| durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, July 21, 2022 32 CZEKAJ, Wanda September 4, 1941 - July 14, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with the utmost sadness and broken hearts that the children and grand children of Wanda Czekaj announce her sudden and unexpected passing on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at LHO in her 81st year. Predeceased by her beloved Husband, Idzi (d. 1984). Loving Mother of Diane Flintoff (nee: Czekaj) and John Czekaj. Cherished Babcia of Julia and Larissa Flintoff. Wanda loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart and we spent every special occasion together. Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, every Sunday, and we spoke with and saw each other daily as much as possible. Last month, Wanda was so happy to attend both her grand daughters' college and high school graduations and celebrate with us all afterwards. Words to express how dearly she will be missed by her daughter, son and grand daughters have not yet been created. Julia and Larissa were her gwiazdki, the stars of her life. They loved their Babcia with all their hearts and had a very special bond. We will all miss you more than words can say, our dearest Mama / Babcia xoxoxoxo. A special thank you to the paramedics, emergency staff, Dr. Blair Bigham and nurse Jenn at LHO for their expert emergency services and emotional support to Wanda's children. Wanda will also be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her extended family and close friends in Canada and in Poland, as well as her beloved sister Władzia and brother Czesław in Poland. A Funeral Mass was held at the ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH on Wednesday, July 20th at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Whitby. Memorial donations are appreciated to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. To place online condolences please visit www.armstrongfh.ca Wieczny odpoczynek racz jej dać, Panie, a światłość wiekuista niechaj jej świeci. Niech odpoczywa w pokoju wiecznym. Amen. HASIUK, Jerry ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Pat Hasiuk for 58 years. Dear father of Bob (Lori) and Bill. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Dear brother of Sylvia and Bill. A Celebration of Life will be held August 7, 2022 from 1-4 p.m. at THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTRE COBOURG, 232 Spencer Street East. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com KNOWLTON, Frank Kenneth AUGUST 1948 - JULY 2022 32 YEAR MEMBER OF DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully passed away at Oak Ridges Hospice on July 16, 2022, at the age of 73 years. Proud father of Christopher (Holly), Cassandra, Nicholas, and Katherine. Lovingly remembered by his cousin Sharon and her husband Paul and close friends Barb and Richard Coulter. Fondly remembered by his cousins and friends. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Oak Ridges Hospice for their exceptional care and support to Frank and his family. There will be an opportunity to join family to celebrate Frank's life at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North Bowmanville on Tuesday August 2nd from 1 - 3 p.m. Memorial Donations may be made to Oak Ridges Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com CASCAGNETTE, Rita (nee Wludyka) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on July 16, 2022. Predeceased by her husband Lawrence, parents Mary and Walter, siblings Eileen, Dolly, Clara and Walter (Butch). Survived by Ernie, her beloved partner. Cherished mother of Rosemary (the late Larry), Joan (Greg), Brian (Jane), Paul and Mary (John). Cherished grandmother of Travis, Gary (Wendy), Nicholas (Brittney), Paul (Katherine), Joshua (Meagan), Danielle (Josh), Courtney (Brad), Brittney, Clayton and Kristine (Gabriel). Great grandmother of Zachary, Jayden, Izabella, Calvin, Emery, Tucker, Tristan and Hailey. Step-children Susan (Ian), Lucille (Ray), Patrick (Darlene), Kenneth (Michelle) as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special thank you to the wonderful Doctors and Nurses of Med/Surg Floor at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Thursday, July 21st at 11 a.m., visitation will be held at the church from 10 - 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or Durham Region Cancer Centre. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com PARSONS, Edward Michael "Mike" Retired Employee of Wheel Trans/TTC ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully after a short stay at the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry on July 14, 2022, his 79th birthday. Beloved husband of Judy. Loving father of Linda Hamilton, Angela Stringer (Paul) and step-father of the late Connie Nock (John). Proud grand- father of Owen, Nathan and Nadine. Dear brother of Bob (Candice), Tom (Sue) and the late Betty (Bill). Mike will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 1 - 4 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed online wctownfuneralchapel.com CARPENTER, William "Bill" Terrance, P.Eng. Retired Employee of Ontario Hydro ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 79. Bill was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, grew up in Vancouver, B.C. and lived the rest of his adult life in Ontario. Beloved husband of Carol (nee: Lunau) together for 45 years. Loving father of Tammy (Frank), Coralee (Jeff), Sarah (David), and Marilyn (Andrew). Cherished grandfather of Christian, Grace, Jacqueline, Claire, Arthur and Delphine. Survived by his brother Bob Carpenter, brother-in-law Bob Ross, sister-in-law Joyce Lunau and predeceased by sister Pat Ross. Loved uncle of Michael and Daniel Madryga. Predeceased by his parents Archie and Teri Carpenter. Visitation will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (north of Dundas Street) on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 4:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 4:30 p.m. Cremation to follow The service will be livestreamed for those not able to make it in person. Please follow the link to register your virtual attendance: https://foveo.stream/arborme morial-mountlawn/william-bill- carpenter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Kinark Foundation, Oshawa. GOERTZEN, Douglas ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Lakeridge Health Ajax on July 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Doreen. Loving father of Bryan Goertzen (Marnie Salonius), Sarah (Dave) Lindberg and Cindy Goertzen (Matt Landry). Adored grandpa of Chaydon, Lucas, Gwen and Hannah. He will be missed by his family. Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North, Bowmanville on Saturday, July 23rd from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Arthritis Society. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com LANSDELL, Robert Lloyd (Bob) January 30, 1952 - July 9, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Bob, age 70, at his home in Oshawa. Beloved husband to Irene for 45 years. Loving father of Greg (Allison) and Lea (Shaun). Proud grandfather to Ruby, Marlowe and Bennett Lansdell, Ronnie, Rowan, Leni, Brook, and Jordan Young. Dear brother of Brian (Joan), brother-in-law to Isabel McInnis (Bryan) and Louise Archdekin. Bob worked for Durham Region Social Services for 34 years. He was a sports enthusiast from a very young age, had a passion for music and playing the guitar. His pets held a special place in his heart. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Donations may be made in Bob's memory to a charity of your choice. A celebration of life has taken place. For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY A wonderful person, friend and aide, one who was better God never made. And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep. A sweet little flower, nipped in the bud, no grief or sorrow knew. The rolling stream of life rolls on. But still the vacant chair recalls the love, the voice, the smile of the one who once sat there.