Joan Karen Urquhart
Peacefully passed on Saturday October 14th, 2023.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Donald. Mother to Jason and Adam.
Nana to Austen (son of Stacie and Jason).
Mother-in-law to Jennifer. Sister to Tim, Marilyn and Judy (predeceased).
And loving Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Joannie was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Shirley.
She will be sadly missed by Toby, Tommy and Bella. Joannie was born and grew up in Toronto, ON.
She moved to Durham Region in 1997, where for the past 18 years worked for Napa Auto Parts where she continued friendships from the past and created countless new ones. She will be sadly missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation https://www.heartandstroke.ca/ or Durham Humane Society https://www.hsdr.org would be greatly appreciated by the family.
We would like to thank everyone for your support at this time.
John Thomas Hogarth
John Thomas Hogarth, of Bowmanville, passed away on October 11th, 2023 in his 63rd year.
John is predeceased by his father, Donald Bruce Hogarth and survived by his mother Martha Jeannine (nee Poisson).
Dear brother of Steve (Michelle), Jim (Joan), Donna (Lawrence) Clark and Bill (Violet Carrier).
His niece Danielle (Ryan) Hanicz, nephew Mitchell (Anna) and great nieces Chloe & Piper Hanicz.
Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Thursday October 19th from 6 – 8 pm. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday October 20th at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society.
Josephine Theodora (Dora) MacDonald
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in her 97th year.
Dora was predeceased by her parents, Ethel Sowden and Thomas Selleck, her husband George MacDonald, and her daughter Treassa MacDonald, as well as by siblings Winniferd, Victor (a WWII casualty) and Oscar.
She is survived by her elder sisters, Grace and Pearl.
Dora was the loving mother of Tom Dotzko (Pauline) and Rob Webdale (Elisabeth). She was also the loving keep-‘em-in line games-playing Grannie to Jeremy, Kyle (Kristin), Garrett (Kelly) and Josh.
Doting Big Grannie to Jasmine, Rylee, Lachlan, Mavi and Kyra. She will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews and by her lifelong friend, Anne Zealand.
In accordance with her wishes, a private family “goodbye” has taken place, as well as cremation.
A private internment with her husband and her parents will take place at a later date at St. John’s Norway Cemetery, Toronto.
Thank you to the compassionate staff at Strathaven Bowmanville for making Dora comfortable while she was in their care
John Devitt
After a courageous four month battle to recover from Covid, John Leslie Devitt passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Oct 11, 2023.
Loving husband of Carol Devitt for 58 years and beloved father to Jeffrey and Gregory.
Survived by his adoring sisters, Jean Seguire, Marion Amy and special relation Juanita Day, predeceased by his brother, Kenneth.
Born at Ross Memorial Hospital and raised in Bobcaygeon, John started working for General Motors as a young man in Oshawa.
He worked his way up to through the ranks and spent 9 years as a District Sales Manager in Southern Alberta. John was respected by his dealers and took great pride in the relationships he formed with them, including those critical Wednesday afternoon business meetings he would conduct on the golf course. John was a natural athlete who excelled at many sports.
He was a gifted hockey player who played from a young age right through to his many adventures with his Oldtimers hockey teams in both Oshawa and Lethbridge. After he hung up the blades, Dad’s next passion was running, and he was very proud of completing two marathons.
In his retirement years, he developed a passion for Slo Pitch and spent 23 years on the diamond making many great friends along the way. He was very proud to participate in the Canadian Senior Games held in Cape Breton.
After 39 years with GM, John retired, and he and Carol became snowbirds.
They spent 19 fun filled years at Lakeshore, Florida and looked forward to returning every January. Many special friendships were formed playing cards and on the ball diamond.
Their support meant so much during this difficult time. Family was very important to John, and he developed special relationships with his nephews and nieces.
From the family gatherings at Christmas to birthdays and other celebrations, John loved being an important part of their lives and was everybody’s favourite uncle. John and Carol had a special bond with her sister Pat and her husband Doug that included 25 years of cottage co-ownership.
He and Doug spent many days playing golf at Stoco and evenings playing euchre.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in John’s memory are asked to consider Kedron United Church or the United Way.
Visitation will be held at DESTEFANO FUNERAL HOME in Oshawa on Monday Oct 16 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday Oct 17 at 1:00 PM.
James (Jim) Rueckert
1968-2023
Passed away on October 10, 2023 at Sunnybrook Hospital following a brave journey with glioblastoma (brain cancer).
Jim, a Christmas baby, was born to Jane and Joseph Rueckert in Bronxville, New York 54 years ago.
When he was three years old, the family emigrated to Canada and settled in Scarborough. Jim attended Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute and went on to earn an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Applied Studies Co-op from the University of Waterloo, as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto.
On a sunny summer day 28 years ago, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer (nee Blackwell), and together they built a wonderful life together in Pickering.
Soon, their daughters Miranda and Oriana came along to complete their family and bring a new sense of pride to their world.
Jim was a passionate educator who inspired students to take risks and step outside of their comfort zones while working together to achieve greatness.
He taught at Coppard Glen Public School and involved all intermediate students in his successful music program. He then taught music and career studies at Bur Oak Secondary School until his diagnosis in the spring of 2022. Jim also loved sharing his passions with his family. Jim is survived by the loves of his life: his adored wife of 28 years, Jennifer, and his treasured daughters, Miranda and Oriana.
Also surviving Jim are his mother Jane Rolleston Rueckert, his sister Joy (Eddy), Jennifer’s parents Gord and Anneke, his brother-in-law Kevin (Colleen), and his niece and nephews Andrew, Ryan, Katy, Alex and Colton.
Jim is preceded in death by his father, Joseph James Rueckert. Jim’s family is sincerely grateful for the compassionate and thoughtful nurses, doctors, and staff of Sunnybrook Hospital and the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation.
The family will receive visitors at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax on Saturday October 21, 2023, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Sunday, October 22, 2023, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, with a Celebration of Life immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations: In Honour or Memory: Donate Now - Sunnybrook Foundation and use the drop-down menu to select the designation as the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research or the Odette Cancer Centre.
John William George Adams
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on their 51st Wedding Anniversary on October 7th, 2023 at the age of 69 years.
Beloved husband of Diane (nee Lott).
Loving father of Rick, Julie (Rob) Newton, Kristal (Robbie) Appleby and Corina (Brad) Dean.
Cherished grandpa of Robert, Matthew, Hailey, Albert, Brooke, Rylee and James. No services are being held.
Arrangements with Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville.
Memorial Donations may be made to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation.
John Wonnacott
The ultimate family man; John Wonnacott, passed away at age 54 on October 6th early in the morning.
Anyone who knew him felt his love through his jokes, his gifts, and most importantly his hugs.
John was the greatest father to his daughter Alyssa and a wonderful and loving husband to Rose, John would do anything for his girls. He was a little brother, a son, an uncle “UJ”, a friend, John was someone who loved with his entire heart.
Always joking, he always knew exactly what to say to cheer you up. He’ll be very missed by many, and though his time was cut short, his time on earth filled the people around him with happy memories to last forever.
In 2014 John received a second chance at life through a kidney pancreas transplant, he lived his life to the fullest everyday and in light of the beautiful memories made possible by this operation the family is asking instead of flowers, donating to the Kidney Foundation.
A Private Family Service will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life for John will be announced at a later time.
John McInnes
NOVEMBER 21 , 1931 – OCTOBER 5, 2023
John McInnes passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 5, 2023.
John was born November 21,1931 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Married to his sweetheart 'Bubbles' on October 4th,1957; he and his wife Nancy (nee Clark) celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary, this past Wednesday.
John is survived by his three children, John McInnes, Regan Sleeman (Vic), Valerie Williams (Greg), his six grandchildren Kate and Shannon McInnes, Victoria Hutchison (Peter) and Brenden Sleeman, Mitchell and Briar Williams and his great grandson Kenneth Hutchison.
John loved the great outdoors, skiing, camping and canoeing. He enjoyed over 40 years of sailing on Lake Ontario.
He was an avid member of the Oshawa Yacht club where he served a term as Commodore and later joined the Whitby Yacht Club.
John loved spending time with his wife, Nancy, family, and friends; all with a good measure of Scotch.
Fondly remembered and missed by Betty Scovil, their Maid of Honour, and life-long friends, David (deceased) and Alice Fisher, and their children Lesley and Craig.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Hillsdale Terraces, Oshawa; especially, those in the Garden Gate Residence for their care and kindness given to John. Slàinte mhath! 'Big Bad' John / 'Old Gray Hairs'.
Arrangements entrusted with COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL .
John Peter Carlyle Russell
November 22, 1947 – October 3, 2023
Passed away peacefully with the love of his life beside him at Lakeridge Health-Port Perry.
Loving and devoted husband of Tina. Cherished dad of Leah (Ron) and “Bonus Son” David (Jenna).
Remembered by his children Sean (Nat), Michelle, Nicole, grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends.
As per Peter’s wishes, cremation will take place. I
n Pete’s memory and in lieu of flowers, donations to Lakeridge Health Port Perry Hospital Foundation or to Lakeridge Health Oshawa-Cancer Center would be appreciated by the family.
A Celebration of Pete’s life will be held on a future date.
John ‘Jack’ Allan Sturch
February 8, 1945 - September 22, 2023
In Loving Memory of John Allan Sturch, affectionately known as 'Jack,' was born and raised in Toronto's east end, alongside his three siblings, Ron, Colleen, and Irene, as well as his loving parents, Gladys and Al.
Jack's journey through life was marked by hard work, dedication, and a profound impact on the legal profession.
From a tender age, Jack exhibited a strong work ethic, delivering dry cleaning on his trusty bicycle.
After completing his schooling, he embarked on a career with the City of Toronto, eventually ascending to the esteemed position of Justice of the Peace in the Provincial Court. His commitment to justice and his warm, approachable nature made him a beloved figure in the legal community.
With time, Jack ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing his own paralegal agency. His professional acumen and integrity earned him widespread respect within the legal world. In the twilight of his career, Jack retired gracefully, leaving behind a legacy of excellence.
Beyond his professional achievements, Jack was a beacon of joy in the lives of those around him. His infectious smile and a perpetual 'joke of the week' made him a delightful companion.
When taking his dogs for their evening stroll, Jack's penchant for neighborly chats often stretched the walk into a leisurely journey.
To me, he was not only a loving husband but also my cherished partner and closest confidant for an incredible 41 years. He was a devoted father to his two children, Marc and Leanne, a doting Grandpa to Nicholas, and a beloved Poppy to Sara, William, and Mary-lyn.
To his great-granddaughter Rowyn, he was known affectionately as 'Big Poppy Jack'.
Sadly, Jack began to display symptoms of Alzheimer's disease a few years ago, a cruel affliction that gradually erodes one's essence, leaving a changed soul behind.
It was heart-wrenching to witness his decline as he lost the ability to speak and struggled to walk. Yet, throughout it all, that ever-present smile persisted, and he continued to savor simple pleasures like breakfast outings and coffee.
As we remember Jack today, we hope that wherever he may be, his infectious grin is once again lighting up the room, and his heartwarming jokes are filling the air with laughter.
Jack Sturch will forever remain in our hearts, a testament to a life well-lived and a legacy of love and laughter that endures.
Arrangements entrusted with SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING .