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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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STEEL, Donald Medd Steele - It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Steele announce his passing after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at age 82.
Don was the husband of Cathy (nee Heslop).
He was a father of 3 children and grandfather to 6.
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CASSAR, George Anthony Cassar - March 23rd, 1937 - March 1st, 2022
Today March the first our Cassar family lost our beloved, kind hearted family man.
Our father was born March 23rd 1937 to his parents Ninu Cassar and Gueseppa Cassar.
He was the 3rd of 8 children who resided in the small town of Hal Ormi in Malta Europe.
George Cassar junior immigrated to Canada April 22nd in 1957.
While living in Canada he worked several jobs and met our dear mother Mary Rose Cassar.
They married on October 11th 1958. He and mum had three sons, Anton Cassar, Anthony Cassar and George David Cassar.
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JARVIS, Clayton Arthur - (31 Year Employee of the Toronto Transit Commission)
Peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 2nd, 2022, at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father Tracy (Toby), Michael (Danielle).
Cherished Papa/ Poppy to Marek, Trinity, Abby, Noah, Landon, Danni, Luke, and Josh. Loving Brother Lester of and Lauri. Diane, and Darlene (Mike).
Clayton will be lovingly remembered by his Extended family, friends, and colleagues.
Visitation will be held at DeStefano Funeral Home, Oshawa on Tuesday 8th 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00pm and 7:00 – 9:00pm.
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MUIR, Evelyn Shirley - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Evelyn Muir on Thursday March 3, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville.
Cherished mother to Lynn, Christine, David, Angie, Corrado and Gina (John).
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DeGRUCHY, Gail - August 21st, 1936 - February 28th, 2022
Passed away after a brief illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday February 28th, 2022 at the age of 85.
Predeceased by her husband Kenneth (2003)
Best Mom and Friend to her only son Ian and his partner Jason White.
Survived by her sister-in-law Shirley Toomey (late Regis).
Loved aunt of Brian and David.
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NEALON, Patrick - Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 28, 2022, in his 63rd year.
Loving brother to Marie McKenna (Kevin), Paul Nealon (Alla), Cathy Nealon (Norman Lamont) and brother-in-law to Jamie MacDonald (Kathy).
He will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, extended family and friends.
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ELLIG, Edward "Ed" - It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Edward “Ed” Ellig in his 84th year on February 28, 2022 at Southlake Residential Care Village from a lengthy illness of Parkinson’s, cancer and neuropathy.
Ed was the beloved husband and soulmate of Catherine (nee Menar) for nearly 56 years.
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CIARDULLO, Adele Esterina Ciardullo - September 4, 1931 – February 28, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at the age of 90.
Beloved wife of the late Luigi.
Loving mother of John (Mary), Francesca (Cosimo), Tony (Rosa), Rosa (Pino), Mike (Angela) and Marylou (Tony).
Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Pasquale (Angela), Robert, Jessica (Franco), Stephanie, Lisa (Francesco), Marcus (Jessica), Marissa (Daniel), Paola (Cody), Jenna (Hayden), Michela, John Vincent and the late Christina, and her great grandchildren Adriano, Lilianna and Alessandro.
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MOLLET, Betty Ruth - Peacefully at Dorothy Ley Hospice on Tuesday March 1, 2022 in her 91st year.
Beloved sister of Colleen Massabki (the late Richard).
Dearaunt of Christopher Massabki (Monique), Claire Massabki (Mickey), and GregMollet (Dearborn Heights, MI).
Fondly remembered by her half-brother Phillip Mollet (Frances) (Dearborn Heights, MI).
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RIDDELL, Gordon Bryan - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 88.
A monumental loss for wife, Ann.
60 years was not long enough.
Bryan was a lovely human being.
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