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STRONG, Lawrence Nelson 'Larry' - Peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, February 6, 2021 with close family by his side after a sudden stroke at the age of 82 years.
Larry touched all our hearts. He will always be very loved and dearly missed as the family patriarch.
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OTT, Cynthia 'Cindy' (Carroll) - (December 6, 1962 - February 6, 2021)
(age 58) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia “Cindy” Ott on Saturday, February 6th, 2021.
She died at home after a lengthy battle with brain cancer, in the tender care of Dick, her husband of 38 years.
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BROOKS, John Lee - Passed away at the home into the presence of the Lord on Saturday February 6th, 2021, at the age of 78.
Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving brother of Bruce Brooks, Garnett (Gale) Brooks, Barbara (Yvon) Guidon, Sharon Morisette, Georgina Brooks and the late Doris Woods.
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MIRUNSKI, Barbara Mirunski - September 8, 1938 – February 7, 2021
35 year employee, Croven Crystals After complications from a fall at home, Barb died in Oshawa’s Lakeridge Hospital.
She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Jenny Urbankiewicz and son, Andrew.
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PETERSON, Robert "Bob" Bruce - (February 21, 1948 – February 5, 2021)
Retired executive in the ink industry, brother, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully just shy of his 73rd birthday.
Born in Toronto to Arthur and Susan (neé Conboy) Peterson, and stepfather Colin Argyle, and admired brother of Bill Peterson (predeceased), Doug Peterson (Linda), and Susie Agnew (Jim).
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of over 30 years, Louise Ratté.
Bob was the proud father of his sons Kyle Peterson (Jamie), Wesley Peterson (Alyssa), and daughters Mona Viera (Jorge) and Jennifer Arsenault.
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RAY, Lorraine 'Lyn' (nee Mantle) - (December 19th 1940 - February 5, 2021)
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Lorraine Lyn Ray on February 5th, 2021 in her 81st year and has joined in heaven with her husband and soulmate, Edward Louis Ray ("Eddie").
Devoted mother to Lisa Ray-Bell (Arnold), Leanne Ray-Finlay (Jeff), and Paula Ray (predeceased); her sons-in-law, Arnold and Jeff, of whom she loved as her own children.
Loving Nannie to her adored grandchildren, Taylor Bell (Dennis), Connor Bell, Ross Finlay, and Jessica Finlay.
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STONE, John Bernard - Born January 13th, 1934, sadly passed away on February 5th, 2021, after a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by the love of his family.
Adoring Husband to Maggie for 66 years and Loving Father to Mike (Mandy), Brian (Grace), Dawn, Jennifer, Sean and Colin (Cheryl).
Papa to Brent Stone (Karen Anne), Neisha Bisson (David), Troy Stone (Stacey), Wess Lee Stone (Sarah), Jessie Stone (Jamie), Ryan Stone, Brandon Gabris, Kayla Boissoin (Will), Danielle Gabris (Jay), Tanya Bredin (Dan), Shane Bredin, Tasha Terech (Mark), Ashley Spooner (Justin), Devin Stone.
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HELM, Petrus - Longtime Member of The Knights of Columbus
Passed away in his sleep on February 5, 2021 at the age of 80 years.
Beloved husband of Roxie. Proud father of Tony (Karen), Petrus (Cheryl) and Rob (Marie).
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KERR, Mary-Lisa - (May 26, 1953 - February 5, 2021)
Passed at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Friday February 5th, 2021 at the age of 67 years.
Mary-Lisa, beloved wife Brian. Loving mother of Judy, Miriam (Daniel) and Michael (Matt).
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GAETZ, Elizabeth 'Lynne' (Johnson) -(June 4, 1938 - February 5, 2021)
As a young woman, Lynne left her home in Dryden, Ontario and began her post-secondary education at Queens University. Lynne was a highly intelligent and motivated entrepreneur.
When Lynne and Jerry took over the Gaetz family property west of Uxbridge in 1998 they both got involved in many activities in the town.
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BRAYBON, Margaret Rose - (January 28, 1928 - February 5, 2021)
On February 5th, 2021, just 8 days after her 93rd birthday, Margaret Rose Braybon passed away peacefully at Bowmanville Hospital with her daughter Lynn and son Roy by her side.
Beloved wife to the late Ross Norris Braybon, mother to Lynn (Frank) and Roy (Sharon), grandmother to Robin (Steven) and Russell (Terry), aunt to Paul and Scott, great aunt to Seth and cousin to the late Raymond Wright.
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WALDRON, Ronald (Ron) Waldron - Passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2021, at the age of 84, with his wife and children by his side.
Ron leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Jacqueline, and their 4 children - Jeffrey (Denise), Chris (Lisa), Joanne (Dave) and Lesley (Jean-Paul). Ron (“papa”) was adored by his 10 grandchildren – Ashleigh, Devon, Ryan, Mitchell, James, Parker, Emily, Alex, Brady and Mackenzie.
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PIPEER, Candice "Candy" Pipeer - After a long courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side, Candy passed away peacefully in her home on February 6th, 2021.
Loving wife of the late Trevor Piper.
Daughter of the late Delores Mae Russell.
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BROWN, Jack J. - (February 14th, 1927 - February 4th, 2021)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at his home.
Beloved husband of Jessie (nee McCubbrey). Loving father of Glenn (Lynne) Brown, Jacqueline (the late Gary) Ford, and the late Joanne Brown.
Cherished grandfather of Shannon (Dave), Jessie, Tyler (Crystal), Kelly (Treena), Klayton, and the late Glenn Lowery. Dear great-grandfather of Zachary, Hannah, Thomas, Jordyn, Zion, and Kenadi.
Predeceased by his brothers Les and Bern, sister Mary, and his parents Jack and Lillian.
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DUNN, Lorraine Anne – (October 30th, 1954 - February 4th, 2021)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on February 4th, 2021 at the age of 66.
Lorraine, beloved mother of Michael Bryan LaForty, Sarah LaForty and Courtney Dermott (Derek).
Proud grandmother of Hayley Rose, Kaitlyn Lily, Wyatt James and Charlotte Grace.
Cherished daughter of Norman and the late Margaret Dunn and dear sister of 5
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AKER, John Ross - 33-Year Member of Oshawa City, Durham Regional Council, 10 Year Member of Ontario Municipal Board.
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday February 4th, 2021, at the age of 78 years.
Beloved Husband of Teresa.
Loving father of Kelly (Chris), Clare, Kathryn (Eric), Krystle, Angela (Neil), and Michael (Alex).
Devoted Grandpa his nine grandchildren, John will be lovingly remembered by his sister Joan, family and friends.
John dedicated his life to his family, and the service of others within the City of Oshawa, and the Region of Durham.
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OUELLET FOURNIER, Linda - (September 9, 1960 – February 4, 2021)
On February 4th, 2021, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, at the age of 60 years, Mrs. Linda Ouellet Fournier.
Dear beloved wife of 40 years to Michel.
Loving mother of Annie Fournier-Dubeau (Scott), Caroline Sanker (Mitch) and Nathalie Gomes (Daniel). Cherished Grandma of Emma, Lily, Olivia, Chloe, Noah, Easton, Benjamin and Jacob.
Dear daughter of Jacqueline Leblond and predeceased by her father Laurent Ouellet.
Survived by her siblings Réal Ouellet (Pierrette), Marcel Ouellet, Céline Ouellet (Alain), Diane Ouellet (Luc), Nadine Ouellet (Sylvain).
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MacPHERSON, Trina Marie - (October 22nd, 1963 - February 4th, 2021)
Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 57.
Beloved wife of Gordon Stuart.
Loving mother of Tia (Shaddel). Cherished grandmother of Chyene.
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HARRISON, Joan Elizabeth (nee Fleming) – (February 24th, 1933 - February 4th, 2021)
Sadly, Joan left us peacefully on Thursday February 4, 2021 at Northumberland Hills Hospital Cobourg at the age of 87.
Joan was married to her beloved late husband Russ (Clarence) Harrison for 35 years.
Joan is survived by her loving family: Hugh Ross (Dianne), Bob (Robert) Ross (Louise), Gary Ross (Barb), Dean Harrison, Tony Harrison (Diane), Diane Edwards (Greg), Doug Harrison (Lena) and Mike Harrison (Pat).
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SWEDLO, Earl Joseph - Passed away at his home with family by his side on Thursday February 4th, 2021 having recently celebrated his 70th birthday.
Much loved husband of Brenda (nee Middleton) for 44 years.
Loved and loving dad of Denise Swedlo (Jeff) of Brooklin, Mark Swedlo and his partner Samantha D’Arcy of Janetville and Alison Swedlo and her husband Peter Mansour of Ajax. Grandfather of Jordan, Julianna, Lilly, Silas, Alice.
Survived by his dear mother Elsie Swedlo (late Steve) of Newmarket.
Dear brother of Janet Butcher (Ray) of Newmarket and Dan Swedlo (Carol) of Owen Sound. Predeceased by his brothers Stephen and Rick and his newphew Ryan.
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SMEGAL, Shirley Madaleen Smegal - January 30, 1930 - February 2, 2021
With her family at her side, Shirley Madaleen Smegal (nee McAvoy) was called home to the Lord on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa Ont.
Loving daughter of the late Eugene and Myrtle McAvoy.
Cherished wife for 54 years of the late Stanley Smegal.
Adored mother of Brian (Deborah), Karen (Rolf), Paul, Kim (Joseph), David (Julie), Teresa (Mark), Mark (Linda) and Todd (Shelley).
Beloved grandmother of 23 and great-grandmother of 10.
Dear sister of Betty Asselin (late Michael).
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GIBSON, Norman Clinton - (April 30, 1929 – February 4, 2021)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on February 4th, 2021 in his 92nd year, with his loving wife of 68 years, Joyce (nee Larmer) by his side.
Loving father of Patricia Murdock (John) of Grand Bend, ON and Marlene Lindquist of Whitehorse, Yukon.
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LAWRENCE SPOONER, Barbara - Passed away peacefully at Balleycliffe Lodge, Ajax on Thursday February 4th, 2021.
Born in Portsmith, England on June 5th, 1928, the eldest of 12 children born to parents Winifred and Norman Gray.
Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Spooner and Benjamin Lawrence. Cherished mother of Gail (Mike Kollaard), late Linda (Jim Fairbairn), Jean (late Phillip Patterson), Melvin (late Joan), Mitchell (Janice), Christopher and David (Lynn).
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TOMLIN, Kathleen (nee Oakes) - Passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge, Whitby on February 4, 2021 in her 92nd year.
Beloved mother of David & his wife Lynn and grandmother of Andrew.
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CANN, Jean - We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Jean on January 27, 2021 after a lengthy illness complicated by COVID-19.
Jean was the love of her husband Christopher's life and they shared a fairytale marriage for 56 years.
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SCOTT, Joseph “Earl” Francis – (February 9th, 1942 - February 4th, 2021)
Passed away at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, on Thursday February 4, 2021.
Earl was the beloved husband of Elinore (Church). Loving father of Roy Scott.
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