27 | durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, March 3, 2022 ROMBOUGH, Captain Peter John of the Oshawa Fire Department ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Suddenly, but peacefully at his home in Port Perry on Thursday, February 24, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Peter Rombough, beloved husband of Linda (nee Sellick). Loving father of Carrie-Anne Atkins, Carla Marie Lee, Ward Rombough, Dwayne Marrison, and Colleen Rombough. Peter will be missed by his grand- children Jacob, Katelynn, Carter, Connor, Liam, Elsa, Bryauna, and Luca. He is survived by his brothers Jim, Terry, and Bob. Peter devoted 36 years to the Oshawa Fire Department. His hard work paid off, and he became Captain. He loved to travel, and spent winters in Florida with his loving wife. The family of Peter Rombough will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985- 2171) on Saturday March 5, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. If desired, memorial donation may be made by cheque to the Firefighters Cancer Support Network. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com SWAIN, William Thomas ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Bill died peacefully at Bon Air Residence, Cannington on February 27, 2022. Born in Uxbridge on March 7, 1940. He is predeceased by his parents, Harry and Minnie (Connor) Swain, his wife Maude, and his brother Joe. He is survived by his sister Betty Kirver, his daughters Elizabeth and Jennifer Swain, his stepdaughter Judy Olicia (Vince), and her brother Greg Bell. Sincere gratitude is extended to the staff at Bon Air for their loving kindness to Bill in his last years, especially in his last hours. Arrangements entrusted to the THORNE FUNERAL HOME, 109 Laidlaw Street South in Cannington (705-432-2672). A graveside service will be held at the Stouffville Cemetery on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Jeannette Millar officiating. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared at www.thornefuneralhome.ca DAVIDSON, TIMOTHY ANDREW ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Took his final flight on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Sheila. Loving father of Brooke. Loved son of David and Penny Anne. Dear brother of Rob (Ximena), Lucy (Karl) Wunderlich, Jamie (Sarah), and Amy (late Matthew) McGurk. He will be lovingly remembered by his nephews, nieces, many friends, and extended family. Due to the restrictions of COVID-19 a private family service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171). A public Celebration of Tim's life will be announced at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham LTD. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com LEWIS, Cheryl Darlene (Hoskin) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Sadly we announce the peaceful passing of Darlene on February 26, 2022, in her 78th year. Loving wife of John for 54 years. Proud and loving mother to Wendy Melnick (Jeff) and Robert (Chantal). Adoring nan to Lauryn Melnick, Sarah, Monica, and Olivia Lewis. Beloved sister-in- law to Ken (Martha), Murray (Maria) and Marian (Colin) as well as an aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her loving husband John, parents Glen and Doreen Hoskin, her parents-in-law Richard and Alma Lewis, her brother-in- law's Ken and Colin, sister-in- law Martha, and her granddaughter Monica. Darlene was a strong and determined women who fought fiercely through any challenges placed in front of her. She spent her school years going to Donovan high school, and then went on to go to Ontario Business College. She spent her young workings years working at Starite pumps, where she met her husband, John. She was a dedicated worker and went on to work at both Zellers and Holland Lumber where she met many lifelong friends. As she got older, she and John were blessed with two children, who's fondest memories include going to the cottage, Sunday picnics and going to the races. Many of her weekends were spent going to the as at the races where she would watch her families' horses' race, as well as seeing tribute artists, which soon evolved into her running a fan club for Bernie Jessome, as well. Darlene's pride and joy were her four granddaughters, and she would tell anyone who was willing to listen all about them. Weekends soon became focused on sleepovers, dress up and spending as much time with family as possible. In the last few years, Darlene developed a strong love for bingo and painting and was a very active participant in activities in her Taunton Mills community. Darlene was a lover of Chinese food, lemon meringue pie, and a good hot dog, and enjoyed all of these as much as she could. Darlene was a passionate and loving mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will be dearly missed by everyone that knew her. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at Armstrong Funeral Home on Saturday, March 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the MS Society would be appreciated by the family. BUTLER, Mary Victoria May 20, 1966 - March 1, 2017 ------------------ In the small moments, the missing is the greatest. A line you'd think was funny, A moment where you would find joy. A coffee mug, stylish boots, a gathering of family and friends. We miss you, buddy. Love Dawn, Tracy, Patricia In memory of Joseph Szabo March 5, 2006 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part, heaven has you in its keeping, We have you in our hearts. Love Mom and Dad Brother Dave (Maggie) Nephew Zachary Nieces Emma and Leah Aunts Tillie (Peter), Pauline (Mac), Cousins Brenda (Dave) and Karen, Chrissy (Devin), Cody, Regin and Katie ROBERTS, Joseph Edward September 24, 1943 - March 7, 2021 ------------------ Your ashes I carry close to my heart, I wrap my hands around the pendant that holds them and the wonderful memories of your love fills my soul. I think of you often through the day and talk to you at night. Your picture looks down at me and my tears start to flow. I would give anything for you to be next to me, I wake through the night and realize your gone and remember the day you left and I cry some more. We vowed our love would be forever and beyond, we have our Niche and we will be together once more. I will love you forever, your partner Jean. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow. Gone is the face we loved so dear, silent is the voice we loved to hear; too far away for sight or speech, but not too far for thought to reach, sweet to remember you who once was here, and who, though absent, is just as dear. We are sad within our memory, lonely are our hearts today; for the one we loved so dearly has forever been called away. We think of you in silence, no eye may see us weep; but many silent tears are shed when others are asleep. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM