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AMBROSE, Mathias Ambrose - 1942 - 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mathias Ambrose.
Mathias died peacefully at home in Scarborough, Ontario with his beloved wife Norma, by his side, on May 30, 2022, at 2pm.
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BROWN, Lois - Passed away early Monday, May 30 ,2022 at Winbourne Park in Ajax.
Beloved wife for 56 years of the late George Brown.
Loving mother of Gail (John Naugler), Glennis (Patrick Richards), Steven (Susan).
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MATHESON, Ian - March 10, 1933 - May 30, 2022
Born in Tomintoul, Scotland March 10th, 1933. Passed away peacefully in his 90th year on May 30th, 2022 after a brief illness.
Pre-deceased by his wife Mary, son John and brother Jimmy.
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THOMAS, Dorothy Doris Doreen - Peacefully, on Monday, May 30, 2022 at her home in Lindsay with her family by her side, at age 81.
Dorothy (nee Young), beloved wife of Stanley Thomas.
Loving mother of Richard Thomas of Lindsay, Dale Thomas and his wife Jeanette of Manilla, and Brenda and her husband Gary Carter of Woodville.
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FORSYTHE, Thomas Harry Forsythe - 1930 - 2022
Born September 19, 1930.
Passed away in the early hours of the morning, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on May 30, 2022 in his 92nd year.
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WYLIE, Garnet Delbert - With great sadness we announce the passing of Garnet Delbert Wylie on May 28, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 82nd year.
Loving husband of Linda Wylie, and proud father of Kerra Wylie (Michel Horne), Lisa Blake and stepdaughter, Heather Lockhart.
Grandchildren Gabriel Coutu and Russell Horne (Chelsea Gateley) miss him dearly.
Garnet graduated from General Motors Institute (GMI) in Flint, Michigan, with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in 1964, and embarked upon a 39-year career with GM of Canada’s Car Assembly Plant.
His fellow Phi Kappa Epsilon fraternity brothers have remained lifelong friends.
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SCHERLING, Daphane Rosemary Scherling - 1923 - 2022
This remarkable 98 year old Veteran lived on her own until her last two days.
She quietly slipped away during the night, as gently as a soft English rain.
The family is indebted to Dr. Schurter, and all of the staff at Oak Ridges Hospice for making her final hours so tranquil.
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CHABASSOL, Tyler Brian Augustus - It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of, Tyler on May 27, 2022 at the age of 23.
Cherished son of Dawn Chabassol and Shon Hepburn.
Cherished and proud brother of Alyssa Hepburn and Brianna.
Tyler will be dearly missed by his extended family; Nana Becky (late Len), Grandfather Al (Ann), Aunts Christy (Russ), Heather (Nick) and Uncle William (Michelle) and cousins Brooke and Emma.
Tyler will never be forgotten, as he touched the lives of everyone he met.
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BEERS, Charles Frederick - May 21, 1934 - May 27, 2022
Died peacefully, after a short stay in hospital, on May 27, 2022, in his 89th year.
Freddie was the loving husband of Demarris for over 64 years.
He was a kind and devoted father to his children, Kathryn (Wayne) and the late Greg (Debbie).
He was a proud Papa to his grandchildren Megan, Colin, Katie and Erin.
Freddie immigrated to Canada from Northern Ireland in 1956 and worked hard to build a life with Dee.
He owned a successful insurance brokerage, Benness and Beers, for over 40 years.
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FRANKEVYCH, Nicholas (Nick) - December 16, 1955 – May 27, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Friday May 27, 2022, at the age of 66 years.
Beloved husband of Sandra.
Loving father of Larissa, Kaitlyn, and Nicholas.
Dear brother of Olga Stecko (Walter) and Andre Frankevych (Brenda).
Uncle of Christopher and Paul Stecko, and Andrew Frankevych.
Will be missed by his canine companions Dayton and Sadie - Lou.
Fondly remembered by sister in-law Pauline Cunning (Calvin), and all his family and friends.
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WHITBREAD, Sheila Ann (nee Canning) - April 30, 1937 - May 27, 2022
Harold is so sad to have to say that his Sheila – his wife of 65 years (less 5 days), his love, his life, his friend passed away early May 27th.
What a wonderful life they had together.
Sheila is survived by our 2 daughters: Catherine Ann and Susan Lynne of Oshawa.
Sheila was a devoted mother and friend to our girls.
Sheila is also survived by her sister Margaret Geisberger and her husband Bill of Brechin, as well as brothers-in law Don Whitbread and his wife Marilyn and Bill Whitbread and his husband Gary Christie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
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BARBER, Nancy June Barber - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on May 27th, 2022.
Beloved wife of Ron Barber. Loving mother of Debbie Barber and Steve Barber (Crystal).
Cherished grandma of Kathleen, Dean and Allanna.
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McGARRY, Veronica McGarry - October 19th, 1935 – May 28th, 2022
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Veronica was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Marie McGarry, her brothers Donald, Allan and Patrick, her sister Mary, son-in-law Douglas and former husband James.
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LUGTENBURG, Adrianus "Ed" Lugtenburg - 1939-2022
On Saturday, May 28th, 2022, Adrianus (Ed) Lugtenburg was called home at the age of 83.
After several months of declining health, Adrianus died peacefully at home in Whitby, Ontario with his beloved wife Margaret, their children, and family by his side.
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LABRIOLA, Lucia Labriola - December 13, 1934 – May 26, 2022
With great sadness, Lucia Labriola passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday May 26th, 2022, at 87 years of age.
Lucia, better known as “Lucy” was born Dec 13, 1934, in Veroli, Italy.
She immigrated to Canada in 1953 as a young woman in her early 20’s with her parents, Santino and Gina and younger siblings Pasquale and Giulio.
It was here that she met her beloved partner for life, Mike Labriola, and was married to him for 68 years.
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GIROUX, Angela Elizabeth (nee: Martens) Giroux - June 19, 1975 – May 26, 2022
With Heartfelt Sorrow the Family of Angela Giroux (Nee: Martens), announces her passing on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
After a courageous Battle, First with Thyroid Cancer and most recently with Ovarian Cancer she passed away peacefully at home with Family by her side.
Cherished Daughter of John & Theresa Martens (nee: McDermott).
Beloved Wife of Matthew Giroux for 22 years. Devoted Mother of Emma (Brad), Kiera and Nathan.
A proud and Loving Oma to Aiden, William and Benjamin.
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DAMANT, William Wilfred - April 23, 1942 - May 26, 2022
Passed away suddenly at his home in Whitby on Thursday May 26th, 2022 at the age of 80.
Loved husband of Ruth (nee Reazin)
Much loved Dad of Tina Stewart and her husband John of Courtice, Gregory Tushingham of Toronto and Kevin Tushingham and his wife Linda of Whitby.
Grandfather of Nikita-Rain, Victoria, Rhiannon, Rhys and Great grandfather of Ben.
Dear brother of Marty and Carolyn and predeceased by Judy, Stan, Rod, Kenny and Wally.
Bill will be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews and countless close friends.
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GLOVER, Mary Irene (Nee MALCOLM) - Jan 06, 1920 - May 26, 2022
At the age of 102, Mary Glover passed away peacefully at her home in Oshawa, Ontario on May 26, 2022.
Predeceased by her husband, Grant Glover, (1992); her daughter Donna; and her husband, Walter Knox (1944).
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TUGNUTT, John Michael "Mike" Tugnutt - Suddenly passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022.
Loving son of John and Holly (nee Frandsen) Tugnutt.
Dear brother of Amanda (Giancarlo).
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IRONS, Brian Laverne Irons - (Retired General Motors)
Passed away at home, surrounded by love on May 26th, 2022 at the age of 67 years.
Beloved husband of Susan (nee Van Dam).
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McCARNAN, George Jackson “Jack” - August 15, 1932 - May 25, 2022
True to form, Jack wanted to have the last word so he pre-emptively wrote his own obituary a few months ago.
In his draft he talked about his kids, Sherry, Drew (Bonnie) and Jacquie, his beloved grandchildren Vicki MacLaughlan (David), Nathan and Aisha McCarnan and Layne and Shaye O’Donnell and, adored, great-grandsons William and Roger MacLaughlan.
He continued with “Jack was a life insurance agent with North American Life and Manulife for 60 years.
He was a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) and a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) retiring in 2014.”
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BLACKWELL, Right Reverend Douglas Charles Blackwell - June 3, 1938 – May 25, 2022
The Right Rev. Blackwell passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 with his family by his side.
Beloved husband of Sandra.
Loving father of Deborah McCarten (Rick), Mark (Ashley) and Kathryn.
Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Liam, Ryan, Jesse, Lukas, Georgia and Oliver, his many nieces, nephews and all who knew him. Predeceased by his six brothers and sisters.
The family would like to send a heartfelt Thank You, to the Staff at Lakeridge Gardens, Ajax for the kindness and care that they provided.
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VAN MEURS, Dorothy - March 17, 1949 - May 25, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, surrounded by her family.
Dearly loved by her husband, Art Van Meurs.
Loving mother of Tina Vanderwyst (Troy), Dwayne Van Meurs (Lesley).
Cherished grandmother of Ayden Vanderwyst.
Survived by her sisters Darlene (Clarence), Shirley, Yvonne (George).
Reunited with Blanch, Norm and Steve.
After a long battle with MS, she is resting peacefully.
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WILK, Richard Francis - (Retired professional engineer from ABB Lummus Canada), peacefully with his family by his side at the Village of Taunton Mills on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in his 96th year.
Richard, beloved husband of the late Maria Wilk.
Loving father of Leszek (Grace) & Andrew (Sandra).
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CASEY, Flavian Wayne Casey - Peacefully on his 82nd birthday, Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay.
Flavian Casey, beloved husband of Josephine (nee Quick) for just over 62 years.
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FERNANDEZ, Elba Fernandez - 1933 - 2022 Elba Fernandez (“Nonny” to her students) passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 26, 2022, in the arms of both her children.
Loving daughter of Eustaquio/Maria; loving wife of Norbert for fifty years; loving mother of Ignatius/Cristina and Brenda/David; loving grandmother of Michelle and Neeta/Derek; loving sister of Anthony, Bruno, Alda, Alba, Yvette and Celine; loving teacher and counselor of thousands of students at St. Teresa’s Convent High School in Santacruz, Mumbai; and herself a diligent student—of esoteric Christianity—to the very last day.
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