Monica Turansky

June 26, 1937 - November 9, 2024

Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Monica was the beloved wife of the late Bernie Turansky and a cherished mother to Lorraine (Billy) and Brenda, as well as the late Paul. She was a loving grandmother to Celina and a second mother to MaryAnn (Chris), and was fondly regarded as a substitute grandmother to Adam and Connor.

Born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Monica was the eldest of 13 siblings. She moved to Ajax to begin her career as a nurse’s aide, where she met her future husband, Bernie. They married, and she settled in Whitby, where she lived the rest of her life. Known for her hard work and dedication, Monica helped run Turansky’s Grocery and Variety Store, a beloved gathering spot for many in Whitby. Many residents fondly remember Monica’s warm smile and the 1-cent candies she handed out.

Even into her 70s, Monica managed the family property, looked after tenants, and continued to be a vibrant part of her community. She was known for her intelligence, loyalty, love for dogs, and zest for life.

“Life's race well run, Life's work well done, Life's victory won, Now cometh rest.”

A Celebration of Life will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Edward Flaxman

August 31, 1932 - November 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Flaxman on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the age of 92.

Edward was the beloved husband of the late Alice Flaxman. He leaves behind a loving family, including his children Debbie, Dale, and Dawn, as well as his cherished grandchildren Chris, Danielle, Teresa, Michael, Nicole, Stephen, and Jake. He was also an adored great-grandfather to Haley, Lucas, Dominic, Emma, Harvey, Cameron, Stella, and Brooke. Edward is predeceased by his siblings Barbara, Leonard, Jim, and Carol.

A visitation will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The funeral service will follow on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mount Lawn Chapel, with a burial to follow at Mount Lawn Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations in memory of Edward may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Karen Ishbel Munce

December 6, 1938 - November 11, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Ishbel Neil Munce, 85, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, following a long battle with diabetes on November 11, 2024. Karen leaves behind a loving family and a legacy that will be cherished forever.

Predeceased by her beloved husband of over 52 years, Harvey Edwin Munce (2012), her daughter Lori Munce Lepizzera (2015), her parents Alton Abbott Neil (1997) and Gladys Ishbel McEvoy Neil (1978), and her brother Lawrence Andrew McEvoy Neil (2012).

Karen is survived by her son, Michael (Teresa), and her daughter Susan (Joe Colacicco). She was a loving grandmother to Michael Jr. (Lindsey), Trevor (Melissa), Jacob, Nicholas, Calvin, and Lucas, and a cherished great-grandmother to Marissa, Maeve, and Lexi.

Karen was born in Toronto, Ontario, in 1938. She spent her childhood summers on Skeleton Lake, forming memories she would carry for life. After meeting Harvey in 1958, they married and later settled in Oshawa in 1972. Karen was dedicated to her family as a stay-at-home mom before working in various retail roles, managing a fabric store, and holding positions at Coles, Hunts Bakery, Eaton’s, and Sears.

Karen enjoyed time at the cottage, sewing, crocheting, reading, and sharing special moments with her grandsons and great-granddaughters.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, with a service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. and a reception to follow. Donations to Diabetes Canada in Karen’s name are appreciated.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Ainsworth (Fred) Josiah Ricketts

21-May-1937 - 10-Nov-2024

Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Fred was the cherished husband of Coseta (Cher) for 49 years and a devoted father to Sandra (Frank), Ingrid (Mark), and Adriana. He was a proud grandfather of Francesco (Dorothy), Brittania, and Taylor. Fred is survived by his sister and predeceased by his other siblings. He was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews and will be fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many other family and friends.

The family extends special thanks to Ontario Health At Home, ParaMed, and VHA for their compassionate support and care throughout the years.

If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated in Fred’s memory.

Funeral Details

Visitation:
Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery
Date: 22-Nov-2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Funeral Service:
Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery
Date: 22-Nov-2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Interment:
Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery
Date: 22-Nov-2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

For those unable to attend the service, you may watch it via livestream. Please click the following link to register: Funeral Service Link.

Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Helen Krajewski

28-Aug-1943 - 7-Nov-2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Helen Krajewski, who passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2024. Helen was a cherished member of our family and community, known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering generosity.

Born on August 28th, 1943, in Austria, Helen was the daughter of Zofia and Stephen Kummar, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in England and moved to Canada in 1969, where she pursued a career in real estate and the automotive industry. Helen’s dedication to her family and her work left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Sabrina and Elizabeth; her grandson, Stephen; and her sister, Wanda (Andrzey), and brother, Joseph (Jeannie). She is predeceased by her granddaughter, Nicole. Helen will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Johanna (Kwame), Mark, Jackie (Lance), Jennifer (Mathew), and as a beloved great-aunt to Elijah, Ethan, Etienne, Charlotte, Lily, Chloe, Penny, and Zofia, who will forever cherish her memory. Helen's legacy of love, compassion, and dedication will continue to inspire all who knew her.

A private funeral Mass will be held for the immediate family. Helen will be laid to rest at Mount Lawn Cemetery in Whitby, Ontario. In honour of her remarkable life, friends and family are invited to light a candle in her memory or make a donation to a charity of their choice.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with thee;
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Lorraine Mary Dean (nee Menard)

27-Dec-1944 - 6-Nov-2024

It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Lorraine Dean on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, at the age of 79.

Lorraine left us to reunite with her beloved husband, Ross Dean (pre-deceased). She is survived by her loving children Heidi (Scott) and Phil. Devoted grandmother of Bill (Amber), Brandi (Shaun), Sean (Sarah), and Ocean (David). Cherished great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Mason, Joshuah, Michael, Bennett, Sophia, Clay, and Logan.

Lorraine's family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the wonderful staff of Lakeridge Health Oshawa Critical Care.

A celebration of life will be held in her honor by the family at a later date.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Arbor Memorial Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

John Reddox

30-Jan-1951 - 6-Nov-2024

Passed away peacefully just after midnight on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. He was 73.

A devoted husband to Rita, proud dad to Lynn and Liam, and a doting papa to his four grandsons. John's presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew him.

Treasured memories ~ “love ya”.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Arbor Memorial Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Nancy Carol Williams

April 16, 1940 - November 6, 2024

Nancy Carol Williams (née Kershaw) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 62 years, David Wayne Williams. Cherished mother of Greg (Valerie) and Joanna (Ian). Proud grandmother of Mitchell, Briar, Aidan, and Cordelia. Nancy will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her extended family and friends.

Nancy was passionate about gardening and spent many weekends at the family trailer at Stoney Lake. She was also an adventurous traveler, having cruised to most continents alongside her husband and close friends, Bob and Pat Debosky.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Joseph Alde Chiasson

July 15, 1933 - November 9, 2024

Beloved husband of Janet (Bull) and father to Michelle (Al) Kunetsky. Predeceased by his son Michael Chiasson. Grandfather to Jennifer (Brandon) Niece, Kristen (Timothy) Brooks, and Brian (Cynthia) Kunetsky. Great-grandfather to Jackson, Carson, and Emerson Niece, Abby, Jazlynn, and Kyla Brooks, Lauryn, Hudson, and Lexi Kunetsky.

Alde was born as the eighth of twelve children to Amanda and Pierre Chiasson in the French community of Caraquet, New Brunswick. In 1936, the family settled in Allardville, New Brunswick. After finishing school, he worked alongside his father and brothers in logging camps before moving to Ontario at 19, where he initially spoke only French. His career began in construction before he found his calling at General Motors in February 1953. His passion for GM cars, especially Buicks, saw him rise from a line worker to a group leader, foreman, and eventually a coordinator for new model development, traveling throughout GM plants in the USA.

Alde and his family faced hardship with the unexpected loss of his son, which deeply impacted their lives. He retired at 52 following a severe heart attack, yet after recovery, he embraced life with his wife through travel, exploring places like Hawaii, Europe, Alaska, and California.

Above all, Alde cherished his family—his wife, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His was a life of resilience, love, and fulfillment.

Join us in celebrating Alde’s life at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of the People, 570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Following the Mass, burial will take place at Mount Lawn Funeral & Cemetery, with a reception to follow inside the Funeral Home.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Haruko Helen Shintani

March 29, 1928 - November 4, 2024

It is with very sad hearts that we announce the passing of Haruko Helen Shintani (née Kitamura), who passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by family. Early in the morning, Helen was called to her eternal home by her Heavenly Father.

Born in Port Alberni, B.C., Helen grew up in Great Central and was forcibly relocated to Hastings Park and Slocan City during WWII. She later moved to Toronto, Ontario, after the war. She was a devoted mother to Matthew Shintani (Sharon) and Marni Shintani (Martin) and is fondly remembered by her extended Kitamura and Shintani families. Predeceased by her beloved husband Sakaye “Soc” Richard Shintani, her parents Shotaro and Hatsu Kitamura, her siblings, and many dear in-laws, she is survived by Soc’s sister Yukiko Joan Kajiura (Sam).

Helen met Soc at a JC Young People’s dance in Toronto. They married and later moved to Hamilton in 1958. Helen was a dedicated mother and later worked in food services at Henderson Hospital, retiring in 1993. She was known for her vegetable and fruit garden, her delicious Japanese meals, and her frugality and generosity, sharing her home-grown produce with neighbors and family. Helen loved animals and cared for several dogs and cats over her lifetime, many of them rescues.

She was active in the Japanese-Canadian community in Hamilton and volunteered at the Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre of Hamilton and the Hamilton Japanese United Church. Helen had a passion for ceramics, quilting, and knitting, and she enjoyed practicing yoga and tai chi, as well as spending time watching sports and cooking shows. She valued simplicity, health, and family, passing these virtues on to her children and loved ones.

A few weeks before her passing, Helen shared her faith in Jesus Christ, expressing her belief in eternal life and peace in Heaven. Her family finds comfort in her final profession of faith and the peaceful, full life she led.

The cremation has already taken place, and a private family memorial service will be held. Interment at Mount Lawn Cemetery will take place in spring 2025, honoring Helen’s name, “Haru,” which means spring in Japanese—a season of beauty, new beginnings, and sakura blossoms, symbolizing the brief and precious nature of life.

Memorial donations in Helen’s memory are gratefully accepted to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centres in Hamilton and Toronto.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.