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OBITUARIES ...for the DURHAM REGION
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HANCE, Michael “Mike” Hance -
March 22, 1962 – February 28, 2024
Peacefully and surrounded by family, after a brief illness, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
Beloved husband to Elizabeth, treasured father to Timothy (Monique).
Loving son to Harold “Pete” and Marlene, cherished brother to Kelly Tedesco (David).
Born in 1962 in Oshawa, Mike went on to graduate from Durham College with a diploma in graphic design.
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TEMPLEMAN, Reg Templeman -
April 2, 1948 - February 28, 2024
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Reg Templeman.
Dearly loved husband of Edna (nee Link).
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BARROS, João “John” – Passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on February 28th, 2024, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Cidalia Barros.
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MOERKENS, Miriam Hannah - Passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 28, 2024 at the Winbourne Park Long Term Care in her 90th year.
She is now reunited with her late husband Henry.
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TEMPLETON, June Hazel (Corbett) - Passed away peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital Lindsay, on February 28, 2024.
June was predeceased by her husband Neil Templeton.
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HRYNKIW, Emilia -
Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Orchard Villa Long Term Care, in her 103rd year.
Beloved wife of the late Petro.
Loving mother of Andy Mizan, Pauline Block, Susan Mozek (Walter), and Tom Hrynkiw (Victoria).
Cherished grandmother of Eric, Nikolas, Natasha, Tommy, Stephen, Jeffery, Tanya (Jeff), Taras (Laura), and Zennon (Lisa) and great-grandmother of many.
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VEENSTRA, Ada Veenstra -
May 5, 1932 - February 27,2024
Ada was blessed with a long and full life.
She was a compassionate, hospitable woman with a practical and unwavering faith in Jesus.
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ANDERSON, Donald Arthur Anderson - Passed away peacefully on February 27th 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a short struggle with cancer.
Born on November 25th, 1954, Don lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end and touched the lives of many people along the way.
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MOYNES, Margaret Elizabeth Moynes - With broken hearts, Margaret’s family announce her sudden passing on February 27th, 2024 at the age of 47 years.
Much loved daughter of Muriel & Mike Moynes.
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McRAE, Diane Sandra (Nee Fitzsimmons) -
APRIL 3, 1941 – FEBRUARY 26, 2024
It is with profound sadness and deep sorrow that the family of Diane McRae announce her passing at her home in Oshawa on February 26, 2024 just shy of her 83rd birthday.
Predeceased by her parents, George and Eleanor Fitzsimmons as well as her beloved husband Burton McRae (1995).
She is survived by her loving sons’ David (Kimberley) and Timothy along with her adored Grandchildren Katherine (Timothy) and Christopher as well as her cherished Great Grandchildren MacKenzie and Evelyn.
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January 3, 1935 – February 26, 2024
Suddenly and peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, February 26, 2024, Rose Dale, in her 90th year went to be with her Lord and Saviour.
Beloved wife of the late Robert Dale.
Dear daughter of the late Peter Glowaski and Martha Strychalski.
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SCHMITZ, Anneliese Karolina Schmitz -
JUNE 25, 1933 – FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Anneliese Karolina Schmitz peacefully passed away at home on February 26, 2024.
She was the devoted wife of Paul for 67 years, loving mother to Roger (Connie) and Martin (Mary), cherished Oma to Justin, Braydon (Christina), Andrew, Samantha, Matt, and Chris and a beloved Great-Oma to many.
Anneliese was predeceased by her brothers Henry and Gerhard.
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SMITH, Kathleen “Sherry” (nee SHERLOCK) Smith - Passed away with loved ones by her side at Ajax-Pickering Hospital on February 26, 2024 after a brief but brave battle with cancer.
Sherry is reunited with her beloved husband, the late Alistair Smith.
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HILDRIETH, Shirley Hildrieth - Beloved resident of Ajax, Ontario, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024, at the ripe age of 77.
She was born on March 12, 1946, and lived a life full of laughter, love and a lot of quirks.
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JOYCE, Roger Francis - Roger passed away at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on February 26, 2024.
Roger was the loving husband of Anne Joyce (Schofield).
Cherished father of Michael (Alma) Joyce and Kevin Joyce.
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AVERY, John David “Dave” - Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 63.
Beloved husband of Trudy (née Trivers).
Loving father of Theodore Avery and Elizabeth Baggett (Luke).
Dear brother of Bill Avery (Suzanne) and predeceased by Pat and Don.
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SPRATLEY, Kenneth Bruce Spratley - 89, of Whitby Ontario, passed away on February 25 2024. While his loss was not completely unexpected, his family is profoundly saddened. Ken was born on January 27 1935 to Phyllis and Sidney Spratley in Toronto and was one of 2 siblings, having a younger sister Carole. During his high school years at Vaughan Road Collegiate, Ken simultaneously became a pilot at the age of 16. At the time, he was the youngest pilot in Canada, which was one of his proudest achievements.
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PEARL, Doug Pearl - Passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Sunday February 25, 2025 at the age of 93 years.
Husband of the late Lois (nee Long).
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WHALLEY, Viena Maria Whalley - (Longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church, Oshawa, retired from the Cooking School at Pineridge Secondary School, Pickering)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Viena Maria Whalley (nee Tuomisto) in her 88th year, on February 24, 2024.
She was born in Alavus, Finland on October 4, 1936.
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GRINER, Bill (William) Alan -
April 15, 1935 - February 24, 2024
The Griner family are saddened to announce the passing of Bill (William) Alan Griner. Son of the late William Alfred Griner and Edythe Ruth nee Pallister.
Beloved husband to Helen Marie Nee Pearson and greatest Dad to John and Helena.
Loving Grandad to Chloe and Ivy. Fond brother of Audree Wilson and uncle to Pat, Nancy, Susan, Carol and Bill.
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PFISTER, Elfriede - With heavy hearts, we announce that Elfriede Pfister (née Mischlich), born February 9, 1930 in Dornheim, Germany, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Hillsdale Estates on February 28, 2024.
Elfriede left Germany in her early twenties in search of a better life in Canada.
Her cottage home on Chandos Lake, which she shared with her husband Willi, was for decades a source of serenity, joy, and many long-lasting memories for Elfriede, her family, and the close friends of her children and grandchildren.
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LATIMER, Alexander Ignatius Latimer - Age 16 years
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday February 24, 2024.
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PHILLIPS, John Phillips - In the early hours of February 24, 2024 Kenneth John Phillips, aged 88, passed peacefully from life with family at his side.
Kenneth was born on March 2, 1935 immigrating from Buxton, England to Canada at the tender age of 24.
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FAIR, Michael Fair -
June 14, 2002 - February 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of this precious young man, Michael Robert Fair.
Born to Robert and Jennifer, Michael was a beloved son, cherished brother to Morgan, and adored grandson of Bev Harding and Joan Fair.
Michael is predeceased by his grandfathers, George Harding (Bev) and Ken Fair (Joan).
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DAUB, Carol Ann - (Retired secretary with the Durham Separate School Board, Canadian Martyrs)
Suddenly, with family by her side, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the age of 78.
Very loving mother of Lorri Davenport (Steve) and Michael Daub. Dear Nana of Shyla, Ryley, Jacob, and Hunter.
Sister of Linda Bain (Lance). Remembered by Robert Daub.
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MacCULLOCH, Donald “DJ” Gordon MacCulloch -
Aug. 31, 1961 - Feb 23, 2024
Donald, aka “DJ”, passed away suddenly the morning of February 23, 2024.
He was preceded by his parents Colin Harding and Marieli Kaelin MacCulloch, and older brother William Patrick.
He is survived by his brother and great childhood buddy Andy, sister-in-law Brigitte, and nieces Marie-Michelle, Madison and Chip. DJ was born in Toronto.
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