Peter passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1st at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. He is survived by his wife, Doreen, of almost 69 years.
He was the much loved father to Jeri (Dan), and Richard (Ann). He was especially proud of and loved by his grandchildren Chris (Bec), Lindsay ( Tim), Alex (Paige), Mackenzie and Logan. He was so proud to be a Great Papa to Isaac, Seth, Elias and Harrison.

The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Karen Ann Chin, into the open arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus, at a too-young age of 61 years.

She left us, going on ahead to her eternal reward, on Saturday June 8th.
Karen (usually called "K") is finally relieved from her long suffering with cancer.

Left behind are her beloved husband David Miller, her two cherished (step)daughters Jennifer (Andrew) and Emily (Jan), her wonderful mother Elaine and two endeared brothers Colin (Karen) and Derek. And many, many life-long friends (especially Dianne, Sandii, Judy and Richard), nieces and nephews.

K was born in Kingston, Jamaica. She completed her schooling in both Jamaica and the USA, ultimately graduating with a degree in Hotel Management, at which time she began her 30+ year career with Sandals. After 20-some years as Executive Assistant at head office, Karen moved to Canada to look after her mother. She was head of Human Resources (Canada) for Sandals in Toronto.

On September 2, 2016, K married her fiancée David, at her church in Brampton. They started their lives together in David's home in Oshawa. And so began a wonderful happy relationship. Each was warmly welcomed into the other's family. They enjoyed many trips - Barbados, Jamaica, Grenada, St. Lucia, Mexico, Banff, Vancouver and a Caribbean cruise, as well as the Miller family cottage.

K was meticulous and attained a high degree of excellence throughout her business career. She was fully committed in her personal life, as attested by the number of her friends and the duration of their friendships. Her family was so very valuable and important to her; K was their sounding board and confidant.

But most important to K was her deep relationship with the Lord Jesus. Despite her illness, she never questioned why she was so afflicted. She knew that "His grace was sufficient unto her". Her concerns were the effects on her husband, family and friends both during her illness and after her passing.

Such a remarkable woman.

Special thanks to her oncologist, Dr. Raskin (William Osler Center) who, by trying an unorthodox treatment, was able to extend her life by 2½ years (most of which were happy!). Also thanks to the palliative staff there.
And much thanks to K's PSW Juli, who tenderly cared for her, for 2 years.

Further thanks to the Oak Ridges Hospice, for making her final days comfortable.
Any flowers should be delivered on the morning of June 29th.

If desired, donations can be made to the Oak Ridges Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Visitation at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N Whitby on Saturday June 29th from 1:00 pm until time of service in the Barnes Chapel at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Groveside Cemetery.

Peacefully surrounded by family, Joe Brennan passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 59.

Son of the late Cathy and Gerry Brennan, Joe grew up in Belleville, Ontario and eventually moved to Toronto where he met and later married his soul mate Linda.

Anyone that knew Joe knows that nothing meant more to him than his family. However, a good meal and a round of golf came close.

Joe is survived by his wife Linda, children Brian and Caitlin, brothers Grant and Dan, and sister Debbie. He will be lovingly remembered by nieces & nephews, family & friends. He leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that touched the lives of all that knew him.

A celebration of his life will be held at Barnes Funeral Home in Whitby on June 23, 2024 from 1:00 until 4:00 pm.

Remembrances will be shared at 2:00 pm

In lieu of flowers donations to Canadian Blood Services would be appreciated.

Kristina Skerlj (nee Tomšič) was the heart of our family, creative, multi-talented and hardworking, she was always welcoming to those who came over. She had the largest laugh, so contagious, you couldn’t help but laugh with her.
She died peacefully on June 21, 2024 in Oshawa, Ontario at the age of 86 years old with her son Frank by her side.
Kristina was born in 1937 in Kompolje, Slovenia to parents Kristina (nee Jakopič) and John Tomšič.

Growing up in Kompolje, Kristina moved to Ljubljana to attend school as a young woman. In her early 20’s, she started work at a bank where she met her late husband Franc Skerlj. They were married in April 1964 and later welcomed their first child Barbara.

Franc and Kristina decided they would emigrate to Canada when Franc had the opportunity to leave the country then known then as Jugoslavia. They started building their lives and family in Canada, bearing three more children, Christine, Frank, and Peter. They moved to Bowmanville, Ontario for 8 years and then settled in Whitby, Ontario for the next 40 years.

They joined the local Slovenian culture club where they were able to socialize with other immigrant Slovenians. Fond memories were created over the years attending Sunday picnics through the summers with their children and banquets through the winters, enjoying lots of dancing and great Slovenian food. Kristina absolutely loved getting dressed up for these banquets and as a talented seamstress created her own beautiful dresses to wear.
During their time in Bowmanville, Kristina’s parents had the opportunity to visit a couple of times from Slovenia which made her very happy. Many Sundays over the years were spent together with her brothers’ families where she was never short of conversations and laughs.

At home, Kristina loved to make incredible food for her family. She put her heart and soul into preparing beautiful Slovenian recipes, always homemade and with a variety of delicious desserts. She would get together with her friends to make egg noodles, or potica. She made sweets in large batches so that there was always something delicious to offer visitors along with a laugh.

After 10 years in Canada, Franc and Kristina finally returned to Europe to visit their families. Creating special memories for their children, where they could spend time with their Grandparents, play and work on the farm around the animals, collect hay to load on a horse drawn wagon, and so much more.

Kristina showed her children all the places and people she loved in Slovenia, sharing stories from her youth. This was the first of many family trips to Europe, across Canada and the United States.

Kristina’s life was her family, whom she loved and supported always, over and above everything else.
She will be deeply missed by her children and their partners Roberta, Pardeep, and Nath, her grandchildren James, Katelyn, Veronica, Norman, Madelin, Shawn and Olivia and her great grandson James Junior.

In Canada, she is survived by her brothers and their wives and children, John and Francis Tomšič, and Joe and Donna Tomšič. In Slovenia, she is survived by her two sisters Nada and Anka, their husbands, and their respective families as well as her late brother’s (Stane Tomšič) wife Martina and their children. She is also survived by Franc Skerlj’s family in Slovenia, his brother Pavel and his children, his sisters Irena, Marija, and Sonja and their families, and all surviving cousins.

May her spirit be free and filled with joy as she continues her journey.

Visitation will be held at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home on Friday August 16th from 9:30 - 10:30 am followed by a funeral mass at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church at 11:00 am.