| durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 36 ROBERT MICHAEL SMITH (MIKE) DECEMBER 27, 1954 - JUNE 9, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ RETIRED CLINICAL LEADER (LAB) AT LAKERIDGE HEALTH BOWMANVILLE It is with profound sadness and immense love that we say goodbye to our beloved father, brother, husband and best friend. Mike passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on June 9th, 2022 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Susan Smith (nee Wells). He was so very proud & loved his two children, Shannan Hewak and Nicholas Smith (Nicole Tamayo). He was the proud and loved grandfather of Jase & Vann Hewak, Parker & Tenley Smith and Jordyn Tamayo. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Brenda Sinclair. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Robert Russell Smith & Catherine Anne Theresa (nee Bulger). Mike will be remembered for his love of life and his friends who have meant so much to him. He cherished each and every one of you. Mike was born and raised in Cobourg, Ontario. From there he lived and worked in Peterborough, where he and Susan were married in 1976. He eventually moved to South Porcupine, Barry's Bay, Bowmanville and finally Wilmot Creek. Mike loved his sports, hockey, baseball, golf, darts as well as coaching hockey and ball when his son was younger. He enjoyed the people in his life who he was so proud to have as his friends. We will all miss him so very much. Yours forever & a day! Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com ROGERS, John "Willard" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce Willard's passing after a lengthily and hard fought battle with neuroendocrine cancer, along with severe complications due to an aneurysm. Willard passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022 in his 83rd year at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa with his devoted and loving family by his side. He is predeceased by his late wife Adeline. He leaves behind his loving partner and best friend Wilma Kirk. Willard was a very proud father and dearly loved his three children, Gloria (Carl), Dennis (Amanda) and Debbie (Jim). He was a loving Grandfather to Kenny (Tina), Ryan (predeceased), Jordan and Michael (Leah). Loving Great Grandfather to Damien, Zack and Keegan. Wilma's family was very fond of Willard and they will miss him and his quick wit. He will be sadly missed by his siblings; Urban (predeceased), Dave (Pauline predeceased) of Port Perry, Anna (Jim) of Oshawa, Roy (Marlene) of Regina, Preston (predeceased), Joan of Whitby, Lorraine of Victoria, Glen (Beverly) of Puslinch and Gordon of Prince Edward Island. He will be fondly remembered by his many nephews and nieces. Willard will be greatly missed by his many neighbourhood friends. He enjoyed his morning walks, and especially enjoyed chatting with his neighbours who dropped in to visit. Born in Summerside, PEI. He came to Ontario in 1958 at the age of 18 to work as a labourer. Shortly thereafter he began a successful career with General Motors until he retired in 1992. Willard had many interests. He loved working about in his workshop. His gift of small engine repair gave him a sense of accomplishment in his retirement. He loved his Pittsburgh Penguins and followed all of the hockey teams. Willard enjoyed participating in many euchre tournaments, and was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed meeting new people and maintaining friendships to many. He faced many challenges in his life and overcame them. These last few months brought out the fighter in him again. Through all of this, he never lost his sense of humour. He made people laugh and had a way of putting you at ease. He was a gifted storyteller, had a phrase for most situations and so much more. We Will miss you dearly Dad, thanks a million! Willard will be laid to rest at Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay. Visitation will be held at Mackey Funeral Home on Sunday, June 26th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 31 Russell Street East, Lindsay, on Monday, June 27th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 233 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay. If desired, memorial donations to Diabetes Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be made through Mackey Funeral Home via cheque, or online at www.mackeys.ca. SHEMEN, Daniel Stephen ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ I would like to announce the sudden passing of my dad, Daniel Shemen, on Friday, June 17, 2022. He was surrounded by the people he loved; his daughter Alexandra, his partner Jacqueline, his sister Ann-Marie, and buddy Desmond. Dad was born July 16, 1962, to Steve and Frances Semen (both predeceased). My dad was a kind and gentle man. At his request there will be no funeral. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the M c I N TO SH-A ND E R SONKELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa, ON (905-433-5558). In memory of dad, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com Please keep him in your heart. STAINTON, Brenda ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022 at Bowmamville Hospital, with her family by her side. She was in her 66th year. Survived by her husband Ron, son Ryan (Melissa) and daughter Jennifer (Allen). She also leaves behind her most precious eight grandchildren: Jennelle, Ryan, Darryl, Alanna, Jase, Brooklyn, Jeorgia and Alley. Brenda dedicated her life to her grandbabies and 47 years working in LTC. She was also blessed with many loving friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, as they supported her throughout her disease. 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; 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. 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. Your memory is as dear today, as in the hour you passed away. What would I give to clasp your hand, your happy face to see, to hear your voice and see your smile, that meant so much to me.