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MAYERS, Rixford Desmond Rudolph - After a short battle with declining health over the past three months, Bishop Rixford Desmond Mayers passed away peacefully at home surrounding by the love of his family on September 5, 2018.
Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Kathy, Kimmy, Kissy and Kristy.
Cherished Dada of Roberto, Shanice, Cassius, Caleb, Seth, Joseph and Noah and great Dada of Kayden, Mayala and Matthias.
Loving father-in-law of Keon. Dear brother of Rita and Kenneth.
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KING, Christine (MacLeod) - October 26, 1929 - September 5, 2018
It is with heart felt sorrow and great sadness the family of Christine King announce her passing on September 5th, 2018.
She passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of 45 years of the late Archie Allen King, the love of her life.
We take comfort in knowing that they are together again.
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THEMEN, Ilse Margaretha - Passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Breast Cancer, on Wednesday September 5th, 2018, at the age of 57, with her loving husband Martin Cain at her side.
Devoted mother of Reece Martin Themen.
Step mother of Mathew Cain Williams and Alishia Leger.
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LOWE, Jim - Passed away suddenly at his home in Bowmanville, on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at the age of 72.
Beloved husband of the late Marilyn for 28 years.
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CLARKE, Marrie Norma Clarke - Peacefully passed away at Glenhill Strathaven Lifecare Centre on Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the age of 77.
Dear aunt of Wayne (Lorri) Till and James (Rosa) Till and families.
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FERRIGAN, Edith Ferrigan (nee Ranger) - Peacefully passed away at Glenhill Strathaven in Bowmanville on Wednesday September 5, 2018.
Beloved wife of the late Gerald Ferrigan of Campbell’s Bay, Quebec.
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SERVINIS, Rae-Elaine - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville with family by her side on Tuesday September 4th, 2018.
Beloved wife of Sam Servinis.
Cherished mom of Stacey, and predeceased by Jason and Kerrie-Lyn; stepmother of Ellen and Jennifer.
Treasured nan of Nicholas (Caroline). Loving sister of Vicki (George).
Rae will be missed by her best friend Doreen.
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GASCOIGNE, Hazel ‘Voula’ - At GlenHill Strathaven in Bowmanville on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. Voula, in her 103rd year.
Beloved wife of the late Harold Gascoigne. Loving mother of Thomas and his wife Patricia.
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FORRESTER, Donna Elizabeth (nee West) - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday September 3rd, 2018.
Beloved wife of the late Roy Clarence.
Dear mother of Elaine (Ken) Stainton and Nancy (the late Jim) Wright.
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PRESTON, Mary Evelyn - November 16, 1928 - September 2, 2018
Mary passed away peacefully in her 90th year after a courageous battle with cancer.
Married 56 years to her one true love, Russell (Red) Preston.
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TAYLOR, Marjory Taylor - Entered into rest peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the Chartwell Bon Air Nursing Home in Cannington, Ontario at the age of 71.
Marjory June (nee Osborne), predeceased by her husband Murray Alexander Taylor.
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McCARVILLE, John Louis (Lou) - Passed away suddenly on Monday September 3rd, 2018 at the age of 59.
Loved dad of Justin McCarville and Jordan McCarville both of Whitby.
Survived by his mother Mary McCarville of Toronto and the late Cyril.
Dear brother of Joseph McCarville and his wife Valerie of Markham, Desmond McCarville and his wife Bonnie Bonita Heath of Toronto and Kathleen Harding of Cobourg.
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BOUCHARD, Ria - Born April 7th, 1930. Died peacefully on Monday, September 3rd, 2018.
Pre-deceased by husband Jack, she will be truly missed by many people.
Her sister Patty Koski (Bob) and their daughters Tara and Allison.
Her children, daughter Lynn Birrell (Ron) and son Brad Bouchard (Nadia).
She will remain in warm memories for her grandchildren- Sean (Leanne), Connor (Adelle), Christopher, Gene and Lucy, as well as her great grandchildren Holden, Christian and Theo.
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FREEMAN, Scot “Scotty” Freeman -It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Scotty’s passing. He passed away suddenly on September 3, 2018, peacefully.
He will be sadly and forever missed by his mom, Verna and dad, David, his sister Suzanne (and partner Ryan), his brother Dave (and partner Nadja) and his 8 year old son Ryan.
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VANDER MEULEN, Grietje (nee Kooistra) - (August 21, 1917 to September 2, 2018) -
Peacefully at Scarborough and Rouge Hospital, with her family by her side, Grietje was called home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2018.
Beloved daughter of the late Sape Siemens Kooistra and Jeltje Kooistra (Vander Veen).
Predeceased by her beloved husband Sjoerd of 67 years.
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DUIELLA, Benito - Peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at Extendicare Oshawa at the age of 81 years.
Beloved husband of Rosa (43 years).
Loving father of David Duiella (Alicia), Debra Conforti (Frank), Gianluigi Duiella.
Cherished Nonno of Julia Duiella, Jacob Duiella, Christina Conforti, Jason Duiella and Stephanie Conforti.
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NOORDSTRA, Ale - Age 85 years. Retired from General Motors with 41+ years of service.
Went Home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018.
Beloved husband of the late Christina (nee Klingenberg).
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THISTLE, Lorna - February 28, 1921 – September 2, 2018
Passed away peacefully on Sunday September 2, 2018, at her residence in her 98th year.
Predeased by her husband David (2005).
Much loved mother of Terry (Pat) Thistle and Sandra Applebaun.
She will be dearly missed by her 5 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
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CALLENDER, Sonia Catherine - April 3, 1939 - September 2, 2018
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Sonia Catherine Callender (nee Emmanuel).
She was the loving daughter of the late Myntrude Premsie Emmanuel.
Beloved wife of George Archie Callender for over 50 years.
Loving and devoted mother of Céline and Colin (Susan).
Dear sister of Julian (Helen) and Michael (predeceased) (Molly).
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MACINA, Christina “Tina” - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto at the age of 72 in the presence of family.
She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband of 48 years, Anthony “Tony” who passed away in March 2016.
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HAIGHT, Catherine (nee Higgs) - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018, in her 70th year.
Sadly missed by her brother Doug Higgs (Barb), nephews Derek and Kenny, niece Jenny, her four great nephews and her cat Reggie.
Predeceased by her father Claud Higgs, mother Evelyn, daughter Claudette Haight and granddaughter Stephanie Haight.
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SZCZUR, Josephine Teresa “Josie” - (September 30, 1930 – September 1, 2018)
Passed away peacefully, at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, on September 1, 2018 in her 88th year.
Beloved wife of Tony for 64 years.
Proud mother to Ed Shure (Stephanie), Susie Cox (Jeff), and Sandy Ciarlariello (Nick).
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ROBINSON, Robert Alexander (Alex) - (Retired employee of Bell Canada; Member of Parkwood Lodge and Treasurer Emeritus of Oshawa and District Shrine Club)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday September 1, 2018, in his 85th year.
Dearly beloved husband of Elinor for over 60 years.
Loving father of Heather Menechian (Noubar), and Ian.
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MARTIN, James Gilchrist Martin - (Veteran WWII Royal Canadian Army First Canadian Paratroop Battalion) -
Age 92 years. Passed away suddenly at home on Saturday September 1, 2018
Beloved husband of the late Audrey Martin. Loving father of Maureen (Sydney) Highgate, Kenneth Martin and Wayne Martin and predeceased by his son Paul Martin.
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BUNTING, Bernadette “Bunny” - Went home to be with her husband, Fred on September 1, 2018.
Loving mother of Martin (Pat), Marie, Michael (Dianne) and predeceased by sons Richard, Bill and son-in-law Karl.
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HOUGHTON, Paula Lee (nee Harrison) - After a courageous fight with leukemia, Paula, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Princess Margaret Hospital at age 56.
Beloved wife of Don for 34 years.
Loving mother of Matthew (Christina) and Bryant (Jamey), and her beloved dog Spike.
Paula was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her two grandchildren.
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