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STUART, Gordon James - After a brief but courageous battle with cancer Gordon James Stuart passed away peacefully at home in Newcastle surrounded by family on Sunday July 19, 2020 in his 77th year.
Gordon was the devoted husband of Alice for 52 years, proud father to Paul, loving father-in-law to Janet, caring step-grandfather to Connor and Jordan and loving little brother to Mary.
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SPIERS, Eleanor Fern (NEE STORMS) - Passed away peacefully at Idlewyld Manor in Hamilton on Sunday July 19th, 2020 at the age of 87.
Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Spiers.
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POWERS, Marjorie Ann - (Longtime member of St. Peter’s Anglican Church)
Suddenly in her home on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the age of 39.
Beloved daughter of Bonnie (Robert) Edgar and the late Ronald Coady.
Loving sister of James (Alicia), Nicola and Nicole Woods of Calgary.
Cherished aunt of Lilly, Alyssa and Chase.
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HUTCHINGS, Catherine Wu - (November 1st, 1954 - Saturday, July 18, 2020)
Passed away on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 at the age of 65.
Loving wife of Leonard for over 22 years.
Dear sister of Connie Wu-Tanenbaum, Cecilia Mui and Felx Mui, Christina Woo and Anthony Wong, Cindie Woo and Paul Yeung, Colina Yim and Felice Yim, Claudy Woo, Cherrie Woo, Christopher Woo and Grace Che.
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WILLIAMS, Thomas George - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 84.
Beloved husband of the late Diane Williams.
Wonderful father of Lynn-Marie (the late Fred) Hermack and Jeff (Alison) Williams.
He is also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Freddie, Elyse and Caitlyn.
He will be missed by his brothers Gerry and Pat and his sisters Carmie and Marie and the rest of the Williams family.
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ROWLAND, Eleanor Mabel (Smith) - (June 18th, 1946 - July 18th, 2020)
Passed away July 18, 2020 in her 75th year.
Eleanor was born in Powassan, Ontario on June 18, 1946, the youngest of 7 children.
Her first years of school were in a one room schoolhouse. She later attended Powassan High School with thoughts of being a teacher. After also considering a career as an airline ticket attendant, she decided on a career in banking.
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GU, Jie Wei - August 23rd, 1943 - July 17th, 2020
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a long and challenging battle with Parkinson’s on Friday July 17th, 2020 at the age of 76.
Loving husband of Yun Hui Qian for 43 years.
Cherished dad of Lei Gu and husband Joshe Page and gonggong of Leilani and Imani.
Dear brother of Jie Li Gu Sullivan (Gerry).
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ALFORD, Marie - Suddenly passed away at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in her 85th year.
Predeceased by her husband Norman Alford, her brother William George Albert Rideout and sisters Vernie and Marion. Daughter of the late George and Violet Rideout. Survived by her sister-in-law Sheila.
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SERRAO, Andrew Michael - November 20, 1979 - July 18, 2020
Andrew was born in Etobicoke on November 20, 1979.
Andrew Michael Serrao, son of Miguel Serrao (deceased) and Beverly Serrao, beloved brother of Darryl Serrao (Kirti Singh-Serrao) and Betty-Lynne Serrao.
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NICHOLLS, Katherine Barbara (Lush) - 1946 - 2020
On Sunday, July 18th, Katherine (Kaye) Barbara Nicholls (nee Lush) of Beaverton, Ontario passed away following a prolonged struggle of ill health.
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SOLN, Justin - Passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 81st year.
Justin was the devoted husband of Annie for nearly 53 years, proud father to David and Johnny, loving father-in-law to Sandra and Mary, caring step-grandfather to Brandon, and doting grandfather to Elodie.
Justin is predeceased by his father Janez, mother Teresa, brothers Ivan, Franci, Dani, and sister Marica, and survived by his brothers Vinko and Slavko, and sisters Ivanka and Zinka.
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MATTHEWS, Alfreda Ann – (April 29th, 1947 - July 17th, 2020)
After a courageous battle with cancer, Alfreda passed away on Friday, July 17th, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Alfreda, in her 74th year, leaves behind her beloved son David (Misty), her grandchildren David (Victoria), Brandon, Brooke and Emily-Lynn and her great-grandchildren Addison and Elizabeth.
Alfreda will be lovingly remembered by her brother Joseph Lougheed (Karen) as well as her extended family and many friends.
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GRECO, Francesco (Frank) - Passed away at his home with his family by his side on Friday, July 17th, 2020, at the age of 83.
Loving husband of Maria for 58 years.
Much loved father of Robert Greco, Lawrence Greco and his wife Marian and Paul Greco and his wife Lynn. Cherished Nonno to many wonderful grandchildren.
Dear brother of Pasquale (Antonietta), Vince (Ida) and the late Bruno and Quinto.
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SAULNIER, Ronald James – Passed away suddenly on Friday, July 17th, 2020 in his 66th year.
Beloved partner of Margerita Banman.
Ron leaves behind his children Alana (Nathan), James and Amy (Rob).
He will be sadly missed by his family and many dear friends.
Ron enjoyed his career as an automotive manufacturing manager, establishing many new businesses.
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SKOUNDRIDAKIS, Antonios - (August 28, 1974 - July 17, 2020)
Beloved husband of Bronwen Claire. Adored Baba to Dylan (Jessica), Alwyne, Georgios and Antonios. Dear child of Dina and the late Georgios. Loved son-in-law of Sidney and Grace.
Loving brother to Maria (Tony), Georgina, Marianna, Antonia and the late John. Brother in Law to Jennifer (Marco) and Christopher (Teri-Lynn).
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HACHEY, Debbie - (August 11, 1960 – July 17, 2020)
Suddenly at her residence on Friday, July 17th, 2020 at 59 years of age.
Loving daughter of Eliza and Laurie Hachey.
Dear sister to David (Barbie) Hachey, Janet (Dave) Grigg, the late Gary (2001) and the late Pamela (2005).
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MATTE, Clair - It is with a deep sense of sadness that we announce the passing of Claire Matte at the age of 88 in Ajax, Ontario on July 17, 2020.
Born Marie Claire Heppell in St. Anaclet, Québec to parents Wilfrid and Philomène (born Côté) Heppell, Claire is survived by her ever loyal, loving, and supportive husband Edward Matte, her two devoted children; ‘her boys’ Jean-Pierre and Michel Matte, and her caring daughters-in-law, Patricia Schmidt and Sarah Haley Matte.
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BROWN, Susellen "Helen" - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Susellen “Helen” Brown announces her passing on Friday July 17th, 2020. With love and care from her family, Helen passed away at the age of 86.
Helen was a loving wife to Ted Brown and mother to Heather (Ivan) Pritchett and the late Earl Brown. Mother in law to Brenda Brown.
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DUSSAULT, Mary (nee Ward) - Passed away at home in Oshawa on July 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 71 years old.
Mary, daughter of the late Ena and Joseph Ward, will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her three daughters Cheryl, Kris (Brian Platz) and Lori (Mike Allibon), her grandchildren Rachel and Ben Platz and William and Robbie Allibon, her brother Terry Ward (Mary), her brother-in-law Ken Henning, several nieces and nephews and countless dear friends.
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HERON, Catherine Elizabeth (nee Floody) - (March 26, 1920 — July 17, 2020)
Catherine passed peacefully in her sleep after a long (100 years!) and happy life.
She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Jack Heron and her only sibling, her brother Wally Floody and his wife Betty.
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DEARLING, Dyana Clara Ellen - (July 12, 1977 – July 13, 2020)
Passed away suddenly on Monday, July 13th, 2020 at home, a day after her 43rd birthday.
She leaves behind her beautiful children Liam Montgomery and Brydget Dearling.
Fondly remembered by her husband George.
Cherished daughter of Maureen Saxby (Tom) and Doug Bramley (Dorothy). Dear sister of Troy Bramley (Lisa) and Matthew Bramley, and loving aunt to Brendan Bramley.
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BREEN, Katherine Eileen - Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, after a short battle of cancer, at age 81.
Beloved wife of Gerald Breen for 60 years (October 29). Loving mother of Debbie Horton (Dave), Kevin Breen (Sandra), Michael (deceased) and Karen (deceased). Cherished nanny of April, Britni (Jared), Zachary and Melissa.
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VAN DEN HOOGEN, Peter Dominic - Peacefully, on Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at Port Perry Place in Port Perry at age 86.
Peter Van Den Hoogen, beloved husband of the late Marie (nee O’Connell). Loved father of Donna Langenhuizen (Frank McCarthy).
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LeFRANÇOIS, Andrew - On July 16, 2020, Andrew passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital following a decline in health over time related to a diagnosis of dementia and a weakening heart.
Born November 10, 1931 to Zotique and Clotilde (nee Gauthier) Andrew was the youngest of eleven children, all of whom have passed except for his much loved twin, Al.
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CIESLIK, Celina Halina - January 11th, 1957 - July 16th, 2020
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 63.
Beloved wife of Donald Grant.
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PAUL, Donna Patricia - (June 9, 1965 – July 15, 2020)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the age of 55 years.
Beloved wife of Richard "Rick" of 31 years.
Loving mother of Serena (Brett), and Tyler.
Survived by her sibling Stephen Hartery. Predeceased by her parents Donald and Eleanor Hartery; and her siblings David, Bruce and Linda.
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