durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 48 COLBY, Lorraine ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 91. Beloved partner of Bill for 45 years. Loving mother of Kevin and sister-in- law of Ray. Predeceased by her sister Arletta. As per Lorraine's wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Armstrong Funeral Home. SULLIVAN, Mona Mary (nee Stewart) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With heavy hearts and loving memories, we announce the passing of our mother, Mona Mary Sullivan. Mona left us from the home she cherished on July 12, surrounded by family, she peacefully passed away. Her resilient spirit, strength, and determination will be a lasting inspiration to all of us. Mona loved and was loved, by her late husband John Lawrence, who passed away in 2009. She was a devoted, caring mother to Cairrine (Paul) and Jim. Cherished grandmother to Elise (Kyle), Michael (Jennifer), Crystal, and Jonathan, and great-grandmother to Calista, Brandon, Logan and Mathew, Tekal, Leland and Kaden. During World War II, Mona worked as a switchboard operator for Bell Canada and then went on to work for Eaton's in the same role. Nothing meant more to Mona than her family and home. Her elegant, impeccable, and classy style did not go unnoticed, and she was a consummate homemaker and avid gardener. Mona was a kind, gentle, affectionate, and supportive person in everyone's lives she touched, always placing other people's needs before her own. She will be missed beyond words. The family would like to thank Dr. Martin and Paramed Palliative Care Team for their thoughtful, supportive, and gentle care. A Celebration of Life took take place on Saturday, October 15th from 2 to 5 p.m. at Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations to Sick Children's Hospital. RITZA, Mike Alexander October 20, 1963 - October 5, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed peacefully in palliative care at the Bowmanville General Hospital on October 5th. Beloved husband to Roxy Ann Ritza. Proud stepfather to Erica and Issa Sawabini, Jessica and Aaron Maybee and Monica Roberge. Cherished Papa Mike to Sutton, Emry and Brock. Mike will rest with his mother, Doris Ritza (nee Wares) and her father, Thomas Ritza at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Scarborough. Mike lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and love, and had a vast, extended family of friends who will miss this kind man. Mike ("Eppy") had a varied career, ranging from owning a contracting business, to being the owner- operator of long-haul trucking, to ice road trucking and Convoy Supply LTD. He often shared his adventures on the ice roads, over a good meal with the people he loved. Mike grew up in the West Hill area of Scarborough and moved to Brooklin as an adult. It was there, at his home, where he hosted many live-music events ("Eppstock"). Finally, he moved to the Courtice area with his wife, Roxy. Mike was loved by many for his easy - going nature, his kindness, his humour and his willingness to help. After dinner, either at home or at a friend's place, you would often find him at the kitchen table, enjoying great conversation or a game of cards. A lover of all things Mopar, handsome and handy, and with a quick wit and a huge heart are just a few of the reasons, Mike was one of a kind. He was also a private man so, in lieu of a funeral or celebration of life, Mike's huge heart will live on in his request that you make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society of your local Humane Society in his name. Raise a glass to celebrate a life well lived but, sadly, too short. Cheers Mike ("Eppy"). You are loved and missed by so many. NEUMAN, Ileen ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With heavy hearts but happy memories we announce that Ileen Eleanor (Gosick) Neuman has gone on to heaven to join her husband, Bill, of 53 years of marriage on Friday, October 7 after succumbing to Alzheimer's. She was born to Stanley and Leona Gosick on March 27, 1926, in Melville, Saskatchewan and was the last survivor of their nine children. Along with her brother Ben and her future husband Bill she moved to Ontario after World War II and married Bill on April 9, 1949. She is mother to Murray (Carolyn) and Sharon Melnychuk (Peter). Grandmother to Garrett (Melissa), Geoffrey (Charity), Genna (Chris) and Joshua (Krystle) and great-grandmother to Grant, Hayden, Stella Rose, Micah, Austin, Blake and Graeson. She lived in Oshawa until Bill retired, then moved to Campbellford where she camped under the big oak tree and finally bought a home and hobby farm where she entertained her family and friends who enjoyed the water activities on the Trent River. She always admired and doted on her grandchildren, often claiming to have raised them single-handedly. Sometime after Bill's passing she moved to Marion Place seniors' apartments and most recently resided at Glen Hill Strathaven nursing home in Bowmanville. The family would like to express their gratitude to all who provided care for her there. She will be missed. Funeral arrangements through Morris Funeral Chapel in Bowmanville. Visitation was held at Morris on Friday, October 14th. Family and friends who were not able to attend can view the service recording via the Morris Funeral Chapel Facebook Page. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or Glen Hill Strathaven long-term care home, Bowmanville. Online condolences may be made at www.morrisfuneralchapel.ca REINHOLDS, Alfreds Ernests ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Alfreds Ernests Reinholds (retired GM employee for 35 years), peacefully after a brief illness at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Sunday, October 16, 2022 in his 96th year. Alfreds, beloved husband of the late Lilija Reinholds. Loving father of Richards (Susan), Silvija, Sandra and the late Ervins. Much loved Grandpa of Natalie and Nathan. Arrangements entrusted to Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 905-443- 3376. A private family interment will take place. Memories and notes of condolence can be shared at www.mountlawn.ca BROWN, Earl Malcolm ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 92. Son of the late Dorothy and Sam Brown. Beloved husband of Pat. Loving father of Daryl, Scott, Lori, and Leanne and of stepson Tom McNaughton, who was also Earl's assistant caregiver. Dear grandfather of Rachael, Melissa, Landon and Bobby. Brother of Marguerite Brown and Anne Fice (Al) and predeceased by Kay Hollingshead, Robert and Gordon Brown. Earl lead a full and busy life. He entertained through Durham and the GTA as a member of the country music group Country Echoes. He enjoyed his years as a caller for square dances and as a judge at fiddle contests. He had his Earl Brown Disc Jockey Service, employing five DJs as well as himself, for 35 years. Playing at family celebrations and corporate and club dances. His favourite of all his enterprises were the years he concentrated on his magic as a Magician at The Magic Car, and for children's parties and schools, as wells as for adults during business functions. He worked at General Printers, Ontario Motor League, Ontario Motor Sales, and Sears. A private family service was held at M c I N TO S H-A N D E R SON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations in memory of Earl to Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. 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. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. 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; loved by your friends and all whom you knew, one in a million, that person was you. One year has passed, our hearts still sore, as time rolls on we miss you more; a loving person, tender and kind, what beautiful memories you left behind. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever.