April 25, 1956 - January 2, 2023
Suddenly, but peacefully passed away on January 2, 2023, at the age of 66.
Loving brother of Linda and brother-in-law of Ross and Ken.
Dear uncle of Bobbi, Jeremiah, Bonnie, Michelle, and Barb.
Will be missed by his girlfriend Jennifer.
Predeceased by his parents Carl and Shirley (nee Hopkins) Milheron and by his siblings Rick, Wayne, Darlene, Terry, Debbie, and Sandra.
Gary was an amazing woodworker and an avid fisher and hunter.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 2-3 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 3 p.m.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
"I rejoiced when I heard them say, let us go to the house of the Lord." Psalm 122:1
George Heron, 98, of Ajax, ON, passed away January 1, 2023.
George, son of Albert and Florence Heron, and loving husband of his wife, Olive (predeceased), passed away quietly at Ballycliffe Long Term Care.
He is survived by five children, Chris (Simonne), Susan (Tom) Kennedy, Jan (Larry) Noonan, Greg (Laurie), and Pat (Rose); 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers, Bobby and Bill; and is survived by his sisters, Jean Witherspoon and Lucy Jordi.
George's Roman Catholic faith and his childhood years during the Great Depression of the 1930s both left an indelible mark on his nature and character. During WWII, at 18, he enlisted in the Canadian Army. He landed in France on June 13, 1944, and crossed the river into Germany on his 21st birthday.
George worked for the City of Toronto as a plan examiner, and later as a building inspector. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, on Monday, January 9, 2023, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.
1927 - 2022
Gerry Wuisman, at the age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in West Hill (Scarborough) on December 30th, 2022.
Gerry was born on July 31st, 1927 to Gregory and Theodora Wuisman in Breda, the Netherlands. As a young man Gerry traveled the world until he settled in Toronto where he worked as an accountant for Ed Mirvish.
In 1959, Gerry met his beloved wife Gudrun at a local dance. Gerry and Gudrun went on to have two children, Greg and Karen.
After a career spanning over 30 years, Gerry retired in 1999. In retirement, Gerry enjoyed travelling with his wife Gudrun, cottage life, and above all else, adored spending time with his five (5) grandchildren: Adam, Laura, Zachary, Peter, and Jamie.
Gerry was predeceased by his two (2) brothers Ben, and Hank. He is survived by his loving wife Gudrun Wuisman, his two (2) children: Greg Wuisman (Elizabeth), Karen Krizan (Victor), his five (5) grandchildren: Adam Wuisman (Brandon), Laura Vaughan (Jeremey), Zachary Tustin (Ashley), Peter Wuisman, and Jamie Tustin, his three (3) great grandchildren: Axel, Avery, and Reggie, and his sister Anneke Nuijten (Wim).
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.
February 25, 1937 – December 28, 2022
Gary passed away peacefully after a long illness at Chartwell Wynfield Long Term Care.
Beloved husband for 61 years to Sharon (nee Dash). Father to Derrick (Jackie), Lori (Joe), Tracy (Lee) and Kim (predeceased 2009).
Loving grandfather to Jamie, Shane, Kevin, Nick, Lindsey, Tanya, Kendra, Taylor and Tara. Great grandfather to Gage, Kaiden, Jaxson, Ivy, Lennox, and Braelyn.
Gary was predeceased by his brothers, Leo (Jeri) and Doug (Isobel) and will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Gary was a dedicated General Motors employee for 40 years. He had many interests – family, friends, car racing, birdwatching, movies, music and of course food.
In Gary’s honour have a Coca-Cola and a cheeseburger!
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary’s memory may be made to a CHARITY of your choice.
Cremation has taken place and celebration of Gary’s life will take place later to be determined.
"Gayle" Gannon, age 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on December 22, 2022, after a brief illness with cancer.
Born the only child of the late Wilfred and Estella (Pero) Gannon in the small hamlet of Newburgh, Ontario.
Gayle hitchhiked daily to Napanee District Secondary School, where he met and eventually married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn (Richardson, deceased 2013).
Following a short time with the Canadian Air Force in Winnipeg, Gayle moved with Marilyn to the Toronto area. While raising three children, Gayle graduated from York University with a degree in economics.
His career was highlighted with successes in direct selling and real estate relocation. He valued time spent with family and friends, reading, and travelling.
He was a lifelong active member of both Grace and Burns Presbyterian Church and served on the Board of Directors of several local organizations and charities. Gayle was devoted to the service of others. Loving father of Greg (Jennifer), Scott (Leslie) and Alison (Vince).
Cherished "Grandpa" of Liam, Luke, Brodie, Noah, Siena and Massimo.
Family was his greatest joy. Visitation will be January 3rd, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax. Funeral Service to follow the next day, January 4th, at 11 a.m. at Burns Presbyterian Church, 765 Myrtle Road West, Whitby.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hill House Hospice (www.hillhousehospice.com/donations) in Richmond Hill, would be much appreciated.
1929 – 2022
We have lost our wonderful husband, dad, Papa and friend and he has found peace.
Glenn passed away at Hillsdale Estates Oshawa on December 26th, 2022, and we are forever grateful to the Trillium Trail staff for their wonderful care.
Glenn was born in Tyrone and lived most of his life in Bowmanville.
Beloved husband of Marjorie (Nee Mutton) and cherished dad of David, Paul (Lesia) and Kevin. Proud Papa of Jeremy, Jennilee, Jack, and Daniel.
He was predeceased by his parents Dean and Verna Hodgson. Survived by sister-in-law and brother-in-law Doug and June Woodlock, and brother-in-law John Lunn.
Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews who will miss him. Glenn worked for 8 years for CIBC and retired after 33 years from General Motors in 1986. After retirement he was a volunteer driver for the Cancer Society and Community Care for 20 years.
Glenn loved spending time at the cottage in Haliburton that his parents built in 1945. Glenn was a talented pianist and had a great sense of humor.
He loved to travel with Marj and their special friends Bill and Shirley.
Glenn loved his family, had many friends and was a loyal Trinity United Church member and lived and loved life to the fullest.
August 21, 1931 - December 24, 2022
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce that Gordon passed away Christmas Eve at Wynfield LTC Oshawa. Gordon was born in Oshawa, Ontario to his parents Thomas and Irene (Baker) Shields.
He leaves behind his sister Joan Bouckley (Doug).
Predeceased by his younger brother Donald Shields (Marielle). Married to Elsie (Saychook/Hardie) for 36 years. A loving and best friend.
They shared many an adventure together through travel and countless days at the cottage. It was there that they were truly happy, and the best of memories were made. He will be greatly missed by his stepson David Hardie (Diana) at the “Ranch” and stepdaughter Susan Hardie in Ottawa.
Cherished uncle to Alison, Mark, Daphne, Bonnie, Stephen (deceased), Brent and Barry. Predeceased by his first wife Elaine (Reid) Shields and his daughter Susan Shields.
There’s so much to tell you about this awesome man. His virtues, his kindness, his generosity, and friendship allowed him to stand out above many.
Gordon was dedicated to family as well as the community. He retired from Bell Canada after 35 years and was a member of the Canadian Pioneer Life program. He was a devout man of faith, a member of the Knights of Columbus. Well known as a volunteer at St. Vincent’s Kitchen in Oshawa.
“Thank you” was his most noted choice of words. A true gentleman right until the end. We’ll miss that trademark smile of his, but it will always stay in our hearts.
We love you forever. Until we meet again.
Much appreciation and thanks goes to all who helped him on this journey. Your names are so many there at his Chartwell Colonial Retirement Residence in Whitby and his recent stay at Chartwell Wynfield LTC in Oshawa.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2022 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa). Prayers at 3 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the People Catholic Church.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent’s Kitchen.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Glendon Corkum, the “Pastor’s Pastor”, devoted husband, loving and loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin, brother and uncle, closed his eyes in Jesus on Dec, 21, 2022, at 7:02am.
Glendon was born in Pleasantville, Nova Scotia on April 14, 1937, to Clement and Harriet Corkum (Lantz).
He met his wife, Beverly Taylor, at Andrews University in Michigan and they were married on Aug, 19, 1962.
Their first child, Verlaine, was born in their first pastoral district of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Their second child, LaVonna, was born in New Brunswick and had her first birthday as Glendon and Beverly were on the ship to Ceylon where they would spend three years there as missionaries.
After arriving back in Canada, they pastored in Ottawa, Ontario where their third child, Anita, was born. In Ottawa, the work expanded during his pastorate to the point of selling the little downtown church and building a new one. After five happy years in Ottawa, Glendon served as pastor in the Windsor, Ontario church and then the next seven years as the Maritime Conference evangelist where their last child, Alan, was born in 1979 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
In 1986 he moved to Calgary as the pastor of the Pineridge Church. Glendon and Beverly’s last two churches before retirement were in Seattle, WA, where they pastored first the Volunteer Park Church and then the Shoreline Church.
They moved back to Nova Scotia in 2001 to take care of his aging mother and Glendon volunteered in the Bridgewater and Oak Park churches until he was no longer able to assist due to the decline in his health.
Glendon and Beverly’s most recent move was back to Ontario in July, 2019 to be closer to their children.
Glendon is predeceased by his son, Alan.
Glendon is survived by his wife, Beverly; his daughters Verlaine Linrud (Dan), LaVonna Bussey (Barry) and Anita Nunn (James); his grandchildren, Shalaine Mistretta (Frank), Annelise Manns (Jared), Carmelle Dieleman (Michael), Adam Bussey (Malissa Flores), Seth Bussey (Caroline Boyce), Mackenzie, Jena, Joshua, James; his great-grandchildren Levi and Micah Mistretta, Arianne, Jackson, Westley and Cosette Dieleman, Aliyah Bussey, Abigail and Emmett Bussey; his brother, Donald Corkum (Phyllis Lawson); his cousins Ken Corkum (Celeste Osgoode) and Frank Corkum (Rita Hayes)
The next face Glendon will see is the face of his Best Friend, Jesus, and the next voice he will hear will say, “well done, my servant! Enter now into the joy of the Lord”!
Glenn lived his life is constant expectancy of that hope with the strong desire to share that hope with others. His love of Jesus shone through everything he said and did.
December 4, 1963 – December 21, 2022
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa surrounded by his loving family.
Much loved husband of Peggy (nee Black). Proud dad of Natalie and Avery.
Big brother of Carol (Tim) Heayn and Dave (Lisa) Burgess. Brother in law to Patti (Dean) Mantle.
Loving uncle to Derek, Dana and Addison. Gary was predeceased by his parents Jack & Lorraine Burgess.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday December 27th, 2022 from 12 – 1 pm at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street North Bowmanville.
A Memorial Service will follow in the chapel at 1 pm.
Memorial Donations may be made to Durham Region Cancer Centre.
It is with great sadness that the family of Gloria (Jo) Irene Davies (nee Robbins) announce her passing on December 18th, 2022 at the age of 79.
Jo will be lovingly remembered by children Siân (Rick), Treffor (Michelle), Megan (Felix), and Evan (Charity); grandchildren Zachary, Emma, Luke, Connor, Mitchell, Bryson, Jayden, Noah, Myah, Bronwynn, Tarrin, Makenna, and Jonah; sisters Valerie (Alan), Jill, and Elaine (Ian) and numerous other family members and friends.
Jo was predecessed by her husband Mike, son Ken and brother Peter.
Born December 26th, 1942 in London, England, Jo emigrated in 1966 to Ontario, Canada where she later married and raised her family.
For 22 years, until it closed its doors in 2010, Jo worked as a teacher at the Bowmanville Lions Nursery School, a job she thoroughly loved. Jo also had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs, and could often be found walking the trails with one of her beloved companions by her side.
A private family service will take place at a later date.