William “Bill“ Lockwood
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of William (Bill) E. Lockwood, beloved husband, father, and papa, on May 24, 2022, peacefully in his sleep at Lakeridge Health Hospital.
Bill lived a wonderful rich life to the age of 81.
After 40 years in General Motors in various positions, he retired in 1999 in supervisory in the Quality Assurance Department of the car plant.
Bill had a love of sports and the outdoors, and actively participated in curling and baseball and was a player for the Vikings Rugby team in his youth.
He enjoyed many years of fishing and trailer life with family and friends at Lake Bernard in Sundridge, and more recently on Sturgeon Lake in Bobcaygeon.
As a member of the Oshawa Curling Club for more than 50 years, he traveled the country competing in bonspiels and curled up until the pandemic temporarily closed the club.
Throughout the years he played ball with his boys and finally retired his glove with the Oshawa Seniors’ League at the age of 78. Lounging in the pool was another favourite pastime.
Bill will be deeply missed by his wife Carol, sons Jeff and Neil, daughter Roanne, and grandsons Connor (Reagan Feher) and Nathan. Bill is predeceased by his beloved sister and brother-in-law Lois and Ron Duffy, and it gives us comfort knowing they are together again. He will be greatly missed by sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nancy and Barry Gray of Port Hope, his nieces Susan Visneski and Dianne Duffy, his nephew Scott Duffy (Tammy) and their families.
He was always there for his family and could be counted on for sage advice, and his patience always created a teaching moment. Bill was a leader, mentor, role model, and friend to so many and his guidance will be missed. His humour and good nature were infectious to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Respected and well-liked, Bill touched many lives.
Please join us June 4, 2022 between 1 and 5 pm at the Oshawa Curling Club, 226 Bond Street East, and raise a glass in salute of Bill.
Donations in Bill's memory can be made to AAMAC to benefit Myelodysplasia research or the Oshawa Curling Club.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com.
William Wilfred Damant
April 23, 1942 - May 26, 2022
Passed away suddenly at his home in Whitby on Thursday May 26th, 2022 at the age of 80.
Loved husband of Ruth (nee Reazin)
Much loved Dad of Tina Stewart and her husband John of Courtice, Gregory Tushingham of Toronto and Kevin Tushingham and his wife Linda of Whitby.
Grandfather of Nikita-Rain, Victoria, Rhiannon, Rhys and Great grandfather of Ben.
Dear brother of Marty and Carolyn and predeceased by Judy, Stan, Rod, Kenny and Wally.
Bill will be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews and countless close friends.
Private Cremation has been entrusted to BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME .
In memory of Bill memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Messages of condolences and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Wayne Lester Christopher Carter-Charles
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 20, 2022.
Beloved husband of Margaret for 43 years. Loving father of Sacha, Adeela and Anastasia (Oluole Ogunjobi).
Cherished grandfather of Lyric and Life. Dear brother of Janice, Kenny, Yvette, Carl and Eric.
Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews family and friends here and abroad.
During his retirement, he donated much of his time helping those in need at the Kendalwood Food Bank and St. Madelaine Community Centre in Trinidad.
A Service to Celebrate Wayne's Life will be held on Friday, May 27th at 11:00am at the Kendalwood Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 300 Kendalwood Road, Whitby.
In memory of Wayne, donations may be made to the Kendalwood Food Bank and St. Madelaine Community Centre in Trinidad.
William (Bill) Dames Balmbra
William died peacefully on Tuesday, April 27th 2022 after a short battle with cancer.
Bill was born on Sunday, October 23 1932 in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. He took great pride in serving in the Royal Navy to which he shared countless stories and memories to those around him.
Bill was a man of prayer and devoted to his faith. He was educated at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
He relocated to Canada to be closer to his only brother. Upon arriving to Canada he took the position as principal at Foley Catholic School in Brechin, Ontario which was the beginning of his career in education.
Bill met his wife, Rosemary, at TCDSB and married in 1988.
He was a proud father of three; Neil, Madeleine (Karl) & Ian, and a happy Grandad to Wilfrid and Roland Prentice.
He was very much a family man, always providing rich experiences, in particular, gatherings after Sunday mass where he made his famous pancakes.
Now that Bill has passed into the arms of our Lord, we should be reminded that while this is the end of his physical life on Earth, it’s the beginning of an eternal and beautiful journey for him.
Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on May 2, 2022,at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Werner Gerhardt Thom
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Werner at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 26, 2022 at the age of 88.
Son of the late Elizabeth and Arthur Thom.
Beloved husband for 38 years and best friend to Gaby.
Cherished father of Monica, Marko (Deirdre), Robert, Heidi, and Karen Bo Yih (Patricia).
He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Brant, Medelaine, Sophie, Axton, Alex, Aiden, and Sam. The Thom family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional care, and compassion of the doctors and nursing staff at Soldiers Memorial Hospital that was given to our Patriarch during his stay.
Family and friends will be received at the Mangan Funeral Home 332 Osborne St. Beaverton on Friday May 6, 2022 from 11A.M. until the time of service at 1P.M.
If so desired memorial donations to the CHARITY of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Wilma den Boer
On Tuesday April 26, 2022, at the age of 100, the Lord called Wilma to her eternal home.
She died peacefully in her home after a short illness.
Predeceased by her husband, John den Boer.
Loving mother of Arianne den Boer (deceased), Reta Barnhoorn (Archie), Marten den Boer (LeNhan), David den Boer (Marian), and Jane Batterink (John).
Wilma is also survived by her 13 grandchildren and her 27 great-grandchildren.
The family of Wilma den Boer will receive friends at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 14480 Old Simcoe Road in Port Perry, on Friday, April 29th from 2 - 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.
A Service to celebrate her life will be held in Hope Church on Saturday, April 30th at 11 a.m. Private interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer University, Wycliffe Bible Translators, or Community Care.
Warren Laverne Turnham
Surrounded by the love of his family, it is with profound sadness but a sense of peace, that we announce the passing of Warren Laverne Turnham on April 23, 2022 at the age of 78.
Warren was raised on a farm in rural Kingston Ontario by his loving parents Hayward and Estella. To those who knew him, Warren will be remembered as a kind, gentle, humble man who always put others first.
Warren was the devoted and beloved husband of 57 years to his wife Yvonne (Astley) who will miss him terribly. He was a proud grandpa to his cherished grandchildren Emma, Elizabeth (Lizzy), Marcus and Zachary.
Warren is survived by his son Jeff (Sarah) and daughter Stephanie Mogaji (Bryan).
He is also survived by his brothers Gary (Ila), Karl (Marian), sister Virginia and sisters-in-law Elaine Best (Doug) and Sharon Zurrer (Mike) and several nieces and nephews.
Warren was a long-time project manager at Bell Canada and then Verizon in the U.S. where he was a trusted mentor and friend to several of his colleagues and then was employed by Telus until his retirement.
Warren enjoyed golf, tennis, snooker and fishing but mostly the time spent with family. Special thanks to the staff at Orchard Villa LTC, notably Jennifer, his nurses Jackie and Salome and the wonderful PSWs who looked after Warren these last 10 months.
At Warren’s request there will be no formal funeral service.
Any charitable donations may be made to Parkinson’s Canada or Salvation Army.
William Patrick Bridgeman
It is with sadness we share the news of Bill's sudden death on April 19, 2022, in his home.
William Patrick was born in Scarborough, Ontario on December 14, 1964 to Mike (late) and Mary Bridgeman.
Loving husband to Fiona; great Dad to Bill Jr., the pride and joy of his life.
Big brother to John (Catherine) and little brother to Mike (Fawn), Doreen, Eileen (Chris), Linda (Glen).
Loving uncle to Chris ( Angela), Justin ( Courtney) and Ashley (Leslie) as well as the younger generation; Liam, Delaney, Sadie, Jack, Kaitlyn, Jacob, Felicity, Isabelle, Madison, Charlotte and Peter.
Bill grew up in Pickering, enjoying hockey and baseball in his youth.
Funeral arrangements with McEachnie's, Ajax. The funeral mass will take place at Holy Redeemer Church, 796 Eyer Drive, Pickering, on Wednesday, April 27, at 11:00 am. Light refreshments will follow in the Church Hall.
As Bill's wishes were for cremation, in Whitby will be at a later date.
Donations can be made to the CHARITY of your choice. Or, as Bill was so fond of doing, go visit a friend you haven't seen in a while and share some memories.
William “Bill” Arthur Spencer
(Retired proud employee of General Motors after 28 years service)
Peacefully at home on Tuesday April 19th, 2022.
Bill in his 70th year.
Loving husband of Gail.
Dear father of Angela, Shawn, April, Sheri-lynn, Kathleen, Shane and Jessica.
Proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Brother of Barb Anderson, Robert Spencer and predeceased by Mary Higgins and Charlie Spencer.
Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be arranged at a later date.
Words of a dear friend Reuben; “ For those of us lucky enough to have known him, Bill Spencer gave off the appearance of being a gruff and bellicose old grouch, but behind that veneer he was an eloquent old grouch, angry at the injustices of the world, and not afraid to tell anyone who’d listen (and a few who wouldn’t).
Whether the topic was global or local, Bill never showed any fear and would weigh in with his worldview. He was blunt and had a vocabulary of a thesaurus.
When he was on your side, you’d never find a better friend or comrade.
He was a warm grandfather and father who loved his family, and he was a wonderful husband to Gail. He was a mate that you’d want to have in your foxhole.
He’ll be missed greatly by those of us lucky enough to know him, and in his absence the world will be just a bit more impoverished than it was yesterday”.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
Donations in memory of Bill can be made to a CHARITY of choice.
Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Wally Kiers
Passed peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health on Sunday April 17, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Cancer.
Beloved husband for 63 years of the late Edna.
Much loved Dad to Cathy (Dale), Debbie (Mike), and the late Lin (survived by Rod).
Cherished grandpa to Mitchell, Lisa, Logan, Christopher, Courtney, Nick, Hayley, Sarah, and Becky.
Cherished great-grandpa to Maddie, Nolan, Rein, Evan, Lukas, Kinsley and Kalin.
Dear brother of Roelie and Barb. Pre-deceased by five siblings.
Wally will be missed greatly by his several nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered for his social tendencies, and his gentle giant bear hugs.
Wally will be missed by all who knew him including his four-legged companion Sammy.
Arrangements with Newcastle Funeral Home.
If so desired memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.