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LAU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-15 published
GRIFFITHS, Jean▼ (née HILL)
Peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Jean, beloved wife of Brian GRIFFITHS. Dear sister of Graham (Jane) HILL, Ruth▼ (John▼) McGEE and Christine (Wilkie) LAU. Predeceased▼ by her parents Fanny and Rowland HILL. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, and her family in England and Scotland. Friends will be received the J.S. Jones & son Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 11582 Trafalgar Rd. (north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-877-3631) on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, January 18th, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation. Reception to follow in the Trafalgar Room. In memory, contributions to the Trillium Health Care Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympation, visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com

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LAU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-15 published
GRIFFITHS, Jean▲ (née HILL)
Peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Jean beloved wife of Brian GRIFFITHS. Dear sister of Graham (Jane) HILL, Ruth▲ (John▲) McGEE and Christine (Wilkie) LAU. Predeceased▲ by her parents Fanny and Rowland HILL. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews and her family in England and Scotland. Friends may call at the J.S. Jones and son Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown (905-877-3631) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation. Reception to follow in the Trafalgar Room. In memory, contributions to the Trillium Health Centre Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy, visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com

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LAU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-01 published
CHAN, Suk Ling 'Heidi'
Tragically, in a car accident, on Friday, January 21st, 2005, in her 48th year. Suk Ling, beloved wife of Chi Kai PANG. Loving mother of Sebastian PANG. Dear sister of Chan Hok Ling (Helen) LAU. Resting at the Paul O'Conner Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Warden and Pharmacy) from 5-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in our Chapel on Friday morning at 9: 30 a.m. Cremation.

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LAU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-09 published
LAU, Choy▼ Man▲▼ See▼ Tim▼
Peacefully at St. Peter's Family of Services, Hamilton on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at the age of 83. Predeceased by her beloved husband Charlie Tim LAU. Sadly▼ missed by her children: Elaine, Thomas, Irene, Kelvin, William, Michael, Linda, Roger and sons-in-law: Johnson YEE, Roy▼ PEART and daughters-in-law: Ann, Lucy, Shaira and Pamela. Beloved grandmother to Patrick, Jerome, Justin, Wendy, Patricia, Kendall, Raymond, Damien, Rachael, Nicholas, Mark, Marissa, David, Jonathan, Kyla, Lee and Tanya and great-grandmother to Isabella, Jeremy, Katharine, Alex and Danika. Aunt of Akeung, Apang, Cynthia, Chuck Yung, Carol, Quan, Mary Lyn, Robert and Patsy. She will be forever remembered by the Choy family and all extended families and Friends. The family is especially grateful to Dr. Raimond WONG and the support staff of the Juravinski Cancer Centre for their kind and compassionate care. Visitation will be held at the Neweduk Funeral Home, 1981 Dundas St. West, Mississauga on Friday, March 11, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel in the Meadowvale Cemetery Crematorium, 7732 Mavis Rd., Brampton on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Assistance Program (C.A.P.), Hamilton. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000

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LAU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-10 published
LAU, Choy▲ Man▲ See▲ Tim▲
Peacefully at St. Peter's Family of Services, Hamilton on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at the age of 83. Predeceased by her beloved husband Charlie Tim LAU. Sadly▲ missed by her children: Elaine, Thomas, Irene, Kelvin, William, Michael, Linda, Roger and sons-in-law: Johnson YEE, Roy▲ PEART and daughters-in-law: Ann, Lucy, Shaira and Pamela. Beloved grandmother to Patrick, Jerome, Justin, Wendy, Patricia, Kendall, Raymond, Damien, Rachael, Nicholas, Mark, Marissa, David, Jonathan, Kyla, Lee and Tanya and great-grandmother to Isabella, Jeremy, Katharine, Alex and Danika. Aunt of Akeung, Apang, Cynthia, Chuck Yung, Carol, Quan, Mary Lyn, Robert and Patsy. She will be forever remembered by the Choy family and all extended families and Friends. The family is especially grateful to Dr. Raimond WONG and the support staff of the Juravinski Cancer Centre for their kind and compassionate care. Visitation will be held at the Neweduk Funeral Home, 1981 Dundas St. West, Mississauga on Friday, March 11, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel in the Meadowvale Cemetery Crematorium, 7732 Mavis Rd., Brampton on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Assistance Program (C.A.P.), Hamilton. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000

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LAU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-03 published
LAU, Josef Anton
It is with profound sadness that his family announces his passing on Friday, September 30, 2005 from a long battle with lung cancer, at the age of 75. Loving husband of 46 years to Annemarie, father of Christine (David), Irene (companion Don), and Andrea (Darrell). Proud Opa of Cameron, Drew, and Jacob. Brother of Alfred, and brother-in-law of Eugénie of Austria. His sense of humour, hard work, love and support of family will be missed by his many relatives in Canada and Austria. Joe leaves behind many Friends he met in the 25 years of working at Advanced Extrusions; during his years of dedicated service for the Knights of Columbus; his printing career at Austria Printing and his farm life in Lafontaine. He found great joy in his 57 Studebaker, cycling, training for various triathalons and playing pool. Resting at the Penetanguishene Funeral Home, 155 Main Street, Penetanguishene on Tuesday, October 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Ann's Church, Penetanguishene on Wednesday, October 5th at 11 a.m. Interment at Saint Ann's Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Huronia Hospitals Foundation (Palliative Care) would be appreciated. If cycling be the joy of life, ride on...ride on!

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LAUCHLAND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-23 published
LAUCHLAND- OKE, Anne Graham
Anne Graham LAUCHLAND- OKE, suddenly at home on Monday, June 20, 2005 in her 57th year. Beloved twin sister to Jane (Frank) LEWIS of Leawood, Kansas and sister to Elizabeth (Greg) WILKINSON of London. Loving aunt of Caitlin LEWIS, Scott and Michael WILKINSON. Wife of Robert D. OKE. Friends may call during the hour preceding the funeral service which will be conducted at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James Street at Richmond, on Friday, June 24 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Grove Cemetery, Dundas, Ontario. Memorial contributions to the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario would be gratefully acknowledged.

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LAUCKNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-27 published
POTTER, Beatrice "Betty" Katharine (née SWAYZIE) (1919-2005)
Peacefully at Chateau Gardens on Tuesday, April 26th, in her 86th year. Devoted wife of the late Douglas B. (Duke). Cherished mother and gracious mother-in-law of Doug and Arlene of Huntsville, Judie and Bash of Scarborough, Brian (Biff) and Dale of Morse, Saskatchewan, Larry and Ann of London, Linda and Jim of Mississauga, Nick of Pt. Alberni, British Columbia, Mike and Pat, Jill and Len, Kim and Jane, Don and Wendy, and Terry, all of London, Ontario, and Betty Jane of Richmond, British Columbia. Lovingly remembered grandmother to Butch, Jane, Kendra, Wendy, Robyn, Carrie, Beth, Christina, Neil, Michael, Katherine, Jennifer, John, Steven, Julia, Stephanie, Melissa, Laurie, Daniel and Kelley, and greatgrandmother to Trista, Kyle, Madelynn, Karis and Oliver. Beloved sister and best friend of Ruth PRITCHETT and the late Terry LAUCKNER, Doris O'HARA and Chuck SWAYZIE. Dear Aunt Bett to many Potter, Lauckner, Pritchett and Walper nieces and nephews. A private celebration of life will be conducted at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, (2 blocks North of Oxford), on Friday, April 29th, 2005. Many thanks to the caring staff of Chateau Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.

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LAUDADIO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-03 published
PILARCZYK, Helen
Passed away after a brief illness at St. Joseph's Health Centre on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at age 84. Loving mother of Walter and his wife Margo, Mary and her husband Vito LAUDADIO and Stan and his wife Marilyn. Dear grandmother of T.J., Tricia, Bianca, Jessica, and Ryan. Long-time friend and companion of Jan GREGOROWICZ. Funeral service will be held at the Turner and Porter "Yorke" Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12 noon. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to Copernicus Lodge.

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LAUDAHN o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.markdale.the_markdale_standard 2005-04-13 published
SMITH, Meta▼ Iona▼ (née STUBBINGS)
Peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Saturday April 2, 2005. Meta Iona (née STUBBINGS,) formerly of Markdale and Willowdale, wife of the late John Haney SMITH and dear mother of Ron and his wife Vicki▼ of Toronto, Marie WOOD of Keswick, Joan and her husband Ralph IRIS of Holland Centre and Diane and her husband Dieter LAUDAHN of Brampton. Predeceased by her son-in-law Norman WOOD. She▼ will be lovingly remembered by her eleven grandchildren, and her fifth-teen great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Jim, Ira, William (Bill), Paul and Sterley STUBBINGS and Velvia RUSHTON. Friends were able to visit Tuesday April 5, 2005 at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home 157 Main St. S., Newmarket. The Funeral service was held Wednesday April 6, 2005 at 11: 30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 820 Gorham Street, Newmarket with visitations at the Church for 1 hour prior. Interment to follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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LAUDAHN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-04 published
SMITH, Meta▲ Iona▲ (née STUBBINGS)
Peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Saturday, April 2, 2005. Meta Iona (née STUBBINGS) formerly of Markdale and Willowdale. Wife of the late John Harvey SMITH and dear mother of Ron and his wife Vicki▲ of Toronto, Marie WOOD of Keswick, Joan and her husband Ralph IRIS of Holland Centre, and Diane and her husband Dieter LAUDAHN of Brampton. Predeceased by her son-in-law Norman WOOD. She▲ will be lovingly remembered by her 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Jim, Ira, William (Bill,) Paul and Sterley STUBBINGS, and Velvia RUSHTON. Friends may call at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 820 Gorham Street, Newmarket on Wednesday at 11: 30 a.m. with visitation at the Church for 1 hour prior. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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LAUDER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-14 published
BEATON, Norman▼ Frank▼
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, Norman Frank BEATON, age 78, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Mississauga. Beloved husband of Emily (LAUDER) (STEPHEN) BEATON. Loved father of Lynda and David JOHNSON of Brampton, Robert BEATON of Mississauga, Carol and Ben SKUNCA of Croatia, Katrina STEPHEN and Denise HEELEY, both of Mississauga. Loved by his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jim and Donna BEATON of Trenton. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his first wife, Faye (LIPTON) BEATON (1984) and brother Murchison BEATON. Resting▼ at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Thursday, April 14, 2005, 2 to 4 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Tracey WHITSON- BAHRO officiating. Family interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Friday at 3 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated."Stormin" Norman was a longtime trucker for Direct Transport out of Toronto and lifelong member of the Teamsters Union. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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LAUDER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-16 published
SHANTZ George M. " Bud"
While surrounded by loving family at London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital on Friday October 14, 2005 in his 76th year. Beloved husband and friend to Faye M. (ROGERS) for 58 years. Cherished father of Teenie, Cheryl and her husband John (LAUDER,) Ronie and her husband Scott (BARBER,) Warren and his wife Karen. Loving grandfather of Carrie, Amanda, Melissa, Warren and Ashley. Great-grandfather to Krianna. Predeceased by son Martin Wilfred in 1984. Friends and family will be received at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St James Street at Richmond Street, on Monday October 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral service will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Church, 397 Springbank Ave., London Tuesday, October 18, at 2 p.m. by Reverend Sam THOMAS. Cremation and interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Michael and All Angels Church Memorial Fund would be gratefully acknowledged.

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LAUDER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-05 published
BENTLEY, David Andrew
(Bentley Carpet Cleaning) After a lengthy bout with cancer, David passed away on Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 at the Scarborough General Hospital. Loving and devoted husband of Carol (née HOWARTH.) Cherished father of Lauree (Brad FARRELL) and the bestest Poppa in the whole world of John and Jaimee. son of Lorraine KOSOWAN (deceased) and brother of Jeanne ORSAVA. Brother-in-law and best friend of Lou and Lorraine MONTONE and Best Buddy of Donny LAUDER. Will also be remembered by Clyde HOWARTH, Sharon and Andy HOBSON, his many nephews and countless number of very close Friends. As per Dave's request, cremation only, no funeral. Donations in memory of Dave to be made to the charity of your choice. We love you more Today than yesterday But not as much as Tomorrow

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LAUDER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-14 published
BEATON, Norman▲ Frank▲
Suddenly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Norman Frank BEATON, age 78, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Mississauga. Beloved husband of Emily (LAUDER) (STEPHEN) BEATON. Loved father of Lynda and David JOHNSON of Brampton, Robert BEATON of Mississauga, Carol and Ben SKUNCA of Croatia, Katrina STEPHEN and Denise HEELEY, both of Mississauga. Loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jim and Donna BEATON of Trenton. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his first wife, Faye (LIPTON) BEATON (1984) and brother Murchison BEATON. Resting▲ at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Thursday, April 14, 2005, 2 to 4 p.m., where the Funeral Service will be held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Tracey WHITSON- BAHRO officiating. Family interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Friday at 3 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society, or charity of choice would be appreciated. "Stormin" Norman was a longtime trucker for Direct Transport out of Toronto and lifelong member of the Teamsters Union. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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LAUDER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-30 published
STEENHUYSEN, Albertina (née VAN ESSEN)
Born in Delft, Holland, 1923, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 28, 2005. Albertina will be sadly missed by her husband of nearly 60 years, Hendrik (Hank Sr.). Cherished mother of Tina (Ken LAUDER) and Hank Jr. Loving Oma of Adam and Katie. She will be fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Harry STEENHUYSEN (Norma) and extended family in Holland and Canada. "She was a bright light for all who knew her. May she rest in peace." Friends will be received at Pine Hills Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre (625 Birchmount Road, north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229) on Sunday, May 1, 2005 from 3-7 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, May 2, 2005 at 1 p.m. Burial and reception to follow.

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LAUDER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-05 published
LAUDER, Larry
Passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2005 at Scarborough General Hospital at the age of 50. Larry will be leaving behind his 2 sons Douglas and Derek. Grandpa will be sadly missed by his 2 grandchildren Morgen and Alexander. Beloved brother to Sandy, Marion, Peter and Norm. Family and Friends may visit the Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough (between Eglinton and St. Clair Ave. E.) on Wednesday, July 6th from 6-9 p.m. A complete Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Thursday. July 7th at 11 a.m.

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LAUDER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-18 published
Beach's 'guardian angel' difficult, beloved
Street person would have lineup waiting to talk
Customers took care of the scrappy Steve Whale
By Catherine DUNPHY, Obituary Writer
For years he was there, outside the Beach ValuMart on Queen St. E., perched on a canvas stool someone had given him, wrapped in multiple layers of donated clothing and hand-knit scarves no matter what the weather, the copies of the Outreach newspaper he was selling carefully encased in plastic, the coins from his sales filling up a battered coffee cup.
"God bless," he'd say if you stopped to say hello, even if you didn't buy a paper.
And though this was the Beach, putatively an epicentre of smug yuppiedom, and even though he was a street person, a recovering alcoholic and binge crack user, Steve WHALE belonged there and was beloved there. There was always somebody talking to him heck, sometimes there was a lineup to talk to him.
"I considered him my brother; we would talk about everything," said Michael SOMERS, an insurance broker. "I'd sit for hours with him, me cross-legged on the sidewalk, like a little kid."
Still, one or two people complained to the grocery store management during the six or seven years WHALE was outside the store most afternoons and early evenings.
"Some people felt Steve was sitting there begging, which he really wasn't," said Elaine ROBERTS, the front-end store manager.
He used to carry home the groceries of an elderly blind woman he was always good for a quarter for the pay phone.
"You don't have to do that," he'd say to bicyclists about to lock their bikes to a post. "I'll watch 'em for you."
And then there were the dogs. He loved them, knew them all by name, and took care of them when their owners ducked into the store.
He was a quirky guy: a diabetic who liked his coffee with 14 packets of sweetener, a big hockey fan who almost swooned the day one of his customers gave him a signed Maple Leaf sweater and two tickets to a game.
He made sure everyone knew he worked a full day, selling the street newspaper at Yonge and Charles Sts. most mornings, often visiting Sanctuary, a drop-in for street people and the homeless, before taking the streetcar almost to the end of the Queen St. line.
And he made sure people were up to date on the declining state of his health; he had throat cancer, though there was never any point in lecturing him about his chain-smoking. He was living in the New Edwin Hotel -- and his Beach Friends learned not to get him going on what he thought about shelters or men's hostels, or the Mike Harris government, for that matter -- but when he was hospitalized four years ago with a serious bout of pneumonia, he lost his chance at government housing.
Back at his post, still coughing, still smoking, he would tell anyone who asked what had happened. He wasn't complaining, but a couple of Beach residents who understood how social services worked lobbied on his behalf and got WHALE a subsidized bachelor apartment in a handsome development almost kitty-corner from where he worked.
WHALE was overjoyed. "I've got my own bathroom and kitchen," he would say. Soon he had so many pots, pans, appliances and furnishings from his Beach Friends, he had to beg people to stop giving him things. He slept on a pile of blankets on the floor, because he wanted to.
Some of his customers used to take him to the movies at the local Fox Cinema. Others made a point of doing the annual Beaches Jazz Festival with him.
About three years ago, WHALE needed radiation treatment. Every day for five weeks, retired educators and Beach neighbours Doug VAN HAMME and Ken LAUDER drove him down to Princess Margaret Hospital where they waited with him, and then drove him back to the Beach again. LAUDER's 92-year-old mother knit WHALE a scarf and toque every year, and LAUDER often delivered WHALE home-cooked meals.
"He was a difficult guy, but every story he told about his life all ended with him acknowledging his fault and his mistakes, which all had to do with drinking and drugs," LAUDER said. "It was never anybody else's fault. How could you not like and respect someone like that?"
WHALE told LAUDER he grew up in the east end of Toronto, the son of a butcher who never made it through Grade 8 because he played hooky from school. He had a lot of jobs: he might have been a postman and he might have once worked at the former Greenwood racetrack. He told LAUDER his favourite job was driving a truck up to northern Ontario. He was a scrapper, the kind of guy who never walked away from a fight, and he got fired a lot.
He told some he was alone in the world; to others, he admitted he had a family. LAUDER discovered WHALE's son and namesake when he once accidentally called the wrong hotel looking for Steve WHALE.
When his cancer returned in 2003, WHALE moved back to the New Edwin. "He said the people there knew him and would take care of him," LAUDER recalled.
He cussed more than one nurse right out of his room, said Jim PAPADACOS, the owner and operator of the New Edwin. But PAPADACOS and his staff were protective of WHALE, as LAUDER and VAN HAMME discovered one day when they tried to visit him. "Three very big, very tough guys blocked us until we convinced them we were his Friends," VAN HAMME said.
WHALE's tongue had thickened and he was having trouble speaking, though he kept coming out to his spot on the sidewalk on some of the coldest and cruellest days this past winter. But in early April, he was rushed from the New Edwin Hotel to Mount Sinai Hospital.
"He refused St. Mike's Hospital -- that was typical Steve," LAUDER said with a laugh.
The last time he and VAN HAMME saw WHALE, he was excited about the impending visit of his long-estranged son. He said he wouldn't speak to him whenever they bumped into each other at the Good Shepherd Refuge.
WHALE died soon afterward. LAUDER doesn't know the exact date because none of WHALE's Friends from the Beach qualify as family and therefore they can't access that information. Nor does anyone know where WHALE is buried, though the city buries unclaimed bodies in unmarked graves in cemeteries throughout the city. No one is even sure how old he was; some think 56, others 64.
On the last day of spring, people gathered outside the ValuMart for a memorial service. The store donated 50 long-stemmed snapdragons to give to the participants, but there weren't nearly enough. The passing streetcars slowed and people stared at the growing circle of families, dogs, cyclists and shoppers around the spot where WHALE always sat.
Amanda JACKSON had tears running down her face remembering the man with whom she traded paperbacks and who helped her cope when a member of her own family was battling drugs. He was the first person she told when she decided to leave her marriage.
"All he said was 'Are you happy?'" she recalled. "He made me think of a little angel in the Beach. A guardian angel."
But it was Greg PAUL from Sanctuary who reconciled this Steve WHALE with the querulous shut-in who gambled on the ponies and could never completely kick his crack habit.
"Steve told me when he moved out to the Beach, he had found a community," he said. "He died knowing he was embraced by this community."

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LAUDO o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-29 published
VAN OIRSCHOT, Neil Anthony
In Dal ton, Georgia, returning home from vacation on Good Friday, March 25, 2005, Neil Anthony VAN OIRSCHOT Sr. in his 67th year, passed away suddenly, but peacefully. Loving husband of Mary (née PANNUNZIO) and adored "papa" of Matthew, Mia Isabella and Lukas. He was a loving father and will be greatly missed by his children, Gerri and Alan Wood, Frank, Neil Jr. and Diana, Paul and Chrisoula, Valerie and Paul POPOVICH. Loved brother of Frank and Bessie, John and Linda, Helma and Terry NOLAND, Bill and Natalie, Mary Ann, Andy and Judy and brother-in-law of Denise VAN OIRSCHOT. Also dear brother-in-law of Guido and Elisa PANNUNZIO, Nina PANNUNZIO, Flora and Filip DI LAUDO and Perry and Peggy PANNUNZIO. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Frank (1999) and Gerardina (1985), his brother Anthony (1990) and his brother-in-law Fred PANNUNZIO (2002.) Family and Friends will be received at the McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home, (2240 Wharncliffe Rd. S., Lambeth) on Wednesday March 30, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 7: 00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11: 00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Sacred Heart Church (2452 Gideon Dr., Delaware, Ontario) Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Children's Hospital of South Western Ontario would be appreciated. Please sign the Family Book of Condolence at www.obituairiestoday.com

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LAUDON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-16 published
CLARKE, Glen▼ Orval▼
Surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2005 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Marjorie CLARKE, and three adoring daughters Tracey Clarke RANKINE, Christy▼ TEMPLE, Kathleen CLARKE, and dear sons-in-law Andy RANKINE and Rob TEMPLE. Will▼ be fondly remembered by his treasured grandchildren Alex, Aynsley, Heather and Stephen. Sadly missed by his siblings and extended family, Frances CLARKE, Fern▼ ASTLES and her husband Ralph, Bill CLARKE, Alda▼ LAUDON, Nancy and her husband Ed. Predeceased by Alfred CLARKE, Betty▼ CLARKE and Eddie LAUDON. Family and Friends will be received for visitation on Saturday, January 22, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at the York Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Road (at North York Blvd. 416-221-3404). A Celebration of Glen's life to be held on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the cemetery chapel with a reception to follow. "Think good thoughts."

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LAUDON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-19 published
CLARKE, Glen▲ Orval▲
Surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2005 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Marjorie CLARKE, and three adoring daughters Tracey Clarke RANKINE, Christy▲ TEMPLE, Kathleen CLARKE, and dear sons-in-law Andy RANKINE and Rob TEMPLE. Will▲ be fondly remembered by his treasured grandchildren Alex, Aynsley, Heather and Stephen. Sadly missed by his siblings and extended family, Frances CLARKE, Fern▲ ASTLES and her husband Ralph, Bill CLARKE, Alda▲ LAUDON, Nancy and her husband Ed. Predeceased by Alfred CLARKE, Betty▲ CLARKE and Eddie LAUDON. Family and Friends will be received for visitation on Saturday, January 22, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at the York Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Road (at North York Blvd. 416-221-3404). A Celebration of Glen's life to be held on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the cemetery chapel with a reception to follow."Think good thoughts."

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LAUDY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-18 published
HAWKINS, Charles Eugene "Gene" P. Eng., Lt. Col. C.M.E. Retired
At his home in Mississauga on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 in his 63rd year. Surrounded by his loving family, Gene went Home; having faced his illness with great courage and dignity. Born on February 2, 1942 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, the eldest son of the late Charles and Elizabeth HAWKINS of Pennfield, New Brunswick. Gene leaves his loving wife and best friend of 37 years, Diana (née LEE,) daughter Jennifer CLARKE of Mississauga and son Gregory of Ottawa; son-in-law Derek CLARKE, grand_son Connor, daughter-in-law Michelle and grand_sons Alexandre and David of Ottawa; brother Stephen D. HAWKINS of Glens Falls, New York nieces Janet LAUDY and (Mark) of San Francisco, California and Julie HAWKINS of Saratoga Springs, New York, dearest Friends Linda and Paul DESLAURIERS, Burlington, Vermont; sister-in-law Joanna and the late Donald S. HOGAN of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and nieces Stephanie HO and (Lawrence) of Hong Kong, Deirdre HOGAN, Toronto, and Christie Pratt and (Mark) of Sacramento, California; brother-in-law John S. LEE and Karen of Mississauga and niece Gillian DEMELO and (Victor) of Hong Kong and nephew Robert S. LEE and (Julie) of Ottawa, Ontario. For 33 years Gene served with distinction in the Canadian Military Engineering Corp. in various Canadian locations and in Germany. Upon leaving the military in 1992, Gene joined the City of Mississauga as Manager of Facility Services, retiring in 1997 to spend more time at his beloved summer home on Kennisis Lake, Haliburton, Ontario. His wisdom, generous spirit and delightful sense of humour will be sadly missed by all his family and many Friends. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude and thanks for the caring and compassionate support of Dr. David CLARKSON and the team of Doctors and Staff at the Credit Valley Oncology Department. Friends will be received at the Neweduk Funeral Home - "Mississauga Chapel", 1981 Dundas St. W. (1 block east of Erin Mills Parkway), on Saturday, March 19, 2005 from 10-11 a.m. The family will celebrate Gene's life at a Memorial Service to be held on March 19, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre at Credit Valley Hospital or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000 www.neweduk.com
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LAUER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-08 published
LAUER, Lambert Robert, P. Eng.
Peacefully, with family at his side in Saint-Vincent Hospital, Ottawa, on Wednesday, January 5th, 2005, at the age of 74 years, following a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Beloved son of the late Matthias and Fredericka (KOENIG) LAUER. Dear brother of Randolf (late Phyl) of Trail, British Columbia and Kenneth (Ann) of South Bend, Indiana. Fondly remembered by his beloved wife Marjorie (FREE,) sons Robert (Heather) and James (Louise) and grandchildren Michelle, Jennifer, Katherine and Gabriel. Our sincere gratitude for the wonderful care and devotion provided by the staff of Saint-Vincent Hospital and Élisabeth-Bruyère Pavilion. A private family service will be held at a later date. In memoriam donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Condolences/donations/tributes at www.mcgarryfamily.ca

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LAUERSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-03 published
WOOD, L. Jean (née STEWARD/STEWART/STUART)
At Caressant Care, Woodstock on Wednesday, June 1, 2005. L. Jean WOOD (née STEWARD/STEWART/STUART) of Heron Landing and formerly of Curries and Glencairn Ave., Woodstock in her 64th year. Beloved wife of Donald A. WOOD. Dear mother of Michael WOOD of R.R.#1 Bright, Elayne WOOD- LAUERSEN and her husband Evan of Embro and Keith WOOD of Guelph. Loved grandmother of Thomas IRWIN, Kristin WOOD, Riley WOOD, Ramsey WOOD, Kelsey LAUERSEN, Stephanie LAUERSEN and Graeme LAUERSEN. Dear sister of Keith "Stu" STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and his wife Marjorie of Airdrie, Alberta and Diane STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Woodstock. Jean was predeceased by her grand_son Todd IRWIN (2005.) A memorial gathering of Friends and family will be held to celebrate Jean's life at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #55, Woodstock, 576 Brant Street, on Saturday, June 4, 2005 from 2-5 p.m. Burial later in the Hillview Cemetery. Contributions to the Woodstock General Hospital Building Fund or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals would be appreciated and may be arranged through the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, Woodstock (539-0004). Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

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LAUGHEED o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-21 published
GLASSFORD, Reta Jean (née SPEERS)
Passed away at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Friday, May 20, 2005 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late George Faulkner GLASSFORD (1997.) Loved mother of Bill and his wife Judy of Wiarton, Linda and her husband Ron McDOUGALL of Arthur, Dianne and her husband Lawrie FARNELL of Grand Valley, Sharon and her husband Joe MORRIS of Orangeville, Kevin and his wife Cindy of Orangeville, Kent and his wife Tammy of Grand Valley, Lisa and her husband Ron DEAKEN of Grand Valley, Judy and her husband Larry LAUGHEED of Orangeville and Mark and his wife Kerri-Lee of Orangeville. Dear grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Also sadly missed by her sisters Ethel TURNER and Norma SMALLBONE and her brother Bruce SPEERS. Predeceased by her grand_son Troy, by her sisters Belle, Edith and Ev and her brothers Andy, Orval, John, Gerry and Eddie. Friends may call at the Dods and McNair Funeral Home and Chapel, 21 FirstSt. Orangeville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, May 23, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Reta in the Dods and McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 2: 30 p.m. (Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com)

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LAUGHER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-04 published
ZANUSSI, Yvonne (GRIEVES)
After a "full and wonderful life" (in her own words), Yvonne passed away peacefully at G.N.G.H. on January 31, 2005. She was predeceased by her best friend and husband, Al. Yvonne is survived by her loving children; Rob (Louise), Rick (Terry) and Lauren (Jim Hartt). "Grandvon" was cherished by Alexandra and Zachary ZANUSSI, Rebecca and Darren ZANUSSI, and Rachel and Mallory HARTT. She was the beloved sister of Muriel BIGGAR. Also predeceasing her were her special brother-in-law, Cliff BIGGAR, and her sister Mardi (Eric) LILLEY. Yvonne was a dear aunt to Mardi CANTIN, Tracy BIGGAR, Robin ARGENTA and Toby LAUGHER and will also be sadly missed for her spirit, intelligence and compassion by many Friends, past colleagues and extended family members. Friends are invited to share the celebration of her life at a reception immediately following a Memorial Service at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Stamford, 3428 Portage Road, on Monday, February 7 at 12: 00 noon. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may make a donation in Yvonne's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, Saint John's Church, or their chosen charity through the Morse and son Chapel of the Morgan Funeral Homes, 5917 Main Street, Niagara Falls
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LAUGHLAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-30 published
REYNOLDS, Margaret Mary
In loving memory of Margaret Mary REYNOLDS. August 26th, 1914 - April 15th, 2005. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph 'Edward' REYNOLDS on July 14th, 1996. Loved by her children Frank REYNOLDS and wife Connie LEE- REYNOLDS of Little Current, Mary Lou RUTTAN and husband Charles of Barrie, Terry REYNOLDS and wife Pam MARGETSON of Aurora. Cherished grandmother of Leslie REYNOLDS, Maggie REYNOLDS- SAGLE (Mike SAGLE), Stephanie and Andrea RUTTAN, Kelly and Nicholas REYNOLDS, Jason CUILLERIER (Heather LAUGHLAN,) Michael and Adam CUILLERIER and great grandmother of Samantha and Christopher REYNOLDS and Joshua CUILLERIER. Remembered by brothers Fred PARKER and wife Dede, and Charlie PARKER and wife Kay as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Mass on Saturday, May 14th, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m., Pro Cathedral of the Assumption, North Bay, Ontario, followed by Interment at Saint Mary's Cemetery. Service by Father David TRAMONTINI. Donations to Centennial Manor in lieu of flowers.

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LAUGHLAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-06 published
YOUNG, " Gerrie" Geraldine (née KIRKEY)
Passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Joseph YOUNG and loving mother to David and Tina (Mrs. Gregory LAUGHLAN) and dearest Nanny to Lindsay and Cameron. Lovingly remembered by her sister Jacqueline (Mrs. David MERRIFIELD,) her cousin Veronica OSTER and her aunt Margaret CREAMER, and by many cousins. Blessed with many wonderful Friends, especially her life-long friend Veronica Harris and her family, she will be greatly missed. Friends may call at the Kitching, Steepe and Ludwig Funeral Home, 146 Mill St. N., Waterdown on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Prayer Vigil at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Thomas The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 715 Centre Rd., Waterdown on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Building Funds for Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 715 Centre Rd., Waterdown, L0R 2H0 or St. Leo's Roman Catholic Church, 125 Watford Street, Brooklin, Ontario, L1M 1H2.

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LAUGHLIN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-12 published
FAULDS, Ralph John " Jack"
Ralph John (Jack), age 82 of Westland Michigan, formerly Belmont, Ontario. son of George E. and Mary, husband of Joyce. Predeceased by brothers Wilfrid and Francis, sisters Marie, Madelyn, and Gladys. Survived by sister Grace LAUGHLIN of Utah, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service Saturday, February 19, 11 a.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 120 North Military, Dearborn. Donations to Christ Episcopal Church Memorial Fund in lieu of flowers.

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LAUGHLIN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-22 published
SIMPSON, Margaret " Maggie" " Betty"
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital on Thursday, June 16th, 2005. Mrs. Margaret "Maggie" "Betty" SIMPSON of London in her 84th year. Loving wife of Murray FORD, and of the late Harry SIMPSON (1974.) Dear mother of John and his wife Francine, Paul and his wife Jan, and Jim and his wife Barb. Dear sister of Jane ROLLAND and her husband Walter, and Keith LAUGHLIN and his wife Grace. Lovingly remembered by 10 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, June 25, 2005 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North (2 blocks north of Oxford). Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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LAUGHLIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-26 published
LAUGHLIN, John
At Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Tuesday, October 25, 2005. John James LAUGHLIN of Mount Forest in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Helen (BEATTY) LAUGHLIN. Loved father of Pat McLEAN and husband Douglas of Elmira, Susan MARSHALL and husband Brian of Bowmanville, Leslie LAUGHLIN and wife Elaine of Fergus, Laurie LAUGHLIN and wife Kelly of Mount Forest, Janice PENNER of Guelph, George LAUGHLIN and wife Valarie of Mount Forest and Don LAUGHLIN and wife Judy of Streetsville. Loving grandfather of Michael and Trisha McLEAN, Kevin and Christine MARSHALL, Janessa and Jeremy LAUGHLIN, Cydne and Andrew PENNER, Stacey, Mindy and Nicholas LAUGHLIN and Kristian and Angela LAUGHLIN. Survived by brother-in-law of Harold NICKERSON of Halifax and sister-in-law Marie CAMERON of Edmonton. Predeceased by brother David LAUGHLIN and wife Gladys and sister Audrey NICKERSON. Friends may call at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Friday from 2: 00 to 4: 00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Mount Forest United Church on Saturday, October 29 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Mount Forest Harmonaires or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family.

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LAUGHREN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-26 published
McNAUGHTON, Doris Jean (née IMLAY)
With hearts saddened by loss but overflowing with beautiful memories, the family of Doris Jean McNAUGHTON announces her peaceful passing at Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, March 24, 2005. Born in Belmont, Ontario May 31, 1922, Doris resided near Lawrence Station until 1977 and since then in Saint Thomas. Supportive and loving mother of Ann CARR, Sarnia, and Jeannie (David GALE,) Oakville; proud grandmother of Shauna CARR, Sarnia, Heather CARR, Toronto, and Katie GALE, Oakville. Doris was predeceased by best friend and husband of 53 years, John McNAUGHTON (Nov. 1998,) sister Lois OLDHAM (2002,) parents Andrew (1951) and Elsie (1986) IMLAY, and son-in-law Keith CARR (1982.) Her passing is also mourned by friend and sister-in-law Janet BUCHAN; nephews and nieces Ken BUCHAN (Bev), Cathy BUCKAN (Jerry), Jane BUCHAN, Andrew (Jennie) and Shannon SIMPSON, Sandra (Dan,) Kelly, and Laurie ANNETT, and Holly (Chris,) Nicole and Matthew FINLAY; aunts Eileen FORD and Thelma GRAHAM; and cousins Keith WALTERHOUSE, Marvin GRAHAM, Kathleen McDOWELL and Don FLECKSER. Dearly loved by the CARR, Christmas, Hunter, McArthur, MacLean and Plain families and fondly remembered by numerous teaching colleagues and Friends, and by the hundreds of students she taught for over 30 years in the schools of Southwold Township. Family and Friends are invited to share their "Doris stories" at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Sunday, March 27, 2-4 p.m. and Monday, March 28, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service to celebrate a life well-lived at the Williams' Chapel on Tuesday, March 29 at 11 a.m. conducted by the Reverend Janet LAUGHREN, of Bethany United Church, Shedden. Spring interment at McArthur Cemetery, Southwold Township. Remembrances in Doris' memory would be appreciated to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Canadian Cancer Society, Bethany United Church, or the charity of your choice.

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