Velma Catharine Parker
July 10, 1933 – January 25, 2023
Velma Catharine Parker peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 25, 2023 with family who deeply loved her.
Beloved wife of the late Donald Parker whom shared their lives together for 56 years until his passing May 15 2007.
Loving mom to Patti (late Don), Mary Wright (Jamie) and Karen Wright (Don).
Proud grandma of six grandchildren and great grandma of eight.
Velma was born in Newcastle on July 10, 1933 to parents Mary and Mathew Alldread.
Predeceased by twelve brothers and sisters. She will be missed by her sister-in-law June Alldread. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Velma loved her family fiercely and lived a life that served others with her giving heart.
Arrangements with the Newcastle Funeral Home. Interment in the spring.
The family would like to thank the exceptional care and support given to Velma at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville emergency department and Lakeridge Health Oshawa CCU.
If so desired, donations in Velma’s memory can be made to Durham Hospice (Clarington) by sending a cheque to the funeral home.
Vyona Slawter
Passed over peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at age 84.
Vyona, loving mother of Natasha.
Dear sister of Donielda, Robert, Lorene (Marvin) Riley, Wayne (Samantha) and the late Lorne, Allen, Leslie and Dallas.
Vyona will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
A private family service to take place.
A memorial service to take place at a later date in Nova Scotia.
Vyona's loving impact on peoples lives will continue to live on and she will be lovingly remembered by so many.
Victor Ruseckas
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Ruseckas at Uxbridge Hospital on January 8th with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
He has now joined his loving parents Mary and John Ruseckas.
He was born in Germany, and immigrated to Winnipeg with his parents after the war in 1946.
He is also predeceased by his Wife’s parents Madge and Edward Lanigan as well as his brother-in-law Frank.
He is fondly remembered by his sister-in-laws Margaret, and Mary (Gerard), and brother-in-laws Edward and Michael (Mary Ann) as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was a soft spoken man but someone who had a lot to say in the right company.
He was a lover of projects and always had one…two or three on the go. He spent his final weeks in the place he loved most with his wife Anne Marie and beautiful dogs Farley and Phantom.
We would like to express our thanks for the excellent care and compassion Victor received from the doctors, nurses and staff at Margaret Hospital, Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital and Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
If so desired, Memorial donations in memory of Victor to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Arrangements with the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton. Funeral Mass will follow at St Joseph's Catholic Church Beaverton at 12 noon.
Velma (nee Cordovado) Micheli
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 1, 2023, in her 98th year.
Beloved wife of Alfred for 63 years.
Devoted mother of Deborah (Ben) Pankhurst, Robert, and Raymond (Mag).
Cherished Nonni of Abraam, Matthew, Georgia Lynne, and Madeline. Great Grandmother of Isla and Anastasia.
Visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (south side of Taunton Road, east of Thornton Road) 905-440-3595 on Tuesday, January 3rd from 7:00pm-9:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, 194 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa on Wednesday, January 4th at 10:30am. Interment to follow in Toronto.
In memory of Velma, donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation.
Vienna Demarris Beers
October 16, 1934 - December 23, 2022
Died peacefully, after a short stay in the hospital on December 23, 2022, in her 88th year.
Dee was the loving wife of the late Charles Frederick for over 64 years.
She was a loving and devoted mother to her children, Kathryn (Wayne) and the late Greg (Debbie).
She was a proud Granny to Megan, Colin (Cassie), Katie and Erin.
Her passions were tennis and spending time with friends, made both on and off the court.
She was a force to be reckoned with on the court. Off the court, all were welcome in the home she made with Freddie, especially to enjoy summers by the pool and the annual Boxing Day party.
She loved music, dancing, and was happy if she found herself with a beach nearby.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Scarborough General Hospital for their care and compassion during her stay.
We are consoled by knowing she's now reunited with Freddie and Greg.
A visitation will take place on Monday, January 2, 2022, from 4-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, at 2 p.m., with a visitation one hour prior.
The visitation and funeral will be located at The SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering.
Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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Vincenzo “Vince” Posteraro
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 21st at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in his 82nd year.
Beloved husband of Maria for 59 years.
Loved father of Guy (Carolyn), Gino (Heather) and the late Franca. Survived by his son in law Joe Gatti.
Adored Grandfather/ Nonno of Jacob, Olivia, Jesse, Owen, Jake, Kateryna, Mateo, Mikayla, Chance and Vienna.
Great Grandfather/Nonno of Ashlynn.
Survived by his sisters Pierina (Guido) and Ermelinda in Italy.
Lovingly remembered by his family Joe Canonico (Carmela), Carmela Visconti (the late Vincenzo), the late Tony Canonico (Ida).
Vince was a proud employee of Oshawa Bonded Paving for 19 years and Ontario Hydro, Darlington for 14 years.
His passing is very sad for everyone in the Italian Community. Vince was a true advocate for Italian culture for everyone that came from the Lago-Cosenza area.
Visitation will be held on Thursday December 29th from 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass on Friday December 30th, 1pm at St. Therese Catholic Church, Courtice. Resurrection Mausoleum to follow.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Regional Cancer Centre/ Lakeridge Health Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca.
Vivian Elaine (Kendall) Holt
JANUARY 15, 1940 – DECEMBER 9, 2022
Vivian was born on January 15, 1940, in Toronto, Ontario and died unexpectedly on December 9, 2022, in Oshawa, Ontario.
Beloved wife of William John Holt (“Holty”), she is survived by her children April (Drew) Ellerman of Hurricane, Utah; Sheri (Curtis) Christensen of Okotoks, Alberta; Robin (Brett) Glassey of Herriman, Utah; Chris (Yen) Holt of Bowmanville, Ontario; and Lim Chi Leung of Whitby, Ontario.
She is also survived by eleven beautiful grandchildren whom she dearly loved, Chase (Allison) Ellerman of Toledo, Oregon; Sierra (Alden) Campbell of Trenton, Ontario; Broc (Kaitlyn) Ellerman of San Antonio, Texas; Dalan (Caroline) Christensen of Okotoks, Alberta; Jaden (Morgan) Glassey of Herriman, Utah; Gage Glassey, Marcus Glassey, and Cody Glassey of Herriman, Utah; Sydney Holt, Colton Holt, and Chloe Holt of Bowmanville, Ontario.
She is also survived by six darling great-grandchildren, with whom she would have loved to have been able to spend more time.
Vivian played the role of a serious mom as her children were growing up, successfully disguising her sense of humour and spontaneity for many years. When Vivian stayed up past midnight at a truck stop, however, or ate chocolate at a wedding, she was practically dancing on the table – ok, a couple of times she actually danced on a table.
Vivian was a teacher by profession and by nature, beginning her career straight out of teacher’s college, continuing as a substitute teacher when her children were young.
After being a stay-home mom for many years she enrolled in Trent University. During one college exam as Vivian wrote page after page, her professor begged, “Vivian, if I give you an A now, will you stop writing?” She graduated from Trent with a B.S. in Psychology getting her dream job teaching children with learning disabilities.
A lifelong learner, Vivian blessed the lives of family and friends with her numerous talents. She was an exceptional teacher, generous to all, and an inspiration to many. Her talents included sewing, smocking dresses, playing tennis, decoupage, quilting, tole-painting, making chocolates, jewelry-making, teaching piano, knitting, dancing, and playing the guitar. She gave away countless baby quilts to new moms and inspirational quilts to children graduating from Primary or leaving on church missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Vivian’s life revolved around family, her love of God, and service to others. She will be dearly missed by her sweetheart, Holty, her spouse of 62 years. We will miss Vivian’s laugh, lemon meringue pies, her turkey stuffing, hugs, even her “Kendall” stubbornness.
The legacy left by Vivian lives on in whom she has taught, served, and loved. There will be a public viewing on Monday, December 19th, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. followed by a funeral at 12:00 P.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 632 Thornton Rd N, Oshawa, Ontario.
Arrangements entrusted with OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME .
Vesa Spirovski
1930 - 2022
With a very heavy heart, on December 4, 2022 we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, Baba and PreBaba, Vesa, age 92 years, at home.
Vesa leaves behind her beloved husband of 70 years Mitre.
Loving mother to Ica/Ljupco, Jagoda and her late husband Jonce, Blagojce/Nena and Nada/Kire.
Cherished Baba to Nikolce, Kris, Daniela, Bale, Stiven, Deni, Vesna, Johnny, Tome and Diana and 13 great-grandchildren.
Vesa was born in Selo Krani, Macedonia and along with her husband Mitre and 4 children immigrated to Canada in 1970.
Vesa was happiest surrounded by her beautiful loving family.
Forever and always in our hearts.
arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.
Virginia Edith LeBlanc LeBlanc
Virginia was born March 15th, 1939 in Ottawa, Ontario.
She passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa surrounded by her family.
She was recently widowed by her loving husband of 44 years, Roger LeBlanc.
She was a proud and devoted mother to Valerie, Jack, Mark (Lynn), and her late son Joe.
She was a caring sister to John (Janet), Jim (Lorraine), and the late Dave and Dan.
Virginia was adored by her grandchildren Cal, Kyle, Danielle, Kristen, Chantelle (Ryan) and John. Virginia was recently promoted to Great Grandma when Myla was born with whom she cherished her time with her.
She will be missed immensely by her family members.
Virginia was a dedicated and proud Nurse for many years.
She was a matriarch who kept her family and friends very close.
She loved spending time with her children and extended family members, enjoyed socializing (often dancing) and was a part of the Woman’s Auxiliary at Kingsview United Church for numerous years.
She was typically involved with various committees within the community and spent many days volunteering.
On behalf of Virginia and her family, we would like to sincerely thank the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, specifically the staff on the Cardiac floor for the excellent care and support they provided to Virginia.
Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Virginia.
Arrangements entrusted with Mount Lawn Funeral Home .
Violet ‘Vi’ Theresa Albrecht
April 29, 1933 - November 24, 2022
Peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 89.
Loving mother of Paul (Christine), Mark (Virginia), and Michael (Susan).
Cherished grandmother of Sam, Stephanie, Ian, Aaron, Kyle, James, and Adam.
Vi will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends.
Special thanks to all the staff of 4F at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 1-2 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 2 p.m.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a CHARITY of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at armstrongfh.ca .