23 | durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, April 14, 2022 WALLACE, Edith Margaret (nee Thomson) January 30, 1923 - April 8, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother in her 100th year, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease at Taunton Mills Village in Whitby. Beloved wife of Ronald for 56 years, (predeceased 2004), mother of Craig, Bruce (Cheryl), and the late Evan. Nana to granddaughters Miranda (Laura), Cadence (Bill), Raelynn and Bonnie, and "G" Nana to great- grandchildren Evangeline and Julian. Edith was predeceased by her sisters Audrey (Gordon), Grace (Fred), Isabel (George), Eldred (Ross), Ruth (Doug), and brother David (Sandra). She is lovingly remembered by her sisters Shirley (Don), Barbara (John), and brother Tom (Beryl) as well as her sister-in-law Marion (Mervyn) and her 33 nieces and nephews. Edith was a proud graduate of Victoria College of the University of Toronto. In the late 1940's she was an employee of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and after raising her boys went to work for over 30 years in the grocery business founded by her mother and father, Thomson Groceries Limited. Edith and Ron were active members of their church, St. Mark's Presbyterian in Don Mills. Their favourite vacation spot was the family cottage, in Brechin. Edith will be fondly remembered as having a good sense of humour and a spontaneous laugh. She had a spunky personality and was always thoughtful and kind. Our sincere thanks to Edith's granddaughter Cadence and her good friend Ann Chaplin, who lived with and cared for Edith so she could remain in her home in Don Mills for three extra fun filled years. The family offers thanks to the staff at Taunton Mills Village for their care of Edith over her five and a half years living there. Thank you to PSW Alisha Smith who was wonderful during Edith's last months. A very special thank you to her niece Coreena, for all of her love and support over Edith's final days. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada would be appreciated. RINALDI, Irene Isabella (nee Yates) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 63 years. Dearly beloved wife of Lawrence (Enzo) for 40 years. Loving mother of Adam (Tarah) and Mark (Amanda). Predeceased by her daughter-in-law Stacey. Cherished Grandma of Dawson, Madison, Gibson, and Dallas. Dear sister of George Yates (Kerry) and sister-in-law of Stella Rinaldi (Dale). Dear daughter of the late John Henry Yates and Dorothy Marie Maw. Irene will be missed by her nieces, nephew, extend family and friends. Sadly, missed by her mother-in-law Lucia Rinaldi. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721 -1234) on Wednesday, April 13th from 4 - 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, April 14th at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com HANOSKI, Robert William August 24, 1944 - April 5, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Our beloved father, grand father, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away in his 77th year. Loving husband of the late Sandra Gayle. Proud father of his children Donna, Wendy (Scott) and Robert (Debra). Cherished grandpa of Trisha (Jake), Kara (Dom), Jack and Dante. Adored great grandpa of Zander, Aurora and Kinsely. He is survived by his siblings Jayne (Terry) Hinze, Lynda (Ron) Boes, Peter Corby Brant and the late Ken, Ron, and Carol Hanoski. He will be fondly remembered by Al and Todd as well as numerous relatives and friends. Robert supervised and retired from the Region of Durham Works Department. Playing baseball, bowling, fishing, and golfing were his favourite things to do. Bob loved hockey too and was a coach for the Whitby Minor Hockey Association which he participated in for several years. We all have been truly blessed to have created fun times and heart felt memories together. At Roberts request, no service will be held. The family would like to send special thanks to the staff at Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 905-443-3376. DISNEY, Christine Lorna (Baskey) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ On March 16, 2022, in her 56th year. Much loved wife of Wayne Disney, beloved mother of Amanda and Andrew. Loved forever by her mother, Muriel Baskey, and predeceased by her father, James Baskey. Christine will be sadly missed by sisters, Wanda and Marlyn and brother, Jim and his wife Kathy, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and her many friends in Parkers Cove NS. and Brooklin Ont. Christine has gone home to live with her Lord to watch over and smile upon us. A celebration of life will be held on May 7th at 3 p.m. at the I.O.O.F Hall 42 Bagot Street, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations can be made to Parkers Cove Baptist Church or The QE2 Hospital I.C.U 5.2 in Halifax would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.c om Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome. com CONNER, David ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ At the age of 66 David John Conner, born in Toronto on April 19th 1955, passed away suddenly while recovering from surgery on April 8th 2022. He lived in Whitby for over 30 years and is survived by beloved family, his wife of 41 years Georgia, and his two children, Emma, and James with his wife Jennifer and their son Bowen. He is also survived by his sisters Diane Jeffcott and Barbara Thompson and their families. He is predeceased by his parents James and Jean Conner, as well as his brother Charles, and nephew Christopher. David served with the Toronto Fire Service for over 33 years and loved every minute. He was a volunteer with the Ontario Regiment Museum for over 20 years, and had previously served with The Royal Regiment of Canada. Funeral service and viewing will be on Friday, April 15th from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Mount Lawn Cemetery, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby followed by a drop-in reception from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Oshawa Regiment Museum/ The Wing, 1000 Stevenson Rd. North, Oshawa. In honour of David, donations are welcome to the museum: https://www. ontrmuseum.ca/tankmuseum/ donate/ OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Time may heal the broken-hearted, time may make the wound less sore; but time will never stop the longing for the loved one gone before. 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. 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. And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep.