47 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, September 22, 2022 WILSON, Gordon Bruce ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ (retired supervisor at GM), peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville in his 83rd year. Gord, beloved husband of the late Margaret Wilson. Loving father of Todd (Cheryl), Valerie (Morris), Steve (Cathie), Glenn, Janice, Gregg and the late Karen and Bruce. Proud Grampa of Joshua (Melissa), Kendal, Jeremy, Melanie (Eric), Matthew, Michael (Rob), Erin (Fab), Ryan, Kris (Cassandra) and Great Grampa of Parker, River, Fallon, Kyson, Kingsley, Khalil, Roxy, Cru and Taj. Gord will be lovingly remembered by his extended family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to SickKids Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at www.mountlawn.ca TILL, Donald ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With sadness Don's family announces his passing at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on September 16, 2022. Don was born in Greenbank Ontario on February 13, 1935, and grew up on a family farm in Reach Township, where he worked for many years. Don is survived by his sister, Joanne Goode-Beach (Fraser), nieces Deb Reid (Gord) and Sue Robertson (Ed) and nephew Stephen Goode. He is remembered as "Uncle Don" by many third and fourth generation members of his family. Don was predeceased by parents, Iva Jean Till (Bagshaw) and Leroy Bond Till. Don moved to Oshawa in 1983 where he developed many friendships, particularly at the Oshawa Seniors Center (OSCC), Parkview Place and more recently Extendicare. Don's family would like to thank the staff of Extendicare Oshawa and Lakeridge Health - Oshawa for the excellent and compassionate care extended to him. Don's life will be celebrated privately by his family at a later occasion. Online memories and condolences may be left at: oshawafuneralhome.com MONTEBELLO, Agostina (Winnie) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away on September 11, 2022. Guided by the angels to her beloved late husband Leonard. Loving mother of Rita Montebello (Dave), Rosanne Cassar (George), and Tanya Montebello. Cherished grandmother of Brittany (Greg), David (Emily), Matthew, Michael, and Natalie. Adored great grandmother of Charlotte. Dear sister of Katherine and sister-in-law of Julie and Mary, all of Malta. Much loved aunt to nieces and nephews in Canada, Malta, and Australia. Close friend of Jane, Carmen, and Mary. Visitation will be held at Courtice Funeral Chapel, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, Ontario on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church in Courtice on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Whitby. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Lakeridge Health Foundation (Cancer Care) or to the Clarington Animal Shelter would be appreciated. DEMPSEY, Carol Ruth ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Carol died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022, following a severe stroke, at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Bob Garthson. Dear step- mother of Chloe Oliver (Rob Dixon) and Joshua Garthson. Loving sister of Jean Dempsey (David Hutchison) and loving aunt of Amy and Sarah Hutchison. Loving sister-in-law of Jane Garthson (Phil Mills). Everyone in her circle was shocked and deeply saddened by her sudden death. Carol was highly admired by everyone she worked with, volunteered with or taught. She will be remembered by all as finding great joy in nature, books, libraries, friendship, lifelong learning, cats, good wine, gourmet dining, organic coffee and chocolate, and lots of laughter. She was a very caring woman who could be relied on to calmly and compassionately resolve any crisis and make order out of chaos. Carol was a highly organized person, which enabled her to be a relaxed and gracious hostess and leader. She was incredibly generous, unselfishly giving her know- ledge and experience to people and organizations that would better the world, especially in the field of public education. Bob and Carol had a deep friendship and a loving relationship that kept getting stronger as they shared many wonderful adventures and memories, from intrepid travel to quiet times at home. Every day they read together in companionable silence, often sharing quotations, comments and recommendations. They supported each other through sorrows and challenges. Their highlight every year was time (never quite enough time) at their beloved cottage, relaxing, watching the loons, enjoying Bob's gourmet meals, and gazing at the stars, often with visiting friends and relatives. Carol's roles in life included being recognized as an outstanding teacher and secondary school principal. As CEO of the Alnwick/Haldimand Public Library, she worked tirelessly on branch updates and spearheaded the new Centreton Branch. She served as District 17 OSSTF president, was one of the founders of the Ontario Principals' Association and mentored an annual cohort of student teachers. Carol was buried in the Green Section of Cobourg Union Cemetery surrounded by a few family members and friends. A public Celebration of Life will take place on September 27th, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (1 p.m. arrival) at the Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. E. in Cobourg. A Memorial donation may be made to Nature Conservancy Canada, Doctors Without Borders, Alnwick-Haldimand Libraries, Port Hope Cat Café or an Indigenous-led nonprofit of your choice. Condolences are being received at www.MacCoubrey.com Please keep her in your hearts, laughing and loving as she was in life. CALLAGHAN, Shirley E. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health -Oshawa on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the age of 76 years. Shirley was born in Newcastle Bridge, New Brunswick. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ken Callaghan. Loving mother of Gary (Sandi), Brian (Tracy) and Susan (Bill). Cherished grandmother of Bethie (Mack), Danny (Danielle), Reagan, Jack, Georgia, Matt (KerriAnn) and Sam and great- grandmother of Taylor, Addison and Cavan. Pre- deceased by her parents Charles and Shirley Haley (nee Harding). Survived by her siblings John Haley (Linda), Floyd Haley (Sharon), Arlene Lines (Brian), Deborah Jones (Michael), Linda Trenholm (Robert) and predeceased by Robert, Harold, Wilfred, Edward, Margaret, Roger, Charles Jr., Frank and brother in infancy. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Thank you to all the staff at the Lakeridge Health Palliative care team. Shirley will be remembered for her love of sports, especially the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721 -1234) on Friday, September 30th, from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. with family tributes shared at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation or Sunny- brook Foundation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep. Always so good, unselfish and kind, none on this earth your equal I'll find. Honourable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days, honest and liberal, ever upright, just in your judgment, always right; loved by your friends and all whom you knew, one in a million, that person was you. One year has passed, our hearts still sore, as time rolls on we miss you more; a loving person, tender and kind, what beautiful memories you left behind. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.comCLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE