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PROPHET, Eric Clifton - 1937 - 2022 On March 25, 2022, after a graceful and courageous journey through this life, we announce the peaceful passing of Eric Clifton Prophet in the presence of his cherished family. In his 85th year.
Beloved husband of Judy Prophet.
Adoring father of Clifton Prophet (Anne), Mary Lue Coote (Robin) and Jane Prophet (Scott).
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POWELL, Stanley Russell Powell - June 9, 1930 - March 23, 2022
Passed passed peacefully with family by his side at the Village of Taunton Mills, Whitby on Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 in his 92nd year after a courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved husband of the late Audrey (nee Beers).
Loving father of Karyn (Russell), Kathy, Kelly (Kent) and Trish (Dave).
Cherished grandfather of Elyse (James), Nicole (Douglas), Andrea (Andrew), Carly, Adam (Kris), Ashley (John), Doug, Jordyn (Adam), Jocelyn.
Dear great-grandfather of Liam, Max, Hudson, Henrik, Annabelle, Isla, Leah and Brady.
Survived by his brother Harold Powell and predeceased by siblings Betty and Don.
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PETRE, Ray - April 19th, 1937 - March 23rd, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 23, 2022, in his 85th year.
Beloved husband of the late Wilma.
Loving dad of Mark (Susan), Michael (Rose), and the late Paula (late Leo).
Cherished papa of Adam (Sara) and Thomas, as well as great-grandfather of Leo.
Dear brother of Donald (Jackie), and Maryellen (Rusty).
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RICHARD, Ethel Theresa Richard - Peacefully, on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her home in Port Perry, at age 81.
Ethel (nee Danahy), beloved wife of Angus Cameron Richard. Loving mother of Gerry and his wife Kathy of Midhurst, Cheryl of North Bay and Kevin and his wife Grace of Toronto.
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SINCLAIR, Phyllis Regina Sinclair - 1930 - 2022
Passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of Roy Sinclair for 67 years.
Loving mother to Dawn (Joseph) and Ainsley (deceased).
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WILSON, Helen - February 20, 1925 – March 21, 2022
Peacefully at Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg on Monday, March 21st, 2022 at 97 years of age.
Beloved wife of Keith for 76 years.
Cherished mother of Linda (Jerry Gaatch) of Collingwood, Louise (Brian Walker) of Waterloo, Joanne (Andy Litt) of Cobourg and Christine (Jeff Koch) of Kingston.
Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jennifer, Andrea (Ryan), Valerie (Roy), Colleen, Sarah, Katie (Luis), Robert (Sarah), Laura, and her great grandchildren Jaiden, Avery, Sage, George and Josée. Dear sister of Kathleen Plummer.
A special thank you to the dedicated staff at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg for their care and compassion.
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BOLGER, Kevin - June 2nd, 1945 - March 22nd, 2022
Peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 22 at his home in Blackstock Kevin passed in his 77th year.
Devoted Dub to daughter Julie (John).
Loving husband to Joan Reid and the late Marian (Hickey).
Kevin was predeceased by his parents Wilfrid and Mary (Kiley), stepmother Lillian and dear brother Michael “Mickey“ Bolger.
Kevin will be so very missed by all who knew him from his family, nieces and nephews to his many chums at General Motors where he worked as a millwright for 32 years.
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STURGE, Elsie Blanche (nee Starkes) - January 7, 1935 – March 22, 2022
Peacefully on Wednesday March 22, 2022, at the Lakeridge Health – Oshawa in her 88th year.
Blanche is now reunited with her beloved husband Joseph of 67 years.
Loving Mother to Gordon (Sherry), Barry (Monica), Rick (Debbie), and William.
Cherished Grandma to Christopher, Arielle, Shelly, Mark, Sean, and Eric, and Great-Grandma to Braelynn, Teegan, Trinity, and Paxton.Survived by her sister Marjorie King (Pleman).
Predeceased by her Father Wilfred Starkes and her Mother Gladys Hunt; and her sisters Myrtle King, Carrie Quinlan and Bernice Knee.
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QUINTON, Robert Arthur Quinton
Passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on March 23, 2022
Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Gaffney).
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McINTEE, Donald George - Passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 while at the Markham Stouffville Hospital.
Don, was predeceased by his loving parents Lloyd and Marion McIntee and his sister Cindi.
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GRUNDY, Catherine "Cathy" Elaine - It is with heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of Cathy on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 lovingly surrounded by family and friends.
She will be dearly missed by her mom and dad Brenda and Brien, brothers Steve (Jeannie) and Don (Judy).
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SEMOFF, James Semoff - With broken hearts we say goodbye to James (Jimmy) Semoff.
After a brief battle with Cancer, James died peacefully with family by his side on March 23, 2022, at the age of 80.
James was born in Bouf, Macedonia on February 27, 1942.
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BARR, Earle Barr - Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, March 23, 2022 at the Oak Ridges Hospice with family by his side.
Recently married to Nila Carrigan, Earle would have been 66 on April 12th.
Loving father of Trevor Barr (Dina), Cameron (Amber) Barr and Ashley (Peter) Boudreau.
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PACKER, Richard Bruce (Rick) Packer - September 23, 1960 - March 21, 2022
Passed away on Monday March 21, 2022 at the age of 61.
He is survived by his three kids and their partners Rachel (Mike), Rick (Olivia) and Claire (Tim), his care partner Lucinda, his brother Tim (Diane), his sister Cindy (John), and his father Rick.
He was predeceased by his mother Iris.
Rick was also the fun uncle to Cameron, Scott, Kristen and Michael.
Rick also leaves behind his beloved pets Molly and Lizzie.
At home Rick was an amazing father to his kids, a home reno expert and he loved to build his own tools and machines. Rick was proud to be a professional engineer, graduating from the University of Toronto in 1987.
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AGARD, Arnott Burton (Burt) - July 4, 1961 – March 21, 2022
Age 60, of Ajax, Ontario passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022.
Arnott was born July 4, 1961.
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MARECHAL, Jean Guy "John" - Passed peacefully, at Belleville General Hospital, on March 21, 2022, at the age of 83.
Beloved husband of the late Joyce for 63 years.
Loving dad of Glen (Barb) and David. Devoted grandpa of April Ann (Richard), and Hannah Rose.
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PAVLOFF Ronald - (retired from GM in 2008), Peacefully at Lakreidge Health Oshawa on Monday, March 21, 2022 at age 69.
Ron, beloved husband of Judy (nee Farnsworth) of 47 years.
Loving father of Courtney & Mackenzie. Dear brother of Anna (Bryan Cameron) and Emma Gerrits.
Loving brother in law of Connie (the late Mike), Rodney and Lori (Reynold).
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PTOLEMY, William (Bill) Roger -
Passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on Monday, March 21, 2022.
Beloved husband, partner and best friend of Laurel (Laurie) Beatrice Mackie.
Brother of Clare and Reid Stainton and the late Ann Chandler and Irene Doupe; son of the late Cecil Ptolemy and Leona Prentice.
Brother-in-law to Bobbie and Terry Finley, Virginia Mackie and the late David Mackie.
Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
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HARPER, Patricia Dawn Harper - Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Ajax, at age 86.
Patricia (nee Pickering), beloved wife, for 62 years, of the late William Douglas Harper Sr.
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REID, Ella Darlene Margaret (nee Rowe) - January 4, 1964 – March 5, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at the age of 58 years.
Beloved wife of the late Russell .
Loving mother of Matthew Canning, Bradly Canning, Sandra Canning, Tanya Canning and the late Angela Reid.
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REID, Russel Kenneth - January 1, 1959 – March 19, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at the age of 63 years.
Beloved husband of the late Ella “Darlene” .
Loving father of Matthew Canning, Bradly Canning, Sandra Canning, Tanya Canning and the late Angela Reid.
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THOMSON, “Danny” Daniel Nicholas - Suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident on Saturday, March 19th, 2022.
Danny, in his 33rd year.
Predeceased by his parents Donna and Dan Thomson.
Never to be forgotten by his twin brother Dave Thomson of Bowmanville and his sister Rose Thomson (Matthew Hester) of Burlington.
Dearly missed by his cousins Charlene, Mark & Taylor Leadbeater of Campbellcroft, son to Danny (the Old Man) & Karen Walker, brother Matt & Amanda Walker, Jennifer Brock, Mitch Bond, uncle to Brody Walker, beloved friend to Ali Lockhart and his extended family and many friends.
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BUDGELL, David Alonzo Budgell - February 11, 1945 – March 20, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20th, 2022 at Toronto General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves behind his wife of many years, Evelyn Budgell, as well as his dear children, Shane Budgell (Sara), and Robin Locking (Jeff).
He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Adrianna, Riley, Charlotte, and Sadie, along with his many nieces and nephews.
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COVERT, Jennifer Covert - June 8, 1974 - March 20, 2022
Through no lack of courage, grit, stubbornness, and determination, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer Covert (nee Burley) on March 20, 2022 with her mom by her side.
Jenny was a cherished and devoted Mom to Abby and Blair Covert and loving daughter of Jim and Linda Burley.
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TRIEMSTRA, Mary - July 17th, 1945 - March 19th, 2022
Passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Hillsdale Estates, at the age of 76.
Beloved wife of the late Bill (2019).
Loving mother of Weston Triemstra (Leah), Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston (Chris), and Marijke Wagner (Devin).
Proud Grandma of Maddy, Piper, Josephine and Wineva.
Mary will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She was dedicated to her family and husband, creating a loving home and garden oasis.
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GATTELLARO, Giuseppina - June 9, 1927 - March 19, 2022
With her family by her side, Giuseppina passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Antonio (1995).
Loving mother of Carmela Pepe (Giovanni), Grace Ippolito (Andy) and Joe Gattellaro (Angie).
Cherished grandmother of Luigi (Dianne), Tony (Tammy), Sarina (Derek), Julia (James), Tony-Michael, and Jesse and great-grandmother of Sante, Nicholas, Olive, and Inez.
Predeceased by her parents Giuseppe & Caterina.
Giuseppina was a longtime dedicated parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Parish.
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