Jean Elizabeth Bennett
Passed away expectedly, yet peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces in Oshawa on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the age of 93.
Jean was the loving mother of Donna and her husband John Teravainen.
Cherished Grandma of Kevin (Lori), Jamie (Mary Anne) and Jeff (Anastasia); Great-Grandmother of Kaitlin, Kyla, Payton and Ava.
She is survived by her sister Dora and will be loved and remembered by her extended family and friends.
Private Family Arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region, would be appreciated by the family.
John David Coons
Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 76.
Beloved husband of Dorothy for 55 years.
Loving Dad of Barbara Foster (Steven), Mike Coons and Larry Coons.
Cherished brother of Helen Dyer.
Devoted Grandpa of Randy (Julie), Ashley (Fred), Scott (Kass), Bobby-joe (Josh) Dyllan (Bre), Faith, Steven (Jess) Ashley (Eddie), Jessie (Kevin) Tamara (Tyler), Mary Joe, Michael J., Zachary, Angel, Braiden, Kyle, Emma, and Amy.
Great-Grandpa of 43 great-grandchildren.
Adoring son of the late Mary Dyer. Son-in-law of the late Mona Selleck.
John will be missed by extended family and friends.
A special thank you to Alisha, Kara, and all the nurses for their care and compassionate support.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of John to Vets Canada or Canadian Cancer Society or would be appreciated.
Online condolences can be made at makfuneralhome.com .
Joanne Jean McLennan
On August 11, 2023, at the age of 83, Joanne passed peacefully at Bowmanville Hospital, after a struggle with cancer.
She is survived by her son Jamie, daughter Pamela, and by her grandchildren, Noah and Taya Larkin, and Walker Emmons.
Joanne was a noted pianist and piano teacher all her life, and a church organist for 64 years, at many Scarborough churches: Westminster Presbyterian, Iondale Heights United, Guildwood Presbyterian, St. Andrews Presbyterian, and St. John’s, Milliken, Presbyterian.
She retired last year from her final church, Newcastle United Church. Over the years, she taught hundreds of piano students, many of whom took what they learned from her and shared it with others. She loved to sit with her cats, doing crossword puzzles or talking to friends.
Many will remember sitting outside with Joanne, drinking white wine and laughing, or unburdening themselves to her receptive ear. Her music, her smile, and her warmth of spirit will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be at Newcastle Funeral Home, 386 Mill St S, Newcastle, on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 2pm to 5pm. A funeral service will be held at Newcastle United Church, 84 Mill St S, Newcastle, on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11am followed by a reception in the church hall. A private family interment will take place in Scarborough.
Janet Elizabeth Roblin
April 12, 1942 - August 8, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janet after a brief illness at Scarborough Birchmount Hospital at the age of 81.
She was the daughter of the late William and Louise Cane.
She was the beloved wife of Rod and loving sister to Judy (Donald) of Picton.
Dear stepmother to Scott, Penny (Rick) and Jodi (Joe) and sister-in-law to Karen and Cathy.
Janet spent her career as a high school teacher, first teaching history and English and later English as a second language.
During her teaching years she spent some time in Tenerife, a Spanish island, teaching English at the Berlitz School.
After retiring she remained very active, travelling, golfing, skiing, bowling to name a few.
Always in pursuit of enrichment she was an avid reader, belonged to a book club, and became a member of the Academy of Lifelong Learning where she participated in many courses and lectures both as a presenter and facilitator.
Janet’s outgoing personality and her many acts of kindness and generosity will be very much missed by all her friends and associates.
Cremation has taken place.
A private family gravesite ceremony will be held at a later date.
Jack Swift
Passed away peacefully at home on August 13th, 2023.
Beloved husband of the late Carolyn (nee Cooper).
Loving father of Lisa Warrener (Scott) and Brad Swift (Tracey Crimmons).
Cherished grandpa of Jordan, Jessyca, Kyle and Megan.
Dear friend & companion of Jackie.
A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held on Sunday August 20th from 1 – 4 pm at ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 178 109 King Street East Bowmanville.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Cancer Society .
John William Nettleton
Born May 30, 1939 in the Royal Victoria hospital in Montreal, died peacefully on August 13, 2023.
John was predeceased by his beloved wife Violet, and we are very certain he has made his way directly to her.
John’s daughters, Julie Sandwell and Patricia Blackburn, his grandchildren Shannon, Fiona, Melissa, Nathan and Julia, his son in law Michael Sandwell, his brother Tom Nettleton and family, his many friends and all who met him along the way will miss the joy and laughter he brought to every room he was in.
There is comfort knowing he was loved and is now at peace. We will picture him golfing with friends and dancing with Violet.
Thank you to all the staff at The Village of Taunton Mills for taking excellent care of John.
And a special thank you to staff in the Claremont Neighbourhood for making it feel like a home full of the love and smiles he knew all his life.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory can be made to The Toronto Humane Society or The Sunnybrook Foundation.
John Barry Turner
(Retired GM employee of 30 years, OPP and DRPS Auxiliary)
Peacefully at Trenton Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 65.
Loving husband of Cathy for 18 years.
Beloved father of Gordon.
Loved brother of Robert (Judith) and their children Melissa (Brian), and their children Nathan and Matthew Joseph, and sister Carol (Steve).
Fondly remembered by the Dean and DRPS families.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday, August 21, 2023 for visitation from 7 – 9 p.m.
A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Donations in memory of John to Lakeridge Health Oshawa; Cancer Care or Quinte West Humane Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Joyce Doreen Barrett
1926 - 2023
With deep sadness, the family of Joyce Doreen BARRETT (nee Baker) of Pickering, announces her passing on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the age of 97.
She was born August 2, 1926 to Emily & Louis Baker in Toronto.
Pre-deceased by loving husband Harold, brother Henry and sister Joan.
Survived by sons Robert of Pickering and James of Chilliwack BC.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the McEachnie Family Centre.
John Wolters
His Life Is Remembered as a Beautiful Symphony. He passed peacefully, on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry, at age 92.
John Wolters of Blackstock, beloved husband of the late Tina (nee Rienstra).
Loved father of Wilma (Thomas Wotten), Joanna (David Malcolm), Debbie (Ronald David), Henry Wolters (Alma Stacey) and Tena (Lee Smithson).
Loving grandpa to 18 grandchildren and Opa to 26 great grandchildren. John will be remembered by his large extended family.
The family of John Wolters will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, on Thursday, August 17th from 2 - 4 and 6 - 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Emmanuel Reformed Church, 401 Rossland Road West in Whitby on Friday, August 18th at 11 a.m. Interment in Blackstock. A reception will follow.
If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry.
Julia Anne Uhlman
Passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 3, 2023 at the age of 93.
Predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and Mark, her husbands Bertrum and Elmore and her 12 siblings.
Loving mother of Beverley Rose (Bill Smith), Alvin Rose and Bill Uhlman (Jennifer Tilk).
Grandmother of Tina (Clark), David (Amy) and Nicole (Shane).
Great Grandmother of Charles (Kendall), Emily (Shane), Shannon, Ian and Taylor. Great Great Grandmother of Halle and Myla Lou.
Much appreciation and thanks to Julia’s PSWs who assisted her in her later years, and to the palliative care team at Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital. As per
Julia's wishes, funeral mass and internment will take place in Newfoundland at a later date.
Donations in
Julia's memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Humane Society