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FORDE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-17 published
FORDE,
Evelyn "
Ginger"
Passed away of heart failure at the Versa Care Centre in London
on Saturday October 15th 2005, age 85 years. Evelyn was the beloved
wife of the late Lewis P.
FORDE, and predeceased by her 9 sisters
and 1 brother. Evelyn, mother of Maurice "Moe"
DWYER, grandmother
of Jami DWYER and Jesica
DWYER.
Evelyn was an incredibly strong
lady, with a heart that had room for everyone that she met in
her lifetime. She will be missed so very much, but this Angel
that was on loan to us on Earth, is now returning to her rightful
place with God after her Tour of Duty. I know God will have her
place ready on her arrival, and it will be a Celebration in Heaven
as it is and has been on earth. We would like to thank all the
staff at Versa Care that showed an incredible amount of compassion,
our Friends in Florida, and all our Friends in London for being
there in such a difficult time. Friends will be received by the
family from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral
Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184), where the funeral
service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday October
19th at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in St. Peters Cemetery, London.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to
the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street,
London N6A 3R6. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
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FORDE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-26 published
SPRINGER-
THOMAS,
Cynthia
Maria
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Sunday, October 23rd, 2005, Cynthia
Maria SPRINGER-
THOMAS of London in her 69th year. Wife of Edwin
THOMAS of London. Dear sister of Merle
ISAAC and Glenda
FORDE
both of London. Predeceased by her sister Althea
WEEKES.
Loving
aunt of Clinton
SPRINGER,
Dereck
FORDE, Tony
FORDE, Charmaine
SPRINGER, Sharon
SPRINGER, Lisa
SPRINGER and Clyde
WEEKES. Also
loved by her great-nephew Clinton
SPRINGER-
WILLIAMS and her great-niece
Keria FORDE. Dear cousin of Louvina
IFILL and Jocelyn
FREDERICKS.
Dear friend of Pancheta
BELLE,
Camay
GARRAWAY and Yvonne
JOSEPH.
Cynthia's family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of
Parkwood and Victoria Hospitals. Friends will be received by
the family from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on
Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street,
South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at First
Church of the Nazarene, 176 Wellington Street, London on Friday,
October 28th, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial
Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations
may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline
Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6. (Online condolences accepted
at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)
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FORDE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-12 published
THOMAS,
Cynthia
Maria
Springer
The family of the late Cynthia Maria Springer
THOMAS, would like
to express our profound gratitude to all those who offered expressions
of condolence, flowers, cards and donations. Special thanks to
the pallbearers, organist, Reverend Junior Columbo
SORZANO from London
First Church of the Nazarene. Thanks also to A. Millard George
Funeral Home. Sisters Merle
ISAAC and Glenda
FORDE and nephew
Clinton SPRINGER.
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FORDE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-08 published
BROWNE,
Armintha
Peacefully at Toronto East General Hospital on March 5, 2005,
in her 85th year. Armintha beloved wife of the late Grenville.
Loving mother of Patsy
ROACH (Geoffrey), Aubrey (Steve)
YEARWOOD
(Brenda), Gloria (Jean)
REINBERGS, Ouida
FORDE-
HARNUM (Richard),
Carl WEEKES (Vadney), Cynthia
BROWNE (George), Michael
BROWNE,
Wendy BROWNE
(John) and Jimmy
BROWNE (Lisa.) Cherished sister
of the late Livingston and Cleveland
SEARLES and Eileen
SMALL.
Dear aunt to Vere, Jeffrey and Michael
SMALL.
She will be sadly
missed by her 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many
other nieces, nephews and relatives. Friends may visit at the
Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough (between
Eglinton and St. Clair Aves. E.) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and
Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday at 11
a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 700 Kennedy Road. Interment
Pine Hills Cemetery.
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OLEXA,
Margaret
Passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in her 90th year.
Survived by daughter Joan, grandchildren Anson, Amber and great-grandchild
Carrsin FORDE. "
Always
Loved and Remembered"
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FORDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-22 published
MAIR,
Dr.
Bruce
S., D.V.M.
Dr.
Bruce
S.
MAIR, D.V.M., passed away February 19, age 82. Beloved
husband of Helen, loving father to Amy, Rebecca, Ian, Stuart,
Bruce and Matt. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren
all of Michigan. Also survived by his mother Jean
MAIR and sister
Joanne FORDHAM of London, Ontario. Predeceased by his father
Rev. William
MAIR his brother Stuart
MAIR and sister Elizabeth
CANN.
Dr.
MAIR served in the Canadian Royal Navy during World
War 2, graduated from Guelph University of Veterinary Medicine
in 1948, immigrated to the United States to practice Veterinary
Medicine and continued to do so, until his death. Funeral service
will be held at 11 a.m., St. Valentine's Church, Redford, Michigan,
February 24, 2005.
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FORDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-20 published
MAIR,
Jean
Davis
Peacefully at her daughter's home in London, surrounded by her
loving family, on Tuesday, April 19th, 2005, Jean Davis
MAIR
in her 100th year. Survived by much loved daughter, Joanne
FORDHAM,
sadly missed by granddaughters Mary-Anne
SMITH,
Cathy
TEEGARDEN
(John), Nancy
BURTON (Fred), Kim
HANKINSON (Steve), Lisa
COUTTS
(Ian). Also survived by nine grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren
and three great-greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by husband Rev.
William MAIR, daughter, Elizabeth Anne
CANN, sons Stuart and
Dr. Bruce MAIR, son-in-law Wayne
FORDHAM, sisters Myrtle, Marjorie
and Mildred, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Jean taught school for many years with the Huron County and London
School Boards, and following retirement volunteered for 31 years
at the London Health Sciences Centre - University Campus. Friends
will be received at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland
Road North, on Friday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. The funeral
service will be held at Mount Zion United Church, 471 Ridgewood
Crescent, on Saturday, April 23rd, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend Chris
KRAATZ and niece Reverend Jean
BRUCE will officiate. Reception to
follow. Followed by interment at Schomberg Cemetery, Schomberg,
Ontario on Saturday at 4: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
to make a donation in memory of Jean are asked to consider the
Mount Zion United Church or Thames Road Elimville United Church,
or a charity of their choice. Special thanks to Dr. Karen Pellar
and the St. Elizabeth Home Care team for their support.
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FORDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-09 published
FORDHAM,
Gladys
In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and nana, Gladys, who
passed away May 9, 2002.
You left a place no one can fill,
We miss you Mom and always will,
When our thoughts go back, as they always do,
We treasure the beautiful memories of you.
Sadly missed and always loved by Albert, Sherry, Cheryl and families.
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FORDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-29 published
FORDHAM,
Edward
In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and special grandpa,
Edward, who passed away October 30th, 2002. I'll whisper my words
through the leaves on the trees And you'll feel my presence in
the soft autumn breeze I'm the warm salty tears that flow when
you weep And the beautiful dreams that come when you sleep To
all of you I hold so dear Weep no more for I'll always be here
For all the memories we share Just look for me.. I'm everywhere.
Love Sarah, Gary, Cheryl, Jenn and Stacey.
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FORDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-26 published
EMPEY,
Mike
At his residence in Ingersoll on Saturday, December 24, 2005,
Mike EMPEY, in his 55th year. Beloved husband of Betty
EMPEY.
Dear father of Troy
EMPEY
(Ruth,)
Stacy
FORDHAM (John,) Matthew
EMPEY
(Meagan) and Kevin
EMPEY (Dina.) Dear grandfather of Kayla,
Virginia, Serena, Matthew, Justin, Samantha and Peter. Dear son
of John and Doris
EMPEY. Dear brother of Al and Judy
EMPEY,
Sharon
and Ron SPRINGALL,
Terry and Wendy
EMPEY and Marlene
KIDMAN.
Also survived by nieces and nephews. Mike was a valued employee
of Ingersoll Paper Box and was a member of the Oxford Sportsmans
Club. Friends will be received at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home,
246 Thames St. S., Ingersoll Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service
will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Rev.
Dr. Lonnie
ATKINSON officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial
donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice
would be appreciated.
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FORDHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-20 published
WHITE/WHYTE,
Lorne
Edward
Passed away suddenly in a tragic accident in Tanzania on October
16, 2005 at age 29. Beloved youngest
son of Nancy and Terry,
dear brother of Darryl (Cassandra) and uncle to Nolan. Grandson
of Nancy TAILOR/TAYLOR, and predeceased by grandparents Kathleen and
Lorne WHITE/WHYTE and Edward
FORDHAM.
Nephew of predeceased uncle Lorne.
Cherished cousin, uncle and nephew to members of the extended
WHITE/WHYTE family, the Dubees, the Gunnings and the Roses. If a life
is measured by the quality and breadth of relationships, by incredible
acts of kindness, by passionate pursuit of ideas and dreams and
by profound positive influence on others, then Lorne lived countless
lives in his too short time with us. A service to celebrate his
life will be held at the Loyola College Chapel, 7141 Sherbrooke
Street West, Montreal, on Saturday October 22nd at 2 p.m. Reception
to follow at Loyola High School. In lieu of flowers, donations
in Lorne's memory can be made to the Lorne
WHITE/WHYTE
Memorial
Bursar
y, c/o Loyola High School Foundation, 7272 Sherbrooke Street
West, Montreal, H4B 1R2.
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FORDHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-08 published
FORDHAM,
Sylvia
Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, January 6, 2005, at the
age of 63. Loving mother of Brian and Jennifer. Cherished daughter
of the late Oscar and Elsie. Dear adopted grandmother of Kolwyn
and Nicholas. Sylvia will be sadly missed by many Friends. She
was a member of many organizations including Decat, the Finnish
Lions Club, and the Overland Club. Sylvia loved music, dancing
and life. She will be cherished in our hearts always. Friends
and family are welcome to attend a Service honouring her Iife
at the Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. East, Scarborough
(just west of Warden), 416-773-0933, on Monday, January 10, 2005.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Service to follow at 11 a.m.
in the Chapel. A Memorial Service will also be held in the spring
for those wishing to attend a service at a later date. Time and
date to be arranged. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society
would be appreciated by the family.
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FORDHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-11 published
FORDHAM,
Agnes
Kathleen
On May 6, 2005 in her 91st year, Mrs. Agnes Fordham passed away
peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is lovingly
remembered and missed by her daughter Joyce and her son-in-law
Daniel, her granddaughter Erin and grand_son Joshua, her sister-in-law
Shirley EVANS and family Donna, Bobby and Matthew as well as
family and Friends in Montreal, Toronto and Edmonton. Agnes was
predeceased by her husband Fred as well as her brothers, Ted
and Joe; sisters, Annie, Helen, Dorothy and Ida. Family and Friends
may pay their respects on Friday, May 13, 2005 between 6: 00 p.m.
and 9: 00 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home, south of Wye Road on
Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, Alberta where a Celebration of
Agnes' life will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m.
Interment will follow at Glenwood Memorial Gardens. Agnes loved
flowers, so her family gratefullly accepts them in her memory.
Sign the book of condolences at www.glenwoodmemorial.com Glenwood
Funeral Home, 52356 Range Rd. 232, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8B
1B8, 780-467-3337.
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FORDYCE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-07 published
CAMPBELL,
Evelyn
Peacefully at University Hospital, London, Ontario on Wednesday,
July 6, 2005, Evelyn
CAMPBELL, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife
of the late Charles Edwin
CAMPBELL (1966 in Edmonton.) Loving
aunt of Peter
ARNOLD (London, Ontario), Paul
ARNOLD (Northbrook,
Illinois) and Beverly
FORDYCE
(Cleveland,
Ohio.)
Great-aunt of
Scott ARNOLD,
Craig
ARNOLD, Cameron
FORDYCE and Jean Margaret
MUSTO.
Also survived by great-great-nieces and nephews. A graveside
service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, on
Thursday morning, July 7th at 11 o'clock.
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FORDYCE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-15 published
FORDYCE,
George
Frank
(December 27, 1923-July 4, 2005)
Frank shared the last two fulfilling weeks of his wonderful life
with his daughters and grand_son visiting his sister in his home
town of Toronto. A lot of laughter was had, memories shared,
and love felt. He returned Saturday, July 2, to Vancouver, his
"Heaven on Earth", and suddenly passed away on July 4, 2005.
Frank is survived by his two daughters Sandi
FORDYCE and Joyce
FORDYCE,
Joyce's husband Gregg
SEWELL, grand_son Trenton
SEWELL,
sister Carol
FORDYCE, friend Gloria Nicholson
FORDYCE, in-laws
Rose and Charlie
NICHOLSON, and many nieces and nephews. He took
time to enjoy the outdoors and simple pleasures of life, often
reminded those close to: "Honour each moment, for in it One is
taking part in a miracle, The miracle of existence" Frank was
predeceased by his parents George and Ethel
FORDYCE, his twin
sister Jeanne Fordyce
SCUDAMORE, and another sister Beryl Fordyce
FRAMPTON. In accordance with Frank's wishes, there will be no
service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to may make donations
to Covenant House, 575 Drake Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4K8.
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FORDYCE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-07 published
KAZUK,
Dorothy (née
CAPRANOS)
(Retired employee of the Queens Club Toronto) Peacefully at home
on Friday, November 4th, 2005, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife
of the late Alex. Loving mother of Gary
FORDYCE and his wife
Sheree and predeceased by daughter Helen
ELLIS. Dear Nana of
Shawn, Kerri, Katie, Amanda, Kristi and Andrew and four great-grandchildren.
Survived by brothers Jack and Jim and predeceased by Nick and
Helen. A private family memorial service will be held at Thornton
Cemetery. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity
of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton
Chapel", 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234).
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FOREEST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-13 published
VAN
FOREEST,
Jessie
Ellen (née
ARNOTT)
Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital - Sault Ste. Marie,
with her children by her side, on Friday, March 11, 2005, at
the age of 76. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Herb.
Loving mother of Cathy
PTOK
(Ernie) of Sudbury, Barbara
CERESINO
(Bruce) of Thunder Bay and Sandra
VAN
BOERDONK
(Mark) of Sault
Ste. Marie. Cherished Oma of Brittany and Cortney
PTOK,
Jennifer
and Ashley
CERESINO and Bradley and Daniel
VAN
BOERDONK.
Predeceased
by her mother and father Catherine
GRAHAM and William
ARNOTT
and her step-father Charles
GRAHAM.
Sister of Ruth
ARMSTRONG
(late Bruce) and Dorothy
GOSSLING
(Robert.)
Jessie will be fondly
remembered and missed by her many close Friends. Friends may
call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Sault Ste.
Marie on Monday, March 14, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. A funeral service
will be held at the United Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 15,
2005 at 11 a.m. Reverend Dr. Jeffrey
HOAG officiating. Memorial donations
made to the S.A.H. Foundation or the United Baptist Church would
be appreciated. www.arthurfuneralhome.com
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-03 published
KIESEL,
Emma (née
SKEVVETAT)
At her residence on her 92nd birthday, Tuesday March 1, 2005,
Emma KIESEL (née
SKEVVETAT) of People Care Nursing Centre, Tavistock
and formerly of Alice Street, Woodstock. Beloved wife of the late
Frank SHNEIDERIGHT. Dear godmother of Ben and his wife
Charlotte
FOREMAN of Port Dover and Doreen
FOREMAN of Norwich, and special
friend of Sandy
GORDON of London. Friends may call at the R.D.
Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 539-0004
on Friday 7-9 p.m. where the complete funeral service will be
held in the chapel on Saturday March 5, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. with
Rev. Richard
HOLM officiating. Interment in the Oxford Memorial
Park Cemetery. Contributions to the charity of choice would be
appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-15 published
FOREMAN,
Lenore
O.
(BENHAM)
At her late residence on Monday, June 13, 2005. Lenore O.
(BENHAM)
FOREMAN of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late
Alfred S. FOREMAN. Dear mother of Douglas
FOREMAN of London and
Dale FOREMAN and his wife
Sandra of Calgary. Predeceased by her
daughter Donna Elaine
FOREMAN, her sisters Phoebe, Kathleen and
Patricia and her brothers Jim and Stan. Dear sister-in-law of
Dorothy BENHAM,
Bella
FOREMAN both of London and Ethel
MITCHELL
of Kitchener. Also loved by her grandchildren, Jasmine, Paul,
Curtis, Meagan and Katrina. Friends will be received by the family
from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home,
60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will
be conducted in the chapel on Friday, June 17th at 11: 00 a.m.
Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression
of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of
your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-16 published
WHITE/WHYTE,
Richard J.M.
Peacefully at Lambton Meadowview Villa Nursing Home, Petrolia
on Thursday, September 15, 2005. Richard J.M.
WHITE/WHYTE of Strathroy
in his 74th year. Cherished and loved through 29 years of marriage
to Janey May. Loving father of Richard Glen
WHITE/WHYTE and his wife
Carolyn,
Debbie
Sue
SPENCER and her husband Allen, Marie Lyn
HALL and her husband Peter, Diane Carol
TROWBRIDGE and her husband
Timothy and Georgetta Jane
HILL and her friend Jamie. His loving
pets Buster and Boots will join him in Heaven. Dear grandfather
of Wayne ALLEN and his wife Lena, Mark James
WHITE/WHYTE and his friend
Debbie, Cody Allen
WAYNE, Candace May
LYN, Shane Douglas George
SPENCER,
William
Christopher and his friend Alicia, Daniel Richard
LAROCQUE, Adam Louis, Sasha Nicole, Nicolas David, Cory Michael
TROWBRIDGE, Amanda Justine Marie, Samantha Lee, Joshua David
HILL and great-grandfather of Austin and Audrey
WHITE/WHYTE.
Also survived
by his sisters: Iris
LAMBERT and Joyce
FOREMAN, foster sisters:
Nina OGLIVE and Marie
WALSH (2005,) foster brother Wayne and
sisters-in-law Joanne
JEWELL and Rose
MUSGRAVE.
Will be sadly
missed by Friends Ralph and Linda
HUSKY and Ted and Barbara
GLOEMBISKI.
Many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Denning Bros. Funeral
Home, Strathroy on Monday, September 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
where funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 20 at
1: 30 p.m. with Dr. Brian
McKENZIE officiating. Interment in Strathroy
Cemetery. Donations to the Lambton Meadowview Gardens or the
Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. A
tree will be planted as a living memorial to Richard.
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-08 published
FOREMAN,
Lily
(GIBBS)
At Central Park Lodge Retirement Home, London on Thursday, October
6th, 2005 Lily
(GIBBS)
FOREMAN of London in her 87th year. Beloved
wife of the late Stephen Charles
FOREMAN. Dear mother of David
FOREMAN and his wife
Diana of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan., and Gail
ROBINSON and her husband Brian of London. Loving grandmother
of Stephen, Lisa, Amy and Anne and great-grandmother of Emma,
Kara, Amanda and Ryder. Lily will be fondly remembered by her
nephew Bill
WEBB and his wife
Roberta.
Lily's family would like
to thank the staff of Central Park Lodge for their care and kindness
given to their mother. Friends will be received by the family
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral
Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Funeral Service will
be held at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 49 Foxbar Road
at Wellington Road, London on Wednesday, October 12th at 11 a.m.
with Reverend Brian
McKAY officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn
Memorial Gardens, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial
donations may be made to the Church of St. Andrew Memorial Renovation
Fund, 49 Foxbar Road, London, Ontario N6C 2A6 or to the Lung
Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, Ontario N5W 3Z6. (online
condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-17 published
BENEDICT,
Mitchell▼
Dean▼
On Tuesday, December 13, 2005, baby Mitchell Dean
BENEDICT of
R.R.#3 Kerwood. Beloved
son of Lorne and Tracy
BENEDICT of R.R.#3
Kerwood. Precious and much loved baby brother of Monique and
Laura▼ at home. Sadly missed by two devoted grandpas, Ross
MILLER
of R.R.#3 Melbourne and Rodger
BENEDICT of R.R.#3 Kerwood and
watched over and loved in Heaven by two very special Guardian
Angels, Grandma Margery
MILLER (2002) and Grandma Donalda
BENEDICT
(2003.) Cherished nephew of Barbara
BENEDICT,
Donna▼
BENEDICT
and Greg FOREMAN,
Lorri▼ and Jeff
PRIMEAU, Heather and Jim
MacKICHAN
and Gayle MILLER and Paul
PICKARD. Dear great-grand_son of Elmer
and Wilma LINK and Eva
MILLER.
Private▼ family service to be held
at West Adelaide Cemetery. Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy
entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy memorial
donations may be made to the Children's Health Foundation, Children's
Hospital of Western Ontario, 345 Westminster Avenue, London,
Ontario N6C 4V3.
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BENEDICT,
Mitchell▲
Dean▲
On Tuesday, December 13, 2005, baby Mitchell Dean
BENEDICT of
R.R.#3, Kerwood. Beloved
son of Lorne and Tracy
BENEDICT of R.R.#3,
Kerwood. Precious and much loved baby brother of Monique and
Laura▲ at home. Sadly missed by two devoted grandpas, Ross
MILLER
of R.R.#3, Melbourne, and Rodger
BENEDICT of R.R.#3, Kerwood
and watched over and loved in Heaven by two very special guardian
angels, Grandma Margery
MILLER (2002) and
Grandma
Donalda
BENEDICT
(2003.) Cherished nephew of Barbara
BENEDICT,
Donna▲
BENEDICT,
and Greg FOREMAN,
Lorri▲▼ and Jeff
PRIMEAU, Heather and Jim
MacKICHAN
and Gayle MILLER and Paul
PICKARD. Dear great-grand_son of Elmer
and Wilma LINK and Eva
MILLER.
Private▲ family service was held
at West Adelaide Cemetery. Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy,
entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, memorial
donations may be made to the Childrens Health Foundation, Childrens
Hospital of Western Ontario, 345 Westminster Ave., London, Ontario
N6C 4V3.
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-05 published
McBEAN,
Franceita (1920-2005)
Peacefully, on January 29, 2005 in her 85th year. Dear mother
of Gloria BECKFORD and the late Christine
FORSKIN (2002.) Loving
grandmother of Lorington, Winslow, and Nadine
FOSKIN;
Georgia
LINDSAY,
Claudine
GAYLE and Lori-Anne
BECKFORD. Franceita will
be sadly missed by her five great-grandchildren and by her sisters
Martha and Catherine
FERRILL,
Winnifred
FOREMAN, Elaine
McBEAN
and the late Carmen
McBEAN (2001;) nephews Linval
CHISHOLM,
Leon
CARNEY,
Trenton
RICKETTS, Brian
SAMUELS; and by many relatives
and Friends. A funeral service will be held at the Apple Creek
Seventh Day Adventist Church, 700 Apple Creek Boulevard, Markham
(905-946-8751 - off Warden, north of Highway 7) on Tuesday, February
15, 2005 at 10 o'clock. Interment Elgin Mills Cemetery, Richmond
Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca) or to a charity
of your choice.
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-09 published
FOREMAN,
Anthony "
Tony"
Retired Metro Police Officer, 31 Division, lost his battle with
cancer on February 5, 2005. He will be sadly missed by his sons
Darren (Christine) and Wayne (Lana) and his grandchildren, Denver,
Jayden and Anthony and will be greatly missed by Margaret. He
will also be sadly missed by his aunt in Surrey, England and
his brother-in-law Philip (Sandy) and family in Australia. Visitation
will be held at Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley Street,
Barrie, on Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10 from
2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held
on Friday, February 11, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-08 published
SMITH,
Harold
Lloyd
At York Central Hospital on Monday, March 7th, 2005. Beloved
husband of the late Margaret Jean
SMITH.
Loving father of Lynda
and her husband Bryan
FOREMAN,
Lorna▲
SMITH, Donna and her husband
Bill ARNOT,
Robyn and her husband Russell
HAUSE. Will be dearly
missed by his grandchildren Cailyn, Cameron, Peggy, Dale and
Shawn. Brother of Jack, Bill and the late George. Friends may
call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond
Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive) on Wednesday
7-9 p.m. and Thursday 12: 30-1:30, with a service to follow at
1: 30 in the Chapel. Cremation. Donations to the Alzheimer Society
would be appreciated.
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-20 published
ARDILL,
Mary (née
FOREMAN)
Peacefully in her sleep on June 17th, 2005. Predeceased by her
husband John
ARDILL.
Loving mother of Kathleen and Kevin. Devoted
sister of Roberta and her husband John
NOBLE. Dear aunt of Jennifer
NOBLE,
Mark
NOBLE and his wife
Alex and baby Kaitlin. Cousin
of Irene STAFFORD,
June
RODNEY and John
FOREMAN. She leaves behind
in great sorrow lifelong Friends Audrey, Doreen and Nell. Mary
also leaves behind her extended family and many loving Friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scarborough
Hospital, Grace Division. The family will receive Friends at
the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. East, Agincourt (east
of Kennedy Rd.), on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Her humour, warmth and
kindness will always be remembered.
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-10 published
MURRAY,
Irene
Marion
(WALKER)
Peacefully at her home, Tottenham, on Tuesday, August 9th, 2005.
Irene (WALKER,) in her 82nd year, beloved wife of the late Ray
MURRAY.
Loving mother of Dave, and Don and his wife
Mary.
Sadly
missed by her grandchildren Lisa, Catherine, Andrea, Katelyn,
Kyle and her great-grandchildren Kyla, Connor and Carter. Dear
sister of Margaret and her husband Bill
FOREMAN.
Predeceased
by her brother Earl and her sister Elaine. Resting at Rod Abrams
Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on
Wednesday August 10th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service
will be held in the chapel 11 a.m. Thursday, August 11th 2005,
followed by cremation. Donations in Irene's memory to Cancer
Care, Southlake Regional Health Care Centre Foundation would
be appreciated by the family.
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-25 published
FOREMAN,
Garth
Passed away peacefully, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital,
in Bracebridge, on Tuesday, August 23, 2005. Loving husband of
Helen and dear father of Bonnie
BELL
(Brian) and
Steve
(Lori.)
Sadly missed by grandchildren Brenda, Scott, Trevor, Brody and
Kaitlyn. Brother of Mervyn. Cremation will be followed by a private
family service. Burial at Glen Orchard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations to your favourite charity would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral Home 'Turner Chapel',
Bracebridge, 1-877-806-2257.
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-03 published
PENNY,
Marilyn
Surrounded by her family, Thursday, December 1, 2005, at the
Humber River Regional Hospital - Church Site, at the age of 73.
Beloved wife of Harold for 50 wonderful years. Loving mother
of Patti (Dan)
MILLER, Debbie (Gord)
LOXTON, Cathy (Dave)
COSTANZO,
and Barb (Bruce)
GREENWOOD.
Devoted and amazing grandma to Karen,
Cathy, Scott, Peter, Dean, Ben, Brandon, Amanda, Brooke, Douglas
and great-granddaughter Dalyah. Dear sister of Ron (Kay)
FOREMAN
and Bob (Sandra)
FOREMAN.
Marilyn will be sadly missed by her
family and Friends. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home,
2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. on Sunday. A complete service will be held in the funeral
home chapel on Monday at 10 a.m. If desired, donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Email
condolences may be sent to: marilyn.penny@wardfh.com
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FOREST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-29 published
WILSON,
Jane (née
JAPPY)
Peacefully at Elmwood Place on Thursday, April 28, 2005 Mrs.
Jane WILSON
(Jeannie) of London and formerly of Hydro Street, in
her 83rd year. Very much loved mother of Wilma and her husband
Ray HOWARTH.
Loved
Grandma of Heather
JANSSEN and husband Frank
and Michael
HOWARTH all of London. Loved sister of Nancy
JAPPY
(Leith, Scotland). Gone to be with her husband Allan (1977).
Also predeceased by parents Mr. and Mrs. William
JAPPY, brothers
Willie JAPPY and Jim
JAPPY (in infancy) and sister Jeannie
FOREST.
Also brother-in-law Bill
HAINES and sister-in-law Margaret
HAINSWORTH,
Emily WINDMILL and special Granny Emma
EVANS.
Other relatives
in Scotland and Friends in Scotland and here in London and area.
Friends will be received at Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton
Road (1 block east of Egerton St.) on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April
30, 2005 at 1 pm with Reverend Keith
McKEE and Reverend Murdo
POLLOCK
officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make
a donation in memory of Jean
WILSON are asked to consider the
Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences www.evansfh.ca
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mrs.
WILSON.
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FOREST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-23 published
MOORE,
Patricia
Marie (née
FOREST)
At the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, June 22nd,
2005. Patricia Marie
MOORE of Saint Thomas in her 66th year. Beloved
wife of Thomas O.
MOORE and dearly loved mother of Andrew and
his wife Michele
MOORE, Saint Thomas and Thomas A. and his wife
Lynda MOORE,
Georgetown. Dear sister of Ann Marie
FOREST; Blair
FOREST; Charles
FOREST and his wife Jean; Jerry and his wife
Lucinne FOREST all of Moncton, New Brunswick and Emery and his
wife Hillary
FOREST of Edmonton, Alberta. Patricia is also lovingly
remembered by two grandchildren Alexander and Brandon and by
a number of nieces and nephews. Patricia was born in Moncton
on February 22nd, 1940 to Al and Sarah
(NILES)
FOREST and had
worked as a Registered Nursing Assistant for twenty five years
at the Saint Thomas Psychiatric Hospital until her retirement.
Cremation took place in London. A Private family service will
be held at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society through Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street,
Saint Thomas.
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FOREST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-17 published
WHITE/WHYTE,
Beverly (née
KIRSH)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at the age
of 68. Beloved wife and best friend of Saul for 49 years. Loving
mother of Cheryl
FOREST and Sol
FINKELSTEIN,
Sabrina
WILLOW,
and Jason WHITE/WHYTE. Cherished and devoted grandmother of Scarlett,
Savannah and Magnolia. Bev will be forever missed by her sister
Eleanor and brother-in-law Dr. Jerry
COOPER. At
Benjamin's
Park
Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin)
for service on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 2: 30 p.m. Interment
Pride of Israel Section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva to
be observed at 333 Ellerslie Avenue. If desired, memorial donations
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 1-888-939-3333 or
the charity of your choice.
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FORESTELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-11 published
ROSS,
Marjorie (née
FORESTELL)
On Sunday, July 10, 2005, after a long and courageous battle
with cancer, Marjorie passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook and
Women's College Health Sciences Centre, in her 89th year. Predeceased
by her loving husband Gordon, her sister Kathleen
GARNEAU, and
her brothers Ted and Jim
FORESTELL. Cherished Mom of Ron and
his wife Heather, of Waterloo, and Barbara and her husband Brian
McDOWELL, of Thornhill. Devoted Grandma of Warren
ROSS and Craig
McDOWELL.
Loving sister-in-law of Betty
McFETRIDGE, Grace
ROSS,
Howard ROSS (of Regina,) and her many nieces and nephews. Friends
may call on Tuesday, July 12 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 Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 13,
2005 at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church (3220 Bayview Avenue).
Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family requests
that donations, in Marjorie's memory, be made to the Palliative
Care Unit c/o Sunnybrook and Women's College Foundation, or The
Freeman Centre for Palliative Care c/o North York General Hospital.
Condolences www.rskane.ca.
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FORESTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-04 published
FORESTER,
Norman, 1974 -- Died This Day
Tuesday, October 4, 2005, Page S9
Aviator born in Oakville, Ontario, on March 21, 1898.
Bush pilot who was known for his skill in aerial mapping was
also recognized for his courage and willingness to go to the
aid of others. He once flew a critically ill woman through a
northern blizzard to get her to a hospital and later he saved
the passengers and crews of two U.S. military planes stranded
on a frozen lake in Quebec. Over the years, he completed the
first comprehensive high-altitude photographic surveys of British
Columbia, Quebec and the Maritimes.
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FORESTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-01 published
KING,
Verna
Evelyn
Peacefully on Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 at Hillsdale Estates,
Oshawa. Verna in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Angus
KING.
Will be sadly missed by her daughters Joyce
COULTER and
her husband Major of Fenelon Falls, Audrey
WATT and her husband
Harvey of Oshawa, Muriel
FORESTER and her husband Gordon of Oshawa
and her sons Angus of Oshawa and Myles and his wife Gail of Havelock
(formerly of Oshawa). She was the last of her family. Lovingly
remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends
may call at Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel" 847 King
St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, July 1st from
6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday,
July 2nd at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Memorial
donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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FORESTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-17 published
HILLMAN,
William "
Bill"
Hugh
Passed away peacefully at the age of 66 on September 15, 2005,
at Sudbury's Memorial Hospital. Loving husband of 43 years who
will be dearly missed by wife
Nora.
Beloved father of Grace
WRIGHT
(Morley) and Jamie
BUNKA
(Larry) and son to the late Elsie and
Jim SUMMERS and Bill and Dell
HILLMAN. An amazing grandpa and
poppa to Kelly, Kristie
MAY,
Aaron,
Taylor,
Connor,
Cameron,
Liam, and great-grandpa to Katie and Taylor
MAY.
Brother to Ron
HILLMAN
(Ruth) of Saint Thomas and Maxine "Toni"
VANHORNE (Chuck)
of Hamilton. Brother-in-law to Amy
CROCCO
(Henry) of Sudbury,
Vivian WAUGH (late Ken) of Guelph, and the late Rita
WALKER
(Doug)
of Elliot Lake. Nephew of Lynne
JOHNSTON of Toronto and Nora
FORESTER of British Columbia. Special cousin to Wayne and Jerry
JOHNSTON. As well, an uncle and cousin who will be fondly remembered
by many. Bill worked for the Etobicoke Board of Education for
15 years and enjoyed an active retirement in Elliot Lake where
he was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, E.L.A.T.E.,
Stage Door Players, and the Elliot Lake Computer Club. The warmth,
humour, talents, and love Bill shared, will be deeply missed
by all who knew him. Family and Friends are invited to join in
a celebration of his life Monday, September 19th at 3 p.m., at
the Canadiana Restaurant located in Six Points Plaza, 5230 Dundas
St. West, Etobicoke. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
you please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
at www.heartandstroke.ca or 1-888-473-4636.
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FORFAR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-19 published
WARD,
Bernice
Edna (née
MOUNT)
Peacefully, at Aurora Resthaven, on Thursday, November 15, 2005.
Bernice (née
MOUNT,) beloved wife of the late Clifford
WARD,
and dear mother of Brian (Leah,) Donna (Gary
KADONOFF,)
Keith
(Arlene), David (Sheree), and the late Kevin. She will be lovingly
remembered by her grandchildren Kevin, Christopher, Matthew,
Michael, and Daniel. Dear sister of Vernon
MOUNT,
Alma
POTTAGE,
Harry and Douglas
MOUNT, and the late Kenneth
MOUNT,
Florence
FRY, Viola
BROOKFIELD, Allan
MOUNT, and Shirley
FORFAR. Friends
may call at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South,
Newmarket, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service in the
Chapel on Monday at 1: 30 p.m., followed by interment at Newmarket
Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society of
the Christian Baptist Church Restoration Fund would be appreciated.
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FORGET o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-08-13 published
VAIL,
Doctor
Donald
Edward
Peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, Donald Edward
VAIL, of Owen Sound, went to be with His Lord, on Friday morning,
August 12th, 2005, in his 62nd year. Cherished husband and best
friend of Jane
VAIL (née
BROWN.)
Loving father of Don Jr. and
his fiancée, Heidi
WILSON, of Owen Sound, Jim, Mike and his girlfriend,
Tracey HEATHERS, and Paul, all of Brampton. Don will be deeply
missed by his two brothers, Bob and his wife, Fran, of Calgary,
Alberta, Norm and his wife, Rosemary, of Stratford; his two sisters,
Donna FLEISCHAUER and her husband, John, of Mount Brydges and
Jannette MASSÉ and her husband, Joe, of London; his sister-in-law,
Nancy FORGET and her husband, Leo, of New Liskeard. Don will
be forever remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased
by his parents, Robert and Lorraine
VAIL.
One of the joys of
Don's life was serving this community of so many wonderful people
as their Chiropractor. He lovingly served His Lord in church
building projects and many other ministries throughout the years.
Don thoroughly appreciated the beauty of this area, especially
Georgian Bay and the many hours he spent fishing and enjoying
the camaraderie of fellow fishermen. Friends and family will
always remember him for his emphasis on the two most important
things in life- our relationship with God and our relationships
with each other. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral
Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (376-7492) on Sunday
afternoon from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Doctor Donald
VAIL will be held at the Calvary Evangelical Missionary Church,
655 - 10th Street West, Owen Sound, on Monday, August 15th, 2005
at 2: 00 p.m. with Pastor Mary
TURNER officiating. Interment in
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Georgian Bluffs. If so desired, the
family would appreciate donations to the Calvary Missionary Church
Building Fund, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College-Library Fund as your expression of sympathy.
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FORGET o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-23 published
AXFORD,
B.▼
Marion▼
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marion
at Southlake Health Center on February 21, 2005. Marion will
be missed by her nephew Brian
AXFORD, his wife
Vera▼ and their
children John, Marsha, Michelle and Theresa. Also missed by her
great nephew Blake
REDWOOD and her great nieces Tina
REDWOOD
and Andrea
REDWOOD.
Greatly▼ missing her as well will be her honorary
daughter Lynda
FORGET, her husband Rob and her honorary grand-daughter
Nicolle FORGET. A Celebration of Marion's Life will be held at
Knox United Church, Midland and Sheppard Ave. on Thursday February
24, 2005 @ 2: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ontario
March of Dimes or Knox United Church.
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FORGET o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-27 published
B. Marion AXFORD
By Grant SMITH,
Wednesday,
April 27, 2005, Page A22
Teacher, guidance counsellor, honorary mother. Born December
20, 1917, near Delhi, Ontario Died February 21, in Toronto, of
natural causes, aged 87.
Marion AXFORD was born on a farm south of Delhi and from her
earliest years, she dreamed of becoming a teacher. She spent
hours in the woodshed behind the house playing with a blackboard
and chalk to teach spelling and arithmetic to imaginary kids.
She would admit years later, however, that as a child, she ran
low on self-esteem. The desire to teach and the search for self-esteem
in herself and others would consume her for the rest of her life.
She attended McMaster University in Hamilton, obtaining her B.A.
in 1939 with a major in mathematics. These were difficult times
for women to make their way in the world. She applied to teach
mathematics at Elmira High School in 1941. When the board reviewed
her application, one member opined, "Women can't teach math,"
to which the director replied, "This one can." And she did for
the next five years. Marion followed this by becoming the first
woman to serve as registrar and dean of women at Waterloo College.
In 1952, she returned to her hometown to teach mathematics at
Delhi Secondary School where she met an inspector from the provincial
Department of Education named Olive
PALMER.
Olive married John
DIEFENBAKER, the future Prime Minster of Canada. She provided
Marion with the first nuance of a vision that would turn into
a lifetime mission to develop guidance programs for students.
In the process, the two became the greatest of Friends.
In 1955, she accepted a job in Agincourt followed by a moved
to the Scarborough Board of Education as a supervisor of guidance,
working at the elementary level to help students select courses
for high school. This involved ground-breaking work to develop
a guidance course, on-the-job-training in elementary schools,
and teaching other teachers how to deliver the program.
Everything in her life, however, was interrupted in late November,
1969. Marion suffered a stroke and in a display of courage and
perseverance she made it through the night despite predictions
to the contrary. She spent 11 weeks recovering in hospital and
would be back to work in August of 1970. She admitted later that
she had to get better because the children needed her. A year
later she was chief supervisor of Guidance in the Scarborough
Board of Education; she retired in 1979.
Ten years after retiring she sat down to write a book about enhancing
self-esteem in children. The book was called Me 'n' You, and
it finally exposed her for what she was; the Queen of Self-Esteem,
the Hug Lady and a creator of the "warm fuzzies."
In recognition of her outstanding service and dedication to teaching
and guidance, in 1975 she was honoured with a "Woman of the Year
Award" presented by the Ontario Government for outstanding contribution
to education in the province. In 1992, the Ontario School Counsellors
Association created The Marion Axford Award to be presented in
recognition of an outstanding contribution to guidance.
Marion never married, instead choosing to adopt all the children
she met along the way. One very special child, Lynda
FORGET,
lived next door to her in Agincourt. At age 5, Lynda adopted
Marion. Reflecting on Marion's life and influence, she said:
"When I think of Marion I always think of love; her love of children,
her unconditional love of family and Friends and her love of
life." This was the heart that drove the spirit. For Marion,
reaching out to help children was not a job. It was a love affair.
The world will be a better place because she touched the lives
of thousands of children and everyone who met her.
Grant SMITH is Marion's cousin.
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FORGET o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-21 published
HALE,
Fraser
Alexander
Of Guelph and
WahWah Taysee Georgian Bay, in his 75th year. Best
friend and beloved husband of Beverley
(STRONG)
HALE for 51 years.
Proud father of Linda
HALE
(George
DAUNT) of Old Orchard Farm,
Moffat, Ontario and Dr. Fraser (Sandy)
HALE
(Monica
FORGET) of
Fergus Ontario. Adoring Poppa to grandchildren Willy and Marnie
HALE and Vanessa Hale
DAUNT
(Tess,) many nieces and nephews and
dozens of farm brats.
Fraser was predeceased by his brother William Homer
HALE (1979)
and is survived by his sister Pat
BOOTHE
(Doug) of Hamilton and
brother Peter of Marina del Rey, California.
Born in Hamilton, he attended Hillfield School and McMaster University
there, St. Andrew's College in Aurora and graduated from the
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania.
Like his father and grandfather Fraser's working years were dedicated
to the Canada Life Assurance Company. For 38 years he worked
throughout Canada and the U.S. He wrote two very popular insurance
books as well as many articles and text material for the provincial
insurance department, the insurance industry and his company.
In his later working years (he retired at 60) he was much in
demand as a speaker, particularly in the U.S.
He frequently contributed articles to the Guelph Mercury and
Georgian Bay Today.
Fraser was a lifelong supporter of the arts and a volunteer.
From the opening day of the River Run Centre, he and Bev were
there more than 300 times ushering, bartending, writing training
material or whatever needed doing. In recent years he has served
on the Advisory Board of Touchmark Theatre, the Board of the
Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, the Guelph Chamber Choir and the
Guelph Spring Festival (president).
As with two generations before him and three following him the
family are all dedicated to their special part of Georgian Bay.
Many cousins and neighbours will miss seeing Fraser row his boat
through the islands.
Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home and
Chapel 206 Norfolk Street, Guelph (Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm) A private
family service will be held. Cremation Woodlawn Memorial Park,
Guelph.
In Lieu flowers, donations to the Guelph Spring Festival, 100
Crimea St Guelph N1H 2Y6 or the River Run Centre 35 Woolwich
St. Guelph, Ontario N1H 3V1 or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
(Arrangements by 519-822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com)
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FORGET o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-23 published
AXFORD,
B.▲
Marion▲
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marion
at Southlake Health Centre on February 21, 2005. Marion will
be missed by her nephew Brian
AXFORD, his wife
Vera▲ and their
children John, Marsha, Michelle and Theresa. Also missed by her
great-nephew Blake
REDWOOD and her great-nieces Tina
REDWOOD
and Andrea
REDWOOD.
Greatly▲ missing her as well will be her honorary
daughter Lynda
FORGET, her husband Rob and her honorary granddaughter
Nicolle FORGET. A Celebration of Marion's Life will be held at
Knox United Church, Midland and Sheppard Ave. on Thursday, February
24, 2005 at 2: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ontario
March of Dimes or Knox United Church.
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POTTS,
Dennis
Austin
Passed away on Monday, May 2nd, 2005, in his 76th year. Beloved
husband of Marie (née
FORGET) of Barrie. Loving father of Mark
(wife Vicky) of Waterloo, Paul (wife Susan) of Burlington, and
Ross (wife Joanne) of Windsor. He will be sadly missed by his
grandchildren Laura, Ryan, Krystina, Elizabeth, (the late) David,
Alexander, William, Madeline, Amelia and Nicholas. Dear brother
of Winnifred
DOYLE of Ottawa and the late Edmund
POTTS.
Friends
may call at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home (201 Minet's
Point Road at Yonge Street), Barrie on Friday evening from 7-9
p.m. Funeral Mass will be held from Saint John Vianney Church,
Barrie on Saturday afternoon, May 7th, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment
Saint Mary's Cemetery, Barrie. Donations to a charity of choice
would be appreciated.
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Gerald
Joseph
At the Scarborough General Hospital on Tuesday, September 6,
2005. Gerald, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of his late wife
Lucy and dear father of Yvonne, Larry (and his wife Jane), Norman
(and his wife Jeannette) and Shirley (and her husband Frank).
Dear Peperé of Rachelle, Gerald, Lucas, Amanda, Adrian, Andrea,
Faren, Nadia (and her husband Cory), Matthew and Alex. Survived
by three sisters Noella, Violet and Simone, and two brothers
Marcelle and Guy. Friends are invited to call at Ogden Funeral
Home (St. Clair Chapel), 646 St. Clair Ave. W. (west of Bathurst)
from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated from Holy Rosary Church, 354 St. Clair Ave. W. (east
of Bathurst St.) on Thursday at 10: 30 a.m. with interment to
follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill.
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