CONRAD, Wallace Erlin  - Passed away peacefully at home with his daughter Tina by his side on August 24, 2024.

Wallace Conrad, in his 82nd year leaves behind his children Kim Conrad (Keith Barranger), Tina Conrad and Steve Conrad (Dean Radcliffe).

Adored papa of Steven, Elishia & Tanis. Great grandpapa to Evelyn.

Dear brother of Madeline, Lloyd, Marshall, Jane, Celia, Granville & Isabel. Predeceased by his parents Nena & Vernon and siblings Margaret & Edgar.

Wallace will be lovingly remembered by family and friends in Ontario & Nova Scotia.

He was a proud retiree of General Motors after many years of service. In his early years Wallace served as a cook and worked on Canadian Navy Ships on the east coast. He also worked on oil rigs for many years. Wallace was an incredible “Jack of all Trades”, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do, fix or figure out. He enjoyed wood working, music, playing the guitar and especially, spending time with his family.

As per Wallace’s wishes, A Private Family Celebration of Life will take place at a future date.

For online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca .

CURTIS, Vicky  -  
Passed away at her home on August 25, 2024, at the age of 69.

Predeceased by her father Jim Curtis.

Beloved daughter of Alta Curtis.

Cherished sister of Randy (Karen), Grant, Cindy, Timmy (Diane), and Johnny. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Brian and Karen for all their love and support.

As per Vicky’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca .

McLEOD, Alan  - 
Surrounded by his family, Alan passed away peacefully on Friday August 23, 2024 at Toronto General Hospital.

Alan fought courageously and relentlessly with lung disease for 313 days in ICU to stay with his family, who were by his side every day, but in the end, it was all too much.

Alan leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years Debbie, his devoted children Aaron (Carolyn) and Shannon (Mark) and his adoring grandchildren Mason, Spencer & Adley.

Brother of Murray (Lynda) and Darlene (David), and brother-in-law to Brenda (Floyd), Linda (Gary) & Harold (Christine). Uncle of Kevin, Christine, Michael, Kayla, Tyler, Alyssa, Julianna, Jessica & Devon.

Alan retired after many years in Commercial Property Leasing and Management, spending many years with Shoppers Drug Mart, Head Office.

Alan was always involved in sports and immersed himself coaching his children’s teams in baseball, hockey and soccer. His happy place was the cottage, enjoying a Miller Lite on the dock. Alans favourite times were spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, his proudest title was Papa. He was a steadfast and
loyal friend to many.

The family would like to send out a special and sincere thank you to Ali, TGH Patient Care Coordinator, who was relentless in her outstanding care and support for Alan and the entire family.

Please join with the family at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME , 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Saturday September 7th for Visitation from 2pm to 4pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4pm.
Donations in memory of Alan can be made to Toronto Lung Transplant Club CIVITAN International.
For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca.

HEBERT, Danny  - 
Passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Predeceased by his mother Irene and his father Alfred, his daughter Lana, and baby Hebert. Danny leaves behind his daughter Melanie Hewson (Jeff) and his long-time cherished friend Monique.

Forever remembered by Eleanor Leger, Katrina Burgess (Jordan), Damien Burgess (Faye), Robin Perry (Shawn) and Sulinda Burgess (Josh).

Adored papa to Juniper, Tanner, Alexander, Travis, Zachary, Dakota, Jordan, Jace, Jaydon, Dimitri, Hazel, Blake, Claire, Alexandria, Riven & Aria.

Danny will be lovingly remembered by many family and friends.

Danny had a true passion for woodworking and gardening, finding joy in creating beautiful things with his hands and nurturing plants. He loved taking long car rides, the country music playing loudly in the background, and cherished moments spent outdoors with friends. Above all, nothing brought him more happiness than the time he spent with his family, making memories that they can carry with them that would last a lifetime.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time date.

For further information and online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca

ALGER, Edith Louise Alger -  It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Edith Alger on Monday July 8th, 2024.

Predeceased by her husband William Alger (Bill), and sister Beverly Phillips.
Edith leaves behind her children, Christine Collins (Merle), Peter Alger (Debbie), Susan Alger and Patrick Alger.

Proud and loving grandmother to Michelle Collins, Matthew Collins (Lauren), Paige Collins, Michael Collins (Anna), Benjamin Hori (Hannah), Kelsey Irvine (Momme), Lindsay Irvine, great grandmother to Kristina, Keagan, Noelle, Nicholas, Braven, Arrow, Storm, Nora, and Max.
Survived by her sister Diana Ross.

There are countless individuals in Oshawa, Durham Region and beyond, whose lives have been touched by her dedicated, and passionate work as a tireless volunteer, committed Board member, community philanthropist and devoted friend.

As the youngest of three sisters, Edith started her legacy as a private nurse through Oshawa General Hospital, having studied at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. A lifelong commitment to voluntary service continued in 1960 as a volunteer with the YWCA in Oshawa.

By 1970 she was on the Board of Directors working on a number of local and national committees which culminated in her taking over as the President of the Oshawa YWCA. Edith was recognized for her years of service with the YWCA, with the Women of Distinction award. Thus began her career as a professional volunteer focused on bringing essential funding, focused leadership and compassionate care to a number of organizations. Edith has also delivered Meals on Wheels, organized blood donor clinics and served on the Board as Chair for Red Cross.

Her volunteer and Board of Directors positions have included, LHINs, now known as Home and Community Care Support Services, Information Oshawa, Feed the Need, Windreach Farm and the Windreach Farm Foundation, Durham Community Foundation, Columbus Community Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation, and Hearth Place.

Edith’s focus on education began with Durham College when she served as a member of the Board of Governors from 1987 to 1992. In the late 1990s, she also served on the Durham College President’s Advisory Committee providing insight into the creation of the partnerships between the college and the newly established University of Ontario Institute of Technology (now known as Ontario Tech University).

She has supported students at both institutions through generous gifts towards construction of the Oshawa Campus Library and the purchase of new adaptive technologies for the joint Centre for Students with Disabilities. In 2011, she also donated funds towards construction of the Centre for Food, to help turn the college’s field-to-fork vision into reality.

Along with many formal recognitions, Edith was awarded both the Queen Elizabeth II's Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. Edith forged lasting friendships through her work, her volunteerism and her many interests. Those who came to know Edith, respected her intelligence, dedication and kindness. She had a gift to make every interaction a meaningful one, putting everyone at ease with her generous spirit.

Like her husband William Alger, they dedicated their lives to family, friends and the community in which they lived and raised their family.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the exceptional staff at Harmony Hills Retirement Community, and to Debbie Armstrong and the wonderful team at Armstrong Funeral Home.

Donations in memory of Edith to any of the following charities would be greatly appreciated by our family.
Kidney Cancer Canada https://www.kidneycancercanada.ca/support-us/
Durham Community Foundation https://durhamcommunityfoundation.ca/
Columbus Community Church https://columbusunitedchurch.ca/giving/
or Autism Home Base https://autismhomebase.com/donate/

As per Edith’s wishes we will be hosting a Celebration of Life in the coming weeks.

Please visitARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME for event details or call 905-433-4711 for further information.

For online condolences please visit www.armstrongfh.ca

Tis only we who grieve
They do not leave, they are not gone
They look upon us still

ROBINSON, Wayne Robinson -

Suddenly passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home, in his 83rd year.

Beloved husband of Marie for 62 years. Cherished father of Sandy Robinson (Perry Hoffmann) and Robbie Robinson (Deanna Coady). Devoted grandfather of Jakob Robinson-Hoffmann, Wade Coady, Tanner Coady, Cameron Robinson, and Brady Robinson and great-grandfather of Zander Coady.

Dear brother of Bob (April), David (late Holly), late Allen, Glen (Cindy), and Greg.

Wayne will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Ken & Leotta Robinson.

Wayne enjoyed riding motorcycles and bicycles. Later in life, he truly enjoyed spending his time golfing.

As per his wishes, cremation will take place.

Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca

MacLEAN, Audrey MacLean - Surrounded by her family on Saturday July 6th, 2024 Audrey Campbell MacLean passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Predeceased by her loving husband Neill MacLean. Loving daughter of the late Andrew and Cecilia Aitken and dear sister of the late Irene McDonald.

Loving mother to Robert Drew MacLean (Julie) and James Gregory MacLean (Kim), proud grandmother to
Joshua, Cecilia, Miranda, Charlotte, Caitlin and great-grandmother to Elise, Liam and Olivia.

Audrey was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1934 and came to Canada during the Second World
War with her family. Audrey lived a very successful life surrounded by her loving family and
cherished friends.

Audrey attended the Glasgow School of Fine Art, The Nova Scotia College of Art and Dalhousie University.

She was the former Executive Director at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre and the Alzheimer Society of Durham. She was elected the Durham Board of Education for three successive terms including the office of Chairman of the board.

As a freelance writer she wrote extensively about the development of the arts and artists working in
the community including several years as an art critic to the former Oshawa Times.

She was a dedicated community volunteer and served as a Charter board member of Denise House, Durham Shoestring Performers and the Oshawa Art Association and as Chairman Durham M.S.

Society and as director of VON, Grandview Children's Centre, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Whitby Arts Station Gallery and the Oshawa Public Library. Audrey won the awards for community service as Oshawa Jaycees Outstanding Young Canadian for her work with the elderly and the YMCA Women of Distinction in the workplace and recipient of the 125th Queens commemorative medal.

Throughout her adult life she continued to paint and exhibit extensively and established Oshawa's first private gallery dedicated to showing the work of Durham artists. For several years she served as Director of The Lindsay Gallery.

She retired in 1999 to focus on her painting full time.

Ten years later she was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and became an active advocate for individuals living with the movement disorder.

She adjusted her lifestyle by downsizing her studio to accommodate her ability to paint. There will be a small service in Prince Edward Island along with her late husband Neill MacLean.

In memoriam donations to the Parkinsons and Alzheimer's Society is appreciated

SPEAKE, Gerald ‘Jerry’ Speake -

Passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Fairview Lodge, at the age of 80.

Loving husband of Sheila for over 58 years.

Cherished father of the late Sandra (1975), Darren (Krista), Rod (Patricia), Ryan (Lisa), Sally (John), and Marcy Joyce (Jay).

Devoted grandfather of Morgan, Madison, Emily, Kailyn, Braydon, Rylee, William, Jessica, Tegan, and Dylan. Predeceased by his brothers William, Jack, and Darryl.
Special thanks to the staff of Fairview Lodge for their care and compassion.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 12-2 p.m. at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME (124 King St. E., Oshawa).

Private family service will follow the visitation. The family will have a private urn interment at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society of Durham Region or the Salvation Army.

Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca

HASS, Ruth Hass - With broken hearts the family of Ruth Haas sadly announce her passing on Sat. July 6, 2024. Ruth Babette Haas (nee Rehberger) was born on April 22, 1934, in Pfaffengrund, Germany. Ruth was the beloved wife of Hans for 71 years and the two were inseparable until her last breath.

Ruth was the loving mother to Edeltraud (deceased 1982), Heidi (deceased 2022), Ilona, Hans, Michael and Kristina.

Much loved mother-in-law to Chester, Antonella, Kerri and Peter. Precious Oma to Jason, Simone, Katrina, Austin, Lukas, Daniel, Thomas, Arianna and great Oma to Georgia, Daisie May and Sophie.

Ruth will forever be loved and cherished by her sister-in-law Gretel and her many nieces and nephews.

Ruth and Hans were married in Germany and moved to Canada in 1956 with their eldest daughter. They settled in Oshawa in 1972 and raised their large family.

Ruth was a truly exceptional cook and was famous for her cheesecake, applecake, potato pancakes, rolladen and dumplings and of course her German coffee. Ruth and Hans loved to entertain family and friends at their home. Consider yourself privileged to have sat at her dinner table.

Those in the Oshawa community knew Ruth for her fiery spirit and kindness. Ruth leaves a legacy of love, kindness, generosity, and zest for life. We will never forget her warm smile, big heart and sparkling blue eyes.

Ruth will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by all.

Ruth’s family will meet friends at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME located at 124 King St. E. Oshawa, ON L1H 1B6 on Tues. July 9th from 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held on August 24th at 3:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 1950 Wilson Rd. N. Oshawa, ON L1K 0S8.

If you wish to make a donation, please donate at: donate.jw.org

Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca