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JOHNSTON, Velma Sarah (nee Gay) - Peacefully on January 9th, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Predeceased by husband Joseph Ronald Johnston.
Dear Mother of John (Doreen), Richard (Jeannie) Grandmother to Brenda Johnston, Derek Johnston, Brad Johnston.
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RUESINK, Wilhelmus 'Bill' Gerardus Ruesink - Peacefully, on Thursday, January 9, 2019 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Whitby, at age 92.
Wilhelmus Ruesink, beloved husband of Christina (nee Goold).
Loved father of Laura Cochrane and her husband Stephen of Alcona, Andrew Ruesink and his wife Benilda of Ottawa and Paul Ruesink of Oshawa.
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COOK, Marie - (November 3, 1941 - January 9, 2019)
Passed away peacefully at her home, with her loving family by her side on January 9, 2020 at the age of 78.
Beloved wife of Jim for over 55 years.
Loving Mum of Graeme (Robin), Brad and Claudie (Rocky). Adored grandma of Cameron, Emma and Jack.
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FAWCETT, Roy Allen - It is with heavy hearts that Roy’s family announces his passing on January 9, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville.
Beloved Husband to Karen Fawcett.
Loving father to Karrie Fawcett, Sandy Fawcett (Shane Stewart), Roy Fawcett and Stacy Fawcett.
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BRENNAN, Mary (Maria Assunta) - (October 22, 1950 – January 8, 2020)
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Brennan shares the news of her death after an inspiring and heroic battle with ALS on January 8, 2020 in her 70th year.
Beloved wife of James (Pat) Brennan for 43 years and devoted mother to Julie (Jeff Ellis), Sara (Gregory Mitchell), Katy (Bob Woropay) and Marla.
Mary cherished her grandchildren, Paiten, Noah, Lily, Christopher, Gabriel, James, Caleb and Amber.
She leaves behind her brothers Joe of Oshawa and Raymond (Ginette) of Scarborough, and her sister-in-law, Liz of Canmore, Alberta.
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McMULLEN, Helen (Cieslik) - August 26th, 1951 - January 8th, 2020
Passed away comfortably at home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday January 8, 2020, at the age of 68.
Beloved wife of Jim for almost 53 years.
Loving mother of Tammy (Gary) and Jimmy.
Cherished nana of Brandon, Natasha, Ashley and great granddaughter Trinity.
Survived by her sisters Sophie and Stella (Ray) and her brother Edward (Helen).
She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
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BIRZVILKIS, Hilde Klara - Left us for a better place on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 3:19 a.m.
She died peacefully with Glenn and Susie next to her, holding her hands.
She lived her life fully, anyone that knew her knows what that means, and loved spending time with and talking to family and friends, old and new.
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BRADLEY, Lloyd Gordon (Gord) - A loving husband, father to four children, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the age of 96.
Gord was born on July 31, 1923 in Hamilton, Ontario. Together with his wife Gladys Mary (Pat) they raised four children,
Gord Bradley, Lynn McCormack, Bernice Jackson and Royal Bradley.
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BRYSON, Antonia - October 12, 1940 – January 8, 2020
Antonia Bryson (nee Vandermeer) passed away peacefully with family by her side Wednesday, January 8 in her home at the age of 79.
She will be missed dearly and lovingly remembered by her soul mate and dedicated husband Jack Bryson.
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WEST, Teresa Anne - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Teresa Anne West announce her passing on January 8, 2020 at the tender age of 62 years.
She will be deeply missed.
Loving mother of Shawn Francis Dean Cook.
Beloved daughter of Dean and Anne West.
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HAWKS, Edward George (Ted) - March 25, 1950 – January 8, 2020
Ted was born and raised in Peterborough, ON. Following a stroke, he joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of 49+ years to Marlyn Hawks (Quackenbush). Loving father of Kimberly Mitchell (Jamie) of Oshawa, and Benjamin Hawks (Catalina) of Oshawa.
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McADAM, John Ivan McAdam - of Newcastle Ontario, passed away on January 8, 2020 at the age of 68 with his wife by his side.
John survived by his wife Joanne (Joan) and two children Travis McAdam, and Amanda (Amy) Parkins (Jon); and his sister Barbara Maradin.
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HOWARD, Freda Howard - 1927 - 2020 Passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, Jan 8, 2020 at the Lakeridge Health, Ajax and Pickering hospital, Ontario.
Beloved wife of Thomas H.A. Dear mother of Theodore T. (Ted), Richard A (Rick), Christine V. and Barry L.
Grandmother of Theodore J. (Ted ) and Melissa E., Great Grandmother to Marcus, Devon and Kiera.
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FATTORE, Leila - It is with great sadness that the family of Leila Fattore announce her peaceful passing on January 6th, 2020.
Leila was surrounded by the love of her family at Lake Ridge Hospital after a long battle with Ovarian Cancer.
Leila was an incredible, vibrant, talented, and fiesty woman born on July 17th, 1969, to Nahida Najar and the late Walid Najar.
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REYNOLDS, Arthur John Reynolds - May 8, 1930 – January 6, 2020
Arthur John Reynolds, “Art” (Retired GM Employee) passed away peacefully on January 6, 2020 at Chartwell Harwood in Ajax in his 90th year.
Beloved husband of Shirley (Pingle) for over 69 years.
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OTTO, Rev. Charlemagne Leonard Benjamin 'Ben' - (December 31, 1962 - January 6, 2020)
Rev. Dr. Charlemagne Leonard Benjamin Otto died peacefully at Lakeridge Health Hospital on Monday, January 6th, 2020 in Oshawa at the age of 57.
Ben is survived by his Mother Rev. Margarete Otto, his children Maggie, Benjamin, Justice, Melanie, and granddaughter Arianna.
He was preceded in death by his late Father Rev. Justice Otto.
Ben was born on December 31st, 1962 in Krugersdorp, South Africa.
At the age of 10 he moved to Toronto, Canada.
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MARTIN, David James “Mello” - Suddenly, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family at Scarborough General Hospital on Monday January 6th, 2020, at the age of 49.
Beloved son of Helen and Robert Martin.
Loving father to Jordan, James and Connor.
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MASTERS, Noreen Adelle Watson - April 19, 1944 - January 6, 2020
Passed peacefully in her sleep at Ajax Hospital in her 76th year after a lifelong battle with Myotonic Dystrophy.
Daughter of Ann Watson, she was predeceased by son Jeffrey and is sadly missed by husband David and son Bryan.
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BENDER, Yvonne Estella - Yvonne was born and raised in Stratford, ON where she attended Loretto Academy moving to Newcastle in 1969 and then to Peterborough in 2017.
She joined her Lord and Savior peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Sherbrooke Heights in Peterborough in her 82nd year.
Beloved wife of 61 years to Lyle Bender.
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TOMLINSON, Ellison Sidney 'Tom' - (December 25th, 1933 - January 4th, 2020)
Tom passed peacefully in his 87th year with his family by his side, on January 4, 2020.
Survived by his wife of 68 years, Rosemary, son David, daughter-in-law Paula and brother-in-law George.
Paula was particularly instrumental in helping to ensure that Ellis’s final months were as comfortable as possible.
Also survived by his grandchildren, Michael (Janet) and Susan (Jordon) and much loved grandson-in-law Mark.
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SCANGA, Troy Anthony - (May 15th, 1970 - January 5th, 2020)
Passed away with family by his side on Sunday January 5th, 2020 at the age of 49.
Much loved husband of Sherry and Devoted Dad to their only son Zach and his partner Lauren.
Loving son of Tony and Molly Scanga.
Dear brother of Stacey and her husband Jim and Wanda and her husband Barclay. Dear uncle of Abi, Daniel and Jorja.
Fondly remembered by his mother-in-law Marguerite Dove (late Bruce) and brother-in-law Shawn and his wife Patti and their daughter Emma.
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WRIGHT, Keith Laverne - Peacefully, on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the Village of Taunton Mills Retirement Community in Whitby, at age 89.
Keith, dearly loved husband of the late Christina Wright (nee Winter).
Loved father of James Wright (Niki) and Margaret Wright.
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LATOUR, Brian Ernest Latour - Passed away unexpectedly, at his home in Ramara on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at age 52.
Brian Latour, beloved husband of Monica Pasbrich. Loved father of Greg (Megan) and Amanda.
Loving son of Anne and the late Ernie Latour.
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OLIVER, Mary Jean (née Burr) - (December 8, 1932 to January 5, 2020)
Passed away Sunday January 5, 2020 at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke on December 26, 2019.
Beloved wife and best friend of Don Oliver for over 65 years. Mother of Don Jr. (Joanne née Mark), Grandmother of Ryan (Whitney), Nolan, Hillary (Tyler) and Great Grandmother of Tesslynn Oliver.
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WEST, Winnifred Lois - Absent from the body, present with the Lord.
Passed away peacefully at Bethany Lodge on January 5, 2020, at the age of 91.
Loving wife of the late William (Bill) West (2004). Loving sister of Dorothy Coates. Predeceased by her sister Jean and brothers Arthur, Burton and Wilbur.
Devoted mother to her five children, Marvin, Ian (Jennifer), Karen (Dave), Bill (Kathy), and Warren (Carol).
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