durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, July 14, 2022 | 28 OVENDEN, Gary Warren ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Ovenden, announce his peaceful passing on July 2, 2022 after a short and sudden battle with cancer with his family by his side at 65 years of age. Gary is survived by Virginia Starr the love of his life of many years. Loving father of Mistie Dwyer, and her husband Dean, and Brandon Ovenden, and his son Jack. Proud, and devoted "Papa" of Taylor Bosak. Best friend to his loyal companion "Buddy." Proud son of Helen Simpson, and her husband Tom, Roger Ovenden, and his wife Myrna. Beloved brother of Denise Paulin,and her husband Gregg, Janice O'Brist, and her husband Brian. After retiring from General Motors after 33 years, he continued working hard landscaping, and making the world a more beautiful place. He will be sadly missed, and never forgotten by his family and friends. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no visitation, or funeral service. A private cremation has taken place. If desired, a memorial donation may be made to Clarington Animal Shelter. Garys love of animals was endless as our love is for him. Online condolences may be made at newcastlefuneralhome.com OLIVER, Ruth Victoria (Retired Durham Board of Education- Coronation Public School, Oshawa) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at her home on Thursday July 7, 2022, at the age of 90. Daughter of the late Roy and Viola Oliver. Much loved sister of Marlene Bovie (late Donald) of Lindsay and Arthur Oliver and his wife Phyllis of Myrtle Station. Predeceased by her brother Alexander Oliver (surviving Sandy of Calgary) and her sister Lois Newell (late Donald). Ruth will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and their families as well as countless long-time friends. Visitation at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Wednesday July 13th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Then to Burns Presbyterian Church, Ashburn for funeral service Thursday morning at 11:30 a.m. Ruth will be laid to rest at Burns Church Cemetery along side her parents. In memory of Ruth memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Burns Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome. com HILL, Johanna (Joyce) Neeltje (née Hoogerdyk) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Joyce, 80, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Thomas (Tom) Robert Hill. Joyce was born September 19, 1941, in the village of Buurmalsen, Netherlands, and immigrated with her family to Canada on April 1, 1953. Growing up in the small community of Port Whitby, Joyce became acquainted with Tom Hill, and on June 24, 1961, they were married. By 1970, the couple had welcomed three children into their life and built a home in the country where they would live until 2021. During her life, Joyce was an active member of the Lucky Strikes bowling team, the Ladies' Auxiliary at Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Choir, the Whitby Seniors' Jubilee Choir, and the Audley Community Club. She volunteered many hours to church bake sales and Burns Night suppers, as well as canvassing for The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. In addition to her extensive volunteering, Joyce did work as a census taker and poll worker, and she frequently won awards for her baking at the Brooklin Spring Fair. She even found time to work as an Avon Lady for 30 years, which allowed her to make many friends that she kept in contact with following her retirement. Joyce took great delight in her garden, growing an abundance of flowers and vegetables every year, and she loved watching the multitude of birds that visited her feeders. She could also often be found working on increasingly difficult puzzles, reading, or cheering on a ballgame in her lucky Blue Jays earrings. Joyce was deeply devoted to her family and community, and the warmth of her presence will be sorely missed. She is lovingly remembered for her quiet wit, clever humour, giving spirit, and constant strength. Her charm attracted countless friends throughout her lifetime, and her absence is felt by many. Joyce is predeceased by her parents, sister Mary (Stoney Cooper - predeceased), niece Lisa Cooper, and nephew Ricky Langille. She is survived by her three children, Kathy (John Penny), Ted (Jacqueline Gold), and Susan (Dave Gunhouse); three grandchildren, Caitlin, Sarah, and Trevor; and four siblings, Gerri (Dave Langille - predeceased), Martin (Mafalda Macaulay), Nel (Blue Cameron - predeceased), and Norman (Tammy Abbott). A celebration of Joyce's life will be held at 1 P.M. on July 16, 2022, at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home in Whitby, followed by a memorial tea party in the reception room. Donations in memory of her extensive volunteer work would be welcomed by The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. ARMSTRONG, Stephanie Lynn ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with profound and overwhelming sadness we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Stephanie Armstrong, after a short but heroic and challenging battle with cancer at Leeds Cancer Hospital, U.K. Stephanie quietly slipped away with her family by her side on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the age of 54. Stephanie leaves behind her father Bob Armstrong (Lyn), siblings Todd Armstrong, Debbie Armstrong-Cattell (Steve), Jeff O'Brien (Tammy), Jodi Dobko (Adam). Aunt to Emily (Brandon), Mackie (Andrea), Matthew, Lauren, Paige, Katelyn, Brennen, Cameron, and Wil. Niece to Sally Martens (John), cousin to Sarah, Laura, Georgia, and their families. Stephanie has countless friends around the world with whom she loved connecting and often travelled to spend time with. Stephanie's many journeys led to the purchase of her dream home in the Dales of Yorkshire, England. Steph's neighbours there became steadfast friends whom she shared favourite times with and who helped her tremendously as she faced her cancer challenges at the start of 2022. Stephanie was a proud and dedicated teacher, challenging children all around the world as she taught at many international schools, including South Korea, Mexico, Germany, Singapore, Doha, and England. Stephanie is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family at ACS International School, Cobham, Surrey, England. Stephanie's post secondary education included Queens University, Canada. University College London, England and Deakin University, Australia. Her cancer was swift and profound. Encouraged by the support of her neighbours, friends and family Stephanie fought to the very end, always focusing on getting back to the life she loved. A Memorial Celebration of Stephanie's Life was held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at ACS School Cobham by her Colleagues, Peers, Students, and friends. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, July 4, 2022, at 12:20 p.m. Stonefall Chapel, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, followed by cremation. A Memorial Celebration will be held Friday July 15 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St.E. Oshawa, Ontario. Memorial donations to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre would be appreciated by the family. Please cheers to Stephanie while out for dinner with friends, enjoy laughter and good conversation as Stephanie always did. Benches in her memory are being placed at Glasshouses, Harrogate and Cobham, Surrey. Your absence has gone through me Like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color." Separation by W.S. Merwin For online condolences please visit www.armstrongfh.ca. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Always so good, unselfish and kind, none on this earth your equal I'll find. Honourable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days, honest and liberal, ever upright, just in your judgment, always right; loved by your friends and all whom you knew, one in a million, that person was you. One year has passed, our hearts still sore, as time rolls on we miss you more; a loving person, tender and kind, what beautiful memories you left behind. 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