Winston Julian Ralph - April 1943 - September 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Winston Julian Ralph on September 25th 2024 at the age of 81. Beloved Husband to Ernestine for 60 years. Proud Dad to Julian (Susanne) and the late Dwayne.

Caring Granddad to Alexander (Tabitha) and Brandon (Adrianna). Proud Great Granddad to Olivia, Caleb and Freyja. Dear Brother to his Sister (Norma) and Brother (George) and his late Siblings. He will be greatly missed by his extended Family and Friends.

Donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada or The Kidney Foundation of Canada in Winston's memory.

Goodbye my family, my life is past.
I loved you all to the very last.
Weep not for me, but courage take,
Love each other, for my sake.
For those you love don’t go away.
They walk beside you
every day.

Visit at McEachnie Funeral Home 

GORING, Loraine Rosetta Goring - March 23, 1947 - September 21, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Loraine Rosetta Goring, of Whitby, Ontario, who passed away on Saturday September 21, 2024, at the age of 77, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.

Loraine dedicated 20 years of her life to serving the community through her work as a PSW with St. Elizabeth. Her commitment to helping others left a lasting mark on those she supported until her retirement.

She will be remembered as a beloved partner to Marcel Goring, and a cherished mother to Natalie Goring (Benito Medina) and Glenn Goring (Amanda Goring); and a proud grandmother to her five grandchildren, Camille, Alycia, Taija, Brooklyn and Lexington. Loraine also leaves behind her sister, Ionie Woodley, and brother Auston Ruse and extended family in St. Kitts, West Indies and St. Thomas U.S Virgin Island.

Loraine’s memory will be forever cherished for her boundless love and kindness. She touched the lives of many and her spirit will continue to inspire us all. Loraine will be remembered for her laughter and celebrating birthdays and singing birthday songs with her grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at THORNTON CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE

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.

JACKSON, Irene Marguerite Jackson - 27-Nov-1940 - 17-Sep-2024

Irene Marguerite Jackson nee Robinson passed on September 17, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Ajax in her 84th year with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband and love of her life Ralph Jackson. Survived by her daughter Michelle nee Gledhill, her stepdaughter Lori and her Grandchildren Joshua, Jenna and Jake Halleran. Beloved sister of Jacqueline Hosey nee Robinson, late brother Ralph Robinson (Lynn) and Marilyn Whelpley nee Robinson. Adored by niece Kim and remembered with fondness by many nieces and nephews.

Irene had a successful career in the optical industry for many years. She loved her job and made lifelong friends, many of whom remained very supportive and in close contact during the last years of her life. Irene was energetic and outgoing, immensely enjoyed travelling, meeting new people, trying new experiences and was an avid reader. She cared deeply for anyone she considered family or friend.

At Irene’s request a private family service is planned. Donations in Irene’s memory can be made to Parkinson’s Foundation and SickKids Foundation.

Life Goes On
If I should go before the rest of you, break not a flower nor inscribe a stone, nor when I am gone speak in a Sunday voice but be the usual selves that I have known. Weep if you must, parting is hell, but life goes on, so sing as well.

A Celebration of life will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at www.mountlawn.ca. 

FOX, Donna Mae Fox - 3-Dec-1932 - 24-Sep-2024

Donna Mae Fox (née Hill) passed away peacefully at Taunton Mills on September 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Donna was born in Scarborough, Ontario on December 3^rd, 1932, to loving parents James and Irene Hill. Donna shared 62 years with her loving husband Bob (predeceased). She is also predeceased by her daughter Debbie. Donna will be missed by her sons, Steve (Yvonne) and Dan (Mitzi). Grandma Donna will always be missed by Laura (Justin), Brett (Sarah), Kevin (Linnet), Liam (Ashley), and Shayla. She was a great-grandmother to Carter, Jackson, and Brooklyn.

Donna was a very active person, she loved to run, bake, and play cards.

Our heartfelt thanks to The Village of Taunton Mills team as well as the team at home and community care support services of Ontario. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

A Celebration of life will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at www.mountlawn.ca. 

BARTER, Richard "Rick" Alfred Barter - September 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Richard (Rick) Alfred Barter on the evening of Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in Woodville, ON.

Loving husband of Pauline Barter. Devoted father of Sandra (Mike) and Jeffrey (Alysha). Cherished and loved by his grandchildren Cailin, Crawford, Chelsea, Cameron, Mason, Dion, Tyson, Owen and Ryden. Beloved Son and predeceased by George and Beatrice Barter. Brother to Linda Kubota, predeceased by brothers Nelson Barter and Leigh Barter.

His family was his greatest joy and he cherished every moment with them. An avid classic car and Harley Davidson lover who will be sadly missed by his many family, friends and fondly remembered by the Oshawa Auto Aces Car Club. His absence will leave a very large void in our hearts and our lives, but he will live on in our memories forever.

Please join us for Rick's celebration of life, on what would have been his 70th birthday, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Waltzing Weasel, 300 Taunton Road E, Oshawa, ON from 2-6 pm. Big belly laughs and making those around him laugh was one of his favourite pastimes. We welcome all the memories, stories and laughs everyone would like to share.

A special thank you to Community Home Care, the staff at Peterborough Hospital and the Woodville Volunteer Fire Department. We are so grateful for the kindness and care you gave to Rick.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations in memory of Rick to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Canada would be appreciated.

Visit at makfuneralhome.com

BUTT, Daniel Ralph Butt - 10-Sep-1948 - 23-Sep-2024

Butt, Daniel, passed peacefully with his family by his side at Hillsdale Estates on Monday, September 23, 2024 shortly after his 76th birthday. Danny, beloved husband of Cecile (nee Blouin) of 53 years. Loving father of Michael and his fiance Tara. Proud grandpa of Brianna, Mekayla and Savannah. Dear brother of Ron Butt and his wife Jenny and their family. Dan will be lovingly remembered by his extended family, nieces, nephews and friends.

A special thank you to the staff at Hillsdale Estates in Lavender Lane for their care and support.

Family and friends will be received at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 647-694-8103 on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6-8 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 in the funeral home chapel at 11 am. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at www.mountlawn.ca. 

"Alzheimer’s Prayer
Please grant my visitors tolerance
for my confusion,
Forgiveness for my irrationality
and the strength
To walk with me into the mist of memory
My world has become.
Please let them take my hand and stay awhile,
Even though I seem unaware of their presence.
Help them to know how their strength
And loving care will drift slowly
Into the days to come just when I need it most.
Let them know when I don’t recognize them
That I will. . . I will.
Keep their hearts free from sorrow for me,
For my sorrow, when it comes,
Only lasts a moment, then it’s gone.
And finally, please let them know,
How very much their visits mean,
How even through this relentless mystery,
I can still feel their love."

BRYANS, Jerry Bryans - October 9th, 1953 - September 21st, 2024

Passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 21 September 2024, at the age of 70.

Loved husband and best friend of Debbie Bryans for 50 wonderful years. Proud Father of Teri Ann and Christopher and his partner Shannon. Devoted son of Jean Bryans and the late Bill; cherished brother of Jeanie Wilkinson (Wayne), Donnie Bryans (Colleen), Bonnie Martin and Jim Bryans (Suzanne). Pre-deceased by brother Roly, who is survived by his wife Rowena. Jerry will be missed by numerous brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends and colleagues.

Born and raised in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Jerry spent his adult life raising his children in Oshawa, Eden Mills and Brooklin Ontario, before retiring with Debbie in Bobcaygeon to his dream property, Twin Bear Farms. After graduating from Trent University with a Bachelor of Science degree, his career carried him through the ranks of General Motors on staff for thirty-two years. Driven by an unremitting work ethic and love of country life, Jerry ‘retired’ into two subsequent careers, embracing challenges in real estate with Royal LePage Kawartha Lakes and running a cow-calf operation for fifteen years.

A man of broad interests, Jerry spent many years researching his family’s genealogy, hunting and fishing with friends, golfing, wood carving and capturing life’s moments through amateur photography. He was an active member of the Victoria Cattleman’s Association, the Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce, the Bobcaygeon Curling Club, the Bobcaygeon Agricultural Society and avid supporter of local events.

Jerry’s travels took him from the Caribbean islands with friends and onto many European adventures including the Bryans ancestral homeland of Ireland. With his life-long travel partner Debbie, he ventured to the pyramids in Egypt, on safari in South Africa, as well as to the Great Wall of China. Closer to home, his love of country music took him to the Grand Ole Opry with his closest life-long friends.

From humble beginnings, Jerry was known most for his love and dedication in taking care of his family and friends. His humour, colourful expressions and enthusiasm for hard work left an unforgettable impression on all who knew him. His heart and pride lay always with his wife and children as well as their home at Twin Bear Farms.

Relieved that his pain and suffering has now ceased, his family is grateful for every moment they shared with him and miss him dearly. He is now reunited with his father, Irish twin and faithful companions Harley and Dakota.

He is missed beyond words but will be Forever in Our Hearts.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 1st at 11:00am up until the time of service at 12:30pm at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Road North, Whitby, ON.

The family is grateful for all of the care and support given to Jerry by the Peterborough Regional Cancer Centre and the Palliative Care Community Team at Community Care, City of Kawartha Lakes.

SMITH, Alexander "Al" Clarke Smith - September 18, 1950 - September 23, 2024

Al passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, of colon cancer at the age of 74. Al was the beloved husband of Colleen Smith (nee Hishon); and loving father of Jessica and Mark Smith. Al will be dearly missed by his siblings, Janet (Russ), Gail (Cam), and Peter. Al was a devoted car enthusiast, and friend to many.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Simple Alternative, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering, from 5 to 8 p.m. If desired, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the SHN.

MARTINS, Victor Cajetan Martins - October 20, 1950 - September 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Cajetan Martins on September 23, 2024, at the age of 73.

Born to Manuel Gabriel and Teresa Esperanza Martins on October 20, 1950 in Bombay, India, he was their pride and joy and their only son who they absolutely doted on.

A brilliant student, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree having attended St. Xavier's College in Bombay.

Following into the musical footsteps of another genius, his father Gabriel (a professional jazz trumpeter and saxophonist), Victor began to develop a genuine passion for the piano. This captured his father’s attention and Gabriel decided to admit the very young Victor and his sister, Leoncie, to Olga Krahn’s music school in Bombay, where he learned how to read, write and compose music.

Olga was a notable music professor and under her expert tutelage, both siblings went on to become her star students and she sent them to perform at various musical festivals. It was competition at its best and both would bag the top two spots.

Victor then pursued his jazz studies at the Professional Goan Jazz Musicians Association in Bombay. He started his career playing the organ in the Catholic church for requiem masses and weddings at a very young age, before running off to school and getting scolded for being late.

Then at just 16 years, Victor started his own band called The Minstrels, later on changing the name to Matadors, in which his father played the trumpet, his sister was the singer, and he played the keyboard. The result was sheer magic! Well received by Indian and European guests, they were a band in high demand.

He met his wife and love of his life, Veronica, when he was performing in Bangalore, India. They married in 1976 and were blessed with a beautiful daughter, January Vanessa Martins in 1980.

An alumnus of the Trinity College Of Music London, Victor studied western classical music and this musical prodigy went on to perform at various hotels in India and the Middle-East before going solo.

After living in the middle east for a few years, Victor and his family moved back to India. Together with his wife Veronica, they built their dream home in Bangalore where they lived for many years before moving to Canada in 1994. Despite the challenges they faced in a new country, they worked hard and built a beautiful life here successfully. A careful risk taker, Victor started his own piano business and being a master piano technician, he was known to work his magic and fix pianos in any condition. He continued to perform as a professional Jazz and Pop pianist, performing at many hotels and events in Toronto. It was sheer poetry in motion watching him play with his fingers flying over the keyboard leaving family, friends and audiences in awe, enthralled at his musical genius!

He was a true animal lover and had many pets over his lifetime. The loss of his beloved dog Pudgie was truly devastating for him.

He loved his homeland, Goa and often reminisced about life there. He would often share stories about his childhood and his grandmother who would cook him all the Goan delicacies he loved such as sorpotel and the famous goa sausages!

Unique in his own ways, he had a vibrant personality and was never afraid of speaking his mind. Loud and proud, one either loved him or hated him and he was fine with that. He called it the way he saw it. He definitely did things his way!

His family was his world, and he loved his wife, daughter and son in law dearly. He absolutely adored his grandchildren, Olivia and Nicholas who will miss their papa deeply but will carry on his talent for music.

Victor’s deteriorating health due to a debilitating illness led to an untimely demise and has left his loved ones devastated with this loss. He was dearly loved and admired by all who knew him. He has left a mark on each member of his family and will be deeply mourned.

May his soul rest in eternal peace and may he rest in the loving care of our Lord.

Survived by his loving wife, Veronica
Daughter: Janey (January Vanessa)
Son-in-law: Steve
Grand children: Olivia and Nicholas
Sisters: Leoncie, Arcadia and Michelle
Brother-in-laws: Norman, Colin, Cyril, John, Jude, Viktor, Mark and Dirk
Sister-in-laws: Hazel, Linda, Teresa, Patricia
Nephews: Shannon and Kurt
Nieces: Amara and Tamaris

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to a charity of your choice.