ThisWeek | Thursday,February3,2022 durhamregion.com 24 For more info contact us at (905)440-3595 When you want a simple, low cost cremation option - Simply Saavy is the solution. We are pleased to er this service option to those families that are looking for minimal service. SIMPLY SAAVY CREMATION PACKAGE PRICE $2,099.95 Includes HST: Call for inclusions BEARE, Islay ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, January 24th, 2022 at the age of 98. Predeceased by her husband Clarence Beare, and three sisters, Helen Walker, Margaret Hayes, and Vera Guest. She leaves behind her son Brian Beare (Lola) and her beloved grandchildren, Jessica Beare (Paul German), and Jaclyn Beare (Andreas Sikiotis). She will be dearly missed by her great-grandson Miles German. Special thanks to the wonderful team, both management and staff, for their great care of Islay during her stay at Colonial Retirement Home. A service was held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, January 30th at 1:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. To view the Service via livestream please use the following link: https://funeraweb.tv/diffusions /45496 In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com DROZD, Susan Marie (McLean) June 13, 1959 - January 22, 2022 ------------------ It is with great sadness we announce that Susan Marie Drozd (McLean), age 62, passed away peacefully after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, nana, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Beloved wife to Joseph Drozd and mother to Adam Sarginson (Shannon) and Tanya Davidson (Mark). Loving nana to Mason, Maverick and Billy. Will also be deeply missed by step-father Wayne Donnelly, sisters Barb Hachey (David), Laura Cox (the late Robert Luke), Michelle McKinnon (Stephen Roth), brother William McLean, step- daughter Teresa DeVos (William), step-son Thomas Drozd, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is predeceased by her mother Florine McLean, father William McLean, and brother Robert McLean. A memorial/celebration of life service will be held at a future date to be determined, in both Lanark, Illinois and Newcastle, Ontario. SELLERS, June Edith (nee Quinney) LONG TIME MEMBER OF THE BOWMANVILLE LEGION, BRANCH 178 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away on January 27, 2022 at Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Sellers. Loving mother of Rod and his wife Kathy, and Scott and his wife Brenda. June was pre- deceased by her daughter Lori and son Dean. Dear mother-in -law of Cary Hastings and Sue Sellers. She will be lovingly remembered by her many grandchildren and great-grand -children, nieces, nephews and friends. June was the last surviving child of Cyril and Alice Quinney. Due to current restrictions, a Celebration of June's life will be held at a later date. Memorial Donations may be made to The Poppy Fund or The Alzheimer's Society. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com VANSTONE, Winston Charles ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Glen Hill Strathaven, Bowmanville. Winston was the loving Dad of Brian Vanstone (Rhonda) and Stefanie Lynch (Rick). Cherished and devoted grandpa to Alison (Tanner), Megan (Ethan), Andrew (Carleigh) and Madison. Dear brother of Mabel Trimble, Marion Vanstone, Curtis Vanstone and Debbie Vanstone. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Florence Vanstone and brother Vincent Vanstone. Winnie will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A spring interment will take place at Bowmanville Cemetery. If desired, a memorial donation to the Lakeridge Health Foundation - Bowmanville would be appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences can be made through Stoddart Funeral Home or online at stoddartfuneralhome.com SIKSAY, Patricia Elizabeth ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Patricia died on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Christena and J.C. (Corbett) Livingstone. Patricia is survived by her husband of 67 years and best pal, Bill, her sons Bill (Brian Burke) of Burnaby, BC, David (Natalie Fraser) of Whitby, and her grandchildren Daniel (Amanda Benoit) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Erin (Erin Carr and their children Noah and Gracie MacLachlan) of Kingston, and Tessa (Drago Car) of Oshawa. Special thanks to Janice Arbuckle for almost four years of excellent care and to the emergency, stroke, and supportive care teams at Lakeridge Hospital Oshawa. There will be a family service in the spring or summer. Memorial donations can be made to the United Church of Canada Mission and Service Fund or to the Alzheimer Society Durham Region. "And I will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand." (Words: Michael Joncas) SWINDELLS, Kevin Scott 1976 -2022 Employee of Myron for 20 years. Volunteered with Oshawa Minor Hockey and OCHL Oshawa. Avid Toronto Maple Leafs and auto racing fan. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, January 21, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer, Kevin at the age of 45. Beloved son of Bill and Karen Swindells. Loving brother of Andrew and Lori. Devoted uncle of Brooke, Kendra, and Zackary Swindells. Visitation was held on January 27, 2022, from 2- 4 and 7 - 9 p.m., at the M c I N TO SH-A ND E R SON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). A private funeral service has taken place. Donations in memory of Kevin to Lakeridge Health Cancer Centre would be appreciated. A special thank you to Dr. Zalewski and nurse Kelly and staff in Chemo and Palliative Care. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY A wonderful person, friend and aide, one who was better God never made; a wonderful worker, so loyal and true, one in a million - that person was you. Just in your judgment, always right; honest and liberal, ever upright; loved by your friends and all whom you knew. Our wonderful friend - that person was you. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper so you'll hear; we will always love and miss you and wish that you were here. The rolling stream of life rolls on. But still the vacant chair recalls the love, the voice, the smile of the one who once sat there. Always so good, unselfi sh and kind, none on this earth your equal I'll fi nd. Honourable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days, honest and liberal, ever upright, just in your judgment, always right; loved by your friends and all whom you knew, one in a million, that person was you.