BARGEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-12 published
LARISCH, Lotti
At Marian Villa, on Tuesday, May 10th, 2005, Mrs. Lotti LARISCH of London in her 91st year. Wife of the late Richard LARISCH. Much loved and loving "Mutti" of Christiane VAN BARGEN and her husband Ed of London. Cherished grandmother to Michele "Shelley" VAN BARGEN, Christopher VAN BARGEN and his wife Deanna. Great grandmother to Jordan, Mackenzie, and Colby. Also sadly missed by her canine companion "Heidi". Vistation will be held on Thursday from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral and committal services will be conducted on Friday, May 13th, 2005 at 4: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Lotti are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation- Cancer Centre.

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BARGEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-14 published
SHAW, Laura Olivia (née HAWES)
After a life of service to family and Friends, Laura Olivia SHAW (née HAWES) departed the body at Parkwood Hospital on Wednesday, May 11th, 2005 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Mr. Charles Arthur SHAW (1977.) Loving mother of Virginia WOOD and her late husband Keith and Sandra MORRIS. Dear grandmother of Laura GRAY/GREY (John,) Dale WOOD (Christine,) Lynda JACKSON, Shirley MORRIS, Edward MORRIS, Celia MORRIS, Eva MORRIS (Allen VON BARGEN, Christina FOWLER (Neil.) Great-grandmother of 23 and great-great-grandmother of 5. Also survived by sister Virginia ALWINE. Will be missed by many family and Friends. Predeceased by daughters Eloise SHAW and Beverly NEFF. At Laura's request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Laura's life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations to the Theosophical Associates (799 Adelaide St. North, London, Ontario N5Y 2L8) would honour the work that Laura dedicated her life to.

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BARGER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-01 published
BOGGITT, Pat " Ada" (née RUSHBY)
In quiet dignity and grace, surrounded by family, Pat left to join her husband John on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her husband John, parents William and Florrie RUSHBY, step-father Robert McKILLIGAN, sisters Mary MEADOWS and Irene BARGER and brother Fred. She will be forever missed and her memories will be cherished by her children Linda (Woody) MILLEMAN of Escondido, California; Howard (Pat) of Iona Gail (Chris) HANKINSON of Dorchester; her grandchildren; Lisa (Jim) ROBERTS of Saint Thomas, Laura (Les) HALSELL of Sulphur, Oklahoma, greatgrandchildren; Jennifer and Matthew ROBERTS and Sydney and Ashley HALSELL as well as nieces and nephews in both Canada and England.
Pat was born and raised in Leeds. In 1937 she married John. Their 63 years of married life took them to many places including Winnipeg, Toronto, Los Angeles, back to Leeds and finally to London, Ontario. Pat loved to dance, travel, play scrabble, do crossword puzzles, cruise the Internet, her Friends, and most of all her family and above all the Lord. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. at The Church of Redeemer, Grosvenor and Adelaide Streets, London. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home, 452-3770.

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BARGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-21 published
LELAND, Reverend▼ Charles▼ Wallace,▼ C.S.B.
Died on Friday, March 18, 2005 at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Father LELAND is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Corrine and Jack BARGER and their children, Susan SCHMIDT, Lisa▼ TRELOAR and David BARGER. Father▼ Charles▼ LELAND was born in South Bend, Indiana on March 22, 1928, son of Wallace LELAND and Alberta YAGERLINE. He attended Culver Public School and Culver Military Academy, graduating in 1946. He attended Oberlin College in Ohio, University of Oslo and Oxford University (Wadham College). Father LELAND devoted his entire religious life to scholarship at the University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. After a long and successful career as a professor, he retired in 2000 and accepted an appointment to Orsini House, a retirement residence of the Basilian Fathers. He was an accomplished and admired academic. His courses were always well attended and appreciated. As a scholar, he published material on Ibsen and other dramatists and translated some of their works. His knowledge of renaissance English Literature and history was extensive. As a teacher, he was conscientious and showed the same sensitivity, concern and understanding toward his students as he did toward his confreres and others. His course in Modern Drama was considered a must by students, as also were his lectures on Shakespeare and other renaissance English authors. Friends may call at the Cardinal Flahiff Basilian Centre Chapel at 95 St. Joseph Street, Toronto, on Monday, March 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, March 21 at 7: 30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m. Interment in the Basilian Plot at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, Ontario.

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BARGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-20 published
LELAND, Reverend▲ Charles▲ Wallace,▲ C.S.B.
Died on Friday, March 18, 2005 at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Father LELAND is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Corrine and Jack BARGER and their children, Susan SCHMIDT, Lisa▲ TRELOAR and David BARGER. Father▲ Charles▲ LELAND was born in South Bend, Indiana on March 22, 1928, son of Wallace LELAND and Alberta YAGERLINE. He attended Culver Public School and Culver Military Academy, graduating in 1946. He attended Oberlin College in Ohio, University of Oslo and Oxford University (Wadham College). Father LELAND devoted his entire religious life to scholarship at the University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. After a long and successful career as a professor, he retired in 2000 and accepted an appointment to Orsini House, a retirement residence of the Basilian Fathers. He was an accomplished and admired academic. His courses were always well attended and appreciated. As a scholar, he published material on Ibsen and other dramatists and translated some of their works. His knowledge of renaissance English literature and history was extensive. As a teacher, he was conscientious and showed the same sensitivity, concern and understanding toward his students as he did toward his confreres and others. His course in Modern Drama was considered a must by students, as also were his lectures on Shakespeare and other renaissance English authors. Friends may call at the Cardinal Flahiff Basilian Centre Chapel at 95 St. Joseph Street, Toronto on Monday, March 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, March 21 at 7: 30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m. Interment in the Basilian Plot at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, Ontario.

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BARGHOUT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-02 published
MURPHY, Violet
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus on Friday October 28, 2005 Violet MURPHY of London in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Michael MURPHY. Dear mom of Michelle BARGHOUT (Rob) of London. Loving Nan of Colleen. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London, on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 2 p.m. Expressions of sympathy and donations (Ontario Wildlife Foundation) would be appreciated and may be made through London Cremation Services, 672-0459 or on line www.londoncremation.com

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BARGMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-24 published
BARGMAN, Evelyn▼ (BERGER)
Evelyn passed away at age 81 on Saturday January 22, 2005 at her home following a difficult struggle with lung disease. Caring wife of the late Jack BARGMAN whom she nursed and sheltered during his devastating illness with cancer. Mother to Joanne and Howard BARGMAN and mother-in-law to Earl SILVERMAN and Barbara BARGMAN. Loving▼ grandmother to Stephanie and Max SILVERMAN and Jessica BARGMAN. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (two lights west of Dufferin), 2: 30 Tuesday afternoon. Special heartfelt thanks to her physicians, her nurse Mary, and her dedicated caregivers Lucy and Stella. If desired, donations to the Benjamin Foundation, 416 780-0324. Shiva at 329 Cortleigh Blvd. until Friday morning.

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BARGMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-24 published
BARGMAN, Evelyn▲ (BERGER)
Evelyn passed away, peacefully in her final hours, on Saturday, January 22, 2005, at her home, following a difficult struggle with lung disease, at age 81. Caring wife of the late Jack BARGMAN whom she nursed and sheltered during his devastating struggle with cancer. Mother to Joanne and Howard BARGMAN, and mother-in-law to Earl SILVERMAN and Barbara BARGMAN. Loving▲ grandmother to Stephanie and Max SILVERMAN and Jessica BARGMAN. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (two lights west of Dufferin), at 2: 30 Tuesday afternoon. Special heartfelt thanks to her physicians, her nurse Mary, and her dedicated caregivers Lucy and Stella. If desired, donations to the Benjamin Foundation, 416-780-0324. Shiva at 329 Cortleigh Blvd. until Friday morning services.

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BARHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-29 published
LEATHONG, Florence (BERTLING)
Peacefully, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 27th, 2005, Florence (BERTLING) LEATHONG of Tillsonburg in her 86th year. Born in Middleton Twshp., April 7th, 1920 daughter of the late Francis (Frank) Leo BERTLING and the late former Myrtle (BARHAM) BERTLING.
(Member of the Saint John's Anglican Church, Tillsonburg and A.C.W., former member of the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Past President of Tillsonburg Golf and Country Club (Ladies Division). "Many will remember Florence for her warm and friendly personality with her nice welcoming smile". She was a dedicated Avon Salesperson who was recognized by Avon Canada.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years James A. LEATHONG (July 10, 2002). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of: Thomas LEATHONG and his wife Nancy of Burlington, Richard LEATHONG and his wife Lyn of Tillsonburg and Barbara and her husband Paul MUTTER of Brussels. Proud grandmother of: Jaime and Sean LEATHONG, Kristine ROMYN, Mehgan and Stacy LEATHONG and Curtis and Kevin Mutter. Survived by a sister Joan ADAM/ADAMS of Delhi, and two sisters-in-law Lois COOKE of Penticton, British Columbia, Marilyn PENNINGTON of London. Predeceased by two brothers: Max BERTLING and Ray BERTLING. Friends and relatives are welcome to meet with the family and share memories on Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519) 842-4238. Complete Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Florence LEATHONG to be conducted on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. at the Saint John's Anglican Church, Ridout Street (at Bidwell), Tillsonburg by Reverend Richard A. JONES. Inurnment in the Bertling Family Plot at the Delhi Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations (payable by cheque only) to the "Saint John's Church - Kitchen Fund" or the "Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation" or the "Canadian Cancer Society" can be arranged through the Verhoeve Funeral Home.

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BARIBEAU o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-09 published
EAGLESON, James " Jim" William
James "Jim" William at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Ontario on Thursday, April 7, 2005, Jim W. EAGLESON of R.R.#3, Parkhill in his 84th year. Beloved husband of late Doris M. (ISAAC) EAGLESON (2004.) Dear Mother of Ken and Ruth Ann EAGLESON, Morley and Linda EAGLESON all of R.R.#3, Parkhill. Dear grandmother to Jamie and Brenda EAGLESON, Andrew EAGLESON and his fiancé Megan, Michael EAGLESON and his friend Dana, Scott EAGLESON, Lisa and Mike KINGMA. Dear greatgrandfather to Tyler BARIBEAU- EAGLESON. Brother of Jack and Eloise EAGLESON of R.R.#8, Parkhill, Viola ATKINSON of R.R.#1 Centralia and Shirley McALPINE of Ailsa Craig. Predeceased by brothers Robert and Harvey EAGLESON. Resting at the M. Box and son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street, Parkhill where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, April 11 at 1: 30 p.m. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Reverend Harry DISHER will officiate. Interment in Parkhill Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Greenway United Church would be appreciated. Share a memory or send condolences to www.boxfuneralhome.ca M. Box and son will plant a tree in living memory of Mr. EAGLESON at the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Parkhill.

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BARIL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-12-10 published
BARIL, Evelyn▼ Florence▼ (née BAYLEY)
Passed away peacefully at Etobicoke General Hospital, Toronto, December▼ 3rd, 2005 at the age of 81. Loving mother of Lynne SMILEY and Tom. Cherished Grammie to Heather and Adam. Predeceased by her parents, Rufus BAYLEY and Della (DICKSON/DIXON,) of Owen Sound, husband Lou BARIL, son-in-law Bud SMILEY, sister Ruby (Bill) DUNN and brothers Chuck and Jack BAYLEY. Fondly▼ remembered by sister Laverne HIGGS, brothers George, Ross (Anna,) Doug (June,) Mervyn and sister-in-law Jean BAYLEY. Cremation▼ and private family service have taken place. Evelyn was a longtime volunteer at West Park Hospital and enjoyed helping and as sisting others. In memory of Evelyn, donations to the West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation, 82 Buttonwood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6M 2J5, would be appreciated. “To remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you.&rdquo

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BARIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-13 published
North Bay track star won high-jump title
Canadian Press, Wednesday, July 13, 2005, Page S9
North Bay, Ontario -- Greg BARIL- KENNEY of Callander, Ontario, who won the Canadian men's university high-jump title in March, died July 8 while swimming near Sauble Beach, Ontario He was Mr. BARIL- KENNEY jumped to a personal-best 2.13 metres to win the Canadian Interuniversity Sport gold medal in Winnipeg for the University of Guelph. He was named the Most Valuable Player of Guelph's track team and was runner-up as male athlete of the year.
This summer, he trained regularly with Canadian Olympian Mark Boswell and his coach Art Gabor said he was on his way to becoming a world-class jumper. "This year, he had finally got it all together," and had recently cleared more than 2.20 metres in practice.

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BARIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-10 published
BARIL, Evelyn▲ Florence▲ (née BAYLEY)
Passed away peacefully at Etobicoke General Hospital, Toronto, December▲ 3rd, 2005 at the age of 81. Loving mother of Lynne SMILEY and Tom. Cherished Grammie to Heather and Adam. Predeceased by her parents, Rufus BAYLEY and Della (Dixon) of Owen Sound, husband Lou BARIL, son-in-law Bud SMILEY, sister Ruby (Bill) DUNN and brothers Chuck and Jack BAYLEY. Fondly▲ remembered by sister Laverne HIGGS, brothers George, Ross (Anna,) Doug (June,) Mervyn and sister-in-law Jean BAYLEY. Cremation▲ and private family service have taken place. Evelyn was a longtime volunteer at Westpark Hospital and enjoyed helping in any way that she could. In memory of Evelyn, donations to the Westpark Healthcare Centre Foundation, 82 Buttonwood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6M 2J5, would be appreciated. "To remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you."

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BARILLARI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-04 published
BARILLARI, Ciro Michele
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home, on Friday, June 3, 2005, at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Stella. Loving father of Anna (Tim Cox,) Adriana (Pat RASO,) Vince, Pina (Cosimo LEOPIZZI,) and Elsie (Giulio ANANIA.) Nonno of 14 grandchildren. Also missed by his sisters Adelina TASSONI and Maria (Tony TUCCI.) Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Highway 7, Woodbridge (just west of Pine Valley Drive), 905-851-9100, on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at Saint Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church, 8500 Islington Ave., Woodbridge at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Westminster Cemetery.

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BARISA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-06 published
HURST, Barbara Joy (née McINTYRE)
Passed away at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland, on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in her 53rd year. Joy HURST of Midland, beloved wife of Dr. David HURSAINT_Dear mother of Chris and Andrew HURST. Daughter of Margaret and the late William Robert McINTYRE. Sister of Malcolm and Jean McINTYRE, David and Janice McINTYRE, Mary Ann and Benny BARISA. The family will receive Friends at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland, on Friday, May 6th from 7-9 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 539 Hugel Ave., Midland, on Saturday, May 7th at 12 noon. If desired, memorial donations to the Huronia Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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BARIT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-01 published
BUCEK, Gertrude▼ Anna▼ " Trude▼"
peacefully at Leisureworld Scarboro, just before dawn on Saturday, February 26, 2005 in her 91st year.
Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, talented homemaker, gardener, arts enthusiast, antique collector and hostess extraordinaire, she went silently and very gently into that good night. Born in Vienna in the early months of World War I, she lived in Austria and former Czechoslovakia until she emigrated to Canada in 1951 with her husband and four (soon to be five) young daughters. From her mother, Matilde BOUKAL, an opera singer, and her father Richard WALDEK, owner of the Grand Hotel Waldek in Pilsen, she interited a love of opera and a remarkable sense of style. Friends and family have witnessed with sadness more than a decade of dramatically declining health. Her daughters are very grateful to caregivers Francine BARIT and more recently Brenda SYLVESTER together with the dedicated staff of the 6th floor at Leisureworld Scarboro.
Predeceased in 2002 by her husband of 63 years, Jaro, she is remembered with love by her daughters Olga KORPER (Leo▼ MEYER,) Sylvia BUCEK, Trude MEYER (Wolfgang), Mimi MARROCCO (Frank), and Hélène BUCEK- MacKEY (Ernie). Beloved "Babi" to Sasha KORPER (Gregory Axelson), Kim MEYER- CECH (Alexander), Marc SELLITTO, Lillian MEYER- JANZEK (Andreas), Emily MARROCCO (Michael CONDOYANNIS), Phillip MEYER, Rachel DAVIES (Rob), Angela MARROCCO and Ted MARROCCO. Great-grandmother of Taiga, Kirin, Jackson and Matthew. Visitation on Wednesday, March 2, 7: 00 - 9:00 p.m. at McDougall And Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Road (east of Brimley). Funeral Mass will be celebration on Thursday, March 3 at 10: 30 a.m. at St. Basil's Church, 50 St. Joseph Street (corner of Bay Street, one block north of Wellesley). Donations in her memory to the Canadian Opera Company or to the University of St. Michael's College (81 Saint Mary Street, Toronto M5S 1J4) would be appreciated.

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BARIT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-01 published
BUCEK, Gertrude▲ Anna▲ " Trude▲"
Peacefully at Leisureworld Scarborough, just before dawn on Saturday, February 26, 2005, in her 91st year. Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, talented homemaker, gardener, arts enthusiast, antique collector and hostess extraordinaire, she went silently and very gently into that good night. Born in Vienna in the early months of World War 1, she lived in Austria and former Czechoslovakia until she emigrated to Canada in 1951 with her husband and four (soon to be five) young daughters. From her mother, Matilde BOUKAL, an opera singer, and her father Richard WALDEK, owner of the Grand Hotel Waldek in Pilsen, she inherited a love of opera and a remarkable sense of style. Friends and family have witnessed with sadness more than a decade of dramatically declining health. Her daughters are very grateful to caregivers Francine BARIT and more recently Brenda SYLVESTER, together with the dedicated staff of the 6th floor at Leisureworld Scarborough. Predeceased in 2002 by her husband of 63 years, Jaro, she is remembered with love by her daughters Olga KORPER (Leo▲ MEYER,) Sylvia BUCEK, Trude MEYER (Wolfgang,) Mimi MARROCCO (Frank,) and Hélène BUCEK- MacKEY (Ernie.) Beloved "Babi" to Sasha KORPER (Gregory AXELSON), Kim MEYER- CECH (Alexander), Marc SELLITTO, Lilian MEYER- JANZEK (Andreas), Emily MARROCCO (Michael CONDOYANNIS), Phillip MEYER, Rachel DAVIES (Rob,) Angela MARROCCO and Ted MARROCCO. Great-grandmother of Taiga, Kirin, Jackson and Matthew. Visitation on Wednesday, March 2, 7: 00-9:00 p.m. at McDougall And Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Road (east of Brimley). Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 3 at 10: 30 a.m at St. Basil's Church, 50 St. Joseph Street (corner of Bay Street, one block north of Wellesley). Donations in her memory to the Canadian Opera Company or to the University of St. Michael's College (81 Saint Mary Street, Toronto, M5S 1J4) would be greatly appreciated.

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BARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-06-17 published
HILTS, Kenneth▼ C.▼
Formerly of Woodstock, in his 92nd year, passed away peacefully in Goderich, on Wednesday, June 15th, 2005, surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Rachel HILTS. Loved▼ father of Stewart (Maria) of Guelph and Marilyn POTTER (Bruce▼) of Goderich. Dear grandfather of William (Jill), Matthew (Paula), Katherine (Darryl), Susan, Carol, Jane and Anne. Fondly remembered by his brother, Jack (Elsie), in Vancouver, sister-in-law, Jean SHIER, Susan BARKER (Jim), Helen WATSON, and Doug RICHARDS (Marion) and their families. Predeceased by his sister, Alice RICHARDS (Ross). Ken taught at W.C.I. and is still fondly remembered by numerous students, he then went into business and was involved with McLellan and Hilts Real Estate Ltd. and Jamieson-Hilts Insurance Agency Ltd. Ken was the last founding life member of Craigowan Golf and Country Club, and a longtime member at Central United Church. Friends will be received at Central United Church, 34 Riddell Street, Woodstock, on Sunday, June 19th, 2005, from 2: 00 to 3: 00 p.m. where a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Kathi URBASIK- HINDLEY officiating. Contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated and may be arranged through the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Avenue, Woodstock (539-0004). On-line condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com. Over his lifetime, Ken was actively involved in many facets of the community and will be greatly missed.
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BARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-07-12 published
MASON, Edythe Eleanor (CAUDLE)
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Eleanor (CAUDLE) MASON on Saturday, July 9th, 2005 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late William Alderson MASON. Dear mother of Beverly and her husband Gord MELLOW, of Chatham; Patricia and her husband Roger PARSONS of Wiarton; Virginia SAVOIE and friend Alfred CHAPMAN, of Toronto and David and his wife Lisa, of Georgetown. Cherished grandmother of Stacy MELLOW, Ryan SAVOIE, Brent SAVOIE, Michael MICHAUD, Kurtis and Emily MASON and great-grandmother of Isobelle and Nathaniel MICHAUD. She will be fondly remembered by sister Phyllis, husband Sidney of Belleville and brother Douglas, wife Charlotte of Ottawa. Sister-in-law of Doug (Donna) MASON, Jim (Ada) MASON, of Walkerton, Peter (Pat) MASON, of Oshawa, Gail (Deb) BROUGH of Wiarton, Rowena (Bill) LANEY, of Stratford, Judy (Darryl) HANNIGAN, of Wiarton and Kirk (Michelle) MASON, of Victoria, British Columbia. The family greatly appreciated the outstanding, compassionate care given to her by Dr. BARKER and the nursing staff at the Wiarton Hospital. At her request, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service held. Interment of cremated remains in Colpoy's Bay Cemetery. If so desired donations to the Wiarton Hospital Healing Garden or Community Living would be appreciated by the family and may be made through the George Funeral Home, Wiarton (519) 534-0240 or 1-866-847-7702. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com
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BARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-09-12 published
SPETKO, William▼ " Billy▼" Daniel
Suddenly, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Saturday, September▼ 10th, 2005. William Daniel SPETKO, of Richmond Hill, in his 34th year. Cherished son of Aleck and his wife, Donna, and Carol and her husband, Mac LAW, all of Wiarton. Much loved brother of Melody SPETKO and her partner, Laura FALKE, of Etobicoke Josh SPETKO, of Aurora; Jesse SPETCKO, Zachary▼ SPETKO and Delainey CARROLL, all of Wiarton; Rory CARROLL, of Woodstock and Krista and her husband, Steve VANEE, of Guelph. Special friend of Leslie BARKER, of Richmond Hill. Devoted grand_son of Josie SPETKO, of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by his many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, his many Friends, International Business Machines Corporation colleagues and fellow members of the "University of Jeep." Predeceased by grandparents, Willliam SPETKO Sr.▼ and Herb and Shirley DUNBROOK. Friends▼ may call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041, on Tuesday evening from 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Billy's Life will be conductd from the chapel, on Thursday morning, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Bayview Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to The Lung Association, Ride For Sight, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. In Billy's memory, a Juniper will be planted beside his grandfather's tree at the funeral home. Condolences may be expessed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
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BARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-12-02 published
GARRETT, Kathleen
Peacefully at the Southampton Care Centre on November 29th, 2005 in her 76th year. Kathleen, be loved wife of Graham of R.R.#1, Kemble. Dear mother of Hillary TOLHURST, of Kemble, Roger GARRETT, of Wales and Michael GARRETT of England. Loving grandmother of Joanne RODGERS and Mark TOLHURST, Rachel and Sarah GARRETT, and Camilla and Megan GARRETT. Survived by her brother Tony SHOWELL and sister-in-law Vera BARKER, England. She▼ will be sadly missed by her family in England. At Kathleen's request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation. Expressions of Remembrance to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton (800) 858-9544. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com
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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-17 published
BULL, Mary May (née ABREY)
Mary May BULL (née ABREY,) formerly of Karn Avenue, Woodstock passed away on Saturday, January 15th, 2005 at Woodstock General Hospital in her 84th year. Wife of the late George Parker BULL (1993). Loving mother of Gord of Whitby, Mary "Betty" of Fullarton, Ivan and his wife Mary of Eastwood, Don of Ingersoll, Art and Nancy, Cliff, and Jim, all of Woodstock. Predeceased by her son Edward George BULL (1957,) three grandchildren Grant, Janette, and Joseph, one great grandchild Dustin, two sisters Emily BARKER and Irene HILTON, and one brother Leslie ABREY. Survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Friends will be will received at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday, January 19th, 2005 at 11: 00 am with Captains Phillip and Wavey BIRT officiating. Interment at Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodstock. If desired, memorial donations to the Woodstock Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy (519) 537-3611.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-22 published
PARKER, June W.
At the Woodstock General Hospital on Thursday, January 20th, 2005. June W. PARKER of R.R.#2, Embro in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Bruce, loved mother of Glen and his wife Joanne of Milton, Graham and his wife Marlene of Beachville, and Blaine and his wife Heather of Embro. Loved grandmother of Teri, Sean, Holly, Sheldon, Brock and Faren. June is also survived by her sister Isabel KINSMAN of Woodstock and her nephews Peter and John KINSMAN. Predeceased▼ by her brother Willis BARKER. Friends▼ may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 539-0004, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where the complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, January 24th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend C.A. BREWER officiating. Interment later in the North Embro Cemetery. Contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-22 published
JACKMAN, Winnifred " Ruth" (née McCAIN)
Winnifred "Ruth" (McCAIN) formerly of Thamesville passed away at the Blue Water Health, C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, February 20, 2005 at the age of 87. Born in Ridgetown, daughter of the late Michael and Lena (CHATTERSON) McCAIN. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Cecil JACKMAN (1987.) Loving mother of Karyn and Don MOORHOUSE, Katherine and Lyall TRENHOLM, Ruth and George STALLARD, Robert "Bob" JACKMAN and Jayne DICKIESON, Gordon and Rhonda JACKMAN. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer SCOLLARD, Jim TRENHOLM, Brad and Craig MOORHOUSE, Angela, Jason, Adam and Danica JACKMAN and Sharon MATTHEWS. Sadly missed by great-grandchildren Nicholas, Danica, Celia, Avery, Samuel, Cody, Kylie, Jamie, Zoe, Hunter, Zoe and Ethan. Predeceased by sisters Florence HARVEY, Willene BARKER and Audrey ROE. The JACKMAN Family will receive Friends at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria Street, Thamesville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Sherman Cemetery, Thamesville. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the Arthritis Society or the Lupus Foundation. "God saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed your eyes And whispered "Peace Be Thine". A tree will be planted in memory of Ruth JACKMAN in the Badder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-05 published
BARKER, Bernice 1988, Walter 2000.
Your presence made the world a better place.
Miss you both.
Jeff, Chris, Jan, John, Sue, Bob, Steve, Lori and families.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-08 published
FICK, Roger
At Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll on Sunday, March 6, 2005, Roger FICK, of Ingersoll, in his 63rd year. Beloved wife of Eleanore (BARKER) FICK. Dear father of Lisa (Brent) FICK, Chris (Ian) RIDDELL and Kevin (Shelley) FICK all of Ingersoll. Dear grandfather of Jesse, Tanya and Ashton. Also survived by three brothers. Son-in-law of Max BARKER of Ingersoll. Brother-in-law of Donna and Don VOIGT and June and Rocky BECHARD and their families. Friends will be received at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home, 246 Thames St. S., Ingersoll Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend Dr. Lonnie ATKINSON officiating. Interment later Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-11 published
BARKER, Patricia Ellen (née MORRIS)
Suddenly at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Saturday, April▼ 9, 2005 at age 72 years. Patricia BARKER, beloved mother of Jeffery BARKER and his wife Laura,▼ Phillip BARKER and his wife Sandi, and Richard BARKER and his wife Michelle. Dear Grandmother of Andrew, Amanda, Emily, Graham, Spencer, Chase, Blake and Bryce. Dear sister of Eric MORRIS of England. Friends may call at the Scott Funeral Home "Georgian Chapel", 264 Burton Ave. (between Essa Rd. and Huronia Rd.) Barrie 705-737-2040 on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Tuesday, April 12th at 2: 00 p.m. from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie. Interment Barrie Union Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-11 published
KERSLAKE, Ernest Douglas William "Ernie"
On Saturday, April 9, 2005, Ernest Douglas William "Ernie" KERSLAKE passed into the presence of the Lord in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Loretta and father of Jeffery. Predeceased by his daughter Cynthia. Poppa of Chelsea. Son-in-law of Roy and Ruth NICKELS. Brother of Barclay and brother-in-law of Allan and Carole NICKELS and Jim and Sharron SMITH. Ernie was a loving member of a warm extended family. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Evelyn KERSLAKE. Friends will be received at the Stoney Creek Baptist Church (2225 Highbury Avenue, London) on Monday, April 11, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11: 30 a.m. with reception to follow. Pastor David BARKER officiating. Interment Staffa Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the London Regional Cancer Center or the Bereaved Families of Ontario would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-21 published
BARKER, William▼ J. " Bill"
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Tuesday, April▲ 19, 2005, William J. (Bill) BARKER of London, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Elsie BARKER and the late Betty BARKER. Dear father of Dawn and her husband Aurele LABOW, Janice ARANDELOVIC and Mary BARKER, all of London. Loved by 4 grandchildren Andrew, Amanda, Jasmine and Jacob. Dear brother of Howard, Fred and Max and 1 sister Mabel. Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Road (1 block east of Egerton) on Friday 6-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. with M. Reverend Matthew TUZ officiating. Cremation and interment Woodland Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Friday evening at 7 p.m. under auspices of The Canadian Corps, Unit 12. Online condolences www.evansfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mr. BARKER.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-10 published
TINNEY, Melvin Ivan
Melvin Ivan formerly of R.R.#3 Thamesville, passed away peacefully at Copper Terrace, Chatham on Monday, May 9, 2005 at the age of 91. Born in Euphemia Twp., son of the late James and Caroline (DICKSON/DIXON) TINNEY. Beloved husband of the late Gloria (McDOUGALL) TINNEY (1991.) Melvin is survived by a nephew John and Mary Ann TINNEY, nieces, Dorothy and Don BROOM, Ruth BARKER, Mabel CUDMORE, Marjorie and Allen CAMPBELL and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by brothers Orval and Hester TINNEY, James and Dorothy TINNEY. The TINNEY family will receive Friends at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria Street, Thamesville on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 from 12: 00 noon until the time of the funeral service at 1: 30 p.m. with Reverend Derek PARRY of Thamesville United Church officiating. Interment Mayhew-Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Thamesville. Donations to the charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted in memory of Melvin TINNEY in the Badder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-24 published
GIBSON, Gerald W. " Gerry"
On Saturday, May 21st, 2005, at London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Campus, London, Gerald W. "Gerry" GIBSON of London, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He will be sadly missed by all his family and Friends. Gerry was a wonderful husband and friend to his wife Lee. Beloved father of Ruth BARKER and her husband George of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Susan TRABOULAY and her husband Norbert of Beeton, Ontario., Wendy WELCH and her husband Rob, Jacqueline KAMINSKI and her husband Greg and Debbie PURVIS all of London. Predeceased by his parents Elmer (1953) and Margaret GIBSON (1998,) his brother Ron (2005) and his grand_sons Justin (1989) and Mitchell KAMINSKI (1996.) Loving grandfather of Jerrid, Sarah and Katie TRABOULAY, Jordan BARKER, Jacquie and Aaron WALBAUM, Cienna and Brock WELCH, Brianna and Emily KAMINSKI, Leslie, Joshua and Brady PURVIS and his great-granddaughter Micah WALBAUM. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at London Gospel Temple, 288 Commissioners Road West, London on Wednesday, May 25th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. A private family interment of cremated remains will follow at a later date in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2Y4. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (433-5184). (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca). Gerry's favourite verse is "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8: 10.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-17 published
HILTS, Kenneth▲ C.▲
Kenneth C. HILTS formerly of Woodstock in his 92nd year passed away peacefully in Goderich, on Wednesday June 15, 2005 surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Rachel HILTS. Loved▲ father of Stewart (Maria) of Guelph and Marilyn POTTER (Bruce▲) of Goderich. Dear grandfather of William (Jill,) Matthew (Paula), Katherine (Darryl), Susan, Carol, Jane, and Anne. Fondly remembered by his brother Jack (Elsie) in Vancouver, sister-in-law Jean SHIER, Susan BARKER (Jim), Helen WATSON, and Doug RICHARDS (Marion) and their families. Predeceased by his sister Alice RICHARDS (Ross.)
Ken taught at W.C.I. and is still fondly remembered by numerous students, he then went into business and was involved with McLellan and Hilts Real Estate Ltd. and Jamieson-Hilts Insurance Agency Ltd. Ken was the last founding life member of Craigowan Golf and Country Club, and a longtime member at Central United Church. Friends will be received at Central United Church, 34 Riddell Street, Woodstock on Sunday June 19, 2005 from 2 to 3 p.m. where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. with Reverend Kathi URBASIK- HINDLEY officiating. Contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the C.N.I.B. would be appreciated and may be arranged through the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock (539-0004). On-line condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com. Over his lifetime, Ken was actively involved in many facets of the community and will be greatly missed.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-20 published
HERBERT, Patricia (VICKERS)
Patricia (VICKERS) of Saint Thomas, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday June 18, 2005, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, in her 75th year. Dearly loved wife of over 55 years of Ashton HERBERT and loved mother of Sandra and her husband Doug COOMBS of Saint Thomas, Dan and his wife Cindy HERBERT of Belmont, Suzanne and her husband Peter DEVLIN of Saint Thomas, Dennis and his wife Susan HERBERT of Aylmer, Karen LUSCOMBE of Aylmer and Alice and her husband Scott OUSTERHOUT of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by 2 sons J. Stephens (1999) and Kevin (1962). Dear sister of Ula WHITE/WHYTE of Ingersoll, Hazel CLARKE of Montreal, Violet BARKER and Gladys ANDERSON, both of Belmont and Joy KOLPIN of London. Predeceased by a brother Myrten VICKERS and 2 sisters Ila WHITE/WHYTE and Donna BRISTOW. Pat was born in Mossley on March 3, 1931, the daughter of the late James and Pearl (MILLS) VICKERS. A private family service will be held at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Monday. Interment in Aylmer Cemetery. No public visitation. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-27 published
SHELLEY, Velma Aileen (née MOORE)
80, of Mitchell passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Wednesday, October 26, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Albert SHELLEY (1998.) Dear mother of Dianne ROMANO and husband Vincent, Nancy CAMERON and husband Jack, Gordon SHELLEY and wife Marie, Joyce REID and husband Don and John SHELLEY and wife Mee loving grandmother of Steven and Christine ROMANO, Brent (Janna,) Adam, David and Meagan CAMERON, Rebecca SHELLEY, Sarah (Graham) DARLING, Veronica (Jeff) and Connor REID; dear sister of Florence (Ross) McPHAIL; dear sister-in-law of Doris SHELLEY. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Leslie and Myrtle (ROBINSON) MOORE, sister Illa (Lloyd) BARKER, brothers-in-law Leslie (Dorothy) SHELLEY and Allan SHELLEY. Friends will be received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal Street, Mitchell on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10: 00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Camillia LAROUCHE officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Mitchell. Memorial donations to the Cancer Society, S.G.H. Palliative Care Unit or Main St. United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.lockhartfuneralhome.com.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-01 published
LAMA, Verna Doris (SMITH)
Peacefully, at Marian Villa, on Sunday October 30, 2005. Verna Doris LAMA (SMITH,) of London, formerly of Carlisle, in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Fred LAMA. Loving mother of Carolyne CIRIELLO (the late Brian McCALLUM,) the late Melody Joy MOORE (May 2005,) Christina KELLESTINE, Barbara WEBSTER, John (Carol-Anne) LAMA, and Bill (Tina) LAMA. Dear sister of Shirley (Mike) VAN HORNE, Vera BARKER and the late Bert SMITH. Lovingly remembered by 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Road (1 block east of Egerton) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the Evans Chapel on Thursday November 3, 2005, at 2: 00 p.m. with The Reverend Janet HATT officiating. Interment in Carlisle Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mrs. LAMA.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-10 published
BARKER, Helen Margurite▼ (née McCREIGHT)
Passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2005 at her residence R.R.#1 Newton. Helen was born 77 years ago in Wingham and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Flora (MANN) McCREIGHT. Beloved wife of the late Arden BARKER who predeceased her May 19, 1987. Dear mother of Brenda SIEMON of Brodhagen and friend Bob SIMS of Exeter, Tara and husband Robb BINKLE and Lisa and husband Brent VANDERSPIEGEL all of Wellesley. Sadly missed by her grandchildren James Arden SIEMON, Carson Robert BINKLE, Owen Daniel VANDERSPIEGEL and her sister Jean and husband Harold ELLIOT/ELLIOTT of Lucknow, sisters-in-law Eleanor McKERTCHER, Molly and husband Stan HEIBEIN all of Milverton and Reverend Dorothy BARKER of Kelowna, British Columbia, Lovingly remembered by Jim and wife Liz BARKER of Milverton and dear friend Charles ROE of Stratford. Helen was predeceased by a son Tom in 1976, sister, Bertha McCREIGHT in childhood, brothers-in-law Rev. Allan BARKER, Walter BARKER, Charles McKERTCHER and nephew Bob BARKER. Helen attended Burns Presbyterian Church, Milverton and was a former member of Christ Anglican Church, Milverton. Helen was well known for her public speaking and her weekly column "On My Mind" which appeared in the Stratford Beacon Herald. Family and Friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., again Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Helen's life will take place on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. at the Perth East Recreation Complex, 40 Temperance Street, Milverton with Reverend James STEWARD/STEWART/STUART officiating. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Fondly remembered by her many "dear Friends and gentle readers."

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-29 published
MORLEY, Moira Jesse (BARKER)
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Sunday November 27th 2005, Moira Jesse (BARKER) MORLEY of London in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Charles MORLEY (2004.) Dear mother of William "Bill" MORLEY, Jocelyn " Lynn" ROWLEY and her husband John, and Roderick "Rod" MORLEY and his wife Ruth Ann all of London. Dear sister of Doris ELLIOT/ELLIOTT of Wisconsin, U.S.A. Dear grandmother of Danielle, Demi, Timothy, Codie and Amber. Loved great-grandmother of Anastasia and survived also by Carter. Dear aunt to Donna, Janet, Carol and Patty. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184). The funeral service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, 227 Wharncliffe Road North, London, on Wednesday November 30th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Timothy G. CONNOR officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-06 published
McMANUS, Betty Louise (née COLLEY)
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Sunday, December 4, 2005, Betty Louise (COLLEY) McMANUS of London, in her 78th year, went peacefully. Loving mother of Cathy BARKER, (late Edward) of London, Pat McGLYNN (Peter) of Mississauga, Rick McMANUS of London, Sheron McMANUS of Saint Thomas and Nancy KOENRAADS (Henk) of London. Loving grandmother to Robert, Charlene, Sandra, Scott, Kevin, Tara, Derrick, Nicole and her great-grandchildren. Dear sister to Geraldine LUSCOMBE of London, Jean DAVIS of Edmonton, the late Beatrice WILLIAMS of London and her only brother the late Wesley COLLEY of Petrolia. Betty will be dearly missed by us all. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London, for visitation on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to all the Doctors and staff at the Intensive Care Unit, Second Floor, University Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association would be gratefully appreciated. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to our loving Betty, whom was everything to us mother, sister and friend. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-07 published
SPATER, Mary-Anne Isobel (née BARKER)
At Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, on Monday, December 5, 2005, Mary-Anne Isobel (BARKER) SPATER of R.R.#2 Goderich in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Fred E. SPATER. Loving mother of Sherry Bain of Saint Thomas and Fred C. and wife Glenna SPATER of Owen Sound. Loved and sadly missed by her five grandchildren: Jennifer, Tammy, Lisa, Alex and Jessica. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Judy and John HYNMAN of Brockville, Audrey and Tony TOMKINS of London and Dorothy BENNETT of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. Also survived by one aunt Elsie CONNING of Brockville and three special Friends, Barb HOWSON, Jo-Anne WIDMAN and Jo-Anne SMITH as well as many other Friends. Predeceased by her parents, Charles and Isobel (WRIGHT) BARKER. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Following Mary-Anne's wishes, she will be buried with her mother in Brockville, Ontario. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd. - Bluewater Chapel, Goderich, 524-1221.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-11 published
BARKER, Ruth Ann (née GRIFFITH)
Suddenly, at London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Campus, on Saturday, December 10th, 2005, Ruth Ann (GRIFFITH) BARKER of London at the age of 65. Beloved wife of Jerry. Dear mother of Cindy MURRAY (Dave), Brad BARKER (Julie) and Terri BARKER all of London. Loving grandmother of Brady and Lauren. Daughter of Shirley and the late Ross GRIFFITH. Sister of Bonnie GRIFFITH and her husband Larry Turner. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3: 00-8:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 9: 00 a.m. A private family interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ruth Ann are asked to consider the London Humane Society.

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BARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-21 published
TODD, James " Jim"
Peacefully and surrounded by the love of his family, at Bluewater Health - Palliative Care, on Monday, December 19, 2005. James (Jim) TODD, 65 years of Petrolia. Jim served his country for 10½ years with the Royal Canadian Navy, then worked as a process operator at Imperial Oil, farmed in Enniskillen Township, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 216, Petrolia, and had a life-long enjoyment of music. Jim is survived by his wife, Marie▲▼ (née BARKER,) his children, Michael of Petrolia, Janet and David MORAN of Sarnia and Robert and Sue Ann of Petrolia, his grandchildren, Brooke and Bradley MORAN and Cameron and Eric TODD, a brother of Douglas and Blanche TODD of Elora, a sister, Nancy and Allan LAWTON of London and a sister-in-law, Sandra STEEVES of London. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Delmer and Ada TODD (née REYNOLDS) and brothers, Robert, Edward and William TODD. Cremation has taken place. Family and Friends may gather on Friday, December 23, 2005 from 1: 00 to 2:00 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #216, Petrolia where a service to celebrate Jim's life will begin at 2: 00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the charity of your choice and may be arranged by calling the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia at 519-882-0100. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.needhamjay.com

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-15 published
LYON, Mary (LUTY) (1919-2005)
The family sadly announces the passing of Mary LYON (LUTY) on Monday, February 14, 2005. She was predeceased by husband Gerald in March 2004. Those left to mourn her are her sister Helen, brothers Con and Andy, three daughters Barbara (David), Eloise (Glenn), Janice (Gord), one son David, four grandchildren Ryan, Dianne, Carolyn, and Ashley, and her sister-in-law Ruth BARKER. A private service will follow cremation.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-16 published
BARKER, Norman▼ Stewart " Stu" (1918-2005)

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-11 published
MacKEIGAN, Dorothy Forrest
Passed away peacefully, in her 77th year, at her home in Toronto on Saturday, April 9, 2005 after battling pancreatic cancer. Survived by children Linda (Scott SOUTHWELL,) Wendy (Jonathan BARKER), Dallas (Robert ASHALL) Forrest (Sharon MacKEIGAN). Loving grandmother to Scott, Tyler, Alex, Caleigh, Keigan, Logan, Myles, Sophia, Evan and step-grandchildren, Kate and Georgia. Dorothy earned a scholarship to Dalhousie University, graduating with her B.A., and subsequently earned her B.Ed. and M.A. After teaching in Sudbury for over 20 years, she became an avid world traveller and taught in Turkey and Malaysia. She continued teaching English Literature until a few years ago. The family invites close Friends of Dorothy to an informal gathering at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16th. The family especially thanks Dorothy's care team, Ursula, Mia, Jo and Sarah. Donations may be made to Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, 600 University Avenue, Suite 208, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-28 published
WATKINS, Joyce Helen (CHILD)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear Mum and Nanny at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, surrounded by family and Friends. Born in London, England in 1926, Joyce was the wife of the late George (Ted) WATKINS. Beloved mother of Susan BARKER (Steve), Judith WATKINS (the late Anthony KAPSA) and Elizabeth MACK (Colin.) Cherished Nanny of Jamie, Andrew, Samantha, Kimberley, Nicholas, Thomas, Christopher and Lucy. Great-grandmother of Nathan and Sophie. Loving Aunt of Anne TYRRELL, Laura TOM and Peter CHILD. Dear sister of Kathleen McMILLAN and the late Thomas CHILD, and brother-in-law Donald McMILLAN. She leaves behind dear Friends and her beloved cat Gizmo. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2005. Service at St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church, 1399 Bayview Avenue, on Sunday at 3 p.m. Donations in Joyce's memory to the Toronto Humane Society, 11 River Street, Toronto M5A 4C2 would be appreciated.
"And when you hear a song or see a bird I loved,
please do not let the thought of me be sad...
for I am loving you just as I always have..."

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-28 published
BARKER, Margaret▲▼ Eleanor (née COOK)
B.Sc. 1946 (University of Saskatchewan); water colour painter and artist.
Unexpectedly and painlessly passed away on Friday, June 24 in her home in Port Colborne, Ontario in her 79th year. Beautiful and cherished wife of the late W. Vernon, and loving mother of Cheryl (Bob BEATTY); Eleanor; Grant (Linda PRICE); and, Alice (Michael MacMITCHELL.) Thoughtful grandmother of Chris BEATTY, Jennifer BEATTY, Owain BARKER and Clare BARKER; she provided them a lovely cottage for their early years. Dear sister of George and Pat COOK (London, Ontario), Dorothy LACKIE (Drummondville, P.Q.,) Reid and Sue COOK (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.,) and Stuart and Emily WHITNEY (Victoria, British Columbia). Sister-in-law to Alice BOWES (Victoria, British Columbia), Roy and Laura ESSELMONT (Winnipeg, Manitoba) and Victor and Belva WALKER (Victoria, British Columbia). Leaves behind 19 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son James Wesley, her brother Linton COOK and her parents John and Mary COOK. Lovingly cared for and blessedly befriended by Marilyn THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. She will be sorely missed by her children who appreciated her strength through challenging times. The family thanks Dr. WHITEHALL and The Community Care Access Centre Niagara. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. BARKER's family will receive visitors at the Port Colborne Chapel of the Davidson Funeral Homes, 135 Clarence St. on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Central United Church, 30 Delhi St. Port Colborne on Thursday June 30, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment of ashes to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Toronto General Hospital Foundation, Team for Transplant Multi-organ Transplant Research (Toronto General Hospital, 190 Elizabeth Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4) ph. 416-340-3935, website: www.uhn.ca/foundations/tgwh/site/html/events/teamfortransplant/t4tmission.asp) or to the Ontario March of Dimes, Provincial Office, 10 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M4H 1A4, Tel: 416-425-3463, 1-800-263-3463, website: http://www.dimes.on.ca. Online condolences and guest register at www.davidsonfuneralhomes.com

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-12 published
TOWNEND, Sidney Arthur
80 Years. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9th, 2005, at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - St. Joseph Health Centre. Beloved husband of Mary Evelyn (SHEAHAN) TOWNEND of Sudbury. Loving father of Gordon (W. Karen) of Toronto, Arthur, Mary (H. Dunn HARDING) and John (W. Geraldine) all of Sudbury, Deborah (H. Shane BARKER) of Owen Sound, Barbara (H. Everett MAKELA) of Lively, and Jane (partner Frank MENARD) of Caledon. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Robert, Samantha, Scott, Trent, Evelyn, Manton, William, Ben, Jane, Emily, and Gillian. Dear brother of Lee (W. Jean) of England and predeceased by sister Ethel 'Chich' MORRIS. Sidney will be sadly missed by his brother-in-law John SHEAHAN, sister-in-law Mary SHEAHAN, his nieces Katie SHEAHAN, Wendy SMITH, and many other nieces and nephews. Art leaves a most wonderful legacy of personal and professional accomplishments and a family who will cherish his memory forever. He was born in Cuba, raised in Jamaica, and educated at McGill University School of Architecture. After graduation Art moved to Sudbury, the city he came to love, and started the architectural firm, Townend, Stefura, Baleshta and Nicholls. He had a successful career spanning 40 years. He contributed significantly to the architectural landscape of Sudbury and the North. The firm won two Canadian Design awards for their work. He was a proud member of the governing council of the Ontario Association of Architects. Many of the public buildings in Sudbury, including Civic Square, Laurentian Hospital and the Taxation Centre, exhibit his firms distinctive style. His residential designs are exceptional and are enjoyed and appreciated by many. Art was an avid sailor and was a charter member and commodore of the Sudbury Yacht Club, racing his Y-Flyer (614) to many local wins. He was a past President and Life member of the Kiwanis Club, Director of the Idylwylde Golf Club, and a member of the McKim Planning Board. Skiing, square dancing, and golfing were passions he shared with his wife Evelyn. As a young boy in Jamaica, Art enjoyed painting and throughout his life created many watercolours and oil paintings. More recently, as a proud Canadian he carved magnificent totems that adorn his residence and camp on Lake Panache. More than anything Art was devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. He truly made a difference and will be missed. Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury, Ontario. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Hope Church, 591 Brennan Street, Tuesday, July 12th, 2005 at 11 a.m. Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations in memory of Sidney can be made to the Dr. J.J. Sheahan Bursary - Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-27 published
TUCKER, Barbara (formerly PATTILLO)
Died peacefully at her home in Guelph on Tuesday, August 23, 2005, at the age of 78 years. Wife of Tom TUCKER and the late David M. PATTILLO (1972.) Dear mother of Beth PATTILLO (Andrew BISHOP) of Greenwich, Nova Scotia, Caroline WHALEN (Gerry) of Brighton, Margaret PATTILLO (Brian MAYNARD) of Dundas, Hugh PATTILLO (Dale BARKER- PATTILLO) of Cochrane, Alberta, and Paul TUCKER (Kerry CABELDU) of Guelph. Dear grandmother of Alyson, David, Barberie (Sean), Ailise, Megan, Merryn, Adria, Jaden, Braden and Jacob. Great grandmother of Arienne and Alexandra. Predeceased by her brother John KELSALL. Barb's was a well lived life, full of family, Friends and pets. 'She' and her beloved Tom shared a joy of music, nature, reading and English travel. Joan and Royce TAILOR/TAYLOR, Agnes GELB, Eve CURTIS, Barb LINDSAY and the Elstons were their closest Friends and frequent companions on their many escapades. Her professional and personal accomplishments were numerous. Barb was a member of the Ontario Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada as well as several nature conservancies. Cremation and a private family service and inurnment have taken place. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society Wellington County Unit or to the Federation of Ontario Naturalists Natures Reserves Fund would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Gilchrist Chapel, McIntyre and Wilkie Funeral Home, 1 Delhi Street, Guelph, Ontario 519-824-0031. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
Barbara will be deeply missed by all.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-02 published
BOSHIER, Reta Rhubena
At Ina Grafton Gage Nursing Home on Monday, August 29, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. She will be remembered by her Friends Vivian BARKER, Sharen HAGLE and Alan REDWAY and all her Friends with the East York Happy Gang. The funeral service was held. Interment Saint John's Norway Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-24 published
Fred KELLY, Artist and Realtor (1921-2005)
He drew the original Mr. Monster, a wartime superhero drafted by comic-book publishers during trade restrictions
By Tom HAWTHORN, Special to The Globe and Mail; Globe and Mail archives, Saturday, September 24, 2005, Page S9
Victoria -- Fred KELLY was an artist from Canada's brief golden age of superhero comics. He created the original Mr. Monster and then vanished until tracked down last year by a diligent fan.
Mr. KELLY drew for Bell Features of Toronto during the Second World War, as government restrictions on American periodicals gave birth to a homegrown comic-book industry. In place of Superman, Batman, Torch, The Shield and countless others, Canadian artists churned out scores of characters. Among Mr. KELLY's creations was Dr. Jim (Doc) Stearne, a medical doctor and crack marksman who hunted monsters. Mr. Monster, as his alter ego was known, appeared in the third issue of "Super Duper Comics." Mr. Monster wore black boots and white gauntlets, a helmet with goggles, and a red body stocking with a white skull on the chest. He was armed with a pistol and boasted no special powers other than his wits.
According to Library and Archives Canada, Bell comics varied in quality but were identifiably Canadian. Mr. KELLY joined a stable of such Canadian artists as Adrian Pringle, who produced the heroes Nelvana of The Northern Lights and the Penguin, and illustrator Edmund Legault, who drew Dixon of the Mounted. Also part of the Bell lineup was Phantom Rider by Jerry Lazare and the character Rex Baxter, drawn by Edmond Good. Best known, however, was Johnny Canuck. Drawn by Leo BACHLE, who died in 2003 and also went by the name of Rex BARKER, " Johnny▼ Canuck -- Canada's answer to Nazi oppression" had no powers other than an inexhaustible source of courage and a killer right-hook.
Bell Features was not alone in stepping into the regulatory gap. Such other publishers as Vancouver's Maple Leaf Publishing and Anglo-American Publishing of Toronto also offered their own fighters of crime and fascism, including such homegrown heroes and heroines as Freelance, Black Wing and Commander Steel, to name a few.
Interestingly, Mr. KELLY also chose to work for a less dashing line of characters offered by Educational Projects of Montreal. Published as Canadian Heroes, the series featured profiles of prime ministers and other worthies, and was surely more popular among parents and teachers than the children on whom they were foisted. Among the real-life figures given the comic treatment was First World War air ace Raymond COLLISHAW, hockey star Howie MORENZ, and Sir John A. MacDONALD. Canadian Heroes did offer one clean-cut fictional hero, a stalwart named Canada Jack who combined healthy outdoor activities with crime-busting and spy-fighting.
Among the other characters he created for Bell were Betty Burd, a shapely roving reporter who found every opportunity to wear a revealing swimsuit; Cinder Smith, the manager of a train station in the Rockies; Steve Storm, a monocle-wearing British commissioner in colonial Africa; and race car driver Clip Curtis, The King of the Dirt Track.
After the war, Mr. KELLY and Mr. Monster returned to obscurity, as Canadian publications became overwhelmed by American imports, but not before trying his luck in the United States. In 1946, he worked with Damon Runyan and produced a comic strip that featured characters from the writer's popular stories about the gamblers, petty thieves, actors and gangsters of New York's Prohibition period. To be titled The Other Half, it was on the cusp of acceptance by a major publisher when Mr. Runyon died and the project collapsed.
After that, Mr. KELLY returned home and attended the University of Toronto to study medical illustration. He graduated in 1949, found steady work as an illustrator and then took up a successful career selling real estate in the Toronto area, most notably in the Willowdale area where he was a partner in Kelly and Craig Realtors.
The Mr. Monster character was revived in 1984 by Michael T. Gilbert, an American illustrator who had purchased a coverless copy of the original in 1971. The rejuvenated hero was presented as the son of Doc Stearne.
Just last year, Toronto comics historian Robert PINCOMBE tracked down Mr. KELLY, who had retired and divided his time between Mexico and Owen Sound, Ontario Mr. KELLY, who taught art classes in his retirement, attended the Toronto Comicon 2004 convention in June, where he appeared on a panel with contemporaries Ed Furness and Jerry Lazare. He also got to meet Mr. Gilbert.
"He was gratified, but thought the whole thing was all a bit silly," said Mr. PINCOMBE. "He felt it was great to be remembered and was pleased to learn that Mr. Monster had come back but didn't want a piece of it. He was a very pragmatic man."
Frederick George KELLY was born in Toronto on September 8, 1921. He died in Owen Sound, Ontario, on September 14 as the result of a stroke suffered in 2003. He was 84. He leaves his wife, Rita, a son; two daughters, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-05 published
USHER, Ewart Sheldon
Died peacefully in Laguna Hills, California, U.S.A. on September 21st, 2005. Born at Niagara-On-The-Lake, July 25th 1920 and raised at the Beach, Toronto; attended University of Toronto, Mechanical Engineering; was a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve during World War 2; worked for Otis Elevator Company in northern United States until his retirement in 1980. Predeceased in 1999 by his first wife, Patricia Ruth BARKER. Lovingly▼ remembered by his children David, Rick, Cathy, Jane and Rob and his four grandchildren, all of the United States. He will be mourned by his wife, Marjorie BLANCHARD- USHER of Laguana Hills, California and his sister, Joan Scott LAIDLAW of Toronto, Ontario.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-26 published
KERR, James Outhit Campbell
With shock and deepest sadness, the family of James Outhit Campbell KERR announces his sudden death at Boshkung Lake, Haliburton on Saturday, October 22nd, 2005 at age 69. Born March 21st, 1936 in Toronto, Jim attended Humberside Collegiate and earned a B.A.Sc. in Mining Engineering at the University of Toronto. His accomplished mining career spanned 48 years, working across Canada and around the world; from Beaverlodge Saskatchewan, to Texada Island, British Columbia, Chapais, Québec and Acton, Ontario; and with the firms Falconbridge, Watts Griffis and McQuat and Derry Michener, Booth and Wahl. He worked internationally for Canadian International Development Agency and the State Mining Company of Tanzania East Africa (77-80) and for the U.N. and the State Gold Mining Corporation in Accra, Ghana (8688). He held the position of Principal Engineer at the International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group from 1989 until he retired in 2001. In retirement, Jim enjoyed his home on Boshkung Lake, his many activities including water colour painting, curling, fishing, boating and kayaking, winters in Mexico, and the many happy times spent with his family and Friends. He will be lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by his wife of 45 years, Ann, his daughters Julie BARKER, Gillian, Joanna and her partner Ellen SPRENGER, son-in-law Robert BARKER and granddaughters Sophie and Zoe, sister and brother-in-law Maryl and Kent MURPHY and their family, brother and sister-in-law Hugh and Elizabeth KERR and their family, and many, many Friends and relatives in Canada and around the world. Jim's life will be celebrated in a service to be held Sunday, October 30th at The Old Mill on 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto at 2 p.m.. Reception following. If desired, in Jim's momory, donations may be made to the James Kerr Memorial Fund c/o Association for Women's Rights in Development at 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 150, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C7, or a charity of your choice.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-01 published
Dorothy Forrest MacKEIGAN
By Wendy MacKEIGAN and Jonathan BARKER, Tuesday, November 1, 2005, Page A22
Teacher, world traveller, wry humorist, mother, grandmother. Born May 28, 1928, in Amherst, Nova Scotia Died April 9 in Toronto of pancreatic cancer, aged 76.
Dorothy discovered the magical world of books at a young age. Her father died when she was 3 and she gravitated to a life of the mind and was often scolded for retreating to her favourite hideaway in a tree with a cherished book.
Her reading paid off when Dorothy won a scholarship, which she applied for secretly, at age 15 to Dalhousie University. While studying English literature, the campus "Sweater Girl" was swept off her feet by the football captain, mining engineer and larger-than-life Cape Breton character, "Dangerous Don" MacKEIGAN. They married and moved to Sudbury, Ontario, where Don joined Inco.
After raising her four much-beloved children, Linda, Wendy, Dallas and Forrest, Dorothy resumed a career of teaching, completed her Masters degree and developed a reputation over 29 years as one of those rare, great, dynamic and inspirational teachers. Always ready to stray from the rulebook, her trademark was to communicate her passionate and unconventional views about the essence of a book and she was genuinely interested in what every student felt about the book.
The refuge and glue in her life was the family cottage at Trout Lake, Ontario There were no rules, and Dorothy and Don both instilled a sense of total freedom and independence in the children. Wendy remembers lying on the dock at a young age and playing a typical Dorothy game: "Name me one great artist who wasn't messed up."
Every summer, Dorothy slowly pulled up the reeds from the bay, dressed in one of her famous bathing suits, which might or might not cover the essential body parts. Don thought endless reed-pulling a waste of time, not realizing Dorothy felt it was great exercise. He appeared one day with some of his mining buddies, planted sticks of dynamite and blew up not just reeds but a part of the bay. Dorothy just shook her head and calmly went from "reeding" to reading, and then took up staining the cottage as her annual exercise. She was always reading several books at once, and her grandchildren calculated that she read more than 15,000 books.
Don never stopped loving Dorothy, but, unfortunately, spirits took hold of his spirit and Dorothy saw no option but divorce. This split ultimately led her into her world-traveller phase.
She spent the 1990s teaching in Istanbul, Turkey, and Kuala Lumpur. She travelled at every opportunity: Africa, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Korea and much of the Silk Road -- often alone.
She eventually returned to live in Toronto to be near her children and her growing gaggle of gifted grandchildren, surrounded by strange relics from her travels. She instilled in her children and extended family a love of academic excellence, travel, curiosity, stimulating conversation and books, an appreciation for irony and an aversion to ironing.
Dorothy taught English literature to Chinese students and continued to travel, but every summer she returned to Trout Lake. Our own family always wanted her to be there with us for our annual summer vacation; no one could relax like her, and it was contagious. She read, swam, played bridge and Scrabble, talked openly, insightfully and humorously to her grandchildren about life and books, threw herself with total passion into singing Hank Williams's Cold Cold Heart or Willie Nelson's Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, had a few glasses of wine, shared a midnight sauna and swim in the cool lake and gazed up at the stars.
Wendy and Jonathan are Dorothy's daughter and son-in-law.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-12 published
GREENBERG, Leonard Herman B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD, and professor emeritus
The physics community lost a respected long time member and teacher on November 10, 2005. Len GREENBERG taught in the physics department at the University of Regina for 38 years, including 5 years as department head, retiring in 1990. Co-workers recall him as an extremely good physicist, instrumental in bringing the small department recognition as one of the best in Canada in the field of sub-atomic physics. Len's forte was writing, however, and his two books, "Discovery in Physics for Scientists and Engineers" and "Physics for Biology and Pre-med Students" have been called literature as well as science, and were translated into several languages. In his early career, Len was deeply involved in the development of the cobalt bomb for radiation in cancer therapy at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, and he worked for many years at the Allan Blair Memorial Clinic in Regina. Although not an astronomer, Len developed and taught the first astronomy classes at the University of Regina.
Len was born on October 5, 1925 in Calgary, Alberta, one of four children of Anna and Oscar, who had emigrated from Sweden. Len obtained his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Alberta and PhD from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon in the mid-1950s. He moved to Regina in 1952, and lived there until 1972, when he moved to the village of Silton. Summers were spent on Kenderdine Island in Lac La Ronge, where Len found a retreat and idyllic environment for his writing.
Len was predeceased by his parents, his sister Evelyn and his brother George. Len will be sadly missed by Ann, his wife of 32 years. Len will also be missed by his sister Bernice CRAIG (Cameron) of Cranbrook, British Columbia and his first wife Joyce HENDERSON of Red Deer, Alberta. Len was an inspiration to his children Lynnea WILLIAMS (Bruce) of Regina, Pauline WATSON (Bob) of Oakville, Ontario, Sherrill BARKER (John▲) of Red Deer, Alberta, David GRONBERG of Regina, Ian GREENBERG (Sue) of Vancouver, Dan McKAY of Edmonton, Stephen McKERRACHER (Donna) of Drake, Saskatchewan. Len also leaves thirteen grandchildren: Notanee and Roshi (Regina), Kevin and Andrea (Oakville), Natasha and Nathan (Red Deer), Sarah (Scarborough), Chelsea, Eliza and Matthew (Victoria), Ayla, Sterling and Milan, and three great grandchildren. Len is already deeply missed by his dogs Suzy and Gus.
The funeral will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, Regina, at 1: 30 on Tuesday November 15. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a bursary to be set up in his name, directed to the University of Regina, External Relations, 210 North Residence, S4S 0A2, Toll free 1-866-667-7500 in Canada or the United States.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-31 published
HIVES, Reverend Arthur Royston (1925-2005)
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of The Reverend Arthur (Art) HIVES on December 15, 2005. Predeceased by his missionary parents, The Reverend Charles F. HIVES and Jean HIVES, his sister, Jean (Ron PURVIS,) and his first wife Sheila HIVES. Survived by his sons David (now deceased,) Richard and Matthew, second wife Caroline HIVES, and third wife Constance BARKER and daughter Kathleen (Kate) HIVES. Born in Sault St. Marie in 1925, educated at Saint John's College in Winnipeg, St. George's School in Vancouver, Lorne Greene's Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto, Vancouver School of Theology at University of British Columbia, and Simon Fraser University, Vancouver. Deeply indebted to family Friends, Don YOUNG and The Right Reverend Jim CRUICKSHANK. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 2 p.m at Saint Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church at 37th and Larch in Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-23 published
METCALFE, Zona Mabel (SMITH)
In her 77th year, died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Saturday, January 22, 2005. Predeceased (1970) by her loving husband Willan METCALFE. Mother of Karen BARKER and Richard METCALFE (Lynne). Grandmother of Richard BARKER (Karin) and Michael BARKER (Tara HOPKINS.) Great-grandmother of Alixandria MARSHMAN and Nicholas BARKER. Sister of Lois WALKER (Dan) of Toronto and Bettie MOLLINS (Walter) of Stratford. Zona was a longtime resident of Newmarket who spent her early years in Saskatchewan and Montanna. A successful business woman, Zona was founder of "Zonas The Children Shoe Shoppe" in Newmarket. As a past member of the Newmarket Jaycettes and the Newmarket Lioness Club, she enjoyed helping others in her community. She will be dearly missed by her family and Friends. Friends may call at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket for visitation on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Newmarket Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, would be appreciated.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-24 published
WHALE, Betty Margaret Ruth
At her home in Ajax on January 22, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Donald WHALE. Loving mother of Alfred "Fred," of Oshawa. Dear sister-in-law of Murray and Barbara BARKER of Brechin, Ontario, and Murray and Jackie WHALE of Ajax. Much adored friend of Dorothy RUNIONS of Ajax, and Andrea, Danny, and Nadine, of Oshawa. The family will receive Friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 10 a.m. Interment in Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-23 published
HUGHES, Alice Isabel (née PEACOCK)
It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Alice HUGHES (née PEACOCK) at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Monday, February 21, 2005 at the age of 77 years. Alice of Willow Beach, beloved wife of the late Gordon HUGHES (1996.) Dear mother of Darlene FEARREY (Craig), Denny and his wife Beverley, Ron and Rosanne BARKER and her husband David. Loving grandmother of Brenda, Kimberly, Denny Jr., Shelby, Nikki, Chris, Ashley, Melissa and Cody. Resting at the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service in the chapel, Saturday at 1: 30 p.m. Interment, Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton. Donations to the Community Care Access Centre would be appreciated by the family.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-01 published
BARKER, Rhoda Elizabeth (née KEW)
In her 90th year, passed away peacefully, on February 25, 2005, at Burloak Long Term Care Centre in Burlington, Ontario, after a happy and fulfilled life in Oakville. Beloved wife of the late William▲ James (Jim) BARKER (1996.) Rhoda was a longtime manager of a ladies' store in downtown Oakville. Remembered with much love by her children, Jim BARKER of Paris, Ontario, Jacqueline and her husband Joseph McCORMICK of Mexico, and Leone COUTTS of Oakville. Nana will be sadly missed by her nine grandchildren, Jody, James, Jennifer, Kelly, Kathy, Bill, Debbie, Susan, and Beverly, and eleven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her grand_son Daniel. Dear sister of Fredrick KEW and the late Bess of Oakville. Predeceased by brother Jack. Dear sister-in-law of Lorraine STEELE and May SQUIRES, and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a thank-you to all of the staff at Burloak Long Term Care Centre and a special thank-you to Sonya. The Funeral Service will be held at the Ward Funeral Home Chapel, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221), on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Followed by a reception at the funeral home. In lieu of floral tributes, a memorial donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-02 published
BARKER, Mary▲ (née ELLCHUK)
Antique Dealer, Real Estate Broker and the "Flower Lady" of York Central Long Term Care, Richmond Hill, passed away on February 28, 2005. Mary's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff and caregivers at York Central Long Term Care, fourth floor, with a very special thank you to Carmelita, Josephine, Marilyn, Pauline, Suzette and Vina. Mary will be sadly missed by her son James and his wife Susan and grandchildren Jennifer, Christopher and Alison. Lovingly remembered by sisters Jean ZELENSKY (Saskatchewan) and Barbara MENTENKO (British Columbia) and brothers Andrew (Manitoba) and Alexander and cousin Bill PANCHUK (Toronto) and their families. Predeceased by sisters Ann and Katherine and brothers Nick, Steve, Harry and Donald. Friends and family may call at Marshall Funeral Home, on Friday, March 11 from 7: 00 to 9: 00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held for Mary on Saturday, March 12 at 11: 00 a.m. at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive). Reception to follow.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-10 published
HOLDEN, George Edward
(Formerly of Oakville, Ontario, Retired Employee of Good Year Tire, Toronto - Charter Member of St. Paul's United Church) Peacefully at the Pines Nursing Home, Bracebridge, Ontario, March 7, 2005, in his 93rd year. son of the late William J. HOLDEN and the late Georgina Sebben HOLDEN. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Olive FORD. Loving father of Charles W. HOLDEN Sr. (Dorothy Craig HOLDEN) formerly of Oakville now of Sundridge. Predeceased by his brother John HOLDEN of Georgetown. Brother of Annie Holden BARKER of Hamilton, Queenie Holden CROLL (Mrs. Robert CROLL) of Oakville. Dear grandfather of Chuck HOLDEN Jr. of Toronto, Cathy Holden JOHNE and partner Donny TURNER, great-grandfather of Andrew, Derek, Michelle JOHNE, all of Magnetawan. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and Friends. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, (905-844-3221) on Friday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Service to be held in the Ward Chapel on Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 1: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-23 published
BARKER, A. Nita
Peacefully at the Paris Willett Hospital on April 21st, 2005 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Grant (2004) for 64 years. Loving mother of Bette KITCHEN of South River, Bert (Sonja) of Brantford, Ann DAVIS of Kitchener, Mary (Al) TAILOR/TAYLOR of Cambridge and Dan (Stella) of Simcoe. Devoted grandma to 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Survived by her brother Irvin WATSON of Tottenham and her brother-in-law Jim AUSTIN of Toronto. Predeceased by her sister Mildred AUSTIN. Nita was an active member of both Burford United Church and Fairview United Church in Brantford. She will be dearly missed by her caring neighbours and her long time euchre partners. The family will receive Friends at the "Thorpe Brothers' Funeral Home and Chapel", 96 West Street, Brantford an Monday April 25th, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday April 26th, 2005 at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fairview United Church or to the charity of your choice would be deeply appreciated. Thorpe Brothers' (519) 759-2211 www.dignitymemorial.org

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-23 published
WENNINGER, Anna
On June 20th, 2005 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Matthias. Dear mother of Ursula and her husband Karl MAUTNER, Joe, Anita, Roland and his wife Cindy, and Gabriella and her husband Glen BARKER. Loving▲▼ grandmother to Annette, Lynn, Shawn, Neil, Grant, Breanne and Ryan. Great-grandmother to Mathew and Emma. Friends may visit he Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. (just west of Warden), on Friday, June 24, 2005 from 5-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held On Saturday, June 25, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church (172 Leslie St.), at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-27 published
BARKER, Alice H. (née EDGELER)
Peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2005 in her 83rd year. Beloved mother of daughter Lynda and husband Bruce BRITTON and son Kenneth. Loving grandma of Kathryn, Mark, Allison, Jennifer and Cassidy. Dear sister of Lillian (Den) HAYTER, Robert (Betty) EDGELER, Evelyn (Leonard) FITZAKERLEY and Marjory (Bruce) FAWCETT. Predeceased by her loving husband Howard. She will also be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and many Friends. The Family extends their heartfelt thanks to the nursing staff at The Wexford Residence for the care Alice received over the past year. Visitation will take place at Pine Hills Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 625 Birchmount Road (at St. Clair Ave. E.), Toronto, 416-267-8229, on Tuesday, June 28 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, June 30 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-16 published
AZZOPARDI, Anthony " Tony" Mario
Passed away suddenly, at the age of 64, at the Ajax and Pickering Hospital, on Friday, July 15, 2005. Loving husband of Eleanor "Ellie" (HOPKINS.) Proud father of son Bud and daughters Wendy HOLLIDAY (Gord) and Cindy SAINT_JAMES (Rick). Proud "Papa" of Brittanni, Kaitlynn, and Breanna. Dear brother of Robert, Shirley HONSBERGER, Mary Ann BARKER, Louise HARRISON, Phillip, Richard and their families. Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Jenny AZZOPARDI. He was a wonderful friend to all whom he touched and met. He worked at Chrysler for 36 years. He loved to play golf, to travel, and most of all being around his family. Always had a "twinkle" in his eyes for his grandchildren. They always made him laugh. The family will receive Friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village), 905-428-8488, from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Community Living of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby (36 Emperor Street, Ajax), would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and all hospital personnel for their loving care of Tony. "Thank you for being a wonderful husband, dad, papa, and friend. You have touched the hearts of everyone you have passed on this journey. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten."

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-03 published
STONE, Myrtle May
At the Douglas Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 30, 2005. Myrtle is survived by her daughters Linda FULFORD and Judy (Russell) BARKER, her sisters Helen CLARK and Eleanore KIRK, her grandchildren Michael and Lisa FULFORD and Marny and Doug PAGET and also by one great-great-grand_son Garrit. Private funeral arrangements with interment at Glendale Memorial Gardens were entrusted to The Williams Funeral Home in Ridgeway. www.williamsfuneralhome.ca

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-20 published
D'ARCY, Marion Evelyn (née CAMPBELL)
For lo the winter is past The rain is over and gone The flowers appear on the earth The time of the singing of birds is come Peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Janet NISBET and Richard LIMMERT on August 19, 2005. Marion Evelyn D'ARCY (née CAMPBELL,) in her 81st year. Dear mother of Carol NISBET, Aurora; Janet NISBET (Richard LIMMERT), Almonte; Colin NISBET (Elaine), Aurora. Predeceased by an infant daughter Margaret Patricia (1956) and daughter Lorna Jane AUSTIN (1990.) Survived by son-in-law Jack AUSTIN (Gloria,) Sunderland. Beloved grandmother of Meagan AUSTIN (Scott SANFORD), Prospect, Nova Scotia, and new great-grand_son Finn Austin SANFORD; Cedar NISBET, Toronto Milo Nisbet RICHARDS, Almonte; Seth Nisbet RICHARDS, Almonte Carly McNAY, Alexander NISBET, Cameron NISBET, Aurora. Loving sister of Eileen FINLAYSON, Toronto; Helen BARKER (Don,) Willowdale Vivian CAMPBELL, Newmarket. Predeceased by a brother, Donald CAMPBELL (Helen,) Haliburton. A Memorial Service will be held in Aurora United Church, Aurora on Wednesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. Following the Service a celebration of Marion's life will be held at Baldwin's Restaurant, Aurora. Marion loved nature and birds and held many wonderful memories of her times visiting the farm of her grandparents Willson, where the Aurora Arboretum is now situated. Donations in her memory may be made to the Aurora Community Arboretum, 141 Primeau Dr., Aurora, Ontario L4G 6Z6. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home and Chapel Almonte, Ontario Condolences: crgamblefuneralhome@bellnet.ca

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-04 published
BARKER, Florence Ethel (née HAMILTON)
Passed away peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on September 2, 2005. She went to be with her Lord only five days from her 88th birthday. "Flo" was born in Toronto to the late Tom and Emily HAMILTON. Sister to late brother George and wife Margaret JACKSON. Devoted wife to Eric BARKER and proud mother of Ronald Eric BARKER and mother-in-law to Bobi BARKER. She▲▼ enjoyed her family, David Eric BARKER and wife Christie, Kevin Ronald BARKER, Heather Jean PORTER and husband Rich PORTER, and "Ronnie" Eric BARKER Jr. Great-grandmother of Zoey Lane BARKER. She was a devoted member of Danforth Gospel Hall for many years. Visitation will be held at Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St. N. (Markham Rd.), Markham on Sunday, September 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 6 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in her honour from 12 noon until 1: 30 p.m. at Dixon-Garland. She will then be laid to rest beside her beloved husband at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. At her request, only family and close Friends at the interment. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Bethany Lodge or Danforth Gospel Hall.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-12 published
SPETKO, William▲ " Billy▲"
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services Southampton on Saturday, September▲ 10th, 2005. William Daniel SPETKO of Richmond Hill in his 34th year. Cherished son of Aleck and his wife Donna, and Carol and her husband Mac LAW, all of Wiarton. Much loved brother of Melody SPETKO and her partner Laura FALKE, of Etobicoke Josh SPETKO, of Aurora; Jesse SPETKO, Zachary▲ SPETKO, and Delainey CARROLL, all of Wiarton; Rory CARROLL, of Woodstock; and Krista and her husband Steve VANEE, of Guelph. Special friend of Leslie BARKER, of Richmond Hill. Devoted grand_son of Josie SPETKO, of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by his many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, his many Friends, International Business Machines Corporation colleagues and fellow members of the 'University of Jeep'. Predeceased by grandparents, William SPETKO Sr.,▲ and Herb and Shirley DUNBROOK. Friends▲ may call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Tuesday evening from 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Billy's Life will be conducted from the chapel on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Bayview Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Lung Association, Ride For Sight, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. In memory of Billy, a Juniper will be planted beside his grandfather's tree at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-24 published
BARKER, Laura▲ Jane (née SIMPSON)
(Formerly of Brampton) Peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Lindsay. Beloved wife of the late Rupert BARKER. Loving▲ mother of the late Bonnie and Barry GOSSE. Loving grandmother of David GOSSE of Etobicoke. Dear sister of Ernest SIMPSON of Lindsay and predeceased by her brother Cecil SIMPSON and by her sister Aileen ROBERTSON. Dear sister-in-law of Blanche SIMPSON of Woodville. She will be sadly missed by her extended family Wayne and John SIMPSON, Kris LIGHT and staff and Friends at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Lindsay. Friends may call at the Stoddart Funeral Home, 24 Mill Street, Lindsay, on Monday, September 26 from 10: 00 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11: 00 a.m. Interment later at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Rexdale. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-15 published
CAMERON, Catherine " Katie"
Passed away on November 1st, 2005. Beloved mother of Ada, Arthur, Arnold, Gilbert and Johnny. Cherished grandmother of Carmen, Charles, Brandy, Gilbert and Jamie. Fondly remembered by Joannie, Marg, Mary, and Tommy BARKER. Predeceased▲ by brother Greg CAMERON and sister Cecelia BARKER. Church services will be held at St. Cecilia Church, 161 Annette St. on Wednesday, November 16th at 1: 30 p.m. A very gentle soul.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-16 published
BARKER, Nora▲
Peacefully at Seven Oaks Nursing Home on Monday, November 14, 2005, in her 83rd year. Beloved mother of Joan McREELIS, Sandra HORNE and Jackie PARKER (Don.) Dear grandma to her 6 grand_sons and 2 great-granddaughters. Survived by her sister Betty. The family will receive Friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village), 905-428-8488, on Friday, November 18, 2005 from 10: 00-11:30 a.m. Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 11: 30 a.m. Interment Highland Memory Gardens.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-19 published
BARKER, George Edwin (1927-2005)
"In remembering, we keep what is best as treasures forever"
George was a wonderful caring husband and loving and doting father, fabulous grandfather and devoted friend. The one time carpenter, Lever's worker and metro supervisor, had a tremendous vigour for life. He enjoyed socializing, singing and being a member at the Invictones. On Thursday November 17, 2005, George passed away at his home after his hard fought battle with cancer. He joins his beloved wife and best friend Eileen. He will be missed dearly by his children Lynn (David) and Craig as well as his grandchildren Ashley and Brian (Chad and Cole). George is survived by his sisters Margory, Hilda, Edwina and sister-in-law Isobel, as well as being cherished by his companion Joan. A Memorial Service and reception will be held at the Scarboro Golf and Country Club (321 Scarborough Golf Club Road) on Sunday November 20, 2005 at 3: 00 p.m. Family and Friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favourite charity would be appreciated.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-22 published
GOSSAGE, Robert " Bob"
(Chartered Accountant, graduate of McGill University) Passed away on November 20, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Dear husband and best friend of Audrey for 50 years. "The Quiet Man" will be sadly missed by his children Robert Jr. and his wife Brenda (Belle Mead, New Jersey,) Sheila DOBOSZ and her husband Brian, Maureen COLEMAN and her husband John, James (Charlotte, North Carolina,) and Catherine BARKER and her husband Tom. Dear grandfather of Francis, Kristine, Jeff, Katherine, Sam, Jennifer, Alexandra, and William. He is survived by his brother Dr. William GOSSAGE and his wife Linda (Pointe Claire, Quebec), brother-in-law Dennis COPPARD (Sidney, British Columbia,) as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Scott Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel", 289 Main St. N., Brampton (905-451-1100) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Assumption Catholic Cemetery. A special thank you to the staff of Burton Manor for their kindness and care over many months. If desired, memorial donations to Covenant House, 20 Gerrard Street East, Toronto or to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated by the family.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-23 published
McLELLAN, Ethel Muriel
Passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 21, 2005 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Helen Cecelia, Bruce Charles and his wife Birgit, and James Elmore. Much loved grandmother of Kai and Lief. Dear sister of Mildred Cecelia BARKER. She▲ devoted her life to Christ and will be remembered for helping others. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Funeral Home, 436 Roncesvalles Ave. (at Howard Park) on Friday, November 25, 2005 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. If desired, flowers may be sent, or a memorial donation may be made to the Salvation Army, Guelph.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-01 published
DICKSON/DIXON, May Alma
Peacefully at Extendicare in Cobourg, on Wednesday, November 30th, 2005, in her 93rd year. May BARKER beloved wife of the late Harry DICKSON/DIXON. Dear mother of the late Edith SPITTAL (Ralph.) Loving grandmother of Bea GLOVER (Mike), Teddy, Sharon O'LEARY (Sib OSINGA,) Lynn DAY (Richard.) She will be missed by her 9 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Service will be held at the Ross Funeral Chapel, 135 Walton Street, Port Hope, on Friday, December 2nd, 2005 at 11 a.m. with visiting one hour prior. Interment Prospect Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and can be received at www.rossfuneralchapel.com

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-12 published
McLELLAN- HANSEN, Theresa Marie
After an extended illness died peacefully on Saturday, December 10th, 2005 at the age of 77. Beloved wife to Donald HANSEN. Predeceased by her first husband Thomas McLELLAN. Loving mother to John McLELLAN, Catherine BARKER, Michael McLELLAN, Robert McLELLAN and David McLELLAN. Cherished grandmother to eleven grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and Friends here in Ontario and abroad. Friends will be received for a Memorial Gathering at the Andrews Community Funeral Centre, 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton (North of Steeles Avenue) 905-456-8190 on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-22 published
SQUIRES, Mary " May"
Peacefully at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert. Loving mother of Jim and his wife Lorna, and Debbie MARTUCCI and her husband Tony. Cherished grandma of Mindy, Cameron, Jason, Bert, Brian and Kelly. Adored great-grandma of Jennifer, Dustin and Coulton. Dear sister of Lorraine STEELE and the late Jim BARKER. Friends▲ may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10 North of Queen Elizabeth Way) from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 23, 2005 at 2: 30 p.m. Interment Springcreek Cemetery. If desired, remembrances made to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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BARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-31 published
HELD, Mary Gertrude (née MORTIMER)
On Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Victoria, British Columbia. Mary Gertrude HELD, beloved wife of the late Joseph HELD. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and John YOUNG, and Donna and Les BARKER. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Harold and Edith MORTIMER, Rita and the late Sydney MORTIMER. Devoted grandmother of Tracey, and Jamie, and great-grandmother of Anthony. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, January 1, 2006. For time of service please call 416-663-9060. Interment Chevra Mishnayes Section at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Arthritis Association, 416-979-7228.

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