20 CRAIG, Elizabeth Elinore (Nee Hills) July 27, 1928 - January 12, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Port Perry. Beloved wife of the late David Craig. Loving mother of Noelle (predeceased), Margaret Burton, Marlene Craig, Peter Craig (Janice, nee Stevens), Carolynn (Tim Chassé) and Joy (James Carson). Adored grandmother to Christina, Ryan, Jillian (Dennis Carew), Alan, Valerie, Michael, Brendan, Megan, Brooke, Luke, Andrew and Sam and great-grandmother to Sam, Darby, Gavin, and David. She was predeceased by her parents Albert and Stella (nee Couch) and siblings Gordon and Betty Hills, Wes and Doris Hills, and Rev. Ralph Hills. She is survived by her sister-in-law Rev. Johanne Hills. Sister-in- law to Bob (Mary Ellen and the late Doris), Carol Reynolds (the late Doug), the late Herb (Sonia), the late Joan (the late Bruce Lehman), the late Bea (Bob Davies) and Gerda (Ken Miller). She will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Due to current restrictions a Funeral Service will be held by invitation only on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 1 p.m. at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Those wishing to live stream a link will be provided on the website. Interment will be held at Bethesda Cemetery at 2:30 p.m., all are welcome to attend, maintaining social distancing. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Port Perry United Church, Tyrone United Church or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com BLAKOLMER, Antonia ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Carriage House. Toni Blakolmer, in her 100th year was the beloved wife of the late Karl (2002). Adored mother and matriarch of Hildegard, Traudi (deceased 1944), Marianne (deceased 2020)(Lorne), Karl (Marilynn), Irma (Joe) and Margaret (Sandy). Grandmother of Judy Anne (John), Lorne (Tara-Lee), Mark (deceased 1988), Darrin (Jennifer), Lori (Brent), Dana (Mark), Jodi (deceased 1982), David (Tammy), Diana, Deborah, Danny (Lynda) and Cody. Great-grandmother of 20 and great great grandmother of three. Toni immigrated to Canada from Austria in 1954. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a true friend to everyone. She was incredibly proud of her family and all of their accomplishments. Antonia lived everyday to the fullest, keeping busy, helping others and sharing her kindness. The family would like to thank the caring staff at The Carriage House for their exceptional care and attention to our mother, and Dr. Seema Jain. The family is planning a service to celebrate Antonia's life, to be held later this year. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be interred with her husband Karl. For online condolences and further information please visit armstrongfh.ca CHRIST, Ilse Meta Christ (nee Brock) July 28, 1928 - January 15, 20 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With her grateful family at her side, Ilse went peacefully to be reunited with Gerhard, her beloved husband of 67 years, on the morning of Saturday, January 15 at the age of 93. Ilse is treasured by her daughters Madelaine Christ, JoAnne Nitschke and her husband Peter, and Evelyn Paparella and her husband Nick. She is the loving Oma of Emily, Julian (Marion), Matthew (Alyssa), and Marcus. Ilse is the daughter of the late Heinrich and Meta Brock, the dear sister of Monika Baum, and sister-in-law of Lydia Jensen, Heinz Christ, and the late Elfriede Fülber. Ilse and Gerhard did everything together since the day they met in 1947. She was the light of his life. They married in 1951, immigrated to Canada from Germany in 1952, built two houses together, hiked thousands of kilometers, travelled the world, and never stopped learning. Ilse inspired those around her by her warmth, genuine kindness, beautiful laughter, and deep appreciation for life. She always thought of others and dedicated herself to Gerhard and their family, her pride and joy. "Aren't we so lucky to have such a good family," she would say. In so many ways, it was thanks to her. She taught her family to be caring, thoughtful, considerate, positive, and loving. Ilse was an extremely talented seamstress, volunteered for decades at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. John's Ambulance, the Red Cross, and the Oshawa Hospital, and proudly donated blood countless times. Ilse loved being part of the News and Views Discussion Group on Friday mornings, where she met many of her closest friends, and taking courses through Durham Lifelong Learning and the Oshawa Senior Community Centers. She loved her plants and flowers, playing Euchre, good music, and being together. She will be remembered for how she loved us, and we will love her forever. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Ilse's life will be held at a future date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, donations to her favourite charity the Lakeridge Health Foundation for Cancer Care would be greatly appreciated, as well as simple acts of loving kindness in memory of Ilse. The family would like to thank the incredible staff of G6 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their excellent care and support during the last week of Ilse's life. Online condolences www.armstrongfh.ca HAWKE, Helen Baskerville (Wilson) 1918 - 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Helen was born May 28, 1918 in Oshawa, Ontario and died peacefully on January 11, 2022 at Glen Hill Strathaven Nursing Home. Survived by her daughter, Marilyn Kent (Vern), son Jim Baskerville (Heather) and her step- daughter Julie Harris (Ron). She was predeceased by two loving husbands, Wilbur Baskerville who died in 1954 and Wilfred Hawke who passed in 1989. She will be missed by all who knew her and especially by her six grandchildren, Craig Kent (Sudesh), Joanne Dykeman (Paul), Lisa Axworthy (Wray), Leanne McArthur (Gord), Denise Roberston (Greg Thoms), Greg Baskerville (Deanna Villella) and step- grandchildren Richard, Kim and Glenn Harris. She was born the year WWI ended and married when WW2 started. She loved telling the grandchildren and myriad of great- grandkids her stories of the "Olden Days". She was an avid fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and rarely missed a game. She loved talking on the phone to friends and relatives. A Private Family Funeral was held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, arrangements entrusted to the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville. If desired, memorial donations in Helen's name may be made to the Clarington Hospice. NIBLETT, Brandy (nee Hobden) November 9, 1979 - January 13, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with a broken heart that I had to say good bye to my beautiful daughter and best friend Brandy Niblett (nee Hobden), adoring mother to her three-year-old son, Ashton, beloved sister to Bernie Hobden, and Taylor Hugentobler, sister-in-law to Blythe and Amanda, special aunt to William, James and Celia and cousin Stacey, together village of family, friends and co workers at Ontario Shores. Will be sadly missed by Ashton's father Byron, Ashton's papa, Steve Wilson and grandparents Don and Lynn Niblett, and her best friends Melinda and Joanne. Latest condolence was "Not a building in the world could hold all her friends and lives she has touched and uplifted over the years". Brandy loved life, the outdoors, kayaking, fishing, chilling with girlfriends, family gatherings and holidays, and most of all cuddling with Ashton. In his own words, "she is a star in the sky now, and I can always see her and throw her a kiss". A Private Memorial Service will be held at the Armstrong Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date once COVID19 restriction are lifted. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Liver Foundation. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca Time may heal the broken-hearted, time may make the wound less sore; but time will never stop the longing for the loved one gone before. 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. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. Long days, long nights, you bore your pain. To wait for a cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best. 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