25 | This W eek | T hursday,M arch 10,2022 durham region.com ARBUTHNOT, Nicole "Nikki" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With heartfelt sorrow Nicole has unexpectedly passed away with her beloved partner by her side at the young age of 35 on February 24, 2022. Although Nicole had an ongoing battle with significant medical difficulties over the years, she will be remembered for more than this. She was an artistic person who pursued everything with great passion. A few of her favourites were diamond painting, travelling, and enjoying the outdoors. She was the kind of person who when she loved, she loved deeply with full heart. She was survived by Loving Mother Lori Arbuthnot, Caring Stepfather Franklin McKnight, Loving Younger Sister Jessica Arbuthnot McKnight, Cher- ished Grandparents Sandra Symmonds and Malcolm Symmonds, Great Aunts and Uncles Jean Noland, Dan Noland, Nancy Wraight, late George Wraight, Father Kevin Joseph Stanyer, and loving Uncle and Aunts of the McKnight family. The McMorran family are in our thoughts and prayers. I send with appreciation and gratitude to Joyce Arkinson for always being there. Nicole will be dearly missed by many of her extended family and friends. The family would like to thank everyone who has been there during this difficult time. Visitation for Nicole and Robb was held on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 12-1 p.m. at the Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). The service followed in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca MORRISON, Anne I December 30, 1962 - February 8, 2022 ------------------ It is with great sadness that we share with family and friends the passing of Anne Morrison, beloved Mother of Tiffany Morrison-Tovey (Shawn Miller), Grandmother of Phoenix Miller and loving sister to Ken Morrison (Marie Morrison), Wendy Morrison (George Amato), Heather Amato (Joe Amato). Anne will be missed by her Aunts and Uncles as well as her many nieces and nephews, her team of co-workers at Mr.Sub and her neighbours/friends within the co-op. Funeral Service Details and Celebration of life to follow at a later date. www.dignitymemorial.com SALMERS, Patricia "Pat" May ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Pat passed away peacefully at Hillsdale Terraces in Oshawa on February 28, 2022, in her 94th year. Pat was predeceased by her devoted husband of 69 years Benjamin "Bob" Salmers, her parents James and Grace Wilson and her siblings Grace, Margaret and Jim. She will be deeply missed by her sister Ruth Maracle; her sons Brian (Carol), Blake (Sandy), Chris (Leslie) and Greg; her grandchildren Amy, Cameron, Daniel, Eric (Trish) and Kathryn (Jamie); her great-grand- daughter Elle Marie, her nieces, nephew and Marlene Salmers. Pat was born in Bowmanville, Ontario and lived in Oshawa, Ontario. She worked at the Oshawa Times as a proof- reader where she met her husband, Bob. When her sons attended Sunset Heights School, Pat was active in the Home and School Association. She was later involved in scouting when her sons joined the local troop. While raising four active boys, she worked in the coat department at the Oshawa Eaton's. Pat loved the "Sewing Club" which was formed during WWII. She enjoyed the club "meetings" for 60 years as well as the club's family events. Pat will be remembered for her perpetual sunny dispo- sition and her love of reading, music, singing and travel. She and Bob spent many happy hours enjoying their lovely garden and feeding various birds. They were both long time active members of Knox Presbyterian Church. Our family wishes to thank Pat's caregiver, Ever, for her loving care, compassion, advocacy and dedication on behalf of our mother. We would like to express our appreciation to the Hillsdale recreation staff who facilitated regular Zoom calls. Donations in Pat's memory to the Alzheimer's Society of Durham Region would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery 905-443-3376. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at a later date. RIDDELL, Gordon Bryan ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 88. A monumental loss for wife, Ann. 60 years was not long enough. Bryan was a lovely human being. A great loss to family, friends, and society. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at M c I N TO SH-A ND E R SON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa, ON (905-433-5558). Donations in memory of Bryan to a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com. STEPHENS, Greg "Fudge" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on March 3, 2022, at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Brenda (nee Oke). Dear father of Wendy (Fred) Gilbank, Scott (Laurie) Stephens and Paul (Cheryl) Stephens. Loving poppa of Brad (Taylor), Chris (Jen), Daniel (Emma), Alycia, Travis, Cole and Abbie. Great-poppa of Bryson, Tanner, Tyler, Chloe and Jackson. Dear brother of Maurice, Peggy Frank, Bob and the late Eileen, Marion, Bill, Bessie, Ruby, Helen and Betty. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. At Greg's request no visitation or funeral will be held. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Society or The Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Northcutt Elliot Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com SWAIN, William Thomas ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Bill died peacefully at Bon Air Residence, Cannington on February 27, 2022. Born in Uxbridge on March 7, 1940. He is predeceased by his parents, Harvey, and Minnie (Connor) Swain, his wife Maude, and his brother Joe. He is survived by his sister Betty Kirven, his daughters Elizabeth and Jennifer Swain, his stepdaughter Judy Olicia (Vince), and her brother Greg Bell. Sincere gratitude is extended to the staff at Bon Air for their loving kindness to Bill in his last years, especially in his last hours. Arrangements entrusted to the THORNE FUNERAL HOME, 109 Laidlaw Street South in Cannington (705-432-2672). A graveside service was held at the Stouffville Cemetery on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 2:00pm. Rev. Jeannette Millar officiated. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared at www.thornefuneralhome.ca 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 MARTEL (NÉE Gibson), Virginia Ruth ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022, at the age of 82. Virginia was the loving mother to her four children, Colleen, Joanne, Wendy, and Eugene. She also loved and cherished her grandchildren, Holly, Johnny, Ian, (the Late) Ashely, April, Rebecca, and Jacqueline, along with her great-grandchildren, Willow, Benjamin, Thomas, and Morgan. Virginia was the dear sister of Barbara, Beverly, Donald, and Elaine. Her thoughtfulness and kindness will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Virginia was known for showing her love through her creativity with handmade crafted cards, hand sewn and knitted gifts. A special thanks to Manfred and Jason for helping Virginia. She truly appreciated your kindness. The family would also like to send a sincere thanks to all the compass- ionate and caring staff at Whitby Junction - Fairview Lodge. They made her short stay comfortable and loving in so many ways. Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends are invited to attend at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday March 11, 2022, for the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY In my heart your memory lingers, always tender, fond and true; there's not a day, dear friend, I do not think of 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.