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SAMLER, Jim Samler - Peacefully surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday March 4th, 2022, at the age of 71.
Beloved husband of Sharon.
Loving father of Susan (Jeff) and Katherine (Scott).
Cherished Grandpa of Rachel, Jeffrey, Ireland, and Easton.
Dear brother of Janet (Vern), and Carol (Steve).
Will be missed by his grand puppies Syrah, and Cruiser.
Jim will be lovingly remembered by his extended family, friends, and those who knew him.
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TOULOUSE, Noel Frank - December 25, 1968 – March 5, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Noel Frank Toulouse.
He passed away peacefully at the young age of 53 with family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on March 5th, 2022.
He will forever be remembered by his loving daughter Natalie King-Toulouse.
Noel was the cherished youngest brother to his siblings, Luc Toulouse, Susan Dwyer-Toulouse (Dave Morrell), Raynnie Toulouse (Diane LeDrew), and Debbie Ormerod.
He was a caring nephew to Ron Toulouse and a loving uncle to many nephews (Jamie, Chris, Daniel, Scott, Cass, Josh, Austin, Jordan, and Devon) and nieces (Crystal, Amanda, and Shannon).
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VANDER CRUYSEN, Tony Vander Cruysen, Sr. - Passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the age of 91.
Loving father of Wilma (David), Tony (Kathy), Peter, Ron, Anja and Jeff (Kari).
Cherished and devoted Opa of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Treasured brother of Rina.
Tony will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
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COPP, Lloyd Charles - Born on October 1, 1943 in Riverside, New Brunswick
Passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa surround by his two girls.
Loving father of Brenda and Karen.
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MUTTON, Ronald John Mutton - It is with deep sorrow that the family of Ronald John Mutton announces his sudden and unexpected passing at the age of 82.
He passed away at the Oshawa Hospital on March 6, 2022 at 5:10 am after a very brief illness with kidney failure.
Ronald was predeceased by his parents Cecil and Dorcas, sister Leona Etcher and brother-in-law Morley Etcher.
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MARTEL, Virginia Ruth (NEE GIBSON) - Passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022 at the age of 82.
Virginia was the loving mother to her four children, Colleen, Joanne, Wendy, and Eugene.
She also loved and cherished her grandchildren, Holly, Johnny, Ian, (the Late) Ashely, April, Rebecca, and Jacqueline, along with her great-grandchildren, Willow, Benjamin, Thomas and Morgan.
Virginia was the dear sister of Barbara, Beverly, Donald, and Elaine.
Her thoughtfulness and kindness will be greatly missed by all family and friends.
Virginia was known for showing her love through her creativity with handmade crafted cards, hand sewn and knitted gifts.
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STEWART, Layton A. - October 4, 1920 – March 4, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Layton A. Stewart, 101 years old, at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre on Friday March 4th.
Predeceased by his beloved wife June (nee Ross) of 65 years.
He will be sadly missed by his children Wendy (Ken) and Kevin (Donna).
Loving and cherished grandfather to Zoe (Steve), Jessie, Anna and Christina.
He will be fondly remembered by family and friends in the Toronto area and his many relatives in PEI and the Maritimes.
Layton was born and raised in French River, PEI.
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CHAPMAN, Joyce Elizabeth (Mercer) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our dear mother Joyce on Friday, March 4, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late Albert Chapman.
Cherished mother of Nick (Gail) and Mark (Terry), Chris, predeceased (Catherine).
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MORRISON, Phillip John - On Friday March 04, 2022, Phillip passed away suddenly at the age of 66.
He was the loving husband of Linda since April 02/77, and was a father to two children, Brett and Lisa.
Phil was born in Toronto to parents James and Jean Morrison.
He grew up and lived with his family in Scarborough until moving to Newcastle in 1991.
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EAST, Gordon East - 1942 - 2022
Gordon Victor East of Toronto passed away on Saturday March 5, 2022, just shy of his 80th birthday.
Gordon died peacefully under the care of the wonderful staff at Lakeridge Hospital in Oshawa with his beloved wife Linda and his daughter by his side.
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THORNTON, Wilfrid Joseph - February 5, 1943 – March 3, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilfrid Joseph Thornton of Oshawa.
He passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Known for his tender heart, gracious charm and strength, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and dear friend.
He is survived by his devoted wife Beverley, his children Mike, Ainsley, Greg, Joe, and Ashley.
Also left to mourn are his adored 15 grandchildren.
He always imparted an encouraging and welcoming smile to everyone he met or shared presence with.
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WILTON, George William - March 17, 1934 – March 3, 2022
Peacefully with family by his side in his 88th year on Thursday March 3rd, 2022 in Whitby, Ontario.
Beloved husband of Helen (deceased) for 60 years.
Devoted and loving father of Stephen (Dianne Azzarello), Susan, Janice Selfridge (Gord) and David (Karen).
Proud Grandfather to Michael, Daniel, Colin, Andrew, Jonathan (Lindsay), Brittany and Kyle.
Great Grandfather to Jocelyn, Brody, Margot and Blake.
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PEDERSEN, Maja Jenny Pedersen - (1928 – 2022) ventured peacefully to heaven March 3, 2022.
Her son Jim was by her side in her final days and months, and she was comforted by the photo gallery of her large and cherished family on her wall.
Her family was always her only priority, and she succeeded in convincing each of her eight children that they were her favourite.
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MULDER, Froukje (nee Vandergaast) Mulder - On March 3rd, 2022, Froukje was called to her Heavenly Home at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the age of 86 years.
Beloved wife of the late Andy.
Loving mother of Trudy (Gord) Mulder-Hall, Aeilko Mulder, George (Sue) Mulder, Alice (the late Tim) McKeen, James (Tina) Mulder and the late Joanna.
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STEPHENS, Greg Stephens - Passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on March 3, 2022 at the age of 83 years.
Beloved husband of Brenda (nee Oke).
Dear father of Wendy (Fred) Gilbank, Scott (Laurie) Stephens and Paul (Cheryl) Stephens.
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CAUSEY, Raymond Charles - May 18, 1918 – March 2, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 104th year.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Lucy (nee Rowsell).
Loving father of Lorraine Ertolahti, Bob Causey (late Sandra), and predeceased by his daughter Carol Martin (late Jim).
Cherished grandfather of Keleigh Woodcock, Lori Martin, Cathy Martin (Glenn Wagg), Robyn Goranson (Erik), Justin Causey (Lisa), and great grandfather of Jasmine, Brandon, Grace, Austin, Miranda, Ayva.
Raymond is Survived by his siblings Sterling, Gregory James Stewart James Jamieson, Reva, Lorraine, Marie and predeceased by Douglas Kenneth Norm, Willard, Earle Rankin, Robert Cook, Murry, William, Doris and Marion.
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HARGROVE, Frederick Powell - March 6th, 1943 - March 2nd, 2022
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, with his family by his side.
Fred in his 79th year leaves behind his children Tamela, Rodney and William.
Loved papa of Jessica Hargrove, Kayla Field and Emily Hargrove. Great grandpapa of Noah Hargrove.
Brother of the late Carl Hargrove, Mildred Clark, Roma Hargrove, Joan Broad, Basil (Buzz) Hargrove, Lyle Hargrove, Neville Hargrove, Cecil Hargrove, Cynthia Hargrove Blair and Cy Clark.
Lovingly remembered by his many family and friends.
Proud retiree of General Motors.
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GRIEVE, Maureen Elizabeth - June 15th, 1949 - March 2nd, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Maureen Elizabeth Grieve on March 2, 2022, at her home at 72 years.
Cherished daughter of the late Robert Suddard and the late Isabel Suddard.
Beloved wife of the late John Grieve of 53 years (2020).
Devoted mother of Kelley (Frank), and Denise (Sylvain).
Nanny to Lindsay, Connor, Peyton and Rhylee.
Great nanny to Sutton.
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MINICOLA, Tony Minicola - 1989-2022
Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the age of 33 years.
Beloved son of Karen (Karl) and the late Richard Weir.
Cherished brother of Tanya and Jason.
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BELANGER, Catherine (nee Smith) Belanger - 1928 - 2022 Peacefully in her sleep in Scarborough, Ontario on Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 age 93.
Loving wife of the late Rene Belanger.
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WEBSTER, Carlyn Frances (nee Gilbert) - June 18, 1932 – February 28, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Estates on Monday, February 28th, 2022, in her 90th year.
Dearly beloved wife of Raymond for 67 years. Loving mother of Drew (Jean-Ann), Reid (Diane) and predeceased by Keith.
Cherished grandmother of Stephanie Gorby (Lance), Andrew (Angela), Lauren (fiancé Isaac), and great grandmother to Felicity, Zane and Brielle, Hazel and Dorothy.
Survived by her brother Albert "Ab" Gilbert (Elizabeth), sister-in-law Beatrice "Bea" Webster.
She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
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WHITEMAN, Jackson - October 2, 2002 - Monday, February 28, 2022
Passed away suddenly in Nova Scotia on Monday February 28th, 2022 at the age of 19.
Loving son of Jassen and Christy Whiteman of Brooklin.
Cherished older brother of Reese.
Much loved grandson of Michael (late Carol) Browne and Terry and Rick Prentice.
Predeceased by his grandfather James Whiteman.
Much loved nephew of Kelly and Richard Pereira, Laurie Whiteman and Terry Painter.
Jackson is lovingly remembered his extended family and friends.
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HOLMES, David Gordon - October 20th, 1940 - March 1st, 2022
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, David Gordon Holmes, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by Marcie Holmes, his devoted wife of 38 years as well as sons: Neil, Jeff and Steve and daughters: Joanne, Paula and Marlene.
He leaves behind his siblings: Ken , John, Marg and Pat; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and dear friends Dolan and Bob.
Born in 1940 to Gordon and Doris Holmes, David grew up on an agricultural farm in Dundalk, Ontario.
Here, his love of nature began; a passion he would carry with him throughout his life even after leaving the farm.
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PASGAS, Tragianni Pasgas - October 15, 1927 – March 1, 2022
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Tragianni “Diana” Pasgas, of Oshawa, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the age of 94.
Tragianni was born October 15, 1927.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Dimitrios Pasgas.
She will be forever loved and missed by her Children Vana (Chris), Helen (Gene) and Paul.
Cherished Grandmother of Mary, Tomas, Steven, John, Cindy, Laurie, Diana, and Paul Jr. Adored Great Grandmother of Sebastian, Sarah, Alexander, Katerina, Christian, Alessandro, Isabella, and Victoria.
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CLAVETTE, Patrick Colin - May 27, 1963 – March 1, 2022
Unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday March 1st, 2022 at 58 years of age.
Cherished son of Wilf and the late Barbara Clavette.
Loving older brother of Kelly, Tracy (Kaziu Bialecki) and Sean (Wanda).
He will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews, Jade, Luke, Stephanie, Stacey, Kristen, Bryce and Jordan, his great niece and nephew Skylar and Carter.
Pat will be fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends.
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FRIESEN, Elizabeth Anne (NEE MOORE) Friesen - March 30th, 1933 - March 1st, 2022
Affectionately known as “Bette” – passed away at Lakeridge Hospital in Ajax March 1, 2022.
She passed peacefully in her 89th year with Debbie and Andrea at her side.
Bette was the cherished Mommy to Mark (Donna), Debbie (Tim) and David (Rick).
She adored her grandchildren Melissa (Brent), Stephanie (Rob), Brian, Jordan (Meghan), Andrea (Matthew), and Evan (Katrina).
She was blessed to be a Great Grandma to Sophia, Nathan, Lila and Grace.
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