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ARMSTRONG, Stephanie Lyn -
It is with profound and overwhelming sadness we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Stephanie Armstrong, after a short but heroic and challenging battle with cancer at Leeds Cancer Hospital, U.K.
Stephanie quietly slipped away with her family by her side on Friday June 17, 2022 at the age of 54.
Stephanie leaves behind her father Bob Armstrong (Lyn), siblings Todd Armstrong, Debbie Armstrong-Cattell (Steve), Jeff O’Brien (Tammy), Jodi Dobko (Adam).
Aunt to Emily (Brandon), Mackie (Andrea), Matthew, Lauren, Paige, Katelyn, Brennen, Cameron & Wil.
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ZONNENBERG, Diana Joyce (nee LEE) - July 02, 1940 - June 18, 2022
The family of Diana Joyce Zonnenberg (nee Lee) is deeply saddened to announce her sudden and untimely death, on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the age of 81.
Her memory will be forever cherished by her husband, Peter, her daughter, Cathy, her son-in-law, Tom, and her two grandchildren, Erin and Leah.
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KEVINS, Sheila - Age 69, loving mother to her daughters and wife to predeceased Dale Whitehead, passed away in the early hours of June 18, 2022 after a short, but courageous battle with brain cancer.
Sheila was born in 1953 in Oldham, England before moving to Canada in 1955.
Sheila was a registered nurse for over 35 years working in the hospital setting, as a community nurse, and in palliative care. After 10 years working in palliative care, mom switched gears and began teaching.
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ROSE (WARREN), Ann (nee Tullis) - September 9, 1927 – June 19, 2022
It is with joyful praise we give thanks to God for the life of our Mom, Ann Rose for giving us such a good and strong mother.
Wife, Mom, Gran, Nan, Nana, Great-Nan, Great-nana, aunt, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, friend, faithful servant, a kind and gently spoken women who loved her family with all her heart.
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TUMMINGS, Clifford Anthony Tummings - 1961 - 2022 On Father’s Day, one of the greatest fathers went to be with his Father.
Clifford was called home on Sunday June 19th, 2022 on this auspicious day.
Born in Kingston, on the beautiful island of Jamaica on November 16, 1961.
He immigrated to Montreal with has family as teenager.
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KUBART, Carol Anne - Passed away at Southlake Regional Hospital, Newmarket, on Sunday June 19, 2022.
Cherished mother of Erich (Debbie) Kubart.
Loving Oma to Tristan, Brandi and Kaleb. Stepmother of Tracy (Bill) and Mark.
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SCOTT, Sheila - (November 14, 1930 – June 17, 2022)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, June 17th, 2022 in her 92nd year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas.
Loving mother of Christine Rubino (Virgil) and Robert (Laurie).
Cherished Grandma to Gregory (Claire), Natalie (Dan), Ryan (Laura) and Nicole (Jeff), and great grandmother of Sofia, Jack, Nicholas, Alexander James and Olivia.
Survived by her sister-in-law Julie McClatchey.
Predeceased by her siblings Alfie, Donald and Kenney. She will be remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
Sheila was a dedicated 47 year employee of Bell Canada.
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SHEMEN, Daniel Stephen - I would like to announce the sudden passing of my dad, Daniel Shemen, on Friday, June 17, 2022.
He was surrounded by the people he loved; his daughter Alexandra, his partner Jacqueline, his sister Ann-Marie, and buddy Desmond.
Dad was born July 16, 1962, to Steve and Frances Semen (both predeceased).
My dad was a kind and gentle man.
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LAURIE, Margaret Louise - Passed peacefully at Hillsdale Terrace, Oshawa, on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the age of 101.
A lifelong resident of Oshawa, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edith Ann Pierson.
Married in Oshawa to Thomas James Laurie in 1942.
Jim passed away in 1996. Mother of Thomas James Laurie and wife Marjorie.
She is also survived by her grandchildren; Paul (Vanessa), Michael (Lynsie) and Heather (Stephen), and 5 great-grandchildren.
Sister of the late Isabel, Grace, Robert and Audrey.
It is Margaret’s wish that there will be no viewing or service.
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AMELL, Peter James - (March 11, 1959 - June 17, 2022)
Passed away at his home in Oshawa after a brief illness.
Fondly remembered by many.
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THURSBY, Valerie Darlene - April 3, 1952 - June 19, 2022
Passed away peacefully at the Oshawa Hospital after a brave battle with kidney disease.
Valerie, predeceased by her parents Clarence (2006) and Audrey (2021).
She is survived by her brother Reg (Janet) and her sister Cindy (Wayne) Hughes.
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IKONOMIDIS, Michael Sotirios Ikonomidis - (1933 - 2022) Michael Ikonomidis died peacefully from COVID at the Village of Taunton Mills, Whitby, on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in his 89th year.
Mike was born in Kalamata, Greece.
After graduating as an electrical engineer from the university of Athens and serving his compulsory military duty (NATO Forces), he immigrated to Canada in 1960.
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COLE, Marilyn Laureen (nee Spicer) - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday June 18th, 2022 at the age of 85 years.
Beloved wife of Bruce “Butch” Cole.
Loving mother of Steve (Karen) Cole and Brook Cole.
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ROBERTSON, Angus “Gus” – (May 10, 1937 – June 16, 2022)
In the early morning of June 16th, 2022, our father slipped away from us at 85 years of age.
He leaves behind his wife Lynne, who he was married to for 59.5 years.
Predeceased by his brothers Bert and Douglas. Survived by his sister Anne (Pete) and his sisters-in-law Elena and Shirley.
Daughters; Hazel (Rick), Heather (Mark), and son; Scott (Jackie) together with all the grandchildren; Jen (Trevor), Ryan (Kourtney), Kristen (Barrett), Ashley (Tyler), Ryan, Erika (Max), Emily (Jacob), Gracie, Eric, Ainsley, Jeraldyne and great-grandchildren; Cooper, Colton, Emmett, Weston, and Spencer are all wishing “Papa” is playing golf with all his favourite pros.
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STAPLEY, Myrtle Esther - AUGUST 19, 1930 – JUNE 16, 2022
Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates on Thursday June 16, 2022.
She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She is now reunited with the love of her life, William Donald Stapley.
Loving mother of Mark, David (Annie) and John (Laurie).
Cherished Grammy of Sarah (Mathew), Adam, Jordan (Philip) and Jason (Cara) and great Grammy to Ella, Oliver, Olivia, and William.
Dear sister of Ephraim and Daniel and the late Lois, Marie, Eunice and Georgina.
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IRVING, Grace - Passed away peacefully, with her friend Janice by her side, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of the late James.
Dear friend of Janice Scanlan.
Grace will be fondly remembered by her family, friends and neighbours in Canada and Scotland, especially her best friends Betty and James Duff in Scotland and her church family at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Oshawa.
Cremation has taken place.
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HOWELL, Greg “Howler” - (December 13, 1954 – June 16, 2022)
After a brief illness, Greg passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville.
Much loved dad to Mathew (Kristin) Howell, Jillian (Justin) Manners and Allison.
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MILLSON, Barbara Ruth Millson - Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Barbara Ruth Millson (nee Taylor) passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the young age of 81.
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CANTO, Corrado Canto - Peacefully on June 17th, 2022, at the age of 51.
Beloved husband of Cristina.
Loving father of Juliano, and Vanessa, and his furry friend Snuggles.
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SPITTAL, Janet - On Friday, June 17, 2022 an angel took flight.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Ross. Sister to Robert and Michael. Survived by her daughters, Barbara and Sheila.
Proud grandmother of Andrew, Jessica, Jordan and Chrissy.
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DAWSON, Lawrence (Larry) Dawson - April 3, 1944 – June 17, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Larry Dawson of Whitby at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Larry lived a long and fulfilling life, enjoying travel, his time making memories at the cottage, and his nightly phone calls with his sons.
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STRELESKY, Frank J. - Peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 82nd year.
Loving husband to Lorraine for 57 years.
Survived by his brothers Rene of Regina and James of Perth.
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LEE, John Terrance - (May 14, 1965 - June 15, 2022)
John passed away in his sleep due to heart complications, at his home, at the age of 57.
Much loved & Proud Father of Katie.
Dear son of Winnie Lee and the late Terry Lee.
Dear brother of Brett and brother in law of Dorothy.
Very fondly remembered by Linda L, Nolan, Donna, Sandy, Linda, Barb & more!
John was a Music enthusiast with a huge collection of music. He loved to write songs, air guitar, cooking (especially BBQ) and loved the outdoors.
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HICKS, Harvey Hicks - August 2, 1939 – June 15, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Harvey Hicks in his 83rd year at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, June 15, 2022.
Harvey will be greatly missed by his lifelong partner of 59 years, Barbara and his 3 children, Jane (Stephen), Carolyn Stanbrook (Mike), David (Lisa), and grandchildren Lauren, Julia, Owen and Matthew.
Harvey was pre-deceased by his sister June Jupp.
As a graduate of Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute in Toronto, Harvey’s studies took him to General Motors Institute (GMI) in Flint Michigan which began a career in the Automotive Industry that saw him travel often between Toronto and Michigan until his retirement in 2001.
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WHALEN, Wyman Kenmore - JULY 5, 1933 – JUNE 15, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 in his 89th year.
He now is reunited with his beautiful bride Mabel.
Loving mother of Karyne, Cameron (Lynette) and Stephen.
Cherished grandfather of Emily, Natasha and James.
Dear brother of Marjorie (the late Wallace), George (the late Gladys), Raymond (Juanita), Irene (Ralph), Edna (the late Gary), and the late Jethro, John and Selina and brother-in-law of James Porter (the late Marie).
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SISK, Joseph Curtis “Joe” Sisk - OCTOBER 25, 1961 – JUNE 15, 2022
Passed suddenly, at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa on Wednesday June 15th, 2022 in his 61st year.
Beloved husband to Betty for over 33 years. Loving dad to Tyler and Shannon and special companion Riley.
Cherished son of Alice and the late Ray Sisk.
Survived by his brothers Paul (Linda) and Michael (Ana) Sisk and his in-laws; Robbie (June), Maggie, Reggie, David (Tilda), Paul, John (Rhonda), Mary, Roberta (Robert) Holly and (Doug).
Fun-loving “Uncle Joe” will be missed and lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends for his laughter, joy, and kindness.
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