McEACHRAN, Janice McEachran
McEACHRAN, Janice (née Jackson) McEachran -
July 15, 1939 - July 30, 2024
Janice passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in her 85th year.
Janice was the devoted wife of the late William “Bill” McEachran. Loving mother of William James (Marcia), David Michael (Veronica), and the late Tracy Anne (Lloyd Turner). Proud grandmother to Ryan, Shannon (Josh Boehm), Erin (Paul Whalen), Leigh (Brandon McDonald), Brennan (Shannon, nee Blakely), and Nicole.
Beloved great-grandmother to Eoighan, James, Jackson, Kaija, Chloe, Maxsten and Emylia. Cherished sister to James (Jim), Kenneth, David, Nan, Betty and Dorothy. Janice is predeceased by her husband Bill, daughter Tracy, and her siblings Jim, Kenneth, David, Betty and Nan.
Born to Jean (nee Faulds) and James Gemmel Jackson in Glasgow, Scotland, Janice loved growing up in a big family. She was raised in a small unit in a tenement building, and enjoyed playing with her siblings and all the neighbourhood kids. Janice always looked back fondly on her childhood and cherished many happy memories from her upbringing.
Janice emigrated to Canada when she was a teenager, living with her sister Betty in Toronto. It took Janice two attempts to move to Canada permanently. During her first visit, Janice got a job at Simpsons department store by “fibbing” about her age, making herself one year older. She didn’t
want to return home, but her father sent a stern letter warning that she was too young to move.
A year later, Janice returned to Canada and got her job back at Simpsons, noting her current/real age (“funny,” they said, “you were this age last year”). Janice thoroughly enjoyed working at Simpsons.
In Toronto, Janice met fellow Scot, Bill McEachran; Janice shared that she “was quite cute” and Bill was very “handsome.” The pair fell in love and married on April 23, 1960.
Janice called Bill her “Prince Charming” and he adored her in return. They were best friends and truly enjoyed spending time together, whether it be writing crossword puzzles over breakfast, golfing on a sunny day, enjoying dinner at a restaurant or doing something adventurous, like skydiving. The couple also joined forces as business partners, co-founding Penny Fuels Inc. together in 1982.
The couple had three children: William James, David and Tracy. Janice was thrilled to be a mother and nurtured an athletic spirit, creativity and strong work ethic. She placed great value in family and encouraged her kids to look out for each other, always. She loved her children deeply and was so proud of their achievements.
When her children started families of their own, Janice was thrilled to become “Grandma.” She hosted sleepovers, afternoon swims in the pool, crafts and movie nights. Janice took great pride in sewing her grandchildren’s elaborate Halloween costumes every year, and loved to make Christmas magical for the kids.
Janice was a very skilled golfer and proud of her golfing accomplishments . She was a long-time member of Scarborough Golf and Country Club, and also golfed at Saddlebrook Golf and Tennis Resort in Florida, winning club tournaments at each.
Janice had an active social life and was beloved by her friends. For many years, Bill and Janice hosted an annual Christmas Carol party at their home, welcoming all their family and friends. Bill would play the piano and lead guests in singing Christmas carols.
During her senior years, Janice battled dementia. Bill was very devoted to Janice’s care and helped her to live at home as long as possible. In 2017, Janice entered Bradford Valley Care Community. The staff at Bradford Valley are wonderful and took great care of Janice during her stay there. Janice’s family are very grateful to the Bradford Valley team.
Janice’s family are celebrating her life and all of the wonderful memories she made. Janice will be greatly missed by her family, who are comforted in knowing that Janice led a full life filled with adventure, fun and lots of love.
A Celebration of Janice’s Life will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East,
Whitby on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 1 – 3pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada and condolences may be expressed online wctownfuneralchapel.com .
MUELER, Helen Anna Mueller
MUELER, Helen Anna Mueller -
September 2, 1926 - July 21, 2024
Helen was a loving wife, mother of two, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was always in good health and willing to help out when needed.
She worked as a nurse and did volunteer work in the soup kitchen in her retirement years.
She will join her beloved husband Erwin Mueller and daughter Dorothy McKinnon.
Arrangements with MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME .
Interment MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
MOFFAT, David (Dave) Moffat
MOFFAT, David (Dave) Moffat -
November 7, 1956 - July 30, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Dave Moffat, a cherished partner, father, grandfather, and labour activist, who peacefully died on July 30, 2024, at the age of 67.
Dave was surrounded by his loving family, who will forever honour his legacy.
Dave was born on November 7, 1956, in East York, ON.
As a labour activist he fought tirelessly for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the dignity of every worker. His colleagues respected him for his integrity, mentorship, and genuine care for everyone he represented. The only thing more important than his activism was his family. He was a proud father and found so much joy spending time with his grandchildren.
Dave is survived by his beloved partner, Sharon Moffat; his children, Andrea, Lisa, David and Sarah; his cherished grandchildren; siblings, Marylin and Richard; and loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Janet and David Moffat and sister Janice.
Dave's legacy of selflessness, work ethic, strength and advocacy will continue to inspire all who knew him. He lived a life dedicated to uplifting others and standing up for justice. His spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. Dave you will be forever loved and remembered.
A celebration of Dave's life will be held on Monday August 5th, at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road in Whitby, ON, from 11:00a.m to 2:00p.m with speeches at 11:15a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dave's memory to a charity of your choice.
For those who are not able to attend, please join us via livestream.
https://v2.forever.link/arbormemorial-mountlawn/david-moffat
MOCKLER, Ian Patrick Mockler
MOCKLER, Ian Patrick Mockler -
December 24, 1980 – July 30, 2024
Unexpectedly, at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Tuesday July 30, 2024 in his 44th year.
Dear son of Pat and the late Susan.
Loving brother of Joanna Coleman and her husband James. Cherished uncle of Matthew Kurowski and Amelia Kurowski.
Ian will be fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Sunday August 4, 2024 from 4 – 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Philip the Apostle Church 1314 Oxford Street, Oshawa, on Tuesday August 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Memorial donations to the Oshawa Animal Services would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com .
MACKENZIE, John R. MacKenzie
MACKENZIE, John R. -
September 20, 1971 – July 28, 2024
Passed away suddenly at his favourite place on Sunday July 28, 2024 at the age of 52.
Loved and missed by mother, Sheila (late Bill) and by his big sisters Julie MacKenzie and Jackie Field.
Condolences also go to his brother-in-law Troy, nieces Paige and Jenna, Aunt Mary, Aunt Debbie, Uncle Bob and Aunt Moe, cousins John, Daniel, Ashley, Ryan, Andrew (Nova Scotia), Michelle, Louise and Isabelle (late).
John was a person who enjoyed his home, but he had many close friends. You could always find him in his garage with his dog Pepper or later with Chance playing on his PlayStation or chatting with friends (that is if they could get a word in). He was always there to help anyone. Need anything found online, he found it. Amazon was his website of choice.
He loved animals and he had fond memories of taking his cousins Isabelle and Andrew to the Toronto Zoo. John was close to his father and would always recall the road trip they took together across Canada.
Cremation. A celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday August 10, 2024 anytime after 1 pm at the MacKenzie’s home.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Shades of Hope would be appreciated by the family.
McCANN, Dr. William (Jack) McCann
McCANN, William (Jack) Dr. William (Jack) McCann - died on July 28, 2024, at home in Huntsville, Ontario, in his 75th year.
He was born on October 23, 1949, in Athens, Greece, to Margaret and Dr. Harry McCann.
He leaves his beloved wife, Katie; their two daughters, Megan (Jennie) and Allie (Rob); and grandchildren, Storey, Marlo, Edison, and Taiga.
Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Jack pursued a career in medicine. He graduated from the medical school of Trinity College, Dublin, and came to Canada to complete his internship at North York General Hospital in Toronto.
He went on to qualify as a radiologist at the Toronto General Hospital, with part of his training in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Frank Henry offered Jack a position at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in 1980, which he gladly accepted. Jack went on to dedicate his entire career to SMMH, spending over 38 years in practice there.
He particularly appreciated the constancy and support of the medical imaging staff who made his work a pleasure.
He met his wife, Katie, on a sailboat in Lake Muskoka, and they married three months later. They were best friends for 43 years and shared a love of history, politics, music, and family.
Jack retired in 2018 and moved to Peninsula Lake in Huntsville. After the pandemic, Jack and Katie began to travel to the United States and England on a frequent basis to visit their daughters and grandchildren. Jack was thoroughly enjoying his life at the time of his death, and this is a blessing for which his family will be eternally grateful.
Arrangements with Reynolds Funeral Home, 1 Mary Street, Bracebridge, on Sunday, August 4th, with visitation at Reynolds from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a service of readings and shared memories at 2 p.m. Burial to follow immediately afterwards, at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Pasta Tree and Smokehouse Restaurant at Quality Inn (formerly Riverside Inn), from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please join the family for any or all of these events.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's memory to South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
McNEILL, Elizabeth McGowan McNeill
McNEILL, Elizabeth McGowan McNeill -
1939 - 2024
Elizabeth McGowan McNeill (nee Mitchell) was born in Greenock, Scotland on May 7, 1939, to the late
Archibald and Elizabeth (McGowan) Mitchell.
Died on July 29, 2024, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario in her 85th year.
Betty loved to sew, knit, oil paint and spending time with her family and friends.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Daniel. Betty is survived by her daughter Lorna (Mike), granddaughters Meaghan (Kevin) and Rachel (Colton) and sister-in-law Margaret McNeill.
Betty’s family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Care floor at St. Michael’s hospital for making
her final hours peaceful.
Betty will be greatly missed by her friends and extended family. A Celebration of Life will be held for
family and friends Fall of 2024.
Arrangements for a private cremation entrusted to McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax
Ontario L1T 2Z7)
McDONALD, William Robert McDonald
McDONALD, William Robert McDonald -
February 6, 1926 - July 29, 2024
Bob, was born on February 6th, 1926, to father Bert and mother Flo (nee Flint) and sister Peggy.
Bob was raised in Toronto’s west end and attended Annette Public School and Western Technical Commercial High School. Bob studied commercial art and also enjoyed playing sports.
He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in August 1943 and served after training as a Navigator (wireless) with 133 Fighter Squadron.
He was discharged on October 25, 1945, with the rank of Flying Officer.
Bell Canada hired Bob in September 1946 where he met his wife-to-be, Doreen. They were married in 1948. Bob was father to Dale, Nancy Jane (Wayne) and Trish (Alex), grandmother to Meredith, Brent (Michelle), Meghan (Alex), Andrea (Jon), Trevor (Emily), Blair (Jeff) and Reynaldo (Tammy), great grandmother to Joanna, Will, Makaio, Amaris, Myles, Zoe, Rylen, Eleanor and Audrey. Bob and Doreen were married for 75 and a half years.
In 1952, four years after Doreen and Bob were married, Bob became a Christian. It was due to the influence of Doreen and her friends and under the praying influence of Bob’s grandparents and mother-in-law that Bob took this step of faith. Doreen and Bob were baptized at Leaside Baptist Church.
Bob enjoyed his 37 years of work at Bell Canada and eventually held many management positions in Toronto, St John’s, Newfoundland (Avalon Tel) and Montreal. He finished his career as the Section Manager, Organization and Development in Toronto.
Bob retired from Bell Canada in 1983 to accept the position of full-time worker with Don Valley Bible Chapel, a position he held until 1986. Over the years, he was an elder at Leaside Bible Chapel, Don Valley Bible Chapel and Grace Baptist Church in Alliston, ON. He and Doreen enjoyed co-leading youth, young adults and small groups at many of the churches they attended. He also volunteered at Camp Mini-Yo-We and helped develop their Leaders-InTraining (LIT) program and was aptly nicknamed “Coach”.
From 1986-1989, Bob acted as Provincial Director for Child Evangelism Fellowship Ontario.
Next, he served on the pastoral staff of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, ON. He eventually fully retired.
Bob was a lifelong learner and enjoyed bible studies, word studies, leadership development and organizational management, especially developing job descriptions. He was never far from a whiteboard that he used for planning and strategizing. His leadership style was to coach and come alongside people to encourage them to become the best they could be. He especially enjoyed interacting with pastors over a cup of coffee or breakfast and wanted to support them, pray with them and encourage them.
Bob was a gifted artist who enjoyed sketching and oil painting. He was a loyal sports fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays. In 1967, he attended the seventh game of the Stanley Cup finals and helped cheer the Leafs on to win the Stanley Cup.
Bob was a man of great faith who loved God and loved people. He deeply loved his family and was a fabulous husband, Dad, Poppa and friend. He had a great sense of humour and an amazing knack for connecting with people easily, making them feel seen and heard. He built genuine relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds. Many family members and caregivers at Bethany Lodge were given nicknames that created a special bond. He was a
grateful man who naturally showed appreciation and thanks.
In the last years of his life, Bob encouraged people by designing and sending his “Little Bird” cards that expressed his love for God and people.
Bob moved to Bethany Lodge in 2017, where he passed away on July 29th , 2024.
Family and friends will be welcomed at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME on Saturday August 3rd for a funeral service in the chapel at 12:00 noon, followed by a reception.
A private graveside service will take place on Saturday at Oshawa Union Cemetery
MUNGAL, Esther Mungal
MUNGAL, Esther Mungal - passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Esther was born on April 12th,1925 to the late Matthew and Rachel Sampath, and resided at St. Vincent Street, Tunapuna, Trinidad. Esther had thirteen siblings: John, Joseph, James, Charles/Chicky, Abraham, Anna/Baby, Patrick, Martha/Dolly, Mary/Ena, Jean, Ralph, Tara/Tiny and David.
Esther married Kelvin Mungal on April 14th, 1943 and they resided at 193 Happy Hill Road, Gasparillo, Trinidad.
She was the proud mother of Noel (RoseMarie), Indira, Lucy (Balki), Cintra (Deonarine {deceased}), Merlin {deceased} (Raj), Allan (Darlin), Ralph (Zaina), Helen (Steve), Cherry and Ladonna.
She was predeceased by her husband Kelvin on February 15th, 1978. When her husband passed away, she continued to keep her faith and trust in God. Her focus was set on being the sole caregiver and provider for her family. Esther was the proud grandmother of Randy (Sherry Ann), Lisa, Natasha, Chris (Jennifer), Glen, Kristy, Kevin, Ryan (CAN), Ryan (T’DAD) (Jenny), Trudy, Jeremy, Rennie, Keron, Leanna, Zachary and great grandmother of Keyera, Moses, Rianna, Radyn and Renaiya.
Esther relocated to Canada in 1988 and lived a few minutes away from Pickering Pentecostal Church (PPC) on Oklahoma Drive, Pickering. She began attending PPC which became her home church until she passed.
Esther’s main priorities were her relationship with God and her family. Her love for her family was boundless, deep and unwavering. Her passion for life was evident in everything she did, she was the life of our family, the soul that connected us all. She always challenged us to live our life right. To her family, mom was a great support in good and bad times. She cared for others and faced life’s challenges with grace and strength.
She will be lovingly remembered for her wittiness and sass which always kept us on our toes.
Her unconditional love for her family and friends will be missed.
Arrangements with McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME .
Donations In memory of Esther Mungal can be made to Pickering Pentecostal Church’s ‘Fund the Future’ Campaign - https://www.fundthehub.ca
MARTEN, David Robert Marten
MARTEN, David Robert -
October 3, 1928 – July 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) Marten on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Beloved husband of the late Jeanne Marten (nee Robinson).
Wonderful father to Debra Godin-Bondi (Joe), Robin Macdonald (John) and Ian Marten (Kimmie).
Grandfather to Jason (Melissa), Kate (John), and Lucas (Jacky) Godin, Jennifer (Reg) McLennan Brown and Cathy (Evan) McLennan Dumont, Connor and Julia Marten, Zach Zeedyk, Justin (Ashlyn) Zeedyk and Jocelin (Drew) North.
Great-grandfather/Papa Dave to Jaydan and Bayley Brown, Brooke and Kealey Dumont, Berkley and Jake Godin, Lucas Camuso, Rory Godin, Ava, Noah and Piper North, Stetson and Hollins Zeedyk. Son of Jack and Elsie Marten (deceased). Brother to Mary (deceased), Bill (deceased), Laurie (deceased), Philip (deceased), James.
When you have a great father, they become a great grandfather and we are all lucky in that this is so true.
As per Dad's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held in the fall of this year.