Esther ‘Gigi’ Melanson
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October 23rd, 1929 - February 16th, 202
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Extendicare Oshawa, in her 92nd year.
Predeceased by her beloved husbands Norman Melanson and Robert F. Kelly, her parents Josephine and Emile Robichaud and her siblings Emiline, Albain, Percy, Ernest, and Ella.
Gigi will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and her extended family.
Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Extendicare Oshawa for their care and compassion.
A Private Family Service will be held at Union Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Online condolences may be left at armstrongfh.ca .
Edmond Steven Beauchamp
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Passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 after a 2 year struggle with cancer.
Beloved wife of Leigh for 47.5 years.
Loving father of Albert and his wife Meaghan.
Cherished grandpa of Delilah, Bryce and Rhett.
Dear brother of Lorie (Bob) Milton, Doris (Pat) Drumm and Paul.
Edmond will be lovingly remembered by his furry baby Demetre, and by his nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Due to current restrictions, a private family service will be held.
To schedule an appointment, please email al_beauchamp22@hotmail.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Memories may be shared at destefanofuneralhomes.ca .
Elisabeth ‘Betsy’ van Dam-Peters
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(1926 - 2021) Elisabeth (Betsy) van Dam-Peters, 94, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Betsy was born in 1926 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, to Antonius and Anna Catharina Peters, the fifth of 14 children.
As a teenager she endured the war, and would often retell stories of her life during that time. After Betsy married Evert in 1957, they came to Canada to start a new life and family of their own which started a year later with the birth of their first child.
She took great pride in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.
Visiting Oma’s house will forever be a fond memory to her children and grandchildren; there was always a cup of coffee and speculaas cookies to be had.
We were grateful that she was able to stay in the family home up until December of 2019.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Evert, and leaves behind her four children: Anita (Rob), John (Shelly), Liz (Paul), and Anthony (Claire); fourteen grandchildren: Christopher, Shane, Jessie, Victoria, Andrew, Erin, Tyler, Tara, Andrea, Mike, Justine, Rianne, Mackenzie, and Alison; and her seven great grandchildren: Aspen, Noa, Dylan, Blake, Paisley, Makinley and Violet.
She is also predeceased by her siblings: Thé, Antoon, Annie, Frans, Gerrie, Piet, and Doortje; and is survived by her remaining siblings: Diny, Mientje, Henk, Koos, Jo, and André and her many nieces and nephews, all who reside in The Netherlands.
A celebration of her life will be held when we can safely all be together to pay tribute to the wonderful person she was.
Elizabeth Anne Matthews
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(December 18th, 1950 - February 9th, 2021)
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 with family by her side.
Beloved wife of Joe for 48 years.
Loving mother of Steven (Cynthia) and Chris. Proud Granny to Jayden, Jax and Lilah.
Elizabeth will be dearly missed by extended family and friends.
She will be terribly missed but forever in our hearts.
Arrangements are entrusted to W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, Whitby.
Donations in memory of Elizabeth can be made to the Alzheimer Society.
For online condolences, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com .
Elizabeth Theresa (Betty) Thompson
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On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Elizabeth Theresa (Betty Thompson) suddenly left us peacefully after a lengthy sickness at the Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital at the age of 88.
Betty will be joining her much loved husband of over 50 years married, Gordon and her oldest daughter Patricia (Elms) in heaven.
Proud daughter of predeceased parents Honore’ and Angelina Robertson from northern Ontario.
She will be so missed and loved by her surviving children Audrey Niles (Warren), Terri Burns (Tim), Brian Thompson (Dru), Kevin Thompson (Marilyn), and Darrin Thompson (Lynnette), along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her siblings Dorothy, Claire, Mignonne, Doreen, Shirley.
Betty was born in Sudbury, Ontario July 16, 1932.
As the patriarch of the family she lived a full and prosperous life of 88 years.
Most of her childhood was spent in the small mining town of Missanabie Ont. with her 5 sisters. There she met the love of her life and married and moved to the west coast of Canada and gave birth to her first daughter Patricia. From there she took her small family to Toronto where she raised another 5 children.
A private family service will be held at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2Z1 Tuesday, February 16th at 11:00AM.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions of number for those that may be present, the Family wishes to extend their invite to those who can not attend through a Live Stream video link, on February 16th at approximately 10:45AM, clicking the following link: https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleFuneralHome/
Please click the option on the Facebook page stating “video." Once the live stream video has started, you will see a red box stating “Live." Please click this box to be taken to the live stream video.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
toujours aimé, (always loved) dear mother.
Condolences may be shared at newcastlefuneralhome.com .
Elizabeth ‘Lynne’ (Johnson) Gaetz
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(June 4, 1938 - February 5, 2021)
As a young woman, Lynne left her home in Dryden, Ontario and began her post-secondary education at Queens University. Lynne was a highly intelligent and motivated entrepreneur.
When Lynne and Jerry took over the Gaetz family property west of Uxbridge in 1998 they both got involved in many activities in the town.
Lynne adored her many friends and family in Uxbridge and hosted alongside her husband Jerry, many special parties and get togethers filled with laughter and delicious food. Lynne was a beautiful cook.
She succumbed to Alzheimer ’s disease at age 82.
Predeceased by her husband, Jerry Gaetz, in April 2020, and survived by her younger sister, Christy Johnson, and her children Fraser, (wife Shannon, children: Lily and Nick), Andrew and Christy (husband Scott Bishop, children: Katie, Ben and Emily).
Lynne has a wonderful legacy and has left behind a family who loved her and will miss her eternally.
The family extends thanks to the wonderful caregivers at the Rekai Centre, Wellesley Central Place.
Donations to Uxbridge Loaves & Fishes would be appreciated.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Earl Joseph Swedlo
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Passed away at his home with family by his side on Thursday February 4th, 2021 having recently celebrated his 70th birthday.
Much loved husband of Brenda (nee Middleton) for 44 years.
Loved and loving dad of Denise Swedlo (Jeff) of Brooklin, Mark Swedlo and his partner Samantha D’Arcy of Janetville and Alison Swedlo and her husband Peter Mansour of Ajax. Grandfather of Jordan, Julianna, Lilly, Silas, Alice.
Survived by his dear mother Elsie Swedlo (late Steve) of Newmarket.
Dear brother of Janet Butcher (Ray) of Newmarket and Dan Swedlo (Carol) of Owen Sound. Predeceased by his brothers Stephen and Rick and his newphew Ryan.
Due to Covid, cremation has taken place, a celebration of life will take place once it’s safe to do so.
In memory of Earl donations to the War Amputations of Canada would be appreciated.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Edward John Page
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(1936 - 2021) - It is with deep sorrow that our families announce the death of our cherished loved one Edward John Page who was born in Nova Scotia on September 12, 1936 and sadly passed in hospital on January 25, 2021 at 84 years of age.
Edward dedicated his adult career serving with the Canadian Armed Forces and retired as a Captain.
He had a passion for family, writing and poetry and would often recite his favourite poems.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife Adele Page, his brother Wally Page, his sister in-law Doris Page, his brother-in-law Lloyd, his brother in-law Eric McNeil and his brother in-law John McNeil.
Edward's surviving family members include: his sister Gale; children John, Chris (w) Michelle, Kathy (h) David, Kevin (w) Dawn. His brother Paul (w) Maureen; their children Edward (w) Rosario, Michael, Donna (h) Blaine. His brother David (w) Margie; children Johnathan (w) Pamela, Paula (h) Ben. Wally’s children Wendy, David, Lynn. His sister Sharon. His sister-in-law Dale; children Cynthia (h) Scott. His sister-in-law Flora; children Alexander (w) Jennifer, Michelle (h) Jim, John-Eric (w) Raegan.
A closed memorial service will be held on Saturday January 30th at 10:30am at McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, the funeral service and burial are private by invitation only through the family.
Edward Clingen
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(April 12th, 1937 - January 30th, 2021)
Edward (Ed) died peacefully at Extendicare Bayview, on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the age of 83 years, following several weeks of declining health.
Ed was the proud and loving father of Mark (Laurie) of Toronto, and beloved grandfather to Hayden.
He was predeceased by his loving wife June, and his brothers George Clingen, and John Clingen (Muriel).
He will be sadly missed by his brothers Billy Clingen (Gertie) and Harry (Margaret) and his sister Betty (Joe).
Born on April 12, 1937 and raised as part of a loving family of 6 children in Kilskeery, Ireland, Ed made his way to Toronto in January 1957, supported by his brother Harry and good friend Percy Ross. Within a few weeks of being in Canada, Ed was “saved," becoming an active member of the Gospel Hall.
Ed was a self-described salesman, starting out at Dominion Stores. He quickly moved to Hayhoe Tea, then to JM Schneider where he spent most of his working career.
Ed met June for the first time at Union Station in Toronto, while June was on her way from London to visit her family in North Bay on December 24, 1963. They fell in love and were married on March 12, 1965.
Ed and June moved to Ottawa shortly after that, and Mark was born in 1970. They subsequently lived in Windsor, Bracebridge, and Oshawa, before finally settling down in Whitby.
A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Ed was also an avid historian who loved documenting his ancestry and the history of his birthplace.
He will be missed by his family and friends.
There will be a private family service in the BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Chapel, Whitby on Tuesday, February 2 at 1pm. Interment to follow in Whitevale Cemetery.
If desired and in lieu of flowers donations to Canada Cancer Society - Donations will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.
Online condolences at barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Evelyn Edith Jennie Rawlingson
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Passed away at Hope Terraces on January 28th, 2021 in her 98th year.
Beloved wife of the late Robert Rawlingson. Loving mother of Malcolm (Pam) Rawlingson and predeceased by her sons Keith & Ken.
Cherished Nan of John (Faren), Mark (Sarah), Anne-Marie (Raul), Christopher (Deborah), Stuart (Leah), Richard (Melanie), Philip (Bronte) and Emma. She will be lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren Halli, Kayden, Khaleesi, Evan, Grace, Lucia, Hudson, Amelia, Fenella and Theodore.
She is survived by her sister Kathleen in England and was predeceased by her brother Alan.
A Private Family Service will be held in Bowmanville on Saturday February 6th.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Bowmanville Older Adults Association.
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