Helen Adele Walker
July 27, 1930 - April 28, 2024
Passed away peacefully, after a brief illness at Uxbridge Hospital at the age of 93.
Adele was born and raised in Toronto, the daughter of Harold and Phyllis Darlington.
She was a graduate of John Wanless Public School and Lawrence Park Collegiate.
She then attended the University of Toronto to train as a dental nurse.
On September 27, 1952 she married Donald Ian Forbes Walker and was a full time mother to their three sons – Douglas, David and Derek - in addition to actively caring for her parents and grandchildren.
She was an avid crossword puzzler and reader; kind, generous and giving to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Adele was predeceased by her husband Donald and son Douglas.
She is survived by sons David (Lisa) and Derek (Leslie), daughter-in-law Teresa, sister Norein, niece Deanne (Ray) as well as her grandchildren Elizabeth, Christina (Joe), Catherine (Chaitanya), Cheryl (Mark), William, Alexandra, Liam and step grandchildren Jennifer and Robert as well as many great-grandchildren.
Many thanks to the staff at Douglas Crossing Retirement Community, and the staff at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
Cremation. Friends may make donations to Muscular Dystrophy Canada or to The Uxbridge Cottage Hospital .
Helen J, Blackman
January 18, 1928 - April 18, 2024
Helen “GG” Blackman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully, on April 18, 2024, at the age of 96 surrounded by her family.
Helen was born in Lyndhurst, Ontario on January 18, 1928.
Helen will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted matriarch.
She is survived by her son Douglas Blackman and his wife Sandra; their children Alannah and Lindsay; as well as her great-granddaughter Ariya.
Helen also leaves behind her daughter Diane Blackman and her partner Jay, along with daughter Denise Cassidy; her husband Mark and their son Bryden. Helen was a long-time TD Bank employee who in later years loved travelling to Florida with her friends.
An avid Toronto Blue Jays fan, Helen never missed watching the "ball game" She loved to spend time with her family every opportunity she could.
A Celebration of life will be held at SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Harold Hiemstra
May 14, 1931 - April 22, 2024
It is with deep sadness we share the news that our father, Harold Hiemstra passed away at Taunton Mills on April 22nd, 2024, just before his 93rd birthday.
He was born on May 14th, 1931 in Hallum, Friesland, The Netherlands and came to Canada on his own in 1950.
He met our mother here soon after arriving and they were married on July 18th, 1953.
They made a comfortable home and life for us all and were together for 70 years.
We will be forever grateful for his care and guidance throughout our lives. He was hard working, honest and resourceful as well as kind and loving.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Hiemstra (Herrema), daughters Yvonne Hiemstra (Michael), and Joanne Brown (nee Hiemstra), granddaughter Kayla (Anthony), and great granddaughters Sabrina, Leighton and KoraLynn. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration to honour Harold’s life will be held on May 24th from 3:00 to 5:00 at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa.
Interment to take place at a later date at Foster Memorial Cemetery, Leaskdale.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to one of the Canadian relief funds through Canadian Red Cross. https://www.redcross.ca/active-responses.
Harold Gordon Moulton
Passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024 with his daughters by his side. He has been reunited with Violet, his beloved wife and best friend of nearly 74 years.
Cherished dad to daughters Carolyn DeSimone (Dennis) and Cathy Hewett (Jeff); loving and very special Poppy to granddaughters Danielle Stewart (Dan), Brianna MacLeish, Courtney Spence (Chris) and Casey Hewett; beloved Great Poppy to Rylie Stewart, Jayden Stewart, Adeline Spence, and William Spence, and reunited with great grandson Tyler Cardis.
Harold was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario and lived with his parents and grandparents on the family farm in Dereham Township.
He later moved to Ingersoll, then Woodstock and back to the family farm before joining the army at age 17 in June of 1944. After leaving the army, Harold worked in the pottery business and became a very gifted “mold maker”.
In April of 1956, Harold moved his family to Lindsay, Ontario and began working at Ontario Block & Tile in Sunderland. They moved to Sunderland in 1958 where he raised his family and was a very active member of the community.
He was a member of the Sunderland Lions Club for 65 years, served on Council for the Township of Brock and built many lifelong friendships.
Harold retired in 1987 and enjoyed many hours of woodworking creating beautiful decorative pieces, puzzles for children and many other projects where he could use his amazing artistic talents.
Harold and Vi spent their winters in Lakeland, Florida for many years where they enjoy annual visits from their daughters and granddaughters. When that chapter of their lives was finished, they moved to Oshawa to be closer to family. It didn’t take long for their new home in Oshawa to have it’s own woodworking shop and Harold’s green thumb tending his backyard gardens were the envy of anyone who visited.
Harold once again continued his love of community work and started driving the bus for the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre where again, he built amazing friendships.
At 92 years old, Harold and Vi moved from their home into Harmony Hill Retirement Community where they were able to enjoy many new friendships and fun activities.
Harold is predeceased by his parents Morris and Gladys Moulton and his beloved sister Gloria Hutson. He is survived by sisters, Moreen Reed and Lynn Murty.
Donations in Harold’s memory can be made to the War Amps Canada, The Salvation Army or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of Harold’s wonderful life at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 21 Garrard R. Whitby, Ontario.
Helen Nellie Hryska
It is with great sadness and much love that the family of Helen Hruska announces her peaceful passing on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in her 97th year.
Helen was the beloved wife of the late Andrew Hruska and loving mother of Diane, Janet (Tim), Carol (Dale), and Sandy (Joe). “Bobbie” was the proud grandmother of Paul (Alicia), Lauren, Jacquie (Momtaz), Mark (Maxine), Madison (Matt), Grant (Maggie) and Brooke (Liam) as well as great-grandmother to Nellie, Zoe and Olivia.
Helen is predeceased by parents Nicholas and Anne (nee Zavada), her nine siblings Mary (Bill), Peter (Pearl), Katie, Rose (Hub), Paul (Marie), John (Olga), Annie (Peter), Nick (Joyce), and Bill, as well as her sister-in-law Mary (John) and brothers-in-law Frank (Mary) and John (Lorraine). Helen will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and their families. She greatly enjoyed being part of their lives.
Helen worked as an administrative assistant at General Motors until her retirement at 65 when she was able to spend more time with family, friends (Edna, Pat B, Millie, Helen G, Helen and Jack S, and the late Alex, Norma and Glenn R, Nydia, Mary H, Pat R, Gladys and Bruce) and neighbours (Maria and the late Adele). Helen stayed fit cross-country skiing, skating, playing tennis, dancing and gardening.
Helen’s love of the arts was evident in her creative pastimes, including wood carving, oil painting, and especially knitting projects with her craft group at St George’s Anglican Church.
Helen had a strong lifeforce, and although she is no longer with us we take comfort in knowing that “a breath away’s not far to where you are.” (Josh Groban).
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home.
Helen Hovey
Passed peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa on April 11, at the age of 98.
Beloved wife of the late Ian. Loving mother to Todd(Michele), Gail, and Donna(Russ).
Proud grandma to Cara(Drew) and great-grandma to Olin, Marlow and Henry.
In keeping with Helen's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.
If desired, memorial donations to either the Alzheimer's Society (https://alzheimer.ca/durham/) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (https://www.heartandstroke.ca/) are greatly appreciated .
Harvey Mark Rice
30 JUNE, 1946 – 29 MARCH, 2024
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Harvey Mark Rice on Friday March 29th, 2024 at the age of 77 years.
Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, married 55 years.
Loving father of Mark (Sheri) and Julie (Scott). Cherished grampie of Ben, Evan, Taya, Aaron, and Matthew. Will be missed by furry companion Beau.
Dear brother of Diane Allen. Son of the late Harvey and Bette Rice. Fondly remembered by his nephews, niece and friends. Harv will be remembered for his love of his family, sports and summers on Buckhorn Lake.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, on Sunday April 7th, 2024 with visitation from 12:30 am until time of service in the chapel at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Canada or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Online tributes and condolences may be placed at courticefuneralchapel.com .
Heather Ann Ames
DECEMBER 24, 1960 – MARCH 28, 2024
Heather Ann Ames, passed away on March 28, 2024, in her 64th year surrounded by love.
There is comfort in knowing that she is reunited with her parents Tom and Lorretta, her Aunt Mae, her brother Bernie and all her loved ones who have gone before her.
This ‘Lady’s’ presence will be truly missed.
Family meant everything to Heather.
She was first and foremost a loving and dedicated wife to her husband Scott Ames. They shared many adventures in their 38 years and created a beautiful family together. The bond between Heather and her three children, Andrew, Meredith (Adam) and Tori (Mitch), was nothing less than ‘incredible really’ (to steal a phrase from her dad Tom). Heather was the sixth of seven children, born Christmas Eve of 1960.
The Hurst kids were divided into two groups, ‘the four older ones’ and ‘the three younger ones’. Heather was part of the second group with George (Ally), Franny (Mike), with Barb (Joe), Bernie (Marion), Ellie (Gary), Chris (MaryJo) comprising the first, along with Greg (Sharon), her cousin, who grew up with the Hurst clan. To say she loved kids would be an understatement!
She was an aunt to Tim, Jeff, Angie, Michael, Colin, Gillian, Meghan, Lindsay, Matt, Megan, Daniel, Stephen, Lauren, Ryan, Jesse, Luke, Curt, Will, and a great aunt to 20 littles ones. She loved to host her tribe of nieces and nephews whenever she could. Her house was not only stocked with treats aplenty, but all their favourites. Heather graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in commerce and went to work at the Ministry of finance from 1984-2019.
It was there she met Patti Huzar and their friendship and antics began. Her aptitude for numbers could only be surpassed by her ability to track down an item she wanted to purchase! Heather had a mind like a steel trap and could recount memories and events like they were yesterday.
She never forgot a birthday and was always the first to send birthday wishes. Her nephew, Dan, was the lucky last recipient of an Aunty Heather birthday wish. Heather was an avid runner and would tackle the Grandview hill on the regular. Andrew took up her passion and together they ran like the wind… while she was able.
When she was not, she was on the sidelines with Mere, Tori and Scott, cheering him on. Heather and her kids referred to each other as BFF’s and aptly so. They traveled together, hung out together, Tori being her personal interior designer, and Mere her personal pharmacist.
There was nothing they couldn't or didn't do together. They were a team. Heather was one determined lady, and she had one goal, to stay with her family as long as she could, no matter the physical cost. Cancer took a lot of things from Heather, but it did not rob her of who she was, her personality, her humour (and she loves to laugh), or the ability to be present with those around her.
She never missed an opportunity to let her husband, kids, and all those around her know how much she loved and cared for them.
This courageous woman was a force to be reckoned with. It is hard to imagine a world without her.
The funeral service will be private.
Arrangements with OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME .
Should you be interested, donations may be made in memory of Heather, to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation through the following link: https://supportthepmcf.ca/ui/DonateNow/donations/start.
Henka Bandstra
Went Home to be with her Lord & Saviour on Sunday March 24th, 2024 at Oak Ridges Hospice at the age of 91 years.
Beloved wife of the late Harmen Bandstra.
Dear mother of Owen (Trix), Janet (Andrew) Dreise, Jim (Jeanette) and John (Jessica).
Loving Oma to Roslynd (John), Denver (Nadine), Karley (Jay), Emily (Doug), Jodi (Dibaba), Caleb (Tanisha), Beth, Naomi (Paul), Matthew (Harriet), Jordyn, Jaden, Kendall (Austin), Mackenzie, Ben and Leah. Great-Oma to 16 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Geeske, Anneke, Dorie and the late Elly and Jacob (Jaap).
Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville on Thursday March 28th from 6 – 8 pm. Funeral Service will be held at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 2805 Highway 2 on Saturday March 30th at 11 am.
Hugh Kydd
Entered into rest suddenly, but peacefully, on March 22nd, 2024 in his 63rd year.
Loving son of the late Ellsworth (1962) and Janet Christina (Ruth) Payne (2018).
Dear brother of Joan Popovitch (Joe), Walker (Marg), Evelyn (Bryan), Mary, Tom (Yori), and Bill (Sharon).
Predeceased by his sister Lois Graham in 1983.
Loving Uncle of Steven Kydd (Jane), Carolyn Peeters (Tim), Gary Coard (Tammy), Nancy Lunn (Stephen), Nadia Ross (Jarvis, predeceased in 2020), Dorothy Farncombe (Jeff), Sarah Kydd, and Alex Kydd.
Cherished Great Uncle of Hunter, Gavin, Nicholas, Owen, Joshua, Jordan, Sylvia, Carter, Lucas, and Hamani. Sadly missed by Bonnie and Clyde.
Visitation will be held at Low & Low Funeral Home, at 1:00pm. Burial to follow.
In honour of Hugh, please consider a donation to the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation.