33 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, October 27, 2022 | DREW, Ted (Edwin Ross Jr) May 25, 1949 - October 22, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Dad left us peacefully, after a long illness, at the age of 73. A magnetic, warm personality, Ted brought life to every room, treating everyone with genuine care, interest, and his characteristic humour. First in his heart is his wife of 46 years, Gisèle (née Ménard). Ted and Gisèle raised three children in their love-filled home: Joe (Lisa), Kathleen, and Emily Blake (Rob). Ecstatic to become a grandfather to Emily and Rob's children Landen and Ryan, Ted was in his element as Papa, playing and laughing, caring, and loving. His love of the outdoors was displayed in his constant presence on the front porch of the house he raised his family in, a house filled with so much love he built an extension to fit it all in. Ted was mighty in presence, if not stature. Raised by the late Ross (Edwin Ross Sr) and Marion Drew (née Whittaker) on Lasalle Court with his siblings Brian (Sue), Alan, Liz Hance (Mike), and predeceased by John, Ted became known as Uncle Tiger Monster to his many nieces and nephews. A French teacher for more than 30 years, Ted's classrooms were recognized as joyful and enlightening by all of Donevan and O'Neill's students; even those who hated the subject raved about Monsieur Drew. His zeal for teaching extended beyond the classroom, building leaders in Student Council and crafting campers in the Outers Club. Ted's craftsmanship also exten -ded to woodworking, and the wood furniture (Tedrewood) he built for his loved ones, often with his father-in-law Leo, is displayed and used with pride to this day. Relatives and friends are invited to attend at Mcintosh-Anderson-Kellam Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 2-4 p.m., with a private family service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lakeridge Health Foundation; Cancer Care or Hearth Place, would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com STEVENS, Robert L. 1928 - 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Bob passed away peacefully on October 23, 2022 at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jean (2021). He is survived by his five children Debbie (Greg), Charles (Judi), Dianne (Chris), Barry (Fabienne) and Bev (Doug), seven grandchildren Janet, Courtney, Andrew (Amy), Brady (Natalie), Alexandra (Scott), Myles (Samantha) and Justin, and three great-grandchildren Ben, Norah and Evie. Bob was born in Bowmanville in 1928. He attended Bowmanville High School and graduated from University of Guelph in 1950 with a B.Sc. in Dairy Science. He returned to Bowmanville to operate Glen Rae Dairy and Glen Rae Farm for over 35 years. A true entrepreneur, he then launched into a variety of new ventures: Dairy Barn stores, Dip 'N Sip Donuts, a trio of car washes and Bowmanville Country Club. He also had a successful real estate career for over 15 years. Community was extremely important to Bob and he was very involved in raising funds for the community swimming pool at Bowmanville High School. He was also a member of the Bowmanville Rotary club for over 70 years and was awarded the double sapphire Paul Harris award in 2010 for his long-term commitment to Rotary ideals. Bob was a people person. He loved his family, his community and, above all else, his wife Jean. He will be deeply missed. Bob's family will be having a private ceremony to honour Bob's life at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Donation in Bob's honour may be made to The Bowmanville Rotary Club. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com TOCHER, Christa Dorothea (Hüller) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Went to be with her Lord, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Village of Winston Park in Kitchener. Christa was Mom to Sandra (David) and Brian (Hamida); Omi to Jonathan (Megan) and Kevin Minnes, Steven (Kristin) and Lisa Tocher; Great Omi to Tyler and Isabella; and sister to Karin. She was predeceased by her brother Dieter and his wife Evelyne; and her parents, Hermann and Dorothea Hüller. Christa was born in Schöneck, Germany on November 30, 1926, and immigrated to Canada in 1954. She was an accomplished artist, volunteer and passionate business woman. For thirty years she was the owner of the Sunflower Health and Beauty Foods in Whitby and Oshawa and took great pleasure in helping her loyal customers. She was a pioneer in business, not only as a woman but also in the relatively unknown Health Food business. She retired in 1999 and moved to Lynde Creek Village where she lived for almost twenty years. Christa was a woman of Faith and dedicated many hours volunteering as a chaplain at the Oshawa General Hospital (now Lakeridge) and at the Village of Taunton Mills, Whitby. At Christa's request there will be no funeral or visitation. We would like to thank all of the people who were so kind to our mother, especially in recent years. We are touched by your love and support. In lieu of flowers, please help someone in need or donate to a cause close to your heart. Private cremation has taken place, Arrangements entrusted to Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Christa's memorial. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY What would I give to clasp your hand, your happy face to see, to hear your voice and see your smile, that meant so much to me. 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. 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. Your memory is as dear today, as in the hour you passed away.