This Week | Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 24 MACLEOD, Roderick William ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Born on April 12, 1945 and on Mar 7, 2022 Rod passed peacefully in his own home just as he would want. Rod had an infectious love of life, laughter and music. His positive personality and charisma will fondly be remembered by all who knew him. Once you met him you would never forget him. While the family grieves his loss they are choosing to remember Rod in a way that honours his spirit. Cremation has taken place and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation to support the Dialysis Unit and their incredible work. May God bless you and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung May you stay forever young May you stay forever young May you grow up to be righteous May you grow up to be true May you always know the truth And see the light surrounding you May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong May you stay forever young May you stay forever young May your hands always be busy May your feet always be swift May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift May your heart always be joyful May your song always be sung And may you stay forever young May you stay forever young Forever Young - Bob Dylan MICHNO, Józefa ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Although our hearts are filled with gratitude for the gift of her life, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Józefa Michno (nee: Horbacewicz). She died peacefully at Extedicare Long- Term Care Home in Oshawa on March 11, 2022, in her 100th year of life. Józefa was a loving mother to her daughter Teresa (Antoni Kuziomko) and Jim (Barbara Bialy). She was a beloved grandmother to her four grandchildren - Linda (Ted Kucharski), Tommy (Amelia), Adam (Blair), Nick (Michelle); her seven great-grandchildren - Christopher (Allison), Alexandra, Victoria, Emily, Dylan, Frazer, and Charlie, and one great-great grandson Hogan. Józefa is survived by her brother Czeslaw (Zofia), and many nieces and nephews in Canada, along with relatives in Poland, Australia and the United States. Born in Tarasowo, Poland, Józefa lived through deportation to slave labour in Germany, four years in a Displaced Persons' Camp and emigration to the Brazilian wilderness before settling in Oshawa in 1958 with her family. She was predeceased by her husband Franciszek Michno; parents, Józef and Konstancja Horbacewicz; her sisters Bronislawa (Alfons Suchto); Weronika (Julian Dobranowski); Jadwiga (Wladyslaw Moskalewicz); her brother Jan Horbacewicz (Helena). From among her many qualities, family, neighbours and friends often commented on Józefa's generosity, her hospitality, her forthrightness and her flair for bringing humour to life events. However, Józefa's most cherished legacy is her children and their families. She always made her family her first priority. This care and solicitude she extended also to her extended family members - those near and far. Her family is grateful to the staff at Extendicare who cared for Józefa with kindness, and respect for the final years of her life, and to Dr. Fung, her family doctor prior to that. A funeral mass was held at St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church, 411 Olive Street, Oshawa on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Interment followed the funeral mass at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Whitby. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations in memory of Józefa are appreciated to the renovation fund at St. Hedwig's Church or the Alzheimer's Society. To place online condolences, please visit www.armstrongfh.ca SMITH, Douglas Lane June 6, 1946 - March 4, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Thank you to all who prayed and supported Doug through his illness. A special thanks to the staff of the Cancer Care Center at the Northumberland Hills Hospital who treated him with great care and kindness. Our entire family received a huge amount of love along the way from the Acute Myeloid Leukemia diagnosis in August. Doug passed at home in peace beside his loving wife of 55 years, Donna, his high school sweetheart. His two sons Phil and Dean were so blessed to have had such an amazing Dad! He also adored his daughter-in laws, Lisa and Jane and was a fantastic grandfather to Erik, Alicia, Alanna, and Breann. He will be greatly missed by his sister Brenda, brothers Brian, Ron, and Larry. He joins his mother Margaret, father Norman (Keith) and brothers Donald and Bob. So many other family, friends, colleagues, fellow competitors, athletes, and other patients/clients will miss him and have also sent their condolences and fond stories to the delight of our family! Dr. Douglas Lane Smith accomplished so much. He received his business degree before changing paths to a master's degree in Psychology. He pioneered research in addictions with caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine. He went on to his doctorate and clinical specialty in Psychology. Doug was a life- long learner and wrote copious notes that would fill an encyclopedia on how to achieve the professional mind. He taught at universities, directed a Children's Mental Health Centre, was a school board psychologist and trustee, had a large clinical practice in marriage, stress and counselled business executives and professional and Olympic athletes. He was the "ProMind". He relished (rejoiced) helping his family and so many others be their best. He was very proud of his family's accomplishments and those he helped as amateurs to reach the professional and Olympic level. Doug competed in pro golf mini tour events. He was skilled at so many sports- he played Junior hockey, golf, all racket sports, downhill and cross-country skiing and more. He loved competition and how it could bring out the best in a person. Doug loved family time and travel. He and Donna took the boys on countless trips all over North America, the UK and Europe. He took his wife cruising to see much of the rest of the world including a 78-day voyage. Doug loved adventure. A private funeral service was held with the immediate family. There will be a celebration of life, details to be determined. Don't worry Dad, we will look after Mom for you! Love you always! Rest in Peace. Donations can be made to Fair Share Food Bank and the Cancer Care Unit at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg with that designation specified. Online condolences may be made to www.maccoubrey.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. Heavy are our hearts today, memory brings you back once more, to the time when you were with us, to the happy days of yore. Loving and kind in all your ways, upright and just to the end of your days; sincere and true, in your heart and mind, beautiful memories, you left behind.