Donald Stewart
94, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024 at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa.
He was born on August 12, 1929 in Graniteville, Quebec to George and Gertrude (Bullock) Stewart and was the second youngest in a family of 5.
He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Gordon ‘Doc’ Stewart of Derby Line, VT; Charles Stewart of Omemee, ON; Mary Wallace of Beebe, QC and Marilyn ‘Rusty’ McRae-Dundon of Kingston, ON.
Donald was pre-deceased by his wife of 33 years, Madeline (Kotyk) and is survived by his daughters Lisa Knight (Maurice) and Andrea Zajac (Peter).
He is the proud Papa of Leah Law (Aaron) and Great Grandpa of sweet Coraline. Family meant a great deal to Donald and will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.
Donald retired as a General Motors employee after 34 years and resided for over 60 years in the house that he built in Whitby. As an accomplished pianist, he played in an orchestra in his early years. He also enjoyed cottage life, fishing, and reading. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses in the Emergency and Palliative Care Units at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their wonderful care and support.
Family and friends will be received at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 10am until the time of service in the chapel at 11am with a reception to follow.
A private family interment MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
Should friends desire, contributions can be made to Community Care Durham or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Douglas Eric Russell
Surrounded by his family, Doug passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday January 5th, 2024 at the age of 78 years.
Beloved husband of Maxine (Mimi) (nee Best) for 60 years.
Loving dad of Wayne and Ken (Melissa).
Cherished grandpa of Kaden and Brooklyn.
Dear brother of Al (Ella), Bruce (Nancy), Barb Mercer (John) and David (the late Marissa).
He was predeceased by his brother Roy and survived by sister-in-law Louise.
He will be lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews and friends.
At Doug’s request no services are being held. Memorial Donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society.
Douglas Joseph Finney
JULY 2, 1932 – JANUARY 4, 2024
Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Hillsdale Estates on Thursday January 4th, 2024 in his 92nd year.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Geraldine (nee Davis) and his sons Derek Wayne and Captain Derek Craig.
Loving father of Lorne (Laurie) and Donna Nelson (Jerry). Cherished Papa of Jakob, Troy and Zachary.
Predeceased by his brother Ron (late Shirley).
Dear son of the late Walter Finney and Georgina Wilson - Finney. Will be missed by his many family and friends.
Doug was a distinguished veteran with the Royal Canadian Corp of Signals, during the Korean War; life member and Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43; Past President of the Canadian Korean Veterans Association.
Special Thank You to the caring staff on Lavender Lane at Hillsdale Estates for their compassion and care.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King Street, East, on Tuesday January 9th, 2024 from 4:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday January 10th, 2024 at 1:30 pm. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 (471 Simcoe St S, Oshawa).
Donations may be made to the Legion Branch 43 Poppy Trust Fund.
Online condolences and tributes may be placed at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Daniel Vincent Terrion
January 27th, 1963 – January 3rd , 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dan in the early morning, we said goodbye to a remarkable person.
Dan fought a brave battle against cancer always demonstrating unparalleled strength both of mind and physically and with a positive attitude. He is going to be truly missed by all.
Dan was a kind and caring person with a great sense of humor who loved life.
He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, going out on his ATV, camping. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Predeceased by his Parents Wayne, Verna Terrion and Sister Lynn Terrion.
Beloved Brother of Duane (Carolyn) Terrion and Kim Clarke. Loving Father of Brittany Terrion (Brandon) and Wesley Terrion. Adored Grampy of Liam, Logan and Lily.
Dan will be greatly missed by his Nieces and Nephews Jessalyn Terrion, Michael (Laura) Terrion, Lyndsey and Jeffrey DeCarlo, Scott O’Brien; Great Nephew and Nieces Jacob and Georgia Terrion, Maeve Terrion. Dan will missed by his Minute Maid work family.
We would like to extend a big heartfelt thank you to Dr. Marcus Butler and his Team at Princess Margaret Hospital, UHN and as well as Dr. Robert Beecroft of Mount Sinai Hospital for all that you did for Dan.
Thank you to Lakeridge Bowmanville Hospital: Emergency Department Doctors and Nursing Staff for helping Dan in his time of need. A special thank you to Dr. Stewart and the 2nd floor Nursing Staff for making Dan’s final days very comfortable. As per Dan’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private internment will take place.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family would like memorial donations to go to research for Melanoma at Princess Margaret through the Melanoma Research Fund for Dr. Marcus Butler. Call 416-946-6560 option 1 or 2 or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Diane Elizabeth Gilbert
OCTOBER 13, 1951 – JANUARY 4, 2024
Passed away peacefully on Thursday January 4th, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
She was predeceased by her husband Garnet Gilbert and her stepson Adam.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Kirk (Katharine), Jennifer (Rick), and Cheryl (Alex).
Cherished Gramma of Declan, Axton, Nikolas, Marko, Shandice, Gabriel and Evelyn.
Sister to Brian and adopted sisters Sharon, Marebeth, Terri, Ann-Louise, Susan, Alana and Judy.
Diane will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life at the later date.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society in Diane’s memory would be greatly appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Diana Lynne Robb
August 3, 1962 - December 23, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diana Robb at the age of 61.
Diana passed away on December 23rd, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after a very short and aggressive battle with Lung Cancer.
Diana also leaves behind her two grandsons Nolan Alexander Porter and Liam Anthony Porter.
Diana’s legacy will live on through her three beloved children Allan Matthew Hendry, Christopher Jamie Robb, and Sarah Nicole Robb.
She spent much of her time with her children and grandchildren, and cherished every second of it. Diana is predeceased by her parents Shirley Doreen Newman and Donald Bruce Newman, as well as her late brother Joseph Wayne Newman.
Born in Collingwood, Ontario she loved spending summers in Bancroft, Ontario on Baptiste Lake with her family. She later would continue that tradition with her own children, as well as her grandson Nolan.
The family shared many beautiful memories while camping, cottaging, and travelling on family vacations. Her memorable laugh can now only be heard by looking at photographs.
Diana was a devout Christian who loved reading and researching, and spent much of her free time actively taking part in the communities which she felt strongly about. In the last couple of years, Diana retired from her rewarding career at The Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Fortunately, this enabled Diana to spend cherished time with her friends and family prior or her passing.
Diana’s ever glowing light was one that shone on so many people. Her kindness, generosity and affectionate soul was a gift to all those whom she loved, and will be forever cherished by all those who knew and loved her.
Diana was taken too soon and will be terribly missed by family, friends, and anybody who had the pleasure of knowing her. A special thank you to the amazing oncology team at the Markham Stoufville Hospital and to all of those who supported her and her family through this difficult illness.
A very special thank you to all of those who contributed with prayers and donations. Your kindness will always be kept close to Diana’s family’s hearts.
An even bigger thank you to Diana’s brothers and sisters, and their spouses, for their incredibly selfless and unwavering love and support as they assisted Diana through this incredibly difficult time.
They truly encompassed what it means to be family.
The Public Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE - PICKERING, on Saturday, December 30th, 2023. Public Visitation will begin at 11:00am and the Funeral Service will begin at 12:00pm. The family wishes that the burial be a private event.
For those who are unable to attend the service, a webcasting will be available.
Any donations made to the family during this difficult time would be greatly appreciated. https://www.gofundme.com/f/diana-robb Sign the Guestbook.
Dale Scott
February 27, 1948 - January 2, 2024
Passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 at the age of 75.
Loving husband of Margaret for 50 years. Much loved father of Sarah Scott and her husband Dwayne Clayton and Jonathan Scott. Cherished Grandpa of Claire.
Dear brother of Paul Scott and his wife Wendy.
An alumni of the University of Waterloo; he obtained his B.Sc. in 1973, and his Masters of Earth Science in 1975.
Director of Corporate Policy Coordination with the Ministry of Natural Resources for many years. After retirement, President of Dale Scott and Associates Consulting.
A lifelong conservationist, his first love was the outdoors. This was reflected in the numerous environmental projects he embarked on; and the family-like bonds he developed, in the cottage community in the Bruce Peninsula.
His passion was being on the water; boating, skiing, and fishing; with dogs by his side. He traveled the world, both with his wife, and with fellow Geologists with the Forum on Industrial Minerals.
Many thanks to doctors McAllister, Morton, and Zalewski, and the healthcare team at Lakeridge Cancer Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakeridge Cancer Centre, or Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Saturday January 6th from
1:00 - 3:00 pm. Dale will be laid to rest at Eastnor Cemetery.
In memory of Dale memorial donations to Lakeridge Health (Cancer Care) or the Nature Conservancy of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Doreen (Evelyn) Hickey
Just into her 88th year, peacefully passed away Thursday, Dec 21 at AgeCare Samac LTC, Oshawa (formerly Chartwell Wynfield).
Doreen was born in Sudbury on Dec 19, 1936 to Evelyn Mae (Boucher) and William Edward Mulcahey, both predeceased.
She was the fifth of eight children, and is predeceased by her brothers: Rev. Harris, Robert (Rita), Lloyd and Lawrence as well as her sister, Sister Celia Mulcahey.
She is survived by her ever loving husband, Michael Hickey of 66 years, children Roxanne (Terry) McDonald, Rodney (Lori), Ryan (Lisa).
Grandchildren Kira (Jeff), Kinsie (Mark), Rachel, Logan, Melissa and Dustin as well as great grandchildren Wesley, Addison and Laiken.
She is also survived by siblings Patrick (Dara), Teresa, sisters-in-law Diana and Rosita and Marnie, mother to Rachel and Melissa and grandmother to Wesley.
Doreen lived in Sudbury until 1979 when she and Mike moved to Peterborough where they lived until 1994. They then moved to Oshawa to be closer to children and grandchildren.
At Doreen’s request there will be no formal funeral. Cremation will take place in Bowmanville and she will be laid to rest with her parents at Lasalle Cemetery in Sudbury sometime in the late spring / early summer.
Thank you to the staff at AgeCare Samac LTC (formerly Chartwell Wynfield) You were a significant part of her family these past several years; we sincerely appreciate the kindness and compassion you showed us all these past couple of weeks.
Donations to Lupus Canada, Parkinsons Canada or Alzheimers Society of Canada would be appreciated as all have impacted her life.
Donald McKinnon
Passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023 at Lakeridge Hospital, Oshawa.
Donald was a loving husband (late Sheila), father and grandfather who will be fondly remembered for his generosity and his love of all things Scottish (especially football and golf!).
He will be dearly missed by his children Jacqueline, Don (Cynthia) and Laura (Cédric) and his grandson Liam. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Sandra (Alex) and Joyce and his caring in-laws, Marion (Davy), Helen (late James), Robert (late Mary) and the late John (late Helen).
He will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews and all his golf buddies.
A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday January 6th 2024 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Rd in Whitby. Tributes will be shared at 1:30pm.
D. Helen Kellachan
June 5, 1940 - December 26, 2023
Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Northumberland Hills Hospital, at the age of 83.
Beloved wife of Bob for over 63 years.
Loving mother of Kevin (Kim) and Kim and grandmother of Dean Berkenbosch. Dear sister of David Graff and the late Bruce Graff. Will be missed by her friend Marie Graham.
Helen had a wonderful sense of humour and always loved a good joke. She was proud of her dedicated career at Imperial Oil and the friends she made along the way.
As per Helen’s wishes, cremation will take place.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at armstrongfh.ca .