Harry Grixti
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July 9, 1926 - February 21, 2023
Harry Grixti, passed away peacefully on February 21st 2023 at the age of 96, at Lakeridge Gardens Long-Term Care Home in Ajax.
Beloved husband of Mary Anne for 74 years.
Loving father to Monica (Steve), Joseph, Steve (Janet) and predeceased by his son Henry (Cathy).
Fondly remembered by his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday February 26th 2023, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, in Whitby.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Lakeridge Gardens Long-Term Care Home for the exceptional care and kindness that you showed to Harry. We appreciate you and thank you for your care.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Team Chelsea lost pet search group or any organization that is near and dear to your heart.
Happy memories silently kept, no need for words, we’ll never forget.
Arrangements entrusted with wctownfuneralhome.com .
Donations to Team Chelsea can be sent by e-transfer to: janniegee@rogers.com .
Heather Lynne Paciocco
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Peacefully passed away with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at age 56.
Heather loving mother of Travis (Mailys), Dawson and Spencer.
Dear sister of Eileen (Ron Chafee), Dawn Conly (Andrew Sevcik), Melanie Conly (Jason Fowler) and Sean Conly (Mary-Ann). Cherished aunt of Amanda, Alyssa, Mackenzie, Bryan, Brittany, Michaela and Douglas.
Predeceased by her parents Bryan and Marilyn Conly. She was the most selfless mother in the world.
She will be lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends.
If desired in memory of Heather, donations to the MS Society of Canada would be appreciated.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 in Glebe Road United Church, 20 Glebe Road, Toronto at 2 p.m. Funeral Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral.
Henry Car Schwering
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December 13, 1954 - January 20, 2023
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Schwering on Friday, January 20th at Ajax Pickering Hospital after a brief battle with pneumonia.
Henry was surrounded by his loving wife Mari and family.
Henry was born on December 13, 1954, in Schaesberg, The Netherlands to Henk and Tina Schwering.
He immigrated with his family to Canada in 1957 where they settled in the Beach area of Toronto.
Henry attended St John’s Catholic School, Neil McNeill High School and earned his Electrical Engineering Technology diploma at Ryerson Polytechnic. For many years Henry worked as a Technologist at George Kelk Corporation where he had opportunities to travel to other countries, including China, Germany, and Spain.
Henry pursued motorcycling, driving his mini cooper, riding the waves in his sailboat, camping and hiking adventures. In 1990, he married Marianne Merrick and together they enjoyed bowling, card games, travel and times with their extended families. Henry and Mari were dedicated to their families and were always there for recitals, hockey games, family game nights, birthdays, and other special celebrations with their many nieces and nephews.
Henry was a fighter. Having suffered a devasting motorcycle accident in his early 20s Henry did not accept the prognosis that he would not walk again. He fought hard to relearn walking and talking, and it was after his recovery that he went on to graduate from Ryerson.
Facing challenges head on was something Henry would do again. In later years Henry battled Parkinson’s to live life to its fullest. After a stroke in 2019, Henry moved into a long-term care home where Mari continued to be his source of strength. Mari was Henry’s rock, advocate, best friend, and love of his life.
Henry is survived by his wife Marianne, his brothers Fred (Barbara), Robert (Frances), Leon (Geri), Paul (Sandra) and Chris (Danielle) ; his sisters Tina and Mary Ann; his sisters-in-law Lisa and Linda (Michael) and brother-in-law Richard (Susan); father-in-law Richard Sr., several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Henk & Tina; mother-in-law Irene and brother-in-law George; nephew Tyler and niece Hannah. Henry leaves behind many friends and family in Canada, the US and the Netherlands.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales, 1001 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 10:30am.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson’s Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation and condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com .
Hannelore Gretchen Klingler
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May 22, 1930 - January 21, 2023
Passed away at her home in Whitby on Saturday January 21st, 2023 at the age of 92.
Predeceased by her husband August Johann Josef Klingler (2010)
Loved and loving mother of Richard Klingler and his wife Angela. Cherished Oma of Jesse and Raymond and his wife Laura.
Great Oma of Presley and Scarlett.
Predeceased by her siblings Edmond, Francz, and Hildegard.
Fondly remembered by her niece Susanne Drdack in Germany.
Hannelore and her husband immigrated to Canada in 1953 where they embraced the Canadian lifestyle. Many years of hard work and dedication at the Chrysler Trim Plant and later at T E Eaton Company. Together, they built a home in Whitby in 1955 and remained there until her passing.
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Thursday January 26th from 11:00 am until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12:00 Noon
Hannelore will be laid to rest beside her husband at GROVESIDE CEMETERY, Brooklin.
Harry Stewart Gallacher
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FEBRUARY 25, 1925 – JANUARY 16, 2023
(WWII Veteran, Member of the Royal Canadian Legion BR. 112)
Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, January 16th, 2023, just shy of his 98th birthday.
Beloved husband of the late Donna.
Loving father of Michelle (Don), and Stewart (Debbie).
Cherished Papa of Colin (Liz), Shauna (Mike), Alexander (Abby) and Wee Papa of Aurelia, Abigail, Avery, Corrina, Nolan and Loïc. Dear brother of Mary and Jean.
Harry will be fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, January 22 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held from HOLY FAMILY PARISH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Monday, January 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 - Poppy Fund (cheques only please) or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Henk Karelsen
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On January 11th, 2023 after a courageous valiant fight after a complication during surgery at the Ajax Pickering Lakeridge Health, Henk passed away.
Henk will be missed by his family and friends.
Taken away at the young age of 68, Henk, loving husband to Gloria (predeceased 2008), loving father to Tammy Segriff (Kevin) and Tina Boudreau (Edwin), devoted Opa to Justin, Courtney, Olivia, Julia and Dylan and loving family member to those living abroad in Holland.
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax.
Henry Cyril “Bud” Ernest Barter
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Passed away at Glenhill Strathaven Long-Term Care on January 4th, 2023, at the age of 93 years.
Beloved husband of Jenny for 70 years.
Loving father to Lynn and her husband Ed Yanke, Brian and his wife Jennifer, Shawn and her husband Ed Noseworthy, Terrance and his wife Stacy. Cherished Grampa of Jason, Roderick, Heather, Janel, Derek, and Royce. Also survived by his great grandchildren.
He had a long career with General Motors, and was also a generous, dear and loyal friend to many.
A Memorial Service will be held at the BOWMANVILLE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023, at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetic Association, or ADRA.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the loving care he has received at Strathaven over the last 7 years.
Heinz Henninger
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Heinz Henninger at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on December 23rd at age 92.
Beloved husband of Ruth for 67 years.
Devoted father of Michael, Christina (Chin Tai), Thomas (Holly) and cherished Opa of Julia (David), Jakob (Melanie), Gabriele and Sebastian.
Family was the most important thing in life for him.
Heinz was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, on March 28, 1930, and emigrated to Canada in 1955.
The family lived in Toronto for 10 years and moved to Oshawa in 1965.
Heinz, as Branch Manager for Sovereign Life Insurance Company.
Heinz was a Chartered Life Underwriter and General Insurance Broker.
He, Ruth, and son Tom, who purchased his father’s brokerage in 1998, worked together for many years at Henninger Insurance and Financial Services.
Heinz and Ruth travelled extensively and loved spending time with family and friends at their cottage in Muskoka.
“Life is good” was his favourite saying. 2022 marked their 57th year as members of Club Loreley, where they attended numerous lively functions and enjoyed many happy hours.
Both are former long-time board members, Heinz as President from 1986 to 1990, and long-time members of the Loreley Singers. His son Tom was also president of Club Loreley from 2001-2003.
The family will celebrate Heinz’s life every day by continuing to think and talk about him and share memories of a wonderful, remarkable, kind and devoted husband, father and Opa, who will never be forgotten.
In Memory of Heinz, donations to: Club Loreley Inc., 389 Dean Avenue, Oshawa ON, L1H 3E1 would be greatly appreciated.
Online condolences may be made makfuneralhome.com .
Herbert Allan Le Gard
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Retired Staff Sergeant Durham Regional Police Services
As people celebrate the New Year, we celebrate a huge man, a man larger than life itself, a man we loved dearly.
Peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 93.
Herb Le Gard, beloved husband of 70 years, of Ina (nee Peattie) of Little Britain.
Loving father of Sherry and her husband tom Whiteway, and Wendy and her husband Carl Leszkowicz.
Loved grandfather of Nicole Whiteway, Amanda and her husband Willem Terlouw, Carla and her husband Noah Dorland, Lisa Leszkowicz-Reid and her husband Matt Reid, tom Whiteway and his wife Melissa, and 11 great grandchildren.
Predeceased by his parents and three sisters. Herb will be remembered and missed by his nieces and nephews.
Whether you know him as Dad, Gramps, Grandpa, Pobi, Uncle Herbie, Sarge, Staff or Friend, nobody knew or loved him more than his wife. Herb committed his life to his family, always providing a safe place to land.
He committed his life to serving his country and community while dedicating his working years within the Royal Canadian Navy, Metropolitan Toronto Police Force, the Uxbridge Police Department, and the Durham Regional Police Service.
He was a man of incredible strength, values and determination.
Herb fought his last fight and is forever at peace, REST IN PEACE, SIR.
If desired memorial donations may be made through the Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry, to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.
Horace Vetzal
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DECEMBER 10, 1926 – DECEMBER 28, 2022
Age 96, of Bowmanville, Ontario passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
Beloved husband of the late Mildred McClimond.
Son of Ukrainian parents, George Vetzal and Mary Nicholishen.
Loving father of Deborah Van Londen, Pamela (deceased) and her husband Michael Wood, and wife Deb, and Linda (deceased) and her husband Keith Collins.
Dearly loved Grampa of Adam Van Londen (Robyn Walter), Melissa Botden (Philip), Isaac Wood, Adrienne (James Adas), Ashley (Philip Haid), Nathan Collins (Amanda), Christie (Alan Tanner), and Travis Collins (Lauren).
Especially loved great-grampa of Dallas (deceased), Ethan, Sadie and Eli Botden; Isabelle Wood; Mason and Ivy Adas; Clara and Theo Haid; Jackson and Bennett Collins; and Harper, Kennedy and Finley Tanner. Loving companion of his dear friend Joan Rice. Greatly loved and missed by his many nieces and nephews.
He was their Uncle Buck. Horace, with Millie, spent many winters in Panama City, Florida.
He retired early from G.M. to enjoy paradise at their cottage on Stoney Lake for 57 years. A kind and gentle man, he sang with the Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen, Courtice United Church choir, Faith United Church choir and the BOAA choir.
Thank you to the dedicated staff at Glen Hill Strathaven LTC to whom we are most grateful. A special thanks to those who cared for Millie as well 10 years ago. May they have peace together.
Visitation will be held at Faith United Church, Courtice on Thursday January 5, 2023 from noon until time of Memorial Service in the Church at 1 pm. Burial at Ebenezer cemetery. Reception at the church to follow.
The service will be Livestreamed using the following link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/66522 Memorial donations to Faith United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at courticefuneralchapel.com for the Vetzal family.
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