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SCHAD, Fern Catherine Schad - JUNE 1, 1923 – NOVEMBER 20, 2022
In her 100th year, Fern Catherine Schad passed peaceful in her sleep on Sunday November 20th, at Golden Plough Lodge nursing home. Fern was born on June 1st, 1923 in Toronto, ON.
She is now reunited with her beloved late husband, Richard Gordon Schad, whom predeceased her in 1997.
Richard and Fern were married in 1942 and celebrated 55 years together.
Survived by her 4 children, Carolyn Rienstra (Luke), Kathryn Besco (Randolph), Darlene Byng, Gordon (Patrice), 14 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her sister, Welma (Jack).
Fern was a founding member of Westminster United Church in Whitby and was an active and committed member of the congregation until her passing.
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MCILWRAITH, Mary (nee McShane) - JANUARY 27, 1933 – NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Passed away recently at Rose Glen Retirement Home in Port Hope, on Sunday November 20th 2022, at the age of 89 years.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Ernest and her son John.
Survived by her daughter Elain Brien.
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SIMON, Dave Simon - AUGUST 30, 1958 – NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home, "The Ponderosa" with family by his side on Sunday November 20th, 2022 at the age of 64 years.
Dearly beloved husband of Cindy of 45 years.
Loving father of Katie Simon (James Graham) and Arthur Simon.
Cherished Pa-Pa of Evalysse and Bop-Bop of Noodin.
Dear brother of Grant.
Will be missed by his uncle Kenny Dollimore, and Best friend of John Castle (Debbie).
Predeceased by his parents Anthony and Grace Simon, and his in-laws Arthur and Evelyn Bishop all from Courtice.
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ALWARD, Shirley Mae - Peacefully, at home, with family by her side on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the age of 95.
Beloved wife of the late Jack.
Devoted and loving mother of Dan (Carolyn).
Treasured Grammy of Heather (Josh), Valerie, and Great-Grammy of Khloe.
Caring sister of four brothers and one sister.
Shirley will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
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ALLISON, David Bruce Allison - Passed away suddenly at home on Monday November 21st, 2022 at the age of 75 years.
Dear father of Charles (Jennifer) and David.
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SPRUCE, Robert William Spruce - Passed away peacefully on November 21st, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family by his side .
Robert was born Dec. 15, 1943 in Tunbridge Wells,County of Kent,United Kingdom.
Predeceased by mother, Chloris Edith Spruce and father Albert Ellis Spruce .
He married Judy (Webster) Lawrence on Jan. 11, 2005.
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BLONDIN, Joseph Gordon George Blondin - (born February 9, 1935) passed from our earth on Monday, November 21,2022, in Ajax, Ontario.
Joseph loved his family fiercely and lived a life that served others with his giving heart.
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AGATE, Christopher Agate - 1940 - 2022
On Monday November 21, 2022, Christopher Robin Agate, beloved husband of Angela, passed away.
He was 82.
Born in Portsmouth, England, Chris graduated from Bristol University as a civil engineer and spent much of his career living and working in Hong Kong, Wales, Nigeria, Ghana and Oman.
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LOWE, Ruby Lowe - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Florence Ruby Lowe, born May 13, 1934 in Utica, Ontario, announce her passing on November 21, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Ruby was married to her soulmate John on September 4, 1954, and they enjoyed 68 years of marriage.
Ruby was predeceased by John in August 2022, and by her parents Irene (Thompson) and Joe Ward as well as her sister Jean.
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GERROW, Ronald Glen – July 23, 1983 - November 21, 2022
Passed away at his residence in Cannington, on Monday, November 21, 2022.
Ron was the beloved husband of Loretta (St. Peter) Gerrow.
Loving dad to his special daughter Ryah.
Pre-deceased by his son Collin.
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EAST, Linda Ruby East - 1945 - 2022
Linda Ruby East (Allen) of Courtice passed away on Monday November 21, 2022.
Linda died peacefully at home with her daughter at her side.
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NAUMOVSKA, Elena Naumovska - December 9, 1941 - November 18, 2022
Passed away after a brief illness at Centenary Hospital in Scarborough on Friday November 19th, 2022 just weeks before her 81st birthday.
Survived and always loved by her children and grandchildren.
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XIBILIA, Charlotte Vera - Suddenly and sadly on Friday November 18th, 2022, The Lord called home Charlotte Xibilia.
Beloved daughter of Hugh G Mackintosh and Catherine Mackintosh.
Charlotte was the cherished wife of Nunzio Xibilia and leaves behind 3 children, Jacob, Abigale and Sarah.
Charlotte will be lovingly missed and fondly remembered by her siblings Heather (Clare) Duguay, Debbie (Ed) Faber, Tom (Christine) Mackintosh, Gerry (Lori) Mackintosh and Scott (Kathy) Mackintosh.
Charlotte also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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SMITH, Richard Keith - JUNE 21, 1954 – NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday November 18, 2022 at 68 years of age.
Beloved Husband and best friend of Mary for 37 years.
Loving Father of Richard; Christine and his Son in Law Peter. Devoted Grandpa of Grayson.
Dear Brother of Clifford, Wayne, Sherri and Rob and their families.
Richard will be lovingly remembered by his Mother in Law Mary and Mary’s family in England.
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BEARE, Ronald Gordon - April 8, 1951 - November 18, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ron at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on November 18, 2022.
Born April 8, 1951 he was in his 72nd year.
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WEDGE, Barbara Dale (nee Stricker) - May 2, 1952 - November 18, 2022
Barbara passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously battling cancer.
Beloved wife to Clarence Wedge; and cherished mother to Andrew (Donna), Kevin (Laura Gooding) and Amanda (Robert Barron).
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BRUCE, Norma Hazel (nee Bowen) - January 3, 1926 - November 19, 2022
Norma Passed away suddenly at home on November 19, 2022 at the age of 96.
Norma was predeceased by her loving husband Wallace (1987) and is survived by her step daughter Diane Debackere of Davenport, Iowa and her granddaughter Deidre (Rick) and greatgranddaughter Jorja Myers of Ankeny, Iowa.
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PIPER, Richard Gary - January 2, 1958 -November 19, 2022
(age 64) Peacefully at home, after a valiant fight with ALS, with his wife Pat and brother Bob by his side.
Beloved husband and best friend to Pat (Preston).
Son of the late Herbert and Charlyne Piper.
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TOVEY, Annie - November 26, 1946 - November 19, 2022
Our family is filled with profound sadness and shock in announcing the sudden passing to our forever loved Annie Tovey at the young age of 75.
We say goodbye to my best friend, much loved wife of Gary, mother to our son Christopher and his wife Ericka and daughter Andrea and her husband Gary, loving grandmother to Paige and Keira who both adored gramma as she cherished them back and by Rosemary Reff, her sister.
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RIDDELL, "Ellen" Lenore Riddell - With her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in her 87th year.
Lenore, beloved wife of the late Ralph Riddell (August 2, 1988).
Loving mother of Joel Crook and Jason Riddell (Teresa Stork).
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LAZZARO, Mollica Giovanni Lazzaro - It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Giovanni Lazzaro in Whitby ON, on November 19th, 2022.
He fought hard in his final moments, at the age of 87, and in the presence of his family, showed the strength that we will all always admire.
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CARAVAGGIO, Antonio Caravaggio - OCTOBER 17, 1932 – NOVEMBER 17, 2022
It is with great sorrow that the family of Antonio Caravaggio announce his passing at the age of 90 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Beloved husband of Constance Caravaggio, father to Patricia Caravaggio (Denis McMurray) and Lauri Cara. Predeceased by his daughter Lisa Maguire, sister Pia and brother Nicola.
Grandfather to Brooke Maguire and Marisa Wilson (Mark Wilson). Great Grandfather to baby Dean.
Antonio emigrated from Abruzzi, Italy at the age of 19.
He loved gardening, bocce ball, and playing scopa.
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SAMPSON, Cartina Alexandria - MAY 31, 1936 – NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday November 17, 2022 at 86 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Earis Sampson.
Devoted mother of Bernadette Durand, Beulah Allison, Andrew Sampson (Carol), Kathy Whyte (Bill), Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Natasha, Krystyn, Lauren, Adele, Jennifer, Desiree, Corey, Brandon, Nikki, Tiffany, Jesse, Ashley, Courtney, Brittany and her 16 great grandchildren and two on the way.
Dear sister of Joseph Whiteman. Cartina will be fondly remembered by her extended family and many friends.
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PERCY, Lloyd “Bud” Percy - June 5, 1942 - November 17, 2022
Passed away peacefully late last night November 17, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 80.
Missed by dear wife Betty and cherished by sons Kevin (Brenda), Steven (Casey) and predeceased by son Dale (2019).
Fondly remembered by grandchildren Kendall and Heather.
Dear brother to Bob, Nancy, Sharon, Rick, Barb, Ken, Chris, and Russ.
Predeceased by Lois, Harry, Ron, Ray and Terry.
Bud worked for Sklar Furniture for 42 years.
He had a love for old cars and tractors and enjoyed vegetable gardening.
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SAARINEN, Brian James “Chrysler” Saarinen - October 17, 1951 - November 17, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Saarinen at Lakeridge Health Ajax on November 17, 2022 at the age of 71.
He will be deeply missed by his daughters Lindsey (William Cooper), Shannon (John Daciuk) and his sweet granddaughter Claire Cooper.
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Bea Saarinen.
Survived by his brother Gordon Saarinen and sister in law Blanche (Micki) Saarinen.
Brian will be fondly remembered by his nieces Katherine Regan (Brock), Jannine Saarinen (John), and Laura McNeil (Ray).
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GUERTIN, Jean-Marc “Marco” Guertin - October 8, 1953 – November 17, 2022.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jean-Marc Guertin, aged 69.
After a courageous battle with multiple illnesses, Marco passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children and with his beloved wife, Donna, by his side.
Jean-Marc was born in Montréal.
He moved to Toronto at 16 years old and met the love of his life at Georges Vanier high school.
For every day of their 48 years of marriage, Marco was devoted to his magnificent wife, Donna (nee Logan).
She was the centre of his universe.
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