David William Pearse
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa.
Beloved husband of Alice.
Loving father of Jason (Karen).
Cherished grandfather of Tyler (Courtney), Carley (Ryan), Krysten and Justin and great grandfather of Colton and Evan.
Dear brother of Rose.
In accordance with David's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held in the future.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to Autism Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
David William Smith
January 24, 1938 – July 7, 2023
Sadly, David William Smith passed away suddenly July 7, 2023, at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital.
Dave was born in Essex County, Ontario, January 24, 1938. As a young man, he moved to Toronto, married Beverly (nee Edmonson), and they had three children.
He owned his own trucking business, then worked for the City of Toronto, Water Department until retirement.
Dave will be greatly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Beverly; and children, Kim (Torence), David (Liza) and Janet; grandchildren, Cathrinmarry (Marlon), Michele, Michael, Terence, Meghan, David, Aaliyah, and Kendelle; great-grandchildren, Iyonna, Zahnyah, Taliyah, Mariah, and Kaiyah; sister, Verna; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Elsie; brothers, Roy, Harry, Jasper, Hilton, Frank, Gordon, Jack; and sisters, Lillian and Louise.
A Celebration of Life to be announced. Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.
Donald Albert Davis
AUGUST 18, 1933 – JULY 10, 2023
Passed away peacefully at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton, Ontario on Monday July 10, 2023 at the age of 89.
Predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years Katherine Margaret (nee Flanagan).
Loving father of Sharon Cullen, Laurie Davis, Dawn Mette (Dave), Deanna Davis and Paul Davis (Charlene).
Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Adam, Kevin, Karen, Nikki, Jamie-Lee, Lisa and Julie and great grandfather of Carmen, Wyatt, Grayah, Maverick, Harlow, Maddox, Colton, Adelaide and Isla.
Predeceased by his parents Albert Davis and Edna Arbour, his sisters Reta Arnold, Norma Booth and Helen Davis. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
A special thank you to the staff at Lakeview Manor in the Harbour unit for all their kindness, compassion and care.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a Celebration of life on Saturday July 29, 2023 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43, 471 Simcoe Street South in Oshawa. An interment to take place at St. Michaels Cemetery in Orillia on Friday July 21, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Donna Marie Smith
Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa surrounded by the love of her family.
Donna is survived by her beloved husband David.
Cherished mother of Aaron Smith and Craig Smith (Sean McDade), proud grandmother of Gabriela Smith, and loving sister of Debb Kubicki.
She will be dearly missed by her nieces and nephews including John-Charles Pinheiro, Todd Kubicki, and Tara Drennan.
She is predeceased by her parents Walter and Dorothy Kubicki and her brother Tom Kubicki (survived by Bonnie)
Early on, Donna would assume a role of support and love to her mother in raising brother Tom and sister Debb. After her father Walter passed away in 1958, life as she knew it was forever changed.
The family moved from Hamilton to Oshawa as Donna left behind her beloved Delta High School and friends. She began working at Bell Canada in her teen years to help support the family. When she began raising her family she left Bell only to return 15 years later to a draft table that was replaced by AutoCAD. She adapted and succeeded until retiring.
Donna met Dave when she was 14 and there was to be no other with each being the love of their lives. Donna married Dave when she was 20 and he 24. They were married for 59 years.
After five years of marriage, they welcomed their son Aaron and Craig four years later. Together they raised two fine sons, the source of their joy and their meaning in life. To complete this circle granddaughter Gabriela arrived on October 4, 2005, on Donna’s birthday nonetheless. Donna could not be more thrilled with Gabriela, now 17, graduating high school last week.
It was wonderful for Donna to know Gabriela will be attending Queen’s University in the Fall.
Donna was all about family, being a wife, mother and homemaker was Donna’s world.
Donna, we will always carry your memory in our hearts.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 11th from 1:00p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 2:00p.m. prior at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby.
If desired, memorial donations to Durham Outlook for the Needy would be appreciated by the family.
Desneiges Aubin
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Desneiges Aubin on Wednesday, June 28th 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 81.
Beloved mother of Christine (Terry), Lucille (Neil), and Darren (Isabel).
Adored Grandmaman to Ashley (Brent), Erica (Tim), John (Liz), Sarah (Kevin), Felix, Graham, and Mary-Jane.
Cherished Great Grandmaman to Makayla, Caiden, Brianna, Emma, Callan, and Lilah.
Desneiges was the loving sister of Veronica (Alec), Marguerite (Jules), Robert (Aline), and Doris (Richard).
She is predeceased by her siblings Ramona, Doreen, Rene, Ronald, Jeannine, Florette, and Romeo.
Best friend of Denis and Hedore. Desneiges hailed from a large family and throughout her life she made a point to keep in touch with family members. She also thoroughly enjoyed having one-on-one time with each of her grandchildren, and she ensured that family birthdays and events were always celebrated.
She will be lovingly remembered by all of her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, colleagues and students.
Visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa on Wednesday July 5th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday July 6th at 1:00pm. A private family Interment will be held at a later date.
If desired, memorial donations to the Simcoe Hall Settlement House would be appreciated.
Dianne Miriam Winnifred Bryson
The heavens have gained a sweet feisty angel but the world lost a beloved mother, Nana, Aunt, sister and friend.
On June 26th, 2023, Dianne (Dee) passed peacefully in her sleep with her family lovingly by her side.
Dianne may have lost her battle with cancer, but it never stopped her from giving out the best hugs and words of wisdom right till the very end.
Dianne was born in St. John’s Newfoundland on May 27, 1947 and was an avid fan of many sports.
Loving mother to Jim (Anna Maria), Michelle and Michael (Denise)……
Best friend, confidant and father of her children Larry
Devoted Nana to Kayla (Rob), Nicole (Taylor), Dustin, Aaron, Kathryn, Sarah, Faith, Caleb and Declan…..
Sweet Nannie to Benjamin, Charlotte and Meredith…..
Cherished Auntie to Elissa (Chris), Pamela (John), Paul (Robbin), Crystal (Nikki) and Clayton….
Great Auntie Dee to Niko.
Sassy sister to Gary and Paul (predeceased).
And a dear friend and “Mama B” to so many.
Friends and family will be invited to a celebration of her life at a date to be determined soo.
Doris Dene Perkin-Albion
(March 20, 1925 - June 23, 2023)
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Doris Perkin at the age of 98, peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa after a short illness.
Doris was the much-loved wife of the late Mervin William Perkin (1991) and the late Tom Albion (2007).
She will be sadly missed by her sons Gary (late Kathleen) of Strathroy, Brian (Jennifer) of Perth and Bob (Lee) of Buckhorn.
Doris was the cherished grandmother of Marsha (Shawn) Pranger, Tricia (Chris) Michon, Derek (Mary Kathryn) Perkin, Kevin Perkin, Darcy Perkin, Jessica (Derek) Moore and Bobby Moore.
She will be dearly missed as well by her 8 great-grandchildren.
Doris will also be fondly remembered by her stepsons Stewart (Kim) of Calgary, Scott (Chris) of Port Stanley, Spencer (Nancy) of Oshawa and Sandy (Kim) of Calgary and their families.
Doris was predeceased by her parents Dr. Burton and Hazeldene (Hurst) Hodgins, brother Alan Hodgins, her aunt Rhea Hodgins, daughter-in-law Kathleen Perkin, grandson Ryan Perkin and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.
Doris will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Pat Hodgins, her nephew David Perkin, as well as all her other nieces and nephews, family members and many friends.
Doris worked as an occupational therapist at the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital and was an active member of the Oshawa Spinners & Weavers’ Guild and Northminster United Church ‘Come Double’ Club.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation for Doris at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME , 124 King Street East in Oshawa (905) 433-4711, on Friday, June 30 from 10am – 11:30am.
A Funeral Service will then be held in the chapel at 11:30am, followed by a reception.
Interment at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY, Oshawa.
In remembrance contributions are gratefully appreciated to Lakeridge Health Hospital, Northminster United Church or to a charity of choice.
Donna Angela Lewis
MAY 13, 1966 – JUNE 20, 2023
At Lakeridge Health Oshawa, with family by her side, Donna passed away on June 20, 2023, at the age of 57.
Beloved mother of Dwayne (Christina), Crystal (Danielle), and Whitney (Josh) and loving grandmother of Kashaun and Nala.
Sadly missed by her mother, Marjorie (Wayne) and predeceased by her father Samuel.
Lovingly remembered by her sisters, Judy (Ron), Monique (Clive), Sandy (predeceased), Christine (Junior), and Raina, and their children, Chantelle, Amanda, Tiffany, Vanessa, Leah, Brandon, Nicole, Christopher, Calvin (predeceased), Georgette, Ashley, Angelica, Robert, and Harley.
She will also be missed by many great nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Donna will be forever missed for her beautiful soul; she was very kind and would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. Her energy was like no other, she could light up a room with her laughter. She was a big kid at heart, she always played games and gave out prizes to her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and nephews.
She loved to cook her children their favourite foods, especially for their birthdays. She liked black panthers, decorating for holidays, watching movies, music, singing, and dancing.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday June 30, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. until time of memorial service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Lewis family.
Don White
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Donald Charles White aged 98 years of Oshawa on
June 17, 2023 at Scarborough Centenary Hospital.
Don was born and raised in Oshawa. The only son of Gordon and Greta White.
He attended North Oshawa School and O’Neill High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Canadian army. He served in Italy and the Netherlands. Upon return after the war, he graduated from Guelph College and met his beloved Chris..
They married and built a house and raised a family. He joined his father in G.S.White and Son feed/coal business.
Don passionately supported his former regiment the Royal Canadian Dragoons.
This led to trips to the Netherlands to commemorate the milestone years of VE Day in Europe. Don also was very passionate about volunteering and supporting the Ontario Regiment Museum with Chris by his side.
Don is survived by his children Heather McVety (Paul), Steve and Holly and cousin Marie Disney (David), grandchildren Deanna Sharpe (John), Matthew, Krysta Coombs (Michael), Megan Johns (Robin), Ethan McVety (Candace). Great grandchildren Elizabeth, Gavin, Eric, Noah, Isabella, Alexys, Allison, Paige, Madeleine, Emma, Charlotte.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Chris, Sister Lyn Hinkson, grandson Tyler McVety, daughter in law Debra White.
To celebrate Don’s life a visitation will be held at DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa (905)440 359 on Wednesday July 12, 2023 from 1:00pm - 8:00pm, And at the Ontario Regiment Museum on Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 1:00pm -2:00pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Thusday, July 13th at 2:00 pm at The Ontario Regiment Museum, reception will follow at the 420 Wing.
Memorial donations may be made to Gate 316, Ontario Regiment Museum and the Guild of the Royal
Canadian Dragoons or a charity of your choice.
Douglas Scott McGill
May 13, 1957 - June 20, 2023
Peacefully at his home in Whitby, Ontario on Tuesday June 20, 2023, in his 67 th year.
Beloved husband of Anne and loving father of Laura and Eric (Samantha).
Devoted grandfather to Amelia and Élodie. Also survived by his sister Carol and brother David (Shawnna). Doug prioritized his family and friends above all else.
He was an avid reader and critical thinker who delighted in solving big problems. His passion for his development consulting work and the free sharing of his knowledge led to many long-lasting friendships.
Doug will be remembered for his many interests including canoe tripping, snowmobile excursions, steam trains, travelling, hiking, baking, and history. He will be missed for his generosity, creativity, and tenacity.
A celebration of life will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Please consider a donation in his memory to the Lakeridge Health Foundation – RS McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre or the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.