(Sandy) James Alexander MacPherson
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September 22, 1942 – January 2, 2022
Sandy passed away peacefully at home with his family.
Born in Kincardine, ON, the youngest child of Ella Katherine Macpherson (Brown) and Franklin Edward Macpherson, he is predeceased by his parents as well as his brother, John Macpherson, sister, Mary Culbert, and brother-in-law Murray Culbert.
Sandy is survived by his beloved dog Hazel, his daughter, Sandra Bennett, son-in law, Don Sinclair, grandchildren Francine Houston (Patrick), and Stuart Bruce, and great-grandchildren, Georgia and Lloyd Houston, his sister-in-law Evonne Macpherson, and his nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by two former wives, Patricia Endicott (mother of his daughter), and Carolyn Macpherson.
After years in the Works department at the Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham, Sandy embarked on a long career in the waterworks industry, travelling by car across the continent selling infrastructure needed to supply water to cities, towns, and industries.
His job involved two of the things he loved most, driving, and meeting people.
A self-proclaimed ‘fun seeker’, his travels took him to all parts of North America from the Arctic Circle to Texas and from California to Maine. He made friends and had adventures wherever he went.
An extrovert’s extrovert, he was the life of any party.
He got great pleasure from being a member of the congregation at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church and was very appreciative of the many good friends he made there and the kindness they showed as his health declined.
He also loved the St. Luke’s birthday celebrations and entertainment nights.
A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held once Covid restrictions allow the type of celebration he would have wanted – lots of people, lots of fun, and perhaps a drink or two.
Memorial donations to the War Amps of Canada would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
(Christina) Anne Howlett
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April 1, 1933 - November 20, 2021
Our beloved cheery, witty, caring Anne has left us.
She lived life to the full until feeling ill and entering hospital in early November.
After several days she calmly gradually began a deep eternal sleep.
Anne's fondest memories of youth on her family's London-area farm were of her love for horses and tractor-driving.
To study at Western University she left the farm, but farm community values never left Anne.
At graduation and through her life, Anne felt proud and gratified to be among just a few women who'd then had that opportunity.
Armed with her degree, she launched a distinguished 40+ year career managing public and secondary school libraries in Sarnia, Edmonton, Manchester England, and Toronto.
Anne was lauded for many major contributions, notably the Independent Study Booklet recognized for years as an innovative and essential student learning tool.
Anne was a selfless, kind and caring humanitarian: a model inspriring each of us to enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally and boundlessly seek the best in others, and then relentlessly patiently cajole and guide them through productive fulfilling life journeys.
Celebration of Anne’s life on Monday, November 29, 2021 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Old Mill, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario M8X 1G5 (chapel entrance). NOTE that COVID Vaccine Passports and Photo ID will be required for entry.
In Anne’s memory, donations may be made to secondary school student bursaries at www.meritaward.ca or to heart stroke research at www.heartandstroke.ca or to mental health programs at www.toronto.cmha.ca.
Condolences may be offered at etouch.ca .
In Anne's memory, donations may be made at Merit Award Bursary Program or Heart & Stroke Foundation or CAMH.
Arrangements entrusted with SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING .
“May” Majlis Bedard
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August 19, 1929 – September 25, 2021
Peacefully, with her loving family at her side at Hillsdale Terrace on Saturday September 25, 2021 in her 93rd year.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Omer Bedard.
Loving mother to Susan (Edward)and Kathleen (Will).
Cherished Grandma to Alexandra (Josh), Marissa (Khahlil), Hayley and Ellery and Great-Grandma to Jayden and Laiken.
May will be missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews extended family and friends.
Cremation has taken place with enichement at Resurrection Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME .
“Jack” Jacques Joseph Gagnon
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July 28, 1939 – September 22, 2021
Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at Thornton View Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at 12:17 a.m.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife of many years, Gwendoline Gagnon, as well as many of his siblings, Henriette, Reynald, and Edna.
He will be dearly missed by those who survived him, his siblings Jeanette and Alcide, along with his children, Lee Gagnon and Lisa (Mark) Parzanese.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME , 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234).
Donations in Jack’s memory can be made to Parkinson Canada.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
(Thomas) Ross McDowell
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It is with the heaviest of hearts and profound sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved Ross (88), on April 2, 2021, at Centenary Hospital.
He was a loving husband and best friend to his wife, Joan for 70 years of marriage, during which time they raised six children together: Sandra, Brian (Sue), Janice, deceased (Terry Belbin), Steven (Sandra), Ken (Nicole), Kathy (Scott Riley).
He was a proud grandfather to ten grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, who will miss him terribly.
He will also be missed by extended family and many classic car loving friends from the Model A Owners of Canada, HASC and ACCCC Durham, and by his friends at Dunbarton Fairport United Church.
He was one in a million and will never be forgotten.
We love you so very much.
The family would like to thank the staff of Centenary Hospital for caring for him in his final days and asks that any donations made in Ross' honour go towards Parkinson Canada.
Arrangements are being handled by the SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING , and the family will arrange a service at a future date, when we are able.
(John) Solimano Giovanni
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In his 99th year. Passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces, Oshawa on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Loving father of Mara Burke (Bob) and Aldo Solimano (Janice).
Beloved Nonno of Christopher (Jennifer), Caitlin (Mike), Stephanie (Alex), Laura (Erik), Paul (Emma). Great Grandfather of Alexander, Katherine, Aemelia, Maggie, Layke and Noah.
Remembered by Robert (Anne), Christopher (Angela), Jonathan (Tracy) and Elizabeth, children of the late Marvis Solimano.
Just “Nonno” to many extended family and friends.
Private family memorial/celebration will be held at a later date.
(Doris) Jean Prosser
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Went home to God on December 6, 2020 at age 90.Jean was a woman with a deep, abiding and unwavering faith. She leaves behind a legacy of love, fairness, compassion and an incredible joy for the simple things in life. Jean was born to John and Dorcas Jeffery on September 7, 1930 in Kemptville, Nova Scotia.As a child, she was a member of CGIT, Mission Band, BYPU and 4H groups.Jean met her husband, Charles at the one room school in Kempt.Due to the remoteness of Kempt she completed her high school education by boarding in Yarmouth. She is a graduate of the Provincial Normal College (Nova Scotia Teachers College) and returned to the south Nova Scotia area to teach school.She and Charles married in 1952 and went on to have eight children, Brian (Anne), Susan (Eric Sadler d), Michael (Cathy), Jeffery (Angela), Pamela, Robert (Christene), Sandra (Bill Houlden) and Troy (Heather).She and Charles raised this large family emphasizing strong values, work ethic and respect. In 1953 the family left Nova Scotia and moved to Oshawa. In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, she adored her 17 grandchildren; Jennifer, Stacey, Owen, Ryan, Leigh, Brendan, Jordan, Evan, Shawn, Chelsey, Jocelyn, Sarah, Paul, Elyse, Claire, Hudson, Gabrielle and her 8 great grandchildren; Charlie, North, Phoenix, June, Lily, Ewan, Vera, Mackenzie.She also loved her First Baptist Church and served on many missions, committees and women’s groups within the church.For eighteen years she patrolled the intersection of Mary and Greta Streets as the school crossing guard. Jean joins her Mom, Dad, sister Phyllis (late Bill Walsh), brother Wayne (Muriel) and sister-in-law Ruth (Art Greene), son-in-law, Eric, in Heaven.She is survived by her husband Charles, brother Randall (Mary) and sister Ruth (late Reigh Poole).The family wishes to send a special thank you to the nurses and support staff from F4, Palliative Care Unit, Lakeridge Health Oshawa, for their care and compassion.We’re sure that in lieu of flowers, she would request that you perform an act of kindness for someone in her name.Donations in memory can be made to Lakeview Cemetery in Kemptville, First Baptist Church, Oshawa, CNIB or the charity of your choice.Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME .To share an online condolence please visit armstrongfh.ca .
“Emy” Mary Elizabeth Moreland
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(Retired teacher of Stephen G. Saywell Public School and member of St. Mark’s United Church, Whitby) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday November 5th, 2020, at the age of 68.Loving wife of the late “Bill” William Butcher.Greatest mother in the world to Jeff (Lindsay) Jackson, Chris Jackson, Andrew and the late Heather Butcher.Cherished grandma to Ava and Nolan Jackson.Dear sister of Anne Robertson (John), Bill Moreland (Eileen), Jean Scott (late Ed), and the late Tom Moreland. Sister in law of Betsy Moreland.She will be dearly missed by the Butcher Family, her Church Family, and her many nieces, nephews and their families. Grandma Emy loved her morning walks with her grandchildren to school. She loved being in the presence of her family, enjoying all the simple blessings of life. She also loved performing in church productions alongside her church family, which gave her great joy.A private family Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark’s United Church, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby.All are welcome to watch the pre-recorded video of the funeral service which will be accessible after Friday November 20th. Please find the recording through this link; http://stmarkswhitby.ca/In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a CHARITY of your choice in Emy’s honour.
(Ada) Louise (Kellar) Thibert
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(March 29, 1962 – October 30, 2020)The family of Louise (Ada) Thibert, age 58, regrets to inform you of her passing on October 30, 2020, at Toronto General Hospital. She spent her last day on earth, surrounded by her loving family. On March 29, 1962, Louise Kellar was born in Perth, Ontario. She was the loving daughter of Raye Kellar and Brenda (Erwin) and sister to Chris (Patricia) and Barbara Green (Vic). Louise leaves behind her two children, Jennifer Urban (Paul), and Jon Thibert (Lee-Anne), four adoring grandchildren: Isaak, Joseph, Madeleine, Amelia; as well as her nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Fondly remembered by Leo Thibert and her deceased companion Steven Velja. Louise will be remembered for her love of music (especially Rod Stewart), her sense of humour, her passion for landscape design, and her love for travelling. Louise cherished time with her family and friends, but her grandchildren were her greatest joy. Due to Covid-19, the family has planned a small private ceremony. A "Celebration of Life" will be announced at a later date.In place of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made to the Lung Health Foundation or Scleroderma Canada.Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234)Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com. Please join us in celebrating Ada’s life by joining us via livestream of the service at www.funeraweb.tv. Search Ada's name, the webcast is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. on November 3rd. COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has mandated: • Permitted gathering sizes inside a building for funeral visitation and chapel services, will be up to 30% of the maximum room capacities (excluding funeral staff) while maintaining the six foot physical distancing rule.• To ensure safety and minimize potential spread of COVID-19.• Further to the Registrar’s Guidance issued on June 15, 2020, wearing masks or face coverings is mandatory for all persons (funeral staff and attendees) inside all funeral establishments or any other indoor setting where a funeral or visitation is held.The Funeral Home staff will be responsible for monitoring these numbers and will be collecting contact information from each visitor, as per the Health Authority’s guidelines.
“Mona” Elfriede Caplar
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February 19th, 1933 - October 25th, 2020Peacefully on Sunday October 25, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 87.Mona, beloved wife of the late William Caplar.Much loved mother of Michele Smillie (Craig), Carol Jones (Ken), Sonny Caplar (Carolyn) and Gord Caplar (Alison).Proud grandmother of Ryan (Sahar), Brad (Alanna), Jessie, Cassandra, Vanessa, Brandon, Michael, Ian and Jason, and great grandchildren; Tyler, Evelyn, Ashton, Hayden, Spencer, Abigail.Daughter of the late Alfred and Hedwig Lowry (nee: Vanna).Mona will be deeply missed by her beloved dog Mitzi, her turtle Leo and her bird Pretty along with all her family and many dear friends.A private Memorial Service has taken place.Memorial donations to the Humane Society of Durham Region would be greatly appreciated.To share an online condolence please visit armstrongfh.ca .
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