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LEE, Phyllis - Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family passed away at Fairview Lodge Whitby on Monday September 28th, 2020 at the age of 98 years.
Phyllis, predeceased by her beloved husband Robert.
Loving mother of Robert E. (Sherry) Lee, Rosemary (Scott) Seaton, Bonnie Lee (Paul) Davidson. Predeceased by her son Gary Lee and survived by her daughter-in-law Nola Lee.
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RITCHIE, David - (January 30th, 1982 - September 27th, 2020)
Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home, at the age of 38.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter Shea Faith Ritchie-Moynes and her mother Jen.
Loving son of Gail and step-son of Marty Valks.
Dear brother of Kevin (Kimmy), Sean (Maggie) and Erin (Brett) and step-brother of Andrew and Derek (Jessica).
Cherished uncle of Lukas and Halle.
Predeceased by his father and best friend David, who he is now reunited with.
David will be fondly remembered by all his family and friends.
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BARTLEY, Frederick George - (September 30, 1967 - September 27, 2020)
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Frederick George Bartley on September 27, 2020 at the age of 52 after a complication from a pre-existing illness.
His memory will be forever cherished by his wife of 19 years Jana and their daughters Rachel (17) and Ashley (15), mother Judy Bartley (widowed from Fred Bartley Sr.), sister Kelly, brother in law John, and his large extended family of several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and niece.
Fred is a proud member of the Serpent River First Nation, his ancestors were signatories to the Robinson Huron Treaty.
Fred was a 20-year veteran of the Toronto Crown Attorneys office and during that time he was instrumental in providing insight and support to Indigenous initiatives, including the creation of the Gladue Court at two courthouses in Toronto.
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SMITH, William Alexander - (March 9th, 1963 - September 27th, 2020)
Passed away at his home on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at the age of 57.
Loving partner of Mark James for 18 years.
Dear son of Karen, brother of Terry and Rick, and father of Alex. Predeceased by his father Don Smith, his sister Julie and his son Scott.
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HANCOCK, Erla Beth - (September 5, 1931 – September 27, 2020)
Peacefully, on September 27, 2020.
Erla, beloved wife of the late William ‘Bill’ Hancock.
Loving mother of Debbie Murphy (Ralph), Rick Hancock (Stephanie), the late Sharon Cobourn (Jim) and the late Wayne Hancock (Diane), Mother-in-law to Carl Fischer (Diane).
Cherished Nanny of Meagan (Adam) Cullen, Dayna (Matt) Clement, Brandon (Melissa) Murphy, Brock (Callie) Murphy, Jesse, Jacob, Riley and Ella-Grace Hancock. Loved GG of Harlow, Mack, Cora, Addy and Isla.
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DUPUIS, Jean Christine (nee Marnien) - (August 27, 1926 – September 27, 2020)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, September 27th, 2020, in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Willmer Dupuis.
Loving mother to Cathy Peyton (Dave) and Steven Dupuis.
Sadly missed by her grandson Ken (Kristen).
Jean was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Delia Marnien, her brothers Norman and Cecil (Anita), and her sisters Norah, Ann (Cecil), Violet (Len) and Dorothy (Al).
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SAWDON, Celena Gertrude - Peacefully at Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in her 88th year.
Beloved wife of 52½ years to the late John William Thomas Sawdon.
Loving mother to Neil, Donna (Kathryn McLellan), Keith, Joanne (John Thompson).
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SIKMA, Jane (VanHuizen) - (July 2, 1931 Hallum, Netherlands - September 27, 2020 Orono, Ontario)
On Sunday, September 27, 2020, Mom was graciously taken to her final home, age 89.
Beloved wife of the late Peter Sikma.
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ROSS, Robert Perry - (December 28, 1948 – September 26, 2020)
Passed away on September 26th, 2020, at the age of 71.
Loving husband of Judith.
Devoted father to Bob (Michelle) and Matt (Tracy). Doting grandfather to Izi, Paco, Kenzie and Jaxson.
Dearly remembered by his sister Carol, his niece Patti and nephew Christopher.
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SZABUNIA, Olgierd - (September 24th, 1926 - September 26th, 2020)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the age of 94.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Janina (2013).
Loving father of Barbara Szabunia Forrest (Frank) and Ronald Szabunia (Edyta Latuszek). Cherished grandfather of Kianna, Taela, Joshua and Alicia.
Olgierd was born in Poland and served in WWII before immigrating to Canada after the war.
He retired from General Motors after many years of service.
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CRABB, Dalton Curtis - (August 8, 1944 – September 26, 2020)
Passed away peacefully at home. Loving father of Richard (Carol) Crabb and Kimberly (Troy) Mayall. Beloved Poppa to Amber, Ashtyn, Thomas & Ryan.
Predeceased by his wife Gloria and survived by his partner Sandra.
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YOUNG, Hubert ‘Hugh’ Charles - (February 9, 1939 – September 26, 2020)
Hugh Young passed away suddenly in his 81st year at home.
He left behind his wife Lilliane Young née Rochon. They would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in November. He also left behind his children Janette, Ken, Cathy and Derek, daughter-in-law Claudia, and his grandchildren Adam, Jenna, Sarah, Shannon, Kyle, Ethan, Owen and Evan.
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HOELZLE, Manfred Hoelzle - 1937-2020 After a lengthy illness, on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, at age 83.
Manfred will be lovingly remembered by his loyal companion Judy Hodgkinson, his daughter Kristine and his many dear friends at Who’ll Again Hills in Sunderland.
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STEPHENSON, Leslie Ellen - (March 10, 1961 - September 25, 2020)
Passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2020.
Her family was grateful that she was able to be at home, comfortable and surrounded by love.
Leslie was a kind, gracious, loving person with a warm smile and a ready laugh who always thought of others before herself.
She enjoyed getting together with family and friends and, in the summer months, many of these events took place at the family cottage, a place she loved deeply.
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NICHOLLS, Billy Alfred - July 16th, 1951 - September 25th, 2020
Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, September 25th, 2020 at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of Lorraine.
Loving Father to Sarah, Judy, Tommy, Michael and Amanda.
Predeceased by his parents Edward and Hilda Nicholls.
Leaving to mourn him is his brother Ed and sister Marion and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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STROUMOS, Efthimios "Efto" Stroumos - July 5, 1933 - September 25, 2020
Peacefully on Friday September 25, 2020 passed away at the age of 87.
Efto will be sadly missed by his loving wife Thomai “Tomka”.
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KINGSLEY, Denis - We were all so proud to call Denis Kingsley ours. He was the most loving husband, father, grandude, brother, uncle and friend you could have and the best human we know.
Denis passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by love and with his family by his side on Thursday, September 24th, 2020 at the age of 72.
Loving husband of Diane (nee Charette).
Cherished father of Natalie Kingsley and her husband Scott Jeanveau of Whitby and Brigitte Kingsley and her husband Andrew Cymek of Port Perry.
Precious Grandude of Brooke and Wyatt.
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NEWELL, Laureli S. - Laureli passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday September 24th 2020.
She is survived by her husband Don Newell, married for 59 adventurous and happy years.
Family was very important to Laureli and she is survived by her two daughters Lesli Reid and Paula Casey, and her two son-in-laws Jody and Kevin.
Nana to Corina, Tyler, Charis and Autumn.
Dear sister of Heather Bennett and sister in law of Shirley and George Warren.
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De GELDER, Peter - The family of Peter De Gelder is saddened to announce his passing at the Lakeridge Health Hospital on September 24, 2020.
Peter passed surrounded by the love of his family in his 93rd year.
Peter was born in a small town called Hazerswoude in Holland, the year was 1928. He was the first born son of Mr. and Mrs. De Gelder who had four more sons and one daughter.
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SALEP, Uno - Passed peacefully, on Thursday September 24, 2020, at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton, Ontario.
Uno was born January 10, 1925, to August Salep and Elizabeth Pold, in Tallin, Estonia. Uno had a joy-filled childhood shared with his cousins Ann Luka and Evi Tael.
Uno had to flee his native Estonia to Upplands Vasby, Sweden where he met his future wife, Maud Salep (nee Wikstrom). Four years later Uno sailed on the ship Gripsholm, arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 14, 1949.
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SEARS, Reta Loraine (NEE CHEESEMAN) - Passed away peacefully only 6 days after her 93rd birthday on September 24, 2020.
Beloved wife of the late Henry Ford Sears.
Loving mother of Russell Sears, Paula Smith (the late John), Michael Sears (the late Elizabeth) and Susan Miller, she was predeceased by Bruce in infancy; his twin Howard (the late Mary), Robert & Glenn.
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DENNIS, Coleen (Wendy) - (June 4, 1957 – September 23, 2020)
Peacefully at her residence with family by her side on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at 63 years of age.
Beloved wife of Guy Dennis for 44 years.
Loving and devoted mother of Lance (Samantha), Shane, Jason (Ashley) and Shannon.
Cherished grandmother of Colton, Hunter, Ethan, Landon, Lincoln, Caleb and the late Cayden.
Dear sister of Kirk Gilliland and the late Brian Gilliland.
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RUSSO, Tullio - (November 4th, 1931 - September 23rd, 2020)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home, at the age of 88.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Lillina.
Loving father of Maria, Lisa and Anna.
Cherished Nonno of Justine (Alex), Micaela (Zach), Lucas and Noah.
Tullio will be fondly remembered by his family, friends and neighbours.
Tullio will always be remembered as a dedicated family man, a true gentleman with charisma and charm.
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JONES, Elizabeth Ellen - Peacefully at home, on Tuesday September 23, 2020 in her 59th year, after a 5 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones and her very best four-legged companion and friend, Freddy.
Ellen Jones was dearly loved and will be missed by her two children Chris (Allison) Schierholtz Pembroke; and Katie Schierholtz Peterborough.
She was a proud grandmother to Chloe, a beloved daughter to Barbara (nee Goodman) and the late Llyod Jones, and the dear sister to Steve Jones and Laurien Jones.
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JONES, Jennifer - Suddenly as the result of an accident, on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Toronto.
Jenny was the loving mother of Hayley Whetham and Dawson Whetham.
Cherished daughter of Zara and the late Robin Stuart-Jones.
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IRONS, Stephanie - October 19th, 1928 - September 22nd, 2020
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on September 22, 2020 at the age of 91.
Predeceased by her husband Norman (2018).
Predeceased by her son James Irons her daughter Marlene Walker (surviving Mike).
Much loved grandmother of Paul Walker (Sandra), Tammy (Ron) and Keri-Lynn (Aaron)
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