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MADIGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-18 published
PARSONS,
Ronald "
Ron"
Ronald (Ron) at home on Monday, April 11, 2005 peacefully passed
away in his 74th year. He was dearly loved and cherished by his
wife Joan
(MADIGAN)
PARSONS who was by his side when his four
month battle with cancer ended. He was a loving, devoted and
caring father to Don and his wife Deb, Linda and her husband
Dave, David and his wife Joan, Dan and Bob and Derek. Will be
loved and remembered by his grandchildren Angela and Steve
HENDERSON,
Bob BOS,
Josh
MADIGAN, Crystal
BOS and Marisa
MADIGAN. Survived
by his step-mother Vera
PARSONS.
Also survived by his loving
sisters Marjorie
BURTON and Audrey
BOURDEAU, and sister-in-laws
Joey and Norma. Dearly remembered by his many nieces and nephews
and their families. He will be sadly missed by his in-laws and
longtime buddy Ross
MADIGAN and also by his Friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by his brothers Art and Gerry and sister Helen. Also
predeceased by his parents Gertrude and Arthur Sr. Cremation
has already taken place. A celebration of Ron's life will be
held at a later date. Forest City Cremation Services 675-0772.
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-13 published
GORSLINE.
Shirley (née
BADGLEY)
Passed away at Woodstock General Hospital after a brief fight
with cancer on Sunday December 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the
late Donald C.
GORSLINE (2004.) Loved mother of Janna (Bill)
TATHAM of Toronto and Carla (Russ)
BLAIR of Mississauga. Dear
grandmother of Michael, Janine and Colin
TATHAM of Toronto and
Adam, Dana, and Emma
BLAIR of Mississauga. Loved sister of Ronald
(Carol) BADGLEY of Belleville, Irvin (Margaret)
BADGLEY of Foxboro,
Reginald (Cathy)
BADGLEY of Belleville, Betty (Alan)
MADIGAN
of Napanee and Eugene (Ruth)
BADGLEY of Picton. Also survived
by several nieces and nephews. Shirley was an avid golfer, bridge
player and devoted to her family. Her strong spirit and cheerful
outlook will be sadly missed by Friends and family. Friends may
call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave.,
Woodstock (539-0004) on Wednesday 7-9 pm where the complete funeral
service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11: 00 am with
Rev. David
WOODALL officiating. Cremation. Contributions to St.
David's United Church or the Woodstock General Hospital - Building
the Vision Campaign would be appreciated. A very special thankyou
to the staff at Thameswood Lodge, Victoria Hospital and the Woodstock
General Hospital. The family would also like to especially thank
the Friends of Shirley who provided such wonderful support since
Don's passing. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-17 published
MADIGAN,
Francis▼ "
Frank▼"
J.▼
Died peacefully on January 14th in the presence of his children
Anne, Stephen and Mary while Irish music played. Born in Limerick
City,
Ireland to parents Bridget
GUERIN and city alderman Patrick
MADIGAN in 1923, he was the 3rd youngest of seven dynamic children.
Frank lived his life through a strong faith, a love of his family
and community, and a commitment to helping the poor and dispossessed.
He was the true Irishman, blessed with a wonderful singing voice,
a great sense of humour, a fabulous story teller, and a twinkle
in his eye. He loved and adored his wife
Theresa▼
QUIN (1925-1992)
and is survived by his brother Anthony in Auckland New Zealand,
daughter Dr. Anne
MADIGAN, her husband Bob
MEGNA and their boys
Frankie and Sean, his son Dr. Stephen
MADIGAN and his daughters
Hannah and Tessa, and his daughter Mary
MADIGAN, her husband
Heward LEE and their daughters Maresa and Mara. The family wish
to thank the exceptional care given to our father by the staff
at Kensington Gardens Health Centre. Resting at the Paul O'Conner
Funeral Home 1939 Lawrence Avenue East (Between Warden and Pharmacy)
from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Mass
in Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Queen and Lockwood near Woodbine)
on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial
Gardens. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to
the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-23 published
PALMER,
Paula (née
WILSON)
At Humber Regional Hospital December 21, 2005. Cherished by her
daughter Jan (née
PALMER)
COUGHTREY, son Mark, sister Mary
McRAE,
brother John
WILSON and forever missed by her grandchildren Dana
and Jamie. Beloved other mother to Caroline
MADIGAN.
Beloved
wife of the late John (Jack)
PALMER.
Sadly missed by Roy
MADIGAN,
niece and nephews Jamie, Lincoln, Jeff, John and Susan. Details
of funeral service to be announced. We will always remember her
compassionate spirit and endless humour.
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-11 published
MADIGAN,
Clarice
Annetta
(MILLOY)
Passed away in Parry Sound on Saturday, January 8th, 2005. Age
85 years. Beloved wife of the late P. Leonard
MADIGAN.
Loving
mother of David
MADIGAN;
Anne
BAKER and her husband Tom; the
late Ken MADIGAN and mother-in-law to Janis
MADIGAN. Dear grandmother
of Jim WISNER; Christopher
WISNER and his wife Sheila; Bill
MADIGAN
and his wife
Laurie;
Michael
MADIGAN and great-grandmother to
Tyler WISNER and Catherine
MADIGAN.
Sister of Edith
DEVITT and
her late husband Martin; Dorothy
MERRETT and her husband Donald
Olive ROGERS and her husband David; and Florence
SHANKS and her
late husband Bruce. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews,
other relatives and Friends. Resting in the Logan Funeral Home,
81 James Street, Parry Sound (800-265-2218) on Tuesday, January
11th, 2005 between the hours of 2: 00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Hillcrest
Mausoleum and Lakeview Cemetery in the spring. Donations to the
McKellar United Church, Diabetes Association or the charity of
your choice would be appreciated.
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-17 published
MADIGAN,
Francis▲ "
Frank▲"
J.▲
Died peacefully, on January 14, 2005, in the presence of his
children Anne, Stephen, and Mary, while Irish music played. Born
in Limerick City, Ireland, to parents Bridget
GUERIN and City
Alderman Patrick
MADIGAN in 1923, he was the third youngest of
seven dynamic children. Frank lived his life through a strong
faith, a love of his family and community, and a commitment to
helping the poor and dispossessed. He was the true Irishman,
blessed with a wonderful singing voice, a great sense of humour,
a fabulous story teller, and a twinkle in his eye. He loved and
adored his wife
Theresa▲
QUIN (1925 - 1992) and is survived by
his brother Anthony in Auckland, New Zealand, daughter Dr. Anne
MADIGAN, her husband Bob
MEGNA and their boys Frankie and Sean
his son Dr. Stephen
MADIGAN and his daughters Hannah and Tessa
and his daughter Mary
MADIGAN, her husband Heward
LEE and their
daughters Maresa and Mara. The family wish to thank the exceptional
care given to our father by the staff at Kensington Gardens Health
Centre. Resting at the Paul O'Conner Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence
Avenue East (between Warden and Pharmacy), from 7-9 p.m. Monday
and 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Mass in Corpus Christi
Catholic Church (Queen and Lockwood, near Woodbine), on Wednesday
morning at 10 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Flowers
gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the St. Vincent
de Paul Society.
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-24 published
HALEY,
Noreen
Mary
(MADIGAN)
At Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Monday, March 21,
2005. Noreen
MADIGAN, in her 83rd year, beloved wife of Frank
HALEY of Loretto. Loving mother of Karen
HALEY and Carmen
MOLINARO,
Edward and Tina
BREED,
Patricia and John
DORAN and Philip
HALEY.
Sadly missed by her 5 grandchildren Joseph, Edward and Meghan
DORAN and Michael and Anthony
MOLINARO.
Resting at Rod Abrams
Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on
Sunday, March 27, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian
Burial will be held in St. James Church, Colgan, 1: 00 p.m. Monday,
March 28, 2005 followed by interment in St. James Cemetery, Colgan.
Donations may be made, in Noreen's memory, to the Dialysis Unit
of Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston.
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-02 published
DUPLESSIS,
Madeleine
Audrey
Suddenly, at Orillia, on Thursday, March 31, 2005, in her 70th
year. Madeleine
DUPLESSIS of Orillia, formerly of Parry Sound
and Toronto. Much loved mother of Ruth Ann
CUNNINGHAM of Orillia,
Michael and his wife Tammy of Ajax, Kevin of Orillia, Wayne and
his wife Emily of China, Troy of Parry Sound, and the late Byron.
Loving grandmother of four grandchildren. Dear sister of Gladys
HAMILTON of Orillia, Ruth and her husband Lawrence
PULLEN of
Markham, Dawn
RICHARDSON and Paul
LAWRENCE of Orillia, and William
MADIGAN and his wife
Jane of Orillia. Visitation will be held
at the Simcoe Funeral Home - 38 James Street E., Orillia on Sunday,
April 3rd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A celebration of Mass for
Christian Burial will be held at the Guardian Angels Church,
115 West Street North, Orillia on Monday, April 4th at 10: 00
a.m. Interment Atherley Cemetery, Atherley. Memorial donations
made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-02 published
HEMENWAY, Kitty May (formerly
BLENKIN, née
GODDARD)
A former resident of Bracebridge Villa passed away at The Pines
in Bracebridge on Thursday, March 31, 2005. Born in Blackwater,
Hants, England, July 29th, 1906, she was a daughter of the late
Edith Mary
(OBORNE-
PIGGOTT) and Sidney James
GODDARD.
Kitty immigrated
with her family to Cobalt, Ontario, in May 1907, later moving
to the Toronto Area. Kitty was predeceased by husbands James
Foston BLENKIN and Harold Cameron
HEMENWAY, daughter Frances
MADIGAN
(Basil,) and sisters Dorothy
WAKEFIELD, Ruby
WILKES and
Nancy WESTON, all of Toronto. She will be sadly missed by her
surviving children, Marie
BROUGHTON
(George) of Bracebridge,
Ontario, Steve
HEMENWAY
(Carole) of Kingston, Nova Scotia and
Kerry MATERI of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan and her many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. By request there will be no visitation
or funeral, a family memorial service to be held at a later date.
Donations may be made to the charity of choice, or South Muskoka
Hospital Foundation, Bracebridge. Expressions of condolence may
be passed to Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner Chapel", 1 Mary Street,
Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 2B6 or on-line at condolences@reynoldsfuneral.com.
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-26 published
STEVENS,
Beatrice
Ena (née
LAKE)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at her home Princess
Gardens in Peterborough, in her 100th year. Formerly of Toronto,
and Fortune, Newfoundland. Beatrice, loving wife for over 59
years of the late Thomas Herbert
STEVENS.
Special friend at Princess
Gardens of the late Harold
LANG.
Loving mother of Robert Blake
STEVENS (wife Susan), Thomas Clyde
STEVENS (wife Gail) and Brenda
Jane VAN
LIER (husband Winston.) Beatrice will be remembered
with great love and will be sadly missed by grandchildren, Robert
STEVENS (Corrina), Carolyn Louise
STEVENS, Jennifer
DIPPER (Doug),
Alana MANTLER (Dave), Laurie
HAYLEY (Matthew), Karin
VAN
LIER
and fiancé Phil
BENNETT and Elizabeth
STEVENS.
Great-grandmother
to Elijah, Alexis, Kayley and Connor. Predeceased by parents
Arthur Wesley and Mary Ellen
LAKE and brother Basil
LAKE, and
sisters Mabel
CANTELON,
Ethel and Blanche
LAKE, Betty
CRAWFORD
and Gladys
PAUL. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday,
May 28th at 1: 30 p.m. at the Comstock Funeral Home and Cremation
Centre, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough. Visitation and Reception
following the service. The Reverend Stan
MADIGAN will be officiating.
Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Salvation Army would
be appreciated by the family.
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MADIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-09 published
MADIGAN,
Sandra
Peacefully with courage and dignity on July 7, 2005, Sandy passed
away at the cottage she so loved at Miner's Bay, her beloved
husband Pat at her side. Proud and loving Mom of Mishelle Debra,
Hayley Violet and Kelsey Frances. Dear sister to Douglas
HERD.
Sandy will be sadly missed by her many, many Friends. Visitation
will be held at the O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville
(905-642-2855) on Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass from St.
Marks Church, 345 Gladpark Ave. on Monday at 11 a.m. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Markham-Stouffville
Hospital Oncology Department.
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MADILL o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.markdale.the_markdale_standard 2005-04-27 published
MADILL,
Mervyn
In loving memory of a special brother, brother-in-law, uncle
and great uncle Mervyn
MADILL who passed away April 30th, 2002.
Merv was a person you could not help loving.
His heart purer than gold.
To those who knew him and loved him,
His memory will never grow old.
Always loved and remembered, Joyce, Roy and Family.
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MADILL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-09-27 published
MADILL,
Harold▼
Stuart▼
A man ahead of his time. Peacefully at the Wiarton Hospital on
Sunday,▼
September▼ 25th, 2005. Harold
MADILL of Lion's head in
his 84th year. Beloved husband of Josephine
(SKALIK)
MADILL.
Harold is also survived by nieces and nephews. Lovingly remembered
by Bill and
Jo McLEES of Lion's head and by his many Friends
in the solar and environmental groups on the Bruce Peninsula.
Predeceased by one sister, Betty
HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, and one brother Ralph
MADILL.
Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremated remains
in Eastnor Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
or to Green Tags Ontario would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted
to the George Funeral Home, Wiarton. Condolences may be sent
to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com
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MADILL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-12-17 published
MADILL,
Josephine▼
Elizabeth▼ "Jo"
(SKALIK)
Peacefully at Gateway Haven Nursing Home, Wiarton on Friday,
December▼ 16th, 2005. Jo
(SKALIK)
MADILL of Lion's head in her
88th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold
MADILL
(September▲▼
25th, 2005). Jo is survived by several nieces and nephews and
lovingly remebered by Bill and
Jo McLEES of Lion's Head. Cremation
has taken place. Spring interment of cremated remains in Eastnor
Cemetery, Lion's Head. Donations to Friends of Gateway Haven
or the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated. Arrangements
entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Wiarton. Condolences may
be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com
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MADILL o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2005-02-09 published
Mary Margaret
WASSEGIJIG
In loving memory of Mary Margaret
WASSEGIJIG,
June 15, 1940 - February 4, 2005.
Mary WASSEGIJIG of Hamilton died at her residence on Friday, February
4, 2005 at the age of 64 years. She was born on M'Chigeeng First Nation,
Manitoulin Island, daughter of the late Angus and Elizabeth
(PANIMICK)
WASSEGIJIG.
Mary enjoyed her grandchildren and taught them her love of music. She sang, played guitar,
piano and harmonica and will always be remembered for her music. Mary is lovingly remembered
by her children, Michael (Annie) of M'Chigeeng, Darlene (Keith
MADILL) of Hamilton, John (and
friend Paula), Karen (Sanders), Cecille all of Niagara Falls and Calvin of
Hamilton. Loved grandma of 17 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dear
sister of Genevieve
WASSEGIJIG of M'Chigeeng and Bertha
ROGERS of Espanola.
Predeceased by brothers Michael and Vincent and sisters Margaret and
Catherine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends called at the M'Chigeeng
Community Complex after 4: 30 pm on Sunday. The funeral mass was celebrated
on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 11 am at Immaculate Conception Church with
Father Robert
FOLIOT as celebrant. Interment M'Chigeeng Cemetery. Culgin Funeral Home.
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MADILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-28 published
OSMOND,
Bernie (formerly
LETCHER, née
CRIM)
Peacefully at her residence, on Tuesday, January 25th, 2005,
Bernie
Letcher (née
CRIM)
OSMOND of London in her 68th year.
Wife of the late Austin
LETCHER.
Beloved mother of Austin (Cathy)
LETCHER, Donald (Denise)
LETCHER, and Patricia
LETCHER. Loving
grandmother of Austin IV and Michael. Dear sister of Marie, Annie,
Don and Kathy, Mel and Linda, Bill and Jean, Bea, and Bert. Also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers-in-law,
George GADBOIS, Ernie
CLARKSON, Gordon
MADILL and Gord
CRAWFORD.
Family and Friends will be received at the Westview Funeral Chapel,
709 Wonderland Road North (2 blocks north of Oxford), on Friday,
January 28th, 2005 from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. There will be no funeral
service. Cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation
in memory of Bernie are asked to consider the London Health Sciences
Foundation - Cancer Centre or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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MADILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-16 published
MADILL,
Lillian▼
E.▼ (formerly
JOHNSTON, née
UREN)
Lillian E.
MADILL died with grace July 13th 2005 in her 96th
year in London, Ontario. Lillian was born January 25th, 1910
a daughter of the Manse in Highgate (Essex County) daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. Herbert
UREN.
She graduated from Mitchell Public
School in 1923, London Central C.I. 1928 and University of Western
Ontario in 1931 where she excelled at tennis and basketball.
A member of U.W.O. Athletic "W" Club, Lillian faithfully followed
Western's varsity sports all of her life. Lillian taught highschool
in Brantford and London prior to marring Dr. William S.
JOHNSTON
in 1938. After the birth of Penny and Richard, her husband served
overseas with the R.C.A.M.C. in Bassingstoke, England for four
years during World War 2.
Lillian was President of the London Y.M./Y.W.C.A. in 1960 and
was very active at First St. Andrew's United Church where she
taught Sunday School and was a member of United Church Women
for over 50 years. For Lillian, First St. Andrew's was her second
home. Her favourite retreat was the shores of Lake Huron at Kincardine
where her father was a Methodist Minister 1916-1919 and where
she first went to school in 1915 at Kincardine Public School.
She▼ is pre-deceased by her first husband, Dr. William S.
JOHNSTON
(1971) and second husband Frank
MADILL
(Wingham.▼)
Also▼ predeceased
by her beloved siblings Herbert Margaret, Helen and Evelyn. Sorely
missed by her children Penny
JOHNSTON
(Toronto,▼)
Richard▼
JOHNSTON
(Wendy) (Orillia) and Ian
JOHNSTON
(Marilyn)
(Toronto.▼) cherished
grandmother of Andrew, Beth
KUDAR (Tyler), Mary, William, Alex
and Robin. Much loved greatgrandmother of Calvin and Claire
KUDAR
(Orillia). In lieu of flowers, if desired donations to First
United St. Andrew's, 350 Queen's Avenue, London, Ontario. N6B
1X6 would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place. A memorial
service will be held at First St. Andrew's Chapel in September
(date pending).
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MADILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-03 published
MADILL,
Lillian▲▼
(JOHNSTON)
A memorial service for the late Lillian
MADILL
(JOHNSTON) will
be held Saturday, September 10th, 12 noon, at First St. Andrew's
United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London with reception to follow.
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MADILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-10-12 published
WATERS,
Lloyd
M.
Peacefully, at Kensington Village, London, on Monday, October
3, 2005, Lloyd M.
WATERS of Mt. Brydges, in his 86th year. Beloved
husband of Marion (née
MORCOM)
WATERS of 62 years.
son of the
late Reuben and Pearl (née
VEALE)
WATERS, formerly of Caradoc
Township. Survived by one brother, Rayburn
WATERS of Rockland,
Ontario, as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by
5 brothers: Cecil, Cyril, Gilbert, Erwin, and Everett and 3 sisters:
Mary PEAKER,
Marjorie
MAY, and Elva
NEWTON. Visitation was held
at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home, on Thursday, October 6 where
funeral service was conducted by Reverend Don
KEENLISIDE.
Pallbearers
at the service were Jim
BAXTER,
Steve
DAUSETT, Frank
HEESBEEN,
Terry MADILL, Terry
DEVARENNE, and Tony
COUTO. Interment Mt.
Brydges
Cemetery.
Mr.
WATERS was born and raised in Caradoc Township
and served with the Armed Forces for 29 years which included
his service during World War 2. He resided in Mt. Brydges since
he retired 36 years ago. He was a member of Mt. Brydges Royal
Canadian Legion.
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-13 published
BROOKING,
Ruth
Patricia (née
BROOKING) B.A. Queen's University,
B.L.S. University of Toronto (Former Chief Executive Officer,
Oshawa Public Library 1974-1993)
After a courageous battle with cancer, Ruth passed away peacefully,
surrounded by loved ones, at Oshawa General Hospital on Tuesday,
January 11, 2005. Born March 17, 1928 West Whitby Township, Ruth
was the youngest daughter of Ernest and Hazel
BROOKING.
The last
member of the Brooking family, she was predeceased by her parents
and her sisters Ethel, Florence, Eva (Mrs. John
BRIGHTMAN) and
May (Mrs. William H.
YOUNG). Ruth was the dearly loved aunt of
Janice MADILL, Oshawa; Paul
YOUNG (Carol), Wellington; Bob
YOUNG
(Laura), Brooklin; Heather
SHAY/SHEA, Wellington. She was the dear
great aunt of Jeff
MADILL
(Cheryl,)
Rob
MADILL (Kelly,) Angela
SHAY/SHEA and Gregory and Walter
YOUNG and she was the loved great
great aunt of Morgann and Matthew
MADILL and Emma
MADILL.
Ruth's
entire career was devoted to the Oshawa Public Library. She was
head of cataloguing, head of adult services, assistant chief
librarian and Chief Executive Officer from 1974-1993. During
her term of office, the library underwent considerable expansion
with the construction of the Jess Hann Branch in 1977, the major
expansion of the R.S. McLaughlin Library, the new book mobile
in 1981, and the building of the North View Branch in 1987 and
the implementation of the
GEAC automation system in 1988. Ruth
was involved in many aspects of the Oshawa community, and gave
extensively of her time. She served as Vice President on the
Board of Directors of Parkwood Estate and on the Board of Brooklin
United Church. She was a member of the 'Now and Forever' campaign.
Ruth was a member of the Brooking Society, Devon, England, the
Rotary Club of Oshawa, the Air Cadet committee and the Canadian
Club of Oshawa and Durham of which she served as President from
1989-1990. For her many years of volunteer service to the City
of Oshawa Ruth was awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in
2000. In addition to her career and her volunteer work, Ruth
was devoted to her family. She was young at heart and always
game for anything. She will be deeply missed. Ruth's family is
grateful to all the doctors and nurses who cared for her during
her illness. Ruth fought this insidious disease with fierce determination.
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2002, Ruth continued to
live life to the fullest, and was determined to take her last
trip on the Queen Mary II only months ago with one of her Friends.
Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East,
Oshawa with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday January
15th at 2 p.m. Interment Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. In lieu
of flowers, memorial donations to the Oshawa Public Library,
Parkwood Foundation, or Brooklin United Church would be appreciated.
Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-04 published
MADILL,
Henry
Harrison,▲▼ 1988 -- Died This Day
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 Page S7
Architect and soldier born in Beaverton, Ontario, in 1889.
After attending Jarvis Collegiate Institute in Toronto, he graduated
from the University of Toronto with a degree in architecture
in 1912 and joined the faculty. An officer in the cadet corps,
he later helped train Polish troops at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario,
during the First World War. As an architect, he designed the
North Toronto Collegiate Institute as well as Toronto's first
condominium-style development near Avenue Road and St. Clair
Avenue. His most famous work is the Thomas Foster Memorial in
Uxbridge,
Ontario
Mr.
FOSTER, a former mayor of Toronto, had
asked Mr. MADILL to design a family mausoleum similar to the
Taj Mahal. During the Second World War, he held the rank of lieutenant-colonel
and commanded the Canadian Officers Training Corps.
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-15 published
MADILL,
Lillian▲▼
E.▲▼ (formerly
JOHNSTON, née
UREN)
Died with grace July 13th, 2005 in her 96th year in London, Ontario.
Lillian was born January 25th, 1910 a daughter of the Manse in
Highgate▼
(Essex▼
County▼) daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Herbert
UREN.
She graduated from Mitchell Public School in 1923, London Central
C.I. 1928 and University of Western Ontario in 1931 where she
excelled at tennis and basketball. A member of U.W.O. Athletic
'W' Club, Lillian faithfully followed Western's varsity sports
all of her life.
Lillian taught high school in Brantford and London prior to her
marrying Dr. William S.
JOHNSTON in 1938. After the birth of
Penny and Richard, her husband served overseas with the R.C.A.M.C.
in Bassingstoke, England for four years during World War 2.
Lillian was President of the London Y.M./Young Women's Christian
Association in 1960 and was very active at First St. Andrew's
United Church were she taught Sunday School and was a member
of United Church Women for over 50 years. For Lillian, First
St. Andrew's was her second home. Her favourite retreat was the
shores of Lake Huron at Kincardine where her father was a Methodist
Minister 1916-1919 and where she first went to school in 1915
at Kincardine Public School.
She▲▼ is predeceased by her first husband, Dr. William S.
JOHNSTON
(1971) and second husband Frank
MADILL
(Wingham.▲▼)
Also▲▼ predeceased
by her beloved siblings Herbert, Margaret, Helen and Evelyn.
Sorely▼ missed by her children Penny
JOHNSTON
(Toronto,▲▼)
Richard▲▼
JOHNSTON
(Wendy▼)
(Orillia▼) and Ian
JOHNSTON (Marilyn) (Toronto.)
Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Beth
KUDAR
(Tyler,▼)
Mary,▼
William,▼
Alex and Robin. Much loved great-grandmother of Calvin and Claire
KUDAR
(Orillia.▼)
In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations to First United St.
Andrew's 350 Queen's Avenue, London, Ontario. N6B 1X6 would be
appreciated. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will
be held at First St. Andrew's Chapel in September (date pending).
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-16 published
MADILL,
Lillian▲
E.▲ (formerly
JOHNSTON, née
UREN)
Died with grace July 13th, 2005 in her 96th year in London, Ontario.
Lillian was born January 25th, 1910 a daughter of the Manse in
Highgate▲
(Essex▲
County▲) daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Herbert
UREN.
She graduated from Mitchell Public School in 1923, London Central
C.I. 1928 and University of Western Ontario in 1931 where she
excelled at tennis and basketball. A member of U.W.O. Athletic
'W' Club, Lillian faithfully followed Western's varsity sports
all of her life.
Lillian taught high school in Brantford and London prior to her
marrying Dr. William S.
JOHNSTON in 1938. After the birth of
Penny and Richard, her husband served overseas with the R.C.A.M.C.
in Bassingstoke, England for four years during World War 2.
Lillian was President of the London Y.M./ Young Women's Christian
Association in 1960 and was very active at First St. Andrew's
United Church where she taught Sunday School and was a member
of United Church Women for over 50 years. For Lillian, First
St. Andrew's was her second home. Her favourite retreat was the
shores of Lake Huron at Kincardine where her father was a Methodist
Minister 1916-1919 and where she first went to school in 1915
at Kincardine Public School.
She▲ is predeceased by her first husband, Dr. William S.
JOHNSTON
(1971) and second husband Frank
MADILL
(Wingham.▲)
Also▲ predeceased
by her beloved siblings Herbert, Margaret, Helen and Evelyn.
Sorely▲ missed by her children Penny
JOHNSTON
(Toronto,▲)
Richard▲
JOHNSTON
(Wendy▲)
(Orillia▲) and Ian
JOHNSTON (Marilyn) (Toronto.)
Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Beth
KUDAR
(Tyler,▲)
Mary,▲
William,▲
Alex and Robin. Much loved great-grandmother of Calvin and Claire
KUDAR
(Orillia.▲)
In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations to First United St.
Andrew's 350 Queen's Avenue, London, Ontario. N6B 1X6 would be
appreciated. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will
be held at First St. Andrew's Chapel in September (date pending).
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-12 published
MADILL,
Eleanor
Morison (née
FORBES)
Died peacefully at the Hôtel Dieu Hospital in Sherbrooke, Québec
on Sunday, October 9, 2005. Beloved wife of John Arthur
MADILL
and dear mother of Diane
McLERNON
(Peter,)
Jennifer and Kenneth
(Rochelle). Grandmother of Robin, Kenny and Jamie McLernon and
Charlotte and Isabella
MADILL.
Following cremation, a Memorial Service will be held on Friday,
October 14th at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Mount Royal Funeral
Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont.
The family will receive condolences one hour before the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fondation Hôpital
Hôtel Dieu, 580 Bowen sud, Sherbrooke, Québec J1G 2E8
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-20 published
OSTER,
William
Allan
Passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, February 18, 2005.
Bill, loving husband of Shirley
OSTER.
son of Allan and Hattie
OSTER, formerly of Concord. Beloved father of Darlene
MADILL,
Diane MADILL (the late Dale
MADILL) and Gary
WHITE/WHYTE,
Mike and
Iris OSTER,
Tom and Clare
OSTER, Lorraine
OSTER, Lorne and Sheila
OSTER, and the late Allan
OSTER. Cherished grandfather of Allan
MADILL and Claire
WATERS, Gary
MADILL, Laurie-Ann
MADILL and
Brett MARTIN,
Jason
MADILL and Courtney
TRACEY, Bradley and Scott
OSTER and great-grandfather of Zachary
MADILL and Korrissa
MARTIN.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2005 at Fawcett
Funeral Home - Creemore Chapel, 182 Mill Street, Creemore, from
2-4 and 7-9 in the evening. A Funeral Service will take place
in the Chapel on Monday, February 21, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Avening Sunday School,
Avening Hall or the Canadian Cancer Society in Bill's memory.
Friends may leave comments for the family by visiting www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-02 published
VAGASI,
Daniel
Slipped away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2005 at St. Michael's
Hospital, age 89. Preceded in death by his loving daughter Susi.
Survived by his loyal wife Anna and his granddaughters, Robyn
STRONGITHARM and Monica
MADILL (née
HILDEBRANDT.)
Visitation
will be held in the chapel at York Cemetery (Yonge and Sheppard)
at 1: 00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, followed by interment at 3:00
p.m.
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-15 published
HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, Edna Elizabeth "Betty" (née
MADILL)
It is with appropriate reverence and muted celebration that we
announce the passing of our dear mother on March 14, 2005. In
her 89th year, she died peacefully following a week of care at
the William Osler Health Centre - Etobicoke Campus. We all have
splendid memories of the contributions she made to so many in
so many ways, not the least were her sons and daughters, 13 grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren. She will be especially remembered
by sons Frederick David and Gordon Douglas, and their wives Lorna
and Leslie, son-in-law E. Joseph (Joe)
CALNAN, her brother Harold
Stuart MADILL and wife
Josephine,▲▼ and nephew Ralph
HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON.
Daughters Elizabeth Ann and Barbara Jane
CALNAN, and her brother
Ralph MADILL, predeceased her. A top-ranked golfer, she shared
her joy for the sport with the Humber Valley "Swingers" until
she retired her clubs only a few years ago. She was also in high
demand as a contract bridge partner with several clubs. According
to her wishes, there will be no funeral service or reception
at this time; her ashes will be interred at Victoria Lawn Cemetery
in St. Catharines on July 2nd at which time a celebration of
her life will take place. Anyone wishing to remember her, is
invited to make a contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society
(Research), or in her name with the charity of choice.
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-14 published
JUDGE,
Dorothy
Kathleen (née
SHILSON)
Loving hands, generous heart, courageous spirit. It is with great
sadness and fond memories that we announce the passing of Dorothy
K. JUDGE (née
SHILSON,) in her 79th year, on Friday, May 13,
2005, after a lifetime full of family, Friends, gardening, cards,
dancing and farming. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Free
JUDGE.
Dear mother of Clark (Andrea) and Kim (Paul). Her grandchildren,
Clark, Kirk and Todd, held a very special place in her life.
Fondly remembered by John
MADILL.
Dorothy was a lifetime member
of Valley Chapter No. 297, O.E.S., Caledon East. The pain of
her loss leaves an emptiness, but the memory and reflection of
her life leaves a legacy incomparable. The family will receive
their Friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy.
50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9
o'clock. Funeral service will be held at St. James Anglican Church,
6025 Old Church Road, Caledon East on Monday, May 16 at 2 o'clock.
Interment family plot, Providence Cemetery. If desired, memorial
donations may be made to the Caledon Community Services, Upper
Level, 18 King Street E., Bolton L7E 1E8 or Hospice Caledon,
12295 Highway 50, Unit 4, Bolton L7E 1M2. Eastern Star service
will be held Sunday evening at 6: 45 o'clock. Condolences for
the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-08 published
MADILL,
Mary▼
Elizabeth▲▼ (née
GREIG)
On Sunday, June 5, 2005 at the William Osler Hospital, Brampton,
at the age of 87. Mary was born in Uxbridge, Ontario, the daughter
of Willard
GREIG and Blanche
SIMPSON on November 14, 1917. Beloved
wife of the late Gordon E.
MADILL.
Loving▼ mother of David W.
MADILL (Jo
Ann) of Victoria, British Columbia and William A.
MADILL
(Debbie) of Brampton. Cherished grandmother of Kathy (Scott)
and Steve (Leanna) and great-grandma of twins Makayla and Mariah.
Dear sister of John
GREIG.
Predeceased by sister Jesse
GREIG
and brother Willard
GREIG.
Mary was Past Matron Eastern Star.
A Memorial Service will be held at Pineland Presbyterian Church,
5270 New Street, Burlington, on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 4: 30
p.m. with interment at the Thomas Foster Memorial Cemetery at
a later date. (Arrangements entrusted to Smith's Funeral HomeS,
Burlington, 905-632-3333) www. smithsfh.com
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-13 published
MADILL,
Vaughn
James
(Retired from Air Canada as Inbound Baggage Supervisor in 1993
after 23 years) Suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre,
Newmarket on Saturday, June 11, 2005. Vaughn
MADILL of Bradford
and formerly of Tottenham, in his 69th year. Beloved husband
of Margerie
(GAUTHIER.) Dear father of Dawn (Brian)
MOREAU.
Dear
grandfather of Brent, Natalie and Kiel
MOREAU.
Brother of Garnet
(Orma) MADILL and Barbara (Ted)
BURDETTE.
Best friend of Bobbi
and Muffy. Friends may call at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford
for visitation on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 from 12 noon until
the time of a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment
of ashes at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the
charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-06 published
KELLY,
Susan
Marie
Released from pain at last, in her 44th year from Brain Cancer
on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Penetanguishene General Hospital.
Passed from the loving arms of her husband and best friend, Alan
David KELLY of Barrie to be reunited with brothers Thomas Park
and Peter James. Devoted mother of Cailin Meaghan. Cherished
daughter to Ruth and Clarence
MADILL, sister to Sarah Jane (Michael)
STRICKLAND and aunt to her son Darryl
VAREY of Calgary. Beloved
daughter-in-law to Rachel and Adam
KELLY, sister-in-law to Ron
and Serena all of Port McNicoll. Loved Goddaughter of Carol and
Harry HELFENSTEIN and Barbara and Ralph
PETZKE.
Special "aunt"
to Josh, Garrett and Alyssa. Former Pharmacy Tech at Sandy Cove
Drugs and Wal-Mart, Barrie. While attending Kipling Collegiate
Susan became a Chief Petty Officer at R.C.S.S.C. Illustrious
and earned her Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. After moving to
Barrie she used her experience as a Canada Cord Guide to become
a Leader to Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders. Her family was
always her first priority, and remained so till the end. Remembrances
to a television procurement fund at Penetanguishene General Hospital
for Palliative Care patients in Susan's name would be appreciated.
This may be done through Alan
KELLY.
Friends may call at the
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday,
September 12. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, September
13 at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow with interment in Allenwood
Cemetery.
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-27 published
MADILL,
Harold▲
Stuart▲
A man ahead of his time. Peacefully at the Wiarton Hospital on
Sunday,▲
September▲▼ 25, 2005. Harold
MADILL of Lion's head in his
84th year. Beloved husband of Josephine
(SKALIK)
MADILL.
Harold
is also survived by nieces and nephews. Lovingly remembered by
Bill and
Jo McLEES of Lion's head and by his many Friends in
the solar and environmental groups on the Bruce Peninsula. Predeceased
by one sister Betty
HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON and one brother Ralph
MADILL.
Cremation
has taken place. Interment of cremated remains in Eastnor Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Green Tags
Ontario would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the George
Funeral Home, Wiarton. Condolences may be sent to the family
at www.georgefuneralhome.com
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-18 published
MADILL,
Karen
Marie▲ (née
MONTGOMERY)
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 16th, 2005.
Beloved wife and together again with the late Alan
MADILL.
Loving▲
and devoted mother of Robert (Raquel
BENOIT,)
Michael and Sean.
Daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret
MONTGOMERY (née
CAMERON.)
Dear daughter-in-law of the late Jack and Donna
MADILL.
Sister
and sister-in-law to the late Jack Montgomery, Ray and Catherine
JOHNSTON,
Jim and Philis
MONTGOMERY, John and Valerie
MADILL,
Ervin and Barbara
KASS.
Missed by nieces and nephews. Fondly
remembered for her caring heart, wit, and laughter by family
and Friends coast to coast. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane
Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles)
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday October 19, 2005. A funeral
service will be held at 1 p.m. in the Chapel on Thursday. Interment
at Westminister Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society.
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MADILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-17 published
MADILL,
Josephine▲
Elizabeth▲ "Jo"
(SKALIK)
Peacefully, at Gateway Haven Nursing Home, Wiarton, on Friday,
December▲ 16, 2005. Jo
(SKALIK)
MADILL of Lion's Head, in her
88th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold
MADILL
(September▲
25, 2005). Jo is survived by several nieces and nephews and lovingly
remembered by Bill and
Jo McLEES of Lion's Head. Cremation has
taken place. Spring interment of cremated remains in Eastnor
Cemetery, Lion's Head. Donations to Friends of Gateway or the
Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted
to the George Funeral Home, Wiarton. Condolences may be sent
to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com
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MADISON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-24 published
VIEIRA,
Palmira
At London Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, January 23, 2005,
Palmira VIEIRA in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Artur
VIEIRA.
Loving mother of Celia
VIEIRA of London, Lizete Vieira
COOKE
(Andrew) of Toronto and Nelson
VIEIRA
(Sandra
NORIEGA) of London.
Loved grandmother of Taylor
MADISON. Dear sister of Alice
PEIXOTO,
Jose SOUSA
(Leonor) and Cidalina
BATISTA (Jose,) all of Portugal.
Predeceased by her sister Guilhermina. Visitiors will be received
in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St. on Tuesday from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Cross
Church (Elm St. at Hamilton Rd.), date and time to be announced.
Entombment St. Peter's Cemetery.
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MADISON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-18 published
WESTELAKEN,
Christianus
M. "
Chris"
WESTELAKEN at Bluewater Health-Norman Site, Sarnia on Sunday,
July 17, 2005, Christianus M. (Chris)
WESTELAKEN of Forest (formerly
Grand Bend). Beloved husband of Rina
(DONKERS)
WESTELAKEN. Dear
father of Deborah (Bill)
McKAY,
Mitchell, Rose-Anne (Robert)
SECCARECCIA, Unionville, Peter (Barb)
WESTELAKEN, Saint Mary's,
Paul WESTELAKEN, South Carolina, Lisa (Vittorio)
PASSARELLI,
Rome. Grandfather of Christopher, Nicholas, Sarah, Michael, Jordon,
Stephen, Carley, Rachel, Ellen, Mackenzie, Ryan, Morgan, Chiara,
Giuacomo, Livia and Guiseppi. Survived by brother Tony
WESTELAKEN,
Milton, Sisters Martina
WYGERGANGS, Milton, Ann
VAN
BOXMEER,
Wyoming, Marie
VAN
DOORN, Holland, Bertha
SMITS, Holland. Predeceased
by brother Joe
WESTELAKEN and sister Wilhemina
TIBOSCH of Holland.
Aged 74 years. Resting at Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home and Cremation
Centre, McFarlane Chapel, 9 James Street South at Watt, Forest.
Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass St. Christophers
Church, Union Street, Forest, Wednesday morning July 20th at
11 a.m. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wyoming. Donations to
Canadian Cancer Society appreciated, cheques only received at
Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Dr.
DOSTALER, Dr.
MADISON, nurses and staff at Palliative care for their care and
kindness to Chris. A memorial tree will be planted in memory
of "Chris" by the Dodge family.
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MADISON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-25 published
Friends watched horrified as two men shot to death
Three on balcony saw fatal shooting
Police hope
DNA tests prove fruitful
By Tracy HUFFMAN,
Crime
Reporter
It took about two minutes.
A violent dispute. Gunfire. One man lies dead on the apartment's
living room floor, his friend bleeding to death in the kitchen.
Two men flee, losing their dark blue and white bandanas in a
laneway behind the apartment building.
It was Friday night, about 9: 30. On the balcony of the third-floor
Niagara St. apartment, three other people had been smoking. They
saw the fight begin and witnessed one of their Friends take a
gunshot to the chest.
One man on the balcony ran out of the apartment to a nearby stairwell.
Another called 911 from his cellphone but realized he didn't
know the address.
He too left the apartment, panicking, banging on doors as he
ran down the hall, trying to find someone who could tell him
the address.
The third man stayed in the apartment with his Friends: Justin
HODGE, 20, who was later pronounced dead at the scene, and Damian
MUIRHEAD, 22, who had been shot in the neck.
MUIRHEAD died in hospital.
"We believe that the motive for the murders is robbery," Toronto
police homicide Det. Sgt. Ken
TAILOR/TAYLOR said at a news conference
yesterday. "It is quite possible... the suspects believed that
they may have been able to go into that apartment to get some
drugs and/or money."
The suspects wore bandanas over their faces, and police don't
have detailed descriptions of them. Police have spoken to two
of the men on the balcony and are hoping to hear from the third.
TAILOR/TAYLOR stressed that investigators do not believe he was involved
in the slayings, but he might be able to provide valuable information.
Bandanas and a silver watch found in a nearby laneway are being
tested for
DNA.
TAILOR/TAYLOR said he is hopeful those tests will help
track down the killers.
TAILOR/TAYLOR said police found some marijuana and ecstasy inside the
apartment: No. 313 at 180 Niagara St. Although both victims had
had some minor dealings with police,
TAILOR/TAYLOR said neither were
part of a gang.
HODGE, an aspiring hip-hop artist who was working on an album,
had an amazing sense of humour, said his sister Sara in an interview.
"He was a clown. He always had something funny to say. He was
an intelligent boy with a vast vocabulary," she said.
Sara HODGE, 22, visited her brother almost every day, she said,
and had been at the apartment that night.
"I left early, but I don't really know why."
She described her younger brother as handsome and popular.
"He did not have one enemy. He was my best friend, my other half.
I am lost without him. We told each other we loved each other.
We laughed together. We cried together," she said through tears.
HODGE said she introduced her brother and
MUIRHEAD about six
or seven years ago. For several years, she dated
MUIRHEAD and
they all lived together.
"He was a good guy, a happy guy," she said. "He always had a
kind word to say... Damian, he wanted to make something of himself,
but he wasn't sure how to get there."
MUIRHEAD had been living in a basement apartment at his aunt's
North York house.
Dee Dee SCRUTON said her nephew was outgoing and popular.
"Damian had all kinds of Friends, everywhere he went, everybody
loved Damian," she said, adding, "They were both good kids, kind-hearted."
Yesterday, both families were making funeral arrangements.
"I'm holding it together because that's what Damian would want,"
SCRUTON said. "He loved and respected me and I loved and respected
him. He was my friend first, my nephew second. That's what he
said, we were Friends. I just got to hold it together for him."
HODGE lived with his friend Steve
MADISON at the 62-unit low-rise
Niagara Neighbourhood Cooperative in King West village, which
has many upscale condominiums, trendy restaurants and bars.
MADISON was at work the night of the shooting.
MUIRHEAD had stopped in for a visit with his friend some time
before 9: 30 p.m., when at least two men entered the apartment.
Three other men dropped in to say hello and to pick up a cellphone
from MUIRHEAD.
Those three -- who were on the balcony at the
time of the deadly fight -- hadn't planned on staying.
"Justin was the target,"
TAILOR/TAYLOR said. The suspects may have known
him.
The homicide officer believes
MUIRHEAD was shot after coming
to the aid of his friend.
The fight was short, but violent,
TAILOR/TAYLOR said, noting both dead
men had a number of injuries.
MUIRHEAD, he noted, broke one knuckle
in the melee.
"It is quite evident that both deceased were involved in quite
a violent fight just prior to their deaths. It is my belief that
one or both suspects are injured as a result of this fight,"
TAILOR/TAYLOR said.
Two of the three men on the balcony spoke with police, providing
a lot of detail about how the fight broke out.
TAILOR/TAYLOR said police
have yet to talk to the third man who was on the balcony that
night.
"This witness was a friend of Justin's,"
TAILOR/TAYLOR said.
"It appeared that he had called Justin on his cellular phone
just prior to the murder and Justin let this person into the
apartment."
He asked that the man call homicide detectives.
"I know you knew my brother,"
HODGE said of the witness. "You
were probably scared, probably still scared. It is very important
that you do come forward and give whatever information you have.
Two people are gone and many more are hurting."
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call
TAILOR/TAYLOR
at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers, 416-222-8477.
with files from Betsy
POWELL
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MADISON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-19 published
MADISON,
Marjorie
Peacefully passed away, on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the age
of 78. Predeceased by her loving husband William. Beloved mother
of Cindy, Dave, Jim (deceased) and Dennis, and their families.
A special thank you to the staff at Sunrise of Unionville, for
their compassion and care. A Memorial Gathering will be held
on Thursday, April 21, 2005 from 6: 00 to 8:30 p.m. at the R.S.
Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles).
A Celebration of Life will be held at 7: 30 p.m. Ifdesired, donations
may be made to the Humane Society or the Alzheimer Society. Condolences
www.rskane.ca
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