Alexander: Mary

At Simcoe Manor Long Term Care, on Saturday February 18, 2012. Mary Alexander, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Arch. Loving mother of Gary and his wife Trish, Lauren Riordan, and the late Randy. Remembered with love by her grandchildren Kevin, and Keith Riordan and Riley, and Devin Alexander.

In memoriam donations to the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, P.O. Box #1414, Barrie, ON, L4M 5R4 would be appreciated by the family.
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

O’Donnell: Patricia Jean

On Thursday February 16, 2012, at North York General Hospital.  Patricia at the age of 68.   Beloved wife of the late Clancy  O’Donnell (Jr.).   Loving mother of Alan (Joanne), Bruce (Kim), John (Brenda), Ronnie (Kathy), Tony, Colleen, and Kevin (Jennifer).   Remembered with love by her Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Dear sister of Bob Ree of British Columbia.
 
A family service was held in the chapel of Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 followed by cremation. Donations in Patricia’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

Pickering, Frank Leon.

Went home to be with his Lord on Feb. 16^th, 2012 in his 89^th year.   Loving husband for 61 years to Marion, father of Nancy (Abel), Joyce (Antoine), Dorothy (Russell) and John (Peggy).  Much loved grandfather to Dan (Megan), David, Carolyn, Jordan, Nathan, Stephen, Greg, Rob, Tristan, Alexandra and Valenda. 

A celebration of his life will be held at Victory Baptist Church, 18408 Yonge St, Newmarket at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20^th.  Frank and Marion were the founding missionaries of Takaoka Baptist Church,Japan. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fellowship of Evangelical  Baptist Churches of Canada (www.fellowship.ca) for the Frank Pickering Memorial Japan Project, or to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home,1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

Kowerchuk, Peter Micheal.
Suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Monday, February 13th, 2012. Peter Kowerchuk, in his 58th year, beloved husband of Venita. Survived by his step children, Dale and Wanda MacDougall, Debbie and Ross Antonick, Brian and Ann MacDougall, Dave and Mickie MacDougall, and their families. Sadly missed by his mother, Shirley Filion, brother Richard, sister Carolanne, and niece Nicole. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, and his beloved pet Duke.

The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from 10:00 am until time of memorial service, in the chapel, at 12:00 noon. Donations in Peter’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

Moore, Leslie Alexander. (Retired, after 30 years with the Toronto Police Services)

At Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on Sunday February 12th, 2012. Les Moore, at the age of 86, beloved husband of Davina. Loving father of Sandy, Heather, and Leslie. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Jamie, Andrew, Sean, Jessica, Courtney, Aimee, Brandon, and Thomas.

Respecting Les’ wishes, cremation has taken place. The family wish to invite friends to an “Irish Wake”, from 12:00 noon Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at 40 Evans Road, Alliston. Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

                                                                                          “No Les, No Moore”

Masonic, Legion and Piping friends of Les Moore are invited to attend Ceremonies of Remembrance at the Tottenham Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.329 located at Richmond Street East, Tottenham on SUNDAY, February 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments to follow. Contact the Tottenham Lodge Secretary for additional details at robertmurdock@sympatico.ca

            Peacefully at his home in Midhurst, on Friday February 3, 2012. Adrianat the age of 63, beloved husband of Jill (Mabee).  Loved son of Romeo Caron and Sara Roelse.  Dear brother of Marcel, and the late Albert Caron.  Brother in law of Cindy and her husband Loyal Coulam.  Remembered fondly by his father in law Glenn Mabee (late Blanche). 

                       The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Tuesday February 7, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9pm.  Funeral service will be held in the chapel 11am Wednesday February 8, 2012.  Springtime interment Trinity Cemetery Beeton.
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

Rodgers, Dorothy Claudine.

Peacefully at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Alliston, on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012. Dorothy (Brolley), at the age of 90, beloved wife of the late Arnold Rodgers. Loving mother of Barry, and the late Lynn Whiteley (Bill). Sadly missed by her grand daughters Sarah and Laura. Dear sister of Orma Leighton, and the late Noreen Hood, Ivy Arnold, Ruth Blanchard, Ken Brolley, and Bruce Brolley.

Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 from 2-4 pm. Please note, there will be no evening visitation. Funeral service will be held in the chapel, 1:00 pm Monday, February 6th, 2012, followed by interment in Bond Head United Cemetery. Donations in Dorothy’s memory to the Alzheimers Society, Greater Simcoe County, 12 Fairview Road, Unit 103, P.O. Box 1414, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 5R4, would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

Waffle, Theodore Lawrence “Ted”.

Peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on Monday, January 30th, 2012. Ted Waffle, at the age of 86, predeceased by his wives, Mary Ruth (Ewart), Joyce Bell, and Melita Francis. Loving father of Lynne Dodd (George), Sharon Duggan (Joe), Susan Demers (Mick), and Valerie Fedorchuk (Terry). Remembered with love by his 10 grandchildren, Terri, Jennifer, Michael, Evan, Collin, Graeme, Brendan, Matthew, Ryan, the late Melissa, his 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Dear brother of Don and the late Bud Waffle.

Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon followed by the Funeral Service, in the chapel. Interment, Glendale Memorial Gardens, Rexdale. Donations in Ted’s memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

Wallace, Jane Howie (Jean).
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully at York Central Hospital, Richmond Hill, on Friday, January 20th, 2012. Jean (Howie), aged 94, beloved wife of the late John Wallace. Loving mother of Jeanette Halamoutis, Irene Thornton (Malcolm), Bill Wallace (Betty), and the late Thomas Wallace (May). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, William, Kenneth, Alison, Dawn, Dianne, Heather, Drew, John, David and her 20 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Respecting Jean’s wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at Fraser Presbyterian Church, Queen Street, Tottenham, on Saturday February 4, 2012 from 12:30pm until time of memorial service at 2pm. Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

Forestell, Alice Pauline (nee O’Leary)
Died peacefully at home surrounded by family members on Tuesday January 17, 2012 after an extended and courageous battle with MS. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 54 years, Patrick, and her children: Mary Wood (Michael) of St.Albert, Alberta, Nancy Forestell (Peter McInnis) of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and Gerry Forestell (Anne Lindsay) of Huntsville Ontario. Loving grandmother of Alex Wood, Cait Wood, Ben Forestell, Nathan Forestell, and Kieran McInnis. Dear sister of Gen Payne, Gerry O’Leary, and Rita Chadwick; and sister-in-law of Ruth O’Leary, Michael and Gunda Forestell, Theresa and Bert Hewitson, Cecilia Forestell, Bertha Forestell, and Richard Gabriel. Alice will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family, friends, students, and neighbours. The family is enormously grateful for the wonderful care provided by the women of St. Elizabeth’s and Simcoe County Independent Living Services as well as by Dr. Alan Ward. Alice was an artist and long-time art teacher who was active in the arts community of South Simcoe. She was also a founding member of the St.Francis Xavier Church choir and dedicated member of Achill Choral. She loved life and a good party.

Friends will be received at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenahm Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Friday January 20, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church, Colgan on Saturday January 21, 2012 at 11:30am. Interment St. James Cemetery, Colgan. . In memory of Alice and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Simcoe County Chapter, PO Box 913, Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y6, 705-733-0488, or South Simcoe Arts Council PO Box 313 Alice’s Attic, Alliston, ON, L9R 1V6, www.southsimcoeartscouncil.com would be appreciated by the family.
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com