Jacqueline Doris Stewart
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Jacqueline (Jackie) Doris Stewart at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on January 14, 2024.
Jackie was born in Doaktown, NB, and came to Toronto in her late teens.
Jackie was predeceased by parents Irene Olive Close (nee Morehouse) and Leslie James Close, husbands Harold Beggs and Robert Stewart, siblings Leona, Arlen, Lorraine and Beverley, and granddaughter April.
Jackie came from a large family and will be missed by many. Her siblings Shirley, Carol and Detra, her 4 children - Mike (Lyn), Peter (Joan), Jai (Dan) and Colleen, her grandchildren - Ryan (Cindy), Deanna (Sonny), Matthew (Alana), Mike (Jenelle), John and Jenna, and her great grandchildren, Ethan, Logan, Callum, Ashby, Gavin, Liam, Zachary, Eloise and Isla-Rose. Jackie was a strong caring woman and loved by many.
She had a sparkle in her eye and never met a stranger. She went from working as a cashier at Dominion Stores, owning a Home Hardware Store to Sheep Farming in retirement. She had a heart of gold and if you were an animal in her home, you hit the jackpot.
She lived a long and full life and will be missed by her family and friends. We’d like to give a special mention to Home and Community Care Support and Services, our Case Manager, our PSW’s (St. Elizabeths) and our Nurses (Para Med) that helped us to keep Mom at home for the last 2 years.
With their support, Mom was able to spend the last few years in her home and these people became family to us.
A thank you also to Lakeridge Hospital Bowmanville.
Although Mom was only there for a few days, their care for her was so appreciated.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Newcastle Funeral Home on Friday January 19, 2024 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Donations - Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, 152 Wilson St, Oakville, ON L6K 0G6 or Online or Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, 47 Liberty St S, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2N4 or Online https://www.guidedogs.ca/donate/ https://thebowmanvillehospitalfoundation.com/donate/.
Jeanette Phalen
January 7th, 1941 - Friday, January 12th, 2024
Passed away on January 12, 2024, at the Hillsdale Estates Long-Term Care, in her 84th year.
Daughter of the late Charles Edward & Mathilda (nee: Steele) Bovair.
Wife of the late James Wilfred Phalen. Sister of the late Rosemarie Phalen and the late Charles Steele Bovair.
As per Jeanettes wishes, there will be no formal funeral service, and cremation has taken place.
Condolences may be expressed at armstrongfh.ca .
Josephine “Josie” Behagg
April 24, 1940 - January 5, 2024
Josephine "Josie" Behagg (née Dodsley) passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024.
She will be lovingly remembered by Colin, her devoted husband of 63 years.
Sadly missed by her sons, Martin (Jeannie) and Michael (Rachel), and her grandchildren, Andrew, Kaleigh, Melinda and Aliya.
Celebration of her Life will be held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE - PICKERING (1057 Brock Road, Pickering) at 12 noon on Thursday, January 11, 2024. A visitation will be held from 11 am to 12 noon and a reception will follow from 1 pm to 3 pm.
As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation and the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Josie's memory will be forever cherished by all who knew her.
James “Jim” Charles Wilkinson
Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 6, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, Jim at the age of 77.
Beloved husband of the late Colleen.
Loving father of Carolyn Wilkinson (late Keith), James Wilkinson; stepfather of Mary Walker (Murray Norris), Darlene Sedore and Ronald Walker. Son of the late Alfred and Murial Wilkinson.
Brother of Dianne (Rolly). Predeceased by brothers Earl, Edward, Bruce and sister Susan.
Dear grandfather of Jessie, Shannon, Jason, Kayla, Emma, Justin, Anthony, Crystal, Stephanie, late Kyle and great-grandfather of Gracelyn, Colter and Hudson. Jim will be missed by extended family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD. 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday January 12th from 12 noon until time of service at 1pm in the funeral home chapel.
Donations in memory of Jim to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Jane Deremo Baron
Surrounded by loved ones, Jane Deremo Baron of Brooklin passed peacefully away at Lakeridge Oshawa.
Beloved Mom of Rob Baron of Brooklin, Melanie Baron of Oshawa and Sandra Gardiner of Whitby.
Very proud Grandma of Rowan Gardiner, Cassandra Gardiner of Whitby and Ryan Baron of Oshawa.
Jane is survived by her sister Margaret (Norman) of Lindsay, brother John (Connie) of Oshawa and many nieces and nephews.
Jane was predeceased by husband Frederic Baron 1992, her sister Ellen Hodgson 2010 and her Grandson Christopher Stephenson 2022.
Retired from H&R Block, she will be missed by her co-workers and friends.
Jane and her family would sincerely like to thank all the staff on the Palliative ward, PSW's who attended her at home, Dr. Amanda Pawley, Port Perry Medical Associates and all the Doctors and Staff with the Maid Program for the Amazing Care and Support she received.
At Jane's request she ask that any donations be considered for a Living Tribute.org which plants trees in Ontario.
A celebration of life will be held at the Brooklin Legion, 56 Baldwin Street in Brooklin on Sunday, January 14th from 1 p.m. to 4p.m.
June Marie Gould
JUNE 26, 1931 – DECEMBER 31, 2023
Passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday December 31, 2023, at the age of 92 years.
Daughter of the late Andrew and Alison Mortensen, sister of the late Thomas and Bernard Mortensen.
Loving mother of Kimberly Brown - Petitti and Lorri Jesse.
Cherished "Grandy" of Reginald Brown and Adam and Braedon Jesse, and "GG" of Maxwell Brown.
June will be missed by all her family. At June's request there will be no service.
Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street, West.
Donations may be made in memory of June to the Scarborough Health Network Foundation - (Scarborough Hospital Birchmount Campus).
Online expressions of sympathy and tributes may be placed at oshawafuneralhome.com .
John Alan Colin Kemp
Beloved husband of Cindy (nee Green) of 35 years, and father of Samantha (Sam), Martina, Joanna, and Donna.
Cherished grandfather to Thorin, Finwe, Milo, Kevin, Laura, Tessa, and Marc.
Will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Mildred, Jackie, Elizabeth, Tim, and Sheila and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa, on FrIday December 29th from 10:00am to 11:00am, followed by a memorial service.
James John Thompson
Passed away surrounded by his family at Peterborough Hospital on Saturday December 23rd, 2023, at the age of 82 years.
Beloved husband to the late Dorothy Mary Thompson.
Loving father of Robert, Mark (Sandy), and Peter (Ann). Cherished grandfather of Timothy and Benjamin.
James will be dearly missed by his brother Gerry (late Georgeann).
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Those wishing to send flowers, please be aware that there is a severe allergy to lilies do not include them.
Arrangements with Norhcutt Elliott Funeral Home .
Jeanne D’Arc Légère
NOVEMBER 28, 1928 – DECEMBER 23, 2023
Passed away at Ballycliffe Long Term Care Home, Ajax, on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the age of 96 years.
Dearly beloved wife of 75 years to late Nicholas.
Loving mother of Lise Watt (Brian), Roger (Patricia), and Paul (Cathy).
Cherished grandma of Roger Watt (Nancy), Gregory Watt (Connie), Paul Légère, Amey Légère (Kaitlin), Rebecca Fontoura (Kyle), Eric Légère; and great grandma of Mikaela Stirpe, Ava-Lise Stirpe, Madelyn Fontoura, and Leah Watt.
Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses; Amanda "Ninine" Friolet, Aurélien Lanteigne, Louisa Robichaud, Noella Battah, Pascal Lanteigne, and Lilianne Lanteigne.
Daughter of the late Henri Lanteigne and Lorette Légère of Lower Caraquet, New Brunswick.
Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, Légère family members, and friends. Jeanne will be remembered for the loving and nurturing home that she created for her husband Nicholas and her 3 children.
Once married, she left her childhood home in New Brunswick in the late 1940’s to follow Nick to Ontario to make a better life for themselves and their future family. They even travelled to Pakistan for 2 years with their 2 oldest children in the late 1950’s – something totally “out there” at the time and a decision that was not readily accepted by her parents at the time.
Upon their return they settled in the Toronto area and Jeanne became involved in the church, made some new lifelong friends, learned to sew, crochet and needlepoint and often volunteered in her children’s schools and/or activities.
She was an avid reader and loved her soap operas too. Jeanne was a great cook (everyone’s favorite being her famous spaghetti sauce), was known for her love of baking, especially her famous fudge, and for trying out new recipes on the family who thoroughly looked forward to it.
She always arrived at a family member’s home with a tray of fudge and/or baked goods. This is one of the fondest memories shared by everyone in her family – young or old.
A visitation for Jeanne D’Arc will be held Thursday December 28th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10 AM at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church (91 Ribblesdale Dr, Whitby). Interment afterwards at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery (355 Taunton Rd E, Whitby).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jeanne's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society Durham Region, https://alzheimer.ca/durham/; and Holy Family Parish, Whitby, https://www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com for the Légère family.
John Homer Gerber
Peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Port Perry at age 67.
John Gerber, beloved husband of Eileen (nee Finbow) of Port Perry.
Loving father of Sherri-Lee Knor and her husband Jason of Ottawa, Jannine Urbinati and her husband Jordan of Blackstock. Loved Poppy of Kaelen Knor, Tiana Knor, Cody Jackson and Courtney Uriens.
Dear brother of Sandra Durham, Linda Collins, Bill Gerber and the late Helen Boucher. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews.
The Family of John Gerber will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street, Port Perry, on Friday, January 5th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419 Poppy Fund.