Christine Doris Vakharia
Passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side at Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry on Monday, May 8, 2023 at age 70.
Christine, beloved wife of Anees for 35 years, loving mother of Jasmine and her husband Brian Malone, Jadon and his wife Tessa Kubanek and the late Anson, proud grandmother of Dawson, dear sister of Nancy and her husband Rob Knapp and the late Edward Vaughan.
Predeceased by her parents Audrey and Margaret Vaughan.
A special thank you to the staff at Markham Stouffville Hospital and Oak Ridges Hospice for their compassionate care in her final days.
Family and friends will be received at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church, 301 Rossland Road East (traditional building) at 1:30 pm. Interment at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY. Light refreshments to follow after service and interment, in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Oak Ridges Hospice or Calvary Baptist Church would be appreciated.
Christine would want this to be a beautiful celebration of her blessed life. Please wear her favourite colour blue in remembrance of her, or another colour if you prefer.
Charles “David” Earle Sandford
JUNE 10, 1955 – MAY 8, 2023
Charles "David" Earle Sandford was born on June 10, 1955 and passed away on May 8, 2023.
Memorial Visitation will be held on May 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm at Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario.
Memorial Service will be held on May 23, 2023 at 1:30 pm at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario. Donations in Charles "David" Earle Sandford's memory can be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
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Carlo Fornasier
Peacefully with family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, May 5th, 2023, at 82 years of age.
Beloved husband of Rose.
Loving father of Josephine Fornasier (Walter Barnett) and Thierry Segers (Diane).
Cherished Nono of Daniel Fornasier and Johnathon Segers.
Carlo will be fondly remembered by many extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, May 14th from 1 – 5 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 15th at 10:30 a.m. at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE PARISH (570 Marion Ave., Oshawa). Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Cynthia Marlaine Kennedy
June 11, 1947 - April 30, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cynthia Marlaine Kennedy (Ferguson).
Born June 11 1947 in New Liskeard, ON.
Marlaine passed away peacefully with her son and sister by her side on Sunday April 30, 2023 at Lakeridge Hospital,Bowmanville in her 75th year.
Devoted wife of Graydon Kennedy, loving mother to Teresa (pre-deceased) and Shean (Elana). Proud grandmother of Matthew (Emily) Warren , Andrew Warren, and Sheanna Kennedy. Great-Grandmother to Brookey.
Treasured by siblings Geraldine ( pre-deceased),Dayle and Murray.
Will be missed by countless sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
She will be remembered as a generous spirit, whose kind smile and warmth blessed those she knew.
We are comforted to know she is walking with Christ in paradise.
Donations in honour of Marlaine’s life can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Cassandra Lynn Knight-Emery
January 29, 1993 - May 1, 2023
Unexpectedly passed away on May 1, 2023 at the age of 30.
Beloved daughter of Patricia Knight (Scott Peddle) and Gerald Emery, sister of Ashley Knight-Power (Sergio Simas) and Nicole Knight-Power (Tyler Perry), and aunt of Christian Power, Adelaide Power-Simas, Abigail Perry, and Miles Perry.
Missed by grandparents Margaret Knight and Donna Emery Kasawan (Frank).
Dear niece of Andrew (Lynn), Fraser, Debbie, Kim, Penny, April, Ricky, and Tommy and cousin of Leah, Regan, Danielle, Faith-Anne, Robbie, Matthew, Adam, Chris, and Ryan.
Predeceased by her grandparents Daniel Fitzgibbon and Thomas Emery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 2-3 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 3 p.m.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Clifford Douglas Neil
The family of Cliff are saddened to announce his passing on April 30th 2023 at the age of 66.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife & best friend of 50+ years Darlene, his children - Bobbi-Jo, Jaymi-Jo & Cliff (Vikki) and his grandchildren - Jenica (Moe), Andrew, Jenna, Allison, Blake, Emily & Avery.
Cliff was born in Peterborough, Ontario to Ethel & Clifford (Sr.) and was the younger brother to Brenda & Debra. He grew up in the Oshawa area, where he settled to raise his own family. In his spare time Cliff was active on the Judo mats and had a passion for all things martial arts.
He was also a dedicated employee of General Motors, eventually retiring after 30+ years of service from the Truck Plant's Body Shop.
Known as a great outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting & fishing, he loved being in nature and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle - often to his cottage in Wilberforce, Ontario.
Cliff will be greatly missed by his extended family and friends.
The family would also like to extend thanks to the staff at Fairview Lodge for their support & compassionate care.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 25th 2023 at the North Oshawa Community Centre (1139 Mary St. N) from 1PM - 5PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Cliff's honour to the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region.
Charles Raymond Huycke
1948 - 2023
Passed away with his family by his side at Oak Ridges Hospice on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
Beloved husband of the late Eleanor.
Loving father of Dawn(Bill) Senyk, Carrie Ann(Gary) Goode, and Ian. Loved Papa to Lexy, Lauren, Macey, Jayden and Charlie.
Predeceased by his parents, John Franklin and Susan Huycke. Lovingly remembered by his many friends, family and coworkers. A sincere thank you to the staff of Oak Ridges Hospice for all of their care and compassion.
A celebration of Charles' life will be held at Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Friday, May 12 from 11am-2pm, with a sharing of memories at 1pm.
If desired, memorial donations to Oak Ridges Hospice are greatly appreciated.
Carolyne Ann Flint
June 6, 1946 – April 27, 2023
With her family surrounding her, Carolyne passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the age of 76 years.
Beloved wife of the late Blayne Flint.
Loving mother of Justin (Sara) and Ryan (Bobbie).
Adoring Nanny of Ben (Brittney), Poppy, Scout, Remy and Ruby.
Lovingly remembered by her brother Larry (Virginia) Piper, sister Dale (Don) Sturrock and brother in law Kelvin Jones.
Carolyne was predeceased by her parents George & Helen Piper and sisters Joan and Faye. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews and greatly missed by her many friends and beloved cats, Annie and Homer.
Carolyne was an animal lover, Toronto Blue Jays fan and skilled gardener. She enjoyed the simple things in life like country drives and feeding the birds and hated trophy hunting more than anything else.
She is now happily reunited with the love of her life. The family wish to thank the incredible staff, doctors and nurses at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Med/Surg unit and ICU for the care shown to Carolyne during her final days.
It was much appreciated!
A Celebration of Carolyne’s Life will be held at Bowmanville Royal Canadian Legion, 109 King Street East on Monday May 8th from 5 – 8 pm. Words of remembrance will be shared at 6:30 and light refreshments will be served.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation or Durham Region Humane Society.
Clare Ford
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on April 27, 2023, in her 67th year with her husband by her side.
Beloved wife of Michael for 44 years.
Devoted mother of Jonathan (Melinda), Christopher (Darcie), and Michelle (Terry). Cherished grandmother of Reagan and Bodhi.
Treasured sister of JoAnne (Terry), Barbara, and Curt (Susan).
Visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa, on Thursday May 4th from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Parish,1100 Mary Street North, Oshawa on Friday, May 5th at 10:30am.
In memory of Clare, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation or The Friends of Algonquin Park.
Cindy Parsons
On Friday April 21st Cindy had suddenly passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Cindy was the oldest sister in her big family with 5 other siblings.
On top of that, and most important in her mind, she was the mother of Nicholas and the proud Grandmother of Winry. Family was very important to Cindy and was a focal point of her life.
However Cindy did not just love her family she had a love for everyone around her, even those pesky Leaf fans. Nothing put a bigger smile on her face than making other people happy.
She would often put everyone else's needs before her own just to spread all the joy she had in her heart with the world.
Cindy was a hard worker doing everything she could to provide for her family even. Running a few cafeterias and being a caterer were just a few of the many things she did. The food she made was filled with love that you could taste with every bite. She spoiled everyone she knew, especially her Granddaughter Winry.
Lastly it wouldn't feel right talking about Cindy without mentioning her devoted love for her favourite hockey team The Boston Bruins.
Her passion for the Bruins was so strong it almost could rival her love for her family.
Nothing could get between her and the Bruins during game time. She was filled with joy watching them break so many records this year.
So for one last time no matter who you cheer for LETS GO BRUINS!!!!
A Celebration of life will be held at The Salvation Army Oshawa Temple, 570 Thornton Rd. N. on Wednesday May 10th from 6-9pm. Words of remembrance begin at 6:30. Refreshments to Follow.