durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 32 VINCENT, Ria (Maria) Bonke nee: Godyk ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away in her 85th year on September 6th, 2022. Ria is predeceased by her husbands Ben (1982) and Adrien (2000). Mother of Marc (Trish), Ingrid (Ted) and Robert (Amy). Also, 3 stepsons Gaetan, Gabe and Rob, and Oma to13 grandchildren. Ria served as Pastoral Visitor for Kingsview United Church in her early senior years. She had only love and kindness for her fellow humans and animals alike. She will be remembered fondly by all. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Hillsdale Estates who cared for her and treated her like family, especially these past 3 years...thank-you alone cannot express our deep gratitude. Celebration of Life Service at Kingsview United Church on Monday September 19th at 1pm with a reception immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Ria's name to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, or Kingsview United Church. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca TOPPING, Robert (Bob) (GM employee for 33 years 1973-2006) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, September 9, 2022, at age 71. Predeceased by his father Clifton, mother Velma, and his brother Bill. Sadly missed by his sister Bonnie (Jim), his brothers Pete, Jeff (Jen), and Mark, his nieces and nephews James (Allison), Kristina (Tom), Jason, Jeff (Amanda), Amy (Jordan), Jenna (Selondis), and especially Natasha and Kiera to whom he devoted himself. Bob enjoyed his Mustang, cooking, reading novels, and especially enjoyed euchre with friends at the Courtice Community Centre. Bob enjoyed his years as a corporal in the militia from 1970-1975. To the day he died, he found it ironic that he drove a cargo truck on the autobahn and the governor maxed out at 55 mph. In memory of Bob, donations to the Sick Kids Foundation would be appreciated. As per Bob's wishes, a private family service will take place. Arrangements entrusted to Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, 905-443-3376. MCKNIGHT, Jean (nee Robinson) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Lake- ridge Health Bowmanville, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Wallace "Wally" McKnight for 70 years. Loving mother of Karen (Ken) Allin, Ron (Ida) McKnight and Donna Pegg (Cavin Jones). Loved grandma of Christopher, Brent (Sarah), Victoria (Jonathan), Emily (Mike), Tyler, Leah (Collin) and great grandma of Madelyn, Casey, Rylynn, Bennett and Mayla. Dear sister of Doris Trew and the late Joyce Rundle. Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Thursday, September 15th from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH, 1669 Courtice Road on Friday September 16th at 2 p.m., with visitation from 1 - 2 p.m. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to Ebenezer United Church, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation or Durham Hospice (Clarington). Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com MONTGOMERY, Marion Jacqueline "Jackie" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully with her family by her side at the Village of Taunton Mills on September 4, 2022, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother to Andrea (Leonard) Kylie and Nicole (Trent) Thom. Adored grand- mother of Danielle and Jessica. Aunt to John (Lea), Greg (Lori), Donald (Karen), and Nancy (Kathy). Sister of Noreen Marshall. Pre- deceased by her sister Anne Marie Dobson, her sister-in- law Helen (Montgomery) McKean and brother-in-law Frank McKean. Jackie could be described as a generous, determined, kind, funny, clever, modest, gentle, loving, and loyal person. Her love of teaching, reading and being a life longer learner was intertwined in all that she did. A Private Family Service will be held followed by cremation and interment at West Church Cemetery in Collingwood. In lieu of donations and flowers, please embrace Jackie's love of children and reading by reading a book to a child. For online condolences, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com. GIBSON, Garry William Albert May 7, 1937 - September 8, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our husband and father in his 86th year. Greatly loved and missed by his wife Daphne, daughter Lisa (Tim), sons Mark and Craig. Garry was an employee of General Motors of Canada for 45 years and then retired to his farm. In lieu of flowers donations could be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation. COUSINS, Valerie M. (Peckover) May 11, 1936 - September 4, 2022 ------------------ On Sunday, September 4, 2022 Valerie Cousins passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted mother to her children Linda, Andrew, Gregg (Debbie), and Ian (predeceased). Along with her children, Valerie is survived by her beloved grandchildren, Caitlin (Andreas), Samuel, Mitchell, Desmond, and Kieran, and by her great- grandchildren Thomas and Molly, who will all miss her immensely. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to SickKids Foundation in Valerie's memory. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. CARSON, Daniel ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Daniel Carson on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 in his 70th year. Loving husband of the late Olga Carson (Nee Braznik). Proud, devoted father and best friend of Luke (Sandy). Cherished grandpa of Payton, Riley and Daniella. He is survived by his mother Kathleen Hopkins and his siblings Wayne (Marlene), Rick (Heather), brother-in-law John Braznik (the late Sharon) and sister-in-law Neena (Ron) Stauffer. Dan is predeceased by his sister Linda (the late Gerry) Nicholas. He will be lovingly remembered by his special cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be welcomed into heaven by his loving wife and their loyal companion Nemo. Dan was an avid craftsman, outdoor enthusiast, a skilled guitar maker, but overall, he was a genuine family man who cared deeply for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. As per Dan's wishes, a cremation and a private family interment has taken place. Online condolences may be left at www.mountlawn.ca. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society. BLOHM, Joyce Arleen ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces in Oshawa on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late George Blohm Sr. Loving mother of Glen Blohm (Gerilyn), Cindy Hughes (Russ), Gary Blohm and pre-deceased by George Blohm (Linda). Devoted grandmother of eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Pauline, Ruby; predeceased by Julia, Doris and her brother Ellis. A private graveside service has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH- ANDERSON-KELLAM FUN- ERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations in memory of Joyce to Humane Society of Durham Region or a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Heavy are our hearts today, memory brings you back once more. 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. 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; just came to earth to win our love and then to Heaven withdrew. 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.