Evelyn Bernice Hawke

November 30, 1926 - April 13, 2025

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Evelyn Bernice Hawke (nee Cooper), our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on April 13, 2025, in her 99th year.

Evelyn was born November 30, 1926, at Cooper’s Falls, Ontario, where she lived with her parents Joseph and Gladys Cooper, her two sisters, Isabel and Eileen, and her grandparents, Albert and Christina Cooper. The family later moved to Orillia where she met the love of her life, Ross Hawke, at a dance. They were married on April 16, 1949, at St. Paul’s United Church in Orillia, and were together for 53 years until Ross passed away in 2002. They had two daughters, Karen (Edward) and Kimberley (Mark). Evelyn and Ross moved to Oshawa in 1953 and then to Courtice in 1955.

Evelyn was dearly loved by her grandchildren Michelle, James, and Andrew, and her great-grandchildren Jack and August. Her interests included gardening, knitting and crocheting, reading, cooking and baking, dancing, boating, and being at the cottage.

She had a strong faith and was an active member of Ebenezer United Church in Courtice, Ontario for 70 years. Evelyn was predeceased by her grandparents, parents, sisters, her husband Ross, and her son-in-law, Edward.

A memorial service for Evelyn will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Ebenezer United Church, Courtice. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 12:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Evelyn may be made to Ebenezer United Church or Diabetes Canada. With much appreciation.

F. Brien Grundy

December 7, 1936 ~ April 2, 2025 (age 88)

Passed away peacefully, at Glen Hills Terrace, Whitby on Wednesday April 2, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Cherished husband of beloved Brenda (nee Gazey). Loving father of Don (Judy) and Steve (Jeannie). Predeceased by cherished daughter Cathy, brother Gary, and parents Frank and Ella. Grandpa will always be loved and remembered by his grandchildren: Angela, Marc (Isabelle), Elise (Mark), Kelsie (Derek), Matthew and Stephanie (Jason) and great grandchildren; Emily, Charlie, Ella, Liam, Claire and Leo. Also remembered by his sister Pat (Peter), sisters-in-law Rosemary (Hans) and Ann, and brother-in-law Bob (Barbara).

After graduating from Ryerson as a computer engineer, Brien married Brenda, moved to Guildwood Village in Scarborough, and worked a long and successful career at IBM. Throughout his life he was an active member at Ferndale Baptist Church in Scarborough and later, at Uxbridge Baptist upon retirement to that community.

Brien loved to tease and make people laugh. He could fix almost anything mechanical or electrical and enjoyed restoring vintage radios. He also loved cars and could tell you the year, make, and model of every one he ever owned. He was rarely defeated at crokinole and could play the violin by ear.

Brenda was the love of his life and unfortunately, he passed away 1 month short of their 66th anniversary. He was a great dad to Cathy, Don, and Steve and always put his family first. He will be gently missed by everyone who loved him.

A memorial ceremony will be held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge (905-852-3073) on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to World Vision or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to send condolences by visiting www.lowandlow.ca.

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

Terry Andrew Devitt

January 6, 1948 - April 12, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Andrew Devitt of Bowmanville, Ontario, on April 12, 2025, at the age of 77.

Terry was the beloved husband of Judith Dianne Devitt (née Fice), and a devoted father to Gregory Devitt (Sandra) and Shelley Agnew (Jon). He was a proud and loving Poppa to Maggie, Nolan, Emily, and Madelyn. Terry was the cherished son of the late Carl and Jean Devitt, and brother of Larry (Susan) and the late Wayne (Patti). He will be fondly remembered as a brother-in-law to Dennis and Linda Brown, and as a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Terry began his lifelong career in retail management at Stedmans in Bowmanville. He later worked at Sears in Oshawa starting in 1969, followed by Eaton’s, and eventually retired from the Hudson’s Bay Company. He loved working in retail and valued the connections he made throughout his career.

A man of deep Christian faith, Terry was a devout follower of Jesus and a committed member of Pine Ridge Bible Chapel, where he served faithfully as both a deacon and elder. His passion was helping others, and he lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and quiet service.

A memorial visitation will take place at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home in Bowmanville on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with visitation at 1:00 p.m. and the service at 2:00 p.m., also at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Family Bible Hour (fbhinternational.com) or Hope Valley Day Camp (hopevalley.ca), two ministries close to Terry’s heart.

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