Gerda Sigrid Ranzan
MAY 31, 1925 – JULY 6, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering hospital on Wednesday July 6, 2022 at the age of 97 years.
Loving mother of Ingrid Patz, and Conrad Ranzan (Carol).
Cherished grandmother of the late Peter, Tamara Craine (Chris), James Patz (Sarah), and Angela Fiorentino (Nicholas), and Great Omi of 10 grandchildren and of 5 great, great grandchildren.
Survived by her sister Edith Klanert (Peter) and predeceased by her brother Sigfried.
She will be fondly remembered by all the family.
Celebration of Life at a later date.
Arrangements to be entrusted by COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL . 1587 Highway 2, Courtice, Ontario.
Online condolences may be made at courticefuneralchapel.com .
Gail Elaine Cameron
SEPTEMBER 10, 1939 – JULY 5, 2022
Age 82, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Gail was born September 10, 1939 in Wingham, ON, to the late Jack Colvin and Elaine (Radford).
Predeaced by her sister Jane Ann McLaughlin (2019.
Loving sister to Joan Beckon.
Cherished Mother to Julie Gail Dimech (Raymond) of Whitby, Bradley Alexander Cameron (Lisa Hamilton and her son Jack Hamilton) of Lake Scugog , Anna Marie LaRue (Jim) of Toronto and Brent Lawson Cameron (Lori Blackolmer) of Oshawa.
Adored Grandmother of Rebecca Mayer (George), Alexander Dimech, Meghan Darling (Ryan), Alexander Cameron (Jesse) Morgann Cameron, Erika Cameron, Marshall Cameron and Lawson LaRue.
Loved Great Grandmother to Tysen, Oakleigh, Nicolas, Maverick, Aiden, Alexis, Logan, Jack, Benjamin, Cameron, Norah. Gail loved her family fiercely and worked incredibly hard to provide for her 4 children that she raised on her own. She was extremely proud of them all.
She cherished her family & friends and loved sharing a good laugh and a rye & pepsi with them.
Gail loved the Toronto Blue Jays, a good game of Scrabble & the old time melody’s of Barbara Streisand. Many friends were extremely generous to Gail & her family through the years and she remained full of gratitude for these very kind gestures.
We hope you join our family in warmly remembering Gail’s tough exterior & soft interior, as she was a woman who endured a lot.
Gail will be greatly missed & lovingly remembered by all of her family & many friends. A celebration of Gail’s life will be held on her birthday, Saturday September 10, at Brent & Lori’s house.
Please save the date with additional details to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gail's memory may be made to the SickKids Foundation, sickkidsfoundation.com.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Cameron family.
Giuseppe “Joe” Calvo
1953 - 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father Joe Calvo.
He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 4, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer.
Joe was loved and adored by all that knew him.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Maria and his two children Peter (Irena) and Stephanie (Dennis) and his grandchildren, Michael, Alexander and Julia.
Joe will always be remembered for his devotion to his family and friends.
He loved fishing, gardening, travelling and spending endless amounts of time with his 3 grandchildren.
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax. He will be forever in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers the family would greatly appreciate donations made to Hospice Peterborough in honour of Joe Calvo.
Gary Warren Ovenden
It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Ovenden, announce his peaceful passing on July 2, 2022 after a short and sudden battle with cancer with his family by his side at 65 years of age.
Gary is survived by Virginia Starr the love of his life of many years.
Loving father of Mistie Dwyer, and her husband Dean, and Brandon Ovenden, and his son Jack.
Proud, and devoted “Papa” of Taylor Bosak.
Best friend to his loyal companion “Buddy”.
Proud son of Helen Simpson, and her husband Tom, Roger Ovenden, and his wife Myrna
Beloved brother of Denise Paulin,and her husband Gregg, Janice O’Brist, and her husband Brian.
After retiring from General Motors after 33 years, he continued working hard landscaping, and making the world a more beautiful place.
He will be sadly missed, and never forgotten by his family and friends.
In keeping with his wishes there will be no visitation, or funeral service
A private cremation has taken place.
If desired a memorial donation may be made to Clarington animal shelter.
Garys love of animals was endless as our love is for him.
Gerald L. Morris
In his 92nd year, Jerry died peacefully and bravely, on June 23, 2022, with his wife, Thelma, at his bedside.
He shared over 50 amazing years of his long, happy and well-lived life with his now heartbroken wife. Jerry was predeceased by his brother, Donald and his wife, Dorothy.
He is survived by their children: Paul (Susan), John (Patricia), Anne (Gregg), Jane, Lynn (John), Dawn (Jay); their daughter, Kathleen; and Glen (Susan).
Jerry was predeceased by his wife's sister, Marlyn Beaupré and her husband, John.
He is survived by their children: Christine (Elizabeth) and Laurie, Paul (Patricia) and their son LJ. He is survived by his wife's sister, Kathleen Baxter.
Jerry had a distinguished career in law with the Canadian Foreign Service, and retired from the University of Toronto as Professor Emeritus.
He spent his retirement with Thelma traveling the world.
He enjoyed entertaining friends with stories about his travels and sharing his great sense of humour. He loved animals, especially turtles and cared deeply about the health of the environment.
Jerry will be missed deeply by his family and friends who loved him and who he loved in turn.
As per Jerry's wishes, there will be no funeral service.
Donations in Jerry's memory to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.
Grace Eileen Pargeter
Passed away at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at age 90.
Dear daughter of the late Mervin and Ella Graham.
Beloved wife of the late Donald Pargeter.
Grace was truly blessed with her 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
Loved sister of the late Roy and Ruth Graham.
She was well known as Gracie from the bank, and will be missed by her friends and family.
A private family service was held on Tuesday, June 28th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Don Willmer officiating. Interment in Prince Albert.
If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, or the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation.
George Carson
1932-2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Dad, Dad-in-law, Poppa, Poppa plus, and Great Poppa, on June 26, 2022.
Preceded by beloved wife of 40 years Hazel, wife of 18 years Dorothy and son Shane.
Survived by Daughter Leslie(Ralph), daughter Kelly, daughter Jacqueline(Billy), Daughter-in-law Jan, 11 grandchildren and their partners, 6 great grandchildren, and numerous grand puppies.
Our dad was a dedicated family man who enjoyed family vacations, family events and fun and happy times spent with all of us. He will be sorely missed but his love of life has been instilled in all us and he will be remembered with happiness, love and laughter.
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax.
Donations in George's memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Gordon McLarty
It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Gordon Newton McLarty of Whitby on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Gordon (a.k.a. Teddy or granddad)was born in Port Royal Jamaica on January 20, 1926, to Ralph and Minerva McLarty.
He immigrated to England at an early age where he joined the British air forces and later moved to Montreal and then Toronto.
Granddad is survived by his wife Millicent (a.k.a. Millie or Nana) of 75 years and his brother Alfred McLarty.
He also leaves behind four children Greg, Angela, Tony and Ricky; nine grandchildren Gary, Tasha, Trina, Keon, Kamika, Vanessa, Nathaniel, Candace and Elijah; 14 great-grands and three great great-grands.
He was a father, grandfather and great grandfather to many others as well.
Granddad loved and enjoyed the company of his family, especially his grandkids. Most importantly he was a man of faith who will always be loved and was a blessing to many.
We will miss you tremendously. Arrangements with Destefano Funeral Home.
Rest in the loving arms of our Lord.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Christian Faith Outreach Centre’s feed the hungry/unsheltered program give@cfoc.ca.
Gilles Brisebois
September 28, 1927 - June 26, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Thorntonview on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in his 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Anita Lajeunesse.
Loving father of Denise (late Kenneth Patterson), Diane Clayton (Virgil), Lorraine (Allan Heard), Louise Brisebois (Paul Turcotte), Raymond and Michael (Kati).
He is survived by his brother Guy and sisters Huguette (Raymond Hébert), Thérèse (late Maurice Vinette) and Hélène (late Ken Thompson) and predeceased by his parents Philias and Laurencia (Lamoureux) Brisebois, brothers Jean-Claude (late Irène) and Marcel (late Pierrette).
Cherished grandfather to 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Thorntonview for their amazing care and compassion.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. & Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa).
A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11 a.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME .
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Durham Region.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Grant William Bennie
In his 80th year, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on June 16, 2022.
Grant is survived by his wife Cassandra of 50 years.
Cherished father of, Erinne Bennie-Tomkins (Cameron) and Cristyn Shannon (Ryan), gnd Grandpa to Bethany, Nathanial, Gareth and Gabriel.
Grant had a full life and was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone.
A retired member of the Toronto Star, an active member of Harmony United Church and Westminister United Church.
Spent as much time as possible at his favourite place, the family cottage.
A celebration of life service will be held at West Minister United Church (1850 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, ON L1N 3P2), at 11 a.m. on July 7, 2022. Grant will be laid to rest afterwards at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY in Whitby.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canada Cancer Society or a children's CHARITY of Your Choice.