durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday,February 10,2022 | | 24 SPIAK, Szymon February 16, 1935 - January 31, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully surrounded by his family at Lake ridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Joanna. Loving father of Danuta (Jarosław), and Andrew (Isabel). Cherished grandfather of Thomas and Matthew (Anna). Proud great- grandfather of Alexa, Paul, Maks, Maya, and Christian. Dear brother of Andrzej and Wasyl. Szymon will be remembered as a hardworking, caring, and loving family man, with friends and family in Canada, Poland, Australia, and the United States. Visitation was held at the DeStefano Funeral Home 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (905) 440 3595 on Friday, February 4, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Rosary were said at 8:30 p.m. A Memorial Mass was held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Hedwigs Polish Catholic Church, Oshawa. Interment followed at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Whitby. Memories may be shared at destefanofuneralhome.ca ORSER, Catherine E. "Cathie" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in her 100th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Stuart. Dear mother of Ingrid (John), Helen- Ann (Ron) and Tom (Cathy). Proud grandma of Krista (Aran), Derek, Craig (Paula), Cheryl, Leigh-Anne (Dale) and Lindsay (Mark). Great-grand- mother of 13. Predeceased by her siblings Merle, Billie, Helen, Maxine, Dorothy and Doug. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Cathie served in the WRNS in WWII, she was always very active in her community and her church. Her singing and storytelling were enjoyed by all. A family service has taken place at Mount Lawn. In lieu of flowers, donations to CNIB or War Amps Canada would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.mountlawn.ca PRUNER, Raymond John "Jack" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts and much love that the family of Raymond John (Jack) Pruner announce his passing on February 2, 2022 at the age of 82 years. Jack passed peacefully in his home with the love of his life, Peggy, by his side. He struggled with a difficult recovery for the past 4 years while extending strength, pride and love to all who knew him. Jack and Peggy were married for 63 years while raising their 2 daughters, Debbie and Janet in their home on King Avenue in Newcastle. He worked for General Motors for over 34 years and retired in 1998. Jack was a classic cowboy who loved his country music. He never gave up on the Toronto Maple Leafs and enjoyed his Nascar collection. Jack loved his community, his friends and most importantly his family. His greatest gift to us was his love. He never failed to tell us and we loved him in return. Jack leaves to mourn with loving memories his beloved wife Jean Mary (Peggy) Pruner and 2 daughters; Debbie Cormier and Janet McCormack. He has 6 grandchildren: Jessica (Nick), Nicole (Joe), Kimberlee (Josh), Colton (Amy), Jamie (Shayne) and Shane (Jessica) and 10 great-grandchildren: Hudson, Aubree, Hayden, Madison, Jayden, Sadie-Rae, Brynlee, Sawyer, Benjamin and Aislee. Jack is survived by his siblings David (Donna), Sharon, Larry (Wendy), and Alice (Jerry) as well as brothers-in-law, sisters- in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predecessors by his parents Raymond and Margaret Pruner and sister Linda Pruner. As per Jack's wishes no service will take place. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.newcastlefuneralhome.com ROUTLY, Eric "Wayne" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Clough) for 57 wonderful years. Loving father of Kristine (Christopher) and Peter (Robyn). Cherished grandfather of Eric and Leah Kellestine and Rachel and Tess Routly. Predeceased by his brother Lloyd Routly and his sister Norma Wood. Wayne was a wonderful Brother-in- Law, Uncle and Great-Uncle and looked forward to all things 'family'. Born and raised in Peterborough, ON, Wayne and Carol met in Oshawa and married 6 months after their first date. Wayne enjoyed a dynamic and diverse career with General Motors that offered not only work opportunities but family experiences that included 35 years of committed service and moves across the country. He was a dedicated Rotarian for over 40 years and served tirelessly on the Youth Justice Committee. Wayne always believed in giving back to people and was involved in every community where he resided, 'Service Above Self'. Wayne's kind-hearted and caring personality was felt by all who knew him and he shall be deeply missed. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for their care and compassion. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation - Bowmanville Site or Rotary Club of Bowmanville, Charitable Trust. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca SZMYR, Anne Marie ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday January 25th, 2022 at the age of 61 years. Dearly beloved wife of Stan of 36 years. Loving mother of Kevin (Kelly) and Carolynn (Kennett). Cherished grandmother of Logan and Derek. Dear daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Rorabeck. Survived by her siblings John Rorabeck (Linda), Margaret Dart (Larry), Cathy Hillock (Ken), Mike Rorabeck (Anne), Jim Rorabeck and Bill Rorabeck. Will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Visitation will be held at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, (905-432-8484) on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service starting at 1:30 p.m. Donations may be made in memory of Anne to the Humane Society of Durham Region. Online condolences and tributes may be placed at courticefuneralchapel.com Call or Visit our show room now to order for Spring Installations. Appointments preferred. Limited in stock granite, still available. Servicing ALL cemeteries including Arbor, Mount Pleasant Group and Catholic cemeteries. 8 locations to serve you from North Bay to Lake Ontario. Providing Quality Granite for every budget. Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9-5 p.m. Evening and Saturday Appointments offered 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Pleasant in manner, patient in pain, our loss is your eternal gain. Your cheery ways and smiling face, are a pleasure to recall; you had a kindly word for each, and died beloved by all. A wonderful person, friend and aide, one who was better God never made; a wonderful worker, so loyal and true, one in a million - that person was you. 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.