George Russell Shallhorn
September 27th, 1929 - April 26th, 2021
In his 92nd year and with his loving wife at his side, George passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Beloved husband to Elaine (nee Molloy).
Loving father to Michael (late Kathy), Kimberley (Joe), Scott (Linda), Andrea, Douglas (deceased), David, and Peter (deceased).
Doting grandpa of Kristin, Jennifer, Brandon, Alison, Jarrett, Rachael, Elizabeth, Marc, Alexandra, and Jacob. Proud great-grandpa of thirteen wonderful great-grandchildren.
George and Elaine enjoyed many years of world travel, winter vacations in the sun, golfing, and relaxing by the pool, allwith family and friends.
Above all, they enjoyed hosting birthday celebrations and holiday suppers with children and grand-children around the table.
The family thanks everyone for the outpouring of love and support.
Thanks also to the wonderful staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for the care and compassion shown to George.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date when it is safe to gather again.
Arrangements entrusted to ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME .
For the time being, we ask all who loved George to raise a glass and toast a life lived well.
To place online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Gale Cecilia MacDonald
Peacefully, went home to be with her Lord, on Sunday, April 19, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the young age of 71.
Loving Mom of Carol Williams.
Cherished Grandma of Dylan (Becky), Devin (Kassidy) and Derek and Great-Grandma of Briar.
Dear sister of Darla (Gary) Sage, Gerry Snider, Sharon Bowman and Glen Snider.
Predeceased by her parents Clarence and Ila and her sister Sylvia. Gale will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Gale loved life and lived it to the fullest every day. She was a dedicated member of Viva Church and long-time hostess at Teddy’s Restaurant.
As per her wishes, cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will be held once the COVID19 restrictions have been lifted.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Children’s Wish Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at armstrongfh.ca .
Gregory “Greg” Wood
October 30th, 1966 - April 10th, 2021
Peacefully on Saturday April 10, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 55th year.
Gregory is predeceased by his father Allan Russell Wood and sister Judy Stasinski.
He is the beloved son of Olive Wood and dear brother of Patricia Coffey (Mike) and Wendy Bonifacio (John).
Greg was a loving member of the Community Living Oshawa Clarington family and will be deeply missed.
Due to current circumstances, a memorial will be held at a later date to be determined.
As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Community Living Oshawa Clarington.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting armstrongfh.ca .
Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME
Ghislaine Notte
May 23rd, 1927 - April 7th, 2021
Of Oshawa passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 7, 2021 at Norview Lodge Simcoe, Ontario.
Born in Waarshoot East Flanders Belgium May 23, 1927.
Beloved wife of the late Alfons Notte (2006).
Predeceased by two infant children at birth.
Also predeceased by sisters Yvonne D’Hont/Van Hoorebeke (1989) and Simona D’Hont/Van Vooren (2010).
Ghis will be missed by her sister-in-law Georgette Ghesquiere, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Ghis will also be missed by her extended family and friends in Oshawa.
A special Thank-You to Ghis’s caregivers at Norview Lodge for their care and compassion.
Ghis’s prayers have been answered as her wishes were to be with Al and her children.
Due to covid restrictions, cremation has taken place and there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Donations may be made to charity of your choice.
Online condolences can be made by visiting ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME .
George Scott Bennet
(December 3rd, 1941 - April 7th, 2021)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, in his 80th year.
Beloved husband of Doreen for 61 years. Loving father of Scott, Steve (Wanda), and Paula (Mike).
Cherished Boppa of Bennet, Hanna (Thomas), Jake (Luis), Molly (Nick), and Scot.
Dear brother of Sheila (the late Malcolm) and David (Sandy).
Predeceased by his parents William and Hannah Bennet.
George retired from General Motors after over 44 years of service. He was a member and actively involved with Standardbred Racing Association.
As per George’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at armstrongfh.ca .
Gayle Lynda Bryant
Suddenly after a courageous battle with cancer Gayle passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the age of 73.
Predeceased by her husband Garry.
Dear mother of Deborah Findlay and her husband Andrew and David and his wife Kelly.
Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Justin (Karen), Melissa (Chad Breslin), Chad, Zachary and Joey.
Proud great grandmother of Briar, Kaiden and Finn.
She will be sadly missed by her close companion George Bertrim as well as her extended family and friends.
A private family service to be held on April 9, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
George Martin Barber
Passed away at Brant Community Healthcare System in Brantford on March 30th, 2021 at the age of 79 years.
Beloved husband of Carole (nee Stewart). Loving father of Wendy (Brian) Jeffers.
Adored grandfather of Stephen (Sarah), Brendy and Austin and great-grandfather of Avery & Hudson.
Dear brother in law of Rita Tavendale and the late Douglas Stewart.
He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and cousins here and in Scotland as well as Maureen & Sheila Barber.
A Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville on Saturday April 3rd from 2 – 4 pm. In keeping with COVID-19 regulations attendance will be limited. Those wishing to attend must RSVP for a timeslot by calling the funeral home. A Private Service will be held in the Chapel at 4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Gerald Eugene Allen
August 4, 1950 – March 29, 2021
It is with deep sadness and never-ending love to announce the passing of Gerald Eugene Allen.
Gerald passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children, on Monday, March 29th, 2021 at the age of 70 years.
He is survived by his children Jennifer (Joe), Kelly (Trevor), Lindsay (Josh) and Michael (Esther) and Shirley Allen (loving mother of his children).
Loving and devoted grandpa of James, Emma, Lauren, Katelyn, Sarah, Harper and Sophie.
Affectionately and forever remembered as ‘Papa Gerald’.
Gerald grew up on a farm in Blackfoot, Alberta with his mother (Emma), father (Earl) and his brothers Fred, Wilmer, Johnny, Stanley, David, Harvey and his cherished sisters, May and Anna.
He moved to Toronto in 1968 and in 1975 settled in Oshawa, where he made his home and raised his family.
Gerald will always be remembered for his uncanny ability to solve any problem you had, his love for family dinners, chocolate and his hobbies including making quilts for all of his children and grandchildren.
Most of all, he will be remembered for the deep love he had for his children and family, and always being the father you could count on.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to his palliative Nurse Valerie, his PSW Katelyn and the staff from Lakeridge Health Oshawa palliative care unit.
As well to all the friends and extended family who have supported us through this difficult journey.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, April 1st from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Please use sign up link for visitation: https://signup.com/go/ggAsBJz . Private service to follow in the chapel. Livestream of the service will be available via the following link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/27108 .
Interment Thornton Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Gerry Steele
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Gerald “Gerry” Steele, peacefully at his home in Uxbridge with family by his side on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the age of 82.
Gerry was a devoted and loving husband of Beverley (nee Hadley) for over 54 years and father to Rob (Sue Shepherd) of Port Perry and Lisa (Michael Odlozinski) of Orillia who were his pride and joy.
“Papa” was so proud of his six grandchildren: Rachel and Nathan Steele; Jonah, Ethan, Max, and Myles Odlozinski.
He leaves his brother John Steele (Ruth) of Almonte, sister Jessie Henderson of Ottawa, brother-in-law Jack Hadley from Stratford, PEI, Judy Lilly, and nieces Katie and Anna Hadley and their families of Pointe Claire, Quebec.
A private family ceremony will be held at a later date in Almonte, Ontario.
If desired, a donation in Gerry’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or Parkinson Canada would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
Gale Mary Shackelton
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, with her loving daughters by her side, on Friday March 26th, 2021.
Loving wife of the late Paul. Cherished mother of Carolyn and her husband Sean Merela and Patricia Shackelton.
Devoted Grandma to Katie, Kyle, Emily, Olivia, Marek and Nana to Shawn Paul.
Dear sister of Lloyd and his wife Brenda Diehl.
Private family arrangements have been made.
If desired, donation in memory of Gale may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
A special thank you to the staff at Lakeridge Health for their exceptional care.