Betty Gladys MacCalman
August 23, 1933 - June 4, 2023
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday June 4, 2023.
Beloved wife and best friend of the late John A.W. MacCalman (1997).
Dearest mother of Judy and Dennis.
Proud Nana of Chris (Alissa), Adam (Keri) and Meaghan Rudder (Jevon).
Adored Great-Nana of Layla, Jackson, Zachary & Jacob.
Betty will be lovingly remembered by many family and friends.
The family would like to thank Nichole, Danielle, Joyce and Dr. Tim Panowyk for their love and compassion throughout the years.
Betty’s favourite things in life were her family. Time spent with them were her greatest past times, passions and accomplishments. Making wonderful memories to cherish forever.
Visitation will be held on Thursday June 8th from 6pm to 8pm at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME , 124 King Street East, Oshawa. The Funeral Service is on Friday June 9th at 11am in the Armstrong Chapel.
Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Betty to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
For further information and online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Brenda (nee Mary Brenda Stead) Moreau
DECEMBER 8, 1948 – JUNE 4, 2023
Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday June 4th, 2023 at the age of 74.
Dearly beloved wife of Tony for 51 years.
Loving mother of Kristina Moreau, the late Marc Anthony Moreau and Karen Moreau.
Cherished Nanny of Michael Moreau and Maria Grace Moreau.
Survived by her siblings Donna Delaney (Dave Butt), Debbie Garland, Doreen McFarlane (Gary Barton), Christine Webber (Randy), Fred Stead (Edna) and Carol Stead. Predeceased by her mother Mary Lynch, and her siblings Phil Stead, Charles “Bob” Stead, Jim Garland and Ed Delaney.
Brenda will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. She will be remembered for her service and dedication to her country, community and family.
Having served 16 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and spending her remaining years providing endless love and support to all who were blessed to know her. Her strength and compassion will remain forever engraved in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday June 8th from 12:00 noon until time of service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Bryon John Lowe
OCTOBER 3, 1938 – JUNE 1, 2023
Unexpectedly at his home in Hastings, Ontario on Thursday, June 1st, in his 85th year.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth for 65 years.
Loving father of Sharon (Frank) Reher, Heather Lowe and Ian Lowe.
Cherished Grandad of Stephanie Van Haaren (Stuart), Geoffrey Reher (Sondra), Tyler Clarke, Bryon Clarke, Elaine Lowe and Devon Lowe; Great Granddad of Carter, Alexis and Lauren Van Haaren and Oliver and Adelaide Reher.
Bryon will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and cousins in England, and his many friends in both Canada and USA.
He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Kathleen Lowe and his sister Mavis Dartnall-Smith.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 17th, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Whitby Yacht Club (701 Gordon St, Whitby L1N 5S4).
Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at courticefuneralchapel.com .
Brij Mohan Logani
APRIL 4, 1939 – JUNE 1, 2023
Age 84, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Brij was born in Lahore, India.
A funeral service livestream for Brij will be held Friday, June 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM.
The Ceremony can be accessed using the following link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/75249
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Logani family.
Barbara Helen Thom
July 26, 1934 – May 25, 2023
With profound sadness, that the Family announces Mom's peaceful passing on May 25th with her family surrounding her.
Born & raised in Nova Scotia, Barbara one of 11 children came to live in Ontario with husband Donald Thom.
Here she raised four children and made a multitude of friends.
Barbara worked for many years at Burns Jewellers downtown Oshawa then on to manage Kern's Jewellery Store in the Midtown Mall Oshawa for decades.
Barbara is survived by her children Deb Miller (Cliff), Gord Thom (Mary), Sandie Kraft (David deceased) and Jamie Thom (Alice).
Grandchildren, Trisha, Juliana, Paul, Caroline, Catherine, Lizzy, Duell, Cory, Ryan, and Kristen, great-grandchildren Chanelle, Josh, Malcolm, Ruby, Denim, Areianna, Jack and Lily and great-great-grandchildren Lisa & Paisley.
Also survived by her brother Lloyd Ritchie (Sharon) and Mom’s Beloved sister and Best Friend Emma Creese (Mom’s other pea in her pod) with whom Mom spoke with every other day!
Mom will be missed immensely by her Dear Friends Donna Skinner and Mark Simmonds.
Predeceased by Donald Thom husband of 30 years and Garry Pettit.
Life Partner of 31 years.
Barbara is resting at Armstrong Funeral Home where cremation will take place and at the request of our Mother, there will be no visitation and a private family Celebration of Life at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at armstrongfh.ca .
Rest peacefully Mom, You are loved beyond words!
Barry William Makos
March 1, 1963 - May 26, 2023
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our Beloved, Barry William Makos.
Barry passed away suddenly at home with family by his side in the late evening of Friday May 26th, 2023, at the age of 60.
He was the cherished Husband to Michelle Makos and adoring Father to his children Tyler (Jaime) and Chantale (Shawn). Loving Grandfather to Brayden.
He loved our family dogs, Carly, Roxy & Molly.
Barry was predeceased by his Mother & Father, Ken and Joyce Makos and his two brothers, Brian and Bruce Makos. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family as well as the IUEC Local #50 community.
A candle that burns twice as bright, burns for half as long.
We know that Barry’s light was bright and true to his family. We know that his light will continue to guide us through dark days and that his legacy lives on through all of us.
Love you forever, like for always, as long as I live, our Father/Husband you’ll be.
Rest Easy Bear Bear, Until we meet again.
Bertrum (Bert) Bowers
AUGUST 4, 1937 – MAY 26, 2023
Peacefully on Friday May 26, 2023 in his 86th year.
Beloved husband of Marilyn Bowers (nee Weldon) for 56 years.
Loving father of John and Brian. Cherished grandfather of Zoey. Dear brother of Jean, Gerry and Ralph (Cecile).
Predeceased by siblings Dorothy, Helen and Earl.
Bert retired from General Motors (Payroll) after 37 years of service. In his retirement, Bert enjoyed cycling trips, walking and travelling.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday June 5, 2023 from 12:30 until time of Funeral service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Mount Lawn Cemetery.
Reception to follow.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Barbara Joan Woodcock
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Joan Woodcock (nee McQuarrie) on Wednesday May 24th at age 78.
Beloved wife of Lyle Woodcock.
Private arrangements with the Wagg Funeral Home .
Bryan Gollop
Peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry, at age 91.
Bryan Gollop beloved husband of Ruth (nee Phillips) of Port Perry.
Loving father of Steven Gollop of Guelph, Carolyn Gollop and her husband Guy Arnott of Minden Hills, and Christy Gollop and her husband Geoffrey Scott of Port Perry.
Loved grandfather of Christopher, Jessica, Thomas, Sarah-Lynn, Robert, Evan, Tara, and William.
Great-grandfather of six.
He will be missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
The family of Bryan Gollop will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 2 – 4 p.m. A Service to celebrate Bryan’s life will be held at the Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen Street in Port Perry on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11 a.m.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Oak Ridges Hospice.
Bill Harper
July 20, 1933 – May 17, 2023
William ‘Bill’ Ernest Harper of Listowel for the past 13 years, and formerly of R.R.3, Pontypool, for 57 years, passed away at Wingham Hospital on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the age of 89.
Survived by his partner Beverley (Smith) Harper. Father of Debbie Evans of Quesnel, B.C. Grandfather of Robert Evans of Edmonton, AB., Patricia and Heath Turcotte of 150 Mile House, B.C., and Andrew (Will) Harper of Quesnel, B.C. Great-grandfather of Braiden Evans of Whitehorse, Kaleb Evans of Chestermere, AB., Zachary Moller of Quesnel B.C., Dalton Evans of Kamloops. B.C., and Peregrine Schroeder of Quesnel B.C.
Dearly loved by his twin sister Barbara Clark and her husband Bill of Dorset, sister-in-law Donna Dempsey and husband Fred of Newtonville, and by his many nieces and nephews.
Fondly remembered by Bev’s family: her sons Brant Harper of Listowel, and Graham Harper and wife Heather of Orillia and their son Hayden, brother Lloyd Smith and wife Joyce of Comox, B.C., sisters Yvonne Dubois and Marilyn Bennett, cousins Nancilee Clausius and Archie Gilbert, and June Smith, all of London.
Predeceased by his wife Wilma Harper, son Ronald, daughter Patricia, sister Edith Turner, and by his son-in-law Walter Evans.
Bill grew up on Brenton Street, East York, Ontario. He served in the Armed Forces for 3 years from 1951-1954, with 2 years in Germany with the 27th brigade. On March 3, 1957, he married Wilma May Wilson. She passed away in 2007.
Bill was more than another long-time employee of the General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ontario for the 39 years he worked there.
The family is especially thankful to Stephen & Darlene Thompson for all of their help.
Private family arrangements with the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel. Interment will be held in Fallis Cemetery, Bethany, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Wingham & District Hospital or Listowel Memorial Hospital would be appreciated