Inga Rietmuller Wood (nee Kater) SCHELDRUP
Passed away on March 24, 2015 with family at her side at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital.Beloved mother of Hans (Nina), Irene (John), Nancy, and Perry. Forever remembered by her grandchildren Adam, Christina, Laura, Nathan, Natalie, Liana, Zachary, and Mackenzie.She will be missed by many relatives and friends in Germany, Canada and the United States especially Wayne, Dee, Susan and their families.Inga was a very stylish, charming and social lady with an infectious smile. She was an accomplished pianist and community volunteer who loved classical music, opera and theatre.Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 1010 Botanical Drive, BURLINGTON (905.527.0405) on Friday from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. A vigil for Inga will be held in the funeral home at 8:30pm.Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 715 Centre Road, Waterdown on Saturday, March 28th at 10:30 am. Interment in Bowmanville.For those who wish, memorial donations to the Sisters of St. John the Baptist of Waterdown or St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church would be appreciated.
Ivan ELLIS
Of Bowmanville, Ontario, died peacefully in his sleep on March 13, 2015 in his 88th year after a brave and extended battle with cancer.Ivan, born in England, served in the merchant navy during World War II before marrying the love of his life, Pauline Jean Bennett in 1946. They emigrated in 1953 to build a wonderful life in Canada for their six children, Jean, Christine, Janet, Pauline, John and Robert. He will be sorely missed by the family he has left behind, including his loving wife of 69 years, Pauline, who cared for him at home until the final days of his illness.His loving children will cherish memories of a wonderful life in Canada that dad made possible. Granddad will also be sorely missed by his adoring grandchildren, Michelle, Samantha, Adam, Daniel, Andrew and Rebecca, as well as his great-grandchildren, Charity, Aiden, Nathaniel and Benjamin. Service will be held in Newcastle on Monday, March 16th.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army, an organization that Ivan has long supported.The family wishes to extend its gratitude to Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville for their tender care and support in Ivan’s final days.
Irene GOLDSTEIN
Passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the age of 85.Predeceased by her husband Bertalan Sandor.Dearly loved Mother of Robert and his wife Julie Goldstein of Whitby. Predeceased by her daughter Eve and her husband Jerry Cudahy. Loved Grandmother of Tanya, Brie, Margaret, Edward, Andrew and the late Matthew. She will be remembered by her many great-grandchildren.Irene will be fondly remembered by her extended family in Hungary.A family graveside service will take place at Pine Hills Cemetery. Irene’s family will be celebrating Irene’s life and memories at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N., Whitby.If desired, donations in Irene’s memory may be directed to SickKids Foundation (Cardiac Research)The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Dr. John Felix and his office, Dr. Ed Osborne, Joan and the Palliative Care Team for their kindness and compassion.
Isabell CAMPBELL
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Hillsdale Estates on Friday February 20th, 2015 at the age of 84 years.Isabell beloved wife of Leonard. Loving mother of Leonard Jr. (Jen) Campbell, Ellen (Dave) Wells, the late Anne Patterson, Margaret (Patrick) Power, Heather (Barry) Colford, Valarie (Jack) Osborne, Robert (Doreen) Campbell, Raylene (Gary) Merkler and Frank (Mary) Campbell.Cherished grandmother of Damian, Jason, Louis, David, Matthew, Jamie, Tammy, Tanya, Pj, Nora-Lee, Marylyn, Amanda, Heather, Elaine, Chrystal, Pearce, Gary, Adam, Julia, Melissa, Malcolm and Riley. Cherished great grandmother of Gloria, Brittany, Tasha, Krista, Epiphany, Willow, Damien, Isaiah, Dontae, Cassius, Haden, Abigail, Myranda, Brandy, Mackenzie, Aliyah, Jasmine, Mackayla, Travis, Nikolas, Isabella, Ariel, Brittney, Allisia, Josh, Jace, Isa and Zayd.Adoring great great grandmother of Callum. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews.Family and friends may call at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (N of Hwy #2) 905 443-3376 for visitation on Tuesday February 24th, 2015 from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Prayer to be held at 3:00 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St Mary of the People Church (570 Marion Ave. Oshawa) on Wednesday February 25th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.Donations to Durham Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Irene Pearl (nee Derry) FRIER
Passed away at Ballycliffe Nursing Home with her daughter Heather and grandchildren Kevin and Cherie by her side. Irene was 92 years young and lived a full life.Her struggle over the past six months was not what she wanted and her wish came true on February 12, 2015 when she took her last breath and went peacefully onto her next journey with those she loved who passed before her, especially Sandra (daughter, 2012) and Bill (husband of 51 years, 1996).Her quick wit and sense of humour will be missed, but she will never be forgotten as she has left us with so many wonderful memories.Her wishes were to be cremated and have no funeral.Burial will be in the early summer and for immediate family only.Remember Irene with only smiles, and when you think of her that's all you want to do.
Irene SOMERS
Peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at 96 years of age.Beloved wife of the late Cyril Somers.Cherished mother of Rose White (Merrick), and Bruce Somers (Dianne). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren June, Glen, Jonathan, Michael, Gregory, Jeff and Nancy, her many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.Dear sister of Leo, Louis, Eustace and Violet.She will be fondly remembered by her many nephews, nieces and friends.Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, February 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church, 3800 Courtice Rd. N., Courtice on Thursday, February 5th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Ian George HAYKIN
(Employee of IMS)Passed away suddenly on January 6, 2015 at the age of 77.Loving husband of Yvonne.Father of Samantha Haykin, Vanessa Blue (Christopher) and George Haykin (Colleen).Grandfather of Madison, Chanel, Quentin and Georgia. Brother of Janet Ashley (John). Ian will also be missed by other close family and friends.A funeral service will take place at St. George's Anglican Church, 250 Mill St S, Newcastle, on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11am. Cremation to follow.If so desired, donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Hospital Trauma Unit.
Ilona BESZE
Passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces on Monday, January 5th, 2015.Beloved wife of George for 58 years. Predeceased by her son Peter Dienes, as well as her late parents from Hungary.Ilona leaves behind her sister Kati Zilizi (Andy) of Oshawa. Ilona will be missed by all of her friends and family.A special thank you to the staff at Hillsdale Terraces for their care and compassion.Friends and family are welcome to gather at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY ON Friday, January 9th from 10 am until the time of service in our chapel at 11 am.
Iwan CHROMEJ
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Tato, Dido and Pra-Dido, Iwan, who passed away suddenly in his 94th year.He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Maria, Doris (Daniel) and Irene (Jerry), his grandchildren, Melanie (Garfield) and Andrew, and his great-granddaughter, Julianna.He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Anna Chromej who passed away in 2002.Iwan was born in the Halychyna Region of Ukraine where he spent his youth working on farms and in a bakery. When WWII broke out, he was one of thousands of young people taken by the Germans to work as forced labour in the factories in Germany.Iwan came to Canada through the United Nations Relief Plan in 1948 to work in the Aluminum Factories of Northern Quebec. He moved his family to Oshawa in 1951 and worked in construction briefly before being hired on at General Motors where he worked for 32 years.Iwan was a self-educated man who loved reading. He was also a long-time member and supporter of St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church and Dnipro Cultural Centre in Oshawa. His other passion was gardening, and every year he tended his bountiful vegetable garden.Iwan loved spending time with his family, and will be greatly missed. “Vichnaya Pamyat”Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King St East, Oshawa on Thursday, January 8th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., with Panachyda at 7:30 p.m.Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 9th at 11:00 a.m. at ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Interment to follow at Sts. Wolodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations in Iwan’s memory to St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church or The Taras Shevchenko Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Isabel Joyce ALEXANDER
Peacefully died at Trillium Villa Nursing Home in Sarnia on Sunday, December 21st, 2014.Beloved wife of the late Walter Alexander (2006).Much loved mother of David Alexander (Ellen) of Woodstock, Doug Alexander (Helen) of London, and Susan Enders (Peter) of Camlachie. Cherished grandmother of Kristin, Matt, Ben, Brian, Tim, Ian, Erik and Kayleigh. Dear great grandmother to Julia, Sienna and Virginia. Sadly missed by siblings Mona Sager (late Doug), John Salter (Lois), and George Salter (Shirley) as well as many extended family and friends.Cremation has taken place.There will be a Memorial Service at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Gamble and the staff of Trillium Villa Nursing Home for their loving care, compassion, kindness and emotional support.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or Trillium Villa in Sarnia, attention Residents’ Council Fund.