durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, July 7, 2022 | 20 SMITH, Maureen Margaret (Angel) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Our beloved earth fairy has earned a new set of wings after a brief battle with cancer on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the age of 79. Maureen, to all who knew her, was a beacon of light and love. Loving wife and soul partner of Leslie Samuel "Sam" Smith and the greatest mother to Autumn Smith (Sarah) and Stewart Smith (Monika), and Grandmother of Casey, Hannah, and Reed. Maureen was predeceased by her mother and father (Mary and Samuel Robinson), her beloved sister (Marilyn Lavender), and is survived by her brother David Robinson, nephews Shawn and Cameron Lavender and Kevin Robinson, and a whole whack of the Smith clan. Maureen was a constant and devoted friend who shared her kindness and empathy with whomever she encountered. As we mourn in this place, Heaven is celebrating, as the greatest Angel has returned home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend at Kingsview United Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E., for visitation on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 11:00 a.m., until the time of the service in the church sanctuary at 1:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Maureen to Kingsview United Church; Affirming Committee or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com NUGENT, Lina Jeannette Rosamond Nugent ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late George Vernon Nugent. Loving mother of late Dale Spencer (late Margaret), Darlene Kirtley (Larry) of Blind River, Janice Soley (John) and Deborah Sutcliffe (late Norm) all of Orillia. Proud grandmother of six and great-grandmother of fourteen. Dear sister of Marlene Shearer (Jerry) and late Darrell Mark. She obtained her Fellowship in Real Estate Institute after study at York University. Two things guided her life - her love of family and her faith in God. Family and friends visited at the Iron Bridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A Celebration of Jeannette's Life was held in the Iron Bridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Monday, July 4, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Interment in Spruce Grove Cemetery followed. Memorial donations made payable by cheque or online to Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrus- ted to the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington Street East 705-759-2522). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Nugent family. HAMMOND, Stephen [Steve] ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Caring father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend; welder, gas fitter, and HVAC technician. It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Steve at his home in Brechin, Ontario, May 19th at the age of 66. Predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Arthur. Spouse of Kathy. Loving father of Shawn (Kellie), Keith and Melanie. Cherished grandfather of Iris and Ada. Beloved younger brother of Jim (Judy), Mike (Chris), Ted and the late David (Deb). And proud uncle. Steve will be missed by his extended family, friends and pets. His loved ones will remember him for his love of fishing, camping and tinkering and for always being there when needed. His family will cherish the many fond memories, holidays, family vacations, movie nights, board games, fishing trips, walks with the family dog and more. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street, East (905) 433-4711. Visitation will be on Monday July 11th from 1 pm till 2 pm. Funeral Service will be held on July 11th from 2 pm till 3 pm in the Chapel. Donations will be graciously accepted by the foodbank. To place online condolences please visit www.armstrongfh.ca FORD, Carl Francis ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ We are saddened to announce the passing of Carl Francis Ford on July 3, 2022, at the age of 55. Carl is survived by his wife Barbara, his children Ryan (Chelsea), Kristen (Bradley), grandchildren Evelyn and Max and by his stepdaughter Christine (Paul), and Sophie. Carl is predeceased by his father Rivlyn. He is lovingly remembered by his mother Catherine, siblings Darryl (Susan), Donna (Bill), Rivlyn Jr (Tina), Chris, his nieces and nephews, Stephen, Allison, Seana (Matt), Kayla, and his many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Carl was born on Bell Island, NL on October 21, 1966. He loved to tinker in his garage and had the ability to fix just about anything. He was always there to help and was a real gentleman. He will be sorely missed by anyone who knew him. Service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EST at Family Worship Center in Courtice Ontario, 1731 Bloor Street, L1E 2N2. A celebration of life will follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Evelyn and Max's post-secondary education fund. See the link on Mill Valley Funeral & Cremation Centre's website. DAVIS, Daniel John October 20, 1951 - June 23, 2022 ------------------ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel John Davis ("Sparky") on June 23rd, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 71st year. Beloved husband and partner of 46 years to Cathy, loving father to Vanessa (Rob), Daniel Jr & Sarah (Ed), cherished grandpa to Jillian & Daniel III. Dear brother of Sally (Wayne), Jamie (Debbie) & Peggy (Theo) & "Uncle Danny" to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased and now reunited with his parents John & Mary, sisters Sandra and Susan and grandson Keagan. In 2006 Dan retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He loved to spend his retirement watching the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays and playing darts with his friends. Dan will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by many other family members and friends. A celebration of life will be held at the Whitby Curling Club on Sunday July 17th, at 1:00pm with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. HEARN (nee MacPherson), Roberta Marie October 28, 1955 - June 29, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with profound sadness that the family of Roberta Marie Hearn (MacPherson) announces the sudden passing on June 29, 2022 at the age of 66 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Michelle (Mark) Trowbridge, Greg Hearn and family. Sadly missed by her mother Mary Alice MacPherson (nee Dunphy), sister Mary Margaret Merkler (nee MacPherson) (Stan) and her aunt Alice Adamson (nee MacPherson). Roberta is also survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as numerous relatives and friends. Predeceased by her loving husband, Allan Ronald, father Henry David Barry MacPherson and her cousins. Visitation will be held at the James Reid Funeral Home on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A Funeral Service will begin in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow in the Reception Centre. Memorial donations may be made in Roberta's name to the Canadian Cancer Society. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Heavy are our hearts today, memory brings you back once more. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper so you'll hear; we will always love and miss you and wish that you were here. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. 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