Olwen Jean Watson
July 19th, 1931 - February 26th, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 26, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of David for 64 years, mother to Michele (favourite son-in-law Jody), predeceased by her dear son Paul. Loving Nana to Noelle, Adrian, and Emma.
Aunt to Liz, Linda, Caroline and the late Gillian and Marilyn.
Predeceased by her siblings: Pearl, Daphne and Glynn.
Cherished by family and friends in Canada and in England.
Olwen was a generous and caring person and a friend to many.
A dedicated volunteer with Community Care Durham for many years.
She led an adventurous life, immigrating to Canada from Ebley, England in her early twenties and enjoyed many travels over the years with her husband, family, and friends.
She enjoyed music, reading and spending time with the family. Thank you to Dodie and Shamini on the Palliative team for their care and compassion.
A special thanks to Mabel who brought much needed rays of sunshine every day. Visitation will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL , 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 10 – 11am followed immediately by her memorial service in the funeral home’s chapel at 11am.
Donations in Olwen’s memory would be appreciated to Community Care Durham, St. Vincent de Paul (Durham), or Durham Outlook (St. Vincent Pallotti’s Kitchen).
Condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com .
Ona Hackner
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ona Hackner.
Ona passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 11, 2022 in her 92nd year.
She was born on the family farm just south of Sandford to Milbourn and Audrey Meek.
She lived there with her siblings, Bob, Norman, Helen and Gerald until her marriage to the love of life, Bruce Hackner on November 1, 1950.
Together they raised 6 children, Mary (Bastiaan), Arlene, Jim (Sandra), Leona (Tom), Donald (Dena), Stephan (Lisa).
She was the loving grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mom loved her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ and her family and we loved her.
Mom’s love reached beyond her immediate family to her siblings and their spouses, and Bruce’s sister Ilah Weller, a multitude of nieces and nephews, cousins and her community.
Whatever she set her hand to do, she did it with excellence.
She will be greatly missed. Her unconditional love, her unfailing support and spiritual leadership will leave a great void in our lives.
Therefore, we thought it fitting to have any donations go to a food bank of your choice, Family Worship Centre which was her home church, Parkinson’s Society or a CHARITY of your choice.
A private family service has been arranged.
Osmond Lloyd Nunes
December 16, 1948 – January 27, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday January 27th, 2022, at the age of 73 years.
Dearly beloved husband of Loretta (nee Morrison).
Loving father of Anthony (Michelle), Michael, Zabrina (Andrew Gibson), Avery, Tristan, and Joan Madray (Robert).
Cherished grandfather of 7.
Dear brother of Shirley, Earl, Keith, Lincoln, Olive, Esther, and the late James. Osmond, will be missed by all his family and friends.
Visitation will be held at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway #2 (905-432-8484) on Tuesday, February 8th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Please register for the visitation using the link: https://signup.com/go/xJSkmbt A Funeral Service will follow in the chapel at 1:30 pm. Please register for the service using the link: https://signup.com/go/EUzLMsR Please join Osmond's Funeral Service by using the Livestream link: https://funeraweb.tv/diffusions/46740
Online condolences may be placed a courticefuneralchapel.com .
Olive Renouf Gilker
1930 - 2022
Olive Renouf Gilker, born February 20, 1930 loved her home town New Carlisle, Quebec.
Olive passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
She loved living on the Gaspe Coast, she was the prime model for the famous saying, “Home is Where the Heart is”. Olive travelled to Ontario to be with her family for the 2021 Christmas season.
The travel came about due to a recent setback in health.
Born in New Carlisle to Opal Astles and Edward Lloyd Renouf, Olive was described as a Woman of God.
A woman who loved her Jesus. A Proverbs 31 woman, who was filled with joy, love, laughter, compassion and kindness. These are only a few of the traits that are used to describe her.
Olive was passionate about her Almighty Saviour, Jesus Christ, the one who saved her, brought her peace and brought her comfort from a very young age. Olive had three children, Garry Gilker, Belinda Gilker Sommerville and Stacy Gilker Watkins.
Olive was a fiercely dedicated, tenacious and strong mother, raising her three children whom she loved infinitely. Our family would not be where it is today if we didn’t have Olive as a mother, prayer warrior and guide.
Olive was predeceased by her sister Theresa Hagarty and brothers Wilson Flowers and Weston Renouf. She leaves behind her brother Wayne Astles and children, Garry Gilker, Belinda Sommerville, Stacy Watkins, Grand Children and Great Grand Children.
A visitation and service will be held at her previous home church, Malvern Christian Assembly 6705 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough (416-284-4853) on Friday, February 4th, 2022. Visitation will begin at 11am and the service will follow at 12pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there is a capacity limit for attending the visiting and the service, please contact Mount Lawn Funeral Home to book a spot to attend.
In honour of Olive or in lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Fair Haven Bible Camp, 6 Beach Street, PO Box 834
New Carlisle, QC G0C 1Z0. Cheques are to be made payable to: Fair Haven Bible Camp. Please note on cheque that this is in Memory of Olive Renouf Gilker. For any questions please contact the Funeral Home.
Many sincere thanks from the family.
Orville Boyle
1936 - 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Orville on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto at the age of 85.
Beloved husband of the late Barbara Boyle (nee Curtis).
Cherished father of Kathryn (Carl) Coatham and Jennifer Boyle (Chad Switzer). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Curtis, Kaitlin (Adam), Amy and Jesse, and great-grandchildren Liam, Brooklyn and Callum.
Survived by his sister Linda (Glen) Cameron.
Predeceased by his brothers Rennie (Linda) and Dennis (Bonnie).
He will be fondly remembered by the Curtis Family, his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Private cremation has taken place.
Olha Kalmuk
January 15th, 1950 - Saturday, November 13th, 2021
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Amica Swan Lake, Markham, in her 72nd year.
Loving mother of Tanya (Ron Bester), Mateya (Michael Palmer), and Martina (Allan MacDonald).
Devoted Babi of Calum, Madelyn, Matthew, Mikayla, Andrew, and Grace.
Cherished sister of Myrna (Carlos) Garcia, John (Myra) Kalmuk, and Zonia (Alex) Strynatka.
Dear Chochi of Christina (Raphael), Michael (Brittany), Natalie (Nader), Mark, Nikolas, Sarah, and Stephanie, and great-Chochi to Levi.
Olha inspired thousands of students while living a life filled with kindness, humility and her faith.
She will be missed and not forgotten.
Olha was a devoted teacher for over 30 years with the Durham Catholic District School Board.
She was also a dedicated parishioner of St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church.
A Private Family Mass will be held at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Spring 2022.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Terry Fox Foundation or St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be left at armstrongfh.ca .
Oliver Jesse White
November 8, 1925 – November 8, 2021
Peacefully with family by his side at The Wynfield LTC on Monday, November 8, 2021 on his 96th birthday.
Beloved husband of the late Muriel (nee Parsons).
Cherished father of Scott (Linda), Noel and Brenda (Barry Hyde).
Loving grandfather of Jason, Trevor, (Andrea), Erin (Shawn), Allison (Jay), Lindsey and Ashley and great grandfather of Austin, Ella, Aria, Isla, Jackson and James.
He will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends across Canada.
Born in Wabana, Bell Island Newfoundland and then moved to Brampton, Bowmanville and Oshawa.
A special Thank You to the health care team and staff at the Wynfield Long Term Care, Oshawa.
A private family service will be held at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484).
Interment at Thornton Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at courticefuneralchapel.com .
Olive Louise Cornwall
December 4, 1930 - October 13, 2021
Anne passed away peacefully with Susan and Peter at her side; she was 86 in August.
Loving Mum of Susan and Peter (Samantha).
Loved Nana of Emma and Mark; Kate, Chelsea and Julia, and remembered fondly by Samantha's daughters Jenna and Olivia.
Anne was a loving sister of Peter and Beryl Goodhall of Kemsing, England and leaves behind her nephew and family also in Kemsing.
Mum was cared for by the heroes at Fairview Lodge – Trafalgar Square, Anne had over 30 years of service when she retired from TD Bank in April 1998.
In lieu of flowers, Mum requested donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or Doctors Without Borders.
Visitation will commence on Friday October 22, 2021 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 12 PM.
Due to COVID -19, attendance is limited and masks are mandatory.
Online condolences may be left at etouch.ca
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Owen Michael Baker
June 9, 1935 – October 18, 2021
(Retired Employee of CN Express) Peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 18th, 2021 at 86 years of age.
Beloved husband of Marjorie for 66 years.
Cherished Dad of Brenda (predeceased), Michael (Cindy), Christine and Rose (Greg). Loving Papa of Danny (Brigitte), Katherine, Jason (Aingeal), Paul (Mel), Owen (Nicole), Steven (Kerry), Darryl, Michael and Matthew.
Big Poppa to Andrew, Tyler, Dylan, Mason, McKenna, Kendall, Kholton and Khloe.
Predeceased by his siblings Francis, Marion and Harold. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Owen was a member of St. Vincent de Paul and Knights of Columbus.
Owen's life revolved around his family, his faith in God, and cheering on his favorite sport teams.
Time spent socializing with family and friends alike were some of the happiest times for Owen.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, October 25th from 3 – 7 p.m.
Please sign up below for visitation using the following link: https://signup.com/go/hepPCbN Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. Please sign up using the above link.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held from ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa on Tuesday, October 26th at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up below for the service using the following link: https://signup.com/go/SPzaNJw Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial donations to St. Mary of the People Parish or a CHARITY of your choice would be appreciate.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Olga (Melnichuk) Johnson
After a life well lived, it is with sadness that we announce the death of our Mom, Olga Johnson (nee Melnichuk) in her 91st year.
She was born on August 7, 1931 and died on October 3, 2021.
She was the widow of the late Morley E. Johnson (deceased 1992) and a beloved mother of Rev. Vicki Homes (Dan), Carol Moores (Brian), David Johnson (Mary).
Loved “Baba” of Benjamin, Michael (Chantal), Aaron (Tonyah), Laura (Carter), Sarah (Mike) and “Great Baba” to Savannah, Cash, Kendra, Lina, Aodhan, and Isabella.
Beloved sister of the late Steve Melnichuk, the late Bill Melnichuk and the late Jim Melnichuk.
She was a loved sister-in-law of Karen and Sharon Melnichuk, Bernice Webster and Wayne and Pat Johnson.
Olga is also survived and was loved by many nieces and nephews and step grandchildren.
Olga was born in Toronto and moved to Oshawa at the age of 6 years old. She graduated from O’Neil Collegiate (OCVI) and went to work at the Dominion bank where she met her late husband Morley.
She was a charter member of St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the St. Luke’s Ladies Guild. She volunteered at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in long term care and then transferred to the Oncology Department until her health declined.
Following the death of her husband, Olga continued to enjoy travelling.
A funeral service will be held at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church (Rossland Rd and Park Rd) Oshawa on Thursday October 7th. A one-hour visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00 am in the sanctuary, followed by a service of remembrance at 11:00am.
The interment will immediately follow at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY.
Information for attending the service via Zoom
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Or connect by phone to listen to the service
1 (647) 374 4685
1 (647) 558 0588
Meeting ID: 848 9681 1640
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In her memory, donations can be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation or St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, Oshawa Ontario.
Arrangements are entrusted with MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME.