RYALL, John Ryall
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John Ryall
August 1942 – October 2024
John Ryall passed away in October 2024. He was the loving and devoted partner of Bonnie McAteer, and a dear father to the late Suzanne and the late Roger. John was a cherished father-in-law to Paul and Dayna and a proud Poppy to Parker, Amelia, Aiden, and Emma. He was a beloved brother and uncle to many and will be greatly missed by his many friends.
A visitation will be held on November 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Alano Club, 200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 6T8
ROCCA, Natasha “Tasha” Rocca
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Natasha “Tasha” Rocca
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected, but peaceful, passing of Natasha “Tasha” Rocca on October 6, 2024, at the age of 35, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Tasha was a loving mother to Kegan Langley, Ashley Jones, Natasha Jones, and the late Little Willy Jones. She was the cherished daughter of Valerie Crawford (John) and the beloved granddaughter of Doreen Stickwood, Olive & Ken Stickwood, and the late Herb Bedford. Tasha will be deeply missed by her dear siblings, Amanda Jarvis and Shaun Jarvis, and she was predeceased by her brother, William Jarvis. She will also be missed by William Jones.
Visitation will take place on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa), followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Kate Harrison.
If desired, donations in Tasha’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared at Armstrong Funeral Home.
REID, Keith Reid
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Keith Reid
28-May-1974 - 10-Oct-2024
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Keith Reid. He left this world on October 10th, 2024. We will always remember him for his kind ways and adventurous spirit.
Keith leaves behind his loving mother, Joan Reid (Pete Reid - predeceased), his cherished daughter Arianna Reid (Sarah Senin and Cody Senin-Bergie), his beloved sister Lisa Little (Kevin, Katelyn and Ben Little), and his furry friend Zoe.
Keith was born at Port Perry Hospital on May 28th, 1974. He grew up in the rural community of Blackstock, Ontario, where his lifelong love of horses and country living began. Keith was a member of the Durham Pony Club for many years and represented Canada at the World Prince Philip Games in England.
After attending Port Perry High School, Keith earned his Farrier/Blacksmith degree with honors from Seneca College. He competed in numerous international competitions, winning many awards, and was a devoted coach, spending countless hours encouraging his students to excel.
Keith will be sadly missed by all and fondly remembered by family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Arbor Memorial Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery on October 28th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Arbor Memorial Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.
ROCHFORD, Danielle Anne Rochford
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Danielle Anne Rochford
November 10, 1977 – October 4, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Danielle Anne Rochford on October 4, 2024, at the age of 46. She leaves behind her loving father, Jim Rochford Sr., and was preceded in death by her cherished mother, Anabela.
Danielle is fondly remembered by her brothers: Dave (Sherry), Vince (Rebecca), and Jimmy (Grace), who treasure the joyful memories they shared with her. She will also be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends and extended family who were fortunate to know her.
Danielle was a true social butterfly, making friends wherever she went. She had a passion for cooking and baking, often delighting loved ones with her culinary creations. Her affinity for angels brought her comfort, while her favorite color, purple, was a reflection of her vibrant personality.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Oshawa Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 12:30 PM. A service will follow in the chapel at 1:30 PM, where we will celebrate Danielle's life and the love she shared with all of us. Interment will take place at Thornton Cemetery in Oshawa at 2:30 PM.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Oshawa Funeral Home.
RUBINO, Filomena Rubino
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Filomena Rubino
Wednesday, August 31st, 1949 - Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Filomena Rubino passed away peacefully at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on October 2, 2024. Filomena was the cherished wife of Nicola Rubino for 52 years and a loving mother to Giuseppina Rubino-Raposo (Danny Raposo) and Peter Rubino. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at the Mangan Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Beechwood Cemetery, Vaughan.
If so desired, memorial donations in memory of Filomena to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting Mangan Funeral Home.
RITCHIE, Lorraine Elizabeth Ritchie
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RITCHIE, Lorraine Elizabeth Ritchie - October 31, 1930 - October 5, 2024
Lorraine Elizabeth Gertrude Ritchie (nee Niblett) passed peacefully on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin (Ted) Ritchie. Lorraine was a devoted and loving mother to Ted Ritchie (Tracy), Chris Ritchie (Melanie), Janette Jewitt, and Michele Rampino (Michael). She was a beloved grandmother to Jason, Lisa (Riley), Tyler (Samantha), Ashley (Jamie), Colton (Heather), William, Stephanie, Luke, and Johnathan, and a cherished great-grandmother to Shyla, Brayden, Jolene, Ryder, Austin, Everleigh, Theo, and Cinder. The family extends their deep gratitude to the staff at Age Care Samac in Oshawa and Abbeylawn Manor for their compassionate care of Lorraine.
Lorraine was always helping others in her community. Her volunteer work at Chartland Junior Public School, Scarborough Grace Hospital, Agincourt Civitan Club, The March of Dimes, and Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation brought her great joy. Her kindness, generosity, and love of family and friends will be remembered by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Children’s Book Centre or the Hospital for Sick Children in honour of Lorraine’s love of books and children.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING .
Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Service
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No Longer By My Side But Forever In My Heart
Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Service
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
The service will begin at 6:00pm
You are welcome to arrive between 5:30-6:00pm
A service in memory of our beloved pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge officiated by Corinne Gerbis at McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax ON L1T 2Z7)
Please bring a framed picture of your late pet for display during the memorial service.
IN REMEMBRANCE SLIDESHOW
During the service, we will honour all our cherished, gone although never forgotten pets one by one through an in remembrance slideshow.
Please email one photo of your beloved late pet and their name by Thursday, September 26th to:
If you are unable to attend the memorial service, feel free to watch the live broadcast at the link that will be provided at a later date. We still encourage you to email a photo/pet name for the in remembrance slideshow you can watch during the service through the livestream.
The online guestbook is open to anyone that would like to share a memory and/or words of remembrance of their dear late pets.
It is impossible to forget a pet that gave you so much to remember
LIVESTREAM LINK
If you are not able to attend in person, please join us on Tuesday October 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. as we livestream the Pet Memorial Service from our McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel. Please click on the following link: https://v2.forever.link/arbormemorial-mceachnie/pet-memorial
Paw Prints On My Heart
You came into my life one day, so beautiful and smart. My dear and sweet companion, I loved you from the start.
And though I knew the time would come, when we would have to part. You'll never be forgotten, you left paw prints on my heart.
And though I knew the time would come, when we would have to part. You'll never be forgotten, you left paw prints on my heart.
RALPH, Winston Julian Ralph
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Winston Julian Ralph - April 1943 - September 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Winston Julian Ralph on September 25th 2024 at the age of 81. Beloved Husband to Ernestine for 60 years. Proud Dad to Julian (Susanne) and the late Dwayne.
Caring Granddad to Alexander (Tabitha) and Brandon (Adrianna). Proud Great Granddad to Olivia, Caleb and Freyja. Dear Brother to his Sister (Norma) and Brother (George) and his late Siblings. He will be greatly missed by his extended Family and Friends.
Donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada or The Kidney Foundation of Canada in Winston's memory.
Goodbye my family, my life is past.
I loved you all to the very last.
Weep not for me, but courage take,
Love each other, for my sake.
For those you love don’t go away.
They walk beside you
every day.
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ROUSSEAU, Grzegorz Napoleon Rousseau
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ROUSSEAU, Grzegorz Napoleon Rousseau - September 15th, 2024
Grzegorz (Gregory) Napoleon Rousseau, 72, of Oshawa, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2024. Gregory was born on March 30, 1952 to Andrzej and Regina Rousseau in Płock, Poland. After Gregory graduated from the Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Władysława Jagiełły in Płock, he went on to study engineering at the Warsaw University of Technology, graduating with a Masters Degree.
He was committed to and involved in the Solidarity movement (niezależny Samorządny Związek Zawodowy „Solidarność” - NSZZ) in Poland that led to the first independent trade union in the country to be recognized by the State, as a result of using civil resistance to advance workers’ rights and social change, and was imprisoned twice as a result of martial law and political repression imposed in the country in 1980. Along with his wife Anna (deceased) and daughter Paulina, he emigrated to Canada in 1984, settling in Oshawa and working in the area of construction and electrical engineering in a variety of roles and for numerous organizations, and was a member of the IBEW. He was generous and open, and had a love for nature and animals. He was predeceased by his wife Anna and is survived by his daughter Paulina.
By his request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, his daughter requests donations be made to Nature Conservancy Canada.
Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca
ROBINSON, David Ross
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On August 2nd, 2024, the world got a bit dimmer as we said goodbye to the twinkle-eyed smile of our dad and husband, David Ross Robinson, aka Grizzly or Griz, of Oshawa ON (though Greenbank at heart).
David was born on October 5th, 1949 in Toronto to James and Vera Robinson. He spent is childhood in Downsview with older brother John, younger sister Carol (Jim Van Duzen). His quick wit and desire to make others laugh helped him form many life-long friendships.
In 1969, Dave met “Janny Sue” who became his wife in 1971. The young couple started married life in Toronto where David worked at IBM. After the birth of their two children, Craig T. and Amanda K., they moved from the big city to Dave’s dream home in Greenbank. Here, Dave and Janice raised their children and lived for 36 years.
Dave’s early years in Greenbank saw him volunteering for community activities, most notably Saturday Morning Movies, Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween parties, and chaperoning camping trips with Scouts and the Greenbank United Church. While Dave didn’t dance, he enjoyed many trips with the Step in Time Cloggers, deciding to hone his hunting skills; Bargain Hunting. If there was a bargain to be found, Dave would track it down. Always creative, Dave threw energy into many outlets including photography (53 rolls of film from western travels), illustrations, or carving either wood or soapstone.
Amanda and husband David Slonim gave “Pops” two wonderful grandchildren, Ruby and Desmond, whom he adored. He earned the affectionate nickname of “Grandpaparazzi”. Dave retired from IBM after 32 years of service. Dave and Jan enjoyed their travels with family to Israel, Disney World, Alaska, Arizona, California, and multiple trips to Hawaii.
Dave is predeceased by both of his parents and his sister Carol. He is survived by wife Janice Robinson, children Craig Robinson and Amanda and David Slonim, grandchildren Ruby and Desmond, brother John, in-laws Jim, Nancy & Marvin, Lars & Kathy, Bruce & Connie, 12 nieces and nephews, their children, and innumerable life-long friends.
Dave will be greatly missed by those who knew him. A celebration of life at a later date is currently being planned.
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