JARVIS, Orville Bruce Jarvis   -  Orvill was born on Sunday, March 14th, 1937, in Bothwell, P.E.I.

He passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the LakeRidge Hospital in Oshawa.

After suffering a few years of dementia and poor health, his last round at the hospital proved to be too much for the cowboy. He was preceded in death by his partner, Rosina Bayliss, his ex-wife and mother of his children, Catherine Griffith (nee Mckenna), his sister, Gloria Anne Whalen (John), his brother Aubrey Richard Jarvis (Sandra) and his parents Marie Emily Jarvis (nee Bruce) and George Alexander Jarvis (Jr).

Orville is survived by his brothers Lionel Ross Jarvis (Linda) and Weldon Edward Jarvis (Lori), his partner Margaret Sonley, his children, Dave Jarvis (Mary), Cindy Metcalfe (Brian), Dacin Jarvis (June), Tracey Jarvis-Craig (Anne) and Les Jarvis.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Avery, Danielle, Ashley, Lexi, Hannah, Amber and Brianna, and great grandkids, Zoltan, Ellie, Fletcher, Colson and Finnigan.

Also survived by his nieces and nephews, their families and also the extended families. Dad grew up in PEI where, based on his stories, he kept himself busy!

He transplanted to Toronto, then to Smiths Falls, Ontario.

After Rosina passed away, dad got together with a kind lady from the area, Margaret Sonley.

Marg was his lifeline during the last bunch of years and the family acknowledges how kind a person she was to our dad. Looking after him until the very end.

Dad always said if it wasn’t for bad luck, he wouldn’t have any luck at all.

Well, having Marg as his partner in the end was the greatest stroke of luck he could ever have had. Dad will be missed.

Also, thanks to all who visited dad in his final months, you made a difference in his life.

Dad has been cremated and no service is being held on his wishes. A celebration of life will happen in the near future.

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PERSAUD, Reekilall  -   Peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the age of 79.

Beloved husband of Doris Persaud.

Step father of seven and grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather of many.

Loving and cherished brother of several siblings.

He will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his other family, friends and long-time co-workers.

A special thank you to Rebecca Raza, Dr. Otal and all the PSW’s for their wonderful car.

Arrangements with Mount Lawn Funeral Home.  Interment  MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY  .

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HARRISON, Anne P. (nee deFOUBERT)   -  On Thursday, April 11, 2024, in her 91st year, Anne passed peacefully from this world surrounded by much love.

As a beloved mother, she will be missed terribly by her children, Stuart (Jacquie), Barbara (Wayne), and Colleen; and by her ever-loving grandchildren, Ethan, Liam, Keegan, Mei Lan, Callum, and Ming Li.

Missed dearly by her brothers, John (Joyce) and Nigel; as well as by her nieces and nephews.

In 1960, Anne's adventurous spirit led her to leave home in Cork, Ireland, and venture to Canada with Clem, the love of her life.

Family and friends welcomed the Harrison family wherever they went in urban Scarborough, raising mink in the rural parts of the GTA, or for a brief relocation, and subsequent family visits to Ireland.

Always close to their hearts, Ireland remains a second home to their three children.

After raising their children, Anne became an Executive Secretary at Zynomatic, Pilkington Glass, and later Nestle, Toronto.

Retirement brought them to Castleton, and then Anne to Newcastle after Clem's passing in 2011.

Anne flourished in community activities including various horticultural societies and volunteering as a longstanding member of the United Church Women of Canada, assisting to resettle Syrian refugees, and participating in Soup Sisters.

She touched so many lives with kindness and genuine interest in others.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Salvation Army. Aquamation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled at Newcastle United Church, 84 Mill St. S., Newcastle, ON, at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 22nd.

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BANDSTRA, Jeanette (nee Haak) -

September 26, 1970 - April 11, 2024

Jeanette passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry on Thursday April 11, 2024 at the age of 53.

Jeanette will always be loved and remembered by her cherished husband Jim Bandstra and her two girls, Jordyn and Jaden, who she was so proud of.

Jeanette will be very missed by her siblings Jake Haak (Trish) and Jerry Haak (Diana) as well as her extended family Owen Bandstra (Trix), Janet Driese (Andrew), and John Bandstra (Jess).

Jeanette will also be missed by all of her nieces, nephews, and many many friends in the Port Perry and nearby communities.

Visitation will be at Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry on Thursday April 18, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 PM.  A celebration of life will be held at Hope Christian Reformed Church,14480 Old Simcoe Road, Port Perry, on Friday April 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to Humane Society of Durham or Kids Sport Ontario, and would be appreciated by Jeanette’s family.

“The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day,

But the love and memory of you, shall never pass away” 

- Unknown .

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HOVEY, Helen Hovey  -  Passed peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa on April 11, at the age of 98.

Beloved wife of the late Ian. Loving mother to Todd(Michele), Gail, and Donna(Russ).

Proud grandma to Cara(Drew) and great-grandma to Olin, Marlow and Henry.

In keeping with Helen's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.

If desired, memorial donations to either the Alzheimer's Society (https://alzheimer.ca/durham/) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (https://www.heartandstroke.ca/) are greatly appreciated .

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LEEDER, William "Bill"  -  Bill passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the age of 65.

He is predeceased by his father.

He is survived by his son and his family, his mother and his sisters. 

There will be a Graveside service held at Greenwood Cemetery, 100 King St., Halton Hills, Ontario on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 12pm..

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GOMES, Luiz do Rosario Gomes   -

1927 - 2024

Luiz Gomes, beloved husband of Blanche, passed away peacefully on the 11th of April, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Born in Goa, he was the eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Gomes, where his journey through life began.

Luiz's early years were marked by a passion for music, acting, and singing. He attended a prestigious school run by German Fathers, where his talents flourished. Excelling in music, he particularly shone as a talented trumpeter, captivating audiences as a vital part of his school's orchestra.

After completing his education, Luiz embarked on a distinguished career in banking. For thirty years, he served with dedication and integrity in various locations for Barclay's Bank, earning the respect and appreciation of his peers and colleagues at the Institute of Bankers.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Luiz was a man of diverse interests and passions. He possessed a deep love for theatre, music, and literature, with a reputation as a great dancer and avid reader. His vibrant personality earned him the title of the life and soul of any gathering.

He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Blanche and their three daughters, Lynette Miranda (Angelo), Melonie Maguire (Mike), and Vanessa Meraw (Peter). His four grandchildren, Liam (Denielle) and Aidan Maguire, and Maya and Daniella Meraw, brought him immense happiness and fulfillment.

As we bid farewell to Luiz, we honour his remarkable life and the mark he left on all who knew him.

May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his memory continue to inspire and uplift us.  Arrangements with McEachnie Funeral Home.

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DESLANDES, Paul Anthony Deslandes  - 

November 10, 1965 - April 11, 2024

Paul Anthony Deslandes was born on November 10, 1965, in Kingston, Jamaica through the loving union of Ivy May Deslandes and Jerome Alphonso Deslandes.

He was the youngest of their nine children. Paul spent his formative years in Jamaica, while attending Mico Practicing All Age School. He emigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada to join his mother Ivy and sister Jean in 1975, where he attended elementary and post secondary school.

Paul was passionate about food and became an outstanding cook and baker after experimenting with his mother’s recipes, cookbooks, and drawing inspiration from the Food Network.

He had so much insight and knowledge about different types of foods, herbs, and spices, and created his own rubs and sauces. He was also very health conscious, and knowledgeable about the healing properties of various plants, fruits, and vegetables - often educating his family about these provisions and creating remedies when they were sick. Although self-taught, Paul was a chef and an herbalist in his own right!

As a musicologist, Paul really loved music and knew a great deal about music (reggae, R&B, hip-hop and soul), as well as different artists. He was an avid collector of records, cassettes and CDs.

With his knowledge and expertise of the different genre in music, he exposed his family and younger generations to his unique collections. He even fronted as a music producer to get his nieces and nephews to sing over mixed tunes. As the family DJ, he often played music at events such as birthdays and other gatherings.

Paul took great pride in his custom music systems that he built himself from salvaging broken speakers, repairing them, and making them better than they were in the first place. The house was always filled with music that he played from his custom systems.

It soothed his soul knowing that others could share the experience and the intricacies of the music he enjoyed by his favourite reggae artists including Sanchez, Wayne Wonder, Luciano, Garnet Silk, Frankie Paul, Beres Hammond, Super Cat, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Rayvon, Heavy D, Biggy Small, Tupac, Usher, Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Anita Baker, Safe and Toni Braxton, just to name a few. Paul aka (Pablo) was first called Pablo by his sister Patricia, because of his musical talents that reminded her of a reggae artist named Augustus Pablo. Paul had a mellow personality that was like a gentle, humble giant, not to mention his amusing sense of humor. Those close to Paul knew that they could always give him a call if they were ever feeling down.

This is because Paul was very

compassionate, patient, loving, and kind especially towards his nieces and nephews. It was endearing to Paul to be called “Pablo” by close family and friends.

Paul was very spiritual, holding a strong belief in the Creator. He turned to the Lord and often read his bible. He shared this with his family to ensure that they do the same. It is for this reason that we know that he is certainly in a much better place now. Paul passed away on April 11, 2024, and left behind a loving extended family and a circle of friends.

He leaves behind his eight siblings who love him dearly: Sonia, Valerie, Michael, Audrey, Jean, Patricia, Rose, and Andrea.

He also left behind twelve nieces and nephews who loved him dearly: Marsha, Shelene, Christel, Kisrene, Shawna, Aundre, Sheldon, Daniella, Tanya, Lache, Sade, and Miguel. Additionally, twenty-one grand nieces and nephews including: Daniel, Allysha, Kaisha, Jarell, Kahelle, Brooklyn, Dana, Jorell, Tejean, Thalia, Summer, Kianna, Isabella, Ashton, Chandler, Krystal, Elijah, Gabrielle, Raven, Isaac, and Olivia.

Along with great grand nieces and nephews including: Channing, Harper, Denver, Avah, Zayn, Chosen. Lastly, Paul also left behind his loving aunt, Francis Rose Carey, cousins, extended families and friends.

Paul was preceded in death by his loving father Jerome, mother Ivy, niece Dionne, and nephew Marlon. Paul will forever be remembered as a wonderful brother, uncle, cousin and friend, and for his fun personality, humour, love, empathy and compassion for others, passion for music and food, and all the amazing memories.

He has left a lasting impression on all those who met him, to live life to our full capacity and following our passion.

Paul reminds us all to love one another and always trust the Creator.

Arrangements with SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE - PICKERING .

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FORGETTE, Mary Helen May (nee STEPHENSON)  -  Passed away at Glenhill Strathaven Longterm Care on Thursday April 11, 2024, at age 84 years.

Dear mother of Mark (Wendy), Mike (Wanda) and the late Todd.

Dear sister to Thomas John (Marie), Lorraine (Ken) Vickery, Joe (Evelyn), Alice, Kelly (Vickie), Don (Margo), Ron (Diana) and the late Hilda, Gwennie May and Jim.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews and dear friend Betty Power.

Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville on Monday April 15, 2024, from 6-8 pm. Funeral service in the Chapel 1 pm Tuesday April 16, 2024. Interment St. John’s Cemetery Blackstock.

Memorial Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s or Diabetic Society.

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RANDALL, Robert (Bob) Randall   - 

September 23, 1940 - April 11, 2024

Of Brooklin, Ontario passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 after a short stay in the hospital.

His final week was surrounded by family and friends that he loved very much. He was 83.

Bob was born on September 23, 1940 to Henry and Eva Randall in Toronto, Ontario.

He was a key member of the cubs and boy scouts through his life and credits them for making him the positive and successful person he became.

The third eldest of 6 children, he travelled extensively and his successful business career found him working in Toronto, Vancouver and Florida. He was immensely proud of his children, grandchildren and all of his family and friends.

Bob was an avid supporter and member of the St. Thomas Anglican Church and held several roles through the years as it expanded and grew to service the Brooklin community.

Bob is survived his daughter Vivienne; his sons Don (Mary) and Dave (Jennifer); his grandchildren Taylor, Kaitlyn, Erin, Kelsey, Scott and Eric; and his siblings Paul, Gord and Carole. He is preceded in death by his mother Eva, father Henry, sister Eleanor and his brother Ted.

All are welcome to join the family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday April 20, 2024 at 11:00am with the service commencing at 12:00pm at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Brooklin, ON. Refreshments will follow at the church.

In memory of Bob, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lakeridge Health Foundation (Critical Care Unit) or St. Thomas Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family.

Messages of condolences and shared memories can be left by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .

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