CHOSEN, Norma Marlene Chosen - 6-Aug-1937 - 27-Sep-2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Norma Marlene Chosen in her 87th year on Friday, September 27, 2024. Surrounded by her loving family, Norma went peacefully into God’s care.

Cherished mother to Carol (Mike), Paul (Late) and Alan (Lori). She was the very proud Gramma to Laura (Brandon), Valerie (Greg) and Sarah. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her and loved her along her journey. She is reunited with the love of her life, her beloved husband Walter (2019).

Norma and Walter loved nothing more than to be with family, usually over a dinner or celebration of some kind. She was proud to have been married to him for 60 years. Norma enjoyed travelling, bowling, sewing, knitting, shopping, baseball, hockey and all things chocolate. She was strong, resilient, courageous, kind, generous, creative, funny and had a heart that was full of love – she was always there for you, no matter what. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.

We love you with all our hearts and we miss you every day.

Visitation will be at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Procession will be made to Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery where Norma will be laid to rest.

Donations may be made in her name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or Parkinson Canada. Cards will be available at the Funeral Home or donations may be made online.

Condolences may be offered in the Guestbook at www.mceachniefuneral.ca

LIVESTREAM LINK
If you are not able to attend in person, please join the family on Thursday October 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. as we livestream the funeral service from out McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel. Please click on the following link: (the link will be uploaded once we receive it)

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.

Ercilia Eugenia Capeta Machado - 11-Aug-1933 - 29-Sep-2024

Ercilia passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. She will be reunited in heaven with her husband Antonio, her parents and her brother and sister. Ercilia was the beloved wife of Antonio Batista Machado. A loving mother to Jose, Maria (Ron). Cherished Nana to Grace (A special friend, Renly the cat). Cherished Grandma to Jesse (Tracey), Angee, and Marcia (Brent). Cherished Great Grandma to Ryker, Chloe, and Kadri. Ercilia will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to the visitation for Ercilia at McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Road in Ajax ON) on Thursday, October 3 2024 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. A funeral service will take place at 1:00pm in our chapel. Following the funeral service, we will have an interment at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens (1757 Church Street North, Ajax, ON).

In lieu of flowers the family welcomes any donations to Canada Cancer Society for Breast Cancer

Visit at McEachnie Funeral Home

FIGUEIREDO, Judith Anne Figueiredo - March 14, 1955 - September 25, 2024

Judith Anne Figueiredo (formerly Judy Miller), 69, of Ajax, ON, passed away September 25th, 2024. "Judy" Figueiredo, sister of Bill Miller jr. (Cathy Miller), devoted and loving daughter of Bill Miller sr. and Celine Miller, loving mother to Paul Fleming (Jessica Fleming), Jaclyn Fleming, and Amanda Figueiredo (Josh White) and wonderful grammie to Quinn and Reilly Fleming, passed away September 25th, 2024 at Sunnybrook Hospital, due to complications of surgery battling cancer.

Judy worked diligently and tremendously for The Toronto Star for many years, as an Assistant District Representative and as a Weekend Supervisor downtown and in the Whitby office. Judy was known to all as a light in a room. She was a lover of all animals, big and small. She had an extreme passion for music and movies. She had a beautiful, quirky sense of humour that would make anyone laugh. She was an incredible cook and loved to bring people together. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Services will be held at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering VIllage, Ajax, ON L1T 2Z7 on October 3rd, 2024 from 4-8pm.

Donations can be made in her name to either Luke's Place or the Women's Resource Centre.

Visit at McEachnie Funeral Home.

COX, Camille Ann Cox ( De Abreu) - 26-Feb-1939 - 15-Sep-2024

Camille Ann Cox (De Abreu) passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at Bay Ridges Long Term Care in Pickering, at the age of 85, after a lengthy and courageous journey through Alzheimer’s disease. She was the eldest daughter of Frank and Wilhelmina De Abreu (deceased) and the loving mother of Richard (Darcy), Laurie Ann, Peter (Christine) and Geoff—a proud grandmother to André and Elise.

Camille had an enthusiastic love for sports, especially with three sons who shared her passion. She enjoyed cheering her sons on in swimming and hockey, and also loved watching tennis.

She will be forever remembered by her siblings: Terrence (Desiree) Mike (Liz) Desiree (David), Barbara (Gerry), Bernard (Marian), Rose (Mike), Jacqueline (Peter), and her many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to her friend and caregiver, Sue, who guided and supported her through the first eight years of her journey. We are forever grateful for the community of Vistula Drive that treated her like family.
Thanks also to the staff at Bay Ridges Long Term Care for their guidance and support, especially those who worked in the Mitchell Park Unit and cared for Camille for almost ten years.

May she rest in peace.

LIVESTREAM LINK
If you are not able to  come in person, please join the family on Monday October 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. as the Funeral Mass is livestreamed from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Please click on the following link: (the link will be uploaded once it is received from the church)

Friends and family are invited to visit at McEachnie Funeral Home

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

Gerald (Jake) Richard LETHBRIDGE - February 6, 1954 – September 21, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Gerald (Jerry) (Jake) Lethbridge, at the age of Seventy, on Saturday September 21, 2024, at Victoria Manor in Lindsay, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Come By Chance, Newfoundland, on February 6th, 1954 as the eldest son to Roy Lethbridge and Ruby (Seaward) Lethbridge. Jake was the first born, and loving older brother to his four siblings, Gary Lethbridge, Robert Lethbridge, Michelle (Lethbridge) Egerton, and Perry Lethbridge. Jake moved to Toronto, from Newfoundland in 1968, with his family and is where he met his lifelong best friend, Mike Silver, then in 1973 met his beloved wife, Elayne Hanna.

Jake built a wonderful life full of love and adventures with his wife, Elayne, who feels truly blessed to have shared fifty-one loving years, building a beautiful family together. They spent their early years in Toronto, forging life long friendships, and making beautiful memories. They moved their family to the Durham Region where they enjoyed most of their time together, but decided that Carnarvon was the right place for them, and purchased their dream home on Mirror Lake. Jakes dream of walking out his back door and jumping right into the lake had come true.

Jake was a devoted father, and a proud grandfather. Cherished and deeply loved by his son Christopher Lethbridge, and his daughter Jennifer Lethbridge. Adored by his grandson Brandon Lethbridge. He will be lovingly remembered.

Jake was an avid outdoors man, He treasured his many camping adventures with family and friends, recounting stories and memories of each trip. Jakes true passion was fishing. He revered his time on his boat, and was always willing to stop at a passing lake to cast his line. Jake was an athletic man who enjoyed swimming, and was lightning on ice. He took great pride in coaching his son's hockey team, as well as his time playing baseball and golf. Jake liked to play cards with his friends, and had a love for music, oh how he danced.

Jake truly led his life by love, accepting us all as we are. He will be greatly missed, and always remembered.

In accordance with Jake’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 152 (56 Baldwin St, Brooklin L1M 1A3). With an additional service planned in Newfoundland, at a later date.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, PSWs, and staff at Victoria Manor for his exceptional care.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that a donation be made in Jake’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Visit at McEachnie Funeral Home.

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

JOHNSTON, Bill "LBJ" Johnston - 10-Aug-1936 - 28-Sep-2024

Passed peacefully on September 28th, 2024 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 88. Loved husband to Margaret for 64 years. Adored Dad to Sheri (Jeff), Keith (Karin) and Tracy. Special Poppy to Trevor and Claire. Cherished Grandpa to Meredith (Kyle), Matthew, Philip, Aidan and Ryan. Proud Great-Grandpa to Everly and River. Devoted brother to Paul. He will be dearly missed by his extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers and in Bill’s memory, donations to Alzheimer’s Society of Canada would be appreciated.

LIVESTREAM LINK
If you are not able to attend in person, please join the family on Friday October 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. as we livestream the memorial service from our McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel. Please click on the following link: https://v2.forever.link/arbormemorial-mceachnie/bill-lbj-johnston

Memories
You left us beautiful memories
Your love is still our guide
and though we cannot see you
You are always by our side.

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.