11/9/1945 - 1/23/2017With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Frank at age 71.Survived by his loving wife of 43 years Patricia Mitchell and sons Keith, Brian and Chris.Beloved grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.A celebration of life will be hosted on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at McEachnie Family Centre (next to the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME), 28 Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario.Please come and share all your memories of a wonderful man.If so desired, donations to SickKids Foundation would be appreciated.
After the complications of a stroke, Frank passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday January 24, 2017 in his 86th year.Beloved husband of the late Muriel. Loving father of Wayne (Kathey), Cheryl (Jon) and the late Brian.Dear Bopa of Caitlyn (Kevin), Nathalie, Connor, Brianne, Ashley (Jake), Brian (Justine), Jessica, Sara and great-grandfather of Mackenzie & Grayson.Cherished brother of Doreen (Stuart) Lamb, Eileen (Lionel) Hickey.Predeceased by his parents, Fred & Doris and his brothers, Fred Jr. and Bill. Sadly missed by his best friend, “Jack.”Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North, Bowmanville on Friday January 27, 2017 from 12 noon – 1 pm.A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 1 pm. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery.Memorial Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
(1964 - 2017) - Sadly taken too soon on January 13th, 2017.Brad, a recent retired Ontario Hydro employee, was well known for his funny character and his love for sports. Brad enjoyed his outings with friends and family, his football Sundays, and loved attending many music concerts.Brad was well liked by all, he truly left a mark on those who knew him. His wit, humour, and kindness will be remembered by everyone.Loving son of the late Fred Groombridge and Jane Gold, greatly missed by brother Scott Groombridge and his wife Shauna, and sister Jannie Groombridge, nieces and nephew Justin, Brooke, and Sidney and great friend Andrea and family (Makaila, Chance and Nicholas). Brad will be deeply missed by many relatives and special friends that were close to his heart.The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax) 289-539-0036 on Sunday, January 22nd from 4:00pm – 5:00pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 5:00pm in the chapel.
(April 16, 1918 - January 10, 2017)Frank passed peacefully at Winbourne Park in Ajax on January 10, 2017 in his 99th year.Frank was predeceased by his beloved first wife Pearl and dear second wife Melitta, his loving mother Gertrude Mullett and his wonderful father Angus Groff, as well as his adored sisters Dorothy Gibb, Evelyn Townsend and his beloved brother Kenneth Groff.Great grandad or Bopbop as he was known, to his 13 children, grandfather to 7, he leaves his daughter Beverly (Rick) Godin and his three sons Douglas (Audrey), John (Kim) and Glen (Heidi).Frank was always a charming and dignified man, but at the same time a man of simple tastes and desires. He loved the Ontario North Country where he designed and hand-built two cottages.During World War Two, Frank fought in Europe as an officer in the Stormont Dundas Glengarry Highlanders in the struggle to liberate Holland. The fighting took him through the Netherlands, Belgium, France and into Germany. Post war, he was decorated for exceptional gallantry by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.Frank’s greatest pleasure was to create joy and laughter in the lives of those he encountered during his voyage along the road that was his life.
Peacefully surrounded by family at home on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the age of 61.Beloved partner of Pat Hepburn.Loving step-father to Marsha Hepburn, Kevin Hepburn (Lynne), Stacy Hepburn (Aaron Opferkuch) and Kyle Hepburn.Adoring Papa of Harlee Smith, Ethan Opferkuch, Olivia and Avery Hepburn.Dear brother of Lil “Theresa”, Gertrude, Edie, Mary, Janet, Madeline, Maureen, Debbie, Dennis, and the late Jean, Raymond, George and Tom.Relatives and friends will be received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) for Memorial Visitation on Thursday, January 12th, 2017, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.A Memorial Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 13th, at 11:00 a.m. Donations in memory of Fred to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
(1949 – 2017)Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, January 7th, 2017.Beloved husband to Ann Pratt.The best father to Stephen (predeceased by Tracey), Bob (Jodie), Cindy (Gord) and Laurie.Loving grandfather of Stephen Jr., Kurtis, Breanna, Austen, Nathan, Bradley, Michael, Christopher, Cameron and Cole.Lovingly remembered by his sister Lois and predeceased by sister June.Fred will be sadly missed by many extended family and friends, especially Rusty his four legged best friend.Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, January 11th from 7 – 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 12th from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated.
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Ajax Pickering Hospital with her family by her side.Beloved wife of the late Tsukasa.Cherished mother to sons Leslie (Liz) and Stacy.Much loved Nanny to Sarah (Jake) and Ty (Jennifer) and Great-Nanny to Ashton, Sloane, and Charlie of Japan and Eloise.Sadly missed by her sister Mita.Fondly remembered as Auntie Cookie to many nieces and nephews.To honour Mom's wishes, cremation has occurred and an interment will take place in Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough at a date to be determined.
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge health Oshawa at the age of 94 on December 25th, 2016Loving husband of Mary CzepekCherished father of Ron and JohnLovingly remembered by many nieces and nephewsMemorial visitation will be held at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King Street E., Oshawa) on Thursday January 5th from 10:30 am until time of service at 11:30 am.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a CHARITY of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Healed now in body and mind, Frank joins his parents Frank and Minnie standing in the presence of his Saviour and LORD.Peacefully on December 24 at the age of 58.Frank left behind his siblings; Peter (Annette) Zegers, Corrie (James) DeJong, Martin (Jackie) Zegers, Marian (Randy) Eastabroook, Dan (Shelley-Anne) Zegers as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and many, many friends.Frank will always be remembered for his willingness to witness about his love for the LORD, his love of nature and his keen eye for spotting birds, especially hawks.Visitation will be held at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 2805 Hwy #2), Bowmanville on Friday December 30, 2016 from 10 - 11:30 am. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 am.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Anchor Association or The Lighthouse through the NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. Bowmanville, with whom the arrangements have been entrusted.
(Veteran WW II)Passed away at Sunnybrook Health Sciences on Monday December 5th, 2016 at the age of 95. Pre-deceased by his wife Elizabeth (Beth) Parrinder.(2001) Much loved Father of Peter and his wife Karen of Baden and Bruce and his wife Janice of Melancthon.Loved grandfather of Julie, Andrew and Sean great-grandfather of Brooklyn.Dear brother of Mae Smitherman (late Jim) and Eunice Parrinder (late Wilbur) of Blackstock, Gordon and his wife Helen (deceased), Doris (deceased), Art and his wife Barb (deceased)Frank will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and their families.Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby from 11:30 a.m. Saturday (December 10th) until time of Funeral Service in the Barnes Chapel Saturday at 12:30 p.m.In memory of Frank, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.Interment will follow the service at Salem Cemetery.