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HAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-11 published
HAM, John Harvey, Q.C. LLB
It is with deep sadness the family announces the death of John on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. son of the late Wesley L. HAM and Lelia HAM. Husband of Doreen (LADD.) Father of Wesley, Elizabeth FRANKS (Randy), John (Karen COMMANDANT). Dear Grandpa and friend to Christine FRANKS and friend to Kara WANOTH. Brother of Mary RAYMOND (Clarke), Norman HAM (Marie), Donna MIGHTON (Nice). John was a respected member of the legal community, practicing law for 45 years in Oakville, admired for his sense of integrity and honesty. While law ruled most of his working days, his true passion was flying and the adventures it took him on. John was a resident of Oakville and Muskoka where he had many Friends. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr Street), Oakville, (905-844-2600) on Sunday, November 13, 2005 from 2-4 p.m. A later meeting of Friends at his Acton Island Cottage in the Spring of 2006 will take place. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, 936 The East Mall, Toronto, Ontario M9B 6J9 or to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Email condolences may be made to kopriva@eol.ca please place HAM on subject line.

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HAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-05 published
HAM, Minnie Pearl
Passed away peacefully, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, on Sunday, January 2, 2005. Pearl HAM in her 93rd year was the beloved wife of the late Harold HAM. Loving mother of Roy and his wife Teresa of Keswick, Cathy FARRER and her husband Bruce of qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, and Sharon SAWYER and her husband Garry of Innisfil. Dear grandmother of Ian (Wendy), Eddie (Kerrie), Michael (Dawn), Robert (Brandy), Elizabeth, Tim, Daniel, and Cathy (Kevin). Great-grandmother of Emily. Pearl is survived by her sister Blanch SNOW of Barrie and Gus MARTIN of Lewis Porte, Newfoundland. Friends may call at the Innisfil Funeral Home, 7910 Yonge St. (Stroud) 705-431-1717 on Friday, January 7th from 11: 00 a.m. until time of Service at 1:00 p.m. Spring interment St. Andrew-St. James Cemetery, Orillia. As your expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be forwarded to pearlham@funeralhome.on.ca

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HAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-05 published
MALCOLM, George Edmund
Peacefully at River Glen Haven Nursing Home, Sutton on Monday, April 4, 2005 at the age of 76 years. George MALCOLM of Sutton, beloved husband of the late Marie MALCOLM (née GLIONNA.) Dear father of Andy, Paul and his wife Jackie and Julia HAM and her husband John. Loving grandfather of Noah, Nigel, Kaelea and Rhiana. Dear brother of Elizabeth CHAMBERS. Predeceased by his brothers Gibson and John. Lovingly remembered by his nephews and Friends. Resting at the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in St. George's Anglican Church, Sibbald's Point Friday at 2: 00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Anglican Parish of Georgina or River Glen Haven Nursing Home Activities Fund would be appreciated by the family.

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HAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-04 published
HAM, Lloyd William
Who passed away peacefully during holidays on the French River on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005, at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Joanne HAM of Toronto. Loving father of Penny HAM; and step-father of Eileen, John, Andrew, Erwin and Shirley "Stacey". Cherished Opa of Melissa, Carol-Anne, Tommy, Christine, Cody and Jenny-Jo. Dear brother of Wayne HAM, Beverly HILLYARD and Shirley LAY. Lloyd will be missed by many nieces, nephews and Friends. At Lloyd's request there will be no public visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. (Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home, 252 Regent Street, Sudbury).

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HAMACHER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-19 published
COWING, Ivan Franklin
Peacefully at Trillium Villa in Sarnia on October 17, 2005, in his 88th year, Ivan Franklin COWING of R.R.#2 Grand Bend. Beloved husband of Donna (née EDWARDS) (HAMACHER) COWING. Loving father of Shirley and Ted MacEY of Tillsonburg, Mervyn COWING and Carol CARTER of Ingersoll and Brian and Maryhelen COWING of Woodstock. Greatly missed by step-children Gillian GIBSON and Michael HAMACHER. Cherished grandfather to several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also survived by 1 niece, 1 nephew and sister-in-law Dorothy SMITH- COWING. Mr. COWING was a former member of the Masonic Lodge, Oak Branch 261 in Innerkip, a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters-Innerkip and a member of the Presbyterian Church in Innerkip. Mr. COWING farmed for 14 years at Innerkip, moved to Woodstock where he had a Cartage business for 30 years. He moved with his wife Donna to Grand Bend in 1989. Donations to the charity of choice greatly acknowledged. Arrangements entrusted to Gilpin Funeral Chapel. Interment at Innerkip Cemetery will take place at a later date.

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HAMADA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-10 published
HAMADA, Hanako
Peacefully on Sunday, August 7th, 2005 at the Peel Manor in Brampton. Hanako Hamada, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Hiko George HAMADA. Predeceased by her son June. Dear mother of Maki and his wife Mary, Gen, John and his wife Phyllis and Irene and Bill McILVEE. Loving grandma of Eli, Jeff and Kimi. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones and son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Tuesday, August 16th from 12-1 p.m. Followed by a memorial service to be held in the chapel at 1 p.m. Cremation. In memory, contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit: www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com

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HAMAGAKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-22 published
KAYAHARA, Mary (née HAMAGAKI)
Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2005 at home in her 88th year. Predeceased by loving husband Scott (Bob) KAYAHARA, her brother Ken SAEGUSA, and sisters Helen SAEGUSA, Charlotte NAKASHIMA, and Mary INOUYE. Cherished mother of Robert, Gordon and his wife Leanne, and Martin. Mary's wish was to have a private family service, which was held at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre (275 Lesmill Road). If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice.

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HAMAGUCHI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-03 published
ERB, John▼ Edwin▼ (13 September 1932-31 July, 2005)
Reverend Canon, Executive Director, Anglican Foundation
"We have lots of love, Friendship, family; we are blessed." These were some of John's last words, given through a wonderful smile, as his magnificent brain was being ravaged by the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. John was born in Kitchener, Ontario, to the late Irvin and Sally ERB (née MEYSCHEIN.) He will always be missed by his adored children Nicholas and Katie, his wife Didy▼ (née BRADISH) of 29 years, his loving sisters and brothers-in-law Cathie and John HOWARD, Hornby Island, British Columbia, and Margie and Bob CARR, Hamilton. 'John The Giant' was a special uncle to Stephen HOWARD and Rhonda SPENCE, Emily HOWARD and Alex LAVIGNE; Tom HOWARD and Landys KLYNE; Mary HOWARD, Stewart, Duncan, Will and Angus MURRAY; Sally HOWARD, Jim and Tommy HAMAGUCHI; Sarah CARR Tim CARR and Kate FEIGHTNER; Pat CARR, Nadine HEINTZ and Oliver CARR; and friend David HUGHES. His▼ many ERB and Meyschein family cousins love him and will miss him.
A passionate Canadian, John was a leader, Anglican Priest, teacher, traveller, camper and actor. Until his late teens John was a member of Trinity United, the ERB family's church, where he grew up in the Sunday School. He attended 'Young People's' both there and at Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church. When he returned after working for a year in England, he joined the confirmation class at Saint John. Thus began his journey to become an Anglican priest. Graduating from the Kitchener Public School system and Wilfred Laurier University, he received his early theological training from Trinity College. He continued graduate studies in later years in Boston, Virginia and Jerusalem.
John's ministry began at St. Aidan's in 1965. In 1967 his strong identification with young people led him to a truly successful period as Director of Youth for the Church of England, both in Guyana, S.A. and then in the United Kingdom..
John returned to Canada with Didy in December 1973 and continued his ministries, first at Grace Church on the Hill, then at St. Luke's East York. In 1981 he became Rector of St. Michael and All Angels, where he embraced all, and many saw him as more than a pastor. He retired from St. Michael's in 1997. For the past seven years John's energetic leadership has been devoted to the Anglican Foundation of Canada, a work he loved. It enabled him to travel the length and breadth of this country, often visiting parishes in small communities, and as in all of his previous work, met wonderful dedicated people and established lasting Friendships and respect everywhere.
Throughout his working life John participated on many Boards and Committees focusing on community outreach, and has helped develop programs such as Out Of The Cold, Street Haven for battered women and Christie Gardens, and has worked to encourage interfaith ministry. His robust leadership has been recognized and honoured in many ways including the 125th Anniversary Medal of Canada Member and former Chaplain, Order of Saint John Ambulance, Serving Brother - Saint John of Jerusalem; Chaplaincy appointments to The Royal Society of Physicians and Surgeons, The Canadian Club of Toronto, The Benchers and The Order of St. Lazarus.
His personal passions are his family, his ministry, the theatre, ballet, opera, the family cottage at Oliphant and the Taize Retreat in France.
During his hospital confinement John and his family were enormously moved by those many Friends, acquaintances and co-workers old and new, who visited during his last days. Literally, they came by the hundreds from all spectrums of society to reminisce, renew Friendships and offer their love and support. Nothing could have made more visible the lasting impact John had on so many lives.
We will always be grateful for the kindness and incredible care given to John and his family by all the caregivers in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Michael's Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please join John in his living legacy for theological education through his work at the Anglican Foundation of Canada (80 Hayden Street, Toronto, M4Y 3G2), or to the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto, between Yonge and Avenue Rd., 1: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 5th.
The funeral will be held at St. James Cathedral, King St. E. at Church Street, at 11: 00 a.m. Saturday, August 6th. A service preceding interment in Woodland Cemetery will be held in Kitchener at the Church of Saint John The Evangelist, Water Street, north of King Street, on Monday, August 8 at 11: 30 a.m. Reception at 10:30 a.m. in the Church Hall.

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HAMAGUCHI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-03 published
ERB, John▲ Edwin▲ (13 September 1932-31 July, 2005)
Reverend Canon, Executive Director, Anglican Foundation
"We have lots of love, Friendship, family; we are blessed." These were some of John's last words, given through a wonderful smile, as his magnificent brain was being ravaged by the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. John was born in Kitchener, Ontario, to the late Irvin and Sally ERB (née MEYSCHEIN.) He will always be missed by his adored children Nicholas and Katie, his wife Didy▲ (née BRADISH) of 29 years, his loving sisters and brothers-in-law Cathie and John HOWARD, Hornby Island, British Columbia, and Margie and Bob CARR, Hamilton. "John The Giant" was a special uncle to Stephen Howard and Rhonda SPENCE, Emily HOWARD and Alex LAVIGNE; Tom HOWARD and Landys KLYNE; Mary HOWARD, Stewart, Duncan, Will and Angus MURRAY; Sally HOWARD, Jim and Tommy HAMAGUCHI; Sarah CARR Tim CARR and Kate FEIGHTNER; Pat CARR, Nadine HEINTZ and Oliver CARR; and friend David HUGHES. His▲ many ERB and Meyschein family cousins love him and will miss him. A passionate Canadian, John was a leader, Anglican Priest, teacher, traveller, camper and actor. Until his late teens John was a member of Trinity United, the ERB family's church, where he grew up in the Sunday School. He attended "Young People's" both there and at Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church. When he returned after working for a year in England, he joined the confirmation class at Saint John. Thus began his journey to become an Anglican priest. Graduating from the Kitchener Public School system and Wilfred Laurier University, he received his early theological training from Trinity College. He continued graduate studies in later years in Boston, Virginia and Jerusalem. John's ministry began at St. Aidan's in 1965. In 1967 his strong identification with young people led him to a truly successful period as Director of Youth for the Church of England, both in Guyana, S.A. and then in the United Kingdom John returned to Canada with Didy in December 1973 and continued his ministries, first at Grace Church on the Hill, then at St. Luke's East York. In 1981 he became Rector of St. Michael and All Angels, where he embraced all, and many saw him as more than a pastor. He retired from St. Michael's in 1997. For the past seven years John's energetic leadership has been devoted to the Anglican Foundation of Canada, a work he loved. It enabled him to travel the length and breadth of this country, often visiting parishes in small communities, and as in all of his previous work, met wonderful dedicated people and established lasting Friendships and respect everywhere. Throughout his working life John participated on many Boards and Committees focusing on community outreach, and has helped develop programs such as Out Of The Cold, Street Haven for battered women and Christie Gardens, and has worked to encourage interfaith ministry. His robust leadership has been recognized and honoured in many ways including the 125th Anniversary Medal of Canada; Member and former Chaplain, Order of Saint John Ambulance, Serving Brother - Saint John of Jerusalem Chaplaincy appointments to The Royal Society of Physicians and Surgeons, The Canadian Club of Toronto, The Benchers and The Order of St. Lazarus. His personal passions are his family, his ministry, the theatre, ballet, opera, the family cottage at Oliphant and the Taize Retreat in France. During his hospital confinement John and his family were enormously moved by those many Friends, acquaintances and co-workers old and new, who visited during his last days. Literally, they came by the hundreds from all spectrums of society to reminisce, renew Friendships and offer their love and support. Nothing could have made more visible the lasting impact John had on so many lives. We will always be grateful for the kindness and incredible care given to John and his family by all the caregivers in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Michael's Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please join John in his living leg

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HAMASAKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-21 published
HAMASAKI, Kazuo▼ Richard▼
It is with great sadness that his family announces that Kazuo passed away peacefully at Providence Healthcare on the morning of September 17, 2005, in his 80th year. Beloved brother of George (late) and Teruko, Shigeo, Shizuko and Mas (late) YOSHIDA, Fumi▼ and Keith TOWATA, Masa▼ and Miyo, and Takeshi (late.) Loving uncle of Joan (late), Ken, Gail, Karen, Gary, Sandy and Brian. Loving great-uncle of Stephen, Michael, Trevor, Kristin, Meagan, David and Kate. The family would like to thank all the Friends for their kindness and support during these past few months. Donations can be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society. Memorial visitation at the Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave East (just west of Warden Ave.) Scarborough, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, September 23rd. Memorial service on Saturday, September 24th at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.

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HAMASAKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-21 published
HAMASAKI, Kazuo▲ Richard▲
It is with great sadness that his family announces that Kazuo passed away peacefully at Providence Healthcare on the morning of September 17, 2005, in his 80th year. Beloved brother of George (late) and Teruko, Shigeo, Shizuko and Mas (late) YOSHIDA, Fumi▲ and Keith TOWATA, Masa▲ and Miyo, and Takeshi (late.) Loving uncle of Joan (late), Ken, Gail, Karen, Gary, Sandy and Brian. Loving great-uncle of Stephen, Michael, Trevor, Kristin, Meagan, David and Kate. The family would like to thank all the Friends for their kindness and support during these past few months. Donations can be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society. Memorial visitation at the Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. East (just west of Warden Ave.) Scarborough, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, September 23rd. Memorial service on Saturday, September 24th at 2 p.m. inthe chapel of the funeral home.

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HAMAZAKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-31 published
HAMAZAKI, Hisae " Mary"
Passed away on Tuesday, March 29th, 2005 at St. Joseph's Health Centre in her 79th year. Mary, beloved wife of Yoichiro "George" for over 59 years. Loving mother of Mabel and her husband Isao NAMIKI, Dianne and her husband Robert LIMMER and Lorna SHUTTER. Cherished grandma of Kenji, Lena (Dave), Elisa (Joe), Peter and Kenny. Survived by her loving brothers Isamu (Yoshi) HONKAWA and Takazo (Sachi) HONKAWA and sister Kimiye (Lloyd) HIRABAYASHI. Friends may visit on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel on Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 at 11 o'clock.

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HAMBER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-27 published
PIGOTT, Paul▼ Rex▼
Peacefully, in his sleep, on Sunday, December 25th, 2005, Paul PIGOTT, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Carolee (née ASHURST.) Loving▼ father of Paul Jr. (Barb,) Jeffrey (Sue,) and Kathleen (David E. HAMBER.) Loved▼ grandfather of Stephanie, Margaret, Grace, Sloan, Marlowe, and Quinlan. Dear son-in-law of Dorothy ASHURST, and brother-in-law of Anne PIGOTT, and Arlene HAGAN. Also▼ survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers William, Jacques, Joseph, Ronald, and Patrick. Mr. PIGOTT was President of Pigott Construction. A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Hamilton, Ontario, on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Multiple Organ Retrieval and Exchange program (M.O.R.E.) would be appreciated by the family.
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Survived by many fish and buried in his fishing clothes

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HAMBER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-30 published
PIGOTT, Paul▲ Rex▲
Peacefully, in his sleep, on Sunday, December 25th, 2005, Paul PIGOTT, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Carolee (née ASHURST.) Loving▲ father of Paul Jr. (Barb,) Jeffrey (Sue,) and Kathleen (David E. HAMBER.) Loved▲ grandfather of Stephanie, Margaret, Grace, Sloan, Marlowe, and Quinlan. Dear son-in-law of Dorothy ASHURST, and brother-in-law of Anne PIGOTT, and Arlene HAGAN. Also▲ survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers William, Jacques, Joseph, Ronald, and Patrick. Mr. PIGOTT was President of Pigott Construction. A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Hamilton, Ontario, on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Trillium Gift of Life Network, 155 University Ave., #1440, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3B7, attn: Pam NASH would be appreciated by the family.
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HAMBLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-30 published
Robert Gordon BELL, Physician: 1911-2005
Pioneering doctor who almost didn't make it through medical school turned a chance involvement with alcoholics into a life's calling to treat all manner of addictions
By Stephen STRAUSS, Special to The Globe and Mail, Thursday, June 30, 2005, Page S11
Toronto -- After word got out that Robert Gordon BELL, known to those who knew him as Gordon, had died at 93, an e-mail was sent to his family from a former patient. In it, the feelings of not just the writer but the tens of thousands of people whom Dr. BELL and his treatment had helped escape from addiction was summarized in a mental health koan.
"I learned from him that, yes, I was an alcoholic, but to be an alcoholic didn't mean I was a bad person," the man wrote.
It is something that the Ontario farmer's son, who turned a happenstance involvement with Toronto alcoholics in the 1940s into a life's calling to treat addictions of all sorts, would undoubtedly have relished. His personal motto, and one that he repeated daily to patients, was "it has been a privilege to have been of service."
What wasn't said, but implied, were the added words "when others find it such a privilege not to serve you."
The social context in which the ever-courtly Dr. BELL helped revolutionize the treatment of addiction in not just Canada but around the world was a medical disdain bordering on repulsion.
"He was a courageous pioneer, because he took on an area of medicine almost nobody at the time wanted to deal with," said Frank EVANS, long-time colleague and secretary of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. "Doctors were both revolted and disgusted at a problem which they saw as self-inflicted. In what he did, Dr. BELL was almost the addiction equivalent of Father Damien, who provided an understanding and haven for lepers on the Hawaiian Island of Molokai."
Dr. BELL would later write that part of his sympathy for an addict's personal failures came from his own difficulties in becoming a doctor in the first place.
Born into a Scots Presbyterian family in the Southern Ontario town of Saint Mary's, Dr. BELL was inspired by his industrious Uncle Charlie -- a doctor who once held the North American record for the number of babies delivered in a year -- to go into medicine. But he was an indifferent student, and he failed medical school after his third year at the University of Toronto. While working in a smelting plant, he experienced what he would later call a transcendental release from fear of failure while watching the sun rise over Lake Erie. "I lost my fear of not being able to succeed, and I acquired a sense of direction in personal fulfilment," he would write in an 1989 autobiography.
He might have become self-assured, but he also had to struggle mightily to convince the University of Toronto to readmit him after a dean bluntly informed him: "Can you not appreciate that you have neither the intelligence nor the emotional stability to graduate in medicine and succeed as a physician." In a way, that set the tone for his subsequent dealing with authority -- he refused to leave until a second opinion was obtained from someone who saw the good doctor lurking within the previous failure.
Dr. BELL's first entree into social-psychiatric medicine came during the Second World War when he worked in the Canadian Army with soldiers traumatized by their war experience. Having found this interesting, and sure that his lack of an obstetrics background would doom him in general practice, he opened up a clinic in his home for -- in his words -- the "emotionally disabled."
At the time, he assured his wife, who already had given birth to two of his five children, that "the worst we could expect would be three or four nervous old ladies as guests. I had no idea at the time our only patients would be alcoholics." Not only that, but among them would be one who returned to the house after going on a bend with the express purpose of beating Dr. BELL to a pulp.
Reflecting a Canada in which alcoholics were viewed as the bane of a medical practice, Dr. BELL quickly found that there was almost nothing in the medical literature describing how you dealt with people who drank too much. Out of the personality jumble of the patients who came to him -- business successes, failures, the violent, the passive, the neat, the messy -- grew the notion that, to treat addiction, you had to treat the whole person in a caring community. A singularly important feature of this, and one that went against the thinking of the time, was that an alcoholic was an alcoholic for life and there was no possibility of going back to social drinking.
To this was grafted what were, for the time, revolutionary alcoholism drug treatments, most notably Antabuse, a medication that made anyone sick who drank alcohol afterward. To ensure they would truly be of service to their patients, Dr. BELL and another physician first tried the substance on themselves. The result was a near overdose wherein Dr. BELL's blood pressure and pulse rate fell to almost zero and he came close to dying. Later, he and a fellow doctor would invent and again self-test Temposil, an anti-drinking drug with fewer side effects. They also came up with a body-weight scale that allowed you to estimate how much you could drink without getting drunk.
Dr. BELL's interest in addiction -- he had soon learned that many of his alcoholic patients were addicted to barbiturates and other drugs -- led him to found a number of clinics and hospitals in the Toronto area. The establishment of these facilities was viewed by the authorities of the day with considerable suspicion. Indeed, so wary was the Ontario Medical Association of his activities that it secretly sent a couple of doctors to check out his clinic. In the words of one of the investigators, the Ontario Medical Association suspected that Dr. BELL was "some kind of medical racketeer out to make a fortune by sobering up wealthy drunks."
Making money would have surprised both his bank managers and his family. "He always paid himself last," said Ron BELL, one of his sons.
Soon, Bell clinics in their various incarnations were seen as the best places in North America for people to have a chance at least to stop being alcoholics. And rich Americans, notably Henry Clay Ford, grand_son of Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone Jr., of the Firestone tire family, soon arrived for treatment. They both ended up sitting on the board and contributing money toward the operation of the Donwood Institute, the first public hospital in North America specifically designed to treat addictions.
Of particular pride to Dr. BELL was the more than half-a-million dollars contributed by former patients -- the "hopeless characters," according to those who turned them away -- to the Donwood. The success in Canada spurred the development of similar institutions in the United States, one of which treated Betty Ford, the wife of former U.S. president Gerald Ford. It became the template for the Betty Ford Center in California.
But life's accomplishments don't always capture the character of a man. Dr. BELL was, say those who knew him, someone who transcended his background. The child of the old Protestant Ontario embraced in his practice the multiplicity of the multiculturalism of its present. "He was very ecumenical," said University of Toronto professor Harold KALANT, who had known him since medical school.
As an example, Toby LEVINSON, a psychologist who worked with him since the 1960s, reported the reaction of a native woman when Dr. BELL took his family on a tour of the Donwood. "Dr. BELL was here with his family; he came right over and talked to me. Can you imagine Dr. BELL talking to a drunken Indian?" she asked in amazement.
His final accomplishment may have been the incorporation of his children in his vision of a caring community for addicts. Both his daughter Janice and his daughter Linda ended up working at Bellwood Health Services, a residential centre he helped found to treat not only drug and alcohol addictions but also gambling, sexual manias and eating disorders.
In the end, Gordon BELL's life finished in a full circle. He was buried in the graveyard of the church in Saint Mary's where he had worshipped as a child, and where his childhood minister had emphasized the need for lifelong learning. What killed him was a heart attack, which he diagnosed to a caregiver even as he was dying. "A good clinician to the last," said Ron BELL.
Robert Gordon BELL was born in Saint Mary's, Ontario, on November 11, 1911. He died of a heart attack in Toronto on June 15, 2005. He was 93. He is survived by daughters Janice HAMBLE, Linda BELL and Mary BELL- PLOUFFE and by sons Ronald and Brian. His wife, Mary, died in January of 1994.

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HAMBLEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-15 published
HAMBLEN, Jennie
Passed away peacefully at Versa Care, Brantford, on Saturday, November 12, 2005 in her 95th year. She is survived by her sister-in-law Irene HAMBLEN and many nieces, nephews and Friends. Predeceased by three brothers, Raymond, Eric and Winston. Friends will be received at the Beckett-Glaves Family Funeral Centre, 88 Brant Avenue, on Tuesday from 12 to 2 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Judson Funeral Home, 3 Elgin Street, Athens, Ontario on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment Glen Elle Cemetery, Athens. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Jennie in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest. www.beckettglaves.com

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HAMBLETON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-12 published
HERI, Alex▼ " Sandor▼"
Suddenly at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Saturday September▼ 10th, 2005 Alex "Sandor" HERI Sr.,▼ of R.R.#4, Mt. Brydges in his 78th year. Beloved husband Pearl HERI. Dear father of Alex Jr., and Joe both of R.R.#4, Mt. Brydges. Predeceased by his parents Joseph HERI (1961) and Daru MARIA (1970) and mother and father-in-law Pearl "Poroska" (1994) and Alex NEMETH (1984.) Remembered fondly by several relatives overseas, as well as the Nagy family of Hernadnemeti. Also remembered by Pearl's sister Lovei LAJOSNE. Predeceased▼ by nephew Lajos LOVEI (2005) and surrvived by his family. Sadly missed by cousins Sandor and Joan MOLNAR and family of London as well as close Friends of the Hungarian Community in the surrounding area. Also sadly missed by neighbours and Friends surrounding the family farm. Mr. HERI worked for many years with E.J. Wrights Store Fixtures in Strathroy. Friends may call at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home, Mt. Brydges on Monday September 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to follow on Tuesday from the funeral home commencing at 1 p.m. with Rev. Arthur HAMBLETON and Reverend Ferenc SZAPMARI officiating. Organist Connie GOUGH. Interment Mt. Brydges Cemetery. Donations to the Victorian Order of Nurses of Middlesex-Elgin, the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital - Intensive Care Unit or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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HAMBLETON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-24 published
HERI, Alex▲▼ Sr.▲▼
The family of the late Alex HERI Sr.▲▼ wish to express our sincere thanks to neighbours, Friends and relatives for so many acts of kindness during our unexpected loss of a loving husband and father. Thank you to the Middlesex Emergency Medical Services, the staff at Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital, Dr. OSMUN and to the nurses in the Intensive Care Unit for their tender care giving. Thank you to our family doctor, David CROWLEY, to Dr. GOMES and to nurse Bev. Thank you Dan at CDS Pharmacy and Jennifer at Strathroy Clinic Pharmacy. A special thanks to Neil ELLIOT/ELLIOTT for his efficient and kind services and to the entire staff at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home for the special funeral. To all of you involved in the service, Reverend Arthur HAMBLETON, Rev. Ferenc SZAPMARI, Connie GOUGH for the organ music, the pallbearers, the honorary pallbearers, the flower bearers and all who helped with the luncheon, we thank you deeply. To my good Friends Irene, Stacey, Ann, Steve and Elizabeth, thank you for all your help. All of the sympathy cards, visits to the funeral home, the beautiful flower tributes and donations made to the Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital Intensive Care Unit, to the Middlesex-Elgin Victorian Order of Nurses and to the Diabetes Association were greatly appreciated. Our family has been deeply touched by you all and we have especially appreciated the prayers and support of Living Waters Assembly (Komoka). May God bless you. Pearl, Joe and Alex Jr.

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HAMBLETON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-31 published
CUMMINGS, Grace L. (née HAMBLETON)
Passed away at the Valleyview Home for the Aged, Saint Thomas on Friday, December 30, 2005, in her 78th year. Born in Windsor, Ontario, March 17, 1928, the daughter of the late George and Alice (WALKER) HAMBLETON. Mrs. CUMMINGS was a member of Central United Church, Saint Thomas. Wife of the late Clarence R. "Shug" CUMMINGS (2003.) Mother of Ruth Ann Donnelly (friend Bob Badgley of London,) and Ralph C. CUMMINGS (wife Michelle,) all of St. Thomas. Grandmother of Sandra STOVER (husband Bruce,) Steven LESTER (wife Lisa), Scott LESTER, Corey and Kayla CUMMINGS, and great grandmother of Brendan, Jordan, Spencer, Skyler, Tyler and Jaxson. Sister of Ernest HAMBLETON (wife Joyce) of Saint Thomas, Charles HAMBLETON of London, late Edna OWLES, late Margaret MacINTYRE and late Bruce HAMBLETON. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral and committal service will be held on Tuesday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park. Memorial donations to the Elgin Association for Community Living or the charity of one's choice gratefully acknowledged.

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HAMBLETON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-09-13 published
HERI, Alex▲ Sandor▲ Sr.▲
Suddenly, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Saturday, September▲ 10, 2005, Alex Sandor HERI Sr.,▲ of R.R.#4, Mt. Brydges, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Pearl HERI. Dear father of Alex Jr. and Joe, both of R.R.#4, Mt. Brydges. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph HERI (1961) and Daru MARIA (1970) and mother and father-in-law Pearl POROSKA (1994) and Alex NEMETH (1984). Remembered fondly by several relatives overseas, as well as the Nagy family of Hernadnemet. Also remembered by Pearls sister Lovel LAJOSNE. Predeceased▲ by nephew Lajos LOVEL (2005) and survived by his family. Sadly missed by cousins Sandor and Joan MOLNAR and family of London, as well as close Friends of the Hungarian community in the surrounding area. Also sadly missed by neighbours and Friends surrounding the family farm. Mr. HERI worked for many years with E.J. Wrights Store Fixtures in Strathroy. Friends called at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home, Mt. Brydges, on Monday, September 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service followed on Tuesday from the funeral home, commencing at 1 p.m. with Reverend Arthur HAMBLETON and Reverend Ferenc SZAPMARI officiating. Organist Connie GOUGH. Interment Mt. Brydges Cemetery. Donations to the Victorian Order of Nurses of Middlesex-Elgin, the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Intensive Care Unit, or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to pallbearers Wayne HUTTON, Paul HUSZKA Jr., John MOLNAR, Alex MOLNAR, Peter MOLNAR, and Mike MOLNAR honourary pallbearers Frank TEIXEIRA, John TEIXEIRA, Charlie MANNING, and Matias TEIXEIRA; and flower bearers Steve BESENYCI and Brian HUTTON.

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HAMBLETON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-25 published
HAMBLETON, Edward▼ L.▼ " Lee▼"
Died Sunday, January 23rd, peacefully in his sleep at home, after a determined battle with cancer. He is survived and greatly mourned by his wife Janet, his son Anthony, and daughter Ashley, stepsons Chris (Alison) and Jason (Erika) GUERRIERI and his beloved "little man" his grand_son, Erik. He will be sorely missed by his many Friends worldwide. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 29th at St. James United Church, 463 Ste-Catherine St. West at 7: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be received at www.kanefetterly.qc.ca

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HAMBLETON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-25 published
HAMBLETON, Edward▲ L.▲ " Lee▲"
Died Sunday, January 23rd, 2005, peacefully in his sleep at home, after a determined battle with cancer. He is survived and greatly mourned by his wife Janet, his son Anthony, and daughter Ashley, stepsons Chris (Alison) and Jason (Erika) GUERRIERI and his beloved "little man" his grand_son, Erik. He will be sorely missed by his many Friends worldwide. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 29th at St. James United Church, 463 Ste-Catherine St. West, Montreal, at 7: 00 p.m. Inlieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be received at www.kanefetterly.qc.ca

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HAMBLETON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-03 published
BUGDEN, Beulah (née COLLINS)
Passed away on June 2, 2005, at the North York General Hospital, in her 81st year. Beulah, beloved wife of Torrey Neil BUGDEN. Devoted mother to James (Patricia), Douglas, and Debra. Beulah will be missed by her grandchildren Sara, Laura, Erica, and Thomas. Predeceased by brothers Robert, Harold (Ruby), and Ellard (Frieda). Survived by sister Kathleen HAMBLETON (Robert,) brother William (Gail), and sister-in-law Olga. Beulah was a retired Bell telephone operator. Her faith in God and faithfulness to her family will be fondly remembered. Friends may visit at the Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. (just west of Warden), on Sunday, June 5, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Highland Funeral Home Chapel. Donations can be made to Peoples Church of Toronto.

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HAMBLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-16 published
BELL, Robert Gordon, O.C., M.D., LL.D
Peacefully at home, on June 15, 2005, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Irene LAMPING, whom he married in 1938. Loving father of Bobbie (deceased,) Ronald (Katharine KIRKWOOD,) Janice (Walter HAMBLEY,) Linda (Louis ST- LAURENT,) Mary (Daniel PLOUFFE) and Brian (Lynn.) Cherished Grandpa to Kate (John BLICK,) Laura (Peter BHOI,) Carolyn (Sam BIRRITTELLA,) Jason, Jessie, Vicki, Christopher, Lisa, James, Elizabeth, Andrew and Sarah, and proud Great-Grandpa to Robert, James, Patrick, Daniel and Asha. Predeceased by his brother Oliver and his sister Jean. He will be missed by his dear sister-in-law Helen LAMPING, his cousin Mary WILSON, nieces, nephews, and Friends as well as his wonderful caregivers, Yolande, Matilda and Georgette. Born on a farm in Saint Mary's, Ontario in 1911, he grew up in a warm and caring home environment. Educated in Saint Mary's, he later attended Medical School, University of Toronto (Victoria College) and was a member of the Canadian Army Medical Corps in World War 2. A pioneer in addiction medicine, he and his wife Mary began working as a team treating patients in their own home in 1946, and subsequently established Glen Maple, Shadowbrook, Willowdale Hospital for Women, Alex G. Brown Clinic at Mimico Reformatory, and The Bell Clinic. He received international recognition for creating successful treatment and recovery programs and founded the first public hospital for addiction in Canada, The Donwood Institute. He then, at the age of 72, continued and expanded his work by opening Bellwood Health Services. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a recipient of the Royal Bank Award, an honorary Doctor of Laws (York University) and has received numerous other honours. Music played a big part in his life and he was an accomplished pianist. He loved gardening, dancing, reading, bridge and especially gatherings with family and Friends. Visitation will be held on Friday and Saturday 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 Monday June 20, 2005 at St. Gabriel's Church (Sheppard Avenue) at 10 a.m. Private Interment in Saint Mary's, Ontario. Condolences www.rskane.ca. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Gordon Bell Foundation for the Prevention of Addiction. More than 40,000 families have benefited from his life's work. His dedication to his patients will be remembered by them and their subsequent generations. As he often said, 'It has been a privilege to have been of service.' R.S. Kane 416-221-1159

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HAMBLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-01 published
TAKIMOTO, Albert Shinichi (1916-2004)
Passed away, at the Colonel Belcher Centre in Calgary, Alberta, on December 24, 2004, at the age of 88 years. Albert was born on October 3, 1916 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Tsuchi and Naokichi. Sergeant Albert TAKIMOTO received the Burma Star in recognition for his leadership of the first troop of Japanese-Canadian soldiers in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War 2. Albert retired at the age of 83, from his lifetime career as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse Cooper in Toronto, Ontario. Albert will be remembered as a loving and honourable person who was dedicated to his family and to his faith. Albert is survived by his four daughters; twelve grandchildren; a great-grand_son and two sisters. He was predeceased by his wife Gladys (HAMBLEY) his parents and his younger sister and brother. A Memorial Service was held at St. David's United Church (3303 Capital Hill Crescent N.W., Calgary), on December 30, 2004 at 4: 00 p.m., with Rev. Min Takada officiating. Memorial Service to be held in Newtonbrook United Church, 53 Cummer Ave., Toronto, on Saturday, January 22, 2005, at 1: 30 p.m. followed by reception. Please join us in our celebration of Albert's life. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If Friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 3Y6, Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. In living memory of Albert TAKIMOTO, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., Calgary, Telephone: (403) 241-0044.

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HAMBLIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-08 published
DENNIS, Louis▼
Peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at home in Huntsville. Lou DENNIS, beloved husband of June. Loving father and father-in-law of Paul and Rochelle (NEWTON,) and David and Susan (HAMBLIN.) Dear brother of the late Ruth GOLDBERG, and Allan DENNIS of Los Angeles. Devoted grandfather of Leah, and Daniel. son of the late Harry and Ida (STOCKLER.) A private family service took place on Tuesday, June 7th, 2005. Interment Holy Blossom Memorial Park. Shiva at 18 Corinth Gardens from 4: 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., shiva concludes Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Huntsville Hospital Foundation 705-789-2311.

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HAMBLIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-11 published
DENNIS, Louis▲▼
Peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at home in Huntsville. Lou DENNIS, beloved husband of June RUTTAN. Loving father and father-in-law of Paul and Rochelle (NEWTON,) and David and Susan (HAMBLIN.) Dear brother of the late Ruth GOLDBERG, and Allan DENNIS of Los Angeles. Devoted grandfather of Leah, and Daniel. son of the late Harry and Ida (STOCKLER.) A private family service took place on Tuesday, June 7th, 2005 at the Holy Blossom Temple. Interment Holy Blossom Memorial Park. Shiva at 18 Corinth Gardens from 4: 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., shiva concludes Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Huntsville Hospital Foundation 705-789-2311.

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HAMBLIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-06 published
PHILLIPS, J. Ronald " Kicker"
Passed away at his home in Midland on Tuesday, January 4th, 2005. Ron PHILLIPS of Midland, in his 67th year. Sadly missed by his wife Bernadette (HAMBLIN.) Dear dad of Mary DEFOE of Keswick, Kathy POZZO (Angelo) of Innisfil, Yvonne WILFORD (Jim) of Lakefield, Yvette WAKE (John) of Innisfil and Ron PHILLIPS (Kori) of Midland. Grandpa will be missed by Jamie (Joe) BIFOLCHI, Jason POZZO (Agnes,) Jennifer CLINTON (Durval), Chris WAKE (Carey), Dale WAKE, Terry DEFOE, Jimmy 'Buck' WILFORD, Ryan WAKE, Jessica WILFORD, Marena PHILLIPS and Melanie PHILLIPS. Also missed by his great-grandchildren Riley, Dakota, Madison, Tyler, Jamaal and Baby WAKE. Remembered by his sisters Doreen PETERS and Audrey ABERCROMBIE and his brother Ken. Predeceased by his parents John and Viola, his step-father Ken and his sister Jackie. Friends and relatives may call at the Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield, on Friday, January 7th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Hendren Chapel on Saturday, January 8th, 2005 at 11: 30 a.m. Interment at Saint Mary's Cemetery - Young's Point. A reception will follow at the Church Hall of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Lakefield. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences or make donations at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com

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HAMBLIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-08 published
DENNIS, Louis▲
Peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at home in Huntsville. Lou DENNIS, beloved husband of June. Loving father and father-in-law of Paul and Rochelle (NEWTON,) and David and Susan (HAMBLIN.) Dear brother of the late Ruth GOLDBERG, and Allan DENNIS of Los Angeles. Devoted grandfather of Leah, and Daniel. son of the late Harry and Ida (STOCKLER.) A private family service took place on Tuesday, June 7th, 2005. Interment Holy Blossom Memorial Park. Shiva at 18 Corinth Gardens from 4: 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., shiva concludes Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Huntsville Hospital Foundation 705-789-2311.

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