Brian Albert Watters
Born October 10, 1940, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Ajax on November 27, 2023 surrounded by family.
Predeceased by his father and mother, Albert Watters and Mary Watters.
Survived by his wife of 58 years, Jane, and their children, Glenn (Joanne), Catherine (Bill), and Jennifer.
Beloved Grandfather of eight - Rachael, Sarah, Brian, Matthew, Lauren, Hayden, Branden and Joshua. Brother of Jacqueline and uncle to many.
A retired Captain of the Toronto Fire Department, Brian was an avid Toronto Maple Leaf fan. He loved nothing more than attending the various sporting activities of his grandchildren – whether that be hockey, baseball or ringette.
He was also a 10 pin bowler and ran the East Guildwood Mixed Bowling League for 35 years.
Brian was a golfer and enjoyed playing with his son and his grandsons every chance he got – particularly in Hilton Head Island. Brian was a five time cancer survivor and over the years, he managed to beat them all.
Special thanks are extended to the Palliative Care team at Lakeridge Health Ajax for their compassionate care and guidance.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Visitation and funeral will be at the Thornton Funeral Home, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa. Visitation: Monday, December 4th at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Funeral: Tuesday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow.
Barbara “Helen” Wright
Passed peacefully at Bayshore Transitional Care on Sunday November 19 2023, at the age of 95, Beloved wife to the late Fred.
Much loved mother to Kevin (Sue) and the late David.
Devoted step mother to Margaret (Henry), the late David (Debbie) and the late Douglas.
Remembered by siblings Lorene (Jim) and Dorothy. Loving grandma, great granny and loving aunt who will be sadly missed by her entire family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Newcastle Funeral Home, 386 Mill St. S. Newcastle, on Tuesday November 28 2023 at 1:00PM. Interment to follow at Bond Head Cemetery where Helen will be laid to rest with her husband Fred..
Betty (Elizabeth) O’Brien
1935 - 2023
With broken hearts we announce the passing of our dear Mom at the age of 88 on November 17, 2023.
Predeceased by her loving husband William (Bill), loving mother to Frank, Wendy, Kellea (Michael), Clayton (Laura), Regan (Joanne).
Precious Nan to Alacea, Kristen (Ross), Kyle (Lindsay), Evan, Mitchell (Riley), Jaden, Samuel and Luke. Sweetest G-Nan to Natalie and Madison. Mom also treasured her close bond and enduring friendship with her sister-in-law Helen O’Brien.
Mom was proud of her accomplishments during her career as a long time employee of the City of Pickering. Second only to her love for her family was Mom’s love of travel.
She explored the world often with her best friend and travel companion, Valerie Jones.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to PSW Michelle Doward and Care Coordinator Samantha Kennedy for their care and kindness. Betty loved her family with all of her heart and we will find comfort in our treasured memories.
In lieu of flowers, Betty would have appreciated support for the Salvation Army or Canadian Cancer Society.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village. Family and friends are welcome to gather on Thursday, November 23, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. A private burial will take place.
Bessie Barbara Rutt
Of Whitby (born in Trenton, September 20th 1938) unexpectedly and sadly passed away on November 11, 2023 at the age of 85.
Surrounded by loved ones she peacefully returned to Heaven at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in the palliative care ward. Leaving behind the love of her life for nearly 70 years, Gerald.
They were married for 66 almost 67 years and dated for two years prior. Survived by her son Carl (Kim), predeceased by her son, Dale. She leaves behind a sister Ruby, and is predeceased by her brother Carl, sister Hilda and three siblings lost before their time in Trenton.
Deeply bereaved are her grandchildren, Douglas and Barbara (Forrest), and great grandchild Emerald. Bessie will be missed as well by her surviving in-laws (Joan, Shirley, and Patricia), nieces and nephews, especially April and Tom.
Missed also by other grandchildren and great- grandchildren, many more friends, neighbors, acquaintances, and care providers. Born in ‘38 Bessie learned young that hard work went far but kindness went even farther. As a young girl she went after every opportunity, her stories were boundless and amazing.
She never missed an opportunity to help another, especially the elders of her communities.
Well known for her hugs from all her family, loved ones, friends, and caregivers.
This is something she continued every day even while at Hillsdale Estates. Bessie’s hugs will be gravely missed by us all. The family would especially like to thank the Hillsdale family for taking amazing care of Bessie for the last year.
The support team for Bessie included so many and we appreciate each and every one of you.
A special thank you to Tom Bellamy for bringing Gerald to and from the Nursing Home on an almost weekly basis and to Mary Jeffery for stepping in as a daughter throughout the last decade.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.
Bob Brickell
Passed away November 10, 2023 after a long sad battle with Alzheimer’s.
He will be forever missed by his daughter Lynda (Reider), son Bob (Peggy) and granddaughters Amanda (Steve), Ashley, Jessica and Samantha.
He is reunited with his loving wife of 64 years Colleen and both will forever be in our hearts.
He will be remembered always for his incredibly long boat rides, very late barbecue dinners, car washing, and shoe polishing but mostly for his patience, caring and love for his family.
He was a dedicated successful business man and it should not come as a surprise that he passed away after business hours and on a Friday so we wouldn’t miss too much work.
Forever loved and missed.
The family would like to extend much gratitude to the caring staff of the 2nd floor of Seven Oaks Long Term Care. They cared for Bob and Colleen for many years with compassion and caring and we will be forever thankful.
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.
Blodwen (nee Owens) Dinelle
March 21, 1939 – November 10, 2023
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Blodwen passed away on Friday November 10th, 2023 at the age of 84 years.
Blodwen was the adored wife of John Dinelle for the last 63 years.
She will be greatly missed by her daughters Sandra Fenlon (Kevin) and Kim Noordman.
She had 5 beloved grandchildren, Michael and Marc Pascuzzi and Jordan (Becky), Kyle and Nicole Noordman as well as 3 great grandchildren that she adored very much, Mason, Mia & Tanner Noordman.
Blodwen was the last survivor of her siblings, she is predeceased by Barbara, June, Elizabeth, Marlene, Wayne & David.
She was a loving wife and wonderful mom and Grandma, we will all miss her greatly.
The family are thankful for the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, 4th floor. Many thanks to the nurses, especially Katie and Carrie, your care was much appreciated.
A Private Family Service will be held.
Memorial Donations to The Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Bruna Grogan
1950 -2023
Peacefully and in her daughter’s loving embrace at Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry.
Survived by her heart broken husband John, devoted daughter Erika, beloved son-in-law Jeff, best-friend and grandson Braeden, loving siblings Liviana (Robert), Mario (Margaret) and Joe (Shirley) nieces and nephews.
Fondly known as Big Zia to her great nieces and great nephews.
A successful Realtor in Peel Region, she alongside her husband John, were the dynamic duo that helped shape the Caledon and Bolton area over their 40-year career.
A devoted caregiver to our little family, she did it all from Braeden’s lunches to dusting the chandelier.
A homemaker in every sense of the word. Her fierce flame has gone out here on Earth, but her spirit will be felt in every Elvis song, lasagna making endeavour, Winners shopping trip and bingo dab. We will miss her dearly.
If you’d like to join us in celebrating Bruna, the arrangements are as follows: DESTEFANO FUNERAL HOME, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa.(905) 440 3595. Public Visitation Thursday, November 2nd from 5pm-8pm. Service at 1pm on Friday, November 3rd, followed by the internment at Thornton Cemetery at 1200 Thornton Rd North, Oshawa.
She loved flowers. They are welcome. If you are called to make a donation in her name, please consider the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry.
Their compassion in aiding with end of life cannot be adequately described, nor can my appreciation for how they treated us at this difficult time.
Beverley Anne Rankil
June 2, 1937 – October 25, 2023
Beverley went home to her Lord and Saviour.
Beloved wife of the late Eric.
Dear sister of Marilynn Manuel and sister-in-law Birgit Horbo (John) and their children.
Viewing will be on Friday November 3rd, 2023 at 10:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am at Emmanual Baptist Church, 461 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa. Interment at Oshawa Union Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
Donations in memory of Beverley to Emmanuel Baptist Church or Bible Club Ministry would be appreciated.
Bruce Travell
In his sleep on Friday, October 20, 2023.
Devoted and loving husband to the late Marie (née Greer) for 62 years.
Adoring Dad to Penny (Dave Engelbert) and Wayne (Suzanne). Loving and proud Grandpa to Dawn, Brent, Bryan, Kristie and Dean.
Proud Great-Grandpa to Angela, Anastacia, Karoline, Broderick and Henry.
Predeceased by sister Beth Weldon. Bruce was a caring cousin, uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many.
Bruce and Marie met at a movie theater in Oshawa when they were teenagers and were inseparable ever since. They settled in Oshawa where they raised their family.
Bruce retired from GM in 1991 after 30 years. The couple then had over 30 years of enjoyable retirement spending winters in Florida where they danced almost every day.
The rest of the year they would spend with family and friends. Bruce was always available to lend a hand to anyone in need.
A Memorial Service will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Bob Strong
(Longtime Manager at the Blackstock Arena)
Peacefully, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his home in Janetville, at age 80.
Bob Strong, beloved husband of Edwina “Eddie” (nee Currie).
Loved father of Jeneene Brunton (Dave Richards), Julie Steele (Jamie), Jackie Bellwood (Shawn), Tina Strong, and Becky Bath (Tyler), and stepfather of Barry Treen (Tammy), late Travis Treen (Karen), Clint Treen (Chad) and Tanya Treen (Bob Magee).
He will be missed by his many grandchildren.
Dear brother of Phyllis Barr (Eric), Beth Ferguson (Jerry) and the late Ralph Strong.
The family of Bob Strong will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, on Thursday, October 19th from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Friday, October 20th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Jennifer Uhryniw officiating.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Cartwright Union Cemetery or to Devitt’s Cemetery.