Donald Ray Paul Phillips
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Donald (Don) Ray Paul Phillips, on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Don was the loving and devoted husband of 61 years to his wife and best friend, Diane; the cherished and enormously proud father of Cathy (Mike Howlett), Mark Phillips (Linda), Susan (Bill Thajer) and Lianne (Peter Hoogers); most adored grandfather and biggest fan of Courtney (Sam Sutherland), Kaitlin, Gregory, Markus, Ryan, Andrew, Chantel and Graham; and beloved brother to John (Theresa) and Ruth.
Don was born in Galt, Ontario, and was raised in Peterborough and Toronto.
He enjoyed a long and successful career in sales, heading National sales at E.D. Smith & Sons and Lander Co. Canada.
He lived his life with integrity, honesty and decency – a true gentleman, caring friend and the first to help those in need. He was always there for his family, and he taught them to enjoy every moment life has to offer.
His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile.
Despite the pain, Don came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
On his final day, he was surrounded by his family, who adore him more than anything else in the world. We will cherish forever his guidance, enduring love and our memories.
He gave us a wonderful life and if love could have saved him, he would have lived forever.
Don will be honoured in a private celebration of life.
Instead of flowers, Don would want you to do an unexpected act of kindness for someone in his name.
Dean Hubert Henley
January 26, 1938 - November 1, 2023
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Wednesday November 1, 2023.
Dean will be dearly missed and remembered in the hearts of his loving family and many friends.
Memorial donations are much appreciated to the Lakeridge Health Foundation, Oshawa.
To place online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca.
Don MacKinnon
JULY 17, 1939 – OCTOBER 30, 2023
Don passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, October 30th, 2023, in his 85th year.
The eldest son of the late Ken and Catherine MacKinnon.
Beloved husband of the late Carol Egan.
Dear brother of the late Mary-Jean (Don) and Beth (Bob).
Loving father of Doug (Rhonda), Keith (Allyson) and Norm (Jan).
Cherished grandfather of Caytlin (Shawn), Tyler (Jess), Shannon, Lachlan (Rebecca), Brett, Sarah and Patrick, and Great Grampa of Amelia –Grampa up.
Don was a man of many talents. He was hardworking and operated his own dry cleaning business for over 25 years. He was married for 62 years and raised three hardworking sons.
Don enjoyed travelling with his wife and friends in his retirement years. He will be remembered for his quick wit, sarcasm and his sense of humour.
He joked with us all right to the end. He always put a smile on your face. He will live on forever in our hearts with love and great memories.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the MacKinnon family.
David Roberts Taylor
With profound sadness, the family of David Taylor announce his passing on October 26, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 75.
Dave was predeceased by his beloved wife of 45 years, Barbara (nèe Small) and his parents Harry and Ruth.
He was the loving father to Vanessa (Prince Rupert, BC) and Christopher and dear Poppa to Kaitlynn and Dylan.
Fondly remembered by his friends and extended family.
Deeply missed by his Boston Terrier best friend Lola. Dave was a graduate of Shaw Business College and a proud employee of General Motors Canada for 30 years.
He was a lifelong summer resident of Sturgeon Lake in the Kawarthas and he treasured his time at the family cottage at Birch Point.
In keeping with Dave’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family 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 Dave to Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes would be appreciated.
David Robert Taylor
With profound sadness, the family of David Taylor announce his passing on October 26, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 75.
Dave was predeceased by his beloved wife of 45 years, Barbara (nèe Small) and his parents Harry and Ruth.
He was the loving father to Vanessa (Prince Rupert, BC) and Christopher and dear Poppa to Kaitlynn and Dylan.
Fondly remembered by his friends and extended family.
Deeply missed by his Boston Terrier best friend Lola. Dave was a graduate of Shaw Business College and a proud employee of General Motors Canada for 30 years.
He was a lifelong summer resident of Sturgeon Lake in the Kawarthas and he treasured his time at the family cottage at Birch Point.
In keeping with Dave’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family 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 Dave to Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes would be appreciated.
Dorothy Frauts
November 1, 1928 - October 24, 2023
Dorothy passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Ajax at the age of 94, just one week before her 95th birthday.
She was predeceased by her husband Frank Sr., after being married for 75 years.
Also predeceased by her parents Ira and Jean McNaughton, and her brothers Jack and Doug.
Beloved mother of Pam (John), Brenda, Cindy (Dave) and Frank Jr (Petra).
She was predeceased by son Garry.
She will be greatly missed by her brother Don and special former daughter-in-law Louise.
Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Ashley), Kristin, Kelsey, Jordan (Michelle), Shannon (Omar), Alea (Liam) and Steven.
Great grandmother of Joseph, Nora, Brennan, Anastasia, Connor, Keltie and Casey. She was a long time employee of Eaton’s.
Also, she belonged to the Whitby-Oshawa Walkers Club and the Modern Square Dancing Club in Blackstock for 28 years.
She was also a member of the Durham Field Naturalist Club and a long time member of Northminster United Church.
She was still an active member of the UCW (United Church Women’s Group). Dorothy will be forever remembered for her road trips, stories, love of reading, baking, socializing and chatting with friends.
The family extend their heartfelt appreciation for everyone’s kind words at this difficult time.
Visitation will take place on Monday October 30, 2023 at THORNTON CEMETERY and FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787), from 11 am until time of service in the chapel at 1 pm with burial to follow.
Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Doreen McDonald
July 14, 1925 - October 21, 2023
Doreen was born on July 14, 1925, an only child to parents Jessie (nee Patterson) and Fred.
In her early years, Doreen lived in several Canadian locations as her father travelled extensively for his work. She attended elementary school in Weston, Ontario.
At the age of 9, Doreen and her family moved to Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
They returned to Toronto when she was 16 and she attended Lawrence Park Collegiate.
She excelled in British history and drama and graduated in 1943.
School began a lifelong love of reading that was eventually facilitated by her CNIB Daisy Machine, which read books to her after she started losing her vision.
She loved knitting and tackling many different kinds of crafts.
During the summers of World War II, Doreen served as a “farmerette” in the Niagara region, picking fruit to free up soldiers to join the military. After graduating from high school, Doreen started working at Bell Canada where she met her husband-to-be, William Robert (Bob) McDonald.
After a year-long courtship, Bob and Doreen were married on January 24, 1948.
Doreen was mother to Dale, Nancy Jane (Wayne), and Trish (Alex), grandmother to Meredith, Brent (Michelle), Meghan (Alex), Andrea (Jon), Trevor (Emily), Blair (Jeff), and Reynaldo (Tammy), and great-grandmother to Joanna, Will, Makaio, Amaris, Myles, Zoe, Rylen, Eleanor, and Audrey. Doreen was a doting Gran to each of her 7 grandkids and her 9 great-grandchildren.
Doreen became a Christian when she was 18, and attended Cooke’s Presbyterian Church. She was very active in several youth groups.
Over the next few decades she spent many summers volunteering at Camp Mini-Yo-We, at both boys’ and girls’ camp. She was active in many church ministries including Mary and Martha, Young Married Couples, Teens and Twenties, and Christian Women’s Club. Doreen co-led youth and adult small groups with Bob at many of the churches they attended. Doreen was an active member at Forest Brook Community Church and built many friendships at their Eagles seniors group.
Doreen enjoyed keeping in touch with family and friends and was known to many as the “Card Lady,” sending hundreds of cards every year to friends and family near and far as one of her primary ways to care, comfort and come alongside others.
Doreen is known for the way she cared for others, welcomed them in like family and prayed consistently for them. In 2017, Doreen moved to Bethany Lodge, a long-term care home, to join Bob in side-by-side rooms.
Doreen passed away on October 21, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Doreen’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the CNIB Foundation.
Visitation for family and friends will take place at 1:00 - 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 26 at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME at 5295 Thickson Rd. N. in Whitby, followed by a Celebration of Life gathering at 2:30 PM.
All are welcome.
Duncan Peter Read
April 10, 1947 - October 19, 2023
Duncan had a very full and productive life.
He was a great story teller of family and historical facts.
He loved the Montreal Canadiens, The Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Blue Jays.
He was a member of the Liberal Party starting in high school until he became a Justice of the Peace and had to be apolitical.
Both of his parents were high school teachers in Kitchener-Waterloo. His mother Gretta Ross Read taught French and German and his father Frederick Read was a guidance counsellor at Eastwood Collegiate.
He, his sister and brother listened to them talk about education at their kitchen table and this experience prompted his becoming a trustee with the DDSB when his children went to public school in Ajax.
His interest in law came from his mother who wanted to be a lawyer but became a teacher instead and a grandfather with whom he listened to Perry Mason on the radio. He developed a strong interest in history and politics after childhood family visits to his mother’s friends, the Janes on their Watford, Ontario farm north of London, (one of the four brothers, an Ontario MPP), hearing political discussions at their table.
He was born April 10, 1947 at Kitchener. He attended Courtland Ave PS Kitchener; Elizabeth Ziegler PS Waterloo; Eastwood Collegiate Kitchener; U. of Waterloo 1970 BA Honours History, 1971 MA History; Faculty of Education University of Toronto B Ed Type A History 1972; Faculty of Law LLB U. of Windsor 1977; Degree of Barrister of Law, Law Society of Upper Canada 1979, called to the Bar of Ontario 1979.
Duncan had polio as a child before the vaccine was developed, wore a leg brace until his affected leg got stronger, had to return to a brace in mid life and use mobility aids later. He had a persevering nature, loved reading and education.
People he said he admired: Colin Johnson, Anglican Bishop of Toronto; Rick Smale, Eastwood H.S. teacher and football coach; Everet Storms, Grade 8 Wilson Ave P.S. teacher and principal; Professor John Walker Whiteside, U. of Windsor; Lester Pearson.
Work experience: Student of Accounts Clarkson & Gordon, Toronto 1972-1974. Articled with Bondy Kerwin & Associates, Windsor, Ont. 1972-75.
Legal editor CCH Canadian, Toronto 1979-1981. Director of Industry Relations, Federation of Automobile Dealers of Canada 1980-1990. Executive Director the Advocates’ Society 1990-93. Counsel the office of Dan McTeague MP 1993-95. Executive Director of CAPIC, Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communication 1995-99. Law Office of Duncan P Read 1999-2003. Chair CPP Disability Tribunal Oshawa 2003-5. Member ODSP Tribunal 2005-6. Executive director Social Development council Ajax-Pickering.
Deputy Judge Ontario Small Claims Court. Justice of the Peace Ontario Court of Justice Oshawa 2003-2015. Per diem JP 2015-17. Elected Office: Trustee Durham Board of Education 1985-88, 88-91, 91-94, vice-chair 1994. Other: President Ont. March of Dimes 1999-2001, board member MOD 1999-2003, chair post-polio and stroke recovery committee.
He was on the Rouge Valley Hospital Board of Directors 2002-6; was a stewardship chair Church of the Holy Trinity, Ajax; was on the Durham Region Economic Development Advisory Committee; was a director of Community Justice Alternatives Ajax-Pickering; director Ontario Public School Boards Association & the Association of Large School Boards of Ontario; member Ontario Municipal Conflict of Interest Legislative Review Committee chaired by Professor John Whiteside, U. of Windsor 1994-95 Also a staff member Royal commission of Inquiry Algoma University.
He was a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada; member Osgoode Society; member Durham Region Law Association; president of Occ#7 Ontario County Corporation Oshawa 2013-21.
He attended Highland Road United Church, Kitchener with brother Tom, sister Joan, mother Gretta near
their home; and St. Margaret in the Pines Anglican Church, Scarborough and Church of the Holy Trinity,
Ajax with his own family, and St. George’s Memorial Anglican Church, Oshawa for a brief time with his
wife.
His brother Tom, parents Gretta and Fred are deceased. Grieving his passing are his sister Joan, Kitchener, wife Barbara Anne of Oshawa, son Hugh, his wife Heather and their daughters Hannah, Haley and Helen of East Toronto; daughter Heather, her husband Peter and their daughters Zoe and Violet of Scarborough; brothers & sisters in law and their children.
He was the grampa who sent his grand girls Chirp, Chickadee and Owl magazines, laughed at their jokes & encouraged them in their schooling and summer activities. He was the dad who took his family on summer trips to historical sites in Canada and the USA and cheered on his son’s Ajax Spartan baseball games, daughter in tow in the summertime.
In his retirement, he watched TVO, PBS, CNN, CBC, TSN, wrote letters to politicians and emails to his friends and read prodigiously. Donations may be made to the Ontario March of Dimes.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ontario March of Dimes.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Debra Lynn ‘Debbie’ McCartney
April 21, 1957 - October 17th, 2023
Suddenly passed away at her home on October 17, 2023, at the age of 66.
Devoted wife of Bill for 47 years.
Cherished mother of Nicole Dunning (Sean) and James McCartney.
Dedicated and adoring grandmother of Lindsey and Lucas Dunning.
Predeceased by her siblings. Debbie will be fondly remembered by all her nieces, nephews, and extended family. She will be sadly missed by her beloved cat, Leia.
If you were lucky enough to have Debbie as a friend, you knew that she deeply cared for and loved her good friends. She will be especially missed by her grandchildren, who were her whole world.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023 from 1-7 p.m. at Bowmanville Memorial Park Clubhouse (120 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville).
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
David Andre Stone
May 9, 1930 - October 15, 2023
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of David Andre Stone, on October 15, 2023, in his 93rd year after a courageous battle with Dementia.
We take comfort knowing he is reunited with his forever love and wife Mary (2005) of 53 years and beautiful daughter Susanne (2022).
He is also reunited with his brothers John, Justin, and Michael.
David is survived by his sons David Jr., Stephen, his daughters, Deborah, Lisa, Jennifer, and Christine. Proud and loving Grandfather of 10 and Great Grandfather of 7.
David is also survived by his siblings Doreen, William, and Raymond. He was blessed with friends, kind neighbours, and a large extended family.
Family and friends are welcome to gather at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd, Pickering Village, on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with a funeral service beginning in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. David will be laid to rest at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, 1757 Church St. N., Ajax.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada in memory of David.