Bernard ‘Bernie’ Joseph Zwicker
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Whitby, Ontario on Monday, April 1st, 2024.
Bernie, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Sylvia (née Brown).
Loving father of Bernie (Melanie) and Paul (Sara) Zwicker.
Dear grandfather of Jordan, Curtis, Noah, Makayla, Grace, Annabelle, Kaiya and Cash; great-grandfather of Brynley, Bryce and Thomas.
Brother of Greta Doherty, Pauline VanderZwet and the late Phillip Zwicker, Ruth Gartland, Joan Kosnaskie, Rosemary Anthony and Grace Moores.
A private funeral service for Bernie was held in the chapel of McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario (905-433-5558).
A private interment service will take place in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Kentville, Nova Scotia with the assistance of WHITE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 100 Bridge St., Kentville, Nova Scotia.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com (and whitefamilyfuneralhome.com).
Bette June Gillespie
(Volunteer at Oshawa General Hospital for 26 years)
At Lakeridge Health in Bowmanville on Saturday, April 6, 2024, Bette, at the age of 95.
Beloved wife of the late Garth Gordon Gillespie.
Loving mother of John and the late Kirk Gillespie.
Dear Grandmother to Tristan (Carmella) Allistair and Megan.
Great-grandmother to Charlise, Quinn and Trey.
Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Henry, Lorne, Margaret, John and Marilyn.
Private family arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
Donations in memory of Bette to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Barry Stephen Fenton
DECEMBER 18, 1941 – APRIL 4, 2024
Passed away peacefully at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Thursday April 4, 2024 at 82 years of age.
Beloved husband of the late Noella. Cherished father to Penelope Perry and Brian Fenton (Debbie).
Proud Grandfather to Chantel MacIntyre (Daniel), Michael Fenton, Murray Fenton and David Fenton.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday April 10th, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 10:30 a.m.
Interment Thornton Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to SickKids Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Barbara Jean Howe Howe
November 5, 1932 - March 31, 2024
We sadly announce the passing of ‘Barbie’ on March 31, surrounded by the love of her family, at Centennial Place, Millbrook.
B, Barbara, loving wife for 60 years to the late Richard (2013), devoted mother to Rick (Sherry), Newtonville, Deborah Huggins (the late Brad), Peterborough, Tim, Kendal, Mary Lee Thomson (Brian), Peterborough.
Special sister to the late Deborah, Jim (Marg) and Roger (Yvonne).
Loving sister to Karen Cashin (Fred) Orono. Barbara leaves eight grandchildren, Ricky (Julie), Mike (Ashley), Greg (Katy), Ryan, Krista, Kyle, Derek and Jacqueline (Kyle), and six greatgrandchildren, Ayva, Falon, Indie, Connor, Jaxon and Nash, with many nieces and nephews to carry on.
For many years, Barbara was committed to her community of Enniskillen and the United Church. She led the UCW and taught Sunday school and occasionally stood behind the pulpit.
She was very involved with Mothers’ Fellowship and volunteered as a leader with 4 H, while supporting the many events taking place in the church.
She took advantage of living in a former manse, and hosted weddings and showers and receptions and family reunions in their Enniskillen home.
Much gratitude to the exceptional staff at Centennial Place for their care and compassion over the last eleven years. Much appreciation and many thanks also to Dr. Van Loon for his attention and kindness.
Visitation will be held at the Beacan Presbyterian Church Beaverton, on Friday April 5th from 1p.m. until time of funeral service at 2p.m. Interment to follow at the Old Stone Church Cemetery Beaverton.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please support the Alzheimer’s Society in Barbara’s memory.
Beatrice Koster
March 21, 1935 - March 28, 2024
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday March 28th, 2024 at the age of 89.
Lovingly remembered and celebrated by her siblings, nieces, nephews and countless close friends.
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Saturday April 6th from 11:00 am until time of service in the Chapel Saturday at Noon.
In memory of Beatrice memorial donations to Durham Christian Homes would be appreciated.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Barbara LeFort
Peacefully, on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry, at age 91.
Barbara (nee Parr) was born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, where she met and married Stanley LeFort, her beloved husband of 72 years.
She is the much loved mother of Gary (deceased), Ritchie (Kathy), Tish (Mike), and Cliff (Sarah); and mother-in-law of Brenda (Paul).
Loving grandmother of Gar, Kenton, Lisa and Amanda; Krista, Amanda and Micheal; Olivia and Jack, Ella and Lily; Owen and Evan.
Loving great grandmother of Carter and Amy; Grace and Gavin; Sophia and Emma; Bailey and Ben; Jonah; Cohen and Brandon. Dear sister of Marie, and the late Carmel, Robert, Garfield, John, Richard, and Al.
The family of Barbara LeFort will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry on Tuesday, April 2nd from 6 – 8 p.m. A Private Family Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Private interment, Prince Albert.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Oak Ridges Hospice.
Brenda Goodger
God called Brenda home peacefully on March 21st, 2024 at the age of 82.
She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Bryan and her parents.
Loving friends of Enza, Shelley, Christina and Janet.
Sister to her half brothers Andrew, Stephen and James.
Brenda’s life was one filled with the love for figure skating and her many young skaters she taught and for whose lives she touched.
Her captivating stories created smiles, laughter, tears and inspiration for all of them. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all.
A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road in Whitby, ON, from 2: 00p.m to 5:00p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be much appreciated.
Barbara Jean Farmer
(Retired Nurse with the Community Memorial Hospital and then Lakeridge Health/Port Perry)
Peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, at age 81.
Barbara (nee Coates), beloved wife of the late Patrick Farmer (1967) and the late Jim Farmer (2001).
Loved mother of Todd (Melanie) and Troy all of Port Perry. Loving grandmother of Travis. Dear sister of John Coates and his wife Helen.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Wagg funeral home, Port Perry. Interment, Prince Albert.
If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry.
Bernard “Bernie” Kint
Passed with his loving family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at age 39.
Bernie's love and generosity to friends and strangers alike, will live on with us all.
He will be deeply missed by all who have crossed his path.
Family and friends will be received at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 2-4 pm with a few planned remembrances at 3pm.
In memory of Bernie, flowers or donations to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) Donate Now - Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (canadahelps.org) or the Lakeridge Health Foundation Emergency and Critical Care Unit Donate - General Donations (lhfoundation.ca) would be appreciated.
Bernadette Rose Tuepah
September 4, 1945 - March 18, 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bernadette Rose Tuepah, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
She passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 in her 79th year with her beloved husband Bernard Tuepah by her side.
Bernadette was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her.
Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love touched countless lives. Her commitment to family was unwavering. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Bernadette is survived by her loving husband Joseph “Bernard” Tuepah, her son David (Teresa) and her daughter Cathy (Wade), her grandsons Ryan and Sam, granddaughter Ricki Scott (Dean) and great-grandchildren Bronson and Mary, who will forever cherish the memories they shared with her.
Bernadette is survived by her sister Monica Rikely and her dear sisters-in-law Marie Prevost-McDonell-Bruyea, and Marg McDonell, as well as many nieces and nephews she loved dearly.
Bernadette was devoted to her family, spending every moment she could with them. She took great pride in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and never missed an opportunity to be with them. Very loving grandmother to Ryan, Sam and Ricki (Dean).
Bernadette never missed an opportunity to share in their lives. Bernadette also loved to spend time with her great-grandchildren Bronson and Mary. Bernadette was also a devoted Leaf’s Fan donning jerseys to watch games with her husband.
Bernadette loved to travel as well. Bernadette took comfort in her unwavering faith in God. Bernadette grew up on her family farm in Foxboro, Ontario with her 10 brothers and sisters.
Bernadette was an active union advocate in her early career, later retiring from General Motors. Bernadette also loved playing cards with her family.
A visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West on Friday March 22 from 4-8 pm and on Saturday March 23 from 9-10am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude’s Roman Catholic Church, 590 King Street East in Oshawa 11am.
May Bernadette rest in peace, knowing she was dearly loved by all who were fortunate enough to know her.