45 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, June 16, 2022 | DURNO, Bessie Winona Lillian ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa with her family at her side on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the age of 90. Beloved partner of the late Bill Locke. Predeceased by 1st husband Charlie Durno. Loving mother of Bob (Jane), Sandy (Roy) and Jim (Izzy). Lovingly Grams remembered by her grandchildren Rhonda (Gerry), Heather (Rowe), Brent (Jennifer), Jenny (John), Amanda (Stallone) Meaghan (Craig) and her great- grandchildren Abby, Paige, Bayly, Danielle, Marcus, Grace, Colin, Ella, Zane, Kate and Emily. Predeceased by her siblings Josie, Irene, Edie, Blackie and Betty. The beloved matriarch of our family will be fondly remembered and missed as the Grams who was the best baker in the world and happily taught her grandchildren the secret to her craft yet never indulged herself in any of her sweet squares and incredible pies. She did however sample her cinnamon raisin buns and her carrot cake. Bob, Sandy and Jim were blessed with a Mom who loved to entertain her family with home cooked meals made with love in her kitchen where her little TV was always on as she cheered for her Jays, Leafs and Tiger Woods. Bess enjoyed going to Bob and Jane's, Sandy's trailer and Jim's cottage on Skootamatta Lake playing euchre, fishing and cooking her famous barbeque chicken.Bess was a true music lover who adored Tina Turner, Jersey Boys and saw her favourite Kim Mitchell in concert more times than we can count. The cook, the baker, the comforter and our biggest cheerleader. Forever loved and missed. May we all dance under the patio lanterns and make Bess smile. Fondly remembered by the Locke family, Gordon, Sandy and Billy. Loved by many nieces, nephews and friends. Family would like to thank the kind and dedicated staff at Extendicare Nursing Home. A private family service will take place. Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH- ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433- 5558). Donations in memory of Bessie to Alzheimer Society of Durham Region or Humane Society of Durham Region would be appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com. WILLIS, Ricky Arthur ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home, at the age of 54. Loving father of Sheila and Ricky. Cherished grandfather of Isaac. Dear son of Roy and the late Audrey. Ricky will be missed by his sister Kimberly, nieces Amanda and Michelle, great-nephew Luca and his aunt Mais. Ricky was a dedicated father. Visitation was held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King S. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Service followed in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone or a local food bank of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca DENNEY, Holland ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022. A grave side service will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m. in Thornton Cemetery (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa). Following the service a Celebration of Life will be held in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 637 (1251 Simcoe St N, Oshawa) between 1 and 3:30 p.m. Drop by for karaoke, food and beverages. Sing a song for Holland! KOWALISHIN (nee Dereniwski), Alice ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the age of 95. She was an inspiration and support to her entire family, in particular, her special son Mike and her many cherished feline companions, especially Gracie. At Alice's request, a private interment will be held at a later date. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.etouch.ca. LYNDE, Marie (nee Morrish) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully, with her daughters and granddaughter by her side, on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Bowmanville Hospital, in her 97th year. Loving wife of the late Donald G. Lynde, 1st Fire Chief of Pickering. Dear daughter of the late Sydney and Luella Morrish. Devoted mother of Cheryl and her husband Michael Gabrielle, Nancy and her husband Bob Cubbage, Lyle and his wife Cathy. Dear Grandma of Mandy (Steve Johnson), Ryan, Ashley, and Katlyn (Josh Drysdale). Great grandmother of Cayden and Paxton. Loved sister of the late Lyle Morrish and lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Marie was a life member of the UCW of Dunbarton Fairport United Church and had just received her 60 year pin. Marie was a founding member of both the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Women's Auxillary and the Retired Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Women's Auxillary. In 1975, Marie received another honour, she was named Senior of the Year for the City of Pickering. The family will receive their friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, (28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax), 905- 428-8488) on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Dunbarton Fairport United Church (1066 Dun- barton Rd., Pickering) on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 11 a.m. Marie will be laid to rest in Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice and would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be placed at: www.mceachniefuneral.ca. BALLARD, Dr. Betty Lorraine (nee Rix) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Ballard announce her sudden passing on June 11, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a short battle with colon cancer. She is survived by her three sons, Michael (Sarah) of Bowmanville, Ontario; David (Julie) of Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Dr. Jonathan (Tiffany) of Clarenville, Newfoundland. Her four beautiful granddaughters Addison, Abbigail, Adalynn (Jonathan) and Charlotte (David). Her friend Susan will dearly miss her. Remembered fondly by her family down east of five brothers Don (Betty Ann (d)), Gary (d) (Linda), Eric (d) (Sandra (d)), Ralph (Jackie) and Bob (d) (Paula). She has many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her visits to Nova Scotia and PEI. Betty was born on January 3, 1947, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She grew up in Dartmouth and attended Dalhousie University, receiving her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). She moved to Ontario to start her medical career at the Oshawa Clinic. She practiced medicine for 41 years finishing her last years at Courtice Health Centre until her retirement in 2017. Betty spent 25 years seeing patients at the Oshawa General Hospital. Betty thoroughly enjoyed caring for her patients, as a straight shooter and always shared a good laugh. Betty enjoyed golf, participating in the Women's League, and playing cribbage at the Delpark Seniors Centre. There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony, in Nova Scotia, to be planned later in the summer by her family. She will be interred with her mother Leona Rix in Memorial Gardens, NS. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Online condolences may be left at armstrongfh.ca OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. In my heart your memory lingers, always tender, fond and true; there's not a day, dear friend, I do not think of you. Your memory is as dear today, as in the hour you passed away. 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.