durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 48 MACKIE, Lynda Gail ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Hilldale Terraces in Oshawa, on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the age of 72. Loved mother of William Kellett of Lindsay, Lisa Kellett (Cory Drolet) of Oshawa and Darren Kellett of Lindsay. Loving grandma of Shylinn-Kara Kellett, Emily and Hayden Jones and Chris- topher Kellett. Sister of Janice (Jim) Clarke of Toronto and the late Paul Thurston. Relatives and friends are invited to attend at McINTOSH -ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433- 5558) on Thursday, Sept- ember 15, 2022, from 12:00 p.m., until the time of service at 1:00 p.m., in the funeral home chapel, with a reception to follow. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay. Donations in memory of Lynda to Denise House would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com HOLDER, Leonard Duncan ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ A beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and uncle passed away on September 2nd, 2022 at the age of 81. Len was born April 5, 1941 to Leonard and Esther (nee Marshall); he was the oldest of 11 children. Len grew up in Toronto stealing shavings from the back of the ice truck and sneaking aboard freight trains to cross the city. In his early 20's one of his sisters introduced him to Leonie Serrao; within a year they married, in 1964. In 1970 Len and Leonie bought a few acres of land outside Bowmanville, Ontario. There, they made a home and together raised three children. Len worked for 35 years as a letter carrier for Canada Post in Oshawa as well as tending to all manner of livestock on the side. He was an avid hunter, master fisherman, self-taught naturalist, and voracious reader. He was an occasional harmonica player and tier of fishing flies. Len loved a good argument and he had a vast reservoir of stories. When the story or the argument was good, his eyes would twinkle with mischief. Len is survived by: his wife Leonie; his children Leonard (Linda), Cindy (Patrick), and Gilbert (Sara); his five grandchildren Miranda, Lenny, Leo, Max, and Jack; and his siblings Bonnie (Gary), Esther (George), Wendy, Richard (Cathy), and Jerry. He was predeceased by siblings Jim, Carol, Bob, David, and Mike. A Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday September 8, 2022 at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville, with visitation from 10 - 11 a.m. the day of the service. Memorial donations can be sent in Len's name to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (www.kidney.ca) Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com DEKKING, Chris December 26, 1946 - September 16, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at home on September 16th, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Much loved husband of Cindy. Beloved dad of Noel (Jenny) and Nadia (Reid) and step-dad of Shawn Broome (Jen) and Melinda Broome (Chris). Cherished Papa/Opa of Eva, Jude, Cooper, Simon, Lily, Zoey and Lucas. Dear brother of Dan (Cathy), Paul (Jane) and Gus. Chris was predeceased by his parents Pauwla and Chris Dekking. At Chris' request, no services are being held. A Private Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North, Bowmanville. Memorial Donations may be made to an account for Craig Baker (Cindy's nephew) for his ongoing care. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com BROWNELL, Ronald Norman ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Ronald Brownell transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, September 14th, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Newington, Ontario on July 7, 1944, to parents Keith and Freda (nee Zummach) Brownell. A retired General Motors Auto Worker, Ron's career in manufacturing began with the former Houdaille Industries in Oshawa until the plant closure. He then joined General Motors where he worked in the Paint Shop until his retirement in 2007. Ron was an avid sportsman who enjoyed the outdoors with his family. A woodworking enthusiast, he will be remembered as an exceptional craftsman. Ron took great pride in the restoration of antique furniture, cabinet making, and his favorite hobby, building and flying radio-controlled aircraft. Ron's many skills were an asset to Feed the Need, a local Food Bank serving the Durham Region, where Ron and Linda both volunteered. Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 56 years, Linda (née Swerdfeger) of Osnabruck Centre. He was a devoted father to daughters, Kelly Zovak (John), and Karen Knight (Brad). He was a loving grandfather to his grand- children, Nicole, Zachary, Michael, Mackenzie, and Andrew. Ron is survived by his sisters Joan and Gail, and his brother Don. In his final days, Ron received excellent care from the staff on Lavender Lane at Hillsdale Estates. Services will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby on Friday, September 23rd with visitation from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow. Friends and family are invited to join us for refreshments after the interment. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or the charity of your choice. Donations and condolences may be made through Mount Lawn Funeral Home. You create the memories.We will create the tribute. 124 King Street East, Oshawa | 905.433.4711 | www.armstrongfh.ca Start designing your plan today. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Gone is the face we loved so dear, silent is the voice we loved to hear. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. 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. A wonderful person, friend and aide, one who was better God never made; a wonderful worker, so loyal and true, one in a million - that person was you. Just in your judgment, always right; honest and liberal, ever upright; loved by your friends and all whom you knew. Our wonderful friend - that person was you.