37 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, December 22, 2022 | BARNARD, Brian Thomas FORMER GM EMPLOYEE FOR 30 YEARS MEMBER OF ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 178 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at St. Michael's Hospital on December 15, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Carol. Dear father of John (Donna) Barnard and Jacqueline Barnard. Loving grandad of Richard Cowey and Trent (Jessica) Cowey. Great- grandad of Marissa, Carter and Cameron Cowey. Dear brother of Christine and predeceased by siblings Beryl, June, and Raymond. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of Brian's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Memorial Donations may be made to a Charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com ARMSTRONG, Russell Kenneth ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on December 13, 2022 at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of Sheila (nee Bairstow). Loving father of Jonathan Armstrong (Reagan) and Karrie Armstrong (Aaron Blight). Cherished grandpa of Owen and Sloane. Dear brother of Wayne, Gary, Randy, Esther, Wilma, Marjorie and Dorothy. Predeceased by his parents Esther and Bruce Armstrong and siblings Ivan, Laverne, Larry, Brian, Joan, Verna, Shirley and Carol. Dear son-in- law to Doreen (the late Jack) Bairstow and brother-in-law to Sharon (the late Gary) Bickle. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North Bowmanville. Memorial Donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation, Diabetes Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com DOYLE, Michael L. December 17, 1940 - December 14, 2022 ------------------ It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of the love of my life, December 14th in his 81st year. Wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mike is survived by his wife Leola (Lo) 2 children Michael (Michelle) and Tracy, grand- children Tyler and Lindsay (Spencer) Paige and Ashlyn. Two great-grandchildren Quinn and Miles. Survived by sister Rosemary (Ed), and 2 brothers Paul (Joanne), Gerry (Christine). Predeceased by 2 brothers Pat and Ron. Mike was a retiree of GM and spent his winters golfing in Florida. He was a helping hand to everyone and was known for his dry sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by his family, neighbors and friends. At Mikes request, he will be cremated and there will be no service. Please sign the Tribute Wall at northcuttelliot.com MARTIN, Wayne Elgin ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at home on December 13, 2022. Loving dad to Justin Martin (Emily Tippins) and Andrew Martin. Cherished grandpa of Jacob, Jackson and Audrey. Dear brother to Maureen (Sydney) Highgate and Kenneth Martin. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, James and Audrey Martin and brother Paul Martin. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Services will be held at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178, 109 King Street East Bowmanville on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, which would have been Wayne's 67th birthday. The service will begin with a Legion Service, followed by words of remembrance and celebration of life. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH- CUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North, Bowmanville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com ZIMNY, Czeslaw James "Chester" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2022, at the Maple Manor Nursing Home, Tillsonburg. Chester Zimny of Port Rowan in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Diane (Dumoulin) Zimny who he married September 19, 1981. Dear father of Stefanie & husband James Carroll of Long Point, Jessica & husband Mike Fontaine of Spruce Grove, Alberta, and Kevin & wife Tassie of Toronto. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Allen, Amber, Brooklyn, Lexie, Carly, Hailey, Leah, and Kataleya. Survived by his brothers Stanley and wife Eliska of Toronto, John of Oshawa, Joe, and wife Pam of Toronto and by his sister Chris & husband Greg Pilkington of Port Perry. A Celebration of Chester's Life will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 3:00pm at the Clubhouse in the Villages of Long Point Bay, 26 Long Point Blvd, Port Rowan. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Jeffrey W. Glendinning Funeral Home, Port Rowan. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maple Manor Nursing Home, Tillsonburg would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences can be posted at www.gffh.ca ROSS, Agnes Jean Stewart ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, December 16, 2022, Agnes in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late John Ross. Loving mother of John Ross and his wife Bonnie of Stouffville and Agnes Alldread and her partner Brent Philip of Ajax. Dear grandmother of Gillian Alldread, Chaise, and Kira Philip. Sister of Dr. Ian Schofield and Heather Trimble. A private family service will be held at M c I N TO SH-A ND E R SON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations in memory of Agnes to a favourite charity would be appreciated. THOMPSON, John ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at home on December 11, just a day shy of his 72nd birthday. Beloved brother to Jean Martin, Margaret Doyle, Linda Pepper, Jacqueline Lowe and Derek Thompson. Cherished cousin of Eddie Thompson. John will be dearly missed by all of his extended family and friends. Visitation took place on Friday, December 16 at Morris Funeral Chapel (4 Division St., Bowmanville) from 11 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Burial followed at Bowmanville Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to either Home and Community Support Services Central East-Whitby Branch, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation are greatly appreciated. TONKS, Cathy Diane 1953 - 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother Cathy Diane Tonks. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Her husband of 48 years David Tonks, son Jeffrey Tonks (Rhonda Allen) Benjamin Tonks (Raegan Pawley) and grandson Connor Tonks. She will be missed by her brother Mike Milling his wife Cindy and nieces Ginny and Heather. Family and friends are invited to say their final goodbyes at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, (905-432-8484) on December 21st, starting with visitation at 9:00 a.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at courticefuneralchapel.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. 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. 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. And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep.