Select a Region:
Smart Search
Durham Region - On-Line, Funeral and AfterLife Services
|
To place an 'OBITUARY NOTICE' or a 'FAMILY IN MEMORIAM' (Including Picture) with DurhamObituaries.com.
Please email your submission at: "Contact-Us" for immediate posting.
Invoice will be emailed, once Notice is Published. |
OBITUARIES ...for the DURHAM REGION
|
IRELAND, Donald - Peacefully passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Glen Hill Terrace, Whitby in his 92nd year.
Loving husband to Joyce for 67 years.
Beloved father of Steven (Heather) and Karen (Vern).
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
SLADE, Rayfield Stirling - Peacefully with his family by his side at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at age 78.
Ray, beloved partner of Vicki Lentini.
Loving brother of Gloria (Gary), Shirley, Evyone (Noel), Tony (Barb), Loretta (Paul), Dorothy and the late Annie, Melba and Duane.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
SEEPERSAUD, Mahaish (Richard) Seepersaud - July 27, 1959 - January 24, 2021
Some people only walk this earth for a short time.
Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.
On Sunday, January 24th, 2021 Mahaish (Richard) Seepersaud passed joining his heavenly family when he gained his wings.
Richard was born in Georgetown, Guyana on July 27th, 1959.
He immigrated to Canada in search of opportunity & success as a young man.
Shortly after he met his beloved wife, the late Margaret Anne Vanden Heuvel.
They had two sons, Nathan & Justin.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
SINGH, Shawn Singh - April 1985 - July 2022
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce that Shawn Singh at the age of 37, our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed tragically on Saturday July 2nd, 2022.
Those who knew Shawn, for even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
MARTIN, David Ross - June 27, 1949 - July 2, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 2, 2022.
David will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Florence, son, Paul, and daughter, Janet.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
KIRKLAND, David Andrew Kirkland -
October 10, 1939 - June 28, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Kirkland, aka "dorky Dave", on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the age of 82.
After an extremely brave battle, he passed peacefully, at home surrounded by love.
Dave was a patriarch to many, a beloved husband and father, respected father-in-law, adored grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
SMITH, Maureen Margaret (Angel) - Our beloved earth fairy has earned a new set of wings after a brief battle with cancer on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the age of 79.
Maureen, to all who knew her, was a beacon of light and love.
Loving wife and soul partner of Leslie Samuel “Sam” Smith and the greatest mother to Autumn Smith (Sarah) and Stewart Smith (Monika), and Grandmother of Casey, Hannah, and Reed.
Maureen was predeceased by her mother and father (Mary and Samuel Robinson), her beloved sister (Marilyn Lavender), and is survived by her brother David Robinson, nephews Shawn and Cameron Lavender and Kevin Robinson, and a whole whack of the Smith clan.
Maureen was a constant and devoted friend who shared her kindness and empathy with whomever she encountered.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
SHIPLEY, Robert "Bob" Shipley - September 1946 - June 30, 2022
Bob loving and devoted husband of Carol. Loving father of Tanya (Rob Osborne) and Kerri (Dwayne Brady).
Cherished papa of Bradley, Gavin, Lee-Ann, Abbey, and Andrew.
Great-grandfather of Riley.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
SMYTHE, Carol Ann - October 11, 1946 - Friday, July 1, 2022
It is with heavy hearts, but loving memories, that we announce the passing of a kind, loving and respected lady on Friday, July 1, 2022 in Beaverton, Ontario.
Carol’s beloved husband Ken passed away in 2012.
They had shared a wonderful life together for 46 years.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
CRAWSHAW, Terence Crawshaw - 1947 - 2022 Terry Crawshaw passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on July 1, 2022.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, Ursula and his two daughters Karen (Stu), Michelle (Rob) and his grandchildren, Chantal, Clara, Noah and Emily as well as his family in England, Ireland and the US.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
ANDREWS, Ron Andrews - DECEMBER 24, 1936 – JUNE 29, 2022
After a lengthy illness passed away at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa on June 29th, 2022 at the age of 85 years.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Maureen (nee Rawlins), his sons Mike (Laurie) and Craig (Karla), daughter Laura, grandchildren Marcus, Lauren, Ariella and Isiah and brothers Richard (Jennifer) and John (Marion).
After retiring from Lasco Steel he proudly hiked the entire length of the Bruce Trail between Niagara and Tobermory (900 kms). He also loved to golf and play poker with his friends.
He was kind, compassionate, fun loving with a great sense of humour and will be missed by his many friends.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
BARCLAY, Sharon Marie (nee Schlechter) Barclay - JANUARY 26, 1960 – JUNE 29, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday June 29, 2022 at the age of 62 years.
Beloved wife of Allan Cronin.
Loving mother of Jeffery (Robyn), Bradley and Victoria (Jeff).
Cherished Nanny of Kaylee, Casey, Eden, Loraine, Lenix, Emma, Keelin and Eva.
Dear sister of Ken Schlechter.
Will be missed by Betty her canine companion.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
RAYMER, Carol Anne (Emes) – Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday June 29, 2022.
Carol was predeceased by her husband Gordon (Jim) Raymer.
Cherished mother of Steve (Susan), Christine, and Dale (Murray).
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
STEELE, Donald “John” - Passed away at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Pre-deceased by his parents Earnest and Mary (McMillan).
Cherished brother of Gordon and his wife Joan Steele of Woodville, Mary Ellen of Toronto, and Laurie and her husband Paul Bourgeois of Peterborough. John was the uncle of Donald, Linda, Gordon and Alicia.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
WILLIAMS, Reese Williams - Peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 54.
Reese Williams, beloved husband of Ronda (nee Larocque).
Loving father of Michael, Stacy, Jake and Carly.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
HAMADE, Herby Hamade - 1931 - 2022 Herby Hamade passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022 at Ajax Pickering Hospital after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan (nee Nishimura), and his son Jody and his wife Deborah.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
ARBOUR, Ivan Arbour - March 15, 1936 - June 28, 2022
Died peacefully, surrounded by family in his 86th year on June 28, 2022.
Survived by his wife Irene (Beattie) and children Larry (Joanne), Maureen (Chris), Gerard (Leslie), Kevin and Patrick (Karen) as well as his grandchildren Brad (Katie), Matt (Erica), Kristen (Reese), Laura (Alexandra), Cameron, Spencer, Mae and Jackson and his great-grandchildren Madison, Blake, Everly, Nolan, Zoey and Mackenzie.
Born in East York in 1936. Predeceased by his parents Lillian and Ted Arbour, his brother Neil and sisters Theresa, Marie and Irene.
His career encompassed working with Dun & Bradstreet in Toronto and Halifax, WJ Gage in Toronto, CBS Records in Toronto and finally Hallmark Cards in Toronto as the VP of HR until his retirement in 1997.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
TISDALL, John "Jack" Wallace Tisdall - OCTOBER 30, 1918 – JUNE 28, 2022
Age 103, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 with his family by his side.
Jack was born in Edmonton, Alberta on October 30, 1918.
He was raised by his parents, Ethel and Stan, along with his 2 siblings: Gerry and Eileen.
Jack was a great hockey player as a young man.
He was known as Jack “Regina” Tisdall and he came to Oshawa when he was 20 years old.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
MacKINNON, Sharon Lillian - November 29th, 1946 - Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
Passed suddenly with family by her side on Tuesday June 28th, 2022 at the age of 75.
Dear wife of the late Earl MacKinnon (2017)
Much loved mother Cynthia Kee and her husband Steve and Jeremy MacKinnon all of Brooklin.
Grandmother of Chloe Anderson and chosen grandmother of William (Samantha) and Carter (Eden).
Great Grandmother of Finnegan.
Predeceased by her granddaughter Emily.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
CASSIDY, Arlene (Nee Bowes) Cassidy - 1940 – 2022 Arlene passed away peacefully with her beloved husband of 48 years, Brian, by her side on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 at Centenary Hospital, Toronto.
Arlene, for all who had the privilege of knowing her, was one of the kindest, most honest and the sweetest person anyone could ever hope to know.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
KENT, Brian Kenneth – Passed away unexpectedly at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Tuesday June 28, 2022.
Brian was the beloved husband of 54 years to Rosalie (Andrews).
Cherished father of Christina (Ron) Armstrong, Timothy (Rhonda) Kent, and James (Leslie) Kent.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
GOVERDE, Martin Goverde - Peacefully passed away in his sleep on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home at the age of 87.
Beloved husband of Joan for over 60 wonderful and happy years.
Loving Dad of Rita (Jim) Coakwell and Rick (Anne) Goverde.
Cherished Opa of Thomas, Rachel (Providence), Nicole and Michael. Dear brother of John (Gerda) and Jane and brother-in-law of Toos and Richard.
Predeceased by siblings Cees (Reit), Adrian (Toos), Bill (Nell), Lou and Beth and his parents Henricus and Cornelia.
Martin will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family and many friends.
After growing up in Holland during the war, Martin immigrated to Canada in 1955 and became the proudest of Canadians.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
WILLIAMS, Albert Francis Williams - July 31, 1927 – June 27, 2022
Beloved husband of over 50 years to Sheila (predeceased).
Cherished father of Frances Kerr (Bob), Pat Williams, Cathy Baker (Scott), and Paul Williams (Eve).
Much loved by grandchildren Joshua Stevenson, Claire Baker, Grace Mahler, (Arik), Joyce Baker, Laura Williams, Rick Williams, Scott Williams and Lyndsay Williams.
Beloved friend of Greg Ho and his family.
Cherished brother to Alan Williams (predeceased), sister-in-law June Williams (predeceased) and their beautiful family.
Like an adopted father to Robin Hardman.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
BEAUBRUN, Markayia Lornique Beaubrun - 2012 - 2022 Markayia Lornique passed away peacefully with her loving mom and step-father by her side on June 28th, 2022.
She was 9 years old.
She was tragically diagnosed with brain cancer on October 28th, 2019 and battled heroically for 3 years.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
EVANS, David Wilfred - Dave passed peacefully with his family by his side on June 28th at the age of 81.
He will be greatly missed by Shirley, his loving wife of 55 years.
He was a proud and devoted dad to his daughter Leanne (Dan) and son John (Susanne) and a loving grandpa to Sadie, Duncan, Ben and Lily.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON
SPRAGUE, Kevin Mark - Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday June 28th with his family by his side at Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry.
Loving father to Emily and Mark. Survived by his brother Steve (Lynda), niece Erin (Steve); predeceased by his parents Ernest and Shirley (nee: Frise), and nephew Thomas John.
- Details
- Category: DURHAM Region, ON