July 31, 1939 - March 6, 2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Father after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 83.

Leo is survived by his children; Laura-Lee Vaughan (Dave), Patrick Corcoran, Daniel Corcoran and Timothy Corcoran.

Loving “Bampi” to Christopher Helm (Chelsea) of Mission, BC and Colette Clarke of Pender Island, BC.

He also leaves behind his Great-Grandchildren Sawyer, Pearce, Sadie, Brooks and Baby Helm.

Leo was born in PEI and grew up in Nova Scotia; 1 of 9 children born to the late Frank and Mamie Corcoran (Butler), he is survived by his siblings Karen, Sheila, Roberta and Alan.

Predeceased by Ralph, Francis, Marina, Lindsay. Leo was cherished by many nieces, nephews and neighbourhood friends.

Leo worked as a surveyor in Northern Ontario in the mid-60’s before moving to Toronto where he started a career as a printer,(when printing was an art) while raising his 4 children primarily in East York.

Leo enjoyed old cars, playing the guitar and nothing gave him more joy than playing a tune around the campfire with his life-long friend Dennis (Hennigar) at his property just outside Warkworth.

Leo settled in Oshawa and retired from Dye & Durham when he turned 65. His true passion was in carpentry, a hobby which he excelled at after his retirement. He enjoyed building grandmother clocks and was eager to help anyone in the neighbourhood with the odd project.

Leo could be found most days in his workshop with one of his 3 sons working on either a wood project, a motorcycle or an old car. He enjoyed helping them on their projects as much as he enjoyed just watching them work.

As his eyesight started to fail Leo loved nothing more than just sitting in the rocking chair on his front porch enjoying a cold Canadian just “watching” the world go by. It is during these times that his daughter found great joy, listening to him share stories of his life; a life well lived.

Leo’s children would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Oshawa’s Lakeridge Health Cancer Care Centre and Palliative Care Department for their dedication to their Dad’s care over the last 12 months.

At Leo’s request there will be no funeral. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Donations in Leo’s honor can be made to Lakeridge Health (Oshawa) Cancer Care Center.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Corcoran family.

February 17, 1932 - December 20, 2022

The Tripp Family is saddened to share the passing of Pat on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in her 91st year.

Pat was married to Leonard Dorian Tripp who passed away in 2009.

Pat is survived by her daughter Lori (husband Derek Martin), son Barry, and 4 grandchildren, Jack, Heidi, Colin and Ben.

Pat was one of 6 children born to Barry and Madelyn Sullivan and grew up on Gilgorm Road in the Forest Hill neighborhood of Toronto.

She was the last surviving child which included siblings Jimmy, Madelyn, Lloyd, Audrey, and Cathleen.

Pat worked in a downtown Toronto Insurance office following school at Forest Hill Collegiate Institute. She later worked as a cashier at a nearby Eglinton Avenue Dominion Store. Len was a Butcher in the store where they met. They married in 1954 and later moved to a brand new home in Bay Ridges (Pickering).

Pat and Len began raising their family, Barry (born 1957) and Lori (born 1961). When her children were off to school Pat embarked on a rewarding career providing daycare for neighborhood children through the ‘70s and ‘80s. This totaled some 32 children over the years. Known as Auntie Pat she had many joyful days loving these children as much as she loved her own. In the 1990’s her dreams came true as she became a Gramma and was able to take care of Lori’s three boys, enabling her to return to work knowing they were lovingly cared for.

Pat’s passions were often found in the kitchen with cooking and baking. Hosting Tupperware parties in the ’60s kept everything fresh. She was forever famous for her butter tarts, chocolate brownies, date squares, Nanaimo bars & shortbreads that melted in your mouth. She took “keeping Christmas” to a whole new level. She took great pride in her home and garden, doing a lot on her own when Len was working & then through the years when his health deteriorated due to Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Len was a long-term Meat Manager of “Mainly Because of the Meat” fame, Dominion Stores.

Our family, relatives and neighborhood friends have fond memories of the delicious dinners Pat prepared over the years and Len’s famous steak BBQs during the summer months.

With the arrival of her first grandchild, Ben, then Heidi, Colin, and her favourite, Jack this gave Mom one of her most treasured roles, Gramma. She enjoyed many memorable family gatherings at Lori or Barry’s places over the years. There were many reasons to celebrate that always featured spectacular cake creations by Lori.

Later, after Len died, Pat enjoyed weekend invitations, with her dog Mocha, to Harmony Ranch, a trailer park for Barbershop Harmony Society members near Sutton, Ontario where Barry had a trailer. Pat always looked forward to Happy Hour in Rosedale Circle and the many weekend events that were planned during the summer.

In her 91st year, after avoiding an admission to Long Term Care, Pat passed away after a short, complicated struggle. She finally succumbed to COVID, which hastened her passing, after three years of dodging it. A life lived on her own terms, remaining in her own home, with her beloved Mocha, as long as she could… where she was happiest.

We are forever grateful to her Bay Ridges & Modlin Road support network. You supported Mom when she needed it most. You made her feel loved & remembered.

Celebration was held on Saturday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE - PICKERING (1057 Brock Road, Pickering) to celebrate Pat’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Precious Minds.

This charity provides services & support to Pat’s grandson, Jack, and will make her legacy of caring for others continue.

Online condolences may be made at etouch.ca .

November 3, 1934 - February 13, 2023

Suddenly on February 13, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 88.

Beloved husband of Tindara for 65 years.

Loving father of Franca Civitarese (Livio) and the late Antonio Albis.

Proud Nonno of Michael (Katie), Sara (Richard) and Jacob.

Pietro was predeceased by his parents and his five siblings.

Mr. Albis will be resting at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL , 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 6 – 9pm.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist, 903 Giffard Street, Whitby on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11am. Entombment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.

If desired, memorial donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and condolences may be expressed online at www.wctownfuneralchapel.com .

October 4, 1953 - February 7, 2023

Passed away at her home in Port Perry in her 70th year.

Beloved wife of Mel Steinke of 47 years.

Dear daughter of the late Veronica and John LaRue and loving daughter-in-law to the late Eva and Edgar Steinke.

Loving mother of Jasmine Halk (husband Paul) of Stouffville and Matthew Steinke of Pickering. Loving grandmother that will be dearly missed by three grandchildren Anastasia, Carter and Quinn.

Dear sister to Jackie Murphy (husband Walter), Suzanne Terrell (husband Fred), late Chris LaRue (wife Linda), Vincent LaRue (wife Roberta), John LaRue (wife Karen), Margaret Bruni (husband Sergio) and Marie LaRue. Sister-in-law to Lloyd and Sandra Steinke. Dear aunt to Mike and Tracey Murphy and many loved nieces and nephews.

Pauline was the most kind, loving, devoted, nurturing, and gentle-spirited person. Her life centered around her family and friends and her love to travel.

She was the heartbeat of the family. Her genuine nature and compassion for others touched the hearts of those she met. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Arrangements with Low & Low Funeral Home in Port Perry.

In lieu of flowers, tributes may be made to the ALS Society of Canada.

August 16, 1943 – January 14, 2023.

A bright light left us - suddenly and heartbreakingly - in the early morning hours of January 14 with the unexpected passing of Patricia, at home, at the age of 79.

Only daughter of the late Ruth (Ruby) Coombes and the late George Arthur Coombes; devoted wife of the late John Edward O’Brien, together for 57 years; loving mother of Michelle and Jennifer; cherished grandmother of Brendan, Claire, Rachel and Charlotte; and caring mother-in-law to Dan and Damien.

It’s an immense sadness - less than six months after losing her devoted husband John - (and devoted father to Michelle and Jennifer), but we were blessed to have known her and learned many valuable lessons from this charming, witty, kind and compassionate wee woman.

A larger-than-life character - who was as smart as a whip and could “talk the hindleg off a donkey” - Patricia touched the lives of so many people in Canada and around the globe, captivating us with her ‘powerful storytelling’ and unwavering generosity - and she always did it over a bottomless cup of tea.

In fact, tea and friendship played a pivotal part of Patricia's life, as she remarkably collected - and maintained - so many deep and long-lasting friendships all throughout her life, certainly a gift that began in her early days. And like all great stories, this one begins in Ireland.

Born in war-time Belfast on August 16, 1943, young wee Pat spent many memorable years in Belfast, cavorting around the countryside and streets of East Belfast with her pack of cronies (neighbourhood kids, school chums and work mates); and shared many special times (lots of little jaunts, day-trips, and social gatherings (with many a cream bun) with her doting parents, George and Ruby, by her side.

As much as she loved Ireland and her special time there, her adventurous spirit - and desire to see the world - beckoned her to Canada in May 1963.

Armed with her lovely Irish accent, her inquisitive nature - and her uncanny ability to adapt to any and every situation - the ‘determined and practical’ Patty set up shop and made her newly adopted Toronto her home.

A lover of history, a voracious reader - she started a love affair with the Toronto Star (a paper subscription that lasted until this day) - and a socially minded individual with a strong sense of social justice and a champion of women, Patty took to her new city like a natural-born citizen.

What courage it took to embark on such an adventure – a woman travelling solo in the 1960s - and to bravely start a new life from scratch.

She did it all with grit and determination - and could rely on her gifted writing and communication skills (she was the star pupil after all at Miss Elliott’s Secretarial School in Belfast, and even mastered the fine art of shorthand writing) to make her mark.

Along the way, her path collided with that of a dashing young aspiring teacher, John O’Brien. The bright-eyed pair tied the knot in December 1965 - kids ensued in 1968 and in 1972 - and they shared many happy years together as a family in her much-adored leafy suburbs of Don Mills.

Certainly, Patricia left an impression - a rich legacy - everywhere she went, collecting life-long friends along the way and achieving many firsts and milestones in her career.

Some of her memorable career highlights include her time at the Toronto Dominion Bank, where her well-known communication skills and wordsmith flair, along with organizational prowess, achieved many wins (and certainly made the bosses look good).

Later, she played a defining role as Head of the Canadian Collectors Club at Royal Doulton, where her gift as a writer saw the birth of the much-loved Club Newsletter; where her famous presentation skills saw her deliver countless ‘talks’ around the globe on TV and radio - even the original Home Shopping Network - and where her pioneering idea to hatch an annual trip for collectors to visit Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent (the centre of English pottery), became a much-loved tradition.

Indeed, Patty made her mark and imprinted on so many people’s hearts - through all facets of her life - and all around the world. In fact, it was her kind and caring nature that always drew people to her - and kept them hooked for life.

Certainly, people were fascinated by her sharp wit, her captivating stories and “way with words” (complete with extensive plots - even tangents sometimes - quoted conversations and interesting characters), and her powerful ability to really listen and to share in life’s moments with her family and friends.

She did it all with her unique sense of character. You could take Patty out of Ireland, but you couldn’t take the Irish fire out of Pat – her spunk and directness were things we all knew and loved!

Some of her great passions in life included exploring the world - a love she shared with family and friends (she even had a Ruby loyalty membership from Princess Cruises and umpteen Aeroplan Points to prove it); and her special hobbies included singing (she was a proud member of Shout Sisters/then Abzolutely).

Patty also had a keen interest in community and world affairs (her love of facts and history was second to none - particularly her sharp knowledge and keen ability to recite specific dates and key moments from seminal periods in Canadian, British and Irish history); and she also took immense pleasure in “collecting memories” along the way, placing her hard copy pictures into photo albums for all to see.

One of her greatest joys - next to being a parent and having that special connection with her daughters - was her much-cherished role as ‘Grandma and Amma’ to Brendan, Claire, Rachel and Charlotte.

Loved brother the late Patricia Hillcoff and her husband Ken, dear brother in law of Don, Bruce and his wife Joan. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Joseph Reid and is survived by his mother-in-law Dorothy Berry of Whitby.

Fondly remembered by his two nephews Kevin and Shawn.

Indeed, she had a rich history with her four grandkids - kids that she helped raise (alongside her babysitting partner, John, by her side) - and has created memories that will last a lifetime - from the many worldwide trips, to the unwavering support at sports activities, to the many times nurturing, caring and chatting (even providing some ‘wise wee words’ or much-needed Grandmotherly advice), or to simply sharing in life’s busy day-to-day activities.

We remember all of this - especially the love and devotion Patricia shared with all of her cherished connections - as we

sadly have to say goodbye to you, our bright light.

To share in even more special history - and to chat about happy memories - come celebrate the life of Patricia O’Brien

Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Thursday February 2nd from 10:30 am until time of Funeral Service in the Barnes Chapel Thursday morning at 11:30 am

In memory of James memorial donations to the Liver Foundation would be appreciated.

James will be laid to rest at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.