It is with immense sorrow we announce the passing of Mary Phrona (Phronia) Petrie age 83 of Ajax, Ontario, on Saturday, May 4, 2023.

She passed away peacefully, at St. Michael’s Hospital (SMH) after a month-long stay, with her 2 eldest daughters at her side.

During that time she was able to spend many valuable hours of visits from her family including what she referred to as “a special visitor” Bentley (a golden retriever), as well as many friends, some from Nova Scotia, neighbours, and a long list of SMH staff that cared for her over her many years as a patient.

Those that could not visit, called or FaceTimed. She was even treated to a serenade by a group of her Dialysis Management Centre nurses and technicians who sang “Jolly Holiday” from Mary Poppins (check out the words!).

Phrona grew up in Ingonish Beach, Cape Breton, NS, met and fell in love with Ambrose at a dancehall in Dingwall.

They married in August 1959 and had their first 3 children at Buchanan Memorial Hospital in Neil’s Harbour, while living in Ingonish Beach and North Sydney. In September 1964, she followed Ambrose to Toronto, Ontario where she gave birth to 3 more children at what was then known as Branson Hospital in North York.

She was a proud housewife and mother and lovingly raised her 6 children. She took great pride in a very clean home right up until the end. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, baking, embroidery and knitting dish clothes, which she constantly gave away to family, friends, and acquaintances. She also enjoyed a good party, down east music, concerts, The Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays, and spending time with family and friends.

On November 23, 1995, at the age of 54, she had a successful kidney transplant which served her well until it failed in 2013 when she had to go back on dialysis. In recent years she stayed in touch with everyone using Facebook, phone calls, and many greeting cards.

Phrona is predeceased just 11 months earlier by her dear husband Ambrose Rupert Petrie, parents James T. Donovan and Thelma (nee Cooke), in-laws Lawrence and Geneva Petrie, her younger brother David Donovan, and son-in-law Russell Wilby.

She is so very much missed by her children Juanita Wheeler (Irvin), Dale Wilby, Della Mantle (Chris Dalley), April Petrie, Timothy Petrie and Kevin Petrie. As well as her brother Kevin Donovan (Daneta) and sister-in-law Audrey Briand (Patrick).

Phrona (well known by all as Nanny) will never be forgotten by her grandchildren Suzanne Sutherland (Murney Green), Darren Mantle (Jaiden Markham), Leanne Boulton (Chris Kidder), Jesse Wheeler, Jeffrey Wilby (Kaitlyn Novotny), Alex Mantle (Laurine), Cody Wheeler (Natalie), Joshua Masterson (Naomi), Chantel (Tyson Hawkins) and great-grandchildren Braedyn Sutherland, Claire Boulton, Gavin Boulton, Audrey Green, Oliver Mantle, Ambrose Masterson, and Sloane Hawkins. As well as her unborn great grandchildren on their way (Baby Wheeler and Baby Green).

She is fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, Godchildren, cousins, friends, doctors, nurses and community care givers. For always they will be, Those we love we never lose.

Thank you to everyone who was a part of Nanny’s life and care; to the Loved, remembered, treasured, Dialysis Management Centre (DMC) nurses, technicians & staff; the doctors, Always in our memory.nurses, clinical assistants, office staff & all other practitioners at SMH; not only for caring for her in her last month but through all the years of hospital visits and dialysis treatments. Thank you to those who called, FaceTimed, visited, brought treats, flowers, well wishes and love.

Pease join us for refreshments at A Celebration of Life to be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Ajax Community Centre (HMS Community Hall, South), 75 Centennial Road, in Ajax from 4 – 7 p.m.

Donations may be made to the PKD Foundation of Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Acknowledgement may be sent to c/o Juanita Wheeler, 15 Lawrie Road, Ajax, ON L1S 3A1.

Flowers ON THE DAY of Celebration may be sent to McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, ON L1T 2Z7.

September 8, 1934 - June 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our kind and loving mother, Margaret Phyllis Storey, on Tuesday June 4, 2024, at the age of 89.

Margaret had a goal or reaching the age of 90, but fell just 96 days short!

Margaret was predeceased by her husband Raymond Storey and granddaughter Christine.

Mother of David (Emanuela) and Andrew (Tracey).

Grandma of Elaura (Wes), Kyle (Rachel), Justin (Brenda) and Chloe (Gabe). Great grandma to Hayden, Hudson and Morgan. Great step grandma to Abby and Ronan.

Margaret was born in East Boldon, County Durham, England and emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1974. She worked at the Bank of Nova Scotia until retirement.

Margaret enjoyed travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Margaret’s presence and love will be profoundly missed by all those who knew her. Margaret’s memory will live on in the hearts of all her family and friends forever.

Per Margaret’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private celebration service will be held at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787). To leave an online condolence please visit www.mountpleasantgroup.com.

Peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the age of 85 years.

Predeceased by her husband Donald.

Beloved mother of Cindy (Maurice), Tina (Terry), and Nancy (Tim). Grandmother of Cayla and Maddie.

An accomplished crafter, Martha kept busy designing and sewing doll clothes, sharing her creations with the Etsy community.

Martha enjoyed nature, taking special delight in her garden, and always watching for the first hummingbirds of spring to appear in the backyard.

She spent many afternoons visiting with neighbours on her front porch, holding court over coffee.

A lifelong Anglophile, she was fascinated by the personalities and history of the British royal family.

An avid reader, she always had at least two books on the go.

Most mornings she could be found with a dog on her lap, with another sitting in the chair beside her at the kitchen table; most evenings, when she retired to her bedroom, she had at least one cat on the blanket beside her, and her special friend Finnegan sleeping at the foot of her bed.

She will be deeply missed by everyone whose life she touched.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of Lakeridge Health for their extraordinary kindness.

A garden party celebrating Martha's life will be held at a later date, at Martha's home in Sunderland..

Peacefully in her sleep, at Ajax and Pickering Hospital on Wednesday, May, 29, 2024 in her 80th year.

Beloved wife of Noel McCullough.

Loving mother to Michelle Browne and son in law Clayton.

Devoted Nanny of Adam and Sarah.

Margaret is survived by a loving family and cherished friends, whose support and presence brought immense joy and comfort throughout her life.

Arrangements with McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME .

If you will not be attending in person, please join the family on Wednesday June 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. as we livestream the funeral service from our McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME.

Please click on the following link:

https://v2.forever.link/arbormemorial-mceachnie/margaret-rose-mccullough.

January 14, 1926 - May 25, 2024

We are saddened to announce Milt’s passing at the Uxbridge Hospital on Saturday May 25, 2024.

He was loved by his late wife Barb (nee Bales) for 64 years.

They had a tremendous life and will be fondly remembered by many friends and family.

“Dad” to Diane Ryan, Cathy Mewett, and Lori Harder. “Grandpa” to Brett and Corey Ryan, Scott Mewett, and Robbie, Jeffrey, and Andrew Harder.

“Great Big Grandpa” to Nora Ryan. Milt and Barb were born and raised in Willowdale. They enjoyed their early married years in Batawa, returning to Willowdale, and then retiring to Thornbury.

There they were able to pursue their passions, travels, family, and friendships.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to the kind and caring staff at Douglas Crossing Retirement Home and the Uxbridge Hospital.

In Remembrance, friends and family are encouraged to “Live Life to the Fullest”.