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MILLER, Peter Miller - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Peter Miller on May 30, 2021.
Loving and devoted father of Katie Anike Miller and dog Molson.
Much cherished step-father to Patrick Serre (Tara). Special Papa to Nathan and Olivia.
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BALL, Colin Arthur Wallace Ball - December 7, 1938 – May 30, 2021
It is with great sadness the family of Colin Ball of Port Perry shares his passing, at age 82.
Colin will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Margaret (nee Whittaker) of nearly 64 years.
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SCOTT, Velma Mary Scott - 1925 - 2021 Velma passed away peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa on May 30. 2021, where she was a resident for the past two years.
Velma was born in Toronto and was the youngest sister of Harold, George, Albert, Edna, Mildred, and Ann, all deceased.
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MORGAN, Alexander (Sandy) - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved Alexander (Sandy) Morgan at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday May 30th, 2021 at the age of 90 years.
Born in Lachine, Quebec on October 23rd, 1930 to the late James and Agnes Morgan.
Retired Captain of the Oshawa Fire Services of 32 years.
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GILLIS, Heather - (October 2, 1995 – May 29, 2021)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Heather on May 29, 2021 at the age of 25.
Heather has now been reunited with her baby Stella.
Loving daughter of Allan and Kim.
Beloved sister of Sarah (Matt), and Brad (Ashley). Proud aunt of Rayne, Korbin, Aly, Tyson, Phoniex, Harlow and Harper.
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ANDERSON, Michelle Frances - Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates on Friday May 28th, 2021 at the age of 59.
Beloved daughter of the late William and Eiona Anderson.
Cherished sister of John (Landy), Kim and the late Rodney and Mark.
Adoring aunt of Brandon, Lyndsey, Autumn, Joseph, Joshua (Trish), Jordan, Luke, Leanna and great-aunt of Isaac, Ashlyn, Lexee, Teegan, Ryln, Kenneth and Carson.
Loving partner of the late Joe Cryderman.
Michelle will be missed by extended family and friends.
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DUETTA, Garnet Anthony Duetta - (April 12, 1965 - May 29th, 2021)
It is with great sorrow that the family of Garnet Anthoney Duetta announce his passing on May 29th, 2021.
He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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OLIVER, Donald Richard – Don passed away peacefully on Saturday May 29, 2021, at the age of 88.
Predeceased by his best friend and loving wife Mary Oliver. Father of Don Jr. (Joanne née Mark), Jean (Dan Kish), and Susan (Greg Hodgins).
Grandfather of Ryan (Whitney), Nolan, Hillary (Tyler), Ashley (Andrew Petersen), Brandon (Amy), Colin (Caitlin), and David (Brittany).
Great grandfather of Tesslynn and Brayden Oliver and Elliott and “expected” baby Petersen.
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GRAY, Joyce Marie (nee Sutton) Gray - December 9, 1932 – May 29, 2021
Joyce, in her 88th year, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville with family by her side on Saturday May 29th, 2021.
The most loving wife to the late Kennedy Gray and mother to the late David Gray.
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TOOMEY, Leonard Victor - January 3, 1934 – May 28, 2021
Passed away on Friday May 28th, 2021 at the age of 87 in the presence of his beloved wife Patricia of 64 1/2 years by his side at home.
Loving father of Leonard Jr., Beth (John Bianchi) and Christopher (Irene). Dear brother of John.
Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Lilah, Spencer (deceased), Annelise, Colleen (Johnny Nunno), Jonathan, Victoria and Patrick and his great-grandchildren Dante and Julian.
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MacDONALD, Marion MacDonald - October 3, 1944 – May 28, 2021
It is with deep sadness that Marion's family announce her passing on Friday, May 28, 2021.
Forever Loved...Forever Missed.
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KIRTLEY, Donna Lorraine - March 24th, 1952 - May 28th, 2021
Passed away suddenly on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 69.
Loving sister of Elda Pirie (the late Ronald).
Dear aunt of Nicole (Paul) Bussey and Dean (Karolina) Bezener and great-aunt of Hendrix, Gabriel and Evolette.
Sister-in-law of Neil Bezener.
Predeceased by her parents Harold and Eleanor Kirtley and her sister Eleanor Ann Bezener.
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BURNS, William "Bill Edward - Bill, in his 90th year, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto on May 28th, 2021.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Burns (formerly Ritchie).
He will be fondly remembered by his children and their families.
Having learned his trade (Tool and Die) aboard the British Merchant Navy ships, Bill was a long-time employee of Houdaille Industries, finishing his career with General Motors until his retirement.
Bill enjoyed playing golf with the lads in the Tartan Golf League and spending time at the cottage with family and friends.
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WILLETT, Kelsey Nichole - April 15th, 1993 - May 28th, 2021
Passed away suddenly in Oshawa on Friday May 28th, 2021 at the age of 28.
Much loved daughter of Sandra Scott and Ross Willett and his wife Cheryl all of Whitby.
Loving sister of Natalie Hampton.
Cherished Aunt of DJ.
Remembered by step-brother Josh and step-sister Alyssa.
Kelsey’s fur baby Dakota will be forever missing her.
Kelsey is fondly remembered by her aunts and uncles including Dianne Patterson, Connie Shepherd,
Bill Willett and Ruth Colburn (Joe).
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TOMPKINS, Kathleen - Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021 in her 100th year at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa.
Much loved daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel.
Beloved wife of the late Ernest.
Loving mother of Beverly (Bill), Gail, Dennis (Sylvia), Becky (Peter) and the late Valerie.
Kathleen will be lovingly remembered by her 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 19 great great grandchildren and sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A special thank you to all of the staff of Primrose Path at Hillsdale Estates for the kindness, care and compassion shown to Kathleen over the last 7 years.
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FLETCHER, Dorothy (Tester) - It is with great sadness that are family announces the passing of our beloved Mom Dorothy Fletcher (Tester) at ThorntonView Retirement Home on Friday May 28, 2021 at the age of 86.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years William Fletcher.
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RUSAW, Carolyn Marie Rusaw - Passed away suddenly at her home on Friday May 28th, 2021 at the age of 77 years.
Beloved wife of the late F. A. Wayne Rusaw.
Dear mother of Julie (Percy) Beech and Darryl Rusaw.
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PEREIRA, Robert (Rob) - With great sorrow the family of Robert (Rob) Pereira, 46, announce his passing on May 28th, 2021 from a short battle against an aggressive brain tumour.
Even though his last few days were a series of hospital visits, scans and tests, Rob never failed to make light of everything and continued to joke as he always does, comforting those who loved him with laughter.
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HERBERT, Stephen Paul Herbert - 1955 - 2021 it is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Steven Herbert, loving husband and soul mate to Janet, devoted father/stepfather to Ian, Nahanni, Kent, Mark and grandfather to Connor, Liam and Randy.
Steven was a quiet, gentle man who lived for us.
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ROUTLY, Shawn Carlos - Shawn Routly passed away suddenly on May 27, 2021, at the age of 49.
Loving son to Sharon Routly and predeceased by his father James Routly (2000).
Dear brother/uncle to Tammy McLachlan (Mike & Lauren and Connor), Kelly Mulville and Mark (Daniel, Owen and Morgan), Jamie Routly and Chris (Logan and Hunter), Scott Routly and Samantha (Cameron and Carter).
Shawn will be remembered and missed by those who knew and loved him.
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BURTON, Philip Burton - June 23rd, 1963 - May 27th, 2021
57, of Whitby, Ontario, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a five-year battle with cancer.
He was promoted to Glory and is now enjoying being in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Philip was surrounded by his loving wife, son, family and friends at the time of his passing.
Philip was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica on June 23, 1963 to Ken Burton and the late Pansy Burton.
He immigrated to Canada at the age of 7 with his parents and siblings.
He was married to Ava for 32 wonderful years and had one son, Joshua.
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SPOONER, Richard - (September 24, 1935 – May 27, 2021)
(G.M. employee for 33 years)
Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday May 27, 2021 at the age of 85.
Devoted husband of Thelma.
Loving father of Elizabeth Spooner, David Spooner, Catherine Lawless (Janet), and the late Stephen Spooner.
Cherished grandpa (Poppy) of Ava Spooner.
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DUDDRIDGE, Diana Phyllis - (July 24th, 1941 - May 27th, 2021)
Passed away at her home in Oshawa on Thursday May 27th, 2021 at the age of 79.
Predeceased by her husband Colin (2008).
Loving mother of Louise Wilson Grisbrook and her husband Peter, Stephen Duddridge and Andrew Duddridge and his wife Christine.
Cherished Granny and Nanny of Matthew, Christopher (Lizette), Devon, Jessica and Joshua.
Great Granny of Nora and Audrey.
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GALLAGHER, Brian Michael – September 29th, 1933 - May 27th, 2021
At the age of 87, after 61 amazing years of marriage, Brian Michael Gallagher entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 27, 2021 with his one and only "loves you truly I dooly," love of his life Anne at his side.
Brian was born in Montreal on September 29, 1933 - eldest child of Sylvia Quilty and William Gallagher.
Brian graduated from Loyola University with a degree in business followed by a successful career in accounting and purchasing with Dupont, Canada.
Brian was an extraordinary-ordinary man. Career and monetary accomplishments were secondary - family was, without exception, his top priority.
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LAWSON, William “Bill” Lawson - March 10, 1943 – May 27, 2021
His kind, gentle soul was peacefully called home on May, 27, 2021 in his 78th year.
Devoted husband to Betty.
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MARSH, Denise Marsh - Surrounded by family, in the comfort of her home on Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a short battle with an aggressive cancer, at age 75.
Denise Teresa Marsh (nee Heaps) was the loving partner of G. Raymond Johnson (predeceased 2019) for 41 years.
Loved mother and friend of Phil Marsh (Ann) and Christi Lindensmith (Glen) and step-mother of Sean Johnson (Joanna), Todd Johnson (Dawn) and Dana Swarts (Cobus).
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