No Longer By My Side But Forever In My Heart

Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Service
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
The service will begin at 6:00pm
You are welcome to arrive between 5:30-6:00pm

A service in memory of our beloved pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge officiated by Corinne Gerbis at McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax ON L1T 2Z7)

Please bring a framed picture of your late pet for display during the memorial service.

IN REMEMBRANCE SLIDESHOW

During the service, we will honour all our cherished, gone although never forgotten pets one by one through an in remembrance slideshow.

Please email one photo of your beloved late pet and their name by Thursday, September 26th to:

gbryant@arbormemorial.com

If you are unable to attend the memorial service, feel free to watch the live broadcast at the link that will be provided at a later date. We still encourage you to email a photo/pet name for the in remembrance slideshow you can watch during the service through the livestream.

The online guestbook is open to anyone that would like to share a memory and/or words of remembrance of their dear late pets.

It is impossible to forget a pet that gave you so much to remember

LIVESTREAM LINK
If you are not able to attend in person, please join us on Tuesday October 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. as we livestream the Pet Memorial Service from our McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel. Please click on the following link: https://v2.forever.link/arbormemorial-mceachnie/pet-memorial

Fraser, Patricia Jean Fraser - 13-Oct-1942 - 27-Sep-2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Jean Fraser, who left this world peacefully at the age of 81, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 60 years, Doug Fraser, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and partnership. Pat and Doug are together again in heaven.

Pat was a warm and loving person, whose smile would light up any room she entered. She was the cherished mother of Heather Kaine (Andy Kenins) and Cameron Fraser (Tricha Fraser) and the adored grandmother of Emily and Jack Kaine and Myles and Tiffany Fraser with whom she would talk and laugh for hours on end. She was predeceased by her brother, Elford Verral (Kathy Verral) and the beloved Aunt of Julie, Jennifer and Daniel Verral and Jason, Kevin and Annemarie Fraser. The owner of many “free” dogs, Pat instilled a love of animals in her children. She will be missed by fur grandchildren Julia and Ella.

A natural host, Pat was known for the joy she brought to those around her. Her home was the heart of many wonderful gatherings. Fletcher Valley pool parties were legendary with hours of music recorded from the albums of neighbourhood teenagers. Pat was actively engaged in her community. She was district camp advisor for the Girl Guides and encouraged her family to spend time in the great outdoors hiking, camping, swimming and singing around the campfire – rain or shine. Retiring to Haliburton County in 2004 she became an active and devoted member of St. Peter’s Church where she could be found volunteering at pancake breakfasts, salad suppers, Highland teas, Thanksgiving dinners and Sunday services. Her presence will be sorely missed, but her legacy of love, faith, and friendship will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Thank you to Pat’s team at the Durham Region Cancer Centre, Lakeridge Health Oshawa, for their care and compassion and for the extra time we are grateful to have had with our mother.

Pat’s life was filled with love and laughter. A celebration of her life will take place on October 19, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Peter’s Church, 1213 St. Peters Road, Algonquin Highlands.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Pat’s memory.

Friends and family are invited to visit at McEachnie Funeral Home

HUGHES, Mary Elizabeth

10-Sep-1939 – 26-Sep-2024

Mary Elizabeth Hughes passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. She leaves behind family and friends who will forever cherish her memory.

Funeral Details:

• Visitation: McEachnie Funeral Home, 1-Oct-2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• Mass of Christian Burial: St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 2-Oct-2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
• Burial: Christ the King Cemetery, 2-Oct-2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Funeral Home: McEachnie Funeral Home - Pickering (Arbor Memorial)

CULLY, Marilyn Jean Cully - December 26, 1939 – September 26, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Marilyn Cully, in her 85th year, after a brave and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Beloved mother of Heather (Dwayne) Scott, and Doug (Chandana) Cook. Loving sister of Marsha (Jim) Harvey and Bill Cully and caring sister-in-law to Alma Beaton and Lucille Bell. She was the proud grandmother to Carling and Cody and step-grandmother to Ved and Veer.

Marilyn was a teacher at Parkview Public School in Unionville, from 1975 to 1996, known then as Mrs. Cook. She was a thoughtful and caring teacher who took pride in her work and celebrated the achievements of her students. Marilyn made many wonderful friends during her years at Parkview and continued to enjoy these friendships long after retirement through travelling partners, Friday night Valhalla dinners, and various reunion gatherings.

Marilyn’s kindness endeared her to so many people throughout her lifetime and she truly treasured every one of her friends and caregivers who came into her life.

In retirement, Marilyn loved to be involved in her grandchildren’s lives. She volunteered in their classrooms doing the “little books” reading program. As a proud grandma she enjoyed cheering on Carli at her cheerleading competitions and Cody at his hockey games. She never missed an event. In the off-season you could find Marilyn in her bunkie behind the cottage on Gull Lake either napping or snuggled up watching an old movie with the kids.

Marilyn’s greatest passion was genealogy research. She spent many years sleuthing through archives and cemeteries and ancestry sites trying to uncover the mysteries of family history. Through her hard work she met many great people and also helped some discover their long-lost or unknown family members.

I would like to acknowledge and express my sincere appreciation to all of the wonderful medical teams that cared so much for Marilyn over the past few years. Dr. Ron Oda, Dr. Leena Hajra, Dr. Sahgal, Dr. Perry and Dr. Lipsman, and so many at Markham-Stouffville Hospital. These doctors always listened, offered solutions and took urgent action – giving Marilyn constant hope to continue fighting. I would also like to thank all of the extremely kind and compassionate nurses, PSWs, doctors and volunteers at the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry for caring for Marilyn with respect and dignity at the end of her journey.

In lieu of flowers, we would sincerely appreciate a donation in Marilyn’s memory to Markham-Stouffville Hospital or Oak Ridges Hospice.

Marilyn’s life was marked by her dedication to her family and friends and she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Marilyn will be resting at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road in Ajax. Visitation: Monday, September 30th from 4-8pm. Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 1st from 11-12noon. Refreshments: 12-2pm. Interment at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery: 2:30pm.

It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone.
Part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

Winston Julian Ralph - April 1943 - September 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Winston Julian Ralph on September 25th 2024 at the age of 81. Beloved Husband to Ernestine for 60 years. Proud Dad to Julian (Susanne) and the late Dwayne.

Caring Granddad to Alexander (Tabitha) and Brandon (Adrianna). Proud Great Granddad to Olivia, Caleb and Freyja. Dear Brother to his Sister (Norma) and Brother (George) and his late Siblings. He will be greatly missed by his extended Family and Friends.

Donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada or The Kidney Foundation of Canada in Winston's memory.

Goodbye my family, my life is past.
I loved you all to the very last.
Weep not for me, but courage take,
Love each other, for my sake.
For those you love don’t go away.
They walk beside you
every day.

Visit at McEachnie Funeral Home 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) Mehaffey on September 16, 2024, at the age of 89 in Oshawa, ON. He was born on May 2, 1935. Dave was a devoted family man and a cherished member of his community/neighborhood of almost 50 years, always ready to lend a hand or offer advice in order to help get the job done.

He retired from the Toronto Star Newspaper, where he not only contributed his skills but also formed lifelong friendships and shared countless fascinating stories. Dave was a man of many interests, including golfing, skating, playing pool, and in his younger years, snowmobiling and boating. He took great pleasure in staying active and was particularly meticulous about his lawn and yard.

Dave was preceded by his beloved wife Pearl, his mother Gertrude, his father William, and his brother Jack. He is survived by a loving and extensive family, including his brothers William (Bill) and George and his wife Lee; Sister-in-law Mabel MacKenzie (Peter); Children Brenda (Rick), Glenn, and Wayne; Grandson's Brandon, James (Cecilia) and their children Sofia and Ella; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Stouffville/Ringwood area.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Dave's life was marked by his dedication to his family, his friends and his home, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and generosity. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Dave will be resting at:
McEachnie Funeral Home
28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, Ajax ON CA, L1T 2Z7
Visitation Monday Sept 23 (4-8)
Service Tuesday Sept 24 (1pm)
Reception: The Royal Canadian Legion, Pickering, 1555 Bayly St Pickering L1W2Z1

LAPI, Nevzat Lapi

12-Mar-1934 - 17-Sep-2024

"Those we love we never lose,
For always they will be,
Loved, remembered, treasured,
Always in our memory."

Friends and family are invited to visit at McEachnie Funeral Home

O'QUINN, Aloysius "Al" O'Quinn - 23-Jun-1940 - 17-Sep-2024

It is with great joy that we remember the life of Aloysius Gordon O’Quinn, or Al, as he was best known. Born in Bruins Brook, Newfoundland on June 23rd 1940, Al was the youngest of 14 siblings. Moving to Toronto in 1958, Al worked at first in construction before venturing into catering, and eventually ran a boutique cafe at Old City Hall in Toronto. His love of story telling and genuine east-coast friendliness made him a natural fit for the work he chose, and many enduring friendships he cultivated along the way, and he will be fondly remembered by all those who knew him. On the morning of September 17th, 2024, in his 84th year, Al passed suddenly of injuries from a fall. He is survived by his loving wife Tillie, children Craig (Cheryl) and Cindy (Chad), was a father figure to John (Carla), Linda (Roger) and Kathy, and grandfather to 16 children.

We’ll miss you, Dad. May you rest in peace.

A Celebration of Life for Al will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Durham Regional Police Association located at 725 Conlin Road, Whitby, ON.  https://www.google.com/search?q=725+Conlin+Road%2C+Whitby%2C+ON&oq=725+Conlin+Road%2C+Whitby%2C+ON&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigAdIBCDEyODFqMGo3qAIHsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

In lieu of flowers, donations in Al’s memory made to Diabetes Canada would be appreciated. https://crm1.diabetes.ca/BBIS_CRMLive/tribute-donation-form-

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Condolences from family and friends

DAWSON, Joshua Clarke Dawson - 16-Mar-1980 - 15-Sep-2024

It is with profound sadness that we must announce the sudden passing of our beloved Father, Son, Brother, Husband, Uncle, and friend, Joshua “Josh” Dawson. Josh passed away suddenly on September 15, 2024, he was 44 years old.

Josh was born on March 16, 1980, in Toronto, Ontario, to parents Paul Dawson (Heather Dawson) and Deirdre Dawson (James Lynn), and is survived by his brother Matthew Dawson and family (Casandra Dawson, children, Clarke Dawson, Chloe Dawson, and Rhett Dawson). and his younger brother Zachary Dawson.

Josh was known for his sense of humor, good looks, kindness, compassion, and incisive wit. Josh was an amazing athlete, excelling at Hockey, Baseball, and his passion, Golf. Josh was a huge sports fan, his favorite teams were the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

In 2014, Josh married his wife Elizabeth Wang in Jamaica. Together, Josh and Elizabeth built a family with the arrival of their beautiful son, Finley Dawson born in March 2017. Josh was always devoted to Finley and passed his love and talent for sports on to him, demonstrated by Josh coaching Finley’s various sports teams. Finley is already excelling at Hockey, Baseball, and Golf, as they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Family and friends are invited to Josh’s Celebration of Life Gathering to be held at McEachnie Funeral Home located at 28 Old Kingston Road in Ajax ON L1T 2Z7, on Thursday, September 26 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Those we love we never lose,
 For always they will be,
Loved, remembered, treasured,
Always in our memory.

MURPHY, David Murphy - 20-Jan-1927 - 14-Sep-2024

LIVESTREAM LINK
If you are not able to attend in person, please join the family on Friday October 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. as the memorial service is livestreamed from  St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Please click on the following link: (the link will be uploaded once it is received from the church.)

Family and friends are invited to MURPHY, David Murphy of Life Gathering to be held at McEachnie Funeral Home

Those we love we never lose,
 For always they will be,
Loved, remembered, treasured,
Always in our memory.