Shirley McGill
Passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, at the age of 98 years.
Loved by many family and friends, she will be sadly missed.
Predeceased by her adoring husband Bruce McGill of over 50 years, and their sons Peter McGill (Sue), and Tim McGill (Kim).
She is survived by her loving children Steve McGill (Sylvie- Chantal), Sherri DeVarennes (Eric), and Paul McGill (Paulette). She held a special place in her heart for her many Grandchildren, Blair (Nadine), Brent, Brian (Kim), Jennifer (Ed), Michael, Jay (Lisa), Lindsay (Neil), Lauren (Max), Marie-Claire (Patrick), Courtney, Emilie-Ann (Scott), Andrew (Natasha), and Kate (Steffan).
Her More than 12 Great Grandchildren will miss her kind and devoted nature.
Shirley had a multitude of very special friends and extended family members. Of special note are, nieces, nephews, Rob (Brenda), Patti (Paul), Chip (Sandy), and predeceased cousins Mary Jane Gleeson, and Joan Quinlan.
Many thanks To the staff Emma’s Neighbourhood in Taunton Mills who provided exceptional care and attention to Shirley throughout her last years.
Arrangements with the DeStefano Funeral Home, Oshawa.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Doctors without Borders, St. Vincent de Paul, Covenant House. Or Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre.
Shirley May Wilson
Passed away peacefully after a long and full life, on Friday January 20, 2023.
Shirley has gone to be with her husband Bill, her mother Kay and sister Rae and leaves behind her sister June.
Shirley will always have a place in the hearts of her many nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins and friends.
Sharp as a tack and a firecracker ‘till the end, Shirley “did it Her way”.
Cremation has taken place and memorial service will be held in the Spring.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home.
Sharron Lee Field
After a long battle with kidney disease Sharron passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Loving wife of Bob.
Cherished mother of Conni (Kevin) and Rob (Wendy).
Proud Nana of Jami (Jordan), Griffin, Alyssa, Sydney, Dean and the late Megan.
Survived by her beloved sisters Heather and Denise (Dale), her many nieces and nephews, her brother in law Jim (Susan) and her sister in law Shirley (Lyle).
Anyone that knew Sharron, knew what she was all about.
She was full of love, compassion and wisdom. She will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of being a part of her life.
A special thank you to the 5th floor nursing staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, especially Nadine and Brady.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Kidney Foundation or Diabetes Canada would be appreciated.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home. Interment MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY on February 3, 2023.
Sinclair Alexander Robertson
August 17, 1936 – January 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sinclair at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa at age 86.
Sinclair Robertson of Port Perry, beloved partner of Cathy Janzen, loving Dad of Anna (Robert Vanden Kroonenberg), and John Robertson (Lisa).
Loved papa of Justin and Alexandra Moffatt, and Jessica, Rebeka, Katrina, and Samantha Robertson.
Great grandpa of nine great grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary Lou and her husband Jim Burnett.
Dear friend and former husband of Dorothy Smith. Loving son of the late Roy and Ethel Robertson.
Sinclair was a beef farmer on the family farm for his entire life. He loved his animals, especially his late dog Ralph and his cat Angel. He was a man that enjoyed his rural life, a good story and chat over coffee with friends, bluegrass music, and his faith.
A private graveside service will be held at the Prince Albert Pine Grove Cemetery.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the CHARITY of your choice.
Sharon June West
Peacefully, with family by her side on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 66.
Sharon (nee Boyce), beloved wife of Paul West for 44 years. Loving mother of Jennifer Lee and her husband Jeremy and Andrew West and his wife Sarah. Loved grandmother of Conner, Kaeden, Callen, Harlow and Landon.
Dear daughter of George and the late Iris Boyce and daughter-in-law of Lawrence and Helen West.
She will be missed by her siblings Elizabeth Chown and her husband Pat and Janette Brown and her husband Rob and by her siblings-in-law Ron West, Karen West and Kathy West.
She will be lovingly remembered by her extended family and many friends.
Arrangements with Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry. A service of celebrate her life will be held at the Salvation Army Church, 570 Thornton Road North in Oshawa on Saturday, January 21st at 1 p.m.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Stella Stana Marois
May 9, 1939 - January 8, 2023
Passed away with family by her side on January 8, 2023 at the age of 83.
Loving daughter to Ljubica (Violet) and Luka (Louis) Dimich, raised in Port Colborne, ON, in a large family with many friends. Stella excelled academically and athletically throughout her youth and graduated from McMaster University.
She was a dedicated and passionate secondary school teacher for many years in Burlington, London, North York, Durham and Scarborough. She loved to be physically active participating in many activities including softball and basketball and also enjoyed supporting her husband, children and grandchildren in all their activities and pursuits.
She took great pride and joy in gardening and creating a beautiful home for all seasons. Above all else, she was a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother (baba) and friend, enriching her loved ones' lives with her boundless enthusiasm, generosity, and selfless love.
Stella was a loving wife to Gerald (Gerry) Marois for 52 years and a treasured and adored mother to Nicole and Neil Hardy, Andre and Karina Marois, and baba to Mya and Sarah Hardy. She is survived by her loving sisters Mary, Millie, Alice and brother Danny and wife Veronica and sister-in-law Beverly, wife to her recently departed brother Louis, and their families.
Stella hopes to be remembered fondly over a cup of coffee with a smile and warm heart. She was an exceptional and one-of-a-kind person and will be forever deeply missed.
Donations can be made in Stella's memory to The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre in Whitby, Canadian Cancer Society or to a charitable organization of your choice.
For online condolences, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.ca .
Stephen John Krezanowski
Age 73 years
Passed away peacefully at home on December 29th, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Dear husband of Ann (nee de Jager).
Loving father of Stephen and Brandon.
Survived by his twin brother John Stephen Krezanowski, sister Olga Bergs.
Predeceased by brother Bill.
Survived by his grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
A Private Family Service will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville.
Steven Richard Gouin
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Steven Richard Gouin. Born December 13, 1964 in Toronto, Ontario, Steve passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 58.
Proud father of his 2 sons, AJ (Kristy) and Willy and grandfather of Riley and Kayce. He will be missed by his General Manager and Wrangler, Maggie (aka Haggis).
Steve will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his parents Douglas and Sandra Gouin, sister Kelly Novis (late husband George), his brothers Stu Gouin (Debbie), Andrew Gouin (Leena), and his many nieces and nephews Tyler, Mitch, Hunter, Josh, Mary, Jordan, Janelle, Brenna, and Holly.
Steve will also be missed and cherished by his extended family, many friends, and neighbours.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Lakeridge Health Port Perry and Oshawa for their kind and compassionate care over the past several weeks.
Visitation will take place at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Cartwright Union Cemetery. Following the burial, a reception will be held at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in his memory, a donation can be made to the Downie Wenjack Fund – Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack, Temagami Lake Association or the Port Perry Animal Shelter.
Stanley James Hoy
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 27, 2022, at the age of 92.
Beloved husband and best friend of almost 60 years to the late Alice Edith Hoy(nee Taylor).
Loving father of Wendy Booker(Neal), Douglas(Cathryn), Kenneth(Terri) and Janice Hoy(the late Earl Strong).
Loving Papa of Justin(Kiersti), K. Ryan, Jeremy(Ashlee), Kevin, Amanda, Brennan(Kaitlyn), Taylor(Kim), Blake, Brock and Brody. Great grandfather to Addison, Cooper and Luke.
Stanley was the last of his siblings and will be dearly missed by all of his extended family and friends.
Stanley was raised in Kendal, and moved to Courtice to put down his roots, where he will be remembered around town for his music, oatmeal raisin cookies, and as a pillar of Faith United Church.
Friends may call on Tuesday, January 3 at Morris Funeral Chapel (4 Division St., Bowmanville) from 1pm until time of service in the funeral home chapel at 2pm. Cremation to follow.
If desired, memorial donations to either Faith United Church or The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada are greatly appreciated.
Salvatore (Sam) Risorto
DECEMBER 5, 1947 – DECEMBER 22, 2022
75, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on December 22, 2022.
It is with profound sadness that the family announce the passing of their gentle and loving husband, father and brother. Sam was born in Amantea, Cosenza Italy on December 5, 1947.
He immigrated to Canada in 1968, worked in construction and became the Proprietor of Glovers Construction until his retirement in 2020. His dedication to his work and passion for gardening allowed him to provide for his family and friends.
The pride for his heritage and birthplace saw him becoming 2nd President of the Amantea Social Club of Toronto.
He will be dearly missed by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 54 years, Rita, children Gino (Sheila), Frank (Nadine), John, Maria Di Palo (the late Mike Di Palo), Anna Guglielmo (Enzo), his 9 grandchildren, his siblings Franco (Eleonora), Giovanni (the late Eufemia), Rosanna Iammarino (Pasquale) and his brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, many nieces and nephews both here and in Italy.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ciro Risorto and Maria Mannarino, brother-in-laws, and sister-in-laws.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grandview Kids Foundation, 600 Townline Road South, Oshawa, ON L1H 0C8.
The family wishes to extend its gratitude to the healthcare providers who oversaw his care; his family Physician, Cardiologist, oncology teams from Princess Margaret and Lakeridge Health, and his visiting nurse.
May we all find a joyous memory of him to carry in our hearts that brings a smile to our faces as he would have wanted.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St W, Oshawa, ON from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2002 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 3800 Courtice Rd, Courtice, ON at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery 355 Taunton Road East, Whitby, ON
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Risorto family.