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CZARNECKI, Richard "Rick" Michael - Retired employee of Pickering Nuclear. Avid history enthusiast.
At Lakeridge Health Ajax on Wednesday June 15th, 2022, Rick at the age of 77.
Beloved father of his devoted son Cy.
Brother of Jan Czarnecki and wife Kelli and Marie Punnett “Sis”.
Uncle of Katie, Colin, Nicole, Ben and Jon.
Dear friend of Mary Anne Thomson.
Fondly remembered by Susan and his best friend Bill Fitzgerald.
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BENNIE, Grant William Bennie - In his 80th year, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on June 16, 2022.
Grant is survived by his wife Cassandra of 50 years.
Cherished father of, Erinne Bennie-Tomkins (Cameron) and Cristyn Shannon (Ryan), gnd Grandpa to Bethany, Nathanial, Gareth and Gabriel.
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GARRY, Dr. Thomas Vincent - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Tom, husband, Dad & friend, at his home in Brechin, on June 15th 2022 after a brief, progressive illness, in his 89th year.
Beloved husband to Eleanor, father to four loving children, Ian, Edward (June), Paul & Isobel, grandfather to Vincent, Isabeau, Olivia & Connor; stepchildren Dennis (Bernice), Debbie (Alex), Delphine, Barb (Tom) & Brenda (Clyde), grandchildren, great-grandchildren & great-great grandchildren; his three siblings Oliver (Bridget), Emily O’Kane (Enda) Edward (Teresa) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
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BURNETT, Dr. Thomas Clarence Burnett, P.Eng, PhD - Peacefully on June 15, 2022 in his 82nd year with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Predeceased by his parents Sybil and Clayton Burnett of Oshawa and siblings Barbara and Audrey.
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KIM, Cheong Nam Kim - Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Oakridges Hospice in Port Perry, at age 77.
Cheong Kim, beloved husband of Sue of Port Perry.
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RICHARDSON, Holly (Boland) Richardson - May 2, 1952 - June 16, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Holly (Boland) Richardson.
Loving mother to Jay, Shawn, and Ashley, and proudest grandmother to Oein, Maya, and Nathan.
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DOWN, Greta Evelyn Down - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Greta Down on Thursday June 16th, 2022, at Sunnybrook Hospital Toronto at the age of 88.
She is now reunited with her beloved husband Wesley Down.
Loving Mother of Paul (Jackie), Scott, Jeff, Catharine (Barry), and Ken (Kathy).
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BENN, Dorothy Mona Benn - January 23, 1936 - June 14, 2022
Peacefully at Haliburton Hospital on Tuesday morning, June 14, 2022 in her 87th year.
Beloved wife of the late David Bruce Benn.
Loving mother of Dorothy and Denise (Bob Gardiner).
She joins her beloved husband Bruce, son David Benn (Gail), daughter Diane Fitzgerald and grandson Rusty Corringham.
Fondly remembered by her many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Dear sister of Norma (the late Milton), Mary (Fred) and Bill (Brenda).
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MARTIN, Michael Joseph Martin - July 16, 1967 – June 14, 2022
Michael passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on June 14, 2022, with his family at his side.
He will be deeply missed by his children, Aiden and Faith and wife, Mia Tsuji.
Also by his mother, Betty Martin (Mike), siblings Cathy Lawes (Rick), Jim Martin (Pauline), Kim Evans (Jack) and Rebecca Martin (Dave Brown), their families, many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
It seemed like Mike knew everyone!
Michael (Mike) attended Robert L. Borden HS and went on to George Brown College then worked at W. Mitchell & Son from the age of 17 and grew into a minor partnership into the Company and family.
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COLAVECCHIA, Maria “Vincenza” Colavecchia - After a brief illness, with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Angelo for 49 years.
Loving mother of Carm (Pat), Joanne (Larry) and Joe.
Cherished Nonna of Paula (Yvan), Laura (Jason), Stephanie (Bobby), Jessica (Nick) and Angela, and Nonni of Gabriella, Alexandra, Daniel, Gianna and Sullivan.
Predeceased by her brother Giacinto.
Vincenza will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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CRANWELL, James Lawrence Cranwell - With the love and support of his family by his side, James Lawrence Cranwell was released from his pain on Tuesday June 14, 2022, at the age of 83 years.
His wishes for a compassionate end to life were respectively and caringly fulfilled by the Palliative team at Lakeridge Health Centre.
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ZIADE, Odette Ziade - 1953 - 2022
Ziade, Odette, age 69, of Ajax Ontario, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on June 14, 2022.
She is survived by her husband Derek, her son Andrew and his wife Joy, her brother Michele, sister Emily, and grandchildren Elianna, Elias, Sloane and Mason.
Born and raised in Aghmeed Lebanon, Odette immigrated to Canada in the early 1970’s, settling down in Toronto where her son Andrew was born.
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LEASK, Duncan “Martin” Leask - January 23, 1935 - June 13, 2022
Of Whitby, passed away quietly at Lakeridge Health - Ajax, on Monday, June 13, 2022, aged 87 years.
Originally from Aith, Shetland Islands, Scotland, Martin emigrated to Canada in 1961 with Margaret, his dearly loved wife of 61 years.
Loving father of Fiona and her husband Michael Irvine, Rob and his wife Jeannette, and Andrea and her husband James Wilson.
Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Neil), Rob (Rebecca), Megan, Danielle, Cameron, Aiden, and Isla.
Martin is fondly remembered by his extended family and friends.
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GONSALVES, Alfred (David) Anthony Gonsalves - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his residence on Tuesday June 14, 2022 at the age of 74 years.
David's spirit will live on through the loving family that survives him which includes; children (Glenda Rivera, AnnMarie Tyson and Lawrence Gonsalves), grandchildren (Miriam Assang, Marlena Rivera, Aaron Assang, Sarah Rivera, Brandon Kapay, Xavier Gonsalves, Twyla Gonsalves, Ysanne Tyson and Ashleigh Tyson), and great grandchildren (Isaiah Rivera-Richards, Maziah Pinto, Hashian Pinto and Elizabeth Rivera-Richards).
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TIGHE, M. Stephen - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen unexpectedly on June 14th 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Beloved husband of Linda Mason for over 20 years.
Much loved dad to Andrew (Courtney Piper), David, and much loved step-dad to Matthew Brown.
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WHITE, Catherine Joyce - After a courageous fight at North Hastings Hospice on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Don.
Survived by her daughters Arlene (Derek) and Melissa (Peter).
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COPELAND, Julia (Julie) Moira Copeland (nee Crossan) - October 28, 1938 – June 12, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Julia Moira Copeland; a kind and generous woman, who entered into rest on June 12, 2022 in her 83rd year.
Julia is predeceased by her loving husband, Gary Copeland (1996), and her two brothers Andrew and Frederick Crossan.
Julia will be sadly missed by her two sisters, Catherine Whitney in Nova Scotia and Ann Crossan in Australia.
Julia was born in Montreal, Quebec to James Forbes Crossan and Christine Crossan (nee Moir).
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BUZZELL, Roger Keith - September 27, 1933 - June 12, 2022
Roger passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital on June 12, 2022 at the age of 88.
Loving husband of Ruby for over 65 years.
Loving dad of Dave (Shelley).
Adored pops of Josh (Jen), Kevin (Michelle) and Wade (Bre). Great grandfather of Ora and Lyra. Roger will also be missed by extended family and friends.
Those who knew Roger will remember him for his great sense of humour.
He was a long time employee of General Motors and enjoyed over 28 years of retirement after 37.3 years of service.
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HEYES, George Leslie Heyes - July 29, 1929 – June 12, 2022
It is with heavy hearts the family of Les Heyes announce his passing on Sunday June 12th, 2022, at the age of 92.
He was born in Widnes England to the late Francis and Mary Heyes.
Cherished Husband and best friend of Mary Heyes for 71 years. Loving and proud Dad of Katrine (late – Steve), Sherryl (Pat) and Ross (Nuala).
Fun loving Gramps to Connie, Corinne, Nicole, Chris, Lesley, Lindsay, and Matthew. His grandchildren always brought a smile to his face. Les was blessed with 14 Great Grandchildren whom he adored and loved having around him.
Les married Mary in St. Lukes Farnworth Church, in Widnes, Lancashire on June 9th, 1951.
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CRAWFORD, Dawson Crawford - 1937 - 2022 Crawford, Dawson, age 84, of Ajax, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on Monday June 13th, 2022, and is now in Heaven with his Lord and Savior.
He is survived by his wife Pauline, his children Michael (Caroline), Peter (Joanne), and David, and his grandchildren Alexandra, Emily, and Sarah.
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PEAT, Helen Paterson (nee Mason) Peat - After a brief illness, Helen passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday June 13th, 2022 at the age of 90 years.
Beloved wife of the late James Peat.
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WARD, Douglas Lance Wesley - 1956 - 2022 Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home in Oshawa at the age of 66.
Loving husband to Sandy for 43 years.
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GORES, Michael Karl Gores - Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Lakeridge, Oshawa after a short battle with cancer.
Predeceased by his father Karl.
Loving son of Ingrid Gores and dear brother of Thomas (Marie).
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HUFF, Robert James Huff - March 25, 1939 – June 11, 2022
Age 83, of Oshawa, Ontario passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Robert was born March 25, 1939.
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BALLARD, Dr. Betty Lorraine (nee Rix) Ballard - January 3, 1947 - June 11, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Ballard announce her sudden passing on June 11th, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a short battle with colon cancer.
She is survived by her three sons, Michael (Sarah) of Bowmanville, Ontario; David (Julie) of Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Dr. Jonathan (Tiffany) of Clarenville, Newfoundland.
Her four beautiful granddaughters Addison, Abbigail, Adalynn (Jonathan) and Charlotte (David).
Her friend Susan will dearly miss her.
Remembered fondly by her family down east of five brothers Don (Betty Ann (d)), Gary (d) (Linda), Eric (d) (Sandra (d)), Ralph (Jackie) and Bob (d) (Paula).
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DIGNARD, Aldoria " Al" Dignard - (Retired General Motors Employee)
Peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Hillsdale Terrace at the age of 82 years.
Beloved husband of Joanne of 54 years.
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