| durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, May 19, 2022 | | 28 VANDERMEER, Helen Cornelia ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness, but also thankfulness for a long life well lived, that we announce the passing of our mother, Helen, three months shy of her 98th birthday. Helen was born August 9, 1924, in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands to Johannes Vanderzwet and Adrianna Van Klink. Beloved wife of the late John Vandermeer (d. 1998) for 50 wonderful years. Proud and loving mother to Marinus (d. 2018) (Cathy), Mary Newman (Earl), John (Alice-Faye), Gary (d. 2004) (Sue), Carl (Joy d. 2016), Greg (Tammy), Jane Mazzotta and Rick (Karen). Wonderful Oma to 18 grand- children, 26 great-grand- children and three great-great- grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson Mark (2008). Loving sister of Gerard (deceased), Nel Jawny (Harold, deceased), John and his wife Anne (both deceased), Wilma Kryger (deceased) and her husband John, Cathy and her husband Carl Slierings (both deceased), Nancy Mazzochi (Philip, deceased), Sophia Hroncich (deceased) and her husband John and Frank and his wife Lynda. Loved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Immigrated to Canada in January 1954, with her husband John and four children after WWII. They were then blessed with four more children in Canada. Mom was a volunteer for St. John's Ambulance and was custodian for the Oshawa Catholic School Board. She enjoyed many hobbies, knitting, quilting, stained glass cutting and creating, puzzling, just to name a few. She loved visiting the casino with her sister Nel, and also enjoyed "Ladies Night" with her sisters as well as vacations in Florida. She loved spending time with family and friends. Please join us for visitation on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa) with Prayers during visitation. Urn interment to take place on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery (355 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby). Reception to follow, location will be posted at the funeral home. All are welcome. We respectfully ask in lieu of flowers, to donate to the Ukrainian Red Cross Effort or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca SCOTT, Laurie Ronald ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Born in Mimico, Toronto on September 11, 1943 and died at home in Whitby on 29, April, 2022. Laurie was the only child of L.G. Douglas Scott and Gladys May (nee Clark) - both deceased. Laurie served in the O.P.P. (Ontario Provincial Police) for 31 years before embarking on a second career, first 6 years with Brinks and then 10 years with Durham Transit. Laurie was an avid reader who enjoyed January vacations in the Dominican Republic. He had both his private pilot's and sailing licenses. He is survived by Margrith Petermann his wife of 35 years and three children from his first marriage, Craig (Kimberley), Mark and Jillian. In accordance with Laurie's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Online condolences can be left W.C. Town Funeral Home and if desired donations in Laurie's name can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Wildlife Foundation. HAMBLY, Jane Estelle (nee Trimble) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, May 13, 2022, in her 88th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband William "Bill", and her son Paul. Loving mother of Mary Jane Hibbert (Clinton), Jacqueline "Jackie" and Susan. Daughter-in-law Patsy. Cherished grandma of Brenna and Brent. Dear sister of Olga Metherell (Don), Gail Shaver (Clayton) and Bonnie Walbourne. Predeceased by her parents Michael Trimble and Mary Martyniuk (Fred). Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, May 18th from 12:30 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Hambly family. DURKEE, Harley ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, after a brief illness, in his 94th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Erma Louise and his sons Harley Wayne 'Sam' and Gregory Dean. Loving father of JoAnne and her husband Brian Callery and Gail (Sharon) and her husband Paul Meredith. Devoted Grampie of Jeff, Gary, Katie, Chrissy, Candace, Jessica, Hayley, Daniel and Shelby and great- grandfather of Andy, Clarice, Bianca, Layla, Bear, Ava and Sammy. Dear brother of Arthur and his wife Mona. Harley will be fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Service took place on Monday, May 16, 2022, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hearth Place. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca BARKWELL, Ian ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 75 years of age. Beloved husband of Rita for 54 years. Dear father of Darryl and his wife Holly and Stephen (Elaina). Devoted Grandpa of Katie, Jack, Tyler (Rafael), Haley, Hannah, Haley (Keshav) and Ella. Dear brother of Sharon (Gabi) and the late Brian. Ian was a retired employee of OPUC after 35 years of service. He was a community volunteer for 40 plus years and enjoyed his many years at Woodview Park. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721 -1234) on Tuesday, May 24th from 6 - 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, May 25th from 3 - 5 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Woodview Park Clubhouse, 151 Cadillac Avenue North, Oshawa. Memorial donations to the SickKids Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawa funeralhome.com You create the memories.We will create the tribute. | 905.433.4711 | www.armstrongfh.ca Start designing your plan today. 124 King Street East, Oshawa OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep. Always so good, unselfish and kind, none on this earth your equal I'll find. 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. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. Long days, long nights, you bore your pain. To wait for a cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best. He took you home and gave you rest.