ELLIS, Boyd Edward Ellis - October 1st, 2024

Unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 64.

Cherished husband of Darlene Ellis. Loving father of Crystal White (Darryl), Carl Ellis (Jessica), Robert Ellis, and Lisa Ellis. Beloved grandfather of Peyton, Serena, and Sierra. Dear brother of Tim (Sue), Carol (late Tom), Colleen (Don), and Glenda (late Brian). Predeceased by his parents Audrey & Carl Ellis. Boyd will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43 (471 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa).

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Simcoe Hall Settlement House. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca 

MCEACHERN, Robert Douglas McEachern - September 29th, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Rob passed away peacefully at the age of 56, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday September 29, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Rob gave cancer one hell of a fight, and protected those he loved right down to the end just as he always would.

Rob leaves behind his cherished wife and best friend of 36 years Sue. Adored father of Jessica Eldridge (Holden), and Robbie.

Devoted G-Pop of Easton and Ryerson.

Much Loved brother of Denise Cullen (Mike), Amanda Hansen and Shae Whalen (Lauren).

Son of Bonnie Aldridge (Geoffrey) and the late Robert McEachern.

Son in law of Don & Gloria Black.

Brother in law of Sandra McKee (Dave) and Kim Black.

Beloved uncle of Josh, Sarah, Christina, Kaitlyn (Owen), Rachel, Grayson, Nisa, Elleah, Phoenix, Jordan, Jared, Cienna and Bodhi.

Bonus dad to Sarah Thompson-Kelly (Ryan) and G-Pop to Callen and Keeva.

Sibling-like bond to Kristy Thompson-Whittaker (Julia) and Uncle to Rhys, Danica, and Miles.

Rob will be lovingly remembered by many more family members and friends.

Rob had an incredible sense of humor and the gift of gab, which he shared with everyone he met. He enjoyed fishing and the sunsets at the family cottage on Lake Consecon and he also had a great passion and love for hockey, but his favourite times were spent surrounded by family and close friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Police Association hall at 725 Conlin Rd. Whitby, Ontario on Sunday October 27th from 1 pm – 4 pm, with a tribute taking place from 1 pm – 1:30 pm.

Donations in memory of Rob can be made to Hearth Place Cancer Centre and would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Armstrong Funeral Home. For further details and online condolences please go to www.armstrongfh.ca

MCDONALD, Brian Angus Roderick McDonald - September 28th, 2024

Peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, at the age of 81.

Beloved partner of Marj. Loving father of Jamie, Roderick, Nicole (Keith), and Sheldon and grandfather and great-grandfather to many. Dear brother of George (Shirley) and Terry.

As per Brian’s wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no service. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca

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DOMJANIC, Jelena Domjanic (Mezga) - September 17th, 2024

Passed away suddenly at her residence on Tuesday September 17th, 2024 at the age of 76.

Beloved wife of Stjepan Domjanic of 56 years. Loving mother of Nina Romano (Nick), Mary Erickson (Peter) and Daniel Domjanic (Rebecca). Cherished gramma/baka of Gianni, Sonia, Ethan, Ava, Hunter & Sarah. Dear sister of Micika Hergotic (late Ivo) and late Stjepan Mezga (late Ana). Predeceased by her parents Marija and Franjo Mezga. Fondly missed by all her friends who had the pleasure of knowing her, and her extended family in Croatia.

Private funeral service will be held with her direct family at Armstrong Funeral Home in Oshawa. A Celebration of Life will follow at a future date. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association of Ontario. Online condolences can be made via www.armstrongfh.ca 

BRAWN, Rev. Robert 'Bob' Brawn - September 23rd, 2024

Received into heaven on September 23 at the age of 94. Bob passed in Port Perry Place, with son Mark at his side. Born in Oshawa and growing up in Raglan, Bob went on to attend U. of T. and McGill. Beloved husband of Shirley Scott of Montreal for 68 years, and father to Elizabeth (the late Shirley), Margaret (Greg), Mark (Ellen), and Gregory (Angie), along with 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandsons. Bob is survived by his brother, Clare (Beth) of Etobicoke.

Ordained by the United Church of Canada in 1956, Bob and Shirley served congregations throughout Ontario: Middleville, Zion-Wexford (Toronto), Thamesford, Cobourg, Port Perry-Prince Albert, and Linden Park (Hamilton). Together, Bob and Shirley enjoyed retirement in their Oshawa home for many years.

The funeral will be held at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa) on Friday, September 27 at 11:00 AM, with visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca

HATTON, Carol Anne Hatton (Boles) - September 19th, 2024

Peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood, at the age of 85.

Beloved wife of the late Gary. Loving mother of Christopher Hatton and his wife Shannon Morris-Hatton and Joe Hatton and his wife Angela. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Tristan, Alistair, Elizabeth, and Evelyn and great-grandmother of Brian and Duncan. Predeceased by her siblings Michael, Catherine, Paul, and Peter. Carol will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Carol was a very active volunteer in the communities in which she lived. Being part of: Kids on the Block puppet troop, The Canadian Club, The Ladies Auxiliary for the 420 Wing Oshawa, and Ladies Auxiliary The Royal Canadian Legion Orangeville. Carol had association with The Governor General’s Horse Guards and The Ontario Regiment. Her biggest passion and enjoyment, besides her family and friends, was the theatre. Carol was a member of Oshawa Little Theatre, Whitby Courthouse Theatre, and volunteered with Theatre Orangeville.
Visitation, followed by a brief service then interment at Thornton Cemetery, will begin on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa).

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 20, 2024 from 1pm-4pm at the Orangeville Legion (7 John Street Orangeville).

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Orangeville. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca 

BUZZELL, Marjorie Buzzell (Harrison) - September 16th, 2024

Passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 91.

Beloved wife of the late Edward for 66 years.

Cherished mother of Bryan (Karen), Craig (Karen), Kevin, the late David (the late Lorna), Eddie (Sherry) and Tammy Foster (Dave).

Adored grandmother of Chuck, Sabrina, Matthew, Kirk, the late Melissa, David, Shawn, the late Jonny, Michael, Jason, Sarah, Rebecca, Lacey, Justin, Tyson and the late Julie. Great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many.

Dear sister of Kenny and Gary. Predeceased by her parents Josephine and Gordon Harrison and by her siblings Isabelle, Muriel, Bob, and Velmore.

Will be missed by her best fur friend, Buddy.

Marjorie will be lovingly remembered by all of her family and friends. Her phenomenal cooking and baking, especially her strawberry shortcake and Christmas pudding, will be missed.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca

LYONS, Catherine Lyons - September 17th, 2024

Our dear Cathy left us peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 after a brief stay at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.

Daughter of the late Veronica and Julius Puskas, beloved wife of the late Jack Lyons and the adored mother of Michele (Paul) and Mike (Tracy). She was a proud and doting grandmother to Jack, Shawn and Bronwyn. She was the dear sister of Liz Dressing (John) and sister-in-law of the late Marg Longauer (the late Danny). Cathy will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews Lance Longauer, Steve Longauer (Nancy), Ray Longauer (Stacey), Ted Longauer (Cathy), and Suzanne Dashney (the late Kevin) and by her cousins Robert Velecky (Rosemary) and John Velecky (Cynthia).

Cathy was a remarkable lady. She was creative and curious and adventurous. She loved bold fabrics, beautiful clothing, gardening, music, and good food. She and Jack enjoyed travelling the world together learning about different cultures and cuisines. During a trip to Argentina, they danced the tango outdoors with the locals. And they both loved to nurture their beautiful garden.

Cathy was a wonderful mother to Michele and Mike and quite simply adored her grandchildren. She especially loved cooking for the kids who often came by for her famous chicken paprikash and chocolate cake. Even after they left for university, Cathy made it a point to spend as much time with them as possible and earlier this year, went to Europe with them for 3 weeks.

Cathy had a close and supportive network of friends with whom she lunched, biked, enjoyed Hungarian picnics, planned gourmet club dinners and played bridge.

Cathy was so thankful for the care she received from her GP Dr. Sitha and from her oncology team, Dr. Shim at Lakeridge Health and Dr. Myrehaug at Sunnybrook Hospital. The family would like to thank the remarkable team at Lakeridge that supported her in her final journey including Dr. Rastogi and the nurses on G9 and the Palliative team led by Dr. “Sam”. They were kind and caring and knew exactly what she needed.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 10:30 am at St. John the Evangelist Parish (903 Giffard St., Whitby). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Simcoe Hall Settlement House (Simcoehall.com) would be appreciated by the family. For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca 

JENNINGS, Carla Jennings - September 17th, 2024

On September 17, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, our beloved Carla, age 69, passed away. Carla is survived by her son Jason Hennessy of Edmonton, AB, her daughter Shelley Bain Diamond (Kevin ) of Hamilton, ON, her grandsons Anthony and Will and her partner Rolf Hoermann of Whitby, ON. In Bathurst, NB, her mother Edna Jennings (101), sisters Faye Sutherland, Judy (Scott) George, her brother Dean of Bowmanville, ON and her close friend Darlene Bono of Oshawa, ON. Predeceased by her father Forest and her brother Raymond.

Carla’s many nieces and nephews will miss her greatly.

Carla’s legacy of love and humour lives on in all who knew her. She fought to the very end, never giving up hope. Our deepest thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Rothenstein and Dr. Richard Niglis of the Oncology Department and ALL their staff. Marianna Papleo, Samantha, Lisa and Anne and the nurses in the palliative care unit.

Cremation has taken place. Donations in Carla’s memory may be made to the Lakeridge Health Cancer Centre or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca

“Smile when you think of me and cherished memories will keep you until we meet again.”

McLinton Donald (Chadrick) Nelson – 1981 – 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the McLinton family, Kim & Jim announce the sudden passing of their oldest son Chad on the 11th of September 2024.

Chad was born in Red Deer, Alberta on March 18th, 1981 to Kim (Halliday) and Jack (Cooper).
Chad was a kind and caring gentle soul, who loved his family and adored all animals. He will be missed by his sister Korri and brother Mitchell, his grandmothers Nanny Norma Halliday, Gramma Micki McLinton, Nana Kay Cooper, his grandfather deceased Papa Murray Halliday, Grandpa Ray McLinton and Vic Cooper and by his many aunts, uncles, and cousins from the McLinton, Halliday, Jeyes and Cooper families.

A private family funeral service will be held this week and a Celebration of Life for Chad will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to Team Chelsea- Oshawa & Durham Region would be appreciated.