DAVIS, Ardyth Anne Davis
DAVIS, Ardyth Anne (nee Epps) Davis - (Retired employee of TD Bank and member of St. Mark’s United Church in Whitby) Peacefully at Rockcliffe Community Care in Scarborough on Friday August 23rd, 2024 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Kieth Davis.
Loving mother of Linda Albrecht (Erwin) and Lisa Taylor (Victoria). Dear grandmother of Katherine, Carolyn, John and Sarah. Sister of Gary, Marlene, Karen and predeceased by Shirley, Beverley, John and Alan.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday August 27, 2024 from 6 -8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday August 28, 2024 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel.
Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Ardyth to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Ontario SPCA would be appreciated.
WHELAN, Susan Christine Whelan
WHELAN, Susan Christine (nee Speller) Whelan - Aged 74 of Whitby passed away peacefully August 21,
2024.
Sue was the beloved wife of Michael Whelan for almost 50 years and loving mother to Anne
Borrelly (Regis), Debbie Gillespie (Neil) and Matthew Whelan (Aikta) Susan was a proud Moushka to her five adored grandchildren, Alexandre, Aymeric, Taralyn, Duncan and Oscar.
Susan is remembered by her mother Else Speller, siblings, Karen McLean, Debbie and Roger Speller, friends and extended family. She is pre-deceased by her father, Philip Speller.
Susan was born in Ottawa, ON, she grew up in Montreal, then Toronto, with her formative years spent in Westchester County, New York.
After spending a few years in Paris, she eventually settled in Whitby to raise her family. Susan worked as a legal secretary and was a successful Mary Kay consultant in the 1980s.
Susan adored the ballet, good food and was a voracious reader. She loved her family more than anything and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, and warm snuggles.
The family extends a huge thank you to staff at Oak Ridges’ Hospice in Port Perry for their care and support.
The family asks that in lieu of gifts, donations be made to Oak Ridges’ Hospice or the Recovery College at CAMH.
A visitation will take place Sunday, August 25th from 11am-1pm, followed by a celebration of life at 1pm and a reception for family and friends who wish to join us at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Courtice, ON L1E 2R7
LEYES, Brian Joseph Leyes
LEYES, Brian Joseph -
January 11, 1942 – August 17, 2024
Passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2024 at the age of 82, with his family and dedicated caregivers at his side.
Beloved husband of Sami for nearly 54 years, and loving father to Christian (Emily), Mike (Jen) and Josh (Laura). Special Grandpa to Brady, Myanna, Brody, Colton, Gage, Lola & Paisley.
Brian will be deeply missed by the Leyes and Honda families and his many nieces and nephews. Brian was born in Kitchener, Ontario on January 11th, 1942 to Leo and Josephine Leyes (nee Hoffarth).
Predeceased by his parents and older brother Paul. A true entrepreneur, Brian blazed a trail and moved to Oshawa, Ontario in 1962 to open the first pizza stores in the city.
Pepi’s Pizza had 5 locations across the Durham Region over the next 20 years and had a large impact on popularizing pizza in the area. Due to ongoing health issues, Brian retired from the pizza business in the early 1980s. Brian spent his remaining years a dedicated family man, giving back to the community whenever and wherever he could. Whether he was taking his sons on road trips to baseball stadiums across America, hosting countless social gatherings with Sami, or volunteering for the Arthritis Society, and running their charity bingo games, Brian always did right by people, making a positive impact wherever he went. In his remaining years, Brian moved to the Village of Taunton Mills.
Despite his deteriorating physical health, Brian always had a positive outlook and did the absolute best with the hand he was dealt. He continued his passion for business and started managing the General Store at Taunton Mills. His desire to follow his passion and serve people didn’t go unnoticed, as he received the Ontario senior achievement award in 2018. Many thanks to the compassionate and dedicated staff at Taunton Mills for their loving care and support.
In accordance with Brian's wishes, instead of a funeral, a celebration of life will be held at Courtice Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 7th from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm, with tributes commencing at 2:00 pm. The Chapel is located at 1587 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Courtice, L1E 2R7.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to a charity of your choice. -
January 11, 1942 – August 17, 2024 Passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2024 at the age of 82, with his family and dedicated caregivers at his side.
Beloved husband of Sami for nearly 54 years, and loving father to Christian (Emily), Mike (Jen) and Josh (Laura). Special Grandpa to Brady, Myanna, Brody, Colton, Gage, Lola & Paisley.
Brian will be deeply missed by the Leyes and Honda families and his many nieces and nephews.
Brian was born in Kitchener, Ontario on January 11th, 1942 to Leo and Josephine Leyes (nee Hoffarth).
Predeceased by his parents and older brother Paul.
A true entrepreneur, Brian blazed a trail and moved to Oshawa, Ontario in 1962 to open the first pizza stores in the city. Pepi’s Pizza had 5 locations across the Durham Region over the next 20 years and had a large impact on popularizing pizza in the area.
Due to ongoing health issues, Brian retired from the pizza business in the early 1980s. Brian spent his remaining years a dedicated family man, giving back to the community whenever and wherever he could. Whether he was taking his sons on road trips to baseball stadiums across America, hosting countless social gatherings with Sami, or volunteering for the Arthritis Society, and running their charity bingo games, Brian always did right by people, making a positive impact wherever he went. In his remaining years, Brian moved to the Village of Taunton Mills.
Despite his deteriorating physical health, Brian always had a positive outlook and did the absolute best with the hand he was dealt. He continued his passion for business and started managing the General Store at Taunton Mills. His desire to follow his passion and serve people didn’t go unnoticed, as he received the Ontario senior achievement award in 2018.
Many thanks to the compassionate and dedicated staff at Taunton Mills for their loving care and support.
In accordance with Brian's wishes, instead of a funeral, a celebration of life will be held at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, Sept. 7th from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm, with tributes commencing at 2:00 pm. The Chapel is located at 1587 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Courtice, L1E 2R7.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to a charity of your choice.
JOHNSTON, George James Johnston
JOHNSTON, George James - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of George James Johnston on Aug. 18th at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa in his 85th year with his family by his side.
He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family passionately and golf as a close second.
He spent his long working career filling prescriptions as a pharmacist after getting his education at the University of Toronto and working firstly at Strader’s Drugs and then Smith’s until he retired at the age of 67.
After his retirement, he joined the Lions Service Club and devoted many enjoyable hours as treasurer with his buddies while providing services to the community.
He also travelled extensively with his wife, Edwina, to Greece, England, China, Australia, many European countries and southern islands. Earlier years were spent camping with the family across Canada and through the United States.
George is survived by his wife, Edwina, and his three children Paul, Trevor (Karen) and Andrea (Mike) as well as his five grandchildren Christine (Nate). Courtney, Camryn (Quinn), Jayden and Avery, and two great grandchildren Aiden and Owen with one on the way.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm at Morris Funeral Home, Bowmanville. All are welcome
In lieu of flowers, donations will be greatly accepted and appreciated by the North Oshawa Lions Club to help with their service dog program at dogguides.com
CHICHTON, Beverley Ann Crichton
CHICHTON, Beverley Ann Crichton - passed away peacefully at Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry on Tuesday August 20, 2024 in her 85th year.
Beloved wife and best friend of 66 years to Donald Crichton.
Bev was a loving mother to Sandra (Frank) Dean, Donny (Kim) Crichton, and Janet Crichton. Adored and cherished Grandmother to Dawn (Mike), Sean, Courtney (Scott), Brittany (Adam) and predeceased by Granddaughter Melissa Dean. Proud Great Grandmother to Taeya, Ben, Andre, Naptalia and Landon.
Predeceased by her parents William Clifford and Ethel Leon Reesor (Shea).
Bev was a fun-loving sister to ten siblings. She is survived by her sister Patricia Weyermars (Bill), sisters-in-law; Gloria Reesor and Debbie Reesor and brother-in-law Peter Weyermars. Bev is predeceased by her siblings; Margaret (Laurie) Griggs, William (Lois) Reesor, Lorraine (Arthur) Middlestadt, Donald Reesor, Robert Reesor, Clarence Reesor, James Reesor, and Gerald Reesor.
A memorial ceremony will be held at Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry on Saturday September 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation to commence one hour prior to service. A Celebration of Bev’s life will follow in the lounge.
A special thank you to Stronach Regional Cancer Centre (Southlake), Dr. Zibdawi and all the staff for their amazing care given to Bev. We would also like to thank everyone at Oak Ridges Hospice for the amazing care given to Bev and her family.
In Bev’s honour and in lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations be made to Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry.
McALLISTER, Mireille Sylvie McAllister
McALLISTER, Mireille Sylvie McAllister -
January 27, 1964 – August 16, 2024
Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Friday August 16, 2024.
Beloved wife of Daryl for 36 years.
Loving mother of Candice and her husband Richard, Mimi and her husband Matt and Eric and his wife Kaytlynn.
Cherished Grandma of Ben, Jake, Vera, and June. Mireille will be sadly missed by brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Mireille enjoyed her job at the Regent Theatre Oshawa.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Lakeridge Health Foundation - Cancer ward.
Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com.
GORMLEY, James Gormley
GORMLEY, James Gormley -
July 24 1947 - August 17th 2024
After a short illness and hospital stay, James Gormley passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on August 17th, 2024 at the age of 77.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen, his daughter Erin O’Neill and her husband Aaron and the two lights of his life his grandchildren Gavin (Big Guy) and Ashleigh (Princess).
He is also survived by his sisters Theresa Diver (Peter) and Mary Sinclair (Ian), Sister in law Maureen Gormley.
His brothers in law Jim Irvine, William Brannan, Bill Carson (Shirley) and sister in laws Judith Dorais and Maggie Carson. James had many special people pass before him that include his parents Michael and Jane Gormley, his brother Benny, his sisters Michelle, Jeannie and Cissie, brother in laws John Harrison, Charlie Carson and Adrien Dorais. His niece Jane Diver and nephew Laird Harrison.
Also, his mother in law who he shared a very special bond with-Christina Carson. Most importantly, James was pre-deceased by his son Paul who passed away in 2002 and was waiting for him with open arms and a pint. James leaves behind his best friends Tommy and Sue Masterman as well as many nieces, nephews and friends he’s made along his wonderful life who meant so much to him.
James had so many loves in his 77 years from golf, music, trivia, Montreal Canadiens, his family, friends and of course his beloved Glasgow Celtic.
A visitation will be held on Friday August 30th from 4-8pm at Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). A celebration of life will take place on Saturday August 31st from 1-6 at the Durham Celtic Club, 110 Ash Street, Whitby. The Celtic Club was James’ second home, and its members are graciously hosting us in one of his favorite places. We hope you can join us and his family on this special day.
Due to space limitations, we ask that you visit to share a pint and toast James, being mindful of others who wish to do the same.
We encourage you to wear your Celtic gear or green/white for the occasion.
Our family would like to thank the staff at LHO G wing 6th floor who went out of their way to keep James comfortable until the end. In lieu of flowers, we kindly request donations to Cystic Fibrosis Canada or the Alzheimer Society, both causes very dear to James.
On-line condolences may be placed at www.oshawafuneralhome.com .
ROLLS, Harold Wilbert Rolls
ROLLS, Harold Wilbert - Employee of General Motors for 36 years.
Suddenly at his home in Peterborough on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of the late Ann Rolls.
Loving father of the late Cathy Rolls and David Rolls.
He will be dearly missed by extended family and friends, especially John and all his Buick Family from the Northeast Chapter of the GS/GN club and his much-loved friends, Jenn and Jeff and their children Paul, Karen and Enzo.
Harold was a long-time member of the GSCA, had a true passion for Buicks and a super fan of the Fowlers Corners Cruise Night on Thursday nights.
He truly loved reading, mastering puzzles and tending to his flower garden.
A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 2:00p.m-4:00p.m and 6:00p.m-8:00p.m at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Road in Whitby, ON. He will be laid to rest the following day in our cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
CSANYI, Rudolph Csanyi
CSANYI, Rudolph "Rudy" - Passed on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Dorothy Csanyi. Adoring father to Jessica (Adam). Cherished brother to Les (Sue), Charlie, Marsha and Rozalia.
Rudy will also be missed by his many nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby, on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1 p.m. with a chapel service to follow at 2 p.m.
Cremation will take place at a later date.
WOOD, Ed Wood
WOOD, Ed Wood - passed away peacefully on his 78th birthday on July 12, 2024, with his family at his side.
Beloved husband of Susan, amazing father of Greg and Stephen, a loved father-in-law of Stacy and Liz.
He adored his 5 grandchildren Julia, Katelyn, Cameron, Adam and Andrew.
With many health challenges that Ed faced over the years he never complained and found the positive side every day. He will always be in our hearts.
A Celebration of Life will be held at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY , 21 Garrard Road, Whitby on Saturday, August 24 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.; speeches will begin at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated, thank you The Wood Family.