durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, August 18, 2022 | 30 WAKALUK (nee Brannon) (Formerly Greenough), Eleanor ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Born May 19, 1927, sixth of 10 children of which she was the last. She passed on July 29, 2022, after suffering for several years with dementia. She was predeceased by her husbands Mackenzie Greenough and Mike Wakaluk, her daughter Mary Bonita Wakaluk, son Michael Wakaluk and great-great- granddaughter Leah Rose Guida. She is survived by her sons Roger Greenough (Crystal, Deedee, Cindy), Ron Greenough (Vicki, Lynda) and John Wakaluk (Debbie) as well as eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer's Society or Fosterbrook Long Term Care at 330 King Ave. w., Newcastle, ON. L1G 1G9 would be greatly appreciated. Cremation has taken place care of Newcastle Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at newcastlefuneralhome.com WHITE, Huguette (1935 - 2022) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Don for a loving 67 years. Cherished mother of Jeffrey (Debra) and Tom (Bonnie). Treasured grandmother of Ashlyn, Jordan (Dee) and Jennifer (Jack); great grand- mother of Leo. As per her wishes, private cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Newcastle Funeral Home. Online condolences may be placed at newcastlefuneralhome.com. HELPS, Frank William July 10, 1936 - August 4, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Frank Helps passed away peacefully and surrounded by his daughters on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 87th year. Predeceased by his devoted and beloved wife of 57 years, Kathleen. Loved Father of his daughters Julie (Tom) Allen, Jackie (Ed) Szabunia, and Jeannette (Don) Jarron. Adored by his four grandchildren Ashley Ward (Brent Stewart), Erica Ward (Tim Hartog), Samantha (John) Ferry, and Jackson Jarron and five great-grandchildren Makayla, Caiden, Brianna, Emma and Emalee. Frank was born in Salford, England but lived most of his life in Oshawa. He leaves behind his one sister in England; Audrey, and one sister and brother in Australia; Shelia and Ken. Predeceased by his daughter Jayne, his brother Jeff and sisters Beryl and Betty. Frank was admired and respected by everyone who knew him. Frank embraced life with a positive attitude and an ability to laugh and have fun, even during difficult times. He served in the Royal Core of Engineers in Her Majesty's Armed Forces and was a proud Veteran. A Mechanical Engineer by trade he started his career working for the British Railway which took him and his family to Nyasaland, Africa for three years in the early 60's. Upon returning to England, he continued to work for the British Railway cementing his passion and love of trains. His desire to create the best life for his family led him to immigrate to Canada in June of 1967, arriving with only one suitcase and his bag of tools. He quickly found employment and a place to live and sent for his family to join him in this new country we would all come to love and call home. Frank eventually retired in 1999 from a successful career at Ontario Power Generation. Frank loved his family, music, dancing, travelling, and shooting the breeze over a Kilkenny or two. Many family dinners ended with a round of Drambuie and a toast to life ... "L'chaim". He will be greatly missed by his family, but we know that "Sweet Caroline" is playing and he is once again dancing with his soulmate Kathleen. His daughters would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff and residents of Harmony Hills Retirement Community for welcoming him into their hearts and his final home. They also thank the Doctors, Nurses, and Support Workers on the 8th floor - G wing for their compassion and caring during his final weeks. In keeping with Frank's wishes a private family viewing has occurred and will be followed by cremation and interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in Frank's honour, to the Royal Canadian Legion Oshawa Branch 43 or any charity of your choosing. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Thornton Funeral Centre (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579- 6787). For online condolences please visit www.etouch.ca DILLON, Donald Winfred November 14, 1934 - August 9, 2022 ------------------ Donald Winfred Dillon of Haliburton Highlands, ON, sadly passed away on August 9, 2022 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Mary Jane for 67 years, Dad to Peter (Mary), Diana (John), Donna and James, Papa to Taylor, Matthew, Christopher, Kimberly (Mark) and Sean, Great Grandpa to Emily Jane. He was a hard working, skilled, dedicated, husband and father, building his lakeside home in the Haliburton Highlands for his family to enjoy. He was an Auto Mechanic who retired from General Motors, Oshawa on Sept 1, 1997. He will be fondly remembered and missed by his family and many friends. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Sept 10, 2022, from 1pm - 4pm, at the Robert McCausland Memorial Centre, 1043 Community Center Rd, Gooderham, ON. FORTIER, Stephen Howard ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Stephen Fortier, at Peterborough hospital, with his whole family by his side. Steve was the loving husband and best friend of Robyn (Yaki) for 35 years, loving and devoted father of Stephanie Bradley (Craig), Lindsey Fortier (David Condie), Corey (Joanna MacDonald) and Hailey Rainbird (Jesse). Proud and adoring grandfather of Reese and Oliver Bradley, Morgan Condie and Fern Rainbird. Loving brother of Paul Fortier (Denis Leblanc). Steve was an educator all his life. Elementary school Principal, yard sale enthusiast, military historian, and master of the pun. He will be missed dearly. Please join us in celebrating his life. Friends will be received at the Allison Funeral Home, 103 Mill Street, North Port Hope, Friday, August 26th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Memorial Service Saturday at 1 p.m. Donations may be made to Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or charity of choice. HABER, Lilla ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at the Port Hope Extendicare on the morning of August 5, 2022, at the age of 98. Predeceased by her loving husband of over 70 years, Jibbron, and her sons Owen (Miriam) and Kamal. Lovingly remembered by her children, Horace (Diane), Patricia (Greg), Nemur (Ana); her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her many nieces, nephews, cousins, brother/sister-in-laws and so many other amazing extended family members and friends who are like family. Born on October 8, 1923 on the small Caribbean Island of Jamaica from parents of Scottish and English descent, Lilla and her brothers and sisters had a unique upbringing, including learning how to speak Patois, an English-based creole language with West-African influences, spoken primarily in Jamaica. She always had an interesting story to share, and she had a charisma about her that was engaging and infectious. Lilla and Jibbron eventually moved their family to the Toronto area of Canada, where they enjoyed trips to Niagara Falls and were proud to eventually become Canadian citizens. When her health began to decline and she needed more support than her family could provide, she became a resident of Port Hope Extendicare. Our family is eternally grateful to the nurses, doctors, personal support workers and all the staff at Extendicare who took such precious care of our Lilla for the past 10 years. A special thanks to her devoted daughter Patricia who served as her primary caregiver and supporter - making it a regular routine to visit, feed, and care for her mother on behalf of the whole family...never feeling burdened and being there for Lilla out of love and respect for an amazing family matriarch. 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. 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. Gone is the face we loved so dear, silent is the voice we loved to hear; too far away for sight or speech, but not too far for thought to reach, sweet to remember you who once was here, and who, though absent, is just as dear. And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep.