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LAVALLEE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-03-04 published
HARRISON, Stanley Roy
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale, on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005, of Markdale, formerly of Proton, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Martha OSTRANDER. Loving father of Marilyn (Bill) GIBBS, of Burlington, Wayne (Donna) HARRISON, of Brampton and Linda (John) LAVALLEE, of Markdale. He will be loved and remembered by his grandchildren, Trudy (Scott) OVERELL, Dwayne (Jenn) HOOD, Sean (Stacey) GIBBS, Janel (Colin) NEWMAN, Craig HARRISON and seven great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Isabelle OSTRANDER, of Priceville, Joyce ROBINSON, of New Brunswick, the late Hilda NICHOLSON, Jones and Ralph HARRISON. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton, on Friday, March 4th, from 3: 30 to 5:30 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, March 5th at 11: 00 a.m. Spring interment, Salem Cemetery, Proton. Memorial contributions to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
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LAVALLEE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-18 published
LABELLE, Sylvio R.E.J. "Sylver"
Mr. Sylvio LABELLE passed away on October 12, 2005 at Saint Mary's on the Lake Hospital, Kingston, Ontario. in his 66th year following a stoic battle with cancer. Sylvio is deeply missed but forever loved by his soul mate of 39 years Phyllis HOLLETT. He will always be cherished by his children Faye FLETCHER (Dennis,) Vanessa NEVEN (Jeremy) and by his loving son Marc (Angela) by whom he predeceased. He will always be the loving poppy to his 7 grandchildren Dylan, Kaitlyn, Beaux, Rielly, Jayden, Ellija, and Sydney. He will be eternally in the hearts of his sisters Gabrielle CORRIVEAU, Rita DIGNARD, Juilette GRIGNON, Rejeanne MARTEL, Alice LAVALLEE (Jerome) and his brother Andre LABELLE (Jackie) as well as his sisters-in-law Cecile LABELLE and Sylvia DESJARDINS, brother-in-law Phil CÔTÉ and his many nieces, nephews, relatives and dear Friends. He was predeceased by his sister Eveline CÔTÉ and brothers Ovila, Herve, Emile, Medard (Chick) and Reynald. Sylvio was the youngest of 13, born September 11, 1939 to the late Celima and Elzear LABELLE. His life was enriched by his experience in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Cornwall Police Force and Enbridge (Interprovincial Pipeline) until his retirement in 1999. Sylvio was deeply proud of his family and took great joy in the lives of his many relatives and Friends. Although French Canadian, Sylvio was a true "screeched in" Newfoundlander whose fondness for his in-laws and their Joi de Vie resonated with him. A special Memorial Service for Sylvio will be held on October 22, 2005 at Murphy's Inn, 917 Second Street, West Cornwall, Ontario. from 10: 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with special tributes at 11 a.m.). This will be a celebration of his life and contribution to those he loved and who loved him. Relatives and Friends are all welcome. Donations to the following places would be appreciated at Sylvio's request: St. Mary's on the Lake Hospital (Providence Continuing Care Centre Foundation) P.O. Box 3600, 340 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A2 or Cancer Program at the Kingston General Hospital (The Kingston General Hospital Foundation), 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7 or Community Care Access Centre (Kingston) 1471 John Counter Blvd. Suite 200, Kingston, Ontario. K7M 8S8. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street Cornwall, (613) 938-3888.

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LAVALLEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-13 published
WILEY, Ruth (née FURLONG)
It is with quiet sorrow and consent that the family announces the passing of our mother: a little less than an angel and embodying great nobility of spirit. At the Brantford General Hospital, April 11, 2005, Ruth WILEY, in her 78th year; beloved wife of the late F.F. (Bud) WILEY; dear mother of Mary and Tony LAVALLEE of Burlington; Christopher WILEY and Cheryl KERNAGHAN of Paris Judith WILEY and Colin TREVITT of Mount Pleasant; Joe and Averil WILEY of Oakville; Helen and Bill QUINTON of Vancouver; predeceased by a son Paul; dear grandma to Nicholas, Benjamin and Ann LAVALLEE, Sarah Ruth TREVITT, Andrew, Eric and Victoria WILEY, Julia, Laurie, and Mary QUINTON; sister to Helen FURLONG of York Mills and the late Harry FURLONG of Scarborough. A devout wife and mother who became extraordinarily wise and discerning. She accepted what is, and in so doing knew the best thing to do in all circumstances. She was down to earth, inspiring, and hopeful. The truth will be heard, and it is this: Life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved. Once again, a Resurrection has followed her Passion: be delighted to hear that she is now living in, and with Nobility. The family will receive Friends at the 'Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home and Chapel', 96 West Street, Brantford on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church, 50 Palace Street, Brantford on Saturday April 16, 2005 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Food for Children would be greatly appreciated. Thorpe Brothers 519-759-2211 www.dignitymemorial.org

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LAVALLEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-09 published
HORWOOD, William " Bill" Hartnell
Born a "Humber Bay boy", a 46 year resident of Erindale, passed suddenly away on November 6, 2005 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn Margaret ROWLANDS. Dear father of Marilyn Louise HORWOOD and Sandra Ellen LAVALLEE and her husband Allan. "Far away grandpa" to grandchildren Brandon and Jennifer. Brother to Vera COOKE (Art,) Norma ROBERTS (Jack) and predeceased by a brother Rudy and his wife Mary. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to share their memories of Bill on Thursday, November 10, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga. Donations to the Trillium Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated.

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LAVALLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-02 published
NELAN, Norman
Passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 1, 2005, at General and Marine Hospital, Collingwood, in his 91st year. Loving husband to Joyce NELAN of Wasaga Beach. Dear father to Terry LOVE, Toronto, Gail LAVALLEY, Montreal, Brian NELAN, Toronto, Moira DEDRICK, Caledon, Rob NELAN, Ajax, Laura DEMPSEY, Mount Albert. Grandpa to seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 132 River Road E., Wasaga Beach (705-429-1040). Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the General and Marine Hospital, Collingwood, as expressions of sympathy.

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LAVALLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-17 published
ESTABROOKS, Ralph Carl
It is with great sorrow the family of Ralph Carl ESTABROOKS announces his passing on Friday, May 13, 2005 at the age of 84 years. Husband of the late Carrie ESTABROOKS. Loving father of Yvonne LAVALLEY (Phillip) of Lake St. Peter, Ontario, the late Carol GAUNCE (Ed) of Acamac, New Brunswick, Lyn CAPUTO (Vince) of Bramalea, Ontario, Joy HUSSEY (Gord) of Lake St. Peter, Ontario, Geri HALSTEAD (Frank) of Pickering, Ontario. Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Brother of Richard of Moncton, New Brunswick. Predeceased by brothers Vaughan of Sackville, New Brunswick and Donald (Tubby) of Lakewood, New Brunswick. Predeceased by parents Carl and Lena of Saint John, New Brunswick. Ralph was a Veteran and served his country with honour during World War 2. He was enlisted in the Carleton and York Regiment from 1939-1945. Ralph was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Ralph retired from the Ministry of Correctional Services in 1985 after 30 years of service. He retired to the Bancroft area where he has lived for 17 years. Ralph lived a simple life just as he wished for. He enjoyed deer and moose hunting but his favourite pastime was attending the local auction sales. His week was not complete unless he came home with a new box of goodies to add to his collection. He will be especially missed by his best friend Mary-Lou DRAKE. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 17th from 12: 30-2:30 p.m. at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough (between Eglinton and St. Clair Aves. E.), 416-266-4404. Aservice will begin at 2: 30 p.m. Interment will follow at Pine Hills Cemetery.

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LAVDAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-24 published
STRATHOPOLOUS, Doris Elizabeth (née LISCUMB)
Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Mrs. Doris Elizabeth STRATHOPOLOUS, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Bill STRATHOPOLOUS (1972.) Predeceased by her brother Brock LISCUMB (2000) and his wife Eleanor (1977,) and her parents Dr. and Mrs. George Austin LISCUMB (1962 and 1963.) Cherished aunt and friend of Carolyn GOULD and husband David Faith, Ross GOULD and Art GOULD of Petrolia and Maria and Russell STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Deno and Maria LAVDAS of London. Great aunt of Harrison and Weston STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Michael and Nicholas LAVDAS. Also survived by her cousins John and Millie TROTTER of Peterborough and George CALDER of New Jersey, and the families of Patricia (the late Leo) STOUROS, Anna (the late James) STRATHOPOLOUS, Mary and Peter STRATHOPOLOUS. Predeceased by Lem and Peter KOSTERELL. Doris will be sadly missed by her many special Friends and will be remembered for her unfailing support, pride in the accomplishments of her family and Friends, her warm smile and laugh, and quiet acceptance of everyone. A special thank you to the staff at L.M.V. for their exceptional care. Friends may call at the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, London (434-9141) on Wednesday, September 28th from 10 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service at 11 a.m. with Reverend Pam TOLMAY officiating. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the C.E.E. Foundation, 450 Blanche Street, Petrolia N0N 1R0 would be appreciated. Tributes may be left at www.mem.com

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LAVECCHIA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-26 published
GRIECO, Antonio
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on March 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Domenica. Cherished father to Angela (Fabio CAPPIELLO), Donata (Joao SIMOES), Nicola, Teresa (George GEORGIOU), Marino (Allison MOHAMMED), Palma (Nicola CIRONE). Loving grandfather to Nicholas, Gina, Helena, Noelle, Anthony, Joao Michael, Elyse, Daniel, Alexandra, Katrina, Stefani, Domenica, Cristina, Constantine. Dear brother to Francesco GRIECO (Maria,) Crocetta FERRANTE, Palma MONGELLI, Addolorata LAVECCHIA, Giovanna CEA (Mauro.) Relatives and Friends are welcomed to pay their respect at Bernardo Funeral Homes, 2960 Dufferin St. (2 streets south of Lawrence Ave.), on Easter Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Scarborough (on Lawrence Ave. between Birchmount and Kennedy Rd.), on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 10 a.m. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery in the Holy Family Mausoleum on Bayview Ave., at Langstaff. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.

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LAVELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-01 published
LAVELL, William Eric
Died March 25, 2005 of oesophageal cancer. Born in Vancouver May 6, 1927 he was a resident of West Vancouver for fifty years, retiring to Victoria in 1982 after 34 years with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in both radio and television.
Predeceased by his father, Walter H. LAVELL, M.D., 1947, and his mother Ethel B. LAVELL, 1975, and special aunt Kathleen M. BERRY, 1961. Eric was the last surviving grandchild of Betsey and Michael LAVELL, M.D. (1825-1901) of Kingston, Ontario.
Eric cruised the local waters in the Yar, "Sea Otter' for twenty years and was a member of the Victoria Power and Sail Squadron and the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club.
Survived by his wife and partner of 60 years, Julia (Pat), son Douglas and daughter Deryn (Stephen JOHNSON) of Toronto, Ontario and son Kenneth (Rebecca) of Maple Ridge, British Columbia and granddaughters Morgyn CHANDLER, Victoria and Kathleen CHANDLER, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. and grand_sons Trystan, Jared, and Dylan LAVELL of Maple Ridge.
No service by request. Cremation. A celebration of Eric's life is planned for July in Victoria. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, Richmond Pavilion, 1952 Bay St Victoria British Columbia V8R 1J8.

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LAVELLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-24 published
HENRY, Geraldine
Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, February 23, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Honourable Charles HENRY. Dear mother of John (Dolores) of Toronto, Mary-Christine (Peter BENSON) of Mount Albert. Sadly missed by Catherine and Vincent PELLETTIER. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer BENSON (Sidney HEENEMAN) and Ross BENSON of Calgary, and Carolyn and Charles HENRY of Toronto. Great-grandmother of Annika Geraldine HEENEMAN of Calgary. Dear sister of the late Patricia O'BRIEN, the late Rita (wife of the late Larkin MALONEY) and the late Rosemary (wife of the late Georges BENOIT.) Geraldine will be greatly missed by her niece Rosemarie (Mimi) BENOIT of Ottawa, nephews Brien BENOIT, M.D. of Ottawa, Paul BENOIT, M.D., of Ottawa, Pierre BENOIT of Hillsborough, California and David BENOIT of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Longtime family Friends Joan LAVELLE and Peggy BANASCO. The family wishes to express words of gratitude to Dr. Peter BARRECA. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, February 28th. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 78 Clifton Road, on Tuesday, March 1st at 10: 30 a.m. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery with reception to follow in the Leaside Room of the funeral home.

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LAVELLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-26 published
LAVELLE, Frances Marie
At Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Monday, January 24, 2005, Frances Marie LAVELLE, Caledon East, at the age of 65. Best wife in the whole world to Mike LAVELLE. Best mother in the whole world to Cathie, Janine, Leanne, Christine and Michael. Best grandmother in the whole world to Jordan, Geoff, Luke, Sophie, Georgia, Josh, Joe and Matthew. Best friend in the whole world. Lovingly remembered by her older brother Gord. The family will receive their Friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton on Thursday morning, January 27 at 10 o'clock. Followed by cremation. Following the Funeral Mass, a reception will be held at Caledon Woods Golf Club, 15608 Highway 50, Bolton. Parish prayers will be held Wednesday evening 8: 30 o'clock. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Fran's favourite charity. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com

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LAVEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-27 published
LAVEN, Cornelis " Keith" (July 31st, 1922-May 25th, 2005)
Always remembered by those who loved him. A complete Funeral Service will be held at the Scarborough Funeral Centre, (2966 Eglinton Avenue East at Bellamy Road, Scarborough), 416-289-2558, on Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 1 p.m. with visitation prior to the Service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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LAVENDER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-26 published
LAVENDER, Jean▼ Irene▼ (1918-2005)
Jean LAVENDER died February 23 at the Victoria Manor Care Facility in Lindsay, Ontario. Jean grew up in Winnipeg, attending Kelvin High School, then Wesley College. After completing her Library Science degree at the University of Toronto, she became a Music Librarian at the Royal Conservatory of Music, and eventually head Librarian at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. She served there until the early nineteen eighties and will be remembered with affection and esteem by for mer students and faculty members. Jean's many enthusiasm included the world of arts and letters and an intense love of the natural world. Her travels at home and abroad brought her keen enjoyment and she had the gift of imparting her enthusiasm to others. She was a born raconteur, using a distinctive turn of phrase make a simple anecdote memorable. Jean was predeceased by her parents, older sister Kitty and brother Dick. She is survived by her nephew Bill STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and family, niece Alison DARLING and family and niece Deirdre LAVENDER, all of Winnipeg and nephew Harold LAVENDER of Vancouver, as well as cousins Betty LAVENDER of Winnipeg, Margaret GRAEB of Toronto and Elsie LORCH of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. In later years she was blessed with the care and love of extended family members Pat and Jack BOUSFIELD of Lindsay. Mass of Christian Burial from Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 40 Russell Street East, Lindsay on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Lindsay. Arrangements entrusted to the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721). Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Alzheimer Society.

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LAVENDER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-07 published
Edna ROBINSON, Educator (1916-2005)
Ontario's first woman high-school principal also backed bids by her hometown of Hamilton to host the Commonwealth Games. Her father, after all, had started it all in 1930
By Carol COOPER, Special to The Globe and Mail, Wednesday, December 7, 2005, Page S9
Aurora, Ontario -- When making presentations on behalf of Hamilton's bid for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Edna ROBINSON sometimes donned her father's jacket. Like its wearer, who had been Ontario's first woman high-school principal, the jacket was loaded with history. In 1930, M.M. ROBINSON had worn it when Hamilton hosted the first British Empire, now the Commonwealth, Games.
History commonly credits Mr. ROBINSON with getting the games started. As his only offspring, the Hamilton-born Miss ROBINSON proudly shared stories of her father's role, to Friends and family and as the bid committee's honorary patron. When the committee became discouraged, Miss ROBINSON would remind them that her father had brought about the Empire Games in only two years.
"She made believers out of us," said Cecelia CARTER- SMITH, a former Canadian Commonwealth athlete and member of the bid committee.
Said Emerson LAVENDER, a long-time friend: "She just loved that involvement. It rejuvenated her."
In 2003, New Delhi was awarded the bid. "Initially, I was stunned," Miss ROBINSON told Ms. CARTER- SMITH, also a columnist for the Hamilton Spectator. "I didn't cry though. I wasn't as emotional as I thought I'd be -- I was too mad."
Ted, as she was nicknamed by her dad in the absence of a son, was no stranger to athletic competitions.
She had fond memories not only of the first Empire Games, but of the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam. As a 12-year-old, Miss ROBINSON had accompanied her father, the manager of the Canadian team, to the games. There, the Canadian athletes befriended her. Miss ROBINSON carried around a stuffed dog they'd signed and shopped with track star Fanny ROSENFELD, later a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
More often, she spoke of the Commonwealth Games. Years later, when a Welsh games historian visited Canada, Miss ROBINSON regaled him with stories of their beginnings: how athletes stayed at the family house and how she and her and her father, later the sports editor at the Spectator, travelled by sea to attend subsequent games.
But all this came second in Miss ROBINSON's mind to her own work in education. As well as treading on the ground her father broke, she broke ground of her own. In 1963, she became the first woman principal of a large, urban, composite school in Ontario. The school, Nelson High in Burlington, was one of the largest in the province.
Previously a teacher of French and German at Forest Hill Collegiate in Toronto, in 1957, she moved to the brand-new school in Burlington named for the British naval hero. There she headed its modern-languages department.
When staff met to decide on a school motto, Mr. LAVENDER, a history teacher, suggested a phrase from a Nelson biography: "Exact in thought and exalted in action." Seizing on it, Miss ROBINSON claimed the motto should be the phrase's reverse, "Exalted in thought and exact in action." The dictum was adopted.
"In a sense, it [the motto] personified her behaviour as a teacher, as a principal and all through her life," Mr. LAVENDER said. "She was a meticulous organizer and held very high expectations for the school."
In a time when women just did not become principals unless out of necessity in rural areas, it took a great deal of pressure from bureaucrats to allow Miss ROBINSON to take the then-requisite training program at Queen's University in Kingston. Afterward, she felt she had to be better than the men, according to Jane CLARK, wife of William CLARK, a cousin of Miss ROBINSON's. " Ted loved people. Didn't suffer fools, but really loved young people."
In a school still known for its excellence, Miss ROBINSON demanded strong academic, athletic and art programs.
"She believed extra-curricular activities had an important role to play," said Bryce LEGGATT, a teacher at Nelson when Miss ROBINSON was principal. "She saw them as a vehicle to enrich kids' lives and a place for them to hang their hats."
Many of the strong and talented teachers Miss ROBINSON had a knack for hiring went on to administrative roles. They became known as the "Nelson Mafia."
While principal, Miss ROBINSON asked the art teacher, Robert BATEMAN, to design a mural for the school's cafeteria. Now a famous wildlife artist known for his precise representations, he painted the mural in Cubist style and, along with Grade 9 students, painted a scene from the Battle of Trafalgar. Recently, he returned to touch it up with a later generation of Grade 9s.
Mr. BATEMAN had known Miss ROBINSON since he was a student in her French class at Forest Hill in 1949. There, she maintained a sweet demeanour and complete classroom control, he said.
Mr. BATEMAN didn't pass Grade 12 French with her and for a long time told the story of how Miss ROBINSON had failed him. Once while giving a speech, she said, "Robert BATEMAN is going around saying I failed him in French. In fact, he failed himself."
She did not fail her staff, however, and always supported them. When she was leaving the school to become an inspector of modern languages for southwestern Ontario, Mr. BATEMAN offered to paint her portrait. When board officials balked, Miss ROBINSON went to bat for him and won. The portrait still hangs at Nelson.
Mr. BATEMAN also credits Miss ROBINSON with being one of his first patrons. She purchased Maple Leaf Fence (Walker's Line) from his first show. It began his art career, and he left teaching in 1976 to pursue it.
After serving as an inspector, Miss ROBINSON ended her working life as a board superintendent. Upon retirement, she became a school trustee, leaving the post only to care for her aging parents.
Some suspect her parents were the reason she never married. Although she did have a beau, he was lost during the Second World War and no other man took his place. She'd met him in Germany before the war, while she was studying there for her doctorate in German literature. Fluent in the language, she attended a rally where Hitler spoke for hours. Much later, Miss ROBINSON told young family members, she was surprised to find herself captivated by his charisma in spite of her education, intelligence and worldliness.
Three years ago, she had a chance to see another leader and indulge her well-known sense of humour. In recognition of her hard work on Hamilton's bid for the 2010 games, Miss ROBINSON was invited to sit in a special section of Copps Coliseum during the Queen's jubilee visit. Making a day of it, she hired a limousine. Accompanied by Mr. LAVENDER's wife, Madeline, she posed for a photograph in the backseat. She's captured on film, waving like the queen.
Poised, polite and confident, Miss ROBINSON always wore knit suits, had her hair coiffed and her long, delicate fingers manicured. More than one male student and teacher had crushes on her.
"She had the ego of someone who has confidence resulting from setting a goal and achieving it," Mrs. Clark said.
Recently, Hamilton re-entered the Commonwealth Games ring, vying to hold them for Canada in 2014. Just before her death, Miss ROBINSON was made its honorary patron. Once again the opportunity rejuvenated her. She called the committee almost daily to check on the bid's progress and offer assistance.
While the success of Hamilton's bid will not be known until later this month, Miss ROBINSON remains its honorary patron.
Edna Margaret ROBINSON was born in Hamilton, Ontario on February 23, 1916. She died in Burlington, Ontario on November 14. She was 89.
She leaves Friends, cousins and a multitude of former students.

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LAVENDER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-27 published
LAVENDER, Jean▲ Irene▲ (1918-2005)
Jean LAVENDER died February 23, 2005 at the Victoria Manor Care Facility in Lindsay, Ontario. Jean grew up in Winnipeg, attending Kelvin High School, then Wesley College. After completing her Library Science degree at the University of Toronto, she became a Music Librarian at the Royal Conservatory of Music, and eventually head Librarian at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. She served there until the early nineteen eighties and will be remembered with affection and esteem by former students and faculty members. Jean's many enthusiams included the world of arts and letters and an intense love of the natural world. Her travels at home and abroad brought her keen enjoyment and she had the gift of imparting her enthusiasm to others. She was a born raconteur, using a distinctive turn of phrase to make a simple anecdote memorable. Jean was predeceased by her parents, older sister Kitty and brother Dick. She is survived by her nephew Bill STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and family, niece Alison DARLING and family, and niece Deirdre LAVENDER, all of Winnipeg, and nephew Harold LAVENDER of Vancouver, as well as cousins Betty LAVENDER of Winnipeg, Margaret GRAEB of Toronto and Elsie LORCH of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. In later years she was blessed with the care and love of extended family members Pat and Jack BOUSFIELD of Lindsay. Mass of Christian Burial from Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 40 Russell Street East, Lindsay on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Lindsay. Arrangements entrusted to the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721).

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LAVENDER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-23 published
ARRIGO, Diane (née LAVENDER)
(Employee of Yamaha Motor Canada. Member of Y.B.C. Bowling for 40 years) Peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2005. Diane, beloved daughter of Ken and the late Dorothy. Dear wife of the late Sam. Fondly remembered by children, Sammy and fiancée Michelle and Angela and fiancé Thomas. Sister of David (Jane), Wendy (Randy SAWATZKY,) Ron (Colleen.) Fondly remembered by family and Friends. Friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering (south of 401), 905-686-5589 on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service in our Chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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LAVENS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-27 published
SALEMBIER, Jessie (née KOCIUK)
Peacefully at Norview, Simcoe, Ontario, Jessie SALEMBIER, formerly of Langton area, on Monday, July 25, 2005, in her 98th year. Born in Poland on December 15, 1907. Dear daughter of the late Joseph KOCIUK and the late former Elizabeth KCZACHINSKY. Jessie was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton and a life member of the C.W.L. Predeceased by her husband Albert SALEMBIER (January 27, 2000.) Dear mother of: Barbara (Ralph) LAVENS, Delhi; Frederick (Patricia) SALEMBIER, Port Rowan; David (Victoria) SALEMBIER, Simcoe and Daniel (Kathy) SALEMBIER, Port Rowan. Proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by three brothers; Joseph KOCIUK, Louis KOCIUK and John KOCIUK. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Resting at Verhoeve Funeral Home, 40 Queen Street, Langton, Ontario until Friday morning, July 29, 2005, thence to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton, for Mass of a Christian Burial at 10: 00 a.m., by Reverend Father Pio BEORCHIA. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations (payable by cheque) to Camp Trillium/Rainbow Lake or the Charity of your choice. Visitation Thursday 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. C.W.L. Prayers Thursday at 4: 00 p.m. Parish Prayers Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

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LAVENTURE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-29 published
WALFISH, David▼
On Thursday, October 27, 2005 at Sunnybrook Hospital. David WALFISH, loving father of Billie-Ellen and Harvey, and father-in-law to Albert and Melissa. Beloved companion of Marie-Claude LAVENTURE. Devoted grandfather of Brett. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Henry and Selma, Edythe, and Shirley. He will also be missed by the loving children of his companion Marie-Claude; Dieter, Brigette and Doug, and Eric. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue W., (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, October 30th at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in Florida on Tuesday, November 1, 2005.

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LAVENTURE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-30 published
WALFISH, David▲
On Thursday, October 27, 2005 at Sunnybrook Hospital. David WALFISH, loving father of Billie-Ellen and Harvey, and father-in-law to Albert and Melissa. Beloved companion of Marie-Claude LAVENTURE. Devoted grandfather of Brett. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Henry and Selma, Edythe, and Shirley. He will also be missed by the loving children of his companion Marie-Claude: Dieter, Brigette and Doug, and Eric. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue W. (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, October 30th at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in Florida on Tuesday, November 1, 2005.

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LAVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-28 published
CALLAN, Eileen Frances (née LAVER)
Peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at the age of 80. Beloved wife of nearly 60 years to the late William. Loving mother of Donna, Doug and his wife Marie, Dale and her husband Ian STEPHENSON and Debbie BERTRAND and her husband Pete JOHANNES. Proud Nanny of 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Jim, Buck, Ina and Marion. She will be missed by her sisters-in-law Norma and Chris as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and Friends. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. A Candlelight Service will be held in the Ward Chapel on Saturday at 7 p.m. Cremation. If desired, donations made in memory of Eileen to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences to the family may be directed to eileen.callan@wardfh.com

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LAVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-05 published
EENHOORN, Peter Robert
Suddenly in Collingwood on Thursday, June 2, 2005, in his 40th year. Peter EENHOORN of Thornton, beloved husband and best friend of Sara EENHOORN (née LAVER.) Loving father of Jesse and Jason both at home. Loving son of Peter and Eileen EENHOORN of Woods Bay. Loved brother of Debbie LUND and husband Jan of Oro Station, Angela SCOTT and husband Merv of Oshawa. Special son-in-law of Charlotte LAVER and the late Barry of Warminster and brother-in-law of Amy. Cherished uncle of Matthew, Justin, Sarah, Rachael, Rebecca and Emily. Loved grand_son of May LAVER of Etobicoke. Will be missed by his best Friends, Jeff and Shayne LEIGH. Family and Friends will be received at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater Street East, Orillia, 705-326-3595 on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from St. James' Anglican Church, corner of Coldwater and Peter Streets, Orillia, on Monday morning, June 6, 2005, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Knox Cemetery, Oro. If desired, memorial donations can made to a trust fund set up for the children and can be made through the funeral home. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.carsonfuneralhomes.com. A Memorial Tree will be planted by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes.

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LAVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-16 published
PELLEGRINI, Emily (née ANTONUTTI)
It is with great sadness that our family announces the death of our dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Emily passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2005, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Quinto PELLEGRINI for over 56 years (1989.) Devoted and loving mother of Sergio PELLEGRINI (deceased) and his wife Ada, and Nellie and her husband Eliseo CRESSATTI (deceased.) Proud grandmother of David CRESSATTI (Rocchina,) Sandra PELLEGRINI, Robert PELLEGRINI (Katherine), John CRESSATTI (Stephanie,) Joan LAVER (Barrie,) and Nancy CUDA (Sam.) Lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Patrick, Emily, Eric and Michael PELLEGRINI, Matthew CRESSATTI, Danielle, Erica and Andrew LAVER, Natalie and Christian CUDA, and Joseph and Elise CRESSATTI. Emily was born in Basiliano, Friuli, Italy, the daughter of Davide and Ida ANTONUTTI. Predeceased by her brothers Elmi and Peter and her sister Luigia. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge St. south of Steeles at Goulding), on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pascal Baylon Roman Catholic Church (92 Steeles Ave. W.) on Monday July 18th, 2005 at 9: 30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Condolences: www.rskane.ca

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LAVERDURE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-09 published
POWER, Douglas▼ Joseph▼ Michael▼
(Born April 9, 1954 in Toronto)
Died of pancreatic cancer with peace and dignity surrounded by his loving family, at Toronto General Hospital, Monday, November 7, 2005. Treasured husband of Janice and loving father of Tegan. Survived by his father Fred POWER and pre-deceased by his mother Mary GAGNON. Son-in-law of Gerald WOODLEY and Glenna HEATH (deceased.) Cherished brother-in-law to Michael WOODLEY, Dawn▼ and Jean LAVERDURE and Christine and Rob SEGUIN. Favourite▼ uncle to Eric, Andrew, Stephanie, Marc, Natalie, Amanda, Kate, Mark, Virginia, Ryan and Kylie and very special cousin to Patrick and Maricon, Anne-Marie and Denise. Cherished nephew of Donald and Betty POWER. Doug's▼ never-say-never attitude was an inspiration to care givers, Friends and family alike. Special thanks to Dr. Malcolm MOORE for believing in the dream and to Marcia MacLEOD and Dr. Laura DAWSON at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Emergency and Palliative Care teams at Toronto General Hospital, especially Chaplain Derek. The world is now short one incredibly generous man whose mental fortitude, simple honesty and uncompromising drive was a life lesson for all who knew him. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street, (at Goulding south of Steeles), on Wednesday and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 3220 Bayview Avenue, on Friday November 11th, 2005 at 10: 30 a.m. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Princess Margaret Hospital. Condolence - www.rskane.ca R.S. Kane 416 221 1159

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LAVERDURE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-26 published
GAUTHIER, Yvette (née BORNAIS)
Peacefully in hospital in Ottawa on Monday, January 24, 2005 at the age of 95. Dearly beloved wife of the late Fernando GAUTHIER. Loving mother of Mariette, Marcel and Thérèse (Gilles BEAUDRY.) Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Joelle, Caroline, Martine, Mélanie and Paul and great-granddaughter Emilie. Dear sister of Alice CHARETTE. Predeceased by her 3 sisters, Laurence SÉGUIN, Aline BRULÉ, Juliette LAVERDURE and 3 brothers, Philippe, Roger and Charles. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Thursday, January 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, January 28 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St-Sébastien Roman Catholic Church, 1000 Frances Street, Ottawa on Saturday, January 29 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Condolences/Donations/Tributes mcgarryfamily.ca 613-748-1200

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LAVERDURE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-13 published
LAVERDURE, Rose
On July 12th, 2005, Rose, loving wife of the late Alcide. Beloved mother of Shirley and her husband Buckey LEBLOND, Dorlene and her late husband Nick CARTER, Donny and his wife Alice, Terry, and the late Edward. Cherished Granny of 11 and great-grandmother of 21, and great-great-grandmother of 3. Rose will also be missed by her sister Yvonne CLOUTIER/CLOUTHIER. Friends will be received at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday, July 14th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, July 15th, 2005 from 10 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 11 a.m.

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LAVERDURE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-09 published
POWER, Douglas▲ Joseph▲ Michael▲
(Born April 9, 1954 in Toronto) Died of pancreatic cancer with peace and dignity surrounded by his loving family, at Toronto General Hospital, Monday, November 7, 2005. Treasured husband of Janice and loving father of Tegan. Survived by his father Fred POWER and predeceased by his mother Mary GAGNON. Son-in-law of Gerald WOODLEY and Glenna HEATH (deceased.) Cherished brother-in-law to Michael WOODLEY, Dawn▲ and Jean LAVERDURE and Christine and Rob SEGUIN. Favourite▲ uncle to Eric, Andrew, Stephanie, Marc, Natalie, Amanda, Kate, Mark, Virginia, Ryan and Kylie and very special cousin to Patrick and Maricon, Anne-Marie and Denise. Cherished nephew of Donald and Betty POWER. Doug's▲ never-say-never attitude was an inspiration to care givers, Friends and family alike. Special thanks to Dr. Malcolm MOORE for believing in the dream and to Marcia MacLEOD and Dr. Laura DAWSON at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Emergency and Palliative Care teams at Toronto General Hospital, especially Chaplain Derek. The world is now short one incredibly generous man whose mental fortitude, simple honesty and uncompromising drive was a life lesson for all who knew him. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles), on Wednesday and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 3220 Bayview Avenue, on Friday, November 11th, 2005 at 10: 30 a.m. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Princess Margaret Hospital. Condolences - www.rskane.ca

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LAVERGNE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-11 published
ROBINSON, Donald
At Parkwood Hospital, on Friday, July 8th, 2005, Donald ROBINSON of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Marigold. Loving father of Allan ROBINSON of Ottawa, Wendy CUFF (Dan) of Wiarton, Ruth WILSON of Toronto, Ted ROBINSON (Janice LAVERGNE) of Grand Forks, British Columbia, John ROBINSON (Dawn-Marie) and Pat HENRY all of London. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters, Joy HOWARD, "Jim" James ROBINSON, Doreen WEAKE and Tom ROBINSON. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy REINHART, Marjorie CALZAVARA, Audrey ALLISON, and by his brother Lawrence ROBINSON. A memorial service will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Tuesday, July 12th, 2005 at 3: 00 p.m. Intement of ashes will take place at Chesley Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Donald are asked to consider the Alzheimer's Society.

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LAVERGNE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-08 published
PATTERSON, William Donald (September 30, 1909-July 5, 2005)
It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Don, Dad, "Grampie", "Great Grampie", on July 5, 2005 at the age of 95. He lived his life of community with pride, dignity and a strong independence.
Don was predeceased by Helen his wife of 48 years. Don was the father of Mary CLARK (Clive) and Bob PATTERSON (Suzanne,) the adored grandfather of Jennifer MAZURKIEWICZ (John,) Panya ESPINAL (Javier) and Joel CLARK and Sarah and Alex PATTERSON (Adriana LAVERGNE) and the great grandfather of Monica, Amaya, and Mika.
A graduate in Maths and Physics from Victoria College, he became actuarial vice-president of the Imperial Life Assurance Company where he worked for 42 years.
Over many years, Don was active in Eglinton-St. George's United Church and most recently in Rotary International. For many years Don enjoyed his summer cottage on Lake Temagami and its woodland environment.
The family will receive Friends at the Trull 'North Toronto' Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge Street (5 blocks south of Lawrence) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2005. A funeral service will be held at Eglinton-St. George's United Church, (corner of Duplex Ave and Lytton Blvd.) at 11 a.m. on July 13, 2005
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Youth and Children's Fund of the Rotary Club of Toronto, c/o Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, M5G 1E4.

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LAVERGNE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-19 published
LAVERGNE, Marie (née DUGGAN)
Peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, November 17, 2005 in her 83rd year, at Aurora Resthaven. Marie, loving mother of Jeanne and her husband Gary SCHNIEDER/SNIDER/SNYDER; Christine and her husband Marty KITTAKA; and predeceased by her son Jean Pierre LAVERGNE. Grandma Marie will be lovingly remembered by Jennifer and her husband Bill LYNCH, Pamela SCHNIEDER/SNIDER/SNYDER, and Max KITTAKA. Dear sister of Theresa DUGGAN, Adrienne HINDS, Patricia and Wayne FULFORD, Annette BODI, Michael and Marion DUGGAN, and special aunt and great aunt Marie to many nieces and nephew. Special thanks to Marcy, the nurses, staff and Dr. Smith at Aurora Resthaven for their Friendship, kindness and wonderful care. Friends may call at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South (northeast corner of Yonge St. and Industrial Pkwy. S.) Aurora (905-727-5421) from 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church (Yonge, north of Wellington). Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Covenant House would be appreciated.

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