43 durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, October 20, 2022 | On Monday, October 24th Vote Authorized by the campaign for Deidre Newman HICKEY, Allan J. September 14, 1964 - August 29, 2022 ------------------ We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Allan "Louis" James Hickey, aged 57, on August 29, 2022. Allan is fondly remembered for his profound love of nature and animals, as well as his lifelong passion for music. He is survived by his son and daughter, Matthew and Alyssa Hickey; his father and mother, Lionel and Eileen Hickey; his eldest sister, Kelly Kaminski and his 2 brothers, Michael and Mark Hickey. Preceded in death by his sister, Katharyn Knight. Dearly missed by Lori Maxwell, his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 22, 2022 at the Hampton Community Hall (5360 Old Scugog Rd, Hampton, ON) from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. All who knew and loved Al are welcome. If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or to any animal rescue of your choice. SWEET, Sonja Anne ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Chartwell- Wynfield Retirement Home on Thursday, October 6, 2022 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late William Sweet. Dear sister of Ernest Lukawesky and sister-in-law of Sergio Latin and Tommy and Erna Sweet. Cherished aunt of Cindy (David), Blaine, Sherry, (Clive), Duane (Heather), Claudine (David), Ernie Jr (Grace), Greg (Kelly), Sandra, Christopher (Michele) and Marcy (Greg), and great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Sonja will be fondly remembered by her many cousins and dear friends. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Chartwell- Wynfield for their compassion and care. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, (847 King St West) 905-721-1234 on Friday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please purchase a Princess Margaret Home lottery ticket or a donation to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation Research Department. Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com WILSON, George 1936 - 2022 - 86 years old ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ George Wilson passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on October 5th at Lakeridge Health - Port Perry. George was born on January 4, 1936 and spent his childhood in Ballynashee Northern Ireland. In 1966 he married Martha (Marty) Richmond and moved to Toronto Canada with her in 1969, and to Whitby in 1994 where he spent the rest of his adult years. George is pre- deceased by his parents Mary and Thomas Wilson, brother Tom, and sister Mollie. He leaves his wife Marty, son Michael, daughter Joanne and grandsons Evan and Lucas, brother John (Joan), sister Sandra and her family, and the Richmond family. George loved music and was an acclaimed Irish fiddle player. He taught music to children and performed at celebrations across Toronto and Durham into his later years. He had a deep love for animals in need and cared for many animals at home, and volunteered at animal shelters. There will be a private cremation with immediate family on Sunday, October 9th. Donations can be made to Community Music Schools of Toronto at www.communitymusic.org or the Durham Humane Society at www.hsdr.org. BEAULIEU, Sylvie ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness, that the family announce the passing of Sylvie Beaulieu, after a courageous battle, on Sunday, October 9, 2022, with family by her side. Beloved wife of Tony. Loving mother of sons Craig (Nanae) and Joel (Laura). Daughter of Jean Marc and Carmen, and sister to Nathalie (Henri). Loving aunt to Alexandre and Lucas. Cherished by her in-laws in the Caterina family. Sylvie had a passion for music, motorcycles, Stephen King novels, and loved spending time at the trailer on Chemong Lake. A trailblazer for women in the trades, Sylvie thrived in the male-dominated field of steam fitting, even becoming the first woman to teach in the trades at Durham College. She made friends easily wherever she went. She will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. May Sylvie's loving, bright nature continues on in all of the lives of those who were touched by her. Visitation will be held at THORNTON CEMETERY and FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road N, Oshawa, on Sunday, October 30th from 1 pm until time of Celebration of Sylvie's life at 2 pm. If desired, donations in Sylvie's name can be made to the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry. Expressions of condolence may be left at www.etouch.ca KLOOSTERMAN, Margaret ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Peterborough Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband John (2019). Loving mother of Marilyn Price and her husband Ron, Ben Kloosterman and his wife Terry, Dave Kloosterman and his wife Dawn and Alice Paddon and her husband Scott. Loving Oma of Johnny, Angela, Sherry, Sonja, Rachael, Arianna, Sophia, Robbie, Stephanie, and Patrick. Survived and fondly loved by her great and great- great grandchildren. Survived by her sisters Corrie Singleton and Suzanna Morz. Predeceased by Nell, John, Audrey, and Allie. Visitation at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby on Friday from 12:00 noon until time of service in the Barnes Chapel Friday at 1:00 p.m. Margaret will be laid to rest at Groveside Cemetery. In memory of Margaret memorial donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa (Cancer Care) would be appreciated. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome .com COWIE, Lois ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ The family of Lois Madeline Cowie (nee Maude) announces, with heavy hearts, her passing on Sunday, October 9th, 2022, at the age of 91. Lois was born February 17th, 1931 in Toronto, Ontario to Clifford Wesley Dolby Maude & Evelyn Ethel Grigsby. Beloved sister to the late Jean Evelyn Sokolowski, Florida, USA. Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Joseph John Albert Cowie (2002). Loving and devoted mother to Debora Evelyn Cowie, John Wesley (Julie) Cowie and Diane Elizabeth (Pedro) Springer. A very cherished grandmother of Quinn and Nathaniel. Much loved aunt to Paul (Nancy) Sokolowski, Florida, USA and great-aunt to Teddy, Evelyn and Sophie of Florida, USA. Lois spent her life in Toronto prior to marrying Joseph and moving "to the country" in Oshawa. She was very much a city girl and had the gift of the gab. She always kept in touch by phone or writing letters. She will be lovingly remembered by numerous friends, as well as cousins, in Canada, USA, England and Northern Ireland. Visitation was held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Service took place on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation - Kidney Care Clinic, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Grandview Kids Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Heavy are our hearts today, memory brings you back once more. In my heart your memory lingers, always tender, fond and true; there's not a day, dear friend, I do not think of you. The rolling stream of life rolls on. 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