(1947 – 2020) - He led a full life, though it was cut too short, he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.Howard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to thousands. When Howard Humphrey found his way from England to Canada, he also found his calling. Though he was an enthusiastic entrepreneur who created a company that spanned borders, he will be remembered for his humanity and his humility.Never one to seek the spotlight, he worked quietly in helping so many people in Durham Region through numerous charities. He changed many people’s lives, taking some under his wing and even into his home.Howard believed we all have a duty to share good fortune. He loved people and he loved life. He grabbed it by the horns and became an avid pilot, a seasoned yachtsman, an automotive enthusiast as well as a generous philanthropist and successful businessman. Everyone who knew Howard knew his laugh. They knew his drive. He was a man on a mission, perhaps aware of the finite time we all have to shine a light, especially when times are dim.In lieu of flowers, Howard’s family would appreciate donations to the research being done by his good friend Dr. Robert Nam c/o the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation.We will remember Howard fondly today and will gather to celebrate his life when it is safe to do so.A bright light burned out suddenly as a beautiful soul was taken from us too soon.

July 20, 1947 – December 2, 2020After a short but most courageous battle with cancer, Helen passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020, in her 74th year. She was the loving wife of 51 years to Craig and the beloved mother of Katherine, Craig (Lydia) and Sean (Ericka). She was the best Oma to Sydney, Matthew, Maeve and Gavin, and they will surely miss being spoiled by Oma. Helen was a loving sister to Herb Visser, Lillian Hammers, Annie VanStaveren and Mike Visser, and was predeceased by her siblings Vicky Hardy, John Visser and Alice Sintniklaas. Dear sister-in-law to George Loyst and Janice Weatherall (Predeceased). She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Helen lived life to the fullest and her favourite times were spent with family, especially her grandkids. She loved to travel, knit, spend summers at the trailer, volunteering in many capacities and was always there to lend a hand to family and friends. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for the excellent care and compassion Helen received. Thanks also goes to the amazing staff at Durham Region Cancer Centre. A private family service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Memorial donations to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation https://www.bowmanvillehospitalfoundation.com/donor-recognition/ or Lakeridge Health Foundation Cancer Centre http://ilfoundation.ca/Why-We-Need-You/Give-to-Your-Community . Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .

(February 13, 1937 – November 20, 2020)It is with immense sorrow that the family of Hanna Kulynych announces her passing away on Friday, November 20, 2020.Hanna, 83, passed away at the Lakeridge Health hospital in Oshawa, due to complications following a difficult surgery.Her daughter Natalia and family were by her side.A mother, grandmother, and sister, she is survived in Canada by her bereaved younger daughter, Natalia Kolacz and husband Eugene, as well as her dear grandchildren, Anna and Nazar; in Ukraine, her elder daughter Oksana Ivashchenko and husband Ihor, as well as grandson Lukyan and great-grandson Oleh. Likewise, Hanna remains a dearly missed sister for Oleh Babiy and his wife Valentyna, together with their children, Andriy and Halyna, and their families.She will forever be remembered by her many nieces and nephews, and her entire extended family and friends, both in Ukraine and in Canada.Hanna was born in the village of Ustya Zelene (Ternopil region) on February 13, 1937, in the family of Stefaniya and Kostiantyn Babiy. Having endured years of post-war hardship and exile in Kazakhstan, she and her family returned to their native village and started life anew.She graduated school with honors, after which she moved to L’viv to begin studies in the Institute of Agriculture (now the Agrarian University). There she met her future husband, now the late Zenoviy Kulynych.During the time of her studies, she had gained the love, respect, trust, and appreciation of many people, and had made numerous friends, who remain devoted to her to this day. She raised two daughters and did everything possible to give them a happy and successful life.Then, by whim of fate, her daughter Natalia moved to Canada, where she started a new life. In 1995, after experiencing a painful loss of her husband, Hanna, too, emigrated to Canada, to help her daughter raise her own children.She became an active member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League in Oshawa. Yet, she also gave her all to care for her own family in Canada. Being an incredibly sincere and selfless person, she also helped her elder daughter in L’viv, as well as the whole extended family.She was the one to whom everyone, family and friends alike, always referred for advice and support. She knew every birth date of all family members and their children by heart, and always made sure to give her warm and heartfelt greetings to them.Hanna was always an adoring and caring mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful homemaker - had an extraordinary culinary talent which she had passed on to her daughters; was an accomplished embroiderer; loved the arts, music, and literature. Together with her husband, she was part of the choir.Among her favorite hobbies was mushroom picking, and all kinds of gardening, such as growing her own fruit and vegetables and flowers, which always brought her much joy and fulfillment. She was content with these small joys in li

(Retired Executive Secretary at Pilkington Glass, Scarborough; volunteer for Community Care, Cobourg and member of the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club)Peacefully with her loving family by her side, at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Monday November 9, 2020, on her first husband’s birthday (late Bill Johnston).Remarried to Floyd Pearce, who also predeceased her. Loving mother of Debbie Whitlock (Stu) and Steve Johnston (Monica).Devoted Nana to Darryl Whitlock (Hilary), Kristy Rancourt (Mark), Ryan Johnston (Andrea), Lindsay Coulby (Jordan) and Sarah Johnston (Brent Moore). Great Nana to Ashten, Trace, Landon, Blake, Brady, Brooks, Owen, Weslie, Brookelyn and Madden.Auntie Hope will be dearly missed by Sandy, Brian, Amanda and the late Kaitlyn Sproule.Dear sister of the late Bob Russell and Diane Butler.Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral. A private family funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m.Interment to take place at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY. Donations in memory of Hope may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region.

peacefully at Beaverton on Sunday, November 8, 2020.Bernice (Metherel) McRae, of Beaverton was the beloved wife of the late Walter McRae.Loved mother of Don, Judy-Lynne (Jack), Helen (Bob) and late Ron (survived by Linda).Survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.Sister of George, Betty Elliott, Lloyd and Irene Perry-Rogers.Due to COVID19 restrictions the funeral service will be by invitation only.Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside comital service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Cemetery, Bolsover on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 2:30 pm.If so desired, memorial donations in memory of Bernice to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.Thank you to everyone who helped with her passing at home, as she wished.