Dorothy Elizabeth Haswell

November 27, 1938 - November 19, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, physician, teacher, and friend, Dorothy Elizabeth Haswell, who passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2024, at the age of 85.

Daughter of Lilian and Ernest Haswell, Dorothy was born in the north of England into a coal-mining family just before World War II. She was grateful for the opportunity to complete Medical School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, graduating in 1962. In 1966, Dorothy immigrated to Canada, where she built a fulfilling life, a family, and a successful career practicing and teaching family medicine before transitioning to psychotherapy.

Dorothy’s passion for music and singing was a constant source of joy throughout her life. From performing with her mother at family gatherings to singing in choirs and bands, music remained a lifelong love. In later years, she devoted time to knitting, creating beautifully crafted socks, shawls, and other gifts for friends and family. Her intellectual curiosity spanned a range of interests, including calculus, cosmology, stoicism, sketching, and murder mysteries.

Dorothy was a loving mother to her sons, John (wife Nancy) and David (wife Minerva), a proud grandmother to Jack and Emily, and a doting great-grandmother to Lilly-Anne. She is survived by her sister Lilian and predeceased by her brother Ernie. Fondly remembered by her many friends and fellow musicians, Dorothy will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Dorothy’s life was marked by her warm spirit, generosity, and unending curiosity. She lived by her advice to “do what you love both at work and at play, and to work at doing it well,” a testament to her dedication to lifelong learning.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Dorothy’s many friends and the wonderful team at Windermere on the Mount for their care and companionship. Out of respect for Dorothy’s wishes, there will be no formal celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in her memory.

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Mary Margaret Young (Marie Young, née Macken)

August 17, 1945 - November 17, 2024

It is with broken hearts and gratitude for her remarkable life that we announce the passing of Marie Young (née Macken) on November 17, 2024, at the age of 79. Marie passed peacefully at home after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Marie was a devoted wife to Ray, loving mother to Kirk (Sue) and Kimberly (John), and proud grandmother to Kiara (Steve), Akaysha (David), Daniel (Jessica), Carling (Michael), Karson (Dylan), Raine, and Emmett. She was a cherished GG to Savannah, Zoey, Mason, and Anakin. Marie's love also extended to her siblings—late Rose (Wally), late Barney (Gloria), late Tom, Dina (George), Sheila (Mike), late Vera (Eli), Phyllis (Giovanni), John (Lynn), Dolores (Omar)—and her countless nieces and nephews, each of whom she loved deeply.

Marie was not only a pillar of her own family but a second mother and Nana to many who were bound to her by love rather than blood. To all of you—and especially Kelly Sgroi, her self-proclaimed favorite—you know how deeply she cherished each of you. Even her furry, four-legged "grandchildren" held a special place in her heart.

Born and raised in Ireland, Marie carried the warmth and resilience of her homeland throughout her life. She found solace and joy in her family's cherished retreat at Sand Banks in Prince Edward County, a place of summer memories and lifelong friendships since 1967. Marie’s kindness, strength, and humor will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

A passionate Toronto Maple Leafs fan, Marie’s infectious spirit and unwavering loyalty to her team were well-known. Her legacy of love, protection, and dedication will live on in the hearts of her family and all who were touched by her remarkable life.

Memorial Visitation: Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Chapel, 4 Division St, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2Z8.
Memorial Service: Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the same location.
Reception: Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the same location.

Special thanks to all the wonderful Personal Care Attendants at March of Dimes Canada and Ashley from the Oshawa Palliative Care Team for their relentless care and support.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to SickKids or your local food bank.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME.

Rosilind Dale Schroeder

July 16, 1950 - November 8, 2024

Rosilind “Rosi” (Burns) Schroeder, daughter of the late Major Ross Burns and Eva (Hayes) Burns RNA, was born on July 16, 1950, in Simcoe, Ontario. As a military child, Rosilind moved many times in her life. She attended Alma College and Brock University. Settling in Weston, Ontario, she married Dieter Schroeder on September 26, 1987, where they raised their children. Her last move, in 2017, was to Oshawa, Ontario.

Rosilind was an avid reader with a curious and creative mind. She was also a remarkably caring, generous, and compassionate person. She brought her brilliant brain, her compassionate heart, her silly and witty sense of humour, and her creative spark into the work she did as a Guider and eventually as a District Commissioner with Girl Guides of Canada.

Beloved wife of Dieter Schroeder, mother of Jessica (Chad), Trevor, and Ian (Kathryn), and bonus mother of Patrick (Jessica). She was the proud grandma of Rylee, Avah, Owen, Marshall, and Virginia. She is also survived by her sisters, Sharon (George) and Deborah (John), as well as her many nieces and nephews, who fondly called her Aunt Rosi.

Rosilind passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, surrounded by family at Lakeridge Hospital. She received kind and compassionate care from the ICU team.

Please join us in remembrance on Sunday, November 24, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at The Centennial Building, 416 Centre St. South, Whitby, Ontario. Light refreshments will be served throughout, and at 2:30 p.m., we will gather to reflect, share memories, and sing one of her favourite camp songs.

In keeping with Rosilind’s generous and caring spirit, please consider a memorial donation to Girl Guides of Canada or The Daily Bread Food Bank.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rosilind, please visit our floral store.

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Wallace Gordon Tidd

May 5, 1928 - November 16, 2024

After a short illness, Wallace passed peacefully at Ed’s House on November 16, 2024. He was 96 years old. Wallace leaves behind his loving wife, Myrtle, of 73 years, and his four children: Shelia (Tug), Candy (Buzz), Mary (Tony), and Wally (Cheryl).

He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Fred, Laura (Darren), Steve, Theresa (Chris), Niki (Travis), Ryan, Nina (Chris), Johnathan, Troy, Adam, and the late Richie. Wallace also cherished his many great-grandchildren, including Joel (Emily), Adam, Kyle, Caleb, Bailey, Madison, Grace, Vaughn, Danielle, Faith, Alex, and Owen.

Predeceased by his parents, Pearl and John Tidd, Wallace is reunited with his siblings: Vinald Tidd, Johny Tidd (Goldie), Gene Tidd (Doreen), Leora Nancarol (Fred), and Marjorie Parker (Norma).

Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Wallace spent the early part of his life there before moving his family to Ontario in 1957. He built a beautiful life as a dedicated truck driver, a career he pursued for over 50 years before retiring. He maintained a deep passion for hunting and fishing, which took him back to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland many times with friends and family.

Wallace was a prankster with a love for jokes and a strong belief in the motto "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"—core and all. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by many.

Service Details:
Visitation: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Funeral Service: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Burial: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Reception: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Newcastle Funeral Home, 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle, ON L1B 1C6
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Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, 4449 Hill St., Newtonville, ON L0A 1J0.
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In lieu of flowers, donations to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre would be appreciated. To send flowers or plant a tree in Wallace’s memory, please visit our Floral Store.

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

Ralph Henry Robinson

January 21, 1933 - November 1, 2024

Ralph Henry Robinson passed away on November 1st, 2024, at Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, just shy of his 92nd birthday. He was the beloved husband of the late Audrey, a devoted father to Kelly and Julie (David), and a cherished grandfather to Patrick, Joshua, and Katie. Ralph will also be dearly remembered by his partner, Gail Sherwood, and her family.

A memorial service will be held in Ralph’s honor at the Church of the Ascension, 266 North St., Port Perry, on Wednesday, November 13th at 11:00 am. Friends and family are welcome to gather for visitation one hour prior in the church hall. Following the reception, interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Prince Albert.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Contributions may be made through Newcastle Funeral Home by mailing a cheque to the funeral home, via the provided link below, or by bringing a cheque to the service.

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

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Service Details:

• Memorial Visitation: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10:00AM - 11:00AM, Anglican Church of the Ascension, 266 North St., Port Perry, ON L9L 1B7
• Memorial Service: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 11:00AM - 12:00PM, Anglican Church of the Ascension
• Reception: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM, Anglican Church of the Ascension
• Inurnment: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1:00PM - 1:30PM, Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert

Richard Walter Bowman
September 6, 1942 - October 14, 2024

Our hearts are heavy. Our dear and gentle Richard Walter Bowman passed away at Oak Ridges Hospice on October 14, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Richard, aged 82, was surrounded by love, and is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Catherine, his son Christopher, and his loving daughter-in-law CeLynn.

In his later years, Richard’s pride and joy were his two grandchildren, Abigail Marie and Luke Robert. Even in his final days, his face would light up whenever he saw them. He is also survived by his sister Margaret (Edward), and siblings Terry, Mercedes, and Michael (Antoinette). Predeceased by his parents, Simeon and Antoinette, brothers Sam (Jeannie) and Frank (Miriam), and sister Benny (Joe), Richard was deeply cherished by his nieces, nephews, and goddaughter, Daria. He will be missed by his close in-laws, Jamie (Nora), Lawrence (Carrie), and Terry, and his many lifelong friends.

Born in Egypt during WWII and raised in Malta, Richard came to Canada at 18 to build a life. His legacy of kindness, humour, and a love of golf will live on, especially through the many trips shared with his friend of 52 years, John McDonald. He will be missed, but we take comfort knowing it’s time for him to rest. Time to say goodbye.

Friends may call at the Newcastle Funeral Home for memorial visitation on Friday, October 25th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 26th, at 12:00 noon, with visitation one hour prior. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard can be made to Oak Ridges Hospice at Oak Ridges Hospice Donations.