David William MacKinlay
(retired chief custodian at the Durham District School Board)
Passed peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 4:30 am just after his 72nd birthday.
Dave, beloved husband of Christine (nee Moore) of 47 years. Loving father of Melissa (Bill Sandiford) and Amy (Stephen Johnston). Proud Granddad of William, Chloe, Elizabeth, Kennedy and Lincoln.
Dear brother of Lynda (Al Pindar).
Predeceased by his parents David and Lenetta MacKinlay.
Son in law of Lil Moore and the late Alex Moore.
Dear brother in law of Sandy Moore (Kim), Cheryl (Ross Willett) and Jim Moore (Nancy). Dave will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A special thank you to the staff in the ACU, Radiology and Emergency departments at Lakeridge Health Ajax for their wonderful care and support.
A Celebration of Dave's life will be held at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 11:30 - 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lakeridge Health Foundation Ambulatory Unit or the Emergency Department would be appreciated.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at mountlawn.ca.
Dr. Harry Arnot Morrison
January 30, 1945 - March 10, 2024
(Respected co-founder of Brooklin Veterinary Hospital and Port Perry Veterinary Services for over 50 years)
Passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Sunday March 10th, 2024 at the age of 79.
Much loved husband of Sherri Morrison for 45 years.
Cherished and respected dad of Trevor and his wife Sharon and Matthew.
Most loving Grandfather of Alexa.
Remembered by his loving mother Heather Morrison and the late Arnot. Dear brother of Pamela Valente and her husband Carmen, Stephen Morrison, Heather Mattacchione (late Gabriel).
Predeceased by his sisters Julie Stevenson and Lynda Colclough.
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Saturday March 16th from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Rememberances will be shared in the Barnes Chapel at 1:30 Saturday. A reception will follow.
In memory of Harry memorial donations would be appreciated to https://bbis.alumni.uoguelph.ca/bbis_cannon/give/equineguelph-tribute.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
David Gary Harpell
JUNE 19, 1953 – MARCH 8, 2024
Peacefully at his residence on Friday March 8th, 2024, at 70 years of age.
Beloved son of the late Al and Lois Harpell and son in law of the late John and Mavis.
Loving father of Tracey (Jason) and Grant (Christie).
Cherished Grampie of Taylor (Dom), Ashley (Evan), Brianna, Benjamin, Joshua and Daniel and great Grampie of Colton, Jayden, Rylee, Layla and Brooklyn.
Brother of Mike and the late Gregory and Paul. Predeceased by his fur babies Choua and Beau.
David will be fondly remembered by Sandra, his extended family and many friends.
David worked for Canada Post for 35 years, after his retirement in 2015 he kept busy by taking on a part time job driving a school bus for Durhamways. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports and his Rye and coke.
He was a very loving and caring person. He put a smile on everyone’s face when he walked into the room.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West on Thursday March 14th from 12:30pm until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1:30pm. Cremation to follow.
Memorial donations to Cancer Research would be appreciated.
Online condolences to oshawafuneralhome.com .
Douglas Arthur Nichols
April 27, 1929 – March 7, 2024
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville.
Beloved husband of Mary Lou for 71 years.
Loving father of Edward & his wife Stephanie and Steven & his wife Anne.
Cherished Grandpa of Matthew (Rachelle), Michael (Michelle), Sarah and Jennifer and great-grandpa of Roland.
Doug was predeceased by his parents Arthur & Clara Nichols as well as his brother Henry Howard.
Private Family Services will be held in Bowmanville. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Cancer Society.
Denise Dorothy Wright
January 8, 1945 - March 7, 2024
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday March 7th, 2024 at the age of 79.
Survived by her loving husband Alan for 55 years.
Loving mother of Daniel (Andrea).
Grandmother of Kyle and Nicole (Joe). Great grandmother of Trinity and Charlotte.
Predeceased by her brother James.
Private service will be held at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N Whitby on Thursday March 14th.
In memory of Denise memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
David Arnold Eyman
APRIL 29, 1954 – MARCH 7 , 2024
Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 69 years of age.
Beloved son of the late Arnold and Audrey Eyman.
Loving father of Scott and his wife Effie and Kelly and her husband Ian.
Devoted Grandpa of Hannah, Addison and Owen.
Dear brother of Doug, Lynn and Tom. David will be fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends.
A private family service will take place at a later date.
The family welcomes donations to the Canadian Cancer Society as an expression of sympathy instead of flowers.
Online condolences may be made at courticefuneralchapel.com .
Donald “DJ” Gordon MacCulloch
Aug. 31, 1961 - Feb 23, 2024
Donald, aka “DJ”, passed away suddenly the morning of February 23, 2024.
He was preceded by his parents Colin Harding and Marieli Kaelin MacCulloch, and older brother William Patrick.
He is survived by his brother and great childhood buddy Andy, sister-in-law Brigitte, and nieces Marie-Michelle, Madison and Chip. DJ was born in Toronto.
Shortly afterwards the family moved to Hong Kong where he was immersed into colonial life including cricket and tennis.
Don also attended a Chinese kindergarten and would occasionally baffle us with his Cantonese. We visited Japan, the birthplace of his mother, and later our great aunt Dorothy in Greenock, Scotland on the way home in 1967.
Donald reflected on these family trips fondly. DJ embraced Canadian culture including the epic Rose Park Drive ball hockey games where he honed his “toothpick” stick to advantage.
He enjoyed Camp Hurontario for 7 years as a camper and then CIT.
He especially loved spending summers at Point Ideal on Lake of Bays. Here he demonstrated his considerable tennis skills and was affectionally known as “the man”.
His physique and speedos were legendary. He was a huge music lover; we have five suitcases of cassette tapes to prove it. Don attended high school at North Toronto CI.
He was in his second year Commerce at Ryerson University when he was struck with a serious and debilitating mental illness.
He never recovered. His father and later Andy did what they could to help but the illness, medication and treatments took their toll.
As did the white rabbit and grizzly bear. He was cared for and comforted by the wonderful people in Durham MHS, at McKay and Colborne House, Ontario Shores and LTC at Glen Hill Terrace for over 40 years.
He was beloved for his humour, smile and for making the best of things. There was an outpouring of love when he “retired” to LTC and upon his passing.
We thank them all for their tireless dedication and compassion.
We will be holding a fare thee well celebration including music at our Toronto home May 18. Please contact Andy if you wish to attend at amacculloch@rogers.com.
If you wish, please make donations to Durham Mental Health Services: https://dmhs.ca/ .
Arrangements with BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME .
Donald Arthur Anderson
Passed away peacefully on February 27th 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a short struggle with cancer.
Born on November 25th, 1954, Don lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end and touched the lives of many people along the way.
He is survived by the love of his life ‘Sweetface’ Diane England.
Older brother to Debbie and David. Brother in Law to Susan and Jim Pollard, Jack and Cindy Ing, William (predeceased) and Deborah Ing, Tom and Ellen Thomas, Danuta and Patrick Quinn. Uncle and Great Uncle to many.
Don was proud and honoured to serve in the Ontario Regiment (RCAC) for over 25 years. A short visitation will be held at 1 pm on March 6, 2024 with Funeral Service to follow at 2 pm at St George’s Anglican Church, 51 Centre St S. in Oshawa, Ontario.
Don was a lifelong member of St George’s Anglican Church and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and St George’s Anglican Church would be much appreciated.
Doug Pearl
Passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Sunday February 25, 2025 at the age of 93 years.
Husband of the late Lois (nee Long).
Cherished father of Scott (Sandy), Mark (Celina), Don (Leslie) and Laura Boire (Steve).
Papa will always be loved and remembered by Brian, Brett, Sean, Christopher, Michael, Scott, Lauren, Allyse and Brandon. Dad will always be remembered for his dedication to Lois, and his love for the community at Port 32 in Bobcaygeon.
An avid golfer, curler and the many wonderful evenings at the “Shore Spa” for TGIF with his many friends.
Always lovingly remembered by his grandchildren as “Papa”.
The family would like to thank Douglas Crossing Retirement Home & Uxbridge Hospital for their care and compassion.
A celebration of Dad’s life will be planned for a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Oak Valley Health - Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Diane Sandra McRae
APRIL 3, 1941 – FEBRUARY 26, 2024
It is with profound sadness and deep sorrow that the family of Diane McRae announce her passing at her home in Oshawa on February 26, 2024 just shy of her 83rd birthday.
Predeceased by her parents, George and Eleanor Fitzsimmons as well as her beloved husband Burton McRae (1995).
She is survived by her loving sons’ David (Kimberley) and Timothy along with her adored Grandchildren Katherine (Timothy) and Christopher as well as her cherished Great Grandchildren MacKenzie and Evelyn.
Survived also by her sister Joan (Walter Warden) her brothers George(Valerie) and Randy (Debbie) as well as her brother-in-law Gordon McRae. Predeceased by her sister Nancy.
Diane will also be dearly missed by her many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. She will also be missed by her friends at Camelot.
Diane was born in Toronto on April 3, 1941 and spent her youth growing up there graduating from Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute. She always wanted to earn a degree but was so busy raising 2 boys in sports and extracurricular activities she had to postpone her education until later in life.
She eventually returned to University and earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto.
Diane and Burton were married in 1959 and after a short stay in Elliot Lake (Burton was transferred there by his employer Falconbridge) they moved to Scarborough to raise their family on Brimorton Dr. Eventually she moved to Oshawa to be closer to her family.
One of her greatest pleasures was spending time at the cottage in her beloved Hekkla in both summer and winter. There she was surrounded by family and friends and was fully engaged in organizing and participating in community activities. Above all, she cherished having family and friends always close to her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be announced followed by Internment at her final resting place beside Burton in Hekkla.
If desired, memorial donations can be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.
Arrangements with COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL .