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DELIGIO, Carolina Deligio - July 21, 1928 - December 6, 2022
It is with overwhelming sadness that the family shares the peaceful passing of Carolina on December 6, 2022 at the age of 94.
Devoted wife of Saverio 64 years.
Cherished mother to Vito (Anna Maria) Deligio.
Beloved Nonna to Frank, James and Carolyn.
She was a kind and generous woman with a beautiful heart.
Always enjoyed helping and taking care of others.
She took pleasure from the simple things in life and put a smile on anyone who came across her presence.
She will be truly missed by her loved ones.
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JEZEGOU, Joan Elizabeth (nee Wherry) - DECEMBER 19, 1939 – DECEMBER 6, 2022
Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Thursday December 6th, 2022, at the age of 82 years.
Dearly beloved wife of John of 65 years.
Loving mother of Kim Godwin (Paul), Shawn (Laura), Johnathan and predeceased by Rick (Mary) and Matthew.
Cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Dear sister of Lois Dunn (Norm), Linda Perry and predeceased by Robert.
Will be missed by all her family and friends.
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MERKAC, Gabriel Merkac - MARCH 9, 1932 – DECEMBER 5, 2022
Of Mitchell Corners, at the age of 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday December 6, 2022.
Devoted husband to Petronella (Ronny) Merkac (Garrels). Daughter, Cindy Stirling (Merkac). Her children and his dearest grandchildren Molly, Drew and Jaslan Stirling and many foster grandchildren.
Daughter Debbie Merkac-Robinson. Her children and his dearest grandchildren Dr. Tyler Robinson, Dr. Trevor Robinson (Justin Pope) and Tanya Robinson. Daughter Sylvia Lang (Merkac) and her husband Steve Lang.
Their children and his devoted grandchildren Denise Lang, Michael Lang and Nicole Lang. Great Grandchildren (Denise Lang) Meadow and Micah Forsyth. Daughter Linda Merkac.
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DOYLE, Joseph "Jerry" Gerrard Doyle - NOVEMBER 11, 1946 – DECEMBER 6, 2022
Age 76, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
He was a loving and cherished husband to the late Beatrice Doyle.
Cherished father of Byron (Courtney) and Shawn (Jolyene).
Adored grandfather to Claudia, Nicholas, Alexis, Keely, Malachy, and Lincoln. Jerry will be greatly missed by his many extended family, friends, and longtime partner, Carol Smyth.
Jerry is survived by his loving siblings, Raymond (Margaritha (May), Charlene (Walter), and Frances (Kim).
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ROBITAILLE, Francois Claude Robitaille - October 18, 1941 - December 6, 2022
Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 81.
Beloved husband of Margaret for 56 years.
Loving father of Claude Jr., the late Thérèse, Jayson (Colleen) and Cameron.
Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Paige, Samantha (Kyle), Megan, Calem, Olivia, Jayme and Kaitlin and great-grandfather of Brooke, Matthew, Henry, Aaliyah and Kobe.
Dear brother of Francoise (Marcel), Marc and Ghislaine and brother-in-law of Myriam.
Predeceased by his parents Leopold and Thérèse and his siblings Jacques, Michel, and Monique.
Francois was a hardworker, who loved his job.
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McKINNEY, John Ross - April 5, 1938 - December 7, 2022
Ross was a courageous gentleman to all that knew him, a loving son, big brother, loyal father, grandfather, and committed partner.
Born a Brampton boy and in his 85th year passed away in Uxbridge.
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MAXTED, John - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Hillsdale Terrace in his 91 st year.
Beloved husband of the late Sylvia. Loving father of Dianne (Mark), Donna (Robert) and Patricia (Brad).
Cherished grandfather of Ashley (Matthew), Darren (Teresa), Mandy (Andrew), Sean (Candace), Derek (Catie), Samantha, Nicholas and Connor and great granddaughter Ava Elizabeth.
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MCFARLANE, Lucille - It is with great sadness that the McFarlane family announces the passing of our beloved Lucille McFarlane after a prolonged illness on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Lakeridge Gardens Long Term Care Home.
Loving Mother of Carol, Grandmother of Kianna, Kalen and Kaila.
She is survived by her sisters Grace, Enid, Sheila and Olga, brother Kenneth, Sister In-Law Icelyn. Lucille is preceded by her parents Father Nemiah McFarlane and Mother Henrietta Christie, adopted mother Ethlyn McFarlane.
She will be greatly missed by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
We would like to thank the caring staff of the Lakeridge Gardens Long Term Care Home, the Dialysis Department at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital, Paramedics and Mount Lawn Funeral Home.
Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations will be collected at the Funeral Service for The New Beginnings Community Church.
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BENSON, Grace Elaine - It is with great sadness that we share with you the peaceful passing of Grace Benson on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 in Keswick, Ontario.
Loving mother of Lynn Marie “Pix” Benson (Tom).
Cherished daughter of Mac and Maud Middleton.
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BOGDAN, Aleksander Bogdan - Passed Peacefully surrounded by family at Copernicus Lodge on December 7, 2022
Predeceased by beloved wife Joan.
Loving father of Angela, Antony (Bridget), John and Joseph (Janice).
Dear grandfather of Jason, Kate (Genki), Joanna (Tim), John (Tess), Aleksandra, Sawyer (Michael), Madeline and Kaitlin. Proud great grandfather of Nuala.
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PHILLIPS, Uelma Joy (nee Taylor) Phillips - Surrounded by her loving family, Uelma passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on December 7th, 2022 at the age of 87 years.
Beloved wife of the late Louis Phillips.
Dear mother of Steven Phillips, Carla Stevens (Scott) and Kim Wolla (John).
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POLLITT, Nancy Elizabeth Pollitt - September 13, 1977 - December 5, 2022
Passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, December 5, 2022, at the age of 45.
Loving mother of Ewan.
Beloved daughter of Janet and the late George.
Adored sister of Tory Pollitt (Chris Hay) and T.R. Pollitt (Christie).
Cherished aunt of Gavin, Jillian, Liz and Zoe.
Predeceased by her grandparents Shirley & Ted Robson and Fran & Tom Pollitt.
Nancy will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
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LINDSAY, Frederick - AUGUST 30, 1932 – DECEMBER 5, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Frederick Lindsay born August 30, 1932 in Edinburgh, Scotland announce his passing on December 5, 2022 at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa in his 91st year.
Proud father of Robert Lindsay, Barbara (Bill) Mogavero, Frederick Lindsay,
Predeceased by his daughter Beverly Lindsay and wife Margaret Lindsay (Woodall).
Grandfather to Elizabeth (Aaron) Westlake, Alison Lindsay, Lindsay Mogavero (Shain), Cheryl Mogavero, Sloane Mogavero, Johnny (Katie) Morana, Joey Blackett (Chantel), Kurtis Blackett (Monique), Bryan Lindsay and Becca Lindsay Great Grandfather to Adien, Jordan, Natalie, Oscar, Ayla, Mitchell Myles and Grayson.
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BIRCHAM, June Marguerite - Passed away peacefully on Monday December 5th, 2022 at the age of 78.
Beloved wife of the late Grant Bircham and the late Robert Richards.
Loving mother of Tracy Richards, Cheryl Richards, Debbie Patton and Carrie Richards.
Fondly remembered by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Will be missed by her extended family and friends.
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BERKUTA, Nick Berkuta - APRIL 2, 1946 – DECEMBER 5, 2022
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nick Berkuta, age 76, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022.
Pre deceased by his loving wife Jeanette of almost 52 years.
Loving father of Robert (Ashely), Andrea, and Chris (Heather).
Adored grandfather (aka Papa) to Courtney, Isaak, Chase, and Brynnley.
Nick loved spending time with his friends on the golf course, fishing with his grandkids, was a lifelong Leafs fan, and enjoyed spending time with his family.
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BELL, Nancy Amy (Shaw) Bell - Born December 21st 1943 and passed away peacefully at the Lakeridge Health Center in Port Perry, December 6th 2022.
Leaving behind her beloved soul mate and partner Edward Cameron and their three cats, Daughter Melanie Bell, Step Daughter January Bell, Grandchildren Ryan Quinn and Brianna Bell(Justin Koestler), Great Grandchild Ophelia Amy Koestler and brother Bryan Shaw, as well as extended friends and family.
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NIGRO, Gloria Concetta Nigro - 1933 - 2022 It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Gloria Concetta Nigro, on Tuesday December 6th, at the age of 89, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She is pre-deceased by her husband Michele, brother Michael and sister Filomena.
She leaves behind her loving sister Lina.
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CAVERLEY, Kenneth Joseph - May 10, 1957 – December 6, 2022
Ken passed away peacefully at home with his family on December 6, 2022, from an advanced illness.
He was 65 years old.
Beloved husband and lifelong partner of Melanie (neé Green) for 42 years, loving Father of Sara (Chris McKaig), Lisa (Taylor Glazier) and Kelsey (Ricky McClenaghan).
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McGINN, Hugh Russel -It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Hugh McGinn, P.Eng. (90) after a brief hospitalization.
He passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 6, 2022, surrounded by his children at Markham-Stouffville Hospital.
Hugh was predeceased by his beloved wife Lois.
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MacDONALD, Glenyce Elaine (nee Simpson) - March 10, 1943 - December 4, 2022
After a life devoted to those she loved and of selfless service to her community, Glenyce MacDonald passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 79.
Born and raised in Ashton, ON, Glenyce was the beloved wife of the late Les; devoted mother of Walter and Wendy; and dear sister of Wilma (Bob), Marilyn, and Robert (Al). She was predeceased by her parents Allan and Ruby Simpson and her brothers Donald and Ross (Hilda).
Glenyce will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
All those who knew Glenyce appreciated her limitless capacity to care, her wonderful sense of humour, and her random acts of kindness.
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BROWN, Sandra Anne - Unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at St. Michael's Hospital at the age of 80.
Predeceased by Bruce Brown, her loving husband of over 49 years, followed by Bob Devlin, her faithful partner.
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DUNN, Bob - Peacefully, on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry, at age 77.
Bob Dunn formerly of Port Perry, beloved husband of Diann (nee D’Avignon).
Loving father of Mark Dunn and his wife Brooke, and Lauri and her husband Brian Murray.
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HAWKINS, Raymond David Hawkins - 1936 - 2022
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ray on December 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer, shortly before his 86th birthday.
Loving husband of Gail(Smith)Hawkins for 35 years.
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SEREL, Rosemary - It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Rosemary Serel after a courageous battle on Monday, December 5, 2022.
Loving wife of Jean-Pierre Serel.
Devoted mother of Justin(Michelle).
Cherished sister of Michael (Patricia) Stuart, Jodi (Jean) Rickli, Timothy Stuart and Karen(Mario) Spehar.
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DUROVSKI, Petra Durovski - Peacefully surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a valliant battle with cancer on Monday, December 5, 2022 at age 82.
Beloved wife of the late Boshko (2017).
Loving mother of Elisa and Nancy (Ed).
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COCHRANE, James “Jim” Cochrane - Surrounded by love, Jim passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on December 5th, 2022 at the age of 82 years.
Much loved husband of Hilda (nee Simmons).
Loving father of Carolyn (Murray) Rodd, Ernie (Lori) Cochrane, Susanne (John) Bullied and the late Bruce Charles Cochrane.
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