Norma McKenzie
July 14, 1940 - May 12, 2021
Norma Elaine McKenzie (Cherry), passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2021, after a short and courageous battle with Cancer.
Norma will be forever loved and remembered by her children, Christopher (Ashley), and Carolyn (Vernon), her siblings, Keith, OD, Donny, Wayne and Deni, and her grandchildren, Leah, Grant, Carson and Aiden.
She will also be greatly missed but never forgotten by her cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
Norma had a kind and generous heart and she was always ready to help anyone in need.
She went out of her way to express her love to those who knew her.
Her greatest love was for the Lord Jesus who she loved with all her heart.
She looked forward to spending Eternity with Him.
The visitation and funeral service are private by invitation only through the family..
Nancy May Heroux
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on May 7, 2021 at the age of 81.
Predeceased by her loving husband Laurier (2019).
Loving mother of Barb, Rob (Maryann), Butch and Bryan (Reneé).
Adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Nancy also leaves behind her sisters Sandra and Karen.
There will be no formal funeral service, cremation has taken place.
Arrangements entrusted with THORNTON CEMETERY and FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787.
Donations will be gratefully accepted for R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre.
Expressions of condolence may be left at etouch.ca .
Norma Cubitt
(July 19, 1919 – April 18, 2021)
It is with gratitude for a life lived fully and filled with the love of family, friends, and her extended Northminster United Church family, that Norma Cubitt passed away on Sunday, April 18th, 2021, at Lakeridege Health Bowmanville.
She was born on July 19th, 1919 in Millbrook, Ontario but lived the majority of her life in Oshawa.
She is survived by her son Garry and his wife Vicki, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Catherine and husband Paul Switzer, Abigayle and Kaitlyn, and Christopher Cubitt and wife Stephanie, and Nathan and Tyler.
It was her greatest pleasure to have always been a part of their family events and sharing in the happy times at the family cottage.
She has nieces and nephews who always stayed in contact with her and she very much enjoyed their calls and cards.
She leaves behind friends at her home at Traditions of Durham where she spent many wonderful years, as well as her previous homes at Kassingers and on Oakes Avenue.
Her deep faith, joy of life, caring for others, and always friendly and joyous spirit, has left a wonderful mark on all who knew her.
Norma was the last surviving charter member of Northminster United Church where she attended the very first service of the congregation when she was 8 years old. She spent her life as an active part of her church and was honoured to be a life member of the UCW.
Having retired from working 25 years at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, she became for many years an active volunteer in the palliative care unit at Oshawa.
Norma was predeceased by her loving husband of more than 50 years, Victor Cubitt, her parents Norman and Lila Dunford, and her siblings Helena Wilson, Bernice Jackson, and Robert (Bob) Dunford. Norma was the last surviving member of their generation in both her family and the family of Victor.
She was sustained throughout the years with wonderful memories of the times spent with her family, their spouses and children, and the siblings and families of her husband Victor.
She was extremely proud of her family, joyous for the full life she had lived, appreciative of all who were her friends, and honoured to have been a part of her church family at Northminster.
She left us all with a hand written note, “I have been so blessed in so many ways. Thanks be to God”
Memorial donations in her memory can be made to Northminster United Church, Oshawa.
Due to Covid restrictions a private family funeral will be held on Friday, April 23rd, at Northminster United Church, with interment to follow at Mount Lawn Cemetery .
Online condolences can be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Nina Margarette Moriarty
April 13th, 1927 - April 8th, 2021
Peacefully on Thursday April 8, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville just 5 days short of her 94th birthday.
Nina, beloved wife of the late Gerald Moriarty.
Much loved mother of Lynn Prentice (late Bill), Sheri Tremblay and the late Jackie Moriarty.
Nina will be missed by her family and friends.
Cremation.
Memorial donations to the Durham Lung Association would be appreciated.
Online condolences can be shared by visiting armstrongfh.ca .
Due to Covid restrictions, a memorial service will take place at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
Norman Baine
(May 23rd, 1931 – April 5th, 2021)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville with family by his side in his 90th year.
Beloved husband of the late Marilyn; loving father and father-in-law to Susan and David Richardson, Arthur and Pamela Baine and Debra and Jim D'Amico.
Proud and loving grandpa to Nicholas, Sarah, Matthew, Samuel and Emma, and great granddaughter Rylie.
Survived by his brother Stanley Gertzbein and sister Ina Lofsky.
A private family service will be held at Bond Head Cemetery in Newcastle.
If desired, memorial donations to the Durham Region Hospice - Clarington would be greatly appreciated.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the many PSWs, especially Belinda, for their compassionate care. Special thanks also to Dr. Brunton and Dr. Kassirer at Newcastle Village Medical.
Nancy Plowright
July 25, 1955 – March 26, 2021 Nancy
(Retired from Autoworkers Credit Union) Unexpectedly on Friday March 26, 2021 at home.
Beloved wife of Gary for 45 years.
Loving mom and best friend of Brandy (Jeff) and Corey Plowright.
Cherished Grandma of Justin, Ashley, Jenna, Jarred and Madison. Dear sister of Mike (Dawn), Pat (Nadine), Susan (Don), Mary (Dennass), Cindy, predeceased by Carolyn and Mitzi.
Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visiting will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Sunday April 4th 2021 from 4 - 8 p.m.
Please reserve a spot for Visitation through this link: https://signup.com/go/pKMyWdD .
A private Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation or Epilepsy foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Noreen Partland
Passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 in her 82nd year.
Noreen has joined her husband of 57 years, Paul who passed away November 2019.
Noreen was the loving mother of Lisa (Robert), Laura and Leslie.
Cherished grandmother of Michael (Kristen), Mary (Michael), Claire (Greg), Joe, Mia and Jacob.
Noreen has been reunited with her parents Margaret and Joe and her brother Bern.
Fondly remember by her sister Joanne, brother-in-law Murray and her many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff from Bay Ridges Long Term Care Home for their care and support during this difficult time.
A private family service is taking place.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Online condolences can be made at etouch.ca .
Noel Clifford Marshall
December 25, 1936 - March 6, 2021
In the early morning of Saturday, March 6th, 2021, in his 84th year, Noel passed away at home.
Dear husband of Joyce for 63 years and father of Nancy (Glen Robinson) of Ottawa and Hugh Marshall (Sara nee Coukell) of Oshawa. Predeceased by his son Clifford and by grandsons Paul and Noel.
Survived by his sisters Susan (John Oliver) and Christine (Robert Korhonen).
Fondly remembered by Clifford’s family: Laura (Mike Bayda – children Ben, Noa, Bryne and Addie), Sarah (Garrett MacKenzie – children Hadley and Taylor), Robert, Trisha (Chris Reynolds – children Claire and Scarlett), Genet and Endashew with their parents Denise and Kevin Coghill of McLean, Saskatchewan.
Noel will be missed keenly by his Ontario grandchildren Andrew, Melanie and Heather Robinson, and Hannah and Madeline Marshall as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Noel spent much of his life serving the needs of others. He had a strong sense of community spirit, which expressed itself in his profession and community work.
He was a scoutmaster for three years and then became involved in St. George’s Church in Pickering where he served as a Sunday school teacher.
During his time with the Church he was a warden, treasurer, property manager and member of the Advisory Board.
The family moved to Whitby in 1975 and Noel became involved with All Saint’s Anglican Church. He served on the Advisory Board for a number of years, was a Warden for three years and also volunteered on a number of Church committees. Noel was a founding director of the Ajax-Pickering United Way and served on a number of committees as well as serving as President.
Noel worked for the Town of Pickering for 30 years, beginning in 1963 as Deputy Town Clerk and then worked as Town Clerk. For the last 17 years of his career, he was the Town Manager.
During his tenure, a state-of-the-art recreation complex was constructed as well as the civic complex and library which formed the core of the new town centre.
He was a strong advocate of public participation and dedicated his public life to serving the needs of Pickering residents. Together, Noel and Joyce co-founded and operated multiple nursery schools for 30 years in the Durham Region.
Noel was Joyce’s “silent partner” and supported her as the financial manager.
His leisure time was devoted to his family and the maintenance of his home and later the cottage where he spent much of his time trying to adapt a somewhat hostile shoreline to a more usable form.
As well, he volunteered as a captain of the Mugwamp, a ferry for Bon Echo Provincial Park. Joyce and Noel visited most of the Canadian provinces as well as taking an Alaskan cruise, and a few winter trips to Florida.
One of their travel highlights was a trip to England and Scotland for their 25th wedding anniversary.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON CEMETERY and FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787).
Expressions of condolences may be left at etouch.ca .
In lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated for the Durham Region Hospice (Whitby site build) @durhamregionhospice.ca.
Nelson Ray Brown
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday March 1st, 2021, at the age of 92.
Beloved husband of Davine for 59 years.
Loving father of David (Barb) Brown, Donna (Mark) Twardowski, Judy (Chris) Phillips.
Devoted Grandpa to Amanda (Steve) Kellett, Sarah (Eric) St. Pierre, Deanna Brown (Drew Christie), Stephanie Twardowski (Stephen Leonard), Cassandra Twardowski (Matt Marner), Kaylin Twardowski (Will McIntyre) and Bryan Phillips. Also a devoted Great Grandpa to Margaret and Agnes.
Predeceased by his siblings; Clarence, Edward, Norman, Clayton, Merrill, Douglas and Elwin.
Nelson was a kind man of strong character who gave so much and expected so little. He was a farmer at heart and was a dedicated employee for 30 years at General Motors in Oshawa.
Nelson adored his wife and family. He enjoyed cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs, completing crossword puzzles, making and fixing things and baking his famous butter tarts.
A private family service will be held.
A special thank you to Dr. Graham, Dr. Forrester, the LHO medical teams on the stroke and surgical floors as well as the palliative care team.
If desired, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation; Palliative Care Services.
Noëlla Marie Austen
(December 13, 1928 – February 10, 2021)
Peacefully at her residence with her son by her side, Noëlla passed away after a valiant battle with cancer.
Noëlla was predeceased by her husband of 63 years John (December 2019).
She is survived by her children Cynthia Putnam (the late Arnold McLean), Jim (Janet); brother in law Paul (Sandra) Archambault and grandchildren Allison & Andrew (Alexandra) McLean.
In early January Noëlla left the hospital to return home where she was surrounded by loving and devoted private caregivers, who she adored immensely.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks for all the support received from caregivers, family, friends, neighbours and the team at Wilmot Pharmacy.
As per Noëlla’s wishes there will be no service.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Durham Humane Society.