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JAMES, Dr. Michael John - (November 1945 - May 2021) - It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Michael John James share his passing on May 26, 2021 at the age of 75 years.
Michael, known to many as 'Kit,' was born on November 13th, 1945 in Birmingham, England to John and Norah (Whittington) James.
He held a BSc in Anatomy from Guys University Hospital, an MD from University College Hospital, and a Masters in Occupational and Environmental Health from University of London. He was a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society of London and was a lifelong Entomologist.
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TAYLOR, Murray Eugene - Passed away peacefully with family at his side in his home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in his 93rd year.
Murray was the beloved husband of the late Doris Forsyth (2019), for 66 years.
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TENNANT, Lionel Tennant - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on May 26, 2021 at the age of 87 years.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Moffatt).
Dear companion to Barb Connell.
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SATHASEEVAN, Rubie Pathmakumari - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in Ajax, Ontario.
Wife to Emmanuel.
Loving mother to Jonathan (Suzanne). Cherished Appamma to Ciaran and Rian.
Predeceased by son Jason.
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CRONIN, Shirley - Peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the age of 78.
Predeceased by her husband Vernon and son Vernon and daughter Carrie.
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McCONNELL, Jane - April 30, 1939 - May 24, 2021
Jane went home to the Lord peacefully and gently on May 24th, 2021 in her 83rd year at Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry.
Beloved wife of Mike McConnell and mom of Rona Formosa (Dan), Kim Wyman (Dave), and Natalie Attersley (Chris).
Cherished grandma to Christopher Attersley, Carissa Gauthier, Stephanie Gauthier and Capt. James Formosa.
Jane also leaves behind great grand children Makinley, Lorelei, Wyatt, Erly and Sophie.
Jane has one sister, Nancy Kirk of California.
Jane is predeceased by her parents Stacey and Adie Withers, her first husband Jim Weist, and son-in-law Earl Gauthier.
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SOUTHWELL, Carol Ann - March 27, 1965 – May 25, 2021
Passed away peacefully at her home in Oshawa on Tuesday May 25th, 2021, in her 57th year.
Leaving behind her beloved husband Glen.
Loving Mother of Emily and Claire Southwell. Sadly missed by her siblings Bill (Kathy) Griffith and Don (Cheryl) Griffith, Sister-in-law Carlene(Steve) Berry.
Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Mary (Betty) Griffith.
Carol will be missed by her Nieces Paige (Youyi) Griffith-Baig, Nicole Griffith, Jenelle (Andy) Berry, Nephews Doug Griffith, Justin(Alex) Berry as well as her Great Niece and Nephew Teiya Chamberlain, Deacon Chamberlain.
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BELL, Daniel Patrick Bell - December 20, 1985 – May 25, 2021
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Daniel on May 25, 2021 at the age of 35.
Beloved son of Richard and Terrie Bell.
Proud father to Lincoln, Colt and Lukas.
Dearest brother of Mathew (Kimberly), Jonn and Lucas.
Lovingly remembered by Sarah Loder and Cassie Mayer.
Cherished grandson of Terry and Rita Bell and Elma Giltenan (late Patrick Giltenan).
He will be painfully missed by his loving aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends.
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WRIGHT, Joseph Ferguson - February 11, 1933 – May 25, 2021 –
After a strong courageous battle with cancer, Joe passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25th 2021.
He was a loving and devoted husband to Marion his wife of 65 years who stayed by his side until his last breath.
He was a cherished father to Joseph (pre-deceased), Elaine, Steven, Marion and Sandra.
A fabulous and fun granda to Shea, Steven, Katherine, Alison, Shannon, Kevin, Juliano and Mia (Megan, Melanie and Allyson). And great granda to Joey (Aubree and Averie).
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CARSON, Allen Walter - (Retired Farmer, Long time member of Beethoven Lodge)
Passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday May 25th, 2021 at the age of 87.
Loving husband for 66 years to Jane Carson (Tiffin).
Loving Father of Lorraine and her husband Chris Rijnen of Dorchester, Sandra Carson of Toronto and Rob Carson and his wife Lisa of Uxbridge.
Grandfather of Corina, Brett, Devin, Caitlyn (Darren), Ashley and Thomas (Alicia). Great Grandfother of Hunter and Holly.
Dear brother of Luella Shank (Bob), Lorne Carson (late Nancy), Ruth Halliday (late Jim), Grant Carson (Jeanine), Ray Carson (late Sylvia), John Carson (Fran).
Beloved Uncle to many nieces and nephews).
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McCARTHY, Joseph Aloysius McCarthy - Benoit’s Cove, Newfoundland November 4, 1962 - May 25, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joseph (Al) McCarthy regretfully announces his sudden passing on Tuesday May 25, 2021 at the Bowmanville hospital in Bowmanville, Ontario at the young age of 58.
Al was a loving, caring, hardworking man who loved music almost as much as his children, Angela (Shane) Purchase, Jennifer, Stephanie and Haley (Kevin) and his grandchildren Ryder, Jacob and Scarlett.
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HARRIOTT, Frederick Harriott - Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 25, 2021.
He suffered a significant stroke and passed after a brief struggle.
He was born December 7, 1939, in Spanish Town St Catherine, Jamaica West Indies, and married Eudora Louise Ellis.
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SCHROTH, Edith Erika Schroth (née Stender) - October 4th, 1926 - May 25th, 2021
of Whitby, Ontario, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 94 at Hospice Waterloo Region on May 25, 2021.
A native of the Free City of Danzig (now Gdansk, Poland), Edith was born on October 4th, 1926.
After enjoying a comfortable childhood on her grandfather’s estate, she fled westward with her family in the winter of 1945, in the closing months of the Second World War, along with hundreds of thousands of other East Prussian refugees.
By a stroke of good fortune, Edith did not board the doomed refugee ship, Wilhelm Gustloff, which was torpedoed by a Soviet submarine on January 30, 1945.
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OLSEN, May Britt Cyrene - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Extendicare, Oshawa.
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SELLERS, Dean Robert Sellers - 1956 – 2021 Dean left us peacefully with his family by his side at home, after a long courageous battle with COPD on May 25th, 2021 at the age of 64 years.
Beloved husband and soulmate of Sue.
Proud and loving father of Lisa-Marie (Chris) and Sarah (Luis).
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WILSON, Jack - Peacefully at home with family by his side on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the age of 91.
Predeceased by his loving wife Jackie. Brother of the late Don, Doug and Dorothy.
Beloved uncle of 11 nieces and nephews and their spouses and great uncle of many.
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OKE, Leigh - Passed away at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
Loving mother to Tim (Laura) and Stephanie (Jay) Moore.
Proud grandmother and sports fan of Connor, Lauren, Carter and Liam.
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POOLE, Kevan Ross - (March 26th, 1958 - May 24th, 2021)
Passed away suddenly on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home, in his 64th year.
Loving father of Jake (Tara) Start.
Dear brother of Nina (Guy) Lewicki, Jean Wiffin, Leslie Poole and Keith (Ann) Poole.
Special friend of Cathy Clarke.
Predeceased by his parents Mary Bernice & Ross Sidney Poole.
Kevan will be fondly remembered by his family and friends.
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SPICER, William “Bill” - September 19th, 1957 - May 24th, 2021
Passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, after a lengthy illness, at his home, at the age of 63.
Husband of Sue.
Stepfather of Michelle and step-grandfather of Josh and Damien.
Loving partner of Jackie.
Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Pauline, his brother David, his sister Margaret, and his beloved dog Sandy.
Dear brother-in-law of Leo.
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CHILDS, Colin William Childs - January 3, 1929 – May 24, 2021
Passed away peacefully at the Golden Plough Lodge - LTC in Cobourg on Monday, May 24th, 2021 at the age of 92 years.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Sheila (nee Fletcher), loving son Alan Childs, and his dear sister Marjorie Grinrod.
Loving father of Susan Seddon (Wayne), and father-in-law of Kathy Childs.
Cherished grandpa of Rebecca (Trevor), Amanda (Jean-Robert), Jordan (Melanie), Robyn (Steve), and great grandpa of Lucius, Gibson, Madeline, Nedrick, Forest, Parker, Oscar, Chase, Brodie, and Cole.
Dear brother of Beryl Finch, and brother-in-law of Shirley Pask.
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CAMPBELL, Velma Campbell - September 18, 1935 – May 24, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of my loving mother, Velma Campbell (nee O’Leary) on May 24th, 2021 surrounded by family at Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga after a brief illness at the age of 85.
Beloved mother of Richard (Ricky) and his wife, Sherri.
Pre-deceased by her parents, Wilfred and Ida O’Leary of Tottenham, Ontario and her brothers and sisters Aubrey, Norman, Gregory, Catherine and Frances.
Velma will also be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Velma was the proud president of the residents counsel at the Mississauga long-term care facility.
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BURKITT, Dorothy - October 28th, 1926 - May 23rd, 2021
On the morning of May 23rd, 2021, Dorothy passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the young age of 94.
We mourn the loss and encourage any that knew her to remember the beauty and love she brought to this world.
A loving wife to predeceased Thomas DeMille of nearly 47 years and Harry Burkitt of 22 years.
Loving Mum of Ken (Sue) DeMille, the late David (Heather) DeMille, Terry (Jean) DeMille, and Karey (Wilf) Bauch. Grandmother of Liisa (Jim) Black, Scott (Pam) DeMille, Jillian DeMille, Jason DeMille, and Dana (Alan) Barry.
Nana to Melissa (Kevin) Hyland and Danielle (Jake) Bauch.
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SMITH, Leonard Edward - November 24, 1946 – May 22, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and endless love that the family mourn the passing of Leonard Edward Smith on May 22, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Port Perry.
Len passed away peacefully with family by his side.
Beloved husband of Patricia for 26 years.
Loving father of Lisa (Peter), Lenelle (Freddie) and Lenard (predeceased).
Loving father figure of Krista (Joe), Joseph (Erin) and Sandi (Colin).
Cherished Grandfather of Amanda (Ryan), Tyler (predeceased), Jessica (James), Meghan (Dan), Emily (James), Daniel, Hunter, Isabella, Hope, Chandler, Zoey, Leo, Quinten and Vivienne.
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FOREMAN, Derval Foreman - 1947-2021 It is with great sadness the Foreman family announces the passing of Mr. Derval Royston Foreman, Who passed away suddenly after a brief illness in his home on Sunday May 23rd in Ajax, Ontario Canada.
Derval is survived by his wife Coreene Slowe; his five children: Elvin Phipps and his wife Bernice, Brenda Foreman, Donna Foreman, Derval Foreman Jr. and Alicia Foreman; Four grandchildren Nyaweh, Kenyah, Matthew and Nathaniel.
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BOYLE, Kathleen Joy Boyle - Passed away peacefully at 6:10 pm, Sunday May 23, 2021 under the care of the incredible ICU Team at Toronto Western Hospital.
Kathy had a heart of solid gold and helping others was what made her the happiest.
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NESBITT, Arthur Weston Nesbitt - It is with great sadness that the family of Art Nesbitt announces his sudden passing at the age of 77 on Sunday May 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Art had a 40-year career with Zellers, and made many wonderful friends during that time.
He loved to curl, to garden and to spend time talking with family and friends.
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