Irene June Wilbur
Passed away peacefully with the love of her family in her heart at the age of 94 on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Greenview Lodge in Toronto.
Beloved wife of the late Frank Wilbur.
Loving mother of Susan (The late George) Todgham, the late Brian Wilbur, Bradd (Mary), Wayne (Patricia) and Sheri (Cody). Proud grandma of thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by extended family and friends.
As per Irene's wishes, cremation has taken place and she will be laid to rest on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Road in Whitby, ON, at 3:00p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to the Alzheimer Society would be much appreciated.
Iolanda Savignano
September 13, 1933 - July 27, 2023
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday July 27, 2023, in her 90th year.
Born in Savignano, Irpimo, Avellino, Italy.
She came to Canada on February 20th 1963, to be with her sister Maria (late Michele) and to then settle in Oshawa.
Iolanda will be dearly missed by her husband Giuseppe, her three children John, Carmela and Lorenzo, her sisters Maria (late Michele) and Anna (Arnaldo Braccia), and late brothers Mario Volpe and Giovanni Alessio. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa, for Visitation on Monday July 31st from 6pm until 9pm. Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary of the People Roman Catholic Church (Oshawa) on Tuesday August 1st at 11am. Interment to follow the mass at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum.
Memorial donations are appreciated to the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Foundation.
To place online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Irene Victoria Russell
Peacefully, on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Victoria Manor in Lindsay, at age 85.
Irene (nee Babiarz), beloved wife of the late William Russell.
Loving sister of Stanley Babiarz and June, Dorothy and her husband the late mike Elwood, Edward Babiarz and his wife Linda, pre deceased by her sister Wanda and her husband Bill Uricchio. Will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass to celebrated the life of Irene Russell will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish (573 Simcoe Street, Beaverton) on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Oswin Fernandes officiating. Interment Cedar Vale Cemetery, Cannington.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Iris Laura Fowler
February 28, 1932 - July 13, 2023
Iris passed away peacefully at Wynfield Retirement Home in Oshawa on July 13, 2023 at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of Floyd Fowler.
Predeceased by her siblings George, Roy, Arnold, Isobel, Martha, Robert, John and Enid.
Iris worked as a press operator in the Wiring and Harness Department at GM.
She retired in 1981 with the ambition to go to every mall in Ontario with her sister Martha.
As per her own wishes, cremation has taken place and the family wish to bury her cremated remains at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON CEMETERY and FUNERAL CENTRE , 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787).
Expressions of condolence may be left at etouch.ca .
Irene A. Nisbet
July 8, 1930 - June 25th, 2023
It is with heartfelt sorrow that the family of Irene A. Nisbet (nee Bino) announces her peaceful passing at home on June 25, 2023, with her daughters by her side.
Irene was in her 93rd year.
Devoted daughter of the late Irene (nee Papp) and Anthony Bino.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Nisbet.
Cherished mother of Catharine (Douglas) and Susan (Michael). The best-ever Grandma/Nana to Courtney, Mitchell, William, and Sarah.
Irene was enchanted by her two great grand-daughters, Julia and Emily who fondly called her n’other Gramma. She will be dearly missed by her sister Judy (late Alfred) and brothers Robert (Rita) and Richard (Marion). Irene will, forever, remain in the hearts of many.
Irene often spoke fondly of her time working at the Oshawa GM offices along-side her many life-long friends. Her knitting club family weathered through the decades with monthly meetings that, in the end, had absolutely nothing to do with knitting. At every opportunity she cooked up a storm for her family.
Her famous, tried, and true, recipes have become family traditions to be passed down for generations to come.
Irene was also a devoted skating mom as figure skating was a family affair.
Her love of angels was well known, and many contributed to her world-wide collection.
Irene will rest in peace among the real angels. A private Interment will take place at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Whitby.
Donations are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted with ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME .
Ilean Elizabeth Treen
Age 95 of Oshawa Ontario, passed away peacefully with her daughter Debra by her side at Hillsdale Terraces on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Ilean was born on May 10, 1928 to parents Andrew and Ellen (Hird) Irwin in Cavan Ontario.
Grandparents Annie and Joseph Hird and Annie and William Irwin.
In 1948, Ilean met Layton Treen at a community dance and married soon after on March 26, 1949.
Ilean worked, for a short period, at the Quaker Oats and resigned as their children arrived; Linda, Debra, Ronald and Stephen. Ilean was predeceased by her husband Layton after 45 years of marriage in 1994 and her daughter Linda in 2018.
Ilean leaves cherished memories to her children, Debra (Ken) Wasiluk, Ron (Mary Ellen, 2017), Treen and Stephen (Linda) Treen. Beloved grandchildren Mark (Dawna), Matt (Becki), Treena, Kendra, Lanie, Kelly (Adrian), Alexandra (Steven), Zachary (Jenna), Taylor (Nick) and Karly (Chris), great-grandchildren Nathan (Mikayla), William (Kathleen), Elizabeth and Caleb, Jameson, Dimitri and Harper as well as a great-great-grandson Phillipe.
Ilean was a sister and predeceased by her 6 sisters and 2 brothers; Clifford, Myrtle (George), Ruby (Alec), Mable (Jimmy), Jane (Vic), Ione (Whip) and Loreen (Norm) and Laverne.
A celebration of life will be held in September with family and friends. Her final resting place will be with Layton at Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough.
A special thank you from our family to all staff at Hillsdale Terrances, Sugar Trail, for their care and compassion shown to Ilean and our family during her final years.
With Love, rest in peace Mom xo.
Ian Edmund Tokarski
May 23, 1949 - June 16th, 2023
It is with immense sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our most beloved husband, father and grandfather on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 74.
Ian Tokarski will be profoundly missed by his bride of 53 years, Lynda Sue Tokarski (nee Killah) and was the proud father of Kimberly Ann, Derek Stuart (Michaela), John Kevin (Sarah) and sadly predeceased by his infant daughter, Katherine Louise (1972).
Loving grandpa of Scarlett, Alexis, Kaleb, Blake, Brayden, Andrew, Justin, Clara, Olivia and Cole.
Ian is predeceased by his parents, Anna and Jan Tokarski as well as his brother Douglas and sister Sandra.
He will also be fondly remembered as a loving uncle, cousin, and friend.
Private family arrangements with Jardine Funeral Home, cremation & tribute centre, 8 Princes' St. W., Fenelon Falls.
If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or Canadian Diabetes would be appreciated by the family.
Ilias Tsiobanos
Peacefully surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday June 17th, 2023, at the age of 73 years.
Beloved father of Bill (Nancy), Jennifer (Stephen) and John (Hanna).
Beloved Grandfather of Nicholas, Stephanie, Alexandros, Alyssa, Ashtyn, Julia, Cheyenne, Brendon, Makayla and Freja.
Survived by his brothers Nicholas (Christine) and Paul (Vicki).
Ilias will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
A visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa, on Wednesday June 21st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Nedela Macedonian Orthodox Church, 485 Bayly Street West, Ajax on Thursday June 22nd at 10:30am.
Interment will follow at GROVESIDE CEMETERY in Whitby.
Igino Zeppieri
APRIL 18, 1932 – MAY 26, 2023
Peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, May 26, 2023, at age 91.
Born on April 18, 1932 in the Italian village of Colleberardi, Igino was one of seven children to Anna (nee Gugliemi) and Gaetano Zeppieri.
He immigrated to Canada in 1964 with his family, settling first in Toronto and then permanently in Whitby, Ontario.
He is survived by Angela Maria (nee Mastracci), his beloved wife of 63 years.
Proud and loving father of Violante Boccia (Bruno), Roberta Vachon (Richard), and Loretana Porco (Alfredo); and cherished Nonno Gino to Nina (Khalil), Erica (Frank), Alex (Sylvia); Makayla and Carson; Joseph and Victoria (Joey).
He is survived by his siblings Franco (Dina) and Gabrielle (late Attilia), and pre-deceased by his siblings Erminia (late Mario), Alberto (late Luigina), Enio (late Rita), and Rodolfo (Lidia).
He will be dearly missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as his many nieces, nephews, and friends in Canada, Italy, and France.
Our heartfelt thanks to the many health care workers from St Elizabeth's, Lakeridge Health Oshawa, and other agencies for their care and compassion. We will miss him dearly and he will always be in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, May 29, 2023 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Parish on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10:30am. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or Alzheimer Society.
Online tributes and memories may be placed at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Isabell Caroline Wilson
Surrounded by love, our mother Isabell Caroline Wilson (nee Winter) entered into rest in her home the morning of May 25 at age 93.
She was the loving mother of Melody (Roger Moase), Janice (Joe Bonnici), Kim (Greg Rahme) and Jay Neill.
Isabell was predeceased by her husband Murray and later, her friend Lloyd Short.
Mom was a devoted grandmother to Jen, Brad, Lauri-Ann, Darryl, Shona, Darby, Stefan and Josh.
She was also a dear Nana to seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Our family is beyond grateful to Dr. Nancy Kazarian for her exceptional care of our mother. Her kindness and compassion went above and beyond what any family could ask for. Mom was happiest when surrounded by her family and her flowers. Rest easy, Mom. We love you forever!
The family of Isabell Wilson will receive family and friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 1 pm. A Service to celebrate Isabell’s life will be held in the Chapel at 2 pm.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Port Perry Hospital Foundation.