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DOW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-16 published
Dad, 23, electrocuted
Flagpole mishap costs Adam DOW his life and leaves wife Kelly▼ to raise their twin baby sons.
By Melinda DALTON, Free Press Reporter
With nine-week-old twin boys, a new house in Lucan for his young family and a new job working with his father at Battlefield Rentals in London, 23-year-old Adam DOW seemed to have everything going for him.
That was before the afternoon of August 5 when, while putting up a flagpole in his yard, DOW hit a power line.
From that brief moment, his life would be measured in days instead of decades.
And his family would be left struggling to cope with the freak accident that, Sunday, in a London hospital, nine days later, took the promising young man's life.
DOW grew up in Lucan and met his future wife, Kelly SENTON, in Grade 2.
"They▼ started dating in Grade 10," DOW's father, Stuart DOW recalled.
"They've been soulmates ever since."
Brandt and Brody, their identical twins, joined the budding family this year, born a few weeks early on June 2.
A textbook handyman, DOW spent the days before the births finishing the nursery in the home the couple bought to have more room for the boys to grow.
"He was a very proud young father," said Carlton NIXEY, service manager at Battlefield Rentals.
DOW started working as a parts clerk at the company a little more than a year ago.
"He was still learning the business, but he really caught on fast," NIXEY said.
DOW's father said his son always had been mechanically inclined and a hard worker.
When Adam was nine, he wrote a job resume and rode his bike up and down the road in Lucan, placing one in each mailbox.
"One of the farmers hired him on," his father said.
"He's always been ambitious. He paid cash for his own car when he was 15, before he could drive."
DOW was characteristically busy again August 5, erecting a flagpole on his front lawn.
He'd fashioned the pole himself from an old pipe, attaching a pulley to hoist the flag.
"It was for a Canadian flag. He wanted to show his patriotism," Stuart DOW said.
Noticing the power lines not far from where he'd laid the concrete support for the pole, DOW warned his wife to mind the wires.
Seconds after the words left his mouth, wind pushed the pole Adam was hoisting into the power line.
His wife tried to pull him from the metal pipe several times.
"Every time she grabbed his shirt, she got electricity running through her," Stuart DOW said.
"She did manage to pull him off. If she hadn't, it would have been much worse."
Kelly DOW, on maternity leave from Scotiabank in Stratford, suffered minor burns to her hands.
Adam's injuries were far more serious.
The current that ran through his body had such a profound effect that both of his arms had to be amputated.
Despite his injuries, DOW's parents and wife remained optimistic he'd pull through.
During the week-long ordeal, many family members slept at the hospital, leaving only to look after the babies.
The twins, tended by relatives while their mother kept vigil at Adam's bedside, will never get to know their proud and ambitious father.
After enduring more than six days of operations to restore damage caused by the shock, Adam DOW died in the critical care unit at London's Victoria Hospital Sunday.
While arrangements are still being made to honour DOW's life, Kelly's aunt has set up a trust fund to help the young widow and her now 11-week old boys.
Anyone who'd like to contribute to the trust can donate at any TD Canada Trust branch to account number 2940 6216389.

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DOW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-16 published
DOW, Adam▼ Rielly
After a courageous battle, as the result of a tragic accident, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday, August 14, 2005 Adam Rielly DOW of Lucan in his 24th year. Beloved husband of Kelly (FENTON) DOW. Very proud father of his 10-week old, identical twins Brandt Adam and Brody William DOW. Loving son of Stuart and Frances DOW of Lucan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Matthew DOW and Rosalee FIORE of Toronto, Mallory DOW of Lucan and Nick FENTON of London. Dear son-in-law of Larry and Leona FENTON of R.R.#2 Lucan. Dear grand_son of Mary F. DOW of Mitchell. Predeceased▲ by his grandparents Elmer DOW and Arnold and Dorothy RIELLY. Adam will be sadly missed by many other family members, Friends and co-workers. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a memorial funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 18 at 1: 30 p.m. with Val HODGINS officiating. Cremation has taken place. Donations to a Trust Fund for Adam's family would be appreciated. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.

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DOW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-24 published
DOW, Adam▲ R.
The▲ family of the late Adam R. DOW would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to family, Friends, neighbours, co-workers and complete strangers for the acts of kindness, words of comfort, love, support and prayers after Adam's tragic accident that took his life and left his family devastated. Thank you for the many cards received, to all those who brought food, to all who came to the visitations and memorial and especially to those who donated to the trust fund. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses of the Critical Care Trauma Centre of London Health Sciences Centre who cared for Adam and had such compassion for him and his family. Also, thank you to C. Haskett and son Funeral Home and to Val HODGINS for the sincere and kind words we all received. Thank you to the Lucan Legion and all the volunteers who did such a wonderful job hosting the benefit for Kelly and her sons and to all the businesses and people who made the silent auction such a success, a big thank you. By sharing our deep sorrow, you have given us a great source of strength. P.S. Happy Birthday Adam. Kelly, Brandt and Brody DOW, Fran, Stu, Matt and Mallory DOW, Larry, Leona and Nick FENTON.

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DOW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-05 published
PICKERING, Thelma
The family of the Late Thelma PICKERING wish to extend thanks to the 1st and 4th floor staff of Marian Villa. To those who contributed donations to the Alzheimer Society or sent such beautiful sympathy cards. A special thank you to Dr. CHAPESKIE, Audrey DOW and Catherine DAVIS for your care and compassion and to Mike STEVENSON and the staff of McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home. Elsie and Family.

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DOW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-19 published
BRYDGES, Audrey Gladys Geraldine (née SCOTT)
Of Marshall Gowland Manor, Sarnia, Ontario passed away on November 17, 2005 at Bluewater Health Mitton Street Site at the age of 84. She was born on March 28, 1921 in Fullarton Township to Elmer and Olive (DOW) SCOTT. She married Nelson Garnet BRYDGES on November 29, 1941. Survived by loving husband of almost 64 years Nelson BRYDGES, Sarnia and also by her loving daughters who will miss her very much Geraldine and her husband Donald STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, Mooretown and their family Carolyn and Joe STONEHOUSE, their children Tyler and Nathan MATER, Beau, Brett and Ben STONEHOUSE, Corunna and Brian and Pat STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and their children Matthew, Michael and Kate, Mooretown, and Bonnie and her husband Ross GENNOE, Strathroy and their sons (Audrey's special grand_sons) Rob GENNOE, Point Edward and Dan GENNOE, Strathroy. Sister of Ken (Evelyn) SCOTT, Fred (Audrey) SCOTT, Jean (Earl) OPPENHAUSER and Yvonne (Keith) TINNING all of Mitchell, Mary (Don) SWINDALL, London and Pat (Ron) PATTERSON, Stratford. Sister-in-law of Jim MILLER, Mitchell, Doris GOODALL, Sarnia, Irene BRYDGES, London and Eileen. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Elmer and Olive (DOW) SCOTT, sister Ruth MILLINGTON and her husband John, sister Dorothy MILLER, son-in-law Orval DUFFY, and the following sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Walter and Margie BRYDGES, Lewis BRYDGES, Clifford and Hazel BRYDGES, Robert BRYDGES, Lucy and Jack KECK, John GOODALL, Violet and Clifford KADEY, Mary and Ruel BOYNTON. She will be sadly missed by the staff and her many Friends at Marshall Gowland Manor and many other Friends from over her lifetime. Audrey was a very special lady with almost always a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. She will be missed. We now give her into God's hands. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 21, 2005 at 3 p.m. from Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia with Reverend Deb McGILL officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Sympathy through donations to the Sarnia Humane Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

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DOW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-28 published
BARNIER, Doris Eleata (née PETERS)
At Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday, January 24, 2005. Doris Eleata BARNIER (née PETERS) of Barrie, formerly of Bradford, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late William BARNIER. Loving sister of Lillian READE (Harold) of Toronto. Will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Edith CAMPBELL, Irene DOW, Winnifred MORTON and brothers William PETERS, Robert PETERS and Ernest PETERS. Friends may call at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 201 Minet's Point Road at Yonge Street, Barrie on Saturday after 2: 00 p.m. until time of Service in the Chapel on Saturday, January 29 at 3: 00 p.m. In memoriam donations to the I.O.O.F appreciated by the family.

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DOW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-12 published
STACHON, Mary
In loving memory of a beloved and inspirational wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend to all. Mary STACHON passed away in her sleep, on Thursday, February 10, 2005, in her efforts to recover from the ill effects of a stroke. Having lead an exemplary life, 83 years rich, she will be sadly missed by her loving soulmate of 63 years Joseph STACHON, daughter Diane NOWAKOWSKI and her husband Joseph, and son-in-law Douglas DOW. Mary▲ is now reunited with her late daughter Joanne DOW. A treasured sister and best friend of Julia RUTKOWSKI and the kindest most loving grandmother of Greg NOWAKOWSKI, Rosemary and Danny DOW. Mary has enriched every life touched. She will be remembered for her unparalleled kindness, generosity and goodness and for being such a vital and beautiful source of love. The family will receive Friends at Turner and Porter Funeral Home, 436 Roncesvalles Ave. (at Howard Park), on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. and Sunday from 3-7 p.m. with Rosary Prayers on Sunday at 6: 00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Casimir's Church, 156 Roncesvalles Ave., on Monday, February 14, 2005 at 9: 00 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.

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DOW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-13 published
LUXTON, Gillian Carol (née KING)
Born June 23rd, 1942, Dunnville, Ontario. Died September 9th, 2005, Puslinch, Ontario. Gill passed away comfortably at home surrounded by Friends and family, both four legged and two legged, after an illness fought with great spirit and good humour. Eldest daughter of Allan and Elsie KING, and dear wife of Allan William (George) LUXTON. She will be dearly missed by more-than-son Kirk HARRIS, Vikki LEARMONT and grand_son Tyson. Well-loved sister of Jack and Linda KING (Calgary,) Keith and Karen KING (Ajax,) and Shelley KING and John PIERCE (Kingston) and loving aunt to Darren and Katie KING, Cory and Jenna KING, Kelly and Jarl NORTHWOOD, Laura and John DOW, and Travis KING; she cherished the continuing bloodline in Karley, Jaimie, Coleman, and John Daniel. Vera SIMPSON, her friend and fiercest champion, will never find a dearer cause. Special thanks for the loving kindness of Friends Mark DONAHOE and Juanita MICHELIS. The family would like to acknowledge the support and dedication of her health-care team. Gill's compassion and intellect will be remembered both by her patients and by her many colleagues in the Hamilton Health Care system. Those who knew her in her true vocation will remember her commitment to the beauty of the Thoroughbred and the dream of champions. Private interment took place September 10th at Saint John's Anglican Church, South Cayuga. Family, Friends and colleagues are invited to enjoy "a day at the races" to celebrate Gill's passion for life. Please drop by the Northern Dancer Room at Woodbine Racetrack on Rexdale Boulevard in Toronto, Friday, September 16th between 1: 00 and 5:00 p.m., to share our memories and the thrill of the sport. For those wishing to make memorial donations, Gill has requested that they be directed to LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, (416) 675-3993 ext. 3440.

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DOW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-19 published
IMRIE, John " Jake"
Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 16, 2005, at the age of 76. Loving husband of Rita for 47 years. Beloved father of Terri (Steve) DOW, Russell (Kelly,▲) Ellen IMRIE (John), Kathleen (Blake) SINCLAIR, and Keith (Erika). Much loved grandfather of Nancy, Steven, Josh, Kristy, Andrew, Meaghan, John, Dylan, Don, and Ian. Jake will be fondly remembered by his many Friends and extended family members. A private family service will be held at the Hill and Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Brantford, 519-752-2543. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made in Jake's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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DOWBER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-21 published
ARN, Roy Leonard
At the Woodstock General Hospital on Friday February 18, 2005, Roy Leonard ARN of Norwich in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Betty (WILSON) for 55 years. Dear father of Brian and wife Pam of Cambridge, Greg of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Jeff and Sandi of Norwich. He will be missed by his grandchildren Jason, Krista and Reonne ARN and Katrina. Brother of Betty and husband Len ZIMMER of Saskatoon, Audrey and husband Bob MORRISON of London. Brother-in-law of Phyllis PATCHETT, Doris BOTHWELL, Mary Jane ELDER, Ruth and husband Joe WIST, Betty WILSON. Survived by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Roy was the former owner of the Arn and son Funeral Home, active funeral director for 58 years, Clerk of Session and member of the Knox Presbyterian Church in Norwich, Past Master of Saint John's Lodge # 104 Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, Norwich, Veteran of World War 2, Past President of the Norwich Legion Br# 190, Past President of the Western Ontario Funeral Directors Association and many more clubs and organizations. Friends will be received at The Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main Street West, Norwich on Monday 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to commemorate Roy's life will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday February 23rd at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Alan DOWBER officiating. Interment Norwich Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Knox Presbyterian Church or the Parkinson's Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. A Legion service will be held on Monday at 6: 30 p.m. A Masonic service will be held on Tuesday at 6: 30 p.m. Arn-Lockie (519) 863-3020

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DOWBER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-15 published
ROBILLARD, Doris Marilyn
At the Woodstock General Hospital on Thursday April 14, 2005, Doris Marilyn ROBILLARD of Norwich. Beloved wife of the late Lorence ROBILLARD (1998.) Dear mother of Arnold and friend Marie of Woodstock, Barry and wife Cindy of Norwich. She will be missed by her grandchildren Chad and wife Janet, Ryan, Aaron and Christa. Dear sister of Jack McKIE and wife Fredda of R.R.#3 Norwich. Predeceased by a sister Norma CHAMBERS. Doris was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Norwich. Friends will be received at The Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main St. W., Norwich on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to commemorate Doris's life will be held at the funeral home on Monday April 18th at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Al DOWBER officiating. Interment Norwich Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Knox Presbyterian Church or the Cancer Society. Arn-Lockie (519) 863-3020

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DOWD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-04 published
DOWD, Dr. Ainslie Hamilton
At Belleville, Ontario, on July 1, 2005, in his 83rd year. Husband of the late Betty, beloved father of Geoffrey (Kathy), Stephen (Jane), Barclay (June), Ainslie (Fiona), and grandfather of ten. Raised in Ottawa, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force throughout World War 2, and later studied medicine at Queen's University. From 1954-1979, he lived in Beloeil, Quebec, where he served the community as a respected family physician. In 1979, he and Betty moved to Norwood, Ontario, where he practiced family medicine until his retirement in 1989. He will be remembered for his generosity, ability, honesty, and eccentric humour. A loving husband, great father and adored grandpa, he enjoyed most his time spent in the company of his family, especially at Otter Lake. We will miss him, but he now is at peace, reunited with Betty, his life's inspiration. A memorial celebration will be held with family and Friends at a later date. Should you wish, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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DOWD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-22 published
DOWD, James
Devoted husband of the late Mary DOWD, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2005 at home. Loved immensely by his sons Craig, Andrew, and Michael; grandchildren Cynthia, Simon, and Sophie. All family and Friends who knew him and were touched by the goodness of his spirit will miss him. Service at Saint Anne's Church on Vodden St. in Brampton on Friday, June 24 at 10: 30 a.m. Burial at St. James Cemetery on Parliament St. in Toronto shortly thereafter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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DOWD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-13 published
CAISSIE, J. Leonard
(Retired employee of Ford Motor Company of Canada, after 35 years) On Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Len in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Dolly. Dear father of Line-Josee and her husband Robert PREECE and Tania and her husband Mike DOWD. Loving grandfather of Hunter, Halle-Yolanda and Mackenzie. He will be sadly missed by many relatives and Friends. A reception in celebration of Len's life will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, (905-844-2600). For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Dialysis Unit, 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3L7 or to the Wyndham Manor Resident's Council, 291 Reynolds Street, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3L5 would be appreciated. Email condolences may be sent to kopriva@eol.ca; please place CAISSIE on the subject line.

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DOWDALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-06 published
PAARMETS, Ronald
Passed away peacefully on April 4, 2005 at Toronto East General Hospital in his 81st year. Predeceased by his wife Irja (2004). He will be sadly missed by his daughters Marjut KING, Anne (Harley) DOWDALL of Peterborough and son John. Grandfather to Laura (Mike) and Jason CHARISH, Gregory and Kristen KING. Predeceased by son-in-law Paul KING. Friends may visit The Pine Hills Visitation Chapel and Reception Centre (625 Birchmount Rd. 416-267-8229) on Friday April 8, 2005, from 11: 00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Funeral service to be held at 1: 00 p.m. Burial and reception to follow.

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DOWDELL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-11-02 published
DOWDELL, Anne Elizabeth (née ADDISON)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Kelso Pines Retirement Lodge in Owen Sound, on Tuesday, November 1st, 2005. Anne Elizabeth DOWDELL (née ADDISON) of Owen Sound, in her 92nd year. Dearly beloved wife of the late George DOWDELL. Loving mother of Wayne DOWDELL and his wife, Pat; Shirley TAILOR/TAYLOR; Helen▼ HOUSE and her husband, Tom, all of Owen Sound. Proud grandmother of Heather HOUSE and her friend, Elaine; David HOUSE and his wife, Lisa Mike DOWDELL and his friend, Julie; Shellie DOWDELL and her fiancée, Jay McGARR. Anne will be sadly missed by her sister, Grace TOLCHARD and her husband, Wilbert, of Chesley. Predeceased by her parents, George and Mildred ADDISON; her sister, Jessie WALKER; her two brothers, Herb ADDISON and John ADDISON; her son-in-law, Ross TAILOR/TAYLOR. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (376-7492) on Thursday from 2: 00 to 4: 00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Anne DOWDELL will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 4th, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. with Reverend David SHEARMAN officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Central-West side United Church or the Alzheimer's Society as your expression of sympathy.

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DOWDELL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-26 published
DOWDELL, Helen▲ McNeil (EWING)
Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Sunday, July 24th, 2005, Helen McNeil (EWING) DOWDELL of London in her 82nd year. Wife of the late William DOWDELL (1986.) She will be sadly missed by her children, Grace DOWDELL, Kathy (Gord) RAYNER, Bill (Carolyn) DOWDELL, and son-in-law Eugene (Deb) BERNARDO. Loving grandmother of Cindy (Don) BILL, Brian (Heather) BERNARDO, Michelle (Kevin) BELL, George TRIPP, Janet TRIPP, Shelly (Mike) MORRIS, Sandi (Ed) RUSEK, Sara (Mike) MAHON, Steven HURST, Nathan DOWDELL, Justin DOWDELL, step-grandmother of Jason (Kim) RAYNER, Jeremy RAYNER and great-grandmother of 12. Predeceased by her daughter Margaret BERNARDO (1999,) and by her great-granddaughter Stephanie BERNARDO (2004.) Also survived by 3 brothers in Scotland, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by many Friends. Visitation will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Wednesday from 3: 00-5:00 and 7: 00-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 805 Shelborne Street, on Thursday, July 28th, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Pastor Alex GOLOVENKO officiating. Interment, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Helen, are asked to consider the North London Seventh Day Adventist Church Building Fund.

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DOWDELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-01 published
DOWDELL, Marion
At Toronto East General Hospital, on Monday, December 27, 2004. Marion, in her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of John DOWDELL. Beloved mother of Ron and his wife Ada, and David. Dear grandmother of Carly and Niall. Marion is survived by her brother Bill FORD and his wife Sheila and their family. Friends will be received at Sherrin Funeral Home, 873 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park Ave.), Toronto (416-698-2861), on Monday, January 3, 2005 from 1: 00 p.m. until Service time in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

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DOWDELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-14 published
SALONIN, Tom " Thomas"
It is with great sadness and peace of heart that we convey the passing of our Dad on Tuesday, July 12th, 2005, in Florida, while sitting peacefully in his favourite chair, in his sun-room, watching the world go slowly by. Beloved husband of the late Ethyl SPECTOR, and the late Ester NIUGEBOREN. Loving father of Manny, Steve, and the late Donna SHULMAN. Proud " Papa" of Andrew and Stacey SALONIN, Shana SALONIN; and Lee SHULMAN. Cherished great-grandfather of Kaelyn SALONIN. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Nat and Ronnie, the late Al, the late Irving and the late Florie, the late Sophie and the late Jack SLATIN, the late Willie and the late Betty, the late Minn and the late Joe ROSENTHAL. He will be sadly missed by Marilyn DOWDELL, his nieces, nephews, family and Friends. Funeral Service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West, Montreal on Friday, July 15th at 1: 00 p.m. Burial in Montreal. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, (514) 255-5151. Tom was a kind and caring gentleman. His passing leaves a void in our hearts that will never be filled. We will miss his stories, his healthy living "lectures", his constant optimism... We love you Pop!

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DOWDELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-10 published
EDWARDS, Frederick " Jack"
Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2005, in his 87th year. Predeceased by his wife Ruth Eleanor EDWARDS and sister Marion HARVEY. Fondly remembered by sisters Winnie, Margaret, Eleanor. Lovingly remembered by daughters Diane LOUGHEED (Stephenson,) Sue POVILONIS (Romas,) Nancy DOWDELL (Tim) and Mary GERBER (Bob) and his 19 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Calvary Church, 746 Pape Ave., Toronto at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Yonge Street Mission, 270 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, Ontario M5A 2G4.

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DOWDELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-12 published
DOWDELL, John
At Bendale Acres on Sunday, October 9, 2005 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Marion for 58 years. Dearly loved father of Ron and his wife Ada, and David. Dear grandfather of Carly and Niall. Family and Friends may visit at Sherrin Funeral Home, 873 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park Ave.), Toronto (416-698-2861), on Saturday, October 15, 2005 from 10-11 a.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 o'clock, in the chapel immediately following visitation. Private interment.

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DOWDEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-04-12 published
RICHARDSON, Sharon
In loving memory of my dear sister, Sharon RICHARDSON, who passed away April 12, 2004.
As I sat in your room watching you sleep
I thought of old memories and will treasure them deep.
Your laughter, your smile, your twinkling eyes
I think of them all with heartfelt sighs.
As I watched you take your last, slow breaths
I knew you were ready for a peaceful rest.
The smile on your face told me you were okay
I have that to hold onto day after day.
I know you are now in a beautiful place
I'm sure Mom and Uncle Gord have a smile on their face.
Give them a hug and send them my love
I know yous will be watching from up above.
I will remember every moment we spent together
They will stay in my heart forever and ever.
It was so hard to say goodbye
I know you told me not to cry.
My tears I will wipe, Ill change my frown to a smile
I know I will go on, but it will be hard for a while.
I love you, Sharon, please never forget
We will meet again, some day, but not just yet.
You are missed more than you know
The ones who truly cared were heartbroken to see you go.
Lovingly remembered and never forgotten, your sister Wendy DOWDEN

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DOWDEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-04-19 published
CUSHMAN, Marguerite
In loving memory of Marguerite CUSHMAN, who passed away April Dont think of her as gone away
Her journey has just begun.
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years.
And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And she was loved so much.
We miss you hon.
Wendy DOWDEN and Jerome DAVIS

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DOWDEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-24 published
DOWDEN, Elda Agnes (née SEITZ)
Peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at Newmarket Health Centre in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Earl (1997). Loving mother of Paul DOWDEN of Feversham, Marie and her husband Don THATCHER of Newmarket. Proud Granny to Mark THATCHER and his wife Jen, and Jason THATCHER. Friends will be received at the Taylor Funeral Home "Newmarket Chapel" 524 Davis Dr. (905-898-2100) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday August 26, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11: 00 a.m. in the chapel. Interment at Queensville Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society of York Region or to the Newmarket Health Centre (formerly Green Acres) would be appreciated.

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DOWDING o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-29 published
BELL, Hilda▼ Sarah▼ (formerly STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, née HILLMAN)
Quietly, with family by her side, at Babcock Community Care Centre, Wardsville▼ on Friday, January 28, 2005, Hilda Sarah BELL (HILLMAN, STEWARD/STEWART/STUART) formerly of Melbourne. Born July 28, 1912 in Comber, Ontario.▼ Predeceased▼ by her husbands, Clarence STEWARD/STEWART/STUART (1935) and Gordon BELL (1990.) Dearly loved by son Donald and Shirley STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Shedden, grandchildren, Ron and Linda STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Newbury, Donna and Jim DOWDING of Strathroy, Pat and Larry HUSTON of Thamesville, John and Barb STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Dorchester, Don and Jill STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Strathroy,▼ Mary▼ Kay▼ and Tim BURT of Fingal, and 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Also survived by one brother Lloyd HILLMAN (Martha▼) of Comber and sister-in-law, Dorothy HILLMAN of Leamington. Predeceased by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Relatives and Friends will be received at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday, January 31 at 1: 30p.m. Interment Appin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation, Babcock Community Care Centre or North Ekfrid United Church.

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DOWDING o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-22 published
GEORGE, Kenneth▼ Brent▼
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Kenneth Brent GEORGE at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on March 20th, 2005 in his 87th year. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Evelyn (PENNINGTON) GEORGE. Very▼ much loved father of Margaret and John EVOY, Ron▼ and Fem GEORGE and Doris and Tibor KUBECZ. Ken▼ will be forever loved and missed by his grandchildren Carol Ann, Sean and Krista EVOY, Susan▼ and Mark GEORGE, Christopher▼ KUBECZ.
Ken taught by example and leaves each of his children and grandchildren with many happy memories to share. Beloved brother of Jim (Kay) GEORGE of Welland. Brother-in-law of Ann and Bob DYMOND, Kay MURRAY and Al GOUGH and Melvin DOWDING. Ken is survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Doris DOWDING and brother-in-law Wilfred MURRAY. Friends▼ and family will be received at the Denning Bros. Funeral Home, 32 Metcalfe St. W. Strathroy on Tuesday, March 22nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral service to follow on Wednesday, March 23rd at 2 p.m. with Reverend Larry AMIRO and Reverend Doug MILES officiating. Interment Strathroy Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital would be gratefully appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Kenneth.

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DOWDING o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-02-01 published
BELL, Hilda▲ Sarah▲ (formerly STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, née HILLMAN)
Quietly, with family by her side, at Babcock Community Care Centre, Wardsville,▲ on Friday, January 28, 2005, Hilda Sarah BELL (HILLMAN, STEWARD/STEWART/STUART,) formerly of Melbourne. Born July 28, 1912 in Comber, Ontario.▲ Predeceased▲ by her husbands, Clarence STEWARD/STEWART/STUART (1935) and Gordon BELL (1990.) Dearly loved by son Donald and Shirley STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Shedden, grandchildren Ron and Linda STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Newbury, Donna and Jim DOWDING of Strathroy, Pat and Larry HUSTON of Thamesville, John and Barb STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Dorchester, Don and Jill STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Strathroy,▲ Mary▲ Kay▲ and Tim BURT of Fingal, and 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by one brother Lloyd HILLMAN (Martha▲) of Comber and sister-in-law Dorothy HILLMAN of Leamington. Predeceased by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Relatives and Friends were received at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Monday, January 31 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment Appin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation, Babcock Community Care Centre, or North Ekfrid United Church.

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DOWDING o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-03-29 published
GEORGE, Kenneth▲ Brent▲
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Kenneth Brent GEORGE at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on March 20, 2005 in his 87th year. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn (PENNINGTON) GEORGE. Very▲ much loved father of Margaret and John EVOY, Ron▲ and Fem GEORGE, and Doris and Tibor KUBECZ. Ken▲ will be forever loved and missed by his grandchildren, Carol Ann, Sean, and Krista EVOY, Susan▲ and Mark GEORGE, Christopher▲ KUBECZ. Ken taught by example and leaves each of his children and grandchildren with many happy memories to share. Beloved brother of Jim (Kay) GEORGE of Welland, brother-in-law of Ann and Bob DYMOND, Kay MURRAY, and Al GOUGH, and Melvin DOWDING. Ken is survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Doris DOWDING and brother-in-law Wilfred MURRAY. Friends▲ and family were received at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, 32 Metcalfe St. W., Strathroy on Tuesday, March 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service followed on Wednesday, March 23 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Larry AMIRO and Reverend Doug MILES officiating. Interment was at Strathroy Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital would be gratefully appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Kenneth Brent.

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DOWDING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-11 published
BALL, Margery Irene
At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, June 10th, 2005, in her 95th year. Margery BALL (née CLOSE,) wife of the late Farmer BALL and dear mother of Elma TIMBERS and her husband Carl of Acton and proud grandmother of Marie DOWDING, Brad TIMBERS (Roz), Dianne TIMBERS (Kerry Fry), Byron TIMBERS (Nina) and Scott TIMBERS (Joanne.) Great-grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren. Sister of Velma HEACOCK and the late Doreen BRIDGES, Geraldine BLENCOWE and Gordon CLOSE. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. followed by interment at Newmarket Cemetery. Memorial donations to Wesley United Church, Aurora or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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DOWDLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-25 published
PENNYCOOK, Helen Elizabeth (DOWDLE)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 24, 2005, in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband Leslie. Loving mother of Patricia (Ken) HOPKINS and David (Debbie.) Cherished grandmother of Craig (Rosemary), Krista, Christopher, Kelley and Ashley. Great-grandmother of Hailey. Helen was a life long Oakville resident who will be sadly missed by family and Friends. Family and Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 12: 30 p.m. at Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr), Oakville, 905-842-2252. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, The Canadian Red Cross and The Salvation Army.

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DOWDS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-09 published
DOWDS, John Fredrick " Jack"
Peacefully at Toronto Grace Hospital on Sunday, March 6, 2005 in his 86th year. John DOWDS, World War 2 Veteran, Royal Canadian Air Force. Beloved husband of Audrey for 51 years. Loving father of Kathryn, Greg, John, Carolyn and Tena. Proud grandfather of Adam, Joel, Erin, Lee, Kristen and Johnathan. Resting at the Newediuk Funeral Home, Kipling Chapel, 2104 Kipling Ave., Etobicoke (two blocks north of Rexdale Blvd.), Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday from St. Benedict's Church, 2194 Kipling Ave. at 9: 30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The family would like to thank the third floor staff at the Toronto Grace Hospital for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Toronto Grace Hospital would be appreciated.

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DOWE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-15 published
Sobbing pals recall their 'rose'
Kitchen volunteer fed hungry with food from own fridge
Pattern of abuse started early in victim's life, cousin says
By Jessica LEEDER, Staff Reporter with files from Dale Anne FREED
Rose McGROARTY was known for putting the needs of others -- to eat a good meal, find shelter, have a shower -- before her own. Even among close Friends, the 46-year-old rarely talked about her aches, the causes of the bruises beneath her sweater, why she spent so much time volunteering at the Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre, or made it her home away from home.
If only she had, mournful Friends said yesterday, her fate might have been different.
"I can't help thinking that I wish I had known what you were going through," a friend wrote to McGROARTY in a letter read at a packed memorial service at the community centre. The building houses the kitchen where McGROARTY spent six days a week the last three years volunteering and making Friends -- until she disappeared last month. Her dismembered body parts have been found throughout the city.
But a family member said it would have been out of character for the hard-luck woman to tell anyone if she was a punching bag. She learned early, the cousin said yesterday, to distract herself and not dwell on what was really going on.
"I understand that she didn't have a whole lot of money in Toronto," said Kimberly CAMPBELL, a cousin who grew up with McGROARTY in London, Ontario "The catch here is that it didn't start (in Toronto)," she told the Star in a phone interview. "But Rose Marie was the type of person, no matter what anybody did to her, she would never talk about it."
A pattern of abuse in McGROARTY's life started early, when she was about 6 or 7, CAMPBELL said. She was living in London at the time, and with her mother unable to care for her -- for reasons that are unclear -- McGROARTY moved into a boarding house run by Edith SANDERS.
In 2002, SANDERS was convicted for enslaving and torturing children, including CAMPBELL, her adopted daughter, from the 1950s to the 1980s. SANDERS' victims testified at her trial that while under her care, they were beaten with hockey sticks, tortured with a cattle prod and forced to eat animal feces. SANDERS was sentenced in January 2003 to four years in prison on four counts of assault and three counts of assault causing bodily harm. She died last year while on parole.
The conviction stemmed from allegations brought by CAMPBELL and other siblings; none of the charges that resulted in conviction related to McGROARTY.
"Rose Marie didn't have a fighting chance (in life,)" CAMPBELL said, recounting their tormented childhood. "Dysfunctional leads to dysfunctional. She didn't get the education she needed, she was abused mentally and physically, and yet she went along in life and tried to accomplish and do the best that she could.
"It sounds to me that she was doing wonderfully for what she experienced in her lifetime. She was such a forgiving person."
"This was Rose's home. This was a very important place for her," said Peggy-Gail DEHAL- RAMSON, a Parkdale community advocate.
Nearly 100 people gathered at the memorial service, one of two held for McGROARTY yesterday. Leaning on canes -- and each other and wiping wet cheeks, those whom McGROARTY treated like family lamented their great loss. At times, centre general manager Victor WILLIS had to pause to console the crowd.
"There's such a disconnect between who she was and how she died," he said. "We will not let another woman be harmed in our community."
Three women who worked alongside McGROARTY in the kitchen each day, Michelle WALDRON, Jean McGRATH and Sugar WALKER -- who had a red silk rose pinned to her top -- sobbed uncontrollably during the reading of farewell letters they wrote to their friend.
"Knowing someone like you, Rosie, you really were a 'rose,'" one letter said. "A good friend. A beautiful person. A 'rose' could not be so sweet as you!"
Greg DOWE, 25, met McGROARTY through his grandmother, Marjorie, who frequently offered up her Dunn Ave. apartment for McGROARTY when she needed a reprieve.
"This is just like killing a part of my family," DOWE said. "She's the kind of person who would give up their life in order for somebody else to live. Everything about her was to make everybody else happy."
Later in the afternoon, Father Vaughan QUINN asked 20 parishioners to remember McGROARTY and her good works at a service at the Missionaries of Charity Convent, near her apartment.
WALKER said McGROARTY had been trying to mend fences with her mother and two children, in their 20s, after years of estrangement.
After the hour-long service at the Parkdale community centre, Friends stayed to trade favourite stories about McGROARTY. She was a rare volunteer who allowed the very hungry to come back for seconds -- if the food ran out, she wasn't above running home and taking from her own fridge.
Robert WISZNIOWSKI, McGROARTY's 50-year-old common-law husband, has been charged with second-degree murder.

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