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MLEKUZ, Michael Robert ‘Mike’ Mlekuz Obituary

 

Mlekuz MichaelMLEKUZ, Michael Robert 'Mike' - (1958 - 2016) - Passed away on July 5, 2016.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Mlekuz, an amazing son, brother, brother in law, uncle and friend.

Mike was a dedicated teacher and coach at Father Leo J. Austin Secondary School in Whitby where he touched the lives of many students and fellow teachers.

Thank you to all those who helped in this incredibly difficult journey.

We will remember Mike with a celebration of his life at the Deer Creek Golf Club, 2700 Audley Road North in Ajax, on Tuesday, July 12th from 1 to 5pm.  Feel free to drop in and share your memories of this wonderful man. Casual attire.

In lieu of flowers donation can be make to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation (HHHSF) or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted with Gordon Monk funeral home, 127 Bobcaygeon Road, in Minden.

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SMITH, Donna Smith – Obituary

 

Smith DonnaSMITH, Donna  - (October 12, 1950 - July 5, 2016) -

Passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the age of 65 years.

Beloved wife of Bryan of 45 years.

Loving mother of Ian (Kim) and Brett (Jennifer).

Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Liam, Caitlin, Lauryn, and predeceased by Rachel.

Dear sister of Donna and Dennis McGennis; Ken, Jack, Betty, Joe, and predeceased by Shirley, Anna Marie, Joanne, Gary, and Gord.

Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be held at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway 2 Courtice (905-432-8484) on Friday, July 8th from 7 to 9 pm.

A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 3 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Online condolences may be made at  courticefuneralchapel.com.

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THAJER, William Frank “Bill” Thajer – Obituary

 

Thajer WilliamTHAJER, William Frank “Bill” – Passed away peacefully, after a lengthy battle with Cancer, on Tuesday July 5th, 2016 at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie. 

William is survived by his wife Jane, children Carol, William Jr. and Douglas.

Predeceased by his daughter Susan. He leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Brother of Moe, Horst, Frank, Marylou Gerrits and their families.

William retired from the management team of General Motors, having enjoyed his career spanning 38 years of service.

Bill treasured spending his days surrounded by his family at their home in Northern Ontario.

The Thajer family welcomes colleagues and friends to come together and share memories of Bill at a Celebration of Life which will be held at  ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa) on Wednesday July 13th from 12noon until 3pm.

A private ennichment service will take place at Resurrection Mausoleum. 

Memorial donation to Hospice Simcoe, Barrie would be appreciated by the family. 

For online condolences please visit armstrongfuneralhome.net.

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MORTON, Laverne Diane Morton – Obituary

 

MORTON, Laverne Diane  - Peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 with her family, at the age of 51.

Beloved wife of Robert and loving mother to Antoine, Alexander (Emma), Zachary and Victoria.

Dear grandmother of Olivia Laverne.

Laverne is also sadly missed by her mother, Velma Lindsay as well as her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joan and Lloyd Morton.

Also survived by her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and will be fondly remembered by her many friends.

Visitation will be held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry, on Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service will take place in the chapel on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 12 p.m. with visitation for one hour prior.

Reception to immediately follow, after which time Laverne will be laid to rest in the Necropolis Presbyterian Cemetery, Concession Rd. 11, Cannington.

In memory of Laverne, please consider a donation to a charity important to you.

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DRINKWATER, Ivy ‘Kay’ Drinkwater – Obituary

 

Drinkwater IvyDRINKWATER, Ivy Kathleen 'Kay' (Fetter)  - Kay died peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital on July 5th, 2016. 

In her 99th year, her husband Arthur Drinkwater preceded her in September 1990, after 55 and a half years together.

In recent years, Kay shared her time with her son, Jack Drinkwater (Ute), her daughter, J. Patricia Andersen (Erick), and her daughter, Dianne Fulton (Austin), enjoying the variety of summer in the Muskoka’s, winters in British Columbia and spring and fall in Ashburn.

Kay will be sadly missed by her children and her grandchildren, Kim Thompson, Kerry Johnson (John), Jill Rowe (Graham), Kelly Andersen, who preceded her in 2009, Rick Andersen (Erin), Derrick Andersen (Tracey), Mark Fulton (Karen), Michael Fulton, Michelle Fulton (Tony), Billy Fulton (Katrina).  Kay also has 17 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Family and friends are being received for visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby 905-655-3362 on Tuesday July 12th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.  A celebration of Kay’s life will follow in the Barnes Chapel at 11:00 am.

Kay will be laid to rest at Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Bracebridge Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choosing.   Sadly missed but never forgotten.

Online messages of condolence may be left for the family at barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.

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ASLING, Stella Asling – Obituary

 

ASLING, Stella  - (April 6, 1916 –July 5, 2016) - 

Stella Ryall Asling was born in Mariposa Twsp. to Joseph and Clara Ryall.

She was predeceased by 12 siblings and several nieces and nephews.

She married Donald Asling in 1938 and for 74 ½ years they were life partners on the century farm on the 7th Concession of Reach. Together they raised 3 children, Dr. Patricia Asling, Faye (Keith Ashton) and Dr. Jerrold Asling (Joan Clarke).

Stella was the beloved Gramma to Richard (Leslie) Julia (Michael), Robert (Allison), and James Ashton; Ivan Clarke; Jannette (Michael), Jill (Danny), Jennifer (Michael) Asling.

Great-grandgramma to Victoria, Danica, Donavon, Dawson, Hayley, Carter and Noah, Sarah and Charlene, Janell, Clara, Anna, Maeve and Saoirse; great-great-gramma to Lucy and Tiffany. Aunt Stella is survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was active in her church and UCW at Epsom United Church. Stella enjoyed babysitting neighbours children, knitting, baking, gardening and preserving.

We extend our thanks to the staff of Bon Air Nursing Home, Cannington for the loving care given her while there for the last 2 ½ years and where she celebrated her 100th birthday.

Visitation will be held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S., Uxbridge, on Friday, July 8th from 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service to take place at Epsom United Church, 120 Scugog Line 6, Port Perry on Saturday, July 9th at 11 a.m., with visitation for one hour prior. Reception to immediatey follow.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Epsom United Church or the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Epsom-Utica.

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AYLWARD, Frank Harold Aylward – Obituary

 

Aylward FrankAYLWARD, Frank Harold - (October 4, 1930 - July 5, 2016) -

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday July 5th, 2016 at the age of 85 years. 

Frank, beloved husband of Laura.

Loving father of Gail (Paul), Colleen (Chris), Kim (Dan), Karen (John), Brenda, Carla, Tammy (Jeff), Nancy and Gary.

Cherished grandfather of Shannon (John), Tyler (Anissa), Ryan (Whitney), Craig, Meghan (Greg), Lauren (Shae), Deanna (Brett), Katie (Jason), Rachel (Alex), Ginny (Mike) Shane (Emily), Corey, Kayla, Travis, Sierra and Cassidy. Adoring great grandfather of Chase, Kane, Arriana, Colton and Grayson. 

Dear brother of Joe, Theresa, Fred, Richard and Floss. Predeceased by siblings Bill, Alice, Mike, Leo, Jack, Albert and Rose.

Family and friends may call at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby (N of Hwy #2) 905 443-3376 for memorial visitation on Thursday July 7th from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m.

Funeral Mass to take place on Friday July 8th at St. John The Evangelist Parish (903 Giffard St, Whitby) at 10:00 a.m. followed by a time of fellowship in the church hall.

Interment of Frank’s cremated remains to take place at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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WILSON, Deana Janet (nee Villemere) Wilson – Obituary

 

WILSON, Deana Janet (nee Villemere)  -  Passed away peacefully in her 75th year.

Dear mother of son, Regan and his wife Fay and daughter Sherri (Rob). Sister of Coreen Villemere, the late Una Villemere, and the late John Villemere (Adele Winters).

Born in Sudbury and raised at Musselman’s Lake, daughter of the late George Villemere and the late Laura Kay (nee Kightley). Grandmother of Juston (April), Adair, Blair, Morgan (Kelsey), Quinn (Danielle) and Elston.

Great-Grandmother of Isabell, Cason & Rogan. Deana will be missed by her many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Deana’s involvement with the Morgan horse has been a lifelong love as an owner, breeder and exhibitor. Deana was a founding member of the Canadian Morgan Horse Association and the Ontario Morgan Horse Club and was a life member of both organizations.

A Celebration of Deana’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 16th at the Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge from 2 - 4p.m.

Thank you to the Doctors & Nurses of Uxbridge Cottage Hospital for all their kindness and care. Special thanks to Dr. Carlye Jensen of Uxbridge for everything.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Morgan Horse Club.

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GRAHAM, Marion Brown Stewart Graham – Obituary

 

GRAHAM, Marion Brown Stewart Graham  - October 31, 1931 - July 5, 2016

Passed away peacefully at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital on Tuesday July 5, 2016.

Dear wife of the late David Graham.

Loving sister to Wilma and Chris McNeil in Scotland.

Mother to Susan and Arnold Messmer, Isabelle and Donnie Redshaw, David and Heather Graham, and Wilma and Al Graham Singh.

Proud Gran of Lindsay, Andrew, Julie, Dustin, Natalie, Jonathan, Shawn, Lesley-Ann, Robert, Zachary, Michael, and Marissa. Great Gran to Luke, Audrey, Francis, Elliott, and Cameron.

Family and friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax, ON (905-428-9090) on Friday, July 8th from 1pm until time of memorial service in the chapel at 2 pm.

If desired donations in her memory to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region would be appreciated.

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BLACK, Margaret Black – Obituary

 

BLACK, Margaret - Passed at her residence at Brechin, Ontario on Monday, July 4, 2016 at the age of 83 years.

Margaret (Eastcott) Black was the cherished and beloved wife of the late Everett Black (2012).

Dear mother of Howard, Verla (Del), Lewis (Verna), Cecil (Tarja), Linda, Joyce (Ian), Ann, Lorne and Brian (Cathy).

Loved grandmother of 28 and great-grandmother of 44.

Margaret was the daughter of the late Howard and Mrytle (Taylor) Eastcott and sister of Eileen, Alvin, Edith, Ruth, June, Ernest, May, Verva, Leonard, Lloyd, Earl, Bruce and Kenneth.

Family and friends will be received at the Mangan Funeral Home, 332 Osborne Street, Beaverton on Thursday from 2 – 4 PM and 7 – 9 PM and a further visitation will be held at Brechin United Church on Friday, July 8th from 10 AM until time of funeral service at 11 AM.

If so desired memorial donations in memory of Margaret, to the Brechin United Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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