Viveth Avril Addie
Peacefully at her home in Ajax on Friday, May 6, 2022.
Viv, beloved wife of the late Paul Addie (2017).
Loving mother of Avril Addie.
Proud Grandma of Rayna & Anika-Elyse. Dear sister of Laughton, Petrona, Inez, Marjorie, Lynden, Fred and the late Rupert, Lloyd, Elaine, Muriel & Stanford.
Predeceased by her parents Bertina & Claudius Parchment of St. Thomas, Jamaica.
Viv will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Family and friends will be received at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, Whitby, on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 6-9 pm and Saturday May 21, 2022 from 10 am until the time of Service in our chapel at 11 am.
Interment MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
Violet Joyce Cole
August 7, 1936 - Saturday, April 30, 202
(Avid boater, Co-Founder of the Blue Grass Club)
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Saturday April 30th, 2022 at the age of 85.
Loving husband of Nelson for 69 years.
Loved and loving mother of Clarence and his wife Janice, David Cole, and predeceased by Donny.
Adoring Grandmother of Lana and her husband Scott.
Predeceased by brothers Fred, Reg and Bill.
Survived by her sister-in-law Marion.
Private services have been entrusted to BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME .
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Vasiliki Giatra
Passed away peacefully on April 24, 2022.
Loving mother of Stavroula Laskaris, and devoted grandmother to Despina Morfidis (George), Bess Stone (Michael), and Sam Laskaris (Kathryn).
Much loved great-grandmother to Ria (Joel), Stav (Dez), Anna Maria (Christopher), Nicholas (Oksana), Michael, Adam, Steve (Sarah). Cherished sister of Theodoros (Eleni).
Vasiliki was born in Voutiani, Greece and immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1962 with her daughter, Stavroula. In 1967 she moved to Bowmanville where she lovingly helped raise her three grandchildren. She also played a huge part in all her great-grandchildrens’ lives.
Vasiliki will always be remembered for her love of family and sense of humour.
She loved going to church and spending time in her beautiful gardens.
We are so grateful that our wonderful Yiayia was part of our lives for so long.
Violet Babij
February 5, 1918 – April 18, 2022
Peacefully at Hillsdale Terrace on Monday April 18, 2022 at 104 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Jan Babij.
Dear mother of Derek (Cathy) and Jerry (Lorraine).
Loving grandmother to Robert and Justin and 4 great grandchildren.
A private family service and cremation have taken place.
Online condolences maybe made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Vincenzo Santocono
It is with great sadness and much love that we mourn the sudden and unexpected passing of Vincenzo Santocono of Sunderland, Ontario on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the age of 77.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Angie.
His children Enzo (Lindsay) and Stefani.
His grandchildren Lily, Avery, and Eowynn.
He will also be missed by his extended families.
Vincenzo born in Pachino, Italy came to Canada as a young boy.
A very hardworking and dedicated man loving his craft of construction and building beautiful custom homes. With a heart of gold and great love, his pride and joy was providing for his family. He will be greatly missed, and the many stories he shared will remain forever in our hearts.
A Visitation and Prayer Service will be held from 1p.m. to 3p.m. and 6p.m. to 8p.m. on Monday March 28, 2022, at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry. A Funeral Service will be held at 10a.m., on Tuesday March 29, 2022, at the Funeral Home with a short reception to follow.
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario following the reception.
Donations in memory of Vincenzo may be made to the Uxbridge/Scugog New Animal Shelter.
Valerie Jane O’Grady
February 12, 1954 – March 16, 2022
Passed away peacefully with her beloved wife Judith MacDougall and best friend Louise Durand at her side on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the age of 68 years.
Valerie also leaves behind the light of her life, her son Terry James O’Grady, a cherished godson Remy Mancuso, remaining sisters Lorraine (Norm) and Carol (George) and her border collie baby Daisy Mae.
Predeceased by sisters Rose (Bill), Helen (Keith) and brother Tom (Norma). Daughter of the late Gertie Therian and Clare Sargent.
Valerie’s professional accomplishments were far ranging and impactful including executive culinary cuisine, healthcare leadership, women’s advocacy and environmental activism formally recognized at a national level.
Simply put, Valerie changed our world for the better.
There are no words to describe the loss felt by Valerie’s passing.
Valerie loved fiercely and anyone fortunate enough to be a recipient of that love understands the depth of that loss felt today. So many selfless acts of love for family, friends and simply those in need inspired Valerie’s reason for rising each day.
Her final wish was for each person in her life, family and close friends to know how much she loved them, how fiercely she loved you.
Best reflected in Valerie and Judy’s wedding song:
The Power of Two by The Indigo Girls
So we’re okay We’re fine
Baby I’m here to stop your crying
Chase all the ghosts from your head
I’m stronger than the monster beneath your bed
Smarter than the tricks played on your heart
We’ll look at them together then we’ll take them apart
Adding up the total of a love that’s true
Multiply life by the power of two
A gathering to celebrate Valerie’s impact on all of us will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King St. W. (905-721-1234).
Online condolences may be placed at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Vera Faye Grassam
On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in her eighty-first year, Vera passed peacefully.
Vera, affectionately known to all as Fayezee, was the devoted wife of fifty-eight years to Archibald Grassam, an amazing mother to Katherine Grassam (son-in-law Sid Siddique) and Michael Grassam (daughter-in-law Corinna Grassam) and loving grandmother to Callie, Hannah, and Cameron.
She was an avid golfer and gardener and leaves behind an unforgettable legacy filled with love, laughter, and many wonderful shared memories.
In lieu of a service, a celebration of life will be held later this year.
If interested in making a donation on Fayezee's behalf, please consider donating to a CHARITY of your choice.
Virginia Ruth Martel
Passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022 at the age of 82.
Virginia was the loving mother to her four children, Colleen, Joanne, Wendy, and Eugene.
She also loved and cherished her grandchildren, Holly, Johnny, Ian, (the Late) Ashely, April, Rebecca, and Jacqueline, along with her great-grandchildren, Willow, Benjamin, and Thomas.
Virginia was the dear sister of Barbara, Beverly, Donald, and Elaine.
Her thoughtfulness and kindness will be greatly missed by all family and friends.
Virginia was known for showing her love through her creativity with handmade crafted cards, hand sewn and knitted gifts.
A special thanks to Manfred and Jason for helping Virginia. She truly appreciated your kindness.
The family would also like to send a sincere thanks to all the compassionate and caring staff at Whitby Junction - Fairview Lodge. They made her short stay comfortable and loving in so many ways.
Cremation has taken place.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday March 11, 2022, for the memorial service at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Verna Kathleen Purvis
September 21st, 1924 - February 9th, 2022
Passed away at Soldiers Memorial Hospital Orillia, on February 9, 2022.
Predeceased by her husband Floyd Purvis.
Cherished mother of Barbara (Don) Reid, Linda (Ron) Josephson and Beth (Terry) Josephson.
Loving nana of 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Verna will be remembered by nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Visitation will be held at the Beacan Presbyterian Church, 413 Simcoe St. Beaverton, on Wednesday February 16, from 1pm-2p.m. Registration is required to attend the visitation by contacting Mangan funeral home, between the hours of 10am-4pm (Mon-Fri). A private family service will follow. Interment at Cedarvale Cemetery Cannington.
If so desired memorial donations in memory of Verna to St. Andrew’s United Church Sunderland would be greatly appreciated by the family .
Viola Near
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday February 1st, 2022 at the age of 97.
Beloved wife of the late Raymond Near.
Loving mom of David.
Predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
Viola will be missed by many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday February 7th, 2022 from 10 am until time of service at 11 am in the funeral home chapel.
Donations in memory of Viola to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com .