BELEN, Editha Duran “Lola” Belen
BELEN, Editha Duran "Lola" Belen - November 1, 1939 - September 14, 2024
Editha Duran Belen (Lola) was a remarkable woman. She graced this world with her presence from November 1, 1939, until her passing on September 14th, 2024. Her life was a testament to love, strength, and grace, and her legacy will forever be etched in our hearts.
Lola was full of warmth and kindness. Her compassion knew no bounds, and she devoted herself to her son Phillip, daughter-in-law Mary and grandsons, Darius and Dante Vitug, with unwavering dedication. As a mother and grandmother, she embodied the essence of nurturing love, always putting others’ needs before her own and offering support and encouragement with a gentle spirit.
Lola’s legacy is not just in the memories we hold dear but in the values she imparted. She taught us the importance of kindness, the strength of perseverance, and the beauty of a loving heart. Through her actions, she showed us how to live with dignity and grace.
Our family said our goodbyes, and we invite you to a visitation and prayer service to allow each of you who knew, and loved her, to celebrate the life she lived and the love she gave.
Though we will miss her dearly, her spirit will continue to guide us and inspire us. Her memory will live on in the way we care for each other, in the stories we share, and in the values she instilled in us.
Thank you Lola, for the incredible impact you’ve had on all our lives. We will carry your love with us always and honor your memory in everything we do.
Rest in peace, and know that you will forever be in our hearts.
BUZZELL, Marjorie Buzzell (Harrison)
BUZZELL, Marjorie Buzzell (Harrison) - September 16th, 2024
Passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of the late Edward for 66 years.
Cherished mother of Bryan (Karen), Craig (Karen), Kevin, the late David (the late Lorna), Eddie (Sherry) and Tammy Foster (Dave).
Adored grandmother of Chuck, Sabrina, Matthew, Kirk, the late Melissa, David, Shawn, the late Jonny, Michael, Jason, Sarah, Rebecca, Lacey, Justin, Tyson and the late Julie. Great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many.
Dear sister of Kenny and Gary. Predeceased by her parents Josephine and Gordon Harrison and by her siblings Isabelle, Muriel, Bob, and Velmore.
Will be missed by her best fur friend, Buddy.
Marjorie will be lovingly remembered by all of her family and friends. Her phenomenal cooking and baking, especially her strawberry shortcake and Christmas pudding, will be missed.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca
BRAND, Mervyn (Merv) George Brand
BRAND, Mervyn (Merv) George Brand - 10-Jul-1942 - 1-Sep-2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Mervyn (Merv) George Brand who left us at the age of 82 suddenly on Sunday September 1st at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of immense wisdom and kindness and cherished every moment he spent with his loved ones.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories son Marc (Julia) and son Darrell (Julie) and grandchildren Cameron (Suzanna), Matthew, Caitlin, Riley, Taylor, Josh, Hanna and Reese who will sadly miss him but lovingly remember him. He provided love and guidance to his children and found joy in being a grandparent. His personal connections were undoubtedly a source of immense happiness and fulfillment for him.
He is predeceased by his parents John and Alma Brand and wife Brenda Brand who he loved and cherished so much. His deep bond with Brenda will forever be remembered.
Merv was born on July 10, 1942 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He had a successful and prosperous career at Ontario Power Generation as a Shift Supervisor for the Heavy Water Plant at Bruce Power Plant. He possessed an unparalleled work ethic dedicating countless hours to his profession while still finding time for his family as a priority.
He was a devoted father and husband and enjoyed coaching sports teams for his son’s. He was an avid reader, golfer and played ball in his younger years. He also enjoyed time at the legion in Port Elgin with his many friends.
Merv has left the world far too soon and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
We hope you have found your peace.
Until we meet again……
BUTLER, Melvin John Butler
BURKE, Delia Burke
BURKE, Delia Burke - (Longtime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with family by her side on Wednesday September 11, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Laurie Leger and the late Henry Burke. Loving Mom of Bonnie, Mike (Dineen), John (Tracy) and predeceased by Danny and David. Stepmother of Susan, Theresa, Wendy, Christopher and the late David.
Adoring grandmother of Lisa, Jamie, Ronnie, Derick, Ryan, Scottie, late Christine, Bradley, David and many great-grandchildren. Devoted sister of Emily, Albina, Aline and predeceased by Yvonne, Valrie and Donald. Delia will be missed by extended family and friends especially her daughter-in-law Carol (Pete). Relatives and friends are invited to attend at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday September 13, 2024 for visitation from 11:30 until time of service at 1:30 in the funeral home chapel. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
BINGHAM, Maurice Bingham
George Maurice Bingham, known as Maurice, died peacefully Sept 5th, 2024 after a brief illness in his 91st year. Maurice was born to James Bingham and Sarah Bingham (Collins) from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
He is survived by his wife (Pauline) of 64 years, and their 3 children Peter (Carol), Philip (Terisa) and Sharon (Donald). Also survived by his 2 younger siblings Lindy (Jim) and Maureen (Robert) and by his 10 Grandchildren (Aidan, Colin, Clare), (Connor, Eryn, Mason), (Andrew, Josh, Hannah, Liam) and 5 great grandchildren: Logan, Sawyer, Declan, Aubrey, and Adelyn.
Maurice retired as Canadian President of a global Medical/Laboratory diagnostic equipment and reagent manufacturer/supplier. He met his wife Pauline (a registered Nurse and midwife) where they trained at the same hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and both accepted jobs in North Bay Civic hospital in 1960 having never travelled to Canada; Pauline as an RN, and Maurice as a Medical Technologist. All 3 of their children were born in that same hospital.
Maurice progressed to the position of Chief Laboratory Technologist at the Hospital which is the top job in that field. He then accepted a position in sales at one of his suppliers in 1969 when they moved to their still current home in Ajax, Ontario. He rose through positions in Sales as National Sales Manager and retired as President.
They loved their time in Florida and visiting family in the UK and Ireland. Maurice was an avid golfer and loved to swim as did his own father. He did laps in their backyard pool as recently as this past summer and collected more golf balls than he lost at his local club where he was a member for many years, and had 3 hole-in-ones in his golfing career, 2 more than any of his children. He also enjoyed time with his 10 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
BROEK, Theodorus “Ted” van den Broek
BROEK, Theodorus "Ted" van den Broek - 31 May, 1938 – 8 September, 2024
Passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 8, 2024 at the age of 86, at Ed's House Northumberland Hospice. Predeceased by his Loving Wife Wilhelmina (Bouwmeester). Ted was born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. He completed his schooling learning the skill of Carpentry. Ted served in the Military before crossing the ocean to live in Canada. It wasn't long after moving his family to Pontypool that he started his own Construction company, building custom homes.
He was also a talented artist completing many paintings in Oil and Watercolours. Ted will be missed by his son Brian (Colleen) and by his Grandchildren Kristy Dykstra (Jordan), Kurt van de Valk (Doah), Kyle van de Valk (Drew), 3 Great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, his family, his close friend June Simpson and many other friends. Predeceased by his parents Johannes Theodorus Maria and Jantje Petronella Maria (Coort), brother Leo van den Broek (Tonnie), his sister Annie Braam (Frits), and brother Toon van den Broek.
Visitation will be held at the Courtice Funeral Chapel (1587 Highway #2, Courtice ON, (905-432-8484) on Thursday September 12th, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Service will be held on Friday September 13th, 2024 at 10:30am at Courtice Funeral Chapel. Refreshments to follow.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre, whose exceptional care was greatly appreciated by the family.
BIEMAN, Marvin John Bieman
BIEMAN, Marvin (Marv) John Bieman - Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Marv, in his 89th year, leaves behind his partner of 48 years, Barbara Giacomin. He was predeceased by his former wife, Joan Snyder, mother of five of his children.
Dear father of Leslie Patterson (Paul), Curt (Karen), Gylian Williams (Doug), Jason (Camille), Jennifer Taylor (Corey), Carl and Peter.
Dear grandfather of Andrew (Megan), James, Alex, Megan (Gord), Olivia, Rachel, Ethan, Charlotte, Annabelle, Renée, Jane and Kate. Great-grandfather of Nathan and Evan.
Dear brother of Audry Vollick (Ron). Predeceased by his siblings Marjorie MacMillan (Cliff) and Murray (Sandra).
Marv retired in 1998 after a 15-year career in the private sector followed by 25 years in the federal public service where he specialized as an industry and trade officer. His love of nature and the outdoors manifested in life-long interests that included organic gardening, hiking and a 10-year stint raising sheep on a small holding in Mountain, Ontario. Living abroad in three different countries (US, Poland and South Africa) was always an adventure for Marv but the number one priority in his life was his family. Spending time with them whenever possible, was what made him most happy.
A private family Celebration of Life will take place in the future.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marv can be made to Epilepsy Canada, a condition that affected Marv in his later years (https://www.epilepsy.ca/ways-to-give). Alternatively, donations can be made in his name, to the charity of your choosing. Any donation would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences can be made by visiting armstrongfh.ca.
BRYANT, Gordon Edward Bryant
BRYANT, Gordon Edward Bryant - 1 AUGUST, 1930 – 31 AUGUST, 2024
After 94 trips around the sun, the family of Gordon Bryant wish to announce his passing at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, formerly Oshawa General Hospital, on August 31st 2024.
Beloved husband of the late Isabelle Bryant (nee Butler). Dad to Gary (Josèe), Susan, Sheila (Rick), Carolyn and Michael (Cynthia). Doting Grandpa to Wayne (Sherry), Keri (Joe), Noah (Lindsey), Eric, Christopher, Jacqueline (Thomas), Derek, Patricia, Tristan, Travis and Quay. Proud Great-Grandfather to André-Anne, Isabelle, Jack, Aurora, Xavier, Max, Aiden, Alexis, Liam, James and Lily. Gord was predeceased by parents Arthur and Mary and his brother Ron.
He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, dear extended family and friends.
Gord was born in Oshawa and employed for decades as an employee of the city of Oshawa followed by an excellent and long retirement that included a variety of volunteer roles with Oshawa Senior Community Centres and many trips.
Many thanks to the staff and residence of Livita Centennial Retirement Residence who were such good friends to him in the past few years and the staff of Lakeridge Health’s Inpatient Palliative Care who were so kind in the final hours.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West on Monday September 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m.
Flowers are welcome; Contributions may be made in Gordon's memory to The Oshawa Historical Society or the charity of your choice.
BARGER, Lynne Barger
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Lynne’s passing on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto at the age of 78. Cherished daughter of the late John and Edith Parnell. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Barger. She will be sadly missed by her brother Mark (Janet), her nieces Amanda (Kyle), Kerin Pink and nephew Christopher. Lynne was a treasured great-aunt to Haley, Jaxs, Zion and Camilla. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Pine Hills Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough on Friday, September 6, 2024 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at the funeral centre on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2 p.m., with visitation an hour prior. Reception to follow. If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.