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BABANARAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-05 published
No smoke alarms in fatal fire
Retired couple die in bedroom; heavy smokers, police say
son frantically tries to douse fire with garden hose
By Leslie FERENC, Staff Reporter
A man who frantically tried to put out a blaze at his Scarborough home with a garden hose was unable to save his retired parents who were trapped in their second-floor bedroom.
Police say both Jack WILSON, 68, and his wife Sharon, 61, were heavy smokers and there were no smoke alarms in the home.
Emergency crews were called to 121 Hildenboro Square near Warden and McNicoll Aves. just after midnight Tuesday where they discovered the couple's son, Trevor WILSON, trying to put out the fire. Trevor, a Canada Post employee, had come home from work to find black smoke billowing from the house.
The couple was rushed to hospital but pronounced dead. Autopsies were being performed yesterday to determine the cause of death.
The Ontario Fire Marshal's Office is also investigating.
Fire officials say the blaze likely started in the kitchen but wouldn't confirm if it had been ignited by a smouldering cigarette tossed into a trash bin.
A melted plastic garbage can with cigarette butts was clearly visible amongst the charred debris sitting outside the front door of the home yesterday.
Fire Chief Bill STEWARD/STEWART/STUART confirmed there were no smoke alarms in the house.
"In this case, smoke alarms could most certainly have made the difference between life and death," he said in a release yesterday. Neighbour Chris BABANARAS, who has lived across the street from the WILSONs for 22 years, cried as he sat in his garage looking at their home, the smell of smoke still heavy in the air.
"They were a very nice family, a very quiet family," he said of Jack, a retired engineer, and wife Sharon, a nurse, and their two adult sons, Trevor and older brother Carey.
"It's hard to believe that I saw him (Jack) yesterday and he waved to me. I can't believe they are now gone."
A woman, who would only identify herself as a family friend, laid two bouquets of pink carnations next to a tree on the WILSONs' front lawn.
She said the couple's sons were together yesterday and "were pretty struck" by the deaths.
Neighbour David MILLER said he grew up with the WILSONs' sons, now in their late 20s and early 30s, and described the family as "quiet, nice people." He said he often saw Jack WILSON outside with Carey's young children.
"This is very sad and very tragic," MILLER added.
Lenny SPATAFORA, who lives directly across the street, said he arrived home about 11: 30 p.m. Monday "and didn't see anything unusual." About 20 minutes later, he could smell smoke.
"I thought my parents had been cooking and had burned something on the stove," he said yesterday.
SPATAFORA described the WILSONs as a great family.
"It's so sad to see this happen."
Yellow police tape cordoned off the property yesterday as fire officials continued their investigation.
Charred walls in the hallway of the house were clearly visible as the front door of the home remained open for most of the day yesterday. Blackened curtains fluttered through the broken windows of the front bedroom on the second floor.
With files from Travis CAMPBELL

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BABB o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-16 published
McMURRAY, Thelma Rosamond (KIPP)
Gone to be with her Lord amongst the angels of Bluewater Health Palliative Care and her family, on August 14, 2005 Thelma Rosamond (KIPP) McMURRAY, age 87 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late James Edgar McMURRAY (1968.) Loved mother of Jim and Carolyn McMURRAY of Sarnia, Peg and Gary LEWIS of Lansing, Michigan, Don and Ginny McMURRAY of Sarnia, Laura JEANSONNE and Phil GOUDREAU of Sarnia, and Bill McMURRAY and friend Jean of London. Dear grandmother of Mary Jane and John BABB, Brenda and John EWART, Bill and Ginny LEWIS, Jennifer and Todd NELSON, Wayne McMURRAY, Ron and Mary LEWIS, Barb and Ken LEWIS, Don and Lisa McMURRAY, David McMURRAY and special friend Sheri, Shawn and Kyla Jeansonne and Jamie McMURRAY. Also survived by many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter-in-law Elaine McMURRAY (1986,) son-in-law Claude JEANSONNE (2004,) grandchildren Gary LEWIS Jr. (1965,) James McMURRAY Jr. (1997,) Denny JEANSONNE (2004), sisters and brothers Nellie, Marie, Charlie, Russell, Sybil, Bill, Beulah and Harold. A funeral service will be held at High Park United Church, 1081 Brenchley Ave., Sarnia on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 12: 00 p.m. noon. Interment to follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and evening from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, sympathy through donations to the High Park United Church Accessibility Fund, Inn of the Good Shepherd, M.S. Society, Y.M.C.A. Scholarship Fund or your Charity of Choice. Memories and condolences may be sent online to www.smithfuneralhome.ca

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BABB o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-22 published
BLACK, William▼ Gordon▼
William Gordon BLACK peacefully passed away from complications relating to chronic lung disease on February 17, 2005. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 9, 1927, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. BLACK.
After receiving his C.A. designation from the University of Manitoba, Gordon moved to Montreal and began a fifty year career with Canada Steamship Lines and its subsidiaries. In 1992, Gordon retired as Deputy Chairman but continued to serve on the Board of Directors and as President of the Canada Steamship Lines Pension Fund Society. He served as Chairman of Standard Compensation Act Liability Assoc., Chairman of the Canadian Ship-owners Mutual Assoc. and was a Director of the Standard Protective and Indemnity Assoc.
A proud and adored grandfather of 12, Gordon was predeceased by his daughter, Andra-Lee, and grand_son, Perrin.
He will be lovingly remembered by Janie Black PATERSON, as well as by Judith NEMES and Janice BABB and will be sadly missed by his children: Sandra, Perelandra and Wag.
A Memorial Service will take place in Montreal at the Wray Walton Wray Funeral Home, Sherbrooke St. W. at Marcil, at 3: 00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. (514) 483-2320 In lieu of flowers, a donation in the memory of Andra-Lee Hanscom may be made to the Canadian Arthritis Foundation.

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BABB o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-26 published
BLACK, William▲ Gordon▲
William Gordon BLACK peacefully passed away from complications relating to chronic lung disease on February 17, 2005. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 9, 1927, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. BLACK.
After receiving his C.A. designation from the University of Manitoba, Gordon moved to Montreal and began a fifty year career with Canada Steamship Lines and its subsidiaries. In 1992, Gordon retired as Deputy Chairman but continued to serve on the Board of Directors and as President of the Canada Steamship Lines Pension Fund Society. He served as Chairman of Standard Compensation Act Liability Assoc., Chairman of the Canadian Ship-owners Mutual Assoc. and was a Director of the Standard Protective and Indemnity Assoc.
A proud and adored grandfather of 12, Gordon was predeceased by his daughter, Andra-Lee, and grand_son, Perrin.
He will be lovingly remembered by Janie Black PATERSON, as well as by Judith Nemes BLACK and Janice BABB and will be sadly missed by his children: Sandra, Perelandra and Wag.
A Memorial Service will take place in Montreal at the Wray Walton Wray Funeral Home, Sherbrooke St. W. at Marcil, at 3: 00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. (514) 483-2320 In lieu of flowers, a donation in the memory of Andra-Lee Hanscom may be made to the Canadian Arthritis Society.

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BABB o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-14 published
CAMPLIN, Patricia
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia CAMPLIN at her residence on Saturday, August 13, 2005 at the age of 65. After a valiant battle with ovarian cancer, borne with dignity, courage and a sweetness of spirit that amazed her Friends, family and doctors alike. Patricia is a retiree of Spectrum Health Care; a former Nursing Director and has held other nursing related positions over the years at the Toronto East General Hospital, West Park Hospital and Saint Elizabeth Hospital. Patricia was an angel on earth and has now joined the angels in heaven. Patricia requested that you fill your hearts with love and laughter - take time to be kind to yourself and others and be strong in the face of adversity. Patricia is survived by her brother Dennis and wife Johann CAMPLIN, sisters, nieces and nephews, and Godmother Olive JACKSON. Patricia will be sadly missed by her Friends and family in England and Australia, Thelma, Beverly and Richard; her extended family the Babbs in the United States, Barbados, and her devoted and cherished friend Ina Ursula BABB of Toronto. She would like to extend a special "Thank You" to Dr. D. SPANER and the Dorothy Ley Hospice team, also Spectrum Health Care Team, specifically Iran and Val. Your professionalism and caring was greatly appreciated. A Service to Celebrate Patricias life will be held at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of Jane subway, on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 3 p.m. In Patricia's memory, contributions may be sent to the Dorothy Ley Hospice.

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BABBAGE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-13 published
BAIRD, David " Davey" Baxter
Member of U.A. Local 46 for 51 years. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2005. Predeceased by his loving wife "Rene", Davey will be sadly missed by his children Karen (Jim BABBAGE), Kim (Paul TARKINGTON), and David (Sharon BLOIS). Proud "poppy" to Ryan and Nathan TARKINGTON and Lindsay and Myles BAIRD. Davey will be specially missed by his sister Nancy (Lloyd DYSON,) his brother Bill (Joan POWELL,) and his aunt Janet. A memorial visitation will take place at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 275 Lesmill Road, Toronto (416-441-1580) on Thursday, December 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. A Celebration of Davey's Life will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 16 at 11 a.m. with reception to follow. Donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-01-12 published
ROTHERY, Marilyn Eloise (née FITZGERALD)
Marilyn Eloise ROTHERY (FITZGERALD) a resident of Wallaceburg passed away peacefully at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Sunday, January 2, 2005. Daughter of the late Ernest FITZGERALD and the former Jean CARR. Marilyn is survived by twin daughters Janice and her husband Bob GURD and Janet and her husband Brian LASHMORE and one son Jim and his wife Deb ROTHERY all of Wallaceburg. Dear grandmother of Jennifer and David MIREAULT, Stephanie and Darrin LAURIN, Rob GURD, Kristen and Jay ROTHERY, Mickey and Julie LASHMORE. Great grandmother of Wade, Cody, Shyanna, Jacob and Jessica; brothers William FITZGERALD and his wife Grace R.R.#5 Dresden and Gordon FITZGERALD and his wife Norma of Port Lambton; sisters Ruth Ann FITZGERALD of London and Carolyn and her husband Tim CUMMINGS of Chatham; Several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive. One brother Hugh FITZGERALD predeceased 1981. Funeral service was held at Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, in Wallaceburg, on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Reg BABBEY officiating. Memories of Marilyn were shared by granddaughter Jennifer MIREAULT. Pallbearers were nephews, Barry FITZGERALD, Bob FITZGERALD, Ben CUMMINGS, and grand_sons Jay ROTHERY, Rob GURD and great grand_son Wade GURD. The flowerbearers were Cody GURD and Shyanna ERMATINGER. A time of fellowship and refreshment followed at the Cavanagh Reception Centre. Interment took place in Dresden Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to the Arthritis Society, Terry Fox Run, Heart and Stroke or the Diabetes Association may be left at the funeral home. (519) 627-3231.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-01-19 published
SALISBURY, Amy (née PHILLIPS)
Amy SALISBURY a long time resident of Wallaceburg passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Fairfield Park in Wallaceburg at the age of 95 years. Amy was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and was a daughter of the late George and Annie (HARRISON) PHILLIPS. Beloved wife of the late George SALISBURY. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Edith RICHARDS of Wallaceburg, Gloria and Jim BLYTH of Calgary and Dale SALISBURY of Wallaceburg. Sadly missed by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her sons Nelson, Charlie, Neil, Leslie, a daughter Lillian, one sister and two brothers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The late Amy SALISBURY rested at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, 639 Elgin Street in Wallaceburg, until Saturday, January 15, 2005 when the Funeral Service was held in the chapel of the funeral home at 1: 30 p.m. Pastor Reg BABBEY and Reverend George FLEMING/FLEMMING conducted the service. Mrs. Helen MORROW presided at the organ and Lois MYERS sang "In The Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross". Interment was in Wilkesport Cemetery, Wilkesport, Ontario. Pall Bearers were Mike SALISBURY, Rick SALISBURY, Dennis SALISBURY, Tex SALISBURY, Dan BRIDGE, Bart ELLIS, Ron RICHARDS and Steve RICHARDS. Flower Bearer was Rob CARROLL. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Fairfield Park Memorial Garden may be left at the funeral home. As a living memorial a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Amy SALISBURY.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-02-23 published
KUCHMY, Stanley G.
Stanley G. KUCHMY a resident of Wallaceburg passed away at the hospital in London on Thursday, February 10, 2005 in his 75th year. Stan farmed in the Howard Township, Ridgetown area for a number of years and had retired from I.C.I. as a maintenance pipefitter in 1993. Beloved husband of Lillian (RANKIN.) Loving father of Ed and Anne KUCHMY of Chatham and Janice and Gary PARADIS of Wallaceburg. Grandfather of Joshua, Justin, Rachael and Brittany. son of the late George and Pauline (SYDORCK) KUCHMY. Predeceased by brother Steve KUCHMY (1982) and daughter-in-law Liane (2001.) The family received relatives and Friends at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin), in Wallaceburg from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Reginald BABBEY in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, February 14, 2005 at 11 o'clock. Memories of Stan were shared by Dennis FIGUEIREDO. The pallbearers were Gary PARADIS, Alipio FIGUEIREDO, Dennis FIGUEIREDO, Gregory RANKIN, Steve RANKIN and Scott RANKIN. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown followed a time of fellowship and refreshment at the Cavanagh Reception Centre. If desired remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home. 519-627-3231.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-21 published
LOWES, James Wilbur
At the Woodstock General Hospital on January 19, 2005, James Wilbur LOWES, of Norwich, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Betty LOWES (Waud) of 20 years. son of the late Milton and Ella LOWES. Step-father of Maurice WAUD and wife Joan of Norwich, Doreen and husband Don COOK of Binbrook, Donna and husband Wayne BEAM of Manitoulin Island, Clarence and wife Joy of Colorado, and Larry LOWES and wife Colleen of Seaforth. Beloved grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Brother of Lorene LOWES of Ingersoll and Jean HUGGINS of Woodstock; brother-in-law of Josephine LOWES of R.R.#4 Woodstock and Andy TAILOR/TAYLOR of Straffordville. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Harold (2000,) sister Muriel (1928,) and brother-in-law Joe HUGGINS (2003). Friends will be received at The Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main St. W., Norwich on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Wilbur's life will be held at the Norwich Baptist Church on Saturday, January 22nd at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor Kent BABBEY and Pastor Andy BRNDJAR officiating. Spring interment New Durham Cemetery. Donations to the Woodstock Hospital Foundation or the Norwich Baptist Church will be gratefully acknowledged Arn-Lockie 519-863-3020

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BABBEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-27 published
HAIGHT, Mary Margaret " Peggy"
At the Woodstock General Hospital on Monday, January 24, 2005, Mary Margaret " Peggy" HAIGHT of Norwich in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Elmer "Smitty" HAIGHT. Dear mother of Murray and his wife Mary of Elmira, Ronn of Port Dover, Cathy COWAN of Norwich. She will be missed by her grandchildren Adam and Ian HAIGHT, Lindsey HAIGHT, and Nathan COWAN who resided with Grandma for 9 years. Survived by brother Jack TOOLEY of Brantford. Predeceased by her brothers Gordon TOOLEY and David KAUFMAN. Friends will be received at the Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main St. W., Norwich on Friday 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to commemorate Peggy's life will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 29th at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor Kent BABBEY officiating. Spring interment Norwich Cemetery. Donations to the Samaritan's Purse or Youth For Christ would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arn-Lockie (519) 863-3020.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-16 published
DANIEL, Elsie▼ Margaret▼ (WARDELL)
Peacefully at Chateau Gardens, Parkhill on Monday, February 14, 2005, Elsie Margaret (WARDELL) DANIEL in her 92nd year. She was born in Adelaide Township, the daughter of the late William and Nellie (OLIVER) WARDELL. Beloved▼ wife of the late William A. DANIEL (1989) of Lobo Township. Dear mother of Ron and Mary DANIEL, Joyce and Evan CAMPBELL and Howard and Judy DANIEL. Proud and loving grandmother of Brad DANIEL; Scott▼ (Tara,▼) Jamie▼ and Lori CAMPBELL; Marcia (Mike) STEYAERT, Rob DANIEL and his fiancée Dianna BIJELIC. Special▼ great-grandmother of Adam and Branden CAMPBELL and Ben STEYAERT. Predeceased▼ by her three sisters and best Friends Ethel (Melville,) Dennis, Olive (Russell) CURRIE and Grace (Dwight) SEXTON and her two brothers Norman (Margaret) WARDELL and Howard (Lill) WARDELL. Also▼ survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation at the T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig on Wednesday, February 16, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 17 with Reverend Reg BABBEY officiating. Interment Poplar Hill Cemetery. A tree will be planted in memory of Mrs. Elsie DANIEL.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-07 published
AVEY, Marion Elizabeth (née GREEN)
At Trillium Retirement Home, Norwich on Saturday March 5, 2005, Marion Elizabeth AVEY (née GREEN,) in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas AVEY (January 1, 2005.) Dear mother of Wade and wife Susan of London, Beth SCHWARTZENTRUBER of Stratford, Colleen and husband Brad CARD of Tavistock. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Kevin AVEY and wife Christine, Tara and husband Jeff COLLINS, and Erin AVEY, Nathan SCHWARTZENTRUBER, Brienne and Brendan CARD, and great grandchildren Monique AVEY and Tyler COLLINS. Sister of Elmah BAINES, Cambridge; Jack GREEN, Brockville; Bill GREEN, London. Sister-in-law of Ken AVEY, Ingersoll Marguerite AVEY, Otterville; Pauline AVEY, Norwich; Bev AVEY and wife Ena, Norwich; Meta AVEY, Tillsonburg; Stacey HINKS, Norwich. Predeceased by sister Hazel; brother Wade.
Marion worked as a registered nurse for 43 years, was a veteran of World War 2 serving as a nursing sister, and was a member of Norwich Baptist Church. Though nursing was her profession, music was her passion, from singing, playing, teaching and conducting. Friends will be received at the Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main St. W., Norwich on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to commemorate Marion's life will be held at Norwich Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 8th at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor Kent BABBEY officiating. Spring interment Norwich Cemetery. Donations to Norwich Baptist Church or Baptist Missions would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arn-Lockie (519) 863-3020.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-16 published
LIVERGOOD, Lloyd Henry Jacob
Lloyd Henry Jacob LIVERGOOD of 3154 Silver Buttonwood Dr., Greenacres, Florida was in his 94th year when he passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the Cresthaven East Assisted Living Facility. Born in Blandford Township, he was the son of the late George LIVERGOOD and the former Isabella COATES. Following his marriage to Doris COLLINS on May 25, 1940, the couple farmed in Blandford and West Zorra Townships until moving to Woodstock in 1955. He then worked as a carpenter for various construction companies, ending with 7 years at Alcan Prefabricated Homes in Woodstock. In July, 1973 Mr. and Mrs. LIVERGOOD moved to the West Palm Beach area in Florida, U.S.A. There he continued with his career of finish carpenter. During his employment he helped build an assisted living facility called Cresthaven East, which is where he was when he passed away. He was a member of Ratho Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Doris; a daughter, Mildred HENRY and her husband Robert of Sackville, New Brunswick; a son, Bruce and financee Carol PORTER of Boynton Beach, Florida. Also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Millie, Mabel, Bessie, Jessie and Ethel, and one brother, Lorne; also predeceased by one grand_son and two nephews. Family and Friends will be received at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Friday, March 18, 2005 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for Funeral Service in the chapel at 2: 00 p.m. with Pastor Kent BABBEY of Norwich Baptist Church officiating. Interment at Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Smith-LeRoy (519) 537-3611.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-09 published
CAMPBELL, Mary▼ Edna▼ (HARRIS)
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday, September▼ 7th, 2005, Mary Edna (HARRIS) CAMPBELL in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Byron J. CAMPBELL (1995) of Lobo Township. Dear mother of Evan and Joyce CAMPBELL and Joan and Jim NAKAGAWA. Cherished grandmother of three grandchildren, Scott, Jamie and Lori CAMPBELL and two great-grand_sons Adam and Branden CAMPBELL. Special aunt of Mae ZAVITZ (Leo), Bill HARRIS (Joanne), Bruce HARRIS (Donna▼) and Mary DODGE (Fred BUTCHER.) Also survived by several great-nephews and nieces. Predeceased by her son John Allan▼ (1942) and her brother Evan HARRIS (2003) and his wife Laura (1990). Visitation will be held at the Denning Bros. Funeral Home in Strathroy on Friday, September 9th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 10th with Reverend Reg. BABBEY officiating. Interment to follow at Poplar Hill Cemetery. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Edna.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-24 published
MILLER, Hazel
Hazel MILLER of Wallaceburg and formerly of Oshawa and Toronto, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 22, 2005 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Perry. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Norine MILLER of Brighton and Patricia and Michael CAVANAGH of Wallaceburg. Dear grandmother of Kevin, Sean, Erin, Iain and Perrianne. She will be missed by her great-grandchildren Andrew, Jack, Clancy, Jadon, Zachary, Kimberly, Hunter and Jake. Friends may call at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. The funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Reginald BABBEY in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, September 26 at 1 p.m. The interment at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Scarborough will be held at a later date. If desired, remembrances to the Red Cross for Katrina Relief may be left at the funeral home, 519-627-3231.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-02-22 published
DANIEL, Elsie▲ Margaret▲ (née WARDELL)
Peacefully at Chateau Gardens, Parkhill, on Monday, February 14, 2005, Elsie Margaret (WARDELL) DANIEL in her 92nd year. She was born in Adelaide Township, the daughter of the late William and Nellie (OLIVER) WARDELL. Beloved▲ wife of the late William A. DANIEL (1989) of Lobo Township. Dear mother of Ron and Mary DANIEL, Joyce and Evan CAMPBELL, and Howard and Judy DANIEL. Proud and loving grandmother of Brad DANIEL; Scott▲ (Tara,▲) Jamie,▲ and Lori CAMPBELL; Marcia (Mike) STEYAERT, Rob DANIEL and his fiancee Dianna BIJELIC. Special▲ great-grandmother of Adam and Branden CAMPBELL and Ben STEYAERT. Predeceased▲ by her three sisters and best Friends Ethel (Melville) DENNIS, Olive (Russell) CURRIE and Grace (Dwight) SEXTON and her two brothers Norman (Margaret) WARDELL and Howard (Lill) WARDELL. Also▲ survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation was at the T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig, on Wednesday, February 16, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 17 with Reverend Reg BABBEY officiating. Interment Poplar Hill Cemetery. A tree will be planted in memory of Mrs. Elsie DANIEL.

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BABBEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-09-13 published
CAMPBELL, Mary▲ Edna▲ (HARRIS)
Peacefully, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Wednesday, September▲ 7, 2005, Mary Edna (HARRIS) CAMPBELL, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Byron J. CAMPBELL (1995) of Lobo Township. Dear mother of Evan and Joyce CAMPBELL and Joan and Jim NAKAGAWA. Cherished grandmother of three grandchildren, Scott, Jamie, and Lori CAMPBELL, and two great-grand_sons, Adam and Branden CAMPBELL. Special aunt of Mae ZAVITZ (Leo), Bill HARRIS (Joanne), Bruce HARRIS (Donna▲) and Mary DODGE (Fred BUTCHER.) Also survived by several great-nephews and nieces. Predeceased by her son, John Allan▲ (1942) and her brother, Evan HARRIS (2003) and his wife Laura (1990). Visitation was held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, on Friday, September 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 10 with Rev. Reg BABBEY and Dr. John MacINTOSH officiating. Interment at Poplar Hill Cemetery. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mary.

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BABBIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-24 published
KOWAL, Walter
Passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on Monday, March 21, 2005 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Natalia. Loving father of Larysa and her husband Zenon STACHIW, Roman and his wife Sandra, and Marika and her husband Fred BABBIE. Much loved grandfather of Christine and John, Tanya, Stefan, Lara, Fred, Michael and great-grandfather of Christian, Tatiana and Katya. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Sunday from 5-9 p.m. Panachyda Sunday 7 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 143 Franklin Ave., on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 9: 30 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to Children of Chornobyl - Canadian Fund, 416-604-4611.

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BABBITT o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-02-23 published
CHILDS, Michael Gordon
Mr. Michael Gordon "Mike" CHILDS a life long resident of Wallaceburg passed away suddenly on Monday, February 14, 2005 at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance "Sydenham Campus", in Wallaceburg, at the age of 45 years. Mike was the owner of the Oaks Inn in Wallaceburg. He was a past president of Wallaceburg Minor Baseball and past president of the Kinsmen Club of Wallaceburg. He devoted much of his time to minor sports in Wallaceburg. Mike was also involved with many Wallaceburg community events. Loving husband of 21 years to Dianne (O'NEIL) CHILDS. Loving father of Tyler, Adam and Jason. Dear son of Gord and Fran CHILDS and son-in-law of Harry and Grace O'NEIL all of Wallaceburg. Kind brother of Michelle and Barry LAJOIE of Sombra, Mark and Theresa CHILDS of Wallaceburg. Kind brother-in-law of Gary and Janice O'NEIL of Wallaceburg, Shirl and Doug GILLILAND of Glencoe, Trish O'NEIL and her friend Andy BAART of Wallaceburg and Stephen and Kim O'NEIL of British Columbia. Sadly missed by 1 niece and 7 nephews, many aunts, uncles, cousins, family and Friends. Predeceased by a sister-in-law Lisa O'NEIL and a brother-in-law Wayne O'NEIL. The late Mike CHILDS rested at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, 639 Elgin Street, Wallaceburg, until Thursday, February 17, 2005 when the funeral mass was celebrated from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10: 30 a.m. Fr. John JASICA and Fr. John PIRT celebrated the mass and the Life Teen Band offered the music. The readings were done by John VANHECKE, Paul BAERT and John SALISBURY. The gifts were brought to the altar by the Bujaki Family. Doug BABBITT and Harry COURTIS offered eulogy's. The Kinsmen Club formed the honour guard. Flower Bearers were Doug BABBITT and Harry COURTIS. The Pall Bearers were Kim MURRAY, Doug EGLIN, Brian WADSWORTH, Paul BILODEAU, Mike BATEMAN, John SALISBURY, John VANHECKE, Paul BAERT and Randy SMITH. Interment has taken place in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Children's Trust Fund may be left at the funeral home. As a living memorial a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Mike CHILDS.

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BABBITT o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-07-06 published
CROTHERS, Clara F. (née WISE)
Mrs. Clara F. CROTHERS a resident of Wallaceburg passed away on Friday, July 1, 2005 at C.K.H.A. "Sydenham Campus", at the age of 101. Clara was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a daughter of the late Michael A. and Anna Maria (DAMON) WISE. She had resided in Wallaceburg all of her maried life (76 years) and was a member of Trinity United Church, as well as a former member of the Wallaceburg Horticultural Society. Beloved wife of the late A.J. Bert CROTHERS (1967.) Dear mother of Hortense (Honey) DAWE. Loving grandmother of Penny ROOSE and Peter DRIESSEN of Port Lambton and Sandy and Peter VANDE VELDE of Wallaceburg. Great grandmother of Heather and Jeff FIELDS, Mandy ROOSE and partner Larry MARTIN and Eric VANDE VELDE. Great great grandmother of Zachary FIELDS. Predeceased by her sisters Laurie, Mary and Hortense and by her brothers Michael, Frank and Arthur. Also predeceased by a son-in-law Robert DAWE (2000) and a granddaughter LeeAnn (1964.) The late Clara F. CROTHERS rested at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, 639 Elgin Street in Wallaceburg until Monday, July 4, 2005 when funeral services were held in the chapel of the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Bonnie HARVEY, Officiant. Mrs. Barbara MYERS presided at the organ and Mrs. Lois MYERS sang "Precious Lord and Take My Hand." Pall bearers were Peter VANDE VELDE, Peter DRIESSEN, Jeff FIELDS, Larry MARTIN, Doug BABBITT and Brian BOOK. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg. As an expression of sympathy donations to Fairfield Park Memorial Gardens may be left at the funeral home. As a living memorial a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Clara F. CROTHERS.

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BABBY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-13 published
GROSS, Harold▼
On Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in Florida. Harold GROSS, beloved husband of Rose. Loving father and father-in-law of Michael GROSS, and Marsha and Earl HURWITZ. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Beatrice and the late Ted LIPSON, and Ernie and Lorna GROSS. Devoted▼ grandfather of David and Jeffrey GROSS, Kenneth▼ HURWITZ and Jessica ZACKHEIM, and Corey HURWITZ, and great-grandfather of Ryan. Sadly missed by Howard and Amalia REISMAN, Heather▼ REISMAN and Gerry SCHWARTZ, Rhoda▼ and Bill ALEXANDER, Ellen and Lon BABBY, and Frances NOVACK and Gary POLLACK. For▼ service information please call Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel 416-663- 9060 or view our web site, www.benjamins.ca Shiva 110 Bloor Street W., Suite 2008. If desired, donations may be made to the Harold GROSS Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.

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BABBY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-13 published
GROSS, Harold▲
On Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in Florida. Harold GROSS, beloved husband of Rose. Loving father and father-in-law of Michael GROSS, and Marsha and Earl HURWITZ. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Beatrice and the late Ted LIPSON, and Ernie and Lorna GROSS. Devoted▲ grandfather of David and Jeffrey GROSS, Kenneth▲ HURWITZ and Jessica ZACKHEIM, and Corey HURWITZ, and great-grandfather of Ryan. Sadly missed by Howard and Amalia REISMAN, Heather▲ REISMAN and Gerry SCHWARTZ, Rhoda▲ and Bill ALEXANDER, Ellen and Lon BABBY, and Frances NOVACK and Gary POLLACK. For▲ service information please call Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel 416-663-9060 or view our website, www.benjamins.ca. Shiva 110 Bloor Street West, Suite 2008. If desired, donations may be made to the Harold Gross Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-05 published
FINCH, Alma Kathleen " Kay" (née SHAIN)
Alma Kathleen "Kay" of Valleyview Home, Saint Thomas, on Friday, March 4, 2005, at her late residence in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Earl FINCH (1963) and dearly loved mother of Sharon and her husband Ken BABCOCK of Saint Thomas and the late Dianne MEAGHER (2001) and dear mother-in-law of Dr. Thomas MEAGHER of Calgary. Dear sister of Lucille CONNOLLY of Forest and Madolyn BROWN of London. Loved grandmother of David (Colleen) BABCOCK of Stephenville, Texas, Bryan (Lisa), Michael (Marina) and Peter BABCOCK of Saint Thomas, Michael (Sandra) and Bob MEAGHER and Sheila MEAGHER of Calgary. Loved great grandmother of Dyana, Maggie, Owen, Kole and Michaela. Dear sister-in-law of Gladys CHUTE of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by 2 brothers Maxwell and Cameron SHAIN.
Kay was born at R.R.#2 Belmont on December 31, 1912, the daughter of the late Lorne and Emma (CORLESS) SHAIN. She graduated from London Normal School and was a retired teacher. She taught at North Dorchester and also worked at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. Kay was a member of Centre Street Baptist Church over 50 years, the Mission Circle, Keenager Seniors Group, Club #37 and Valleyview Drop-in Centre. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas, where the funeral service will be held Monday at 1: 00 p.m. Interment in Elmdale Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Centre Street Baptist Church or London Health Sciences Centre (Spinal Cord Research).

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-14 published
GIBBONS, Kenneth Milton
After a long battle with cancer at his residence with his nieces at his side on Sunday, March 13, 2005. Kenneth Milton GIBBONS of Aylmer in his 74th year. Husband of the late Leona (DUNCAN) GIBBONS. Dear father of Daniel and Michael GIBBONS and grandfather to Adrian, Kyle and Dana Lee. Loving brother to Lloyd GIBBONS and wife Inis, Alice SMITH, Edna ELVIDGE, Muriel BRANDOW and husband Bill, Eva McFADDEN and husband Jack, Evelyn Rose HENDERSON and husband Gerald. Brother-in-law to Frank BABCOCK and Edith GIBBONS. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Benjamin and Lyndon and sisters Helen, Tennice, May, and Eileen and brothers-in-law Lloyd, Gordon and Raymond.
Born in Gladstone on April 2, 1931 son of the late Edward and Alma (LIGHT) GIBBONS. Ken was a retired auto mechanic and owned his own garage in Mississauga. He transported recreational vehicles prior to retiring. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday March 16, 2005 at 1: 00 pm. Interment, Light Cemetery, Vienna. Reverend Norman JONES, officiating. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-18 published
CHILDS, Harold▼ William▼
Harold William age 84 of Dresden passed away at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Sunday April 17, 2005. He was born in Dawn Township son of the late Clinton and Mary (DAVIDSON) CHILDS. He was a member of the Dresden-Camden Volunteer Fire▼ Dept.▼ for 25 years. Surviving is his loving wife Mary▼ (NEILSON) CHILDS; daughters: Linda and Ken MATHEWSON of R.R.#6 Dresden, Bonnie and John THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Kitchener; sons: Glen and Shirley CHILDS of R.R.#2 Tupperville, Allan and Tracey CHILDS of Dresden 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sisters: Evelyn EVES of Alvinston, Helen and Gerald BABCOCK of Dresden, Marion and James SMITH of Cedar Springs; brothers Ernest and Mildred CHILDS of R.R.#2 Tupperville, Don and Bernieda CHILDS of Wallaceburg, Gordon and Frances CHILDS of Wallaceburg; sister-in-law Helen HESS of Wallaceburg. Predeceased by a son Paul and a brother Morris. Visitors will be received at the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, 620 Cross Street, Dresden on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday April 19, 2005 with Reverend Terry CLYNE officiating. Interment in Dresden Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Canadian Cancer Society or Zion Free Methodist Church may be made by cheque at the funeral home

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-19 published
CHILDS, Harold▲ William▲
Harold William age 84 of Dresden passed away at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Sunday April 17, 2005. He was born in Dawn Township son of the late Clinton and Mary (DAVIDSON) CHILDS. He was a member of the Dresden-Camden Volunteer Fire▲ Dept.▲ for 25 years. Surviving is his loving wife Mary▲ (NEILSON) CHILDS; daughters: Linda and Ken MATHEWSON of R.R.#6 Dresden, Bonnie and John THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Kitchener; sons: Glen and Shirley CHILDS of R.R.#2 Tupperville, Allan and Tracey CHILDS of Dresden 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sisters: Evelyn EVES of Alvinston, Helen and Gerald BABCOCK of Dresden, Marion and James SMITH of Cedar Springs; brothers Ernest and Mildred CHILDS of R.R.#2 Tupperville, Don and Bernieda CHILDS of Wallaceburg, Gordon and Frances CHILDS of Wallaceburg; sister-in-law Helen HESS of Wallaceburg. Predeceased by a son Paul and a brother Morris. Visitors will be received at the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, 620 Cross Street, Dresden on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday April 19, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. with Reverend Terry CLYNE officiating. Interment in Dresden Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Canadian Cancer Society or Zion Free Methodist Church may be made by cheque at the funeral home

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-29 published
WEES, Hilda▼ Ilene▼ (née BABCOCK) and Terry Lee
Hilda Ilene WEES age 81 formerly of Chatham passed away peacefully at Livingston Lodge, Scarborough on Monday April 25, 2005. She was born in Dawn Township daughter of the late Ernest and Dora (SHAW) BABCOCK. Hilda▼ is predeceased by her husband Sherman George WEES, her son Terry WEES on April 25, 2005, and her brother Wilson BABCOCK. Loving▼ mother of Cindy and John STEEP of Toronto and Margaret WEES of Las Vegas, Nevada. Loved and sadly missed by her grandchildren Brent and Jackie WEES of Toronto, Todd and Janet WEES of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Justin and Amy WEES of San Diego, California, Lindsay and Dan PICKERING of Embro, and Robyn HODGE of Toronto. A loving great grandmother to Eva WEES, Maggie▼ WEES and Mason PICKERING. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Rita TIFFIN of Tupperville and Bessie BABCOCK of Wallaceburg. Hilda was an Associate member of the Canadian Legion Br. 628, Chatham and will be greatly missed by many wonderful Friends in the Chatham and Toronto areas. The family would like to express gratitude to Dr. Donna WATERRUD of Chatham, Dr. James CHIAROTTO and Pamela WEST of Centenary Hospital, Scarborough, the staff of St. Andrew's Residence, Chatham, and the staff of Scarborough Retirement Centre, Scarborough. A special heartfelt thank you to the staff of Livingston Lodge Palliative Care for touching our hearts and easing our pain. Visitors will be received at the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, 620 Cross Street, Dresden on Monday May 2, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday May 3, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Allan LIVINGSTONE officiating. Interment in Dresden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made by cheque to Canadian Cancer Society.
Terry Lee WEES age 58 formerly of Chatham and Toronto passed away suddenly at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday April 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret (McEWEN) WEES, loving father of Brent and Jackie WEES of Toronto, Todd and Janet WEES of Lake Tahoe,▼ Nevada,▼ Justin▼ and Amy WEES of San Diego, California, and step-son Kent and Leslie STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Kingston. A loving grandfather to Eva WEES, Maggie▼ WEES, and Dylan STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and a loving brother to Cindy and John STEEP of Toronto. An extra special uncle, who will be greatly missed by Lindsay and Dan PICKERING of Embro, and Robyn HODGE of Toronto. Terry is predeceased by his father Sherman George WEES, and his mother Hilda Ilene WEES on April 25, 2005. Although Terry's passing was unexpected, his love of life, Friends and family provided us all with a legacy that will live on in our hearts forever. Cremation has taken place in Las Vegas, Nevada with a Memorial Service to be conducted at a later date in Las Vegas and San Diego. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Terry is invited to join the family during the period of visitation on Monday May 2, 2005 at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Terry will also be remembered during the funeral service of his mother Hilda WEES on Tuesday May 3, 2005 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made by cheque to Canadian Cancer Society.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-13 published
COLEMAN, Katherine
Katherine COLEMAN (Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran from March 1943-January 1946) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at Middlesex Terrace in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Joseph COLEMAN for 60 years. Loving mother of Peter (Bonnie) COLEMAN and Paul (Terry WOODS) COLEMAN. Cherished grandmother of Janna, Bradley, Jeffery, and Kristy. Dear sister of Bill (Eva) CASSIDY, Marg (Harold) KEILLOR, Tom (Margaret) CASSIDY, John (Maureen) CASSIDY, Sue (Arthur) BEAUDRY, Sally (Rob) GROSS and the late Hugh (Bus) CASSIDY, Delphine CASSIDY, Jane BABCOCK, Jim CASSIDY. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London for a memorial service on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In remembrance, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home (519) 452-3770.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-18 published
BABCOCK, Eleanor Gertrude▼ (née SHEPHERD)
Eleanor Gertrude (née SHEPHERD,) at the Valleyview Home, St. Thomas on Tuesday, May 17th, 2005 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Myron BABCOCK (1969) and dearly loved mother of Paul and wife Marguerite▼ BABCOCK of Dundas; Bruce and wife Deanna BABCOCK of Port Stanley and Ann and husband Bob LOW/LOWE/LOUGH of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by her sister, Mary Ann JOHNSON and by her brother, Thomas George SHEPHERD. Eleanor is also lovingly remembered by six grandchildren: Jennifer and partner Greg; Joanne and husband Sam; Neil and wife Christine; Ann and husband Paul; Ellen and Katherine LOW/LOWE/LOUGH; by five great grandchildren: Anthony, Matthew, Connor, Kirra and Kylo and by several nieces and nephews. Eleanor was born in Saint Thomas on January 30th, 1909 to George and Eleanor (GALBRAITH) SHEPHERD. She was a lifelong member of the Knox Presbyterian Church and a member of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, St. Thomas and then to Knox Presbyterian Church where a private family service will be held on Thursday. Public visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment St. Thomas Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Knox Presbyterian Church.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-07 published
GRIEVE, Ken
Suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2005 doing what he loved most, mountain biking, Ken GRIEVE of London, in his 39th year. Loving father of Ashleigh. Dear brother of Darren and Dean and his partner Charlie and their daughter Alex. Beloved son of Cheryl and Brian BABCOCK. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North (2 blocks north of Oxford), where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, June 9th at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ken are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-11 published
BLANCHER, Mary Iva (née BABCOCK)
At her residence on Tuesday, August 9, 2005. Mary Iva BLANCHER of Terrace Lodge, Aylmer in her 84th year. Wife of the late Harrison BLANCHER (1997.) Dear mother of Bud and his wife Heather of Nanimo, British Columbia, Garry and his wife Nancy of Pincher Creek, Alberta, Patsy BARTLETT and her husband Jim of Gravenhurst, Joyce CONNOR of London, Molly MARTIN of R.R.#1, Aylmer and Kathy DAVEY and her husband Larry of Sparta. Mother-in-law to Danny MARTIN of Springfield. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Predeceased by sisters Beulah SCRIVER and Winnie HOWEY. Born in South Dorchester Twp. on December 21, 1921 daughter of the late Lloyd and May (GRINSTED) BABCOCK. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at the Dorchester Cemetery. Donations to the Diabetes Association can be made at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer 773-8400.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-22 published
BABCOCK, Dolly▼ (née DENCH)
Peacefully at the Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital, October 20, 2005, in her 99th year; Dolly (DENCH) BABCOCK; born in Copthorne North, Sussex, England November 16, 1906; daughter of the late Robert and Emily Rose (RUST) DENCH. Dolly▼ came to Toronto, Canada as a young child. Beloved wife of the late Toronto District Fire Chief, Cecil BABCOCK (1974.) Cherished mother of Jim (Beryl) BABCOCK, Toronto; Norma (Ray - 1986) MANN, Saint Thomas. Dear grandmother of Kellie (Rich) HADLEY, Barry (Evelyn) BABCOCK, and Janice BABCOCK, all of Toronto, and Gail (Ford) ROSBOROUGH of Belleville. Great-Grandmother of Tyler and Stephanie HADLEY, Rachel▼ BABCOCK, Jessica ROSBOROUGH, and Leigh (J.P.) TURCOTTE. Also,▼ fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Dolly moved to Saint Thomas in 1994 and resided at Metcalfe Gardens until August 2003 when she entered Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital Continuing Care. Cremation has taken place and at Dolly's request there will be no public visitation or funeral. Donations greatly appreciated to the Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation or a charity of one's choice.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-24 published
BABCOCK, Royden Charles
Age 86 of R.R.#3 Dresden passed away at Thamesview Lodge, Chatham on Saturday, October 22, 2005. He was born in Dawn Township son of the late Melvin (1971) and Lavina (BOYLE) (1977) BABCOCK. He had farmed all his life in Dawn Twp. Surviving are four sisters Norma HARRETT of Dresden, Marie and Aubrey GROENENBERG of Dresden, Phyllis and Charles KERWIN of Port Lambton, June and Art MARSH of Wilkesport; a brother Garland and Shirley BABCOCK of Chatham. He is predeceased by brothers Lorne (2000), Glen (1954) and brother-in-law Fred HARRETT (1989.) Visitors will be received at the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, 620 Cross Street, Dresden on Monday 4-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Carolyn Wilson WYNNE officiating. Interment in Dresden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made by cheque to Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundations or Dawn Valley United Church Memorial Fund.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-29 published
BRILLINGER, B. Claude
A resident of Ridgetown and formerly of Stouffville, B. Claude BRILLINGER passed away peacefully at The Village, Ridgetown on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the age of 87. Born in Stouffville, son of the late Harry and Earla (BAKER) BRILLINGER. Beloved husband of Eileen (BALL) BRILLINGER and predeceased by his first wife Luella (GAYMAN) BRILLINGER (1977.) Beloved father of Sharon and her husband Hal BABCOCK, Gayle and her husband Roger SHANTZ, Gary CARNEGIE, and the late Claudia FOURNIER (2004.) Dear grandfather of Sarah, Katie, Julie, Patrick, Ben, Diana and Rachel. Great-grandfather of Stephanie, Megan and Sam. Brother of Eulah and her husband John WILLIAMSON. After spending many years with United Co-operatives of Ontario, Claude moved from Stouffville to Ridgetown and was the General Manager at Orford Farmers Co-op, retiring in 1978. Claude served as President of the Ridgetown Rotary Club, Ridgetown Golf and Curling Club and as the Industrial Commissioner of Ridgetown. He was also a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Family will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street, Ridgetown on Sunday from 2: 00-4:30 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. with Reverend Don MacMILLAN officiating. Cremation with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown at a later date. Donations made by cheque to The Alzheimer's Society, Village Nursing Home or Charity of Choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-19 published
Clara▼ 'Clibby' VERRIAN, Talent Agent: 1939-2005
Talent agent and casting director carved a niche in the Canadian film industry and made it her own. 'If somebody needed 100 extras for a commercial, she could pull it off'
By Danny GALLAGHER, Special to The Globe and Mail, Tuesday, April 19, 2005, Page S9
Toronto -- Justin LOUIS said there was something about Clibby VERRIAN's "anti-agent" persona. "There was nothing glossy or glitzy about her," Mr. Louis said.
Ms. VERRIAN, a do-it-all performer behind the camera, was an agent to budding stars, the first principal representative for such Canadian actors such as Mr. LOUIS, Sarah POLLEY and Cory HAIM. As a founder of the Toronto talent agency Faces and Places, she was also a casting director, located movie sites and supplied extras for movies, television series and commercials.
Ms. VERRIAN was born Clara HAYWARD in Peterborough, Ontario, where one of the best moves she ever made was to meet Dottie KINGSTON (now BABCOCK) in 1942. In search of a playmate, young Dottie had gone door-knocking in the neighbourhood and turned up Clara. "We were best Friends onward," Mrs. BABCOCK said.
The pair remained close throughout high school at Peterborough Collegiate Institute, where Clibby (a nickname she acquired in Grade 5) made her mark as a track-and-field star. "She was a fast runner," Mrs. BABCOCK said. "She was also the best water skier in the Peterborough area at the time."
After graduating from Peterborough Collegiate Institute in 1958, she took a year off and travelled in Europe before settling in Toronto, where she eventually got married and worked at a string of jobs. In 1980, the marriage ended and, as a single parent, she resolved to do something different. "I decided that if I had to work the rest of my life, I want to be doing something that I love," she once said. "I've always loved the movies and Hollywood."
So, never one to back away from challenges, she formed Faces and Places. "I knew no one in the business when I first started," she said in 1982. "The early days were a constant battle to prove myself."
Eventually, she proved herself and won the respect of the industry.
"Producers and casting directors had worked with Clibby so much, they trusted her," said Gail LIVINGSTONE, who worked as an assistant to Ms. VERRIAN on and off for 10 years. "If somebody needed 100 extras for a commercial, she could pull it off. "
By then, her stable of individual performers included Ms. POLLEY, Mr. LOUIS, Mr. HAIM and others. Before she moved on to other agents and bigger roles, such as The Road to Avonlea, Ms. POLLEY was cast by Ms. VERRIAN in principal roles in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Ramona, The Big Town, Hands of The Stranger and One Magic Christmas.
Mr. LOUIS, whose screen credits tally about 100, was cast by Ms. VERRIAN in 1986-87 in a number of productions, most notably Prom Night Queen: Hello Mary Lou. He currently stars in the television series Missing, and was recently cast as entrepreneur Donald Trump in an ABC biopic set to air in May.
"Clibby got me a lot of gigs," Mr. LOUIS said. "I needed six credits for a full Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists membership and I got all six credits with her."
Mr. HAIM was a heartthrob actor in the 1980s, before he faded into oblivion after he slipped into drug addiction following his move to Los Angeles from Toronto.
One of Ms. VERRIAN's first big productions for which she provided extras was the 1981 thriller Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper, a television movie about the U.S.-Iranian hostage drama and the part played by Canadian ambassador Ken TAILOR/TAYLOR. Ms. VERRIAN's then-partner in the company, Bob BOLDSOVER, scoured the city for locations for that production. "Clibby would look after the Faces and I'd look after the Places," he said.
"Clibby was kind of like a pioneer in the business -- sort of the first person to provide casting facilities," Mr. LOUIS said.
In recent years, Ms. VERRIAN downsized her operations and specialized in acquiring extras for commercials. One of the most demanding was a big-budget, blacks-only Nike commercial called Ruckers Park that featured National Basketball Association star Vince Carter. " Clibby saved my ass on that commercial," said Kim EVEREST, the president of Powerhouse Casting. "We needed to fill an entire stadium to create period Harlem with 750 black extras and Clibby pulled it off. I couldn't believe it."
Faces and Places, with close to 300 clients, has been a refreshing constant on the Canadian scene for 25 years. It will continue under the management of her son D.J. VERRIAN.
"She loved her work. She couldn't believe she was paid to do what she loved," Mrs. BABCOCK said.
Clibby VERRIAN was born May 12, 1939, in Peterborough, Ontario She died in a Toronto hospital on February 18, 2005, of a heart attack. She was 65.
She is survived by sons D.J. and Derek, mother Dorothy, and sisters Millie HILL and Robbie BILISKI.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-06 published
FINTA, Doris (formerly WALLACE)
Peacefully, at the Brant Centre in Burlington on June 4, 2005 in her 93rd year. Survived by her daughter Maria FINTA (husband Peter SMITH) of Etobicoke and her step-daughter Margit BABCOCK (husband Clyde) of Toronto. Predeceased by her first husband Albert WALLACE Royal Canadian Air Force (died 1943) and her sisters Betty LOFTHOUSE and June IRWIN. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Hamilton Cemetery to take place at a later date. Memorial donations to The Arthritis Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Dodsworth and Brown - Burlington Chapel (905) 637-5233.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-21 published
BABCOCK, Mary▲ M. " Naggy" (née EARLS)
At The Post Inn Village, Oakville on Tuesday, July 19, 2005. Mary (née EARLS) BABCOCK, formerly of Burlington and Port Credit, in her 94th year. Beloved mother of Caro and her husband Tony KACAN of Mississauga, Mary Jane and her husband Peter GAGAN of White Rock, British Columbia, and Beth and her husband Don BRESCACIN of Burlington. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She loved them all. Dear sister of Margaret BURGESS of Powassan and predeceased by brothers Bill and Ted. Special thanks to Deacon Anne CRAWFORD for her loving care and support. Private cremation. The family invite Friends to join them for a Service of Remembrance to be held at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall) Burlington (905-632-3333) on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Urn interment St. Luke's Anglican Churchyard. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy to the St. Luke's Anglican Church, 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, Ontario L7S 1G1 would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-20 published
KITTO, Thelma
Peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2005, in North Bay, Ontario. Thelma was selfless and tireless in her work with the church: leading a variety of groups, counselling, raising money for missions, and baking and sewing. Beloved wife for 68 years of William C. (Bill) KITTO; predeceased by her brother, Donald FRASER; loving mother of Barbara BABCOCK and her husband John of Wiarton, and Rick KITTO and his wife Susan of London. Thelma was proud of her grandchildren Carl and Andy and Karen and Rob, and her five great-granddaughters. Friends may call at the Martyn Funeral Home (across from City Hall) today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, September 21st, at 2: 00 p.m. followed by a reception at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice. Martyn Funeral Home, 464 Wyld Street, North Bay, Ontario P1B 1Z5, 705-472-8810

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-28 published
Charles Clarence "Clare" LAKING, Veteran (1899-2005)
Canadian veteran of First World War learned hard work on the front lines
By Joe FRIESEN and David PYETTE, Monday, November 28, 2005, Page S11
Clare LAKING, a farm boy from Campbellville, Ontario, who never finished high school, volunteered for the Great War to spite his father and narrowly avoided being killed on his first trip to the front.
The first shell he saw landed 45 metres away. He started wondering what he had gotten himself into. A second shell came so close that he dropped to the ground in terror. Before he could get up, a third shell landed right in his trench, showering him with dirt and debris.
Mr. LAKING survived his first brush with death, and lived through many more in his two years as a signalman who repaired communication lines at the front.
Mr. LAKING died Saturday at the age of 106. There are now only four Canadian veterans of the First World War still living.
Charles Clarence LAKING, named for his father Charles, but known as Clare, was born on February 21, 1899, on a farm in Southern Ontario. He attended a one-room school five kilometres from his home, and grew up playing hockey on the flooded, frozen fields near the school.
In an interview a few years before his death, Mr. LAKING, who was always a keen joker despite his strict Methodist upbringing, remembered walking to school with his older brother Bob in a particularly harsh snowstorm. When they arrived, they were the only ones there.
"The storm was too severe for everybody else. We had our lunch with us, we were cold and hungry and we didn't want to start back home right away. So we filed the padlock off the door, went out to the woodshed, and got the fire going. We spent most of the day catching mice and putting them in the girls' pencil boxes. Most of the mice smothered before the next morning, but it was still quite a surprise for the girls."
After he finished elementary school, Mr. LAKING commuted by train to a business college in Hamilton for six months. At 16, he took a job in Campbellville with the Bank of Nova Scotia that paid $300 a year.
Two years later, in 1917, he hitched a ride to Guelph and joined the army.
"I went against my father's wishes. He was dead against war, and he was getting under my skin," Mr. LAKING said. "And it was in order -- as much as anything -- to shut him up that I enlisted.
"He as much as told me at the time that, 'If you enlist I'm through with you.' It was a hard decision. Nevertheless, I carried through and enlisted. And when I came back, everything was fine. Everything was forgiven."
Mr. LAKING was sent to England, where he trained as a Morse code operator before being sent to the front.
"In fact I could have had a nice soft job in England for the balance of the war, because they knew I had worked for a bank, and I was in the orderly room for a couple of months there. But I thought: 'I have come this far, let's go on.' "
The next two years were filled with adventure and sorrow, as many of the young Canadians he served with died in battle. But the best feeling came at war's end, as he travelled through liberated villages, and people lined the roads to wave and cheer.
He came home to Canada intending to move to Alberta, but ended up working in lumber yards. It was in the late 1920s that he began courting a legal secretary named Helen PATTERSON.
One night he was on his way to Helen's parents' house for a Saturday supper. He was wearing his best fedora, navy blue overcoat and white silk scarf.
"In those days they had iced toboggan slides in Riverdale Park. I met some boys there who persuaded me to come for a ride on the toboggan. At the bottom of the toboggan slide the light standards were surrounded by manure piles to guard against any accident.
"The toboggan headed right for the manure pile. I was lying on the bottom of the toboggan with the rest of the guys on top of me, so I couldn't get off. I rolled into the manure pile wearing my Sunday best. Then I had to visit Helen's parents."
Nevertheless, they were married in 1929, just before the stock market crash, and a year later their son Keith was born, followed by their daughter Sheila six years later.
In 1941, Mr. LAKING bought his own business, Danforth Wallboard, in Toronto's East End, and kept it for close to 25 years before selling in 1965.
Throughout his life he was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and held season tickets until the age of 100. He was to have been honoured at a ceremony at the Air Canada Centre this month, but couldn't attend due to his failing health.
He was also an avid curler, who once scored an rare eight-ender, a feat of perfection when all eight of the team's rocks are closer to the centre circle than any of the opposition's.
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime feat, if you're lucky," he once said.
After retirement, he and Helen travelled the world together and spent time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen died in 1993, and Mr. LAKING moved into the veterans residence at Sunnybrook hospital in 2003. He was in good health until a few weeks before his death, and kept a driver's licence until the age of 102.
The four remaining Canadian veterans of the First World War are Lloyd CLEMETT, 105, who is also at Sunnybrook; John BABCOCK, 105, who lives in Spokane, Washington.; William PROCTOR, 106, now residing in Salmon Arm, British Columbia; and Dwight WILSON, 104, a resident of Oshawa, Ontario

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-15 published
HARBRON, Sheila Elizabeth (née LESTER) B.A., B.Ed., U.E.
On Saturday, December 3 at Central Park Lodge Westside in Etobicoke, at the age of 79, after a long illness. Beloved wife of 55 years of John, sister of Richard LESTER of West Vancouver, dearly loved mother of Patrick of Kinderhook, New York Christopher of Regina, and Ann of Toronto, and grandmother of Katie and Jessie of Regina. Sister-in-law to the late Janet BRAIDE, and to Florence KRISTJANSON and Lillian P. DYSON- BABCOCK. Mother-in-law to Dana SPOT and John WESTHEUSER. Among Sheila's ancestors are John Pritchard (one of the original settlers of Rupert's Land, an area encompassing most of what later became Western Canada), Egerton Ryerson, a United Empire Loyalist and a leading figure in 19th-century Ontario education and politics, and Elizabeth Matheson, one of the first female doctors in Canada. Sheila lived a full and active life, and made many contributions to her community. Born in Toronto on November 29, 1926, and raised in that city, she attended Oakwood Collegiate and graduated from Trinity College at the University of Toronto in 1948. She married John Davison HARBRON on September 20, 1950 and devoted much of her energies over the next three decades to being a devoted wife and mother. She was the first social convener of the newly founded Victoria Symphony Orchestra in 1952, and was a scriptwriter for radio station CJVI in Victoria in 1952-53. The couple moved to Toronto in 1953. In the early 1970s, while still raising her family, Sheila began working as a substitute teacher. She returned to university part-time and earned her B.Ed. from the University of Toronto in 1976, and spent the next 20 years as a much-in-demand substitute teacher at Etobicoke high schools. Sheila was president of the Etobicoke branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women in 1966-67, and president of the Governor Simcoe branch of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada from 1989-92. She was a member of the Ryerse-Ryerson Family Association, produced a family tree of Ryerson descendants in 1983, and was given a Volunteer Service Award by the government of Ontario in 1998 for her work with the United Empire Loyalists. Sheila was also an active member of St. George's Church-on-the Hill in Etobicoke, including serving as editor of the church newsletter The Lance from 1989-92. Sheila will be profoundly missed by her family and her many lifelong Friends. The family would like to convey their deepest gratitude to Sheila's caregivers and to Dr. Sam GREENSPAN at Central Park Lodge Westside, and all who have supported us through her long illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. The memorial and celebration of Sheila's life will be held at St. George's Church on-the-Hill on Thursday. December 22, at 11 a.m. Interment, to be attended by the immediate family, will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at 2 p.m.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-05 published
HALAJ, Wolodymyr " Walter"
At the age of 84, peacefully, on Friday, February 4, 2005 at Ivan Franko Nursing Home. Walter, loving husband and gentle father and grandfather, is survived by Petra, his wife of 60 years, and his children Jerry, Bill (Lucia FURGIUELE) and Doris (David BABCOCK,) his grandchildren Eva and Matthew, and his great-grandchildren Mark, Sara and Chelsea. Resting at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette Street (near Keele) on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday at 9: 30 a.m., then to the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection (Leeds St.) for Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Volodymyr Cemetery, Oakville. Panachyda Sunday 8 p.m.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-23 published
NEWSOM, Donald
Suddenly, on Monday, February 21, 2005, in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (née BABCOCK.) Cherished brother of Laura HAMILTON of Bobcaygeon. Devoted father of Danny (Carol,) Debbie MOOYMAN (Peter,) and Dave (Diane.) Proud grandfather of Jason, Michelle, Lindsey, Ryan, Dayna, and Dalton. He will be fondly remembered by many Friends and family. Friends will be received at the Neweduk Funeral Home - "Mississauga Chapel", 1981 Dundas St. W. (1 block east of Erin Mills Pkwy.), on Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel Friday, February 25, 2005 at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations in memory of Don may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000 www.neweduk.com

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-24 published
VERRIAN, Clara▲ " Clibby"
On February 18, 2005. Adored mother of D.J. and Derek, wonderful daughter and Dorothy and the late Jack HAYWARD, sister of Millie HILL (Ron) and Robbie BILISKI (Sid) and life long friend and Dorothy BABCOCK. Her zest for life, generosity, warmth, awareness of others, and extreme positive outlook are reasons why so many loved her. A family memorial was held.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-30 published
WEES, Hilda▲ Ilene▲ (née BABCOCK) and Terry Lee
Hilda Ilene WEES, age 81, formerly of Chatham passed away peacefully at Livingston Lodge, Scarborough on Monday, April 25, 2005. She was born in Dawn Township, daughter of the late Ernest and Dora (SHAW) BABCOCK. Hilda▲ is predeceased by her husband Sherman George WEES, her son Terry WEES on April 25, 2005, and her brother Wilson BABCOCK. Loving▲ mother of Cindy and John STEEP of Toronto and Margaret WEES of Las Vegas, Nevada. Loved and sadly missed by her grandchildren Brent and Jackie WEES of Toronto, Todd and Janet WEES of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Justin and Amy WEES of San Diego, California, Lindsay and Dan PICKERING of Embro, and Robyn HODGE of Toronto. A loving great-grandmother to Eva WEES, Maggie WEES and Mason PICKERING. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Rita TIFFIN of Tupperville and Bessie BABCOCK of Wallaceburg. Hilda was an Associate Member of the Canadian Legion Branch 628, Chatham and will be greatly missed by many wonderful Friends in the Chatham and Toronto areas. The family would like to express gratitude to Dr. Donna WATERRUD of Chatham, Dr. James CHIAROTTO and Pamela WEST of Centenary Hospital, Scarborough, the staff of St. Andrew's Residence, Chatham, and the staff of Scarborough Retirement Centre, Scarborough. A special heartfelt thank you to the staff of Livingston Lodge Palliative Care for touching our hearts and easing our pain. Visitors will be received at the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, 620 Cross Street, Dresden on Monday, May 2, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Allan LIVINGSTONE officiating. Interment in Dresden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made by cheque to Canadian Cancer Society.
Terry Lee WEES, age 58, formerly of Chatham and Toronto, passed away suddenly at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, April 25, 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret (McEWEN) WEES, loving father of Brent and Jackie WEES of Toronto, Todd and Janet WEES of Lake Tahoe,▲ Nevada,▲ Justin▲ and Amy WEES of San Diego, California, and step-son Kent and Leslie STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Kingston. A loving grandfather to Eva WEES, Maggie▲ WEES, and Dylan STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and a loving brother to Cindy and John STEEP of Toronto. An extra special uncle, who will be greatly missed by Lindsay and Dan PICKERING of Embro, and Robyn HODGE of Toronto. Terry is predeceased by his father Sherman George WEES, and his mother Hilda Ilene WEES on April 25, 2005. Although Terry's passing was unexpected, his love of life, Friends and family provided us all with a legacy that will live on in our hearts forever. Cremation has taken place in Las Vegas, Nevada with a Memorial Service to be conducted at a later date in Las Vegas and San Diego. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Terry is invited to join the family during the period of visitation on Monday, May 2, 2005 at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Terry will also be remembered during the funeral service of his mother Hilda WEES on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made by cheque to Canadian Cancer Society.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-02 published
OTLEY, George Frederick
73, of Terence Bay, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2005 at home. Born in Toronto, Ontario, he was the son of the late Fred and Margarite (ADAM/ADAMS) OTLEY. He retired from Air Canada after 26 years of service and then worked at Babcock International with his wife. George was an avid golfer who accomplished 4 holes in one, he was an oil painter and loved to travel, and after retiring he spent 10 years in Arizona before moving to Halifax, at which time he loved to play cards, and lately he joined the billiard's club in Shad Bay. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, the former Barbara BABCOCK; step-children, Rick (Lois) McLELLAN, Holland Landing, Ontario; Denny (Cathy) McLELLAN, Calgary, Alberta daughter, Shirley DAWSON, Oshawa, Ontario; grandchildren Roberta, Mandy, Kimmie, Brad and Tyler. George was predeceased by his brothers Kenneth and Perry. At George's request cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Terence Bay, Reverend Lisa Vaughn officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-31 published
CRAWLEY, Wilfred Edwin
Entered into rest at Beechwood Private Hospital, Penetanguishene, on Saturday, May 28, 2005, in his 87th year. Bill CRAWLEY, beloved husband of Helen ROSS. Dear father of Heather BABCOCK and her husband Paul, Ross CRAWLEY and his wife Rita, and the late Carol HOLDEN. Father-in-law of Stan HOLDEN. Loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Brother to Fred CRAWLEY, Florence REED and her husband Doc, Doug CRAWLEY and the late Winnifred ROSSER, Alice LOWES, Gladys LOOKER and Lillian WILKIE. Resting at the Penetanguishene Funeral Home, 155 Main Street, Penetanguishene on Tuesday, May 31st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion will be held at 7: 30 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, June 1st at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-06 published
COLLINS, Frank
Peacefully at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Tuesday, July 5, 2005. Frank COLLINS, beloved husband of the late Olive Hazel (née LOWES.) Dear father of Fred and his wife Beth of Wasaga Beach and Beverly BABCOCK of Orillia. Loving grandfather of Tim, Mike, Jennifer, Dianna and Bobby and great-grandfather of Olivia, Gracey, Damion, Eryn, Victoria and Georgia. Resting at the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton from 12 noon - 3: 00 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the chapel, Thursday at 3: 00 p.m. Interment Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-19 published
BABCOCK, Gerald▲ Lawrence
Peacefully at Seven Oaks Nursing Home on Sunday, July 17, 2005, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Kay) née McKAY. Loving father of Mary (Mike), Maureen (Ted), Cathy (Tom), Anne (Bob), and Geraldine (David, deceased). Cherished grandfather of Kelly, Tim, Allison, Brian, Jessica, Melissa, Kaitlyn, Maggie, Nathan, Daniel, Erica and Jake and great-grandfather of Sam, Max and Ben. Brother-in-law of Edmund and Blanche McKAY. Predeceased by his brothers Peter, Joseph, Vincent and his sisters Mary, Margaret, Agnus and Edith. A graduate of the U. of T., and former Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Gerry's career was devoted to the field of Education as a highschool teacher in Athens and Ottawa and as a supervisory officer for the Ministry of Education of Ontario. Family and Friends will be received at the Scarborough Funeral Centre, 2966 Eglinton Ave. E. (east of McCowan Rd.) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10: 00 a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, (Markham Rd. south of Eglinton) Scarborough. A sincere thanks to the staff of Seven Oaks Nursing Home for their special care and attention.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-06 published
BABCOCK, Paul William
Passed away peacefully at his residence in the Township of Tay, on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005, at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Heather BABCOCK (née CRAWLEY.) Dear father of Deborah FERRIER of Fraserville, Bradley BABCOCK of Cavan, Robyn ROGERS of Peterborough, stepfather of Jeffrey CARSON and his wife Carole of Penetanguishene, Scott CARSON and his wife Amanda of Peterborough. Loving grandpa to Codey, Emily, Harley, Rebecca, Noah and Eric. son of the late Delroy and Grace BABCOCK. Dear brother of David BABCOCK and his wife Teresa of Penetanguishene. Son-in-law of Helen and the late Wilfred CRAWLEY of Penetanguishene. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. The family will receive Friends at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland on Sunday, August 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, August 8th at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Royal Victoria Hospital - Regional Cancer Centre.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-15 published
BABCOCK, Lucille "Lucy" (formerly BRONSDON, née COOPER)
(Former organist of Evangel Temple for 45 years; Member of Peoples Church) Lucy BABCOCK- BRONSDON passed away at Shepherd Lodge on Wednesday, October 12th, 2005. Lucy, beloved wife of the late Clarence BABCOCK and the late Herbert BRONSDON. Sadly missed by her many relatives and Friends and especially Emilie WADGE and Eeva McLEOD. Resting at The Church in the Village, Shepherd Village, 3760 Sheppard Ave. E., Agincourt, where visitation will commence Monday, October 17th at 10: 00 a.m. with Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Lucy may be directed to Shepherd Lodge. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Chapel Brooklin, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village, Whitby, 905-655-3662.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-22 published
BABCOCK, Dorothy " Dolly▲" (née DENCH)
Peacefully at the Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital, October 20, 2005, in her 99th year; Dolly (DENCH) BABCOCK, born in Copthorne North, Sussex, England, November 16, 1906; daughter of the late Robert and Emily Rose (RUST) DENCH. Dolly▲ came to Toronto, Canada as a young child. Beloved wife of the late Toronto District Fire Chief, Cecil BABCOCK (1974.) Cherished mother of Jim (Beryl) BABCOCK, Toronto; Norma (Ray - 1986) MANN, Saint Thomas. Dear grandmother of Kellie (Rich) HADLEY, Barry (Evelyn) BABCOCK, and Janice BABCOCK, all of Toronto, and Gail (Ford) ROSBOROUGH of Belleville. Great-grandmother of Tyler and Stephanie HADLEY, Rachel▲ BABCOCK, Jessica ROSBOROUGH, and Leigh (J.P.) TURCOTTE. Also,▲ fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Dolly moved to Saint Thomas in 1994 and resided at Metcalfe Gardens until August 2003 when she entered Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital Continuing Care. Cremation has taken place and at Dolly's request there will be no public visitation or funeral. Donations greatly appreciated to the Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation or a charity of one's choice.

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BABCOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-30 published
DESCHESNES, Debra Lee "Debbi" (née LOUNDS)
Suddenly, after a brief illness at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at the age of 47. Beloved wife of Paul DESCHESNES, Northbrook. Dear mother of Nancy DESCHESNES (Jamie BABCOCK,) Danny DESCHESNES, both of Belleville; Dawn SQUIBB (Jason TRYON,) Cloyne; and Robert SQUIBB (Andrea GODEE,) Ottawa. Cherished daughter of Lorraine and Michael LEWIS, North York, and the late Donald LOUNDS. She will always be remembered in the hearts of her grandchildren Christopher, Emillie, Jamie, Krysti Anna, Summer Dawn, Austin, and Lily Marie. Sadly missed by her brother Steven LOUNDS, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia and her sister Dy LOUNDS, Water Valley, Alberta. Following cremation, an interment of ashes will be at a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in memory of "Debbi" to the charity of your choice through the Maschke Funeral Home (11928 Hwy. 41, Northbrook, Ontario K0H 1Z0 (613-336-6873).

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