49 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, October 20, 2022 | TAUS, Ernest John Albert Jr. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away suddenly on October 5, 2022, at his home at the age of 61. Loving dad of Rachael Taus (Jason) and Tiffany Taus (Rich). Cherished grandfather of Zac and Josh. Beloved son of Shirley and the late Ernest Taus. Dear brother of Barb, Carl, and Lorraine. Ernie will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Free-spirited and always living life his way, he loved to spend his time driving, being outdoors with his dog Shylah, and cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was a past employee of General Motors. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Alano Club located at 200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alano Club. McILQUHAM, Douglas Clifford ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Surrounded by family on October 6, 2022, at Peterborough Regional Health Center, Doug Mcllquham age 92 years peacefully passed away. Doug was born on September 5, 1930, in Kingston and lived most of his adult life in Oshawa. Doug was predeceased by the love of his life, Barbara Lee (Frink), who he was married to for sixty- seven years. He was a loving father and will be dearly missed by his six children: David (Elaine), Donna Cooper (Richard), Susan (Ken Barss), Scott (Wendy), Cathy Olley (Adrian) and Bruce. He also leaves behind a brother, Jim (Isabel) and was predeceased by his brother Grant and sister Sybil. Grampa will be dearly missed by eleven grandchildren. "Mucker" was his childhood nickname from the playgrounds in Kingston, and he was affectionately called that by seven great grandchildren. Uncle Doug will also be missed by many loving nieces and nephews. Doug's life was his family, but his business was menswear. After high school in Kingston, he joined Fashion Craft Shops in Kingston, which eventually took him to Hamilton in 1956. In 1969 Murray Johnston enticed Doug to move to Oshawa, to become his partner in the namesake clothing business. Doug spent the rest of his career fitting clothes for men from Oshawa to Kingston, Detroit, Victoria BC, and many cities in between. He loved clothes, the business and was an enthusiastic supporter of downtown Oshawa. Doug and Barb sold the business in 1997 and retired back to Collins Bay (Kingston), where they spent twenty wonderful years together. He moved to Taunton Mills in Whitby with Barb in 2017, and Doug and the family will always be grateful to the wonderful staff and friends they met there, who helped him take care of Barb! He moved to Peterborough in 2021 after Barb's passing, so he could be closer to Cathy, Adrian and Bruce. A Funeral Service will be held at St. John's Anglican Church 1758 County Rd. 10 Ida, Ontario on Tuesday, October 11th at 2:00 p.m., with interment to follow immediately. Should anyone want to make a gift in Doug's memory, the family would suggest making it to St. John's Anglican Church Ida. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made through www.CommunityAlternative.ca. HOPKINS, Jody Mae (nee Kimble) April 28, 1961 - October 6, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Nana on Thursday, October 6th. Jody will be greatly missed by her daughter Leah Hopkins (Jarret Perrin), grandson Dakota, mother Grace Kimble, siblings Judi Baldwin-Kimble, Jim Kimble and Jeff Kimble, along with her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Jody grew up and schooled in Fenelon Falls, ON and graduated from the College of Nurses of Ontario in 1987 with her Registered Nurse Certificate. She was a compassionate health care provider, first at Oshawa General Hospital and then at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, ON before her retirement in 2020. Jody devoted her life to God, family, and her pets and will be remembered always as the kind, loving, thoughtful woman she was. Jody rests for visitation at Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (north of Dundas Street E.) on Wednesday, October 12th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Thursday, October 13th at 3:30 p.m., with a gathering beforehand starting at 2:30 p.m. A private interment at Verulam Cemetery in Bobcaygeon will be taken place at a later date. Although there is a huge void in our lives, we rejoice knowing she loved God and rests in his loving arms and care. In lieu of flowers, donations for the Barn Cat Co- op of Uxbridge or Durham Human Society would be respectfully accepted. BIRO, Louise (nee Bleiziffer) September 26, 1926 - October 12, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully passed away at Hillsdale Terrace after celebrating her 96th birthday. Louise leaves behind her husband of 76 years, Alex. Her Daughter Barb (Ron), Grand- children Tara (Dejan), Brad (Alicia), and her two most beautiful Great Grandchildren Erica and Mila. Louise is the last of her family, predeceased by her parents John and Barbara, and three Brothers John, Mike, and Tony. Survived by her sister-in-law Rose. Born in St. Anna Romania, Louise came to Canada when she was 12, living on a farm in Quebec, then moving to Montreal in her teens. At 19 years of age, she married Alex, and they built their life together in Oshawa. Louise was a stay-at-home mom who had neighbours and people who passed by stopping and complimenting her on the aromas coming from her kitchen with her tasty meals and excellent baking. Thank you to all of the staff at Hillsdale Terrace, (Ocean View) who loved and cared for her, you know who you are! A Private family service was Held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive in Oshawa (905) 440 3595 and was followed by entombment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Memories may be shared at destefanofuneralhomes.ca. "Love You" 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. Heavy are our hearts today, memory brings you back once more, to the time when you were with us, to the happy days of yore. 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; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above. OBITUARIES