This Week | Thursday, February 24,2022 durhamregion.com 40 DEBLOCK, Annie ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Surrounded by love, Annie passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Marcel Deblock. She will be sadly missed by Holly and Jackie. Annie came to Canada from Belgium in 1959 and loved living in her chosen home. Special thanks to Dr's Kassirer, Ward and Dorengowski as well as the staff from St. Elizabeth and March of Dimes Homecare for the warmth and care shown to Annie. Also thank you to the Community Care girls who always took the time to call and check in with Annie. At her request, no services are being held at this time. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com DOSHEN, Zvonimir "Jack" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Jack passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his loving wife by his side on February 14, 2022 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Margaret for over 48 years. Jack leaves behind his sister Georgia, many nieces, nephews and good friends. Jack will be forever remembered for his love of music- he was a great accordion player, his great sense of humour and his love of travel. As per his wishes, no formal funeral services will take place, arrangements entrusted to THORNTON CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787). The family wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the caring and compassionate Emergency Staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their professionalism shown to Jack and his family. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the charity of your choice. Expressions of condolence may be left at www.etouch.ca MACKENZIE, John Henderson ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With great sadness we announce the passing of John Henderson Mackenzie in his 88th year in Oshawa on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Brenda. Loving father to Alan (Veronica), Linda (the late Andrew), Janice (the late Andrew) and Allison (Ian). Adored grandfather to Sara (David), Mark (Mario), Michael, Robbie, Adam (Millie), Chelsey, James (Tammy), Haley (Zack), Catherine (Eric), Dylan (Charlie), Molly, Matthew and great grandchildren Magnus, Leon, Saskia and Jack. Brother to Maria and brother-in-law to Mary and Mick and uncle to many nieces and nephews. In accordance with John's wishes, cremation has taken place and A Celebration of Life will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Rd. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 2-3 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. MARTIN, Carol Anne (nee Causey) Born February 20, 1945 Deceased February 12, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ After many years battling vascular dementia, Carol finally rested on Saturday February 12th at Oshawa Extendicare. Carol leaves behind her father, Raymond Causey (103), Daughters Lori Anne Martin (57) and Catherine Lynn Martin-Wagg (50) (Glenn), siblings Lorraine Ertolahti and Robert Causey, two grandchildren, Brandon Braithwaite and Grace Catherine Wagg. TURNBULL, John "Jack" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, February 18, 2022 in his 84th year. He leaves his dear wife of 61 years, Isabelle (nee Cumin). Beloved father of Heather Pitre (Eric), Kevin and Scott (Melanie). Grandfather of Jennifer (Stephen), Michael (Stephanie), David (Sarah), Ryan (Amanda), Jack, Tomas, Kiana, Max and Jake. Great- grandfather of Preston, Damien, Nolan, Olivia, Ava, Margot and Elena. Brother of Ann Mullen (Mike) and Terry. Brother-in-law of the late Bob Cumin (the late Joyce) and Carol Goff (the late Steve). Jack also had many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Born in Felling on Tyne, England Jack arrived in Canada in 1953. He met Isabelle on a blind date and they married in 1960 and raised their family. Jack worked at Massey Ferguson and then went to IBM from where he retired in 1993. Jack was also a proud OPP Auxilliary at the Whitby Detachment. Upon retiring he enjoyed travelling, woodworking, clock-making and chocolate! Many of his handmade treasures are enjoyed and loved by his family and friends and will be for years to come. We will fondly remember his love of family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren but especially his love of Isabelle. There was a private family viewing and cremation followed. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. No flowers please, if desired expressions of sympathy may be made with donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. The family thanks the staff at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for their kind care in Jack's last few days and a big thanks to Dr. H. Williams for Jack's compassionate care. Arrangements were entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com POTTER, Robert 'George' ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the age of 89. Loving husband of 64 years to Merion Potter (nee Mallery). Caring father of Jethroy Potter (Lori) and predeceased by his daughter Jodean (Jim Maia). Dear Grandpa to Brittany (Matt), Shelby, Dylan, William and Griffin and Poppa to his great grandson Beau. Survived by 4 sisters, 3 brothers and predeceased by 10 siblings. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and their extended family. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of George's Life will be planned for a later date. If desired, memorial donations to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation, Back the Build (www.pecmhf.ca) or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, 288 NOXON AVENUE, WELLINGTON. Online condolences may be shared at ainsworthfuneralhome.com ROCHE, Charles (Chuck) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in his 88th year. Chuck was born in Prince Edward Island on August 25, 1934, the 3rd youngest of 13 children. Besides three sisters and one brother, Chuck is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Lorraine and four cherished children, Kevin (Patti), Bob (Joanne), Marie (Bill) and Nancy (Grant). Chuck also leaves behind 10 much loved grandchildren and 10 precious great-grandchildren. The bulk of Chuck's career was teaching high school in Stouffville. Chuck also contributed considerably to the Durham Region R.C Separate School Board as a trustee for 14 years, besides being a willing handyman for family and friends, Chuck worked tirelessly to protect the lives of the pre-born as well as a sponsor for many children through World Vision over some 30 years. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St Mary of the People Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to Durham Region Right To Life Association or Campaign Life Coalition, Toronto.WILLIAMS, Garry Harland ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at the Village of Taunton Mills Long Term Care in Whitby on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Williams. Loving father of Candy Williams and Kim Cormier of Oshawa and predeceased by sons Todd and Scott Williams. Devoted grandfather of Stephanie, Samantha, Daniel, Christina, Kristian, Kyle and great-grandfather of Amyia, Izik, Jayce and Landon. Fondly remem- bered by son-in-law Jody Cormier. A private family service will be held. Cremation arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations in memory of Garry to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com WILSON, Thomas E November 7, 1949 - February 7, 2022 ------------------ Beloved father to Mathew Wilson and his wife Cheryl Wilson, Jonah Ward and his wife Rebecca Ward, Aaron Ward and his partner Jodi O'Neill. Lovingly remembered by his Grandchildren Henry and Sophia and his loyal dog, Mac. Please sign the Tribute Wall at newcastlefuneralhome.com OBITUARIES 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. And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above. Heavy are our hearts today, memory brings you back once more, to the time when you were with us, to the happy days of yore.