October 21, 1926 – June 6, 2020Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at 93 years of age.Beloved wife of the late Dirk Vonk.Loving mother of Sonja Marmara and the late Richard Vonk.Cherished grandmother of Paul and Victoria.She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends.Sadly, due to the global pandemic the Vonk family would appreciate your support by watching live stream of the service on Saturday, June 13th at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook Live at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME Facebook page.If desired, memorial donations to Humane Society of Durham.Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .

October 25, 1933 – May 28, 2020 (GM Retiree)Passed away peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on May 28th, 2020 at the age of 86.Cherished father to Dona and Edward.Loving brother to Johnny, Andy, Terry, the late Eddie, and the late Ellie. Fondly remembered by Helen. Hans will be greatly missed by all of his extended family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME.In keeping with Hans’ wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. Online condolences may be directed to oshawafuneralhome.com.

It is with the greatest of sadness that I share with you the passing of my wonderful brother Harry Weinsheimer who passed away on May 21, 2020 at the age of 68. Harry grew up in the Courtice area as a happy, gentle, and free-spirited child.Since the age of 18, Harry struggled with his own personal demons that revealed their presence through his years of struggling with mental illness.Despite this, all who knew Harry well, were touched by his humour, his loving spirit and at times, his extremely feisty demeanour.Even though he struggled his entire adult life with his illness, Harry’s life had great purpose and meaning to all those who knew him well. Harry could make you laugh in the most unexpected and refreshing ways and he would often say or do things that would reveal the innocent child that still lived within him.Although my beautiful brother Harry no longer walks amongst us here on earth, his memory will be treasured by all the people who knew him. Harry spent all of his adult life in various mental health facilities and I am so grateful that he spent his last years surrounded by the loving care of the staff at Reachview Village Long-term Care in Uxbridge.Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the staff at Reachview Village who took such good care of Harry throughout the years. Not only did they take care of his physical needs, they understood and respected him for who he was as a person far beyond his mental illness.Each and everyone of the nurses, the personal service workers, Dr. Batton, the management team, the cleaners, the recreational staff and cooks at Reachview Village are my heroes who showed their true colours during Harry’s recent battle with Covid-19. Words cannot express how much I appreciate and respect the work they are doing during these unprecedented times.Harry leaves behind many family and friends including both his parents, a brother and many cousins that he grew up with and knew him before his demons arrived.Donation in memory of Harry in can be made to the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario.A Sunset Celebration of Life in honour of Harry will take place on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay this coming August. I love you Harry with all my heart.And even though we are now apart,And even though you were my good friend,I could not be with you in the end,You know I would have been holding your hand,Instead I held your heart in the palm of my hand.Loving you always,Your sister, Judy.That special manI smiled today but in such a different wayNot from something you said or something you didBut because I knew, you are no longer sad.I watched you float from earth to skyFrom my backyard, as you waved goodbye. How I laughed and danced with joyTo see again, that amazing boy.For so many years you could not escapeThe prison walls that sealed your fate.But today, on this so special dayIn the place that held you, you found the key.And

October 12, 1935 – April 29, 2020Suddenly on April 29, 2020, in her 85th year, Hilda of Oshawa, Ontario passed away.Predeceased by husband Stewart.Beloved mother of Mark (Rosanna) of Scarborough, Chris (Julie) of Vancouver, and Janet (Bill) In't Veldt, of Oshawa.Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Joe (Shireen), Michael, Lianna (Trixie), Stewart (Amber) and Lena (Matt), Layna (Nick) and Jordan (Aislinn), and great-grandchildren Anderson, Teresa, Penelope, Isla, Avah, Owen and Marshall. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we encourage relatives and friends to express their sympathies and condolences online at oshawafuneralhome.com .Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234).

(July 9, 1917 - April 15, 2020)It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Mary Doidge Hall (nee Burgess) in her 102nd year.Helen was born on July 9, 1917, in Harwich County, Ontario. The only daughter of Rev. William Henry Burgess and Laura Mabel Adams. She grew up with three brothers Gordon Scott Burgess, Dr. George Henry Burgess and Rev. William Edward Burgess.Helen was raised in a large extended family of many aunts, uncles and cousins.She had vivid memories of her Scotch grandfather Geordie Adams and her grandmother Helen Fletcher.As a child, she spent many summers in Jeannette's Creek, near Tilbury. Family was very important to Helen. After losing her mother at the age of 12, she helped to take care of her younger brothers. Helen later developed a passion for genealogy, which she shared with her extended family.Helen and her future husband, Clarence Spencer Doidge, corresponded during World War II when he was stationed in Europe and they married the year after his return in 1946.She was the proud mother of 4 children: W. Edward Doidge (Doris), Heather Laderman (Howard), Kathryn Graham (Don) and John Doidge (Rosanna) and 7 grandchildren: Aaron, Stephanie (Angelo), Robert, David, Laurissa (Jeremy), Carolyn and Matthew and was hoping to live long enough to hold a great-grandchild.Clarence passed away in 1981. In 1984, Helen married M. Keith Hall and they shared 10 years together, travelling widely. Helen loved spending time in nature, especially at the family cottage in Haliburton.Helen had a deep faith in God and was a longtime member of Forest Grove United Church; following her move to Pickering she attended Pickering Village United Church.At Forest Grove Helen led a very active church life and was involved with the United Church Women, Christian Education and served as presbytery representative.She was a teacher by profession with an optimistic view of the world. Helen was a very strong woman known for her sense of humour and her calm acceptance of those things she could not change.A private family service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Helen's family wishes to thank the staff at the Markhaven Home for Seniors and Dr. Currie for the kindness and care they provided to Mom.In lieu of flowers, donations to Pickering Village United Church (through Canada Helps), Angola Memorial Scholarship Fund (through Canada Helps), the Nature Conservancy of Canada or Markhaven Home for Seniors would be appreciated.