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MORTIMER-GIBSON, Frederick 'Rick' - On Saturday, November 7th, 2020, at the age of 74, family and friends of Frederick (Rick) Mortimer-Gibson lost this wonderful, gentle and caring man to two terrible illnesses – depression and anxiety.
He left behind a small but close circle of people who loved him so dearly.
He is survived by his ex-wife and closest friend Shana, their sons Cameron and Benjamin (Vanessa), and his sister Ruth (Bob) Jamieson. His 1st grandchild is due in late November – this joyous arrival he will sadly miss.
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DOYLE, Jean Lois (nee KNOX) - 1935-2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jean Doyle, our beloved Nana at age 84.
Nana passed away peacefully with her son by her side at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on November 7, 2020.
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ROWE, Gerald William - (February 15, 1948 - Novermber 7, 2020)
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jerry Rowe at the age of 72.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife Connie Mulligan, his stepson Tim Mulligan and predeceased by his step daughters Cindy Mulligan and Maureen Mulligan.
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SPENCER, Brian - (May 17, 1946 - November 7, 2020)
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 7, 2020.
Devoted and beloved husband to Judy (Ellis) for 51 years. Treasured and loving father to Shelley (Dennis) and Derek.
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McLAREN, Mary Louise Elizabeth (nee Poots) - Mary Louise Elizabeth McLaren (nee Poots) of Uxbridge, Ontario left us on Saturday, November 7, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family.
Although she faced continuing medical issues, she led a full and rich life.
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McRAE, Helen Bernice – peacefully at Beaverton on Sunday, November 8, 2020.
Bernice (Metherel) McRae, of Beaverton was the beloved wife of the late Walter McRae.
Loved mother of Don, Judy-Lynne (Jack), Helen (Bob) and late Ron (survived by Linda).
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AUSTIN, Deborah L. - (March 13th, 1957 - November 6th, 2020)
Age 63, passed away peacefully on Friday November 6, 2020.
She was born on March 13, 1957 in Scarborough, Ontario.
Debbie is lovingly remembered by her husband, Peter, her children, Janice (Craig), Bradley (Ashley), Brian (Lisa), Mark, and Danielle (Will).
She will also be greatly missed by her eight grandchildren Zachary, Hailey, Evan, Trevor, Elizabeth, Rachel, Chloe, and Benjamin.
Debbie was predeceased by her loving parents Leonard and Norma Pawlett and is survived by her caring brother David Pawlett.
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ARSCOTT, Thea Eloise - (December 13, 1932 – November 6, 2020)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, November 6th, 2020 in her 88th year.
Beloved wife of the late Leslie Arscott.
Cherish mother of Beverly (Earl) MacLean, Sharon Arscott, Christopher (Karen) Arscott and Camille (Peter) Strazdins.
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JANSSEN, Jerry - With heavy heart we announce the passing of Jerry Janssen. He passed away peacefully in his sleep following a stroke at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa, November 6, 2020, at the age of 76.
Jerry was the loving husband of Jane for 50 years. Loving father of Michael (Lisa), Jennifer Carter (Van) and Christopher (Shelley).
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GALLAGHER, John Francis - (April 4th, 1940 - November 6th, 2020)
Passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 80, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief battle with cancer.
Beloved Husband to Charlene (nee Archdekin); Father to Joseph (Shelley), Lisa (Haydn), and Heather (Greg); grandfather to Robin (Justin), Daniel, James, Jonathan, Rachel, Sarah, Taryn, And Gavynn.
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McLAREN, Demcy - (March 26, 1944 - November 6, 2020)
Demcy , born to Imogene and Lester McLaren, peacefully passed away on November 6, 2020.
Beloved husband of Joy. Beloved father to Alexis, Dale, Derron, Dion, Dwight, Kareem, Lydia, Paul, Peter and Tammy.
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GUEST, Dorothy - Passed away peacefully, on November 6, 2020 in her 78th year.
Beloved mother to Debra, Donnie (Sharon), Robert (Bonnie) and David.
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HANDLEY, Harvey Roy - Retired from CBC. Peacefully passed away at the Markham Stouffville Hospital, on Friday, November 6, 2020.
Harvey, at the age of 95, was the loving husband of the late Mildred (2012).
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BROWNLEE, James David 'Jim'- (August 21, 1949 - November 5, 2020)
James David “Jim” Brownlee of Whitby, Ontario, passed away unexpectedly after cardiac surgery on November 5, 2020, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto.
He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
Jim was an only child, born in 1949 to Wesley and Isabella Brownlee, of Halifax, NS, where he lived until moving to Ontario in 1991. His childhood interests included fishing, camping, football, car magazines and The Boy Scouts.
A graduate of St. Mary’s University, he spent his career working in corporate sales in several industries.
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HAROLD, Jory Alexander - Peacefully in the arms of his mother on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 19.
Loving son of Jennifer and Adam.
Devoted brother and best friend of Alexandria.
Jory will be missed by his BFF Nanny.
Treasured nephew of Auntie Ange and predeceased by his uncle Jay. Adoring cousin of Jessica and Kaileigh.
Jory will be sadly missed by his grandparents, extended family and friends.
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CUPELLI, Luigi - (January 3, 1939 – November 5, 2020)
Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday November 5, 2020 in his 82nd year.
Beloved husband to Carmela for over 53 years.
Loving father to Carmine and his wife Judy, Frank and his wife Tracy, Lisa and her husband Zac and predeceased by Franca (1970).
Cherished “Nonno” to Aiden, Quinten, Alexys and Lilliann.
Devoted son of the late Carmine and Carmela Cupelli.
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MURPHY, Mary Doreen 'Rene' (nee PAYNE) - Rene, age 87, passed peacefully, on November 5, 2020, at Taunton Mills LTC, Whitby, with her family by her side.
Loving wife (& tea getter) of the Late Thomas (Tom) Murphy.
Greatest Mom to Linda, Tom (Dale), Mark (Kelly) and Cindy (Ian).
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BLAKELEY, Bernard 'Bernie' Edward - (March 24, 1964 – November 5, 2020)
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Bernie who passed away after an 8 1/2 year battle with cancer at the age of 56 years young, on November 5th, 2020.
He taught us how to fight cancer with courage, strength, grace and a special style of humour that only he possessed.
Bernie was an amazing husband to Barb (nee Lyon), a proud father to Michelle (Daniel), Krista and Matthew (Natalie) and a loving son to Alfred and Helene Blakeley.
Brother to Lynne (Colin) Finlay and David (Angela) Blakeley.
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MORELAND, “Emy” Mary Elizabeth - (Retired teacher of Stephen G. Saywell Public School and member of St. Mark’s United Church, Whitby)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday November 5th, 2020, at the age of 68.
Loving wife of the late “Bill” William Butcher.
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EMARD, Allan Peter - (October 28, 1956 - November 5, 2020)
The family is sad to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of their (Son, Husband, Brother, Dad, Ol' Poppa, Son-in-Law, Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Great Uncle) on Thursday November 5th, 2020 at the age of 64.
Allan, beloved Husband and Best Friend of Cathy (Slagter) for 33 years, Father of Melissa (Steve), Proud Ol' Poppa of Eric, Kira, Alexa and Bubba.
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BHATTI, Surinder Kaur (née Bhagwanti Janjua) - Born on August 20, 1931 and lived at Winbourne Park Long Term Care home in Ajax, ON.
Surinder was the devoted wife of Captain Lachhman Singh Bhatti, a loving mother of six children, a proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren, and a great-grandmother of five.
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CREAGMILE, Dorothy - It is with sad hearts that the family of Dorothy Creagmile (nee McCausland) announces her passing on November 5, 2020 peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces in Oshawa in her 87th year.
She was the third of four daughters born to Alexander and Lucinda McCausland in Belfast, Northern Ireland on September 25, 1934.
While working at Nicholson and Morrow in Belfast, she met her husband John. They both moved to Toronto in 1955 and were married in 1956.
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ZANUSSI, Edna Mae (nee Connor) - (February 15, 1930 - November 5, 2020)
It is with great sadness that we announce Mom’s peaceful passing at her home in Ajax, at the age of 90.
Beloved mother of Peter Zanussi and Teresa Dowdall (Andrew).
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PRATLEY, Gordon Edward - March 25, 1933 – November 6, 2020
Long Time Retired Employee of General Motors, Oshawa
Passed away at Port Perry Place on November 6, 2020 in his 87th year.
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EMMETT, Paul William - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Emmett who died suddenly, yet peacefully, at his home on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 68.
Paul was born in Toronto on October 5, 1952.
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ATKINS, Ruel Adolphus - (June 5th, 1929 - November 4th, 2020)
Passed away peacefully at home in Blackstock on Wednesday November 4th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Survived by brother Leacept and grandson Gregory, nephews Franklin, Tony, Perry, Craig, Carl and nieces Mabel, Evelyn, Paulette, Linda, Darlene, Lisa and their families.
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