“Paul” Aloe Onorato

“Paul” Aloe Onorato

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Passed away peacefully on November 20th at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.

Dear Husband of the late Angelina for 55 years.

Loving father of Maria, Frank (Kim), Antonella (Joe) and Daniela.

Cherished Nonno Paolo of Joshua, Melanie (Eric), Julia, Jordan, and Karina.

Onorato will be fondly remembered by his family and friends both here and in Italy.

Visitation will be held at the DESTEFANO FUNERAL HOME, 1289 Keith Ross Drive (905) 440 3595 on Thursday November 23rd from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 24th at 10:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery will follow.

Date of Death
20-11-2023
Date of Funeral
24-11-2023
“Rica” Lapinski

“Rica” Lapinski

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January 30, 1940 - November 16, 2023

Rica was a woman of the people – she loved everyone and everyone loved her.
Born into war, she spent her childhood in a Siberian labour camp, displaced by ethnic cleansing from her home in Poland (present day Ukraine).

A visionary leader and humanitarian, she was an eternal optimist and a force to be reckoned with.

As the founder of the Polish scouts association and the Polish language and culture high school in Oshawa, she had a passion for learning and a zest for life that was contagious. Rica was a combination of Mary Poppins and Maria from Sound of Music. She loved to sing, dance, pray, climb trees, learn, laugh and lead others to do the same.

“Pani Lapinska” as she was known, was an inspiring educator, community builder, counsellor and mother figure for countless youth over the years – including her own children, Danusia and Bogumila and grandchildren, Mati, Mika, Bentley and Henry. It is from her they learned that giving love to others was the best way to multiply it in this world.

Rica was deeply sensitive to inequality and intolerance of any kind, and her faith guided her to act with compassion and courage to do what was right, even when unpopular. She encouraged her children to travel, study and to notice and respond to suffering or injustice. Her husband, Andrzejek, was her rock and her best friend for 57 years, and the person she trusted and loved the most. With him, she could be herself, and debate religion and politics for hours, always discovering a new perspective and a better way to be.

We are all so grateful for the time Rica, our Ciputka and Mamunia, shared with us on this earth. We know that she will continue to live through everyone whose life she touched.

There will be a visitation at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, November 22 from 6-9 p.m. at 124 King Street East in Oshawa with prayers at 8 p.m.

The funeral will be held at St. Hedwig Catholic Church on Thursday, November 23 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the Polish Hall at 219 Olive Avenue in Oshawa.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Valley Manor Nursing Home, Barry's Bay (via St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation) or the Centre for the Arts and Human Development or if you wish to send flowers, gerbera daisies were Rica's favourite flowers.

Date of Birth
30-01-1940
Date of Death
16-11-2023
Date of Funeral
23-11-2023
(Barbara) Joyce Baker

(Barbara) Joyce Baker

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Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in her 94th year.

Beloved wife of the late Glenn Allen Baker.

Survived by her daughter Kathryn Fawcett and son-in-law John of West Kelowna, BC, and Bronwyn Baker of London, ON, her sister Joan of Balsam Lake, ON, and two nieces and two nephews, and predeceased by her sister Lois Walker of Oshawa, ON.

Joyce graduated as a Registered Nurse from Oshawa General Hospital in 1950 and pursued her nursing career at Oshawa General Hospital and later at the Oshawa Clinic.

Following her nursing career, Joyce supported the Oshawa Hospital as a member and volunteer of the Women’s Auxiliary for 33 years, helping to raise money for the hospital. She also donated 30 layette sets she knitted herself to the Gift Shop.

She was honoured with an Award of Distinction at 25 years of service in the Auxiliary. Joyce was a member of the GM Choir and Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club in the 1980s.

She enjoyed international travel and had a passion for creating beautiful needlework tapestries.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME
LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) for a Celebration of Joyce’s life on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joyce to Lakeridge Health Foundation would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .

Date of Death
18-03-2023
Date of Funeral
27-03-2023
“Ellen” Lenore Riddell

“Ellen” Lenore Riddell

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.With her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in her 87th year.

Lenore, beloved wife of the late Ralph Riddell (August 2, 1988).

Loving mother of Joel Crook and Jason Riddell (Teresa Stork).

Proud grandma of Steven Crook, Nichelle Kelly, Daniel Kelly (Christy), Pam (Aaron), Darryl and Michael Riddell, and great grandma of Dylan, Levi, Thea, Noah, Bentley, and Kane. She will be lovingly remembered by Ryan and Robyn and her extended family and friends.

Survived by Ralph's children Daniel, Doreen and Paul.

Lenore was a very dedicated and hard worker, for many years she worked for her dad's business George Scott's Poultry Farms, Whitby, followed with her nursing at Oshawa General Hospital.

After her career, Lenore settled in and dedicated her life raising and supporting her children as a stay at home mom.

She was very spiritual with an unwavering faith in her church and God. Every June she was in her glory celebrating Oshawa Fiesta Week which she only missed one year since its inception.

In her later years, every summer you would find Lenore down at the Oshawa beach everyday enjoying sunshine and meeting new people. Lenore deeply loved and cherished her family and close friends and her beautiful smile always lit up a room.

Family and friends will be received at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, on Thursday, November 24, 2022 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. and Friday, November 25, 2022 from 1:30 pm until the time of service in the chapel at 2:45 pm.

Interment MOUNT LAWN CEMETERY .

Reception to follow in the Arbor Lounge.

Date of Death
19-11-2022
Date of Funeral
25-11-2022
“Mildred” Alma MacDonald

“Mildred” Alma MacDonald

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Peacefully, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in Orillia, at age 96.

Mildred (nee Miller), beloved wife of the late Hugh MacDonald (2014).

Loving mother of Janette Pilgrim (deceased) (John) of Sunderland, Gail Harrington (Jim) of Orangeville, and Ralph (Janet) of Sutton.

Beloved Grandmother of George (Carrie), Charlene (Lorne), Denise (Paul), David (Terri), Colleen (Will), and Stephanie (Michael).

Great Grandmother of Alicia, Cara, Ben, Brooklyn, Meghan, Kayleigh, Taryn, Molly, Izzy, Maddie, Lexie and Wolfie. Great Great Grandmother of Cyrus.

Predeceased by her sisters and brother. Will be missed by her nieces and nephews.

Arrangements with the Thorne Funeral Home, Cannington.

If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Date of Death
14-09-2022
Date of Funeral
14-09-2022
“Judy” Marie Ann Kalynko

“Judy” Marie Ann Kalynko

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Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday July 14th, 2022 at the age of 72.

Beloved wife of Gary Kalynko.

Sister of Rick and Jim Gulka.

Sister-in-law of Helen.

Best friend of Linda Sharpe.

Judy will be remembered by the Kalynko and Gulka families.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held at the Moose Lodge, 731 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa on July 30th, 2022 from 1 – 5 pm.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).

Donations in memory of Judy to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com.

Date of Death
14-07-2022
Date of Funeral
30-07-2022
(Barbara) Ann McBride

(Barbara) Ann McBride

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May 1932 - June 2022

Ann passed away peacefully on Saturday June 25 at the Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry, Ontario.

Predeceased by her parents, Marguerite and George Harold Gilday, K.C., sisters Margaret and Patricia, and brothers Harold and Bill.

Lovingly remembered by her husband David (66 years), 5 children, David (Gloria), Ian (Susan), Anne (Jerry), Donald (Paula) and Patricia, 13 grandchildren and 6 (plus 2) great grandchildren.

Ann was a graduate of Branksome Hall '51 (Head Prefect) and the Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing '54.

She will be remembered by her family and many lifetime friends for her genuineness, compassion, sense of humour and comradeship.

Date for Celebration of Life and Interment to be determined.

A donation to the Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry or Lakeridge Health Cancer Centre, Oshawa, would be appreciated.

Date of Death
25-06-2022
Date of Funeral
25-06-2022
“Danny” Daniel Nicholas Thomson

“Danny” Daniel Nicholas Thomson

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Suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident on Saturday, March 19th, 2022.

Danny, in his 33rd year.

Predeceased by his parents Donna and Dan Thomson.

Never to be forgotten by his twin brother Dave Thomson of Bowmanville and his sister Rose Thomson (Matthew Hester) of Burlington.

Dearly missed by his cousins Charlene, Mark & Taylor Leadbeater of Campbellcroft, son to Danny (the Old Man) & Karen Walker, brother Matt & Amanda Walker, Jennifer Brock, Mitch Bond, uncle to Brody Walker, beloved friend to Ali Lockhart and his extended family and many friends.

To accommodate the number of visitors expected, the wearing of a mask is requested at the visitation at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. and at the funeral service held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Cremation to follow.

Donations to the Memorial can be made through the following link https://gofund.me/91f01b2d .

Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .

Date of Death
19-03-2022
Date of Funeral
26-03-2022
(Carol) Joy Denny

(Carol) Joy Denny

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(April 20, 1943 - February 16, 2022)

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." - Archbishop Desmond Tutu Courageously, on Wednesday, February 16th, surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa.

Mother, teacher, loyal friend and confidant, Joy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of nearly 53 years Rev. Canon Trevor Denny, daughters Kara and Rachelle (their partners, Russell and Jesse), and extended family and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Arms of Jesus Children's Mission, Hope and Healing International, or to the Canadian Lung Association.

There will be a physical/virtual memorial service to celebrate Joy's life at St. John's Anglican Church Bowmanville at a later date.

Date of Birth
20-04-1943
Date of Death
16-02-2022
Date of Funeral
16-02-2022
(Sandy) James Alexander MacPherson

(Sandy) James Alexander MacPherson

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September 22, 1942 – January 2, 2022

Sandy passed away peacefully at home with his family.

Born in Kincardine, ON, the youngest child of Ella Katherine Macpherson (Brown) and Franklin Edward Macpherson, he is predeceased by his parents as well as his brother, John Macpherson, sister, Mary Culbert, and brother-in-law Murray Culbert.

Sandy is survived by his beloved dog Hazel, his daughter, Sandra Bennett, son-in law, Don Sinclair, grandchildren Francine Houston (Patrick), and Stuart Bruce, and great-grandchildren, Georgia and Lloyd Houston, his sister-in-law Evonne Macpherson, and his nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by two former wives, Patricia Endicott (mother of his daughter), and Carolyn Macpherson.

After years in the Works department at the Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham, Sandy embarked on a long career in the waterworks industry, travelling by car across the continent selling infrastructure needed to supply water to cities, towns, and industries.

His job involved two of the things he loved most, driving, and meeting people.

A self-proclaimed ‘fun seeker’, his travels took him to all parts of North America from the Arctic Circle to Texas and from California to Maine. He made friends and had adventures wherever he went.

An extrovert’s extrovert, he was the life of any party.

He got great pleasure from being a member of the congregation at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church and was very appreciative of the many good friends he made there and the kindness they showed as his health declined.

He also loved the St. Luke’s birthday celebrations and entertainment nights.

A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held once Covid restrictions allow the type of celebration he would have wanted – lots of people, lots of fun, and perhaps a drink or two.

Memorial donations to the War Amps of Canada would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Date of Birth
22-09-1942
Date of Death
02-01-2022
Date of Funeral
02-01-2022

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