Irma Schaefer
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Irma Schaefer on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017, in her 86th year.She was predeceased by her beloved husband Earl.Cherished mother of Barbara (Roger), Don (Elaine) and Leigh (Dave).She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Vanessa, Natalie, Shanna, Andrew, Mallory, Shane and Crystal.Great grandmother of Chase, Thomas, Savanna and Leighton.Irma is also survived by her sisters Marjorie, Dorothy and Helen of St. Catharines.In keeping with Irma’s wishes a family service and celebration of life has been held.If desired memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Irena Wojnarowycz
January 14th, 1927 – January 7th, 2017It is with sadness that the Wojnarowycz family announces the passing of their beloved mother and grandmotherLoving wife of the late Dmytro, she leaves behind her children Maria and her husband David Borysiak, Anhelyna and her husband Eugene Stefanyshyn, and Lesia Wojnarowycz.Baba will be truly missed by her grandchildren Kataryna, Ivanna, Stephan, and Mark.She leaves behind brother August NowakowskiBorn in PrzemyslMedyka, Irena immigrated to Canada in 1959.Irena continued to be involved in the Ukrainian Church Community and will be forever remembered for her contributions.She was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend who will be missed by manyResting at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King Street E., Oshawa) with Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial in ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on Thursday January 12th at 11am. Interment at St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery.Panachyda will be held at 7:30pm at the funeral home.Memorial donations to the St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church would be appreciated.Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 11th from 2-4 and 7-9pm.
Ida Occhiuzzi
November 7th, 1920 – January 6th, 2017Passed away peacefully at her residence with family by her side on Friday, January 6th, 2017 at the age of 96.Born in San Marco Argentano (C.S.), Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1966.Beloved wife to the late Armando for over 43 years.Loving mother of Concetta Piraino (Antonio), Gioacchino Occhiuzzi (Adelina) and Maria Palmieri (Antonio).Much adored Nonna to Silvana D’Amato (Domenic), Giuseppe Palmieri (Bev), Graziella Smith (Greg), Sandra Araujo (Paul), Ida Natoli (Aurelio) and Serena Occhiuzzi.Big Nonna to Anthony, Nicholas, Julia and Isabella, Lucas, Daniel, Veronica and Andrew.She will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends.Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8th, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH (570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa) on Monday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery following mass.Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to Lakeridge Health Oshawa – Cancer Care or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Ivan Koric
(August 25, 1925 - December 21, 2016) -Passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.Friends may call at the MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Road on Wednesday, December 28th from 1:30 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 2:30 p.m.
Irene Brewster
Passed away on Sunday, December 18th, 2016 in her 97th year.Irene was born in Teignmouth, England and grew up in Oshawa, always remembering her English heritage. She will be missed by her devoted husband Jim.Irene leaves her two sons Robert Johnstone and his wife Jane of Port Dover and Ronald Johnstone of Oshawa and her two granddaughters Jennifer and Christine and great grandsons Malcolm and Ronald.She is also survived by her sister Gladys (Pat) Steele and her nieces Susan Sokay and her husband Ed, Janice Steele and her husband John Donko and Lee-ann Steele.As requested by Irene, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, Oshawa on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017. Visitation will begin at 1 pm followed at 2 pm by the memorial service.Donations in remembrance may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada or the Humane Society of Durham Region.
Ingeborg Fry
passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 6 at the age of 86. She is predeceased by her husband Michael, who passed away in 1977.Loving sister to Hans, Gerhard, and Charles. She will be missed by her son, Daniel, her daughter-in-law, Temie, her grandsons, Christopher and Bryndon, and others whose life she touched. The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff at the Salvation Army's Toronto Grace Health Care Centre, who provided the critical care and comfort she needed during her final months. There will be a small gathering of close friends and relatives at the Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens in Ajax, at 2 pm on Monday, December 12, before she is inurned to her final resting place.
Isobel Cora (Moore) Mothersill
July 21, 1933 - December 6, 2016Peacefully with her family by her side at Streamway Villa, Cobourg on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016 at 83 years of age.Beloved wife of John Mothersill for 64 years.Loving mother of Catherine Derasp (Guy), Thomas, Lori Wright (Marshall), and Lisa Wilson (Nigel).Cherished Grandma of Christopher (Karine), Marc (Catherine), Carolyn (Daison), David (Alexandra), Michael, Meagan, Kyle (Tanya), Kelmeny, Sarah (Adam), Richard, and Great Grandma of Alexia, Liam, Harlow, Emilie, Olivia, Arianna, Sophie, Morgan, Madelyn, Jack and Claire.Isobel was predeceased by her parents Harold and Hazel Moore, brother Clarence, sisters Verna and Doreen.She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Isobel was an avid sportswoman and many will remember her passion for golf and good friends.Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, December 15th from 6 – 8 p.m.A Funeral Mass will be held from HOLY FAMILY PARISH (99 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Friday, December 16th at 10:30 a.m.A very special thank you for the wonderful care and compassion given to Isobel by the Streamway Villa Team.Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Inez Maloney
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, November 23, 2016, in her 90th year.Predeceased by her husband Jerry Maloney.Loving mother of 8 Children; Jim & Dee, Andi, Cathy & Paul, Tom, Pat & Leeann, Joan & Jim, Scott & Karen, Sue & Larry.Grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.Inez was retired from the Oshawa General Hospital as a Ward Clerk; after retiring she spent 10 years as a volunteer at the OGH.To celebrate her life; please raise a glass and do a Jig.A private Celebration of Life will be held on the east coast.Arrangements entrusted to the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway 2 Courtice (905-432-8484).Donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation - 5C.
Ivan Sanders
Ivan Sanders passed peacefully into his eternal rest on Wednesday October 26, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family and friends.We give thanks to God and all of those who helped to fulfill Ivan's wish to be cared for at home.Ivan lived his life with great kindness, strength, courage, compassion, and dignity.He will always be in the heart of his beloved wife Hazel, son Ryan (Susanne), daughter Julie (Gilles), and his precious grandchildren James, Olivia, Émilie and Claire.He will be missed dearly by his extended family and friends.Public visitation to be held on Tuesday November 1 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, (28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax).Celebration of life to be held Wednesday November 2, 2016, at 1pm at Safe Haven Worship Center (12-1084 Salk Rd, Pickering)Reception for close family and friends to follow from 2:30 - 5pm at Safari Bar and Grill (60 Randall Dr, Ajax)In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sick Kids Foundation.
Irla Rae Laundre
(October 8th, 1934 – October 25th, 2016) -Passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa on October 25th, 2016 in her 83rd year.Beloved wife of the late John Albert.Cherished mother of sons Douglas Hart and his wife Marsha of Bancroft, Dale Hart and his wife Lisa of London and step-daughters Bonnie and her husband Hugh Nicholson of Barrie, Chyrrel Laundre of Oshawa, Deborah (John) Cannon of Oshawa.Also lovingly remembered by grandchildren Benjamin (Ashley) and Jessi (Scott), Ashley, Krysta (Jared) and Katie, also Ian (Neishka) and Katie (Artruro), Lauren (Keneil) and Michael (Justine), Hunter and Nicole and John. As well as nieces Beverley and Linda and sister-in-law Ila. Remembered by great-grandchildren Isabella, Kai, Finn, Landon and Sutter.Daughter of the late Edward and Alice Newton (nee Harris) also predeceased by one brother Malcolm and nephew Brian Newton.The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the second and fourth floor nursing staff and PSW’s at Hillsdale Estates – Oshawa.As per Irla’s request cremation has taken place with a private family service.Donations may be made in memory of Irla to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.