Nel peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton, ON, in her 84th year.Beloved wife of the late Dirk Van Abbema.Loving mother of Sid (Karen), Sandra, Ken (Min Hui), and Diana.Cherished Grandma of Christopher (Lindsay), Breanna, Brittany, Jenna, Nasya, Elaina, and Odelia. Dear great-grandmother of Connor and Lochlan.Sister of John (Martha) Stammis, the late Kees (Evelyn) Stammis, the late Martin Stammis, the late Gerrie (Bill) Griffioen, and the late Jacob Stammis.Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Throughout her life, Nel applied herself to being a selfless and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.Nel served God with zest, giving up much of her free time volunteering for many church activities and community programs inside and outside of the Bowmanville area. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to all the staff of The Harbour-Lakeview Manor in Beaverton for their exemplary care throughout Nel's final years.Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville, on Tuesday, June 27th from 6-8 pm.A service to celebrate Nel's life will be held at REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 130 Scugog St., Bowmanville, on Wednesday June 28th at 11 am.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Durham or the MS Society of Canada would be appreciated.

June 18, 1931 - June 14, 2017It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother.Nancy was born June 18th, 1931 to Louis and Ethel Jannuzzi, of which are both deceased and out of 11 children has one surviving sister, Isabelle Shearer of Wainfleet, On.Nancy was married to Donald Pottery (predeceased) for years 62 years and had two girls Barbara Ann and Susan.She will be missed dearly by son in law Ralph and her grandchildren Kelly-Ann (Mike), Gregory, Brian (Toni), Laura (Eddy) Zachary (Andrea), Tiffany (Garret) and Kayla.Predeceased by grandson Tyler and granddaughter Shivan.Lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren Lauren, Jared, Alicia, Alexia, Julian, Aiden, Ryot, Iszabella, Kira and Paige. She will be missed dearly by her nieces and nephew and her best friend of over 40 years Gwen Manning.The family is most grateful to Dr. Chor and Marg for caring for our mother all these years, also the many doctors and nursing staff at Oshawa General Hospital who gave excellent care during her final days.Nancy will be resting at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, June 19th from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, June 20th at 11:00 a.m.Interment to follow at Mount Lawn Cemetery.Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a CHARITY of your choice would be appreciated.

Heaven has gained a fighter, Noreen went to be with her brother Barry and sister Geraldine on Sunday, May 28, 2017 in her 86th year.Noreen, beloved wife of Robert, passed just three days shy of their 65th wedding anniversary.Loving mother of Deborah Glover (Ralph) and Robert (Barbara).Proud grandma of Krista (Angelo), Danielle (Dave), Philip (Maggie), Brandon (Aileen), Shane and great grandma of Logan, Brie, Liam, Mae and Ellie. Noreen will be lovingly remembered by her family's lifetime friend Lynley Jennings.A special thank you to the nurses and staff at Hillsdale Estates for their caring support.Family and friends will be received at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 10 am until the time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 11 am.In memory of Noreen, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

(June 6, 1968 - May 13, 2017) - (20-year employee of Ontario Power Generation)Passed away peacefully with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at the age of 48 years.Dearly beloved husband of Rosana (nee Da Silva) for 17 years. Loving father of Ethan.Dear son of Leo Trahan and the late Annette.Will be missed by siblings Carole Bizier (Bernard), Nicole Amyot (Richard), Michael (Kelly), Paul and Marc. Son-in-law of Jose Barros Da Silva (Late Avani). Will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway 2, Courtice (905-432-8484) on Thursday, May 18th, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, and on Friday from 10 am until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 am.Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

July 8, 1931 – May 10, 2017It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Schneider at Lakeridge Hospital Oshawa at the age of 85 years.Beloved husband of Elisabeth (nee: Muller) for 58 years.Loving father of Nicholas (Judy) and Susan. Proud Opa to his grandchildren Andrea and Matthew. Predeceased by his older sisters Maria (Lorenz), Frances (Louis) and Anna (John).Nick was born in Varoslod, Hungary in 1931, where he met his future wife Elisabeth.As ethnic Germans, his family was expelled from Hungary after the war. After a year in Germany, he immigrated to Canada, first briefly to Montreal and then permanently to Oshawa, where he reconnected with and married Elisabeth.He trained as an auto mechanic, then was awarded one of the very first Datsun (later to become Nissan) dealerships in Canada.Never a big fan of the city, he soon purchased a cottage lot in the Kawarthas. He had the shell of a cottage constructed, then completed all the interior work himself over the next few years. This became his regular summer weekend retreat for 45 years.After several expansions, he retired from the dealership for the freedom to travel, ranging from relaxing winter trips down south, through several trips back to his birth village in Hungary, to a tour of China.Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905) 433-4711 for visitation on Friday 12th May from 6pm – 8pm and Saturday 13th May from 10 am – 11 am.Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday 13th May at 11 am. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Whitby.In place of flowers, donations may be made to a CHARITY of your choice.