durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, February 17 ,2022 | 22 ELLIOTT, Deborah (Penny) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Like a beautiful sunrise and a warm cup of coffee or an evening sunset with a glass of wine...Deborah Penelope Elliott (Penny) was as tranquil as this description. Never one to stand out in the crowd but powerful just the same. In her heart of all hearts, she was the most caring woman anyone could meet. She had this innate ability to calm the waters of your soul when faced with a difficult time. A saving grace for those CFTO colleagues whom she had to call up to "Carpet City". Always wanting to help others and make people happy even when she was struggling herself. Lazy summer days at the cottage..... waterskiing and boating, horseshoes, Christmas parties and dancing around the jukebox... with family and friends... she was described as the "hostess with the mostest" always ensuring a good time was had by everyone. Penny faced many challenges in her life with the ultimate grace. Parkinson's disease put a kink in her life plans but she never stopped thinking of others right to the very end. She donated her organs for research in hopes of discovering a better future for others who may be stricken with this disease. Always helping even at the time of her death. Penny was an incredible mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be deeply missed by all. Survived by her daughter Christine (Matt) and son Curtis (Marie), her grandchildren Brieanna (Francis), MacKenna (Crispin), Gavin and Hannah. Sister to Donna (Jimmy) and Keith (Marilyn) and many nieces and nephews. Lovingly known as GAP (Great Aunt Penny) to many. She loved everyone so very, very much and would have given the world to each. Parkinson's was certainly not in the plans for Penny but she never complained. As in everything in life that was thrown at her, she dealt with it with grace, dignity, class, elegance and hope. She never gave up hope. Diagnosed at 42...she fought for 32 years. Almost half of her life. Thank you to Brockville General Hospital and the staff of nurses and PSWs on the 2nd floor (and Dr. Kang) who were so amazing and supportive. Thank you Toronto Western Hospital (Dr. Lazano, Dr. Moreau and Yuyan to name a few) for never giving up on her. Thank you to St. Lawrence Lodge nurses and PSWs and their wonderful care. And thank you to The Village of Taunton Mills which was Moms home for the past 15 years. Also I want to thank my cousin Debbie who has been such a huge support to all of us and was to my Mom as well. She loved and was loved by so many there. We will be celebrating this beautiful person in the spring when the weather is nicer and COVID has subsided. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made https://support.tgwhf.ca/site/D onation2?1486.donation=form1 &df_id=1486&mfc_pref=T&_ga =2.103650624.1990816339.16 44256826-5758216 .1644256826 *direct your gift click "other' in dropdown and then *Other gift designation please type "Movement Disorder Centre Toronto Western Hospital". All donations will go towards the exact research program that Penny donated her organs towards. "She had strength beyond strength And faith beyond faith. She had nothing, yet would give you everything. She had courage and strength And determination and grit. She was brave and beautiful. Now there is no pain. Now there is no fear. Now there is only comfort, peace, forgiveness and joy. She is free, she is happy again And home where she belongs. She lives on; she is in us, and she is with us, always. She is the light that will never go out." We love you Mom always and forever PATEMAN, Brian Joseph ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ After a long and courageous fight with cancer, we announce the passing of Brian Joseph Pateman in the early morning on February 8, 2022, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Son of Arthur Pateman and Helen Pateman (deceased) and brother of Michael Pateman (deceased). Loving husband to Leela. Proud father of Josh (Ashley), Joel (Samantha) and Lauren. Grand -father of Grace Rose and Miles Christopher. Nephew of Sylvia (Ross), Muriel and the late William Bates (Denise). Brian will be remembered by his friends and family as well as his extended family in Trinidad, especially Angie and Vayu. Brian enjoyed his career in the meat industry, spanning over 30 years. He began his career as a butcher for Miracle Food Mart, then quickly ascended into the role as Director of meat procurement. Through his hard work and dedication, he was recruited for the position as Vice President (Meat Procurement) for A & P in the United States where he spent 7 years. Once he returned to Canada, he finished his career working as a Meat Category Director for Walmart. He retired four years ago. He spent many summers with his family cruising the Trent-Severn from Ottawa to Parry Sound on their boat. He loved animals, especially his dog SAM. Brian loved to travel, cook and entertain family and friends. His kindness and generosity will always be remembered by all whose lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society of Canada. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mount Lawn Funeral Home in Whitby, ON. PELESHOK, Harry ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in his 101st year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Audrey of 77 years. Loving father of Colleen Skelton (John), Harry James (Kris) and the late Luanne Peleshok. Adoring Grandpa "Gramps" to Greg, Dayna (Tim), Sarah (Shawn) & Adam (Yolande) and great Grandpa to Cassandra, Matthew and Blake. Dear brother to the late Mary, Alex, Steve, Tony and Bill. Survived by his sister-in-law Judy Peleshok. Harry will be fondly remembered by his large circle of dear friends, including those from the Oshawa Golf Club, and extended family. Special thank you to all the healthcare workers who provided exceptional care and comfort, especially Evelyn. Visitation will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road (north of Dundas Street East) on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 2 pm - 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Chapel service will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 10 a.m. To book a scheduled visitation time please phone Mount Lawn Funeral Home at (905) 443-3376. Online condolences can be made at mountlawn.ca. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. VAUGHAN, Riley ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Riley David Taylor Vaughan age 22 of Oshawa, Ontario on February 4, 2022. Born on February 24, 1999 Riley was a gentle, sweet, honest soul with the biggest heart. He was always there to cheer you up if you were feeling sad or struggling even though he himself was struggling with his own demons of mental health and addiction. He was loved by all who knew him and will never be forgotten. To all who knew him Riley was an outgoing free spirit with an awesome personality who loved to sing, dance, and write music but most of all loved to be surrounded by the people he loved, his family and friends. He is survived by his mother Tanya Vaughan, father Allan Biro, brother Nicholas Vaughan, grandparents Patricia and Brian Vaughan and Sue Biro and many extended family and friends who loved him dearly. Visitation was held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at the Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Private Service was held on Friday, February 11, 2022. If desired, memorial donations may be made to CAMH. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca Forever loved, forever in our hearts Love you around the world and back again! #Mentalhealth #Addiction #Saveourchildren OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY A sweet little flower, nipped in the bud, no grief or sorrow knew; just came to earth to win our love and then to Heaven withdrew. No stain was on your little heart, sin had not entered there; and innocence slept sweetly on that pale white brow so fair. You were too pure for this cold earth, too beautiful to stay, and so God's holy angel bore our darling one away. 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