Leonard Lockyer Howse - 8-Jun-1949 - 30-Sep-2024

Leonard passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 75 years of age. Loving husband to Carson for 52 years. Devoted father to Jessie (Cory), Bill and Leonard. Proud Poppy to Kasarah, Jessica (Jess), Eddie (Jill), Teagan (Josh). Great-grandfather to Ava, Jayda, Kamden, Iyla and Mason. Leonard will be greatly missed by his sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Leonard worked as an engineer on the draggers and the oil rigs back home in Newfoundland. After moving to Toronto he worked as small machine mechanic. Not only was he a skilled mechanic, but he was able to pass on his skills to loved ones. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humour and the joy he bestowed on others.

May he rest in peace.

Visit at McEachnie Funeral Home.

HARRON, Frances (Fran) Harron - February 20, 1954 - September 25, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Fran Harron announce her sudden passing on September 25th, 2024. Fran passed away peacefully in her sleep. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband (John Harron) of 49 years. She will also be dearly missed by her sons Michael (Nadine) and Kevin (Brandi) and grandchildren Saige (to whom she was Oma), Jax and Wyatt (to whom she was Yammie). They will miss her humour and hugs. Fran was also a loving sister to Ben, Alex, and Ray. Fran is predeceased by her parents, Fred and Minnie Spreen to whom she was a loyal daughter. She will be missed by her many cousins, nieces and nephews here and in the Netherlands. With an obvious passion for quilting, Fran enjoyed attending retreats, belonging to quilting guilds, and regularly volunteering for quilts for cancer Peterborough. Fran was a good friend to all and an active community member. She will be missed forever but never forgotten.

The Harron Family requests that those who wish to express sympathy would consider a donation in Fran’s name to Quilts for Cancer, Peterborough. Flowers can also be sent to The Simple Alternative – Pickering.

Donations may be made by e-transfer to cancerquiltsdonations@gmail.com (no password required).
If you wish to receive a tax receipt for any donation over $20, please include your name and address in the message box when sending your e-transfer.

or may be made by cheque mailed to the following address.

Quilts for Cancer Peterborough County
P.O. Box 30062
RPO Chemong
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 7R4
Canada
705-875-5596
cancerquiltsptbo@gmail.com

HARRIS, Juanita Fern Harris - April 3, 1928 - September 12, 2024

It is with both sadness and the comfort of our faith in the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that we announce the peaceful passing of Juanita Fern Harris, who was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday September 12, 2024, at the age of 96. She passed away at AgeCare Samac, long-term care residence in Oshawa. Although she is now absent from the body, we know with certainty that she is present with the Lord and rejoicing in His presence.
Throughout her life Juanita was very active in Calvary Baptist Church Oshawa’s prayer chain, missions circle, choir and various bible study groups. One of her favourite Bible verses was:

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.” Psalms 23:6

Juanita was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Harris, whom she loved dearly throughout their fifty-four years of marriage. She leaves behind a loving legacy through her children, Maureen Todd (Howard), Peter Harris (Debbie), and Ellen Peppiatt (David). Her memory will also be cherished by her grandchildren, Stephanie (Craig), Ellicea (Stephen), Sarah (Ramy), Rachel (Seth) Benjamin, and Hannah, as well as her great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Willa, Emmaline, Olivia, Everly, Brielle, Elisabeth and William.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the dedicated nurses, personal support workers and staff at AgeCare Samac, whose compassion and care provided comfort to Juanita in her final years.

Donations in memory of Juanita may be made by cheque to Calvary Baptist Church Oshawa, 300 Rossland Road East Oshawa, ON L1G 2X1 or online at https://www.calvary.on.ca or e-transfers using a password (can be sent to giving@calvary.on.ca).

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787 (South of Taunton Road, enter through gates off Dryden Blvd.)

HALL, Leslie James Hall - 9-Dec-1927 - 17-Sep-2024

Hall, Leslie James (retired GM employee North Plant), peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in his 97th year. Les, beloved husband of Dorothy of 71 years. Loving father of Susan Hall (Bob Newton). Proud Grandad of Jeremy Newton (Dr. Kerri Scherbinsky). Les will be remembered for his sense of humour by his extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Les' life will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road (North of Hwy 2) 647-797-9891 on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11-1 pm.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at www.mountlawn.ca.

HOWE, Larry Howe - September 14th, 2024

The family of Larry Brant Howe are gutted to announce his passing on September 14th in Oshawa, his longtime home city, after a long goodbye at the age of 81.

Son of Doris and Don Howe, brother of Rick, loving father to Todd and Brent, grandfather of Aidan Keyser-Howe and Joshua Howe, predeceased by his first wife Louise Patricia Howe (nee Maguire) and loving husband to Yvonne Bastarache-Howe for over 25 years. He will be sadly missed by his extended family including Yvonne’s son and daughter, Richard (Tina) and Lori (Gerry), and their children Kyle, Michael, Keedryn, Sarah, April, and Kiersten.

For those who were not fortunate enough to know Larry closely, he had many interests. For some time, he was an avid RC hobbyist, and could often be seen piloting hand-built radio controlled model boats or airplanes around venues like the RC airfield on the site of Camp X in Whitby, the storied WW2 school for intelligence officers. He was inspired by stories of the heroes of that generation, which included some of his uncles. In later
years, he would produce many oil and acrylic paintings of natural scenes depicting wilderness both imagined and real, often based on a dreamlike interpretation of northern Ontario where he maintained a lakeside cottage, one of many joys he provided for his family.

Music was also central to the life he built, and family gatherings always featured a number of relatives (including his father) kindly providing home-grown country covers and clogging. A General Motors retiree, he worked in the Oshawa factory for his entire career, following in the footsteps of his dad in helping to “moto-vate” Canada, another family tradition. He loved cars and was always interested to know if you were engaging in proper automotive maintenance.

Quiet, stoic, and devoted, Larry lived a good long life and made a difference in our lives with his typical humour and kindness.

Donations to the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson’s Research in his name would be appreciated. Viewing will be at Armstrong’s 124 King Street East, Oshawa from 12 - 2pm, Wednesday September 18th, service will follow at 2pm in the Chapel, with interment at Thornton Cemetery and a reception to follow for which directions will be provided at the service. Thank you for helping to celebrate Larry’s life with us.
Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca