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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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SNEE, Gordon Thomas Snee - May 9, 1932 - May 27, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gordon on May 27th, 2021 at Scarborough Centenary Hospital in his 90th year.
Devoted husband to the late Margaret Mary Snee (nee: Longley).
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PHILP, Joyce (nee Hopkins) - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on May 27, 2021 at the age of 86 years.
Beloved wife of the late Ronald Philp.
Loving mother of Karen Robichaud (Vince), Wendy Philp (Al Clark), Marg Philp, Ronda Philp, Cheryl Zerebny (Bill) and Christena Philp.
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GABOURIE, Charles Joseph (Charlie or Chuck) - (November 4, 1933 – May 26, 2021)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at 87 years of age.
Predeceased by his parents Joe and Clara Gabourie and his brothers Gregory and Francis.
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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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