Phinney, Marven E. (Retiree 31 years service with General Motors) - Suddenly on Wednesday March 26, 2008 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 74. Marven, beloved husband for 49 years of Arlene Phinney (nee Ward). Loving father of Mitchell Phinney (Corielynn), Kathy Phinney (Jo Ann Pepperdene), Susan Kolodziejczak (nee Phinney), Steven Phinney (Lorianne) and Mike Twombly (Brenda and daughter Jackie). Proud Papa of Kristina (Matt Williams), Aaron, Courtney, Brandon, Kara, Candice, Adam, Mitch, and Lauren. Great grandfather of Emma. Dear brother of Joyce Mitton (Lloyd), Raymond Phinney (Helen), Keith Phinney (Edna) and the late Ivan Phinney (Rita). Dear friend of Bea & Shirley Melanson and Neil & Sandra Boyd. Marven will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Friends called at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street, East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Sunday March 30, 2008 from 1 to 3 p.m. The funeral service was held in the chapel on Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. Memorial donations to the R. S. Mc Laughlin Cancer Centre or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. For online condolences please go to www.armstrongfuneralhome.net