Gerald ‘Gerry’ E. Thomas
Passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021.
Beloved husband of 60 years to Jean.
Much loved father of Karen, Greg, Michael and wife Andrea, and Andrea.
Proudest Papa of Joshua and Erika, Lucas, and Olivia.
Son of the late Violet and David. Brother of Keith (deceased), Milton and Diana.
A private family service will be held in Uxbridge.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Gerald Gibbs
(January 30th, 1937 - July 12th, 2021)
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald on July 12, 2021 at the age of 84 in the Lakeridge Oshawa Hospital palliative care for his health complications with cancer, heart and dementia.
Loving husband and Best friend of Betty Gibbs for over 61 years.
Much loved Dad of Raymond Gibbs and Shelley Sweeting and her husband Darrin Sweeting.
Grandfather of Tyler Sweeting and Jessica Mathieu.
Gerald worked most of his career with General Motors, and was a loyal, loving husband and father and always there to help family and friends.
He was the rock and hero of our family!! He will be remembered and missed by his family, friends and all of those who knew him.
With Gerald’s wishes, we had a small family service on July 13, 2021.
Donations to the Lakeridge Health Foundations (Cancer Care) or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
George Alexander Sabiston
Peacefully at home on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 60.
Beloved son of the late Neil and Margaret Sabiston.
Kind and generous brother of Lorne (Beverly), Darlene, Robert and Richard.
Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
George will be missed by many extended family and friends.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to the McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). A private family service will take place at a later date.
Donations in memory of George to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Gordon Peter De Jager
Passed away suddenly at his home on July 8th, 2021 at the age of 58 years.
Loving father of Kristie Clarke and Jake De Jager.
Dear son of Helen & the late Gordon De Jager.
Dear brother of John (Joanne), Bob (Tammy), Terry (Sherry), Peter, Yvonne (Harvey), Paul (Carey) & the late Richard.
Loving companion of Mila. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Arrangements with Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville on Monday July 12th. Due to current restrictions those wishing to attend must book a time slot, please contact the funeral home between the hours of 9 – 4 pm.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Hospital for Sick Kids.
Grace “Marie” Kowal
Passed suddenly at the age of 85 in her home on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 with her loving daughter by her side.
Devoted wife to her late husband ‘JOHN KOWAL’ recently deceased this year on January 16th.
Cherished MOTHER of Debra Lynne and her husband Bruce Gibson of Port Perry, Joseph Kowal of California, Deborah Ann Kowal of Florida and Terry and his wife Christine Baker of Arizona.
Adored GRANDMA of Christopher (Tiffany), Lindsay, Ashleigh (Charlie), Courtney, Molly, Natalie, Alexander, Alexandria and Victoria.
Much loved “GG” of Taylor, Ashlyn, Gage, Elle, Vaida, Wayne, Owen, Lukas and Sarah.
Marie will be missed by her sister Pauline Wright of Peterborough and her brother Bill (Sharon) Moore of Ajax.
Loved AUNT of Carrie Lea, Michael (Jackie), Michelle, Melanie (Andre), Mark (Anne) and GREAT AUNTIE to many great nieces and great nephews.
Dear GODMOTHER to Patricia Anne Johnston of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Special COUSIN to Carolyn (Robert) Johnston of Whitby, Nancy Johnston of Quebec and Jim (Roma) Britton of Oshawa and their families.
Beloved, Cherished and Dearest FRIEND of 62 years to Phyllis Galbraith.
Arrangements entrusted to BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME .
In memory of Marie, memorial donations will be appreciated to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation by visiting www.pphfoundation.ca.
Gladys Frances (Dawe) Bussey
August 18th, 1942 – July 2nd, 2021
In her 79th year, of Trent Hills, Ontario, passed away on July 2nd, 2021, at Northumberland Hills Hospital, after suffering over 15 years with Alzheimer’s disease.
“Glady” (as she was affectionately known) was born in the family home in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland to William Gordon Dawe and Eliza Ann (Smith) Dawe on August 18th, 1942.
The family later moved to Kelligrews where she attended St. Edward’s School.
Following this, she attended Queen Elizabeth High School in Foxtrap. It was at the Foxtrap, All Saints Anglican Church where Gladys unknowingly caught the eye of her husband, Henry Winston Bussey.
They married on May 16th, 1964, at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in St. John’s.
Dear sister of, Daphne (Bill); Harold; and Heather (late Gerald); predeceased by Bill (Marie), Fred (Gretchen), Evelyn, Helen (Bob), Doris (Murph), Don (Bertha), Jim (Cherry), Gordon, Arthur (Daphne), and Lawrence. Dear sister-in-law of Marina (late Joseph), Amy (Eric), Ella (Fred), Gladys (Donald), Wallace (Annie), Peter (Diane), and Wayne (Margo). Lovingly remembered by many other extended family members and friends.
Always a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; Gladys is grievously missed by her equally loving, caring and devoted husband Winston; her four children, Barry (LaVonna), Gregory (Karen), Rodney (Delise), Barbara (Ricardo); her nine grandchildren, Carmelle (Michael), Adam (Malissa), Seth (Cara), Taylor (Matt), Aaron, Liam, Landon, Nylia, and Miscily; her five great-grandchildren, Arianne, Jackson, Westley, Cosette, and Abigail.
Memorial gifts are greatly appreciated in support of the Gladys Bussey Memorial Fund at Camp Frenda which can be found at the following link: https://www.campfrenda.com/ (in upper right corner, click on “Get Involved” and then click on “Donate”).
The family of Gladys wishes to extend sincere appreciation to Saint Elizabeth Health Care’s personal care workers, Michelle and Tammy; and Victoria Order of Nurses’ care workers, Virginia, Krista, and Skyla.
Sincere appreciation to all those who have shown their love and support throughout Glady’s illness and now, in this time of mourning.
A Memorial service will be held (and livestreamed at https://collegeparkchurch.ca/Sermons) at 2 pm EST, on Saturday, the 10th day of July, at College Park Seventh-day Adventist Church; Pastor’s Peter Caran, Milton Perkins, and Roy West, officiating; Eulogy to be delivered by Paul Batten, nephew.
Gertrud Olga Stenz
June 9, 1925 – June 27, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gertrud Olga Stenz (nee Ouoos) on June 27th 2021, with her family by her side.
Gertrud came to Canada in 1955, with a career in nursing.
She met and married Peter in 1958, and remained his loving wife for over 62 years.
Adored Mother to Michael (Dara) and Angelika (Andrew).
Proud and cherished Oma to Eric Stenz.
Daughter of the Late Karl and Olga Quoos, of Konigsberg, Prussia.
Predeceased by her brothers, George and Willi Quoos.
She will be lovingly remembered by her nephew Axel Quoos.
Gertrud wholeheartedly loved her family and friends.
She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms, and a story or two.
No one ever left hungry and with her sense of humour, no one every left without a smile.
She fed any and all animals, wild and domestic.
She would spend hours watching the birds, squirrels and sometimes fostering raccoons.
She loved to swim, and was always the first one in the pool in the spring.
She loved flowers and plants, and would spend hours in the garden. Gertrud loved to dance and was a social butterfly during her many years as a member of Club Loreley.
She especially enjoyed being an active participant in the Woman’s Auxiliary Group, as well as the Choir.
Gertrud will be missed by her extended family and friends in Canada and Germany.
Donations in memory of Gertrud may be made to a CHARITY of your choosing.
Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234).
Gerrit Verbeek
Passed away at home on Thursday June 24th, 2021.
Beloved husband of Anneke.
Dear father of Brian, Ron (Yvonne) & Patricia (Jason McIlveen).
Loving grandfather of Jonathan. Dear brother of Jouke Leertouwer and Mary Vanheuvelen.
A Private gathering will be held at a later date.
Memorial Donations may be made to Durham Hospice, Clarington Site.
Geraldine Grace Dingman
Passed away on Wednesday June 23, 2021 at her residence.
Geraldine was predeceased by her husband Vimy Dingman.
Loving mother of Chris (Tammy) Dingman, and predeceased by her daughter Clover (Paul) Craigie, and by her siblings Fred, Rhonda, Bill, Chuck, Gord, and Pauline.
Grandmother of Christopher Craigie, Tammy (John) Gardner, Denise Dingman (Mike Fraser), Mathew (Andrea) Dingman, Michael (Ashley) Dingman.
Great Grandmother of Alexia Labalestra (Brandon Neill), Tanisha Bates, Bodhi Enslow, Clara Gardner, Chloe Dingman, Lowell Dingman, Connor Gardner, Charlie Dingman, Mason Dingman, Jack Craigie, Addison Dingman.
She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
If so desired memorial donations to the Samaritan’s Purse or to Shades of Hope would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Gerhard Maier
Passed away peacefully at Port Perry Hospital on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in his 84th year.
Loving husband to Brigitte for 60 years.
Wonderful father to Cornelia and Claudia (Clark).
Proud grandfather to Tara, Jade, Tyler (Ripley) and Trevor (Caitlin).
He is survived by his brother Hermann (Christa).
Gerhard will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends from all walks of his life.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of Gerhard may be made to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.