Men's Senior Ryder Cup Qualifying

Today we had round 1 of the Senior Men's Ryder Cup Qualifying. You can check round 1 scores here: 

www.golfgenius.com/websites/7444842780997722017?preview=false

Passing of Randy Filinski

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Filinski.

Our thoughts and sentiments go out to Jan and Randy's entire family along with his Whitevale friends. He was loved and will be missed by many. 

More details will be provided once received. 

Passing of Kim Holden

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Whitevale staff member, Kim Holden.  

Peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Wednesday afternoon, May 5, 2021 in her 65th year. Loving mother Wes (Courtney) and Michael (Michelle). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Kaine, Jayde Lincoln and Parker. Dear sister of Diane, Karen and David. Also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Margaret was a Bookeeper at Whitevale Golf Course in Pickering for many years. She managed the Skating Club in Mississauga and enjoyed gardening, landscaping and most of all, her family.

Private Celebration Of Life

A Private Celebration of Margaret's life will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Ross Memorial Hospital - Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the COBOCONK COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 6644 Hwy. #35, Coboconk, Ontario (705) 454-3913. 

Passing of David Clark

 

"It is with great sadness we announce that DAVID CLARK passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at home with his family by his side.  He was 78 years old. 

David was diagnosed with cancer in January. He battled courageously throughout his treatment, but his body decided it had had enough. 

David leaves behind his wife, Linda, of 52 years, children Hilary and Stewart (Nancy), and five grandchildren, Maggie, Ian, Eric, Cameron, and Gordon.  David was predeceased by his brother Ronnie (Rhona) with whom he maintained a special bond despite spending most of their lives separated by an ocean. He is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and extended family in Canada and Northern Ireland.

David arrived from Northern Ireland in 1965 and after some shenanigans, settled down into marriage and a career with Honeywell.  David was an avid golfer and a member of Whitevale Golf Club for over 25 years.  He enjoyed the finer things in life, always taking great pleasure in good food and any kind of drink. David was a lifelong sports fan with a special interest in Premier League Soccer.  He enjoyed home repairs, and gardening, and he took great pride in the flower boxes he created every summer. 

A private family service will be held.  Donations to the Terry Fox Foundation or the Scott Mission would be greatly appreciated. Messages of condolences may be made at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/west-hill-on/david-clark-10153748"

Passing of Darryl Leach

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of past Whitevale member, Darryl Leach. please see the details of his obituary below. 

Following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, 24 days after his 74th birthday. The number 74 is: the 21st distinct semiprime and the 11th of the form 2 x q (2 x 37); represented as 202, a palindrome, in the base-6 numeral system; and is the third hungry number.

Anyone who knew Darryl will appreciate this information, and his family was able to share this with him when his last birthday was celebrated at home. He also enjoyed the number 73, as a perfect prime, and his lifelong favourite – his jersey number from his days with the Oshawa Generals, 17, a prime number that is the sum of the first four prime numbers. After retiring from the Actuarial field, where he was a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, or as he liked to say the CIA, Darryl spent most of his time at The Cabin, his sanctuary, driving his tractor, grooming his trails, moving dirt, and caring for his trout pond. As a lifelong fan of the Detroit Red Wings, and the Toronto Raptors since day-one, he spent his down time watching them play while enjoying a bowl, (or two), of ice cream and a coke zero. He reluctantly retired his membership from Whitevale Golf Club last season, after several decades on the course.

Darryl is survived by his wife, Irene (nee: Ochej), his loving children, daughter, Kimberley, sons, Derrik (Maryam Moazami), and Damian (Stephanie), his brother Barry, and sisters, Tana and Cori. Proud grandfather of Benjamin, Jillian, Samuel and little Annabella. They always brought a smile to his face and he printed more pictures than you can imagine and carried them with him to show to all. He will be missed by sisters-in-law Helen Curtis and Sandi Simard (Marc Essertaize), and his four-legged grand-dog, Hank. Darryl is predeceased by his parents, Donald and Evelyn Leach.

As per his wishes, Darryl will be cremated. A Celebration of Darryl’s Life will be held, at a later date, when we are able to gather. A Memorial Research Bursary is being established to support pancreatic cancer research in Canada, if you are interested in making a donation, please contact the family.

Passing of John Bueckert

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Whitevale member, John Bueckert who passed away on March 14, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John and Ann; and his son Billy. He is survived by : his wife Annabell; his daughter Christine (Ron); his brother Harry (Rose); and his daughter-in-law Kathy (Wayne). He is also survived by grandchildren and their partners; his great-grandchildren.

Please see the link below to John's obituary.

https://www.echovita.com/ca/obituaries/on/bowmanville/john-bueckert-12519378

Passing of Jim Sarvinis

 

SARVINIS, JIM March 15, 1938 - February 14, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of past Whitevale Member, Jim Sarvinis. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years Sophie, children Donna, Philip (Wendy), Jim (Dee), and his adoring grandchildren Stephanie, Alex (Katie), CJ and Correna. He will be missed immensely by his immediate family, his brother John (Mary), sister Pauline (Sam), sisters-in-law Olga (Peter, predeceased) and Jody, nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends. Dedo was always proud of his Macedonian heritage.

Despite some difficult childhood and teenage years during and after the civil war, he had good memories of the "old country" which he loved to share in his stories. He arrived in Canada in 1957 and never looked back, knowing he was truly living the Canadian dream. He started working as a dishwasher, eventually saved enough to buy his first restaurant and later partnered with his brother and brother-in-law to build a successful business which they operated in the Pickering Town Centre for more than 35 years. His entrepreneurial spirit, work ethic and dedication to customer service were a model for all of us. Following retirement, he continued to golf (right up until the 2020 season) but especially enjoyed his time with Sophie and his family. Soccer in the backyard won't be the same without him.

A memorial service will be held at a later date when it is safe to do so.

Published in Toronto Star on Feb. 18, 2021.

The golf season is now within site

 

Photo credit Mark and Jodi Crerar from the Seaton Trail. 

Passing of Matthew Millar

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Whitevale Member, Matthew Millar.

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Matt passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. He was born in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland on April 4, 1929. 

Married to the love of his life, Jean (nee Fenton) for 68 years, they emigrated to Canada in September 1952 and raised four children: Predeceased by his eldest son David (Lisa), Brian (Sherry), Mark (Carrie) and Jacqueline (Rick). Devoted Grampa and Papa to ten Grandchildren Jessica (Neil), Allison (Josh), Julia (Rich), Megan (Alan), Tim (Sandy), Ian (Brenna), Adam, Kate, Brian, Mikaela and proud GG of 9 great grandchildren, Hazel, Maeve, Molly, Ivy, Jack, Adelaide, Violet, Charlotte and Marissa. 

Matt was an active contributor to Whitby Junior Lacrosse and Whitby Minor Hockey being twice inducted into the Whitby Sports Hall of Fame. Matt also served in various community organizations in both Whitby and Ajax. 

Special thanks to Nurse Joe DeRose, CCAC and staff at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. A family funeral service has been held. Donations can be made to The Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto or St. Mark's United Church, Whitby, Ontario. Online condolences may be made at www.mountlawn.ca.

Fred Madeley Celebrated his 97th Birthday!

 

Happy Birthday to Fred Madeley who celebrated his 97th! Fred was able to navigate Zoom video conferencing and shared his birthday with his family. Fred can’t wait to shoot his age at Whitevale this summer!!!