Donald “Don” Charles Ward
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Donald "Don" Charles Ward, age 85, of Dartmouth. Don passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Admiral Long Term Care Centre in Halifax.
Born in Amherst Head, NS, he was a son of the late Joseph and Verna (Gilbert) Ward.
He graduated from Amherst Regional High School and started his 40 year career with the Royal Bank.
He was active in the communities of which he worked. He was a charter member of the Kinsman Club of Gander and a charter member of Rotary Clubs in Corner Brook and Charlottetown. He was a Boy Scout leader and a member of the service team. He was a 32nd degree Mason, Victoria Lodge, Charlottetown. A highlight during his working years was an invitation to a garden party for the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Following retirement, he took up a new career driving cars for the O’Regan group throughout the Atlantic provinces.
He and Verna spent their summers at the farm in Amherst Head mowing grass, planting vegetables and his beautiful gladiolus. They also took up square dancing and for more than 20 years traveled to dances throughout the maritimes where they met many new friends.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife of 58 years, Verna (Greeno) Ward, Dartmouth; son, Michael, Dartmouth; brother Clayton and wife Judy, Tidnish Bridge, nieces Carla Jo (Andy) UK and Beth Ann (Dale), Riverport, NS.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). A graveside service for his family will be held in the Lorneville Cemetery on July 31, 2024 at 1 PM.
Those wishing to make a donation in Don's memory may do so to the charity of your choice.
Debbie Laurin
Debbie Marie Collette Laurin, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away July 17, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. She was 61 years old. Debbie was born March 5th, 1963, in Edson Alberta to her adoptive parents Albert and Collette Cloutier. Debbie grew up as an only child in Eaglesham AB where she first met her loving husband, Richard Laurin.
Debbie and Richard had been married for 38 years and adopted two wonderful boys, William and Krystian, whom she loved deeply. She was a dedicated mother who always made time for her children, whether it was watching them during school activities or playing hockey. Debbie also loved quadding with her sons as well as hunting with her husband. Debbie also adored her grandson, Levi. She cherished the opportunity to help his mother Rachel in raising Levi. Debbie cherished the time she could spend with her family.
Debbie, being raised on the farm, enjoyed all aspects of life on the farm whether it was running the equipment or bringing out the meals for her husband. She also had a love of the outdoors and the wide-open space provided on the farm. Debbie took pride in her house and yard; she loved mowing her lawn and would get upset if anybody thought they could cut the grass for her on her beloved John Deere mower. Most of all Debbie loved her family where she found true happiness in her sometimes-difficult life.
Debbie was diagnosed with a rare progressive blood disorder back in 1992, which slowly wreaked havoc on her body. Dealing with her disorder, although difficult at times, Debbie remained positive and focused on her joy – her family. Her courage and especially her strength was an inspiration to all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.
Debbie is predeceased by her mom and dad, Albert and Collette Cloutier; her mother-in-law Annie Laurin, and her daughter-in-law Rachel Lee.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Laurin; her sons William and Krystian Laurin; her grandson Levi Laurin, and her father-in-law Clement Laurin.
A church service will be held on December the 6th, 2024 at the Saint Martyrs Canadians church in Tangent.
Debbie will be remembered as a kind, compassionate, and generous person who made a difference in the lives of so many. Her Legacy of love will live on through her family and friends whose lives she touched deeply.
Dimitriy Zhukovich
Zhukovich, Dimitriy
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dimitriy Zhukovich on July 5, 2024 at the age of 61. Loving father of Nikita and Bianca and their mother, Victoria Navarro. Dear brother of Alex.
Sadly missed by family and friends. In keeping with Dimitriy's wishes, cremation has taken place.
"Always in our memory."
Darlene May Critch
It is with great sadness the family of Darlene Critch announce her passing on Wednesday, July 24th,2024 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 63 years. She leaves to mourn with many wonderful memories her siblings; Irene (Rex) Hewlin, Vera Conners, Nathaniel (Peggy) Critch and Dean (Elsa) Critch. Her nieces and nephews; Dane, Annette, Heather, Tim, Natalie, Tifinie, Marie and Joshua. Also leaving to mourn are other extended family and friends.
Darlene was predeceased by her parents Nathaniel and Isabella Critch, niece Jenny Hewlin and brother-in-law Dave Conners.
Visitation will take place at the United Church in Norris Point on Sunday, July 28th,2024 from the hours 2-4 pm and continuing at 7-9 pm. Where also the funeral service will be held on Monday, July 29th,2024 at 2 pm with Karen Watts officiating. Interment will take place at the family plot.
The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the dr.'s, nurses and staff of the Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point and Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook.
To sign the guest book and leave a message of condolence for the family and sign the guest book you can visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel 63 North Main St., Deer Lake.
DeJONG: Margaret “Peg” Isabel (McLeod)
At Seaforth Community Hospital, on Monday July 22, 2024, at the age of 83. Predeceased by her father Harry (1971) and her mother Mary (nee Forest) (2015) McLeod. Beloved wife of the late Dirk “Dick” Dejong (2021) for 46 years. Dearly loved mother of Elizabeth DeJong of London and Esther DeJong of Toronto. Much loved grandma of Zara Finlay of Seaforth. Proud great grandma of Rhea, Maximus, and Mason. Dear sister of Mary “Bonnie” MacTaggart of Napanee, Heather McLeod of London, Donald “Joe” McLeod of Bayfield, Jean McLeod (Logan) of Alaska, Lawrence “Boy” McLeod (Chris) of Alberta, Lyda “Chum” McLeod of British Columbia. Also, fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends.
She will be warmly remembered for enjoying the simple pleasures of life: gardening, volunteering, travelling, knitting, reading and her cats.
A celebration of Peg’s life will be held at a later date. Her body has been donated for medical research to the University of Western Ontario.
If desired, donation to the Seaforth Horticultural Society or Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Offer Condolence for the family of DeJONG: Margaret “Peg” Isabel (McLeod)
Darylann Thompson
Darylann June (Karn) Thompson of R.R. #1 Desboro, passed away with her loving family by her side, at South Bruce Grey Heath Centre, Chesley on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in her 75th year.
Beloved wife of Dan Gies. Loving mother of Karen (Henry) Kroes of Waterford, and stepmother of George Gies of Toronto, and Joanne (Rob) Kendrick of Stayner. Cherished grandmother of Paige, Kaitlyn (Randy), and Kyle; step-grandmother of Gracie, Todd, Ashleight, Jackson, and Kate; and great-grandmother of Kevin. Sister of Dorothy Kaufman, Dorinda (John) Howie, Dennice (Wayne) Fritz, Darlene (Bruce) Schaus, and Doreen (Terry) Walker. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Darylann will be dearly missed by her special friends Sandra Lackie and Sharlene Mountain, sisters-in-law Gail Parker, Linda (Len) Karn, Iradelle Thompson, Janet (Rae) Kroeplin, Mary Gutscher, and Reta Craig Fairweather, and brothers-in-law John Stewart and George Miskie. Darylann was predeceased by her son Kevin Thompson, first husband Ernie Thompson, her parents, Wilmer “Windy” and Betty (Sulkye) Karn, sister-in-law Betty Stewart, and brothers-in-law, Wayne Thompson, Ken Hamel, Bob Parker, Ken Karn, Herb Gutscher, and Howard Kaufman.
A memorial service honouring Darylann’s life will be held at Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley, on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 1 p.m. A casual reception will follow until 3 p.m. Private family inurnment in Chesley Cemetery.
Douglas Gordon Swoffer
Swoffer, Douglas Gordon
Passed away at his home in Whitby on Friday May 17th, 2024 at the age of 69.
Survived by his loving wife Joan. Cherished Dad of Darryl and Ashleigh. Much loved Papa of Zachary and Tatum.
Doug will be remembered by friends and family.
Funeral Mass will take place at Holy Family Catholic Church, 91 Ribblesdale Drive on Thursday May 30th at 10:30 am.
DAWN ANNE O’HEARN
O'HEARN, DAWN ANNE Dawn Anne O'Hearn (nee Thompson) of St. Marys, originally from Etobicoke, Ontario, passed away peacefully, on July 15, 2024, at the age of 91. True to her nature, she left on her own terms, "appropriately dressed" and calling all her own shots. Born on September 22, 1932, to Grace and Leslie Thompson, Dawn came from a family whose roots in Etobicoke ran deep and whose commitment to service helped shape their community in enduring ways. Dawn followed her brother, Glenn, to Sunnylea Public School and then Etobicoke Collegiate, where she met Chuck O'Hearn, her devoted life partner of more than 50 years. Together, Chuck and Dawn built a beautiful life that centred around their children: Lynn, Brian, Larry, Susan, Gregory, Janet and Carol. Their home was always open to all and was a haven to their kids and friends. Dawn was an independent woman who loved to be socially engaged and always made time for those who needed a listening ear. Her community service spanned decades, including Girl Guide leadership, volunteering at the provincial court probation office, Marriage Encounter guidance, elementary student mentoring and hospice companion work. She cultivated a legacy of service and compassion in her loving children and was deeply cherished by her thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Dawn will be laid to rest near the family cottage in Victoria Harbour, alongside her beloved husband, Chuck, and her son, Brian. A celebration of her incredible life will take place at a later date.
DR. Alexander Eugene Michael Borgiel
BORGIEL, DR. ALEXANDER EUGENE MICHAEL Peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Dorothy Ley Hospice, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Helen, for 58 years. Devoted father to Chris (Robyn), Kathy (Anthony Scholes), Teresa (Jeff Cribbie). Adored grandfather to Zachary, Sydney, Casey, Charlotte, Nathan Stephanie, Lauren, and Rachael. Dear brother to Carin Dokurno (Ron); and uncle to Rick Dokurno (Anusha) and Sue (Walter Wilowski). Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy. 10, N. of the QEW), on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 921 Flagship Dr., Mississauga, on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Dorothy Ley Hospice.
Dr. Francis Bobik Orchard
BOBIK-ORCHARD, Dr. FRANCIS MD, FRCP(C) Dr. Francis Bobik-Orchard/Francis Thomas passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in her 84th year. Loving wife of Lorne Thomas. Cherished mother of Laura and her husband, Jeff Osborne. Devoted grandmother of Michael Osborne, and Gregory Osborne and his fiancée, Erin Tabish. Dear aunt of Brian Reid, Elizabeth Figueiredo and her husband, Manny; and their children, Katie Cook, Nicole and Jesse Figueiredo. Predeceased by her sister, Ella Reid. Francis enjoyed many years practicing anesthesia at Women's College and the Orthopedic and Arthritic Hospitals in Toronto. A memorial visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, 166 Bruce Street North, Durham (Municipality of West Grey) on Thursday, July 25th from 2 - 4 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Chapman House (cheques payable to Grey Bruce Hospice Inc.) would be appreciated by the family.