Emery Richard Southern
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Emery Southern on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021, in his 89th year.
Emery Southern, beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Thomas) of Cannington.
Dear father of Judy Lloyd (Peter), Shelley Southern, Don Southern (Barb) and Scott Southern.
Proud grandpa of Michelle (Brent), Nicole (Dave), Ryan, Katelyn (James), and Kalvin (Sarah) and great grandpa of Madison, Nolan, Ari, Dylan, Amelia and Eloise.
Son of the late Richard and Olive Southern.
Emery is survived by his sister Mary and her husband Glen Currie and by his sister-in-law Hildred. Predeceased by his siblings Jean and her husband Stan Warvill, Wes, Harry and his wife Norma.
Emery will be lovingly remembered by his extended family and friends.
A special thank you to the caring staff at Caressant Care on McLaughlin Road in Lindsay and to the wonderful staff at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay.
Emery was a life long farmer and owned his own construction company. In his last years he still enjoyed being on his farm especially being outside working the land. He enjoyed long Sunday drives and had an appreciation for a good butter tart.
A Private Family Service will be held in the spring, in Greenbank.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Elizabeth Cecelia Butler
January 25, 1929 – December 19, 2021
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Elizabeth Butler (McDonald) on December 19th, 2021 in her 92nd year.
She will be greatly missed by her children Stephen Butler (Kathi) and Ann-Marie Gould (Kevin) and her grandchildren Andrew, Laura, Corinne, Sarah and Sadie as well as her brother Donald (Carol).
Her great grandchildren, her nieces and nephews Michael (Tammy), Rob, Teresa (Doug), Anita and Jim (Nicolette), grand nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband Edward Butler and her daughter Karen Blyth, her grandson Patrick and her siblings Donna, Marcella and John.
Mom loved music, loved to dance and growing up we loved the fact she was an excellent baker.
She had a sarcastic wit and we would spend hours laughing and drinking endless cups of tea. She always had stories to tell and you could rarely walk by her without her insisting on a hug.
Thank you to the staff at Thorntonview Nursing Home for the years of care they provided for her with kindness and understanding. No service will be held as per Mom’s wishes.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Earnest Denis Wilson
January 20th, 1939 - December 14th, 2021
With broken hearts we say farewell to a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa.
A truck driving, guitar playing, country and western singing, animal lover, gardening, southern comfort enjoying, bad, Dad joke telling, shaggy dog story spinning, BBQ mastering, avid book reading, yard sale going, flea market strolling, summer loving, fishing enthusiast, who can drive wherever the hell he wants now.
Forever missed by your loving wife, Linda, your daughter Kelly and her husband, Christian. Your grandson, Stefan and of course, Christine.
Loving father to Katherine (Dwayne) White
Partner in crime to Lou and Rene Beaupre
Please donate to the Canadian Lung Association in lieu of flowers.
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Wilson
Elizabeth (Betty) Wilson passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 14, 2021, at the age of 99 years.
Beloved wife of the late Albert (Al) Wilson.
Loving mother of Heather Emerson (Wilson) of Chicago and John Wilson (Kim) of Oshawa.
She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren, Marnie Howell (Todd), Jill Tobin and Beth Wilson, as well as her 3 great grandchildren, Ali Elizabeth Howell, Colton Michael Howell and Jacob Tobin.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
Donations in memory of Betty can be made to a CHARITY of choice.
Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Everiena “Ena” Pieternella Hoogerdyk
March 26th, 1918 - December 11th, 2021
Ena, 103, passed away on December 11th, 2021, after her long-term residency at Port Perry Place.
Ena is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Laurens Pieter "Piet" Hoogerdyk.
Born March 26th, 1918, in Rotterdam, Ena was the third child of Dingeman Adrianus Bongers and Bastiaantje Geluk.
In 1946, she met Piet while crossing the Lingebrug in Geldermalsen, and a year later, they were married, bringing together Ena's son and Piet's three daughters to form a new family.
A fourth daughter soon brought the family to seven.
Six years later, they immigrated to Canada with their five children, arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax on April 1st, 1953. They settled in Whitby, Ontario, and built a new life for themselves and their children. In 1968, they opened their hearts and their home to adopted son Norman.
Ena was happiest when surrounded by friends and family, and she will be remembered for her love of storytelling and playful nicknames. She was fond of reading and going for walks, and she was always pleased to receive visitors.
Ena is predeceased by her parents and seven siblings: Aagje (Johan Hessing), Pieter (Elia Hernandez), Lenie (Herman Otten), Jopie (Teunis Hoogendorp), Sabine (Aldert Vreeken), Liesbeth, and Nellie (Ron Boswell).
She is also predeceased by stepdaughter Mary (Stoney Cooper - predeceased), granddaughter Lisa Cooper, and grandson Ricky Langille.
Ena will be missed by her surviving children Joyce (Tom Hill), Gerri (Dave Langille - predeceased), Martin (Mafalda Macaulay), Nel (Blue Cameron - predeceased), and Norman (Tammy Abbott), as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
She will also be dearly missed by close family friends Klaas and Irena Zwiers.
As per Ena’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com .
The clock of life is wound but once
And no man has the power
To tell just when the hands will stop,
On what day—or what hour.
Now is the only time you have,
So live it with a will.
Don't wait until tomorrow—
The hands may then be still.
Elaine Donna Cowdy
Passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Ottawa at the age 65.
Beloved wife of Randy for 44 years. Dear sister of Cathy (late Wayne Jackson), Juanita (Rick Corrdick), Wilfred (Debbie Deline) and Angela.
Loving remembered by many nieces and nephews, especially her late nephew Stan.
Predeceased by her parents Iner and Marie Deline and parents-in-law Clifford and Phyllis Cowdy.
Loved sister-in-law to Lloyd (Cheryl), Art (Carmel), Marty (Kelly), Ivan (the late Karen) and Charlene (Randy Hole).
The family will receive friends for visitation and service by reservation.
Please contact the funeral home to reserve your attendance. Visitation will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, Whitby on Thursday, December 23, 2021 from 11:30 – 1 p.m. A Funeral service in the chapel will be held Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 1 p.m.
Burial to follow at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY.
If desired, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Henderson United Church, 2408 Henderson Road, Arden, ON K0H 1B0 (613) 335-2474 would be greatly appreciated.
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Downing
Passed away on Sunday December 12th, 2021 at Glenhill Strathaven Long Term Care at the age of 83 years.
Beloved wife of Henry Downing.
Loving mother of Paula (Conrad) McLeod and their children Alaura and Delten McLeod; James (Paula) Downing and their children Doug Lewins and Hilary (Russell) Lewins and great-grandchild RJ; Judy (Clare) Muisiner; Nancy (Dennis) Windsor and missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Betty was an RNA for 34 years at Bowmanville Hospital.
She curled in Bowmanville/Oshawa clubs, volunteered in the community and was a Care Giver to many.
She will be missed by family, neighbours and friends.
She loved to entertain and hosted a Christmas Eve Open House for years.
A Private Family Service will be held.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society or Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.
Edmonde Lucienne Parent
January 20th, 1936 - December 9th, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday December 9, 2021 at the age of 85.
Predeceased by her husband Raymond.
She is survived by her children, Gilles (Denise Laszlo), Lynn, Sandra (Jeff Peters), Marc (Liz Ward), grandchildren Daniel (Carrie), Derek, Katelyn, Taylor, Jack, brother Jacques, sisters Constance (Gilles), Marcelle (Gerard), brother-in-law Maurice (Micheline), sister-in-law Francoise and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Edmonde will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her loving family and many dear friends.
We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for all their care.
A private ceremony will be held at a future date in her honour.
Memorial donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, Oshawa.
To share an online condolence please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Elsie (Lucy) Marie Wylde
December 13, 1939 - November 29, 2021
It’s with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Elsie (Lucy) Wylde, our loving and caring mother on Monday, November 29th.
Much cherished mother of Kim (John), Karen & Scott (Elaine).
She loved her role as a proud grandmother to Dylan & Cole.
Predeceased by her devoted husband Gerry.
She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
An expression of sympathy memorial donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Messages of condolence are welcomed at etouch.ca .
Arrangements entrusted with THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE .
Lucy’s children will share plans for a Celebration of Life Ceremony to honor her loving and kind spirit at a future date.
Edward “Eddie” Kolodziejczak
March 29th, 1946 - December 2nd, 2021
Peacefully at home with his wife and family at his side on Thursday December 2, 2021 at the age of 75.
Eddie, beloved husband for 52 years of Laura (nee Arsenault).
Much loved father of Lisa Burgess (Jay) and Steven.
Proud Pops of Jay-Daniel, Leea (Jake), Abigail, Luke and great Pops of Jayden.
Eddie will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his St. Hedwig’s Church family and his many dear friends.
Memorial Funeral Mass on Friday December 10th at 11am at St. Hedwig’s Church (Olive & Central Park Blvd).
Interment Thornton Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
Memorial donations to St. Hedwig’s Church – Building Fund would be greatly appreciated by Eddie’s family.
To register for the mass please visit ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME .
Online condolences may be made at armstrongfh.ca also.