durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, March 3, 2022 | 24 BOWEN, Damian ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away suddenly at home on February 23, 2022, at the age of 46 years. Beloved son of Ken and Sharon Bowen and predeceased by his mother Dorothy Bowen. Dear brother of Kevin (Amber) and Sean (Erin). Dear uncle to Addison, Canaan, Eli, and Whittaker. Forever remem -bered by Kevin (Krista), Aiden and Ashton as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 812 Hortop Street Oshawa on Friday, March 4 from 3 - 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the church on Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m. To view the service virtually, a link will be provided on the website. Interment at Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Memorial Donations may be made to First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com LALANDE, Louis G. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ In loving memory of Louis G. Lalande, who passed peacefully at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital surrounded by family on February 23, 2022 at the age of 86. Beloved husband to Louise, the love of his life for 63 years. Cherished Dad of Lucille Vincent (Jacques), Laurianne Frappier (Aurele), Laurier Lalande (Lynne), Lucien Lalande (Annie), and Leonel Lalande. Dear Pepere Louis to his seven grand- children: Tessie (Slah), Eric (Erica), Brianne (Cory), Justin (Georgia), Melissa (Scott), Alissa (Tim), and Alexandre. Grand-Pepere Louis to his five great-grandchildren Mayya, Malik, Aubrey, Elliana, and Henry. Predeceased by parents Rene and Simone. Dear brother of Jeannine, late Therese, Rheal, late Denise, late Ernest, late Normand, late Jeannette and Richard. At Louis' request, Aquamation has taken place at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME with a service to be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Society. Online condolences may be made at newcastlefuneralhome.com NIMIGON, Lois Marian (Nee FOSTER) February 13, 1929 - February 27, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with love. Lois was married for 70 plus years to the love of her life and soulmate Stephen. Lois will be forever missed by the six children she lovingly raised, Wayne (Bella), Sandra (Mike), Jim, Lynda (Terry), Don (Monica) and Joanne (Doug). Also dedicated to Robert (Paula). She was an amazing grandmother to her 15 grandchildren who were her pride and joy and was honoured to have 17 great- grandchildren to cherish. As a devout member of her church, mom's husband and children know she is in heaven hugging her family, especially one very special granddaughter who has been missed. Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Sunday, March 6th, from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. as well as Monday March 7th from 12 - 1 p.m. You may preregister a space by calling the funeral home at (905) 623- 5668 between the hours of 9 - 4, this isn't mandatory but recommended. A private, family only funeral will be held at 1 p.m. In keeping with Lois' wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Donations may be made to Enniskillen- Tyrone United Church or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com MAYNE, Guy Carlton ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at his home, at the age of 56. Loving son of Eric and Elsie Mayne. Cherished brother of Karen (the late Daniel) and the late Scott. Retired from Chrysler, Guy sought the solace of our farm, tending to his menagerie of his various pets and his favourite horse Mocha. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of a glorious sunset, the quiet contemplation solitude offered, the freedom of open spaces and the security of family close by. Son and brother, our hearts are heavy as we grieve your passing. We are forever grateful that you were ours and we shall remember the good times of which there were many. Guy, you have been given restored health, deserved rest and gentle peace. Our Father has taken you to your new home beyond the stars. May He bless you, our beloved, until we meet again. Cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. PATTERSON, Irwin Patrick ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Beloved husband of the late Diane (Nee: Fabian). Predeceased by son Stephen (Ella). Lovingly remembered by his children Scott, Shelley, and Suzanne (Jack). Dear brother of Al (Nancy). Survived by many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation at NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, March 5th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Aquamation to follow visitation with interment at St. Wolodymyr and Olha Ukranian Cemetery at a later date. If so desired memorial donations may be made to Actor's Fund of Canada. SCOTT, Dorothy Lillian "Dot" Retired employee of Canadian Controllers, Scarborough and a resident of Wilmot Creek ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Dorothy (nee Stack), beloved wife and best friend for 62 years of the late John I. "Jack" Scott. Dear sister-in-law of Ray (deceased) and his wife Doreen and the late Hazel and her late husband George Tree. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Newcastle Funeral Home, 386 Mill St S, Newcastle, ON L1B 1C6, on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11 a.m. with an hour of visiting to begin at 10 a.m. Online condolences may be left at newcastlefuneralhome.com SPRAGGS, Kenneth L. May 4, 1949 to February 22, 2022 ------------------ With sadness, we announce the passing of Ken Spraggs on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Raised in Ajax, he taught math at O'Neill Collegiate in Oshawa for 30 years. He will be missed by his wife Lise, his kids Ian (Matt) and Erin, and his many family members and friends. For more about Ken's life and to leave condolences, please visit the Thorton Funeral Centre link at www.etouch.ca. STAPLEY, Patricia A. (Gooding) March 21, 1945 - February 4, 2022 ------------------ Patricia passed away suddenly and unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4th, 2022 at the age of 76. Loving and adored Mother of Thomas (Adele), Joan, Ronnie (Kelly) and James (Roxie). Proud Nanny of Joshua, Michael, Jordan, Melissa, Laura, Charlotte and James. Dear sister of Jack (Pat), William (Rita), Elizabeth (Robert), Bill (Darla) and Marie (Bruce). She is predeceased by her siblings Katherine, John and Butch. Patricia will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Please sign the Tribute Wall at www.mountlawn.ca WALLER, Shirley ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Shirley Ruthella Waller, of Whitby, on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the age of 87. She will be missed by her loving husband Charles Waller of 67 years. She will be for- ever loved and missed by her Daughters Pat (Bill) Gwen (Greg) and Cheryl . Adored grandmother of BJ (Sarah), Kristin (Josh), Amanda (James), Ashley (Adam), Jodi, Chase and Tyler. Great- grandmother of Aidan, Lilly and Noemie. Shirley enjoyed spending time outdoors golfing, appreciating the simplest beauties in life. She had a generous soul, and she cherished spending time with her family. She was a hard worker and she never gave up, always striving to learn something new. She loved her family fiercely, was friendly to a fault, warm, welcoming and always had a good story to tell you. Visitation was held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, February 28th from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. In 1ieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Always so good, unselfi sh and kind, none on this earth your equal I'll fi nd. 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. The rolling stream of life rolls on. But still the vacant chair recalls the love, the voice, the smile of the one who once sat there. Your memory is as dear today, as in the hour you passed away.