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FRIESSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-16 published
Toddler drowns in ditch
The boy, 3, fell into the rain-filled channel after wandering onto a farm construction site.
By Kelly PEDRO, Free Press Reporter
Innerkip -- A three-year-old boy drowned Thursday night after he fell into a water-filled ditch on a farm near here.
Isaac FRIESSEN- GIESBRECHT was flown to the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario in London, where he died.
Oxford Community police, paramedics and Bright volunteer firefighters were called to the VAN BOEKEL pig farm on Township Road 9 in Blandford-Blenheim about 7: 17 p.m. Thursday.
They found the little boy unconscious in a ditch filled with rainwater from a downpour earlier that day.
FRIESSEN- GIESBRECHT had wandered onto a construction site on the farm, police said.
One neighbour, Samantha, who wouldn't give her last name, said she heard sirens and saw fire trucks on the rural road Thursday after a heavy rain.
"It was kind of scary because I didn't know where they were going," she said.
"I thought somebody had been hurt on the farm. I never thought it would be a little boy that drowned. That's terrible."
The family had lots of children, but kept to themselves, neighbours said.
No one answered the door at the modest house yesterday.
A tire swing, tricycle and other children's toys were scattered in the front lawn.
Construction equipment was on land behind the house.
"It's shocking, especially being a little one," said neighbour Janice BRIETENSTEIN.
"You just want to weep for the people. I can't imagine what they're going through."
The▼ family has rented the house from Eric VAN BOEKEL for about two years, neighbours said.
VAN BOEKEL declined comment when reached yesterday.
Police are still probing the boy's death and Ontario's Labour Ministry also is investigating because the area involved a construction site.

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FRIESSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-18 published
Farm mishap kills man
Free Press Staff
A Chatham-Kent man was killed Saturday when the tractor he was driving rolled into a pond, pinning him underneath, police said yesterday.
The▲ accident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. when Wilfred VAN WAES, 36, was driving the tractor and an attached pesticide sprayer at a Shewburg Road farm.
Chatham-Kent emergency services, including police, fire and paramedics, rushed to the scene and managed to free VAN WAES, who was taken to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance's general campus where he died a short time later.
Six firefighters, a paramedic and two Chatham-Kent police officers were exposed to a pesticide during the rescue and were treated at hospital and release.
They are expected to make a full recovery.
Additional information was not available at press time.
On Thursday, three-year-old Isaac FRIESSEN- GIESBRECHT drowned after he wandered into a construction site on a pig farm near Innerkip and fell into a ditch filled with rainwater.

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FRIEST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-28 published
PAPERNICK, Jean (née RITCHIE)
In her 94th year, peacefully passed away at Huronview Nursing Home on December 26, 2005. Daughter of the late Ida and William RITCHIE, she was the loving wife of the late Ivan PAPERNICK and loving mother to Larry (Susan FRIEST) and unconditionally to her first born Frances. Jean also touched the lives of her close family members, which include: Her sisters, Elsie (predeceased Robert IRWIN,) Daisy (predeceased Elmer WALL) and Violet (Jim SMITH;) Her brothers, predeceased Harvey RITCHIE (Betty) and predeceased Eldon RITCHIE (Madeline;) and granddaughter Simone PAPERNICK. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and Friends. Jean practiced as a Registered Nurse until she met her husband, at which time they opened a ladies store in Goderich - the Fashion Shoppe. Jean was a passionate nurse and fervently committed to taking care of her family and Friends all her life. She was an avid duplicate bridge player, enjoyed her golf outings and was very active in the church and other charitable organizations. Jean was unconditionally devoted to her mentally challenged daughter Frances. The special bond between them will live on forever. Jean will be fondly remembered by her very caring nature, kindness and strength of character that allowed her to overcome many obstacles with grace and dignity. By Jean's written request there will be no funeral home visitation. Cremation. A service of remembrance will be held at North Street United Church, Goderich on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 1 o'clock. Donations to Community Living Central Huron gratefully acknowledged. McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Goderich, 519-524-7345.

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FRIGAULT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-21 published
TWEDDLE, Lola Eveline (TURNER)
Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Sunday, November 20, 2005 Lola Eveline (TURNER) TWEDDLE, formerly of McGillivray Township in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth S. TWEDDLE (1967). Dear mother of Sheila DAVEY (Bob), Sharon DAWSON (George) of London and Valerie FRIGAULT (Alban) of Toronto and Chris YOUNG of London. Dearly loved grandmother of Deanna and Jason, Laura and Gord, Tonya and Jesse, Adam and Lucas, and John, Matthew and Tai-Rong, and Tara. Dear great-grandmother of Alice, Eva, Will, and Spencer, Elysha. Dear sister of Viola EASTMAN of Arkona. Predeceased by brother Earl TURNER and Norma EDLINGTON and son-in-law Frank FOERSTER. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives may call at T. Stephenson & son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig from 2-5 p.m. on Monday, November 21 and 1 hour prior to the memorial service which will be held on Tuesday, November 22 at 2 p.m. Cremation with interment of ashes at Mars Hill Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Mrs. Lola TWEDDLE.

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FRIGAULT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-13 published
FRIGAULT, Hervé Ernest
(38 year employee Continental Can) Peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Martha (nee SASSEVILLE) for 50 years. Loving father of Lucie and her husband Kirk McDONALD, Jane and her husband Bob SIMSON, George and his wife Donna, Perry and his wife Barb, Peter, and Patrick and his wife Susan. Cherished Grandpa of Maryann, Matthew, Beau, Jeremie, Luke, Paige, Jessica, Hunter, Julia and Virginia. Dear brother of Arthur, Antoine, Gérard, Alcide, Mae, Gerarda, Anne-Marie, Jeanne, Adele and the late Ovila, Joseph, Cecile and Edgar. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass will be held at Nativity of Our Lord Church (480 Rathburn Rd., Etobicoke) on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.

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FRIGAULT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-15 published
FRIGAULT, Guilmont Joseph
At the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg, Ontario on Wednesday July 13th, 2005 in his 74th year. Loving husband of Teresa FRIGAULT. Guilmont will be missed by his children Claire (Erick) ULRICH, Alan FRIGAULT, Dora FRIGAULT. Predeceased by son Glenn FRIGAULT. Proud grandfather of Melody, Erika, Matthew and Andrew. At Joseph's request there will be no visitation or service. If desired, donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences received at www.maccoubrey.com

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FRIJIA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-17 published
FRIJIA, Carmela▼
At the age of 73, passed away peacefully with dignity and grace, surrounded by love and family, after a brief battle with leukemia on Saturday, October 15th, 2005. Nonna our little Angel has gone to Heaven. Precious wife of Alberto. Loving mother of Liz LORUSSO (Sal) and Connie ANELLO (Bruno.) Loving loyal grandmother to Jenna, Daniel, Mimma, Giuseppe and Carmelina, who will miss their beautiful, sweet, kind, caring, loving little perfect nonna. Sister of Angelina CENEVIVA, Sebastino AUGRUSO (Maria) and Joe AGRUSO (Maria.) Sister-in-law of Camillo FRIJIA (Rosina,) Philomena FRIJIA, Maria▼ FRIJIA and Vincenzo FRIJIA. Loving aunt to many. Nonna was loved by all and has left us with beautiful precious memories as beautiful and precious as the soul she is. Visitation will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers being held at 3: 00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 18th, 2005 at 9: 15 a.m. at Saint Mary's Parish, 345 Lyle Street. Entombment, St. Peter's Holy Family Mausoleum. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Carmela are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation Cancer Centre.

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FRIJIA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-05 published
FRIJIA, Maria▲ Carmela▲
The family of the late Maria Carmela FRIJIA would like to express our sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation to all those involved in her care and upon her passing. Dr. HOWSEN- JAN and colleagues, Gloria MURDOCH, the 7th floor Tower 2 nurses at Victoria Hospital, the Emergency Room staff at University hospital, Dr. Cathy WALSH and nurses at Parkwood Hospital. Thank you to our relatives, Friends, neighbours, work colleagues, and the whole community who sent flowers, food, gifts and donations. Thank you for all your support. A mass will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Church on Lyle St. on Wed. November 16th at 7: 30 p.m. for all those that wish to attend.

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FRINK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-14 published
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, Phyllis▼ Jean,▼ B.A., M.A. U of T
In her 85th year, died peacefully at York Central Hospital on May 12th, 2005. Beloved elder daughter of the late Doctor C. James STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and the late Olga Phyllis STEWARD/STEWART/STUART Frink and the dear step daughter of the late Jesse L. FRINK. Phyllis▼ will be sadly missed by her sister Elizabeth (Betty) and her husband Frederick DEGUERRE. Predeceased▼ by her dear brother C. James STEWARD/STEWART/STUART. She was the fond aunt of Carol (Leon) BROAD, F. Douglas (Erika) DEGUERRE, Dianne (Alan) WOODS as well as 9 great nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held to celebrate Phyllis' life at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W. (2 stop lights west of Yonge St.) on Monday May 16th at 1 p.m. Interment at York Cemetery. If desired, a donation may be made in Phyllis' memory to the Canadian Cancer Research Society Inc., 305 - 200 Isabella Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 1V7 or to York Central Hospital, 10 Trench Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 4Z4. Your donation will be much appreciated by her family.

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FRINK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-14 published
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, Phyllis▲ Jean,▲ B.A., M.A. U.of T.
In her 85th year, died peacefully, at York Central Hospital, on May 12, 2005. Beloved elder daughter of the late Dr. C. James STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and the late Olga Phyllis Stewart FRINK, and the dear step-daughter of the late Jesse L. FRINK. Phyllis▲ will be sadly missed by her sister Elizabeth (Betty) and her husband Frederick DEGUERRE. Predeceased▲ by her dear brother C. James STEWARD/STEWART/STUART. She was the fond aunt of Carol (Leon) BROAD, F. Douglas (Erika) DEGUERRE, Dianne (Alan) WOODS, as well as 9 great-nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held to celebrate Phyllis' life at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W. (2 stop lights west of Yonge St.), on Monday, May 16th at 1 p.m. Interment at York Cemetery. If desired, a donation may be made in Phyllis' memory to the Canadian Cancer Research Society Inc., 305 - 200 Isabella Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 1V7 or to York Central Hospital, 10 Trench Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 4Z4. Your donation will be much appreciated by her family.

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FRIPP o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-01 published
LAKE, Gerald Sugden " Gerry"
Born June 1, 1929 in Sutton, Ontario. Retired from North York Hydro, and for 17 years lived the good life in the Beaver Valley, reading, cooking, gardening, skiing, enjoying the beautiful sunsets and listening to jazz. Taken from us so unexpectedly, May 26, 2005. He was greatly respected and deeply loved by his two families: With Molly (deceased), two children Terry and Merry (deceased), their spouses Florence and Dan. Grandchildren Brett (Scarlotta), Matt (Freddie), Dale (Dado), Jeffrey (Hammer), and Laura (Little Hammer.) With Elizabeth FRIPP; a ready-made family. Karen and Brian MacLEAN, Christine Dorothy, Susan FRIPP and all of their children and grandchildren. So here's to you Dad, Gerry, Grandpa, for a life well-lived, and the time we had together. Thank you to the staff of Owen Sound Hospital and University Hospital in London for their kindness and support.

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FRISA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-29 published
McKENZIE, Margaret▼
At Ottawa Civic Hospital on Sunday, June 26, 2005. Margaret McKENZIE of Ottawa in her 88th year. Daughter of the late Angus and Annie (McKELLAR) McKENZIE. Dear sister of John (Mary Ellen) McKENZIE of East Williams Twp., Lillian McKENZIE of London and Donald R. McKENZIE of Adelaide Twp. Aunt of Brian (Barbara) McKENZIE, Leslie (Jeanette) McKENZIE and Gayle (Norman) FRISA. Also▼ survived by 12 great nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Agnes HANSON. Funeral details incomplete. Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy 519-245-1023 in charge or arrangments.

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FRISA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-30 published
McKENZIE, Margaret▲▼
At Ottawa Civic Hospital on Sunday, June 26, 2005, Margaret McKENZIE of Ottawa in her 88th year. Daughter of the late Angus and Annie (McKELLAR) McKENZIE. Dear sister of John (Mary Ellen) McKENZIE of East Williams Twp., Lillian McKENZIE of London and Donald R. McKENZIE of Adelaide Twp. Aunt of Brian (Barbara) McKENZIE, Leslie (Jeanette) McKENZIE and Gayle (Norman) FRISA. Also▲ survived by 12 great nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Agnes HANSON. Visitation at the Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy on Friday, July 1 from 12: 30 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. with Reverend Doug MILES officiating. Interment in Arkona Cemetery. Donations to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa Building Fund or Charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Margaret.

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FRISA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-07-05 published
McKENZIE, Margaret▲▼
At Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Sunday, June 26, 2005, Margaret McKENZIE of Ottawa, in her 88th year. Daughter of the late Angus and Annie (McKELLAR) McKENZIE. Dear sister of John (Mary Ellen) McKENZIE of East Williams Twp., Lillian McKENZIE of London, and Donald R. McKENZIE, of Adelaide Twp. Aunt of Brian (Barbara) McKENZIE, Leslie (Jeanette) McKENZIE, and Gayle (Norman) FRISA. Also survived by 12 great-nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Agnes HANSON. Visitation▼ was at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, on Friday, July 1 from 12: 30 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. with Reverend Doug MILES officiating. Interment in Arkona Cemetery. Donations to St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, Ottawa Building Fund, or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
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FRISA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-07-12 published
McKENZIE, Margaret▲
At Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Sunday, June 26, 2005, Margaret McKENZIE of Ottawa, in her 88th year. Daughter of the late Angus and Annie (McKELLAR) McKENZIE. Dear sister of John (Mary Ellen) McKENZIE of East Williams Twp., Lillian McKENZIE of London, and Donald R. McKENZIE, of Adelaide Twp. Aunt of Brian (Barbara) McKENZIE, Leslie (Jeanette) McKENZIE, and Gayle (Norman) FRISA. Also survived by 12 great-nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Agnes HANSON. Visitation▲ was at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, on Friday, July 1 from 12: 30 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. with Reverend Doug MILES officiating. Interment in Arkona Cemetery. Donations to St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, Ottawa Building Fund, or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Margaret.

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FRISBY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-13 published
SENYSHYN, Evelyn (née WOODWARD)
Peacefully at home on Thursday, August 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Emil SENYSHYN (2003.) Loved mother of Janet and husband John FRISBY and Len SENYSHYN and wife Colleen, all of Guelph. Loving grandfather of Gregory and Tyler SENYSHYN. Sister of Tom (May) WOODWARD of Amherstburg. Predeceased by her brother Arthur WOODWARD and sister Dell SCOTT. At Evelyn's request, cremation has taken place. A reception will be held in The Village by the Arboretum Recreation Centre, Guelph at a later date. Memorial contributions to the Parkinson Society of Canada, Box 33240 Stn. Brm. B., Toronto, M7Y 5V1 would be appreciated. (Arrangements entrusted to the Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel, 206 Norfolk Street, Guelph, N1H 4K3, 1-519-822-0051, www.wallcustance.com).

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FRISHETTE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-31 published
FRISHETTE, Dr. W. Allen
Of Saint Thomas passed away at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Friday, October 28, 2005, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of 45 years to Jean (DUBYK) FRISHETTE. Dearly loved father of David A. FRISHETTE and his wife Brenda of London, and Karen L. FRISHETTE and her husband Thomas LITTLE of Saint Thomas. Dear brother of June RADNEY and her husband Marvin of Seabrook, Texas. Also remembered by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Born in Port Burwell, Ontario, December 2, 1935, son of the late William and Alice (ALLEN) FRISHETTE. He spent three summers (1952-1954) as a construction worker, helping to build the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. Dr. FRISHETTE was a 1954 graduate of the Saint Thomas Collegiate Institute (S.T.C.I.). He won multiple awards that year, winning a scholarship in physics and chemistry from the University of Western Ontario and two bursaries, one from the Atkinson Foundation and one from the Dominion-Provincial Fund. Dr. FRISHETTE went on to attend the University of Western Ontario Medical School, graduating cum laude in 1960. In his final year he was awarded the Kingswood Scholarship by the medical school faculty. Dr. FRISHETTE interned at St. Joseph's Hospital in London. He served two years postgraduate work in pathology at the Regional Laboratory in London and two years in postgraduate work in pathology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He worked for a year as a pathologist at the Veterans' Administration Hospital, Ann Arbor, and one year at Victoria Hospital, London. In 1969, Dr. FRISHETTE commenced working as a pathologist at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital and in 2001 retired as Chief Pathologist. He was interested in auto racing throughout his whole life. Dr. FRISHETTE was also a great lover of animals and wildlife, and leaves behind a home full of pets that will miss him dearly. At Dr. FRISHETTE's request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. A private family graveside service will be held at Elmdale Memorial Park, Saint Thomas. Memorial donations to Pets Friends for Life gratefully acknowledged. Arrangements entrusted to the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas.

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FRISINA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-11 published
WYATT, Hazel Grace (née McKERROW)
Passed away peacefully in Toronto on Tuesday, May 31st, 2005, in her 99th year. Predeceased by her husband Lynn WYATT and siblings Della DRENNAN, Verna LANGFORD, Eunice STEEN, George McKERROW, Jack McKERROW, and Bea SWEET. Survived by sisters-in-law Florence McKERROW and Beverly McKERROW. Hazel will be fondly remembered by family and Friends. She held a special place in the hearts of nieces Wendy FRISINA and Lois MAHER, and great-niece Stephanie FRISINA. She will be interred with her husband Lynn at The Eternal Gardens at Mount Pleasant Cemetery surrounded by roses, which she so dearly loved. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Central Park Lodge for their care and compassion during Hazel's last years.

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FRISKE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-04-09 published
McTAVISH, Margaret (née HOPPER)
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Friday, April 8, 2005. In her 86th year, Margaret McTAVISH (nee HOPPER,) the loving wife of John McTAVISH. Dear mother of David McTAVISH and his wife Anndela; of Kingston, and Katherine and her husband Thomas FRISKE; of Ottawa. Proud grandmother of Sarah. Margaret will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother David HOPPER and her sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Alex MacDONALD) and Edythe (Mrs. Stuart MUTART.) Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Sunday from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11: 00 a.m. Rev. Ralph SCHMIDT officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to either Knox United Church or to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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FRITCHEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-29 published
OLSEN, Julius Christian, P.Eng.
Suddenly, at the family cottage in Haliburton on Friday, August 26, 2005 at age 82. Beloved husband for 55 years of Pat. Loving father of Lee, Jack (Jadranka,) Laurie McCURLIE, Kim TREMBLAY and Kari. Dear grandfather of Kara and Marci, Ryan, Kelsey and Mark. Survived by his sisters Vivian WURZ and Lois FRITCHEN both of Wisconsin. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy 10 N of Queen Elizabeth Way) on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 3 p.m. with visitation beginning at 2 p.m. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. In our hearts forever.

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-19 published
Royce FRITH, 81
High commissioner fought fish wars
By Sandra MARTIN, Saturday, March 19, 2005 Page S9
Toronto -- Diplomat, senator and proudly partisan Liberal, Royce FRITH was Canadian high commissioner to Britain during the fabled fish wars of the mid-1990s. Appointed to the Senate in 1977 by Pierre TRUDEAU, he sat in the Upper Chamber as government deputy leader (1980-84) and then as opposition leader (1991-93) during the Brian MULRONEY era. In his political prime he was known as the man who could always deliver Ontario for the Liberals. Before that he served as on the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism.
He was born November 12, 1923 in Lachine, Quebec, and trained as a lawyer at Osgoode Hall in Toronto. He practised on Bay Street with the firm Magwood, Frith and Pocock.
Mr. FRITH died at home in Vancouver of pneumonia on March 17. He was 81. He is survived by his daughter Valerie FRITH and by his friend Hillary HAGGEN.

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-21 published
FRITH, Royce
High Commissioner to the United Kingdom; member of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism; Senator; proudly partisan Liberal; spirited exponent of the common law. Died peacefully, at home, March 17th, 2005. Survived by his daughter, Dr. Valerie FRITH; his son-in-law, Robin WALL; his step-grand_son, Jared COOK and his great friend, Hillary HAGGAN. Funeral service, in Vancouver, at Christchurch Cathedral, Tuesday, March 22nd at 1: 30 p.m. For his Friends back East, a memorial service will be held, in Perth, on Saturday, April 2nd at St. James' Anglican Church (613-267-1163).

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-26 published
Royce FRITH, Lawyer, Politician, Diplomat 1923-2005
As canny as he was charming, he never seriously ran for office and instead horse-traded his way into the Senate before being sent to London as High Commissioner, writes Sandra MARTIN. An enthusiastic amateur thespian, he above all relished the drama of the 1995 turbot wars against Spanish fishermen
Saturday, March 26, 2005, Page S9
Tall, patrician, and impeccably dressed, Royce FRITH was a natural communicator who moved through life with charm and grace. A lawyer by training, a Liberal by avocation, and a performer by instinct, he had the potential to be either chief justice of the Supreme Court or prime minister. That he was neither was a mystery to many, but the most likely explanation was fourfold: He was intensely private; his many talents, which included acting and singing, tempted him to enjoy life in the broadest sense; he needed to make a living; and, although he relished influence, he wasn't hungry enough to seek real power.
Mr. FRITH suffered two great tragedies in his life -- the breakdown of his marriage followed by his estranged wife's premature death in 1976, and the death four years later of his son Greg from malignant melanoma at age 25 -- but he kept his anguish to himself and never really spoke about these losses even with his closest Friends. He maintained the same strict privacy in the last few years about his own struggle with cancer. Even many of his closest Friends did not know the extent of his illness.
He served his country as a member of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, as a Senator during the Trudeau and Mulroney eras, and perhaps most famously as the High Commissioner to England and Northern Ireland who saved Canada House and who rallied British fishermen to the Canadian cause during the "turbot war" with the Spanish in the mid-1990s.
Earlier this week, senators from all sides of the Upper Chamber rose to pay tribute to Mr. FRITH. Liberal Joyce FAIRBURN noted that he had "cut a swath through this place with a potent mix of intellect, talent, humour, stubbornness, skill and commitment that challenged the rest of us to think and act well beyond the boundaries of this chamber." Conservative Lowell MURRAY, who had often "crossed swords" with Mr. FRITH, especially during the 1990 G.S.T. filibuster, praised him as "a model of bilingualism," and an "enjoyable, engaging and interesting companion and a great raconteur." Long-time political strategist Dorothy DAVEY, speaking on behalf of herself and her husband, former Senator Keith DAVEY, said, "he brought intelligence and élan to every position he held and joy and warmth to every Friendship he graced and every room he entered,"
Royce Herbert FRITH was born in Lachine, Quebec, the only son of George Harry FIRTH and Annie Beatrice ROYCE. He was educated at Lachine High School and transferred to Parkdale Collegiate after the family moved to Toronto in the mid-1930s. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1946 and Osgoode Hall in 1949 and then did a Diplôme d' études supérieures (droit) at the University of Ottawa. By then, he had married Elizabeth DAVISON, a professional singer whom he had met through The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.
Back in Toronto, the FRITHs lived in Leaside and Mr. FRITH practised law on his own for nearly two years before joining two colleagues to form the firm of Magwood, Frith and Pocock. He made his political affiliation to the Liberal party early, serving as national treasurer of the Young Liberal Association in 1949. He got involved in local politics by sitting on Leaside town council in 1951 and 1952 and serving as reeve in 1953. He won the nomination as the provincial Liberal candidate for York East in 1955, but lost by more than 7,000 votes to Hollis BECKETT, the Conservative candidate.
He never ran for public office again. Former Senator John NICHOL thinks of Mr. FRITH as a Renaissance man. He speculates that he didn't actively pursue a career in elected politics because "his interests were so broad, in the arts and music, that I don't think he wanted to limit himself to the treadmill existence of an member of Parliament, or worse, a cabinet minister."
Instead he became a strategist and an organizer, becoming president of the Ontario Liberal Association in 1960, a position he held until 1962. By then, he was one of the key members of Cell 13, a group organized by Keith DAVEY, then national director of the Liberal Party, to build up electoral support for Lester PEARSON and his brand of reform liberalism throughout the country after the party's disastrous showings in the 1957 and 1958 federal elections. One of Cell 13's key activities, as described by Christina McCall-Newman in her book Grits, was "travelling show-and tell demonstrations of canvassing, speaking, and advertising methods" for novice candidates, collected under the rubric of the School of Practical Politics. Mr. FRITH, was a key trainer in these "campaign colleges."
Before the 1963 election that gave Mr. PEARSON his first minority government, the perfectly bilingual Mr. FRITH was a practising lawyer, the host of a television program called Telepoll on the newly formed CTV network, and an applicant before the Board of Broadcast Governors for a licence to establish a private radio station in Windsor, close to the border with the United States.
He got the licence, much to the annoyance of Windsor member of Parliament Paul MARTIN, who thought it should go to a local, and four months later relinquished it in favour of his silent partner, media czar Geoffrey STIRLING.
Mr. DAVEY was not pleased at these public rufflings of Liberal party solidarity, which provided John DIEFENBAKER with fuel for his scathing wit. In his 1986 book, The Rainmaker, he wrote: "Though never quite a dilettante, Royce was not prepared to commit totally to anything, least of all a political career." He went on to say that he regarded Mr. FRITH as "a squandered political resource" who might even have been prime minister. "Too often, however, he slid by on his remarkable personality."
Mr. PEARSON did not share that view. One of his first acts as Prime Minister was to establish the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, with Mr. FRITH as one of ten commissioners. He served the Commission faithfully and well, saying at one point in the hearings that: "If one section of the country sees it as consisting of a majority and a minority while the other sees it as an equal partnership, this does not provide a fertile ground for the exchange of culture. Until we can find ways to change these attitudes, the present conflict will continue."
Earlier this week, Keith SPICER, who was appointed Canada's first Commissioner of Official Languages by Pierre TRUDEAU in 1970, paid tribute to Mr. FRITH who served as his legal adviser. "Royce's advice, in those days when language was still a minefield of anger, misunderstanding and prejudice, was fundamental to the success of the Official Languages Act."
As canny as he was charming, Mr. FRITH struck himself an advantageous deal when the Liberals wanted him to be Ontario campaign manager in the late 1970s. Perhaps Mr. FRITH knew how hard it would be to deliver Ontario to the Liberals in the wake of Mr. TRUDEAU's imposition of the War Measures Act and wage and price controls. He was willing to give up his lucrative law practice to serve the party but he asked for, and received, an appointment to the Senate in 1977. He then took on running the Ontario campaign in the 1979 election, the election that saw Mr. TRUDEAU trounced by Joe CLARK's Progressive Conservatives.
In the Senate, Mr. FRITH was an active and gifted debater and served as deputy leader of the government from 1980 to 1984, deputy leader of the Opposition from 1984 to 1991 and leader of the Opposition from 1991. Working in Ottawa gave him the opportunity to spend more time in nearby Perth, his mother's ancestral home in the Ottawa Valley, and to indulge his passion for amateur theatricals, including playing Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady. "Quite frankly," said Senator David SMITH, "he was better looking than Rex Harrison and he had a real polish and flair."
He resigned his Senate seat in 1994, five years before mandatory retirement at age 75, to become High Commissioner to London, his final and most triumphant period of public life. He waged two major campaigns. Under his predecessor Fredrik EATON, appointed by Brian MULRONEY, there was a serious danger that the lease on Canada House in its flagship location in Trafalgar Square in London, was going to be allowed to lapse. Mr. FRITH was appalled and did his utmost to point out that losing Canada House was going to be a blow to Canadian tradition and prestige. He also discovered that under the terms of the lease, Canada had to restore the building to its original condition before handing it back to the Crown. Instead of saving money, giving up Canada House was going to cost a great deal. That proved a winning argument in those cost-conscious days.
Former Liberal Cabinet minister Brian Tobin, now a lawyer in the private sector, had trained as a young candidate with Mr. FRITH in one of the many campaign colleges. He appreciated Mr. FRITH's brand of Liberalism. "He understood the private sector very well, but he also had a huge heart and understood that not only did you have to produce wealth in this society, you have to be fair to those who have fewer advantages."
But what really endeared Mr. FRITH to him was the role he played in the turbot wars when Mr. Tobin was federal minister of fisheries. Members of the fishing community in Cornwall started flying Canadian flags because they were upset by the over-fishing that they themselves were seeing by the Spanish and the Portuguese and they sympathized with Canada's position. Mr. FRITH went to visit them to say thank you. "He did a marvellous job," said Mr. Tobin. "He was such an articulate, persuasive personality that he could walk into a community he had never been in before in his life at a time like that and really embody Canada in the most positive sense of the word."
When asked if he had a favourite memory of Mr. FRITH, he said, "I see this big tall guy in a bow tie with chiselled features, big grin, flashing eyes looking for the next big cause, bare knuckles and all, to embrace. And that's Royce."
If Mr. FRITH was disappointed when he was recalled in 1996 to make way for former Cabinet minister Roy MacLaren to succeed him in London, he kept it to himself.
The Vancouver law firm now called Borden Ladner Gervais invited him to join them as a consultant on British and European affairs. The climate was better than in Ottawa and he had Friends there, especially former Senators John Nichol and George Van Roggen. He quickly became the centre of a social circle that revolved around the Vancouver Symphony, the board of Pearson College and the Vancouver Club. "Royce would walk in every day," said David Smith, "looking like he had just come off Jermyn Street, tailored by Savile Row. I never needed to book anything [when I went to Vancouver], all I had to do was go to the Vancouver Club and there he would be looking like a million dollars."
Mr. FRITH's daughter Valerie also moved to Vancouver where she taught for a number of years in the publishing program at Simon Fraser University. He never remarried, although he had many close women Friends, most notably Hillary Haggan in recent years.
Royce Herbert FRITH was born in Lachine, Quebec, on November 12, 1923. He died of pneumonia as a complication of malignant myeloma at home in Vancouver on March 17, 2005. He was 81. He is survived by his daughter Valerie and her family.

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-26 published
SMITH, Elizabeth▼ " Beth▼" (née FRITH)
Peacefully on March 7, 2005. Survived by her beloved children, Bonne,▼ Cheryl▼ (Ken▼ WILSON) and Terry (Caryl,) and grandchildren, T.J., Tyler, Jodi, Jason, Luke, Carly and Sarah. Private cremation and interment. May her music make heaven a more joyful place.

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-30 published
I Remember -- Royce FRITH
By Ken MORRISON, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, Page S9
Ken MORRISON writes about Royce FRITH, whose obituary appeared on March 26.
My contact with Royce FRITH was quite brief. He and I were both at Victoria College, University of Toronto, in 1942-43 and, like most undergraduates, we were in uniform twice a week training in the Canadian Officers Training Corps. Royce was tall, I would guess 6 feet 4, had a deep bass voice and a commanding presence. He was a natural leader.
Later in the year, I transferred to the Canadian Officers Training Corps artillery battery and lost track of Royce. Before I transferred, he was talking of joining the air force, but apparently never did. Nor did he turn up at the Canadian Officers Training Corps spring training camp at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, that I can recall. I doubt if he was a draft dodger, so there must have been some other reason.

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-05 published
I Remember -- Royce FRITH
By Stephen BEVINGTON, Tuesday, April 5, 2005, Page S7
Stephen BEVINGTON of Ottawa writes about Royce FRITH, whose obituary appeared on March 26.
As a Senate page from 1991 to 1993, I can recall many occasions in which Senator FRITH displayed unsurpassed wit and eloquence, frequently trading barbs with the government of the day. Although I may not have shared his political views, I can attest that the presence of senators such as Royce FRITH ensured that the chamber was engaged and effective, acting as more than a "rubber stamp" for the House of Commons. While undeniably partisan, Mr. FRITH's abilities as a political leader and passion for Canada were unquestionable. I developed great respect for him during my time at the Senate and came to regard him as one of its finest members. Despite this, my fondest memory of him came after leaving the Senate.
Following graduation, a fellow former page and I travelled to Europe for a month of backpacking. In London, we arrived unannounced at the front door of Canada House and asked to meet the High Commissioner. The guard, annoyed by our interruption and suspicious of any compelling need to meet the boss, made a few phone calls. After a few minutes, High Commissioner FRITH invited us to his office. He remembered us immediately. As gracious as ever, he took time out of his day to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat about life, travelling, and reflect a bit on all our different experiences at the Senate. His willingness to share a bit of wisdom and some laughs left a lasting impression on me.

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-05 published
BORINS, Irwin
Peacefully on Tuesday, October 4th, 2005 following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. Irwin leaves his loving wife of 56 years Harriette, children Allan and Susan BORINS, Robynn and Scott JOLLIFFE and grandchildren Mark, Elliot, Courtney, and Jay. Special thanks to Baldwin RICHARDS, Delores HUIE, Jean FRITH, and Rosa TAVARES for their extraordinary care and devotion. Thank you to Dr. Gary LISS for his exceptional attention and care. For funeral and shiva arrangements please contact Benjamin's at 416-663-9060. If desired donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada. Irwin will be remembered for his warmth and fabulous sense of humour.

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-22 published
CLEMENTS, Edna May (formerly FUNK, née FRITH)
Peacefully, in the loving care of her family at home, on Friday, March 18, 2005, in her 94th year. Edna (FRITH,) beloved wife of the late Gordon CLEMENTS and the late Edgar FUNK. Cherished mother of Marilyn PYFROM of the Bahamas, Ronald and his wife Darlene. Devoted grandmother of Tracey PYFROM and loved auntie Edna to Tylissa. Predeceased by her brother Elmer FRITH and sister Hazel ATKINSON. Survived by her brother-in-law Bill ATKINSON. Fondly remembered by her many other relatives. Friends may call at the Trull "East Toronto" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre,, 1111 Danforth Ave. (1 block east of Donlands Subway) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel on Thursday at ten o'clock. Interment Resthaven Cemetery.

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-26 published
SMITH, Elizabeth▲ Beth▲ (née FRITH)
Peacefully on March 7, 2005. Survived by her beloved children, Bonne,▲ Cheryl▲ (Ken▲ WILSON) and Terry (Caryl,) and grandchildren, T.J., Tyler, Jodi, Jason, Luke, Carly and Sarah. Private cremation and interment. May her music make heaven a more joyful place.

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FRITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-07 published
FRITH, Benjamin Anthony
(Member of the Ontario Regiment - Oshawa) Peacefully, on Saturday, September 3, 2005, at the University Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, in London, at age 24. Benjamin FRITH of Toronto, loving son of Tony and Beth FRITH of West Guilford and formerly of Prince Albert. Loved brother of Matthew FRITH of Port Perry. Dear grand_son of Bertha and Bill FRITH (deceased) of Holland Landing, Janet and Ed McGRATH of West Guilford, and John MURRAY (deceased) of Sharon and Yvonne WEIR of Bradford. He will be greatly missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and Friends. The family of Benjamin FRITH will receive Friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, September 9th from 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen Street in Port Perry on Saturday, September 10th at 1: 15 p.m. with Captain Alan NIKKEL, Regimental Chaplain officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Online condolences may be left at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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FRITSCH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-03-22 published
HATTEN, Lorne Murray
Of R.R.#1 Chesley, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday, March 20, 2005 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband and friend of Beatrice (née KARN.) Dear father of Judy and her husband Larry CHARLTON of R.R.#1 Chesley, Rick and his wife Donna of R.R.#1 Desboro, Cheryl and her husband Scott BARFOOT of Chesley, and Connie and her husband Doug MILLS of R.R.#4 Cambridge. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Sarah (fiance Terry), Crystal and Rob HATTEN; Nicole and Dustin BAFOOT; and Alicia and Matthew (Crystal) CHARLTON as well as great-grandchildren Keegan and Ethan CHARLTON. Lorne will be fondly remembered by his sister, June FRITSCH of Chesley, sister-in-law Shirley DOERR of Chesley and brother-in-law Alvin ZISTER and his parents, Elmer and Elizabeth (HENRY) HATTEN. Visitation will be held at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley (formerly McFadden Funeral Home) on Wednesday from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Spring Interment in Chesley Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Parkinson Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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