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COWAN, Joyce E. (nee; Jones) - At Glen Hill Strathaven, Bowmanville, on December 14th, 2021 in her 84th year.
Joyce, beloved wife of the late Francis Cowan.
Loved mother of Melanie Sharpe, Nancy and her husband Chul Lee, and John Cowan.
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TOUTANT, Stephen Henry Philias - (Retired 40 Year General Motors employee) Passed away peacefully on December 14, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Beloved husband of Heather. Loving father of Jeffrey Toutant, James Toutant (Linda), Robert Toutant (Crystal) and stepdad of Sean Fitzpatrick and Mark Fitzpatrick (Manuela).
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YEO, Alicia Cathleen Yeo - March 11, 1986 – December 12, 2021
Passed away on Sunday December 12, 2021 at the age of 35.
Loved daughter of Sylvia Alice and Gerald Clarke.
Loving mother of Keri, Kaylee, Kaitlyn, Lily, Leeanne and Callie.
Dear sister of Kimberley Briltz and her husband Hayden.
Alicia will be greatly missed by her many relatives and friends, especially Alex McRae.
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SPENCE, Leola Jean - November 22, 1930 – December 12, 2021
Peacefully, on Sunday December 12, 2021 at Hillsdale Estates in her 92nd year.
Beloved wife of the late Cecil Spence (2014).
Loving mother to Terry (Dawn, dec.) Wayne (Linda, dec.), Dean (Susan) and Jeff (Colleen).
Cherished "Grandma" to Kelly (Wayne), Carl, Derek (Dayna), Richard (Ange), Cory (Jana), Amy (Kyle) and great-grandma to Taylor, Cooper, Jonah, Cody and Stella.
Predeceased by his brothers Hector and Phil, Alvin, Wallace and Arnold and his sister Eunice.
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PEARCE, George Russell - June 3, 1957 – December 12, 2021
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa on Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at 64 years of age.
Beloved son of the late John and Ruth Pearce.
Loving brother of Roy, Joan, Clare (Wendy), Neil (Kelly) and the late Mary, Dorothy and Glenn.
Cherished Uncle to Jill, Carleigh and Kimberly.
George will be fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends.
George was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church and volunteered for many organizations.
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SHEA, Dean Shea - Unexpectedly on Sunday December 12th, 2021, at the age of 48.
Loving partner of Monica Thal, father of Alyssa Gamble, and brother of Alma ( Fred).
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PETERSEN, Robert Donald "Donny" - Born April 17, 1947, Toronto.
Passed away suddenly at his computer (always writing), on December 12, 2021, at his home in Oshawa, with Danielle by his side.
Attending York University studying Urban Planning, he quickly knew that a desk job was not for him.
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VERGYRIS, Barbara Carol Jean - 1949-2021 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Barbara Carol Jean Vergyris (Smith, Miller) announces her passing on December 12th, 2021 at the age of 72 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa.
Barbara passed away surrounded in a circle of love with her daughter Michele and her grandchildren.
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COWDY, Elaine Donna Cowdy - Passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Ottawa at the age 65.
Beloved wife of Randy for 44 years. Dear sister of Cathy (late Wayne Jackson), Juanita (Rick Corrdick), Wilfred (Debbie Deline) and Angela.
Loving remembered by many nieces and nephews, especially her late nephew Stan.
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MacMILLAN, Marguerite (Marg) (nee Wilson) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marg on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in her 83rd year.
Predeceased by her husband of 50 years, George. Mother to Victor, Mike (Jill) and Lori.
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ORIJUELA, Tessie - Passed away on Sunday December 12th, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 63 years.
Beloved wife of Braulio Orijuela.
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LOVE, Marilyn June - October 1933 - December 2021
Peacefully with her loving family by her side at Extendicare Oshawa on Sunday December 12, 2021.
Beloved wife of Douglas for 66 years. Loving mother of Neil (Penny) Love, Laura (John) Horner and Paul Love.
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HOOGERDYK, Everiena “Ena” Pieternella (née Bongers) - March 26th, 1918 - December 11th, 2021
Ena, 103, passed away on December 11th, 2021, after her long-term residency at Port Perry Place.
Ena is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Laurens Pieter "Piet" Hoogerdyk.
Born March 26th, 1918, in Rotterdam, Ena was the third child of Dingeman Adrianus Bongers and Bastiaantje Geluk.
In 1946, she met Piet while crossing the Lingebrug in Geldermalsen, and a year later, they were married, bringing together Ena's son and Piet's three daughters to form a new family.
A fourth daughter soon brought the family to seven.
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TOMPKINS, Durward William - October 20th, 1948 - December 11th, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Durward Tompkins on December 11th, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
We have lost a beloved Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and friend.
Loving son of the late Vaughan and Esther Tompkins, he was predeceased by his siblings, Gerry Tompkins (Donna MacDonald), Sandra Hall and is remembered by his brother-in-law, Edward Hall.
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DOWNING, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann (nee Sheridan) Downing - Passed away on Sunday December 12th, 2021 at Glenhill Strathaven Long Term Care at the age of 83 years.
Beloved wife of Henry Downing.
Loving mother of Paula (Conrad) McLeod and their children Alaura and Delten McLeod; James (Paula) Downing and their children Doug Lewins and Hilary (Russell) Lewins and great-grandchild RJ; Judy (Clare) Muisiner; Nancy (Dennis) Windsor and missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
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PUGSLEY, Margaret Pugsley - Passed away at Streamway Villa, Cobourg on December 12th, 2021 at the age of 100 years.
Wife of the late Robert Lloyd Pugsley.
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MILLS, T. Harold Mills - 1939 - 2021 With great sadness, we announce that Thomas Harold Mills passed away on December 12th, 2021 in Ajax Pickering Hospital.
He bravely fought serious health conditions and was able to leave us peacefully, snoring away.
He will always be known for his bright mind and caring heart.
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PILKINGTON, Darlene Janice (nee Avery) Pilkington - Surrounded by love, Darlene passed away at home on December 12th, 2021 at the age of 59 years.
Beloved wife of Stuart Pilkington.
Loving mom of Jen Pilkington, Andrea Pilkington (Andrew DiMatteo) and Nicole Fitzpatrick (Kaillum).
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PUCKRIN, W. Richard (Dick) - Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 12, 2021 while at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
Dick at the age of 92 was the beloved husband of Barbara for 50 years.
Loving father of Richard Puckrin, the late Tom Puckrin, Gerry Puckrin, Ronald Puckrin and David Tracey.
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KNIBBS, Barry Page, B.A.M. Ed (1932 – 2021) - November 26, 1932 – December 9, 2021
Barry went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9th, 2021.
He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Muriel.
Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Van Orman) for 62 years.
Loving father of Wendy (Dennis), Vanessa and Robbie (Jenn).
Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Paul), Nathan, Ava, Jada and Jake, and his great grandchildren Ryan, Ryleigh and Justin.
He leaves a brother Paul in Surrey and several nieces and nephews.
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McDONALD, Vivian - Passed peacefully on Friday December 10, 2021 at Fosterbrooke LTC at the age of 95.
Vivian was a cook in the Army where she met her beloved husband Bruce. They later married and had 6 children.
Remembered by many as a talented seamstress and a dedicated card player as a member of the Scottish Club.
Much loved mother to Ken (Sandi), Larry (Dianne), and Gail (Darius) Paterkowski. Predeceased by children Danny (survived by Norma), Brian, and Wayne.
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McCRIMMON, Gordon - November 30th, 1939 - December 10th, 2021
Passed away suddenly on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his home, at the age of 82.
Predeceased by his partner Muriel King.
Dear brother of Clara Atkinson, Pearl Miller and the late Keith McCrimmon.
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MATAVOSKY-OOSTERHOF, Lena Matavovsky-Oosterhof - January 1, 1953 – December 10, 2021
Passed away at home with family by her side on Friday, December 10th, 2021 at the age of 68.
Beloved wife of the late Jan Matavovsky.
Loving mother of Jan – Joost Matavovsky and his wife Terri.
Cherished Oma of Violet Jentina.
Survived by her twin sister Pia Oosterhof-De Kater and her husband Hans De Kater, and her brother Auke Oosterhof and his wife Wilma.
Dear Tante of Mark, Karin, Robbin and Marvin.
Daughter of her loving parents Joost and Jentina Fetje Oosterhof.
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CROSSLAND, Audrey (nee: Timiney) – September 9th, 1936 - December 10th, 2021
Peacefully on Friday December 10, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Ajax at the age of 85.
Audrey, beloved wife for 64 years of Keith Crossland.
Much loved mother of Martyn Crossland (Julia) and the late Patricia Anne Thoss (Steven).
Proud grandma of Kenten, Shelbie, Tylor, Eric and great grandma of Jaxton and Landyn.
Dear sister of James Timiney (Shirley) of Bradford, England, the late Donald Timiney (Jean) and the late Peter Timiney.
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SKINNER, Rita Carol Skinner - Passed away at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on December 10th, 2021 at the age of 82 years.
Dear sister of William Douglas Skinner (Betty) and the late Betty Lou (John) Smart.
She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
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HOGAN, Michael Daniel Hogan - June 26, 1955 – December 10, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Michael Hogan of Claremont, Ontario on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the age of 66 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Carmen, their children Ryan and his wife Sabrina, and Krista and her husband Bryan, and as Papa to their grandchildren, Lincoln and Marley, as well as his siblings, Brian, Nancy, Kathy and Pat and their families.
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