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CALLOW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-11 published
CALLOW, Margaret Waive (née CRANE)
(December 27, 1919-March 8, 2005)
It is with great love and sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother at York Finch Hospital with her children by her side. Predeceased by her husband Wilfred. She will always be remembered by her children: Thomas, Lucille (Don), Janice (Gary), and Wayne (Debbie). Beloved Nana to Donnie (Sis), Brandy (Allan), Connie, Danielle (Matt), Corinne (Eddie), Monique (Curtis) and Keri. Also Great-Nana to Michael, Amanda, Brooke, Brandon, Taylor, Haley and Ethan and Great-Great-Nana to D.J. Sister to Marlene TOVELL (Ernie) and aunt to Lorrie (Cory) and Terry. She will also be sadly missed by her beloved cat "Tippy". Resting at Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto (one block east of Dufferin). A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 11 at 1: 00 p.m., resting at Prospect Cemetery."May you rest in peace MomFor who soever believethshall have everlasting life"

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CALLOWHILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-28 published
CALLOWHILL, G. Jean (née ANDERSON)
Of R.R.#4, Saint Thomas, beloved wife of the late Cecil R. CALLOWHILL (1989), passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, in her 85th year. Precious mother of Bryan CALLOWHILL and his wife Anke of Surrey, British Columbia, Michael CALLOWHILL and his wife Veronica SWEET of London, Drenda TROY and her husband Kenneth of Mississauga, and Heather ST JACQUES and her husband Jean Guy of West Lorne. Adored grandmother of Erika COMIN and her husband Steven, Roberta BARAN and her husband Kevin, Warren CALLOWHILL, James and David CALLOWHILL, Jennifer, Andrew and Amanda TROY, Cheryl AQUINO and her husband Mike, Tim, Becky, Jeffrey and Jeremy KOSCIK, and great grandmother of David BARAN. Cherished sister of Caroline GLOIN (her husband, late Peter GLOIN) of Saint Thomas, Beverly ANDERSON and his wife Edythe of Mount Forest and the late (infant) Byron ANDERSON. Also survived by sister-in-law, Marion CALLOWHILL (her husband, late Gilbert CALLOWHILL) of Oregon, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Yarmouth Twp., February 25, 1921, daughter of the late Warren and Gladys (COPELAND) ANDERSON. She was a member of Central United Church, Saint Thomas. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1: 30 p.m. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario gratefully acknowledged. Jean was a kind, loving, gentle person who devoted her life to her blessed family.

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CALLOWHILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-21 published
GERBRANDY, Anna
Passed away peacefully, at Southlake Residential Village, Newmarket, on Saturday, February 19, 2005, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Sjoerd (Stewart.) Loving mother of Anke (Bryan CALLOWHILL,) Maritza (Rev. Dave DAHL), Ralph (Christine), and predeceased by Kenneth. Dear mother-in-law of Cathy GILES. Cherished Oma of Erika (Steven), Roberta (Kevin), Warren, Sonja, Bianca, Leif, Kelly (John), Ashley, and Mike. Dear great-oma of David. Friends may call at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket, for visitation of Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 3 p.m., followed by cremation. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Southlake Village, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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CALLUM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-22 published
PETRYNA, Thelma (LA DOUCEUR)
Age 76. Passed away January 7th, 2005. Mother of sons Chris, Mike, Jeff and their families. Loved sister of Douglas LA DOUCEUR (Gloria), Lexington, Michigan, Theresa LAFORET (Paul), Robert LA DOUCEUR, London, Barbara DOBSON, Eileen WARREN, Bonnie CALLUM (Dave) all of Windsor. Predeceased by parents Dieudonne LA DOUCEUR, Florence SCHOLEY, brother-in-law Bill DOBSON, Mike WARREN. Memorial service July 29th, 2005, 11 a.m., Saint John's Vianney with Father Tom BLONDIN.

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CALLUM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-11 published
ARNUP, John▼ Douglas,▼ Q.C., Order of Canada.
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness faced with courage, grace, and dignity, on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at the age of 94. Devoted husband of Dora. Deeply loved by his daughters, Judy DICKSON/DIXON (Paul), Carol ARNUP (deceased), Katherine ARNUP, and Jane ARNUP. Proud▼ grandfather of Dana DICKSON/DIXON, Jennifer GRAY/GREY (Rob,) Jesse ARNUP (Denis,▼) and Katie ARNUP. Eldest brother of Dr. W.B. ARNUP, Mary▼ FOY, Ruth MATHIESON, and the late Harold ARNUP and Grey ARNUP. The▼ family wishes to extend their enormous gratitude to Frances VALLIERE and the women at Home Care with Care and the staff at Don Mills Seniors' Apartments for their care and support during John's illness, and to Dr. Ross UPSHUR and Dr. CALLUM for their dedication, humanity, and expertise. John had a long and distinguished career as a lawyer, jurist, and legal pioneer. He served as the Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada (1963-66) and as Justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal (1970 to 1985). He was instrumental in the establishment of Legal Aid in Ontario. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. Friday, October 14. A memorial service will be held at Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Avenue, on Saturday October 15 at 11 o'clock. Reception to follow. Donations to The Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite 101, Toronto, M4S 3B1 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences on-line available at www.humphreymiles.com

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CALLUM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-17 published
HARRIS, Carl
(Age 56) Died peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on March 15th, 2005. Husband of Vicki (née SCHMIDT;) father of Karen and Lisa son of Audrey HARRIS and the late Cowan; brother of David and Gordon. Thanks to Dr. Jeannie CALLUM, Transfusion Medicine and all the staff on D-5 and C-3. Visitation on Saturday, March 19th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Memorial Service to be held in the chapel on Monday, March 21st at 1: 00 p.m. If desired memorial donations to the Sunnybrook Foundation - Transfusion Medicine Fund would be appreciated by the family.

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CALLUM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-11 published
ARNUP, John▲ Douglas,▲ Q.C., Order of Canada
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness faced with courage, grace, and dignity, on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at the age of 94. Devoted husband of Dora. Deeply loved by his daughters, Judy DICKSON/DIXON (Paul), Carol ARNUP (deceased), Katherine ARNUP, and Jane ARNUP. Proud▲ grandfather of Dana DICKSON/DIXON, Jennifer GRAY/GREY (Rob,) Jesse ARNUP (Denis,▲) and Katie ARNUP. Eldest brother of Dr. W.B. ARNUP, Mary▲ FOY, Ruth MATHIESON, and the late Harold ARNUP and Grey ARNUP. The▲ family wishes to extend their enormous gratitude to Frances VALLIERE and the women at Home Care with Care and the staff at Don Mills Seniors' Apartments for their care and support during John's illness, and to Dr. Ross UPSHUR and Dr. CALLUM for their dedication, humanity, and expertise. John had a long and distinguished career as a lawyer, jurist, and legal pioneer. He served as the Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada (1963-66) and as Justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal (1970 to 1985). He was instrumental in the establishment of Legal Aid in Ontario. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. Friday, October 14. A memorial service will be held at Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Avenue, on Saturday October 15 at 11 o'clock. Reception to follow. Donations to The Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite 101, Toronto, M4S 3B1 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences on-line available at www.humphreymiles.com.

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CALLWOOD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-22 published
Lynn KING, Jurist: 1944-2005
A partner in the first all-female law firm in Toronto, she became a highly respected provincial court judge who brought a human touch to her family law courtroom, writes Sandra MARTIN
By Sandra MARTIN, Tuesday, March 22, 2005, Page S9
The law was as familiar as family for Madam Justice Lynn KING. Her father, her uncle and her aunt were all judges. And yet there was nothing traditional about her approach to the law, either as a lawyer or as a judge.
"She was completely fearless. She didn't care what anybody thought, which is a great strength in a judge," said Mr. Justice Brent KNAZAN of the Ontario Provincial Court. As an illustration, he referred to her 1991 judgment when she ruled that keeping young offenders in overcrowded and filthy holding cells without adequate access to counsel constituted cruel and unusual treatment and violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
"She took a personal interest in every kid who stood up in front of her," said Mr. Justice Brian WEAGANT of the Ontario Provincial Court, who had appeared before her many times as a defence counsel. She was in the vanguard of pushing for easy access to expert representation, he said. After Judge WEAGANT was appointed to the bench, he found her extremely supportive as a colleague.
"Lynn had the ability to make every person in her courtroom feel like a human being," said Madam Justice Harriet SACHS of the Ontario Provincial Court. She described how Judge KING, her former law partner and friend, created an atmosphere -- especially in youth court -- in which teenagers felt she was seeing them as people rather than as young offenders.
Judge KING, she said, was a leader both as a lawyer and as a judge, and intuitively understood what was just. "She had the intellectual capacity to reason her way, but she also had such an instinct for justice."
"She was very kind, extremely generous and very fair -- everything I try to be," said Judge KING's older son, Jonah, 22, a student at Trent University in Peterborough. "She didn't have a biased bone in her body."
Lynn KING grew up on the shores of Ramsay Lake in Sudbury, one of three children of Harry and Madelaine WAISBERG. There's a story Judge KING loved to tell about how, as a child, she showed up at school in the depths of winter without a hat or mittens. An outraged teacher called her mother demanding to know how Mrs. WAISBERG could let her daughter leave the house without winter clothing. "Wait until you get to know Lynn," her mother replied calmly.
In 1961, in her final year of high school, her parents sent her to board at Toronto's Branksome Hall, where she met her lifelong friend Wendy WRIGHT, now an assignment editor at CTV News. "We were the only two Jewish girls in residence," Ms. WRIGHT recalled yesterday. "We didn't look at all alike, but they kept getting us confused and, to this day, we still giggle about whether they could see past our religion."
Describing her friend as a very giving woman, Ms. WRIGHT said "her sense of humour was what was so thrilling and the ray of light that got me through that year. She was brilliant in high school; she had insight beyond her years and a sense of social responsibility that was clearly developed by then."
Judge KING then went to the University of Toronto, where she earned a degree in economics, followed by a master's degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts., and then back to the University of Toronto for a law degree. She was called to the bar in 1973, in the incremental wave of women that began receiving law degrees in Canada. A committed social activist, she began practising with Paul COPELAND and her then husband, Greg KING, in a small law office in midtown Toronto. "She was a progressive person with a heart of gold who did a nice job for her clients," said Mr. COPELAND, mentioning that Judge KING mainly did matrimonial work when she was his law partner.
After her marriage broke up, she left Copeland King and taught at Osgoode Hall for a year before joining lawyers Mary CORNISH and Harriet SACHS to form Cornish King and Sachs in 1976, the first all-female law firm in Toronto.
"I prefer to control my own work, to choose my partners and clients, to focus on women's issues," she told journalist Judy STEED in a 1980 article on women lawyers. Ms. CORNISH said: "She was very active in using the law as an instrument of social change, and she did it in a number of different ways as a lawyer and a judge, especially around gender issues in terms of family law and, ultimately, youth justice."
Judge SACHS added: "She had an enormous capacity for empathy and it never compromised her ability to see the essence of a situation."
In 1980, Lynn KING wrote What Every Woman Should Know About Marriage, Separation and Divorce, a guide written from a woman's point of view that focused on the financial, legal and business side of marriage. In 1986, she co-authored Women Against Censorship.
She met her second husband, writer M.T. (Terry) KELLY, in 1979. At the time, he was writing a relationship column for The Globe and he went to her law office to interview her about the acrimony that seems so inevitable a part of divorce. "She wouldn't go out with me for a year," he said yesterday. They met again at a party and he was "just enchanted" because she was "so beautiful and elegant and smart."
An unlikely couple in some ways -- she a legal expert and an urbanite, he a writer and an aspiring canoeist -- they meshed their different lifestyles and interests in a loving partnership that lasted for nearly 25 years. "I found her very sensitive and all the things a lawyer has to be -- and a very different kind of mind from mine."
After working as a lawyer for 13 years, she was appointed a provincial court judge at 41 by then Ontario attorney-general Ian SCOTT in David PETERSON's Liberal government. Journalist June CALLWOOD described Ms. KING "grinning with delight and nervousness" on her first day on the bench in an 1986 article for The Globe.
As a lawyer, she had successfully argued before the Ontario Supreme Court that the province's censorship law was unconstitutional. Despite that high profile, she welcomed the appointment to the bench. "A lawyer presents only one side of the case," she told Ms. CALLWOOD. " The judge can't be so cavalier. A judge is required to be sensible and responsible, but a judge is also able to be creative. I wanted to be able to make the decisions that I used to wish judges would make."
She delighted in gossip and loved to party, and she had a passion for crossword puzzles and matchmaking, frequently trying to fix people up, even those who were already committed to other partners. "Nobody minded because she was so engaging and funny," said Judge SACHS.
"She was one of these mothers who loved her kids for who they were," continued Judge SACHS. " She didn't want them to be little replicas of her, but she was always in their corner. She respected them as people and she was endlessly delighted by them."
Judge KING was diagnosed with breast cancer in November of 1999. She continued to work around treatment as the disease went into remission and then metastasized. She went on disability late in 2004 and made her last public appearance at a Boxing Day party, appearing frail but elegant in a black velvet dress. In her final days, her husband said, she watched both soap operas and the televised proceedings of the Gomery inquiry into the federal sponsorship scandal. She died at home in his arms.
Lynn KING was born on April 19, 1944, in Sudbury, Ontario She died on Friday of breast cancer at home in Toronto. She was 60. She is survived by her husband, M.T. (Terry) KELLY, her sons Jonah and Max, her mother, two siblings and their families. The funeral is today at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Chapel in Toronto.

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CALLWOOD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-30 published
Wilfred BIGELOW, Heart Surgeon: 1913-2005
Canadian doctor who was the first person to look inside a beating, human heart developed the pacemaker and pioneered the use of hypothermia in heart surgery
By Ron CSILLAG, Special to The Globe and Mail, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, Page S9
Toronto -- The frigid Canadian winter of 1941, a Toronto hospital and a 28-year-old surgical intern who had just helped amputate a man's frostbitten fingers. Wilfred (Bill) BIGELOW's curiosity was piqued: How and why did extreme cold destroy human tissue?
The Manitoba-born University of Toronto graduate searched the available medical literature and, surprisingly in a country where winters are cold enough to kill, found little about frostbite.
Spurred by his surgery professor's challenge, Dr. BIGELOW finally found sources who knew something about frostbite. He learned that cold alone doesn't cause gangrene. Rather, tissue dies when blood stops moving, and people can tolerate extreme cold without damage as long as some blood continues to course through their veins.
But the Second World War intervened, and Dr. BIGELOW was soon off to serve as a front-line surgeon with the Canadian army in England and northwest Europe. On his return, he spent a year studying in Maryland at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, where pioneer heart operations on "blue babies" born with defective hearts were being performed, with mixed results. This prompted Dr. BIGELOW, with his prewar studies in localized hypothermia, to investigate whether it might be possible, as he would later write, to cool "the whole body, reduce the oxygen requirements, interrupt the circulation, and open the heart." If cold itself is not harmful to flesh and organs, he reasoned, then it would be safe to slow circulation to a near standstill so that surgeons could operate on nearly empty blood vessels.
Back at Toronto General Hospital in 1947, he and a small team obtained a room in the basement of the Banting Institute to carry on the research. Approval for the project had been granted in an atmosphere of some skepticism. At the time, a drop in body temperature was considered dangerous, if not lethal. As a first step, the team discovered that lowering the temperature of an extremity reduced its metabolism and oxygen requirements.
Then, in 1949, they made their first open-heart attempt. A dog was immersed in cold water inside a cut-down oil drum, and the temperature of its body lowered to 20 degrees. The animal's heart was pink and healthy, but it wasn't beating and its circulation was stopped for 15 minutes. Dr. BIGELOW tapped the heart tentatively with an electrical probe. All four chambers responded with one convulsive throb. He tapped it again. Another beat. The organ then continued beating without blood -- a first -- and then with blood. The dog was rewarmed and survived.
The episode led him to think that a device that could deliver a gentle jolt of some sort, without damaging the muscle, would enhance the hypothermia experiments.
That's how Dr. BIGELOW became known as one of the world's leading pioneers in the use of hypothermia in heart surgery and in the development of the pacemaker, which he co-invented with fellow Canadian cardiovascular superstar John Carter CALLAGHAN, and an electrical engineer, Jack HOPPS, found through the National Research Council in Ottawa.
In 1950, Dr. BIGELOW was the first person to look inside a living, beating human heart. He was astonished. The organ bore little resemblance to the diagrams and descriptions of his medical school lectures. "We knew there would be a valve flapping back and forth, but we weren't prepared for the dynamic ring that contracts forcefully in co-ordination with the valve. And the valve itself was far different from what we expected," he told journalist June CALLWOOD in 1985.
Dr. BIGELOW and Dr. CALLAGHAN electrified their colleagues when they presented their findings in 1950 at a meeting in Denver of the American Surgical Association. "There was no discussion," Dr. BIGELOW recalled years later. "It was one of the very few basic medical discoveries where no one stood up to say they'd done something similar."
Their presentation stimulated worldwide research and, two years later, a successful operation using hypothermia was performed in the United States. After this, "a steady stream of surgeons and scientists from around the world came to see our first Canadian open-heart surgery and to visit our Banting and Best Institute laboratory," Dr. BIGELOW reported, including 19 of Japan's top heart surgeons.
The first thing the Japanese doctors wanted to see was the old 25-gallon oil drum sawed in two that had served as the crucible for the canine experiment.
The next thing the visitors wanted to see was the world's first heart pacer -- a table-top contraption that weighed about 15 pounds and measured a foot long and several inches wide. The pacer, too, was co-developed by Dr. BIGELOW -- to stimulate the hearts of his experimental dogs when they were slowed down by the cooling.
By 1959, a Swedish doctor had used transistor circuitry and successfully implanted a pacemaker the size of a hockey puck beneath a patient's skin. But, for years, pacemakers were known everywhere as "Toronto machines."
(The invention of a lithium battery by a Buffalo electrical engineer in 1972 launched the pacemaker as a modern medical and technical miracle for countless thousands of people around the world. Today's pacemakers measure about four centimetres by three centimetres by half-a-centimetre thick and can be implanted in 30 minutes.)
About 1960, the two prevalent techniques of the day -- operations using heart-lung pumps and hypothermia -- were combined and used by surgeons around the world on a daily basis. In 1967, both methods were used by South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard, who performed the world's first transplant.
Today, ultra-cold chemical solutions are injected into the coronary arteries during surgery to protect the heart further.
Dr. BIGELOW pioneered several other cardiac surgical procedures and, in 1956, established the first complete three-year to four-year training program for cardiac surgeons. He headed the renowned cardiovascular surgical team at Toronto General Hospital for 20 years. He received two dozen major honours and awards, including the Order of Canada in 1981, and was named to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 1997. He authored two books, Cold Hearts and Mysterious Heparin, and wrote more than 100 medical papers.
A self-effacing man, Dr. BIGELOW insisted that some of his early experiments failed dismally. For instance, he spent 10 years trying to discover how groundhogs were able to hibernate, but gained little except a deep respect for groundhogs. He called the invention of the pacemaker a "spinoff" from the hypothermia experiments.
All the same, he was a walking, talking hero to young Canadian doctors. To Anthony GRAHAM, now a cardiologist at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, Bill BIGELOW was always a giant among surgeons. In the early 1970s, Dr. BIGELOW made it his business to quietly persuade potential recruits to sign on to the surgical staff at Toronto General Hospital and had invited Dr. GRAHAM, who had recently returned from studying in California, to drop by his office. The visit turned out to be a tour of Dr. BIGELOW's "collection" that he had laid out in hopes of sparking interest in young doctors.
"He had built a little museum in his office that was full of the gadgets he had made over the years," said Dr. GRAHAM. There, all lined up and neatly presented, were pacemakers in various stages of developments, early dilators and other devices that had played their part in medical history. "All of it was really neat to see. As a Canadian, he made a staggering contribution to his field. The things we see as commonplace today were revolutionary then."
As it turned out, Dr. GRAHAM did not join Dr. BIGELOW's staff, but the two men came to know each other through their involvement in the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. "He was a gentle, caring man," said Dr. GRAHAM. " Not at all like the surgical personality we often think of as stereotypical."
For his part, Dr. BIGELOW was aware of a larger picture that lay beyond the day-to-day demands of a busy surgeon. "The moral responsibility of introducing a new operation is real," he wrote in Cold Hearts, the medical history of his work that was published in 1984. "I sometimes look back with a shudder. Working beyond the accepted limits of conventional medicine with few guidelines and no one to share responsibility or offer counsel was a very lonely feeling."
Wilfred Gordon BIGELOW was born in Brandon, Manitoba, on June 18, 1913. He died in Toronto on March 27, 2005, at 91. He leaves a daughter and three sons. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth.
A memorial service is scheduled for April 23 at 2 p.m. at Toronto's Rosedale United Church.

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CALLWOOD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-13 published
Dorothy THOMAS stormed city hall
One of reformer group elected to council in 1972
She started poop and scoop program in Toronto
By Catherine DUNPHY, Obituary Writer
Once upon a time, when Toronto was younger and believed in itself much, much more, a group of urban idealists stormed city hall. They called themselves reformers and they got into the council chamber by getting themselves elected. David CROMBIE was their leader, a man dubbed Toronto's "tiny perfect mayor" by the media of the day, and great things were expected and sometimes even delivered.
Now, these reformers were feisty and forward-thinking -- they were people like the late Colin VAUGHAN, an architect turned activist, lawyers Dale MARTIN and Karl JAFFARY, renegade thinker John SEWELL. And three of the newly minted aldermen -- for that was the job title of councillor in those days -- were women.
But only two -- Anne JOHNSTON and Dorothy THOMAS -- made it through the first term of office. JOHNSTON, who retired from municipal politics at the time of the last election, says that was only because they learned to be tough and because they had each other.
"I met her December 4, 1972, the night we were all elected. There was a spontaneous gathering of all the reformers at city hall and I remember Dorothy was wearing a hat and she came up to me and said: 'You and I are going to be Friends,'" she said.
They were a gang of citizen politicians who believed they were going to create a livable, even lovable city, but THOMAS was right about at least one thing that night: she and JOHNSTON were Friends until May 9 this year, when THOMAS died of cancer at Dorothy MIKOS was the proud daughter of very proud Hungarians. Her father, a tailor, and her mother, a talented seamstress, came to Canada in the 1930s. Theirs was the classic immigrant story, according to THOMAS's only child, Nye THOMAS, a lawyer and policy director of the Ipperwash provincial inquiry. His grandparents worked hard in Spadina Ave. sweatshops so their children would never have to and were thrilled when their daughter went to the University of Toronto.
THOMAS discovered journalism there -- it was the heyday of the varsity press -- as well as Ralph THOMAS, another journalist who would become a well-known Canadian filmmaker. Now living in California, he is best known here for Ticket To Heaven and The Terry Fox Story. Dorothy THOMAS left university before she graduated to work at the Toronto Star, where she was an arts reporter under the watch of the legendary entertainment editor Nathan COHEN.
She was a stay-at-home mom living in a fourplex on Wineva Ave. in the Beach when she joined up with a group of residents to successfully fight the construction of the Scarborough Expressway, which would have cut right through her neighbourhood.
THOMAS served two terms on Toronto council, from 1972 to 1976 and from 1981 to 1985, representing the old Ward 9 until ousted by a tag team of Paul CHRISTIE and Tom JAKOBEK. She had been one of the founders of the City of Toronto's Person's Day Award and had headed the Mayor's Task Force on the Status of Women.
"She was an excellent politician," said Barbara CAPLAN, a former Toronto city clerk. "She could build consensus across political ties."
JOHNSTON said her friend initiated Toronto's poop and scoop program, an achievement not among those noted on the condolence motion passed by council 10 days after THOMAS died, but not without its significance.
"She owned the public works committee," said JOHNSTON. " She was always the chair. She liked it because it was working on neighbour stuff."
Attractive and articulate, THOMAS was also blunt. "There was no filter with her, ever," her son said.
She made headlines when she and Alderman Dale MARTIN visited Calgary in 1985 for the 48th annual convention of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. "The whole of downtown Calgary shows an amazing lack of planning," she said. Ralph KLEIN was the mayor then and he summoned photographers to record him standing in front of Calgary City Hall wearing boxing gloves and dissing the smug politicians from the East.
THOMAS didn't back down. "It's very ugly in Calgary," she told the Star. "It even makes (Metro planners) look good."
By then a single mom working punishing hours, THOMAS still made a point of being home every night to have dinner with her son. When she quit politics the first time, it was to spend time with Nye. When she left municipal politics for good, she moved to Euclid Ave. and got a job heading and helping clean up the Metro Licensing Commission, serving on the subsequent Toronto Licensing Tribunal until 2003.
A spectacular cook and a stylish hostess, she was often asked to donate her talents to fundraising events. A dinner party for four catered by Dorothy THOMAS was always a hot ticket at silent and not-so-silent auctions for the New Democratic Party. She was generous with her money as well as time, donating to 60 charities, including the Canadian Marmot Foundation (because she thought no one else would, her son said).
Her dinner table was a natural gathering place for Friends and their families. For 10 years she met one Wednesday night every other month with a group of powerful women such as June CALLWOOD, Doris ANDERSON and Sylvia OSTRY, and for twice as long as that, she was part of a poker player gang of Friends that included fellow activist Ethel TEITELBAUM, who often travelled with THOMAS.
"She was a complicated woman who attacked a lot of people who loved her. But we hung in there because she was loyal and wonderful company -- witty, generous. I always thought she was beautiful," said TEITELBAUM.
Last fall they had travelled to Sicily, one of THOMAS's must-see destinations. "We had a ball," said TEITELBAUM.
But THOMAS, who disliked doctors, was in pain and in fact had been suffering for some time. When she was finally diagnosed with cancer at Christmas, it was too late. THOMAS was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital, where she had hundreds of visitors. "They said they had never seen anything like it," said CAPLAN, who was soon sending out regular emails about THOMAS to 125 recipients.
In recent years, THOMAS had moved to Port Hope and had been immersed in developing the Port Hope Ecology Garden.
THOMAS never got home again: she spent 17 weeks in hospital, latterly at the Toronto Grace where she celebrated her 67th birthday with Friends. She wasn't in pain, but she was unable to read or watch much television, and every morning she would wake up and be angry that she was still around. "She wanted to leave the arena," CAPLAN said.
She insisted both Nye and his wife, Karen, go to China on a long-awaited trip to bring home Mei Leigh, their adopted daughter and her first grandchild. She died two days after they left Canada.
Her many Friends are gathering tonight at 7 p.m. at the Gladstone Hotel for her memorial. There will be good food, wine, Friends reuniting, laughter and only four speeches. Her son says it is where and how she would have wanted it.

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CALMITA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-21 published
VANDEN BROECKE, Dion
At Bluewater Health - C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Saturday, February 19, 2005. Dion VANDEN BROECKE, 70 years, of Petrolia. Beloved husband of Delen (née CALMITA.) Dear father of Thierry and Cindy VANDEN BROECKE of Fletcher and Linda VANDEN BROECKE and Randy WILLIAMS of Sarnia. Dear step-father of Jim and Helen SQUIRE of Leamington. Dear grandfather of Rachel and Aurora. Dear brother of George VANDEN BROECKE of Aylmer Achille, Roger and Marriette all of Belgium and the late Marcel. Special friend to Brian CLARK of Petrolia. Also predeceased by a half brother, Maurice and a half sister Gabrielle. Visitors will be received at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 from 10 a.m. to service time at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend Sandra DURRANT will officiate. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be sent on-line at www.needhamjay.com

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CALNAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-15 published
HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, Edna Elizabeth "Betty" (née MADILL)
It is with appropriate reverence and muted celebration that we announce the passing of our dear mother on March 14, 2005. In her 89th year, she died peacefully following a week of care at the William Osler Health Centre - Etobicoke Campus. We all have splendid memories of the contributions she made to so many in so many ways, not the least were her sons and daughters, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She will be especially remembered by sons Frederick David and Gordon Douglas, and their wives Lorna and Leslie, son-in-law E. Joseph (Joe) CALNAN, her brother Harold Stuart MADILL and wife Josephine, and nephew Ralph HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON. Daughters Elizabeth Ann and Barbara Jane CALNAN, and her brother Ralph MADILL, predeceased her. A top-ranked golfer, she shared her joy for the sport with the Humber Valley "Swingers" until she retired her clubs only a few years ago. She was also in high demand as a contract bridge partner with several clubs. According to her wishes, there will be no funeral service or reception at this time; her ashes will be interred at Victoria Lawn Cemetery in St. Catharines on July 2nd at which time a celebration of her life will take place. Anyone wishing to remember her, is invited to make a contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society (Research), or in her name with the charity of choice.

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CALNE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-15 published
MICKLEBOROUGH, Doris Helen (née MARLATT)
Born March 3, 1905 in Vancouver, British Columbia and died peacefully September 12, 2005. Doris was predeceased by her husband George after 54 wonderful years of marriage and her daughter Nancy. Doris is survived by her daughter Angela (Ralph ROBERTS;) grandchildren Dorothy Ann (Tom CALNE), Kelly (Ryan AYRE) and Marnie Noelle (Brendan QUARRY;) and great grandchildren Adam and William CALNE and Johah QUARRY. No service will be held at the request of the deceased. Those wishing to make a donation may send them to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind 1929 Bayview Ave. Toronto, Ontario M4G 3E8, with the family's appreciation.

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CALOMENI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-13 published
CALOMENI, Giovanna (née MAZZULLA)
Passed away suddenly, in her 77th year, at home on March 11, 2005. Beloved wife of Salvatore. Giovanna was born in Bucita, Cosenza, Italy. Beloved mother of Luigi and Connie (husband Italo). Sadly missed by grandchildren Alessandro and Kayla, and sister-in-law Laura. Cherished sister of Mike (wife Franca) and Franco (wife Ida) MAZZULLA. Will be deeply missed by the whole family. Always remembered as someone who gave unconditionally and was the thread that bound us together. Visitation at Bernardo Funeral Home, 2960 Dufferin St. (south of Lawrence Ave.) on Sunday, March 13 from 6-9 p.m. and Monday, March 14 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Prayer service Monday 6 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Helen's Church, 1680 Dundas St. West on Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. Entombment Park Lawn Cemetery - Paradise Mausoleum.

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CALOURA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-11 published
CARREIRO, Manuel Caetano
At Victoria Hospital, on Thursday, November 10, 2005, Manuel Caetano CARREIRO in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Maria (DOS REIS) CARREIRO. Dear father of Frank CARREIRO (Sue), George CARREIRO (Lina,) Joe CARREIRO (Filomena) and Lucy NEEVES (Paul,) all of London. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Justyne, Amanda, Amber, Michael, Robert, Christopher, Chelsea, Karissa and Brandon. Brother of Francisco CARREIRO and Cecilia CALOURA of London, and Maria DO ROSARIO, Maria CARREIRO, Maria Jose CARREIRO and Antonio CARRIERO, all of Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church (Elm Street at Hamilton Road). Entombment Holy Family Mausoleum, St. Peter's Cemetery.

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CALVELLI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-30 published
ROBINSON, Larry
After a brief illness passed away at the Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax on April 27, 2005, surrounded by the love of his family. Larry, age 56, is the beloved husband and soul mate of Lorna. Cherished Dad of Laura and her husband Marco CALVELLI. Proud "Gramp" of Ethan, and one little bundle soon to arrive. Much loved son of Irene and the late Lawrence. Very special brother of Cathie and her husband Keith MILLER. A favourite uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear son-in-law of Vivian and her husband D'Arcy BOURGAIZE. Also sadly missed by the O'Donnell family. Following Larry's wishes, private family arrangements were held at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488. Cremation has taken place. The family would invite all Friends to attend a graveside memorial at Erskine Cemetery, Fairport Road and Finch Avenue, Pickering. For date and time please call the funeral home. Donations made to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital Building Fund would be appreciated.

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CALVERLY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-12 published
WILSON, Alva Mae (née DUKE)
Peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge on Friday June 10th, 2005 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late J. Edgar WILSON. Sister of Kae MOYES, Reta CALVERLY and the late Claude, Aud, Helen and two infant brothers. Daughter of the late Charles J. and Mabel DUKE. Dearly loved by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner Chapel", Bracebridge on Monday June 13th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at Port Carling United Church on Tuesday June 14th, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Port Carling Cemetery. Memorial gifts to the Port Carling United Church, South Muskoka Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-23 published
CALVERT, Albert John
At Parkwood Hospital on Monday March 21, 2005. Mr. Albert John CALVERT of London in his 97th year. Dear uncle of Jim and his wife Donalda WILSON of London and the late Marlene ZETTEL. Dear great uncle of Darlene BARDAWILL and Frederick Victor HULL. Mr. CALVERT was a veteran of World War 2. A memorial service will be held at Parkwood Hospital at a later date. Forest City Cremation Services (675-0772).

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CALVERT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-15 published
MURCH, Howard
Mr. Howard MURCH, age 79, of 115 Greenwood Drive Stratford passed away suddenly at the Stratford General Hospital on Monday, June 13, 2005. He was born in Toronto, son of A. Lloyd MURCH and the former Winnifred E. HARRIS, both who predeceased him in 1985. He was a member of the Canadian Army during World War 2 and then was employed at Canadian National Railway as a machinist and later at Cooper Energy Services, retiring in 1991. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 8 Stratford. Howard was and avid sportsman.
Beloved husband of Irene Dorothy LALONDE who predeceased him on January, 13th, 2003. Loving father of Linda LOGHRIN and husband Alex, Judy MURCH (deceased,) Larry MURCH and Fiance Bonnie MURRAY and Cindy MURCH. Dear Grandfather of Jenny Sue and Rob LANTZ, Daniel MURCH, Maria LOGHRIN and Gordon McLAUGHLIN. Great Grandfather of Sheldon and Genavieve LANTZ. Brother of Bruce MURCH and wife Laurie, Ross MURCH and wife Joan, Lois TROTTER, Irene CALVERT and husband Norm, Joyce PETRIE and Arlene PRICE. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families. Besides his parents and wife , he was predeceased by daughter Judy (2005), a sister Helen MULLIGAN and brothers-in-law Ronald PRICE, Robert PETRIE and Alex TROTTER. Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St. Stratford on Thursday, June 16th, 2005 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church on Friday at 11 a.m. Rev. Fr. Dick BESTER will be celebrant. Interment will be in Avondale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of one's choice through the funeral home.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-16 published
CROSSLEY, Evelyn
Evelyn CROSSLEY passed away July 13, 2005 at her residence in London, in her 97th year. She was predeceased by many of her family including her beloved husband Jack Clayton CROSSLEY (Owen Sound) and son William John Clayton CROSSLEY (Calgary.) Throughout her life, Evelyn touched many lives. In 1959, she took over the family business, Northern Transport, which she managed successfully through the sixties and into the seventies. Her true joy, however, was doing volunteer work in the community. She was an active member of St. George's Anglican Church in Owen Sound and particularly enjoyed being on the Chancel Guild. In the community, she took great pleasure in serving Meals on Wheels and was a proud member of the local Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire. She was a dedicated mother and a truly admired and cherished Aunt Ev. She will be remembered for her courage and dignity, her sense of humour, her generous smile, and her remarkable memory for people, places and cards (mostly at the bridge table).
Evelyn is survived by her daughters Gail McNEILL (Windsor) and Linda CROSSLEY- HAUCH, son-in-law Kuyler HAUCH (London) and daughterin-law Linda CROSSLEY (Calgary.) She is also survived by eight grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren and her nieces Frances WALSH (Markdale,) Sheila HOMENIUK (Calgary) and Eleanor Crossley DUNLOP and her husband Wayne (Sauble Beach.) The CROSSLEY family wishes to extend a sincere thank you and appreciation to Dr. Ron WILLER, for his extraordinary care and medical attention, to Lisa GUIDOLIN and Peter CALVERT for their ongoing Friendship and support and a special thanks to Becky CALVERT whose devotion and care provided great comfort and solace to her "gramma" as she approached the end of her long life well lived. A funeral service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, 1049 Fourth Avenue East, Owen Sound on July 27 at 11: 00 a.m., and interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Evelyn are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Westview Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements (641-1793).

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CALVERT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-15 published
LADBROOKE, Betty (née LOVELUCK)
Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care on Tuesday, September 13th, 2005, Betty in her 85th year, beloved wife of Allen LADBROOKE for 59 years and friend for 80 years. Loving mother of Jane (and husband Roy LUCAS) and proud grandmother of Mark and James. She was predeceased by parents Tom and Anne LOVELUCK of Bridgend, Wales. Betty served in the A.T.S., attached to the Royal Corps of Signals as a wireless operator from 1942-46 in Southwest England. She loved amateur dramatics and was a member of the Wells (Somerset) Operatic Society. After emigrating to Canada in 1956, the family made their home in Peterborough. Betty continued her interest in amateur drama, drove patients for the Cancer Clinic and became Division Commissioner for the Girl Guides of Canada. In 1967, Betty and Allen moved to London, where she was an enthusiastic member of the Orchestra London Volunteer Committee and served as President of the local chapter of the Professional Engineers Wives' Association. Betty and Allen's travel adventures together began with camping in Canada and the U.S. and progressed into many overseas trips. Her favourites were the cruises. The family sincerely thanks the dedicated staff and gratefully acknowledges the exceptional and loving care given to Betty at Longworth Long Term Care over the last eighteen months. Finally, our thanks to a very special person, Sharon CALVERT, whose support has been treasured. Cremation has taken place at Betty's request. A memorial service will be held at Saint Anne's Anglican Church in Byron at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2005. Reverend Rachael WALKER will officiate. If desired, donations in lieu of flowers to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund, Anglican Church of Canada, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto M4Y 3G2, or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-21 published
KYLE, Ivey
Suddenly at her home on Monday, September 19th, 2005, Ivey KYLE of London. Beloved wife of the late Victor KYLE (1988.) Dear mother of William KYLE and his wife Doris. Loving grandmother of Paul and his wife Erin, Carol and her husband Rod. Great-grandmother of Carissa (Mike CALVERT,) Samantha and Ryan all of Saint Thomas. Survived by sister Marie SUTHERLAND of London. Predeceased by sister Dorothy McMILLAN. At Ivey's request there will be no service or visitation. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged. Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770

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CALVERT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-30 published
CALVERT, Joan
In memory of my dear wife Joan who died November 30, 1993. Sadly missed by husband Charlie and family.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-30 published
MacLEOD, Marie Hope (née WINTERS)
77, of R.R.#1, Embro, passed away surrounded by her family at Stratford General Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2005. She was born in Bayham Township, Elgin County on October 30, 1928 a daughter of the late Harry WINTERS and the former Evelyn HARDWICK. Marie taught school for many years beginning her career at Wadlands S.S. #7 West Zorra. Marie and her husband Bruce have farmed for the past fifty years. She was very proud of "Cedarburn Farm", their beautiful stone home and bountiful gardens. Marie was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Harrington where she had recently been awarded an Honorary Membership in the Women's Missionary Society. She was also a member of Brooksdale Women's Institute and often enjoyed volunteering at the Stratford Perth Museum. Marie loved to travel, was an avid reader, enjoyed genealogy and loved picking raspberries from her own patch. Some of her many pastimes included playing the piano and painting, mainly in oils. Marie especially enjoyed flying, whether it be in her son's airplane, a hot air balloon or a glider. Her greatest source of joy was her family, especially her grandchildren, her church family and her wide circle of Friends. Marie is survived by her loving husband, Bruce Edward MacLEOD, whom she married fifty years ago at Grace United Church in Saint Thomas, on August 27, 1955. She will be deeply missed by her children, Debbie and husband Gary MATHESON of R.R.#3, Embro; Brian and wife MarLynn MacLEOD of Maumee, Ohio; Dianne MacLEOD of Stratford; her cherished grandchildren, Gregory, Ryan, Andrew and Kurtis MATHESON; Shayna MacLEOD as well as Ashley, Sierra and Eli MARSHALL. She is also survived by her only sister, Shirley and husband Garth OLDE of Raleigh, North Carolina her brothers-in-law, Mel MacKAY of R.R.#3, Embro and Mac MacLEOD of R.R.#1, Embro; her sister-in-law, Jean McINTYRE of Stratford; her sister-in-law, Doreen MacLEOD and husband Harold CALVERT of London. She will be sadly missed by many wonderful and supportive nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marie was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Karen (née PATRICK) MacLEOD her sisters-in-law, Lorna MacKAY and Georgena MEADOWS; her brothers-in-law, Raymond MacLEOD, Mel McINTYRE and Philip MEADOWS; her niece, Jean MacKAY; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lorne and Helen "Ella" (SMITH) MacLEOD. Relatives and Friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Marie's life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Harrington on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 2 p.m. The Reverend David KETCHEN will officiate. Interment in Knox Presbyterian Cemetery, Harrington. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Memorial Fund of Knox Presbyterian Church, Harrington would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home by calling 1-519-655-2431.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-25 published
James Alexander CALVERT
By Maria KASSTAN, Monday, April 25, 2005, Page A14
Husband, father, artist's model, chess player, gardener. Born June 15, 1947, in Hamilton, Ontario Died October 1, 2004, of a heart attack, in Toronto, aged 57.
Jim spent his first 10 years on the family farm just outside of Dunnville, Ontario Then his father died of a heart attack at age 49, and this tragedy would leave its mark on Jim for the rest of his life.
There were probably only two nerdy, chess-playing youths in Dunnville in the 1960s and Jim was one of them. Seeking to understand his own obsessive, withdrawn personality, he read psychology and self-help books instead of high-school texts.
He learned a lot of theories about human nature but continued to remain a mystery to himself. Perhaps the closest he ever got to labelling his condition was Asperger's Syndrome, but that was quite late in life and didn't quite fit him, either.
We met outside the Brunswick Tavern in 1977. I was selling roses from a basket and he was hawking "tomorrow's paper" -- The Globe and Mail's early edition that came out at 10 p.m.
By 1979 this total introvert was bewildered to find himself in a relationship with me, struggling to be a stepfather to Emilie and Daniel, and looking forward with trepidation to the arrival of his own firstborn, Ian.
He was, as it turned out, a natural with babies (and dogs) but he could never quite comprehend fully formed verbal humans.
We worked as artists' models and began to grow a lot of our own fruits and vegetables. Jim was physically strong, dug a garden with speed and grace, and walked several miles almost every day. Our daughter, Flora, was born in 1987.
In recent years, we became involved in the urban agriculture movement. On the morning of October 1, we were on our way to two different venues of the North American Community Gardening Association Conference.
Jim was on the corner of Dundas and Bay at 8: 45 am pulling a bundle buggy full of literature for the Seeds of Diversity information table. He was heading into Toronto's Courtyard Marriott Hotel on Yonge Street just north of College Street. We may never know if he caught a Bay Street bus or started walking, nor exactly at what moment he arrived at 40 College Street and, feeling unwell, lay down on a bench.
That bright morning, the neighbourhood was bustling.
When two police officers found Jim, they may have assumed he'd been there too long. A 911 call was placed from inside the building by a third officer. The ambulance arrived four minutes later. By then it really was too late for Jim, and all our dreams went with him.
Jim experienced time differently than most of us do. The past was all golden nostalgia, poignant vignettes and missed opportunities. The present was an explosion of frustration or endless tantric bliss. He never quite grasped the future in concrete terms. For instance, he could never make plans for next week or even tomorrow. But he often experienced a general vague prescience about "how things would work out."
This was sometimes expressed as brash confidence or even grim fatalism.
On his last morning, for the first time I can recall, he dressed all in black, and like Paladin, the Sixties television cowboy hero, rode off into the sunset.
Jim lived his life as if he had all the time in the world. I always hoped he knew that this was so.
Low blood pressure, normal cholesterol, a lithe and slender body, all seemed to promise a long life. His body was his temple. It was my temple, too.
Maria KASSTAN is Jim's wife.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-26 published
GALER, William▼ Vine▼
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2005 surrounded by his family, at North York General Hospital, at age 84. Bill was a five year veteran of World War 2 in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a flying officer, mainly attached to the Royal Air Force over Europe and in southeast Asia area in India. He was a member of the Toronto Branch of the Aircrew Association and the Burma Star Association. In his youth Bill was a proud student of Parkdale Collegiate, enjoying his high school years in various sports and social activities. He often spoke of those happy times. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jeanne, and his sisters Helen STARK and Jean LAWRIE. Proud▼ and loving father to Beth, Judith (Mark WOOLNOUGH) and Jill (Bob CALVERT.) Extraordinary▼ Papa▼ to Janine, Julia, Andrew, Alex, Brooke, Ben and Graydon. Bill was a kind and sociable person devoted to his family, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (140 Brooke Street, Thornhill). Cremation to follow.
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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-27 published
GALER, William▲▼ Vine▲▼
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2005 surrounded by his family, at North York General Hospital, at age 84. Bill was a five year veteran of World War 2 in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a flying officer, mainly attached to the Royal Air Force over Europe and in southeast Asia area in India. He was a member of the Toronto Branch of the Aircrew Association and the Burma Star Association. In his youth Bill was a proud student of Parkdale Collegiate, enjoying his high school years in various sports and social activities. He often spoke of those happy times. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jeanne, and his sisters Helen STARK and Jean LAWRIE. Proud▲▼ and loving father to Beth, Judith (Mark WOOLNOUGH) and Jill (Bob CALVERT.) Extraordinary▲▼ Papa▲▼ to Janine, Julia, Andrew, Alex, Brooke, Ben and Graydon. Bill was a kind and sociable person devoted to his family, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (140 Brooke Street, Thornhill). Cremation to follow.
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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-28 published
BUTCHERD, Stanley H. (April 14, 1924-April 26, 2005)
Passed away suddenly at Welland General Hospital at the age of 81. Stan leaves behind his loving wife, best friend and life-long travel companion, Dorothy (née DEARING,) many close Friends and colleagues.
After serving as a Flying Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Stan graduated from the University of Toronto School of Architecture in 1950. A Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and past president of the Ontario Association of Architects (1969), Stan practised architecture for over 54 years - an achievement that was recognized by the Ontario Association of Architects in 2004. Stan's career began in Toronto in the offices of noted architect John LANGE, before forming a private practice with Bob CALVERT. In 1957, he moved to Port Colborne to establish his own company. He was a founding president of the Niagara Chapter of the Ontario Association of Architects, founding member of the Port Colborne L.A.C.A.C., and was responsible for the design of many civic buildings throughout the Niagara region.
Throughout his life, Stan was an inspiration and mentor to many younger architects. Nowhere was this more evident than when he formed a partnership toward the end of his career with Robert MacKENZIE. Their firm subsequently joined Quartek, a multi- discipline design and engineering company, where Stan continued to practise until finally being allowed to retire at age 80.
With Dorothy, he shared a love of travel, music, and art that endeared them to Friends of all ages. In the glint of his eyes, one discovered his sense of humour and quiet intelligence. His profound commitment to citizenry led Stan to become a President of the Port Colborne Lion's Club, a member of the Police/ Citizen's Advisory Committee, and an active member of the community's First Lutheran Church.
Predeceased by his parents, Nellie and Harry (of Eastbourne, England), he will be greatly missed by his wife, Dorothy, and their Godchildren, Don RHYNAS (Jane MacDONALD) of London, Ann SMALE of Kitchener (Wayne MOORE), Jane SMALE (Anthony VANLEEUWEN), and Peter SMALE (Nancy BENITZ) of Toronto.
Friends will be received at the Port Colborne Chapel of the Davidson Funeral Homes 135 Clarence St. on Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30 at 2: 00 pm at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 688 Elm Street, Port Colborne, followed by burial at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery and a reception. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make donations to Doctors without Borders, 2200 Yonge Street, Toronto, or to the Welland Humane Society.
Online guest register and condolences at
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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-14 published
COULSON, Robert▼ Pickering▼
Suddenly on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at George Hees Wing, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. son of the late Richard Harold COULSON and Maud Ellen TEEPLE. Loved▼ brother of Charlotte (Power) MORGAN. Dear uncle of Elizabeth McKIBBIN (Don▼) and Mary CALVERT (Jim.) Great▼ uncle of Jennifer, Christopher and Kerry McKIBBIN. Private▼ Funeral with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to S.P.R.I.N.T., 140 Merton St. 2nd Floor, Toronto, M4S 1A1 or the Toronto Humane Society, 11 River Street, Toronto, M5A 4C2 would be appreciated.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-06 published
WICKENS, Ewart▼ Allen,▼ C.A.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Ewart on August 4, 2005 at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.▼ Dearly▼ beloved husband of Norma (née NIBLOCK) of 57 years. Predeceased▼ by his dear parents Cora and Stephen WICKENS, and sisters Phyllis CALVERT and Kathleen. Devoted brother of Betty JAMIESON of Calgary. Uncle Ewart to many loving and much loved nieces and nephews. Ewart will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Shirley WHITTAKER and her husband Jack, Susan and her husband Wilson GAUDION and Douglas NIBLOCK. Family▼ and Friends will be received at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery "Carfrae" Chapel (375 Mount Pleasant Road), on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 one hour prior to service time at 11 a.m. Private cremation. The Wickens family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff of the George Hees Wing (L Wing) of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for the excellent care and kindness they received. In loving memory of Ewart, donations to The Veterans Comfort Fund of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or The Pet Trust c/o Ontario Veterinary College -- University of Guelph, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Cardinal Funeral Home "Earle Elliott" Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.cardinalfuneralhomes.com.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-26 published
PEARSON, Wendy Joyce
With extreme sadness we announce that after a courageous fight, we have lost our dear Wendy to the ravages of breast cancer. November 23, 2005, age 54, at the Henderson Hospital, Hamilton. Survived by the love of her life, Jack BINGHAM of Waterdown. Will be deeply missed by her devoted sister Gale and husband Eric (MAGINNIS.) Predeceased by her parents Robert Malcolm PEARSON and Lila Edna (Gale) CALVERT. Fondly remembered by Jack's family - children Caroll (Trevor GILLES) and Mark of Burlington, mother Iris BINGHAM and sister Beattie (Ross HOUGH) of Ottawa. Also by the Maginnis, Blue, Chambers, and Martin families. Sadly missed by Rudi and Wiggins. Wendy was born in Toronto, made her home in Guelph as a young teenager and lived here most of her life.
The family will receive Friends at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home 206 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Sunday (7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held in the chapel, Monday, November 28, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m.. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre). Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park, Guelph.
Memorial donations to Juravinski Cancer Centre Foundation 699 Concession Street, Hamilton L8V 5C2 or Hospice Wellington, 45 Speedvale Ave. E., Guelph N1H 1J2 would be appreciated.
(Wall-Custance 519/822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-15 published
SIMONS, Florence▼ May▼ (formerly CALVERT, née HARRIS)
Peacefully at Ballycliffe Retirement Home, Ajax, on the 14th of December 2005. Florence May SIMONS in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband Ernest CALVERT and by her husband Frank SIMONS. Mrs. SIMONS was a long time member of Pickering Village United Church, a member of the Eastern Star and in her younger days a devoted member of the United Church Women Cremation will be followed by Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Mausoleum. A memorial service to celebrate her life, followed by a U.C.W. reception tea (that she requested) will be held in early January at Pickering Village United Church at a time to be announced. If desired donations may be made in her memory to the Trustee Fund of Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church Street North. Ajax, Ontario L1T 2W7. Arrangements entrusted to McEachnie Funeral Home.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-14 published
CALVERT, Margaret (née MANNING)
On Thursday, January 13th, 2005 at Scarborough Grace Hospital. Margaret, beloved wife for 60 years of Allan, and loving mother of Linda (Tom HUMPHRIES) of Toronto and Leslie (Gary ORPANA) of Colborne. Much loved nana of Brent, Evan, Wade, and great-nana of Conner. Friends are invited to Giffen-Mack "Scarborough" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 4115 Lawrence Avenue East (just west of Kingston Road), West Hill, 416-281-6800 for a memorial visitation on Monday, January 17th from 10-11 a.m. Memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. A private family interment will follow. Inlieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Osteoporosis Society or the Alzheimer Society.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-25 published
ERLENDSON, Jackie (née CALVERT) (April 10, 1937-April 22, 2005)
Music lover. Survived by devoted husband Bob and children, Jessica, Jenifer and Greg and grandchildren, Kelly, Leah, Joshua and Jordan. Donations should be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memorial service April 26, 2 p.m. at Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst Street, Toronto.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-26 published
ERLENDSON, Myrna Joy "Jackie" (née CALVERT)
Suddenly, Friday evening, April 22, 2005, in her 68th year. Survived by her loving husband of 41 years Robert (Bob,) sons Mark CRAWFORD (Brenda) (Regina), Greg MARTEL (Toronto), daughters Jenifer (Toronto) and Jessica (Calgary,) six grandchildren Cory and Kelly CRAWFORD (Regina), Leah and Kelly MARTEL (Toronto), Joshua and Jason (Calgary), brother Stan CALVERT (Regina,) best friend Lorraine GILROY (Toronto,) predeceased by sons Darryl MARTEL (1956) and Jeffrey MARTEL (1992.) Jackie was a talented child performer of many venues raised in Regina who has a spiritual relationship with Jaw and enjoyed all good things that life has to offer. Family and Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 26 at Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst Street, Toronto, 416-603-1444 for a small service at 2: 00 p.m.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-26 published
GALER, William▲ Vine▲
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2005 surrounded by his family, at North York General Hospital, at age 84. Bill was a five year Veteran of World War 2 in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a flying officer, mainly attached to the Royal Air Force over Europe and in southeast Asia area in India. He was a member of the Toronto Branch of the Aircrew Association and the Burma Star Association. In his youth Bill was a proud student of Parkdale Collegiate, enjoying his high school years in various sports and social activities. He often spoke of those happy times. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jeanne, and his sisters Helen STARK and Jean LAWRIE. Proud▲ and loving father to Beth, Judith (Mark WOOLNOUGH) and Jill (Bob CALVERT.) Extraordinary▲ Papa▲ to Janine, Julia, Andrew, Alex, Brooke, Ben and Graydon. Bill was a kind and sociable person devoted to his family, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (140 Brooke Street, Thornhill). Cremation to follow. Condolences www.rskane.ca

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-14 published
COULSON, Robert▲ Pickering▲
Suddenly, on Thursday, May 12, 2005, at George Hees Wing, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. son of the late Richard Harold COULSON and Maud Ellen TEEPLE. Loved▲ brother of Charlotte (Power) MORGAN. Dear uncle of Elizabeth McKIBBIN (Don,▲) and Mary CALVERT (Jim.) Great▲ uncle of Jennifer, Christopher, and Kerry McKIBBIN. Private▲ Funeral with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to S.P.R.I.N.T., 140 Merton Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, M4S 1A1 or the Toronto Humane Society, 11 River Street, Toronto, M5A 4C2 would be appreciated.

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-06 published
WICKENS, Ewart▲ Allen,▲ C.A.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Ewart on August 4, 2005 at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.▲ Dearly▲ beloved husband of Norma (née NIBLOCK) of 57 years. Predeceased▲ by his dear parents Cora and Stephen WICKENS, and sisters Phyllis CALVERT and Kathleen. Devoted brother of Betty JAMIESON of Calgary. Uncle Ewart to many loving and much loved nieces and nephews. Ewart will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Shirley WHITTAKER and her husband Jack, Susan and her husband Wilson GAUDION and Douglas NIBLOCK. Family▲ and Friends will be received at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery "Carfrae" Chapel (375 Mount Pleasant Road) on Tuesday August 9, 2005 one hour prior to service time at 11 a.m. Private cremation. The WICKENS family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff of the George Hees Wing (L Wing) of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for the excellent care and kindness they received. In loving memory of Ewart, donations to The Veterans Comfort Fund of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or The Pet Trust c/o Ontario Veterinary College University of Guelph would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Cardinal Funeral Home "Earle Elliott" Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.cardinalfuneral homes.com

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-29 published
JENKINS, Robert " Bob"
Peacefully at William Osler Health Centre, Brampton on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at the age of 71 years. Robert, beloved father of Darlene (Graham CABEL) of Scarborough, Kim SMITH (Matt CALVERT) of Brampton, Kelley JENKINS of Toronto, and Allyson (Dino DARMANIN) of Brampton. Cherished grandfather of Andrea, Keith, Robert, Sarah, and Cassandra. Loving brother of June PASKARUK of Toronto, and Nancy GALLACHER (Jim) of Whitby. Predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Albert JENKINS. We are grateful to the staff and many Friends at Peel Manor for their wonderful care and support. Visitation at the Scott Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel", 289 Main St. N. on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In memory of Robert, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at www.obituariestoday.com

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CALVERT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-15 published
SIMONS, Florence▲ May▲ (formerly CALVERT, née HARRIS)
Peacefully at Ballycliffe Retirement Home, Ajax, on the 14th of December 2005. Florence May SIMONS in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband Ernest CALVERT and by her husband Frank SIMONS. Mrs. SIMONS was a long time member of Pickering Village United Church, a member of the Eastern Star and in her younger days a devoted member of the United Church Women. Cremation will be followed by interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Mausoleum. A memorial service to celebrate her life, followed by a United Church Women reception tea (that she requested) will be held in early January at Pickering Village United Church at a time to be announced. If desired, donations may be made in her memory to the Trustee Fund of Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church Street North, Ajax, Ontario L1T 2W7. Arrrangements entrusted to McEachnie Funeral Home.

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CALZAVARA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-11 published
ROBINSON, Donald
At Parkwood Hospital, on Friday, July 8th, 2005, Donald ROBINSON of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Marigold. Loving father of Allan ROBINSON of Ottawa, Wendy CUFF (Dan) of Wiarton, Ruth WILSON of Toronto, Ted ROBINSON (Janice LAVERGNE) of Grand Forks, British Columbia, John ROBINSON (Dawn-Marie) and Pat HENRY all of London. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters, Joy HOWARD, "Jim" James ROBINSON, Doreen WEAKE and Tom ROBINSON. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy REINHART, Marjorie CALZAVARA, Audrey ALLISON, and by his brother Lawrence ROBINSON. A memorial service will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Tuesday, July 12th, 2005 at 3: 00 p.m. Intement of ashes will take place at Chesley Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Donald are asked to consider the Alzheimer's Society.

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