GILLILAND, Nathaniel Kirk Gilliland - July 5, 1945 - September 18, 2024

In the early hours of September 18, 2024, Kirk Gilliland peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Hospital, in his 79th year, after a brief but intense battle with lung cancer. Predeceased by his partner Janet, his brother Brian, and his sister Coleen. Kirk is survived by his sons Kirk (Kristine) and Brent (Sherry), along with his grandchildren: Nate, Justine, Aaron, Jaclyn, Elisha, Grace, and Nic, and great-grandchildren, Aniyah and Haven. Kirk will be remembered for his unwavering kindness, his sense of humor, and his readiness to help others.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Orono Town Hall on October 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses who provided compassionate care during this difficult time, and to everyone who took the time to visit with Kirk while in hospital. Kirk would want everyone to cherish the beautiful moments around them despite the grief. Watch over us, Papa Kirk!

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online memorial notes can be left on the Oshawa Funeral Homes’ website.

SOMERVILLE, George "Papa" Somerville - July 29, 1928 – September 20, 2024

George "Papa" Somerville, age 96, of Oakville, Ontario passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Beloved husband of Cecilia. Loving father of the late Wayne (Barbara) and Debbie Coull-Cicchini (Silvio). Adoring Papa to Katie Coull (Patrick), Joshua Cicchini (Louise) and the late Kenny Coull and great-Papa to Kylie Coull, Billy and Parker Bell. Dear brother of the late Martin Somerville.

A special thank-you the the staff at Sunrise of Oakville for their loving care, compassion and support and to the amazing doctors and nurses at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King St. W. Oshawa on Wednesday September 25 from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm followed by the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:30 pm.

Interment to follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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

WATKINS, Joanne Brenda Watkins - April 10, 1942 – September 19, 2024

Peacefully at Oak Ridges Hospice on Thursday September 19th 2024 at 82 years of age. Beloved wife of Allan for 61 years. Loving mother of Nancy (Craig), Donna (Darren) and the late John (Jane). Cherished grandmother (Simone) of Chantal (Joe), Christopher (Jaime), Harrison (Nour), Victoria, Rori, and Hunter and great grandmother of Mila and Talia. Dear sister of John and the late Edward and Betty and sister in law of Joseph. Joanne will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West on Saturday October 5th from 12:30pm until time of service in the chapel at 1:30pm. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

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

https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/97944

Memorial donations to the Lakeridge Health Foundation – Palliative Care or Oak Ridges Hospice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com

COULTHARD, Shirley Anne Margaret Coulthard - September 17, 1942 – September 17, 2024

On September 17, 2024, on her 82nd birthday Shirley Anne Margaret Coulthard passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Shirley is survived by her loving and cherished husband, Keith, daughters, Angela and Cathy (David White), and her most cherished grandsons, Matthew, Cooper and Wyatt, her sister Doris Coates, sister-in-law, Doreen McIntosh, and many loved nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Reginald (Reggie) and Bertha McIntosh, and her brother Donald (Don) McIntosh and brother-in-law, Murray Coates.

To honor Shirley’s wishes, there will be a private committal service for immediate family members only. We invite you to celebrate Shirley’s memory privately please in your own ways. We know that she will be with us all in spirit, no doubt wishing to chat about the Blue Jays, or how proud she is of her family, most specifically her grandsons, Matthew, Cooper, and Wyatt.

The family wishes to express extreme gratefulness to Nurse Emily, in the G9 wing at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Emily’s unrelenting kindness, compassion, professionalism, and care was vital for Shirley and the family. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Lakeridge Health Oshawa for this reason.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Oshawa Funeral Home

ALMEIDA, Lorelei Monica Almeida - January 30, 1964 – September 17, 2024

Loving mother of Marco. Best friend of Karen Coppolino (Pineapple) and "step-grandmother" of Anthony Coppolino. Will be sadly missed by her friends and relatives.

Visitation will be at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King St. W. Oshawa on Thursday September 26 from noon until time of service in the Chapel at 1:30 pm.

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

MCALINDEN, Rita McAlinden - September 7, 1946 – September 15, 2024

Our beautiful mum, Rita McAlinden born September 7, 1946, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2024.

Born in Scotland, Rita was the youngest of eight and is survived by her loving sister, Marjory Rooney and brother Edward Craw.

On October 29, 1966, Rita married the love of her life, Charlie, and their story began. They immigrated to Canada to start building their new life. Always hardworking and dedicated to giving her family a life filled with love, and laughter.

Rita was a loving and devoted mother to Brian (Teresa), Elaine (Ossama), Kevin (Kim), and Andrea (Frank). She was an incredible grandmother to Connor, Liam, Jalil, Rhiannon, Nicolas, Ethan, Hannah, Nolan, Rachael, Julia, and Sophia.

She had worked hard in all aspects of her life and was passionate about her work in sales, a role that suited her charismatic and engaging personality. Rita could start a conversation with anyone, anywhere and had the natural ability to make you feel so comfortable around her, like you had known her forever.

She was kind, generous and thoughtful, always thinking of others, whether it was to lend a helping hand, an ear to listen, be your protector, a cheerleader or advocate. She was the essence of a pure and beautiful soul whose only intention was to love and care for people. She will be remembered for the joy she brought to others throughout her life, especially her children and grandchildren.

Of all the roles in her life, the ones she treasured the most were being a loving mother and ‘Gran’. She was adored by all of us, each having our own place in her heart, and there was always room for us all- she made sure we knew it and felt it too.

Rita will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, her bright light when she entered the room and her comfort food! We could not have asked for a better human to guide us through our lives with such grace and will miss her every day. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, ON L1J2L4.

The Service will be available via Livestream using the following link:

https://ipickart.com/stream/RitaMcAlinden/

SEARS, LeeAnne Marie Sears - July 16, 1965 – September 13, 2024

Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday September 13, 2024 at the age of 59 years. Beloved mother of Marissa, Nicholas and Isabelle, and stepmother to Zander and Ethan. Dear daughter of Carmen and Frank Sears. Sister of David (Robin), Christopher and Jason (Jennifer). Cherished aunt of 6 nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her best friend Susan, her many friends, especially her precious dog Oscar. LeeAnne will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul whose smile radiated towards all the people who knew her. She taught Yoga and Pilates for many years, and was a supporter of the metastatic Cancer Support Group at Hearth Place.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hearth Place would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com 

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 

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.

Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com