Stacey Nicole Agard
September 18, 1975 - January 12, 2024
Agard was the only daughter of Ralph Agard (Deceased) and Marina Toussaint Agard.
Elder sister of Sheldon Agard.
She was born on September 18th, 1975 in Manitoba on an Indian reservation where father and mother worked as educators until they moved and settled in Toronto while Stacey was a toddler.
She had her formal education in Toronto; first from elementary/middle school at Bishop Scalabrini Catholic School then to St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic High School.
Thereafter, she attended the University of Windsor. Approximately 15 years ago, Stacey was Diagnosed with Lymph/angio/leiomyo/matosis (LAM) “a rare lung disease that affects mostly women of childbearing age (the years between puberty and menopause when it is possible to become pregnant).
In people who have LAM, abnormal muscle-like cells begin to grow out of control in the lungs and other parts of the body. While battling her condition she kept busy doing things which she loved, including making a cameo appearance in Netflix miniseries “Self Made”. Stacey was a dear daughter, sister, niece of Janice, Allyson, Emrol and Everol Bruce and Rawle and CarolAnn Agard, cousin of Traci Bruce, Adrienne Ayers, Jamil Agard, Aleshia Toussaint and many others.
Friend of Naiomi, Kiley and many others. She will be sorely missed by all. May she continue to soar with the angels.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Homew.
Rest In Peace Stacey.
Shannon Marleah Deruchie
November 26, 1978 - January 13, 2024
How does one say goodbye? We cannot say goodbye because we will meet again someday.
We will only agree to "hit pause."
We know that you will be watching over us. Your physical presence will be grieved but your soul carries on.
Shannon you are our love, our protector and friend. Your character so big and your stature so small.
A patient and nurturing soul that smiled into the darkness.
Your authenticity and infectious energy will be deeply missed. We will celebrate the beauty of your 45 years, with laughter and tears but not hopelessly.
“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.”
~Henry Van Dyke~
Shan(s) We will miss you, our sister, mother, wife, daughter and friend. Until we are "un-paused."
2 Corinthians 5:8
Celebration of Life on Monday, January 22, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation Cancer Centre.
Stanley Almond Damant Jr.
Passed away peacefully at Jessica House Hospice, Exeter on Tuesday January 16th, 2024 at the age of 71 years.
Beloved husband of Patricia.
He will be lovingly remembered by Pat’s family, Clint, Donald and Tanje and Grampa to Rhia, Aidon, Wyatt, Austin, Aryn, Kenzi, Charli and Damian.
Father of Roxanne McNabb and Christy Damant. Grandpa of Jessa and Jarad McNabb.
He is survived by his sister Sherry Townsend, brother-in-law Brad Townsend, sister-in-law Eleanor Damant, brother in law Evan Poepjes and nieces and nephews Brittannie, Brandon, Andrew, Christopher (Stacey) and Keirsten.
Predeceased by his parents Stanley & Doreen Damant, brother Stephen Damant and sister Shelley Poepjes.
Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street North on Tuesday January 23rd from 11 am – 12 pm, funeral service will follow in the chapel at 12 pm.
Memorial Donations may be made to Jessica’s House.
Following the Interment a reception will be held at Oshawa Legion, Branch 43, 471 Simcoe Street South Oshawa from 2:30 - 4 pm, all are welcome.
Shirley Rudderham
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Ellaine Rudderham (nee Riberdy).
She passed on January 12th, 2024 at the age of 86.
Shirley was pre-deceased by her loving husband Donald Rufus Rudderham who passed away on December 1st, 2021.
Loving mother of Richard Rudderham and his wife Diane Kennedy.
Loving sister to Roger and Jeannie Riberdy (both deceased), Ken and Sharon Riberdy and Margaret Wilson.
Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and their extended families from both the Rudderham and Riberdy families. Shirley was a long time resident of Markham, Ontario and Sun City, Florida.
Shirley will be remembered for her kind-heartedness and fondness of people.
She thoroughly enjoyed time with family and friends who will miss her dearly. A private family ceremony will be held this week at Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge Chapel.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Paudash Lake this summer to commemorate and celebrate Shirley’s amazing life. In memory of Shirley, donations can be made to the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation.
Sumintra Hosein
JANUARY 25, 1931 – JANUARY 11, 2024
Sumintra Hosein Also known as Aunty Sylvia. Sumintra Hosein was born in Trinidad on January 25, 1931, and departed peacefully in the arms of her son Gregory Alexander on January 11, 2024, in Toronto Canada.
She was an amazing mother of five children Gregory Alexander, George Hosein, Jasmine Alexander, Michael Vasquez and her departed son Imzan Hosein among many others whom she loved and cared for.
She was also the Mother-In-Law to Zena Hosein, Mala Alexander and departed Shiela Hosein.
Grandmother to Shaffia Hosein Atout, Imran Hosein, Jorelle Alexander, Keshaun Alexander, Kevin Finley, Janelle Finley-Alexander, Ronnie Finley, Aruna Hosein De-Gazon, Nazeema Hosein Singh, Shaliza Hosein, Rajesh Hosein, Ravi Hosein, Rishi Hosein and Great Grandmother of 17.
Aunt to Joseph, Judy, Meena, Sandra, Shyroon, Tara, Phillip, Cherry, Natasha, Nitoo, Debbie Ann, Paul, Sham, Gary Lal, Garfield Lal, Gregon Lal and Gordon Lal. Our loving mother, grandmother and aunt loved cooking and baking.
She took great pride in preparing special meals for her family members who looked forward to a delicious hot meal whenever they stopped by.
She also worked as a Chef at the St. Charles Convent in Tunapuna where she was able to demonstrate her skills on a professional level.
Cooking and baking were her pride and joy to the point where she would run away from her parents' home to help the elderly cook and wash.
She always positioned herself to be there for someone in need. Her doors were always open, and a hot meal was always available.
She was a loving, giving and selfless individual who will never be forgotten.
Visitation will be at the Oshawa Funeral Home on Wednesday January 17, 2024 from 4 to 8 pm and on Thursday January 18 from 12:30 until time of service in the Chapel at 2 pm. The Funeral Service will be available via Livestream using the following link: https://pickartphoto.com/stream/Hosein/
On-line condolences or expressions of sympathy may be left at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Stephanie Weddel
Beloved and adored wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Stephanie (Steph) Weddel passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family on January 9, 2024.
She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn, their children: Donnie, Chloe, Lincoln, and Dexter; and a large extended family.
Steph is predeceased by her father. Steph was born on June 23, 1973, to Lloyd and Ollie Wilson, the youngest of five children: Sharon, Graham, Craig, Dawna, and Stephanie.
She grew up in Uxbridge, Ontario, immersed in the family farm and auction business, and involved in school, church, and community activities. Steph attended the University of Guelph where she earned a degree in Childhood Studies. Glenn and Steph were married on November 2, 1996, expanding her family circle with parents, Doug and Pat Weddel, and siblings: Lisa, Jen, and Phil. Glenn and Steph built their life together with shared values of faith, family, adventure, hospitality, and generosity.
Their home was always a hub of activity with Steph creating the environment for people to gather and enjoy time together. This became an additional joy for Steph when they bought Lily Island on Otter Lake, a place she loved to be with her family and friends.
Steph’s faith and personal relationship with Jesus exhibited genuine joy and a heart filled with love for God and others.
She had a special connection with children and youth, working as an Early Childhood Interventionist in York Region for several years. She was one of the founders of Precious Minds, serving families for more than two decades through this local charitable organization.
Steph invested in young people through their church’s youth ministry and walked closely as a mentor with many women. Steph continued to live and love well throughout her past year of illness, surgeries, and treatment.
Even with a terminal prognosis, she chose to live each day with strength, grace, and joy; and she will always be remembered for her beautiful smile.
Although she was hoping to live longer, Steph never complained about her situation, she continued to engage with people and events as able, and she jumped into the adventure with Glenn to travel as much as possible as a couple and with their children.
A celebration of Steph’s life will be held on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Uxbridge Baptist Church, 231 Brock St. W., Uxbridge, and available by livestream. Visitation with the family will be held at Uxbridge Baptist Church on Friday, January 12th, 2024, 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm. Funeral arrangements with Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge. Donations in memory of Steph may be made to Precious Minds.
Shelley Bradbury
October 13, 1964 - January 1, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Shelley Bradbury.
Shelley passed at the age of 59 years old on January 1st 2024 surrounded by family.
Shelley was born on October 13th 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario to the late Eileen and John Sabo.
Shelley was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Donald Bradbury of 39 years.
She was a dedicated and adoring mother to her three children; Jessica, Donald and Holly.
Shelley was also a doting grandmother to her grandson Wyatt. Shelley was one of nine children, she was the sister of the late Diane, Sherry, Terry, Melanie, Susan, Nancy, Julia and John.
Shelley will be sorely missed by her friends and family.
“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.
So, he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to me”.
A golden heart stopped beating hard, working hands at lest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.”
The family will be arranging a service at a later date to take place in Shelley’s home to remember the wonderful woman she was and to share the amazing memories they have of her.
Condolences may be expressed at armstrongfh.ca .
Steve (Istvan) Szuhai
DECEMBER 10, 1936 – JANUARY 8, 2024
Sunday night at his home in Whitby ON, Steves heart stopped while sleeping in his favourite chair.
He left us on his own terms, albeit a little sooner than expected, but peacefully and painlessly.
Steve (Istvan) was born in Hungary in 1936, where he overcame unspeakable hardships and eventually escaped to Canada during the Hungarian revolution.
Arriving alone and with nothing, he was accepted by Canada where the University of Winnipeg opened their doors to refugees of the Hungarian revolution in 1956.
He worked hard to teach himself English, did small jobs for extra money and worked summers as a cook for CN Rail. Eventually he made his way to Toronto where nothing could stop him, focused on improving his situation, eventually had his own business married Gail Helen, a beautiful woman that they shared 3 children with. Renee, Stephen, and Jennifer.
He was a hard worker and perpetual student, always taking classes to improve himself and taking on additional odd jobs to provide for his family. Going to classes part time he gained a Bachelor of honours degree in his 60’s. He was an equally gifted teacher and mentor, especially when numbers were involved.
Steve was committed whole heartedly to his grandchildren Zachary, Emma and Aidan and would take every opportunity to support them in all their endeavours providing his love, time, guidance and of course the occasional discipline. Steve never imagined he would ever see his homeland, Hungarian family, or childhood friends again.
When the iron curtain fell all that changed and after decades was able to reunite with loved ones, introduce them to his Canadian family and enjoy the laughter of his relatives mocking his bad Hungarian accent. Coming back to his roots was one of the most joyous times of his life, and his Hungarian became much better.
From our European family he is survived by 3 remaining siblings, their children, grand children, and we are still counting all of the cousins.
Steve had a dedicated commitment and love for God.
He clearly understood and appreciated the divine guidance and many miracles it took to guide his path.
His knowledge and respect for his spiritual growth was consistent and determined.
This has been reflected in the kindness and generosity he has always been willing to share with others, whether family, friends, or someone he didn’t know but was in need.
His huge heart is now at rest. Love you Poppa, enjoy this exciting new journey.
Celebrations of life will be held in both Whitby Canada and Budapest Hungary, dates to be announced.
His childhood years of suffering through wartime cruelties reflects his choice of charities.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Covenant House in Toronto helping needy children on the streets. https://covenanthousetoronto.ca/ .
Arrangements with OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME .
Scott Partington
With tremendous grief, we mourn the loss of our beloved Scotty Beach, Scott Robert Partington, taken from us too soon in the summer of his life at the age of 35.
Scott passed away tragically on January 7th, 2024 in Toronto.
Scotty was a devoted father to Malakai and Akayah, soulmate to Janelle, adored son of Robert (Veronica) and Mary (John), dear brother to Lesley (Dana) and Katie (Victor), and loving uncle to Eli, Ivy, Scarlett, Miguel, Reyna and Rafael. Scott was a cherished grandson, nephew, son-in-law, brother-in-law, cousin, and friend.
He was born at Scarborough Grace Hospital on September 9th, 1988 and lived in Ballantrae before moving to Port Perry in 1992. He was a natural athlete, and played soccer, basketball, and most notably, hockey.
He moved to Toronto in 2007 to attend Seneca College, but decided instead to pursue a career as an elevator mechanic, just as his father before him. He later went on to have two children.
Scott lived in Oshawa at the time of his passing.
Scott was deeply devoted to his family and friends. He was fiercely loyal, incredibly charming, and loved with a depth that is difficult to put into words. He was adored wherever he went, from the time he was a toddler into adulthood. His sense of humour, loving demeanour and hilarious quips will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
We invite family and friends to join us for a service and Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Visitation will take place from 11:00am-1:00pm, followed by a service in the chapel and reception at Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry.
In memory of Scott, please consider a donation to CAMH - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Susan “”NAN”” Prestwich
January 7, 1944 - December 29, 2023
Peacefully, on Friday, December 29 2023, in her 79th year, Susan "NAN" Prestwich passed away in Trenton Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.
Pre-deceased, by her father, Norman Prestwich, and mother, Gwendoline Ruby Frances Prestwich (nee Pink)
Survived by her only son, Patrick Todd Dorkin (Heather), daughter (IL) DeeDee Thurston (Tommy) Grandchildren, Stephaine Paige, Ashton, Breanna and Clover.
Will be sadly missed by all of her friends near and far as well as her fur baby "Peony" To know her, was to love her! and to call her NAN
Celebration of her life will take place Sunday, January, 14 2024 at SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING on Brock Rd., 11am-12pm private family 12pm-1pm public 1pm-2pm informal service.
** To honour Susan, wear something Blue or patterned **
Any donations can be made to animal shelters or re-homing pet sanctuaries.