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KNOWLES, Derek - February 1969 - June 2021
Jennifer Knowles (nee Gould) announces the passing of Derek Knowles, 52, unexpectedly on June 18, 2021 at his home in Ajax.
Derek leaves behind his mother, Gail Knowles (David), Rest easy now my son.
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BROWN, Davine Easter - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday June 18th, 2021, at the age of 85.
Beloved wife of the late Nelson for 59 years.
Loving mother of David (Barb) Brown, Donna (Mark) Twardowski, Judy (Chris) Phillips.
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McEWEN, Lorraine Edna (nee Smith) - It is with our deepest sorrow that we have to announce the passing of Lorraine McEwen on June 18, 2021 in her 86th year.
Predeceased by her husband Donald Russell McEwen.
She was loved so very much by her heartbroken daughters, Karen Berry, Linda Hart, and Suzanne Punkari and her son-in-laws Gary Hart and Ian Miller.
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RERECICH, Marino Andrea Jr. - Passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021.
Loving son of Andreina and the late Marino Sr. (2019).
Beloved brother of Jane (Henry).
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DEWEY, Rien Donald Dewey - Suddenly, on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, at age 78.
Rien Dewey, beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Wood) of Sunderland.
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ROBERTSON, Gladwell Robertson - June 11, 1965 - June 16, 2021
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gladwell Wanjiru Robertson (Jewel) on June 16th 2021.
Predeceased by her husband Rick Robertson.
Cherished mother of Elenor Mumbi Robertson.
She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her mother Esther Mumbi Mukiri.
Sisters Rosa Wairimu Mukiri, Leah Gathoni, Annette Wanjiku Mukiri.
Brothers Kenneth Mukiri and Daniel Mukiri.
Jewel loved, cared, nurtured, extended profound generosity, hospitality, friendship and joy to many.
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DOWERS, Beverly "Bill" Blaine Dowers - 1945-2021 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Beverly “Bill” Blaine Dower at the age of 75 on June 17, 2021.
Caring wife to Betty for 44 wonderful years.
Proud father to Teresa (Chad) and Amy (Mike).
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LANDRY, Laurette Landry - May 30, 1932 – June 17, 2021
Peacefully passed at home on June 17th 2021.
Beloved wife of Gerard for 70 years.
Loving Mother of Ron (Lisa), Gary (Gerard) and Lynn (Paul) Fry. Cherished Mémé of Christine (Adam), Gregory, Megan, Kevin (Katherine) and Erin (John).
Adoring Great Grandmother of Weston, Wyatt, Walker, Riley, Sean, Luke, Peyton and Charleigh.
Laurette, true to her faith was a longtime member of the Catholic Women's League and a dedicated volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul.
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HEFFERN, Mary Theresa - January 18, 1927 – June 17, 2021
It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of a great woman, Mary Theresa Heffern, at Port Perry Place June 17, 2021.
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CORAN, Branka Coran - July 31, 1952 - June 17, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Branka Coran on June 17th, 2021.
Proud mother of Dubravko, Drazen and Alec.
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GEORGE, Melissa - (March 25, 1978 - June 16, 2021)
(B.A. Honours Anthropology/History, B.Ed., M.Sc. Primate Conservation)
After a long and courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer, Melissa passed away peacefully, at the age of 43.
A beautiful and loving wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and teacher, Melissa adored life and was loved by many.
She will be missed immensely by husband Adam, mother Rosemary, father David, sister Samantha and brother-in-law Robert.
She will be fondly remembered by her many wonderful aunts, uncles and extended family around the world.
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ZYLKA, Jadwiga (nee: Czarnecki) - January 1st, 1925 - Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
Passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Wawel Villa in Mississauga at the age of 96.
Born in Buśno Poland on January 1, 1925, Jadwiga was the beloved wife of the late Konstanty Zylka, and the loving Mother of the late Tony (Zbigniew) Zylka.
Dear sister in law of Blanche Zylka and the late Leo Zylka.
She is survived by many dear nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, both in Canada and Poland.
She was a marvelous cook, preparing delicious Polish dishes for her family.
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MILLER, Muriel May (nee Longhurst) – Peacefully on Wednesday June 16, 2021 at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton, at the age of 96.
Muriel, beloved wife of the late Norman Miller (2002).
Much loved Mom of Connie Miller, Shane Miller, June Dobbin (Derrick), the late Barb Miller and the late Frankie Miller.
Proud Nanny of Zachary Miller, Tanya Skeoch (Gord), Sheri Hartle (Jason), Adriane Miller, Caleb Payne, Anthony Miller and Jaclyn Wadden. Great Nanny of seven great grandchildren.
Muriel is predeceased by her parents Timothy and Helen Longhurst (nee Henderson), and her siblings Wilf Longhurst, Wild Merv Longhurst, Mervin Fowler and Bev Orlicky.
Dearly loved by numerous nieces and nephews, especially Carol Martell.
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WEBSTER, George McClure - (October 29, 1957 - June 16, 2021)
Passed away suddenly, at age 63, in his home.
He is survived by his two loving sons, Andrew Webster and Daniel Webster, his two sisters, Maureen Macleod and Fiona Henderson and his mother Elizabeth Webster.
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COLANGELO, Norman Bradley - It is with great sadness that we announce Norman passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at the age of 68 years.
Survived by his mother, Angela Colangelo.
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CHAPELL, Jacqueline May Chapell - (UCW member, Secretary/Treasurer of Pinedale United Church) Peacefully, surrounded by family, in the comfort of her home, in Fenelon Falls, on Wednesday June 16, 2021, at age 88.
Jacqueline (nee Johnson), beloved wife of the late Richard Chapell.
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PAUL, Sandra Elizabeth Paul - April 9, 1955 – June 16, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our big sister, Sandy.
After a courageous 25 year battle with organ disease, Sandy is now at peace alongside our dear parents, Reginald and Wilma Paul.
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DEACHMAN, Tom - It is with broken hearts and profound sadness the family of Tom Deachman at his home announces his passing in the early morning on Monday, June 14, 2021.
He is survived by his treasured wife Janet.
His adoring children Debbie Arsenault (Wayne), Darlene Young (Phil), Deena Deachman (Scott) Darryl Deachman (Linda) and Danny Deachman (Lynn).
Cherished Papa of Jason, Jordan,Justin, Madison,Shalynn, Tanner, Austin and Logan.Great Pappy to Brenden, Breanna and the late Gianna.
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SNAITH, Peter Frederick - (1937 - 2021) Peter passed away at his home in Oshawa, on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, having defied the effects of a heart attack since 2012.
Peter enjoyed his time engaged in travel, hobbies, clubs, and reading about politics, history, science and technology.
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THOMPSON, Donald James Thompson - Donald passed away in his 87th year at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday, June 15th.
He was born in Cobourg, ON., on October 31st, 1934.
Predeceased by his parents James and Hazel Thompson, sister Evelyn Foley, and brother, Maurice.
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RAITT, Marjorie Lillian 'Betty' - Known to most as Betty, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
At the age of 94 years, Betty had lived a full live and was deeply loved.
She was many things to many people: our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, Aunt (Aunt Bet) and friend (Miss Betty).
Betty’s death was not COVID related; it was just her time.
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HOLLANDS, Brenda Katherine (nee THORNE) - (August 5, 1959 – June 14, 2021)
We announce with great sadness the unexpected passing of Brenda Hollands on Monday, June 14, 2021 in Prince Albert, Ontario.
Brenda was a remarkably kind, gentle and positively radiant soul.
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ALBI, Joe - Passed away in his sleep at home, on Monday, June 14th, 2021 at the age of 52.
Beloved husband of Maria for 22 years.
Loving dad of Daniel and Christina.
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MAJOR, Phyllis Eileen (nee Pegg) - (1930 - 2021) - Peacefully, surrounded by family and fiends, went to be with our Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the age of 90.
Predeceased by her loving husband Walter Clark Major, her parents George and Sara Pegg, Brother Donald Pegg, Sister Nola Harper (nee Pegg).
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McMASTER, R. Russel - In loving memory of Russel McMaster who passed away at home in Uxbridge, On, on June 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Russ is survived by the love of his life, Linda (nee Cecchetto) married for over 54 years.
He was the cherished father to LouAnne (Steve), Rhonda and Kim (Lance) and much loved Nono, to Brooklynn, Kevin, Vanessa, Owen, Carson, Jade and Ethan.
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BOWYER, Mary Margaret 'Joan' - With gratitude for a life of family and love, we share the news of the passing of Mary Margaret “Joan” Bowyer on June 14, 2021 at the age of 88 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Loving mother of Elizabeth (Ed Farrell), John (Janine), Donald (Caroline) and Robert (Bernadette), and adoring and loved grandmother to Catherine (Lucas), Michael, and Megan Farrell; Rebecca (Collin), Jonathan and Elizabeth Bowyer; Jessica, Courtney, Samantha and Kate Bowyer; Frances, Simon and Lucas Bowyer; and two great granddaughters Eve and Ivy whom she was able to meet via Zoom.
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