| durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, December 15, 2023 | 42 Every life deserves to be remembered. Let US help YOU, to tell THEIR story on our High Quality Granite. Call or visit our showroom in Ajax now, to learn about your options. Proudly servicing ALL cemeteries with 8 showroom locations to serve you. Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9-5 p.m. Evening and Saturday Appointments offered 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax PEZZARELLO, Joseph ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Joseph Pezzarello, a well- loved and respected family man and friend, died on December 3, 2022. He will be missed by his children Christopher (Karen) and Regina (Stefan). He was a proud Poppa to his grand- children Alexander, Blake, Miranda and Jude. Joe was married to his best friend and love of his life, Kathleen, for over 54 years. He is survived by brother Donald of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Joe was a proud graduate and XMEN of St. Francis Xavier University. He died on the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier. Joe dedicated many years serving the Durham Catholic District School Board community. Whether it was in his capacity as teacher, religious consultant or adult faith animator, he brought his faith and love to all who met him. He touched the hearts of many and helped them to realise that we are not alone. To honour the memory of Joe, do something kind for someone you do not know. Smile at people in the street. Know that God's love is always available. Live a life of hope and gratitude. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721 -1234) on Tuesday, December 13th, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayers at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH on Wednesday, December 14th, at 10:30 a.m. Interment to take place at Resurrection Cemetery following the Service. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oshawafuneralhome.com FRIEDRICHS, Heidi Adelheit (Pawlik) Life is Beautiful ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Heidi Adelheit Friedrichs (Pawlik). Heidi was born October 2, 1918 in the Prussian Village of Bobrek. Mother Anselma (Nowitzki) Father Josef Pawlik. Siblings Fritz, Edelraut and Katharina (Käthe). Husband Rolf Otto Friedrichs (1992). Children Wolfgang (Elizabeth) and Peter (Lesley). Grandchildren Rachel, Robin, Daniel, Kristen, Joshua and Sean. What an amazing 104 years she experienced: enduring WW ll, escaping the Russians, finding love, marriage, childbirth, and immigrating to a new land. With her beauty, style, humour and grace she was much loved and a favourite at parties. Heidi was a devoted wife and mother, and a great cook (her potato salad will be missed). Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations can be made in her memory to your favourite charity. A huge thank you to all the care givers at Hillsdale Estates for the many years of superb care and genuine affection. Ich liebe dich. ENGLISH, Jason ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away suddenly on December 1, 2022 at the age of 43. Cherished son of Diane and Steven Sutton. Loving brother of Eric, Crystal (Darryl) and Shane (Michelle). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Father of Kelsey, Briana and Damion and grandfather of Kingsley and Gabe. Visitation was held on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Service followed in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca BERTRIM, George Charles ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away in his 91st year, peacefully with Cheryl and Frank by his side, on Thursday, December 1, 2022. George was predeceased by his wives Lorraine (Graham 1980), Margaret (Teel 2001), and long -time companion of Gayle (Bryant 2021). Cherished father of Cheryl (Frank) Mangan, George (Deborah) Bertrim and Stepson Gary (Diane) Graham. Loving grand- father of Chris Verbrugghe, Breanna (Jamie) Coxon, Jonathan (Megan) Graham, Whitney (Adam) Brown, Jeffrey Bertrim and Andrew (Melissa) Bertrim. Great- grandfather to Adelaide, Tate, Connor, Jordyn, and Noah. George was the dear brother of Jean (Ken) Urwin, John (Cecilia) Bertrim, Birdie (Peter) Hood, brother-in-law to Reta Graham and Tom (Margaret) Graham and pre-deceased by his sister and brother-in-law Helen (Ron) Morrison. He will be remem-bered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation and funeral service was held at the Mangan Funeral Home, on Tuesday December 6th from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. (Recorded funeral service will be available on www.mangan funeralhome.com at a later time) Spring interment at Zion Cemetery, 5165 Enfield Road, Hampton. Special thanks to Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital, palliative care unit Harvey 2 and to Birchmere Staff and Residence where George resided for the last year. In lieu of flowers, mem- orial donations would be appreciated by the family to SickKids Hospital Campfire Circle (Camp Ooch Camp Trillium Corporation) campfire circle.org for childhood cancer or to the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Online condolences are welcomed at www.manganfuneralhome.com EDMONDSON, Jon Paul ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Jon Paul Edmondson, a husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, and uncle. Born and raised in Oshawa, he graduated from Queens University, and Niagara University with his B. Ed and M.ED. An educator with the Durham District School Board for 35 years as a teacher, Vice Principal and Principal. After retirement he became an avid model train enthusiast and spent many hours building and enjoying his model train display, a hobby he shared with his brother. Many happy years were spent in Myrtle Beach vacationing, and we have very found memories. Also, he enjoyed the 5 cruises we did on Holland America. He is predeceased by his parents Byron and Irene and his brother Norman. He leaves behind his loving wife Janet of 58 ½ years, his children Teri (Dave), Lori (Jim) and Mark (Sarah). He also leaves behind his grandchildren Melissa (Tim), Michael (Courtney), Sarah, Byron and Emma and his step grandchildren Dan (Senna), Meghan (Mike) and Robyn (Cam). He also leaves behind his loving great- grandchildren Lexi, Aaliyah, Anthony, and Henry. Also surviving him are his sister-in- law Judith and his nieces Jane (Fred) and Anne. Visitation will be held at McINTOSH- ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433- 5558) on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 7 - 9 pm. A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donations in memory of Paul to Lakeridge Health Foundation - Cancer Care or Dialysis would be appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep. Just a thought of sweet remembrance just a memory sad and true, just the love and sweet devotion of one who thinks of you. 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.