Eric Grisdale
It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Eric on April 9, 2024.
Eric was incredibly strong, brave, and mature throughout his battle with cancer.
He overcame numerous hurdles and always had family and friends by his side.
He lived his 24 years, particularly the last 5.5 years, to the fullest despite the circumstances.
Eric was an avid sports fan; he loved attending Jays and hockey games.
During his childhood, he enthusiastically played baseball at the rep level until he left for Trent University, where he actively contributed to the growth of the Trent baseball team.
His interests extended to hockey, skiing, and golfing. He recently learned to surf as part of a cancer support group and cherished his time surfing in Santa Cruz. Despite battling cancer, Eric found joy in his parttime work at the Deer Creek Golf Course during the last three summers and umpiring for Whitby baseball.
He remained determined to complete his degree at Trent, demonstrating his resilience and commitment. Additionally, Eric had a passion for travel and seized every opportunity to explore new destinations.
Eric was a loving son and brought immense joy to his parents, Paul and Tracy. Although he was on the quieter side, Eric cherished his friendships and the time spent with his loved ones.
Eric will be dearly missed by his parents, Paul and Tracy, his Aunt Lynn Kaczmarczyk (George), Uncle Bruce Grisdale, Uncle Rob Gilmour (Shelley), and his cousins Ashley, Angelina, Cayla, Shane and Brittany and his extended family members.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home. Interment MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .
Elizabeth Margaret (Beth) Fraser
July 11, 1950 - April 7, 2024
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday April 7th, 2024 at the age of 73.
Much loved wife of Jim Fraser for 52 years.
Loving mother of Melanie Anne Groves and her husband Kyle and Samantha Jayne Fraser and her partner David Lupan.
Predeceased by her brother Bruce.
Sister-in-law of Martha Fraser, Mary-Lou Trolley and her husband Clayton, Anne Zochodne and her husband Frank, Pat Holden and her husband Paul, Richard Fraser and his wife Cheryl, Ronnie Fraser and his wife Lorraine and John Fraser and his wife Laura.
Beth will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families.
Arrangements with BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME .
Details to follow.
Eileen Marie Kemp
Passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024 at Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care.
Eileen is pre-deceased by her husband Edward (Ted) Kemp.
She is survived by her three daughters - Denise (Paul), Madeline, Trina (Mitch), nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
She is also survived by her brother Allan (Edna).
Cremation has already taken place.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Bowmanville Legion – upstairs.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society(https://cancer.ca/en/)
Elaine Yvonne Haughton
November 30th, 1940 - Thursday, April 4th, 2024
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday April 4th, 2024 at the age of 83.
Loving mother of Donnett Tomlinson and her husband Anthony of Oshawa and Phillip Bennett and his wife Grace of Guelph.
Grandmother of Cheryton, Jiordan (Skyler) and Great-grandson Damian. Remembered by Tiffany and her daughter Amore.
Dear sister of Verma, Ansel. Predeceased by Sister Violet and her brothers Glaister, Albert and Kieth .
Elaine will be fondly remembered by her brother’s and sister’s in-law as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.
Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Friday April 19th, from 11:00 am until time of service in the chapel at Noon.
In memory of Elaine memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be sent to the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth Clayton
After a life well lived, and independent to the end, our beloved mother, Elizabeth Clayton, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Campbellford Memorial Hospital.
She was the cherished wife of Stanley Clayton, who predeceased her in January 2000.
Mum leaves two sisters: Ann Chisnall in South Africa and Mary Heyes of Whitby.
She was predeceased by her brother Billy Fallon.
Daughters Melanie MacLeod (Cheryl Cotter) and Amanda Peckover (Marv Wrightly) have been the recipients of unconditional love throughout their entire lives.
Granddaughters Christina Smith and Amanda Smith-Knox and grandsons Matthew Smith (Sherrilyn Poirier) of Keene and Adam Smith (Michelle) of Windsor have a lifetime of wonderful memories of their Nana and Grumps.
Great- grandson Bradly Smith and great-granddaughters Jadea Tompkins and Dakoda Tompkins, (all of the Kingston area) were a great source of joy to their Nana.
In recent years, she was happy to welcome Madilynn Ryan to the family.
The icing on the cake was the arrival of two great-great grandchildren, Journee and Oakley.
Mom considered herself rich in friends and faith.
Her celebration of life service will be held at Kingsview United Church on Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. The family hope you can join us for the service.
Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service and at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. A reception will immediately follow the service at the church. Private cremation to follow at a later date.
Should you so wish, donations are requested to Campbellford Memorial Hospital or Kingsview United Church.
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .
Engelbert Joseph Dessailly
Affectionately known as Bert, peacefully departed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, leaving behind a lasting impression on all those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him.
Bert's journey began in Dupuy, Québec, in 1934, where he was born to Josephine and Leon Dessailly.
Alongside his siblings Maurice and Cecile, Bert learned the values of hard work, compassion, and family bonds, shaping him into the remarkable man he became.
In 1957, Bert embarked on a journey of love and partnership when he married the love of his life, Arlene. Together, they created a home filled with warmth, laughter, and unwavering support.
As a father, Bert's love knew no bounds. He poured his heart and soul into nurturing and guiding his children, Linda, Larry (Cathy), Jim (Teresa), and Lianne (Dan).
Bert was always there, a steady presence in their lives. Bert's passions were as diverse as they were vibrant. He found solace in the tranquility of nature, often spending time fishing or simply enjoying the outdoors.
But above all else, Bert cherished time spent with his family. He took great pride in being a grandfather to Tom, Kate (Dave), Meaghan (Shane), Joe, Mike (Sarah), Jacqueline, Emma, Jessica (Michael), Emily, Matthew and Samantha and a great-grandfather to Jacob and Kaiden.
A visitation to celebrate Bert's life will be held on April 8th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Mount Lawn Funeral Home ( Whitby). Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 10:30 am (1100 Mary St. N, Oshawa).
A Graveside service will follow the Funeral Mass at MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY (21 Garrard Street, Whitby).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bert's honor to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Edward William ‘Bill’ Hayden
Passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 82.
Beloved husband of Myra for 59 years.
Loving father of Danielle Campbell (Jayme).
Devoted grandfather of Zoe (Karan) and Lara. Dear brother of Catherine Morrit (John) and Jayne Hayden (Mark).
Predeceased by his parents Edgar & Hazel Hayden.
Bill was a dedicated teacher for over 30 years at Central Collegiate in Oshawa.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa).
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Elsie “Janette” Hickling
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24th, 2024 in her 93rd year.
Dearly loved wife of Philip (deceased), loving mother of Graham (Joanne) and Gordon.
Proud grandma of Hayley, Taylor and Tory.
Sadly missed by brother, Douglas, nieces and nephews in many parts of the world.
Born 3rd July, 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland. Janette and Philip married on August 28th, 1954 and immigrated to Canada in 1957.
Together, they enjoyed 71 cruises.
She will be remembered forever in our hearts.
To honour mum’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
“Going Home".
Exelda ‘Zelda’ Mary White
Passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Age Care Samac, at the age of 91.
Devoted wife, of 58 years, to the late Cecil White (2010).
Loving mother of Eleanor White, Eric White (Joanne), Elaine White, the late Cecil White (2022) (Penny), Lorraine McMahon (Barry), and Donna White.
Cherished Nana of Michelle, Jason, Alison, Jesse, Holly, Eric, Riley, and Adam and great-Nana of many great-grandchildren.
Zelda was a dedicated parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church for over 70 years.
She loved to listen to country music and dancing with family and friends, as well as playing bingo. She actively participated in Age Care Samac events.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday April 2nd from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday April 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Private family urn interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .
Eleanor “Ellie” Singer
January 28, 1940 - March 21, 2024
Ellie passed peacefully at The Village of Taunton Mills in her comfy room surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Ellie was listening to her show tunes and 50’s favourites while hearing her loved ones laugh, cry and sing her praises.
Ellie lived with dementia during the last 6 years of her life, the last 3 years being in LTC.
Ellie was not one to dwell on the negative, she did not judge.
She’d rather spend her time laughing and loving her family and friends and watching the Leafs, the Jays and a good movie, preferably a Hollywood musical.
Ellie was born in Toronto to Kenneth and Bernadine. She grew up with her sisters: Carolyn, Nancy, Judy and Barb both in Toronto and Scarborough. Ellie was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, and aunt, but her favourite role of all was mother and Nana-Banana to: Valerie: Matt/Chantelle (Lauren & Mikey), Tess & Emily, Steven/Cheryl: Elora & Angus, Mark: Jarrett & Jessie, and Cheryl/Richie: Kendra & Harper. Her love, patience and readiness to help when needed knew no bounds.
Ellie enjoyed road trips, plane trips and train trips throughout her life. Her most memorable being: the Maritimes, Cape Cod, Florida, Moosonee and NYC.
Ellie loved going to the Coulson cottage for get togethers with her extended Coulson family. Ellie always hoped to make it to Norway, she might just still, as her family plan to visit there on her behalf.
Ellie worked for 25 years in nephrology research as a lab assistant for U of T at St. Mike’s under the direction of Dr. M. Halperin. Ellie was incredibly proud to work in this lab. Ellie shifted into retirement being a devoted caregiver to her beloved sister Judy, her tenacious mother Bern and her 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, whom she thought the world of.
Nana didn’t love anything more than laughing (which she did often) when hanging with her grandkids.
Ellie then became the one cared for and the family would like to recognize the exceptional care of the UHN where Ellie spent months during Covid.
She then transitioned into to the caring, loving and sincere team of the Dryden Unit at The Village. The family would also like to thank wonderful Geddes, who was Ellie’s constant source of comfort and companionship at The Village.
Ellie will be forever etched in our hearts and memories. Thank you for your unrelenting love and constant devotion.
You mean more than words to us.
A celebration of life will be held in the future, where we can fully pay homage to this wonderful woman.
Arrangements with BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.