Obituaries, Linda Paulocik, Jim Dickey and Mike Slierings

Some obituaries to post. I have a feeling that this is going to be a more common occurrence on this blog.

Jim Dickey was a fellow altar boy. He was in my brother Ed's class and I saw a lot of him. His dad Bernie was my scout master and active in the church, so I saw a lot of him too. And finally his sister Susan Dickey was in my class.

Linda Paulocik was way ahead of me at OCHS, but she was known by friends of this blog. She was an early student when the highschool was formed.  Her sister Shelley was in my era when I attended OCHS.

Mike Slierings was a year behind me. I remember him as a tall basketball player in high school.

One another note: If you have pics from the 1970's, send them to me ochsblogger@rocketmail.com


JIM DICKEY

JIM DICKEY
06-May-1954 - 05-Aug-2019
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jim on Monday, August 5th, 2019 at the young age of 65.  Beloved husband of Sandra Patricia.  Proud father of Evelio (Carolina) and Mauricio (Hailey).  Dear brother of Sharon (Fred) and Susan. Jim will be fondly remembered by his many friends and extended family in Mexico.



LINDA PAULOCIK

PAULOCIK, Linda Passed away peacefully, with family by her side on May 16, 2019 at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 69. Beloved daughter of Anne and the late Mike Paulocik. Cherished sister of Susan Fagnani (the late Franco), Chris Paulocik, and Shelly Paulocik. Proud Aunt to Matthew, Ethan and Elias. Linda’s family would like to extend their warm thanks to the 5C stroke unit at Lakeridge Health, especially to Doris and Doctor Colapinto for the compassionate care they provided. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for a Celebration of Linda’s life on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Hive Centre (289) 928-2998 (text or call) will be hosting a gathering of friends and family to honour Linda on October 12 Contact@TheHiveCentre.ca In lieu of flowers memorial donations to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Humane Society of Durham Region are greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com


MIKE SLIERINGS

SLIERINGS, Michael Peter - After a brief but valiant battle, Michael passed away on September 10, 2018 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Adored husband and "the love of her life" of Jennifer. Beloved father of Nicole, Yvonne (Nick), Erik, Rebecca (Jim), Paul and Hannah. Michael is predeceased by his parents Catherina and Carolus. He will also be missed by four-legged friends Loki and Poopy. Michael leaves behind siblings Audrey (Roy) and Dianne (Shawn), mother-in-law Els Vant Hof, brother-in-law Harry (Karen), sister-in-law Winnifred (Gord) and many extended family, friends and GM workmates. Michael will be forever remembered for his great sense of humour, love of storytelling and willingness to help anyone in need. The family wish to extend their gratitude to the caring and compassionate nursing staff of Lakeridge Health for professionalism shown to the family - words cannot express. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted for Durham Region Cancer Centre. Friends may call at THORNTON CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE , 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787) on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 1 - 3 pm & 6 - 8 pm and on Friday September 14 from 10 am until time of Funeral in the Great Hall at 11 am.


in pace requiescat

My Friend Danny Clancy -Lighthouse - Tower Of Song

I was really pleased to find this on Youtube. This is my friend from OCHS, Danny Clancy. We first met when Danny was in Grade 8 and I was already at OCHS. He attended Holy Cross and the graduation trip was a class camping trip at my uncle's streamside property near Hampton Ontario. My uncle was the principal of Holy Cross. Bob O'Donnell was a fellow counselor at the camp. Danny was into music then, and he and others, notably Rita Grotenhuis serenaded us by the camp fire every night.



Danny followed his dreams and went into the music business. His crowning achievement was when he was selected to be the lead singer for one of the most iconic bands in Canada - Lighthouse.



In this Youtube video, he is singing Leonard Cohen's "Tower of Song" for Leonard Cohen! This is a highlight in Canadian music history.



Glad you made it Danny.



This is a powerful rendition of "Tower of Song"! Enjoy the golden voice of Danny Clancy.

From my pic collection of that camping trip, here's what he looked like in those halcyon days of our high school era: