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GLADDY,
Dr.
Percy
Vaughan, B.Sc., M.D., (F.R.C.SC)
On September 16, 2003, in his home on the shores of Lake Huron
with his family, Percy died, at the age of 76, after a life filled
with integrity, hard work, dedication and achievement. He leaves
his dear wife, Alexia, and beloved children, Geoffrey, Sarah
(Jonathan), Jennifer and Rebecca, and cherished grand_sons Alexander
and Daniel. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Nellie,
and brother, Leo. Born and raised in Sarnia, Ontario, Percy was
a graduate of Queen's University (Meds '50), with postgraduate
training in Canada and the U.S. in Obstetrics and Gynecology. A
lifelong student of medicine, Percy practiced medicine for over
45 years in Sarnia where he served his community and positively
touched the lives of many mothers and their families. He was
instrumental in setting up the first Emergency Physicians' Service
at St. Joseph's Hospital which provided 24-hour emergency care
for the residents of Sarnia-Lambton. He also set up the first
mother-baby wellness clinic in Walpole Island to provide pre-
and post-natal care. For service to the First Nation community,
he was given the honorary name Mshkikiiwnini (Indian Doctor).
A skilled physician, he will be remembered for his strong moral
code, humour, warmth, availability and concern for others. In
his career and personal life, Percy was guided by his Christian
faith, especially during the last difficult days of his illness
and he remained true to himself determined, strong and willing
to do the work to survive. He had great love for his family and
was the proud father of four Queen's graduates. His example and
principles will remain to inspire his children and all who knew
him. He received excellent medical care and his family wishes
to express their appreciation to Dr. D.
PAYNE,
Dr.
F.
SHEPHERD,
Dr. G. DARLING, Dr. D.
BROWN and Jennifer
HORNBY, Princess Margaret
Hospital, Toronto, and Dr. V.
BALACHANDRA and Dr. R.
GARRETT,
Sarnia. Percy's family is grateful for the support and care extended
to them by their many relatives, Friends, and especially Helen
PARADIS.
Cremation has taken place with arrangements entrusted
to McKenzie and Blundy Funeral Home and Cremation Centre (519-344-3131).
A memorial service to celebrate Percy's life will be held at
11: 00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2003, at Grace United Church,
990 Cathcart Blvd., Sarnia. In lieu of flowers, Percy's family
kindly requests that expressions of sympathy be directed to the
Lambton Education Foundation (Dr. P.V. Gladdy Scholarship), 200
Wellington Street, P.O. Box 2019, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7L2 or to
the Lambton Hospitals Foundation (Building Fund
Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology), 89 Norman Street, Sarnia, Ontario
N7T 6S3. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com
A tree will be planted in memory of Percy
GLADDY in the McKenzie
& Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September
19th, 2004 at 2: 00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation
Area.
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Heather PAREKH
By Navin PAREKH, Nisha
STOPARCZYK, Shaan
PAREKH and Neil
PAREKH
Friday, April 11, 2003 - Page A20
Heather PAREKH
Wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, devout Christian.
Born June 5, 1943, in Toronto. Died January 24, 2003, in Ottawa,
of ovarian cancer, aged 59.
Boxing Day!
Heather gathered us -- her husband Navin, daughter Nisha and
sons Shaan and Neil -- around the kitchen table in our home in
Ottawa. We knew what this surreal meeting was about. Because
we had great difficulty talking, Heather began. She told us her
plan for her last rites.
With tears in our eyes and heavy hearts, we listened as she told
us that she did not want a wake nor a "funeral." She wanted a
celebration of her life. Holding our hands, she spoke in a steady
voice, telling us what songs and prayers would be sung, what
readings and prayers spoken.
She asked us to let tears come, but reminded us, "Life must go
on." Four weeks before she died, Heather was performing her most
important duty as a wife and a mother: preparing her family to
accept her death and our lives afterwards.
At Heather's celebration, Father Bob
POOLE began his tribute
by describing Heather as a "human magnet." Indeed, people from
all walks of life were attracted to her -- from ardent bridge
players and her Indian in-laws, to a developmentally disabled
young man who had become a close friend.
Born in Toronto, Heather was the second child of Lucy and William
NOBLE. It was a family of teachers. Father was the principal
of Lawrence Park Collegiate. Her brother William became a professor
of anthropology at McMaster University; her sister Nancy teaches
public school.
We met at the University of Toronto's International Student Centre,
where she was studying English. I was born and raised in India
and had immigrated to Canada in 1965. We were married in 1966
after Heather graduated, and lived in Toronto until 1969, before
moving to Ottawa.
Heather gave 100 per cent to whatever she did, including reconciling
our cultural differences. She not only learned Gujarati (when
she wanted yogurt she would always use the Gujarati term "dahin")
she could also write it, well enough to send long letters to
my mother.
When my father, Kaka, fell ill, she cared for him (he told me
he she was like his mother). Together we visited India four times.
Although Heather was born Protestant, I sensed that she was seeking
something. She found it when she converted to the Catholic faith
in the mid-1980s. As with everything else she did, she immersed
herself fully in all aspects of her faith and her church community,
whether in leading singsongs, or prayers, or volunteering for
distributing clothing and food to the needy, or cooking for social
gatherings, or lending an empathetic ear to someone in distress.
After the children were grown, she worked as a sales representative
for Ottawa magazine. She always had oomph, joie de vivre. At
Halloween parties, even her best Friends did a double take when,
clad in a white sari, Heather would bow her head and bring her
hands together to greet them as Mother Teresa.
After we took a holiday in Italy, she transformed the dining
room into a Tuscan restaurant complete with a sign, "Trattoria
di PAREKH," red, green and white streamers, and a hand-written
menu in Italian.
In January, 2000, Heather was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
With a strong faith, she braved the disease for three years.
When the doctor told her that the end was near, she accepted
the prognosis courageously and lovingly.
Navin is Heather's husband, Nisha is her daughter and Shaan and
Neil are her sons.
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PARFITT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-09-18 published
HOPE,
Ann
Leslie (née
McCULLOCH)
In Charlottetown on Tuesday, September 16th, 2003 aged 77 years.
Daughter of Hugh Leslie and Barbara
McCULLOCH of Galt, Ontario.
Ann died peacefully after a brief illness. Predeceased by her
husband Frank. Survived by her three children, Robin (Robert
PATERSON), William (Amanda
PARFITT) and Barclay (Lindsay
COLLINS)
and seven grandchildren.
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PARISI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-02-18 published
PASHLEY,
Kitty
Died peacefully on February 15, 2003, at 92. She was predeceased
by Stanley
PASHLEY, her husband of 63 years, and by her great-granddaughter
Alexandra.
She was the mother of Susan Delaware
FACENDIS,
John
(Lorraine PARISI,) and Nicholas (Anne,) grandmother of Richard
(Carmen), Louisa, and Teresa, and great-grandmother of Patrick,
Joshua, Samantha, and Daniella. She was born in Devon and emigrated
with her family to Canada in 1953. An enthusiastic artist, she
taught painting until she was 89. Kitty
PASHLEY lived a full
and convivial life, loved and admired by her family and many
Friends. She will be greatly missed. Our thanks to all who visited
her in her later years, especially to Bonnie
ASHTON and Lorette
LUZAJIC, and to the staff of Leisureworld, St. George Street.
A memorial service will be held at St. Philip's Anglican Church,
31 St. Phillips Road, Etobicoke, on Monday, February 24 at 11
am. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Toronto Humane
Society or your favourite charity.
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PARK o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-09-10 published
Marguerite Esther
LOCHEAD
In loving memory of Marguerite Esther
LOCHEAD,
July 11, 1919 - September 2, 2003.
Marguerite Esther
LOCHEAD, a resident of Mindemoya, passed away at
the Mindemoya Hospital, Mindemoya on Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at
the age of 84 years. She was born in Dalhousie Township daughter of
the late Hugh and Marion
(PARK)
LOCHEAD.
Marguerite was a teacher
for 35 years, teaching in such places as Copper Cliff, Gatchell and
Little Current before retiring to Mindemoya. She became very active
in the Mindemoya United Church. She had many hobbies, including
gardening, knitting and art especially painting with oils.
Well-known and respected in her community, she will be sadly missed
by all who knew her. A loving sister, aunt, great aunt and friend,
many fond memories will be cherished.
Marguerite is survived by her sister Marion "Betty"
SLOSS of Spring
Bay and brother Alex
LOCHEAD and wife
Mary of London. Predeceased by
a brother Alex
LOCHEAD and wife
Mary of London. Predeceased by a
brother Charles and brother-in-law Elwood
SLOSS. Dear and loving
aunt of Jim
SLOSS, Susan
GRENON, Mary Lynn
McQUARRIE, Bill
LOCHEAD,
Charles LOCHEAD, Marian
LOCHEAD, James
LOCHEAD and Phyllis
SPARKS.
Also survived by 11 great nieces and nephews.
Friends called at the Mindemoya United Church, Mindemoya on Friday,
September 5, 2003 from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. The funeral service
was conducted at the Church on Saturday September 6, 2003 at 11 am
with Reverend Mary Jo
ECKERT
TRACY officiating. Interment in Mindemoya Cemetery.
also linked as linked as
LOCKHEAD
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PARK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-09-23 published
PARK,
Olive
Elizabeth (née
WILSON)
Betty PARK (née
WILSON) died peacefully at George Hees Wing,
Sunnybrook Hospital, September 14, 2003; predeceased by her husband
Dr. Norman S.
PARK. She will be missed by her daughter Dr. Elizabeth
PARK, her husband Dr. Michael
GATES, and their children Kirstin,
Norman, Russell, and Thomas. Also sharing in this loss are her
son Dr. Norman
PARK, his partner Dr. Brenda
TONER, and their
children Jessica, Emma, Sari, Lindsay, and Michelle. She is survived
by one brother, Dr. John
WILSON, predeceased by two brothers
Fred WILSON and Eric
WILSON, Royal Canadian Air Force aircrew
World War 2. If desired, memorial donations may be given to the
Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf, 2395 Bayview Avenue, Toronto.
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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-03-04 published
ALEXANDER,
Helen (née
PARKER)
Passed away peacefully at Chateau Westmount on March 01, 2003
at the age of 98. Widow of Edward Ryckman
ALEXANDER, formerly
of Sun Life Assurance Co., who died in 1975. Beloved mother and
mother-in-law of Ted and Deborah
ALEXANDER of Calgary, and Jim
and Elizabeth
BRIERLEY of Dunham, Quebec. Loving grandmother
of Mark, Katherine, and Sarah
ALEXANDER, and Donald, Mary, Michael,
and Anne BRIERLEY.
Great grandmother of eleven. She is also survived
by her brother and sister-in-law, William E. and Ruth
PARKER
of Toronto. Service to be held at St. Andrew's Dominion Douglas
Church, corner The Boulevard and Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne Ave.
entrance, on Friday, March 07th at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Montreal Diet Dispensary, 2182 Lincoln
Ave. Montreal, H3H 1J3.
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MacLEAN,
Anne
R. (née
PARKER)
Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at The Houses of Providence,
Toronto, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Michael Daniel
MacLEAN.
Beloved mother of Robert and Janet
MacLEAN, and grandmother
of David LEMIEUX. Dear sister of Betty
KIRKPATRICK and sister-in-law
of Eleanor
MacLEAN and Isabel
MacLEAN.
Anne lived life fully
and touched all of us deeply. A special thank you to all of her
wonderful caregivers at The Houses of Providence. Friends may
call on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the G.H. Hogle Funeral Home,
63 Mimico Avenue, Etobicoke. Funeral Mass at St. Leo's Catholic
Church, 2777 Royal York Road, Etobicoke, on Friday at 10 a.m.
Interment Mount Peace Cemetery.
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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-05-24 published
He ran O'Keefe Centre in its prime
Former accountant was an innovator: He booked a show using surtitles
and a play about an interracial romance
By Carol COOPER
Special to The Globe and Mail Saturday, May 24,
2003 - Page F10
Late one spring night in 1963, a phone call awoke Hugh
WALKER,
the first managing director and president of Toronto's O'Keefe
Centre for the Performing Arts. A police officer wanted to know
if "we had a mad Russian called Nuri-something dancing at the
O'Keefe Centre," Mr.
WALKER wrote in his book, The O'Keefe Centre:
Thirty Years of Theatre History.
After the opening performance of Marguerite and Armand, in which
he starred with Dame Margot
FONTEYN,
Rudolph
NUREYEV had danced
up the centre of Yonge Street, attempting headstands on cars
as he went. Police intervened in the interest of Mr.
NUREYEV's
safety, but after a scuffle, the dancer landed in jail for causing
a disturbance.
Endlessly kind, courtly and patient, Mr.
WALKER notified the
Royal
Ballet with whom Mr.
NUREYEV was performing, and the dancer
was released.
Mr. WALKER, the man who smoothed the way for the stars appearing
at the O'Keefe as overseer of its operations and who had previously
supervised its construction, has died at the age of 93.
O'Keefe Centre, now named the Hummingbird Centre, opened on October
1, 1960, with the first performance of Camelot in the country's
first Broadway musical. The show starred Richard
BURTON,
Julie
ANDREWS and Robert
GOULET and played to a glittering crowd.
In The Toronto Star, Gordon
SINCLAIR wrote: "A salaam to Hugh
WALKER for bringing the O'Keefe Centre home on time after 30
months of strain on his patience, nerves and humour."
Mr. WALKER had, in fact, developed an ulcer during the centre's
construction, and the strain didn't end with its opening. Shortly
after the curtain, his wife, Shirley, smelled smoke. It turned
out to be a burning escalator motor, and after the fire was extinguished,
Mary JOLLIFFE, the centre's publicist, ran to a hotel across
the street for air freshener. The audience came out at intermission
none the wiser.
It took royalty to solve another problem. At the time, temperance
sentiment remained strong in Toronto, and teetotallers criticized
the fact the O'Keefe was funded by, and named for, a brewery.
Mr. WALKER set about to gain acceptance for the centre. Learning
that the Queen was visiting Canada in June of 1959, he convinced
her aides that she should stop briefly at the construction site
and view a model of the building.
Before an audience of arts patrons and the press, the Queen inspected
the model and showed such an interest that she overstayed her
schedule, delaying the start of the Queen's Plate, her next stop,
by half an hour.
Mr. WALKER didn't know that the Queen or the O'Keefe would be
in his future when he became executive assistant to Canadian
Breweries and Argus Corp. owner E. P.
TAILOR/TAYLOR in 1955.
It was only after his hiring that he learned that Mr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR
had responded to a challenge made by Nathan
PHILLIPS, then mayor
of Toronto, for industry to build a desperately needed performing
arts theatre in the city. For the project, Mr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR gave $12-million
and the services of his new assistant.
With the slogan "To bring the best of live entertainment to the
greatest number of people at the lowest possible prices," the
3, 211-seat multipurpose theatre, designed by modernist architect
Peter DICKINSON, quickly became a predominant Canadian venue,
predating the Place des Arts in Montreal and the National Arts
Centre in Ottawa.
Pre-Broadway shows, musicals, ballets and plays from around the
world came to the O'Keefe and it replaced Maple Leaf Gardens
as the Toronto venue for the Metropolitan Opera. International
stars such as Louis
ARMSTRONG, Paul
ANKA, Tom
JONES, Diana
ROSS
and Harry BELAFONTE performed there.
During one of Mr.
BELAFONTE's many performances at the centre,
he experimented with a wireless mike. Accidentally, he tuned
into the police frequency. "The O'Keefe audience had the unusual
experience of listening in on a lot of police messages, while
the police were able to enjoy hearing
BELAFONTE sing Ma-til-da!,"
Mr. WALKER wrote.
Another O'Keefe story concerned Carol
CHANNING.
When the performer
appeared at the centre in Hello, Dolly, she needed to make a
number of quick costume changes. Since there wasn't enough time
for Ms. CHANNING to run backstage to her dressing room, the crew
put up a roofless tent in the wings.
From the fly bridge, the stagehands looked down on Ms.
CHANNING,
remaining quiet while they watched her change. After her last
performance, she looked up at them and said, "Well, boys, hope
you've enjoyed the show. 'Bye now."
Other more critical events are associated with the O'Keefe. In
1964, while awaiting her divorce from Eddie
FISHER,
Elizabeth
TAILOR/TAYLOR stayed with Richard
BURTON while he starred in Sir John
GIELGUD's production of Hamlet at the centre. One weekend between
performances, the couple stole off to Montreal and married.
And in 1974, ballet dancer Mikhail
BARYSHNIKOV arranged his defection
from the Soviet Union at the centre.
During the early 1960s, the O'Keefe became home to the National
Ballet of Canada and the Canadian Opera Company. In his book,
Mr. WALKER credits the centre with allowing the companies' artistic
growth.
Still, not everyone spoke so kindly about the O'Keefe. Many critics
denounced its acoustics and less-than-intimate size.
For that, Mr.
WALKER had a ready answer. In 1985, Herbert
WHITTAKER,
then The Globe and Mail's drama critic, wrote: "Against the fading
chorus of these ancient complaints, I hear an echo, the rather
quiet British tones of Hugh
WALKER: 'We know it [O'Keefe Centre]
is too large for legitimate theatre, Herbert, but think of all
the things Toronto would have missed if E. P.
TAILOR/TAYLOR hadn't built
it when he did?' "
Born on March 2, 1910, in Scotland to Brigadier-General James
Workman WALKER, who fought in the Middle East during the First
World War, and Jane
STEVENSON,
Hugh
Percy
WALKER was the middle
of three children. After earning a B.A. at Cambridge University,
he became a chartered accountant.
Mr. WALKER worked with firms in London, Palestine, Quebec, Scotland
and Michigan before being employed by Mr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR.
Although a great lover of theatre, upon his appointment as the
O'Keefe's managing director, Mr.
WALKER had little experience
with its business side. This led to some innocent faux pas, such
as when he booked a photo shoot with the Camelot stars at 10
in the morning, impossibly early for actors. In response, Mr.
BURTON exclaimed: "What, in the middle of the night?" Ms.
JOLLIFFE
said.
Still, director and theatre critic Mavor
MOORE said Mr.
WALKER
dealt with difficulties well. "He was very smooth," Dr.
MOORE
said. "He was very expert at handling people and situations.
He was a calm man."
Mr. WALKER trusted his staff, Ms.
JOLLIFFE said. "He was willing
to take direction from staff people who had already been in the
business, and that was unusual."
And he was gracious and courteous. "He gave great dignity to
the performing arts profession and he treated people wonderfully,"
Ms. JOLLIFFE said. "He was a perfect model of a former era
of English gentlemen."
Known for his hospitality, Mr.
WALKER always visited the stars
in their dressing rooms before opening night and entertained
them afterward at First Nighters' parties with Mrs.
WALKER.
When the
WALKERs took Leonard
BERNSTEIN to the Rosedale Country
Club, Mr. WALKER tolerated Mr.
BERNSTEIN's sending back the wine
three times, Ms.
JOLLIFFE said.
Along with bringing in commercial performances from the United
States and Britain, Mr.
WALKER showed some daring in booking
shows. In 1961, Kwamina, the story of a romantic relationship
between a white woman and a black man, played the O'Keefe.
Acknowledging
Toronto's
Italian population, Mr.
WALKER arranged
for Rugantino, the biggest musical hit in Italian history, to
play at the O'Keefe in 1963. It was the first foreign-language
attraction in North America to use "surtitles," and although
plagued with technical difficulties, it played to 60-per-cent
capacity.
Things changed for Mr.
WALKER and O'Keefe Centre in the late
1960s. Initially, the centre had been a subsidiary of the O'Keefe
Brewing Co., owned by Canadian Breweries, and was never intended
to make a profit. The company wrote off its operating losses
and property taxes.
When Mr. TAILOR/TAYLOR retired in 1966, directors of Canadian Breweries
decided that they could not continue to pay the O'Keefe's high
taxes. To resolve the situation, Metropolitan Toronto was given
the centre in 1968.
A new and inexperienced board of directors brought a new way
of doing things, and the centre's losses began to mount.
Mr. WALKER wrote that after the disastrous 1971-72 season, "what
followed was not the happiest part of my 15 years at the O'Keefe
Centre, and I would like to forget some of the things that happened."
In his final working years, Mr.
WALKER dealt with both the centre's
internal changes and rising competition from the Royal Alexandra
Theatre, the St. Lawrence Centre and emerging alternative theatres.
After his retirement in 1975, he spent 10 years at the Guild
of All Arts in Scarborough, Ontario, as the director of Guildwood
Hall, curating former Guild Inn owner Spencer
CLARK's historical
architectural collection of artifacts, writing and illustrating
a booklet on them, curating Mr.
CLARK's art collection, making
a film and lecturing.
He and his wife lived on the Guild's grounds for four years in
the now-demolished Corycliff, where they hosted parties whose
guests included many stars from the O'Keefe days.
Along with writing the O'Keefe Centre history while in his 80s,
Mr. WALKER golfed.
Sue NIBLETT, who worked with him at the Guild, recalls seeing
Mr. WALKER nattily attired in golf clothing and Wellingtons standing
in two feet of snow driving balls into Lake Ontario.
"He had a love of life that I've never experienced or met in
anybody before," Ms.
NIBLETT said. "He didn't waste a day of
his life as far as I could see."
Mr. WALKER died on May 2 and leaves daughters Katrina
PARKER
and Zoë ALEXANDER and two grandchildren. Another daughter, Sarah
CHENIER/CHENÉ, and his wife, Shirley, predeceased him.
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SHIRRIFF,
Barbara
Jean (née
SLOAN)
Died peacefully at home in Toronto, on Tuesday, May 27, 2003,
having recently turned 81. Predeceased by her beloved husband
Francis Colin
SHIRRIFF. Dear mother of Susan, Cathie Shirriff
FORSTMANN, Janet, Joan
VAUGHAN (the late Steven
VAUGHAN) and
Barbara. Loving grandmother of Diana
CABLE (Warren), Allyson
WOODROOFFE
(Roger
PEPLER) and Kelly
FORSTMANN. Great-grandmother
of Kate and Julia
PEPLER and Hayley, Stephanie and Scott
CABLE.
Survived by brothers Manson and Frank, and sisters Neva
PAUL
and Mary PARKER.
Barbara's love, encouragement, strength and
''joie de vivre'' will be cherished always. Our very special
thanks to Dr. Wendy
BROWN,
Dr.
Russell
GOLDMAN and The Temmy
Latner
Palliative
Care Team, Ella
CASE and the Victorian Order
of Nurses, and caregivers Ramona and Helen. The family will receive
Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A. W. Miles Chapel, 1403
Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 3-6 p.m.
on Thursday, May 29. A celebration of Barbara's life will be
held at Saint John's Anglican Church York Mills, 19 Don Ridge Drive
at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 30. If desired, donations to The Temmy
Latner Centre for Palliative Care, 700 University Avenue, Third
Floor, Suite 3000 Toronto M5G 1Z5 will be much appreciated by
the family.
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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-08-11 published
GUTMAN,
Adam
(George
Adams)
In Montreal on Sunday, August 10, 2003. Beloved husband of the
late Ida Baron
GUTMAN.
Father of Betty, and Dr. Jimmy
GUTMAN.
Father-in-law of Susan
SCHAFER and Greg
KUDRAY.
Brother-in-law
of Albert BARON and Sylvia
GUTMAN.
Grandfather of Evan and Bianca.
Uncle of Debby, Judy and Stephen
MERLMELSTEIN,
Fran
PARKER and
Shelly COHEN.
Admired by thousands. Died gently in the presence
of his family. Leaves behind a legacy of art, music and poetry.
An accomplished and charitable mentor for the entire community
regardless of colour, race or creed. Our greatest thanks to the
loving and caring staff of Manoir Pierrefonds. Funeral Service
from Paperman and sons, 3888 Jean Talon W., Montreal on Tuesday,
August 12, 2003 at 10: 45 a.m. Burial at the Rodomer Society Section,
Mount Pleasant Cemetery Duvernay. Shiva at his son's home. Donations
may be made to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra in memory of Adam
GUTMAN. (514-842-3402.)
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SCOTT,
Lewis
Clayton - August 16, 1909 - September 17, 2003
Died peacefully at Southlake Village Nursing Home, age 94, after
a full and distinguished life as a sportsman. In an era when
shooting, fishing, hunting and riding were the epitome of sportsmanship,
Scott excelled at all.
Born on August 16, 1909 in Vermillion, South Dakota, Lew came
to Toronto at an early age with his family. One of his first
employers was the Toronto Carpet Company (where he met his future
wife Alice
PARKER.) He then moved on to the brokerage business
with Barrett Sye and Co. as well as in the Toronto Grain Exchange.
He established L.C. Scott Construction Company in the 1940's
which operated in Canada, the United States and England. After
World War 2, the company built a large number of schools and
hospitals in Southern Ontario as well as some of the post war
homes that were built in New Toronto and North York.
Lew had a lifelong passion for horses. During a family stint
in California when he was a youngster, he first galloped racehorses
at Hollywood Park and when he grew too big, switched to exercising
polo ponies. After his business career was established, he acquired
property in Markham - Wyndstone Farm - from which he bred and
raised thoroughbred racehorses, steeplechasers and sport horses
as well as bird dogs and prize- winning Shorthorn cattle.
Lew was an equestrian sportsman of international stature. He
competed in steeplechasing and timber racing in Canada and the
United States winning a number of prestigious trophies including
the Prince of Wales trophy three times. He played polo in Canada,
the United States, England and Barbados and competed at horse
shows across Ontario. He was a keen foxhunter and served as the
whipper-in for the Toronto and North York Hunt for 20 years prior
to becoming a Master of Foxhounds in 1972, a position he held
until 1990.
He raised bird dogs and competed with them all over North America
in the 40's and the 50's. He was a top fly fisherman and enjoyed
duck and pheasant hunting. Both he and his wife Alice were crack
shots and long time members of the Toronto Gun Club. As a young
man, he was a member of the Argonaut Rowing Club.
At one time, a member or director of the Toronto and North York
Hunt, the Canadian Hunter Society, the Canadian Equestrian Team,
the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society, the Toronto Polo Club
and several U.S. polo clubs, the Cowdray Polo Club, United Kingdom
Canadian director of the Master of Foxhounds Association of America,
the Goodwood Club and the Argonaut Rowing Club. He was also an
accomplished pilot who loved flying and had owned several planes.
In 1989, after 54 years of marriage, he lost his beloved wife
Alice whose charm, hospitality and hard work was the foundation
of the family and the basis which allowed Lew's energetic pursuit
of his interests.
Predeceased also by his only son Lewis Christian (Skipper). Leaves
daughters Alice
FERRIER (Glen) and Susan Jane
ANSTEY (Michael
VAN
EVERY,) granddaughters Jennifer
ANSTEY,
Elizabeth
TRACEY,
Janet Louise
GAYFORD,
Mary
FRALEIGH and Margaret Ann
SPROULE.
Great grandchildren Owen
TRACEY, Will
FRALEIGH, Jamie
FRALEIGH
and Tom FRALEIGH.
He will be remembered for his enthusiasm, toughness, loyalty
and keen interest in the people and things around him.
If desired, donations in his memory may be made to Think First
Canada (for injury prevention in sports and recreation), Med-West
Medical Centre, Suite 2-227, 750 Dundas St. West, Toronto, Ontario
M6J 3S3 or to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Fund.
A Private family service was held. Arrangements entrusted to
the Thompson Funeral Home, 29 Victoria Street, Aurora (905-727-5421).
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NORMAN-
SMITH,
Keeva
Minette
Born
May 16, 2003 in Toronto to Martha
NORMAN and
P. Roch SMITH,
Keeva died peacefully of a brain stem tumour at home on May 28,
2003 with the love of her parents and brother Ronan. Keeva joins
her grandparents F. Charles
SMITH (1983) and
Rose
Marie
SMITH
(2002) in eternal life. She leaves to mourn her grandparents:
Sheelagh NORMAN and Gerry
PARKES of Toronto; Conolly and Sharon
NORMAN of Fairvale, New Brunswick; her uncles and their families:
Randy SMITH and Jill
BONNETEAU-
SMITH and cousins Cole and Jake
of Victoria, British Columbia; Christopher and Pamela
SMITH and
cousins Victoria and Jacqueline of Sugarloaf, New York; Nick
NORMAN of Toronto; Renee
MAGUIRE and cousin Devyn
NORMAN of Huntington
Beach, California. Martha, Roch and Ronan would like to extend
a tremendous thank you to midwife Katrina
KILROY; R.N. Katie
WADEY; the nurses and doctors at the Hospital for Sick Children
Mt. Sinai; Home Palliative Care Network; Community Care Access
Centre and all those who helped in making Keeva's life a full
one and ensuring that she had the opportunity to return home
to die in dignity with her family. Thanks for coming to meet
us Keeva, you are an incredible daughter. Ronan sends you dandelion
wishes that you are safe. A visitation with Keeva and her family
will take place on Wednesday June 4th from 7 - 9 p.m. at Morley
Bedford Funeral Services, 159 Eglinton West (2 stoplights west
of Yonge St.). A celebration of Keeva's life will be held on
Thursday June 5th at 10: 30 am at the Church of the Messiah, Dupont
and Avenue Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
Keeva's memory to Trails Youth Initiatives, 378 Fairlawn Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario M5M 1T8 (416) 787-2457 (www.trails.ca) or the
Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, 555 University Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8.
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Robert E. WHARTON
Peacefully at his home in Bermuda at 8: 25 a.m., Thursday March
6th 2003, at the age of 66, after a long and courageous battle
with cancer. Beloved husband of Gerardina ('Gert')
WHARTON for
44 years. Loving
son of Mary Elizabeth ('Lil') and the late Hugh
WHARTON
Sr.
Loving father of Richard and friend Janet
PARKIN
Sandra and husband Kevin
SULLIVAN;
Bridget and husband Scott
ROOS;
Robby and wife
Katy; and daughter-in-law Caroline. Dear
grandfather of Lara and Kendra; Thomas, Jack, Zoë and Ty; Tristin,
Nicholas and Jonathan. Survived by his brother Hugh and wife
Carmen; sister Mary
TULLIS and Don
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON; brother David and
wife Christi; and sister-in-law Betty
WHARTON.
Will be sadly
missed by his nieces and nephews and many good Friends. Special
thanks to Dr.
NELLIGAN,
Dr.
GULLANE and Dr.
O'SULLIVAN, for their
incredible efforts, support and kindness. Dr.
WARRICK and the
wonderful staff at Princess Margaret and Toronto General for
their support, dedication and kindness. A memorial will be held
at The Weston Golf Club on Tuesday March 25, 2003 at 4: 00 pm.
50 Saint Phillips Road, Etobicoke, Ontario ph# 416-241- 8538.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 'The Wharton head
and Neck Centre' at Princess Margaret Hospital c/o The Princess
Margaret Hospital Foundation, 610 University Avenue, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, M5G 2M9, (416) 946-6560 We love you and will
all dearly miss you. Rest in Peace Dad.
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PARKINSON
-In loving memory of a dear husband, Wesley, who passed away February 20, 2001.
Those whom we love go out of sight,
But never out of mind,
They are cherished in the hearts
Of those they leave behind.
Loving and kind in all his ways,
Upright and just in all his days,
Sincere and true in heart and mind,
Beautiful memories he left behind.
-Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by wife Noreen, son Darren and
daughter Kelly (predeceased) and mother-in-law Anna
NOBLE
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PARKINSON o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-10-29 published
Betty Jane
VANHORN (née
HOWARD)
In loving memory of Betty Jane
VANHORN (née Howard,) October 28, 1935 to
October 26, 2003. Suddenly at Mindemoya Hospital on Sunday, October 26, 2003
at the age of 67 years.
Dear wife of John
VANHORN of Tehkummah. Loving mother of Hector (Marilyn)
of Ice Lake, Jacqueline (Ted) of Cambridge, Becky (Marvin) of Manitowaning,
predeceased by Barry (1981), Gilbert (1979). Special grandmother of Tammy,
D.J., Tobi (Andy), B.J., Ariana, Tyler, Benjamin, Mikala and two great
grandchildren Angelica and Logan John. Will be remembered by siblings,
Eleanor (Len)
BOND, Tina (Roy)
MANDIGO, Dorothy
ALLARD, Reta (Charlie)
PARKINSON, Lawrence
HOWARD, Marie (John)
CARRADONNA, Len (Ilene)
HOWARD, Tom
(Florence)
HOWARD.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 28, 2003.
Funeral Service at 2: 00 pm Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Island Funeral
Home. Burial in Elmview Cemetery.
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BROMAGE,
Margaret
Jean (née
PARKINSON)
Williston - Margaret Jean
BROMAGE, 72, died suddenly on Friday
November 21, 2003 at home in Williston. Meg was born in Country
Durham,
England on October 3, 1931 to the late Robert
PARKINSON
and Mary Jane
(STIRLING.)
She was married in 1969 to Professor
Philip R. BROMAGE.
Together they led a full and productive life.
Their medical work took them to Montreal, North Carolina, Colorado,
Riyadh Saudi Arabia and Delaware. They retired to Montgomery,
Vermont.
Survivors include a stepson, Richard
BROMAGE and his
wife Angela in England, stepdaughters Susan
BROMAGE in England
and Jennifer
BROMAGE and her husband John
LARMER in Ontario Canada
four grandchildren Julia, Maria-Suzie, James and Laura. She also
leaves a brother Robert
PARKINSON and sisters Betty
LANGSTAFF
and Dorothy
JELLY as well as nieces and nephews, all in England.
Meg was a fun-loving generous person who left a mark on everyone
she touched. She loved entertaining, music and people. Meg was
powerful force in aiding her husband's medical publications.
Meg will be sadly missed by her husband, Philip, family and Friends.
Funeral will be privately arranged by the family. Arrangements
are in the care of the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261
Shelburne Rd, Burlington Vermont.
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PARKS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-07-26 published
FOLLETT,
Michael
Peacefully, at the Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital,
surrounded by the love of his family, Michael died on Thursday,
July 24, 2003. He was 59 years of age.
Beloved husband of Sheila; loving father of Amanda and Andrea
FOLLETT; step-father of Christa and Jodie
HOY,
Grant,
Carolyn
and Susie PARKS.
Pappy to Roelien and Danielle
PARKS. Brother
of Peter (Lisa), and stepsister Lynne (Sandy).
He was predeceased by his wife
Mary
(LEVOIR,)
August 12, 1996,
his parents John and Margaret
(TAILOR/TAYLOR)
FOLLETT and stepmother
Peggy FOLLETT.
Mike was well known in the business community. He was Past President
of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of
The Conservative Business Association and the Kitchener-Conestoga
Rotary Club and served on the board of the K-W Art Gallery. Mike
is a member of St. George's of Forest Hill Anglican Church. He
founded and operated Michael Follett Consulting Inc.
Friends are invited to share their memories of Mike with his
family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South,
Waterloo from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday. A service to celebrate Mike's
life will be held at St. George's of Forest Hill Anglican Church,
321 Fischer Hallman Road East, Kitchener on Monday, July 28,
2003 at 1pm. with Reverend Mark
GLADDING officiating. A private family
interment will be held at a later date.
In Mike's memory, donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer
Centre would be appreciated and can be arranged through the funeral
home, phone (519)745-8445 or www.edwardrgood.com
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PARLEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-12-20 published
PARLEE,
Alfreda▼
Louise▼ (née
PETERS)
It is with great sadness that the family of Alfreda L.
PARLEE
(née PETERS) announces her passing on December 17, 2003. Alfreda
died peacefully in Toronto at the age of 86. Funeral service
details to be announced.
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PARLEE,
Alfreda▲
Louise▲ (née
PETERS)
It is with great sadness that the family of Alfreda L.
PARLEE
(née PETERS) announces her passing on December 17, 2003. Alfreda
died peacefully in Toronto at the age of 86. Alfreda was born
on April 21, 1917, the sixth of eight children born to Alexander
and Katherine
PETERS of Winnipeg. In her early years, Alfreda
enjoyed many happy times at the family homes on Charles and Renfrew
Streets in Winnipeg which were always open to Friends and family.
She attended Machray and Saint John's High School in Winnipeg and
by the time she reached her early 20's, she was an accomplished
singer. Part of a singing trio (together with her sister Elsie),
Alfreda performed at a few downtown Winnipeg night spots. During
the war years, she and her partners also sang on radio for the
troops at home and overseas. Alfreda worked at a variety of jobs
over the years, including Great West Life, and as a volunteer
at No. 2 Air Command in Winnipeg during the war. She eventually
started working for the International Nickel Company, and became
Executive
Secretary to Jim
PARLEE, the Vice-Chairman of Inco.
Working for Inco, Alfreda lived in Winnipeg, Toronto, New York,
and Toronto again. She married Jim
PARLEE and retired in Toronto,
where they forged many lasting relationships with Friends and
acquaintances. Alfreda was very well- liked and her warmth, incredible
generosity, and zest for life were well-known. She was active
until the end, playing golf at the Toronto Hunt and bridge at
the Toronto Badminton and Racquet Club and York Club. A world traveler,
she knew how to live and enjoy her life, her Friends and her
family, and we are all richer for having known her. She is predeceased
by her husband Jim
PARLEE and her sisters Mildred, Elsie, Marjory,
and Lyl; and her brothers Fred and Ed. She is survived by her
brother Lloyd
PETERS and his wife
Alma of Winnipeg. Alfreda was
the beloved aunt of Diane, David, Fred, Peter, Bob, and Jim and
will be greatly missed by her niece and nephews and their families.
A memorial service will be held for Alfreda at 2: 00 p.m. on January
9, 2004 at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto
with a reception to follow. In Alfreda's memory, donations to
the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 250 Bloor Street East,
Suite #1000, Toronto M4W 3P9, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond
Street, Toronto M5B 1W8, or a charity of one's choice would be
appreciated.
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PARMENTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-07-01 published
EBBS,
Adèle ''Couchie'' Page
(STATTEN)
Died serenely, at peace, on Saturday, June 28, 2003, in her own
home 10 days before her 94th birthday. Lovingly cared for by
her son John, his partner Bill
YEADAN and other compassionate
caregivers. Companion since 1924 of the late Dr. Harry
EBBS (1906
- 2000). ''Their portages often diverged but they paddled as
one.'' Daughter of the late Taylor ''Chief'' and Ethel ''Tonakela''
STATTEN.
Sister of Dr. Tay
STATTEN and the late Dr. Page
STATTEN.
Wonderful mother to Bobsie, Susan, John
EBBS. ''Geeya'' was so
proud of her grandchildren (children of Jim
HAYHURST and Sue
EBBS) Cindy
HAYHURST (Scott
HANSON), Jimmy
HAYHURST (Beth) and
Barbara HAYHURST
(Paddy
FLYNN.) ''NanaGeeya'' was joyously entertained
by her great-grandchildren Ben, Cameron, Griffen
HANSON;
Statten,
Quinn, Tatum
HAYHURSAINT_Dear to her always, Eleanor
PARMENTER
and Jean BUCHANAN.
From birth Couchie summered under canvass,
first at Geneva Park, Lake Couchiching, where her father directed
the Central Toronto Young Men's Christian Association camp and
from 1913 when the Stattens took a lease on Canoe Lake, Algonquin
Park. In 1921 and 1924 Camps Ahmek and Wapomeo were founded.
Graduate of Brown P.S., Bishop Strachan School, University College
U31T, O.C.E. Inductee of the University of Toronto Sports Hall
of Fame. Teacher at Oakwood Collegiate, after which she assumed
full-time directorship of Wapomeo until retirement in 1975. Involved
member of the Canadian, Ontario and American Camping Associations,
Bolton Camp Committee, Young Men's Christian Association Board.
Founding member of the Society of Camp Directors. Supporter of
the Taylor Statten Bursary Fund and Camp Tonakela in Madra, India.
Recipient of the Directors' Award of Friends of Algonquin. Patron
of the Tom Thomson exhibit, in memory of her husband, at the
Algonquin Park Visitors Centre. Loyal sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Avid member of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists, Toronto
Mycology Society, the Toronto Camera Club, Rotary Club of Toronto
Inner Wheel, Women's Auxiliary at the Hospital for Sick Children,
University Women's Club. Enthusiastic member of Osler Bluff Ski
Club and Rosedale Golf Club. Founding member of Lawrence Park
Community Church. She and Harry travelled widely sharing their
passion for children in camping, paediatric medicine and other
youth causes. Her strong leadership, fairness, integrity, wisdom
and instinct to see the good in all has touched thousands and
will be her legacy for generations. If you wish, remember Couchie
by donating to The Camping Archives, Bata Library, Trent University,
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B8 or to any of the above organizations.
In early September a Celebration of her Life will be held at
Lawrence Park Community Church, Toronto. Friends on Canoe Lake
are invited to renimisce and tell tall tales at her beloved Little
Wapomeo Island on Monday, July 7th, 3-6 p.m. Memories may be
posted at www.firesoffriendship.com. ''Here Let the Northwoods'
Spirit Kindle Fires of Friendship.''
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Norma V. JOHNS (née
GLASBY)
In loving memory of Norma V.
JOHNS (née
GLASBY) who passed away peacefully at
her home in Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday, May 31, 2003 at the age of 80 years.
Beloved wife of Harold
JOHNS (predeceased,) mother of Dennis
(predeceased) and his wife Aurora, Tom and his wife Linda, Larry and
his wife Marlene,
Mary
Ellen and her husband David
PARNIAK, and Roger
and his wife Karen. Also survived by many grandchildren.
Norma was born and raised in Mindemoya, the daughter of the late Fred
and Nettie
GLASBY.
She will be fondly remembered by her sisters and
brothers and their families: Alvin and his wife Elaine (both
predeceased,) Marion
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and her husband Howard (predeceased,)
Lyle and his wife Rose (predeceased), Eldin and Harold and his wife Shirley.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday June 4 at the United Baptist Church
in Sault Ste. Marie. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Sault Ste. Marie.
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PARR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-05-02 published
WEIR,
Georgette
Marie
Died on the 27th day of April, 2003 in Victoria, British Columbia
Dearly loved wife and best friend of Harold. Predeceased by her
parents Paul David
PARR and Sylvia
PARR. Survived by her husband.
The service was held on the 1st day of May, 2003, at Grace Presbyterian
Church, Calgary. Inurnment will be in the family plot at Union
Cemetery, Calgary. Sands Of Victoria (250) 388-5151
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MURPHY,
Reverend
John
Thomas
Of Heritage United Church, Musgravetown, Newfoundland, died November
16, 2003 while visiting in Ottawa. He is survived by his children
Ryan, at Mount Alison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, and
Erin, at L.B. Pearson United World College, Victoria, British
Columbia; their mother Lori, of Lethbridge, Newfoundland and
grandmother Phyllis
PHILPOTT of Musgravetown, Newfoundland; by
his parents Isabel and Stephen
MURPHY, brother Doug (Marie
KUSTERS)
and aunt Mary
MURPHY, all of Ottawa; and by aunt and uncle Ruth
and Donald
PARR of Guelph. John is also survived by cousins,
a nephew and nieces in Ontario and Newfoundland. The funeral
will be held at Heritage United Church, Musgravetown, Newfoundland,
on Saturday, November 22 at 2: 00 p.m. with interment at the church
cemetery. A service of remembrance will be held in Rideau Park
United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, on Saturday, November
29 at 10: 30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be
made to either the Manse Fund of Heritage United Church or to
the Anniversary Scholarship Fund, c/o Heritage United Church.
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GALLAGHER,
Paul,
Member of the Order of Canada
Aged 73 years, on March 27th, 2003. A husband, father, grandfather
and brother as well as friend of and mentor to many, he died
peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a long battle
with cancer. Paul was a distinguished educator and enthusiastic
and dedicated volunteer. He was also a passionate Canadian who
served as a Citizenship Judge from 2000 until his death. Paul
is survived by his wife
Grace; daughter Katherine (Jeff
PARSONS)
sons Stephen (Donna), Edward (Michelle) and Peter; and grand_sons
Richard and Charles. Paul's family wishes to thank the North
Shore
Palliative
Care Team. Special thanks go to Joanne
LAPIN,
our closest family friend, for her care and devotion to Paul
and family. A Memorial Service will be held 2: 00 p.m. Tuesday,
April 1st, 2003 in the Boal Chapel of First Memorial Funeral
Services, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the North Shore Palliative Care Program
c/o Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or to Adult Learning Development
Asscociation.
First Memorial Funeral Services North Vancouver (604) 980-3451
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Stanley Charles
WIGGINS
By L. Bruce
CRONK,
Wednesday,
December 3, 2003 - Page A26
Family man, band leader, insurer, civic supporter, athlete. Born
August 9, 1925, in Belleville, Ontario Died August 3, in Kingston,
Ontario, of cardiac arrest, aged 77.
Stanley WIGGINS was born in Belleville on the Bay of Quinte in
southern Ontario and lived here all his life -- to the immeasurable
benefit of the Quinte community. His mother, Beulah, was of United
Empire Loyalist background. His father Fred's family was from
County Tyrone, Ireland. Stan loved his parents, and cared for
his mother to the end of her 93 years.
At age 12, Stan was introduced to the trumpet by bandmaster Jack
GREEN of the Salvation Army Citadel Band, a remarkable teacher
who initiated many young people into brass music. Three years
later, at 15, Stan joined the Commodores Orchestra, famed in
Eastern Ontario for its mellow "Big Band" style. He played with
them for 60 years. I recall the dancing slowing almost to a halt
when Stan's silver-toned trumpet would soar into one of the well-known
solos of Bunny Berigan or Harry James, followed by loud applause.
After high school, Stan entered medicine at Queen's University,
until illness forced him to abandon the dream of becoming a doctor.
He studied at the Ontario Business College and then joined the
London Life Insurance Company, first as an underwriter, then
manager. In 1948 he married Margaret
MILLER, a girl from his
own Belleville Collegiate Institute. They and their children,
Joanne, Jim and Carol, formed a close-knit family, camping, cottaging
and skiing together.
Stan was always physically active: a skier, sailor, camper, golfer
and avid swimmer. After he developed cardiac problems, I used
to see him at the Harbour Club in the early morning, swimming
laps. I still look -- but he's no longer there.
Stan had the capacity to listen with complete interest whenever
anyone addressed him. He was, indeed, "Mr. Belleville." His community-caring
spirit was manifested in his service on the board of education
and of the Children's Aid Society, his presidency of the Belleville
Club and the Sales Ad Association.
Stan also gave his musical talents to the Concert Brass and 8
Wing Concert Band, and his own group, the River City Jazz Band.
His daughter told me that as a young man he'd stayed with a relative
in New Jersey, commuting to New York for special trumpet lessons,
and had been offered jobs with several popular bands -- but decided
that the constant on-the-road life of a jazz musician was not
for him. He was more interested in family life, work, and civic
activities. In 1997, Stan received the Quinte Arts Council Recognition
Award "in recognition of outstanding contribution to the arts
in Quinte."
On Saturday, August 2, he led the Commodores for three hours
at the Wellington Waterfront Festival. A close friend and fellow
member of the Commodores, trumpeter Bruce
PARSONS, later said:
"Stan was bound and determined to play that horn up to the day
he died, and
by God, he did."
On Sunday morning, he and Margaret received Holy Communion, and
then, in the afternoon, went with Friends on a Thousand Islands
cruise followed by a massed bands tattoo at Fort Henry in Kingston.
While the bands played Stan's own arrangement of the New Maple
Leaf Forever, a vicious electrical storm broke. Stan hurried
off to the bus to get umbrellas for the ladies. Then he collapsed.
At Stan's packed funeral service, Reverend Peter
JOYCE gave thanks
for Stan's life, and then quoted the song The Commodores always
play at the evening's close -- "We'll meet again, /Don't know
where, /Don't know when, /But I know we'll meet again/Some sunny
day." Amen to that.
L. Bruce CRONK has been a friend of Stan's since their boyhood.
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