It is great sadness that we inform you
of the passing of David Faris.
Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Edie, children and family.
Retired
Oct 1, 1999
27.9 Years
Obituary for David Stuart Faris
Faris, David Stuart
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville. David is survived by his wife Edie (Lowry) and his children; Gary (Ann), Paul, and Laura (Craig). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Erinn Halls (Derek), Kyla Faris (Jeremy), Abbey Faris, Mackenzie, Josh and Kaleigh Haughton, and will be a special guardian angel for his great-grandaughter, Amelia Ann Halls. He is also survived by his brother, Ivor Faris (Ena).
David was born in Belfast, N. Ireland on Sept 14, 1935. He immigrated to Canada in Feb, 1972 with Edie and their 3 children. He was employed by Ford Motor Co. in Brampton until he retired. Grandad will be remembered for his gentle nature, his sense of humor, love of the outdoors, Dixieland jazz, and traditional Irish music.
A gathering for friends and family to remember David will be held at the Lord Dufferin Centre on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.. His remains will be taken home to Belfast.
In a tribute to Edie, currently residing at Dufferin Oaks, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County.
A tree will be planted in memory of David in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. The annual dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
Noel Monchamp
Passes Away
It is great sadness that we inform you
of the passing of Noel Monchamp,
Roz Monchamp's husband on May 9, 2019.
Our deepest and sincerest condolences go
out to Roz, Marc, Lisa and family.
Noel will be sadly missed by all.
MONCHAMP, Noël - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Georgetown Hospital in his 76th year. Noël, beloved husband of Roz and loving father of Lisa (David Broadhurst) and Marc (Emily Beaton). Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Andrew, Matthew, Sean and Kendal. Dearest brother to Paul (Bev), Roger (Deb), Madeleine (Ron Griffis) and Annette (Jim Richards). Noël will be lovingly remembered by his sisters-in-law Mary Kay Camp, Trish (Roland Macor) and brother-in-law Paul (Cathy) Camp and by his many nieces and nephews. Dearly missed by best friends Jack and Margaret Oesch and family. Noël was a dedicated employee of the Ford Motor Company for over 40 years. Friends will be received at the Jones Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6:00-9:00 in the evening. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow. To send expressions of sympathy, or to make a donation to the charity of your choice in Noël's honour, please visit www.jonesfuneralhome.co
Visitation at Funeral Home 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday, May 16, 2019
Jones Funeral Home
11582 Trafalgar Road
Georgetown , Ontario, Canada
L7G 4Y5
Funeral Service 2:00 pm Friday, May 17, 2019
Jones Funeral Home
11582 Trafalgar Road
Georgetown , Ontario, Canada
L7G 4Y5
Retiree Keith White's Wife
Passes Away
May 11, 2019
Our Condolences go to Keith and Family
Visitation Annesley United Church
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
82 Toronto St. South
Markdale, Ontario
Funeral Service Annesley United Church
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
2:00 PM
82 Toronto St. South
Markdale, Ontario
Passed away peacefully, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Barbara Ann Sicily White (nee Whitton) of Markdale in her 76th year.
Beloved wife of 55 years to Keith "Tom" White. Dear sister of Jim Whitton (Eleanor) of Markdale, Marjorie Matthews of Hanover and Ken Whitton (Lynne) of Meaford. Cherished aunt of Carrie, Dan, Anthony, Jackie, Alison, Andrew, Ian, Scott, Steven, and Sarah. Special Gamma to Justin.
Predeceased by parents Ken and Ina Whitton, sister Patricia Richards and brother-in-law Jack White.
A graduate of Lakeshore Teachers' College, Barbara's distinguished career in teaching spanned 35 years beginning in the one-room school at Irish Lake in 1962 followed by 33 years with the Peel Board of Education. Barbara will be fondly remembered for her love of family and friends, and her adored pets Taffy, Brandy, Maggie and Molly. A lifelong member of the Markdale community, Barbara was an active volunteer who contributed her musical talent and passion for fun to many celebrations and events. Barbara volunteered with several community groups and she cherished her time as a longstanding member of the Annesley United Church Choir.
A funeral service will be held at Annesley United Church, 82 Toronto Street South, on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment in Markdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Condolences for the family may be arranged through May Funeral Home, 63 Main St. East, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 (519-986-3310) www.mayfh.ca
Passed away peacefully, after a valiant fight with cancer, on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 at the age of 76.
Donal was born in Dublin, Ireland, son of Joseph Gavin and Elizabeth Gavin (Butler) but was a self proclaimed Canadian, as he arrived in Toronto in 1967.
Predeceased by Nicole Gavin (Emond) from Sudbury, where Donal met her and his extended French family, Donal loved his Sudbury family dearly
Proud Father of Seana Gavin (Shane Davies) and Tara Gavin (John Gillmore) and cherished ‘Grandad’ to Liam and Brendan Gillmore and Nicole, Cassidy, and Keenan Davies.
Loving brother of Maura MacNamara, who lives in County Roscommon, Ireland
Donal will be missed by his larger extended family, friends, neighbours and tenants.
Donal will be remembered for his passion and accomplishment in Ballroom Dancing, his strength and stewardship related to his properties and tenants, and the utter Joy of watching his grandchildren in their activities around the Hockey Rink, figure skating, soccer and attending many Irish Dance Competitions.
Family and Friends will be received at Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services, 6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, On (410/ Derry Road) Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., a Catholic Service will then be followed by Interment at Assumption Cemetery of the same address
Tara, Seana and the family would like to thank all the Staff related to the care that their Dad received at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, as well as special thanks to both Sylvia Chabikwa and Heather Gordon for the personal care they supplied for Donal while at Home in Hospice setting.
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Ron Heffell
We regret to inform you that
Retiree Ron Heffell has passed
away on March 20, 2019
Ron retired on July 1, 2004 with 30.2 years.
Ronald Leigh HEFFELL
HEFFELL, Ronald Leigh Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 20, 2019 in Brampton after a short battle with cancer. Ron was in his 74th year. Predeceased by his parents Freda (Harper) and Harold Heffell, sisters Joan Ann (Heffell) Olscamp, and Mary Lou Heffell. Cherished and loving brother to Pat (Kevin) McCarville and brother-in-law to David (Mary) Olscamp. Loving uncle to Sherri (Mike), Lisa (Mike), Robert, and Jill (Bernie). Ron will be remembered by his great-niece and nephews Sophie, Sam, Nate, William, Ben, and Theo. Ron will be greatly missed by his aunt Norma and many cousins and friends from P.E.I., ON, QUE, and AB. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Merritt Funeral Home , Smithville. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of your choice can be made through Merritt Funeral Home (905) 957-7031 or merritt-fh.com
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