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DURHAM REGION, ON
MCKINLEY, Valerie Ann McKinley
Valerie Ann McKinley
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Valerie on December 12, 2024, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Valerie leaves behind her adored children Michelle McKinley (Timothy Arseneault) and Mark McKinley (Shannon McLeod). Cherished grandma of Adley and Aria.
Beloved sister of Dianne Ross (Hugh), Ken Partridge (Gail), Sue Fitzwilliam (Ron Morck), and Barb Kramer (Doug). Dear aunt of Patricia, Heather, Caitlin, Steve, Kerri, Ryan, Brett, and Trevor. Predeceased by her parents John & Arvilla Partridge.
Lovingly remembered by John Van Stiphout and Brian McKinley.
Valerie will be sadly missed by many extended family members and her wonderful circle of friends.
Valerie was retired from Service Canada, which allowed her to spend time with her family and friends. She was the very best friend anyone could wish for. She put everyone else first and was there to help in any way she could. She often showed her tremendous love and support for everyone around her and could be counted on to help out in any way. Naturally, she was a big fan of Hallmark movies, especially during the Christmas season. Her other pastimes included bingo and card games.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to John for all of his support for Valerie.
Please join with the family for a Celebration of Life Service at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service.
Donations in memory of Valerie can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Armstrong Funeral Home.
BARRY, Stephen Barry
Stephen Barry
1949 - December 11, 2024
Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Strathaven Nursing Home in Bowmanville, at age 75. Steve Barry of Courtice, beloved husband of Linda (nee Joyce). Loved father of Ryan and Rob and stepfather of Alan (Dana) and Nicole (Mark). Proud grandfather of Luke, Jackson, Alex, Maryn, and Walter. Dear brother of Lynn (Kate) and Scott.
Funeral Details:
- Visitation: Monday, December 16, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street, Port Perry, Ontario.
- Funeral Service: Monday, December 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Wagg Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Reverend Elizabeth Cunningham.
- Final Resting Place: Monday, December 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM, Cedar Vale Cemetery, 1605 Regional Road 12, Cannington, Ontario.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared at THORNE FUNERAL HOME.
BRICKER, James Russell Bricker
James Russell Bricker
May 1, 1961 - December 10, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Jamie Bricker. Jamie was a devoted family man, a loving husband to his wife Carol, and the very proud father of Jordan (Brittany) and Ryan (Alexandra). Jamie enjoyed spending time with his sisters, Mary Anne and Laurie (Maurice), and brother, David. He was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Lucy.
For 30 years, Jamie was a teacher and administrator in a variety of schools within the Durham District School Board. He was a strong advocate for student success and created positive, supportive, and collegial school environments that focused on student learning.
Jamie was a strong believer in community activism. He was very involved in youth sports, coaching his sons in both hockey and soccer for much of their childhood. He also tutored adult learners and most recently became a driver for Meals on Wheels.
In retirement, Jamie continued to be a lifelong educator. He wrote, presented, and podcasted about topics related to teaching and learning, with a particular focus on parental advocacy in education and educational leadership.
Jamie will be dearly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SickKids Foundation in Jamie’s memory. Donations can be made online at SickKids Foundation.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Jamie’s honour at the end of January, with more details to follow.
FERGUSON, Douglas Charles Ferguson
Douglas Charles Ferguson
April 24, 1943 - December 18, 2024
Douglas Charles Ferguson passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 18, 2024, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, at the age of 81 years old.
Beloved husband of Dianne (nee Tink). Loving father of Christine Borrowman (Shane) and Andrea Rogers (Trevor). Cherished grandfather of Adan, Kyra, Kyle, Nathan, Cole, Riley, and Madelynn. Predeceased by his parents Carl and Annie (nee Bottrell) Ferguson. Brother of Irene, David, Leowna, Bernice, and Glen. Predeceased by siblings Bruce, Evelyn, Roy, and Gloria.
Funeral Details:
- Memorial Visitation: Monday, January 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location: Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2Z8
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home.
TENNANT, Dorothy Tennant
Dorothy Tennant
June 2, 1931 - December 15, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Irene Tennant (nee Ginn), who passed away peacefully at Pleasant Meadow Manor in Norwood, Ontario, on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Dorothy was known to many and lived life to the fullest until the very end.
Born on June 2, 1931, to Mary and Harvey Ginn in Blackstock, ON, Dorothy was married to the late Glen W. Tennant (Nip). Loving mother to Glenda of Summerland, BC, Robert of Brighton, ON, and Jodie (Jim) of Havelock, ON. Proud grandmother to Jen Koncovy (Steve), Katie Hayward, Jessica Reid, and Danielle Vannan (Chris). Dorothy was the cherished great-grandmother of Jorja, Allie, Julia, and CJ.
She was predeceased by her brother Bert Ginn (Lynda) and sibling-in-laws Marjorie Best, June Merrill, Roy Tennant, Carmen Tennant, Keith Tennant, Morley Tennant, Lionel Tennant, Bruce Tennant, and Don Tennant. Dorothy is survived by her brother-in-law Ross Tennant (Faye), sister-in-law Joan Gimblett, and many extended family members and dear friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Pleasant Meadow Manor for their care and compassion.
She will be missed the most on Sundays…
Service Details: Details for a celebration of life service will follow in the spring of 2025.
CLARK, James Clark
James Clark
November 4, 1975 - December 11, 2024
It is with deep sadness that the family of Mr. James Clark-Gifford announce his sudden passing on December 11, 2024, at the age of 49.
Beloved husband of Mindy. Dear father to Summer, Ethan, Dylan, and the late Sebastian. Loving grandpa to Rowan. Loving son to Shelley and Lloyd Gifford. He also leaves behind his siblings Christina (Chris) Yourth, Nathan (Ellie), and Cedar (Dwayne) Arksey. Predeceased by his father James McQueen Clark. He will be remembered by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral Details:
- Visitation: Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Carriage Country Baptist Church, 4830 Trulls Road, Hampton, ON L0B 1J0.
- Funeral Service: Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Carriage Country Baptist Church, 4830 Trulls Road, Hampton, ON L0B 1J0.
- Final Resting Place: Orono Cemetery, Mill Lane, Orono, ON L0B 1M0.
If desired, donations to the Carriage Country Baptist Church would be appreciated.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME.
SLUTE, Coramae Louise Slute
Coramae Louise Slute
May 25, 1967 - December 10, 2024
With weeping hearts, the family of Coramae Louise Slute (nee Fulford) announce her passing on December 10, 2024, at Toronto Western Hospital following brain surgery.
Cori, the daughter of Brian and Dorothy Fulford (known only to her as “Daddy” and “Mama Bear”), was born on May 25, 1967, in Brampton. She was the first girl born in the direct Fulford line in over 200 years.
She has left a void in the hearts of her parents, her long-time partner Freddy White, her adored daughters Lacey Breault and Dani-Lyn (Thomas) Collins, and her cherished grandsons Austin Breault, Landon Breault, Hunter Collins, and Noah Collins.
She will be missed by the family of her beloved brother David Fulford (deceased) (Joanne) and sister and best friend Dora Lyn (Steve) Hicks. She was the loved aunt of Braeden Fulford, Grayson Fulford, Stephanie (Dan) Bennett, and Krystal (Kaine) Laursen. Great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends will also miss her sunny smile.
Cori was educated in Port Perry and attended Durham College. Her natural ability to communicate with the public and her mechanical knowledge was recognized by Marigold Ford in Whitby, who immediately hired her. This began a thirty-year career as a service writer with Ford dealerships in Ontario and Alberta, where she placed in the top five service writers in Canada for several years.
Cori and Fred loved adventure. They lived in Primitive Northern Ontario, Alberta, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Cori’s bubbly personality and “I can fix it” attitude drew people into her circle. Because of this loving characteristic, three people now have a new lease on life.
"Cori, we loved you in life, we cherish your memory in death."
A Celebration of Cori’s life will be held at the Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry Chapel in June 2025. Please visit the website in May for details.
Those who wish to express their sympathy, please consider donating to the animal rescue in Mexico that Cori held dear to her heart. Donations can be made via the Animales Troncones PayPal account: Animalestroncones@paypal.me. For those unable to use PayPal, please reach out to the family.
Memories may be shared at lowandlow.ca.
IRVINE, James Munro Irvine
James Munro Irvine
March 15, 1951 – December 18, 2024
Jim Irvine, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Beloved husband of the late Michele. Loving father of Shelley Privitera (Paul) and Kerry Cook. Loved Papa of Joshua, Rebecca (Thomas), Tyson, Taylor, and Brody. Predeceased by his sisters and brother: Annie (John), Ruby (Roy), Margaret, and William. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews in both Canada and Scotland.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King St. W., Oshawa, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Due to his many years of being active with the Oshawa Cycling Club, memorial donations to the Oshawa Cycling Club (no tax receipt will be issued), Feed the Need Oshawa, or Cystic Fibrosis-Durham Chapter would be appreciated.
On-line condolences may be placed at www.oshawafuneralhome.com.
Funeral Details:
- Event: A Celebration of Life
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario
WILLETTS, Elizabeth Willetts
Elizabeth Willetts
March 26, 1934 - December 11, 2024
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Bet) Willetts (nee Kincaid), aged 90, at Lakeridge Health Hospital on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She left us peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer and is now at rest.
Bet was born in Lerwick, Shetland Isles, and spent her early childhood on the northeast coast of Scotland before her family relocated to England. In 1994, she and her husband Leslie emigrated to Canada.
Bet was the beloved wife of Leslie, her life partner for 70 years, and the cherished mother of Yvonne (George) and Jacqui (Paul). She was the devoted grandmother of Matthew (Julia), Daniel (Ramona), Elizabeth (Bryce), and Scott, and the loving great-grandmother of Nigel, Logan, London, Ethan, Lily, Ian, Andrew, Luke, and Bennett.
Bet will also be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by friends and neighbors, especially the children who would visit her on the front porch.
Friends will be welcomed at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, Ontario, on Thursday, December 19, at 12 noon. The Celebration of Life service at 1:00 p.m. will be followed by a reception at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, the family would very much appreciate a donation to the Lakeridge Health Foundation - Cancer Care.
To attend the service virtually, please register using this link: Foveo - Guest Stream.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.
Family Messages:
“My darling Bet, I love you now, I loved you then, I will love you forever. Until we meet again.” – Les
“Mom, you are the light in our eyes, the beat in our heart, a mother truly beyond compare. We will miss you more than you will ever know, but our bond of love can never be broken.” – Your ever-loving daughters, Yvonne and Jacqui
“Bet was a mother to the whole family. She was a caring and unassuming soul who gave everyone the benefit of the doubt and put others’ needs before her own. She easily made friends wherever she went and was never too busy for a chat. Yes, God will certainly have a special place set aside for Bet. God bless for now.” – Your loving son-in-law, Paul x
“Nan, you were so much more than a grandparent and great-grandparent. You were the cornerstone of our family. Your warmth and love have made us everything that we are.” – Matthew, Julia, Nigel, Logan, London, Ethan, Ian, and Luke
“Saying goodbye to Nan seems impossible. She was a source of comfort, wisdom, and unconditional love. Her love and dedication to her family were unwavering.” – Dan, Ramona, Lily, and Andrew
“Always with a kind word and a laugh, she took an optimistic outlook on life. Memories of her will be cherished forever.” – Elizabeth
“Nan, your stories, hymns, and heartwarming presence will be remembered always.” – Scott
“Auntie Betty, an incredible woman with a heart of gold, always looking after everyone. We will all miss you very much.” – Chris, Tansy, Erin, and Theo
Funeral Details:
- Visitation: Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery
- Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Funeral Service: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
- Reception: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Posted Messages:
"Our deepest sympathy to Les and the family. There is a celebration in heaven and sadness in our hearts. Rest in peace, Elizabeth." – Laszlo & Rose
"So sorry for your loss. Betty was such a beautiful, happy soul and always had a smile on her face whenever we met her. Thinking of you all during this hard time. With deepest sympathy." – Jaci and Steve
MCTEAR, Henry McTear
Henry McTear
January 5, 1927 - December 18, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Henry is predeceased by his loving wife Marguerite and his daughter Kathy. He leaves behind to grieve his caregivers Paul and Cheryl Kelly, Sheldon (Melissa), and Jarrett (Meagan). He is also survived by his sons Henry and Brian, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his brother Les McTear.
A special thank you to all the palliative care team at PRHC for their support.
At Henry's request, there will be no service.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME.
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