Peter James Kelly
May 20, 1937 – February 11, 2021
Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea.
From Crossing The Bar - by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Quietly and peacefully Peter did cross the bar on Thursday evening February 11, 2021.
As his spirit was sailing out to meet the ocean of the universe you can be sure that he was smiling and humming along to the song “Wasn’t that a party!”
Cancer may have been his final challenge but it never diminished his sense of humour, his tenacity for life and his wonderful ability to make people laugh and feel appreciated.
Peter was proud of his many years as a professor at Centennial College and hundreds of students were the benefactors of his dedication and teaching skills.
He had an admirable work ethic but he also knew the value of enjoying life and he did have fun!
Among many activities he was a race car driver, captain of several charter boats in the Toronto Harbour and proud owner of his own sailboat Late Again which he sailed as often as possible May to October.
He also delivered luxury boats from Canada to various locations in the U.S. and vice versa.
Peter was a keen traveller and thoroughly enjoyed meeting people and experiencing new adventures wherever he was in the world.
He enthusiastically attended Nascar races all over the U.S. and faithfully followed his other favourite sports on radio and television.
Many exhilarating winters were spent snowmobiling in the company of his many friends.
Peter truly believed that life was meant to be lived! Peter deeply loved his family and was very much loved in return.
Karen, his constant companion and kindred spirit, will be forever grateful to have shared so much of his eclectic life.
He will be missed but always lovingly remembered by his step daughter Leslie (Tony) and Tim (Polly) and his step grandchildren Megan, Tyler, Rebecca and Tara.
Peter will be especially missed by his sister Susan or ‘my kid sister’ as he always called her and by his brother in law Rick.
Peter was a proud uncle of Karen (Vince) and Doug (Franca) and was a great uncle to their respective children Andrew, Dana-Rose, Caitlyn and Mitchell and Austin.
Thanks to the wonderful medical team at Lakeridge Oshawa Palliative Care Unit for the tender and professional care that they consistently gave Peter.
Special thanks to his Nascar buddies for the many visits that gave Peter such pleasure.
My love, may you have fair winds and a following sea!
Due to Covid restrictions there will be no service held at this time and cremation has taken place.
A celebration of life may take place at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE .
Online condolences can be left at etouch.ca .
Should you wish to make a donation in Peter’s memory please consider the Canadian Cancer Society or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Durham.
Patricia “Pat” Smith
Beloved wife of Linda Miller passed from this world in the early hours of February 11, 2021, with her wife at her side.
This kind gentle woman lost a brief, bitter battle with cancer.
Predeceased by her parents Stan and Ruth (Norman) Smith.
She is survived by her wife Linda, her brother Brian Smith, niece Margo Free and nephew Gavin Smith.
She is also survived by Linda’s daughter, Stephanie Pence (Nathan) and granddaughter Mara, who loved her nana dearly, as well as the family terriers, Madeira and Redington (Maddy and Reddy).
She leaves behind a host of friends and former colleagues and former students who will mourn the loss of a teacher and coach who spent her life inspiring the youth of Western Tech, Parkdale CI and Malvern CI in Toronto.
A fine athlete in her own right, Pat was a member of Laurentian University’s Alumni Voyageur Hall of Fame as well as being Cedarhurst Golf Club’s Ladies Champion multiple times.
She spent many summers as a Councillor and director at the Ontario Athletic Leadership Camp (Couchiching) and at the Glen Bernard Camp. She was surely met at heaven’s gate by a host of loved ones and the family’s beloved Westies, Bella and Sir Ichabod, who first introduced her and Linda.
A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at a later date when family and friends can gather safely to appropriately celebrate a life well lived.
As per Pat’s wishes memorial donations in her memory to St. Pauls’ Anglican Church, Beaverton or Pet Pal Animal Shelter, St. Petersburg, Florida would be appreciated.
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Phyllis Lorraine (Waddell) Clarke
Peacefully on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 89.
Phyllis, beloved wife for 67 years and Sweetheart for 72 years of Albert Clarke.
Daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (nee Horne) Waddell.
Sister of the late Terry Waddell (Claire). Dearest aunt of Brian Waddell (Denise) and great aunt of Taylor, Austin and Kaitlyn. Sister-in-law to Kenneth Clarke (Joan).
Dearest friend of Sandra Train.
Phyllis worked for City Buick Pontiac for 47 years.
She was an avid reader, a great golfing partner to Albert as well as travelling the world with him.
As per her wishes, Phyllis will be cremated.
Memorial donations to the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, Oshawa.
To share an online condolence or story please visit armstrongfh.ca .
Petrus Helm
Longtime Member of The Knights of Columbus
Passed away in his sleep on February 5, 2021 at the age of 80 years.
Beloved husband of Roxie. Proud father of Tony (Karen), Petrus (Cheryl) and Rob (Marie).
Cherished grandpa of Colin (Rebecca), Kevin and Marijke and one eagerly anticipated great-grandchild.
Dear brother of Albert Helm, Johanna Marshall, Walter Marshall and Ron Marshall and predeceased by his brother John Helm.
Petrus generously volunteered countless hours to the community with the Knights of Columbus. He was a 4th degree member and past Grand Knight at Our Lady of the Lake parish in Keswick.
A Private Funeral Service will be held in Bowmanville on Wednesday February 10th at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Durham Humane Society.
Those wishing to view virtually please follow the link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTEwYmEyZmQtYmYyNC00YWJkLWJlODQtMDFlZTE0YmZjMmRk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e7f4ee74-31fd-400b-9c0a-188ebf789753%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a3211740-eef9-4006-8afe-61679041a84a%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d
Peter James Gurdon
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday January 31, 2021 at the age of 75.
Beloved husband of Alice.
Loving father of Andrew (Marina), and Scott (Anna).
Cherished Grandpa of Sophie, Mathew, Reece, Kaela, and Ryan.
Dear brother of Enid, Mick, Jim, Ken, Lynda, and their families.
He will be lovingly remembered by his family, friends, and those that had the pleasure of knowing him.
A Private family memorial service will be held at the DESTEFANO FUNERAL HOME, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (905) 440 3595 on Sat Feb 6th @ 11:00am.
Interment of Cremated remains at GROVESIDE CEMETERY will follow.
If desired, memorial donations to the Lakeridge Health Foundation Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre in Whitby would be appreciated.
Memories may be shared at destefanofuneralhomes.com .
Pauline “Ruth” Kerry
1925-2021 - After a very difficult year, Ruth passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Hillsdale Estates.
Predeceased by her husband George Kerry, her daughter and son-in-law Georgia and Gary Peters.
Her brothers Willard, Howard (Coila Deceased) and Tommy.
Lovingly remembered by surviving family; daughter Pat Holland (Dave), grandsons John and Lorne Peters, Scott (Holly), Ryan (Tiffany) and Stephen (Jessica) Holland.
Great grandchildren Chad, Tristan and Emma Peters, Denver, Olivia, Ella, Quinn and Jaxon Holland.
Sister-in-laws Eleanor Cook, Ogee Kerry and Isabel Kerry, Brother-in-law John Kerry and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was born and raised in Columbus and lived and worked in north Oshawa most of her life.
Ruth loved to work, she thoroughly enjoyed interaction with customers and fellow staff.
She retired at 75 from Horne's Esso (Simcoe St. N.). Following Covid protocols there will be private funeral service.
I would like to thank the wonderful staff at Hillsdale Estates, Primrose Path for their care and support to mom in her last year. Their kindness and patience in difficult times was greatly appreciated.
Also a huge thank you to mom's "third" daughter Barb Cook. Barb's dedication and love in the past years and especially this year was a great comfort to mom and me.
Memorial donations to the Salvation Army if desired.
Peter Williams
April 14th, 1936 - January 28th, 2021
Passed away at his home in Oshawa on Thursday January 28th, 2021 in his 85th year.
He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends.
A Private Family Funeral will be held at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Saturday January 30th, at 1:00 p.m.
Peter will be cremated after the service.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
Pasqua Del Vecchio
(July 23, 1932 – January 21, 2021)
Arriving from Italy on the shores of Halifax in 1955.
Devoted mother and wife, she raised her whole family in the Durham Region.
After a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Pasqua passed away with her family by her side.
Predeceased by her husband Giuseppe (d. 2011).
Survived by her children Maria (Frank), Pat (Denise), Frank (Jenna), John (Marianne) and Dominic (Lilly).
Adoring Nonna to her 17 beautiful grandchildren, Bis Nonna of 16 great grandchildren and two who are to arrive later this year.
Survived by her brother Dominic and her sisters Domenica, Rosie, Toni, Maddalena, and her sister-in-law Rosa Mihelcic.
Many thanks to Dr. Viera and the staff on 4-F at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, January 25th from 3 – 7 p.m. Please click the following link to sign up in an available time slot https://signup.com/go/EXYYQXr
A private funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 26th at 10:30 a.m.
Mass will be viewable via the livesteam link at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/23345
Memorial donations may be made to the SickKids Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Pauline ‘Polly’ Harris
(April 2, 1941 – January 20, 2021)
Peacefully passed away at Ontario Shores on January, 20th, 2021 at the age of 79 years, surrounded by her sons.
Loving wife of David Harris. Loving mother to Stuart (Brigitta), Richard (Melanie), James (Shanna).
Loving grandma to Mackenzie, Emma, Matthew and Abby. Special cousin to Velma and her daughter Beth.
The family miss her, but she will live on in our memories and those stories or tales we pass to our children. That's the immortality of love and the strength of family, however small.
Polly contributed many years helping young children beyond her family with work through Cub Scouts and Scouts. In her retirement years, Polly continued to perform with the “Show Stoppers” and she is survived by many dear friends who loved her as she loved them, very much.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society.
There are no events scheduled at this time due to COVID 19.
The surviving family would like to extend a sincere gratitude for all the support given to her by caregivers at Port Perry Place and for the short time at Ontario Shores. A special mention for Genie, Kim, Tara and Elizabeth who were there helping Polly through difficult times.
PATEL, Mallika
Peacefully in the arms of her family at home on Tuesday January 26th, 2021 at the age of 48.
Beloved wife of Sandip. Loving and adoring mom of Shyam and Sanam.
Cherished daughter of Manharbhai and Bhikhiben.
Caring sister of Susmin (Urmi), Shaurin (Dhara) and Sachin (Mital). Mallika will be missed by extended family and friends.
A private family service will take place.
Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOM LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com