VALIQUETTE, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Irene Valiquette: 11-Mar-1940 - 30-Aug-2024

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down
in green pastures:
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul:
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake.

Even, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for You are with me; Your rod and
Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the
presence of mine enemies: You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house
of the LORD forever.

VAGOPOULOS, Paraskevi "Voula" Vagopoulos - 1969 - 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Voula Vagopoulos on Aug 30, who peacefully left us, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

Voula was the beloved daughter of Alexandros and Vasaliki, who preceded her in death. She was a devoted and loving sister to Tony Vagopoulos and Effie Vagopoulos, and a cherished sister-in-law to Val.

Voula’s love knew no bounds, especially when it came to her role as an amazing aunt to Victoria, AJ, and Mackenzie, who were the light of her life.

Voula’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering strength will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her family and friends will forever hold her memory in their hearts, cherishing the love and joy she brought into their lives.

In lieu of flowers, Voula’s wish was for donations to be made to Hearth Place, an organization close to her heart, in honor of her legacy.

A service will be held to celebrate her life.

WHITE, Clerine White -

8-Sep-1941 - 29-Aug-2024

LIVESTREAM LINK
If you are unable to attend in person,

please join the family on Sunday September 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. as we livestream the funeral service from our McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel.

Please click on the following link: https://v2.forever.link/j/yt/54697

SUCK, Sigrid Suck - 1938 - 2024

Sigrid was born to Karl & Emma Kluge in April of 1938 in Hamburg Germany, the 8th of 10 children. Sigrid came to Canada in 1959 with her husband Klaus and together they built a new life in their adopted homeland. Sigrid’s greatest joy was her expanding family. She is survived by her son Michael (Fernanda), daughter Diana (Al), 5 grandchildren and their spouses, 6 great grandchildren and her loving sister Lilo (Bruce).

Thanks go out to the staff of the Bay Ridges Nursing Home for the loving care of Sigrid in her final years.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Sigrid Suck to the Arthritis Society of Canada at:

https://arthritis.ca/

MCINTOSH, Greta McIntosh - March 28, 1933 - August 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Greta McIntosh announce her passing but take comfort that she is at peace with the Lord.

Greta was cherished daughter of Sybil & C.N Rutty (deceased). Loving sister to Jean, Marilyn and Joe (deceased) and survived by Anne.

Devoted wife for 69 years to Aubrey McIntosh. Wonderful Mom to Patrica (Jerry), Russell (deceased) and Lynda (Bill).

Much loved Grandma to Justin, Jennifer, Lindsay, Ryan, Michael & Caitlin.

Adored GG to Tyler, Emily, Jaxson, Sophia, Aubrey, Charlotte, Olivia, Sophie and Abigail.
Greta enjoyed a full life surrounded by her tight knit family and awesome friends. In her younger years up to mid 60’s you could find her coaching and cheering her children at various sports. When not with the children, Greta could be found on the tennis court, in the pool or having coffee with the girls. And when evening came around, she loved a good dance party.

In her later years, she could be found on the golf course or shopping for golf clothes. And in the evenings, Greta continued to love a good party.

Alexander Emanuel Sills - 16-Jul-1944 - 23-Aug-2024

During his early years Alexander enjoyed riding his motorcycle, lifting weights, and going dancing. He immigrated to New York City and later to Toronto, where he settled down with his wife and three children.

Alexander took great pride in his career at the Don Jail as an Operations Manager, where he joyfully shared stories about his co-workers and the respect he cultivated from in-mates. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time in Florida.

He loved his family, his green garden, spotless cars, and a mid- morning snack paired with a good coffee.

Alexander is survived by his loving wife Barbara, his three children Terry, Angelee and Mark, their spouses Diane, Tony, and Chris, and the four granddaughters he adored, Mikala (Karlo), Emily (Chris), Taylor (Demetre), and Sophie.

He was a loving brother to Yvonne, Patricia, John, Elizabeth, and Debbie.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Ivan and Peter, and parents Lucius and Dorothy.

 Alexander will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

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If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. as we livestream the service from our Chapel. Please click the following link: https://v2.forever.link/arbormemorial-mceachnie/alexander-sills

KNOWLES, Ian Thomas Knowles - 21-May-1946 - 26-Aug-2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ian Thomas Knowles at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on August 26th, 2024, at the age of 78. His final days were spent surrounded by family and his sudden loss comes as a tremendous shock to us all.
Ian was born May 21st, 1946, to Earl and Helen Knowles (nee Duffin) in Toronto, Ontario. He took great pride in being the first grandson, enjoying many summers in his youth along the Bay Chaleur in Bathurst, New Brunswick with his family, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Ian was an avid traveler and enjoyed taking road trips across Canada and the USA. It was on one of these trips where he met his wife Gloria Breiwick of Minneapolis, Minnesota on spring break in Daytona, Florida. After five years of navigating a long-distance romance in a time before the internet, they enjoyed 49 wonderful years together in marriage and raised their children Heather and Matthew.
Ian was a wiz with numbers which lead to 24 years with CIBC in the headquarters I.T. Data Center. He took on the role of a stay-at-home dad during the kids’ teenage years which gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for umpiring baseball and softball in the local leagues for 20 years. Ian had a real love for sports and enjoyed playing hockey, bowling, and curling. Football was his favorite spectator sport, and he participated in various fantasy leagues throughout the years. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a knack for trivia, puzzles, and word games, and was an enthusiastic reader with a wonderfully diverse collection of books.

Ian was devoted to serving his community and dedicated his time to the Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering where he wore many hats as president, treasurer, and Santa Clause parade organizer. He was involved as a Beaver and Cub leader for the 6th Pickering Scouts Group while Matthew was a member. Ian loved lobster rolls and considered being left-handed his superpower. He originated the “out-laws club” with Gloria’s side of the family and being birthday buddies with his aunt Mabel and daughter-in-law Lacey. His favorite saying was “if it hurts, don’t do it”, especially to Heather.

Ian was preceded by his parents, Earl and Helen, brother Allan, and sister-in-law Barb. He is survived by his wife Gloria, children Heather and Matthew, daughter-in-law Lacey, brother Dennis, and sisters-in-law Laura and Wendy. He was an amazing son, brother, husband, and father. Ian cherished his family and friends, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Our family would appreciate any memories you would like to share of him and consider a donation to the Purple Heart Project for wounded veterans.

Celebrations of life will be held in Pickering, Ontario and in Minneapolis, Minnesota with dates to be announced.

Friends and family are invited to visit at McEachnie Funeral Home

MAKSYMIW, Regina Maksymiw - May 1st, 1928-August 28th, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Regina Maksymiw at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 96th year.

Loving Mother to Anna (Gary) Cassagnol. Proud Grandmother to Marc (Mary) Cassagnol, Matthew (Kris) Cassagnol and Chad Cassagnol. Adoring GG to Connor, Emmett, Nora, and Caleb Cassagnol.

Regina was born in Germany. She was predeceased by her parents George and Anna (Ostapowich) Schenk. As well as her siblings Walter, Joseph, Elizabeth and Nina.

Regina was loved by everyone who knew her. She was everyone’s “Nana”.

We hope heaven is filled with all the salt shakers your beautiful heart desires.

DAWES, Lana Dawes - 1945 - 2024

In her 79th year, Lana passed away at home in Pickering, ON. Beloved widow of John MacGillivray, older sister to Gary (Leeann), Raymond (Connie), Audrie (Bob), and Susie (Troy). A loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Retired from The Canadian Press, she always spoke fondly of her time there, the friends she made, and the sports celebrities she met.

Her love of travel took her to many places that were filled with fond memories, especially her trip to Graceland because she loved Elvis.

Her and John loved to golf and had many adventures on their boat, Miss LED. She will be fondly remembered and missed by her family in Nova Scotia and her dear friends in Elliot Lake, where she lived for 13 years.

-'Til we meet again

At Lana's request there will be no funeral service.

TWOMEY, Robert - 20-May-1949 - 25-Aug-2024

With broken hearts, the family announces the passing of Robert (don’t call me Bob) Bernard Thomas Twomey on Sunday August 25, 2024.

Beloved husband and soul mate of Bernice (nee Bruce) for over 53 wonderful years. Extremely loving and proud father of Elizabeth and Tom (Susie) and proud poppy to his beloved puppers, his best buddy Mikey and princess Lola.

Son of the late Bert and Elaine Twomey. Son-in-law of Elizabeth (Betty) and the late Eldon Bruce.

Brother of Walter (Sheryl), Barry, the late Ronald (Judy), Colleen Trimm, the late Roger (Angela), Mark, Bert (Andrea), Joanne Richard (Dennis), and Harold. Brother-in-law of Randy (Bonnie) Bruce and the late Suzanne Bruce and David Bruce.

Loving uncle and great uncle to his many, many, nephews and nieces (even if he couldn’t remember your names) and cousin to the extended Twomey, Bruce, Cook, Flood and Perdue families.

Robert will be remembered for his adoration of his wife and children and his sense of service to others, including over 25 years of Volunteering with the Ajax-Pickering Branch of the Navy League of Canada where he served in many roles, including President and both Navy League and Sea Cadet Chair.

We thank you all for your ongoing love and support over the last few difficult months.

We encourage everyone to wear something Yellow, as when Robert met his wife, she was in a yellow dress. He was always fond of the cheerful colour and no suits please. Let's light up this event in Robert's memory.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Robert’s favorite charity, the Ajax-Pickering Branch of the Navy League of Canada via eTransfer to ajaxpickering.treasurer@navyleagueon.ca or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Friends and family are invited to visit at McEachnie Funeral Home