BEHAN-RICHARD, Violet -   Peacefully with her family by her side at Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax on July 21st 2015 in her 77th year.

Loving mother of David Behan (Jean), Darlene Behan and Donna Behan.

Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jeremy (Alexandria), Jordan, Jacob, Eric, Dylan (Cheyenne) and predeceased by her granddaughter Lindsey.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life on September 19th 2015 from 1 – 4pm at the Moose Lodge, 731 Wilson Road South, Oshawa.

If desired, memorial donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com.

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LASKOWSKY, Anthony John (T.J.)   -

January 28, 1973 – March 2, 2015

With family at his side, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, March 2nd, 2015, in his 43rd year.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Leanne (Gibbens), son Nicholas, daughter Katie, mother Joanne and sister Lesya (Jim Reed).

Loved son-in-law of Paul and Carol Gibbens. T.J. will be dearly missed by sisters-in-law Lesley (Mark Cassidy) and Laura (Jamie Osmond).

He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins as well as numerous friends and business associates.

T.J. owned and operated Laskowsky & Laskowsky Law Firm for many years with father Tony (predeceased). He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, March 6th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held at ST. GEORGE’S UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (597 Albert St., Oshawa) on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m. Panachyda at the Church on Thursday, March 5th at 6:00 p.m.

The family would like to thank all the staff from 4F and the many visitors that brought a smile to his face.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Lakeridge Health Foundation – Cancer Care would be appreciated.

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SHAW, Jim  -  October 25, 1937 – February 1, 2014 

Peacefully, passed away with his loving wife and daughter by his side on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 76 years of age.

Loving husband of Marjorie for 53 years.

Cherished father of Shawn-Marie (Kim), Catherine, Sue Ann (Jeff) and Dana (Jim).

Devoted Papa of David, Renata, Curtis, Kaya, Renee, Sara, Eli and great grandfather of Aria. He will be sadly missed by his four legged companion Lady.

Dear brother of George (Nancy) and the late Ralph/Duke (Dorita).

He will be fondly remembered by his extended family and his friends in his euchre club. Jim’s second love was his charitable work and sports.

He was an inductee to the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame in May of 2000 for The Legion Baseball Team.  

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m.

At the family’s request Memorial donations to N.A.S.C. Baseball or SickKids Foundation would be appreciated.

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NEMISH, Catherine Elizabeth (Kay) - (January 25, 1931 – July 11, 2013)

Peacefully, at her residence in Oshawa, on Thursday, July 11th, 2013.

Kay Nemish, in her 83rd year.

Beloved wife of Jim.

Dear mother of James and Jerry (Judy).

Loving Baba to Julie, Mark and Jacquelyn.

Dear sister of Helen Richards (Carvel).

Predeceased by her parents Peter and Stella Strychalski, her brothers Joe and Peter, and her sisters Keryleen, Eileen and Annie.

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, July 15th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE CHURCH (570 Marion Ave., Oshawa) on Tuesday, July 16th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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WILLSON, Glenn Stanley  - Surrounded by loved ones passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13th, 2012 following a brief illness at Lakeridge Hospital in Oshawa.

Glenn will be remembered as an iconic business leader, community citizen, and family man.

His integrity and fairness was legendary, as was his kindness and generosity to his community.

Born in 1947, Glenn was a lifelong resident and advocate of Oshawa and its surrounding communities. Having attended O’Neil Collegiate and Ryerson University, Glenn married his high school sweetheart, soul mate and love of his life Lorrie to whom he remained married for 43 years.

As an outstanding entrepreneur and General Motors dealer, Glenn used the success of his numerous businesses to give back to his community through important philanthropic causes such as the building of the Durham Region YMCA, the Durham Region Cancer Centre, and The Oshawa Hospital Foundation on which he faithfully served as a board member.

In addition to his wife Lorrie, Glenn is survived by his mother Elaine, his siblings Nancy, Carol, Douglas, Donald and Stephen, his children Gregory, Elizabeth and her husband Paul, Katherine and her husband Jason, Anthony and his wife Allison and his beloved grandchildren Elliott, Charles, Adrienne, Gannon, Locklyn, Xavier, and Suzanna.

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME , 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, January 16th, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held at ST. GEORGE’S MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH (51 Centre St. S., Oshawa) on Tuesday, January 17th, at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Oshawa Hospital Foundation.

Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com.

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LASKOWSKY, Tony  - (Barrister and Solicitor) It is with shock and sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Laskowsky on Sunday, April 12th, 2009 at the age of 72. 

Tony was born in Montreal and moved to Oshawa as a child where he attended South Simcoe Public School and then Central Collegiate. 

He completed an undergraduate degree in Economics and received a Law Degree (BCL) from the University of New Brunswick. 

It was during this time that he received a prestigious scholarship that allowed him to study at several prominent Law schools throughout Europe. 

In 1964, he married his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Joanne, to whom he remained happily married until his passing.  He began his law practice in Oshawa in 1964, where he continued to practice until the end. 

Tony chose to use his incredible personality, intelligence, and considerable skill as a lawyer to help those around him.  Tony loved Oshawa, the Ukrainian Community and his many friends and clients, but especially his family. 

There are many people who will miss Tony, but none more than his family. 

Tony is survived by his wife, Joanne, his daughter Lesya and husband Jimmy, his son T.J. wife Leanne and their children, Nicholas and Katie.  He is also survived by his brother, Mike, brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Marty, and his nieces and nephews. 

Tony always loved to tell or hear a good story or joke.  If you are one of the many people who he touched and would like to share a story, or leave a condolence, please go to http://tonylaskowskymemorial.blogspot.com.

Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, April 15th for 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M.  (Panachyda at 7:45 P.M.)  Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 597 Albert St., Oshawa on Thursday, April 16th at 11:30 A.M.  Interment St. Wolodymyr and St. Olha Cemetery. 

Memorial donations to “The Tony Laskowsky Memorial Scholarship Fund” which can be made during the visitation or through Laskowsky & Laskowsky, Barristers and Solicitors, 73 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 4A1 (905) 579 0777 would be appreciated.

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