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de van der SCHUEREN, Maria Elisabeth Wilhelmina (Miebeth) (nee de Quay) de van der Schueren -
April 25th, 1930 - December 25th, 2021
Our beloved mother and “Oma”, passed away peacefully on the holiest of days, December 25, 2021 with some of her children by her side.
Throughout her life, Miebeth held strongly to her Catholic faith, and is now living peacefully and happily in her eternal home.
Miebeth was born to Jan & Maria de Quay in Utrecht, the Netherlands on April 25, 1930 and was the second oldest of 9 children.
Miebeth and her siblings were fortunate having been raised in a very close and loving home.
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Van Den OETELAAR, Albert John - Peacefully surrounded by his family at 12:15am on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 57.
Loving husband of Alison. Strong beloved father of Katrina (Steven), Mat (Karlie) and Chris (Nicole).
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DIXON, Lorne George Dixon - Entered into rest at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Saturday, December 25, 2021.
Lorne George Dixon, in his 86th year was the beloved son of the late George Harvey and Florence Elizabeth Dixon (nee Oke).
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CHALMERS, Elizabeth McArthur (nee Wootten) Chalmers - April 3, 1948 - December 25th, 2021
With deep sadness we say goodbye to Elizabeth (Liz, Mum, Nana).
Elizabeth passed away at Ina Grafton Gage care home in Scarborough, Ontario.
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SOMERS, Eamonn Somers - August 14, 1940 - December 25, 2021
Eamonn (Eddie) Somers, 81, of Ajax, passed away on December 25, 2021 following complications after a recent surgery.
Eamonn was born in Dublin, Ireland to Thomas and Kathleen.
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MARA, Stanley Neil - Passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the age of 64 years.
Predeceased by his loving wife Carol Ann Alvarez in 2018.
Beloved son to the late Yolande and the late Bruce Mara of Markham.
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JONES, Imelda - August 22, 1933 – December 24, 2021
Passed away peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a brief illness, surrounded by her family, on Friday December 24th at 88 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Bob Jones.
Loving mother of Rhianon Pulla her husband Tony, Nicola Jones and her husband David Simpson, Colin Jones and his wife Marianne Clark.
Cherished Nannie of Bethan, Shan, Klara, Finnegan and Bronwynn.
Dear sister of Sue Lee (the late Jim), the late Ray Hogg (spouse Gerry) and dear sister in law of the late Eileen Jones, Audrey Davies (spouse Danny), and Pamela McCarthy.
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GILL, Ivan - November 24, 1956 – December 24, 2021
(aka Garge from Krinkles Cove) Skated off to a pain-free existence with his personal hockey team by his side on December 24th, 2021.
Born in Gander, NL, Ivan grew up in the small outport community of Clifton with his parents and 6 siblings before moving to Ontario in 1976 to start a family.
As a young husband and father he began working at General Motors in Oshawa and enjoying what nature had to offer in cottage country.
He was a make-shift mechanic, musician, and DJ with passions for hockey, animals, old cars and snowmobiling.
He was a horrible hunter as he was a nature-lover at heart.
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OLSON, Bryan Alfred - It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Bryan Olson on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 46.
Beloved father of Keegan and Zoe.
Loving son of Garnet (Ginger) Olson and Dianne Robinson.
Dear partner of Jennifer Scudamore.
Brother of Ben Olson and Zona (Les) Sveinson.
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HAGERMAN, Ronald Frederick Hagerman - September 16, 1942 – December 24, 2021
Peacefully following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, on Friday December 24th, 2021 at Peterborough Hospice in his 80th year.
Beloved husband of the late Pauline Hagerman (1997) and the late Joyce MacDonnell (2012).
Loving father to Jason (Kassie, predeceased) and Ryan (Jill) and step-father to Steve (Sue) and Brenda (Todd).
Proud grandfather to Zachary, Austin, Cody, Riley, Ashley, Owen, Jenna and Jessica.
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TAPPING, Brian Edward - August 4, 1939 – December 24, 2021
A true gentleman, a prankster who loved to joke around, and the most selfless man who you could count on day and night.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Tapping better known as Curly on December 24, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 82.
Brian was born and raised in Toronto to loving parents Laurence and Eileen Tapping.
He was a long time employee with the city of Toronto at City Hall.
Loving partner and childhood sweetheart to Lynda whom he loved very much.
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TYKAJLO, Kateryna (nee Staruch) - June 10, 1925 – December 24, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces, in her 97th year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Stefan (2015).
Loving mother of Maria (Benito Bermudez) and Roman.
Fondly remembered baba of Nadia (Carlos), Marco, Markian and Tayissa.
Predeceased by her brother Mykhailo and daughter-in-law Linda.
Survived by brother Roman and sister Zophia and many nephews and nieces and their families.
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OZARKO, Noreen Elizabeth (nee Curtin) - August 14, 1933 – December 24, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Friday, December 24th, 2021 in her 89th year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond.
Loving mother of Nicholas (Domenica), Darryl (Rita), and Noreen (Edward).
Cherished Grandmother of the late Zachary Tilson-Ozarko and Noah Ozarko.
Survived by her brother Don Curtin (Ann), and predeceased by her siblings Vincent, Bert, Leo, Lorne, Edwin “Shiner”, and Carmel.
Dear daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Curtin.
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COULTON, Janice - Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on December 24th 2021 at the age of 75.
Loved and loving mum of Jody Carmichael and her partner Darryl Dean.
Janice was a strong willed and determined women who will be remembered for her feisty personality and the fierce love she shared with those in her circle.
Family and friends will always remember Janice for her love of gardening and baking.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Oak Ridges Hospice for their wonderful care and comfort.
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HARMAN, Shirley Ann - Peacefully at her home in Oshawa, Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 88.
Beloved wife of the late Richard Harman.
Loving mother of Carol and her husband Randy Goreski and Rick and his wife Tina Harman.
Dear grandmother of Kara Harman, Roman Harman, Justin Tarr, Adam Tarr, Cassidy Tarr and Kayla Iglesias.
Fondly remembered by 8 great-grandchildren.
Sister of Tom Corby (Kathy Ranstead), the late Joan Spratt (late Ray) and the late Gloria Blair.
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GUNTHARDT, Christina Charlotte - February 21, 1960 – December 24, 2021
"Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody Control the Controllable Faith over fear Do what you can while you can"
These were Christina's mantras she lived by every day and anyone who knew her heard these on a regular basis.
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BEST, Marie Betty (nee Kuno) Best - June 17, 1930 – December 24, 2021
Marie Best passed away with family by her side on December 24, 2021 at Fairview Lodge in Whitby.
Mother of Yvonne (Nestor Chornobay), Elaine (Bob Darling, deceased), Barry (Kathie) and Dale (Samantha).
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HUMPHRIS, Thomas “Tom" - September 7, 1933 – December 23, 2021
My thanks to all for the best life ever!!!
Predeceased by father Ted (d.1954), mother Nell (d.1981), brother Eddie (d. 1978), brother Ken (d.2009) and wife Pat (d. 2001).
Leaving behind my nephew Ted, his wife Monica and family, nephew Doug, his wife Marcie and family, Buff, husband of his late niece Jo-anne, niece Karen and her husband Murray, niece Diane and her husband Fred and family, and sister-in-law Elsie.
Cousins Tom and Shirley, Ray and Carol, Penny and their families, great friends the late Wilf and Penny Rostek and family, Bruce and Eleanor Stevenson and family, and the Westlake Family.
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COWIE, David James - April 24, 1939 – December 23, 2021
-Called home to be with his Lord and Saviour, retired Durham Regional Police Sergeant, David James Cowie (April 24, 1939 - December 23, 2021).
Forever beloved husband of 61 years and dearest friend of Joy (Ford) Cowie, cherished father of Timothy (Gwen) of Davidson, North Carolina, Karen (pre-deceased) (fiancé Angelo Bruni), and John (Tina) of Whitby.
Proud Dadoo and Poppa of Emmily, Timmy & Ryan Cowie, Malachi (Laura) and Jonah (Kay) Cowie.
Dear brother-in-law of Gordon Ford. Pre-deceased by his parents James and Ruth Cowie, brothers Bob and Charles and sister Marilyn Constable.
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HANCOCK, Douglas Vivian - Passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95.
Loving and loved husband of Suzanne for 67 years.
Most loving father of Richard and his wife Laura and Robert and his wife Rita of Pickering.
Grandfather of Jacqueline, Joseph, Edward, Matthew and Jason.
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CLARKE, Joseph "Joe" Anthony - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 72.
Beloved husband of Kathleen Clarke.
Loving father of Paul Clarke (Stephanie) and Kerry Clarke (Paul Calman).
Cherished grandfather of Anna, Liam and Clare.
Dear brother of John (Kate), Mary (late Tony), Gerard (Mary), Sally (Colin), Vera, Pat (Stumpy), Olive (Peter), Robert, Margaret (John), Elizabeth (Leo) and Asumpta.
Joe will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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BOWLES, Lynne - April 5th, 1939 - December 23rd, 2021
Passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 82.
Predeceased by her husband William (2009). Much loved mother of Bill and his wife Pat and Michael and his wife Karen all of Whitby. Grandmother of William, Christopher, Lisa and Michael. Great Grandmother of Nolan, Madison and Liam.
Predeceased by her brother Ross Pearson (late Eleanor).
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HINSHELWOOD, Dorothy Ann (nee Jarman) Hinshelwood - Dorothy at the age of 91 has gone to join her late husband Alistair on December 23, 2021.
Beloved sister to George Jarman (wife Daphne and Maureen Jones (late brother-in-law Humphrey).
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MONKMAN, Kathleen - Passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the age of 88 while at Reachview Village Uxbridge after almost 12 years stay there with her husband Ron, of 69 years, at her side.
Loving mother of Wayne, Gene (Claudette), Lori (Ron) and Gail (John).
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AFFLECK, Frances - Passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Bruce.
Loving mother of Kelly, Derek (Lesley) and Jason.
Cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Eric, Ryan, Kianna, Olivia and Emily.
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HAMILTON, Gary - May 12, 1945 – December 22, 2021
Passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2021 after a year long illness at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 76.
Predeceased by his parents Bruce and Mildred Hamilton.
Loving father of Peter (Sarah) Hamilton and step-father of Karen (Ben) Dlugosz.
Proud papa to Aidan and Tristan and step-papa to Tori and Emma.
Gary had enjoyed 25 years of retirement following 35+ years service at General Motors.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and long drives in the country.
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