31 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, July 14, 2022 | DANCHUK, Danny ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed peacefully on Sunday, June 26 in his 78th year at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Predeceased by his wife Catherine Danchuk. Loving father to Allen and Daniel. Remembered by his life partner Nina Mcquay and her family. He will be missed by his Northern Family, his Bowling Buddies and Golfing Friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home in Whitby on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial Visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers donations to Sick Kids or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. ELRICK, Alexander July 28, 1937 - July 5, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With great sadness, we announce the passing of Alexander "Sonny" "Scottie" Elrick in his 85th year. Loving husband of Margaret; dear father to Lorraine, Grace and Tanya, and beloved grand- father to the apple of his eye Samantha. He will also be greatly missed by his four- legged granddaughters Caleigh, Sarah and Chloe, and by his dear friends and family here and in Scotland. Sonny was a bass drummer for several years with the Royal Canadian Legion Local Branch 43 Pipe Band. Many thanks to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and Oshawa staff in Unit 4F. He will be met by his other beloved four-legged grand- daughters Tia, Patches, Fidget, and his special friend Maya. No services will be held as per Sonny's wishes. Donations to Parkinson Canada in lieu of flowers are welcome. Online condolences may be made at newcastlefuneralhome.com HEDGES, Jackie July 30, 1962 - July 6, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Predeceased by her parents Graham George and Patricia Hedges. Loving wife of Guy for ten years. Cherished mom of Chris (Rachel) and Michelle (Austin). Doting nanny of Brigitte and J-ma of Leia. Dear stepmother of Rene (Jess). Devoted daughter-in- law of Rita. Sister of Susan, Tricia (Gerry) and Paul (Nerissa). Jackie will also be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, and many close friends. Friends may come by for a Celebration of Life held at L'Amicale (15 Thickson Road North, Whitby) between the hours of 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday July 17, 2022. To place online condolences, please visit www.armstrongfh.ca LUCCHI, Brenda J. (Malpass) September 15, 1937 - June 29, 2022 ------------------ Passed away peacefully at St. Josephs at Fleming in Peterborough, ON, at age 84. Predeceased by her husband, Ottorino (Otto - Rino). Survived by her children: Stephen (Jean), Deria (Dwight), Toni (Bruce) and her grandchildren: Lisa, Michelle, Tristina, Michael, Damian, Kieron and Evan; and also 8 great- grandchildren. Also survived by her brother, Bob (Barb) living in the UK. No service will be held other than a gathering of family STEWART, Shirley Janice ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Beloved wife of the late Frank (2003). Loving mother of Sandra and Shelley. Dear sister of Carol and Barbara. Predeceased by siblings Clifford (Sandy), Beverley, Robert, and Linda. Shirley was a long-time member of the Oshawa Senior Citizen Centre. In accordance with Shirley's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 2-5 p.m. at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations to Oshawa Seniors Centre or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Sign a guest book of condolence at www.mountlawn.ca VAN BELLE, Carl ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of William Carl Van Belle on July 8, 2022 at Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry. He was a beloved husband, dad, Opa, son, brother (in-law), uncle, nephew and friend and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends and also the staff at Van Belle Flowers. Devoted husband of Karen (nee Hoekstra). Loving dad of Sarah (Brad) Robinson, Amanda (Garret) Bandstra, Michelle (Phil) Puklicz and Carlene Van Belle. Cherished Opa of Leah, Adelle and Josiah. Dear son of Harry and his wife Rita. Carl was predeceased by his mother Ada. Dear brother of Paul (Brenda), Ruth, Martha (Al) Vandepol and Jackie and their families. Brother-in-law to Peter and John Hoekstra and their families. Visitation was held at REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. A Service will be held at the church on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 1 p.m. To view the service virtually please go the Church's Website: https://www.jesusandyou.ca/c hurch-online/Private Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Oak Ridge Hospice or Clarington Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com Every life deserves to be remembered. Let US help YOU, to tell THEIR story on our High Quality Granite. Call or visit our showroom in Ajax now, to learn about your options. Proudly servicing ALL cemeteries with 8 showroom locations to serve you. Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9-5 p.m. Evening and Saturday Appointments offered 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax YANCH (DEMARSH), Mary Loretta ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully with family by her side at The Village of Taunton Mills on Monday, July 4, 2022, in her 100th year. Predeceased by her beloved James Almonte "Al", her daughter Betty Ann Lachapelle, her son Ronald Maurice, and her grand- children Kristen Laura and William Michael Foley. Loving mother of Larry, Bill (Sue), Jim (Anne), Joan, Cathi and son-in- law Richard Lachapelle. Cherished grandma of 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grand- children and two great-great- grandchildren. Survived by her brother Joe DeMarsh (Elsie) and predeceased by siblings Alphonse, Bill, John, Frank, Cecilia and Anna "Babe". Loretta will be fondly remembered as a truly wonderful, gracious, loving, gentle woman. She was devoted to her husband and family. Loretta was a proud graduate of St. Michael's Hospital of Nursing. She enjoyed cottage life and travelled the world to many destinations with her soulmate Al. Visitation was held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721 -1234) on Thursday, July 7th from 5 - 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial took place at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 214 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa on Friday, July 8th at 10:30 a.m. A reception followed and interment took place at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Durham Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com NEADS, Donna ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Neads (Nee Martyn) in her 68th year at Bowmanville Hospital with family by her side. Beloved wife of Norman Neads of 50 years. Loving mother to Jennifer, Heather, and Barry. Cherished grandma to Danny, Raven, and Jessie. She is survived by her brother James Martyn (Lisa) and her sister Robin McMurter (Don). She is predeceased by her father Robert Martyn. She is survived by her mother Lorraine and her stepfather John Greenfield. A memorial service will take place at Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville, ON L1C 2Z1 on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 2 pm with 1 hour visitation prior to the service. Online condolences can be received at www.MorrisFuneralChapel.ca. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep.