WETMORE, Marion Rose Wetmore - September 10, 2024

(Volunteer at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre for over 30 years)

Peacefully at home on Tuesday September 10, 2024 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Phillips “Phil” Wetmore. Mother of Brian, Gregory and Bradley (Terry). Stepmother of Gregory Wetmore. Caring grandmother of Sarah, Jared (Kim), Brianna, Cassie, Jesse (Lisa), Mason (Katie), Alexandria (Bill), Tyler, Victoria (Cody), Devon and great-grandmother of Jack, Will, Lila, Kayla, McKenzie, Jace, Reign, Marley, Rory, Evelyn, Oscar, Harvey, Xavier and predeceased by Lauren and Wyatt. Predeceased by parents Hugh and Rose and siblings Mina and John. Marion will be missed by extended family and friends. A special thank you to Susan for her care and compassionate support.

Visitation will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa ((905-433-5558) on Sunday September 29, 2024 from 1 pm until time of service at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment at a late date. Donations in memory of Marion to Children’s Wish Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre would be appreciated.

It is with broken hearts that my sister and I announce the final curtain call for our biggest and brightest star, Philip Williams.

On September 8th, 2024, unexpectedly but surrounded by family, we lost an amazing Dad and Zaide, the best big brother and brother-in-law, the funniest uncle and great-uncle, the most caring nephew and cousin, the most loyal and truest friend, the kindest little creature lover and a very talented Actor and Photographer amongst many other things. He was larger than life…too big for just a page, but I shall try.

Phil loved to fish. He used to take us out on his boat when we were kids. We would be bored after an hour, but he was happier than ever to sit out there for what seemed like forever, even when nothing was biting. He taught us everything we know about fishing and even shared his favourite spots on Sparrow Lake with us. He had quite a few.

Golf was another passion of his. He was very proud of the fact that he was the youngest member of the Golf Historical Society of Canada. When you didn’t know what to buy him for his birthday, Golf Town gift cards were a safe bet as he already had way too much tackle and fishing gear. Every year he participated in the Big Swing Annual Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds that help support Canadian entertainment professionals through The AFC.

Our dad was the funniest man we knew but he was very serious about his craft. He was an Actor by profession and by heart. He loved performing, whether it be on a stage, in front of a camera or in a sound booth behind a microphone voicing many of the cartoon characters we know and love. He appeared in the feature films: Tommy Boy, Good Will Hunting, Jason X, and John Q amongst others. Yes, we’re bragging because we know he wouldn’t.

He was humble, down to earth and extremely intelligent, often beating me at Wordle every morning and then Quordle and then Octordle just to hit the trifecta.

If there’s anything my sister and I can agree on it’s that our dad always showed up. He showed up for us every time. Skating practices and competitions, school events, birthdays, small celebrations, big celebrations, at 3am when the anxiety kicked in. He was there. He was there to cheer us on, lend a hand, give advice, celebrate, wipe our tears and most importantly to crack some jokes. He showed up for his family and he showed up for his friends, of which he had many. You could always count on him to show up…sometimes “fashionably late”, but show up nonetheless. He was consistent.

Phil was loved by everyone who knew him, well maybe except for the dog owners who let their dogs off leash to chase his squirrels away. I’m sure they could hear him muttering quietly under his breath …. or maybe not so quietly. He loved nature. He would go to the park almost every day (after Starbucks of course) to feed and talk to his “pets”. He could tell Nacho, Rambo and Patchy apart even though they all looked the same to us. He’d make friends with the chipmunks up north and gained the trust of a cardinal he named “little man." He often sent videos of “little man” eating his peanuts and would tell stories of the bush full of sparrows that would see him coming from down the block, our own Dr. Dolittle!

We could go on and on about how amazing our dad Phil was but if you knew him, you already know.
Go Leafs Go!!

The family will be sitting Shiva on Wednesday September 18 and Thursday September 19 from 6-10 at The Atrium, 650 Queens Quay West and would like to welcome anyone who knew him to come and share their stories of Phil. A celebration of life will follow in the next few weeks with more details to come.

In lieu of flowers, Phil would have loved for people who’d like to make a donation to make it to the Ontario Wildlife Foundation.

Forever in our hearts.

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WALKER, Brian Thomas Walker - 28-Nov-1938 - 12-Sep-2024

Brian Walker, 85, of Ajax, Ontario, passed away on September 12, 2024, peacefully with his family by his side.

Brian was born on November 28, 1938, to James and Mary Walker in Salford, England. He married Brenda Dolan in 1961 and they had a happy marriage for 61 years until Brenda passed away in July, 2023. They emigrated to Canada with their two young daughters, Elaine and Alison, in 1975.

Brian was active in the community and was a long-time member of the Lion’s Club in Ajax where he led many fundraising activities and community events. Brian was a master electrician, who worked at Go Transit overseeing many projects which continue to benefit the public to this day. Brian was successful in all his endeavors, but family always came first for him. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He took the opportunity to retire early and spent much of that time with his five grandchildren, and he continued to be an influential figure in their lives until his death.

Brian is survived and deeply missed by his brother James Walker, his two daughters Elaine Schembri (Mark), Alison Stinson (David), his grandchildren, Elise Swann (Graham), Patrick Schembri, Jennifer Stinson, Connor Stinson and Aidan Clare Stinson, and his great grandson, Max Brian Edward Swann.
Brian’s life will be celebrated in a private service with his immediate family.

WHITE, Clerine White - 8-Sep-1941 - 29-Aug-2024

LIVESTREAM LINK
If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family on Sunday September 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. as we livestream the funeral service from our McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel.

Please click on the following link: https://v2.forever.link/j/yt/54697

WHELAN, Susan Christine  (nee Speller) Whelan  -   Aged 74 of Whitby passed away peacefully August 21,
2024.
Sue was the beloved wife of Michael Whelan for almost 50 years and loving mother to Anne

Borrelly (Regis), Debbie Gillespie (Neil) and Matthew Whelan (Aikta) Susan was a proud Moushka to her five adored grandchildren, Alexandre, Aymeric, Taralyn, Duncan and Oscar.

Susan is remembered by her mother Else Speller, siblings, Karen McLean, Debbie and Roger Speller, friends and extended family. She is pre-deceased by her father, Philip Speller.

Susan was born in Ottawa, ON, she grew up in Montreal, then Toronto, with her formative years spent in Westchester County, New York.

After spending a few years in Paris, she eventually settled in Whitby to raise her family. Susan worked as a legal secretary and was a successful Mary Kay consultant in the 1980s.

Susan adored the ballet, good food and was a voracious reader. She loved her family more than anything and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, and warm snuggles.

The family extends a huge thank you to staff at Oak Ridges’ Hospice in Port Perry for their care and support.

The family asks that in lieu of gifts, donations be made to Oak Ridges’ Hospice or the Recovery College at CAMH.

A visitation will take place Sunday, August 25th from 11am-1pm, followed by a celebration of life at 1pm and a reception for family and friends who wish to join us at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Courtice, ON L1E 2R7