37 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, November 3, 2022 | HALL, Jenny Today is the first day of the rest of your life! ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With broken hearts we sadly announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on October 27th, 2022. Much loved mother of Sandy Lynn West and Jennifer Shawn Ellis (John Joseph Laracy). She will be dearly missed by her beloved grandchildren, Rylie Fay Ann West, Brock John David West, Hayle Ann Gill, Cursten Lynn Gill, Brayden Shawn Reginal Gill, Carter Kevin Hall Gill, and Joseph John Hall Laracy. Loving daughter of Margaret Hall and predeceased by her father John Hall and brother John Hall. She will be lovingly remembered by her extended family and good friends Barb Hall, Eileen Bellows, and Carol Norris. At Jenny's request cremation has taken place and a Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division Street North Bowmanville. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Sunnybrook Cancer Centre. Online condolences may be made at: www.northcuttelliott.com LEITH, John 'Jack' Robert (Retired Major of Canadian Air Force) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Jack, in his 81st year. Husband of Judy Leith (née Dobson). Loving father of Megan Leith-Menard (Robert) of Calgary, AB, Melanie Leith (Jay Frost) of Calgary, AB, Jay Leith (Fiona Halsall) of Fernie, BC, and Kirsten Leith of Calgary, AB. Grandfather of Toni, Lola, Gigi, Izzy, Damien, Corey, and Ailish. Twin brother of Jill Ellerton (late Vern) of Whitby. Dear uncle of Scott Ellerton (Kelly) of Oshawa, and their family; Sara Cox (Luc) and their children; Henry and Leah, and Samantha Ellerton (Andrew Brennan). Uncle also to Rob Ellerton (Shannon) of Bowmanville, and their family; Bailey and Lucas Ellerton. Cremation arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH- ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433- 5558). Donations in memory of Jack to Parkinson Canada would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com McCLIMOND, Jane ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Suddenly on Friday, October 21, 2022. Cherished daughter of Myrna and Bob Caverly and the late John McClimond. Loving mother of Karrah Mitchell. Beloved companion of Wayne Laing. Jane will be sadly missed by her brothers John (Sharon), Paul (Carole), step-sister Rhonda Prescott (Dennis) and special Aunt Bonnie, nieces and nephews Lindsay (great-niece Sydney), Brett (Nicole), Daniel, Riley, Ashlee, Miranda (Carl), cousins and her fur babies Bree, Mojo and Mac. She will be remembered by her mother-in-law Georgina Laing (late Don), Natasha, Johnathan, Cameron, Jaidan, Scott and Karen (Boyd). Jane will be dearly missed by her Crowe Lake family. Visitation at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905 - 721-1234) Thursday, November 3, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Celebration of Life in the Chapel, November 4th, 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Durham Humane Society or a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com WIDISH, Sadie January 1922 - October 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great love and wonderful memories that the family of Sadie announce her passing. Sadie was born 100 years ago in a little cabin on the Manitoba prairie to Wasyl and Katyryna Kuzina. Sadie was one of eight children and was predeceased by her parents and her siblings; Annie, Nettie, Mike, Nick, John, Fred and Pearl. They were a close family, and while times were tough, they took joy in life and remained very close throughout their lives. Sadie married Mike in 1947 and after trying to make a go in Winnipeg they moved to Oshawa at the urging of Mike's brother and sisters. Mike interviewed for a job at G.M. on Friday and began on Monday. Through the early years Sadie and Mike built their home and welcomed Richard to their family. As well as working at home, Sadie baby sat and house cleaned to earn a bit more for the family. She was always curious and adventurous, enthusiastically taking on new activities and crafts. She will be remembered for her quilts, knitting, and homemade Christmas gifts. The neighbour-hood children will remember her for the home baking and homemade root beer. Sadly, Mike passed in 1984. After some time, Sadie, with strong determination and perseverance learned to drive at 65. This opened a new phase in her life. She became active with the O.S.C.C. John Street branch, working on different committees, and contributing to bake and craft sales. She became active with the Alzheimer's Friendship Group, making new friends and providing an outlet for her energy. Sadie became active with St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church, making perogies, participating on committees and acting as pastoral visitor to the sick of the parish. Sadie stopped driving after ten years but did not feel a loss of freedom but continued to be as active. She saw each change in life as an adventure and a chance to learn and do something new. She settled easily into apartment life, making new friendships at 255 Simcoe and was happy to continue her passion for gardening there. When health problems forced her to move to Cedarcroft she embraced the change, enjoying the crafts, activities, socials and continued to garden. Sadie made many friends among the staff and residents. Sadie moved Hillsdale Estates four years ago for the last part of her journey. She adapted again, maintaining her indepen -dence and way of doing things as best she could. Many new friendships were made among the staff who will remember her for her stories of the "old days", her sense of humour and her warm smile. Richard cannot thank enough the Blueberry Hill group for taking the time to get to know her, to work with her and befriend her. Yes, I think (most) of those stories are true! Heartfelt thanks for Hillsdale and Blueberry Hill for making the last part of Sadie's journey comfortable and enriched. Sadie will be missed terribly by many nieces, nephews, god- children, and friends, new and old in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, and Poland. We know she happily lived her life on her own terms, and that many learned and grew through her caring and compassionate nature. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME Oshawa (905) 433-4711 for visitation on Friday November 4th from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with panachyda at 7 p.m. Devine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 5th at St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Donation in Sadie's memory can be made to St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church, The hospital for Sick Kids, and Covenant House. To place online condolences, please visit www.armstrongfh.ca OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY 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. And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above. 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.