Santina Calabro, It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Santina Calabro on Thursday, October 3rd at the age of 90. She left us peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Santina lived her life devoted to her family. She will be missed by her husband Vincenzo, her daughter Tina (John), predeceased by her son Joe (Nella). Beloved Nonna to her much-loved and adored grandchild Robert (Soyeon), Anthony and great grandson Joon. Her kindness, caring and wisdom live on like a Legacy of Love to all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society in Santina's memory

Irwin Colwell passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 77. Beloved husband to Bonnie Colwell (nee Polley) for 54 years. Cherished Dad to Kimberly Glassford (Bill) and Tanya Colwell. Much loved Poppa to Ryan and Baylee Glassford. He will also be missed by his brother Rev. E.S. “Ted” Colwell (Molly) and brother-in-law to Rosalie Polley and Ted Polley (Wendy). Irwin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family, and friends.Irwin was the son of the late Albert and Hilda Colwell.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Ebenezer United Church, 1669 Courtice Rd, Courtice, ON L1E 2M9, from 10:30 am until the time for the Funeral Service at 12 p.m.

Private burial to take place at the Bowmanville Cemetery.

If desired, donations to Ebenezer United Church or to Marigold Hospice would be gratefully appreciated.

GLOBE, Rita Dolores Ada Maria Vinco Globe - May 24, 1983 – September 29, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Globe, lovingly known as Ritzie Ritz, on September 29th, 2024, at the age of 41. Surrounded by her loving family at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, Rita left this world as she lived it – with grace, love, and a heart full of generosity.

Born on May 24, 1983, in Toronto at Women’s College Hospital, Rita brought joy to everyone who knew her. Her kindness, creativity, and love will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Rita was a beautiful, kind-hearted soul who always put others before herself, making the happiness of her family and friends her greatest priority. Her warmth extended not just to people, but to her beloved fur babies, Jade and Smaug, who brought her immense joy. She found happiness in vacationing with her family, whether they were flying to Disney World or cruising through the Caribbean, always cherishing those precious moments together.

A true artist at heart, Rita's talents knew no bounds. She could play 13 instruments, wrote and sang her own songs, and even published some on music platforms. Her creativity spilled into photography, drawing, and crafting, with her artistic spirit reflected in every endeavor. Always full of ambition, she successfully launched multiple online businesses, and even during her hospital stay, her selflessness and creativity shone through. From her hospital bed, she designed stunning crystal gem art, gifting it to the nurses and doctors who cared for her, as a token of her deep gratitude for their unwavering attention to her happiness and comfort.

Rita leaves behind her devoted and loving husband, Graham, and their beautiful daughter, Raine, who were the lights of her life. She is also survived by her loving mother, Doris Freake (Cyril), predeceased by her father, William Stevason (Theresa), loving mother and father in law predeceased Lorraine Globe, Kenneth Globe (Elaine), truely loved by her great grandparents, predeceased Doris and Dominic Vinco, predeceased grandfather Sal Vinco (Alice). Rita will always hold a special place in the hearts of her Great Aunt, Mary Peldiak (Ed). Greatly missed by her siblings, cousins and friends.

The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to Father Ed for the laughter and spiritual guidance he shared with Rita.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial donations to be made in Rita’s name to a charity of your choice.

Mass for Rita will be held at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church Friday October 11th at 11am.

373 Simcoe St S, Oshawa, ON L1H 4J2

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Celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Rita’s love and light will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Join us at Courtice Funeral Chapel.

OLIVEIRA, Tony Oliveira - October 2nd, 2024

Tony passed away unexpectedly at home, in the arms of his wife on October 2, 2024.
Cherished husband for 53 years, Tony is survived by his loving wife Gracinda (Grace) and his children, Sandra Paula (João) and Vera Lucia (Paul). He was a beloved grandfather to Antonio and Eric.
Tony was predeceased by his parents, Leonor Dos Santos Ferreira and Francisco Germano De Oliveira, as well as his brothers, Francisco and Joaquim.

Lovingly remembered by many family and friends across Portugal, France, Brazil, Norway, Luxembourg, Spain, England and Canada.
Tony was born in Santo Antonino, a hamlet of Coruche, within the district of Santarém, Portugal. From an early age, he was a passionate soccer player, competing at a semi-professional level with several teams, including Grupo Desportivo Coruchense, União Futebol Clube de Almeirim, and União de Tomar. His soccer career was disrupted by obligatory military service under the Salazar dictatorship. At just 18 years old, Tony was deployed to an active combat zone in Angola, where he served for three years. The experiences of war left a lasting impact on him, but despite the profound challenges, Tony embraced life with joy, always surrounded by laughter and friendships.

Upon returning to Portugal from Angola, Tony married the love of his life, Grace, in 1971 and joined her and her parents in France where they spent seven years and welcomed their first daughter, Sandra. In 1978, the family returned to Portugal, where their second daughter, Vera, was born. In 1986, Tony moved his family to Canada with few resources, working tirelessly to build a new life and establish a solid foundation for his family in their new country. It was in Canada that Tony discovered his passion for golf, and he quickly became a skilled player, regularly winning amateur tournaments. He also taught his wife, Grace how to play, and they often enjoyed time together on the greens. Committed to giving back to the community, Tony organized the "Grace Oliveira Tournament for Colon Cancer" for four consecutive years after Grace's recovery from colon cancer, raising over $10,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Tony was a loving father and instilled the meaning of hard work and dedication into his daughters and supported them wholeheartedly in every endeavor. Tony also loved his two sons-in-law João and Paul and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them.

Tony worked as an electrician for many years at Space Age Electric, where he enjoyed his time before eventually retiring. In 2011, Tony and Grace returned to Portugal, the place that had always held a special place in Tony’s heart. He took immense pride in his homeland and cherished the many friends and family he had there. In his hometown of Santo Antonino, Tony introduced golf to many of his friends and never had to worry about finding a golfing partner.
In his later years, Tony was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, which progressed rapidly into dementia. Despite this, he continued to remain fluent in four languages. In 2021, Tony and Grace returned to Canada, where he spent his final years enjoying his grandson's hockey and baseball games and cherishing time with family.

Tony was a vibrant personality, full of life and laughter. Those fortunate enough to spend time with him were always treated to endless stories and shared moments of joy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Please join with the family for a Funeral Service in the Chapel of Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday October 8th at 3pm. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:30pm to 3pm. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Link to donate: https://alzheimer.ca/durham/en/take-action/donate

For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca 

MUNT, Thomas Errol Munt - 9-Feb-1943 - 28-Sep-2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Errol Munt on September 28th, after a brave battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He left this world peacefully, surrounded by love.

Tom is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, Beverley Munt. He was a cherished father to his children, Steve Munt and Suzy (Richard) Meadows, and a beloved poppa to his seven grandchildren: Jessica, Laura, Steph, Madison, Noah, Kassandra, and Carlyn and two great grandchildren Brooklynn and Isabelle . Each of them held a special place in his heart.

Known for his infectious smile and warm laughter, Tom had a remarkable ability to light up any room he entered. His genuine care for others touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Tom spent countless hours at the Whitby Curling Club, either on the ice or cheering passionately from behind the glass for his teammates and family.

A dedicated employee of CP Rail, Tom took great pride in training and mentoring many staff members, leaving a lasting impact on those who followed in his footsteps.

Tom Munt was truly one of a kind, and his absence will be felt deeply by all who knew and loved him. His legacy of kindness and joy will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at www.mountlawn.ca.