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MELETIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-05 published
COWAN, Colin
Suddenly, in Mississauga on January 26th, 2005. Beloved brother of Jane MELETIS, brother-in-law of Panos and uncle of Zoë and Nicholas MELETIS. Valued employee of Matrix Logistics. Private cremation was held in Mississauga. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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MELFI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-24 published
GALLUCCI, Gina
Peacefully, at home, with her family at her side, on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Maria BOIELLO and Lou and his wife Colleen. Dearly loved grandma of Deanna, Giuliana, Joey and Jordan. Gina will be forever loved by her sister Maria (Leonardo) MELFI and brother Ennio (Dorothy) D'AIUTO. Predeceased by sister Concetta PETILTI and Lucia D'AIUTO. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. from St. Philip Neri Church, 2100 Jane St. Interment Beechwood Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Humber River Regional Foundation - Church Site would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent to gina.gallucci@wardfh.com

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MELHUISH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-30 published
SCHOFIELD, Edythe
On August 25, 2005, in her 97th year. Edythe SCHOFIELD, a gentle, fragile fighter, passed away. She leaves all who knew her with cherished memories of her soft touch, gentle smile, and aroma of a treasured baked treat. Lovingly remembered by her children Ray (Sharon) SCHOFIELD, Donna (Norman) SMITH; grandchildren Raymond (Wendy) MacDONALD, Kimberley (Robert) STREET, Georgina (Ronald) GERRARD, Philip (Kathy) SCHOFIELD, Tina (Doug) MELHUISH, Cindy (Scott) ANDERSON, Sherry (Mike) BERGER; great-grandchildren Laura and Heather, Christopher and Ashley, Kenny, Rob, Corey, Melody, David and Paul; great great-grandchildren Ashley, Kory, Chelsea, Melanie and Malcolm, and her many Friends. A celebration of Edythe's life will be held on Friday, September 2, 2005 at St. Philip's Anglican Church, St. Phillip's and Dixon Roads, Etobicoke. The family will receive guests from 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m., followed by interment St. Philip's Cemetery. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road.

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MELIA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-26 published
MELIA, Ramona Marion (née PITT)
(Born in North Bay, February 16th, 1930) Entered into rest at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at the age of 75. Daughter of the late Edward PITT and his wife Mary ROMAIN. Beloved wife of Anthony (Tony) MELIA. Loving mother of Karl, Dale and his wife Donna, Wendy, Edward (Neddy) and David. Grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Special grandmother to Christopher. Loving sister of Edith COOK, Melvin and his wife Sheila, Garry, Fred, Judy STANLEY, Sheila VACHON. Predeceased by her sister Lillian CHASSIE and by brothers William, August and Ray. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and sister-in-law Joyce PITT. Friends are invited to call at the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday, March 28th at 2: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations to the War Amps of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

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MELICHAR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-15 published
RALSTON, Harry
On Thursday, October 13, 2005 at North York General Hospital. Harry RALSTON, beloved husband of Rita. Loving father and father-in-law of Valerie and Ivan MELICHAR. Devoted papa of Alexander. Dear brother of the late Vera RALSTON, and dear son of the late Freda and Yehuda RALSTON, who perished in the Holocaust. Dear brother-in-law of Zelda and the late Harry JONAS, and the late Eva KIMEL. Dear uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Services were held at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 416-663-9060, on Friday, October 14, 2005. Shiva 7071 Bayview Ave. No. 213, Sunday only, after 2: 00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Harry Ralston Memorial Fund, c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.

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MELICK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-06 published
KERNIGHAN, Russel
At Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Wednesday January 5, 2005, Russel KERNIGHAN in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Audrey (FEAGAN) KERNIGHAN. Dear father of Trudy and Dan BURNS of Ottawa, Laurie and Steve LITTLE, Mark and Nancy KERNIGHAN, Scott KERNIGHAN and Joanne SHAND all of Colborne Twp., Roxanne and Bruce MELICK of R.R.#4 Kincardine and the late Jim KERNIGHAN. Loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren. Brother of Isabel STURDY of Goderich and Donald KERNIGHAN of Komoka. The family will receive Friends at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East St. Goderich on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at North Street United Church, Goderich, on Saturday morning at 11: 00. Interment Colborne Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Benmiller United Church or the Canadian Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund gratefully acknowledged.

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MELICK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-09 published
PICKARD, Lawrence Douglas " Pat"
79, of London and formerly of Mitchell passed away with his family by his side at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday, December 8, 2005. Beloved husband for 55 years of Beryl (ANDERSON) PICKARD. Dear father of Charlie PICKARD and wife Jackie of Hanover, Jane PICKARD of London, Jo-Anne BALLANTYNE and husband Bill of Kincardine and Tom PICKARD and wife Tina of Whitecourt, Alberta; loving grandfather of Matthew (Seanna) PICKARD, Sara PICKARD, Scott BALLANTYNE, Karen BALLANTYNE, Patrick PICKARD, Kelly PICKARD and Haley PICKARD; very proud great grandfather of Madison PICKARD dear brother of Jack PICKARD and wife Ruth of Fort Myers, Florida and Mary BROWN and husband Pat of London; dear brother-in-law of Marg PICKARD of Somerset, Pennsylvania. Also surviving are a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents William and Donna (MELICK) PICKARD, son Bill PICKARD (1992,) brother Bill PICKARD (1999.) Friends will be received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal Street, Mitchell on Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend David WILLIAMSON officiating. Spring interment in Woodland Cemetery, Mitchell. Memorial donations to Victoria Hospital's Cardiac Fitness Institute or charity of one's choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.lockhartfuneralhome.com.

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MELIDONITIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-27 published
PANOS, Pat
Passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on Monday, April 25, 2005 at age 71. Beloved wife of Louis. Loving mother of Tony, and Larry and his wife Janita. Dear "Yia-Yia" of Lewis. Dear sister of Stavroula JANETOS, Dimitri ANDREAKOS, Georgina MELIDONITIS and Elevtheria PAVLOUNIS. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Yorke" Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Liturgy will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, 1785 Matheson Blvd. E., Mississauga. Interment Saint John's Dixie Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Hellenic Home for the Aged. May her memory be eternal.

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MELITO o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-10 published
MELITO, Beatrice
Peacefully, at the London Health Sciences Centre - South Street Campus, on Sunday, January 9th, 2005, Beatrice MELITO passed away in her 91st year. Predeceased by her husband Lawrence. Loving mother of John and his wife Margaret, Dorothy and her husband Anthony SPERANDEO, Frank, and Monica and her husband Emmanuel MICALLEF. Beloved grandmother of Bernadette and David SPERANDEO, Christopher and Linda MICALLEF and Theresa and Kari KEKKI and great-grandchildren Amanda and Nicole MICALIFF. Friends will be received at the Memorial Funeral Home, 1559 Fanshawe Park Road (east of Highbury) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayer Service 3: 45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael 's Roman Catholic Church, 515 Cheapside Street, on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 10 a.m. Father Charles ZICHELLA officiating. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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MELITO o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-02 published
MELITO, Jane Mary (FARRUGIA)
In loving memory of our mother, nunna, sister and friend, Jane Mary (FARRUGIA) who passed away 1 year ago April 1, 2004.
- Love and miss you always.

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MELKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-26 published
DYKSTRA, Apollonia (née DE MELKER)
Peacefully at Holland Christian Homes in Brampton, Ontario, on Friday, February 25, 2005 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Gerry. Loving mother of Chris and her husband Paul DEVITT, Pat and her husband Jim OGILVIE, and Rinda and her husband Crawford KAUN. Cherished Oma to Kyle, Shannon, Brian, Brandon, Ian and Raven. She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews in both North America and Holland. Special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Holland Christian Homes for the special care she received in the last ten years. The family will receive Friends at the Scott Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel", 289 Main St. N., Brampton (905-451-1100) on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by funeral service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation. In memory of Apollonia, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Sign a book of condolences at www.obituariestoday.com.

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MELKERT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-02 published
MELKERT, Gloria Jean (April 9, 1953-November 2, 2001)
In memory of my Dear Wife, Mother and Friend, whom we miss so much. Not a moment goes by that we still see your smiling eyes. As each day goes by It seems another year past Left to think and ponder why Life has come and gone so fast But to close our eyes and clearly see All the beauty you possess and gave to us. Your new life is painless and forever free Relentless is the love that I miss so much. From Al, Sarah, Amanda, Kate and Harley and many loving relatives and Friends. A special thanks to Isabel and Bert MORRISON, Gloria's Mother and Father, whom without them our lives would seem empty.

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MELKIC o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-07 published
Alexander Alaga " Alex" MELKIC
By Diane BRADY, Monday, November 7, 2005, Page A18
Sharp-shooter, plane aficionado, science buff. Born June 2, 1992, in Guelph, Ontario Died August 23 in Toronto of complications from Epidermolysis bullosa, aged 13.
It's hard to celebrate the life of a 13-year-old boy. Alex never had a chance to become the doctor that he wanted to be. He was too busy looking forward to Grade 8 and trips up to Kincardine, Ontario, to ever think that he might vanish from the planet so soon.
Yet Alex rose above the dire predictions that plagued his life. In the face of a painful and debilitating disorder, he found joy. Alex's laughter was so authentic, so uplifting, that strangers would often stop on the street and smile when they heard it. He liked to entertain, sometimes adopting a silly voice or changing the wording of television commercials to get a chuckle out of his dad Al and 10-year-old sister Maddy.
Alex had struggled with pain since coming into the world with no skin on his lower left leg and large blisters enveloping his fingers. The diagnosis: Epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic disorder in which layers of the skin don't hold together, instead separating into blisters. Milder forms cause pain. But Alex had recessive dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa, the most severe and cruel form of Epidermolysis bullosa, other than those forms which take away life in infancy.
Thus began a war against an enemy his family could never defeat. There were the three hours of painful dressing changes at night, repeated hand surgeries until Alex's fingers fused and became useless. The trips to Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children numbered in the hundreds, thanks to endless blood transfusions, physiotherapy, counselling, and emergencies. Worse, perhaps, were the psychological battles -- learning to live with the stares of strangers, keeping Alex's spirits up in the face of all his pain and helping him come to terms with physical limitations that eventually forced him to move around in a wheelchair.
But through this all, a little boy grew up to at least sit on the cusp of adulthood. Alex loved his X-box computer-game console, toy guns and cherished airplane collection. He adored movies and using his computer to whisk around in the disability-free world of cyberspace. Yet he was also thoughtful beyond his years. He would debate about the influence of Wal-Mart and the need for fair global trade. He talked about his place in school, preferring the company of smart "silly girls" to uber-cool cliques. He liked to shop without help, telling his dad: "You can't be shy if you're handicapped, you just won't make it." A fan of military history and Canada's peacekeepers, he even took Remembrance Day more seriously than some war veterans.
Then again, Alex was a veteran -- of a different kind of war. When he went to the hospital for the last time on August 23, he was suffering from another of the bacterial infections that sometimes plagued him because of his open wounds. He asked his mother Jocelyn for a drink of water, sipped it, and quietly said: "I don't feel so well." Those were his last words before dying of septic shock.
As they numbly left the room that night, his father was struck by the gear that Alex kept close at hand in his wheelchair for self-defence: the fan to keep him cool, Teflon-coated bandages that would not stick to skin, antibiotic cream, elastic bandage wrap, needles to puncture new blisters, scissors, pillows, syringes for administering antibiotics throughout the day, and even a little bowl in case the drugs made him queasy. As Al put it: "Maybe he was a little soldier after all, with hospital Identification bands as ribbons for each of the campaigns he had fought at Sick Kids just to survive."
Diane BRADY is Alex's aunt.

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MELKO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-28 published
CLARKE, Leslie " Les"
Peacefully, at Woodhaven, Markham, on November 26, 2005, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Audrey. Loving Dad of Susan (Rog) SPHAR, Colleen, and Mike (Jane) CLARKE. Proud Grandfather of Shawna (Jason) MELKO, Daryl, Dan, Taylor, Toria, Nathaniel and Rebecca. Great-Grandpa to Devin and Abbey. Dear brother of Pat KERRIGAN. Friends may call at O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville (905-642-2855), on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at Stouffville United Church on Tuesday at 4 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Parkview Home Building Fund or the Markham-Stouffville Hospital.

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MELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-04 published
ALLARD, Ellen (née KENDALL)
In Ottawa, after a brief illness, during an ongoing battle with cancer, Ellen ALLARD (née KENDALL) passed away Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in her 86th year. She is survived by her son Jim (Judy) of Regina, Saskatchewan., daughters Jeannette (Frank MELL) of Munster and Marilyn (Pat NURSE) of Stittsville. Dear sister of Stan KENDALL of Ottawa, Bob KENDALL of Winnipeg and Margaret of Ajax, Ontario. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Bryan, Ellen, Dean, Dawn and Dorian and by many great-grandchildren. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home 580 Eagleson Road Ottawa Tuesday after 1 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment of cremated remains at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Toronto, at a later date. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation appreciated. Kelly Funeral Homes (613) 235-6712

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MELLANBY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-10 published
Gerry PATTERSON, Sports Agent 1933-2005
Starting with Jean Beliveau, he managed his clients in the style of big business. Nancy Greene, Guy Lafleur, Gordie Howe, Don Cherry and many others soon followed
By Allison LAWLOR, Special to The Globe and Mail, Thursday, February 10, 2005 - Page S7
Forever the optimist, Gerry PATTERSON set out boldly in the late 1960s to become the Mark McCormack of Canada. Based on the American sports marketing giant's business model, Mr. PATTERSON introduced a daring new way to manage sports stars in Canada. His pioneering idea was to run an athlete in the style of big business. "I am not an agent, but a corporate manager," he once told a reporter.
Mr. PATTERSON decided early that, if he were going to make it in the competitive sports world, he had to start at the top. Like Mr. McCormack, who got his start in 1960 with a young golfer named Arnold Palmer and from there built his IMG empire, Mr. PATTERSON decided he needed a sports icon of his own. He set his sights on Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau.
After a long and difficult courting period that included many days and nights of negotiating around Mr. PATTERSON's dining-room table, he and Mr. Beliveau shook hands in 1969.
"He wouldn't take no for an answer," said Scott PATTERSON, his son. "It's like he just wouldn't go away."
Mr. PATTERSON quit his marketing job at Canadian International Paper in Montreal and was soon following through on his promise to make Mr. Beliveau a lot of money in the marketplace. He worked out deals that saw the hockey legend's face on milk cartons, in General Motors commercials and as the spokesman for Scotiabank. The success was so big that Jean Beliveau Inc. was soon created.
At that time, Mr. PATTERSON also formed his company, Sports Management Inc., which would use the Beliveau model for baseball slugger Rusty Staub, Olympic ski champion Nancy Greene, and hockey greats Guy Lafleur and Gordie Howe. Don Cherry also credits Mr. PATTERSON for getting him on television and radio.
It was a year after signing on Mr. Beliveau that Mr. PATTERSON added Mr. Howe to his growing stable of top athletes. The handshake followed a Saturday night pre-game dinner with Mr. Beliveau, Mr. Howe, Mr. PATTERSON and his business partner, Jerry PETRIE. It was Mr. PATTERSON who would later negotiate the deal that saw Mr. Howe come out of retirement in 1973 to play with his sons Mark and Marty on the World Hockey Association's Houston Aeros.
"He was a giant," said Ralph MELLANBY, former executive producer of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Television's Hockey Night in Canada. "He changed the fabric of sport in Canada."
Born in the Niagara region of Ontario, Gerry PATTERSON was the son of Martha and Herald PATTERSON, an oil-truck deliveryman. The family moved to Windsor, Ontario, when Mr. PATTERSON was still a young boy. A sports enthusiast all his life, he played basketball and baseball as a kid, but didn't have as much luck when it came to football. Mr. MELLANBY, who attended the same high school as Mr. PATTERSON, remembers during a tryout for the junior football team of having his affable friend threaten to become a cheerleader if he didn't beat him. Mr. PATTERSON followed through on his threat and ended up on the school cheerleading team. As luck would have it, he met and married a fellow team member named Wilma.
After high school, Mr. PATTERSON moved to Hamilton, where he took a management training program with Ford Motor Co. Years later, he would be back in Steeltown trying to bring in a National Hockey League franchise. In 1990, after two years of work, Mr. PATTERSON swallowed a bitter rejection pill. His consortium had lost its bid.
In 1962, he moved his family to Montreal. Despite his climb up the management ladder at Canadian International Paper, Mr. PATTERSON itched to follow his dream of marketing athletes. Aside from starting Sports Management Inc., he also co-owned Special Event Television with Mr. MELLANBY. The company produced several shows, including Mr. Cherry's Grapevine, Howie Meeker Pro Tips and Duke Snider's Baseball Pro Tips.
Mr. PATTERSON is credited with starting to market the Grapes nickname by which Mr. Cherry is known to Friends and television fans. The nickname is said to have come from an encounter with the late Eddie Shore, who dismissed an argument over money by saying, "That's just sour grapes."
Mr. PATTERSON and Mr. MELLANBY invented Grapevine and got the Hamilton television show going in the early 1980s. It later moved to national distribution. Mr. PATTERSON also suggested Mr. Cherry's Grapevines restaurant chain, but he dropped out after a two-year search for the right location in Hamilton.
"Gerry took me under his wing when I came [to Ontario] from Colorado," said Mr. Cherry, referring to his return to Canada in 1981 after being fired by the Colorado Rockies after one season.
Before long, he was helping out Mr. Cherry, who was feeling down on his luck, by lining up speaking engagements in small towns across Ontario. In those days, Mr. Cherry didn't draw the crowds he does today. Sometimes, he'd look out at the audience and see only a handful of faces, including that of his short, pudgy, ever-smiling friend, Gerry PATTERSON.
"He'd be the only one laughing," Mr. Cherry said.
One night, while driving to a speaking event together, Mr. Cherry performed a trial run of a new speech he had written. It was 20-minute motivational talk, and Mr. PATTERSON wasn't impressed. "Horseshit," he told Mr. Cherry. "Grapes, people just want to hear you and your stories. People don't want to be lectured on life."
In 1981, Mr. PATTERSON really came through for his friend when he marched into CFRB in Toronto and told the radio executives that he wanted to get Mr. Cherry on a sports talk show. After being told there were 100 guys just like Mr. Cherry vying for the same shot, Mr. PATTERSON pulled out a $91,000 cheque and put it on the table.
"Gerry got me on the radio," Mr. Cherry said. "The first week I said to Gerry, 'Do you think we'll have enough stories for the rest of the week?' "
Today, the syndicated radio talk show is played on more than 100 stations and has nearly one million listeners a week.
Despite his success as a sports agent, Mr. PATTERSON, who also served for a time as executive director of the Canadian Football League's Players Association, didn't stay long in the business. In 1974, just five years after starting Sports Management Inc., he sold his company to Mr. PETRIE.
"Had he stayed with it, he could have been the Mark McCormack of Canada," said Mr. MELLANBY, who thought his friend made a big mistake by leaving the business.
But, according to Mr. MELLANBY, Mr. PATTERSON had aspirations to become president of the National Hockey League and had been told that he first needed experience. In an effort to learn the ropes, he took over as commissioner of the National Lacrosse League. When he left the National Lacrosse League, he moved on to several different things, including director of marketing for CCM Canada, and as a consultant to the Montreal Olympics. He also published a book called Behind the Superstars: The Business Side of Sports.
He had completed another manuscript for a self-help book he meant to bring out under the title "Suxxess" but hadn't published it. Known for his positive sayings, even his car's licence plate had one: UCANXL.
"I never saw Gerry without a smile on his face," Mr. Cherry said.
Gerry PATTERSON was born on August 19, 1933, in Humberstone, Ontario, a community now part of Port Colborne. He died in St. Catharines, Ontario, on January 21 of a heart attack while out walking his dog. He was 71. He is survived by his wife, Trudy, daughters Jill and Myla, sons Scott, Kevin and Kim, sisters Dolores and Carol, and brother Wayne.

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MELLANBY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-09 published
HARRISON, James▼ Harold▼
(Our Uncle West)
Peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 8, 2005 in his 69th year. Survived by his loving goddaughters, Yvonne Bertucci ZUM TOBEL and her husband, E. Steven ZUM TOBEL and their children Marc and Ava, and Christina Sara BERTUCCI and her fiancé Roberto ROMOLINI. Sadly missed by their parents Vincenzo (Jim) and Josie BERTRUCCI and by Jim's childhood friend Robert D. NORTHEY, his wife Joan and their sons, Stuart, Christopher and Alexander, and his countless circle of Friends including Renate FERRIER, Gillian VICTOR- MELLANBY, Randall SWITZER, Jeff McCANNA, David CURREN, Douglas and Georgette WALKER. Cousin of Gwyneth EDWARDS, her son Peter and his wife Patricia. Predeceased by Sparky, his father, Harold S. HARRISON, his mother, Mary Elizabeth McGREGOR, his brother William H., his cousin Douglas T. EDWARDS and his devoted and loving partner, Mark SAUNDERS. Cheers▼ To Jim! Memorial service to be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. For details, call Morley Bedford Funeral Services 416-489-8733. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation, 2235 Sheppard Ave. E. and/or Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Services Centre, Dept, . of Critical Care Medicine, 2075 Bayview Ave., Toronto.

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MELLANBY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-26 published
MELLANBY, Dora▼
Died gently at Cummer Lodge Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 92 years of age. Devoted wife of the late Harry William, loving mother of Layne and Randall (Julie), grandmother of Andree and Rachelle. A former speed skater with a small-craft pilot's license, our mother loved travel and adventure. Many thanks to the 3 South staff at Cummer Lodge. Tea and reception will be held at Cummer Lodge, 205 Cummer Avenue. 2: 00 Monday, September 26, 2005.

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MELLANBY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-09 published
HARRISON, James▲ Harold▲
(Our Uncle West) Peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 8, 2005 in his 69th year. Survived by his loving goddaughters, Yvonne Bertucci ZUM TOBEL and her husband, E. Steven ZUM TOBEL and their children Marc and Ava, and Cristina Sara BERTUCCI and her fiancé Roberto ROMOLINI. Sadly missed by their parents Vincenzo (Jim) and Josie BERTUCCI and by Jim's childhood friend Robert D. NORTHEY, his wife Joan and their sons, Stuart, Christopher and Alexander, and his countless circle of Friends including Renate FERRIER, Gillian VICTOR- MELLANBY, Randall SWITZER, Jeff McCANNA, David CURREN, Douglas and Georgette WALKER. Cousin of Gwyneth EDWARDS, her son Peter and his wife Patricia. Predeceased by Sparky, his father, Harold S. HARRISON, his mother, Mary Elizabeth McGREGOR, his brother William H., his cousin Douglas T. EDWARDS and his devoted and loving partner, Mark SAUNDERS. Cheers▲ to Jim! Memorial service to be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. For details, call Morley Bedford Funeral Services, 416-489-8733. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation, 2235 Sheppard Ave. E. and/or Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Services Centre, Department of Critical Care Medicine, 2075 Bayview Ave. Toronto.

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MELLANBY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-26 published
MELLANBY, Dora▲
Died gently at Cummer Lodge, Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 92 years of age. Devoted wife of the late Harry William, loving mother of Layne and Randall (Julie), grandmother of Andree and Rachelle. A former speed skater with a small-craft pilot's license, our mother loved travel and adventure. Many thanks to the 3 South Staff at Cummer. Tea and reception at Cummer Lodge, 205 Cummer Avenue, at 2: 00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2005.

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MELLBERG o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-18 published
IDESTROM, Clarita Wilhelmina
Clarita IDESTROM, born in Alicante, Spain, on June 16, 1919, went to be with the Lord at the age of 85, on April 14, 2005, at the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, after battling cancer. She will be remembered for her great faith, positive outlook on life, sense of humour, and her many musical talents. Clarita will be missed by her sister, Yvonne MELLBERG of Alingsas, Sweden, her four children, Manne of Holland Landing, Ontario, Margareta of Vaxjo, Sweden, Anders of Skruv, Sweden, and Marta of Stockholm, Sweden, their spouses, her 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth Way), from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. Funeral Service at Portico (formerly M.G.T. Family Church), 1814 Barbertown Rd., Mississauga (off Mississauga Rd., N. of Eglinton), at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20. Reception to follow. Interment at Brampton Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jubilance Ministries.

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MELLEGERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-12 published
MELLEGERS, Reverend Peter D.
The Reverend Peter D. MELLEGERS went to be with his Lord on Friday June 10, 2005, in his 82nd year. He leaves two children Pauline MELLEGERS and Nancy STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, a grand_son Sam STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, as well as his brothers and sisters, Henk, Cor, Dicky, Joan, Nellie and Jim. Also survived by many family members in Canada, U.S.A. and the Netherlands. Peter was born May 26, 1924, in Vlaardingen, Netherlands. Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd. (1 block east of Egerton) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. Funeral service will follow on Tuesday June 14, 2005, at 1: 00 p.m., in the Evans Chapel, with Pastor Garry FESS officiating. Interment later in Courtland Baptist Church Cemetery, Courtland, Ontario. Donations to the London Parental Christian School or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Reverend MELLEGERS.

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MELLEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-15 published
JOHNSTON, Rosalie (HOLT)
Peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday July 13, 2005 after a long struggle with Parkinson Rosalie (HOLT) formerly of Thamesford in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas "Tom" JOHNSTON (2002) and dear mother of Charlie (Patti) of Thamesford, Cheryl GRASS of London and Doug JOHNSTON of Thamesford. Also loved by 4 grandchildren Jennifer, Jeff, Thomas and Melissa. Sadly missed by 1 sister-in-law Maisie and her husband Morley MELLEN of Kitchener. Friends may call at the Harland B. Betzner Funeral Home, 177 Dundas Street, Thamesford on Friday from 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 1: 30 p.m. Pastor Richard HRYNIW officiating. Cremation with interment to follow at Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery, Thamesford. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be given to the Parkinson Society of Canada.

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MELLEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-01 published
GEE, Helen Ruth (née DALE)
Peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 28, 2005, Helen Ruth GEE (née DALE) of Woodstock in her 64th year. Beloved mother of Cheryl NUTT and her husband Byrle, Rob and his wife Lynn, all of Woodstock, Heather MELLEN and Patrick of Kitchener, Daryl and his wife Julie of Mississauga and Dwayne BARNES of London. Loved grandmother of Jamie, Chris, Derick, Kimberly, Zachary, Gabrielle, Meahgan, Alyssa and Kevin. Dear sister of Mary OVINGTON, Barbara START and her husband Howard, all of Woodstock and sister-in-law of Margaret DALE of Curries and Marjorie DALE of Woodstock. Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Bernice DALE and by her brothers Arthur DALE and Bill DALE. Friends may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Avenue, Woodstock, 539-0004 on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Reverend David WOODALL officiating. Interment in the Hillview Cemetery. Contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com.

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MELLEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-15 published
McQUIGGAN, Dorothy M. (SCOYNE)
At Parkwood Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Dorothy M. (SCOYNE) McQUIGGAN of London in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late John McQUIGGAN (1995.) Dear mother of Marla and her husband Tom MELLEN and Kim and her husband Rick HUXLEY all of London. Loving grandmother of Darbi and her husband Barrett GREENSIDES of London and 3 grand_sons Greg, Garrett and Michael HUXLEY all of London. Dear sister of Ella May (Mickey) STOCK of London and one brother Len and his wife Barb SCOYNE of London. Friends will be received at the Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St. (between Waterloo and Colborne St.) on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, December 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. with The Very Reverend Terry DANCE officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to Palliative Care Unit, Parkwood Hospital or London Health Sciences Centre G.I. Unit. Online condolences www.loganfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mrs. McQUIGGAN.

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MELLENGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-03 published
GOLDMAN, Sam
On Sunday, January 2, 2005 at Sunnybrook Hospital, Veterans Wing. Sam GOLDMAN, beloved husband of the late Sadie GOLDMAN. Loving father and father-in-law of Carol and David and Marcie and Alan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Min GOLDMAN, Ida KAUFMAN, Ruth and Jerry LEVINE, Gilda and Joe OIFFER. Brother-in-law of Reva GRAFSTEIN and Ann BROWN. Predeceased by his sisters, Faye SHAW, Molly GOLDMAN, and Kay MELLENGER. Devoted grandfather of Matthew, Jason, Jesse, Marc, and Sara. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. W. (2 lights west of Dufferin), for service on Monday, January 3rd at 11: 30 a.m. Interment at Pride of Israel section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva 48 Bunty Lane. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund c/o United Jewish Appeal (416) 631-5685.

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MELLERSH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-16 published
TREIJS, Helena
Peacefully, yet suddenly, at her home in Novar, Ontario on Monday, February 14, 2005. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years Janis last year, and by her son John (Janis). Loved mother of Astrid (Bruce MELLERSH) of Novar, Ingrid SOPLET (Adam) of Holland Landing and Harry TREIJS (Ilona) of Elliot Lake. Nana of Debbie, Todd, Eric, Brian, Shawn, Dennise and Tracey. Great-grandmother to six. Family and Friends may call at the York Cemetery, Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Rd., North York on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday at 11 a.m., with interment and reception to follow. The family wish to thank the staff of the Huntsville and District Memorial Hospital and Kristus Darzs for their care. A special thanks to Dr. BOZEK for her compassion. A donation to the Huntsville and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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MELLIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-03 published
MELLIN, Angela Mae
At home, surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Loving and devoted mother of Christian, Damian and Janna. Angela will be forever remembered by her family and Friends. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston, on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 2: 30 p.m. Private family visitation prior to service. "We love you Mom". Cremation.

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MELLING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-24 published
MELLING, Terrence " Terry" William (1946-2005)
Terrence (Terry) William MELLING, beloved husband of Robin PRESBER of Calgary, Alberta passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 21, 2005 at the age of 58 years. Terry was born on October 26, 1946 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. In 1982 he became Prairie Regional Director for the Investment Dealers Association of Canada. He enjoyed golfing, sailing and spending time at the family cabin at Flotten Lake. Terry was a devoted husband, father, brother, and son who valued his family above all. Besides his loving wife Robin Presber MELLING and her children Cody and Courtney PRESBER of Calgary, Alberta, Terry is also survived by the love of his life - daughter Caitlin MELLING of Calgary, Alberta; father John MELLING of Makwa, Saskatchewan; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lynne GERVAIS and Judy and Ron BLAIS; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Cathy MELLING, Jack and Donna MELLING, and Noël and Carol CLEVELAND; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Terry was predeceased by his mother Myrtle (Kit) in 2002; and brother Lloyd in 1958. Relatives and Friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McInnis and Holloway'S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., Calgary, Alberta) Today, August 24, 2005 at 7: 00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke's Catholic Church (Corner of Northmount Drive and Northland Drive N.W., Calgary, Alberta) on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Makwa Community Cemetery (Makwa, Saskatchewan). Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If Friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the Emergency Room Staff at the Foothills Medical Centre. In living memory of Terry MELLING, a tree will be planted by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., Calgary, Alberta T3G 2T3. Telephone: (403) 241-0044

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MELLING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-12 published
BURGESS, Jack Albert
Passed away peacefully at the Woods Park Care Centre in Barrie on Tuesday, January 11th, 2005. Jack BURGESS in his 88th year was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (née TAILOR/TAYLOR.) Dear father of Jack and his wife Marjorie of Toronto, Margaret MELLING and her husband Ron and David Alan BURGESS and his wife Denise, all of Barrie. Loving grandfather of Brian, Brad, Jennifer, Anthony and Michael and beloved great-grandfather of six. Also survived by his brother Arthur BURGESS of Southport, England. Friends may call at the Jennett Chapel of the McClelland and Slessor Funeral Home, 152 Bradford Street in Barrie on Thursday, January 13th from 10: 00 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Woods Park Care Centre or to the charity of your choice. A special thank you to the staff of Woods Park Care Centre. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at jackburgess@funeralhome.on.ca

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MELLIS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-19 published
BLACK, John Frederick " Fred"
At Beattie Haven Retirement Community, Wardsville, on Monday, April 18, 2005, John Frederick "Fred" BLACK formerly of Alvinston in his 80th year. Predeceased by his wives, Myrtle Irene (SANDS) and Donna (BROWN.) Survived by 2 stepchildren, Clara Lynn HANCOK of Chatham and Ron HANCOK and his wife Kathy of Calgary and their family, and one sister Helen MELLIS of Thunder Bay and several nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Predeceased by sister, Muriel CRAVEN and one brother Leonard BLACK. Fred was a member of Hope United Church, Alvinston. At his request, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at Hope United Church, Alvinston on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. Rev. Jim BREEN officiating. Interment Alvinston Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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MELLIS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-07 published
LENNAN, Dorothy " Dot" (née CARROTHERS)
"Heaven has just become richer as Dorothy "Dot" LENNAN has been received into Heaven with love, after a long, courageous battle with cancer". Dorothy died at Bluewater Health Norman Street Site, Sarnia on December 5, 2005 at the age of 84. Dorothy was an Audit Supervisor at Sears for 25 years, was president of the Sarnia Pilot Club and was a volunteer at Bluewater Health, Norman Street Site, for 12 years. She was also involved in the Relay for Life, was a valued member of the Women's Missionary Society, volunteered with Community Living at Wawanosh Enterprises and was an active member of Laurel Lea-St. Matthews Church. Dorothy met the challenges of her illness with much love and altruism. God sent angels to care for Dorothy in the persons of the very caring and concerned nurses of Palliative Care, until God was ready for her. Loving and devoted wife for 63 years of Roy E. "Bonnie" LENNAN. Loving mother of Cheryl and Barry HOWSON of Sarnia, Daryl and Faye LENNAN of Bright's Grove and Cindy DOUMA of Guelph. Dear grandmother of Paula LIPPIATT (Seth,) Sean MELLIS (Jeannette,) Gillian EXLEY (Stephen,) Micheline McEWAN (Mike,) David HOWSON (Dina), Bryan HOWSON (Lani), Kristin LENNAN, Kyle LENNAN, Dara DOUMA (Joel), Bianca AZZOPARDE (Jamie), Aaron DOUMA (Janice) and Michaela DOUMA. Much loved Nana of 12 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Pearl CARROTHERS and brothers Kenneth and Fred and survived by a sister-in-law Laurena CARROTHERS. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. at Laurel Lea-St. Mathews Church, 837 Exmouth Street, Sarnia. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia on Thursday afternoon from 3: 30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sympathy through donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Laurel Lea-St. Mathews Church, or the Bluewater Health Palliative Care would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

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MELLISH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-09 published
BURT, Arthur Douglas
Peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 7, 2005, Mr. Arthur Douglas BURT of Vanastra in his 59th year. Born in London, Ontario on September 30, 1946 to the late Douglas and Jean (MELLISH) BURT. Beloved husband of Gloria BURT. Cherished father of Jennifer THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and Allison (Trevor) PLUMSTEEL, all of Clinton. Devoted grandpa of Laura Emily THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Loved brother of Gloria (Bill) Ricker of Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Judi (Jim) Jones of London, Gordon (Barb) BURT of Creemore and Danny BURT of London. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Catherine (Craig) MARK of Brantford, Vivian (Michael) KEEFE of Vancouver. Art will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, along with his life long Friends, bowling and golfing partners, and former O.P.P. brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes, 153 High Street, Clinton on Tuesday August 9 from 5: 30-9:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 from 1: 30 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children's Wish Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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