DOBIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-12-29 published
MYLES,
George
Alexander
George was born on October 21, 1915 at the Woman's Hospital in
Toronto, but life took him to many continents and through many
adventures before its circle ended at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences
Centre on December 23, 2003 in the presence of his wife, Elizabeth
(Bette). Despite his advancing age and declining health, George
died suddenly, maintaining his wit, charm and penchant for crosswords
until his last days. Growing up on the ''Danforth'', at the age
of 23, he embarked on a journey to Southern Rhodesia in 1938,
where he later joined the Royal Air Force and reported to #49
Squadron at Scampton, Lincolnshire, on January 15, 1941. Returning
to Africa after the war, he stayed until 1948, then returned
to Canada. George retired in 1980 after 30 years working for
the Department of Veteran's Affairs. He leaves two sons, John,
of Harrison Springs, British Columbia and George (Leslie) of
Carleton Place, Ontario; grandchildren Angus, Garth, and Lauren
sisters Mary
DOBIE (nephew Alan) and Audrey
TAILOR/TAYLOR (niece Barbara)
sisters-in-law Dorothy
PIKE
(Boston) and Shirley
WILLISTON (Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia). George's legacy to his family is a 340 page autobiography
that uniquely traces the footsteps of a Canadian born during
the First World War, his youth through the Depression, and his
service years during World War 2. Ever one for sayings and adages,
he believed strongly in the special mystery of the Universe.
His autobiography concludes with the following prose dedicated
to his grandchildren and their children: ''I had a happy childhood.
My parents were responsible people. My family believed in God.
I appreciated the Wonders of Nature.'' The family received Friends
at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A. W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview
Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. Sunday,
December 28th. Service in the Chapel Monday, December 29th at 3 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
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DOBRANSKI o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-01-08 published
Nelda May MONTGOMERY
In loving memory of Nelda May
MONTGOMERY,
September 13, 1913 - January 5, 2003.
Nelda MONTGOMERY, a resident of Spring Bay, passed away
peacefully at her residence on Sunday, January 5, 2003, at
the age of 89 years. She was born at Grimesthorpe, daughter
of the late Neil and Pearl
(LEWIS)
McALLISTER.
Nelda had
operated Dawson's Resort from 1935 until 1982. Her hobbies
included quilting, driving, picking raspberries, and most
of all, going to yard sales.
Nelda was predeceased by her first husband Robert
DAWSON in
June of 1957. She later married Colin
MONTGOMERY who
predeceased November 1982. Dearly loved mother of James and
daughter-in-law Myrtle
DAWSON of Spring Bay. Proud
grandmother of Marilyn, Sylvia (Doug
ORFORD,)
Paul,
Murray
(Dawn) all of Spring Bay and David of London and great
grandchildren Bruce, Rodney and Sarah
ORFORD and Rebecca
and Alexander
DAWSON. Dear sister of Dorothy
DOBRANSKI of
Little
Current,
Calvin (Winnifred)
McALLISTER of Azilda and
Marie (Richard)
LAVOIE of Sudbury. Also survived by many
nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Gordon and
Elgin and brother-in-law Michael
DOBRANSKI.
Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home on Tuesday,
January 7, 2003. The funeral service will be conducted in
the Wm. G. Turner Chapel on Wednesday, January 8, 2003 with
Reverend Frank
HANER officiating. Spring interment in Grimesthorpe Cemetery.
Arrangements in care of Culgin Funeral Home.
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DOBROTA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-11-20 published
BULL,
Stewart
Hastings (1916-2003) Teacher, soldier, author,
historian, churchman, and loving family man. Born in Windsor,
Ontario, died peacefully at home in Toronto on November 17, leaving
Doris, his loving wife of 55 years, dear daughters Catherine
(Richard GOLD) and Muriel (Kenneth
OLSEN) and his adored grandchildren,
Laura, Susanna and James. Predeceased by brothers, Henry
BULL,
Q.C. and the Reverend Edgar
BULL, and sister Jane
DOBROTA, R.N. A
World War 2 veteran who served with the Essex and Kent Scottish
Regiment, he was severely wounded in Normandy in 1944. He will
be remembered first and foremost as a lively and inspiring teacher
of History and English at Walkerville Collegiate, the University
of Toronto Schools, and the Faculty of Education, U. of T. He
encouraged generations of students, and dedicated boundless energy
to school spirit, cadets, debating and dramatics. He was regimental
historian, museum curator and Council member with the Queen's
York Rangers of Toronto. A committed Anglican, he was active
in parish work and community outreach at Saint Thomas's and All
Saints' Kingsway Churches. Stewart was a steady leader who shared
his love of people, creative spirit, and enthusiasm for life
with all he knew. Sincere thanks to Dr.
SWARTZ,
Dr.
PREOBRAZENSKI,
Olive, Audrey, Karen, and
to Colonel Michael
STEVENSON, for their
care and support. Visitation at Turner and Porter Funeral Home,
Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. on Friday November 21 from 7
- 9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday November 22 at 1: 30 p.m. All
Saints' Kingsway Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. at Prince Edward Rd.
Memorial donations to the Canadian National Institute for the
Blind, Médecins sans Frontières or All Saints' Kingsway Church.
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