37 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, December 15, 2023 | region.com WHITE, James Albert ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ We are heartbroken to announce the passing of James "Jim" Albert White, who passed away due to complications from a fall in his Florida vacation home. Jim leaves behind his loving wife, Jane Corbett-White, and his children Sheryl Rance (Jim), Kelly Holmlund, and Kevin Jones (Alissa). He was a brother to Jack White (pre-deceased) and Randy White (Wendy). Jim was also a proud grandfather to Lindsay Rance (predeceased), Gregory Holmlund (Shannon), Brittany Rance (Steve), Mathew Holmlund, Kelsey Rance, and Anna Kolossova. He will be greatly missed by his great- great-grandchildren Sawyer Holmlund, Madilyn Rance, Graham Holmlund, and Brooks Melson. He was loved by all his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Jim's wonderful sense of humor and quick wit will be missed by all. He was an avid golfer and a true family man. A visitation will be held for Jim on Wednesday the 14th from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Oshawa Funeral Home. Services will be held the following day on Thursday, December 15th at 1:30 p.m. with visiting the hour before for any wishing to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation. TOBIAS, Joseph "Butch" March 4, 1939 - December 9, 2022 (33.3-year Employee at General Motors) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, and grandfather at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on December 9, 2022. Much loved husband of Kay. Proud father of Mike Tobias (Carol-Ann Burge-Tobias), Cheryl Tobias-Hayes, and the late Billy Hazelwood. Cherished Papa of Alex Hazelwood (Jessica), Leo Tobias, Rebekka Sandercock, Kristina MacDonald, Melissa MacDonald, Tonya Hayes (Matt), Daniel Hayes, and Shauna Hayes (TJ). Lovingly remembered by his great- grandchildren Markus, Meekah, Emmah, Ellie, Tatum, Jayden, Daniel, Jacob, Matthew, and Josiah. Pre-deceased by his parents Louis and Margaret Tobias and survived by his siblings Gary Tobias (Darlene), Penny Christie (the late Clifford), and Malcolm Tobias, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North, Bowmanville, on Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 1 - 3 p.m., followed by a service in the chapel at 3 p.m. The service will be available to view virtually, please follow the link provided on the website. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Light Foundation or Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com LAFLAMME, Rose Irene ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022, at 87 years of age in Whitby, Ontario. She was born on July 6, 1935, in Russell, Ontario. She is survived by her sons, Maurice Luc Laflamme and Steve Donald Laflamme, her daughter-in-law Rosemarie Laflamme, granddaughters, Jolene Mills and Julianne Laflamme, her grandsons-in-laws, Keith Mills and Danny Lewis, her great grandson, Sebastian Mills, her sisters, Claire and Fleurange, and brother Rolland. She is predeceased by her husband Louis Laflamme and parents Arthur and Rose Perras and siblings. Rose will be interred beside her loving soulmate, Louis, by her immediate family in a quiet tribute to her at a later date. Rose was a loving, caring, and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Her final wish was: Remember me with smiles and laughter That's the way I'll remember you all But if you can't all remember me without tears Then don't remember me at all. Rest in peace, Rose. You will be missed. KOWALCZYK, Czeslawa (nee Pietrzak) October 4, 1929 - December 6, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that the children of Czeslawa Kowalczyk (nee Pietrzak), announce her passing peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family at home on December 6, 2022 in her 94th year. Born on October 4, 1929, outside of Łodz, Poland to Jan and Leokadia Pietrzak, Czeslawa endured many hardships and persevered in the end. During World War II, at a young age, she and her family were sent to Germany for forced labour. They all survived that ordeal and were later released back home. Predeceased by her brother Lesak and sister Sabina of Poland. Survived by her sister Marila (Marilyn) of Poland. Predeceased by her husband Jan (John) (1985). Adored and much-loved mother of daughters Mary and Elizabeth (Michael) and son John, all of Oshawa. Many thanks to cousin Annie and her family, for their love and support during this time. Czeslawa will be dearly missed by many extended family members and friends, here in Canada and Poland. Czeslawa will be remembered by her great work ethic and kindness to people. A woman with many talents and interests. Her love for fashion, her famous cabbage rolls, her love for gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting, music and dancing. We will miss her stories of old and new. As a devout Catholic, Czeslawa was a proud member of St. Hedwig's Church for many years. Czeslawa had the eternal strength of a true warrior and was forever known as a kind and gentle woman, who always put family first. Special thanks to cardiologist Dr. Edward Long and Dr. Ibrahim Abdul-Rahman for taking care of Mom. Many thanks to the Community Care Durham Team, Nurse Daphne, the PSW's, and physiotherapist Nancy for their great care of Mom. Also, many thanks to Emergency Services; fire, police and paramedics who attended. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayers and rosary will be from 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or St. Hedwig's Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca May God Bless you, Mama! Niech Bog cie blogoslawi, Mama! DENSTEDT-CHAPPELL, Lori ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ We are sorry to announce the passing of Lori Denstedt- Chappell after dealing with her forth battle with cancer, on Friday December 9th, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the age of 64 with her husband by her side. Lori Denstedt-Chappell (Nee. Gabourie), Beloved wife of Joseph Chappell. Loving mother of Troy, Lisa, Jamie, Corey, Faye, Alissa, Shyla, Josh, Holly, and Ann-Marie. Loving GG (Grandma) of Madeline, Charlie, Cheyenne, Kobe Jayla, Drayden, Mya, Vanessa, Clayton, Jacob, Ethan, and more. Dearest sister to John and his wife Lisa Gabourie, Karen and her husband George Pelzowski, Catherine Gabourie, Paul and his wife Ann Gabourie. Beloved daughter to Fred and late mother Donna Gabourie and dearest niece to uncle Pete (Peter Gabourie), she will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West Oshawa (905-721- 1234) on Saturday, December 17th, from 4 - 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, December 18th at 1:30 p.m. with an hour visitation one hour prior to service. Memorial donations may be made to Simcoe Hall Settlement House or the Canadian Cancer Society. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Always so good, unselfish and kind none on this earth your equal I'll find. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. Long days, long nights, you bore your pain. To wait for a cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best. He took you home and gave you rest. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.comCLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE