March 2, 1935 – January 8, 2023

Of Whitby, formerly of Pickering, formerly of Etobicoke.

It is with extreme sorrow that his family announces the passing of Bob Bush.

Bob was born in Toronto to John Allen Bush and Minnie Elizabeth (Limage) Thwaites (both deceased); little brother to Jack Bush (deceased) on March 2nd 1935.

He graduated from Humberside Collegiate Institute in 1952 and immediately took a job as an internal auditor with Borden Dairy Co. In 1958 he went to work for General Electric where he worked for the next 35+ years in various accounting departments.

While in their employ, he taught numerous management courses and drafted and implemented department processes. Upon early retirement, he got a job working for the Toronto Blue Jays gate staff; a job, which as an avid sports fan, he loved and was thrilled to be part of the organization when they won back-to-back world series in 1992 & 1993.

Bob was an active member of Farmer Memorial Baptist Church, Kingsway Baptist Church, Martingrove Baptist Church, Blythwood Road Baptist Church and more recently Forestbrook Community Church where he served on numerous boards and committees, as a teller, usher, and deacon. He also was active in Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, North Carolina where he spent many a winter. As a young person he was an active member of BYPU (Baptist Young People) and in his latter years, an active member of Agape, Eagles and Keenagers senior adult church groups. At Kingsway Baptist Church Bob was a Cub Scout leader and for years in the 70’s and 80’s served in various capacities including Chairman of the Management Team of Camp Kwasind.

As previously noted, Bob was an avid sports fan. In the 50s he played high school basketball; in the 60s he played, coached and umpired baseball winning a championship in the Kingsway Lambton Baseball Association; in the 70s he coached in the inter church hockey league and in the 80s he coached house league hockey at Martingrove arena. Throughout the years right til the end he was a fan, sofa coach and ardent critic of basketball, baseball, football and hockey.

Most importantly, Bob was loving husband (23 years) of Brenda (Richards); father of Sharyn (Gibson), Scott, Brett and Carolyn (McBurney); father-in-law to Rick (Gibson), Maureen, Melissa and Doug (McBurney); Grandpoo to Victoria (Pat) Doran, Kendall and Derek Gibson, John and Max Bush, Amelia (Kegan) Clow, Keira, Connor and Rachel McBurney; Great Grandpoo to Jackson, MacKenzie and Carter Doran; step-father to Eric Richards, Jamie (John) Rooney and Robin (Stuart) Wylie of North Carolina as well as Papa Bob to their children and grand kids; all of whom will miss him greatly. Spending time with the members of his family was his true source of joy right up until the end and he will be remembered with great love and affection by each and every one of them.

Sadly, due to declining mobility, Bob took up residence at Glen Hill Terrace Long Term Care, Whitby in July 2022 and passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 8th, 2023.

A celebration of his life will be held at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home Chapel 5295 Thickson Road North, Whitby Ontario on Friday January 13th, 2023 at 1 pm; visitation for an hour preceding and reception to follow.

The service will be livestreamed and can be accessed via a connection on the barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com website.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Camp Kwasind or Salvation Army.

Passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of 76.

Grant was born in Port Perry, Ontario to the late Leslie and Grace (née Vickery) Beacock on October 14, 1946.

Grant is survived by his companion, Jean Roach; his son Ryan Beacock; his brothers Bryan and Donald (BettyLou) and his nephews Philip, Lee, Blair and Craig.

Arrangements with the Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative, Perrin Chapel. 128 Whitewood Avenue W. - PO Box 734 in New Liskeard, ON, P0J 1P0.

Donations in Grant’s memory may be made by cheque and mailed directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (1929 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4G 3E8).

August 20, 1963 - January 2, 2023

Passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home, at the age of 59.

Beloved husband of Susan.

Loving father of Jennifer (Andrew) Repol and Samantha Bandy (Christopher Sullivan).

Devoted grandfather of Nicholas, Lily, Brody, and Mason.

Dear brother of Jack (Sue) Bandy and Maryann Bandy (John).

Robert will be fondly remembered by his nephews, nieces, family, and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa).

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation.

Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .

(Served 35 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, RCMP, Royal Canadian Airforce and Federal Government, member of the Masonic Lodge, life member North Oshawa Lions Club, Melvin Jones Fellow, Lions Club Camp Kirk Fellowship, past President, Secretary, Lions Club International President’s Award, and member of Harmony Road Baptist Church).

At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the age of 94.

Bob, beloved husband of the late Ardis (née Warner).

Dear father of Beth Elaine Oshier (David), Joan Marie McBurney (Peter), Robert Alexander (Aline), and predeceased by infant Andrew Robb.

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Fondly remembered by his grandchildren; Brendan Oshier (Sheena), Jeffrey Oshier (Denise), Christopher Moore (Amy), Patrick Moore (Elizabeth), Anne Orchard (Marlon), Jennifer McBurney, and great-grandchildren Indy and Alex Moore, Reed and Riley Orchard.

Predeceased by sisters Una Matthews, Josephine Palmer and Edna Moore.

Will be missed by Mr. Fluffers.

Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday, January 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m., until the time of service in the funeral home chapel at 3:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Bob to the Lions Foundation of Canada Guide Dogs, Sleeping Children Around the World or the Lions Camp Kirk Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com.

JUNE 19, 1941 – DECEMBER 27, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of "Ray" on Tuesday December 27th, 2022, at the age 81 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Linda.

Loving father of Brenda (Donnie), Beverly (Kevin), and Michelle (Brandon). Cherished Poppy of Melissa (Jeremy), Late Gregg, Cheyeanne, Melody (Trevor), Matthew, Katelyn (Cody), Colton (Sophia), Mackenzie, Brooklyn; and great Poppy of Cieanna (Zach), Jordyn, Addison, Lyric, Briar, Crue, Harvey, Bennett.

Survived by siblings Simone (Vance), Mary Ann (late Pierre), Rick (Kate), and predeceased by siblings Shirley, Ernest, Robert, and James. Will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Ray was a proud employee of General Motors Canada of 38 years. He loved to spend time with family and enjoying golf and music.

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 KING St W (905-721-1234) on Friday January 6th, 2023 from 4 pm to 8 pm and on Saturday January 7th, 2023 from 12:30 pm until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1:30 pm.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com .