HOFBAUER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-19 published
Life and tragic death of a woman who cared
By Rosie DIMANNO, Page B2
Kindness killed Bernice Wee Choo LIM.
"That would be about right," says Det. Dave JAMES, the 32 Division officer who originally investigated the vicious late September assault that, one week ago, became murder.
What a grim city Toronto has become when the killing of a sweet, endlessly thoughtful 70-year-old woman merits barely a mention in the newspaper.
Perhaps only gangland slayings are sexy these days, where drive-by assailants shoot at funeral mourners in broad daylight, as occurred yesterday.
LIM was a 70-year-old nurse from Singapore, proud naturalized Canadian citizen and professional caregiver, mostly for elderly Alzheimer's sufferers because that was the only kind of work she could get. But she was awfully good at it, tender and vigilant, beloved by all with whom she came in contact, particularly the families of those she tended.
"She was a rock during the earlier stages of my mother's Alzheimer's," says Sandi HOFBAUER. LIM cared for her mom for 2 1/2 years, before the woman was put into resident care.
"On her own, she bought children's building blocks, with the letters on them, and children's books where you connect the dots, just to help keep my mother's mind focused. I used to give my mom envelopes with money to pay everyday bills and of course she kept misplacing the cash. Bernice would find money all over the place but she always gave it back to us. I mean, we would never even have known the money was missing if Bernice hadn't returned it. She was so trustworthy."
It was as a favour to a friend, another caregiver, that LIM opened her home to a 29-year-old man who'd been arrested and charged with assault with a weapon. The man was her friend's son. It was at this woman's bidding that LIM took herself to court for the man's bail hearing. The accused was freed on bail.
"A condition of his bail was that he live at her residence," says JAMES.
Ten days later, it is alleged that this same man, reportedly angry over his curfew restraints, seized a screwdriver and stabbed LIM in the head and neck. That was some time in the evening and the grievously injured victim lay there, alone, bleeding profusely, unable to move, unable to summon help.
The following morning, a man showed up at the police station, claiming he had stabbed a woman. Police rushed to the Wilson Ave. home and found LIM barely alive. She was taken to Sunnybrook, where she clung tenaciously to life for several weeks, conscious and alert for much of that time but in extreme pain.
"She was a tiny woman but one tough lady," says HOFBAUER, who visited LIM in hospital repeatedly. "She couldn't speak and she was paralyzed from the chest down. But you could tell, just from looking in her eyes, that she had every intention of surviving."
That didn't happen. With infection wracking her body, LIM succumbed to her injuries last Saturday. Had she lived, she would have been a quadriplegic because of the damage inflicted in the brutal assault.
"She'd been stabbed with such force that the screwdriver punctured a piece of bone in her back," says HOFBAUER.
When LIM arrived in Canada 15 years ago, she was a recently divorced woman, all on her own. It takes courage to start again in a new country, knowing no one, her three grown children left behind. Those children, and her ex-husband, all rushed to Toronto after they learned of what happened.
Last night, a funeral service was held for LIM. Her remains will be cremated and the family will take the ashes back to Singapore in a few days.
Stoic and intensely private, in the Chinese way, the family expresses no bitterness toward Canada and the violence that befell LIM here. "They're lovely people," says JAMES. But they're bewildered with a judicial system that allowed a man charged with a violent crime to go free on bail, delivering him essentially into the custody of a little old lady.
"I'm livid that somebody (charged with a violent crime)... would be allowed to go free," says HOFBAUER, who arrived at the hospital last Saturday only minutes after LIM had passed away. "The hospital did take wonderful care of her. All the nurses on the ward had fallen in love with her. That's just what everybody did with Bernice -- fall in love with her. She was just the most wonderful woman."
In speaking with the staff, some wondered aloud why such tragedies should visit the kindest amongst us. And HOFBAUER recalls someone saying: "Because the rest of us wouldn't have done what she did for that young man."
Roel VINTAYEN was originally charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. The attempt turned out to be successful.
At LIM's house, her pleasant voice is still heard on the answering machine.
"Hello, this is Bernice..."

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HOFER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-26 published
ANDERSON, George CAMPBELL
Born in Scarborough, Ontario, May 25, 1921. Entered eternity with his Lord on January 23, 2005. In his youth, George played his trumpet at many music festivals and church rallies. At the age of 19, he was accepted into the Toronto Symphony Orchestra where he had a long and distinguished career. For a number of those years he played first trumpet. During World War 2, George played with the Army Band overseas. For a few years he served as the President of the Toronto Musicians Association. More than anything, George was devoted to his wife Tina, who was his ever present companion and helpmate. As a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was loved deeply. He leaves a gap in our lives, and wonderful memories in our hearts. We who remain, and love him in his absence are, Wife: Tina ANDERSON: love of his life and best friend for more than 60 years, Daughter: Gloria (Don) EDWARDS from Thunder Bay, Son: Rodney (Cathy) ANDERSON from Uxbridge, Grandchildren: Corinne (Darrell) HOFER, Aaron ANDERSON, Ashley ANDERSON, Natalie EDWARDS, Great-grandchild: Joshua HOFER, Sister: Clara BROWN. Friends may call at the Scott Funeral Home "Georgian Chapel", 264 Burton Ave. (between Essa Rd. and Huronia Rd.) on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from Emmanuel Baptist Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie on Saturday, January 29th with visitation from 12: 30 p.m. until time of service at 2: 00 p.m. Spring interment Barrie Union Cemetery.

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HOFF o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-20 published
MacLEAN, Arbutus Georgina
Mrs. Arbutus Georgina MacLEAN, age 79, of Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys and formerly of Stratford passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness at her residence on Tuesday January 18, 2005. Arbutus was born in McKillop Township, daughter of the late Joseph SMITH and the former Roma DIEGEL. In 1951 she married D. Ross MacLEAN and the couple lived in this area except from 1964 until 1971 when they lived in California. Ross predeceased her October 5, 2000. She was a former employee of Smith-Wagner Stationery and was a childcare worker for a number of years.
Arbutus was devoted to her children and grandchildren. Beloved mother of Brenda HOFF and fiancé Randy FISHER, Leamington, Brad MacLEAN and wife Kathy, London, Bonnie HUDSON and husband Bob, London, Bevin MacLEAN and wife Lisa BRANT, Stratford, Beverley MacLEAN, Arizona. Loving grandmother of Jennifer HOFF, Melissa HOFF, Steven MacLEAN, Morgan MacLEAN. Dear sister of Donna Mae HINZ, Grand Bend, Leona OLDFIELD and husband John, Seaforth. Also survived by a brother-in-law Ervin SCHWINDT, Milverton and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband she was predeceased by a sister Kathleen SCHWINDT. Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 5T7, on Thursday January 20 from 6-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stratford on Friday at 2: 30 p.m. Reverend Douglas REBLE will officiate. Interment will be Avondale Cemetery Columbarium Wall. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Children's Wish Foundation through the funeral home.

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HOFF o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-11 published
WILLIAMS, Rovena (née DICKSON/DIXON)
At Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia, on Monday, October 10, 2005. Rovena WILLIAMS (née DICKSON/DIXON,) 97 years, of Petrolia. Rovena was predeceased by her husband, Roy (1981), her son, Jim (2004), her daughters-in-law, Gloria (1974) and Donna (1986), brothers, Roy, John and George DICKSON/DIXON and sisters, Jean HOFF and Dorothy MOORE. Rovena is survived by her grandchildren, Barbara and Dave HORTON of Petrolia, Beverley and George TENNANT of London and Gary and Donna WILLIAMS of Petrolia, nine great grandchildren, twenty great great children and a sister Hazel NELSON of California. Visitors will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where prayers will be offered at 8: 45 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Philip's Church, Petrolia, on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.needhamjay.com.

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HOFF o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-13 published
KAEHLER, Ingeborg Betty Elfriede (née HOFF)
(January 31, 1918-December 10, 2005)
Inge, our beloved, passionate, creative, contentious and intellectually curious friend has left us. Active and curious until the end, Inge was a fascinating life force that will be greatly missed by her children Ingrid ASSMANN (Ernst,) Karin WOLFHAGEN (Wolfgang,) Hilke ROSIN (Günther), Gudrun LÖSCHE (Sascha), Kai KÄHLER, brother Hellmut HOFF (Waltraut,) sisters Frauke ROGGENBUCK (Peter, d.,) Karin WOLFBEISS (Karl Raimund,) her 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and the many Friends along the way. A celebration of Inge's life will take place at Wymbolwood Beach on Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. Please contact Nicholls Funeral Home at 705-526-5449.

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HOFFE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-17 published
LE DREW, Garfield Lloyd George
On Wednesday, February 16th, 2005 at the age of 82 years Garfield peacefully passed away in his sleep. He has now joined his loving wife of 55 years the late Hazel Marie. He will be greatly missed by his children Harold, Sharon, Sheila, Lloyd and Linda and the late Lester. He is survived by his siblings Harvey and Pearl HOFFE and predeceased by the late Cyril and the late Stella. Poppy will be sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by all of his family and many Friends. Visitation will be held at the "Scarborough Chapel" of McDougall and Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Road (one block east of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-4656) on Thursday, February 17th from 6-9 p.m. and Friday, February 18th from 1-2 p.m. followed by the service in the chapel beginning at 2 p.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery.

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HOFFER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-01 published
ESKRICK, Muriel Phyllis (née DAWSON)
Muriel Phyllis (née DAWSON,) of R.R.#5 Kincardine, at South Bruce Grey Health Center, Kincardine, on Sunday, January 30, 2005, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Ed. Dear mother of Bill HUNTER and his wife Della of Shedden, Phyllis STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, and Sandra QUINN, both of Kincardine, Cathy and her husband Ken JOHNSON of R.R.#5 Kincardine, and Jim ESKRICK and his wife Laurie of Airdrie, Alberta. Sadly missed by twelve grandchildren. Loved sister of Mary HOFFER of London and Jim DAWSON of Hamilton. Predeceased by a brother Bill DAWSON. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Shirley DAWSON of Edmonton, Elsie and her husband Bob STROPLE of Brantford and Sharon and her husband Bert JOHNSON of Wingham. Visitation at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine, on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 from 3: 30-5:30 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at 1: 00 p.m. Spring interment Kincardine Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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HOFFER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-25 published
VANDERHEYDEN, Henricus Martinus " Harry"
Peacefully with his family at Victoria Hospital London on Wednesday February 23, 2005 Henricus Martinus (Harry) VANDERHEYDEN of Hickory Line Warwick. Beloved husband of Corry (GUICHELAAR) VANDERHEYDEN. Loving father of Michelle (Kevin) HOFFER of Dundas, Caroline (Adrian) ROMBOUTS of Warwick, Jennifer (Hassan) BEDEIR of St. Thomas, Krista (Colin) FELL of Shedden. Grandfather of Devon, Madison, Lucas, Aidan, Zac, Jabril and Julia. Dear brother of Joanne, Ed, John, Leo, Helen, Margaret and Frances. Predeceased by George. Aged 58 years. Resting at the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, McFarlane Chapel, 9 James St. S. at Watt (Forest) Lambton Shores. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Liturgy for a Christian Burial St. Christopher's Church Union St. Forest on Saturday February 26 at 11: 00 a.m. with Father David RANKIN Celebrant. Interment Beechwood Cemetery. Donations appreciated by family to St. Christopher's Church Building Fund. (cheques only received at the Funeral Home) A memorial tree will be planted in memory of "Harry" by the Dodge family.

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HOFFER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-25 published
HOFFER, Jo-Anne (O'NEILL)
Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Friday, April 22, 2005 Jo-Anne (O'NEILL) HOFFER of London in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Jim HOFFER. Dear daughter of Alma O'NEILL of London and the late Clifford O'NEILL. Dear mother of Jim Jr. and Anne HOFFER of Saint Thomas, Cathy and Dave STESCO of Sudbury, Chris and Patricia HOFFER of Ilderton, Patrick and Ann HOFFER of London, Michelle HOFFER and her friend Dan MOKRIY of Toronto, Kelley and Corey BOYLE of Burlington, Keith HOFFER and his fiancée Melissa PYNENBURG, Anne Marie HOFFER and her friend Damien BREZWAN and Denise HOFFER and her fiancé Dominic LOBERTO all of London. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Dear sister of Dan and Donna O'NEILL of Calgary, Alberta, Joe and Henrietta O'NEILL of Leamington, Karen and Mike DUMANCIC of Likely, British Columbia, Ernie and Wenda O'NEILL of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Ellen (Sister Bernard Mary) of Richmond Hill, Mark and Luise O'NEILL of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Mike and Kerri O'NEILL of Lucknow, Art and Josie O'NEILL of Fisherville and Matt and Lisa O'NEILL of Dalkeith. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Lucan on Tuesday, April 26th at 2 p.m. with Father Vincent VAN ZUTPHEN presiding. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Monday evening at 8: 15 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-01-06 published
ARNETT, Victor Charles
At Rockwood Terrace, Durham, on Tuesday, January 4th, 2005. Victor ARNETT, of Durham and formerly of Glenelg Township, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Grace (née VOLLETT.) Loving father of David (Lorraine,) of R.R.#1, Priceville, Mary Ellen ARNETT- THORNE, of Owen Sound, Cheryl (Don) HOFFMAN, of Kitchener and Joan (Gary) McNABB, of Nobel. Dear brother of James ARNETT and Dorothy MOONEY, both of Toronto. Mr. ARNETT will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Landis (Barry) ANSTETT, Aaron ARNETT, Brett (Felicity) HOFFMAN and Brodie, Linden and Garrett McNabb, his great-granddaughter, Lauren ANSTETT and several nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by his brothers, Reginald and Frederick and his sister, Anne TOMLINSON. The family will receive Friends at Rockwood Terrace, Durham, on Friday from 11: 00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Rockwood Terrace, Durham at 2: 00 p.m., Friday, January 7th, 2005. Interment, Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Durham. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Trinity Anglican Church, Durham or the Durham Medical Clinic would be appreciated.
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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-06-20 published
CAMMIDGE, Laura Catherine (HOFFMAN)
Peacefully at Gateway Haven Nursing Home, Wiarton, on Sunday, June 18th, 2005. Laura (HOFFMAN) CAMMIDGE, of Wiarton, in her 90th year, beloved wife of Carl CAMMIDGE. Dear sister of Evelyn ALLAN, of Georgetown; Dorothy CARLETON, of Rockwood; Vicki (Fred) BAXTER, of Wiarton; Gloria BANK, of Apple Valley, California Gordon (Nicoline) and Carman (Gail) both of Sault Ste. Marie, Ted, of Southriver and Gerald, of Brampton. Sister-in-law of Dorothy COLLINS of Wiarton. Predeceased by two sisters, Marjorie CRAIG and Marion WELSH and three brothers, William, Albert and Ronald. The funeral service will be held at the George Funeral Home, 430 Mary Street, Wiarton, on Wednesday, June 22nd at 2: 30 p.m., with Reverend Ed LAKSMANIS officiating. Visitation one hour prior to the time of service. Interment Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton. Donations to the Friends of Gateway would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com
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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-25 published
MASTERS, Lyle D.
At his residence on Saturday, April 23, 2005, Lyle D. MASTERS of People Care Nursing Centre, Tavistock and formerly of R.R.#7, Woodstock in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Elaine V. MASTERS (née HOFFMAN) for over 45 years. Dear father of Robert and his wife Kim of Ingersoll, Debbie STREEF and her husband Martin of Woodstock, David and his wife Michele of R.R.#3, Woodstock, Bruce and his wife Louise of Toronto and Randy HOFFMAN and his wife Barbara of Baden. Loved grandfather of ten grandchildren and brother of Ray and his wife June of Woodstock, Glen of Tavistock and Una HART and her late husband Reg of R.R.#7, Woodstock. Lyle had been a longtime member of the South Zorra Baptist Church and member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Friends may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 539-0004 on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Lyle's life will be held at the South Zorra Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. with Pastor Doug BOTT and Pastor Michael LIEW officiating. Interment in the Innerkip Cemetery. Contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Woodstock General Hospital would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-24 published
HICKS, Robert▼ Lloyd▼
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on May 21st, 2005, Robert Lloyd HICKS, of Sarnia, Ontario, born January 12, 1927 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean HICKS (HOFFMAN 1981.) Dear father of Bobbie HICKS (Diana▼) of Whitby, Gerald HICKS (Melinda▼) of London, father of the late Bonnie Ellen HICKS (2004) of London. Also survived by loving companion Ethel MOHRING of London. Also survived by brothers Cecil HICKS (Margaret▼) of London, Gerald HICKS (Lois) of Hepwarth, Doug COURTIS (Elaine▼) of Owen Sound, Lyle COURTIS (Rose) of Sarnia, Max COURTIS (Wanda▼) of Corunna, Ray BUTLER (Joan) of Sarnia. Also survived by sisters Betty HAMMOND (Dean▼) of Dutton, Lonnie SMITH of Chatham and the late Marg CHRITCHLOW (Alf) of London. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Cynamin, Channtelle, Candice, Chantelle, Madison, Chelsie, Alex, Kayle SMITH. son of the late George Ernest HICKS and Muriel COURTIS. Will be sadly missed by all of his nieces and nephews. A very special thanks to Judy and Carrie ERSKINE, Michelle▼ SMITH, Nicole BUTCHER, Harvey and Velma HOFFMAN and Reverend Teresa CORRIGAN for their everlasting love and support in these trying times in which we will never be able to thank them enough. A special thanks to the 4th Floor B West Palliative Care nurses and doctors at Parkwood Hospital for their excellent and supportive care during his stay at the hospital. He served in the Canadian Navy during World War 2 and U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was a member of R.C.N.A. and the R.C.N.V.R. A memorial service and a celebration of his life will be conducted at Church of Epiphany, 11 Briscoe St. W., London, Ontario on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 2 p.m. Interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London following the service. There will be a lunch to follow at the church after the interment. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Robert, are asked to consider the following: Parkwood Hospital, Church of Epiphany or the Canadian Cancer Society. Donations may be made through www.londoncremation.com London Cremation Services entrusted with the arrangements.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-25 published
HICKS, Robert▲ Lloyd▲
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on May 21st, 2005, Robert Lloyd HICKS, of London, Ontario, born January 12, 1927 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean HICKS (HOFFMAN 1981.) Dear father of Bobbie HICKS (Diana▲) of Whitby, Gerald HICKS (Melinda▲) of London, father of the late Bonnie Ellen HICKS (2004) of London. Also survived by loving companion Ethel MOHRING of London. Also survived by brothers Cecil HICKS (Margaret▲) of London, Gerald HICKS (the late Lois) of Hepwarth, Doug COURTIS (Elaine▲) of Owen Sound, Lyle COURTIS (Rose) of Sarnia, Max COURTIS (Wanda▲) of Corunna, Ray BUTLER (Joan) of Sarnia. Also survived by sisters Betty HAMMOND (Dean▲) of Dutton, Lonnie SMITH of Chatham and the late Marg CHRITCHLOW (Alf) of London. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Cynamin, Channtelle, Candice, Chantelle, Madison, Chelsie, Alex, Kayle SMITH. son of the late George Ernest HICKS and Muriel COURTIS. Will be sadly missed by all of his nieces and nephews. A very special thanks to Judy and Carrie ERSKINE, Michelle▲ SMITH, Nicole BUTCHER, Harvey and Velma HOFFMAN and Reverend Teresa CORRIGAN for their everlasting love and support in these trying times in which we will never be able to thank them enough. A special thanks to the 4th Floor B West Palliative Care nurses and doctors at Parkwood Hospital for their excellent and supportive care during his stay at the hospital. He served in the Canadian Navy during World War 2 and U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was a member of R.C.N.A. and the R.C.N.V.R. A memorial service and a celebration of his life will be conducted at Church of Epiphany, 11 Briscoe St. W., London, Ontario on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 2 p.m. Interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London following the service. There will be a lunch to follow at the church after the interment. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Robert, are asked to consider the following: Parkwood Hospital, Church of Epiphany or the Canadian Cancer Society. Donations may be made through www.londoncremation.com London Cremation Services entrusted with the arrangements.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-22 published
MITCHELL, Norman Arnold
Norman Arnold MITCHELL, peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday, June 20, 2005 in his 93rd year. Husband of the late Thelma, née JONES (1973) and the late Georgeanne, née KRONE (1986.) Predeceased by his dear friend Eleanor HOLMES. Brother-in-law of Melville JONES and his wife Edna and the late Doris HOFFMAN, née JONES and her husband Kenneth. Uncle of Lorna, Wendy, Geoffrey, Michael, Richard and the late Robert. He will be fondly remembered by his many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Norman retired as General Manager of Canada Permanent Mortgage Corporation which he established in London in 1959. Friends may call during the hour preceding the funeral service which will be conducted at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond on Thursday, June 23 at 12: 00 noon by Reverend Darrell SHAULE. Cremation with interment later at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-24 published
HOFFMAN, Patricia (SWALLOW)
At Watford Quality Care on September 21, 2005 Patricia (SWALLOW) HOFFMAN of Forest. Wife of the late Jack (1997.) Dear mother of Diana ROSWELL of Minnesota, step mother of John and Linda HOFFMAN, Otterville, Mike and Glenda HOFFMAN, Brantford and Jim and Donna BATTRAM of Woodstock. Grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 3. Aged 79 years. Resting at the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, McFarlane Chapel, 9 James St. S. at Watt (Forest) Lambton Shores. Funeral Service Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Donations appreciated to Forest View Seniors Apt. Committee (Cheques only received at the Funeral Home). A memorial tree will be planted in memory of "Pat" by the Dodge Family.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-19 published
CARTWRIGHT, Winnifred Viola " Winnie"
With strength, courage and dignity at London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus, on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, Winnifred Viola "Winnie" CARTWRIGHT of Aylmer in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth CARTWRIGHT (1961.) Dear mother of Frances HUSTLER and husband Paul of London and Jim CARTWRIGHT and wife Marilyn of Port Stanley. Loving grandmother of Kim SMITH and husband John, Dianne HOFFMAN and husband Dwight, Cheryl THORNTON and husband Steve, Ken CARTWRIGHT and wife Ann, David CARTWRIGHT and wife Bonita and great grandmother of Graham, Nadia, Danielle, Ian, Allison, Devon, Chase, Treyton, Rhys, Olivia, Emma and Julia. Also survived by a brother Russell MARTIN and a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 9 brothers. Born in Arkona on February 20, 1919. Winnie worked as a receptionist for Dr. ROBINSON and Dr. SCOTT and worked at the E.E.S.S. Cafeteria. She was a volunteer at Terrace Lodge for over 25 years. She was a former member of the Avalon Rebekah Lodge #224, Aylmer and a 50 year member of the Carnation Chapter #135-Order of the Eastern Star, Springfield. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2005 at 11: 00 am. Interment, Aylmer Cemetery. Her grand_son, Reverend David CARTWRIGHT, officiating.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-09 published
WOLFE, Helen Elizabeth (née WEBER)
At her residence on Thursday, December 8, 2005, Helen Elizabeth WOLFE (née WEBER) of Caressant Care Nursing Home Woodstock in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Clayton WOLFE (1978) and the late John (Jack) WINTERS (1994.) Beloved mother of Ed and his wife Alice of Woodstock, Kathleen McDONNELL and her husband Edward, and Marlene WALSH all of Ingersoll, Nancy HOFFMAN and her husband Harold of Medicine Hat, Alberta and J. Robert WOLFE of Kitchener. Dearly missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a grand_son John Michael McDONNELL (1982) and her brother Glen WEBER (1992.) Helen was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (Ingersoll) Women's Guild. A private family service will be held in the chapel of the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave. Woodstock (539-0004) on Saturday December 10, 2005. Interment in Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions to the Sunshine Foundation or the War Amps of Canada would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-30 published
MASSY BAKER, Conyers Collingwood
At Toronto on Easter morning, March 27, 2005. Born in Ottawa on September 23, 1931. son of the late Massy BAKER and Mildred (LAMBE) and stepson of Kathleen (SNOWDON.) Brother of the late Hugh MASSY BAKER. Beloved husband for 47 years of Caroline Anne (Aitken). Loving father of Hugh BAKER (Anne McDONOUGH), Philip BAKER (Jeanetta HOFFMAN.) Piers BAKER (Katherine GLEASON) and dear grandfather of Justin, Erin, Adrienne, Jamie and Jillian. Conyers attended Trinity College School, Queen's University, P. Eng., Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy, international businessman, sportsman, musician, lover of the Canadian outdoors and church organist. If desired, donations to the Leukemia Research Fund, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, at 610 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 2M9 or (416) 946-6560 or to The Bishop's Company, Anglican Diocese of Toronto at 135 Adelaide Street East, Toronto M5C 1L8 or to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral Service to be held at St. Clement's Church, 59 Briar Hill Avenue at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30th, 2005. Private burial at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa. The family wishes to express its thanks to the wonderful doctors and staff at the Princess Margaret and Toronto General Hospitals.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-08 published
BAKER, Conyers Collingwood Massy
The family wishes to repeat the death notice of Conyers BAKER for those Friends who missed it after the Easter weekend. At Toronto on Easter Morning, March 27, 2005. Born in Ottawa on September 23, 1931. son of the late Massy BAKER and Mildred LAMBE) and stepson of Kathleen (SNOWDON.) Brother of the late Hugh Massy BAKER. Beloved husband for 47 years of Caroline Anne (AITKEN.) Loving father of Hugh BAKER (Anne McDONOUGH), Philip BAKER (Jeanetta HOFFMAN,) Piers BAKER (Katherine GLEASON) and dear grandfather of Justin, Erin, Adrienne, Jamie and Jillian. Conyers attended Trinity College School, Queen's University, P.Eng., Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy, international businessman, sportsman, musician, lover of the Canadian outdoors and church organist. If desired, donations to the Leukemia Research Fund, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, at 610 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 2M9 or (416) 946-6560 or to The Bishop's Company, Anglican Diocese of Toronto at 135 Adelaide Street East, Toronto M5C 1L8 or to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral service was held at St. Clement's Church, 59 Briar Hill Avenue on Wednesday March 30th, 2005. Private burial was at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa. The family wishes to express its thanks to the wonderful doctors and staff at the Princess Margaret and Toronto General Hospitals.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-19 published
MICALLEF, Stanislao " Sam"
Passed away peacefully at Southlake R egional Health Centre on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. Sam MICALLEF, beloved husband of the late Katherine MICALLEF (née HOFFMAN,) loving companion of Donna STEEVES, stepfather of Lynn, step grandfather of Brooklyn. Predeceased by his brother George. Dear brother of Carmel, Carmela and Josephine who will miss him dearly as well as all his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews in Canada, Malta and Germany. Sam will be missed by his many Friends and business associates. Friends will be received at the Lynett Funeral Home, 3299 Dundas St. West (1 block east of Runnymede Rd.) on Thursday 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 79 p.m. Prayer service will be held Friday at 8: 15 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul The Apostle Church, 3224 Dundas St. West on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 9: 15 a.m. Rite of committal will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, 6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-21 published
DICKSON/DIXON, Donald Geale (1926-2005)
Suddenly on Saturday, June 18, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, Donald Geale DICKSON/DIXON at age 78. Don's absence will leave a huge void in the life of Ross BUCKBERROUGH, his partner for over 50 years. Don was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Kathleen, sister Elizabeth (Hugh BENNETT,) brother Geoffrey (Jeannie HENDERSON.) Sadly mourned by his sister Sydney BURK/BURKE of Toronto, his nieces Katie (David) HOFFMAN of Smith's Falls, Polly BURK/BURKE of Sooke, British Columbia, Kelly (Elide) BURK/BURKE of Ajax, Patricia (Ted) SAUNDERS of Yorkshire, England, Julie (Peter) NORDHEIMER of Gravenhurst, Vivian (Bob) WHITE/WHYTE of Toronto, Peter DICKSON/DIXON of Toronto and many others. A Memorial Service will be held at Saint Mark's Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake at a future date. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Mark's Church for the upkeep of the DICKSON/DIXON family plot which was very important to Don. Any further information may be obtained from dkhoffman@cogeco.ca

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-09 published
GRYFE, William " Bill"
On Monday, August 8, 2005 at Baycrest Hospital. William GRYFE, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Polly (née HOFFMAN.) Loving father and father-in-law of Cyril and Arlene, Arthur and Doreen, Jack and Ellen, and Rhoda. Dear brother of the late Ida CHARENDOFF, Art, Ben and Reuben GRYFE. Devoted grandfather of Alan, Brenda, Leah, Sharon, Carrie, Robert, Steven, Andrew, Naomi and Jesse. Great-grandfather of 15. Special thanks to his devoted caregiver, Ophelia PITTER. His many Friends will remember him for his life-long dedication to promoting physical fitness and competitive weightlifting, as coach of teams in the Canada, Commonwealth, Pan-American, and Maccabean Games; as an official at the 1976 Olympics; and as a founder of the Ontario Weightlifting Association. At Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave., W., Thornhill, for service on Tuesday, August 9 at 10 a.m. Interment Beth David-Beth Am Section of Bathurst Lawn Cemetery. Shiva at 165 Lyndhurst Ave., Toronto, until Friday noon. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Polly and Bill Gryfe Family Research Endowment Fund, Baycrest Centre.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-17 published
GORDON, Pearl
On Friday, September 16, 2005 at Baycrest Hospital. Pearl GORDON, beloved wife of Manny HOFFMAN and the late Sam GORDON. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Fern MATLIN, Heather GORDON, Neil and Aida GORDON, and Cindy and Mark SCHRIER. Devoted grandmother of Robyn, Adam, Jesse, Shawn, Benjamin, Sam, and Ally. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 19th at 12: 00 p.m. at Pardes Shalom Cemetery, Adath Israel Synagogue section. Shiva 51 Karen Street, Thornhill. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Centre Foundation 416-785-2875.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-05 published
PIERS, Desmond William, C.M., D.S.C., C.D., L.O.N., K.C.L.J., M.M.L.J., Rear-Admiral Royal Canadian Navy, (Ret'd).
It is with deep sadness that the Piers family announce the death of Desmond William PIERS on November 1, 2005. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 12, 1913, he was the son of the late William Harrington PIERS and the late Dr. Florence Maud (O'DONNELL) PIERS, and a member of one of the City's founding families. Educated at the Halifax County Academy and the Royal Military College of Canada, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1932 as the first ex-Cadet of R.M.C. to enter that service. During his span of thirty-five years' naval service he advanced to the rank of Rear Admiral before taking voluntary retirement in 1967. Admiral PIERS is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Janet (MacNEILL) daughter, Anne BAKER; grand_sons Hugh (Anne McDONOUGH;) Philip (Jeanetta HOFFMAN;) and Piers (Katherine GLEASON;) great grandchildren, Justin, Jamie, Erin, Jillian, Adrienne and Isabella Janet; brother, Walter Harrington PIERS, and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Virginia FINCH- NOYES. His remains are entrusted to Davis Funeral Home, Chester, Nova Scotia 902-275-3811. A memorial service will be held in Saint Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester, Nova Scotia at 2: 00 p.m. Friday, 18 November 2005, the Reverend James McCorriston officiating. Admiral Pier's ashes will, at a later date and in the presence of family, be placed in the Naval Crypt of historic Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and stroke Foundation, 902-421-1967. or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent on line or by fax to Davis Funeral Home, Chester, Nova Scotia Fax: 902-275-3811; Email: gillis@davisfuneralhome.ca

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-24 published
KRAMER, Irving▼
It is with great sadness that the family of Irving KRAMER announces that he passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at Toronto Western Hospital. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan, his dear children Hilary, Dvorah (Dulcie) and Baruch HOFFMAN, Wendy▼ and Stephen SILMAN, his loving grandchildren Chanina, Micha, Anna, Maya, and Ariel. He will be truly missed by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Shellianne and Warren GREEN. He is the brother of Gilda, and the late Max, Louie, Percy, and Sam KRAMER. Irving▼ was the kindest, sweetest man who touched the hearts of all those who knew him. He was the ultimate mensch. At Adath Israel Synagogue, 37 Southborne Avenue (Bathurst and Wilson) for service on Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Palmerston Synagogue section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva 98 Laurelcrest Avenue. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, 416-946-6560 would be appreciated.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-11 published
HOFFMAN, Cecil
Peacefully, at home Thursday, February 10, 2005 in his 84th year after a long struggle with Parkinson's. Beloved husband for 60 years of the late Evelyn, both of whom came to regard Florence, Italy as a second "home." Survived by sisters Ruth TATTON (Dick,) British Columbia, Karen DUNCAN (David), Ontario, Lanni JOFFE, Ontario and Dvorah SCHLOSSBERG (Meier,) Israel. Also survived by brother-in-law Leon MAJOR (Judith,) U.S.A. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Ontario, British Columbia, U.S.A. and Israel. Remembered by dear friend Shirley. Cecil appreciated music, art, conversation, wine and fine dining. He remained a fastidious, meticulous gentleman throughout his life. He is wished "CiaoCesare, a la prossima". The family especially wish to thank his caregiver Frederika POWELL, financial advisor and trusted friend Dennis CAPONI and devoted cousin-in-law Kathryn E. HOPE (formerly SOBOLOFF.) Donations may be made to the Toronto Community Foundation re: Evelyn Hoffman Foundation which benefits the Toronto Humane Society due to their tremendous love for their 2 Siamese cats. Graveside service on Friday, February 11, 1 p.m. at Pardes Shalom Cemetery (gonorth on Dufferin Street, past Major Mackenzie Dr. past Teston Rd. 2 kms.). Shiva at 370 Ridelle Ave., 2 p.m.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-19 published
KROACH, Brenda " Boomi"
On Thursday, February 17, 2005, at her home. Beloved wife of Murray KROACH. Loving mother and mother-in-law of David and Heidi, Marcy KROACH and Jay WOLKOFF, and Sid KROACH and Bryan HOOK. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Charlotte and Jerry (Blackie) HOFFMAN, and Gersh and Dianne SONE. Super Bubbie of Jamie, Matthew, Lily, Max, Griffin, and Piper. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue W. (two lights west of Dufferin), for service on Sunday, February 20th at 9: 30 a.m. Interment Pardes Shalom Cemetery, Beth Tikvah Synagogue section. Shiva 261 Burbank Drive. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 905-944-8700 or to The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 416-815-1313.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-14 published
McGREGOR, George Evans
Passed away, on Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Ajax-Pickering Hospital, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Edith for 63 years. Father of Edith HOFFMAN and David. Grandfather to Karen, Katherine, Eric. Great-grandfather to Cameron, Alexander, and Almond-Hoffman. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. George will be laid to rest at Pine Hills Cemetery (625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough).

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-07 published
COHEN, Paul " Pesach"
Born 1948 in Detroit, he died in Toronto on Sunday, June 5, 2005. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Florence, he is survived by his sons Michael and Justin of Dayton, Ohio, his brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Linda of Florida, and his aunt and uncle, Marvin and Sara HOFFMAN of West Bloomfield, Michigan. He will be buried in the Machpela Cemetery in Ferndale, Michigan. Paul is also survived by countless Friends in Toronto, including the entire Anshei Minsk Congregation in Kensington Market, where he has played a significant role for the past 10 years. Memorial donations may be made to Anshei Minsk Congregation (416) 595-5723.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-30 published
JARVIS, Mary Catherine (née FALCONE)
Peacefully in hospital, Pembroke on Tuesday, June 28th, 2005 in her 93rd year. Mary Catherine JARVIS (née FALCONE) of Pembroke, beloved wife of the late Lester Frederick JARVIS (Zerfas.) Loving mother of Marilyn (Ronald) HOFFMAN of Pembroke. "Gramma" forever in the hearts and memories of her seven beautiful Hoffman grandchildren, Christine, Brant, Shayne, Troy (Tara HUGHES), Tania, Chantal (Shawn) McFARLANE, and her "little" Mary. Caring great-gramma to Dawson. Dear sister-in-law of Helen FALCONE of Barrie and Evelyn ROBINSON of Port Alberni, British Columbia. Predeceased by parents Anthony and Elizabeth FALCONE (née SIMPSON,) by sisters Agnes and Emily, and by brothers George, Anthony and Jimmy. Also survived by several loving nieces and nephews in Owen Sound, Toronto and British Columbia, and by special caregivers and family Friends Evelyn BRISCOE and Donna WEISENBERG. Visitation at the Neville Funeral Home, 491 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Thursday from 7-9 p.m., and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Columbkille's Cathedral, Pembroke on Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Columba's Cemetery, Pembroke. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Dialysis Unit of Pembroke or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-05 published
MacEWEN, Gladys
Passed away peacefully at Maxville Manor, Maxville, Ontario on Monday, July 4, 2005. Gladys MacEWEN of Maxville, formerly of Ottawa in her 86th year. Dear daughter of the late Thomas ULLET and the late Sadie MacCRIMMON. Beloved wife of the late Gerald MacEWEN. Cherished mother of Catherine MacEWEN (Anthony LYSAK) of Toronto and the late Thomas MacEWEN. Dear sister of Doris POLK (late Howard) of Ottawa. Loving aunt to Gordon WINTER (Lorna) of Maxville, Aida ANDERSON (late James) of Maxville, Doug MacEWEN (Bev) of Ottawa, Glenn MacEWEN (Eva) of Princeton, N.J., Ron MacEWEN (Helen) of Bass Lake, Ontario, Penny ECHENBERG (Gordon) of Montreal, and Pamela HOFFMAN of Florida. Relatives and Friends may call at the Munro and Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 20 Main Street South, Maxville, Ontario (613-527-2898) on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 from 9: 30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at Maxville Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Maxville Manor or Alzheimer Society, would be appreciated by the family. As a memorial to Gladys, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows - memories live. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-22 published
HOFFMAN, Jim
Jim HOFFMAN son of Irene FERGUSON and the late Bill HOFFMAN passed away on Friday, September 16th, 2005 at the young age of 41. "Rest peacefully Jimmy." You will always be remembered by your siblings Marg, Terry, Jim, Mary, Marie and Liz.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-29 published
HOFFMAN, Eva (formerly WILTSHIRE)
A grand and elegant lady, Eva was widely known and dearly loved for her devotion to the Christian evangelizing work. A 40 year resident of Erin, Ontario and long time member of both the Georgetown and Erin Congregations of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Beloved wife of the late William T.J. WILTSHIRE (Erin, Ontario,) and of the late Ross A. HOFFMAN (Lincoln, Ontario,) both of whom Eva cared for with great affection and good cheer. After a long illness, on October 27, 2005, in her 89th year, our friend Eva died - loyal to her God, with unwavering faith, and looking forward to rejoicing with Friends in Jehovah's paradise on earth. A Memorial Service will be held at the Erin Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses: on Saturday October 29th at 2: 00 p.m.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-18 published
HOFFMAN, Brian Arthur
Passed away peacefully at home November 14, 2005. Loving father to Kristopher. Cherished brother to Donald, Irene, Diane, Sandy, and the late Gordon. Private family interment at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-24 published
KRAMER, Irving▲
It is with great sadness that the family of Irving KRAMER announces that he passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at Toronto Western Hospital. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan, his dear children Hilary, Dvorah (Dulcie) and Baruch HOFFMAN, Wendy▲ and Stephen SILMAN, his loving grandchildren Chanina, Micha, Anna, Maya, and Ariel. He will be truly missed by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Shellianne and Warren GREEN. He is the brother of Gilda, and the late Max, Louie, Percy, and Sam KRAMER. Irving▲ was the kindest, sweetest man who touched the hearts of all those who knew him. He was the ultimate mensch. At Adath Israel Synagogue, 37 Southborne Avenue (Bathurst and Wilson) for service on Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Palmerston Synagogue section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva 98 Laurelcrest Avenue. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, 416-946-6560 would be appreciated.

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HOFFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-09 published
HOFFMAN, Jack
Passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at A.R. Goudie Eventide Home, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Anita (née DICKMAN) HOFFMAN (1991.) Loving father of Rev. Peter and his wife Janyce of Oswego, Illinois and Ruth EVERETT and her husband Lawrence of Brussels. Dear grandfather of Anita, Luke, Nicole EVERETT, Rachel and Tom RITTIERODT, Joel HOFFMAN and Alisha and her husband Ross ENGEL. Dear brother of Ruth BERRY of Bracebridge. Jack will be missed by several nieces, nephews and the Dickman relatives. Predeceased by parents Paul and Laura HOFFMAN and brother Paul HOFFMAN (2004) and sister Edna McDOWEL (1967). Jack was an active member in the Lutheran Church all his life. While in Toronto he was a member of Saint John's Lutheran Church and latterly in Kitchener was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. He was involved in the refugee resettlement ministry and a long-time member of the Heilite Camping Club. Jack's family will receive relatives and Friends on Saturday, December 10, 2005 from 1-1: 45 p.m. at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church (248 Highland Rd. E., Kitchener), followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m., Reverend Bill SHAFER officiating. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society or St. Stephen's Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. (Cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.obit411.com/1857 for Jack's memorial.

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