Willy “Millie” Brussee
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday December 7th, 2021 in her 100th year.
Beloved wife of the late Dirk Brussee.
Loving mother of Mrs. Peter Kauss (Nelly), Robert (Daphne) and the late Geoffry.
She is survived by her daughter in law Colleen. She will be sadly missed by her 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by 1 grandchild.
Funeral Service will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville on Tuesday December 14th at 1 pm.
Cremation will follow with burial of ashes at GROVESIDE CEMETERY , Brooklin.
Memorial Donations may be made to a CHARITY of your choice.
Wayne George Tufford
1943 - 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce Wayne Tufford passed away on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Loving husband of Loretta for 41 years. Cherished step-father to Eric (Stephanie) and Anmarie.
Dear Papa to Curtis and loving Grandpa to Samuel. Brother to Ross (Sharon), Bruce (Betty) and Carol.
Wayne will be greatly missed by several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Wayne loved spending time at the cottage. He enjoyed his career with Enbridge Gas.
The family will receive guests at the McEachnie Funeral, Ajax Ontario, on Saturday December 11, 2021 from 2:00-3:00 PM followed by the Funeral Service in the chapel beginning at 3:00 PM. Cremation. Registration is required.
Wayne William George Harrison
May 25, 1935 - November 24, 2021
Wayne's family are deeply saddened to announce he passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on November 24, 2021 after a brief illness.
He is predeceased by his devoted wife Irene, and his daughter Kathy.
He will be remembered by his son David and daughter-in-law Lana.
He was a proud grandfather to Eric, Alison, Bryan, and Laura.
Wayne retired from his broadcasting career at CTV after over 50 years in the industry, and enjoyed actively cheering on his beloved Toronto Raptors and Montreal Expos (now the Washington Nationals).
A private memorial service for family will be held at 10:30am on Saturday December 4, 2021 at The SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering.
He will be laid to rest at St. Phillips Cemetary in Etobicoke.
If desired, memorial donations can be made to Parkinson Canada at www.parkinson.ca.
Condolences may be offered at etouch.ca .
William George Henderson
Went to be with his Lord & Saviour on Sunday November 28th, 2021, peacefully, at the age of 93.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Helen Henderson (nee Roy).
Father of Cole (Dawn) and Nancy (Rick) Trolly. Grandpa of Michael (Rebecca), Karen (Garrie), Regan (Jessica), Joshua (Sarah) and Nevin. Great grandpa of Treydyn, Mya, Breeya, Lucy, Ivy and Hannah.
Will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at NEWCASTLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH, 200 King Avenue East, Newcastle on Saturday December 4th at 11 am, with visitation from 10 – 11 am. Interment Orono Cemetery.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Switch Yard (Youth Unlimited ~ Bancroft) or a charity of your choice.
Wendy Anderson
July 21, 1949 - November 22, 2021
After a long battle with cancer, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy.
Beloved wife of Robert Anderson.
Loving mother of Edward Anderson, Teresa Stather (Dave), Tracey Anderson-Simpson (Trevor). Special Nanny to Kailly Anderson, Brody Willison (Jess), Jada Willison, Ryan & Ethan Simpson.
Great Nanny to Landyn Bain. Daughter of Alice (Peggy McNenly) Shilling & the late Clair McNenly, of Port Perry.
Special thank you to Dr. Kim Ferguson, for providing Wendy with extraordinary care over the years.
A Celebration of Life will be held in July 2022.
William Michael Marsh Hewlett
January 18, 1949 - November 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Michael “Mike” Marsh Hewlett of Pickering at the age of 72, on November 18, 2021.
Beloved husband to Lorraine for 48 years.
Cherished father to Tyler (Claire) and Ryan (Kelly).
Mike was a proud Grampa to Kayley, Kenzie, Lyla, Landon, and Brea who he loved to spoil and spend time with. Mike was a caring brother to Susan (Bill) Ripley, and Paul.
Predeceased by his parents, William and June.
Mike will be greatly missed by family, friends, and colleagues.
Mike was born in Toronto, the first born to his parents. He spent his youth playing sports such as hockey and football and was a curious explorer.
He met the love of his life Lorraine in Grade 8 and they were inseparable from that point on.
He attended the University of Toronto for Geography and pursued a career in corporate real estate. Mike and Lorraine began their family in Oshawa where the boys were born before settling in Pickering.
He was a very active father in the boys’ sports lives, coaching hockey, baseball, and soccer. Mike enjoyed family trips, skiing, sporting events, boating the Trent-Severyn, and their family cottage on Horseshoe Lake which he built with friends. Mike was a very well respected business colleague to many and he loved the “buzz of the deal”.
Mike’s greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.
Mike’s caring heart always found him willing to help those in need and support community members, be it people he knew or didn’t know.
A family gathering will take place to celebrate Mike’s wonderful life this week with a larger celebration of life planned for spring/summer 2022.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lymphedema Association of Ontario https://www.lymphontario.ca/.
Waldemar Pfeiffer
May 3rd, 1927 - November 14th, 2021
Waldemar (Walter) Pfeiffer was born May 3rd, 1927, in Leingarten, Germany.
He passed peacefully on November 14th, 2021, at his home in Brooklin, surrounded by his family.
Beloved Husband to Marlise, devoted Father to Michael, Peter, and Walter, extraordinary Opa to Kelly, Adam, and Chloe, and Great Opa to Michael, and William.
Walter built an incredible life for his family, unrivaled in determination and perseverance.
His life’s work made the world a much more beautiful place.
His skill at horticulture began as a young boy when he began the trade at just 14 years old while living in Germany.
After settling in Canada, he began his business Brooklin Nurseries. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and earned the sunrise every day of his life.
He made a home with his loving wife Marlise and together they raised three incredible men.
The bounty of his garden and beauty of his flowers enriched the lives of everyone he knew. He always took immeasurable pride in growing things. One could venture to say plants would blossom simply as he walked by.
If he could comfort us in these hard times, he would almost certainly say don’t cry by my grave I am not there. Instead, he would wish that we remember him by his tireless days’ work in the garden.
Eat a fresh strawberry or ten and marvel at their beauty.
Remember his mischievous grin by enjoying a sip of Jägermeister with the people we love.
Take the time to listen to the story of a little one. He would wish that we never forget to find hope, and joy in life.
Private Family Arrangements have been entrusted to BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep
By Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
William “Bill” Intoccia
January 22nd, 1953 - November 8th, 2021
Passed away peacefully on Monday November 8th, 2021 in his 68th year, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved Husband of Isabell for 45 years and best friend for 51 years.
He was the loving Father of Sandra (Shaun) & Daniel (Kelsey), devoted Pappa to Abigail, dear Brother to Rosaria (Rocco), Erminio (Santina), Son-in-Law to Betty, brother-in law to Margaret (Jim), Kenny (Debbie), Sonny (Karen), Don (Wendy) and loving uncle to 11 nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Crescenzo and Angela, Father-in-Law's Hugh & Sonny and Brother-in-Law Jim.
He will be sadly missed by his four legged friend Rex.
Visitation on Saturday, November 20th, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 5295 Thickson Rd. N., Whitby, Ontario, with Service on Saturday, November 20th, 2021 12:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers the family have asked for donations to be made to the Cancer Centre at Royal Victoria Regional Hospital in Bill's Memory. https://www.rvh.on.ca/donate-now/ *Please be sure to change the area of greatest need to Cancer Centre.*
All guests must be fully vaccinated as requested by the family.
William “Bill” John Leigh
Bill Leigh died suddenly at his home in Callander, on Friday, November 12, 2021.
He was 86 years old.
Bill was the much-loved father of Lonnie Leigh of Oshawa and brother of David Leigh of Mississauga.
He was predeceased by his sister Irma Hewitt.
Bill was a special uncle to Karen Benoit (Guy), Bill Hewitt (Lauri) of Callander, Mark (Nancy), Kirk and Leigh (Sandy) Hewitt.
Bill was retired from the MTO where he worked as a property agent for many years.
Outside his work, automobiles were Bill’s life, modifying vehicles and racing cars – both as a driver and spectator.
His love of cars bridged the age gap and he had friends across the generations.
Cremation has taken place.
No services will be held.
To leave a tribute or memory for the family, please visit paulfuneralhome.ca or call Paul Funeral Home, Powassan at 705-724-2024.
William (Bill) Anthony Fresneda
May 13th, 1947 - October 28th, 2021
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved William (Bill) Anthony Fresneda, in his 74th year.
Bill was a loving son, brother, father, step-father, husband grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many.
He was a air traffic controller, a phenomenal cook, and knew almost everything about cars and tools.
We are sure he is reunited with his mother, Paca, and his much loved dog, Lola, in Heaven.
Bill will be missed tremendously and will live in our hearts forever.
Private arrangements entrusted to BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .