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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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BALLARD, Carolyn Ann - It is with heavy hearts the family announces Carolyn’s passing on Friday, February 5, 2021.
Predeceased by her parents George Ross Ballard and Bertha Vivian Reid.
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GIBBENS, James A. ("The Diamond”) - (May 20, 1933 – February 3, 2021)
Passed away peacefully at home after enduring a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on February 3rd, 2021 in his 88th year.
Dearly missed by his loving wife, Joan, of 57 years.
Loving father to James (Karisa) Gibbens, Michele (Bret) Parkinson, Jennifer (John) Simpson, and Andrea (Dan) Bisenberger.
Beloved grandfather to Jordan, Makenna, John Jr., Liam, Madelaine, Kate and Brooklyn.
James is predeceased by his dear parents, James and Mary Gibbens of Oshawa, his siblings Helen (Leo) Huffman, Margaret (Bruce) Morrison, William Gibbens, Vince (Eileen) Gibbens, Elizabeth Ann, Michael, brother in law Roy Allan and sister in law Doreen Wood.
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MILLAR, Matthew - On Wednesday February 3, 2021, Matt passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland on April 4, 1929.
Married to the love of his life, Jean (nee Fenton) for 68 years, they emigrated to Canada in September 1952 and raised four children. Predeceased by his eldest son David (Lisa), Brian (Sherry), Mark (Carrie) and Jacqueline (Rick).
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BENNETT, Curtis Arthur - (July 26, 1944 – February 3, 2021)
Passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer at home on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021, at the age of 76.
Dearly beloved husband of Sandra (nee Coates) for 55 years.
Loving father of Terry (Tricia) and Corey (Cherie).
Cherished “Bumpy” to Mitchell (Rachel), Joel (Jacqueline), Brendan (Charlotte), Michel, Jayden and Skye.
Dear brother of Bruce (Margaret), Murray and Ross (Pat).
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KUCERA, Jody Lea – (November 17th, 1965 - February 3rd, 2021)_
Jody Lea Kucera passed away peacefully on the morning of February 3rd, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Her passing is deeply felt by those she loved.
Although she dealt with a lot of pain and disease over the last couple years of her life, her family and friends take solace in knowing she is at peace.
She is survived by her parents Judy and Bill, sister Karen, her loving husband of 32 years Terrance, and their three children, Robert, Julie, and Rachel.
Jody was born on November 17th, 1965 to Judy and Bill Dann.
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SHINE, Mary - (December 19th, 1923 - February 3rd, 2021)
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 3rd.
She was the devoted wife of Frank Shine (deceased) and loving mother of Linda (Peter), Laraine (Morten), Stephen (Gail) and Joe (Wendy).
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TYTLER, Robert John - The family of Robert John Tytler is saddened to announce his passing on February 3, 2021 at the age of 77.
Robert, “Bob” will be dearly missed by his wife Nancy (nee Banks) of 56 years, and children Michele Anderson (Ed), Buck Tytler (Bonnie) and Sherry Nottingham (John).
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PERRY, Ruby Bernice (nee Kinney) - With profound sadness we announce that Ruby Bernice Perry (nee Kinney) went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on February 3, 2021 at the age of 93.
Ruby was predeceased by her best friend and father of her children David Stanley Perry. Loving daughter of Archibald Kinney (predeceased) and Stella Kinney (predeceased).
Ruby was born on July 8th in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Beloved mother of David Perry (Nanisa), Valerie Hudson (predeceased), Stephen Perry (Kim), Wendell Perry (Lynn), Marlene Millington (David) and daughter in law Gerri.
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PLANETA, Rose - (July 27, 1934 – February 2, 2021)
Passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on February 2, 2021.
Rose was the beloved wife and life partner of Jim Planeta for 65 years- his soul mate and travel partner. They built a fulfilling and happy life together residing in the home they built together in Courtice for the past 48 tears.
She was a longtime member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Courtice.
Rose and Jim have two daughters Joanne (Raymond) from Hampton and Basia (Brett) from Texas.
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ROGERS, Jean Elberta - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Tuesday February 2nd, 2021, at the age of 88.
Jean was born in Bracebridge, Ontario March 28, 1932 to Hattie and Albert Fry.
Predeceased by her loving husband Harold of 68 years. Dear mother to James (Christine) of Oshawa and Geoffrey (Nancy) of Port Perry.
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MOROCZ, Laszlo - Peacefully, after a short illness, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Humber River Hospital Reactivation Centre in North York, at age 93.
Laszlo, beloved husband of Emma. Loving father of Leslie and his wife Lillian of Scugog Island.
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