Peter Cougler

May 23, 1942 - December 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Peter Cougler, who passed away on December 28, 2024. Peter will be fondly remembered by his family, friends, and all who knew him for his kindness and generosity.

Funeral Details:

Visitation: McEachnie Funeral Home on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Memorial Service: McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel on January 13, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Reception: McEachnie Family Centre on January 13, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEachnie Funeral Home.

Monina Elese Gray-Reeves

March 11, 1958 - December 17, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Monina Elese Gray-Reeves on December 17, 2024. Predeceased by her beloved son Christian, daughter-in-law Renée, and two cherished grandchildren Cylus and Carmen. Monina was a loved sister to Fitzroy, Val, and Doreen and will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

Funeral Details:

Visitation: McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, ON) on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Funeral Service: McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel on January 3, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Posted Messages:

Pauline Serrant | December 27, 2024: "We had a great friendship because of our boys' friendship. Lost touch but never forgotten, Elise. RIP."

Connie and Ron Bohaker | December 25, 2024: "We were so sorry to hear that your Mom had passed. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Love to you all. Aunt Connie and Uncle Ron."

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEachnie Funeral Home.

Monica Walters

March 31, 1939 - December 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Monica Walters, who passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. Monica will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for her kindness and unwavering love.

Funeral Details:

Visitation: McEachnie Funeral Home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Funeral Service: McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel on January 4, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Burial: Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens on January 4, 2025, from 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM.

If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family via livestream on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Click on the following link to view: Livestream for Monica Walters.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEachnie Funeral Home.

Joyce Margaret Rudkin

Sunday, July 16, 1939 - Friday, December 27, 2024

Joyce Margaret Rudkin, born on July 16, 1939, in Saskatchewan, Canada, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, in Oshawa, Ontario.

Joyce was a spirited individual known for her adventurous nature and love of the beach, where she found joy and solace throughout her life. A devoted mother, she leaves behind her beloved children, Sandy and Debra, as well as her cherished granddaughter Shannon and great-grandchild Corvin. She will also be deeply missed by her sons-in-law John and Viktor.

Joyce’s enthusiasm for life was matched only by her passion for music, particularly the tunes of Elvis Presley, which provided the soundtrack to many of her happiest moments. Her vibrant personality, zest for life, and love for family brought warmth and joy to everyone around her.

Joyce will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, her dedication to her family, and her infectious smile. Her legacy of love and laughter will be cherished by all who knew her.

Messages of condolence and shared memories may be left at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME.

Lorraine Smythe

Wednesday, December 14, 1927 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that Lorraine Smythe, in her 97th year, passed away peacefully at Pickering Ajax Hospital on Christmas evening, December 25, 2024.

Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Doug, after 52 years of marriage. She is survived by her five children, Susan Smythe, Carol Knight (Mike), Mike Smythe (Pam), Cathie Boduch (Tom), and Steve Smythe (Michelle). She will be dearly missed by her seven grandchildren, LeahAnn, Chris, Matt, Drew, Adam, Craig, and Megan, and her great-grandchildren, Jameson, Elisabeth, Aiden, Elyse, Cora, Grayson, Blakely, Jason, Kevin, Simon, and Charlotte.

Born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Lorraine moved to Toronto, Ontario, at the age of six. As the last of her five siblings, she was the matriarch of her large and loving family.

Visitation will be held at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., with a reception afterward.

Lorraine will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the cherished memories she created with her family and friends.

Messages of condolence and shared memories may be left at McEachnie Funeral Home.

Events

• Visitation: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village.
• Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel.
• Reception: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at McEachnie Family Centre.

Michael Theodorus VandeGraft

26-Sep-1927 - 24-Dec-2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Theodorus VandeGraft, who left us on December 24, 2024, at the age of 97, in Oshawa, Ontario. Michael was born in Beek en Donk, Holland, on September 26, 1927, one of six children to Adrianus and Johanna.

Michael's early life was marked by hard work and dedication. He attended school until 1940, and at just 14 years old, he began working in the steel mill to help support his family. In 1947, Michael proudly joined the military, serving until 1950 in Indonesia.

In 1954, Michael married Catharina Vandenberg, the love of his life. They immigrated to Canada in 1957, with their 18-month-old son, Eddie. Michael and Catharina were married for an incredible 63 years. Michael worked as an insurance salesman before securing a position at General Motors. After 29 years of dedicated service, he retired from General Motors in 1986.

Michael loved soccer as a child, and as an adult, he enjoyed cheering on his favorite teams, the Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leafs. Michael and Catharina spent 28 summers at their trailer in Campbellford, Ontario, where Michael enjoyed fishing, playing lawn darts, and creating meaningful friendships with the many people they met over the years. Michael and Catharina also made many trips back to Holland, to visit and celebrate special occasions with friends and family.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Catharina, and their son, Eddie. Michael is remembered with love by his daughter-in-law, Cheryl, his granddaughter, Kristy (Tyler), his grandson, Derek (Jessica), and his great-grandchildren, Eddie, Henry, Jack, and Chloe. He will also be missed by the close friends they made in Canada, as well as his nieces and nephews in Holland. A special thank you to Chris and Antoinetta Vorstenbosch and the Daniels family for their years of support.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and nurses of Extendicare Oshawa, particularly the Unit 2 nurses and staff, for their kindness, compassion, and care during Michael’s stay.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity or to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Funeral Details:
Funeral Service:
McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel
Event Times: 4-Jan-2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Interment:
Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens
Event Times: 4-Jan-2025 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEachnie Funeral Home.

Patricia Frances Conlon

December 29, 1940 - December 25, 2024

Patricia Conlon died peacefully at Pickering Ajax Hospital on December 25, 2024, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. Her indomitable will to live marked her final months, and she will be deeply mourned by family and a wide circle of friends.

Patricia was predeceased in 2022 by her loving husband Leo after 62 years of marriage, her mother Mary McKenna, her brothers Jackie, Jimmy, and Dennis, and her sister Bridget Anne. She is survived by her three children, Michael Conlon (Larissa), Donna Annett (Steve), and Teresa Ezquerra (Mauro Leonardo). She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Riley, Alexander, Devin, Emma, Aaron, and Anna. Patricia is further survived by her sister Mary Garvey and sister-in-law Colleen McKenna, along with a wide network of nieces and nephews in Canada and Ireland and many brothers- and sisters-in-law in both Canada and Ireland.

Patricia grew up in Toronto with five brothers and sisters, raised by her mother Mary in the family's (in)famous boarding house on Macpherson Ave. She developed a deep sense of resilience and resolve in those years but also a capacity for love and the vital importance of family. The boarding house on Macpherson was a magnet for the Irish community in Toronto, and many of the connections she made there lasted a lifetime.

Patricia was very active in the Irish dancing community and traveled the world (despite a lifelong fear of flying!) to support her daughters in competitive Irish dancing. She maintained a wide circle of friends and enjoyed connecting with them at Delta Bingo. A passionate lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan, Patricia was actually in attendance when the Leafs last won the Stanley Cup. Though she never got a return trip, her love for the team never wavered.

Patsy, as she was known to her friends, lived a rich and varied life. Though her passing leaves a deep void, her legacy lives on in every act of kindness, empathy, and love carried forward by those who knew and loved her. Her family extends their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Yuh of the Scarborough Healthcare Centre for his compassionate and expert care throughout Patricia’s life. His dedication sets a standard of care to which all physicians should aspire.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Lakeridge Health Foundation - Our Cancer Campaign.

Funeral Details

Visitation:
McEachnie Funeral Home
Event Times:
December 28, 2024
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
December 29, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Funeral Mass:
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Event Times:
December 30, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Burial:
Christ the King Cemetery
Event Times:
December 30, 2024
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEachnie Funeral Home.

Guest Posts

Janet Adie | December 28, 2024
Sending prayers and condolences to Pat’s family. She was the sweetest lady. We had lots of fun on our trips to Buffalo. Fly with the angels. RIP 🙏🙏

Deanna Keeling | December 28, 2024
Dear Donna, Teresa & Michael,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing - I remember fondly all the fun times and laughs we had at the feises and all the special occasions our families shared in. Patsy was one of a kind!
Sending our ❤️ and 🙏🏻 to the entire family.
Deanna

Vassilios Tsotsos

March 12, 1951 - December 25, 2024

Passed away on December 25, 2024. Beloved husband to Evangelia Tsotsos. Loving father to Nick Tsotsos (Natasha Tsotsos), Vasa Pavlou (Zisis Pavlou), and Mary Gkelis (Ioannis Gkelis). Adored grandfather to Demitra Gkelis, Georgios Pavlou, Ella Tsotsos, Konstantina Gkelis, Irene Pavlou, and Luca Tsotsos.

Funeral Details

Visitation:
McEachnie Funeral Home
Event Times:
December 29, 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Funeral Service:
St. Nedela Macedonian Orthodox Church
Event Times:
December 30, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEachnie Funeral Home.

Ynolde Patricia Best

September 29, 1939 - December 24, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family of Ynolde Patricia Best announce her peaceful passing on December 24th, 2024, at the age of 85. Ynolde was born on September 29th, 1939, to Joseph Abner and Carmen Abner formerly Asson in Trinidad and Tobago. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Best for 57 years. The proud and dedicated mother of Kelly Buist (Joshua) and Lesley Dottin (Patrick). She enjoyed spending time with her grand-daughters, Kendra, Laila and Erin. She will be fondly remembered by her friends and family in Canada, England, US and Trinidad.

After graduating from high school, Ynolde left Trinidad for England to begin her training at St Crispens Nursing School. It was in England that Ynolde would be reunited with the boy that had loved her from a distance since elementary school. Thomas would take the train with Ynolde every evening after school. It wasn’t long before walks in the park turned into a walk down the aisle in 1964. In 1966 they decided to leave England for Canada. Ynolde remained in London to complete her Midwife training, and Thomas enrolled at the University of Windsor. They would eventually leave Windsor for Toronto where they developed roots and started a family with the birth of Kelly Patricia in 1973 and Lesley Ynolde arriving in 1975.

Ynolde worked in labor and delivery for almost 30 years at Scarborough General Hospital, before retiring in 2000. Ynolde was the glue that kept the family here and abroad connected. She was affectionately called “Auntie Patsy” and she would always offer words of encouragement and support to anyone in need. She was charitable and generous, always making sure everyone was taken care of. Ynolde’s legacy will be her acts of service for others. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all the doctors, nurses, and support workers for their dedicated and endless support and care during Ynolde’s illness.

Funeral Details

Visitation:
McEachnie Funeral Home
Event Times:
January 2, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Funeral Service:
McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel
Event Times:
January 2, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEachnie Funeral Home.

Rev. Dr. Ivan Adolphus Tappin

November 2, 1943 - December 15, 2024

In Loving Memory
Rev. Dr. Ivan Adolphus Tappin
1943 - 2024

Funeral Details

Visitation:
McEachnie Funeral Home
Event Times:
January 3, 2025
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Visitation:
Apostolic Pentecostal Church
Event Times:
January 4, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Funeral Service:
Apostolic Pentecostal Church
Event Times:
January 4, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Burial:
Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens
Event Times:
January 4, 2025
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEachnie Funeral Home.