Violet Doreen Wickens
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It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Doreen at Brightshores Health System, Markdale, of Flesherton in her 82nd year. Beloved and devoted wife of 62 years to Laurie. Loving mother of Mark(Sharon) of Eugenia, Yvonne(Glen) Townsend of Shelburne, Tim(Shelley) of Feversham and Becky(Travis) Hill of Ceylon. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth(Lyndsee)Wickens, Logan(Emily) Wickens, Holly(Nelson) Martin, Cassie Page, (Cat), Kyle(Mariah), Brett Page (Beth) , Thomas Wickens(Sarah), Allyssa Wickens(Rob), Karlie and Charlotte Hill. Proud great grandmother of Mylee, Jack, Luke, McKenna, Hartley and Ellie. Dear sister of Audrey Wass of Barrie, Roy(Bonnie) Dawn of Rob Roy, Allan of British Columbia and Wilma Knudson(John Hogg) of Wasaga Beach.
Predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Laura Dawn, brothers Ivan and Barry Dawn and sister Shirley Roberts.
A private family service has taken place. Interment Maxwell Cemetery. A celebration of Doreen’s life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Vickie Chew
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Passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, just before celebrating her 55th birthday.
Vickie will be missed by her son Robert Adams, her boyfriend David Gear, her former husband Chris Adams, and her best friend Katrina Prange and her family.
She will be especially missed by Alexis, Aurora, Alexandrea, Aria, Riven, Ryder, Porsche, Maise, and Iggy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca.
Vera Elizabeth Tranquada
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1927 - 2024
Vera passed away peacefully during the evening of May 21, 2024 while being comforted by family members.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of 76 plus years, Pat, and her 3 children; daughter Patricia (Jim) Power, son Bryon and son Tom.
She will also be sadly missed by her 6 grandchildren, her 9 great grandchildren, and her many nieces and nephews in Canada and abroad.
Born in Georgetown, British Guyana, Vera came to Canada in 1949 along with her 1 year old daughter to join her husband Pat who had come to Canada shortly before to obtain employment and a place to live for the new family.
After spending 3 years living in Toronto, the family and their 2 children moved to Frenchmans Bay in 1952… her 3rd and final child was born a few years later. Vera loved her life in Frenchmans Bay and remained in the area for next 72 years!
Always being the mainstay of the household she devoted her life to her family and was a wealth of love and affection for each member.
In addition to being an avid reader of books, she excelled at the art of baking yummy treats, there was always lots of excitement on the faces of her children when butter tarts were in the making… they were naturally consumed promptly!
She truly was a wonderful wife and mother! Honoring Vera’s request, there will not be a funeral service or celebration of life.
Arrangements McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME .
Verna Valerie Graham
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Born on October 15, 1934, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 23, 2024.
She was the beloved wife of the late Neil Graham, cherished mother of Vanessa, Audwin, Charlene, and Shauna, and a doting grandmother to Talisa, Shanelle, Jordan, Kameesha, Dante, Jeremiah, Judah, Karissa, Kaiden, Shane and the late Joshua Kempton Graham.
Her legacy extended further as a great-grandmother to Jonathan and Christopher Boland.
Verna is survived by her brother, Ken Benjamin of the UK, and was predeceased by her siblings, William, Alvin, Martin, Sydney, Virginia, Daphne, and Ira.
She leaves behind a loving family network of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, her church family, as well as the dedicated staff at Shepherd Lodge 3rd floor, all of whom will deeply miss her.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Emmanuel Praise & Worship Centre, 1521 Harwood Ave N, Ajax, at 9:00 AM followed by a Celebration of Life service at 10:00 AM.
Arrangements with MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME .
The interment will take place at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY , 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, ON.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Emmanuel Praise & Worship Centre, Ajax, ON, in Honour of Verna's memory.
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 NIV .
Viljem (Vili) Mohorko
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Passed away peacefully May 16, 2024 while at Lakeridge Ajax Hospital surrounded by his family, at the age of 81.
Beloved husband of Terezija for 59 years, loving father to Violet and his son in law Trevor.
He is survived by siblings and family in Slovenia.
Vili loved to be outdoors hunting, fishing and picking mushrooms when the opportunity arose.
He had a passion for gardening and found great solace in this daily ritual.
He will be missed dearly. A private ceremony will be held with the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Kidney Foundation or the The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements with McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME .
Valerie Randall
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February 6, 1936 - May 15, 2024
Valerie passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 15th, 2024.
A beloved and cherished wife to Eric for 53 years, a devoted and dear mother to Julie, Lesley and Paul, a loving grandmother to Lauren, Gillian and Ryan, mother-in-law to Glenn, Gareth and Martin, great-grandmother to Jackson and Russell.
Valerie had a full and eventful life, she was part of many groups and committees. A social and active woman, her interests were varied and diverse.
With a pragmatic approach to life and many friends around the world, she will be greatly missed by all who loved her and she will be forever held closely in the hearts of her family and friends.
We will miss you xxxx
In keeping with Valerie’s wishes there will be a private cremation.
Friends are welcome to visit the family on Monday, May 27 between 10 am & 12 noon to pay their respects at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby.
The family wish to thank all medical staff at Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering who cared for Valerie so compassionately.
Shared memories and message of condolences can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Virginia Meldonia Allen
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Born on August 7 1937 to Lesant and Allan Farnell in her beloved city of Bridgetown, Barbados.
She sadly passed away on May 1, 2024.
Virginia married Michael Lucien Allen on November 30 1974 shortly after moving to Canada in June 1966.
It was in Oshawa where she began to build a life and family together with her husband and her two children, Mike and Sean.
She embodied the best of qualities: unconditional love, sparkling sense of humour, and an unending generosity that could be seen in her care for her husband, children (including Kim and Erika, her daughters in law), and grandchildren Ella, Marina, Sophie, Stella, and Jack.
Although her passing is gravely felt by her entire family and countless others who loved her, the memories that we share of her will last in our hearts forever. We love you.
A funeral service will be held at DeStefano Funeral Home on May 11, 2024 at 11:00 am.
Victor Giles
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Peacefully, on Sunday, April 7, 2024, with his family by his side at the Village of Taunton Mills in Whitby, at age 96.
Victor Giles formerly of Kirkfield, beloved husband of 61 years to the late Muriel (nee Crapps).
Loved father of George Giles (Marlene Gedge) of Carrying Place, Gloria McKean (Robert Rouleau) of North Sydney, N.S., Gregory Giles (Bonnie) of Orillia, and Gary Giles (Janette) of Whitby.
Loving grandfather to his 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
The family of Victor Giles will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry on Friday, April 12th from 2 - 4 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, April 13th at 10 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Robert Kennedy officiating. Interment, Utica.
The family would like to thank all the staff of the Perry Neighbourhood at Taunton Mills for the exceptional care that was given to Victor.
If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society.
Verna Elizabeth Pizzolato
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July 25, 1927 - March 28, 2024
On March 28, 2024 our family lost a very special, caring, and loving Mom, Nana, Great Nana and Great-Great Nana.
Verna Elizabeth Pizzolato (nee Bruce) has left to be with the love of her life, Leo, to spend the rest of eternity together.
Verna was the fifth of six children and the second daughter of William and Lillian Bruce.
She was born on July 25 1927 and was raised with her brothers and sister in the family home on Archibald Street in Fort William, Thunder Bay Ontario.
The summer of 1945 became a special time for Verna as it was then when she met her forever mate Leo Pizzolato.
A five year courtship ended in their marriage on June 17, 1950. Together they raised five children, Allan, Bruce, Brenda, Karen and Norman. Mom was a dedicated mother to all her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
It seemed it was her passion to be around the little ones. Dad’s work often took him out of town for weeks at a time but mom held the home together while she kept care of the five children. A task she managed quite well. Mom was an accomplished seamstress, knitter and crocheter.
A great multitasker, she was often called upon by friends to make dresses or clothes for special occasions. She was always making or knitting something for one of the grandkids.
Predeceased by her parents William and Lillian, loving husband Leo (2001), brothers William, Gordon, Allan and Archie and sister Jean. Verna will be sadly missed but always in our hearts by her children, Allan (Jane), Bruce (Ruth), Brenda Nicholson (Al), Karen Grey (Roy Cory), Norman (Michele), her Grandchildren Lisa, Ryan, Michael, Philip, Lynne, Carrie, Jennifer, Lindsey, Daniel, Jason, Kristy, Kevin, Kaitlin and Jay, as well as many Great and Great Great Grandchildren too many to mention.
The family will receive friends at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL ,110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 11 AM to 12 PM with Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel immediately beginning at 12pm.
Interment at GROVESIDE CEMETERY in Brooklin.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Nursing Staff and Dr. Vieira on the F Wing fourth floor of Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their care and compassion and helping to make mom comfortable in her last days.
In lieu of flowers please make your donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Vivian Mary Noreen McKay
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The McKay family is sad to announce, that after a courageous fight with Cancer, Vivian Mary Noreen McKay (nee Minty) passed on March 6th, 2024, while relaxing at home, preparing to watch the Leaf's game.
Born October 24, 1951, to parents Noreen & Robert (Donald) Minty, and married to David McKay (pre-deceased), she is survived by her siblings Phil, Colleen & Steven, children William, Thomas and Mark, grandchildren Sierrah & Grace and her first great grandchild Levi.
A service will be held on March 30, 2024, at 11am at All-Saint's Church in Whitby (300 Dundas St. West) followed by a Legion service and reception by the Lady's Auxiliary at Legion Branch #112 (117 Byron St. S.) in Whitby (please, no headwear).
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