James Magnus Christopher (“Jim”) Omand
Born January 10, 1939 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England.
Died October 19, 2023 in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada.
Visitation and Celebration of Life: Friday, October 27, 2023 from 11 a.m.
Having fought a long courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis (among other long term conditions), Jim, aged 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Lakeridge Hospital in Bowmanville, Ontario with his children by his side.
Jim is survived by his children, Ian Christopher Jamieson Omand (Veniece), Jennifer (Jenny) Margaret Louise Omand, James Manson Newton Omand (Teresa).
Caring grandfather to the late Kyle Christopher Omand, Jason Nicholas Omand, Damon Marcus Omand and Joshua James Evan Omand.
Loving brother to Alistair (Al) Ian Omand. Loyal husband to second wife Irma Angella Samuel.
Proud uncle to Keith Omand (Georgiann), Jill Omand (the late Greg Stephens) and Alison Shefferly (Robert), 7 great nieces and nephews, and 10 great great nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John Maurice William Omand and Miriam Louise Omand (nee Kilroy), and by his adored late wife and the mother of his children, Ann Elizabeth Omand (nee Weldon) to whom he was married for 49 years before her untimely passing in 2013.
Jim’s family will be speaking in lieu of a formal service and food will be served shortly thereafter.
Should you wish to make a donation in his memory, Jim’s family has suggested the following charities:
Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation - https://www.lung.ca/donate Asthma + Lung UK - https://action.asthmaandlung.org.uk
Jim was born on January 10, 1939 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England and lived his formative years in north and west London.
During his early years, he moved and was schooled all around the country in efforts to avoid the Blitz.
As a teenager, he visited his older brother Al who had immigrated to Canada and Jim subsequently decided to emigrate from England to Canada himself and study his Chartered Accountancy in Ontario.
It was during that time he met and fell in love with Ann. Before he finished his Chartered Accountancy studies, Jim decided he didn’t want to leave the shores of his motherland after all, so it was Ann’s turn to emigrate from Canada to England where they were married.
Jim worked in finance for General Motors, and subsequently as Finance Director for Hobourn Eaton, a company that manufactured automobile oil pumps and power steering pumps.
Over time, Jim and his fellow directors became aware that the company lacked business foresight and in the mid-1980s, 4 of the company directors including Jim, bought the company out. By 1989, they sold the company to a larger auto parts company.
At the age of 50, Jim pronounced his retirement.
Which lasted all of 5 minutes as sitting still was just not in his genes. He formed his own financial consultancy business, calling himself a “business angel”, and got involved with a set of affiliated businesses in the emerging “internet for business” sector. This turned out to be yet another “right place, right time” decision, as the sector blew up beyond imagination and another profitable buy out was achieved.
Jim continued advising and investing in small companies around the UK for a few more years and sometime around 1998, Jim and Ann decided to move to the Costa Brava in Spain, an area they had known for quite some years since Jim had business interests in Barcelona during his Hobourn Eaton days.
They bought a house on a hill with a beautiful view of the Mediterranean and enjoyed the warm air and blue skies.
Jim enjoyed a lifelong hobby of sailing. He and Ann would charter boats and sail with friends for some years before Jim decided to purchase his own sailing yacht. He sailed across the Atlantic several times as part of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (the ARC).
Jim loved the open blue water. Jim and Ann spent many months of each year sailing in the Caribbean and ultimately fell in love with Antigua, where they purchased a small villa in the early 2000s. Jim all but fully retired around this time and he and Ann started spending their winters in Antigua and their summers in Spain.
Having built their own house in Antigua in 2009, Jim and Ann applied for Antiguan citizenship. Sadly, Ann passed away shortly before hers was granted. Jim however was extremely proud to become a bonafide Antiguan in 2014.
After Ann’s passing in 2013, Jim continued to work on property projects in Antigua, which led to meeting his second wife, Irma. They were married in November 2017. Jim built himself a new house and enjoyed his time with Irma there.
Jim was a dedicated and committed member of the Jolly Harbour community in Antigua where he lived for so many years.
He was an active contributor to the residents’ associations and a keen advocate for all the residents. He enjoyed the music, he loved to dance. A fan of fine dining, there are few restaurants and resorts whose fayre he had not tried. He was the consummate host who loved a good party.
Starting on his 60th birthday, he decided that his “zero” birthdays in January would be celebrated in the Caribbean and that, given how far people had to fly to attend, he organized a whole week of festivities on each occasion. His 60th, 70th and 80th parties were fabulous.
The last couple of years of Jim’s life were challenging. His lung disease progressively made breathing harder, which made any activity difficult. He made valiant efforts to get his 10,000 daily steps in! He ultimately became too breathless to move around much.
Jim would have some bad days followed by good days. On the latter, it was hard to believe that he was as ill as he was as his humorous and happier sides would blossom.
Jim was a smart, proud, firm but fair, hard working, courageous, charming, faithful, popular, and respected member of his chosen communities. He will be missed by all his family and friends in each of the countries he called home at various points in his life.
Arrangements entrusted with armstrongfh.ca .
John (Jack) Evans Martin
March 2, 1939 – October 20, 2023
Jack passed away on Friday, Oct. 20 with his children by his side.
He was a well-loved man who always had a beautiful smile for everyone he met.
Jack loved nothing more than being with his family.
He fought a long battle against pulmonary fibrosis, to get every moment he could with family and friends.
Jack worked for GM Oshawa for 32 years, having retired in April of 1987.
He was a very social man, who loved to have his siblings over each weekend, in their younger years, to play cards and laugh.
Jack was predeceased by his parents Ena Vickers and Albert Martin.
He was one of ten children and was predeceased by Mae, Albert (Bert), Nell, Eric, Joyce, Nancy, and Gary.
Jack and his siblings were extremely close and he’ll be lovingly missed by Elizabeth (Liz) and Shirley.
Jack had three siblings in law and will be missed by Carol and Doug and their children Ian (Shelley) and Craig, and was predeceased by Bill Jordan and Joe Jordan. He’ll be missed by Joe’s children Bill, Jody, and Jay.
Predeceased by his beautiful and loving wife of fifty years, Diane Lea Jordan October 23, 1942 - May 10, 2009. Jack will be sadly missed and remembered by his four children Ken James Martin (Brenda), Kathy Lea VanderZwet (Pete), John Martin, and Richard Dwayne Martin.
Jack was a wonderful grandfather to Peter (Amber), John (Sabrina), Clayton and Alana, Devin, Danny, Emily, and April and a loving great grandfather to Haley, Peter, Aria, and Evelyn. He’ll also be missed by a great many nieces and nephews who he adored throughout their lives.
Jack will be missed by many friends in Brockville, but especially by Shirley, Phyllis, and Caroline as well as Lil, Andrea, Shirley, Pat, Ron & Bev, Laura, and Claire & Rochelle.
A private interment ceremony will take place on October 26, at GROVESIDE CEMETERY in Whitby and a celebration of life will follow (to be announced) for him and his brother Gary.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
June Sylvia James
June passed away peacefully at Glen Hill Terrace in Whitby on Thursday October 19, 2023 in her 91st year.
Beloved wife of Bill, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 9th.
Born and raised in Carleton Place, Ontario, she and Bill lived in Courtice for more than 65 years. Much loved mother of Jennifer James (Lynn Mutton), Donald (Nancy Walker), Glenn (Shelley), and son-in-law Wayde Preston (Lisa Byers). Proud grandmother to Victoria (Ali), Ben, Patrick (Amy), Georgina (Randy) and Ellen (Dylan).
Sister to Judy (Don) Fisher and Gloria (Bob) Parno, and sister-in-law to Norma Stanzel, Jane Ann and John Chamney and aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Special friend to Melanie Abbott. June was predeceased by her daughter Sheila James; parents, Benjamin and Edith Stanzel; siblings Beth (Keith) Morris, Joyce (Mac) Saunders, and Mervyn; and brother-in-law Benjamin James.
Arrangements for a celebration of life and interment are pending. In lieu of flowers, donations to Simcoe Hall Settlement House in Oshawa would be appreciated. https://simcoehall.com/cause/donate/
John William Ball
June 16, 1946 - October 19, 2023
John passed away suddenly in his home in Uxbridge at the age of 77.
He is survived by his loving wife Catharine of 55 years and his two children Jennifer and Bill.
John was a proud Papa to 4 grandchildren Matthew, Katie, Josh and Keeley.
Many fond memories of his time with us at Balsam Lake with friends and family will carry on in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge on Tuesday October 24, 2023 at 1 pm with a service to follow at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
John Beenen
Passed away peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in his 91st year. Beloved husband to Noella.
Loving father to Pauline (Martin) and Tim (Maria).
Cherished grandfather to Michael, Tyler, Jessica and Jeffery.
Great-grandpa to Dina, Dylan and Sammy.
Retired from General Motors, loved working on cars, enjoyed fishing and golfing both in Ontario and Florida during his retirement.
John was always puttering around, he will be greatly missed by his family.
Dad had very caring and loving neighbours Ken and Lisa. Your help and kindness means so much to us.
A Celebration of Life will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby) on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6pm-9pm.
Donations in memory of John may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
For online condolences, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com .
Jean Kennedy
It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of our dear mother, Jean, as she was fondly known, at the age of 92.
She died peacefully in her home in Whitby, ON, on October 18, 2023, with her boys at her side.
She is predeceased by her husband, Robert Lowry, sister Etta, and brother Sam.
Jean is missed by her four sons, Gary, Alan and wife Heather, Paul and fiancé Laura, and Scott.
Mom is remembered by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Grace and Rosemary, our extended family, aunts, uncles, many cousins in the U.S., Northern Ireland, and elsewhere worldwide.
Family and friends are welcome to gather at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, on Tuesday, October 24th from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service beginning in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Cremation will follow and a private interment will take place at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation
Jose Ramon Peralta-Brito
May 4, 1975 - October 12, 2023
Jose Ramon Peralta-Brito was born in the city of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on May 4, 1975, to Erasmo Peralta Mercado and Ana Virgilia Brito De Peralta departed this life peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the tender age of 48 after a 12-month battle with lung cancer, he fought a good fight but in the end lost.
Jose is joining in heaven his parents, Erasmo and Ana, he leaves to mourn his wife, Michelle Peralta, daughter, Malia Peralta, his in-laws Gordon and Rosetta Browne, his siblings Maximo Peralta, Tomas Peralta, Narciso Peralta, Antonio Peralta, Luis Peralta, Rafael Peralta, Anita Peralta and Isabel Peralta and his nieces and nephews and other families and friends.
My husband was such a wonderful man.
I'm not sure I can really express just how much we will miss him. It has been 12 years since we were married and I look back over those years with so much happiness.
Jose's warmth, humor, energy and dedication to his family will be missed by all those who were blessed to be in his presence.
The family wishes to thank all who cared for Jose during his illness. Goodbye, my dear, sweet husband, may you rest in peace.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to Jose's daughter Malia Browne-Peralta by copying and pasting the link provided below in your web browser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jose-ramon-brito-peralta?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-firstlaunch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer Alternatively, you may visit: https://www.gofundme.com/en-ca > Click on 'Seach' (top left corner) > Type 'Jose Ramon Brito Peralta' > click enter > This is where you will be able to provide your donation.
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James Orran Loveless
October 8, 1941 - October 17, 2023
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday October 17th, 2023 at the age of 82.
Predeceased by his wife Eileen Loveless (2011).
Much loved Dad of Tim and his wife Melissa, Stephen and his wife Emily, Peter and his wife Katie.
Cherished Papa of Emma, Noah, Ava, Ezra, Clara and Addie.
Dear brother of Brenda, Linda (John), Richard (Jan) and Nancy (Barry).
James will be fondly remembered by the Morgan family.
Visitation will be held at Christian Life Centre (1030 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax, Ontario L1T 4R9) on Monday October 23rd from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A funeral service will follow on Tuesday October 24th at 12:00 p.m. at the Christian Life Centre.
James will be laid to rest at GROVESIDE CEMETERY, Whitby.
Memorial Donations to the Lakeridge Health Foundation and Online messages of condolence may be
made by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
James Mumford
AUGUST 25, 1938 – OCTOBER 16, 2023
October 16th, 2023 was a day that turned the world upside down for our family.
Pops/dad/grampa/great grampa-to-be to our new Mumford addition, enjoyed his daily walk and returned home to his chair to enjoy the rest of the day, starting with his afternoon nap.
That's when the decision was made by a higher power that he would enjoy the peacefulness from now on.
James Wallace Wayne Mumford passed away peacefully on his terms, as it should be.
He has left here to continue to love and continue his memories, his loving wife of almost 61 years, Oct. 27th, the love of his life for 71, Lorraine Mumford (nee Langford), daughter Joanne (Jodi) Hatch & husband Robert (Rob), son Douglas (Doug) Mumford & wife Karen, grandchildren James (Jimmy) Mumford & Deanna Ryckman & Brody Hatch & Ben Perlman, Sara Pickford & Justin, Brett Hatch & Madi Williamson, Alden Mumford & Jessi, Kelsey Mumford, Willem Meredith & Spencer Meredith, his many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends near and far.
Jim was the last remaining of 9 siblings, Ed, Ron, Earl, Ross, Dorothy (Dot), Cecil, Dale, & Doug, all raised on Mumford Road in Mumford Station/Harcourt, Ontario.
Visitation to be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa on Wednesday October 25th from 10:00 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11:00 am. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, mom would love donations to the Alzheimer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Mumford family.
Joyce Margaret Jones
APRIL 19, 1947 – OCTOBER 16, 2023
Passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side on Monday, October 16th, 2023 at 76 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Patrick Jones. Loving mother of Greg and Rob (Patricia).
Devoted Nanny of Brandon, Adam, Amy, Phil and Faith and Great Nanny to Harper and Evelyn. Dear sister of Carole (Ron) Robbins.
Joy will be fondly remembered by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, her dear friends Stan Stacey and Dianne Goldring, her many nieces, nephews extended family and many friends.
Visitation will be held at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice 905-432-8484 on Saturday, October 21st, from 12:30 p.m. until time of Celebration of Life in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m.
If you wish, memorial donations to SickKids Foundation would be appreciated.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at courticefuneralchapel.com .