Elinor Clement
Passed away peacefully on Sunday January 7th, 2024 at Glen Hill Strathaven LTC in Bowmanville.
Loving mother of Len Jr. (Marie), Darrell and Gord.
Loved grandmother of Brendan, Stephanie, Alyssa, Jordan & Jacob.
Elinor was predeceased by her siblings Bill, Buck, Norm, Donna, Sandra & Gord.
Elinor was very creative and loved baking, cake decorating, making candy, candles and even taught her sons to decorate cakes.
She was known as “Miss Ellie” or “The Candy Lady”.
She worked at Woolworths in the Bakery, Dairy Queen making rosettes for cakes and was a proud franchise owner of Baskin Robbins in the east mall in Oshawa for many years. She loved spending time with her family.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Memorial donations to Sick Kids Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Eleanor Ruby Heloise Cook
Eleanor, known to her friends and family as Heloise, passed away peacefully in her home on Jan 6, 2024 at the age of 88.
Heloise was born in Bowmanville July 5, 1935, and remained here all of her life.
Heloise was a warm, loving, generous person and animal lover.
She enjoyed sitting on the front porch feeding the birds and squirrels. Her kind soul will be missed by all. Heloise enjoyed a weekly drive in the country, reading her weekly magazines and playing her scratch lottery tickets.
Heloise is pre-deceased by her husband Robert Murray Cook (2020), Sister Patricia Walker, and parents Alfred and Audrey Smith. She is survived and lovingly missed by her children, Robert Cook (Laura), Donna Broschak (Derek), Sharon Gilbank (Danny), David Cook (Nataly) and Jennifer Turley (Robert).
She will also be missed by her 9 grandchildren, Colin, Megan, Kale, Jordan, Kyler, Ethan, Liam, Amy, Jesse and 1 great grandchild Max. Her very close niece Debbie Walker will miss her dearly.
Visitation will be held at Morris Funeral Chapel in Bowmanville, 4 Division St., on Friday Jan 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment thereafter.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society(https://cancer.ca/en/) .
Eileen Helen Barney
After a short illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday January 4th 2024, at the age of 82.
Beloved wife of the late Gordon, mother of Catherine (the late Chris), Steven, and the late Kevin.
Eileen will be lovingly remembered by her extended family, friends, and those that had the pleasure of knowing her.
As were Eileen’s wishes, a private cremation was held.
Interment at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY will be held at a later date.
If desired, please consider a memorial donation to the RS McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, or your local animal shelter .
Eric Hedley Fisher
Peacefully surrounded by his children at the Deep River & District Hospital on Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 in his 100th year.
Beloved husband of the late Nellie Fisher (nee Curry).
Loving father of Martin (Cynthia), Janice Rose (Stephen), Richard (Patricia) and Larry Walters (Julie).
Loving grandfather of Leanne Adams, James Morgan, Michael Hogue (Shelby), Nicholas Rose (Emily), Mark Fisher (Erika), Sara Gehrke (Matt), Colin Fisher, Rebecca Walters (Ian), April Walters and Matthew Tomkins.
Great-grandfather of Andrew, Rebecca and Isabella Adams; James Hogue; Maeson, Tatum & Quinn Gehrke; and Elodie Walters.
Dear brother of the late Leslie Fisher, Thelma Brandt and Marjorie Finnigan.
Eric Hedley Fisher lived a long and unusual life – enough for two or three lifetimes. He’d sailed around the world and back in the merchant navy.
He was a brave man and didn’t often show his emotions, although he had them. He was a good father, and the greatest gift he ever gave was to teach us to be strong and resilient. “Godspeed, old salt.”
Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street North Bowmanville on Friday January 5th from 6 – 8 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday January 6th, 2024 at 11 am, with visitation from 10 – 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation.
Everett “Albert” Finney
March 5th, 1930 - Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024
Albert Finney of Bowmanville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 2, 2024 at the Lakeridge Hospital in Oshawa.
He was born on March 5, 1930 and was a treasured son of the late Phillip and Gladys Finney.
Albert was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years Donelda Finney (nee Stacey) who passed away in December 2019, by his son, Kevin Phillip, and his brother, Gord.
He is survived by three children, Brian Bradford (Beverly) of Oshawa, Patricia Louise of Kitchener and Daniel John (Anne) of Quispamsis, NB, two sisters, Evelyn Heard (the late Lorne), Theresa Farrow (the late Jim), three brothers, Phil (Roberta), Harvey (the late Betty) Glenn (Jackie), two grandchildren, Jenna McQuinn (Jon), Kathleen Hogan (Sean) and five great grandchildren, Isabel, Madelyn, Cecelia, Tilly and James, as well as many nieces and nephews who all loved him dearly.
Albert and Donna ‘secretly’ eloped on January 16th, 1953. He was a lifelong Executive of Zellers, which took Albert and his family across Canada.
Their children enjoyed a happy childhood, primarily in Dollard des Ormeaux, Que. Albert and Donna retired in Trent River, Ont., where they hosted many large family gatherings over the years, which their family will look back on fondly. Albert and Donna were devoted United Church members. Together they enjoyed traveling the world including Australia, Europe, and their favourite, the Caribbean.
They were especially fond of Barbados, where they acquired their fine taste for Barbados Rum. Albert had several hobbies.
He enjoyed picking blueberries and strawberries every spring, wood carving, and building rock creations (the best of all was a 12-foot waterfall feature in his backyard). His favourite hobby, however, was vegetable gardening. 30 years later there are still potatoes popping up in Dollard.
A special thank you is extended to Nurse Betty and the wonderful staff of Marnwood and Glen Hill Terrace who looked after Albert with tender care during his later years.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday January 11 at 11:00am at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, followed by a light lunch. Visitation will commence at 10:00am.
Interment will follow at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY, Whitby.
In memory of Albert, a donation to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
To share condolence please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Ella Marie Gallant
October 7, 1938 – December 30, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ella Marie Gallant, at the age of 85.
Beloved wife of the late Tony Gallant.
She leaves behind her sons Mike, George (Tassa), Rick (Betty), and Francis (Darlene) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ella will be fondly remembered by many family and friends.
Ella loved flowers and spending time in her garden and sewing.
Special thanks to the caretakers at Thorntonview Long Term Care Home for their dedication in caring for our loved one.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 from 12-2 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa).
A Graveside Service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favourite charity.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Elizabeth Langley
Passed away peacefully at Glen Hill Strathaven on December 29, 2023 at the age of 94.
Beloved wife of the late Dillon. Loving mother to Tim(Diane) and Peter.
Proud grandma to Alex and Ryan, and great-grandma to Neveah.
Elizabeth will be dearly missed by all of her extended family and friends.
In keeping with Elizabeth's wishes, cremation has taken place and she will be laid to rest with her husband at Bowmanville Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association(https://www.diabetes.ca/) are greatly appreciated.
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Gorman
It is with broken hearts we announce the loss of Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Gorman (McLaughlin) at the age of 94 on Monday, December 18, 2023.
Beloved wife for 57 years of the late Edward (Ted) Gorman. Loving mother of Mike (Susan), Jeff (Lynn), John, Lori (Brian) and Patti (Curt).
Proud grandmother of Matt, Caitlin (Mike), Emma (Scott), Olivia (Calvin), Gavin, Meredith, Faeren and Liam and great-grandmother (GG) to Josie, Harper, Mila and Lennyn.
Betty had many interests, stayed active and was very social. She loved her bowling until this dissolved due to the pandemic but the gang kept in touch with regular luncheons. She was an avid card player, especially with her bridge buddies Elizabeth & Dianne and Ruth (predeceased).
She enjoyed reading, knitting and thrived on any type of get together. She had many lifelong friendships that she truly valued and treasured.
The support she offered to those she cared for was unmatched and she always thought of everyone else before herself. Betty will be SO missed not only by her immediate and extended family, but also by her many friends.
Her family would like to thank all the staff at both Centenary and Scarborough General Hospitals for their care and kindness. She was a model patient and she received as many thank you(s) from the staff as she gave out.
The Rehab unit actually wanted to pay her for her help in looking out for her roommates!!!
Betty was adamant she did not want any type of service and we are honouring her wishes.
If you wish in her memory you can make a memorial donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, Hospital for Sick Children or a charity of your choice.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Elizabeth “Betty” Symes
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday December 11, 2023 at the age of 97.
Wife of the late Gordon Robert Symes, married for 40 years.
Lovingly remembered by her children Kerry Symes and Kathy (nee Symes) Boyd-Foottit.
Loving Grandma to Luke Symes (Natasha), Ryan Symes (Tanya), Keri-Lynn Clark (Richard) & Lindsay Boyd (Rick). Great-Grandma to Abigail, Boyd, Callie, Cash, Lucas, Nicholas, Mason, Griffin & Olivia.
Lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews & especially her best friend, Edith Smith.
In her younger years, Betty worked at RCA Victor & volunteered at the Neil McNeil Infant home, Toronto until she met Gord, the true love of her life.
They were married within a year of their courtship where Betty thrived, easily adapting from city girl to a farmer’s wife, taking on her role of wife & mother with zeal & enthusiasm, Betty finding that country living suited her personality traits & character almost perfectly.
Betty especially enjoyed her 2 children, 4 grandchildren & blissfully in her later years 9 great grandchildren.
On a weekly basis, Betty looked forward to Wednesday’s tea party with her dear friends.
This warm & engaging fellowship opened the door to studying scripture verses from God’s Holy Bible, finding comfort & strength reading Psalm 91 & enjoyed watching 100 Huntley Street and Betty re-committed her life to be a Christian whereby this week Betty has heard the words “Well done good & faithful servant, child welcome home”.
A funeral service will be held at Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, and Uxbridge on Friday December 15, 2023 at 2:00pm. Private interment.
As an expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice or to the local Uxbridge Animal Shelter or Ontario SPCA would be appreciated by the family.
Elisabeth Kindratiuk
January 29, 1930 - December 5th, 2023
The family of Elisabeth Kindratiuk of Oshawa is saddened to announce her passing.
Elisabeth immigrated from Oberammergau to Winnipeg where she married Marian.
She will be sadly missed by her children Bill (Susan), Tom (Jackie), grandchildren Jim, Jen, Carla, Kim and Chris, great grandchildren Walter, Logan and Forrest.
Elisabeth enjoyed knitting, reading, being a vendor at the Courtice Flea Market on weekends and spending time with the great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday December 14th from 2-3 pm.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a Charity of your choice or Saint Elizabeth Foundation or The Canadian Red Cross Society.