Frederick “Wendell” Grant

Frederick “Wendell” Grant

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Passed away suddenly in his home on Thursday November 19th, 2020 at the age of 78, after a long battle with cancer.Beloved husband of the late Susanne Grant (2016) for 49 years. Loving father of Jennifer and her husband Brett. Devoted Grampy to his beloved, only grandchild Madison.Cherished brother of Judy and Ken of New Brunswick and predeceased by Joyce, Marvin, Aulden and Don. Wendell was a long-time devoted member of Kingsview United Church where he served on many committees over the years, such as the Stewardship Committee, and was a member of the Doubles Plus social group. One of his greatest joys was singing in the choir on and off with Jennifer. Wendell’s life had been filled with music. He was proud to receive his 50-year pin from the Barbershop Harmony Society and loved singing with the Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen, and a member of The Durham Men’s Acapella Gospel Group for a few years. He was one of the original members of Spirit.Calm praise band. In earlier years Wendell enjoyed curling and golfing with his friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa (905-436-2000) on Saturday December 5th, 2020. Seating is limited; please contact the church to register your attendance. Due to the pandemic the wearing of masks/facial covering is mandatory. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Wendell can be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation (for Cancer Care), Kingsview United Church or Harmonize 4 Speech can be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com .

Date of Death
2020-11-19
Date of Funeral
2020-12-05
Franz “Frank” Rudolph Sabata

Franz “Frank” Rudolph Sabata

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Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Whitby on Monday, November 16, 2020 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of David Sabata, Inge (Bill) Vanek, Christine (Doug) Found, Terry Jackson (Heather Hardie), Christine (Henry) Eikens, Wanda (Rick) Truax and Patricia (Victor) Calleja. Dearly remembered by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brother of Monica, Annie and the late Hedi and Rosa. A visitation by invitation will be held at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home chapel on Friday, November 20, 2020. A mask/facial covering is mandatory for all attendees at the service.Interment GROVESIDE CEMETERY, Brooklin. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .

Date of Death
2020-11-16
Date of Funeral
2020-11-20
Francesco Siciliano

Francesco Siciliano

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August 17, 1930 - November 9, 2020Peacefully surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, November 9th, 2020 at the age of 90.Frank was a very proud family man.Loving husband to Rosa for 65 years.Cherished Papa to Fausta (Carlo), Ada (Jack), and the late Ernesto.Adoring Nonno to Nancy (Derek), David (Kara), Rafela (Jeff) and Gary (Sabrina).Sadly missed by his great grandchildren Raquel, Sophia, Justin, Gia, Mateus, Siena, Alessia and Gabriel. Frank will also be greatly missed by his brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, November 12th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.Private family service with entombment at Resurrection Cemetery to follow.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or SickKids Foundation.Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .

Date of Birth
1930-08-17
Date of Death
2020-11-09
Date of Funeral
2020-11-12
Frederick (Rick) Mortimer-Gibson

Frederick (Rick) Mortimer-Gibson

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On Saturday, November 7th, at the age of 74, family and friends of Frederick (Rick) Mortimer-Gibson lost this wonderful, gentle and caring man to two terrible illnesses – depression and anxiety. He left behind a small but close circle of people who loved him so dearly. He is survived by his ex-wife and closest friend Shana, their sons Cameron and Benjamin (Vanessa), and his sister Ruth (Bob) Jamieson. His 1st grandchild is due in late November – this joyous arrival he will sadly miss. Rick was loved like a brother by his sister-in-law Jenny Bodnar, with whom he spent many happy hours. He will also be greatly missed by his sisters-in-law Sherry Pavey and Holly (Don) Howard; as well as nieces and nephews.The family wishes to thank the dispatcher, the paramedics and the Durham Region Police Officers who responded to our call. Their kindness, sympathy and professionalism will always be remembered. A special thank you to officer John Bell for going above and beyond in providing support and compassion to us on that difficult day. Also, thank you to the Coroner, Dr. Robert Allin, who was very sympathetic and knowledgeable. As per his wishes, Rick will be cremated and a private family interment will take place in Gananoque, Ontario. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Rick has always been supportive of our families love of animals. In Rick’s memory a donation to SAINT Rescue and Adoption (PO Box 61 Pickering, Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R2), or a CHARITY of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

Date of Death
2020-11-07
Date of Funeral
2020-11-07
Francis Robert Holm

Francis Robert Holm

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Peacefully at Revera Kennedy Lodge Long Term Care Home in Scarborough on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine. Devoted father of Robert (Tran) Holm, Gerald (Connie) Holm, Katherine Lau, Brenda Lau, Aileen (Robert) Chattaway, Frances (Leonard) Rodmell, Joyce Sundal and Michael (Bruna) Holm. Grandfather and great-grandfather of many. A Private family service will take place at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations in memory of Francis to a CHARITY of choice would be appreciated.

Date of Death
2020-11-08
Date of Funeral
2020-11-08
Fleurette Antoinette Simmonds

Fleurette Antoinette Simmonds

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(January 4th, 1944 - November 2nd, 2020)Peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday November 2, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 76.Fleurette, beloved mother of Fabian (Shelley), Andrea (Dan) and Gavin (Doris).Cherished Granny of Ehlana, Andrew, Ian and Ella.Dear sister of the late Ramona and is survived by her sister Claudette. Fleurette will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all her family and many dear friends.A Funeral Memorial Mass will take place on Thursday November 5th at 11am at St. Gertrude’s Church (King Street east of Wilson). *Please register at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME for the mass.Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.Masks are mandatory at all times.Memorial donations to the Durham Humane Society would be greatly appreciated.To share an online condolence please visit armstrongfh.ca .

Date of Birth
1944-01-04
Date of Death
2020-11-02
Date of Funeral
2020-11-05
Florence Dianne Birney

Florence Dianne Birney

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Passed away at her home in Oshawa with her family by her side on Sunday November 1st, 2020 at the age of 72. Loving wife of Ken for 45 years.Much loved mother of Kelly and her husband Chris of Courtice, and Sean of Oshawa.Cherished grandmother Kaylee and Ethan. Dear sister of Bill (Jean), Donna (Don), Irene (Roger), June (Dennis).Predeceased by Bob. Private Cremation services have taken place.In memory of Florence, memorial donations to SickKids Foundation would be appreciated.Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com, Whitby.

Date of Death
2020-11-01
Date of Funeral
2020-11-01
Fredrick James Elford

Fredrick James Elford

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Passed away peacefully at home on October 2nd, 2020 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Karen. Dear father of Stephen (Angela) and Kristine Holden (Dan). Loving grandfather of Robert, Ashleigh, Jessica, Sheldon and Brooklynn. Dear brother of the late Lenora Ladouceur. Dear uncle of Denise Cole & brother in law Peter Wilson. Arrangements with Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to ALS Society of Canada.

Date of Death
2020-10-02
Date of Funeral
2020-10-02
Frances Leah Bruno

Frances Leah Bruno

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Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday October 4th, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Loving partner of Doug Wattom. Dear mother of Paul (Karen), Michael (Candace) & Sherri (Kevin) Farrell. Loving Nanny of Paeden (Jody), Taylor (Brad), Kennedy (Connor), Kyle, Keegan (Shannon), Maraya (Tad), Hudson & Reece and great-grandchildren Casey, Bryson, Paisley, Xzavier & Gatlin. Loving sister to Rhodessa, Loretta & Barbara and predeceased by siblings Muriel, Neil, Burnell, Esther, Edgar, Nola, Vivian, Elizabeth, Winston, Issac & Brenda. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. At Frances’ request no services are being held.Memorial Donations may be made to The CNIB.

Date of Death
2020-10-04
Date of Funeral
2020-10-04
Fredricka McKenzie

Fredricka McKenzie

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1939-2020 Fredricka Agatha McKenzie, 81, of Pickering, ON passed away on September 28, 2020. Fredricka was born on July 27, 1939 to Alfred and Violet Newman in Manchester, Jamaica; one of seven siblings. In 1958, Fredricka married Lamuel McKenzie. A marriage that lasted 49 years until his passing. They lived in many places on the island due to Lamuel's work and proceeded to make many good friends and memories in their travels until they settled in Kingston, Jamaica with their six children, Jo-Ann, Marilyn, Ingrid, Janice, Andrew and Richard. Lamuel and Fredricka then made the ultimate move and immigrated to Toronto, Canada in August, 1977 for a better life for their children.Fredricka dedicated her life to being an amazing and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Fredricka supported her husband and children through their careers and through the many difficulties of their lives. She made it her mission to improve the lives of her children.Fredricka's family was her passion and she filled her home with warmth and kindness, We will miss her greatly.Fredricka was predeceased by her husband, father and her mother.She is survived by her six children, Jo-Anne, Marilyn, Ingrid, Janice, Andrew, Richard, eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and her sister Lucy.Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.

Date of Birth
1939-07-27
Date of Death
2020-09-28
Date of Funeral
2020-09-28