durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, September 8, 2022 | | 32 124 King Street East, Oshawa | 905.433.4711 www.armstrongfh.ca DAVIES, Dr. John Bertram March 4, 1932 - August 30, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With great sadness we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great- grandfather, John Bertram Davies. Dad graduated from the University of Toronto in Dentistry in 1955 with one of two gold medals. He married the love of his life Anne White (predeceased) and went to work in Newfoundland for the Red Cross on the St. Barbe coast, Woody Point, Cowhead and Port Saunders. He returned to Whitby and opened his practice where he eventually built his own office and practiced dentistry for 42 years. He was a charter member of the Whitby Curling Club serving as President for one year. He was on the board of the Ontario Ladies College from 1959 - 1991 serving as Chairman from 1968 - 1992. He enjoyed cruising and went across the Atlantic five times. Cottaging on Clear Lake was something he enjoyed for many years with his family, entertaining many friends along the way. He leaves behind three daughters, Sue (Hal) Bonnetta, Judy (Ford) DeFinney, Jane (Brad) DeFinney, and six grand- children, Graham (Jodi), Peter (Niki), John (Bri), Megan (Steve), Briar and Katie. He also had seven great- grandchildren, Victoria (predeceased), Keira, Brinley, Chad, Olivia, Jillian and Eleanor. Many thanks to Viva Whitby Shores and Lakeridge Gardens Long Term Care for their loving care towards Dad. A visitation for John will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario, followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. The family requests that masks are worn at all times during visitation and service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oshawafuneralhome.com for the Davies family. FITZJOHN, Beryl (nee Milligan) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Beryl on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville at the age of 83. Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank Fitzjohn. Cherished mother of Laura (Andrew) and predeceased by her sons Clayton and Steven. Treasured grandmother of Raymond (Dayle) and Curtis. Survived by her sisters Jean (predeceased by her husband Ron), Laura (Gerry), Andrea (Tony), Eileen (Peter) and predeceased by her sister Jean (predeceased by her husband Alan). Private cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place at Groveside Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville. Online condolences can be placed at www.morrisfuneralchapel.ca GLADSTONE, John Law ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Law Gladstone (AKA Ian) on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 peacefully at the age of 71 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of 52 years to Marlene Gladstone. Loving father to Neil (Maria) and Leighanne (Craig). John will be missed by his many grandchildren, Liam, Landon, Calum, Elleigh and Elsa. He will also be dearly missed by his extended family throughout Canada, Scotland, Australia, and United States, along with many friends and co-workers. Family and friends are invited to the visitation and service at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery (21 Garrard Rd., Whitby, Ontario L1N 3K4). Visitation will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and memorial service will be on Saturday, September 10th at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. If you have any questions, you can contact the funeral home (905-665-0600). Online condolences can be made at www.mountlawn.ca VEALS, Nancy September 6, 1941 - August 24, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ On August 24th, Nancy Veals (nee Leard) passed away. Predeceased by her husband Merton Veals. Loving mother to: Scott (Cynthia), Steve (Ron), and Shannon (Dave), and grandmother to Caleb (Katie), Marcus, Andrew, and Nathan. Nancy was an intelligent, passionate, and determined woman. She was full of laughter and love; her children and grandchildren meant the world to her. Nancy served the Durham region as an exceptional nurse for 40 years. Teaching at Durham College for 20 years was a highlight of her career. Friends will be received at Lynett Funeral Home (3299 Dundas Street West, Toronto) on Thursday, September 8th, 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral is at Dovercourt Baptist Church (1140 Bloor Street West, Toronto) on Friday, September 9, 2022, 7 p.m. Online condolences may be made at: www.lynettfuneralhome.com WOODGATE, Shirley Maria Ann ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Shirley Woodgate of Whitby on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the age of 86. Predeceased by her loving husband Hal Woodgate. Beloved mother of Cam Woodgate (Anna) of Stoney Creek, Jennifer Van Alstyne (Brad) of Whitby and Tara Flannery (Tom) of Okotoks, Alberta. She was an amazing and caring grandmother to Brandon and Noah Van Alstyne and Matthew, Jonathan and Rylee Small. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Shirley's Life will be held in the Niagara area in the near future. Interment at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens in Fonthill. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and condol- ences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep. What would I give to clasp your hand, your happy face to see, to hear your voice and see your smile, that meant so much to me.