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WHITE, Gavin - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gavin White announces his passing at the age of 84 on January 17, 2021.
Born in Douglastown, Gaspe in 1936.
Loving husband of Evelyn for over 20 years. Father of Darcy and dear son of the late Bertha and Rolland White. Brother to Phyllis, Brendan and the late Reid and Sherdan. Stepfather to Sean (Noula), Maxine (Sylvain), Yvonne (Peter) and loving Pappy to grandson Brandon.
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BLAIR, William - Passed peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021 while at the Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa.
Bill, in his 82nd year, was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Blair (2010).
Loving father of Phil (Marla), Rick and Scott (Lorie). Grandfather to Haley, Megan, Eliza, Shea and John.
Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Gloria Blair and nephews Glen and Gary Blair.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at a later date.
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LAMBE, Cecile Joseph - It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Cecil Lambe Jr. announce his passing.
Cec passed away peacefully at his home in Whitby, Ontario on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 58.
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WILLIAMS, Craig Alan - (December 26th, 1948 - January 16th, 2021)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Ajax on Saturday January 16th, 2021 at the age of 72.
Loving husband of Kerima.
Much loved father of Tammy Keefe of Newfoundland and Craig Williams and his wife Keeley of Ajax.
Grandfather of Jeffrey, Jessika, Jenna, Jason, Angelika and Jacob. Great Grandfather of Jordan, Lori and Linkin.
Dear brother of David and his wife Dale, Janet, Ena, Mark, Beth and her husband Larry, and Ruth and her husband John.
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KOWAL, John W. - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday January 16th, 2021 at the age of 90.
Loving husband of Marie Kowal.
Much loved Father of Debbie Lynne and her husband Bruce of Port Perry, Joe Kowal of California, Debbie Ann Kowal of Florida, Terry and Christine Baker of Arizona.
Grandfather of Chris (Tiffany), Lindsay, Ashleigh (Charlie), Courtney, Molly, Natalie, Alex, Alexandria and Victoria.
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HEPBURN, Mary Doreen - August 16th, 1924 - January 16th, 2021
Passed away at Extendicare, Halton Hills on Saturday January 16th, 2021 in her 97th year.
Born in Courtice to Anson Ewart and Minnie Mary (Found) Phair August 16th, 1924.
Doreen was the beloved wife of the late David Russell Hepburn of 39 years and loving Mother to the late Janice (George) Gordon, Barbara (Tyler Battams) Coelen and Judy (Lyle) Winfield.
Devoted ‘Little Granny’ to Heather (Stan) Bradley, Charlotte Gordon, Timothy (Nicole) Gordon and Jennifer (Adam) Cass. ‘Granny No!No!’ to great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Taylor, Cheyenne, Delilah, Kamden, Andrew, Emmett and Harper.
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LUKE, Carl Douglas - Peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 92.
Carl Luke, beloved husband of the late Marian (nee Kight) for 67 years.
Loving father of Louise Smith, and Sandra Laronde (Mark).
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WELSH, Wilson James - (August 26, 1929 – January 16, 2021)
At the Uxbridge Hospital on Saturday January 16, 2021. Wilson Welsh in his 92nd year.
Loving Husband of the late Wilma (nee McGillivray). Dear Father of Brian and his wife Penny, Marie and her husband Scott McEachnie and Sharon and her partner Stewart McLaren.
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HAGAN, Andrew - Age 58 years. Passed away peacefully on January 16th 2021, surrounded by immeasurable love holding hands with his loving partner, best friend, confidante, consigliere and princess April.
His cherished children Colm Hagan and Charissa “Guin” (Robin) Cummins and beloved Daddy’s Daddy of Maddison & Abbigail.
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MARTIN, Irma May (nee Taylor) - Irma (nee Taylor), (formerly Lewis) was the much loved Mother of 6, Grandmother to 10 and Great-grandmother to 4.
After 7 years of declining health, Mom passed away on Saturday, January 16th, 2021 from COVID-19.
Mom was a very energetic, loving person who gave all she had to her 6 children; Brenda (Shawn) Lackie; Linda (Brian) Rowe; Dana (Rob) Scott; Andrea Lewis; Lisa (Trent) Leighton; Derek Lewis.
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BOURNE, Ralph Ernest – July 1st, 1958 - January 16th, 2021
Peacefully on Saturday January 16, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 62.
Ralph, beloved son of the late Percy and Betty Bourne.
Much loved brother of Allen Bourne, David Bourne, Brian Bourne and the late Keith and Bruce Bourne.
Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Ralph will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all his family and dear friends.
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ARCHER, Audrey - (June 27, 1931 – January 16, 2021)
After several years of declining health, Audrey has joined her husband Robert (Bob), her parents Margarite (nee McQueen) and George Harrison and Teddy, her beloved furry pal in the great hereafter.
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HARMER, David Harold Milton - (November 9, 1934 - January 15, 2021)
David Harold Milton Harmer passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on January 15, 2021 in his 87th year.
Beloved husband for 58 years of Marlene (née Peel).
Devoted father of John (Susey), Jim (Kelli) and Janice (Kristopher) Sharpe.
Proud grandfather of nine grandchildren; Tristan, Daniel, Ethan, Chloe, Mark, Andrew and Matthew Harmer, Ryan and Kate Sharpe.
He is survived by two sisters; Shirley Masselli and Elizabeth (Betty) Lea, and sister-in-law Marion Harmer.
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HILKEWICH, Theodore “Ted” - (February 17, 1935 – January 15, 2021)
(Retired Oshawa Firefighter Captain)
Passed away January 15, 2021 peacefully in his sleep after a battle with cancer.
Loving husband of Olga, who would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on April 29, 2021.
Sadly missed by his daughters Lori (Dale) and Thresa (Donovan). They were so proud of their Dad, he was their hero.
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FINLAY, Mary 'Inez' - (March 20th, 1929 - January 15th, 2021)
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our cherished mother and nanny, Inez Finlay, at the age of 91.
Beloved mother of Richard McAleer, Peter Finlay, Ann Finlay (Gary Clark), Frances Beaver, Jeffrey Finlay (Leanne) and Ron Finlay (Annette).
Adored nanny of Derek, Kelly, Michael, Lindsay, Jennifer Jason, David, Sarah, Ross, Jessica, Colin, Abby & Hailey. Great nanny of Emma, Zoe, Colton, Gracen, Jude & Eden.
Inez was predeceased by her husband Ross in 1994, her son John (2019) and by her siblings Ralph, Frances & Lloyd.
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LEDOUX, Diane Marie Reine – (June 29th, 1947 - January 15th, 2021)
Diane, beloved daughter of the late Theresa and Leo Ledoux.
Diane will be deeply missed by her sisters Renee Sleep (Robert) and Francine Ruckstuhl (late Richard).
Much loved aunt of Greg and Jason Ruckstuhl, Amy Tower (Jim), Julianne Williamson and Charles Sleep. Great aunt of Meghan, Charli, Alissa, Ciera, Riley, James Robert, Anthony and Haylee.
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AZAN, Essie D. (nee Rose) - (August 17th, 1933 - January 15th, 2021)
Beloved wife of Rabbeah “Rob” Azan (1995) and eldest daughter of Robert & Beryl Rose of Spalding’s, Jamaica, passed away January 15, 2021 in her 88th year, leaving children Arlene (Tony), Philip (Nadine), Donna (Glen), Debra (Paul), Kamal and Andrea.
Leaving behind sisters Ruby (Neville), Hilma (Jim) and Yvonne (Dennis).
Beloved grandmother of Neil (Lesley), Karen (Richard), Ryan (Nisha), Shelina, David, Steven (Melissa), Bryan (Shana), Shannon, Nicholas (Danielle) and Melissa (Kyle).
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BALL, William 'Bill' Dellane - (January 22, 1950 - January 15, 2021)
Bill passed peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at age 70 at the hospital with his two sons by his side.
Bill was born on January 22, 1950 to Rose and Joseph.
Bill was proud Dad to Clayton (Laura) and Dylan (Amanda).
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La ROSA, Ross Anthony - Passed peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, on Friday January 15th, 2021 in his 62nd year.
Ross, beloved and devoted husband of Linda for 41 years.
Loving father of Chris (Karen) La Rosa and Cindy La Rosa (Ricardo).
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RODGERS, Clarence O. - (December 9, 1936 - January 15, 2021)
Clarence was born to George and Jeanette Rodgers, the middle child of seven offspring.
He grew up in Karachi, Pakistan surrounded by family and friends in the locality of Saddar.
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MILLS, Celia (Cecilia) Margaret - (December 31, 1926 – January 15, 2021)
Peacefully passed away at Centennial Place, Millbrook at the age of 94.
Loving wife of the late Gordon Mills. Loving mother to Keith (Patricia) and Pamela (Gord).
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SMITH, Kathalene Ella May - After a short illness on Friday, January 15, 2021, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Bowmanville, at age 102.
Kathalene (nee Wilson), beloved wife of the late Leslie Smith of Port Perry.
Loved mother of George Smith and his wife Sharon of Little Britain, Aldon Smith and his wife Jay of Port Perry, Robert Smith and his wife Colleen of Port Perry, Bruce Smith and Diane of Port Perry, Donovan Smith and his wife Trudy of Nestleton and Karen Andrews and her husband David of Oshawa.
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HODGE, Tommy - Peacefully, passed into the presence of his Saviour Jesus Christ on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Port Perry Place, at age 79.
Tommy Hodge, loving brother of John and his wife Florida of Blackstock. Dear uncle to Joel.
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CRUMP, Richard Morris - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa (formerly of Cooksville) on January 15th, 2021 in his 96th year.
Predeceased by his parents Gerald H H. & H. Grace (nee Jenkins) and his brother Christopher.
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BUTLER, Jane Wilson - Peacefully, on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Port Perry Place in Port Perry, at age 88.
Jane (nee Christie), beloved wife of the late Joseph Butler.
Loving mother of Joseph Butler (Helen) of Muskoka, Colleen Butler-Georgilis (Chris) of Toronto and Keith Butler (Roula) of Whitby.
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AMBROSE, Christine - May 1940 - January 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Christine Mary Ambrose on January 16, 2021 at the Ajax Pickering Hospital.
She was loved dearly by family and friends.
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