Laurrie Leader
(Former Nurse at Bowmanville Hospital) -
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on June 7, 2024, at the age of 54 years.
Beloved wife of Brian Leader.
Dear mother to Kyle (Delaney), Amanda, Brianna, Zachary, and the late Ashleigh Erica.
Loving daughter to Carol Budden and the late Donald Sagin. Laurrie is also survived by 3 grandsons Owen, Ryker, Eli and sister to William and Tom (Tammy) and her nieces and nephews.
Dear sister-in-law to Donna Thacker, Dianne Johnston (Wayne), Edward Leader (Adrianna), the late Rick (Liz).
No services will be held at this time.
Memorial donations may be made to ALS Canada in her memory.
Lauren Mackenzie Jarvis
January 5, 1990 - June 5, 2024
Died a peaceful death after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Lauren had a short but fulfilling life.
She was loved by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. She had a big heart and would do anything for anyone she cared about.
Lauren was the most amazing mother to her children Adaline and Finnley.
Her children and family were her entire world and she expressed that from unforgettable birthday parties to custom clothing for every occasion to personalized gifts.
She was all about creating memories and would always go the extra mile.
Lauren had a passion for travel and adventure which she inherited from her dad. Before they had children, Bryan and Lauren traveled the world. They snowboarded Mont-Tremblant every winter for several years. They went to England to visit her dad’s hometown and visit with family.
Their travels included Australia, Hawaii, Disneyland in Florida, Jamaica, Cuba, England, Holland, France, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Vegas and Nashville. Lauren and Bryan started the next chapter of their fairytale lives after Bryan proposed to Lauren on a suspension bridge overlooking Neuschwanstein Castle which is the real-life Disney castle located in Germany.
Lauren shared that love of travel with Adaline and Finnley. Her, Bryan and the kids travelled the east coast of Canada and United States for over 3 months in their travel trailer. They explored Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont and New York.
She also shared her love of Disney with the kids by bringing them to Disneyland in Florida on 2 separate occasions. She was always looking for the next adventure whether it be camping trips, Great Wolf Lodge, waterparks, Niagara Falls, various hotel stays, Toronto Zoo, Nebs or the trampoline park.
Lauren, Bryan and the kids spent countless weekends at the family cottage on Chandos Lake. Surrounded by family and boating on their boat named "honeymoon"
Lauren excelled in school and became a passionate and caring nursing professional. She touched so many lives and hearts in her short career. She stated several times “I took care of people my entire career and now it’s their turn to take care of me.” You will be deeply missed, Lauren. Until we meet again.
Lauren leaves behind her loving husband Bryan, children Adaline and Finnley.
Her mother Kathy Graham (John Graham), father Gary Brown (Tracey Brown), Grandmother Shirley Brown, sister Chelsea (Ross) and the Jarvis family, Steve and Janet, Lindsay, Andrew and nephew Carter, Kristen and Grant.
A celebration of life for Lauren will be held on Sunday, June 16 at Rolling Acres, 2941 Taunton Road, Bowmanville Ontario. Feel free to drop in from 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Speeches will commence at 2 p.m. Please come to celebrate her wonderful life, dress informally and be prepared to blow bubbles and to kick a ball with her legacy - Adaline and Finnley.
If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society – Breast Cancer Research or the Oak Ridges Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Additionally, for those wishing to support Adaline & Finnley's future, a cheque may be provided to the funeral home, made payable to Bryan Jarvis.
Donations and condolences may be made through MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME , 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, or online at mountlawn.ca.
Lucy Marilyn Marven
Surrounded by family, Marilyn passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, June 6.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert David Marven, and her parents, Charles Dwight Powell and Mary Isabelle Powell.
She will be remembered by their three sons Murray (Diane), Grant (Cindy), and Craig (Kim), grandchildren Jessica, Robert, Ian, Scott, Alex, and Leah, her siblings Tom Powell and Evelyn Powell (Doug), her siblings by marriage and friendship, Liz (Zoltan), Anne, Frank, John (Kathy), Andy (Laura), Charlie (Cathy) and cousins, nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was born in Acme, Alberta, moved to Calgary, and grew up in nearby Nanton, Alberta, where her father Dwight Powell was the United Church minister and later the Mayor.
She loved skating on the frozen Alberta prairie ponds in winter, an interest that would last into her adult life within Ontario ice rinks. She also enjoyed playing the piano and singing, gifts and interests in music that lasted her lifetime.
When in grade 11, Marilyn met David through David’s sister Anne.
After highschool, she attended the University of Alberta, graduating in Physiotherapy in 1961.
Her classmates remain connected to this day. She married David in Edmonton in 1961. They moved to Winnipeg, and shortly thereafter, to Toronto, where their first son Murray Dwight Marven was born in 1963. Sons Grant Riley Marven (1965) and Craig William Marven (1968) were born after the family moved to Waterloo, where they stayed in the much loved red-brick bungalow for forty years.
As a physiotherapist, Marilyn worked for the Arthritis Society of Canada, and later opened a BioPed orthopaedic shoe store in Kitchener.
Times in Waterloo were filled with shuttling kids to hockey rinks in the winter, soccer fields in the summer, while also enjoying swimming in the backyard which was resplendent with her landscaping and extensive gardening skills.
An exceptional seamstress, she made clothes for her kids, grandchildren, and later even several wedding dresses. She loved her summer visits with family in Muskoka and Otter Lake, taking long swims or windsurfing, or just relaxing and reading. In Waterloo she also nurtured what became a life-long love of painting, producing many outstanding works which adorn the homes of friends and family.
As their kids began having kids of their own, Marilyn and David moved to their dream house in Oshawa in 2001 to be closer to the Whitby grandkids, and enjoyed frequent summer visits with Ian and family in Oshawa or Victoria.
She joined several choirs, and expanded her artistic interests to include stained glass window making and wood carving, again making many works that are showcased in homes of friends and family.
Always adventurous, Marilyn would try any activity her teenage grandkids would attempt, from treetop trekking to simulated skydiving. As grandkids became adults, Marilyn turned her focus to travel to far-off lands and produced and posted many travel videos of exotic locations.
A memorial service for Marilyn will be held at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby on Tuesday, June 11th, beginning at 11:00a.m. with a reception to follow from 12:00 until 2:00p.m.. The memorial service will be live streamed to accommodate distant family and friends. Attending friends and family are asked to wear smart casual in colours, in keeping with Marilyn’s warm personality and love of vibrant living.
For those who will be attending the service via livestream, please register at the following link -
https://v2.forever.link/arbormemorial-mountlawn/marilyn-marven
Expressions of sympathy are welcomed.
If you wish, donations to The Backdoor Mission for the Relief of Poverty at 66 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, ON L1H 4G3, or to the Arthritis Society of Canada would be appreciated.
Lorne Booth Goodman
June 1, 1925 – June 3, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lorne Booth Goodman. Lorne passed away peacefully at the age of 99 years old.
Beloved husband of Lorraine (McLaughlin). Loving father of Wayne (Sally), Bob (Alana) and Pete (Wilma).
Cherished grandfather of Dennis, Natalie (Evan), Paul, Jamie (Peter), Miranda (Tom), Megan and Brent (Victoria).
Great grandfather of Blake, Kylee, Lilah, Corbin, Bree, Ben, Jonathan and Harper, and great great grandfather of Tatum and Noah. Best friend of Don White. Lorne was born and raised in Columbus.
The only son of Fred and Mae Ella Goodman. Lorne attended McKenzie School and O’Neill High School.
After graduation he enlisted in the Canadian Army. He served in France, Belgium and Holland. He was wounded in the Battle of Scheldt.
Lorne returned to Oshawa in April 1946.
He became a plumbing apprentice for his father Fred.
In 1954 he took over his father’s business starting, Lorne Goodman Plumbing. He ran a very successful plumbing business and retired in 1992.
Lorne was very involved in Columbus United Church, loved travelling, spending time at the cottage, but mostly Lorne loved his family.
“Family is the most important”.
Lorne received the Legion of Honour from the Republic of France on his 99th birthday. Lorne was honoured with a street in his name by the City of Oshawa.
Thank you to the amazing staff at Wynfield Retirement Residence and thank you to Reverend Richard Parker.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday June 18 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial donations the Columbus United Church would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Leo Van Hezewijk
APRIL 11, 1933 – JUNE 2, 2024
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 2, 2024 at the age of 91.
Beloved and devoted husband of Rolande (nee Gagne) for almost 44 years, he will be greatly missed by daughter Angele Henderson (Mike Sandbrook), her children Darrell (Ana) Simmons, Lisa Simmons, Marc Simmons as well as great grandchildren, Kailey, Shai Marie, Emma, and Ryan .
He is survived by his sisters Corrie Meulensteen, Ann Winkel, and Mary Hansen.
He was predeceased by his brothers Albert, Gerry, Emanuel, John, Frank, Al, and Gabriel and his sister Paula de Graauw.
He will be fondly remembered by Rolande’s family and his surviving sisters-in-law: Monique and Lise, Betty, Toni, Cathy, Mary and Patricia, along with his many nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Mook, the Netherlands in 1933, the sixth of twelve children of Johannes and Johanna (nee Cremers), as a young student he was quickly identified as a promising scholar.
A theology major and undergraduate student of political science at the University of Leuven in Belgium, his education inspired a life-long passion for history and its lessons about the human condition. His thirst for knowledge would later take him to the University of Toronto where he would earn his Masters degree in Sociology.
His own experience as a child who grew up in war-time Europe made him acutely aware of the inhumanity that can seep into our social, cultural and political landscapes.
As a result, Leo spent his entire working life supporting the needs of those marginalized by poverty. After completing his undergraduate studies, he worked for five years as a missionary in Brazil with the Passionists.
After immigrating to Canada in 1972 and reuniting with his family who had moved here in 1956, he soon found a role as income support worker and then employment counsellor for Metropolitan Toronto Social Services. In 1980 he married the love of his life, Rolande, and instantly took on the role of husband, father and grandfather. The newlyweds purchased a house with some acreage in Orono, which allowed Leo to reignite his interest in beekeeping, much to the delight of his beekeeper father!
When not tending to the bees or his large garden, Leo spent the next 16 years with the Region of Durham, Social Services Department administering income support programs and supervising a team of workers who found him a knowledgeable colleague, fair decision maker and genuinely kind person.
In retirement, Leo continued to give back to the community by organizing the Newcastle Food Bank, volunteering with the St Vincent de Paul Society – Newcastle/Orono and starting a local chapter of the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association.
He and Rolande spent many years tending their garden and bees, and were still able to fit in regular visits to Rolande’s family in Quebec, car trips to many Canadian destinations, as well as cruises and bus trips across the European continent and to various international pilgrimage sites.
Changing health circumstances had them relocating back to Oshawa to be closer to family and friends.
They continued to be active, regularly walking around the Oshawa Centre, often hand in hand and then side by side with their walkers, participating in Notre Dame parish activities, and visiting Leo’s family for weekly card games while holding very loud discussions on the political and social issues of the day.
They enjoyed more than a decade of gracious retirement living at Traditions of Durham.
Despite the acute and then chronic health conditions that led to their individual hospitalizations over the past 18 months, Leo and Rolande remained devoted to each other.
During these separations, Leo was Rolande’s staunchest advocate insisting on her maintaining her mobility and enduring his own complex health challenges with an eye on reuniting with his beloved Rolande. His family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Extendicare Oshawa who took care of Leo these past few weeks and who continue to nurture and support his wife Rolande.
Visitation will be held on June 6 from 6pm - 8pm at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King St W, Oshawa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Paroisse Assomption de Notre Dame, 384 Hillside Ave, Oshawa Friday June 7 at 10:00 am. Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby.
Reception to follow at the Oshawa Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local food bank.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.oshawafuneralhome.com.
Lorraine Ritchie
May 22, 1937 - June 1, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
The affection Lorrie showed her family was unparalleled and ever-present.
She was the life of the party and always enjoyed a glass of wine.
She loved sitting by the lake at the cottage and doting on the family dog.
Lorrie now goes on to join her Husband Glenn and sons Douglas and Bruce.
She leaves behind her sons: Michael (Jordy), Brian (Beate) and Craig (Charlene).
Grandchildren: Allan, Christoper, Jessica, Katelyn, Spencer, Jennifer and Ashley.
Great grandchildren: Nathan, Finn and Theo. She leaves behind as well her sister Edna Loney. Lorraine was a lady until the very end.
A Celebration of Lorraine’s Life will take place on Wednesday June 12, 2024 at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579- 6787) at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Durham Humane Society.
Photography credit: Yuki Noda Photography.
Lottie Belle (née Boucock) Whitmore
Monday, April 24, 1938 – March 8, 2023
A Celebration of Life for Lottie Whitmore for family and friends, will be held on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, in the Family Centre.
There will be a small ceremony at 11:00 am.
For those not able to attend in person, the ceremony will be shared on-line. Please RSVP to Shireen Whitmore via email to whitmore.shireen@gmail.com by June 18 if you’re able to attend, or for details on connecting on-line.
Aarrangements with McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME .
Linda Anne Biggley
April 10, 1949 – May 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce Linda Anne Biggley (75 years old) passed away peacefully at Lakeridge health Ajax with her family by her side on May 24, 2024.
Linda is survived by her husband of 56 years and the love of her life Gerald “Jerry” Allan Biggley, her three children Lori (Paul), Chris (Kelli), and Jodi (Stacey).
She had 7 Grandchildren who she loved and cherished, James (Jordan), Ryan (Victoria), Cierra ,Cheyenne, Tyler, Eric and Zachary who will all miss her very much. She is survived by her remaining sister Sandra (Chris).
She will be missed by many extended family members and friends. Predeceased by her parents and 9 siblings. “Fly high Linda; enjoy your pizza parties in the sky with them.”
Linda loved to travel and did so every chance she got, her favorite being the Caribbean Islands. She returned to many of the same spots to enjoy them again, throughout her life.
She loved spending time with her family from backyard BBQS (her pure enjoyment of cake with icing pilled high at all our family events) to simple cups of coffee ( her dry sense of humor and quirky jokes will not be forgotten).
She looked forward to and enjoyed her outings to the Casino, win or lose, although she liked “winner winner” best! Her life’s achievements with C.I.B.C where she worked her entire career were a source of accomplishment and pride, including her time spent overseas working for First Caribbean in Barbados.
A pillar of our family she will truly be missed. A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me Remember the good times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived while I was strong.
As per her request cremation has taken place with no service.
The family would like to thank the PSW staff from SE health.
Arrangements with McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME.
Linda Ann Boyer
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 74 on May 16th, 2024.
Linda was the Wife of her beloved husband Rejean of 52 years.
She is survived by her 3 children, Renee, Alex Paul (Mandy) and her loving grandchildren, Tyler, Mason, Preston, Landon and Ryan.
Her siblings, Marilyn, John (pre-deceased), Brian, Ronnie, Wendy and June.
As well as her many nieces, nephews and her loving extended family. Linda spent much of time caring for her family, especially her son Alex. She loved going to watch Alex bowling and taking him out shopping.
Mom also had a passion for gardening, putting together many puzzles, playing bingo and spending time with her dog, Gizmo outside in the sun.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Linda would be greatly appreciated to the Autism Speaks Canada Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL.
For online condolences and donations, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com.
Linda Scharien
Passed away peacefully with family by her side at The Woodhaven LTC, Markham on Wednesday May 15, 2024 at the age of 77.
Loving and supportive wife of Ted.
Incredibly loving and caring mother of Christine (Blake Volpe) and Steven (Bonnie Nicholson).
Gramma will always be loved and remembered by Michael and Victoria. Also survived by her sister Elaine Haylow (late Frank). Linda is predeceased by her parents (Fred & Vera Mayfield) and leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Linda was a talented seamstress, everything from alterations to home decor.
She was an avid animal lover and community supporter, spending her retirement years volunteering with the Ladies Auxiliary for Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. In addition to being a wonderful and caring mother for her family, Linda was loved by all who met her, and was "mum" to many.
The family would like to thank the Nurses and PSWs at The Woodhaven LTC for their wonderful care and compassion, especially during Linda's final days.
Cremation. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.