Janice Dee Lake
August 24, 1951 - June 9, 2023
Passed away peacefully, after a brief battle with Cancer, on Friday June 9th, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Beloved wife of Rolf Stachowski.
Loving mother of Brandon Coates.
Adoring grandmother of Theo.
Cherished sister of Sherry Delaney and her husband Fred.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her many family & friends.
Janice was a proud employee of Bell Canada and retired after 33years of dedicated service.
Her favourite things were her family and friends along with her love of travel, poker and family gatherings. Janice was a caring, loving, generous and incredible supportive friend to many.
She was always helping others, especially in their time of need, with either a drive to treatment or an appointment, she was always there to lend a helping hand.
As per her wishes, cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will take place later in the year for family and friends.
Memorial donations to your charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
For information and online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Johnathan George Lightfoot
Passed away suddenly on June 6, 2023 at home at the age of 24.
Born September 12, 1998.
Sadly missed by his father Mark Lightfoot (Cheryl), and his mother Sue Gibbs (Dale).
Brother of Adam (Marlee) and Ashley (Kyle), step-brother of Austin. Uncle of Lincoln, Lilly and Cyrus.
Sadly missed by family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
If so desired memorial donations in memory of Johnathan, to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Joseph Christopher Buhagiar
25 September 1971 - 25 May 2023
Peacefully passed with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on May 25th, 2023 in his 52nd year.
Beloved son of Emmanuel (Bud) and Christine Buhagiar and twin brother of Andrew.
Remembered by aunts, uncles and cousins in Yukon, B.C., N.B., Malta, Australia, England.
As per Chris' request there will be no funeral service.
Cremation with ashes interred in Bond Head Cemetery.
Thank you to all the doctors and staff of C6 for their compassion and care.
If desired, in memory of Chris, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Crohn's and Colitis Foundation would be appreciations.
John Joseph Fennessey
May 27, 1947 - June 8, 2023
After a valiant battle with illness, John passed away peacefully at Oak Ridges Hospice on June 8, 2023 at the age of 76.
Beloved husband of Terry for 50 years.
Loving father of Toby (Jodi), Tom (Taylor), Tim (Stephanie) and Jessica.
Proud grandfather of Jayden, Cian, Liam, Aidan, Easton, Brynlee and Elijah. Dear brother of Anna (Brian), Tom (Nora), the late Ronald and the late Michael.
He will be fondly remembered by his sisters in law Ann and Viv as well as his nieces and nephews and their families.
The Fennessey Family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the Palliative Care Unit at Lakeridge Health Oshawa and the staff and volunteers of the Oak Ridges Hospice for all of their compassion and the excellent care that John received.
Visitation will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 6 – 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist, 903 Giffard Street, Whitby on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 10:30am. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 355 Taunton Road East, Whitby.
John’s family requests that those in attendance of the funeral services not wear black.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Oak Ridges Hospice and condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com .
Jack Bernard Skeie
FEBRUARY 6, 1947 – JUNE 6, 2023
After a short battle with aggressive cancer, Jack Bernard Skeie, of Whitby, Ontario died at Lakeridge Oshawa on Tuesday June 6, 2023.
Jack was born on February 6, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York to Klara Skeie (Christensen) and Peder Skeie, proud Norwegian Americans.
Beloved husband of Anna Mae Gabriel.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Jack has one brother Olav (Yvonne), niece Cindy (Bill), nephew Craig (Kris) and nephew Keith (Jane) in California and Hawaii. He is also survived by great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, and a great-great-nephew. He was very fond of his cousins all across the United States and in Norway.
Jack and his wife Anna Mae Gabriel, made their home in Whitby and enjoyed twenty five years at their condo at Tidewater Plantation in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Jack loved everyone he met, but particularly treasured happy times with his Good Guy friends from Brooklyn, many of whom settled in and near Tidewater. He adored golf, good meals, a cold Guinness and sharing his particular brand of humour with all people he encountered.
In Canada, Jack will be missed by all the Gabriels, Rita (Jack), Tom (Bonnie), Peter (Bette), Robert (Mandy) and beloved niece, nephews, great-niece, great-nephews and a recent great-great nephew as well as extended family. He was a popular neighbour and a dear friend to many.
He was very proud of his long career handling claims for AIG, in New York, Oregon, again in New York and finally in Canada.
He also was one of the few people who could say survived a major plane crash, near drowning in the Snake River and injured in a Jeep crash, all within a period of a few months when he was a young man.
During his final illness, he managed to maintain his dignity and his trademark sense of humour.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday June 16th from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 10:30 a.m.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
For any family and friends unable to attend the service please join us via our livestream link below:
https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/75511.
Judy Leona Futter
JULY 16, 1947 – MAY 31, 2023
Our beloved, Judy Leona Futter (Marshall) passed away from us Wednesday May 31st, 2023.
She was at home on an unusually quiet morning sitting on the couch with the morning sun shining in on her from the back window.
She had a chance to say goodbye to her only grandchild, Liam, for the last time before he left for school.
Not much longer after that she took her last few breaths while sitting with her daughter Jenny.
Her son-in-law, Bill, was just coming back from Orangeville where she lived with her roommate and brother-in-law Moe Wickett. As Mom put it, Moe was the best and she could not have gotten by without him those past few months.
Bill had retrieved some of her belongings for her including some pictures of her husband, and soulmate, the late Al Futter.
Although he did not return home until after her passing, he did return with to 2 great friends, Stacey and Erica, who took charge and helped Jenny to ease the pain and chaos of the day.
Although Judy's Cancer diagnosis came late and we had to transfer her care from town to town, we want to thank Orangeville Headwaters, Brampton Civic, and Oshawa Lakeridge Hospitals and R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre for the care and arrangements they made to help her until we no longer could.
Judy is survived by her little brother Graham Marshall and 3 sister-in-laws, Donna, Linda and Chris. Judy was very proud of all her many nieces and nephews. To Cathy and Linda, to whom she was very close, many a Thank You to you and your families for your Love and support. Thank You to some great neighbours and friends who tried to help along the way.
If there are souls waiting to help those who are passing, Judy will have an entourage!
Predeceased by a husband, a mother & father, a brother, 2 sisters, a mother-in-law, brother-in-laws, a sister-in-law, a niece, a nephew, and many an aunt, uncle, and cousins...... plus a great couple of dogs to lead the way. Judy's final day may have
sounded like a pleasant day to pass, but Cancer is not pleasant on any day in any form.
If there is a chance for you to donate, either money or your time, please consider the many Cancer Charities out there looking for people just like you. Thank You.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at courticefuneralchapel.com for the Futter family.
Janice Rosemarie Fernihough
May 25, 1959 - June 3, 2023
Passed away at Oak Ridges Hospice on Saturday June 3rd, 2023 with her family by her side at the age of 64.
Survived by her husband David of 42 years. Loving Mother of Timothy Fernihough and his wife Joanna of Brampton, Matthew Fernihough and his fiancé Katie Bowman of Oshawa and Tiffany Fernihough and her partner Joseph Pascuzzi of Guelph.
Cherished Nana of Benjamin, Caynan and Brooklyn.
Dear sister of Pat Neale and her husband David, John Pierroz and his wife Sharon, Karen Eagleson and her husband Mark, Marie Venton and her husband Paul, Rosanne Janicki and Joanne Chovance and her husband Jeff.
Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families as well as many cherished friends.
Janice’s life in music began at a young age with singing lessons at the Hamilton Conservatory of Music and singing in school choirs. Janice met Dave, her future husband, at the age of 15.
It was the beginning of a lifelong relationship and musical career together as they lead the music ministry at many churches including St Jean Brebeuf of Erin, and St Leos and Holy Family of Whitby.
Over her many years of service to her passion, she was involved with the Bel Canto Choir, County Town Singers, Durham Region Police Choir and St. Margaret Mary of Hamilton, among others.
Many will also remember her voice and passion at key Catholic holidays such as Christmas and Easter and at many life celebrations such as baptisms, confirmations, weddings and funerals.
It was of such importance and a passion to her that she encouraged David to continue giving after she left this world.
First inspired by her parents John and Doreen’s support of learning, Janice constantly encouraged us all to enrich ourselves through higher education, teaching and mentorship. Janice will be fondly remembered for her love for her family, her kindness and generosity, her sense of fashion style, her faith, and her unfailing optimism.
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Wednesday June 7th from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:0 – 8:00 pm.
Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church 91 Ribblesdale Drive Whitby on Thursday June 8th at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.
Flowers are welcome and memorial donations can be made to Oak Ridges Hospice, Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital and the Krembil Brain Institute.
John Grant
Passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, with his family by his side, at age 66.
John will be missed by his wife Kelly, sons Lucas (Jessica), and Evan, his grandsons Jameson and Weston.
He will be missed by his siblings Adam (June), David (Debbie), Catherine (Alvin), Christine, Alister (deceased) (Wendy), and his extended family and friends.
A lifetime of memories will be cherished by all. The Grant family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the Doctors and Nursing Staff at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, and Lakeridge Health Oshawa ICU.
A Private family gathering will be held.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or to Lakeridge Health Foundation (Oshawa).
Joyce Gonnermann
Passed away peacefully at the Bon Air Residential Care Home in Cannington on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the age of 94.
Joyce, was the beloved wife of the late Gus Gonnermann (2009).
Loving mother of Peter, Robert and Maureen. Fondly remembered by 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Visitation will take place at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the lower hall. A Private Family Interment will take place at the Greenbank Bethel Cemetery on Thursday.
In Joyce’s memory, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.
John D. Mills
Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa at the age of 57.
John is beloved son of John and Joan Mills, and cherished brother of Wendy.
He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his extended family, co-workers, and friends.
The family would like to extend their thankfulness and gratitude to the staff of Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, especially the Emergency Room Staff, Second Floor Critical Care Team, as well as the First Responders who came to help John.
In keeping with John’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service held at this time.
If desired, memorial donations to the Durham Region Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby.