Al Brideau
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Al Brideau in his 82nd year on November 08 2022.
Al is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ovilda.
Al will also be fondly remembered by his children Deanna (Greg), Al, Tom (Debbie), Carmella (Keith), Joanne (Glen) and Nicole (Pat).
Al will also be fondly remembered by his 9 wonderful grandchildren and 3 wonderful great grandchildren. Al will also be remembered by his sister-in-law Stella, brother-in-law Dick; and many nieces and nephews.
Al is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Elizabeth; and his siblings Vimy, Leonard, Francine and Demerise.
A funeral service will be held at Newcastle Funeral Home on Wednesday November 16, 2022. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 12:!5pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Al to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.
The family would like to express their gratitude to all the wonderful staff at Bowmanville hospital including Tracy, Leanne, Janet, Ashley, Sam; and the steadfast support from Dr. Aubrey Kassirer.
Ann Williams
Elizabeth and Fiona Williams share that after enduring challenging health issues, their “Wee Mammy”.
Ann Williams passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa on Monday November 7th, 2022.
Ann was the much-treasured daughter of Mick and Lizzy Cassidy, beloved sister of her five brothers Martin, Pat, Tommy, Michael and Johnny, and affectionate wife of Big Iain Williams, who predeceased her.
Ann was also an amazing mother to Elizabeth and Fiona (Gonzalo), a favourite Auntie to many Nieces and Nephews in Scotland, and an unforgettable Friend to many.
Ann will be cremated and there will be no visitation.
The funeral mass will be held at 9:30am on Monday November 21st, 2022, at St Gregory’s The Great Catholic Church, 214 Simcoe Street Oshawa.
Following the mass, the family will host a reception at the Durham Celtic Club, 110 Ash Street Whitby.
To fulfill Ann’s wishes, at a later date her ashes will be returned to Bonnie Scotland.
Those wishing to make a donation in Ann's memory are asked to consider Wigs for Kids in lieu of flowers.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/wigs-for-kids/ .
Online condolences may be made armstrongfh.ca .
Alexander Spence
Passed away November 4, 2022, at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa.
Survived by son, Andrew Graham; and daughter, Elizabeth Endres (husband Ralph).
Remembering his late son, Mark Graham.
Alexander passed away peacefully, at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Graham.
Loving grandfather of Alexandrea, Sarah and Tabatha.
Proud great-granddad of Thadius, Regan, Connor, Madison, Jason Joseph and Weston.
Alex did not want a funeral service, so honoring his wishes, his family will have a private gathering to celebrate his life and all the memories he has left behind.
Alexandra Salvarinis
1940 - 2022
Alexandra was born in Pozdivistcha, a small town in northern Greece.
She left home at 8 years old, along with Vasilis and many other children, due to the civil war in Greece.
She ended up in Romania, where she was raised in an orphanage.
She met and married Vasilis, the love of her life.
They would have celebrated their 62nd Anniversary on December 21, 2022.
Alexandra and Vasilis emigrated to Canada in 1971, with their daughters Helen and Ann, and started a new life, overcoming new immigrant challenges with courage and determination.
Alexandra was fiercely passionate about her family. She was a nurturing and loving grandmother to Steven, Paul, Megan and Eric and great-grandmother to Olivia and Isaac.
Alexandra was also an avid gardener, putting her love and nurturing into growing both delicious vegetables and spectacularly beautiful flowers.
Alexandra was a beautiful gift in all our lives.
She generously gave with an open heart and welcoming arms. Her devotion was unwavering and she continued to show concern and consideration for her family even in her declining health.
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.
Words cannot express our loss. She will be dearly missed.
Alexander D. Telfer
December 12, 1943 - October 2, 2022
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 2nd, surrounded by his wife of 51 years, Jacqui and his boys, Colin and Craig.
Alex was born December 27th, 1943 in Paisley, Scotland.
He loved his family more than anything, especially his wife, Jacqui who provided unwavering care and support throughout his challenges with Parkinson's in his latter years.
Alex worked his career at Ontario Power Generation, where he made life long friendships; from running marathons with his co-workers to creating a soccer team and adding a Scottish flare by MCing many Robert Burns Suppers and introducing HAGGIS to those with the bravery to try it.
Alex is survived by his beautiful wife, Jacqui, sons Colin and Craig; grandchildren Ava, Sebastian, Colby and Zoey; his brothers John and Tom, and his sisters Myra, Libby and Janet.
Many thanks to everyone for their outpouring of love and support over the last couple months and days.
Arrangements entrusted with SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING .
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday November 6th, 2022 at The Black Dog Pub, located at 87 Island Road in Scarborough, for anyone wishing to attend, please stop by between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Condolences may be offered at etouch.ca .
Alexandra Salvarins
1940 - 2022
Alexandra was born in Pozdivistcha, a small town in northern Greece.
She left home at 8 years old, along with Vasilis and many other children, due to the civil war in Greece.
She ended up in Romania, where she was raised in an orphanage.
She met and married Vasilis, the love of her life.
They would have celebrated their 62nd Anniversary on December 21, 2022.
Alexandra and Vasilis emigrated to Canada in 1971, with their daughters Helen and Ann, and started a new life, overcoming new immigrant challenges with courage and determination.
Alexandra was fiercely passionate about her family. She was a nurturing and loving grandmother to Steven, Paul, Megan and Eric and great-grandmother to Olivia and Isaac.
Alexandra was also an avid gardener, putting her love and nurturing into growing both delicious vegetables and spectacularly beautiful flowers.
Alexandra was a beautiful gift in all our lives.
She generously gave with an open heart and welcoming arms. Her devotion was unwavering and she continued to show concern and consideration for her family even in her declining health.
Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.
Words cannot express our loss. She will be dearly missed.
Arlene Catherine Mullen
We are comforted that Arlene passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022.
Arlene was born in Toronto on October 27, 1948 to Maeclaire Miville Gordon and Allister Gordon.
Arlene is predeceased by her parents, brothers Matthew and Michael and brother-in-law Barry Clemens.
Arlene is lovingly remembered by her sister Mae Ellen Clemens (Barry), her sister-in-law Genevieve Gordon (Michael), her sister Alana Goodman (Bob) and her brothers Mark Gordon and Alan Gordon (Paula).
Her nieces and nephews; Tanya, Rob, Ashleigh (Jason), Tara, Jessica (Bob), Tiffany, Dane, Madsion, Jace and her eleven great nieces and nephews loved her and will miss her talkative nature and wry sense of humour.
Arlene was a gifted conversationalist, incredible listener and she always showed genuine love and care for her family. She had the kindest personality and spent the time to know how everyone was doing and getting along. Arlene had an infectious laugh and always had a smile and story to share.
Her perseverance was inspirational and she approached every aspect of her life with a positive outlook and a smile. Her attention to detail and impeccable memory were unmatched.
She kept a positive outlook - no matter what!
Arlene and her family would like to thank Dr. Kim Ferguson, Jolee and the team at Oak Ridges Hospice for their compassionate care. We cannot say enough about the wonderful care Arlene received at the Oak Ridges Hospice from the very special people who work and volunteer there.
Thank you. God bless.
Friends are invited to join Arlene’s family in a celebration of her life on Sunday, November 13 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Low and Low Funeral Chapel, Port Perry, Ontario. Memories will be shared at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Oak Ridges Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
Anna-Jane Sharrard
March 9, 1927 – October 30, 2022
The Sharrard family welcomes prayers, love and support as we mourn the loss and celebrate the life of our beautiful Anna-Jane Sharrard (nee Wirsching).
Anna-Jane, also known as A.J., passed peacefully in her sleep Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Anna-Jane, daughter of Vera and Norman Wirsching, was predeceased by her husband Bruce and her brother Bill (Barbara-predeceased).
Anna-Jane was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother (affectionately known as Gramma Bus Kids) and Great Grandmother (lovingly called GG).
She was adored by her 5 children: Karen (Tom), Marty (Shelagh), Shelley (Andy-predeceased), Julie and John (Jen); her 10 grandchildren Jeremy (Joelle), Jacob (John), Justin (Kim), Alec (Megan), Lauren, Marcie (Jason), David, Alyssa, Aiden and Emily; and her 8 great grandchildren Maya, Quinn, Maxxwell, Maverick, Murdoch, Eleanor, Matilda and Claire, along with her nieces and nephews.
Born in Lakeland Florida in 1927, the family moved back to Canada shortly thereafter, settling in Oshawa.
Anna Jane attended King Street Public School, and then O’Neill Collegiate High School with younger brother Bill Wirsching.
Anna Jane was a member of the King Street United Church and sang in their choir where her lifelong affection with singing began. She worked at GM in Oshawa for a short time before settling in with Smith Transport for 15 years.
After he returned from his tour overseas during the second world war, she married Bruce Roy Sharrard in 1947.
The young couple moved to Windsor for two years as Bruce pursued a business venture, after which they returned to Oshawa and started a family. Along came Karen, Marty, Shelley, Julie and then, after requesting a set of dishes, instead came John. Later, in 1957, Anna Jane really embraced her love of singing and entertaining and joined the Oshawa Chapter of Sweet Adelines.
Sixty (60) years later she retired, after winning 3 International Championship Gold Medals with the North Metro Chorus. During this vast career, she made many life-long friends, creating special memories with other Sweet Adelines from all over the world.
Anna-Jane discovered her beautiful artistic talent for oil painting in her 60’s, sharing her creations with family and special friends. Other hobbies and interests included golf, downhill skiing, curling, bowling and more, as well as being famous for her homemade cookies.
Another love was playing Euchre and Cribbage in the evenings at the Whitby Seniors Centre, the Oshawa Airport 420 Wing and with her friends, neighbours and especially family.
She cherished family time, including teaching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren an assortment of games and winning strategies, some of those strategies, quite questionable.
Much of this fun happened at family cottages throughout her lifetime, beginning with her childhood cottage on Stoney Lake.
This tradition maintained for years at Anna-Jane and Bruce’s self-built cottage on Moira Lake and continued at both Marty and Karen’s cottages as well. We were so fortunate that Anna-Jane was full of energy, being healthy and active right into her 95th year.
An active member of Westminster United Church, she lived at and maintained her own home right till the end, where she received constant and loving support from her wonderful neighbours.
Anna-Jane was truly a bright light who inspired love, laughter, kindness and generosity. We will always feel blessed to have had her as our Mom, mentor and best friend, cherishing her contagious sense of humour and love for life.
Visitation will take place at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. W. Oshawa (905-721-1234) on Saturday November 5 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and on Sunday November 6 from 1:30 until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Children's Wish Foundation or the Humane Society of Durham Region would be appreciated.
Adilas Joseph Albert
March 12, 1929 - October 29, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday October 29th, at the age of 93.
Beloved husband of the late Marie “Flo” for 68 years.
Loving dad of Mary Jackson (late Drew), Clifford Albert (Flo), and Leonard Albert.
Cherished papa of Ashley (Jason), Michelle (Dustin), Jesse (Lucy), and Nicole.
Great poppa of Ellie, Emma, Indie, Keura, Mya, and Aoycea.
Great thanks to the Kidney Clinic Whitby, St. Elizabeth and Paramed for their compassionate care, as well as the Durham Region Paramedics and Lakeridge Health Oshawa (Critical Care & Stroke Rehabilitation).
Everyone that knew him will miss his unconditional love and sense of humor.
Arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME Oshawa, 905-433-4711, there will be no formal funeral services, as a private family service has taken place.
To place online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Antoinette Shannon
December 2, 1941 - October 26, 2022
In loving memory of our mother, Marie Antoinette Shannon, 80, who passed away peacefully on October 26th surrounded by family, after a very short battle with cancer.
Born December 2, 1941, in Jacquet River, New Brunswick, Antoinette was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Lawrence, her loving husband Arnold, and her sister Corinne.
Mom is survived by her sisters and brother, Veronica (Alphonse – deceased), Jeannette (Real – deceased), Camille (Jeannine), and Sylvia (Bob); her children, Ken (Sherri), Lisa (Clint – deceased), and Todd (Shannon); her grandchildren, Amanda (Junior), Cara (Tyler), Garnet (Delta), Cindy, Katie (Joey), Jack, Neil, and Dylan; great-grandchildren, Marcus, Sayde, Delaney, Maliyah, Lily, Easton, Cecilia, Emilia, and Georgia.
Mom was an exceptionally loving Nan, Nanny, and Big Nanny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a beloved Antinet and ma tante to her nieces and nephews.
Family and her close friends meant everything to her, having us all around as often as possible for family dinners and finding any excuse for a celebration!
She looked forward to her Sunday visits with Todd’s family, visits from Stacey and the children, the Christmases at the cottage with Ken and Sherri with their matching pj’s, all the special home-cooked dinner’s made with love by Clint, and the NB summers with her sisters at the cottage.
She also loved her Best Friend Sleep Over Parties where they’d play cards for hours on end. And could Mom ever cook and bake! Best known for her incredible Christmas baking of shortbreads, date squares, fudge squares, butter tarts, sugar cookies, and Breton Brittle, she made every gathering so special.
She was also very creative and loved making Christmas crafts with the grandchildren like her beautiful Angel nightlights and painted ornaments & figurines.
And she made us all her special knitted blankets. But her favourite hobby was shopping with the girls – for everything from clothes and shoes to house and home… that really brought her great joy!
Mom requested no services be held but rather a family gathering to celebrate her life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in her name.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .