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TAYLOR, Donna Marie – Passed away at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Monday, May 13. Beloved wife of Donald Taylor. Loving mother of Sheree-Lee Powsey (Clive), Daniel Molenaar (Diane), Wendy Linton (Kim), and Natalie Ludergnani (Guido), and devoted and loving grandmother of Alexander (Claire), Karson, Clayton, Nicholas and Isabella. Funeral, Friday May 17, 11:30 am. Visitation 10:30 – 11:30 am. Cobourg Alliance Church, 1333 Ontario Street. www.communityalternative.ca

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LUCAS, KATHLEEN “KAY” ALBERTA (née SHOREY) – on May 6th, 2013, in Peterborough, Ontario.  Born in Cobourg, 1921, to Bessie (née Smith) and Sidney Shorey.  Mother of Kathy, Johnny, Mike, Ted, Joe, and Bill.  Predeceased by sister Nancy Shorey (1972) and brother Roger McMullen Shorey (2008).  There will be a memorial service in July at a date to be announced.  Kay would have appreciated donations to charities and visits or a note to someone in need. If desired, condolences to the family may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling the funeral home at 705-740-0444.

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FORSYTHE:  Colin Claire Robert – At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday, May 9, 2013, after a lengthy illness in his 66^th year.  Colie, dear father of Clarence and former husband of Beverley.  Sadly missed by his many cousins and their families.  If desired, donations in Colin’s memory may be made to the PRHC Dialysis Unit at www.CommunityAlternative.ca, or by calling Community Alternative Funeral Home at 705-740-0444.

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CULL:  Alma Helen – Peacefully at the P.R.H.C Palliative Care Unit on May 7, 2013.  Alma will joyfully be remembered by all: George A. Cull, devoted husband of 59 years, children Michael (Susan), Tim (Fiona), Theresa, and Kathryn Cull. Dear sister Dora Coyne, and her many nieces and nephews. Grandchildren André (Lindsay), Aaron, Sarah, Philip and Patrick Miller. Great grandchildren Ethan and Kaitlyn. Grandma, you taught us how to work, play, ski, sparkle and be suprised by joy. Friends may call at COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE ASHBURNHAM CHAPEL, 840 Armour Road, Peterborough (north of Parkhill), on Wednesday, May 8^th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Prayers Wednesday at 4 p.m.  Funeral Mass at St. Anne’s Church, 859 Barnardo Ave., Peterborough, on Thursday at 2:30 p.m.  Interment Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery, Brudenell, Ontario, on Friday at 1 p.m.  Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or 705-740-0444.  Special thanks to Dr. John Beamish and the nurses of PRHC Palliative Care for their exceptional care and compassion.

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FACEY: Kevin Niall – It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin, in his 60th year at his residence on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Loved father of Andrew, and Aimee (Chris) Tubman. Beloved son of Del (and the late Ruth) Facey. Brother of David (Bonnie) Facey of Lindsay, and Susan Facey of Peterborough.  Dear former husband of Linda.  Remembered by his large extended family. Relatives and friends will be welcomed for a memorial visitation on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 7 to 9 PM at COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME – ASHBURNHAM CHAPEL, 840 Armour Road (north of Parkhill), Peterborough. If desired, donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association or the Chronic Pain Association of Canada at www.CommunityAlternative.ca, or by calling Community Alternative Funeral Home at 705-740-0444.

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CRANK, JEANNE DORIS (Née Warren) At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.  Jeanne, renowned local artist specializing in landscapes and floral water colours.  Beloved wife of Harry.  Dear mother of Leila Thatcher of Peterborough and David (Linda) of Stouffville.  Cherished Grams to Michael and Jillian Thatcher.  Dear sister of Shirley, Pam, Julie, Rita, Janice, Desna, Lawrence, Roy, Michael and Martyn and predeceased by sister Linda.   A Celebration of Jeanne’s life will be held at COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME – ASHBURNHAM CHAPEL 840 Armour Road, on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation one hour prior.  If desired, condolences to the family, directions to the service, and donations in Jeanne’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Brock Mission may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling Community Alternative Funeral Home at 705-740-0444.

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LISS, WILLIAM LAWRENCE “LARRY” – (Past President of the Board of Directors of Kinsmen Garden Court, Life Member of the Kinsmen Association and a Ballroom Dancing Instructor for 50 years) At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.  Larry, of Peterborough in his 76^th year.  Beloved husband of Dianne (nee Yule) for 50 years.  Devoted Father of Robert (Glenda) of Nassau, Bahamas and Kathryn Hildenbrand (Robert) of Peterborough.  Proud Grandfather of Ashley (Matt Baal), Lindsay, Lucas Hildenbrand (Emily Lowe), Nicholas Hildenbrand and Justin Peterson.  Dear brother of Douglas (Vivian) of Ottawa and the late Dorothy Potipco (Dan).  Brother in law of George Yule (Huguette) of Lindsay.  Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends.   Relatives and friends will be welcomed at COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME – ASHBURNHAM CHAPEL 840 Armour Road, on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.  A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Monday May 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.  If desired, condolences to the family, directions to the service, and donations in Larry’s memory to a Local Charity of your choice may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca, or by calling Community Alternative Funeral Home at 705-740-0444.

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SOWDEN, ZOFIE ANN (Née Tachynski) At her residence in Selwyn Township with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.  Sally Ann, beloved wife of the late Leonard Sowden.  Dear mother of Pat Sowden and Len (Penny) Sowden.  Cherished Grandma to Jen and Len.  At Sally’s request a private inurnment will take place at a later date in Mississauga.    If desired, condolences to the family, directions to the service, and donations in Sally’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca, or by calling Community Alternative Funeral Home at 705-740-0444.

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FRISKEN, JOHN BARROWMAN – At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Monday, April 29, 2013, with his beloved wife by his side.  John, long time resort operator in Harwood (Cedar Cove), and Rosedale (Ripplewood). Beloved husband of Ida. Dear father of Beth Frisken of Seattle, WA., and Lynanne Frisken of Calgary. Dear stepfather of Carol Calenti, Rosemary Calenti, Dona Lispino and Lea Calenti. Cherished brother of Bill (Frances) Frisken of Toronto. A celebration of John’s life will be held at a reception at COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME – ASHBURNHAM CHAPEL, 840 Armour Road, on Monday May 6, 2013 commencing at 11:30 a.m.  If desired, condolences to the family, directions to the service, and donations in John’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca, or by calling Community Alternative Funeral Home at 705-740-0444.

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HAMMELL:  Margaret Elizabeth (nee McMahon)  Passed away peacefully in her hundredth year on Thursday, April 25^th 2013 at Fairhaven Home, Peterborough.  Born July 8^th, 1913 on Maniece Avenue in East City, she is predeceased by her Husband, William McWillam Hammell of Rutherglen, Scotland.  Margaret is also predeceased by her parents Margaret and Matthew McMahon, and her nine siblings: Sylvester, Frank, Kathleen, Anne, Theresa, George, Bernie, Leo, and Georgina. She leaves behind her twin daughters Margaret and Maureen (Dane Burton), her grandchildren Christian and Carl Murphy, Wyatt (Jessica Finley), Charlotte (Taylor Stock) and Elliott Burton, and great-grandchildren Arianna and Lynden Murphy, Jackson Murphy, and Edith and Alexis Burton.  Margaret attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School, and Peterborough Collegiate Institute. She was a graduate of St Joseph’s Nursing School in Parry Sound, and worked for many years at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Peterborough.  She was a devout catholic; a long serving Theresian and member of the Catholic Women’s League for over 60 years.  She was a gifted quilter, a storyteller and a born entertainer. Whether tap dancing in costume, or pumping out a tune on her organ, she was the life of the party.  Margaret was generous of spirit and the source of counsel and comfort for family and friends. You would always leave better off for having seen her.  Funeral Mass will be held at IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 386  Rogers St., Peterborough, on Monday, April 29^th, 2013 at 11am. Interment is at St. Peter’s Cemetery, followed by a reception at Immaculate Conception Church. If desired, condolences to the family, directions to the service, and donations in Margaret’s memory to Fairhaven Foundation may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca, or by calling Community Alternative Funeral Home at 705-740-0444.

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CLARK, LARRY (Honours Graduate of The Royal Ontario College of Art) Peacefully, after a struggle with dementia with his family by his side At Riverview Manor on Saturday, April 20, 2013.  Larry, of Peterborough and Crowe River at age 80.  Loving and adventurous father to Ian (Jan) and Christine.  Grandfather to Kelleigh (Henry) Stenner, Katrian, Stephanie (Dave) Halcombe and his “furry grandkids” Captain, Morgan and Guinness.  Great Grandfather to Kayden.  Brother to Barbara (Al) Smith and  Diana (the late George) Sythes.  Predeceased by parents Albert and Isabel.  Larry was the owner and operator of AADD Services and the past president and recipient of merit of Toastmasters-Peterborough.  He was an ordained minister with the Canadian and American Evangelical Church.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 2 p.m. at COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 840 Armour Road, Peterborough.  If desired, condolences to the family or donations to the Alzheimer’s Society may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling (705) 740-0444.

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WILLIAMS, Shirley I. – Peacefully at Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 18, 2013.  Shirley (Rowe) of Campbellford in her 88^th year.  Wife of the late Roy Williams.  Dear mother of Bev (Tom Burgis) of Campbellford, Fred Williams (Linda) of Alberta, Robert Williams (Helen) of Oshawa and Rod Williams (Mary Lynn) of Warkworth.  Shirley was a loving grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.  Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 840 Armour Road, Peterborough.  If desired, condolences to the family or donations to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation may be made at www.communityalternative.ca or by calling (705) 740-0444.

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ARCHER, Charles H. (Avid outdoorsman and dedicated blood donor) – Suddenly at Riverview manor on Tuesday April 16, 2013.  Charlie Archer of Peterborough in his 99^th year.  Husband of the late Grace (Black).  Dear father of Bob (Aldona) of Peterborough , Don (Betty) of Barrie and the late Bill, Jim and Charlene Archer.  Loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  A memorial reception to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held at a later date.  If desired, directions to the service, condolences to the family, and donations to the Canadian Red Cross, would be appreciated and can be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling 705-740-0444.

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PARCHER–McQUIRE, RACHEL HAZEL – At the Peterborough Regional Healthcare Centre on Sunday, April 14^th 2013.   Rachel Parcher-McGuire in her 61^st year.  Beloved wife of Paddy McGuire.  Daughter of Giselle Parcher.  Sister of Ricky Parcher.  Private family arrangements entrusted to Community Alternative Funeral Home.   If desired, condolences to the family or donations to the Salvation Army may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling 705-740-0444.

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MASON, Eileen (Bubbles) – At Peterborough Regional Health Care on Wednesday April 10, 2013.
Bubbles Mason of Peterborough in her 92^nd year.  Wife of the late George Mason.  Dear mother of Gerry (Kim) of Peterborough and the late Marianne.  Loving Grandmother of Christopher Mason (Diane), Carley Mason, Hannah Mason all of Lakefield, Sarah Morris, Braeden Morris and Amanda Morris all of Peterborough.  Sister of the late James Sheppard and Sister-in-law to Ruby Sheppard of Calgary.  Aunt Eileen is also survived by Bill Sheppard, Beverly Harris and their families, all of Alberta.  Friends and relatives will be received at COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME – ASHBURNHAM CHAPEL 840 Armour Road from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday.   A memorial service will take place at the Ashburnham Chapel on Wednesday April 17, 2013 at 2 p.m.  If desired, condolences to the family, donations to the Leukemia Foundation or Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated  and can be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling 705-740-0444.

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SCOTT:  Wayne Francis (Owner of Scott Lath Plaster & Acoustics)

Peacefully, surrounded by his family at the PRHC on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the age of 64, after a brief battle with cancer.  Husband of the late Bonnie McKeiver (1997).  Special friend of Nancy Collins.  Loving father of Steven (Cindy), Brent, and Matthew (Melissa).  Grandfather of Matalyn, Owen, Cody, and Jesse Scott, and step grandfather to Justin.  Brother of Dennie (Marion), Pat, Tom (Denise) Brian (Jill), Leo, Joe, Debbie, Barb Leahy (Ron Fulton), Mary (Paul O’Brien), Pauline (Ken McMillan), and Patricia Fitzgerald (Gene McMahon).  Brother-in-law of Ted McKeiver (Sylvia).  Predeceased by parents Frank and Anne Scott, and brother Harold Scott, Sister Stella O’Grady, brother-in-laws Clare O’Grady, Ken Fitzgerald, and Rip Van Allen, sisters-in-law Joan McKiever and Hilda Van Allen. Wayne will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Community Alternative Ashburnham Chapel, 840 Armour Road, Peterborough (north of Parkhill), from 6 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17^th.  Memorial service to be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m.  Fr. Bill Maloney officiating.  Inurnment St. Joseph’s Cemetery at a later date. If desired, direction to the service, condolences to the family, and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling 705-740-0444.

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