durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, February 17 ,2022 | 24 AYRE, Wendy Elizabeth ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Surrounded by her family, it is with profound sadness that our beloved mother, sister, aunt and great aunt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in her 67th year. Devoted and loving mother of Tyson (Sanna) and Ayres. Dear sister of Cindy and John. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. She will also be deeply missed by great-nieces and many friends, especially dear friend Cory Welsh. Wendy was predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Arline Ayre and aunt Audrey Brockman. Visitation was held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Monday, February 14th from 5-8 p.m. A Family Service was held, by invitation only on Tuesday, February 15th at 11 a.m. The service will be livestreamed, a link will be available on the website. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS) or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com BROWN (née Hampton), Gail ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Gail Brown on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Toronto General Hospital in her 75th year. Gail was born in Peterborough, raised in Lakefield and her family moved to Burleigh Falls when she was eight. Gail spent many of her earlier years with the Joy Townsley School of Dance and displaying her talents as a Majorette in various bands. In 1965, Gail married the love of her life, Michael and they moved to Scarborough for a few years before returning to Lakefield and then Young's Point. In 1987, they put down roots at Port Darlington in Bowmanville and in 1995 started their family business, Oak Unlimited Furniture. When Gail and Michael weren't working, they enjoyed biking, cross country skiing, and taking walks together. In November 2014, Gail retired and she and Michael moved to Stoney Lake, Burleigh Falls where she was able to dedicate more of her time to her beloved grandchildren. Gail was a classy, vibrant lady with a passion for cooking and entertaining, but her true love was her family that she was so very proud of and loved endlessly! Gail will be forever loved and missed by her husband of 56 years, Michael Brown and her children, Mark Brown (Denise) and Michelle Knight (Tim). Proud and loving Nanny of Shannon McGuire (Scott), Sarah Brown, Owen Knight and Ryan Knight. Gail leaves behind her mother, Doreen (Peggy) Hampton, her sister, Joan Michie (Gord Woolsey), her sister-in-law, Annette Leahy, and her cousins, Nancy Hanes and Cheryl Cooper (née Graham). Cherished aunt of Drew Michie, and Kathy, Michael, Chris, and Beth Leahy. Predeceased by her father, John Hampton and her brother-in-law, David Michie. Gail will be remembered by her great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and many friends. There will be a private family service held at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES - LAKEFIELD CHAPEL, 66 Queen Street, Lakefield. You are invited to watch the service from the comfort of your home starting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.co m and clicking the link on Gail's memorial page. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Scleroderma Society of Ontario by visiting The Hendren Funeral Homes website or by calling 705.652.3355. DeMILLE, Lydia Ida (nee Eckstein) April 23, 1932 - February 6, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully passed in her 90th year, leaving behind her extended family across Canada. Lydia was a first generation Canadian, one of ten children born in Saskatchewan to William and Rosella. Lydia was predeceased by her first husband George Micklewright and second husband George DeMille. Surviving family are brothers Al Eckstein of St. Catharines and Reynold Eckstein in B.C. and sisters Mary Ask in B.C. and Hilda Townsend and Elaine Tomniuk in Alberta, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank cousin Rose Kehler for her extra care and attention given to Lydia. Lydia was known as a great cook and a championed mall-walker having accomplished a distance equivalent to California and back. A Private Family Service took place at Armstrong Funeral Home, Oshawa with interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca MCPHAIL, Glen Allen March 17, 1945 - February 6, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ In loving memory of Glen who passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Carolyn. Dear brother of Dave McPhail (Faye), Barb Inward (Bob), Darlene Bush (Mel) and Elaine Foster (Laurie). Loving son of the late Cecil and Elsie McPhail. He will be remembered by the Johnson family. Glen will be missed by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at McINTOSH- ANDERSON - KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 1 p.m. Due to capacity limits please click on the link below to secure a spot to attend. Interment at Mount Lawn Cemetery. Donations in memory of Glen to Humane Society of Durham Region would be appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com. https://signup.com/ go/DSyHbog MORRISON, Ann (Rekker) May 18, 1951 - February 10, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ann in her 71st year. She now rests safely in the arms of her parents Gerrit & Doreen Rekker. Beloved wife of Richard Morrison for 54 years. Loving Mother of Sherry (Kevin), Tammy (Gilbert), Marie (Michael). Cherished Oma of Jacob, Lydia (Todd), Victoria and Sienna. Proud Great Oma to Paul and Larry. Beloved sister to Siebe (Betty), John (Sheila), Florence (John), Jane (late Stuart), Gary (Geraldine). Ann will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Ann was a loving and caring person who gathered friends wherever she travelled. Her greatest joys came from time with her family; sharing an incredible meal or lounging by the beach whether that was in Florida or Cobourg. An avid Gardner, Ann's backyard oasis was a testament to her ability to grow something from nothing. Due to restrictions a private funeral service was held for the family on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Interment took place at Bond Head Cemetery. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. Just a thought of sweet remembrance just a memory sad and true, just the love and sweet devotion of one who thinks of you. Gone is the face we loved so dear, silent is the voice we loved to hear; too far away for sight or speech, but not too far for thought to reach, sweet to remember you who once was here, and who, though absent, is just as dear.