25 | ThisWeek | Thursday,February3,2022 durhamregion.com BUCKING, Betty Anne (Van den Tillaart) January 28, 1952 - January 20, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Bucking, Betty Anne, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, with family by her side, on January 20, 2022, at the age of 69. Betty is the beloved wife of Johan Bernard Bucking and the loving mother of Julie Juhasz (Peter), Melanie (Steve) and Chantelle Gardner (Jason). Loving Oma to Joshua, Mackenzie, Ava, Holly and Theo. Betty is survived by her sisters Henrietta Tillaart Duvall and Nancy MacGillivary (Wayne) and by brothers Fred Tillaart (Jane), John Tillaart (Debra), Peter Tillaart (Lori), Paul Tillaart (Linda), Charlie Tillaart (Ginette), Bernie Tillaart (Karen) and brother-in-law, Bob Manson. Predeceased by her parents John and Chatharina Tillaart, brother Martin Tillaart and sisters Anne Murphy (Don) and Lucy Manson. Dear sister-in-law of Jan - predeceased (Diane), Corrie (John), Gerry (Pat) - both predeceased, Aggie, Tony (Jane), Siena - predeceased, Herman (Pat) and Bill (Lucy). Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, extended family and dear friends. Our family wishes to thank the many caregivers that have provided loving care for Betty for the past 25 years and the wonderful healthcare staff of Fairview Lodge, who have given her devoted care for the past four years. Betty leaves behind a legacy of open arms, an open door, a feast at the table for all who came and her candid thoughts and open heart, all from a place of love for her family. Betty is resting in the care of Aftercare Funeral Homes for private cremation services. A funeral mass and interment will be held at a later time. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.aftercare.org In lieu of flowers, memorial donations gratefully accepted by the Lakeridge Health Foundation at www.lhfoundation.ca DEEB, Ghassan Michael ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness and devastation that we share Ghassan Michael Deeb's passing on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Zahwa, and most incredible father to his children: Pauline and her husband, Jonathan; Tania and her husband, Philip; Michael and Lillian. He was the best grandfather (lovingly known as "Jido") to his six grandchildren: Jonathan Zion, Julianna Lila, Zahra Grace, Issac Philip, Jaspine "Jazz" Quest, and Justice Ghassan, named after his heroic Jido. He will be greatly missed by his cherished siblings - Adnan, Yonan, and Hanan - and by all of his nieces and nephews, extended family, friends from around the globe, and his Church family and community. Michael will always be remembered for his subtle humor, love for life and the Lord, his devotion to his family, and being able to bring a smile to the face of everyone he met. A celebration of life will be held at his home Church, College Park Church (1164 King Street East, Oshawa) on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. Visitation will also be held at College Park Church from noon - 1 p.m. before the service. To attend, you must register. A link will be provided. The service will also be live-streamed, the link will also be provided. Memorial donations may be made to the Kingsway College Worthy Student Fund. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com MACMILLAN, Lee "MacMillan Orchards" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at home, surrounded by love on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the age of 59 years. Beloved wife of Peter Stoddart. Loving mother of Max and Walker. Loved daughter of Molly & Warren MacMillan. Dear sister to Greg MacMillan, Mary Elisabeth Clemens (Brent) and Lynda Martin (Roy). Special daughter-in-law to Sally Stoddart (the late John). Dear sister-in-law of Jane Stoddart, Lee Lyon (the late Kevin) and David Stoddart (Sherri Hopkins). She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews and many friends. Lee had an insatiable passion for food exemplified by incredible cooking skills born in the family kitchen with her Mom and Grandma. Her passion carried over into MacMillan Orchards, the family business she loved so much where she made staff and customers feel like friends and family. Her favorite part of any meal was the unfiltered conversation that spanned generations across the table whether it was at home or at her cottage on Kimberley Point; there was never a gathering that started too early, ended too late, had too many people or too much food. A mom, a sister, a daughter, a business woman, a chef, an artist, a fisherman, a gardener, a fighter and the best life partner ever. She loved to travel, she loved to see the world and with every experience would put her personal touch to them. She loved the sun, smiles and creating any reason for friends and family to get together. Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Monday, February 7th from 5 - 8 p.m. To attend you must register a space by calling the funeral home at (905) 623-5668 between the hours of 9 - 4. A Memorial Service will be held at MARANATHA CHURCH, 2805 Highway 2, Bowmanville on Tuesday, February 8th at 11 a.m., with visitation from 10 - 11 a.m. Please follow the link to register your attendance. The service will be livestreamed, a link will be provided on the website. Memorial Donations may be made to The Durham Region Cancer Centre. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com SALMERS, The Honourable Justice David ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ We are heartbroken to share that on January 23, 2022, our beloved Dave died suddenly at the age of 67 while skiing with his cherished wife of 35 years Mary Jane, daughter Gabrielle (Brett), and son Patrick (Kelly). He also leaves behind his dear sister Cathy, her sons Jamie (Deighna) and Jeffrey (Victoria), and numberless friends. He will also be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by his sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, in the Monteith clan. After practicing law in Oshawa for 20 years Dave was appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, much to the pride of his parents Zen and Olga, who predeceased him. Dave was passionate about athletics and the outdoors, especially skiing. A fixture at the Brimacombe ski club and the Oshawa Golf Club, he could also be found canoe tripping in Algonquin Park, biking in Durham Forest, and relaxing at his cottage on Cameron Lake. Most recently he was looking forward to the fulfillment of his lifelong dream: spending winters skiing in British Columbia with his friends. Dave lived to spend time with his friends and family. A source of counsel and support to many, we could always rely on Dave's joie de vivre and booming laughter to remind us that life is meant to be enjoyed with those we love. A private family service will be held on January 29th, followed by a public celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations in Dave's memory would be appreciated to The Friends of Algonquin Park, The Durham Mountain Biking Association, Nature Conservancy Canada, or any other environmental cause. SCANLAN, Allen ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Allen Scanlan, passed away on January 28, 2022 in his 80th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary and brother Albert. Survived by his children Jeannie, Janice, Leroy and stepchildren Neil and Tracy, and many grandchildren. He has left us with many memories to cherish and will be lovingly remembered. Allen was a man of few words and simple tastes. His greatest lifelong passion was time spent fishing and relaxing down at the stream. He will be fondly remembered and missed by all that knew him. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Sunnycrest Nursing Home for their kind and compassionate care. Cremation and interment at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery. As per Allen's wishes there will be no funeral service. "I've finished life's chores assigned to me, So put me on a boat headed out to sea. Please send along my fishing pole. For I've been invited to the fishin' hole. Where every day is a day to fish, To fill your heart with every wish. Don't worry, or feel sad for me, I'm fishing with the Master of the sea. We will miss each other for awhile, But you will come and bring your smile. That won't be long you will see, Till we're together you and me. To all of those that think of me, Be happy as I go out to sea. If others wonder why I'm missin' Just tell 'em I've gone fishin'. -Delmar Pepper UENS, Betty Jean ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022, in her 90th year at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Glen (Cathy) and Cindy (Terry Trainor). Cherished grandmother of Tonya, Graig (Eleanor), Clay and Chelsey (Tom). Proud GG of Paisley, Emma and Malcolm. Dear sister of Alice, Willena, Marion, Nancy, Wendy, Doug, Bill, Frank, Glen and Rosemary. Betty is predeceased by her parents Archibald and Lillian Kirkpatrick and her sister Joyce. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Betty possessed a generosity and kindness that was felt by all who knew her. She was a proud retired employee of Bank of Montreal stationed at the Oshawa Centre branch and a devoted member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. In her spare time, she adored knitting and spoiling her grandchildren. A special thank you to the staff at Lakeview Manor for their continued care and compassion shown to Betty. A private family service will take place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. OBITUARIES