| durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, June 23, 2022 | | 34 DAVIDSON, Margaret Mary (nee Cloney) March 28, 1950 - June 11, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ "Our Margie" left this life peacefully the morning of June 11, 2022, in Palliative Care at Lakeridge Oshawa Hospital, after a bravely fought battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents: Robert and Frances Cloney (nee Donegan), and by her beloved husband, Brian. She is survived by her dear son, Gavin, cherished grandchildren Abigail and Alistair, siblings Vincent Cloney (Vivien) and Frances Kolentsis, nieces Alysia Kolentsis (Michael Crosby) and Neola Kolentsis, and nephews Nathan Cloney (Mel) and Ross Cloney (Sally). Margaret also leaves a wide network of treasured cousins and friends in the UK and Canada. She will be fondly remembered and missed by all of her friends near and far. Margaret was born and raised in Bootle, Liverpool, England, the youngest of three siblings. She met Brian, the love of her life, in 1967. They married young in 1969 and happily built a life together, welcoming their son Gavin in 1974. The young family moved to Toronto in 1975, where they lived close to Marg's sister Fran and her family. The doors to their home in North York were always open to friends and family for celebrations and special occasions. Margaret worked for many years at ADT in Toronto. In retirement, she and Brian moved to Whitby in 2002. Throughout her life, Marg always kept close ties with family and friends back home in Liverpool, and the Isle of Man. After Brian's passing in 2003, Marg found much solace in her faith, as a regular parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Whitby, often attending daily mass. Quick to make friends, she enjoyed an active social life with the coffee group, and soon found her way into the hearts and homes of many. Loyal and generous in her friendship and with her time, "Auntie Marg" gave the best bear hugs, and was always up for a good story, or chin-wag over a beverage or two. She especially enjoyed her travels with her niece Alysia to the Cloney Family Reunion in Liverpool in 2001, Spain, with friends to Rome, Tuscany, Ireland, North Bay, and to visit Gavin and family in Vietnam, and Collingwood. True to her hard-working Bootle roots, feisty Marg always called a spade a spade, often with the wag of her finger, but always with love and compassion. When she loved, she loved fiercely and would be by your side through thick and thin. Throughout her brave fight with the cancer that claimed her life, Marg was in turn, lovingly cared for by her family and friends, and medical staff, who made sure she never had to walk alone. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society (St. John the Evangelist Whitby Conference - https://svdptoronto.org/) or St. Vincent Pallotti's Kitchen/ Durham Outlook for the Needy (https://durhamoutlook.com/d onate) in Margaret's memory would be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered for Margaret at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 903 Giffard Street, Whitby, Ontario on Monday, June 20 at 11 am. For online condolences, please visit www.wctownfuneralchapel.com. DAWSON, Lawrence (Larry) 1944 - 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Larry Dawson of Whitby at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a lengthy battle with cancer. Larry lived a long and fulfilling life, enjoying travel, his time making memories at the cottage, and his nightly phone calls with his sons. He was the life of every party and always the last to leave. Family was of the utmost importance; he was in attendance at any significant family event. With tools at the ready at all times, Larry was the go-to handyman and always willing to lend a hand. He will be affectionately remembered for his magnetic personality and sense of humour. Larry was a true legend, had a heart of a lion, and was truly larger than life. He leaves behind is loving wife, Linda; sons Shawn (Tracy), Shane (Mary), and David (Rebecca); grandchildren Brenna, Cassidy, Tyler, Blake, Hannah, and Zachary; brother Edward (Mary), late brother James (Ruth); late sister Irene (Ivan); and late parents Jim and Madeline. The celebration of life will be held at a later date. HICKS, Harvey August 2, 1939 - June 15, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Harvey Hicks in his 83rd year at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, June 15, 2022. Harvey will be greatly missed by his lifelong partner of 59 years, Barbara and his three children, Jane (Stephen), Carolyn Stanbrook (Mike), David (Lisa), and grandchildren Lauren, Julia, Owen and Matthew. Harvey was pre-deceased by his sister June Jupp. As a graduate of Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute in Toronto, Harvey's studies took him to General Motors Institute (GMI) in Flint Michigan which began a career in the Automotive Industry that saw him travel often between Toronto and Michigan until his retirement in 2001. Prior to retirement, Harvey's plan to build his dream home came to fruition with the construction of the cottage at Picard Lake. It was at Picard Lake that he would enjoy 20+ years with his family, friends, and his beloved cottage pals. Upon retirement, Harvey enjoyed catching up with his long-time fraternity pals of Pi Kappa Epsilon. They would connect regularly for lunches at the Courtyard. The last 20 years presented many health hurdles, but no matter what news he received, Harvey tackled it head on with Barb. He was incredibly strong, resilient, and extremely fortunate to have had phenomenal health professionals who were not only fascinated by his health history but also accepted the challenge to develop his treatment plans. Despite his health challenges, Harvey never lost his sense of humour, had a great memory, and had a one liner on hand for any situation. Sincere gratitude to Lyndhurst Rehabilitation who helped Harvey get back on his feet again, to Princess Margaret Hospital - Myeloma Clinic who managed his multiple myeloma into remission and to Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre who worked their magic with his later bouts of cancer. Also, to Bowmanville Lakeridge Hospital who ensured Harvey was comfortable in his last days. Harvey will be fondly remembered for his quickwitted quiet side, his love of reading, sports, scotch and making wine. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Myeloma Canada, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Lyndhurst Centre or Lakeridge Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 5th from 12 to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m. Reception to follow. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com MILLSON, Barbara ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Barbara Ruth Millson (nee Taylor) passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the young age of 81. Barbara will be lovingly missed by her devoted and dotting husband of 63 years, Gordon; Her children Dale (Sandy), David, Scott (Sherri), Tracy (Joanne) and Fred; Her grandchildren, Nicole (Chris), Brandon (Ashley), Tanner (Jana), Andy, Dayna (Derek), Shayla, Hunter, Lexi, Jonathon and Mary; Great- Grandchildren Seamus, Fionn, Cora, Dallas, May, Denver and Stella; as well as her loving siblings who have been so supportive to Barb and Gord in recent years; and the numerous other relatives, friends and neighbours who loved and adored, Barbara. She was the beloved daughter of the late Laverne and Wes Taylor. We invite you to come celebrate, reminisce and remember Barbara on June 25, 2022 at The Newcastle Town Hall between 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Memorial Donations may be made in Barbara's name to The Durham Region Autism Services. To view Barbara's entire obituary or leave condolences, please visit: www.northcuttelliott.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. 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; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above. 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.