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OBITUARIES ...for the DURHAM REGION
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CORMIER, Wendy Joy (Townshend) Cormier - August 25, 1946 - December 15, 2022
Wendy was born in Montreal, the daughter of Robert and Gwyneth (Ballinger) Townshend.
Wendy is survived by her sister Linda (Kirk) and brother Wayne, predeceased by her sister- in law Barb Townsend.
She was a proud mother to Lisa (Peter) and Laura (Adrian).
She is remembered and loved by her grandchildren April (Chris), Ariadne, Theoden and Great Grandson Lucas.
As well as niece Susan and nephews Stephen, Brian, David and Connor.
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BARNARD, Brian Thomas Barnard - Former GM Employee for 30 years.
Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178.
Passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital on December 15th, 2022 at the age of 78 years.
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PAYNE, Joseph Richard - December 25, 1939 - December 16, 2022
This is not Goodbye.
You will be missed so much on this earth and in everyday life. You are unforgettable - we will keep your memory alive.
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ANGER, Rose Aileen (nee Dilling) Anger - January 3, 1931 – December 16, 2022
Peacefully passed away after a short illness with her family by her side in her 92nd year at Bowmanville Hospital on December 16th, 2022.
Rose predeceased by her loving husband Roy Sr.
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KORTKO, Lawrence "Larry" Kortko - July 19, 1942 – December 16, 2022
It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of Larry on December 16th, 2022 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s.
He is survived by his wife Jane of 52 years, son Tom (Heather) and daughter Julie (Hugh).
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KNEVEL, Johnnie G. M. - December 23, 1938 - December 14, 2022
Peacefully on December 14, 2022 Johnnie passed away at home, ending a brave battle with Parkinson’s.
He was born to William and Maria Knevel on December 23, 1938 in the Netherlands.
Beloved husband and faithful friend to his wife Lynda Anne.
Loving father to son Anthonie (Julie) - Luke & Layla and son Theo (Barbara) - Ophelia.
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WRIGHT, Maria Ursula - May 21, 1943 - December 14, 2022
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our loving wife to Jerry, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, and friend.
Surrounded by family peacefully at home after a long battle with lung cancer.
With her husband Jerry of 59 years by her side.
Predeceased by her son, Gordon (Jenefer).
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FEDOROW, Joan Ellen Fedorow - APRIL 6, 1951 – DECEMBER 14, 2022
On December 14, 2022, Joan Ellen Fedorow (Buesing) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, as was her wish, after a brave battle with cancer.
She was 71. A life-long nurse, Joanie made a difference in countless peoples’ lives.
She had a magnetic personality that brought a smile to everyone she encountered.
She was an exceptional nurse, teacher, friend, sister and aunt.
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PORTER, Mary (Nee McEwan) - JUNE 8, 1937 – DECEMBER 14, 2022
In her 85th year,
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 14th of December 2022 at Lakeridge Health Ajax/Pickering surrounded by family.
She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Stephen Porter.
Mary is predeceased by both her brothers, Jim and Thomas.
She will be missed dearly by her sons, Stephen Porter (Lorna), and Ian Porter (Heather).
Mary will be fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, Andrew Porter, Alastair Porter (Erika), Ian Porter (Laura), Meaghan Porter (Connor), Kayla Porter, and Owen Porter.
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JENKINS, Elsie May Jenkins - November 23, 1934 - December 14, 2022
It is with great sorrow and regret we announce the passing of our Mother ‘Elsie May Jenkins’ on Dec. 14, 2022 at Winchester Glen Retirement Community.
Mom was predeceased by her husband John (Jack), by her parents Hilda and Thomas Etches, her brother Ron (Jeanette) and her sisters Lillian (John deceased) and Joan (Bud).
She is survived by her brothers Rick (Fay deceased), Don, Tom (Sandy), Wayne (Mary), her sister Gloria (Archie), her 8 children John (Jack) (Janet deceased), Ron (Bonnie), Mike (Lori), Debbie (Jack), David (Fran), Tammy (Larry), Chris (Michelle) and Carol (Chris), her 14 grand children Mathew (Michelle), Amy (Glenn), Luke (Monica), Ashley (Lucas), Rob, Kyle, Lynda (Paul), Josh (Mariah), David (Courtney), Sarah (Richard), Jeffery (Lori), Brad (Corina), Curtis, Blaine (Cecilia) and her 26 great grand children ….. Rocky, Olivia, Mia, Maddox, Madison, Carter, Alexis, Ryker, Brooke, Rylee, James, Lucas, Dakota, Kennedy, Jeremy, Colton, Lily, Cassandra, Tegan, Makayla, Jack, Finn, Etney, Ashlynn, Easton, Ellis,…. And Mom’s very close friendship with Keith and Lynda Jones and their children Adam, Neil, Ashley and Matt.
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GALLIAH-THOMAS, Leo Cohen James Galliah-Thomas - AUGUST 20, 2020 – DECEMBER 11, 2022
On December 11, 2022, our sweet boy Leo Cohen James Galliah-Thomas passed away in his mothers arms listening to her sing his favourite lullaby.
Leo was born into a family of love. He was our greatest gift.
He made everyday better and everything brighter.
He had the most beautiful smile and the most contagious laugh.
He was funny, charming and so clever.
He loved music, dancing, story time, rides on the atv but most of all he loved his Mom and Dad.
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THAKAR, Jennifer - It is with great sadness the family of Jennifer Thakar announces her sudden passing on December 15th, 2022. Jennifer passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones.
Her beauty, strength, passion, and love will be remembered and cherished forever by her husband Del, daughter Keisha (Mark), son Jordan, parents Eileen and Harvey, niece and nephew Melissa (Anthony) and Josh (Bonnie), sister in law Sharon, and previously departed sister Marva (Oscar).
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MOWLES, Shirley Lorraine (Brown) - Passed away at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Thursday December 15, 2022.
Cherished wife of Herbert for 65 years.
Loving mother of Diane, Herb (Susan), and James (Linda).
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DOWSON, Dauna Marie - MARCH 20, 1947 – DECEMBER 13, 2022
Passed away on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 75.
Beloved wife of Thomas.
Loving mother of Fred Climo (Carolyn), Jo-Anne (Rob France), Lori (Dave Dodds), Catherine Cosgrove and Cindy Dowson (Chris).
Sadly missed by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Dear sister of Sharron (David Dore) and sister-in-law to Nick Dowson (Miriam).
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PERRY, Stephen John Perry - March 26, 1955 - December 13th, 2022
Peacefully passed away, with family by his side, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the age of 67.
Beloved husband of Janis.
Loving father of David (Lauren) Perry, Mathew Perry, the late Christopher Perry, and Lindsey (Sean) Hewlett.
Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Caiden, Cameron, Abigail, and Jonas.
Dear brother of Lisa Perry and son-in-law of Ann Selleck.
Predeceased by his parents Jack & Shirley Perry.
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PIMPINELLA, Frank John Pimpinella - 1945 - 2022
On December 14th, Frank Pimpinella passed away after fighting illness for a short time.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Mulhall), his three children Ronald (Ron) and partner Sue, Brenda and husband Brian and Robert (Bob) and wife Krista; his four granddaughters Kirsten, Victoria, Hannah and Vanessa; his two great grandchildren Ela and Atlas as well as his extended family and friends and family dog Rosie.
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WELLS, Stanley P. - Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Stan, in his 72nd year, is survived by his beloved wife Gloria (née Debonis).
Cherished father of Jennifer (Paul), Stephanie, Vikki (Ron Pye), and Jason (Amy).
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DASSY, Barbara Ann Dassy - May 8, 1941 - December 12, 2022
When it comes to moms, we hit the jackpot!
Our mom was our biggest cheerleader and our most ardent supporter.
She displayed her strength and courage every day and inspired all of us to be braver versions of ourselves.
Barb was a single mother to her three beloved children.
No amount of personal sacrifice was too high a price when it came to creating a good life for her family.
She faced her diagnosis with dignity and a plan of how she wanted to spend her time. We were lucky enough to enjoy The Summer of Barb, which included many parties and visitors.
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GILLETT, Paul James - On December 12, 2022, Paul Gillett, 64, died of natural causes at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Paul was a very intelligent man who took great interest in politics, history and his beloved NASA's space explorations and loved Elvis Presley music.
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ARMSTRONG, Russell Kenneth Armstrong - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on December 13, 2022 at the age of 71 years.
Beloved husband of Sheila (nee Bairstow).
Loving father of Jonathan Armstrong (Reagan) and Karrie Armstrong (Aaron Blight).
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KAPSIOTIS, Peter Kapsiotis - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on December 13th, 2022 at the age of 76 years.
Beloved husband of Hrissi.
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MONTGOMERY, Raymond Leonard Montgomery - 1938 - 2022
On December 13th, 2022 Raymond Leonard Montgomery passed after fighting a brief illness.
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MORRIS, Jeanvier Morris - January 13, 1951 - December 11, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing Jeanvier Morris on December 11th, 2022.
He was the beloved husband of Sonia Morris. He was the cherished father of Michael, Derick (Raven), Adrian (Tamika), Khadija, and Joseph.
His memory and legacy will live on through his grandchildren, Trinity, John, Emmanuel, Abraham, Keyaundre, Jade, Egypt and London.
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DREW, Brenda Joan - Peacefully, at Extendicare Oshawa on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Brenda, in her 72nd year.
Beloved daughter of the late Alexander and Vera Drew; loved sister of Rick and his wife, Carol, and Jack and his wife, Beverly; dearly remembered by nieces, Angela and Amanda and nephews, Christopher and Mark.
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JONES-LOVELACE, Lupeter Isilda Jones-Lovelace - June 16, 1939 - December 11, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lupeter Isilda Jones-Lovelace.
On December 11, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, aged 83 years.
Lupeter migrated to Canada from Jamaica to create a better life for herself and children.
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DIGNARD, Oliver Charles - August 30, 2022 - December 11, 2022
Tragically and unexpectedly, Oliver passed away, at just 3 months old.
Beloved son of Sebastien and Brooke.
Cherished grandson of Jean-Guy Dignard, Amy Anderson, Nicole Park and John Stinson.
Loving brother of Atticus, Arielle, and Maverick.
Oliver Dignard's sudden passing away on Sunday, Dec 11th, 2022, has been a tragic and devastating loss for Brooke, Sebastien, Atticus, Arielle, Maverick and the entire family.
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