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GRAVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-22 published
GRAVA, Wendy Kathleen (née RAMSAY)
With quiet courage and determined spirit Wendy Kathleen GRAVA (born RAMSAY) passed away at the Grey Bruce Health Services Southampton on Thursday, October 13, 2005, at the age of 54 years. Wendy had battled breast cancer for more than 4 years and she leaves us with the message to take an early interest in one's own health, in particular breast self-exams for women and prostate checks for men. Wendy was the much loved wife of Juris GRAVA and proud mother of students Christina (Medicine, Queen's University at Kingston) and Eric (Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto). She was the daughter of Dr. Donald RAMSAY of Ottawa and the late Mrs. Nancy RAMSAY. She is also survived by sisters Shirley, Cathy, Linda and nephew Paul. A Memorial Service with special music will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Port Elgin. Please come and celebrate Wendy's life. Visitation with the family will be before the service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to relief organizations would be appreciated. Donations can be made out to "Faith Lutheran Church" for: "Canadian Lutheran World Relief in memory of Wendy GRAVA" and can be mailed to Faith Lutheran Church, 525 Ivings Drive, PortElgin, Ontario, N0H 2C1. Special thanks to the Nursing Staff at Southampton Hospital for their support in the last week. Arrangements by Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services Inc., Owen Sound.

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GRAVEL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-08-04 published
GRAVEL, Raymond
At his home on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005. In his 64th year, Raymond L. GRAVEL, the beloved husband of the late Viviane E. GRAVEL (née PEETERS.) Loving father of Daniel, Viveca, Justin, Lucille, Julie, Christine, Raymonde and Laura. Loving grandfather of nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dear brother of Alice and Susan. Predeceased by his brother, John. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Friday from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the Owen Sound Salvation Army Citadel on Saturday morning at 10: 30 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Owen Sound Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
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GRAVEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-02 published
DAVIS, Kathleen M. " Kay" (GODDEN)
At St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, on Thursday, June 30th, 2005, Kathleen M. "Kay" (GODDEN) DAVIS of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph H. DAVIS (1998.) Dear mother of Gordon DAVIS and his wife Jessie of Elmira, and Joanne GRAVEL and Mike WEIGL of London. Dear sister of Leslie GODDEN and his wife Joyce of Waterloo. Also loved by her 4 grandchildren Tara DAVIS and her husband Greg CARGER, Jay DAVIS, Vaughn DAVIS and Allison GRAVEL. Kay was employed for many years at Victoria Hospital in London. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday 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 Monday, July 4th at 10: 30 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Parkinson Society Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, N6L 1G5, or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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GRAVEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-21 published
SNOW, Rita▼ Florence▼ (née LEGAULT)
Peacefully passed onto The Lord on November 18, 2005, in her home surrounded by family. Beloved and cherished wife for 58 years of Ronald SNOW. Dear and always loving mother of Eugene and Jane, Linda and Dennis, Gregory and Laurie, Randolph and Kathleen and Victoria. Beloved sister of Pauline GRAVEL. Caring▼ and considerate grandmaman to Lindsay, Rachael, Michael, Michelle, McKenna, Ryan, Ronald and Taylor. An active person her whole life, Rita was very involved in her Church, her community and for 25 years was a docent at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Family and Friends will be received at Dodsworth and Brown Funeral Home, Ancaster Chapel, 378 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, Ontario on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private family Funeral Service to follow. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully request donations to the Art Gallery of Hamilton.

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GRAVEL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-14 published
GRAVEL, Pierre
67, of Kentville, Nova Scotia, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 10, 2005 in Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.A., while travelling home from North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S.A. Born and raised in La Tuque, Quebec, he was a son of the late Edna and Phillippe GRAVEL. Following high school, he left La Tuque to attend College Militaire Royal de St. Jean in St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Following this, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and, after receiving his pilot's wings, flew CF- 100 All Weather Fighters in North Bay, Ontario (where he met his wife, Shirley), and St. Hubert, Quebec. Pierre was employed at Sealed Air Corporation, Cryovac Division, Mississauga, Ontario for 35 years, where he retired as the Canadian Director of Sales and Marketing. He retired in 2002 and along with Shirley, relocated to Kentville. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Mayo), formerly of Bear River, Nova Scotia; two sons, Commander Richard GRAVEL and Lieutenant Commander Paul GRAVEL, both of whom are based at Canadian Forces Base Halifax, Nova Scotia; three sisters, Lise, Repentigny, Quebec Madeleine, Val Morin, Quebec; Diane, St. Hilaire, Quebec; two grand_sons, Marc and Nicholas; three granddaughters, Carly, Jessica and Emily; a great-grand_son, Owen. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his only brother, Gilles GRAVEL. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005 with prayers to be held at 8 p.m. in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where a funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2: 00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Special Olympics, as this was very near and dear to Pierre's heart. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

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GRAVEL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-21 published
SNOW, Rita▲ Florence▲ (née LEGAULT)
Peacefully passed onto The Lord on November 18, 2005, in her home surrounded by family. Beloved and cherished wife for 58 years of Ronald SNOW, dear and always loving mother of Eugene and Jane, Linda and Dennis, Gregory and Laurie, Randolph and Kathleen and Victoria. Beloved sister of Pauline GRAVEL. Caring▲ and considerate grandmaman to Lindsay, Rachel, Michael, Michelle, McKenna, Ryan, Ronald and Taylor. An active person her whole life, Rita was very involved in her church, her community and for 25 years was a docent at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Family and Friends will be received at Dodsworth and Brown Funeral Home, Ancaster Chapel, 378 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, Ontario on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private family Funeral Service to follow. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully request donations to the Art Gallery of Hamilton.

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GRAVEL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-27 published
PASKUS, Ben
Suddenly, on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Ben, loving son of Louise LEMIEUX and Edward PASKUS. Ben would have been 12 on Monday. He will be sadly missed and always remembered by his brothers Luke and Jacob. He is survived by his grandparents Fabiola and Raymond LEMIEUX and Vida and Vytas PASKUS. Loving nephew of Andrew PASKUS, Ben LEMIEUX, Marc and his wife Kelli LEMIEUX, Claire (Ben's Godmother) and her husband Gerald ROY, Carole and her husband Alain BOUFFARD, Anne and her husband Dominic GRAVEL and Ben's Godfather and close family friend Jake MICHAELSKI. Ben will be sadly missed by his cousins Lisanne, Celine, Martin, Eric, Justin, Julia, Simon, Alexie, his many great-aunts, great-uncles and Friends at St. Ambrose Catholic School. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th Street, 416-259-3705), on Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11 a.m. from St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment Saint John's Lithuanian Cemetery, Mississauga. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate having trees planted in memory of Ben. Tree planting or messages of condolence may be placed at www. RidleyFuneralHome.com.

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GRAVELLE o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2005-01-05 published
James Clarence FOX
In loving memory of James Clarence FOX, 83 years, who died on Saturday, December 25th, 2004 at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current.
Dad loved his garden, his maple sugar bush and working his land. He loved the simple things of life like sitting in the sun and "getting a little sun tan" and his pet cat "Haw Haw." Most of all Dad loved his family and will be greatly missed by his wife Georgina FOX (Wikwemikong,) as well as his children Francis FOX (wife Nancy,) Jerome FOX (wife Millicent,) Noella MOGGY (husband Dallas,) James FOX, Rhonda HOPKINS (husband Curtis,) Sandra BROWNE (husband Peter,) Jennifer FOX, Debbie GRAVELLE (husband Oscar,) Patrick FOX, and 35 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren and many dear nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be sadly missed by his brother Douglas FOX (Mississauga.) Jim is predeceased by his mother Marguerite (Maggie) FOX, brother Art Benjamin, and his sister Thelma FOX, and special cousins Victoria JACKO and Frank FOX. Rested at the St. Ignatius Church, Buzwah. (Friends called after 7 pm Sunday). Funeral mass was held in Holy Cross Mission, Wikwemikong, Wednesday, December 29th, 2004 at 11 am. Arrangements entrusted to Lougheed Funeral Home.

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GRAVELLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-27 published
GRAVELLE, Candice
Suddenly but peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on August 25, 2005, Candice GRAVELLE on her 57th birthday. Dearly loved sister of Patti EDY and her husband Derek of Komoka and Anne TAILOR/TAYLOR and her husband Tom of Mississauga. Cherished aunt to Jeffery, Lisa (Chris), Tommy, Cole, Lucas and great-aunt to Matthew and Daniel. Remembered fondly by her many Friends, especially John, at the Strathroy Residential Home. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences at a reception to be held on Sunday, August 28th, between 2-4 p.m. at the home of her sister Patti, 205 Parkview Drive, Komoka, Ontario, N0L 1R0. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 180 Dundas Street West, suite 2301, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8 would be appreciated. (John T. Donohue Funeral Home).

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GRAVELLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-17 published
McHARDY- GRAVELLE, Sandra▼
In memory of a dear daughter and loving mother, Sandra, who passed away December 19, 1994. If you lose your daughter and we pray you never do The pain goes on forever for you lose a part of you. Loved and missed always by Mom and Dad. Until we meet again.

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GRAVELLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-17 published
McHARDY- GRAVELLE, Sandra▲
In Loving memory of my dear friend Sandra, who passed away December 19, 1994. It has been 10 years since I have seen the smile that could light up the sky. The angels among us bring special qualities to the lives of those who accept their gifts. They are a source of inspiration, They grace our lives with strength and beauty, but most importantly, Teach us the true meaning of Friendship, patience, and courage. Sam, your spirit will soar unrestrained in the hearts and minds of all who knew you. Sadly missed and never forgotten, your friend Tammi.

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GRAVELLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-29 published
GRAVELLE, Marlene Mary (née BENTLEY)
Peacefully, at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in her 67th year. Beloved wife for 35 years of Pat. Dear sister of Rena AUSTEN and her son Grant, Joyce LAING, Carol DAVIES and her husband Tom and their daughters Lisa and Heather. Marlene will be missed by her sister-in-law and friend Frances GRAVELLE (wife of the late Bob.) Aunt of Blair and his wife Carolyn and family, Craig, Murray and his wife Mary and family, Jean and her husband Jacques LABROSSE, Brynne (wife of the late Patrick Joseph GRAVELLE,) Mike GRAVELLE and his wife Vicky and their children Alex, Sam and Zach, Jim GRAVELLE, Sean GRAVELLE and his wife Marina and their children Tristan and Lauren. Also survived by nieces and nephews in Scotland and United States. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth Way), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 2, 2005 at 10 a.m. from St. Clement Church, 409 Markland Dr., Etobicoke (at Bloor). Interment Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga.

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GRAVELY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-19 published
GRAVELY, John▼ Fernsley▼ (February▼ 28, 1917 - January 17, 2005)
Passed away at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. He will be sadly missed by his loving children Andrew, Stephen, Mary, the late John, and their mother Jean. Loved "Gumpa" of Scott, Patrick, Allison, Liam and Cameron. Dear brother of Bill, Nancy, Patrick, and the late Mary. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, at Windermere, east of the Jane subway on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held from St. Simon-the- Apostle Church, 525 Bloor Street East, Toronto, on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 12 noon. If desired, donations may be made to the Salvation Army.

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GRAVELY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-19 published
GRAVELY, John▲ Fernsley▲ (February▲ 28, 1917 - January 17, 2005)
Passed away at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. He will be sadly missed by his loving children Andrew, Stephen, Mary, the late John, and their mother Jean. Loved "Gumpa" of Scott, Patrick, Allison, Liam and Cameron. Dear brother of Bill, Nancy, Patrick, and the late Mary. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held from St. Simon the Apostle Church, 525 Bloor St. E., Toronto, on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 12 noon. If desired, donations may be made to the Salvation Army.

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GRAVELY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-11 published
HARTWELL, Albert Edward " Bud"
(48th Highlander World War 2) At home with family at his side on Friday, March 4th, 2005, in his 81st year. Albert HARTWELL of Orillia, beloved husband of Ina HARTWELL (née VEENSTRA.) Dear father of Russell and his wife Kathy of Toronto, Mary Ellen DRAY and her husband Neil GRAVELY of Kingston, Heather MUNDELL of Guelph, Cynthia HARTWELL of Guelph, Adam HARTWELL of Toronto. Also remembered by his stepchildren Anita and her husband Terry SUMPTON of Orillia, Ann and her husband Tim NAUGHTON of Orillia, Amy WALKER and her husband Ed REAUME of Bradford, John WALKER of Orillia. Loving grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Russell. Funeral services will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James Street East, Orillia on Saturday, March 12th at 2 p.m. A reception and time of visitation will follow. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations to the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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GRAVES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-04-04 published
SYLVEST, Florence Isobel (née BROWN)
Gone to be with her Lord and Saviour, Florence Isobel SYLVEST (née BROWN,) of Owen Sound, formerly of R.R.#1, Shallow Lake, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 at the Grey Bruce Health Services, in Owen Sound. She was in her 86th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Oakley John SYLVEST. Loved mother of Cecilia JOHNSON and her husband, Len, of Meaford, Victor SYLVEST and his wife, Frieda and Russell SYLVEST and his wife, Betty, both of Shallow Lake, Sylvia GREIG and her husband, Jack, of Port Elgin, Mardonna WISMER and her husband, Mike, of Southampton, Larry SYLVEST and his wife, Florence and Bradley SYLVEST and his friend, Charlene, both of Wiarton., Adrean WEBB and her husband, Paul and Raymond SYLVEST and his wife, Bonnie, both of Owen Sound, and Jim SYLVEST, of Allenford. Very proud grandma of forty-one grandchildren, sixty-four great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. Florence will be sadly missed by one brother, Russell GRAVES and one sister, Gwen WISMER and her husband, Harry, both of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Maggie BROWN and her son, Rodney SYLVEST. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 14th Street West, Owen Sound (376-7492), on Tuesday evening from 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Florence SYLVEST will be held at the Rockcliffe Gospel Temple, 10 4th Avenue Southwest, Owen Sound, on Wednesday, April 6th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m., with Reverend Brian JASPER officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Rockcliffe Gospel Temple Building Fund, as your expression of sympathy.
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GRAVES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-04 published
CAMPBELL, Bruce A.
A resident of Chatham and formerly of Ridgetown, Bruce A. CAMPBELL passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at the age of 63. Born in Ridgetown, son of the late Gordon and Ruth (GRAVES) CAMPBELL. Beloved husband of the late Janet (SCAMAN) CAMPBELL (2003.) Dear father of Greg CAMPBELL and his wife Julie of Essex, and Debbie CAMPBELL of Toronto. Grandfather of Grant and Brooke CAMPBELL. Brother of Roy and Margaret CAMPBELL of Huntsville, Irene and Bev CHINNICK of Chatham, Margaret and Harv FREDERICK of Rodney, Betty CAMPBELL of London and the late Archie CAMPBELL and Dorothy BOWERING. Brother-in-law of Agatha SCAMAN of Chatham and her late husband Brian, and Jane and Bob MURRAY of Whitby. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by mother and father-in-law Margaret and William SCAMAN. Family will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St. East, Ridgetown on Friday from 2: 00-4:30 p.m. and 7: 00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown. Donations by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. Colin BRYAN and 4th floor nursing staff at C.K.H.A., and Madeleine MONTGOMERY for their special care. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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GRAVES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-18 published
TRIBE, Wayne
Wayne TRIBE of Straffordville passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 in his 66th year. Beloved husband of the former Norma ROBBINS. Dear father of 1 daughter, Jody COLWELL of Brantford, 4 sons, Terry GRAVES and Tracey of Bowmanville, Dana TRIBE and Sabrina of Tillsonburg, Shawn TRIBE and Chrissy of Hawtrey and Cory COLWELL and Angie of British Columbia. Dear grandfather of Alaetra, Kieran, Annabelle, Matthew, Christopher, Emma, Brittany, Matthew, Josh, Ezekial, Gabrial, Mayhem, Isaaia and Mary. Also survived by his mother Victoria TRIBE and Jack CARROLL of Port Burwell, 1 sister Brenda BOYLE and Doug of Manitoulin Island and a brother Walter TRIBE of London. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Fred and brothers Larry and George. The family will receive Friends at the Ivy Ridge Funeral Centre, 52 Simcoe Street Tillsonburg (842-7888) for visitation on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m. Memorial donations to Community Care Access Centre Saint Thomas gratefully appreciated by the family.

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GRAVES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-22 published
GRAVES, Evelyn▼ Ella (née RODEN)
Peacefully at University Hospital, on Wednesday, September 21, 2005, Evelyn Ella GRAVES of London in her 79th year. Predeceased by her parents George and Clara RODEN. Beloved mother of Beverly BAKER, Roberta HADFIELD and her husband John TARZWELL, Melody ORMEROD and her husband the late John ORMEROD (2001) and Chris GRAVES and his wife Sandy. Loving▼ grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Missed by her sisters Shirley and Beverly and their families and Dawn and Jim and their families. Evelyn retired from Northern Telecom after 22 years of dedicated service. Visitation will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road, North, on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, September 23, 2005 at 3 p.m., with the Reverend Philip NEWMAN officiating. Cremation. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Evelyn, are asked to consider The Deiters Love-Transplant and Neonatal Research, through Children's Health Foundation or to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada. (www.westviewfuneralchapel.com)

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GRAVES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-15 published
GRAVES, Evelyn▲
The family of the late Evelyn GRAVES would like to express our deepest appreciation to family, Friends and neighbours for their support and kindness. Thanks for all the beautiful flowers, cards and memorial donations in memory of our Mother. To the nurses and staff at University Hospital, your wonderful care and kindness will always be remembered. Thank you to Westview Funeral Home and Reverend Philip NEWMAN for a beautiful, meaningful service. Sincerely, The GRAVES Family.

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GRAVES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-07 published
PETTIT, Bruce Stephen
At Bluewater Health Norman Street Site on December 5, 2005 Bruce Stephen PETTIT, age 80 of Sarnia. Bruce was a retired employee of Imperial Oil. He was a Veteran of World War Two in the Armoured Corps and was a member of the Point Edward Ex-Servicemen's Club. Bruce was also a Past Master of Liberty Lodge #419, a member of the Moore Sovereign Consistory, was a 33rd Degree Mason, a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court #56 London, was a member of the Mocha Temple, Lambton Shrine Club and the Service Lodge of Perfection. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Emily (GRAVES) PETTIT (2004.) Loved father of Kim PETTIT and his wife Virginia, Kevin PETTIT and his wife Joyce and Bill PETTIT and his wife Janie, all of Sarnia. Loved grandfather of Kelsey, Emily, Kyle, Craig, Coady, Stephanie and Josh. Predeceased by parents Byron and Lena PETTIT, by brothers Max and Keith and by sister Phyllis. A Masonic memorial service will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia on Friday, December 9, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home on Friday morning from 10: 00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Sympathy through donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

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GRAVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-02 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Christine Mary (BRIDGETT)
Peacefully in hospital, Perth on Tuesday May 31st 2005, Christine M. (BRIDGETT) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON in her 80th year. Beloved wife of 56 years to Robert L. THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, cherished mother and grandmother of E. Jane (Fred BRENNAN) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON; Peter L. (Carol) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and their children Jonathan, Benjamin and Stephanie; and John C. (Ellen) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and their children Spencer and Candace. Christine will be sadly missed by her sister Nancy HAWKINS, her sisters-in-law Frances BRIDGETT and Ruth GRAVES and their families, her godchildren Robert HAWKINS and Susan WICKWARE and many good Friends. She was predeceased by her brother William B. BRIDGETT. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth, Thursday June 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in St. James Anglican Church, Friday at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the Parish hall. Private interment will be held in Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, the family would appreciate contributions to the Foundation of the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth or a charity of your choice to benefit the environment.
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GRAVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-08 published
Susan GRAVES, Musician (1954-2005)
Connecticut-born bassoonist who 'played like an angel' fell in love with chamber music and co-founded Canada's now-famous Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, writes Sandra MARTIN
By Sandra MARTIN, Saturday, October 8, 2005, Page S9
Susan GRAVES, co-founder of Tafelmusik, the internationally acclaimed Baroque orchestra, played the bassoon like an angel and looked as though she had just stepped out of a painting by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. She had long, wavy copper-coloured hair, blue eyes, freckles, a calm authority and a legendary kindness.
"She had the most beautiful chocolaty, velvety bassoon sound that I have ever encountered," says Jeanne LAMON, music director of Tafelmusik. "She played solos with us frequently in the early years and it was always a highlight for everybody. She was a marvellous musician."
Susan "Susie" GRAVES was the younger child and only daughter of John GRAVES, a chemical engineer and his wife Jane Elizabeth, always known as Betty. Susan went to school in Westport, Connecticut.
"As soon as she learned to read, she took piano lessons," her mother said this week. Every weekday morning, Susan, the Siamese cat Baby, and her mother would get up half an hour early and go downstairs to the family room where Susan practised on an old upright piano. "The cat sat in my lap and when Susan was finished it would get up and walk back and forth across the keys," said Mrs. GRAVES.
At Staples High School, Ms. GRAVES fooled around with an old clarinet that had belonged to her father. Her parents meant to rent a better instrument, but her music teacher said no, we need a bassoon player. Ms. GRAVES obliged and the bassoon became her instrument. "It is not easy to play," her father conceded in a conversation from the GRAVES's retirement home in a suburb of Minneapolis.
After high school, Ms. GRAVES attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston where she received a bachelor's degree in 1972 and began studying for her master's. That's where she met her future husband Kenneth (Kenny) SOLWAY, an oboist from Toronto, in October of 1975.
Sharing a love of music and period instruments, they went to Europe together in 1976 to study at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam and at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. "We wanted to play chamber music," her husband said this week from their home in Cobourg Ontario "It didn't matter whether it was baroque or modern."
The couple dreamed up the idea for what is now the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir, while they were still in Holland and even played a couple of "table-music" chamber concerts with two Friends. They returned to Toronto in 1978, burbling with schemes and enthusiasm, started the Toronto Chamber Music Collective and presented chamber and orchestral concerts of contemporary and baroque music in small theatres and churches in downtown Toronto.
Their vision was immediately embraced by a number of musicians including double bass player Alison MacKAY, harpsichordist Charlotte NEDIGER and violist Ivars TAURINS all of whom still play with Tafelmusik, more than 25 years later.
"Everything they did in the beginning was exactly the right thing to do," says violinist Jeanne LAMON, who has been music director of Tafelmusik since 1981. Ms. GRAVES and Mr. SOLWAY worked as a team, trying out different people, training modern players in baroque techniques and even landing a Wintario grant to buy bows and wind instruments for the fledgling orchestra and organizing a tour to New York City. "They booked without having an orchestra and pulled it off. We got a good review."
Mr. SOLWAY was the talker with the "go-gettum energy," according to Ms. LAMON, and Ms. GRAVES was the grounded one with the practical skills to write grant proposals and persuade musicians to join them.
"She was a brilliant musician with a beautiful sound and virtuosic technique," said Alison MacKAY. "I regarded her as a mentor." It was "heartrending" at a recent Tafelmusik concert when she recognized Ms. GRAVES's handwriting on the music sheets. "The fact that her presence is still felt, is because her talent penetrated every arena of the organization. She did everything. She played like an angel, she pasted posters on lamp posts, she organized accounts and she wrote out all the parts."
Playing with like-minded Friends and running an orchestra are very different enterprises. "With an oboe in your mouth, you can't talk very much," Mr. SOLWAY explained this week from his home in Cobourg, Ontario "I decided to be general director and to let somebody else do the artistic managing in conjunction with me."
Orchestras often have tensions between the string and wind players and Tafelmusik was no exception. At the same time, imagining an orchestra and running one demand different skill sets. Artistic differences meant that Mr. SOLWAY and Ms. GRAVES went to Vienna to study for a few months and then officially stepped down from the running of the orchestra, although she continued to play with Tafelmusik for a few years.
The couple spent a couple of years in a cabin in Algonquin Park that had belonged to Mr. SOLWAY's family. During winter, their nearest neighbour was 10 miles away by snowshoe. And yet, "those were by far the two most beautiful years of our lives," says Mr. SOLWAY. "We realized then we were near-hermits -- and loved it."
They bought canoe forms from the Chestnut Canoe Company after it disbanded in 1979, and started making and marketing handmade cedar-strip and canvas canoes. After Algonquin Park, they moved to a farm north of Cobourg where they built their own house, raised sheep and grew organic vegetables, which they would bring in to Toronto to sell at the St. Lawrence Market.
Ms. GRAVES began playing as principal bassoonist with the Kingston Symphony Orchestra in the mid-1980s. Gordon FAST became the musical director in 1991.
"In the 14 years I worked with her, she commuted from Cobourg," he said. "That means driving through countless snow and ice storms and I can never remember her missing a concert or a rehearsal."
Besides her dedication, she had a great sense of humour and was always a happy part of the symphony," according to Mr. FAST.
Principal oboist Barbara BOLTE sat in front of Ms. GRAVES for the past five years. They became very good Friends especially after the two of them spent an evening playing Baroque trio sonatas together. "We were playing for fun but we realized we spoke the same language."
Ms. BOLTE found her colleague "amazingly talented" and a very strong player. "When I had to play a solo and she was playing the bass part underneath I found it wonderfully supportive."
In March, Ms. GRAVES played "an absolutely pristine and beautiful Mozart bassoon concerto" in a Kingston Symphony Orchestra concert according to Mr. FAST. "It was astonishingly good, perfect really."
She finished the season and everything seemed fine. Of course, it wasn't. Mr. SOLWAY had begun noticing "weird little things" in his wife's behaviour last November, but thought it was depression.
It wasn't until the Kingston Symphony Orchestra's summer concert at Fort Henry in July that her musical colleagues spotted any problems.
"Susie didn't play as well as usual," said Ms. BOLTE. " She was making mistakes and she hardly ever played a wrong note or came in late." After the concert Ms. GRAVES complained that her eyes hurt and that she couldn't see very well, but she thought a new prescription from the optometrist would fix her up.
Mr. FAST agrees that "there were a few bobbles" in her playing. He knew that she wasn't feeling well and he thought she would soon be back in top form.
In fact, she was suffering the effects of a tumour that had began in the emotional centre of her brain, according to Mr. SOLWAY. She quickly became sicker and, at Mr. SOLWAY's urging, she was taken to Toronto for treatment. She underwent an operation to remove much of the tumour and then Mr. SOLWAY took her home to be with their teenage son Jesse, a double bass player, in Cobourg.
Susan Elizabeth GRAVES was born on May 7, 1954 in Norwalk, Connecticut. She died in Cobourg, Ontario, from a brain tumour on September 26, 2005. She was 51. She is survived by her husband Kenny SOLWAY, her son Jesse, her parents and a brother and his family. The Kingston Symphony is dedicating its per formance of Verdi's Requiem on Sunday, November 27, at the Kingston Gospel Temple, to her memory.

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CODLING, Clara
Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2005, in her 98th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Albert. Loving mother of Alice and her husband Harold MORAN, and Bud and his wife Vera. Cherished Grandma of Sandra and Carole (Mel CARROLL,) and Great-Grandma to Rick, and Shannon (Andrew GRAVES,) and Great-Great-Grandma to Avery, Tyler, Aidan, and Maddison. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, April 8, 2005 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Westminster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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PURDY, Dorothy Anne (née BIRD)
Peacefully, after a long illness at the Bowmanville Hospital, on Friday, April 29th, 2005 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Leonard PURDY Sr. Loving mother of Leonard PURDY Jr. and daughter-in-law Dianne of Oshawa. Loving and devoted companion of Roy NICHOLS. Dear grandmother of Bill (Lisa) and Rob. Great-grandmother of Sarah and William. Survived by two brothers Bill (Helen) BIRD, Melvin (Marg) BIRD and four sisters Shirley (Mel) LAWRENCE, Leona DANDURAND, Patricia (Gus) MORRISON and Phyllis SLADE. Predeceased by three brothers George, Eldon, Robert and two sisters Betty CLEARY and Eileen Helen ORBAN. Sister-in-law of Flora PIETRACUPA. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. The family will receive Friends at the Karl A. Hammond Funeral Home and Chapel, 26 Ormond Street South, Thorold on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Church of the Transfiguration (320 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines), on Tuesday, May 3rd at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Canon Robin GRAVES officiating. Cremation to follow. If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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GRAVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-27 published
FEARON, Shirley Irene (née WATTERS)
On Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at Scarborough General Hospital, following a battle with cancer. Survived by her husband Harold son Ron (Edda) of Thunder Bay; brother Ronald (Marion) of Mactier sister Diane GRAVES of Burlington and Constance ZUMPE of Barrie. The family will receive Friends at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. East, Agincourt (east of Kennedy Rd.) on Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held at the Ogden Funeral Home on Saturday at 1: 30 p.m. Private Interment. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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KEEFE, James Ralph
Suddenly at his home in Ajax on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Barb (née GRAVES.) Ralph is the son of the late Bernard and Viola (O'MEARA) KEEFE of Skinners Pond, Prince Edward Island. Ralph is the cherished father of Janice (Jerry) CATALFO, Deanna (David) DUTHIE, Sean (Christine) KEEFE, and their mother Kay KEEFE (née MacDONALD.) Loving grandfather of Michael and Julia CATALFO; Sarah DUTHIE; Jason and Matthew KEEFE. Dear brother of Bernadine (Gerald) TAILOR/TAYLOR, Ann Marie (Jerry) DESROCHES, Frankie (Dorothy) KEEFE, Joanne KEEFE, Leo (Marlene) KEEFE, Bernard (Leona) KEEFE, Floyd (Karen) KEEFE. He will also be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, family and Friends. The family will receive Friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village), 905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church (S.E. corner of Harwood and Bayly, Ajax) at 11 a.m. Further services and interment to take place in St. Louis, Prince Edward Island. Donations may be made to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital or the Lung Association.

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GRAVES, Reta (née JEWER)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 13th, 2005 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late James Edward GRAVES. Loving▲ mother of Marion (Robert WANSBROUGH) and the late Judith (Glen COTIE.) Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. At Reta's request, there will be private family services. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Taylor Funeral Home 'Newmarket Chapel', 905-898-2100.

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GRAVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-04 published
MacMASTER, Ruth
Passed away peacefully in her sleep, after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 3, 2005. Loving mother of Bonnie (the late Doug MARR) and Ernie (Laurie.) Cherished nanny of Jay, Doug (Lisa,) Dwayne (Sharon), Jason (Daniela) and Jennifer. Devoted great-granny of Troy, Jayden, Syrous, Kevin and Tianna. Devoted sister of Joan MOORE, Wally GRAVES, the late Ken GRAVES, Jack GRAVES and Ernie GRAVES. Ruth will be fondly remembered by her many Friends and fellow workers at Canada Post. Friends will be received at Pine Hills Visitation Chapel and Reception Centre, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (1 block N. of St. Clair Ave), 416-267-8229 on Friday, August 5, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2005.

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GRAVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-26 published
BELL, Barbara Joan
It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Barbara Joan BELL, on Saturday, September 24, 2005, in her 75th year with her family at her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of 55 years and life friend of Donald BELL. Loving mother of Donna (Larry RYDER) and Karen (Ray GRAVES.) A devoted and cherished Gramma to Shannon, Ashley, Dianne, Sarah, Eric and Cody. Sadly missed by relatives, extended family and Friends. She was loved and respected by everyone who knew her. Our family wishes to extend our appreciation and thanks to all the healthcare professionals at Sunnybrook and Trillium Hospitals. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10 North of Queen Elizabeth Way) on Tuesday, September 27 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 1 o'clock. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.

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GRAVINA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-22 published
WHITNEY, Michael Leonard " Buckaroo"
Peacefully, at his home in Sutton, on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at the age of 65 years. Michael WHITNEY, beloved husband of Doreen (née BEAULIEU.) Loving father of Michael Jr. (Patti) of Whitby, Kathie ALBRECHT (Rick) of Sutton, Gary of Toronto, and Kimberley Ann GRAVINA (Sam) of Whitby. Lovingly remembered by his five grandchildren. Beloved son of Phyllis and the late Leonard WHITNEY of Pickering. Dear brother of Judy COTTON (Paul) of Belleville, and Byron WHITNEY (Cathy) of Whitby. Predeceased by his sister Shirley WHITNEY. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and Friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Visitation from 12:00 noon. Donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre, Cancer Care would be appreciated by the family.

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GRAWBERG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-31 published
BUCKINGHAM, Lula Mary Jean (née GORTON)
Lula Mary Jean (GORTON) BUCKINGHAM, age 79, of Sarnia, formerly of Moore Township, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, May 29, 2005 at Port Huron Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John Arthur BUCKINGHAM (2000.) Loving mother of Betty (Ben) RICHARD, Sarnia, James (Judy) BUCKINGHAM, Mooretown Margaret (Gord) HAYES, Sarnia; Jake (Barb) BUCKINGHAM, Brigden. Dear grandmother of Nancy (Brian) SECORD, Cari, Kelly and Kate BUCKINGHAM, Amy and Steven HAYES. Great grandmother of Alexa SECORD. Survived by sister Ruby (Stewart) PETTIT, sister-in-law of Glenda (Late Floyd) GORTON, Alfred (Lillian) Fournie, Marilyn (Bob) ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and William BUCKINGHAM, as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Charles "Bert" and Nancy (SINCLAIR) GORTON, son Jerry BUCKINGHAM, brother Floyd GORTON, sister Hazel FOURNIE, in-laws Ben and Velma (GRAWBERG) BUCKINGHAM. Lula was an active member of the Moore Agricultural Society (Brigden Fair) for many years, life member of the Calvary United Church, member of the Lady Martha Rebekah Lodge #245 Bridgen, and was always very active in her community. Friends will be received at Steadman Brothers Funeral Home Brigden on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, June 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted on Friday, June 3rd at 1: 30 p.m. with Reverend Deanna GIBSON officiating assisted by Chaplain Elaine WALKER. Interment Bear Creek Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to charity of choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through sbrothersfuneral@hotmail.com Steadman Brothers 864-1193.

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