durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, December 22, 2022 | | 30 THOMPSON, Delphine September 19, 1941 - December 19, 2022 ------------------ It is with great sadness that the family of Delphine Thompson announce her passing. Delphine "Del" Thompson was a caring wife, mother, grand- mother, sister, and friend. Delphine passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on December 19, 2022. She was born to Walter and Natalie Harmer on September 19, 1941. After graduating high school Delphine met and married Frederick Thompson on June 2, 1962, and together they raised two daughters. Delphine enjoyed gardening and created beautiful gardens that surrounded her home. She loved to dance, from a polka to ballroom dancing, she always left a lasting impression on the dance floor. She was a loving mother who attended field trips and canvassed annually for the Lung Association. Delphine was an active member of Saint George's Church, a member of the St. Bede's group and she found great comfort in her faith. Delphine was preceded in death by her father Walter and mother Natalie Harmer. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Fred Thompson, her daughters Justine Thompson- Clarkin and Erin Hainey, granddaughter Hope Clarkin, grandson Liam Hainey, sister Barbara and brother-in-law Paul Widdifield, brother Walter Harmer and his partner Maureen Lamont. She will be remembered as she was in life - a loving mother, unselfish friend and a cherished wife. She will be forever missed. MANCHULENKO, Dany ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Myra. Loving father of Danya (Jason). He leaves his sisters Ganya and Olga, and brother Peter. Dany will be lovingly remembered by his extended family, friends, and Church community. Visitation was held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (905) 440 -3595 on Wednesday, December 21st from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Panachyda was said at 7:15 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Thursday, December 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Interment followed at Oshawa Union Cemetery. If desired, Memorial Donations to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Oshawa. LILWALL, Clive April 18, 1942 - December 18, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Clive Lilwall of Whitby, Ontario on Sunday December 18th, at the age of 80 years. Clive was born in Fleetwood, England, and moved to Ontario, Canada in 1968. He taught Communications at Durham College in Oshawa for 27 years. Clive was a passionate writer and an accomplished author. He enjoyed tennis, travelling, bowling, hiking, carving, and spending time with his cat, Layla. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Erika Lilwall; daughter: Karen Lilwall (John MacLean) and stepdaughter Carmen Knight-Wade (Vernon Wade); grandchildren: Joshua, KendraLee, Sidny, John, and Wesley; brother, Nick Lilwall; as well as numerous relatives and friends. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Oshawa / Whitby Humane Society. A celebration for family and friends will be held on January 3rd. Please contact Erika for more information. Online condolences may be made at newcastlefuneralhome.com LAFRANCE, Patricia I. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Pat passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, after fighting a brave battle with cancer. Patricia is survived by her brother Michael (Loreto), her sons Richard (Shannon), Robert, Laurence (Dian Riley), her grandchildren Nikki (Gerald Lanchbery), Michelle (Greg Dionne), Cameron (Skye Danilko), Margot (Greg Young), Andrew and David Lafrance (Jasmine Zaba), and great grandchildren Faith, Charlotte, Layla, William, and Clara. She was predeceased by her husband Gilbert (2021) and brother Mark. Patricia was born to Mark and Sally Hanlan in Noranda, Quebec. She originally worked at Noranda Mines where she met her future husband, Gilbert. They moved from Noranda to the Ottawa Valley in 1962, settling in Pembroke, and later in Deep River where Pat worked at the Bank of Montreal, and Walkers Movers. Following a later move to Pickering, Pat worked part-time in several offices before beginning a full- time career at Ontario Hydro Nuclear, where she worked in the Training and Simulator Services Division performing office and administrative work. During her retirement, Patricia enjoyed travel and music with Gil, and loved meeting people and jamming with other musicians. Pat and Gil enjoyed playing piano and fiddle, and sometimes entertained at seniors' homes. Pat was very fond and proud of her family, enjoying their company and their accomplishments. In her final days, she especially enjoyed the artwork decorating her walls from her great grandchildren, Will and Clara. A service will be held in her honour at McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kinston Road, Ajax) on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 1 p.m. with visitation from 12 p.m. The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ShareLife (Catholic Charity) or Canadian Cancer Society (Metastatic Cancer Research). www.mceachniefuneral.ca KALYNKO, Michael Alexander 1942 - 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with family by his side on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Barbara for 56 years. Predeceased by his parents Mike and Vera. Survived by his loving brother Gary (the late Judy), predeceased by his sister Maryann Shingler (Roger). Fondly remembered by sister-in-law Ruth (late Milton). Cherished uncle of John Shingler (Janna) and their daughter Brooke, Krystalann Shingler (Ted Biribin), Brenda (Paul), Wayne (Patti), and Larry (Sonya), and predeceased by Edward, Glenn (Marg), and John (Lina). Great-uncle and great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mike was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Church and a long-time member of the Motor City Car Club. For many years Mike did appraisals for Custom Auto. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation at M c I N TO SH-A ND E R SON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa, (905-433-5558), on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at St. Stephen the Great and Nectarius Romanian Orthodox Church (261 Bloor St. E., Oshawa) at 10 a.m. Donations in memory of Mike to Durham Ukrainian Relief Fund or Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com MAIRS, Robert S. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that John and Marion Mairs announce the sudden passing of their son Robert at his home in Oshawa, Ontario on Monday, December 19, 2022. Robert, at the age of 55, is survived by his parents, and his siblings Morag Hobbs (Mark) and Ross Mairs. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his niece Danielle, nephew Adam, extended family, and friends. Cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation or service. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be made through Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby or online at mountlawn.ca OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.comCLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE