frood nickel mine underground age 18- worked for 17 years, working his way to become a shift boss and mine rescue captain
An encounter with some people who he watched live out their Christian lives with compassion and generousity and the decision that he wanted what they had and he came to know God as his Lord and Saviour and friend.
A blind date, and a love affair that continued for over 70 years. A truly Dynamic duo: he the creative, never stand still member and Ruth the partner and administrator.
Newlyweds first apartment Barlow Street , Colleen arrived, then to Regent Street apartment and Dan’s birth, then upstairs at Fawcett’s in Wanup, and Grant was born and then in 1960 to a brand new home , 1361 Southview Drive and the arrival of Cindy.
Camping at Grundy
Travel trailer rental business
Family hunting adventures -yes the whole family 🙂
Road trips to Nova Scotia
A move to Whitby in 1965 and a home on Dundas Street
Sullivan Real Estate- owner and broker
Three week family road trip to California - Disneyland, restaurants, hotels 🙂
Colour TV to watch first man on the moon
Pet coffins
Mini-Stor-It - Whitby’s first secured self serve storage facility
Shop-vac attach invented and patented
Down on a feather, airplane rides, beating water with forks, jumping through a broom stick, lifting chair using the chair leg, Jigs, Johnnie Bedore, rook, Skip Bo, checkers, fox and geese, crokonile, riddles.
Hunting
Prospecting
Dynamite fixes everything
Snow prince snowmobile
Go karts
Cross cut saw contests
Twinkle in his eye
Loved hats
Outstretched hand to greet
Handkerchiefs
Green khakis
Wallet full of cash and pocketful of change
Moose calls
Target practice on juice cans
Swimming with Wilma the whale
Portable saw mill
Pheasants
Bunnies
Landlord
Friend
Renovator
Farmer
Grandpa George
Table top jigs
Prankster
Magician - eggs pulled out of his ear etc.
Horton’s Cove - construction of their new home for their retirement after selling Mini-Stor-It, and a beautiful barn for his team of Canadian horses -Chief and Bill
Collector - all things related to horse drawn equipment, wagons, sleighs;
5th wheel trailer - Alaska - Florida
Always needed dessert - old dry biscuit would do
How he cooked for Mother’s Day - ordered Kentucky fried chicken
Ketchup “bear tracks”
Bear hunting from tree fort
Horse and wagon rides
Driving lessons
Tire swing
A plan to build a vertical log home -“before he got old”
Mother Webb’s
Arby’s
Dairy Queen
Sullivan Marsh - Ducks Unlimited
The best way to remember George would be “always remembering to be kind, the person might just be down on their luck”.
Donations in his memory to any of the following charities would be appreciated:
Capital City Mission, Ottawa
Northern Canada Evangelical Mission (Tribal Trails TV)
Shareword Global Canada(formerly The Gideons International in Canada )
The Refuge, Oshawa
Visitation on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am, at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N., WHITBY, ON L1M 1W9 Service on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 11:00am. Interment at GROVESIDE CEMETERY,, 5155 Baldwin St., WHITBY, ON Interment for immediate family will take place at Groveside on Tuesday November 14th at 2:00 pm.
Gerhard “Gerry” Julius Schroeder
Passed away on Saturday October 7, 2023 at Southlake Region Health Centre, Newmarket.
Gerry was pre-deceased by his wife Bessie Schroeder (Brogan), and by his siblings Hermann, Hans, and Hildegard.
He will be remembered by his special niece Pat “Patsy” and by her family. Cherished uncle of Eisi (Thomas) Mannel, Hermi (Uschi) Schroeder, Fifi Schroeder, pre-deceased by his nephew Karlheinz.
Uncle of many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Gerry leaves behind his extended family and many friends.
Visitation will be held at the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton on Friday October 13th from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass to follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Beaverton at 1:00p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in memory of Gerry to Scouts Canada or to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church would be appreciated.
George David Emmanuel Gill
MAY 6, 1935 – OCTOBER 5, 2023
“Has flown west” Landed at Kirkland Lake Ontario on May 6th, 1935.
He was an only child. He married Vaunne June 23, 1956 and soon after, he commenced his aviation career as a commissioned flying officer and instructor in the RCAF.
Following which he joined Okanagan Helicopters before joining Air Canada where he had a 25 year career, retiring in 1991.
George’s propeller finally quit turning on Thursday October 5, 2023. Father of Wesley (Deborah), Cherilyn (Shona), Jeffrey and Gregory (Sandra). Grandfather of Ryan, Rebecca (Taylor), Clair and great grandfather of Brayden.
George will be fondly remembered by his step grandchildren, his step great grandchildren and his extended family and many friends.
A special thank you to the medical team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on G7 and G5 for their care and compassion.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday October 18th, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) with a service commencing at 10:00 a.m.
At George's request, please wear colorful clothing.
Memorial donations to University of Guelph – Pet Trust or the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com.