Donna Marie Donechy
November 5, 1941 - September 24, 2023
Donna Marie Donechy passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Lakeridge Health Ajax.
Loved and fondly remembered by her husband, Ron Tighe and his family. Stepdaughter of Edward (Ted) Williams.
Dear sister of Colleen Williams. Loving mother of Myrna (Roger) Galante and Marion (Stephen) Allan.
Proud grandmother of Jason, Andrew, Paige (Noam) and Stuart.
Predeceased by sister Kathleen (Ginger) Thomas; and parents James and Gladys Smyth.
Service at The SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., with Visitation one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation.
Dorothy Gail Chadwick
March 1, 1940 - September 24, 2023
Gail passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Sunday, September 24, 2023, after a short hospital stay.
She is survived by her son, Michael (Sue).
Predeceased by her husband, Robert (2019); and her son, Robert (1994).
She was Granny to Katie and Emily. They were the apple of her eye.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to her niece, Laura and her partner, Neil, for the love and care they provided to her.
At Gail's request, there will be no service.
Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
To leave an online condolence, please visit etouch.ca .
David Peter Dywan
The family of David Dywan of Toronto, is profoundly saddened to announce Dave’s passing on September 16, 2023 at the age of 73.
Dave will be lovingly remembered by his brother Michael and sisters Beverly (Chris Sumpton) and Anne Dywan, nephews Mathew and Jeffrey Dywan, Bryn Sumpton (Thuy Lam) and niece Riel Sumpton, great nephews Jared, Jordan and John Dywan, Uncle Ken and Aunt Louise Hills, numerous cousins, along with dear friends including Monika and Bill Brennan. Predeceased by father, John Dywan, mother Margaret Dywan and brother Gordon Dywan.
Some of Dave’s fondest memories were from his years as a great athlete in football and wrestling, which earned him recognition as Athlete of the Year at Gordon Graydon High School in the 1970’s.
Dave’s later years were beset with medical complications; however he never indulged in self pity, maintaining his enjoyment of sports and a big hockey fan and was often found re-telling tales with warm memories of friends and events from his better days. Although in the end Dave’s heart was compromised, his was always a loving one.
To our quirky, funny and beloved dearest David, we will miss you forever more and wish you much love and great peace on your journey ahead.
Following the interment at Mount Hope cemetery, we invite family and friends for a Celebration of Dave, on September 30th 2023 at 1pm in Toronto, to honour and share in our collective memories together. For details, please contact us at cruiter007@gmail.com with “Dave’s memorial” in the subject line.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Concussion Centre at UHN: https://shorturl.at/mtPY2 or the Heart & Stroke Association: www.heartandstroke.ca.
Daniel William Shaw
February 4th, 1953 – September 20th 2023
It is with immense sadness we announce that Dan Shaw passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20th with his family by his side.
He will be loved forever by his darling wife of 41 years, Sherry (nee Yorke).
Together they built a life full of love and happiness and filled it with many memories of travelling throughout the years. Dan is predeceased by his loving mother, Frances and is the cherished son-in law of Velma and Ken.
Dan is the proud and caring father of Kerry (Desmond), David (Julia), Laura (Caleb), and Jason. Loved and adored by his grandchildren Lucas, Ryan, Cullen, Bennett, Isaac, Elinor, Emma, and Meghan.
Dan was happiest when he was surrounded by his grandchildren and loved watching them grow up. He will be dearly missed by his siblings Jim, Tom (predeceased), Kas, Karen, Pattie, and Peter.
Dan will be greatly missed by his brother and sister in-laws, many nieces and nephews, and those who knew him.
The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out to offer support during this time, especially his sister-in-law Cathie and niece Emily.
The family also extends their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for all their care and compassion during his time in their care.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dan’s memory to the Golden
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Donald “Don” Switzer Thacker
Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Oak Ridges Hospice on Tuesday September 19, 2023 at the age of 83 years.
Loved and missed by his wife; Beverly (nee Harris).
Dad will always be remembered by his daughters Lisa Forester (Steven) and Rosalyn Foerster (Dave).
Also survived by his step-son Paul Perkins (Shellee) and sisters June Healy & Joan Quail (Gary).
Cherished grandpa of Stone, Blake, Farrah, Tyson, Patrick, Amanda, Lindsee, Sydney, Adam and Jacob.
Remembering Don with Love. Your laughter, kindness and strength, will live on forever.
Our memories of you, will bring us peace and comfort. Don lived life to the fullest, he will be truly missed.
Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held at Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry on Sunday October 1, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, with memories being shared at 3:00 PM.
As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oak Ridges Hospice
Domenic “ DOM” Greco
Unexpectedly on Monday September 18th, 2023 at the age of 56.
Beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Gail.
Loving dad to his fur daughter Lennox.
Cherished Brother of Andre, Josie, Rosario and their families.
Dom will be lovingly remembered for his contagious laugh, his beautiful and caring heart and ability to light every room he entered.
Visitation will be held at the DESTEFANO FUNERAL HOME 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa on Saturday September 30th from 10:00am.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 11:00am, with celebration of life to follow.
In Lieu of Flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre in Memory of Dom.
Daniel Charles Breen
Passed suddenly on September 12, 2023 at the age of 82.
Predeceased by his parents, Mildred and Basil, and siblings Marion and Dave.
Survived by his brothers Ken, Ron, Art, Bob and sister Nancy. Daniel will be dearly missed by all of his extended family and friends.
In keeping with Daniel's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.
Denis Bastas
Age 71 years
Peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday September 16th, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS, with family by his side.
Much loved husband of the late Eleanor Bastas (nee Stillman).
Loving father of Denise (Argiris) Argiriou, Joanna Mastrangelo, Tina (Douglas) Hope and Nicole Cornish.
Cherished pappou of Alexandra, Anastasia, Aristea, Luke, Matthew, Arthur, Zoe and Ethan.
Dear brother of Chrissi (the late Peter) Kapsiotis and Gus (Karen) Bastas.
He was predeceased by his parents Ioannis and Dionissia Bastas, brother Nick Bastas and survived by his sister in law Georgina. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
At the age of 16, Denis left his family behind in the small village of Agios Leon, Zakynthos Greece, to embark on a journey across the ocean in search of a better life.
The search ended when he stepped foot on Canadian ground at the age of 19.
He started this new chapter in Ontario, where he met the love of his life Eleanor. They married in 1974 and welcomed their first daughter in Lindsay, Ontario.
In 1975 they decided to move to the town of Bowmanville and their family grew with the addition of three more daughters. Denis’ ultimate goal to make a better life for the family he left behind in Greece started with arranging for his brother Nick to join him in 1974.
Their legacy started in 1974 with the Olympia Restaurant in Bowmanville, followed by the Olympia Restaurant in Port Hope and Three Brothers Pizza in Bowmanville. After parting ways Denis decided to leave the restaurant business.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Dr. Zinman and the medical team at Sunnybrook Hospital ALS Clinic, Dr. Howard Burke and RPN Erin Flagg, Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and the Innomar Nursing Staff.
Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Wednesday September 20th, 2023 from 5 – 8 pm. A Private Family Service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Sunnybrook Hospital (ALS Clinic), ALS Society of Canada or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation
Dena Di Cesare
December 29, 1935 - September 16, 2023
Dena passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa surrounded by her family on September 16, 2023 in her 88th year.
Predeceased by her husband John Di Cesare (2012) and beloved mother of John, Ann (Sean) and Carol (Leo).
Adored by her grandchildren Eric, late Mark, Rachael, Gillian, Francesca and Natalie.
Survived by her brother Joe Tonelli. She enjoyed spending time with her friends from curling, lawn bowling and bridge and devoted time to her volunteering in her community.
As per her own wishes, no formal services will take place a private celebration will take place at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON CEMETERY and FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787)
Donations will be gratefully accepted for the Victorian Order of Nurses.
Expressions of condolence may be left at etouch.ca .
Dr. Yin Ching “Alberta” Yeung
May 31, 1927 - September 15, 2023
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in her 96th year on Friday September 15, 2023.
Lovingly remembered by her children Alexis Kwan, Vivian Kim Kwan, Patrick Kwan (Surani).
Sister of Ying Hon “Walter” Yeung (Anna), Ying Cheuk Yeung (deceased, Teresa), Ying Fong “Arthur” Yeung (deceased).
Half-sister of Ying Yin Yeung (deceased), Ying Yeung Yeung (FooFoo), Ying Po Yeung (deceased), Yin Chau (deceased), Yin Kay “Anna” (deceased), Yin Gnern (deceased).
Beloved relative of Cheung-Luen Liu (Yee), Ying Chak “Michael YC” Yeung of Ottawa (deceased) (Gloria).
Dr. Yeung was a member of the medical staff, in the Anesthesia Department, at Oshawa General Hospital for 28 years.
She went to medical school at Lingnan University in China, interned in Detroit, Toronto (University of Toronto, Mount Sinai) and Moncton NB, and did her residency in Montreal (McGill University, Royal Victoria, Hôtel-Dieu) where she assisted in the first kidney transplant ever performed in the British Empire. Two of her siblings were also doctors.
She did not make friends easily, but those she did were friends for life who she cared for deeply. She had a famously bad bedside manner, but spared no effort for the welfare of her patients, all the while complaining that she wasn’t going to get paid for the extra effort.
Her favourite medical maxim was “minimum effective dose” which she applied in all things.
Her love of music and art was an important part of her life.
She played piano, painted Chinese watercolours and did calligraphy. She enjoyed traveling extensively in her retirement, making new friends in far places like Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Chile, Sweden … and many others on all continents except Antarctica.
At the request of the family, no services will be held.
Cremation has taken place.
For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer Society of Canada at alzheimer.ca/en.