Jeannette Barras
September 1957 - April 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeannette Josephine Barras (McGregor) on Saturday, April 13th, 2024.
She fought a tough and courageous battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her husband Dale, her four daughters: Julie (Murray), Corrin (Brian), Danette (Rick), and Stacey. She was the loving Grandmother of Kale (Maddie), Ashlyn (Raine), Jordan, Olivia, Jace, Isaac, Jaxson, Savannah, and Austen.
She was the dear sister of Jo-Anne (Dave) of Maugerville, NB, Janice (Russ) of Ajax, and brother Bill of Ajax. She will also be missed by her nieces and nephews and their families: Tanya, Tara, Melynda, Sabrina, Karen, Kelly, Kristy, Jay, Jennifer, Lindsay, Chris, Mike, Greg, and rebel friend Marilyn (Dave). Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren.
She enjoyed the weekly card game with her friend and card partner Lisa (Lou).
She will be greatly missed by her close friends Mike and Judy, who were always there when she needed someone to lean on.
She was predeceased by her loving parents Gord and Marg (McKee). Her door was always open, and she welcomed many into her home.
She will be greatly missed by many, and her legacy of giving and compassion towards others will live on through us.
We will be honoring her life and legacy on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Accettone Funeral Home, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Jennifer Ellen Bigger
It is with heavy hearts that Jennifer’s family announces her passing on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 while surrounded by her family at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto.
In her 39th year, Jennifer leaves behind her cherished son Carson.
Beloved daughter of Denis and Marie Savage. Much loved sister of Emma (John), Timothy (Jenn) and Daniel (Krystle).
Beloved aunt of Elizabeth, John, Gavin and Claire.
Jennifer will be lovingly remembered by her many aunts, uncles, cousins and family in Canada, Ireland, England and Australia.
Also, sadly missed by Scott Kofman.
Jennifer had a smile that could light up a room and a generous, engaging approach that put everyone she met at ease.
Where she could find a way to help someone, she would stop at nothing to provide support with her company, a kind gesture or a surprise delivery to brighten your day. She is sorely missed by so many but most of all, Carson, whose intelligence, hunger for knowledge and delightful sense of humour are a credit to her and a joy to her family.
From her days on the soccer field, to her time spent travelling with family and friends, to making a beautiful home with her keen eye for beauty and colour, Jennifer was so many things to so many people. She was creative and resourceful and her love extended to her much-loved Boston Terriers who were by her side most of her adult life.
Even in this time of tragedy Jennifer still managed to find a way to help others through her last final kind act of organ donation.
Her gift of donation will help several families who received life-saving news because of Jennifer.
Thank you to the team at Trillium and St. Michael’s Hospital for facilitating her gifts to help others and for providing tremendous care, support and compassion to Jennifer as well as her family.
Please join with the family to share memories on Friday April 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME , 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
A Private Family Service will take place followed by cremation.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date, when the family are able to gather with friends to remember Jennifer’s beautiful life.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to an Education Trust established for Carson Bigger by the family to honour Jennifer’s life. Details are available at https://gofund.me/54996967.
For online condolences and information please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Joseph Herold
With heavy hearts the family of Joseph John Herold announces that he lost the fight to recover from his latest surgery at Peterborough Regional Hospital on April 12, 2024.
He is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Barbara Herold (nee Weber); his five older siblings; and granddaughter Teegan.
Joe is survived by his loving and patient wife of 63 years, Linda (nee Sanders); and sons Mark (Jeannie), Tony (Donna) and J.P. (Gill). He was the loving Poppa to grandchildren Alex, Paul, Steven, Brooke, Niko, Patrick, and Melissa and will be fondly remembered by his great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Joe was born on December 21, 1942, in Toronto, Ontario.
He and Linda raised their boys in Stouffville, Uxbridge and Leaskdale before settling on the island in Port Perry as empty nesters.
They later moved to Bobcaygeon where they found comfort in the quiet community and formed many friendships.
Following Joe’s retirement from Ontario Hydro, he and Linda sought refuge from the cold winters by becoming snowbirds at their second home in Florida where they stayed for about 12 years. In his free time Joe loved to play golf, he was a talented craftsman and made some of the best dill pickles.
He will always be remembered for his meticulously kept hair, perfectly groomed moustache, the smell of his cherry pipe tobacco and his big-hearted grumpy love.
A celebration of Joe’s life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in memory of Joe to the Uxbridge Scugog Animal Shelter, Sleeping Children Around the World or Africycle.
Jeanette Bandstra
September 26, 1970 - April 11, 2024
Jeanette passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry on Thursday April 11, 2024 at the age of 53.
Jeanette will always be loved and remembered by her cherished husband Jim Bandstra and her two girls, Jordyn and Jaden, who she was so proud of.
Jeanette will be very missed by her siblings Jake Haak (Trish) and Jerry Haak (Diana) as well as her extended family Owen Bandstra (Trix), Janet Driese (Andrew), and John Bandstra (Jess).
Jeanette will also be missed by all of her nieces, nephews, and many many friends in the Port Perry and nearby communities.
Visitation will be at Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry on Thursday April 18, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held at Hope Christian Reformed Church,14480 Old Simcoe Road, Port Perry, on Friday April 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to Humane Society of Durham or Kids Sport Ontario, and would be appreciated by Jeanette’s family.
“The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day,
But the love and memory of you, shall never pass away”
- Unknown .
Judith R. Hanoman-Ramprasad
Passed away suddenly with family by her side at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Sunday, April 7, 2024 just one day after her 81st birthday.
She is now reunited with her beloved husband Albert Ramprasad (2020). She is survived by her loving children Michael (Bridget) and Nadia (Duane).
Devoted Grandma to Kaelan, Austin, Aidan, Royce, and Marcus. Sister to Eileen (late Martin Kamps), Ann Hanoman (late Latchman Kissoon), the late Pat Hanoman (Len Singh), Dr. Clare Hanoman, Lalu Hanuman, Grace Hanoman.
Sister-in-law to Joan, Agnes, Allan (Hazel), Arthur (Savi) Ramprasad, Rowena (Daniel Lamy), David (Bernadette) Ramprasad , Salomie (Arnold Cunje) and the late Dr. Harri Ramprasad (survived by Elaine), Milton and Aubrey Ramprasad.
Judy was born in Manchester UK, and was the first born child of the late Dr. Robert Hanoman and his wife Nora (née Devitt), she spent most of her childhood years in between Manchester and Guyana. She later went on to Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, where she completed her professional studies as a Physiotherapist. On the recommendation from her father she moved to Canada in 1971.
She continued her career working in Toronto, Edmonton and finally in the Durham region where she has continued to reside for the last 35 years. She loved to travel and to spend time with family and friends. Judy will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18th at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, Whitby from 2:00p.m. until 4:00p.m. & 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. Prayers will begin at 6:00p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 19th at Holy Family Catholic Church, 91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby at 10:30a.m.. Burial to follow.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home, Whitby.
James “Jim” Anthony Craigen
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James (Jim) Craigen on April 6, 2024, in his 84th year.
He has rejoined his beloved wife of 58 years, Geri, after her recent passing.
Jim was born in 1940 and grew up in Tweed. His University of Ottawa degree fueled a lifelong dedication to education.
He thrived as an English teacher and sports coach at Donevan Collegiate in Oshawa, and later as a district teacher development trainer, where he connected his research to practice.
After retirement, Jim remained active in the community through the Retired Teachers of Ontario and continued to lead training sessions worldwide.
His adventurous spirit led him to exciting opportunities: from UBC in Vancouver, to working with the Department of National Defense in Germany, and many other international locations in between. These experiences fed his outgoing personality and genuine interest in others, which endeared him to those he encountered.
Jim took great pride in staying active, be it walking, skiing, cycling, golfing, curling, or socializing with relentless exuberance. He also had a great love of theatrical and musical performances.
Family gatherings, especially annual reunions at the cottage in Tweed, were of great importance to Jim. He'd share stories and relish in the stories of others. As the oldest sibling, he was viewed as the family patriarch, leading by example with his upbeat spirit and positive approach to life's challenges.
Jim is survived by his 3 children: Suzanne (Trace), Christine (Darin), and Michael (Tara). "Grampa Jas" is also survived by his 5 grandchildren: Nicola, Cam, Beth, Liam and Isaac. He will also be dearly missed by his siblings, Moe, Karen (Chas), and Mike (Gail).
A memorial visitation will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558), on Thursday May 30, 2024 from 2pm - 4pm and Friday May 31 from 6pm – 8pm.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church (214 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa) on Saturday June 1, 2024 at 10:30am, followed by a reception at the church auditorium.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Joseph Holley
February 26, 1945 - April 8, 2024
Joseph Benjamin Holley was born on February 26, 1945 to Benjamin and Eula Mae Holley in Houston, Texas.
He was the youngest of four children.
Joe's mother, father, brother and sister preceded him in death. Joe spent four years in the United States Air Force after graduating high school.
After the military, he attended Texas A&M University where he studied architecture. After graduating in 1974, Joe moved to Toronto, Canada where he met and married Victoria Butler.
They had three children; Annette, Scott and Krystle. Joe lived in Pickering for 46 years and was proud to call Canada his home.
No one who met Joe could forget his infectious laugh. He saw the humour in everyday situations and wanted to share that humour with everyone he encountered.
Whether he knew you for 5 minutes or 50 years, he always left a lasting impression.
He leaves to mourn one sister, Florence McChristian, of Houston, Texas; three children, Annette Holley Pyne, Scott Holley and Krystle Holley Tahria; nine grandchildren: Michael, David, Malik, Zak, Yasin, Sebastian, Julius, Kenza and Jazmi.
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.
Jim Cryderman
Surrounded by his family, Jim passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday April 8th, 2024, in his 84th years.
Jim was predeceased by his parents Florence and Howard Cryderman and sister Shirlie.
Beloved brother of Carl (Beverley) Cryderman; David (Linda) Cryderman; Ken (Lillian) Cryderman; Esther (Paul) Robinson and Ralph (Mickey) Cryderman.
He will be dearly remembered by nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Jim will always be remembered as a devoted lifelong member of Maple Grove United church, past president & current member of the Bowmanville Lions Club; Men’s Canadian Club and lifelong teacher.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street North Bowmanville on Sunday April 14th, 2024 from 2 -5 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at MAPLE GROVE UNITED CHURCH, 2197 Maple Grove Road Monday April 15th, 2024 at 11 am, with visitation from 10 – 11 am.
Private Burial to be held.
Donations may be made to Maple Grove United Church or Bowmanville Hospital.
Joan Anderson
It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Joan Anderson on Tuesday April 2nd, 2024.
Joan is the loving wife of James Anderson of 65 years.
A wonderful mom to Cathy Elliott (nee Anderson) and Gail Mason (nee Anderson).
Caring mother-in-law to Tim Mason.
Joan is best known for her love, generosity, and kindness to family and friends.
She had a soft spot for her furry friend Izzy.
Joan and Jim enjoyed travelling with friends before and after their retirement. Joan also had a love for flowers and plants.
Visitation will be held at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Rd, Whitby, (905-443-3376) on Wednesday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Interment MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the C.N.I.B would be appreciated..
Jay Walter Rogers
October 7,1949 - March 28,2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jay Rogers, at Ed’s House Hospice in Cobourg.
Jay was the eldest son of the late Hugh and Aileen ( nee Harper ) Rogers.
Beloved husband of Rosemary ( aka Rosebud and/or the Sheriff ), for 43 years. Loving Father of Tammy, Sherri ( Scott ) , Wendy and Cindy ( Jim ). Loved Papa of Jamie, Shayla, Brandon, Larissa, Hunter, Lexi and Tatum. Great Papa of Noah and Rayla. Brother of Kim ( Shirley ) and the late Randy. Uncle to Trevor, Brett, Amanda and Amber .
Born and raised in Bowmanville on Ontario Street, he resided in Bowmanville off and on over the years, eventually settling in Newcastle, with Rose.
After RV’ing , there were many car shows , featuring the 1929 Ford Model A hot rod and the 1979 GMC Sprint SS, winning many trophies for both vehicles , in Canada and the U.S.
Jay had nicknames for almost everyone , and enjoyed naming inanimate objects ( trucks, cars, boats, bikes, scooters and the list goes on ) . He told a story about his truck ( Fugly ) and his bicycle ( Hank ) and you would swear that he was talking about a couple of guys he knew!
Please join his family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday April 6, 2024 from 3:30pm-7pm where we will raise a glass and share some stories, at Jay’s favourite Local spot, The Old Newcastle House.