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WARD, Norman Edgar
At his residence in Oshawa, Norm put down his golf clubs, curling broom, tennis racket and garden tools for the last time (his tomatoes were awesome!). A lifelong resident of Oshawa, Dad served in WW2 with the RCAF and wore many hats during his career as an entrepreneur owning several businesses over his lifetime. Beginning in the early 1950’s, Norm introduced cottaging to more than a few generations.
Final report recommends five wards for Oshawa
The final report in Oshawa’s ward boundary review is in and when it comes before councillors in a special meeting next week they are left to choose from two options, both of which consist of five wards. The recommendations, released late Thursday, are made by consultants Watson and Associates along with Robert Williams, and are the culmination of a lengthy consultation process and a series of public open houses that saw options for 10 and mixed-ward systems presented.
van der DUIM,Pieter
Peacefully at his home in Oshawa on Sunday January 8th, 2017 at the age of 96. Predeceased by his wife Angelique (nee Rink). Loving father of Wilhelmina (Willie) and her husband John Kellam, Stella Kranz, Peter and his wife Sharon van der Duim.
KNAPP, Rose Marie May
Peacefully at Extendicare Oshawa on Friday, December 23rd, 2016. Rose Marie, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Stuart Knapp. Loving mother of Susan Edler and partner John Clarke of Oshawa, Karen Lewis and husband Gary of Valencia, and Penny Knapp of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Kristin Robinson and husband Jim and of Paul Edler; great-grandmother of Aidan and Elizabeth Edler. Fondly remembered sister of Betty McFaul, Bessie Durno and the late Josie Hicks, Edie Smith and Irene Kondyjowski.
McRAE, KATHLEEN ANN
Kathleen Ann McRae peacefully departed for home from Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 in her 65th year. Predeceased by parents Walter James and Ann McRae. Lovingly remembered by her sons Benjamin Ross Carl (Mishelle) Brydges of Roberts Creek, BC; James Ryan Brydges and Jordan Bruce Brydges, (Michelle Longhurst) of Peterborough and by their father Bruce Carl Brydges of Florida. Loving grandmother of Jimi and Miceala.
LEE, James ‘Jimmy’ Wai
Passed peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa on Monday, January 9th, 2017. Jimmy was in his 94th year. Beloved husband for 65 years of the late Ruby (née Chin). Loving father of Nancy Lee-Olender and husband Steve, Susan Lambert and husband Paul. Cherished Gong Gong of Ryan, Rebecca, Alexander and Michael. Predeceased by his siblings Chow, William, Anna, Harry and Phillip.
GRAHAM, Gilmour Kennedy
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gilmour Kennedy Graham, on December 31 2016 at the age of 76 years. Cherished son of the late William and Grace Graham, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Graham (nee: Lutton), devoted and loving father of his sons Jason (wife Teresa) and Kevin, loving grandfather of Mitchell and Nathan. Gil will be dearly missed by his extended family and his many dear friends.
OPUC backs out of hydro merger
After nearly a year of deliberations, the Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation has backed out of possible merger talks with the Whitby Hydro Commission and Veridian Corporation. In a news release shared by OPUC on March 1, the local utility says the three CEOs have agreed that the OPUC will be “amicably withdrawing from further merger discussions.” Both Whitby and Veridian will be moving forward with the review of a possible merger.
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