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ROWLANDS, Edwin Watkins “Ed” - August 10, 1930 - October 1, 2021
It is with great sadness the family announce that Edwin Rowlands passed away on October 1, 2021 at the age of 91, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Loving and devoted husband of Marion for over 67 years.
Beloved father of Susan (Michael) and Debbie (Brian).
Cherished grandfather of Marianna and Nathan and great grandfather of Jake.
Ed will also be missed by many extended family members and friends.
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ZOVAK, Mila Zovak - November 3, 1930 – October 1, 2021
Passed away peacefully at the Rivera Thorntonview LTC home on Friday, October 1st, 2021 at the age of 90.
Mila (nee Bandur) will be remembered as the devoted wife of Ante (Tony) Zovak and mother to her son John.
She will be dearly missed by her daughter-in-law Kelly (nee Brownell) and her grandchildren, Nicole, Michael, and Andrew. Mila emigrated to Canada in late 1959 from her birthplace in the former Yugoslavia.
She was born November 3rd, 1930, in the village of Proboj-Ljubuski, Bosnia and Hercegovina, in the former Yugoslavia. Mila was a retired autoworker with Chrysler Corporation at the former Ajax Trim Plant.
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McCOLGAN, Peter - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with family by his side on Friday October 1st, 2021 at the age of 79.
Beloved husband of Agnes for 58 years.
Loving dad of Sonia Coward (Chris), Stephen McColgan (Elizabeth Traynor) and Lorna Pile (David).
Treasured Papa of Kaitlin Kent (Ethan), Hailey Coward (Scott Symington), Rachel McColgan, Alexandra McColgan, Liam Pile and Quinn Pile.
Peter will be missed by extended family and friends.
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SMITH, Joyce Smith - With great sadness, the family of Joyce Smith announce her passing on Saturday October 2nd, 2021.
Nan passed away peacefully in her 93rd year at home with loved ones by her side.
She will be remembered as our precious mom, devoted grandmother and Nan to everyone who met her.
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WELTER, Jeff Welter - September 10, 1964 – October 1, 2021
Jeff passed peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his sleep, surrounded by family at the age of 57.
Beloved husband to Anita for 20 years. Cherished Dad to Jessica.
Much loved son to Josie (the late Theo).
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CAWKER, Doris (Jewell) - It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Doris Cawker on Friday, October 1, 2021 at age 74.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Jay) Puckrin, grandson Travis (Emily) Puckrin, granddaughter Brooke (JT) and her most recent happiness and joy to become Gram Gram to her great grandson Weston Legge.
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CRAWFORD, Michael James - Husband, Father, GF, and friend.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Michael on October 1, 2021.
He will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Cheryl, his children Joshua (Nicole), Lucas, Adrianna (Kevin) and grandson, Grayson.
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RUSSELL, Paul James - Age 71. At home, Friday October 1st, 2021.
Beloved husband of Debbie Russell (Spratt). Son of the late Vincent Robert Russell, and late Florence Marcella Russell (Dalley).
Brother to Vincent, Marilyn (Fred), Gloria, Peter (Diane), Lloyd, Harold (Joan), Stanley (Judy), Bruce (Elaine), Linda (Herman), and Marion (Rick).
Loving father to Lillian (Paul), Lisa (Sid), and Leslee.
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FLEMING, Mary - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Fleming on September 30th, 2021 at the age of 88 years.
Pre-deceased by her husband, Leo.
Mother of Ann (Gary), Patrick (Carmen), John (Susan), and the late Theresa (Gord).
Nanny to Penny (David), Peter (Dalene), Philip (Darby), Michael (Krista), Sarah (Gary), and Lucas.
Great Nanny to Sam, Peyton, Lowen, Lennon, Luna, and Kaden.
Special Aunt to Nellie Harnett, who was like another daughter to her.
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GRECO, Maria - (March 14th, 1937 - September 30th, 2021)
Passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at the age of 84.
Predeceased by her husband Frank.
Much loved mother of Robert Greco, Lawrence Greco and his wife Marian and Paul Greco and his wife Lynn.
Cherished Nonna of her precious grandchildren.
Predeceased by her twin brother Renato.
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GILLINGHAM, Katherine Gillingham - 1961 – 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Katherine on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Oak Ridges Hospice at the age 60.
Katherine was an avid gardener, enjoyed cooking and baking, especially with Jean Pare cookbooks by her side.
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NORTON, William “Carl” Carleton - April 22nd, 1944 - September 30th, 2021
Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Thursday September 30, 2021.
William was the beloved husband of Mary Norton (Black).
Dear father of Sherry, and Michael (Brenda).
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KEDVESSY, Julius Kedvessy - It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Julius F. Kedvessy on Sept 30, 2021.
Husband, father and stubborn, his personality was larger than life and nothing could slow him down.
Julius was forever on the run with various projects and businesses to occupy his time, constantly filled with new ideas of what new adventure he could partake in.
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MARTYN, Denny - (Equipment Manager for the Port Perry Mojacks for 43 years)
After a short illness on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Bowmanville, at age 76.
Denny Martyn of Blackstock, beloved husband of Anne (nee Lynch). Loved father of Rob & Kate, Steve & Lisa and Brian & Lindsay.
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SPENCE, Robert Charles - After a lengthy illness on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry, at age 72.
Bob Spence, beloved husband of Diane.
Loved father of Kim Spence (Tim), Karen Frain (Jim), Michael Spence (Alison), and Kevin Spence (Kirsten).
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BROWN, David George - (Papa, Poppa or Uncle Dave) to those who knew and loved him.
Born February 16, 1945 to Efram Brown and Lilly Mae (Olford) and died September 29, 2021, due to complications from Dementia in Beaverton, On-Lakeview Manor LTC.
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EDWARDS, Melvin - Passed away at Northumberland Hills Hospital on September 29th, 2021 just a month shy of his 93rd birthday.
Beloved husband of Jean (nee White). Loving father of Linda (Dwight) Bradley, Carol (Joe) Hagerman, Lonna (Ross) Dunning, Jim (Brenda) Edwards, Julie (Jim) Catherwood, Christine (Graham) Clarkson and Jackie (Jeff) Canfield.
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CLOUGH, Carol Anthony - (Retired 30+ year employee of St. Mary’s Cement in Bowmanville)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday September 29th, 2021.
Beloved husband of Savitri for 42 years.
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PIRAINO, Pierino (Papa) - December 18th, 1925 - September 29th, 2021
Passed away peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, at the age of 95, surrounded by his loving family.
His life journey began on December 18, 1925 in San Marco, Argentano (Italy).
He was a very devoted husband to the late Carmela Piraino for 69 long but beautiful years.
Papa lived for family gatherings surrounded by his most valuable possessions; his family.
He will be forever loved by his family, especially his children, Frank (Lina) Piraino, Ersilia (Vincenzo) Di Cianni, Pat (Tina) Piraino, and Anna Piraino.
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GORNY, Helen – April 20th, 1937 - September 28th, 2021
Passed away in her home, on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at the age of 84.
Beloved Mother of Roma Szmyr (late Kaz), Mike Gorny (Fiona), Christine Cortis, and Stan Gorny.
Dear Grandmother of David, Bryan (Sarah), Michael (Kailey), Jason, Rocky Jr., Drake, Fallon, and Great Grandmother of Russell, Harvey, Lukas.
Helen will be missed by her siblings; Josef Michalski (Agnes), and Rudolph Michalski (Ursula). Predeceased by her sister Wanda Szoltysek (Jan).
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NORMOYLE, Mary Mavis - (June 12, 1926 – September 28, 2021)
Peacefully at her residence in Oshawa, on Tuesday September 28th, 2021 at 95 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Robert James Normoyle.
Dear mother of Catherine and Michael, the late Patrick, Robert and baby Margaret.
Loving grandmother of Robert and Michael McKeown, and Robert Normoyle.
Predeceased by her brother Dale Neil.
She will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Kim McColl.
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BROWN, Sylvia Patricia (Pat) – (August 6th, 1933 - September 28th, 2021)
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mom, Grandmother and great-Grandmother on September 28, 2021 in her 89th year.
Beloved and cherished by her daughters, Wendy and Janice, loving Ga to Michelle (Jimmy) and Michael and GaGa to Sam and Sophia.
Predeceased by her husband Harold and her parents Oscar and Eileen Moore.
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SHORTT, Charlane - On September 28 2021, Charlane took her paddles out of the water for the last time.
The ability to make someone laugh is a singular gift, and in this respect, Charlane was truly gifted.
At any gathering, wherever you heard peals of laughter, she would be in the midst of it. A physical impersonation or a clever quip — she was the master.
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FENTON, James Norman - We are deeply saddened to announce that James Norman Fenton of Port Perry passed away at home on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021.
James was born April 14th, 1932 in Toronto.
Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Harvey) his wife of 63 years.
Cherished father of Michael (deceased) and his wife Monica, David and his wife Dimi (deceased), Jo Ellen, and Jennifer and her husband Jason.
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PARK, Gary Francis - November 18, 1956 – September 28, 2021
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family by his side, on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at the age of 64.
Beloved husband of Karen (nee Young).
Dear father of Bradley (Antoinette) and Kimberley (Richie).
Lovingly remembered by his seven grandchildren, Tyler, Karissa, Tristin, Cameron, Noah, Cadence and Olivia.
Dear brother of Kevin, Evelyn, Rick and Bonnie.
Will be dearly missed by his nieces, nephews and friends.
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DYSON, William "Bill" - November 12, 1956 - September 29, 2021
We are sad to announce the passing of Bill Dyson, son of the late Jean and Harry Dyson.
Bill leaves behind his devoted wife Karen, siblings Brenda (Rick Pitz), Jim (Holly), Brian (Terry), Steve (Karen), and Ken (Laura), his children Cheryl (Frank Littlejohn) and Bill (Ashley), and six dearly loved grandchildren Bryleigh, Lucus, Austyn, Mason, McKenna and Ryker.
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