OEGEMA, Jan Oegema
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Jan Oegema
August 20, 1931 - September 14, 2024
Jan passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 93 years.
Predeceased by the love of his life, Thea Teertstra (2013), daughter Sandra Clark (2023), and granddaughter Veronica (1984). Loving father of Dianne (Bert), Jack (Janet), and Jeff (Debbie).
Pake to Noel (Megan), Shannon (Dennis), Michelle, Danielle (Dave), Jessica, Jackie (Cody), Sadie, William, Thea (Dave), Keilah (Nathan), Caitlyn (Jayden), Nathaniel, and Carissa. Great Pake to 18. Great Great Pake to 4.
Survived by sister Baukje Vanlingen (Kingston) and brother Bart (Netherlands). Predeceased by sister Jeltje Gros-Oegema (2010) and brother Jacob (1994).
Jan immigrated to Canada in 1950. He believed in hard work and found he preferred to be his own boss. A self-taught carver, upon retirement he spent more time perfecting his techniques and teaching classes until he moved into Bowmanville Creek Retirement Home.
Jan believed in hard work, generosity of time and resources, and loved greatly. Jan had a big heart and would share his time and talents with anyone. The whole world was dad's friend. Though Jan had many passions over his life, family and friends were always #1.
We would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Lottering, the nurses, and support staff at Bowmanville Creek for the amazing care they gave Dad. They gave us the strength we needed to support him.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville.
The service will be livestreamed and available for viewing at the following link: Celebration of Life - Jan Oegema
Visitation
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2Z8
Memorial Service
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2Z8
OSTOUPYZ, Florence Charolette Mary Ostoupyz (née Guy)
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Florence Charolette Mary Ostoupyz (née Guy)
April 24, 1932 – October 29, 2024
Florence Charolette Mary Ostoupyz passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 29, 2024, at Glen Hill Strathaven - L.T.C., at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Ostoupyz and the late Mark William Guy, Florence was a devoted mother to Donald Guy (Brenda) and Robert Guy (Yvonne). She was a cherished grandmother to Jason Guy (Jamie), Kevin Guy (Melissa), Rebecca MacEachern (Travis), Lindsay Wells (Stephen), and Jacob Guy, and a beloved great-grandmother to Rikki, Maggie, Mackenzie, Tyler, Max, Elliot, Sean, Ophelia, Stevie, Clarissa, Isabella, Elijah, Alyssa, and Brooklyn.
Florence will be fondly remembered by her stepdaughter Liz Bond and family, as well as her extended family and friends.
Visitation will take place at Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., followed by interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Campbellford on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial donations to Durham Christian Homes would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at Oshawa Funeral Home.
OLLEY, Pamela Jeanne Olley
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Pamela Jeanne Olley
January 26, 1984 – October 27, 2024
Beloved mother, partner, daughter, sibling, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend, Pamela Jeanne Olley passed away peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on October 27, 2024, at the age of 40 due to a brain aneurysm. Affectionately known as “Looch” to her family and “Jukebox” to her friends, Pamela was known for her joy, resilience, and caring heart. Her love for music spanned decades, and she brightened countless lives with her songs and compassion. At eight years old, she played Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother in a school play, a role that captured her warm and loving spirit—qualities she carried throughout her life.
Pamela will live on through her organ donations, a final act of love. She is deeply missed by her daughter, Karys Smith, her partner, Alain Bertrand, her parents, Ruth and Greg Olley, her brother and sister-in-law, Kristoffer and Colleen Olley, her cherished nieces, Elora and Jocelyn, and her extended family. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Laura and Harry Olley, Mary and Tom Spencer, and Jean and Art Machmer.
The family would like to thank Dr. RV Stas, who helped bring Pamela into the world, and the doctors and staff at Peterborough RHC, who provided her with compassionate care.
A Memorial Service will be held at Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with visitation from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and the service at 1:30 p.m. A celebration will follow at Oshawa Shrine Club, 1626 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. Attendees are encouraged to wear bright colours in memory of Pamela’s vibrant spirit.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund at downiewenjack.ca/support-us in honor of Pamela’s love for Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Oshawa Funeral Home.
And Looch… PUMPKINS ARE IMPORTANT!
OLIVEIRA, Tony Oliveira
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OLIVEIRA, Tony Oliveira - October 2nd, 2024
Tony passed away unexpectedly at home, in the arms of his wife on October 2, 2024.
Cherished husband for 53 years, Tony is survived by his loving wife Gracinda (Grace) and his children, Sandra Paula (João) and Vera Lucia (Paul). He was a beloved grandfather to Antonio and Eric.
Tony was predeceased by his parents, Leonor Dos Santos Ferreira and Francisco Germano De Oliveira, as well as his brothers, Francisco and Joaquim.
Lovingly remembered by many family and friends across Portugal, France, Brazil, Norway, Luxembourg, Spain, England and Canada.
Tony was born in Santo Antonino, a hamlet of Coruche, within the district of Santarém, Portugal. From an early age, he was a passionate soccer player, competing at a semi-professional level with several teams, including Grupo Desportivo Coruchense, União Futebol Clube de Almeirim, and União de Tomar. His soccer career was disrupted by obligatory military service under the Salazar dictatorship. At just 18 years old, Tony was deployed to an active combat zone in Angola, where he served for three years. The experiences of war left a lasting impact on him, but despite the profound challenges, Tony embraced life with joy, always surrounded by laughter and friendships.
Upon returning to Portugal from Angola, Tony married the love of his life, Grace, in 1971 and joined her and her parents in France where they spent seven years and welcomed their first daughter, Sandra. In 1978, the family returned to Portugal, where their second daughter, Vera, was born. In 1986, Tony moved his family to Canada with few resources, working tirelessly to build a new life and establish a solid foundation for his family in their new country. It was in Canada that Tony discovered his passion for golf, and he quickly became a skilled player, regularly winning amateur tournaments. He also taught his wife, Grace how to play, and they often enjoyed time together on the greens. Committed to giving back to the community, Tony organized the "Grace Oliveira Tournament for Colon Cancer" for four consecutive years after Grace's recovery from colon cancer, raising over $10,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Tony was a loving father and instilled the meaning of hard work and dedication into his daughters and supported them wholeheartedly in every endeavor. Tony also loved his two sons-in-law João and Paul and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them.
Tony worked as an electrician for many years at Space Age Electric, where he enjoyed his time before eventually retiring. In 2011, Tony and Grace returned to Portugal, the place that had always held a special place in Tony’s heart. He took immense pride in his homeland and cherished the many friends and family he had there. In his hometown of Santo Antonino, Tony introduced golf to many of his friends and never had to worry about finding a golfing partner.
In his later years, Tony was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, which progressed rapidly into dementia. Despite this, he continued to remain fluent in four languages. In 2021, Tony and Grace returned to Canada, where he spent his final years enjoying his grandson's hockey and baseball games and cherishing time with family.
Tony was a vibrant personality, full of life and laughter. Those fortunate enough to spend time with him were always treated to endless stories and shared moments of joy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Please join with the family for a Funeral Service in the Chapel of Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday October 8th at 3pm. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:30pm to 3pm. Cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Link to donate: https://alzheimer.ca/durham/en/take-action/donate
For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca
OLIVER, John David Oliver
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OLIVER, John David Oliver - July 27, 1942 - September 1, 2024
Surrounded by his loving family, John Oliver passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024. After a courageous two-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born on July 27, 1942, John leaves behind a legacy of love. He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Liz and Karen (Art), as well as his grandson, Damian. His absence will also be felt by his extended family and friends.
John’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the dedicated staff at Centenary Health and Providence Centre for their compassionate care during his illness. In honor of John’s memory, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Love Scarborough Foundation.
A celebration of John’s life will be held on September 19, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Simple Alternative – Pickering.
Let us come together to honor John’s life and cherish the beautiful memories he leaves behind.
O’QUINN, Aloysius O’Quinn
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O'QUINN, Aloysius "Al" O'Quinn - 23-Jun-1940 - 17-Sep-2024
It is with great joy that we remember the life of Aloysius Gordon O’Quinn, or Al, as he was best known. Born in Bruins Brook, Newfoundland on June 23rd 1940, Al was the youngest of 14 siblings. Moving to Toronto in 1958, Al worked at first in construction before venturing into catering, and eventually ran a boutique cafe at Old City Hall in Toronto. His love of story telling and genuine east-coast friendliness made him a natural fit for the work he chose, and many enduring friendships he cultivated along the way, and he will be fondly remembered by all those who knew him. On the morning of September 17th, 2024, in his 84th year, Al passed suddenly of injuries from a fall. He is survived by his loving wife Tillie, children Craig (Cheryl) and Cindy (Chad), was a father figure to John (Carla), Linda (Roger) and Kathy, and grandfather to 16 children.
We’ll miss you, Dad. May you rest in peace.
A Celebration of Life for Al will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Durham Regional Police Association located at 725 Conlin Road, Whitby, ON. https://www.google.com/search?q=725+Conlin+Road%2C+Whitby%2C+ON&oq=725+Conlin+Road%2C+Whitby%2C+ON&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigAdIBCDEyODFqMGo3qAIHsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
In lieu of flowers, donations in Al’s memory made to Diabetes Canada would be appreciated. https://crm1.diabetes.ca/BBIS_CRMLive/tribute-donation-form-
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OBERLANDER, Waldemar Oberlander
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OBERLANDER, Waldemar Oberlander - 16-Feb-1936 - 10-Sep-2024
We regretfully announce that on September 10, 2024 Waldemar (Walter) Oberlander passed away at the age of 88. He is preceded in death by his wife Ursula Oberlander, and is survived by his son Holger, and granddaughter Jessica. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Originally born in Germany, he immigrated to Canada (originally living in Montreal, and later in Scarborough) where he worked as a driving instructor, and for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation doing highway design and standards. Over the years he developed a love for sailing, camping and also travelled the world with his wife Ursula.
Family and friends are welcome to gather at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, on Thursday September 26 for a memorial visitation from 1:30PM - 2:00PM, with a memorial service in the chapel at 2:00 PM.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church in memory of Waldemar.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Waldemar's family may be made through the McEachnie Funeral Home website.
Those we love we never lose,
For always they will be,
Loved, remembered, treasured,
Always in our memory.
ORMISTON, Olive May Ormiston (Thomas)
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ORMISTON, Olive May Ormiston (Thomas) - Monday, April 19th, 1926-Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
As the sun rose on a bright sunny day, our mother, Olive May Thomas Ormiston left this world in her 99th year.
Survived by her three children Janice, Jane (Barry) and John (Maureen). Grandmother of Andrea (Jeremy), Amy (Ben), Krista, Leah (Jeff) and Justin. Great grandmother of Sebastien, Ainsley, Eleanor, Henrik and Iris.
Pre-deceased by her husband Hugh, and her son Hugh as well as grandchildren Thea and Clark.
Pre-deceased by her sisters Jean, Esther and Grace and her brothers Frank and John.
Olive’s family acknowledges with appreciation and awareness the support provided by many people which allowed our mother to continue to live her life independently in her own home.
Visitation at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 101 Winchester Rd. Brooklin on Tuesday, September 10th, from 11:00 am until time of funeral service in the Church at 12:00 noon.
In memory of Olive memorial donations to St. Thomas Anglican Church would be appreciated.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com
OLGA, Bihun
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Bihun, Olga,
It is with unimaginable sadness that we mourn the passing of Olga Bihun of Oshawa, ON on Sunday September 1, 2024 at the age of 95.
She was predeceased by her husband Stanley in 1989.
Loving mother of Irene (Gregory Carriere) and Kathy (Brian O’Donnell). Cherished Baba of Kirsten Carriere. Her granddaughter Kirsten held a very special place in her Baba’s heart.
Predeceased by her sisters Maria Fedorczenko and Lydia Korenycky.
Olga had a difficult life but she lived it with a fierce determination in order to provide a better life for her children. She was born in Ukraine during the Famine, taken away from her family in WWII to Germany, lived in Belgium after the war, lived 6 years in Australia and then finally arrived in Canada where she remained a proud Canadian citizen for 65 years.
Tragically, as the result of a car accident, Olga was taken from her loving, proud and cherished family. Thank you to the firefighters, paramedics and hospital staff who tried tirelessly to revive her and also for their care and compassion.
A private service will be held at the family’s request.
O’SHEA, Kenneth Edward O’Shea
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O'SHEA, Kenneth Edward - Passed away peacefully at the St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto on Thursday, August 1, 2024 in his 79th year.
Father of Geramie, Tanis, Aubrey and Shannon.
Grandfather of Devereaux and Kiera Survived by his sister, Patricia O'Shea of Washington D.C. and his former wife, Susan Porter.
Predeceased by his parents, William and Liz O'Shea; his brother. William and sister.
Catherine Ellison. Private arrangements
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