Giuseppe Milan
October 19, 1967 - May 8, 2023
Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his close family and friends at Lakeridge Health in his 56th year.
Giuseppe leaves behind his heartbroken wife, Johnene, and their three daughters - Emma, Eliza, and Charlotte. Predeceased by his parents Aurelio and Antonietta.
Beloved son-in-law of Robert and Phylis. Dear nephew of Jeannie and Tony.
Giuseppe will be deeply missed by his devoted brother Maurizio (Michele), his brother-in-law Robert Jr. (Luisa), his nieces and nephews Jasmine, Maximillian, Adriana, and William, and many close friends.
Giuseppe was the light in every room. Anyone who met him could feel the warmth he exuded. He left a lasting impression on everyone. He had many devoted friends who have been a constant source of support during his illness. He was an amazing husband, friend, and the greatest Girl Dad around.
Giuseppe was a man of many talents, hobbies, and adventures. He lived his life to the fullest, embracing every moment. We will continue to live our lives to the fullest just like he taught us.
Donations to Durham Region Cancer Centre can be made in his honour in lieu of flowers.
Visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive Oshawa, Friday May 12th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on saturday May 13th at 10:00am.
Interment will follow at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY in Whitby.
Grant Paterson
1970 - 2023
It is with very heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Grant Paterson, husband of Tara Paterson.
Grant passed away suddenly at the too early age of 52, at his new home in Lindsay after a significant cardiac event.
Grant is survived by his sons, Landon and Dakota, his brothers Damon (Natasha) and Charlie, his sisters Brooke (Joe) and Chenice (Brandon), his sister-in-law Kyla (Chris), his brother-in-law Brandon (Erin), as well as his cousins who he grew up with as siblings, Kiley (Sharon), Doug (Lori), Suzie and Sean, his mother Phyllis Macken, his step-sisters Carmela (Angelo), Teresa, Paula (Marco), Joanna (John), and his in-laws Alecia & Garth Bagnall. Grant loved being an uncle to Cole, Mac, Sam, Myles, Amelia, Caleb, Brielle, Nick, Kaiden, Chloe, Ryleigh, Kendrick, Brooklyn, and Bryce.
Grant leaves behind dear lifelong friends Greg (Nessa), Glenn, Gord, Ziad, Chris, Shawn B, Chris K, and Rich T. Grant also loved his Macken and Paterson cousins.
He was a second father to Jeremy, Patrick, Chris B, Steven, Neil, and Rhys. He was a big brother to Justin and Eric.
Grant loved being a Paterson and spending time with all his Paterson relatives. He felt the same about his Macken clan relatives.
He was so proud to be Irish!
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.
Gregory William Maunder
April 27, 1954 - April 22, 2023
Greg passed away peacefully in his sleep in his 69th year.
Beloved husband of Marie for 46 years, dear father of Eddie (Tracey), and the late Jamie, brother of Steve (Bonnie) and the late Eddie and David. Grandfather to Danika, Hunter & Cole.
Predeceased by his parents Margery and Edward. He will be sadly missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers-in law and sisters-in-law, friends, his co-workers at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Securitas.
And of course, his cat Tommy. Greg started working security as a teenager at Firestone in Whitby.
They eventually hired him to build tires until the plant closed 13 years later. He worked in a couple of factories and GM hired him 3 times. He would quit just before his 3 months were up.
Greg didn’t like the buzzer that told him to go back to the line and hated welding in the body shop. One parent at GM on shift work was enough. I’m glad I stuck it out for 31 years. Greg worked for different security companies at multiple sites before he went to Rogers in Oshawa.
He really liked it there but when Covid started and employees were working from home Rogers decided they didn’t need security.
He was disappointed but after a few other sites he started at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He always said this was the best site ever in over 40 years of Security work, with the friendliest people who always showed their appreciation.
They didn’t want him to retire so he started working 3 days a week and had just renewed his security license for another 2 years. They lowered the flag to half-mast in honor of Greg’s memory. Managers Shawn and Susan at Securitas knew they could always count on Greg to show up and cover an extra shift on another site if needed.
Greg loved golfing, basketball and playing pool. He’d already been golfing twice this season and especially liked to walk the course for the exercise. He was on a couple different pool teams and played twice a week at his best friend Eric’s house. He’ll surely be missed, with all his trick shots and advice to others. Greg bought his first snow blower two years ago and he was like a kid with a new toy.
After a snowfall Greg would be seen going up and down the street clearing everyone’s sidewalk.
If he noticed a driveway not done he would clear it too, then go back later for the windrow. If someone needed help with grass or leaves he was eager to lend a hand.
Greg’s smile, easy going nature and great attitude will be missed by us all.
Arrangements entrusted to W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, Whitby.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 6th, from 2 till 4 at the Oshawa Legion, 471 Simcoe St. South.
Donations in Greg’s memory can be made to Oshawa Animal Services, 919 Farewell St. Oshawa. (905-436-3311)
Condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com .
Gail Elaine Bates
July 10, 1950 – April 23, 2023
Gail Elaine Bates (nee Cochrane) passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on April 23, 2023.
Beloved Wife of Bernie for 50 years. Cherished Mother of Tom, Darin (Carrie) and Colin (Sandi). Nana of Evan, Marisa, Lucas, Chandler, Zoey, Lilly and Jack.
Daughter of William Thomas (pre-deceased) & Phyllis Eileen (pre-deceased) and Daughter-in-law of Adrian (pre-deceased) & Florence Bates.
Gail will be missed by sisters Lynn (Martin) and Dawn (Shawn) and her stepfather, Clive Morres. She will also be missed by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Linda (Kevin), Kenny (pre-deceased) (Jean), Karen (Leonard), Paul (Pearl), Don (pre-deceased), Julie (Terry), Priscilla (James), Vincent (pre-deceased) and Brian, as well as her many nieces and nephews.
Following graduation from high school in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, she attended nursing school at Sydney City Hospital School of Nursing in Sydney, Nova Scotia. It was here that she met the love of her life, her husband Bernie and his large Cape Breton family.
They married after her graduation from nursing school and after short stints working in Halifax, Toronto and Hamilton, Gail and Bernie moved to Oshawa where they settled for over 40 years.
Gail’s children were her pride and joy and she supported them by volunteering at their soccer games, hockey games and many of the community events they all attended, all while working as a nurse at the Whitby General and Bowmanville Hospital, with the operating room being her area of preference.
After retiring, Gail volunteered with many community organizations in Oshawa.
Gail actively volunteered as a member of the Oshawa Lions, starting out as a Secretary with the Oshawa West Lions and then moving onto President of the Oshawa Airport Lions.
She ran for office twice, once as a member of the Green Party of Canada and once for the office of City Councillor. She was appointed to sit in the Oshawa City Council when an interim position was offered to her. Gail enjoyed the year and a half of service spent on council where she loved serving the community where she raised her family.
Visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home. 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa, on Thursday April 27, 2023 12 - 2:30 p. A Lions Service will be held at 2:30 - 3:00pm pm, followed by the Funeral Service at 3:00pm
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, https://www.heartandstroke.ca, Guide Dogs of Canada, https://www.guidedogs.ca or the Lions Clubs Camp Kirk Foundation, https://www.lionsclubscampkirkfoundation.com.
George Paul Murray
July 15, 1946 – April 20, 2023
Passed away after a courageous battle on Thursday, April 20th, 2023 at 76 years.
Life partner to Delores Cook. Loving father to Paul (Alana), Tim, Alisha, step-father to Stacey (Adrian) and Ryan (Jennifer). Cherished Grandpa to Kristyn, Andrew (Vanessa), Connor, Marley, Jaedon, Sydnie and Madi.
Beloved brother to Margaret, Susan Kelly (Dave), Kenny, Carrie Mitro (Stephen), Richard (Sylvia) and sister-in-law Cindy. Predeceased by his brothers Michael and David. George will be fondly remembered by Adele and greatly missed by extended family and friends.
George was the proud owner of Lee-Mur Electric Ltd. since 1974. He cherished spending as many weekends as possible at his cottage with family and friends.
Memorial visitation will be on Friday, May 5th from 1 - 3 p.m. at McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, ON). A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Greta Marie Luxton
Passed away peacefully at Glenhill Strathaven on April 18th, 2023 at the age of 96 years.
Beloved wife of the late Harold “Had” Luxton.
Loving mother of Larry, Don (Debbie), Robert (Colleen), Julie (Bruce) Knowlton, Cindy (Gord) Macnabb and the late Cathy.
She will be lovingly remembered by her 9 grandchildren, her great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Dear sister of the late Bruce, Ross, Jack and Don Mercer.
Special Thanks to the wonderful staff at Glenhill Strathaven for the exceptional care they provided to Greta while she resided there. Your compassion did not go unnoticed and we are eternally grateful.
Funeral Service will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Friday April 21st at 2 pm.
Memorial Donations may be made to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Geraldine Rekker
Peacefully and with loved ones, Geraldine was released to God’s care on April 16th, 2023.
Two days after her 63rd birthday, which she was able to celebrate with her family.
Left behind is her husband Gary Rekker, and children Michael (Cheryl), Kyle and Shelly.
She is forever loved by her grandchildren Tobias, Elliot and Colton.
Predeceased by her parents, Lloyd and Flora. She will be greatly missed by her siblings and countless friends.
Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Monday April 24th from 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 2805 Highway 2, Bowmanville on Tuesday April 25th at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Myeloma Canada or becoming a blood donor .
Grant Robert Gardiner
December 1949 - April 6, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Grant Gardiner on April 6, 2023 at the age of 73.
Born in Toronto to the late John and Margaret Gardiner.
Grant is survived by his wife Agnes(Nancy),
Daughter Larraine, Son Grant (Jody), Grandchildren Nancy, Emma, Abigayle, Ava and great Granddaughter Aubrey.
Grant will be remembered for his everlasting love of his wife Nancy, golf, fishing, family, friends, a good laugh, and a wee pint.
In his final few years he suffered through the effects of Parkinson’s while still staying true to the man we all loved.
Thank you all for your condolences, thoughts and prayers. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be held at the Accettone Funeral Home, Ajax on Wednesday April 12, 2023 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Cremation .
Glen Ross Davis
86 recently of Seagrave, Ontario passed away peacefully, surrounded by family April 1st, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer.
Ross is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen (nee London) , sister Charleen Burrows (nee Davis), Colleen (Rick) Butler, daughters Karen (Andrew) Meyer of Seagrave, Leanne (Stuart) Davis-Beamish of Georgina and son Paul (Patricia) Davis of Dundalk.
Grandchildren Kristen (Christopher), Elin (Ray), Alexis (Matt), Jacob, Luke (Jesse), Brittany (Adam) , Robbie (Nia) & Abby (Dylan).
And his adoring great-grandchildren Oliver, Rosaleigh, Evelyn, Ellis, Louisa, Josie and his many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Ross was born January 19, 1937 and spent his early years growing up in Georgetown, ON. His later years in Brampton, ON until his in full retirement in Innisfil, ON and Port Perry, ON.
A special thank you to the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry for their loving care and support during his final day. Ross will be laid to rest at the Evergreen Cemetery, 190 Ontario Street South in Milton. Family and friends are invited to attend his internment on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at 1:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.
Memorial donation(s) may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or (by cheque) mailed to the Oak Ridges Hospice,1722 Scugog St. Port Perry, ON, L9L 1G2. See website (oakridgeshospice.com) for additional options.
Gregorio “Charles” Carrera
April 8, 1939 - March 31, 2023
Gregorio “Charles” Carrera passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord, on Friday, March 31st, 2023.
Leaving behind his children Joel (Fiona), Don (Amanda), Shelley and Cathy, as well as his former wife Josephine.
Beloved brother of the late Rito (Rita), the late Maria (Irving), the late Christina (Dennis), Anthony (Vivienne) and the late Jean (Peter). Grandfather to Isabella, Nadine (Justin), Seth, Savion, Naomi, Joseph and Matthew.
Charles also leaves behind many loved nieces, nephews and family back home in Trinidad.
Charles was born in Biche, Trinidad, West Indies and emigrated to Canada in 1969 with his family. He worked as an Electrician for many years alongside his brother Tony. Upon his retirement he returned home to Trinidad for the winter months where he enjoyed watching cricket, listening to Calypso and spending time with his family.
As per his wishes, their will be no service, and his remains will be returned to Trinidad by his family where a private gathering will be held.
As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Charles can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation of Canada.