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25 | durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, April 7, 2022 COPP, Lloyd Charles ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Born on October 1, 1943 in Riverside, New Brunswick. Passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa surround by his two girls. Loving father of Brenda and Karen. Cherished grandfather of Christina (Devin), Cody (Regin) and Katie and great grandfather of Victoria. Friend of Matilda Starr and Peter. Dear brother of Sharon, Sheila Sandra (Eric) and several nieces and nephews. Missed by his granddog, Ruby. Predeceased by his mother Mildred. Friends called at the Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. A service in the chapel took place at 11 a.m. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. KERSHAW, Alan ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Alan passed away peacefully at home, in his sleep after a very long struggle with COPD, on April 2, 2022, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Barbara for 53 years. Father of Paul (Sue) and Liz (Jeff). Granddad of Kristina, Courtney, and Andie. Great granddad to Vincent. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Gladys Kershaw. Survived by his brother David (Chris) and brother-in-law Philip all of England. Thank you to Dr. Ho and the palliative care team, especially nurses, Tammi, and Alicia. Also, we are very grateful to the PSWs for their care and compassion, Lena and Lorraine having looked after Alan for five years. Donations in memory of Alan maybe made to the charity of your choice. No funeral service will be held. Aquamation arrangements entrusted to the Newcastle Funeral Home. TAYLOR, Warren ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on March 25, 2022 Warren William Taylor of Bowmanville passed away at the age of 82 from complications after falling at home and breaking his hip. He is survived by his wife Carol, brother Brian and daughters Sandra Kanaby, Angela Christie (Eric) Mary Kaye Doucette(Terry) and their Mother Mae, grandchildren, Kelvin and Karlee Kanaby and Laylah Marie Oliver. Warren was born in Mimico, Ontario on September 5, 1939 to Russell and Edith (Haines). Shortly after his birth his Dad enlisted in the Air Force during WWII and was stationed as a pilot in Labrador. After the end of WWII and the death of his father William Ambrose, the family sold the home in Port Credit and the Humber Hotel in Mississauga and the family moved to Cobourg, Ontario where they purchased the New Dunham Hotel. It didn't take long to become involved in Cobourg when Warren and Brian accompanied by Dad on the piano, sang 'Brush those tears from your Eyes' to raise funds for an artificial ice surface. Both boys were very active in Cobourg playing baseball and hockey making many long time friends. Warren also joined the Cobourg Air cadets. In 1959 Warrens baseball team won the Cobourg Kiwanis Juvenile Hardball Championship. They sold the hotel in 1956 and the family moved to Peterborough. Warren decided to remain in Cobourg and was employed for many years at the TD Bank and was transferred to numerous banks in Ontario. Warren moved to Oshawa and was employed for many years as a supervisor at Gen Auto Shippers and AWC. Warren and Carol enjoyed their camper trailer for many years with friends at numerous Lakes in Ontario. As were Warren's wishes cremation has taken place entrusted to Newcastle Funeral Home. His ashes will be interred at Rosemount Gardens alongside his parents. PRUESSE, Hans Albert ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in his 81st year. Loving husband of the late Sharon Pruesse of 50 years. Cherished father of Brent (Laura), Eric and Jeff (Sarah). Proud Opa of Shelby (Johnathon), Corey, Courtney, Nolan, Justin, and Sophie. He will be fondly remembered by extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Rd., in Whitby ON, 905-443-3376. TOPLEY, Joy "Joyce" (nee Thompson) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away suddenly on March 28, 2022, in Cobourg Hospital at the age of 89. Born May 14, 1933, in Belfast Ireland. Predeceased by husband Anthony "Tony" Topley, parents Elizabeth and Samual Thompson and brother Gordon. Survived by her best friend Joyce Rankin in England, a cherished sister-in- law Linda Topley, nieces Victoria and Laura, a nephew Graham Thompson in Scotland and a goddaughter, Barbara Pliva. Joyce was a Chartered Accountant and worked in the Financial District in Toronto. She loved animals and always had a rescue cat; she also loved the Prim Rose Donkey Sanctuary where she would feed and talk to visitors about the donkeys. She was a supporter to the Donkeys and to wildlife organizations. Both Joyce and her husband Tony were involved with Model Railway Clubs and Toy Clubs. She was a volunteer and worker for Community Care in Bowmanville. She will be missed by many and fondly remembered by neighbours and friends. Joyce did not want a funeral service and will be cremated. Interment will take place at Bond Head Cemetery on May 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. all are welcome. Donations can be made to your local animal shelter in remembrance of Joyce. Online condolences may be made at www.newcastlefuneralhome.com BANKS, Doreen ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at White Cliffe Terraces on April 1, 2022 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Banks. Loving mother of Stephen, Wayne (Donna), Tammy Findlay (Greg) and the late Linda Blane. Proud grandmother of Christopher, Sarah, Amanda, Michelle, Alexandra, William, Rachel and great-grandmother of Collin, Clark, Wendy, Emily and Austin. Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. Bowmanville, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from 6 - 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THERESE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3800 Courtice Rd. N. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Therese Roman Catholic Church or The Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com Please Join Us for a Complimentary Seminar WHAT YOUR EXECUTOR NEEDS TO KNOW! * Seating is limited & Social distancing in effect * Be Informed Be Prepared Be Empowered April 19, 2022 May 17, 2022 June 21, 2022 6:45 PM registration Location: DeStefano Funeral Home 1289 Keith Ross Dr. Oshawa, ON ASH, Robert Donald ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Bancroft Hospital on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the age of 86 years, 11 month. Robert Ash of Bancroft, dear father of Brenda (Steve) Bailey of Georgina, Sandra (Mike) Ramsay of Bowmanville and Robert (Jeanette) Ash of Georgina. Loving grandfather of Ashley (Simon), Ryan (Alysha), Michael (Erica), Meagan (Tony) and Samantha (David) and great-grandfather of Aiden, Naomi, Christopher, Emmett and Lennon. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Molly Ash, brother James and sister Agatha. A private interment of the cremated remains will take place in his hometown of Bayfield, NB, at a later date. Arrangements in care of the Forrest & Taylor Funeral, Sutton. Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com OBITUARIES Gone is the face we loved so dear, silent is the voice we loved to hear; too far away for sight or speech, but not too far for thought to reach, sweet to remember you who once was here, and who, though absent, is just as dear. In my heart your memory lingers, always tender, fond and true; there's not a day, dear friend, I do not think of you. Loving and kind in all your ways, upright and just to the end of your days; sincere and true, in your heart and mind, beautiful memories, you left behind.