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WHITE, Sylvia Marcelle - It is with great sadness that the family of Sylvia White announce her passing at the young age of 79 at Michael Garron Hospital on August 28, 2021.
She was born July 6, 1942 in Timmons, Ontario and was the daughter of the late Rita Cadieux.
Sylvia was a retired data entry clerk for The Bank Of Montreal.
She is reunited with her loving husband Donald of 56 years, and her son Dalt (Lisa).
Sylvia is survived by her daughter Susan (Gary).
Proud grandmother to her grandchildren Joshua (Hannah), Samantha (Michael), Garrett, Catryna (Quinn), & Gary Jr. and two great grand children - Olivia and Isiah.
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De SOUSA, Antonio Fernando De Sousa - 1935-2021
António “Tony” Sousa, “Avô Tony”, 86 years old, was called home to heaven on Sunday, August 29, 2021, after a brief battle with Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease.
His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggles, and he is now finally at Peace.
Tony was born in Pico, Açores, Portugal. He was the eldest of two children.
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SMITH, Vera Emma Smith - 1924-2021
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Vera [Emma] Smith announce her passing on August 29, 2021, in her 97th year.
Vera was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Herbert.
Much loved mother to Stephen (Leslie) and Peter (Cheryl ).
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TOMKINSON, Clara (Bierema) - In loving memory of Clara Tomkinson (nee Bierema) who passed away peacefully on Sunday August 29th, 2021 in her 84th year.
Clara was the cherished wife of Reginald Tomkinson for 46 years until his passing in August 2004.
In her final days and hours, she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren, Dave (Lori), Doug, Mike (Shelagh), Luke, Megan, Michael, Liam Benjamin, Emma, Sarah, and Gwendolyn all whom loved her dearly and will never forget her undying love and caring for them.
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CONFORTI, Ida - Peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 29th, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 72.
Beloved wife of Mario for 55 years.
Loving mom of Johnny, and Roberto (Cinzia).
Cherished Nonna of Alexsandra (Danny), Sofia, Mario, Isabella. Bisnonna of Isabelle-Rose.
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GRIFFIN, Donald William Griffin - After a brave battle with ALS, Don passed away peacefully at his home on August 29th, 2021 at the age of 75 years.
Don is now reunited with his beloved wife, Judith of 52 years who predeceased him on June 14th, 2021.
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CAWKER, Grant Armstrong - (February 3, 1940 – August 28, 2021)
On August 28, 2021 in his 82nd year, after a lengthy and courageously fought battle of cancer, Grant passed away at home, surrounded by family.
Deeply loved husband to Merna (nee Skerratt) of 61 years, and devoted dad to Christopher, Curt (Christine) and Catherine (Steven).
Adored and much loved papa to Joshua and Madeline (Courtice); Merisa, Shauna, Matthew (Cobourg); Alycia, Sarah, and Julia (Oshawa).
Predeceased by parents Samuel and Mabel (Armstrong) Cawker of Nestleton, Ontario. Dearly loved brother of Alan Cawker (Oshawa) and brother-in-law of Audrey & Ken (Port Perry), Maxine & Bob (Oshawa), Dorothy & Don (Newcastle), Carol (Lindsay), Geordie & Linda (Lindsay), Rick & Cathy (Port Perry), and Carroll (Peterborough).
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HEARD, Andrew Fraser - (April 16, 1967 – August 28, 2021)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
He is finally at peace after a lengthy illness.
Son of Philip and Shirley Heard, brother of Jennifer (Gary), uncle of Taylor Barton.
He will be sadly missed by his family and his best friend, his dog, Clara.
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LONG, Harry Charles - October 1st, 1929 - August 28th, 2021
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Thorntonview Long Term Care just shy of his 92nd birthday.
Survived by his loving children Gail (Dave) and Kim (Dave).
Grandchildren Charlotte, Kyle, Cody (Jamie) and great-grandchildren Hayden and Dillon.
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HOWARD, Kelli Rose - July 27, 1977 – August 28, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Hospital on Friday, August 28th at the age of 44 years.
Survived by her daughter Kenya Howard and loving ex-husband Jeff Desilva.
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DARROCK, Robert James - March 1st, 1952 - August 28th, 2021
After a valiant battle with brain cancer, Robert James Darrock passed away peacefully into his eternal home on August 28, 2021.
He was 69 years of age.
He was provided with excellent, compassionate care at Sunnybrook, Oshawa General, and Bowmanville Hospitals.
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PALAIT, Pauline Palait - May 27, 1923 - August 29, 2021
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Pauline Palait on August 29, 2021 at the age of 98.
Beloved mother to Arlene (Alan) and Donna (Don).
Proud Grandma to Derrick, Rachel, David and Rebecca (Jesse).
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TESSIER, Barbara “Barb” - (July 18, 1938 – August 27, 2021)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Barbara at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital on Friday August 27, 2021 at the age of 83.
Barbara was predeceased by her loving husband, Martin Tessier of 54 years.
Kind-Hearted Mom to Lynn (Mike) Ryan, Darrin Tessier and Jason (Tania) Tessier.
Proud Grammie to Daniel (Brittany), Spencer (Sarah), Katie, Justin and Julia. Great-Grammie to Brooks.
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BARDOWELL, George Denham - Sunday, April 14th, 1935 - Friday, August 27th, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Bardowell following a brief illness.
Beloved husband of Margaret, George was born in Savanna la Mar, Jamaica and immigrated to Canada with his wife and three children in March 1969.
Brother to Gloria and to the late Roy, John, Amiene, Eddie, and Munair.
He will be dearly missed by his three children, Andrew (Carolyn), Debbie (Warren), and David (Elizabeth).
He was a loving grandfather to Anthony (Stephanie), Phillip (Tiffany), Patricia, Carl, Nathan, Julia, and Amanda, and great grandfather to Cataleya, and Selina.
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PILLMAN, Peter “Rabbit” Wolfgang Frederick - Member of Local 721 Ironworkers, Former President and member of Satan’s Choice Oshawa.
Dedicated President and Coach for Oshawa Ringette.
Proud supporter of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ontario.
Friday, August 27th, 2021, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa Peter passed peacefully with family by his side.
Peter had a stroke in 2018, he fought courageously at home for 4 years.
His strong spirit and determination were evident during this time.
Dearly beloved husband of Judy (Smith) for 46 years.
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O'LEARY, Janet (nee KAZIMER) - 1937 - 2021
It is with heavy hearts we share that dear Janet passed away peacefully on August 27, 2021 in her 85th year at Lakeridge Health Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Janet was born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, NS on August 14, 1937 to the late Agnes (nee Malowany) and David Kazimer.
She was the beloved sister of her predeceased siblings Theodore, Ivan and Linda.
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HAMER, Margaret - (June 16, 1928 – August 26, 2021)
Peacefully at The Wynfield with her son by her side, on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 in her 94th year.
Beloved wife of the late Kenneth M. Hamer.
Loving mother of Kenneth (predeceased) and his wife Serena, John and his wife Dorothy, Glynn (predeceased) and his wife Peggy.
Cherished Nana of 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
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KOTAK, Nailesh Kotak - November 6, 1964 – August 26, 2021
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Neilesh Kotak while vacationing in New Brunswick with his wife and son.
Beloved son to Bharat Kumar and Bhanu Kotak.
Loving brother to Tejal (Kirit) and Sangeeta (Bhushan).
Cherished husband to Neha for 31 wonderful years.
Devoted Papa to Hardik.
Kind hearted brother in law to Alex (Leela) and George (Susan).
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LECZEL, Albert Robert “Bob” - Passed away peacefully on Thursday August 26th at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family by his side, at the age of 87.
Bob was recently predeceased by his cherished wife Vera, on June 5th, 2021, after 63 years of marriage.
Survived by his brother in law and life long friend Fred Mandryk (Debbie) and sisters in law Lynda Doyle and Therese Mandryk.
Predeceased by his siblings James and Shirley Miklas and brother in laws Eugene Mandryk and Brian Doyle.
Bob will be remembered by many friends and extended family.
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TARLETON, Roberta Elizabeth - (October 14th, 1942 - August 26th, 2021)
Passed at Sunnybrook Hospital on Thursday, August 26th, 2021, at the age of 78.
Loving wife of John for 58 years.
Much loved mother of Dawn and her husband Mike Dodig of Bolton and Brian Tarleton and his wife Conny of Brampton.
Cherished Ba of Mikaela, Jessica, Andrea and Keira.
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WYLES, Robert Bruce - March 11, 1941 - August 26, 2021
Family man, teacher, coach. Passed away August 26th, at age 80.
Beloved husband of Mary the late.
Survived by brother Doug (Ingrid), father to Jason (Lesley) and Matt (Kim), Papa/Grampa Bob to Mackenna, Jackson, Cooper, Chase and Westin.
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CAMERON, Mike Cameron - Suddenly, on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the Ross Memorial Hospital, in Lindsay, at age 57.
Mike Cameron of Bobcaygeon, loved father of Shae Cameron and Liam Cameron both of Oshawa.
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McGANN, James Thomas - Passed away at Kingston General Hospital on Thursday August 26th, 2021 at the age of 72 years.
Beloved husband of Victoria Irene (nee Naum) for 51 years.
Dear father of Kevin (Kim) and Tammie.
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SPARACINO, Orazia - Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Hillsdale Manor, on Thursday August 26, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Giovanni.
Loving mother of John, Gina (Peter), Joe (the late Cinzia), and David (Connie).
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DOYLE, Eamonn - November 20th, 1943 - August 25th, 2021
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Beloved husband of Cora for 53 wonderful years.
Loving father of Carol (Trevor) and Barry (Janya).
Cherished Popa of Finn and Caislin.
Predeceased by his sister Patricia.
Eamonn will be sadly missed by all his family and friends in Canada and Ireland.
Eamonn was born in Dublin, Ireland on November 20th, 1943.
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TUTTLE, Sharyl - Suddenly on Wednesday August 25th 2021.
Loving mother of Natasha.
Cherished Grandmother of Miah.
Will be sadly missed by her Mother Gwen, Sisters Elizabeth, Danielle, and Stephanie, Nieces Hayley and Emily, her Aunts, Uncles family and friends.
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