Barbara Anne Lean
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the age of 92 years.
Predeceased by her loving husband William Robert "Bob" Lean.
Beloved mom of Janet Ann. Predeceased by her children James Robert and Joanne Elizabeth.
Cherished nana of Martin (Koulla) and Matthew (Grace). Adored great nana of Brooke, Brandon, Andreas, Christiana, Carter and Easton.
Family and friends may call at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road in Whitby, ON, for a visitation on Thursday, December 14 from 9:30a.m. until the chapel service at 11:00a.m.
Interment to follow at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to The Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
Barbara Olivia Bray
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Bray on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in her 94th year.
Predeceased by her parents Frederick and Olivia Riff (nee Oakes), and husband of 43 years Lawrence.
Dearly loved mother of Janna (Brian Lowe), Jodie (Michael Peace), and Christopher (Laura).
Cherished grandmother to Braydon (Patricia), Ashleigh (Adam Wilkinson), Alexandria (Jeff Warrack), Kaileigh (Francis Pelland), Michaela, and Rory.
Proud great-grandmother to Adeline.
Predeceased by brother Edwin Riff and sister-in-law Jenny.
Much loved sister-in-law to Norma, Patricia, Rodney, Gary, and their spouses. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Beloved companion of Bill Newby.
Barbara was born in Melbourne, Quebec, on June 25, 1930, and moved to Toronto’s High Park area following her marriage to Lawrence in 1950, where she worked for the Bank of Montreal in downtown Toronto.
Barbara and Lawrence eventually settled in Oshawa where Barbara worked for Statistics Canada and was a proud member of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church and the Bowmanville Curling Club.
Barbara loved to laugh, dance, play cards, paint, and spend time with her family, especially at Braywood, the cottage on Esson Lake she and Lawrence built together.
Visitation will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, December 14, 2023, starting at 10 am, followed by a Funeral Service at 11 am in the funeral home chapel.
A reception at the funeral home will follow the service. Interment Thornton Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, please consider a donation in Barbara’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Barbara “Lynn” Russell
December 22, 1961 - December 6, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear sister “Lynn” on December 6, 2023 in her 62nd year.
Lynn leaves behind her loving mother Barbara Milligan and siblings Ted, Joanne, Bob (Tara) and Jim.
Loving aunt of Jennifer, Jessica, Nicholas, Mathew, Amanda, Jacob, Zachery and Jevon.
Great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Lynn will also be lovingly remembered by all of her family and friends, especially life long friend Brigitte Rudolph.
Predeceased by her loving father William “Buddy” Russell and step-father Wayne Milligan.
Lynn will be remembered for her loving devotion to the care of our mother Barbara, providing daily visits that brought much comfort to mom.
They would spend hours doing puzzles, crafts and activities that brought our mother great joy.
Lynn was a dedicated employee of CIBC for many years in Oshawa.
Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East Oshawa on Tuesday December 19, 2023 from 12 – 1 pm.
A Memorial Service will take place in the funeral home Chapel at 1 pm.
For online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca.
Brian Henderson
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with family by his side on Wednesday December 6, 2023 at the age of 55.
Beloved son of Bob and the late Lorraine.
Caring brother of Carl and his partner Eric; David and his wife Cindy.
Loving uncle of Riley, Cora and Cody.
Brian will be missed by extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday December 14, 2023 from 7 – 9 pm.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday December 15 at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel.
Donations in memory of Brian may be made to CAMH or a charity of your choice.
Barry Johnson
December 18, 1949 - December 6, 2023
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of a husband, a father, a brother, a beloved grandfather and friend.
Dad, I’m going to miss your fun and playful nature, your love for sports and witnessing the joy you get from watching your grandkids play hockey ❤️ I hope you rest in peace. Xxoo
Passed away at his home on Wednesday December 6th, 2023 at the age of 73.
Loving husband and best friend of Nancy Johnson for 49 years.
Much loved Dad of Jen and Joel (Felicia) .
Cherished Grandpa Eathan, Noah, Carmen, Cole and Finn.
Dear brother of Sheldon (Connie), Darlene Burnett (Ambie) and Karen McManus (Mike).
Visitation at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Tuesday December 12th from 3:00 pm until time of service in the Barnes Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 pm.
In memory of Barry, memorial donations to CAMH or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Beverly Ann Parrington
1939 - 2023
It's with a heavy heart we sadly say goodbye to our mother who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 3, 2023.
She was the proud Nana of 8 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Love you mom rest in peace until we meet again.
A Private Family Funeral Service has been arranged.
Betty Singlewood-Dodds
Born February 12, 1929, deceased Dec 1, 2023, age 94 .
Passed peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by family.
Betty was the second oldest of the five children of Thomas Henry and Frances Bracegirdle.
Predeceased by Sheila, Walter, and Barbara. She is survived by her younger brother Thomas (Tommy) who recently visited her for a month shortly before her passing.
Also survived by her niece Marilyn & her husband Jimmy (Jim Bob) her “favourite” brother in law Barry and sister in law Ann, and her large extended family in the UK who she would visit regularly.
She was born in a small town, in the north-east of England. Betty married her late husband Bill on January 1st 1954.
Together they had their only child, Sheila, and were happily married for 25 years until Bills passing on March 25 1979.
Betty worked for many years in the hospital system as a nursing assistant in Bishop Auckland.
Betty’s only child Sheila married Kim Ormond on June 26 1982.
After retiring and becoming a widow, Betty found a new purpose in life in helping to raise her grandchildren Bradley and Stuart, who became her whole world. The family eventually relocated to Canada in 1991.
Betty left behind her entire life in the UK, to move to Canada to support her daughter Sheila and help raise her grandsons. In Canada the family grew and Betty is survived by daughter Sheila Ormond, son in law Kim Ormond, grandson Bradley James Ormond, his wife Barbara and their son Elliot, and grandson Stuart Nicholas Ormond, his wife Anita and their sons Myles, Micah, and Malachi.
She will be deeply missed by members of her family in Canada, England and Southern Ireland.
A celebration of Betty's life will be held at the McEachnie Family Centre, 20 Church St. N, on Thursday, December 7th , 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Betty MacPherson
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Oak Ridges Hospice at the age of 74.
Beloved wife of Donald.
Loving mother of Donna (Pat) and Stewart (Kelly).
Cherished grandmother of Austin, Caleb and Liam. Dear sister of Ann, Iris and Edward.
In accordance with Betty’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
In lieu of flowers, donations to Oak Ridges Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Bruce Gill
1951 - 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard Bruce Dean Gill of Ajax, Ontario on Wednesday November 29, 2023, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Bruce died at the age of 72 years, after a lengthy struggle with his health.
Bruce was a cherished and loving husband of Janice Gill nee Armstrong of 43 years and proud father of Eric Gill.
He will be greatly missed by his siblings; Barbara (Jim) Abercrombie, Richard (Jan) Gill, Megan Gill, Mari Gill-Eyers (Dan-predeceased), brother-in-law Adrian VanderWielen, Bruce Armstrong, sister -in- law Alice Armstrong and his many nieces and nephews.
Bruce was predeceased by his father Dr. Peter Gill and mother Dr. Norma Gill nee Dean. Bruce was always ready and willing to help his friends and family in need.
Bruce had many hobbies.
He will also be missed by his Filk family and record collecting friends.
He was an avid follower of sports; watching the games and keeping up with the statistics.
The backyard birds and critters were a constant source of joy and entertainment for him.
After retiring from a career in toy sales warehouse management; Bruce spent time assisting with the cat rescue, Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary and adopted a cat of his own (Vinnie) whom he rescued as a stray.
Celebration of Life will follow at a date to be determined.
For those who wish, donations can be made, in memory of Bruce, to Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary in Pickering, ON.
Brian James Colville
Gramps fought hard but lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday November 28th , 2023.
Leaving behind his wife of 53 years, Ruthe (nee Henderson), children Kaiti and Paul, Adam and Alex, (predeceased by Kyle) and Tracy, Melissa and Mark and his sister Jill.
Gramps was loved by his 8 grandchildren: Margot, Monaco, Lachlan, Ainslie, Jorja, Jasper, Maisie and Ava.
Gramps could be heard clapping, ringing the cowbell and cheering for hockey, skating, soccer and at the race track. He himself was a lover of fast cars.
Happy to treat any and all spectators to hot chocolate and fuzzy peaches.
Brian was always thrilled to catch up with past BHS graduates and staff after teaching there throughout his entire career, book lovers at the Kirby Church Bookstore or anyone with a story from old Bowmanville.
He has many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who will always remember his kindness.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Orono Figure Skating Club or to the Kirby Church Bookstore (Brian was looking forward to the new windows and the preservation of the Kirby Church) or to the charity of your choice.
Our Dad was a huge supporter of the community which is why we suggest a local cause.
No services are being held.