durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, April 28, 2022 | | 22 WHITTAKER, Cindy ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Heaven has a new angel - Cindy passed on to her forever home on Friday, April 22, 2022 while holding her love's hand. A beautiful union of 39 years to David Whittaker, a superb mother to Mike (Chelsea) and Jason (Dawn), and step-mother to John (Stacey), Dan (Janet) and Christine (Elliott). A loving grandmother to 11 awesome grandchildren - Sydney, Dylan, Ashley, Chantel, Zachary, Anakin, Emma, Rylee, Michael, Skylar and Olive. Caring sister to Nick (Celica), Dan (Cathy), Steven, Rick (Nita), Brandie (predeceased), Torry, Victor, Sherri (Joe), Gineen (Dinis), Evonne (Greg), many in-laws, and best friend to sister Joanne. A terrific aunt to many nephews and nieces, and a ray of sunshine to her many friends. Love you Cindy to the moon and back! Heartfelt thanks to the team of PSWs and nurses at St Elizabeth's and the March of Dimes PSW division. Utmost gratitude to nurse Kayla Summers, and to Dr. McAllister and Dr. Izenburg and staff at Sunnybrook Hospital Toronto ALS division. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Thornton Funeral Centre (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579- 6787). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society of Canada. Please visit www.etouch.ca to make a donation or to leave an on -line condolence. SPENCER, William "Bill" Arthur (Retired proud employee of General Motors after 28 years service) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Bill in his 70th year. Loving husband of Gail. Dear father of Angela, Shawn, April, Sheri-lynn, Kathleen, Shane and Jessica. Proud grandfather of 17 grand- children and six great-grand- children. Brother of Barb Anderson, Robert Spencer and predeceased by Mary Higgins and Charlie Spencer. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be arranged at a later date. Words of a dear friend Reuben; "For those of us lucky enough to have known him, Bill Spencer gave off the appearance of being a gruff and bellicose old grouch, but behind that veneer he was an eloquent old grouch, angry at the injustices of the world, and not afraid to tell anyone who'd listen (and a few who wouldn't). Whether the topic was global or local, Bill never showed any fear and would weigh in with his worldview. He was blunt and had a vocabulary of a thesaurus. When he was on your side, you'd never find a better friend or comrade. He was a warm grandfather and father who loved his family, and he was a wonderful husband to Gail. He was a mate that you'd want to have in your foxhole. He'll be missed greatly by those of us lucky enough to know him, and in his absence the world will be just a bit more impoverished than it was yesterday". Cremation arrange- ments entrusted to McINTOSH -ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433- 5558). Donations in memory of Bill can be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com. GOUCHER, Irving Lawrence "Larry" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Larry passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at age 73, in Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital, with his wife Nancy at his side. His heart finally wore out after a lengthy fight with a mystery brain mass. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy, son Adam (Tara), grandson Remy, son Brian (Rebecca), daughter Laura, Mother Millie, Sister Susan (Terry) O'Toole, niece Taryn (Neil) Pon & great niece Keeva, nephews Ryan and Eryn O'Toole. Son of (the late Irvin) & Millie Goucher, Larry was born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia and spent his early years in the Maritimes. When he was in high school in Kingston, he started the first of 6 summers as part of the Fort Henry Guard & joined the Naval Reserve as a cadet. In 1968 he moved to Carleton Place, where he met his future wife. After high school he attended University of Waterloo, graduating with an Honours degree in Environmental Studies in 1973. He & Nancy were married in April 1972. He worked initially for a chartered accountant's firm then joined the Bank of Nova Scotia in 1975 & retired in 2005. During his 30 years with the bank he worked in many branches across Western Ontario, Grand Cayman for 2 years, then in Banking Operations International in Toronto. He travelled extensively in the Caribbean setting up data centers at the banks on the island, writing the manuals then teaching the staff how to run the programs. He loved volunteering. Many of his interests overlapped. He joined Scouts Canada in 1959 & as an adult, was a leader at many levels, greatly enjoying the outdoors and camping. He became an Amateur Radio Operator and involved the young people in Ham radio events to talk to people all over the world. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and was recently honoured with the Lifetime Membership Award. As a member of the Limber Gunners, he had the great privilege and honour to ride in the quad truck leading the funeral procession for Cpl Nathan Cirillo in 2014. Recently he began assisting at the Ontario Regiment Museum in Oshawa, as a tour guide and with tank restoration. He thoroughly enjoyed participating in the annual play "A Spirit Walk" at the Pickering Museum Pioneer Village. He was a member of St. Mark's United Church since moving to Whitby in 1983. If an extra pair of hands was needed, he was there. On Saturday, May 21st, as per his wishes, his funeral will be conducted by the Chaplin for the Whitby Legion Branch 112 at 117 Byron St. S., Whitby. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and service at 4:00 p.m. Masks will be required & the family respectfully asks that those who are unvaccinated, have had recent Covid symptoms or who have possibly been exposed, remain home. Streaming of the service and/ or a YouTube video of the service are still being arranged. Information close to the funeral date will be available on the website of W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby. Cremation has taken place & as per his wishes, he will be buried in Round Hill, Nova Scotia at a future undecided date. Thank you to all the medical professionals everywhere for their exceptional team effort. Special thank you to Dr. Pamela Taylor. In lieu of flowers, donations to any of the above organizations that he loved, to Wounded Warriors or to a local food bank would be appreciated. For online condolences, please visit www.wctownfuneralchapel.com. FLUG, Paul Irwin ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Bowmanville on Monday, April 18, 2022. Paul, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor. Loving father of Peter and wife Marcia of Oshawa; and of the late David. Predeceased by his siblings John, Henry, Alfred and Peter Flug, Olga Munro, Della Keyes, Laura Schultz, and Ivy Boldoc. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday, April 29, 2022, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 333 Rossland Rd. W. (at Park Rd. N.), Oshawa on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., with reception to follow. Private family interment service at Thornton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Paul to St. Luke's Presbyterian Church or to a favourite charity would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com. BABIJ, Violet ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Hillsdale Terrace on Monday April 18, 2022, at 104 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Jan Babij. Dear mother of Derek (Cathy) and Jerry (Lorraine). Loving grandmother to Robert and Justin and four great- grandchildren. A private family service and cremation have taken place. Online condolences maybe made at oshawafuneralhome.com OBITUARIES Just a thought of sweet remembrance just a memory sad and true, just the love and sweet devotion of one who thinks of you. 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. Your memory is as dear today, as in the hour you passed away.