SPROULE, Gary Don Sproule
SPROULE, Gary Don Sproule - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Father/Grandfather, Gary Sproule, who left us on July 31st, 2024.
Gary was not only an extraordinary father and grandfather but also a source of unwavering love, wisdom, and strength.
His remarkable spirit and boundless kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
We will forever cherish his memory and the countless ways he enriched our lives.
His legacy of love and compassion will continue to inspire and guide us.
Gary is predeceased by his beautiful wife Marlene (nee Lawton) and is now back in her arms!
He was deeply loved by his sons Ward (Lisa) and Wayne (Elechia) and his grandchildren Dylan, Marlaina, Alex and Nicholas, his brother Leon(Faye), and his countless nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Joy(Ed), Marie(Les), June and brother Mel(Irene).
Gary was the salt of the earth. He was the kindest, sweetest, most gentle man on this planet and we loved him more than anything in this world. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
The family will be a holding private interment. Please join us for a Celebration of Gary’s life on Saturday August 17 from 1-4 PM at the Woodville Legion, 126 Queen St, Woodville.
If so desired, memorial donations in memory of Gary to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
SERGE, Rose Marie Serge
SERGE, Rose Marie, (nee Galdes) Serge - It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother Rose Marie, on Monday, July 29th, 2024.
Left with a broken heart after the passing of her recently deceased, beloved husband of 66 years, Ronald (May 2024), Rose Marie and Ronnie are now forever reunited.
Rose Marie will be sincerely missed by her five children Adrian (Linda), Anita (Joe), Alexandra (David), Joseph and John (Linda), her five grandchildren Amanda, Kevin, Danielle, Stephanie and Aurellia, and her three great
grandchildren Braelyn, Makayla and Eliana Rose.
Born in 1936, in Malta, where Rose Marie is survived by her dear brother Manfred and his family.
Rose Marie so adored her family, and loved those moments where “everyone is together”.
A truly wonderful mother, she will be missed beyond measure.
Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Parish (1314 Oxford Street, Oshawa). Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, followed by a gathering with refreshments at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa)
If desired, memorial donations may be made to ShareLife.
Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca.
SMITH, Olivine GLENNA Smith
SMITH, Olivine GLENNA Smith -
Smith, Glenna (Drake), passed away peacefully at Lakeview Manor in her 87th year on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Glenna was born August 17, 1937, in Bolsover, Ontario to Fred and Effie Drake.
She was a cherished and beloved mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and dear friend.
Glenna was the loving wife of Ivan Smith (predeceased).
Glenna leaves behind her five dearly loved children Randy, Doug (Maureen predeceased), Shelley (Yancy) Ambing, Brad, and Kelley (Neil) Parliament.
Treasured grandma to Kyra (Adam), Kaylie (Kyle), Brett (Deanna), Cory (Kaitlyn), Shawna, Travis (Jocelyn), Mitchell (Christyna), Joshua (Jessica), Ashley (Rob), Justin, Alicia (Lucas), Brittany (Matt), Brendan (Karyn) and 16 great-grandchildren who brought her immense pride and joy.
Glenna will be dearly missed by her brothers and sisters Faye (Charlie) Lloyd, Dale (Bonnie) Drake, Dean (Alma predeceased), June (Daryl) Beddows, Donna (Jim) Scott , sister in law Pam (Keith predeceased) and many nieces and nephews. Glenna was predeceased by her brothers George(Helen), Harvey, Keith and sister-in-law Freida Haney (Wib), brother-in-laws Stan and Orville (Isobel).
Mom cherished her family and treasured every moment spent with them. She will be deeply missed.
Our sincerest thanks to the staff of Lake View Manor for their love and kindness to our dear mother. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Glenna's life on Saturday August 10th at the Beacan Presbyterian Church Hall from 2-4P.M. A private family graveside service will be held at Stone Church Cemetery, Beaverton.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
SASAKI, Grace Kazuye Sasaki
SASAKI, Grace Kazuye Sasaki (nee Kuwahara) - of Erin, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the age of 98 years.
Grace was born in Calgary to Sataro and Setsuo Kuwahara on November 11, 1925. She attended school in Calgary and Toronto.
She married Mitsuru Sasaki on September 19, 1953 in Toronto, and worked as an accounts receivable officer for Baumgold Brothers of Canada for many years.
Grace was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Mitsuru Sasaki; and her brothers, Hiroshi, Tom, Mitsuo, Ken, and Richard Kuwahara.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Diane (Dr. Patrick) Martin of Kingston, Dr. Sharon (Dr. David Sherrington) Sasaki of Erin, and Lauren (Mark Underwood) Sasaki of Toronto; and her son, James Sasaki of Mississauga.
She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Gregory (Lindsay) Martin, Daniel (Emily) Sherrington, Andrew (Allison) Martin, Christine Sherrington, Neil (Melody) Martin, and Grace, Peter, and Logan Underwood; as well as her great-grandchildren, Archer, Myles, Etta, Nina, Maddox, Quinton, and Rowan.
A Funeral Service will be held for immediate family with a burial to follow
SELLARS, D. Wayne Dudley Sellars
SELLARS, D. Wayne Dudley Sellars - Born June 1, 1953, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, passed on July 23rd, in Toronto, Ontario.
Wayne spent his childhood living in Halifax and when he graduated from his Bachelor of Education at Dalhousie University, he decided to pursue his teaching career in Toronto.
During his 35 years of teaching, he discovered a passion for teaching newcomers to Canada.
Wayne was very connected to his faith and was a devoted member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church for many years. Fiercely private, with a stubborn streak, he nonetheless spread kindness and laughter within his family and community.
Wayne Dudley Sellars' name will live forever, engraved on the bell on the upper deck of Canada's mighty and famous HMCS Haida.
Beloved son of Myrtle (nee Bouchard) and Norman Sellars; and brother to Gary Sellars, all who preceded Wayne in passing. Uncle to Jessica Scallen (nee Sellars); and Craig and Noah Scallen; Lucas Sellars; Isaac and Anthony Sellars; Duncan Sellars; Kelly and Abigail Sellars.
Wayne had many close cousins who he was close to, both in Toronto and in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, who were important to him.
A Mass and small reception will be held in Toronto soon. The family plans on interment in Halifax, with his mother and brother, at a time to be determined. There will be a small reception for family and friends on the east coast at that time.
SMITH, Leslie Jack Malton Smith
SMITH, Leslie Jack Malton Smith - 87, passed away on June 25, 2024 with his family lovingly by his side.
Les was born on March 14, 1937 in Scarborough, Ontario to Leslie Smith of Birmingham, England and Clara Malton of Bramley, England.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, daughters, grandchildren and many longtime friends.
Funeral service for Les or Jack (as he is also known), will be held on Thursday, August 1st at 11a.m. at St. Jude Wexford Anglican Church, 10 Howarth Ave., Scarborough (Lawrence and Victoria Park), followed by a reception.
SEGAL, Susan Mary Segal
SEGAL, Susan Mary (nee EMOND) Segal -
May 27, 1952 - July 22, 2024
Born in Montreal on May 27, 1952. Peacefully passed with her family at her side on July 22, 2024 at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Susan was the proud mother of Jamie (late), Robbie, and Ali. Loving and dedicated daughter of Robert Emond and the late Mary Demkow Emond.
Loving and devoted sister of Kari (Fred) and Cindi (Pietro).
Adored by her nieces and nephews, Kristen, Zach, Francesca, and Filippo, cousins and friends.
Susan was a teacher, a voracious reader, a musician, supporter of the arts, an animal lover and an excellent gardener. She always made time for the little things in life and never lost track of what mattered most.
The family extends their thanks to the caring staff at the Sunnybrook Palliative Care Unit.
Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
A visitation for Susan will be held at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home in Thornhill (8088 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 1W3) on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. to be followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m..
There will be a reception on the second floor following the service.
A private family interment will be held at a later date.
Shirley Emma (Walker) Harris
Shirley Emma (Walker) Harris, 88, of Wolfville, formerly of Halifax, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born May 30, 1936, and raised in Jollimore, Halifax County, the daughter of Malcolm E. and Aleitha Walker, a little girl of five years old travelled in a rowboat ferry ride everyday across the Northwest Arm to school and was a graduate of Halifax Ladies College in 1953. Fashionably stepping out in downtown Halifax Shirley began her business career at Household Finance and worked in one of many Walker family theatres, notably The Bay Road Drive-In. Shirley married Victor Harris, also of Jollimore, and together they raised three children in Wolfville. Life revolved around her love of growing beautiful flowers and bountiful vegetable gardens, cooking, baking and feeding everyone beyond their limits, and multiple family business ventures including Harris Bakeries, Country Manor Farm & Country Vacations, Wholesale Produce Sales, The Colonial Inn Restaurant, transport trucks and many others. Life events took on a new role after the farm and Shirley owned and managed a large portfolio of apartment and Rooming House rentals in Halifax & Dartmouth up until the age of 83! Her love of her family is the glue that has held us together with tales of our forefathers and always hosting her growing family at our family gatherings several times each year. We are blessed and hope she feels she has won the lottery of life with us. Oh, she loved her lotto scratch tickets, finding trinkets at Yard Sales and the finer things in life. Mom was patriotic to her Canada and our Queen. She was our go-to for political discussions and current events. Shirley was a hard worker, stoic, strong and healthy through a winding path of life especially during the many years devoted to her mother’s care in the 1990’s. Settling back in Wolfville we were so happy to have mom home while she enjoyed a full independent life sporting a license plate saying "Let Me Tell You About My Grandchildren", all 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren! Living next door to her sister and brother-in-law brought great joy and built a wonderful friendship and social life, especially musical events, day trips and cottage time at the beach.
Loving life in the Annapolis Valley, all but one of us has stayed close to home. Our mother is survived by Victoria/Vicki and her three children, Alexander (Melissa), Harrison and Marlianda Czapalay; Stephen (Kim) and their three children, Dr. Jennifer Harris (Jonatas Melo) Baltimore, MD., Julian and Jovi Melo; Katrina (Jeff) Cleveland, Levi and Eleanor Cleveland, Sophia and Hayden Cleveland; Richard/Ricky (Patricia), Logan and Lucas; Lance (Timbol) and their two children, Nicholas (Courtney), Ava, Savannah and Nova; Olivia (Jagar) Millett and Hunter Millett. Shirley is also survived by sister, Hazel Walker (Graham Howes), Wolfville; brother, David Walker, Conception Bay South, NL; sister-in-law, Gloria Walker, Halifax; eight nieces and nephews; and grateful to Cameron Hustins for his unwavering dedication. Shirley is predeceased by brother M. Albert Walker and friend John Maunder.
Visitation will be held at White Family Funeral Home, 100 Bridge Street, Kentville on Sunday, July 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Shirley’s Funeral will be held at West End Baptist Church, 1986 Preston Street, Halifax on Monday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Interment will take place in Fairview Lawn Cemetery, 3720 Windsor Street, Halifax. Memorial donations to Valley Hospice Foundation would be greatly appreciated for their wonderful care. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Sam McComish
McCOMISH, SAM July 21, 1935 - July 10, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sam McComish on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Loving husband to Julie (predeceased May 26, 2015), who was the "love of his life". Loving father to his son, Callum and his wife, Trish; daughter, Alison (predeceased December 20, 2019); son, Craig and his wife, Wendy. Beloved Grandfather to Paul and Dryden and great-grandfather to Keeley. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A service will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024, 2-4 p.m. Kopriva Taylor 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, L6K 1E1.
STUTTERS, Loretta
Our beloved wife, Mom, and Nana, Loretta Stutters, went to be with Jesus on the morning of July 5, 2024, in Ospedale Versilia, Italy, in a country that she loved visiting and felt at home in.
Born Loretta Anna Bazzana to Italian parents in Prince Rupert, BC, Loretta spoke Italian at home and learned English when she went to Kindergarten. Loretta was the eldest of 2 children, with a sister 8 years younger than her. In 1970, Loretta’s family moved to the sunny Okanagan, for work and to live closer to their Italian family in Kelowna. There were many aunts and uncles that Loretta loved dearly and was very close to.
Loretta went to KSS and, in grade 11, Keith Stutters spotted her playing basketball in the gym, at lunchtime. Keith was determined to meet her and when he did, sparks flew. They dated, fell in love, and went to prom together. After high school, Loretta attended Okanagan College and graduated with the first Dental Assisting class in 1974. Keith and Loretta married in 1975. Loretta worked as a Dental Assistant, until Keith and Loretta’s firstborn arrived in 1980.
Loretta was a devoted and loving wife to Keith, and caring mom to Lisa, Cameron, and Shawna. Loretta was their taxi driver, taking them to sports and lessons, and their biggest cheerleader.
Loretta also loved Jesus and received Jesus as her personal Saviour in 1978. While raising their children, Loretta was supportive and active in women’s ministries at Mission Creek Alliance Church. Her vision was to empower women, and for them to encourage and support others in our local community. Loretta, along with her team, organized events for women, with an emphasis on finding faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and supporting them and empowering them in their daily lives. Loretta cared deeply about the local church and community, especially single and widowed women, families in need, and children. She planned many events for women, like fashion shows and outreach gatherings, with inspirational speakers. Her generosity of time and resources encouraged many.
During this time, Loretta also worked with Keith in their business. In the early days, Loretta was the secretary and, later, remained involved as Keith’s business partner. Loretta was Keith’s sounding board and confidant, as they built their business together. They had mutual respect and balanced each other, creating an excellent team.
Loretta loved her family. She was proud of her Italian heritage and valued family time together that always centered around huge spreads of amazing food. Loretta was an exceptional cook, and shared her family’s Friulian customs and culture through acts of love and kindness. Loretta was also intentional with people, thoughtfully inviting others over for meals, dropping meals off at people’s homes, talking to everyone in the room, and creating spaces for them to feel cared for and loved.
Loretta enjoyed life and accomplished the things she set her mind to. It was important to Loretta to always look presentable and, being Italian, was always styled in the latest fashion. Loretta also had a keen eye for interior design, and co-designed the houses that Keith and Loretta built. Loretta also loved writing and corresponded with many people, including missionaries and children that they sponsored overseas. Most of all, Loretta loved family vacations, time with Keith, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Loretta was a loving wife, mother, Nana, and friend. Loretta leaves behind her adoring husband of 49 years, Keith Stutters; children Lisa (Jordan) Schneider, Cameron (Leigh) Stutters, and Shawna (Jonathan) Whiting; 8 grandchildren; her father Arturo Bazzana; and sister Diana (Dale) Bryan. Loretta was predeceased by her mother, Dosalina Bazzana.
A Celebration of Life will be held on SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1905 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC.
Thank you to Enzo; the Ferrante family; and Alex, Maja, and the staff at Plaza E de Russie in Viareggio, Lucca, Italy for their immense kindness, helpfulness, and compassion.
Loretta leaves a legacy of love and is now in heaven, whole and free.