Vera Diann Morrison
February 26, 1939 - Monday, July 18, 2022
Passed away suddenly on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 83.
Predeceased by her husband George.
Loving mother of Richard, Debbie (Darrin), and Kathleen (Jacob).
Devoted grandmother of Evelynn, Alexandra, and Emma.
Survived by her siblings Margaret and Alfie, loving neice Kathy (Lory) and dearest friends Peggy, and Heather.
Vera dedicated her entire life to volunteering at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43, St. Vincent’s Kitchen, and the OSCC.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 12 – 1 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Memorial Service will follow in the Chapel at 1 p.m.
If desired, food donations in Vera’s memory can be made to St. Vincent’s Kitchen.
Online condolences may be left at armstrongfh.ca .
Victoria Mead
Victoria passed away peacefully at home on July 7th, 2022.
She is survived by her husband William Mead.
Lovingly remembered by her daughter Karen Newman and her late son David Newman.
She was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and Harold Chambers.
Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Logan and Cody Shelley and Elyssa Scott.
Survived by her sisters Deborah Kaster and Joanne Chambers.
Victoria will always be remembered for loving genuinely and purely. She will be deeply missed.
Visitation to be held at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME , 124 King St. E., Oshawa on Sunday July 17th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a service held in the chapel at 1:00 pm.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated, and may be made, along with condolences by visiting armstrongfh.ca .
Vaughan Francis O’Toole
November 18, 1944 - June 27, 2022
After a series of illnesses over the past three years, Vaughan passed away unexpectedly at Markham Stoufville hospital on June 27, 2022.
He leaves behind his loving wife Linda (nee Mack); two daughters Kelly (Donovan Locke) and Kimberley; his beloved granddaughter Laura and her fiancée Brendan; brother and sisters; Raymond, Kathy, Francine and Elaine; their spouses and his many nieces and nephews and adopted grandchildren.
After a long distinguished career as a Toronto Police Service officer for over 37.5 years he retired as a Detective Sergeant to work for the Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Affairs.
He is fondly remembered for his witty sense of humour, his ability to call it like it is and his capacity for drinking an unimaginable amount of coffee each day.
His impact on those he worked with and those he loved will be everlasting.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home.
Victoria “Vicky” Balsdon
1922 - 2022
Peacefully on Wednesday June 22, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Ajax, Vicky Balsdon, nee Plitz, of Pickering, Ontario, in her 101st year.
Vicky was predeceased by her parents Gustav and Marie Plitz and was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Balsdon.
Devoted mother of Murray (Karen), and Douglas (Phyllis).
Loving grandmother of Ryan (Shauna), Lisa (Jeff), and Aimee (Chris). Adored great-grandmother of Conor, Sean, and Isabel.
Survived by her loving sister Ingrid (Al Toms) and her sister-in-law Carol.
Predeceased by her siblings Reta (Bob), Ernie (Irene), Gus (Hazel), Edward (Esther) Doug, Susan (Hank), Mary (Ken), Beatrice (Al), and Sandra (Ray). Vicky will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements with the McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the CHARITY of your choice.
Valerie Darlene Thursby
April 3, 1952 - June 19, 2022
Passed away peacefully at the Oshawa Hospital after a brave battle with kidney disease.
Valerie, predeceased by her parents Clarence (2006) and Audrey (2021).
She is survived by her brother Reg (Janet) and her sister Cindy (Wayne) Hughes.
Will also be dearly missed by her nephew Greg (Megan), niece Laura (Kyle) and nephew Paul.
Laura and Valerie had a very special bond.
A special mention to Valerie’s friend Susan, they always set aside Thursday to do something fun. The family would like to thank Jane, Valerie’s caregiver, for her care and compassion over these past few weeks.
Thank you to all the staff at the Kidney/Dialysis Clinic for the support they gave Valerie.
Valerie enjoyed travelling, cooking, gardening and enjoyed spoiling her niece and nephews.
A private family interment will be held at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association or Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Vladimir “Vlado” Vukovic
1933 - 2022 Passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in his 90th year.
Beloved husband for 64 years of Jill, much-loved father of Nicholas (Nancy), Andrew (Margaret) and Christopher (Alison).
Very proud grandfather to William, Teddy, Gregory and Maia.
The last of his generation, he was predeceased by five sisters and five brothers.
Pops loved the country, spending as much time as possible at the cottage he worked so hard for.
From clearing the land to building the cottage. Always motivating his sons, that holidays included putting up another shed.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
If one so desires, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
Victoria “Jane” Hill
April 28, 1963 – June 10, 2022
Passed away suddenly at her residence on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the age of 59 years.
Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother to Brendon Appleyard.
Will be sadly missed by her mother Robyn Sheehan (the late Ken), her father Randy Knox (Nancy), her brothers Tim Sheehan, Brent Sheehan (Crysta), and her sisters Haily Hamilton (Jon) and Kayla Peets.
A Celebration of Jane’s life to take place at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME , 847 King St., W. Oshawa (905 721-1234).
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Vittorio Coscarella
February 22, 1931 - June 7, 2022
He waited patiently for the Lord to come and knock on the door of his heart, on June 7th, 2022, in his 92nd year surrounded by his family, he answered with faith and love in Jesus.
He was married to his beloved wife Carmela for over 70 years and together they would brave all of the challenges that life gave them.
He immigrated to Canada on October 15th, 1954 on the ship Roma at the age of 23, so he could provide a better life for is family.
Vittorio worked on the construction of the CN Railway, later becoming a Barber and opened Vic’s Barbershop in Oshawa.
He believed in helping many immigrants from opening his home to strangers, who would become family, to becoming a founding member of the Oshawa Italian Recreational Club and became their first President in 1966.
His vision was to celebrate their culture in the new land far from their roots.
In 1973 his entrepreneurial spirit allowed him to open a very successful Italian restaurant called “The Riviera” specializing in Italian cuisine. It became the place for new friends and family to enjoy an evening of good food and laughter.
He travelled the world meeting people from all walks of life. He valued character over pedigree and would always look for the good in people, you always knew he found it because he would open his heart to them.
Vittorio is survived by his beloved wife Carmela. Predeceased by his mother Giuseppina and father Francesco. Loving father to Americo, the late Francesco, the late Mario, Anthony and Giuseppina.
Nonno to 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Loving brother to the late Americo (Angela). He will be missed by his nephew Frank (Sandy) and niece Elisa (Frank). He will be especially missed by friends in Canada, Italy and around the world.
At this time, we would like to give our heartfelt gratitude to all of the doctors and medical professionals that helped with his care. Especially Dr. S. Palinka, his cardiologists Dr. R. Alessandrini, Dr. Ali Andalib.
Thank you to the PSW that visited regularly at home for their love and compassion. A special thank you to the staff at Health Centre Pharmacy for their support.
Visitation at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Sunday June 12th from 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm. Parish Prayers will be held at 2pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church on Monday June 13th at 11am followed by entombment at Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or St. Therese Catholic Church Nuns would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Veronica McGarry
October 19th, 1935 – May 28th, 2022
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Veronica was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Marie McGarry, her brothers Donald, Allan and Patrick, her sister Mary, son-in-law Douglas and former husband James.
She is survived by her sister Eileen, brother Jack, and sister-in-law Margaret.
Veronica’s children, Jim (Pat), Ken (Lynn), Patti, Tom, and Kathryn (Wally).
Veronica is also survived by 11 grandchildren whom she adored and 8 great grandchildren.
She is fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews as Auntie Vern.
Veronica will be cremated at her request and a mass will be said in her honour at a future date.
Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Cancer Society.
Violet Mackay
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Whitby, Ontario, on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the age of 89.
Loving mother of Mike MacKay and Karen Mowforth and her husband, Scott.
Dearly loved grandmother (nanny) of Zachery and Christopher Mowforth.
Dear sister of the late Jessie Lanteigne, Nora Giddings, Alex, David and Lewis Hutcheson.
Dear aunt to Kevin and Brenda Giddings and their child Jacob.
Cremation to take place at Mount Lawn Funeral Home in Whitby, Ontario.
Violet will be laid to rest at Pine Hills Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.