21 | durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, March 3, 2022 Happy 90th Birthday! ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Helen Tutak will be celebrating her 90th birthday on March 6, 2022! Please join us in wishing her a very special day and many more years of FUN and JOY! Love from all your family and friends! XO Happy 91st Birthday March 4, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Ernest G. Ford Much love from all your family. BARNES, Shirley Maxine ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on January 23, 2022, at the age of 85. Shirley is mother to her two daughters, Patricia (Tony Stone), and Arlene (Gordon Hooper), and grand-mother to Bryan (Deanna), Jacquelyn (Kevin), Jessica (Cory), Meagan (Chace), and Thomas (Danielle) and great- grandmother to Lucas, Marley, Lily, Aleah, Finn, Fletcher, Madison, Parker, and Ellis. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Russell and Maryan White and sister, Barbara Lively. She is survived by her sister Betty Rhodes and brother Richard (Gerri) Kemshall. Shirley had a long career in nursing and administration. In her retirement she dedicated her time to the Seniors activities in Whitby, Ontario and won numerous awards for her services. She was a strong supporter of mental health throughout her life. Shirley lived life to the fullest, travelling worldwide and giving one hundred percent of herself to many causes. A celebration of life will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby on Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory can be made to Lakeridge Health, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Mental Health Association. Online condolences may be made at www.mountlawn.ca. BUTLER, Edward Robert May 17, 1923 - February 23, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ "Edward", "Ted", "Dad", "Grandad", "Papa". He was a man known by many names and loved by many people. Quiet, gentle, and genuine by nature, he didn't say a lot but when he did, you listened. He was the cornerstone of the family. Someone you went to when you got scared and when you needed comfort. And he gave it, without hesitation. He lived a full life, and those who were fortunate to know him, had lives that were that much more complete. Edward Robert Butler was born on May 17, 1923, to the late Arthur Robert Butler and Lydia Emilia Butler (née Cass) in Chatham, Kent, England. He immigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1930 at the age of 7 with his mother and brother, James Arthur Butler, joining their father who had moved to Toronto in the years prior. After arriving in Toronto, their family grew to include two more sons, William Thomas Butler and Bruce David Butler. In his late teens, Edward enlisted in the military and went on to join the Queens Own Rifles of Canada, B Company. On June 6, 1944, he bravely fought in the first wave of troops on Juno Beach in Normandy, France. After sustaining injuries during battle, he was cared for at what is now known as Canada House on Juno Beach before being transferred to England, then back home to Toronto. On June 16, 1945, Edward married his dear "Bess", Bessie Ellen Sophia Leeds, whom he had known since childhood. They went on to have two daughters, Diana Lynn in 1946 and Lenora Alice in 1954. He proudly worked as a carpenter for the Robert Simpson Company for many decades and enjoyed coming home to his family at Frenchman's Bay where fishing, skating, and spending time with his Bess, Diana and Lenora were the highlights of his days. On the morning of February 23, 2022, Edward passed away in his sleep at the Lakeridge Health Hospital in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses for caring for him during his last weeks of life. Edward is survived by his 2 daughters, Diana Stafford (late Leonard Stafford) and Lenora Barber (late Robert Barber), his three grandsons, Robert, Timothy, and Adam, his nine great-grandchildren, and his two great great-grandchildren. He will also be remembered by his many nieces, nephews, and friends. He lightened the hearts of many over his 98 years, leaving each person with nothing but positive experiences to share and remember. May we all smile and be sparked with joy when remembering the songs, he would sing and the stories he would tell to anyone so lucky to hear them, and take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his Bess. His viewing took place on Sunday, February 27, 2022, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Northcutt Elliott funeral home in Bowmanville, Ontario. Funeral service was by invitation only and will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 11 am. Those wishing to view the service virtually a link will be provided. Interment at the Erskine Cemetery in Pickering, Ontario. Edward had requested before his passing, that in leu of flowers, donations be made to the Queens Own Rifles of Canada Trust Fund https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/14353. KONAROWSKI, Stanley Michael May 24, 1936 - February 27, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Stanley Konarowski on February 27th in his 86th year, peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Predeceased by his loving, beloved wife Marilynne of 66 years. Loving and adored father of Stanley Jr.(Tosh), Mark (Lynette), and Shane (Bryan). Very proud grandfather (Geege) of Nick (Megan). He is survived by his brother Roman Konarowski (the late Sandra). Stanley will be greatly missed by extended family and friends and those extended friends who were proud to call him Stan the Man. Stanley loved cars, golf, dancing around the home with Marilynne and was a mean polka dancer. He loved fishing at the family cottage, but most importantly eagerly waiting to sit down to enjoy a cold beer watching his mighty Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Argonauts. A passion he passed on for generations but more importantly the joy he shared that time with his beloved grandson Nicholas. Due to Covid restrictions Cremation will take place and the family will celebrate his life at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to the Parkinson's Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Mountlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery. WATSON, Olwen Jean (née Rowling) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 26, 2022, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of David for 64 years, mother to Michele (favourite son-in-law Jody), predeceased by her dear son Paul. Loving Nana to Noelle, Adrian, and Emma. Aunt to Liz, Linda, Caroline and the late Gillian and Marilyn. Predeceased by her siblings: Pearl, Daphne and Glynn. Cherished by family and friends in Canada and in England. Olwen was a generous and caring person and a friend to many. A dedicated volunteer with Community Care Durham for many years. She led an adventurous life, immigrating to Canada from Ebley, England in her early 20s and enjoyed many travels over the years with her husband, family, and friends. She enjoyed music, reading and spending time with the family. Thank you to Dodie and Shamini on the Palliative team for their care and compassion. A special thanks to Mabel who brought much needed rays of sunshine every day. Visitation will be held at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 10 - 11 a.m. followed immediately by her memorial service in the funeral home's chapel at 11 a.m. Donations in Olwen's memory would be appreciated to Community Care Durham, St. Vincent de Paul (Durham), or Durham Outlook (St. Vincent Pallotti's Kitchen) and condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Create a keepsake your baby will treasure one day. 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. In my heart your memory lingers, always tender, fond and true; there's not a day, dear friend, I do not think of you. 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.comCLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE BIRTHDAYS