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SICILIANO, Francesco - (August 17, 1930 - November 9, 2020)
Peacefully surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, November 9th, 2020 at the age of 90.
Frank was a very proud family man.
Loving husband to Rosa for 65 years.
Cherished Papa to Fausta (Carlo), Ada (Jack), and the late Ernesto.
Adoring Nonno to Nancy (Derek), David (Kara), Rafela (Jeff) and Gary (Sabrina).
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GOURLEY, Margaret Rose (Winsley) - April 29, 1939 – November 9, 2020
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Whitby on Monday, November 9th, 2020 at 82 years of age.
Loving mother of Cameron of Oshawa and Rhonda Sweet (Ben) of Australia.
Predeceased by her son Scott; fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Donna Benson. Dear sister of Elizabeth Gilbert (Abb) of Oshawa and John Winsley (Audrey) of Haliburton.
Dearest grandmother of Bradley Gourley and Lachlan Sweet.
Lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews and many dedicated volunteers and friends who have supported her, especially all of the staff at Lakeridge Health Whitby.
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JOHNSTON-PEARCE, Hope Jean - (Retired Executive Secretary at Pilkington Glass, Scarborough; volunteer for Community Care, Cobourg and member of the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club)
Peacefully with her loving family by her side, at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Monday November 9, 2020, on her first husband’s birthday (late Bill Johnston).
Remarried to Floyd Pearce, who also predeceased her. Loving mother of Debbie Whitlock (Stu) and Steve Johnston (Monica).
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OWEN, Robert Alfred John - Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on November 9, 2020 at the age of 81 years.
Beloved husband of the late Irene Doris Owen (nee Butler).
Loving father of Kim (Clark) Kostyshyn, Robert (Kim) Owen and Melanie (the late Frank) Besser.
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CHAPESKI, Claire - (1946 - 2020) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Claire Chapeski. She passed peacefully in the hospital on November 9th, 2020 at the age of 74, after a long battle with cancer.
Beloved wife of the late Bunny Chapeski, left to cherish her memory by her children Michael Chapeski (Sonia), Linda Armstrong (Rob) and Dwayne Chapeski (Jody).
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NEWTON, Kenneth (Ken) Garfield - (October 20, 1922 - November 9, 2020)
World War II Veteran Sapper Engineering Core.
Ken passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Monday at age 98.
Husband to Ethel for 78 years. Devoted father to Steve (Rose), Kevin (Theresa), and the late Ken Jr. and Larry. Father in-law to Linda and Rosemary.
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MAINGOT, Leo - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leo Maingot.
Leo passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge on Monday, November 9, 2020 at age 90.
Leo will be greatly missed by his children, Lana (James) and Russell (Martha).
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HOLM, Francis Robert - Peacefully at Revera Kennedy Lodge Long Term Care Home in Scarborough on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the age of 93.
Beloved husband of the late Geraldine.
Devoted father of Robert (Tran) Holm, Gerald (Connie) Holm, Katherine Lau, Brenda Lau, Aileen (Robert) Chattaway, Frances (Leonard) Rodmell, Joyce Sundal and Michael (Bruna) Holm.
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DIAS, Srimathie - Passed away peacefully on November 8, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of Anton.
Loving mother of Mali (Dimuth), Nilakshi (Arjuna), Chamila (Dinuk), and Kumari (Wasula).
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BIRD, Gary Fredrick - (December 4, 1932 - November 8, 2020)
Passed away peacefully in his home, at the age of 87, surrounded by his family.
Beloved Husband to Margaret; Father to Randy (Lorraine), Theresa (Cyril), Paul; and Shane (Casey) Grandfather to Erin, Christopher, Brandon, Tyler, Brayden, Ethan, and Violet.
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WOOD, Ralph Norman - (December 9, 1936 – November 8, 2020)
Ralph passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Hillsdale Estates.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our special brother Ralph Norman Wood in his 84th year.
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DESROCHERS, Pierre Leo - (January 1, 1944 – November 8, 2020)
Beloved husband of Elke. Dear father of Renée and Marc.
Loving brother of Michael, Richard, Jocelyn & Micheline.
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DAVIS, Ruth - Passed away peacefully with her children at her side on Sunday, November 8, 2020 while at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
Ruth, at the age of 82, was the beloved wife of the late Allan Davis.
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INNOCENT, Rodrigue - (March 16th, 1981 - November 6th, 2020)
Passed away at his home on November 6th, 2020 at the age of 39.
Loving son of Charles and his wife Nirva of Whitby and Fanne Jean of Haiti.
Survived by his grandmother Mercedes Innocent of Haiti and cousin Jocelyn Innocent of Brampton.
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MURPHY, Edward 'Ted' - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ted Murphy.
Ted fought numerous health issues with strength and courage and passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay in his 82nd year.
Going to be missed by his loving wife of 51 years Beatrice (Lee).
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Eva Murphy, sisters Lorraine (survived by Bill Barton) and Maureen, and brother-in-law Murray Lee (survived by Shirley).
Ted is survived by his sister-in-law Annabelle Ball (Alan) and brother-in-law George Lee (Isabel); he will be remembered always by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family and friends.
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SACCO, Dora (nee Chiodo) - (June 19th, 1937 - November 7th, 2020)
Peacefully on Saturday November 7, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 83.
Dora was the beloved wife of the late Nicola Sacco and the late Francesco Toscano.
Much loved mother of Nino and Giuseppe. Loved Nona of Nicolas, Julian, Kristian, Lukas and Michaela.
Survived by her sisters Lina Chiodo, Mena Chiodo and Emilia Chiodo and their extended families, all of Italy.
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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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