Vera Natalie Leczel
December 24th, 1937 - June 5th, 2021
Passed away peacefully on Saturday June 5th, 2021, at the age of 83, at The Village of Taunton Mills. Lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 63years Bob.
Dear sister of Fred Mandryk (Debbie) and Lynda Doyle. Predeceased by her brother Eugene and brother in law Brian.
Fondly remembered by her sister in law Therese.
Sadly missed by many nieces & nephews…family & friends.
Vera was proud of her time as a budget analyst with the City of Oshawa.
A sincere and heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Taunton Mills, particularly to the team at Claremont, for their unwavering, loving care and support of Vera throughout her years there.
A Private Family Service will be held on Friday June 11th, 2021 in the Chapel of ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME.
Cremation will take place with interment of ashes at Thornton Cemetery.
Memorial donations in memory of Vera to Alzheimer’s Society Durham Region would be appreciated by the family.
For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Velma Mary Scott
1925 - 2021 Velma passed away peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa on May 30. 2021, where she was a resident for the past two years.
Velma was born in Toronto and was the youngest sister of Harold, George, Albert, Edna, Mildred, and Ann, all deceased.
She was the wife of William Murray Scott for 53 years (deceased), and partner of Ted Chandler for 10 years, (deceased).
Velma will be greatly missed by her children David (Cathy), Douglas (Mary), and Dale (Chris), her grandchildren Michael (Tara), Lesley (Jay), Bryan (Krista), Tyler (Christine), and Corey, as well as her nieces Cheryl, Kim , Leslie, Nancy, Carol, nephew Bob and their families.
Velma was blessed with 8 great grandchildren Oliver, Holden, Jackson, Chase, Lincoln, Marley, Christine, and Jamison. Velma had a wonderful career as a secretary at Robin Hood Multifoods in Scarborough.
Our family always looked forward to the assortment of Bicks Pickles products that she would bring home at the end of the work week.Velma retired at age 60 but continued to work part time for a few years as a book keeper at a local business in our neighbourhood.
She also sang with the Perennials, a musical group that would entertain residents of LTC homes in the Durham region. She had such a beautiful voice.
She received excellent care, and the family commends the staff for their dedication and commitment in keeping the residents safe during COVID.
Special thanks to Velma’s primary caregivers including Autumn, Victoria, Hani, Marcia, Nicole, and Kim for providing the best care our family could hope for.
Private family arrangements.
Rest in peace Velma, your life was well lived.
Velma Campbell
September 18, 1935 – May 24, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of my loving mother, Velma Campbell (nee O’Leary) on May 24th, 2021 surrounded by family at Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga after a brief illness at the age of 85.
Beloved mother of Richard (Ricky) and his wife, Sherri.
Pre-deceased by her parents, Wilfred and Ida O’Leary of Tottenham, Ontario and her brothers and sisters Aubrey, Norman, Gregory, Catherine and Frances.
Velma will also be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Velma was the proud president of the residents counsel at the Mississauga long-term care facility.
She really enjoyed her time playing bingo and going to art classes with her friends. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff of the 3A stroke ward at Trillium Health Centre, especially Ramona for the kind and compassionate care. We would also like to thank the staff of Mississauga Long term care facility for their care, support and attention while mother was in their care.
Visitation is being held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. W., on Friday May 28th from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Please sign up via this link: https://signup.com/go/rNAYxDs for a spot to pay your respects.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will take place.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Vivian O’Neil
(Retired Office Manager at the Markham Economist & Sun. A Division of Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distribution)
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday April 30th, 2021 at the age of 80 years.
Vivian, predeceased by her loving husband John.
Beloved daughter of the late Rebecca and Sylvester King. Loving Mother of Karry (Dave Carswell) of Kitchener and Phyllis Landry of Petawawa. Special Gramma to Matthew, Jessica, Beckie and Rachel.
Great Gramma to our Angel, Noah.
Dear Sister to the predeceased Cecil, Norman, George, Myrtle, Ruby, Ned, Marve, Janie & Herb.
Vivian’s love of friends and family was her life. She will be missed dearly by many, and her forever friend, Patricia Pappas.
A Celebration of Vivian's Life will be held at a later date.
Interment of her cremated remains to take place at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the LAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWA CANCER UNIT would be appreciated.
Verna Eveline Martin
Of Beaverton passed away on Tuesday April 20, 2021 at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Lorne Martin (2017).
Loving mother of Debbie Martin (spouse Chris Wonch), Denise Forgie (spouse Patrick Forgie).
Cherished grandmother of Brad Chennie (spouse Megan Chennie), Brittany Chennie, Hollie Chennie, Tyler Brammar, Aaron Brammar; and seven great grandchildren Kennedy, Kale, Kennedy, Kale, Kaycie, Jordan and Aurora.
Sister of William (Linda) Davidson and predeceased by her parents Vern and Lillian Davidson.
If so desired memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Vivienne O’Connor
1957 - 2021 The family of Vivienne Linda O’Connor (nee Dunne) is deeply saddened to announce her passing.
The beloved wife of Brian O’Connor.
The loved and cherished mother to Sharon (Patrick), David (Sarah) and Laura (Adrian).
Cherished grandmother of Connor, Daniel, Luke, Noah, and Claire.
Preceded in death by her parents Susan and Patrick Dunne and sister Betty O’Reilly.
Sadly, missed by her siblings Susan, Noel, Marie, Jimmy, Teresa, Bernie, Collette, Pat, Anthony, Yvonne, Derek, Audrey, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, mother-in-law Maureen O’Connor, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends in both Canada and Ireland.
Vivienne will be missed beyond words and lovingly remembered for her caring nature, sense of humour and devotion to her family.
Because of Covid-19 restrictions, the visitation and funeral service are private by invitation only through the family. Thank you.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundations would be appreciated by the family.
Vera Tendam
Born on December 30, 1930 in Workum, Friesland, the Netherlands, passed away March 27, 2021 at Landmark Assisted Living in Cobourg, Ontario.
Predeceased by her husband Willem (Bill Tendam in 2000). She is survived by Hilda Lowe and Eric, Willard and Elly, Sharon, Garry and Brenda, Rosa (Hulme) and Stephen.
She will be missed by her 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents Gerben Wouda and Hiltje Dijkstra and also by her sisters Johanna Wouda in the Netherlands, Wilma Wouda in Canada and her brother Anne Wouda also in the Netherlands.
Vera and her family arrived on December 9, 1952 on the "Maasdam” from Rotterdam in Halifax. From there they took the train to Newcastle and stayed the rest of their lives in Ontario.
A private graveside service was held at Bowmanville Cemetery.
Vera Elsie Mason
(March 27th, 1934 - March 25th, 2021)
Passed away on Thursday March 25th, 2021 in her 87th year.
Loving wife of Ross Mason for 66 years.
Much loved mother of Nancy Hyde, Ken Mason and his partner Candy Merten and Ron Mason and his wife Lynne Lapensee.
Predeceased by her son Rick (2017) and his wife Carolyn.
Much loved grandmother Jamie, Justin, Brandon, Candace, Shenelle, Zoe, Tyler and Danielle. Great grandmother of Jack.
Dear sister of Martha, Madeline, Violet and Dorothy.
Vera will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and their families.
Visiting will be held at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N., Whitby from 1:00 pm until time of funeral service in the Barnes Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
Interment will follow at GROVESIDE CEMETERY .
In memory of Vera memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Vincenzo Mastroianni
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday March 14th, 2021 in his 76 year.
Beloved husband of Anna (nee Greco).
Loving father of Maria ( Mike), Lucia (Guy) and Cinzia (Rob).
Cherished Nonno of Claudia, Mario, Luciana, Isabella, Vincenzo and Steven. Dear brother of Lidia Divona, Anna Santucci (Erico). Survived by his sister in-laws Pat (John) and Clara (Maido).
Predeceased by his parents Pasquale and Maria; step mother Antionette and siblings Santino and Gaetana. He will be dearly missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Vincenzo will be remembered as a Fourth Degree sir Knight, of the Knights of Columbus, his infectious smile, love of dance, music, race cars, soccer, playing pool, playing cards especially with his special friends at the Italian Club.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, March 19th. Please sign up for visitation by using the following link: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1107014151666060025/false?popup=true#/invitation
A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa.
Livestream of the service will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday March 20th and can be viewed via the livestream link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/26214 Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Virginia Bond
January 2, 1926 – February 24, 2021
Virginia Bond (nee Dionne) slipped away in her sleep Wednesday February 24, 2021.
She was the devoted wife of George Bond (deceased 2007) and loving mom of Joanne Bond (Bryan Feland) and Nancy Haley (Rene Marcoux).
Loving Gramma of Amanda D’Souza (Duncan), Jessica Palmer, Jane Haley (Darren) and Michael Haley (Jena), Stephanie Marcoux.
Great Gramma of Georgia, Julie, Marcus and Lucas.
Virginia is survived by her sister Teresa Comerford (Stan), sister-in -law Joanne Dionne, brother-in-law Ivan Wallace (Bernadine) and sister-in- law June Yuill.
Very special thanks to PSW Rebecca who was such a comfort to mom.
Thank you to RN Mary for all her advice and support and to Dr. Kevin Lam for all of his visits, advice and care for mom and for me the last few months.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .