23 | durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, March 31, 2022 | WESSELS, Pamela ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother, wife, gramma, and friend Pam Wessels on March 25, 2022, from health complications. Pam was a fan of everything nature - from birds to butterflies. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed watching the growth of all that had been planted each year. She was an amazing cook; could use every herb from garden to stovetop. Enjoyed weekend trips with her husband Tim, with VIP treatment. A great fan of all kinds of music, Burton Cummings and The Guess Who were her number one go to. Pam loved to dance at all events and have a great time. She had a special love for all her family members: daughter Corry (James) and son Aaron (Jessica), five amazing grandchildren who were the love of her life. She will be greatly missed by them all - Mariah, Madelyn, Ava, Charlie, and Ally. Will be forever missed by her husband Tim of forty-three years. The memories of their life together will always be held close to his heart. She will also be missed by all her dear friends and relatives who were always there throughout her entire life. So many memories in such a short time. Cannot forget her feline pet Daiquiri who held a special place in her heart with all the loving that Pam could not get enough of. "I have never loved anyone more than you, Pam. For the last fifty years you have been my rock. You gave me two great children and you were an amazing mother. We worked hard and came a long way. You have been taken from me too early and my heart is broken. You're a beautiful, classy, elegant, smart, one-of-a-kind woman and I was lucky to have you. We did lots of awesome things over the years, had lots of fun and good times; you were the backbone of our family. Loving you made me a better man. I will miss your soft kisses and warm hugs. We were a team. I must say good-bye to you Pam. My love for you will always be with me until the day I die. 'Til we meet again Pammy... Love your hubby, Tim XXX" Visitation at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Saturday April 2nd from 11:00 a.m. until time of service in the Barnes Chapel Saturday at 12:00 Noon. In memory of Pamela memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com. POWELL, Stanley Russell ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Stanley Russell Powell passed peacefully with family by his side at the Village of Taunton Mills, Whitby on Wednesday March 23, 2022 in his 92nd year after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (nee Beers). Loving father of Karyn (Russell), Kathy, Kelly (Kent) and Trish (Dave). Cherished grandfather of Elyse (James), Nicole (Douglas), Andrea (Andrew), Carly, Adam (Kris), Ashley (John), Doug, Jordyn (Adam), Jocelyn. Dear great- grandfather of Liam, Max, Hudson, Henrik, Annabelle, Isla, Leah and Brady. Survived by his brother Harold and predeceased by siblings Betty and Don. The family wish to acknowledge and thank the caring staff at the Village of Taunton Mills, Dunlop neighbourhood for their kindness and compassion. A celebration of life will be planned and announced at a later date. If desired memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorial funeralhome.com LESSOR, Wendy (nee Higgins) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Wendy passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 19, 2021, at the age of 77. Survived by her daughter Jennifer Dewell (Steve), her son Ryan (Cindy). Much loved nana of Caroline, Jeremy, Gregory, Elizabeth, Grace, Juliette and Alexander. Predeceased by her parents, Wilf and Edna Higgins, and her two brothers Doug and Paul. Wendy will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, and her brothers and sisters in-law. Predeceased by her father and mother in-law Roy and Ruby Lessor. Wendy was the greatest wife, mom, nana and friend. She was the life of the party and never wanted the party to end, always the last to leave any kind of gathering. A Celebration of Wendy's life will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Mount Lawn Funeral Home - Arbor Lounge (21 Garrard Road, Whitby 905- 443-3376), from 2-5 p.m. with words spoken at 3:30 p.m. Donations in memory of Wendy may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Online condolences may be shared at www.mountlawn.ca IANIRI, Giovanni ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, February 28, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Teresa. Loving father of Carm (Ben), and Angelo. Cherished brother Sam (Elisa). Giovanni will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends in both Canada and Italy. A Heartfelt thank you to the staff of the ninth floor Lakeridge Health Oshawa for their care and Compassion during this difficult time. Visitation was held at the DeStefano Funeral Home 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa (905) 440-3595 on Monday March 7th from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday March 8th at 11:00 am.. Entombment followed at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. If desired, in memory of Giovanni, memorial donations to the Durham Humane Society, or a charity that is near and dear to your heart would be appreciated. Memories may be shared at destefanofuneralhomes.ca FRANK, Marilyn "Marie / Aunt Marie" 1936- 2022 Lifetime Member and Volunteer at Ontario Shores ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Marilyn "Marie" on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Centennial Place, Millbrook, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Wilfred for a loving 64 years. Cherished mother of David (Terry), Steven (Barbara) and Anne. Treasured Nana of Trevor, Justine (Jon), Gary (Samantha) and Courtney (Jesse) and great-Nana of Jace, Jonah and Ellie. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Mary Killen, brothers James "Sonny", George, Delmar, John and sisters Annie, Emma and Margaret "Peggy". She will be forever missed by her many nieces, nephews and good friends, Grace and Bertha. A special thank you to Breigha Birkhof from Centennial Place for your compassionate care and support. Private cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 1 - 4 p.m. at Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville. If desired, a memorial donation may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences can be placed at www.morrisfuneralchapel.ca. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. Always so good, unselfish and kind none on this earth your equal I'll find. Honorable 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. 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. He took you home and gave you rest. 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