| durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, July 21, 2022 | 30 ASHMORE (KNOX), Brenda September 10, 1932 - July 14, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda Ashmore on July 14, 2022 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa. Brenda was a loving wife for 60 years to her late husband Brian Ashmore. Brenda was a wonderful caring mother to her two children Michael Ashmore and Cheryl Whillans and she was loved very much by her late son in law Tony Whillans and her daughter in law Joanna Ashmore. She was a cherished Nana to her grandchildren and their partners Jacquie Fice and her husband Chris, Steven Whillans and his wife Amber and Becky Cheung and her husband Pete. She was also a very loved "G" to her four great -grandchildren Madeleine and Henry Fice, Skye Whillans and Theo Cheung. Brenda was born on Sept 10, 1931 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England to Robert and Edna Knox. She was the first born of three sisters. She was born in war time England and as the eldest daughter she was responsible to help her mother care and keep her younger sisters safe while her father served in the Second World War. Tough little lady is a great description of Brenda. She graduated from beauty college and became a very sought after hairdresser in Rochdale. She met her husband and love of her life, Brian at a dance held to welcome the boys home from serving overseas and they married in the early 1950s. Brenda and Brian immigrated to Canada in 1954 leaving their families in England and she sacrificed so very much to make a life here. She worked as a hairdresser in England and Toronto to help support her family. She loved being a mother, as she was told she would never be able to have children. She lived in Oshawa for 40 years and worked at Sears in the Oshawa center where she was known as the cute little English lady who works in watch repair. She loved to spend time in Fort Myers, Florida where they would meet friends from all over the United States and England every year. They began dancing again after they retired and joined Arther Murray's where they made many wonderful friends and won competitions in ballrooms in Toronto and Montreal. After her husband's death in 2016, Brenda moved to Ottawa and lived at the Maplewood Retirement Community. She made many cherished friendships there and was thought of as a bright light there, always helping others and enjoying socializing with the staff and residents. She enjoyed her later years here in Ottawa spending time with her family and getting to know her great grandchildren. She looked forward to her visits back to Oshawa to see old friends and her yearly Picton Wine trip ... she loved white wine. Brenda will be missed by friends she kept in touch with in Oshawa and by friends here in Ottawa and especially by her family who loved her so very much. We know how fortunate we are to have had her until she was almost 91 and we will cherish all the wonderful moments we have shared with her. We want to thank Dr Bruni and the palliative nurses at the Queensway Carleton Hospital and the nurses in Unit C and D for the wonderful care and compassion that was given to us all. Our hearts are broken but we can feel the love being sent our way. As per Brenda's request, there will be cremation and her ashes will be spread with her beloved husband Brian in Oshawa. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-233-1143 MILLER, Allissa Amy February 4, 2004 - July 13, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Allissa passed peacefully in Bowmanville surrounded by her family who love her more than anything in this world. She was only 18 years of age. Cherished and only daughter of Jenn (Justin) big sister of Jaxson. Beloved granddaughter of Keith and Debbie Miller. She will be dearly missed by her aunt Andrea, uncle Chris, cousin Raddison, boyfriend Auston and many, many aunts, uncles, and friends. She is at peace and is reunited with her aunt Amy Lee Miller, great- grandparents Paul and Lillian Miller and Art and Marguerite Bolton. Allissa was the life of the room. Her smile was warm and bright. Our lives will never be the same without her laughter and light. She had a heart of gold; she loved her family very much. As the big sister, Jaxson was in awe of Allissa. They had an incredible bond and unconditional love for each other. Allissa was working on her high school diploma and had many aspirations for her future. She was a wonderful artist and didn't realize her own talent. Allissa was a sassy firecracker; from the moment she could speak. She had a very interesting view of the world, and she was very articulate. Allissa excelled at public speaking, her ability to convey her knowledge and confidence was incredible even at such a young age. When she was in elementary school, she entered public speaking contests and went on to the provincials. She won several public speaking contests as early as nine. Her first speech was about Pablo Picasso, and she also did one on women's rights. Allissa spoke so well; we were bursting with pride. She thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors; Allissa had a sense of adventure. She liked to drive boats and ATV's. She liked to catch fish, frogs, and fireflies. She enjoyed campfires with spider dogs and smores. Always ready to hug and never left without saying "I love you." She was such an incredible daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. She loved her friends dearly. Allissa will never be forgotten and will be in our hearts forever. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the charity of your choice in her honour, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North, Bowmanville. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com HASLAM (née Bowins), Sandra Lane (Retired Registered Nurse of 45 years at Ajax-Pickering Hospital Long time member of Kingsview United Church) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa on Tuesday July 5th, 2022 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Haslam for 32 years. Loving mother of Sarah Bailey and Rachel Blake. Devoted Nana of Lane and Penny. Sister of Barry Agner of Woodstock. Sandra will be fondly remembered by her many relatives and friends. All are invited to Kingsview United Church (505 Adelaide St. E., Oshawa) on Thursday July 28th, 2022 for visiting from 1pm until time of service at 2 pm. Cremation arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH- ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433- 5558). Donations in memory of Sandra to Alzheimer Society of Durham Region would be appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper so you'll hear; we will always love and miss you and wish that you were here. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever.