Current Death Notices
Gall, Harold James
Uxbridge Chapel
In his 83rd year passed away at his home on August 31, 2010. Born on January 14, 1927 in Hespeler, Ontario. Son of Ethel Lavada Gall (nee Harper) and Clarence Cuthbert Gall. He was predeceased by his first wife Lorna Irene Gall (nee Fahrer) and son Jerry James Gall. Survived by his children Larry, Helen, Bill, Betty, and their families. Also survived by his second wife Alma Margaret Gall (nee Alsop-Maynard) and her family. He will be sadly missed by his wife Alma, and his extended family and friends. A private family service was held at the Hillman Cemetery, Utica, ON. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Send Condolence
Stewart, Gordon Joseph Rock
Uxbridge Chapel
Passed away at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Monday, August 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Marilee for 52 years. Loving father of Kim, James, Kelly, Nicole, and Jason. Will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Kristin, Craig, Riley, Tommy, and Annie.
A Funeral Service was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. with visiting from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. In Gord’s memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Send Condolence
Bunnik, Johanna (Mary)
(nee: Beining)
Uxbridge Chapel
Passed away peacefully, after a brief illness at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in her 86th year. Loving wife to John for a blessed 55 years. Mary was born on May 11, 1925 in Schiedam, Holland. Beloved mother to Peter (Wilma) Bunnik of Pefferlaw, Helen (David) Shaw of Sarnia, Joanne Bennett of Calgary, Alberta and Yvonne (Hubert) van der Heyden of Uxbridge. Loving grandmother to Victoria and Claire Bunnik; Melissa, Emily and Heather Shaw; Ryan and Jenni Bennett; Chris, Mike and Marina van der Heyden. Predeceased by her loving husband John. Predeceased by her parents Chris and Helena (Vis) Beining. Dear sister of Lenie Beining. Predeceased by siblings Pieter, Chris, Ben and Jeanne. Predeceased by in-laws Joe, Piet, Jan, Gre, Riet, Lies. Dear sister-in-law of Eef (Trees), Adrian (Riet), Annie.
Last but not least, loved and mimicked by Wally the parrot.
As per Mary's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Mary's Life was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (70 Toronto Street, Uxbridge) on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Campbell, Robert Alexander (Sandy)
Uxbridge Chapel
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Tuesday August 24, 2010, at the age of 76. Sandy, beloved father of Michael and Laurie of Manilla, Cheryl and the late Paul Bogaert of Oshawa. Cherished grandfather to Tacia and Wesley Bogaert. Fondly remembered by his step grandchildren Ryan and Jennifer Maclam and “old” grandpa to Cameron and Cody Maclam. Beloved brother of John and Evelyn of North Bay.
Rested at Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S, Uxbridge on Thursday August 26, 2010 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Friday August 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
In Sandy’s memory donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca.
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Painter, Olive A.
(nee Masters)
Port Perry Chapel
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa on Monday August 23, 2010 in her 91st year. Olive Painter beloved wife of the late Hervey Painter. Loving mother of June (Ron) Hore, Faye (Fern) Filion, Stan (Cheryle) Painter, Rod (Marjorie) Painter, Sharon Dudley, Kevin Painter and predeceased by Linda Norton. Olive will be sadly missed by her son-in-law Brian Norton. Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Sister of the late Vera Lynde. Olive will be missed by her nieces and nephews Family and friends will be received at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry. (905) 985-7331on Wednesday August 25, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday August 26, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday August 27, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Rioux, Elsie P.
Port Perry Chapel
Passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry. Elsie Rioux beloved wife of the late William Rioux. Loving mother Gary and his wife Roslyn Rioux of Port Perry. Family and friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Monday, August 23, 2010 from 10:30 to 12 noon with a light lunch served during the visiting time. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 12 noon. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 2700 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. If desired memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Coppins, Gary (Nobby)
Uxbridge Chapel
Passed away suddenly at work on Monday, August 16, 2010 in his 71st year. Dear father of Cheryl (Steve), Denise (Fred) and Michele (Mark). Pops of Samantha, Nathan and Cameron. Brother of Murray (Helen) and the late Doug. Gary will be missed by all his nieces and nephews, as well as his extended family the clogging and line dancing folks. Sunday morning men’s hockey will miss his stellar defensive play. A drop in to Celebrate Gary’s Life was held on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the Claremont Legion Hall (905) 649-3166 (4937 Old Brock Rd. N. Claremont, ON. L1Y 1A6) from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to Lupus Ontario (2900 John St. Suite 301 Markham, Ontario L3R 5G3). Funeral arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073.
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Trappell, Herbert F.
Uxbridge Chapel
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Herbert F. Trappell at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Thursday, August 12, 2010 in his 83rd year. Dearly loved, and loving husband of Barbara Trappell for 52 years. Devoted brother of Friedl Landsmann. Herbert will be missed by all his friends and relatives in Canada and Europe. A visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. South, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 11:00 – 12:00 noon. A Memorial Service was held in the chapel at 12:00 noon. Reception followed. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations in Herbert’s memory may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children, or to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation.
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Prentice, Lorna Jean
Port Perry Chapel
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna Jean Prentice on Friday August 6, 2010 at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry. Predeceased by her adored parents, Emma and George Lambe of Uxbridge, Ontario, beloved wife of the late Grant Prentice, survived by sister Ruth Painter (Stanley) and sister-in-law Dorothy Wilson. Loving mother to Dawn Marie Thomas (John Croxall), and Leslie Ann James (Ronald). Cherished grandmother to David, Tatiana, Leslie Nicole, Janine, Alison (Lee), Andrea (Martin) and Elliott. Devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, teacher, grandma and friend. Lorna will be sadly missed, but lovingly remembered by many.
At her request a private family service was held graveside. If family and friends so desire, an expression of condolences and remembrance can be made by a donation to Port Perry Community Care, Trinity United Church, Uxbridge or The Nature Conservancy of Canada. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Low & Low Funeral Home, Port Perry. (905) 985-7331
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Coleman, John
Port Perry Chapel
Member of I.B.E.W. Electrical Union Local 894 Bowmanville
Passed away on July 26, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 50. John of Belleville and formerly of Colborne. Husband of Carol (nee Sturman). Dear father of Carolynne (Ben), Sarah and predeceased by Stephanie. Dear papa to Jonathon. Predeceased by his parents Lynne Nash of Frankford and Jack Coleman of Toronto. Will be missed by his siblings Cheryl (Leo) McCarthy of Courtice, Chris Coleman of Ajax, Ryan Coleman of Toronto. Special thanks to Keith Nash for his continued support. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller Memorial United Church, 88 Algonquin Road, Little Britain (905) 985-7778. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Pleasant Point Cemetery Board. Send Condolence
James, Josephine Ruth
(nee: Stiner)
Uxbridge Chapel
Passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the ReachView Village Nursing Home in her 86th year. Loving mother to Ron (Leslie), Keith (Heather) and Bill (Barb). Josephine will be missed by her 5 grandchildren and her 8 great grandchildren. A visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge (905) 852 – 3073 on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Uxbridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada. Send Condolence
Murnaghan, James Joseph
Uxbridge Chapel
MURNAGHAN, James Joseph - Of Kirkland Lake, ON passed quietly in Uxbridge, ON on July 21, 2010. Service was held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 3 p.m. at Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge. He was loved dearly and will be missed so much by all of his family. Send Condolence
Fellows, Courtland
Uxbridge Chapel
Passed away peacefully at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in his 83rd year. Cremation has taken place. Friends were welcomed to pay their respects at The Trinity Manor, 10 First Avenue, Uxbridge (905) 852-3805 for a Memorial Reception on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 11:30 to 12:30. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073. Send Condolence
Lawrence, Florence
Uxbridge Chapel
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the Markham Stouffville hospital, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Robert E. Lawrence and her brothers Marshall Blackwell (Nora) and Grayden Blackwell. Loving mother to Sharon (Bruce) and Christopher (Barbara). Loving grandmother to Christopher (Victoria), Jodi (Jon) and Andrew (Lianne). Great grandmother to Branden, Tamara, Tyler, Amber, Chase, Hayden, Corrine and Brittany. Great great grandmother to Lainey, Liam, Lucas, Noah and Caleb. Aunt to Jennifer Burkholder and Jamie Blackwell. Florence is loved and will be missed by her many friends and family. A memorial visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge (905) 852-3073 on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00p.m. A Memorial Service was held in the chapel on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2:00p.m. Reception followed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Send Condolence
Bode, Hannelore
Uxbridge Chapel
Went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, in her 65th year. Loving sister-in-law of Anne Bode. Aunt to Melanie, Corinne, Renée, and Sarah. Beloved great “Aunt Nini” to Daphne, Julia, and Hanna. Hannelore is predeceased by her father Fritz Bode, and step fathers Hermann Klistcher and Norman Fockler, by her mother Johanna Fockler, and by her siblings Ewald Bode and Ruth Peckham. Hannelore will be sorely missed by her extended family. Family and Friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main St. S, Uxbridge (905) 852 - 3073 on Sunday July 18, 2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A funeral service was held at the Uxbridge Baptist Church, 231 Brock St. W. Uxbridge (905) 852 - 3662 on Monday July 19, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. with visiting from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. If desired memeorial donations may be made to Vivian Baptish Church or to Focus on the Bible. Send Condolence
Fish, Doreen
Port Perry Chapel
Passed away with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Sunday July 11, 2010 in her 80th year. Doreen Fish dearly beloved wife of Peter Fish of Sonya. Loving mother of Gregory (Trish) Fish, Jennifer (Terry) Hughson, Peter Kevin Fish and Denise Fish. Dear grandmother of Tyler, Jordan, Matthew, Hayden, Erin and Colin. Doreen is predeceased by her parents Victor and Ida (Tot) Hayden and her siblings Tom, Marie, Joan, Faye and Danny. Doreen will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach St., Port Perry on Tuesday July 13, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 2 p.m. Interment Sunderland Cemetery. If desired memorial donations to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
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Sherwood, Luke Kenneth
Port Perry Chapel
It is with great sadness and pain that we announce the death of our new born son Luke on Thursday July 8, 2010 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Dearly loved son of Ken and Simone (nee Clarkson) of Greenbank. Dear grandson of Allan and Lila Clarkson and John Sherwood and the late Edna Sherwood. Luke will always be remembered by aunt Margaret, aunt Tracey and uncle Jeremy , aunt Jamie-Lynn and uncle Kevin and his cousins Tina, Patrick, Charlotte, Alex and Lily. Family and friends were received at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry, (905) 985-7331 on Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 12 to 1 p.m. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Thursday July 15, 2010 at 1 p.m. with a reception following at the family home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation would be appreciated
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McGuire, Brian Alexander
Port Perry Chapel
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Thursday, July 8, 2010 in his 75th year. Brian, beloved husband and soulmate to Rose for 32 years. Lovingly remembered by his girls Tina (Peter) Russell of Caesarea, Debbie (Csaba Barbarics) Dow of Oshawa and son-in-law Glen Dow. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren David, Leah and Hayley. Survived by his sister Cherry (Tony) Headley and their children Tracey (Iain) Lowe and Euan (Claire) Stewart and their families of Scotland. Survived by his estranged children Mandy, Scott and Dawn and their families. Brian a 40 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Life Member, strived to uphold the purposes and objects of the Royal Canadian Legion throughout, holding Executive positions at Branch 213, Branch 286 and Branch 419. Brian was a staunch advocate of Veterans and Seniors affairs. He will be sadly missed by his friends and comrades. At the request of the family no funeral service will take place. A celebration of Brian’s life will take place at the Port Perry Legion, Branch 419 at 484 Bay Street, Port Perry on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. In Brian’s memory memorial donations to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Port Perry (905) 985-7331
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Murdoch, Eileen
Uxbridge Chapel
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, on Saturday, July 3, 2010 in her 84th year. Eileen Murdoch, dearly loved wife of the late John Murdoch of Uxbridge. Loving father of Susan Murdoch and her husband Phillip Schwab. A Celebration of John and Eileen’s Lives was held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Quaker Valley Farm, Uxbridge. For further details please contact Susan at smurdoch@qvfinc.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge (905) 852 - 3073. Send Condolence