SHERIDAN, Margaret Elizabeth Sheridan - September 11, 1951 – September 12, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Margaret Elizabeth Sheridan on September 12, 2024, in Oshawa, Ontario, at the age of 73. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 50 years, Robert. She is survived by her children Christie Sims (Dave), Kim Holmes (Kevin), Mark Sheridan (Shanna), and Matthew Sheridan, as well as her cherished grandchildren Megan, Kara, Samantha, Emily, Mackenzie, Brayelle, and Beckett. She is also remembered by her brother Barry Loudon (Dianna). Margaret was predeceased by her parents William and Jessie Loudon (née McDonald) and Brother Colin Loudon and Billy Loudon.

Born in Dumbarton, Scotland in 1951, Margaret settled to Canada in April 1957. She had a vibrant spirit and treasured time spent with family, particularly her grandchildren. Margaret had a passion for travel, with Las Vegas being one of her favorite destinations, where she enjoyed trying her luck at the casinos. She was a devoted Beatles fan, eagerly following their tours and staying informed about their whereabouts. Margaret had a fondness for purses, shopping, and sweets.

Margaret will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.

Donations in Margaret's name can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

https://www.heartandstroke.ca/

Visitation will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 18th at 12:30 p.m., followed by a service in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. A reception will take place in the lower level following the service. Interment at Thornton Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date.

SCHAKELAAR, Grace Marie Schakelaar - January 4, 1929 – September 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Grace into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on Thursday September 12, 2024.

Grace is predeceased by her loving husband Gerrit (September 27, 2023)

Dear mother of Gordon (Beryl), Karen (Paul), and Susan (Owen).

Oma's love and prayers will be greatly missed by her 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home 847 King Street West on Saturday September 21st, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 12 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Everyday Publications Inc.

Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com 

For anyone not able to attend the services, please join us via the livestream link below:

https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/97632 

MCCABE, Margaret Jean Leslie McCabe - February 10, 1935 – September 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Margaret Jean Mccabe, at the age of 89 years. Jean was an absolutely beautiful woman, both inside and out. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she blessed.

Jean was a successful entrepreneur, spending 20 years running herself established family business, "McCabe's Cheese Nook", in Bowmanville. She was later joined by her daughter Pam, and they ran the business for the last 5 years together. Above all, Jean was selfless and kind-hearted. She was always thinking of others and making them feel welcome. Every time you visited you were immediately asked if you were hungry and welcomed in with open arms. She is a beautiful soul.

Jean was very creative. Always knitting, quilting, and perfecting her gardens. She enjoyed golfing and watching sports on TV during her evenings with Doug.

Jean was the loving and devoted wife of her late husband Doug McCabe. Pre-deceased by her parents Marjorie and Leslie Atkinson, and her son, Frank. Jean was also the beloved mother of Pam (+John), Wendy (Brian), and Donna (Kevin). She was the proud grandmother of Brett (Kandas), Candace, Colin (Ashley), Michelle (Cory), Ken, Robb (Noelle), and Krystyna (Tyler). Jean also cherished her great grandchildren Eastyn, Tyson, Arya, Karson, Peyton, Atlas, Aurora, Paxton, Evan, Maykayla, Audryna, Amari and Emerson. She lived a full life as a wonderful mother, businesswoman, and friend.

Her departure leaves an unfillable void in our lives, yet we find comfort in the memories and everlasting love we shared.

GAMBLE, Fergus William Gamble - March 18, 1949 – September 6, 2024

Fergus Gamble died on September 6, 2024 following decline related to Alzheimer’s disease. Born March 18, 1949, to parents Adrian and Cicilia Gamble in England, arriving earlier than expected in a rare blizzard. Shortly afterward his family emigrated to Canada in May of that year, arriving by boat on the RMS Empress of France. He and his family lived first in Richmond hill, then Willowdale and then finally settling in Toronto, Ontario where he grew up.

Fergus attended Crescent School, Upper Canada College and Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute. Fergus graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic (now Toronto Metropolitan University) in 1971. Fergus met his wife of 45 years, Susan Gamble (nee Adams), who had just emigrated from England, through her sister Jill (who was employed by Fergus’s father) and they quickly became a pair. Fergus and Susan married in 1971 and had their first child, son Thane in 1973, and their second child, daughter Megan in 1976. They lived in Bayview Village until after their retirement, moving to Ballantrae retirement community. His wife Susan sadly passed in 2017 following several bouts of cancer. Thane is married to his wife Jennifer Murphy, Thane is proud father to Fergus’s grandson Owen Gamble, and step father to Owen and Brenna W. Megan is married to her husband Paul and they have two sons Noel, and Reid. Fergus is also survived by his two sisters Frances Darlington and Irene Ferguson.

Fergus and Susan worked in the market research field together for many years and then helped form their own company Vantage Research, which then merged with another colleague to become Dadson Vantage and this evolved into Radix Market Research which they sold upon their retirement.

Fergus was an avid fan of classical music, being involved in the Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra for many years, and the game of golf which he has played at courses all over Ontario, the United States and the United Kingdom. He also enjoyed many years of scuba diving in the Caribbean. Fergus and his wife enjoyed travelling together, and were proud of visiting all seven continents in their journeys all over the world. Fergus has had a life-long love of cars, tools and fixing things. Fergus had a great interest in world events and politics and enjoyed discussing these at length and reading about the world and important events in history.

Fergus will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the wonderfully kind and supportive staff of 2 West at Lakeridge Gardens.

Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada.

https://alzheimer.ca/durham/en/take-action/donate

A celebration of life will be held at a later date to allow family time to gather together.

BRYANT, Gordon Edward Bryant - 1 AUGUST, 1930 – 31 AUGUST, 2024

After 94 trips around the sun, the family of Gordon Bryant wish to announce his passing at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, formerly Oshawa General Hospital, on August 31st 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Isabelle Bryant (nee Butler). Dad to Gary (Josèe), Susan, Sheila (Rick), Carolyn and Michael (Cynthia). Doting Grandpa to Wayne (Sherry), Keri (Joe), Noah (Lindsey), Eric, Christopher, Jacqueline (Thomas), Derek, Patricia, Tristan, Travis and Quay. Proud Great-Grandfather to André-Anne, Isabelle, Jack, Aurora, Xavier, Max, Aiden, Alexis, Liam, James and Lily. Gord was predeceased by parents Arthur and Mary and his brother Ron.

He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, dear extended family and friends.

Gord was born in Oshawa and employed for decades as an employee of the city of Oshawa followed by an excellent and long retirement that included a variety of volunteer roles with Oshawa Senior Community Centres and many trips.

Many thanks to the staff and residence of Livita Centennial Retirement Residence who were such good friends to him in the past few years and the staff of Lakeridge Health’s Inpatient Palliative Care who were so kind in the final hours.

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West on Monday September 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m.

Flowers are welcome; Contributions may be made in Gordon's memory to The Oshawa Historical Society or the charity of your choice.

ELIK, Jeff Elik - May 24, 1962 – September 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Jeff, a beloved husband, Dad, son, brother and friend. Jeff passed on September 2, 2024 at the age of 62 with all his family and furbaby by his side. He was a man of significant strength, kindness and love. He lived by the values he cherished most – family, loyalty, honesty and integrity. Jeff’s passion for truck driving developed into a career of over 35 years, meeting people all over North America. His hard work touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was particularly fond of his extended family at Mosport (CTMP) who gave him the opportunity to continue talking to different people when he retired from truck driving.

Jeff’s talents were many and he could be a master at everything he put his mind to. Though he has left this world, the love and memories he created with those closest to him will live on forever.

He will be lovingly missed by his wife and best friend, Florence. Devoted and loving Dad of Cassandra (Daniel), Brittany (Steven) and his furbabies Mandy and Rupert. Cherished grandfather of Mason. Dear son of the late Bo and Jackie Elik.

Jeff will be sadly missed by his brothers Edward (Wendy) and Marty (Kelly), his sister Jessica and his many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West on Monday September 9, 2024 from 3-5 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday September 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH (214 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa). Entombment Resurrection Cemetery (355 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby) to follow.

Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Tire Jumpstart would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com

VOS, Eric de Vos - August 18, 1963 – September 3, 2024

Beloved husband of Ann. Loved son of Jack and Erkie. Loving father of Kurtis (Erin), Melissa (John), Kole (Mikayla) and predeceased by Anthony. Loving step-father of Trevor (Bria), Sheryl (Jeff), Larissa (Matthew) and Sheenah (Joshua). Fun loving Poppa and Opa to 20 grandchildren. Dear brother of Andy, Peter, John, Paul and Ed. Eric will be dearly missed by his many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at Jennings Creek Christian Reformed Church, 206 Angeline St. N. Lindsay on Friday September 13, 2024 at 1 pm.

A Celebration of Life will be held September 28 at 1 pm at 224 Quaker Rd. Oakwood.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Trillium Gift of Life Network (giftoflife.on.ca) would be appreciated by the family.

On-line condolences may be left at www.oshawafuneralhome.com

TSAI, Neveen Judy Tsai - November 29, 1964 – August 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce that Neve Tsai (maiden name Howard) passed away in the afternoon of Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, surrounded by the love of her husband, three children, parents and siblings. Neve was born in Calgary, Alberta, on November 29th, 1964. Her family settled in Oakville, Ontario, where she was raised by her parents, Brian and Aideen, and grew up alongside her sister Rochenda and brothers Neil and Phil Howard. Neve went to study English at the University of Toronto, where she met her husband, Dave. It was love at first sight for Dave; he even told his friends that Neve would be the woman he would marry the first time he saw her. As fate would have it, the two married on June 12th, 1993. They welcomed their first child Rochelle in 1995, followed by Erica in 1997 and Liam in 2003. Neve lived a healthy and active lifestyle. She loved playing tennis, reading, being in nature, going to the cottage and travelling. She was actively involved in her children’s sports and loved attending their games. She dreamed of being an author and wrote a romance novel that her children are finishing for her and promised to get published. Neve was a wonderful person and impacted many people around her. Despite doing a lot of good in her lifetime, the accomplishments that she was most proud of were her beautiful marriage to Dave and their three incredible children. Knowing she raised them all to be strong and good people gave her great peace.

Neve never wanted to be remembered as a sick person as she spent the majority of her life extremely healthy. She did, however, want to bring more awareness to metastatic breast cancer. Breast cancer fundraisers are everywhere, but most of the money raised goes toward breast cancer prevention and early detection efforts, with under 5% going towards metastatic breast cancer, even though it causes the majority of breast cancer deaths.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Rethink Breast Cancer, an organization that focuses on women diagnosed at a younger age, those with metastatic breast cancer, and people systematically marginalized due to other factors within the social determinants of health. The website is: https://rethink-breast-cancer.raisely.com/

A private funeral service will be held at Oshawa Funeral Home on Friday, September 6th, at 1:30 in the afternoon. The family will be hosting a celebration of life for Neve at a later date.

TRAINOR, Leone Trainor - March 21, 1933 – August 28, 2024

Born in Glace Bay Nova Scotia on March 21 1933, she was the daughter of the late Donald John and Margaret MacNeil.

Leone was a dedicated elementary school teacher, who was filled with positivity and had a huge love of life. She enjoyed reading, classical music, history and gardening.

Leone is survived by her loving Daughters Kellie-Anne (Ray) and Mary Eileen. She will be deeply missed by her Grandchildren whom she adored; Christopher, Laura and Sarah.

Predeceased by Brothers Eric, Bernard, Sisters Eunice and Jean.

A very special thanks to the VHA, PSWs and VON workers.

Memorial donations in memory of Leone may be made to the Cancer Society of Canada

https://www.ctcpc.org/take-action?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7LXU-N6fiAMVAhCtBh05JhZwEAAYASABEgKc2vD_BwE

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home at a later date.

TRANTER, Parween - December 22, 1937 – August 27, 2024

Passed away peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Tuesday August 27, 2024, at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald James Tranter. Loving mother of Jonathan (Napat). Cherished grandmother of Neo and Noah. Dear sister of Shahnaz (Charlie), Munir, Hany (Maleha), Foad (Linda) and predeceased by her sister Shahjehan. Will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King Street West on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.

Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com