31 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, December 8, 2022 | region.com BRANCH, Brian Stanley January 5, 1959 - November 30, 2022 Retired GM employee of 31.5 years ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Brian on November 30, 2022, at the age of 63 at St. Michael's Hospital. Sadly missed and cherished beloved son of Catherine Branch and the late Russell Branch. Beloved, devoted husband of 38 years to Marilyn (Symons). Loving stepfather to Marty Burgess and Amy Burgess- Smith, her husband Dennis, and grandpa-poopa to grandson Jayson. Brother to Jim, Linda (Gene), niece Julia (Shawn), and great-niece Sloane. Brian will be dearly missed by family and friends and all that knew him. Memorial Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville, on Friday, December 9th from 6 - 8 p.m. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael's Hospital. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com BOYD, Kevin October 19, 1983 - November 30, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Kevin at home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in his 40th year. Beloved by his mother Holly Simpson, survived by his father Doug Boyd (Nona). Beloved brother of Brian Boyd (Pilar Carr) and Travis Boyd, stepbrother to Darryl McGowan. Dear grandson of Alice Simpson. Cherished by Jackie Pierce, Michael Ryan and Kevin Ryan. Adored by his niece Ayla Carr- Boyd. He will be deeply missed by Holly Darby, extended family and many friends. Visitation will take place on Friday, December 9, 2022 at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787 (South of Taunton Road, enter through gates off Dryden Blvd.) from 11 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 12 noon. Following the service the family will gather at the LEGION BRANCH 43 (471 Simcoe Street S, Oshawa) for a Celebration of Life from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. In memory of Kevin donations can be made to Durham Mental Health Services. Please visit www.etouch.ca to make a donation or leave an on-line condolence. MACDONALD, Glenyce Elaine (nee Simpson) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ After a life devoted to those she loved and of selfless service to her community, Glenyce MacDonald passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Les. Devoted mother of Walter and Wendy. Dear sister of Wilma (Bob), Marilyn, and Robert (Al). Predeceased by her parents Allan and Ruby Simpson and her brothers Donald and Ross (Hilda). Glenyce will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. All those who knew Glenyce appreciated her limitless capacity to care, her wonderful sense of humour, and her random acts of kindness such as homemade finger puppets given to children where she was a regular breakfast customer at Coco Frutti. A lifelong quilter, lover of nature and animals. Glenyce and Les were a special team. Life partners and best friends, together they served the community. She tirelessly supported his many businesses and adventures including automobile dealerships, a car leasing business, and a van conversion business as well as many memorable family celebrations. A veteran of the Auxiliary of Lakeridge Health Oshawa for over 20 years, she worked in the coffee kiosk, fracture clinic, and gift shop. She also served as Auxiliary president, chair of the Volunteer Council and Director of the Gift Shop. She was an active Rotarian for several years and more recently volunteered at St. Vincent Palloti Kitchen. Visitation will be held at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa) on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow in the Chapel at 1 p.m. followed by a reception at a nearby location. A livestream will also be available. Interment will be at Ormond Cemetery in Spring 2023. Memorial donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Hospital Cancer Foundation Palliative Care lhfoundation.ca, St. Elizabeth Foundation End of Life Care donate.sehc.com or Rotary Club of Oshawa oshawarotary.ca Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca COUTTS, Joan Margaret ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with deep sadness that we say good-bye to Joan Margaret Coutts, who passed away peacefully in her 80th year at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Born in Oshawa on December 1, 1941 to Leon and Ina Parks, Joan is predeceased by her husband of 40 years, David Coutts, her brothers Lawson (Muriel) and Stanley (Mary), and her sister, Betty (Erhard). She was a loving mother to Charlene (Wayne), Stephen, Tracey (Jason), Alex (Christine), and Heather (Gary); proud grandmother to Derek (Alicia), Jeff, Jenna, Adam, and Cassidy; and good friend to many, but held a special place in her heart for her dear friend, Doreen. Joan will be remembered for her dedicated volunteerism at Cedardale United Church and her years of service in the Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy at Lake Vista Square. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joan's Celebration of Life at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 3 - 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Lakeridge Health Cancer Care Centre at lhfoundation.ca. COCHRANE, JAMES "JIM" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Surrounded by love, Jim passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on December 5, 2022, at the age of 82 years. Much loved husband of Hilda (nee Simmons). Loving father of Carolyn (Murray) Rodd, Ernie (Lori) Cochrane, Susanne (John) Bullied and the late Bruce Charles Cochrane. Adoring Grandpa and Poppy of Mitchell, Julia, Alex, and James. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Ethel Cochrane and siblings Don Cochrane, Mildred Brown, Audrey Martin, Allan Cochrane, and Velma Reid. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, former General Motor colleagues and countless friends, neighbours, and farm friends. Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Friday, December 9, 2022, from 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, December 10th at 11 a.m. Private Interment McCrea's Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to McCrea's Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. 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. We are sad within our memory, lonely are our hearts today; for the one we loved so dearly has forever been called away. We think of you in silence, no eye may see us weep; but many silent tears are shed when others are asleep.