Patrick Paul Phelan
Patrick passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a short battle with cancer.
Beloved husband of Lorrie (nee Reid) of 31 years; loving father to Mathew (Brianna) and Katie; and cherished grandfather-to-be at the end of August.
Brother of Michael (Bev), Danny (1975), Kathy (1985), Louise (Al), and Maureen (Davey). Brother-in-law to Dave (Lorie) Reid. Uncle to Dennis, Brandon (Lindsey), Chrissy (Tian), Erin, Devin (Andrew), Jamie, Dawson, and Alissa.
Patrick was born in 1959 in Toronto.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. They provided Patrick with love and care in his final days.
Family and friends will be received at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Rd in Whitby on Saturday March 25, 2023 from 11:30-1:30. Service will follow at 1:30. Burial will take place immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to Lakeridge Health Foundation’s Cancer Care.
Patricia Shirley Casey
December 7, 1936 - March 22, 2023
Passed away at Hillsdale Terraces Oshawa with her family by her side on Wednesday March 22nd 2023 at the age of 86.
Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Brenda Hall and her husband Bob, Lori Patrick, Brian Patrick, Connie Henrich as well Pearl Cairns and her husband Gary.
Cherished grandmother of Susan (Craig), Siobhan (Jesse), Ken, Dylan, Tara, Travis, Rose and Kelly.
Predeceased by her brother Bill and her sisters Jean (late Fred) and Bea (Rue)
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Sunday April 2nd from 12:00 Noon until time of service in the Barnes Chapel Sunday afternoon at 1:00 pm
In memory of Patricia memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or Hearth Place Cancer Support Center in Oshawa.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Pearl MacInnis-Akister
Passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023, due to complications from COVID-19 at Ross Memorial Hospital.
Pearl loved her family, gardening, golfing, dancing, cooking, snuggling babies and a good cup of tea.
Pearl was an avid Blue Jay fan and never missed an episode of the Y&R. Always a hard worker, she was never without a smile on her face and was always welcoming and willing to lend a hand. Pearl is predeceased by her husbands, Gerald Akister and Lorne MacInnis.
She will be sadly missed by her daughters Geraldine (Harold Lodwick predeceased) and Valerie ( Richard Parliament); her adored grandchildren Wendy (Greg), Rob (Alison), Becky (Steve), Amy (Jay), Ian (Emily), and Emily (Mike), and 15 great grandchildren.
She is survived by her sister Jean Fisher and brother John Gregg and predeceased by siblings Frank, Alvin, Morley, Margaret, Mildred and Clayton.
She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews and many friends.
A special thank-you to the Lindsay Palliative Care Unit and the staff and residents at Adelaide Place for their care and compassion.
There will be a private family internment. The family intends to celebrate Pearl’s life with friends and family at a later date, details to be communicated separately.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Harold Lodwick Citizenship Award or The Ross Memorial Palliative Care unit would be greatly appreciated.
Pauline Margaret McCarthy
APRIL 16, 1932 – MARCH 13, 2023
Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Oak Ridge Hospice on Monday March 13th, 2023, in her 91st year.
Dearly beloved wife of James A. McCarthy for 68 years.
Loving mother of Jo-Anne Pierson (Scott), Leo McCarthy (Cheryl), Jean Rines (Elwood), Doug McCarthy, late Sheila Hood (Al), Susan Dowling (Doug), Cathy Huntington (Allan) and Linda Warman (Ken).
Sadly missed by her 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandgrandchildren.
Dear daughter of the late Leo Daley and Frances Creed of P.E.I.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday March 17th from 2 – 6 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, 1100 Mary Street North, Oshawa on Saturday March 18th at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Oak Ridge Hospice or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Paul Maxwell Hammond
JUNE 28, 1967 – MARCH 11, 2023
Passed away suddenly on Saturday March 11th, 2023 at the age of 55.
Dearly beloved husband of Darlene for 31 years.
Loving father of Caitlin (Kalvin Aubin) and Douglas.
Dear son of Walter and Patricia Hammond.
Survived by his sisters Margaret Gullage (William) and Elizabeth Byrne (Rick), and predeceased by his brother David Hammond.
Paul will be missed by his sister-in-law Edith Hammond and his many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A celebration of Paul’s life will take place in Newfoundland in the summer of 2023.
Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Pavlos “Paul” Pasgas
May 6, 1954 - December 1, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pavlos "Paul" Pasgas, on December 01, 2022, at the age of 68.
Paul was predeceased by his parents, Dimitrios and Tragianni.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, children Patricia and Paul (Serena), sisters Vana (Chris) and Helen (Gene).
Paul will be fondly remembered by his cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
As per his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Paul Francies
December 8, 1947 - March 8, 2023
Born in Middlesex, England, Paul moved to Canada in 1990 and worked for many years with Rogers.
His true love, however, was the stage, and he was a regular at Herongate Barn Theatre.
Paul leaves behind his beloved daughter Nikki, her partner Gary; stepsons Tomas (Amanda) and Alexander (Karen), and his three step-grandchildren, Bronwyn, Garrett and Piper.
He will also be missed by his partner, Christine, as well as by many friends. Paul brought brightness to others in every way, whether through a smile at his outlandish, flashy fashion, a sense of joy experiencing his zest for life, a laugh induced by his infectious chuckle, or being enthralled by his stage presence.
A Celebration of Life was held at Herongate Barn Theatre on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
In lieu of flowers or cards, we ask those so inclined to please make a donation to Oak Ridges Hospice in memory of Paul.
He spent the last days of his life there with care and dignity.
Petronella (Ronny) (Garrels) Merkac
SEPTEMBER 8, 1937 – MARCH 6, 2023
At the age of 85, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Monday March 6, 2023.
Petronella (Ronny) Merkac (Garrels) was the devoted wife to Predeceased Gabriel Merkac December 6, 2022.
Daughter, Cindy Stirling (Merkac) Children and her dearest grandchildren Molly, Drew and Jaslan Stirling and many foster grandchildren.
Daughter Debbie Merkac-Robinson. Children and her beloved grandchildren Dr. Tyler Robinson, Dr. Trevor Robinson (Justin Pope) and Tanya Robinson. Daughter Sylvia Lang (Merkac) and her husband Steve Lang.
Children and her devoted grandchildren Denise Lang, Michael Lang and Nicole Lang. Great Grandchildren (Denise Lang) Meadow and Micah Forsyth. Daughter Linda Merkac. Children and her dearest grandchildren Kurtis, Alyssa and Mitch Paddison.
Son Greg Merkac and his wife Laura Merkac. Children and her beloved grandchildren Sierra, Gabriel, Gavin, Isabella and Michelle. Son Justin Merkac and his wife Pamela Merkac. Children and her devoted grandchildren Devin, Zion and Justus Merkac.
Ronny was born in Bussum, Netherlands into a family of 4 children. She immigrated to Canada as a young woman with her family and settled in the Scarborough area. She met the love of her life Gabriel Merkac at a community dance for immigrants. They married and built a wonderful life together in their home in Mitchell’s Corners in Clarington Ontario. She worked tirelessly raising 6 children while working more than full time in the large appliance family business with her husband in Oshawa.
She was the secretary, bookkeeper, and office administrator to the business, as well as being a wife and mother. Ronny helped her husband start a successful small business and supported him when he built their home and cottage. She also supported him when he became a volunteer firefighter, even when the alarm went off in the middle of the night, waking all the family.
Ronny and Gabe were involved in the building of the rectory and church at St Therese’s parish when it arrived in Courtice. They were active within the local community such as Zion Park. Ronny went door to door collecting park memberships. Ronny would also hold down the home front while.
Gabe participated in many volunteer activities. She babysat many neighbourhood children. Ronny and Gabe were married almost 65 years, an amazing milestone! Ronny always found time to knit, crochet and sew for her family. She made countless sweaters, hats, mittens, dresses, clothing, and other homemade items for her family.
Many of the family pictures showcase her fine skills throughout the years. Ronny was also very accomplished on the piano and would often play in the evenings when her children had been put in bed. The family piano Gabe bought and restored stood proudly in the dining room.
Ronny knit and taught all her children and several granddaughters to knit her own pattern of baby booties. As her children became teenagers, Ronny started to knit for others. She loved to “people watch” and would travel on the Go Train into the Eaton’s Center in Toronto just to watch the crowds and beautiful displays in the stores. She would carry booties with her and hand them out to pregnant women or any babies that she saw.
She took great pleasure in being “The fairy Godmother” and brightening their day. Sometimes she would even ask them for their address and mail off a handmade layette to them. She collected baby items from her favorite stores and would do “Theme” packages. Ronny was also a NICU volunteer, and she frequently dropped off booties or blankets to brighten someone’s day. When Ronny’s grandchildren started to arrive, she continued making handmade items for them and could always be counted on for a specially handpicked Birthday and Christmas present for any of them.
Her Great grandchildren have also worn many items that she made creating multi generation items. Ronny’s interests and pastimes over the years were related to babies and children. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren, foster grandchildren and great grandchildren and all their accomplishments. She loved to spend time with them listening or doing puzzles with them and displayed an active interest in their lives. Ronny was a very dedicated, giving person.
She was a pleasure to spend time with for all her family and loved visits from their pets as well. Ronny became the “Zip Line Grannie” on a trip to the BC Rocky Mountains. Ronny’s support to her husband was right to the end. She made sure his suffering was over before she decided to join him for his first birthday in heaven. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation Operation Smile – Canada – Help Heal a Childs Cleft Lip https://secure.operationsmile.ca She will be held close in our hearts, always loved, and never forgotten. The family appreciates all your support during this difficult time.
A visitation for Petronella will be held Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL , 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, ON L1E 2R7. A funeral mass will occur Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11:30 AM at St. Therese Catholic Church, 3800 Courtice Road North, Courtice, ON.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at courticefuneralchapel.com for the Merkac family.
Please join the family via Livestream at https://fweb.tv/97622.
Peggy Gray
December 4, 1923 - March 7, 2023
Peggy went to be with her Lord on Tuesday March 7, 2023 in her 100th year.
Predeceased by her husband Douglas Gray.
Cherished mother of Gary (Wendy), Sandra (Mike) Byca, and Dave (Aggie).
Loving grandma of Daniel (Gabriella) Jonathan (Leila), Annie (Hayden), Kate (Quintin), Christopher (Leslie), Darcy (Sarah), and Spencer (Yuliia).
Predeceased by her parents William and Edith Chalmers and by her siblings Bill, Lloyd, Phyllis, Jim, Elaine and Jerry. Peggy will be dearly missed by her extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at the Mangan Funeral Home Beaverton, on Saturday March 11th from 11a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 noon. Interment to follow.
If so desired, memorial donations in memory of Peggy to Fair Havens Community Church can be made by cheque and would be greatly appreciated by the family.
“I am standing at the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud, just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other…. And just at the moment when someone at my side says: ‘There, she is gone!’ There are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: ‘Here she comes!’ And that is dying.” ~Henry van Dyke.
Pauline Ann Mavin
November 09, 1957 – March 5, 2023
Beloved wife of the late Dean Mavin.
Dear mother to Sue Ann (Dwayne) Tate, Christopher Tate, Dale (Miranda) Mavin.
Loving grandmother of Max, Analyn, Cecilia, Keira, Sienna, Lucas.
Dear sister of Vincent Weidmark, Victor Weidmark and Marsha Walton- Weidmark.
A Celebration of Pauline’s life will be held at 325 Buena Vista Avenue, Oshawa on Saturday March 11th from 12 – 4 pm.
Memorial Donations may be made to Humane Society Oshawa.