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MOFFETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-04 published
TRAVISS, Herbert Scott
At Seaforth Community Hospital on Sunday, July 3, 2005, Herbert Scott TRAVISS of Seaforth, and formerly of Walton, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Mildred (SELLERS) TRAVISS. Dear father of Dr. Brian TRAVISS and his wife Wilma of Waterloo and Gail and her husband Ken MOFFETT of Egmondville. Loving grandfather of six and greatgrandfather of five. Also survived by his sister-in-law, Viola TRAVISS, of Seaforth. Family will receive Friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A legion and funeral service will be held at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Tuesday, July 5 at 11 a.m. Interment Brussels Cemetery. Memorial donations to Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or Northside United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com.

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MOFFETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-17 published
MOFFETT, Lyall Stanley
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lyall at Sunnybrook Hospital on Thursday, December 15th, 2005 on his 73rd birthday. Beloved brother of Donald and his wife Michele. Predeceased by parents Stewart (1991) and Lila (née CHILCOTT) (1983). Lyall, born in Ottawa, moved to Oshawa as a child, and briefly worked at General Motors before moving to Toronto. In Toronto he worked at Simpsons, Deer Park Hardware and Golden Harvest Health Food Store. He will be remembered fondly by several cousins and many Friends - especially Reg NICKERSON and members of the Dominion Worship Centre. Special thanks to Pastor Gary HIBBERT and the wonderful, dedicated doctors and nurses at Sunnybrook and Providence Health Centre. Friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 275 Lesmill Road, Toronto (416-441-1580) on Sunday, December 18th, from 4 p.m. to 6: 30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, December 19th at 2 p.m. Friends are welcome at 1 p.m. In memory of Lyall, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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MOFFITT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-12 published
YOUNG, William " Bill" Edward
William (Bill) Edward YOUNG, born September 18, 1909, in Tottingham, England passed away on Monday, May 9, 2005 at Longworth Long Term Care Centre, London, Ontario. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Marianne YOUNG and his wife Annie MYRTLE (1966.) Beloved father of Gerald H. YOUNG and his wife Judy of London. Dearly cherished grandfather of Susan (Scott) MONTGOMERY of Ancaster, Sandra (Brent) MOFFITT of Waterloo. "Great Pa" to Kristen and Josh MONTGOMERY and Troy and Kate MOFFITT. Predeceased by brother Fred YOUNG and sisters Elsie TOZER, Alice BROOKE and Florence SMITH. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London, for a funeral service on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Visitation one hour prior. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lung Association, Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Our great appreciation to the staff on "Daisy Neighbourhood" at Longworth Long Term Care who took much patience, time and loving care of our father. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.

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MOFFITT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-05 published
BARBER, Evelyn (née BRADSHAW)
After a lengthy illness, Evelyn BARBER (née BRADSHAW,) age 75, died peacefully in her family's arms, at Bluewater Health, Mitton Site on Friday, November 4, 2005. Beloved wife and best friend of Douglas BARBER for 54 years. Loving mother of Jill BARBER and her partner John MOFFITT, Pamela and her husband Charles LUTZ, and Darrin and his wife Ann BARBER. Proud grandma of Alexander, and April, Heather and Jackie, and Alexis. Dear sister of Frank (deceased 2000) and his wife Helen BRADSHAW and their children Rick, James and Michael. Sister-in-law of Bob and Carolyn BARBER, London, and their children Brent, Greg, Jennifer and Rebecca. Evelyn will be fondly remembered by her tennis, golf, bridge and church Friends in Sarnia, and by her Friends at Water Oak Estates in Florida. She has been actively involved in the Sarnia community as a volunteer with Grace United Church, the Inn of the Good Shepherd, Victorian Order of Nurses, George Perry School, the Rotary Children's Centre Programs, and the Family Counselling Centre. The family is very grateful for the wonderful care provided by the staff on the 4th floor and the emergency department. Visitation at the McKenzie and Blundy Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, on Sunday, November 6th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Grace United Church, on Monday, November 7th, at 11 a.m. Private interment at Lakeview Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy Friends who wish may send memorial donations to Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., Sarnia N7S 2H2, World Vision (www.worldvision.ca) 6630 Turner Valley Rd., Mississauga L5N 2S4, or Bluewater Health Foundation, 89 Norman Street, Sarnia N7T 6S3. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Evelyn BARBER in the McKenzie and Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 17th, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.

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MOFFITT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-12 published
HISLOP, George▼
Canada's▼ leading gay rights activist. George HISLOP died peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Toronto Grace Hospital, on Church Street. George was born in Swansea (now Toronto) on June 3, 1927, the youngest son of John HISLOP and Ada (MOFFITT) HISLOP. George▼ said that he never came out of the closet because he was never in it. He always knew he was gay, and his family always loved him unconditionally. George studied theater at the University of Toronto, and spent his early years in the 1950's working on stage and in television in London and Toronto. He met his great love, Ronald SHEARER, at Hanlan's Point in 1958. They were inseparable until Ronald's untimely death in 1986 from complications following cardiac surgery. George worked at a variety of jobs over the years. For a time, George and Ronnie operated a design business together. George also operated a number of other businesses over the years, including Crispin's Restaurant, Buddy's Bar, the Selby Hotel and Boots Bar, Bar racks Baths, Robert's Restaurant, Rogues bar, Rawhide and George's Townhouse. He was editor of Sightlines and Esprit magazines. George took an early interest in gay rights activism, in which he played a leadership role all his life. He was cofounder of the University of Toronto Homophile Association in 1969, and the Community Homophile Association of Toronto in 1971. He helped organize the first gay rights demonstration on Parliament Hill in 1971. He and Ronnie were the first openly gay couple in Canada, and were featured on national television and in Maclean's magazine. George was the first openly gay candidate for public office in Canada, residence unning for alderman in 1980 and for the provincial legislature in 1981. George was charged as a 'keeper' during the notorious bath house raids of 1981, and he was a leader in the successful resistance to that persecution. He also lobbied Parliament for inclusion of gays and lesbians in the Charter of Rights, and fought for the inclusion of sexual orientation in Ontario's Human Rights Code. George was also concerned with health issues affecting the L.G.B.T. community. He was on the Board of the A.I.D.S. Committee of Toronto in the 1980's. George was the first President of the Hassle Free Clinic, a post he continued to hold at his death. In 2003, at the age of 76, he spearheaded a national class action for Canada Pension Plan same sex survivor's pensions which resulted in the largest class action trial judgment in Canadian legal history, and the first such award in the world for gays and lesbians. The trial judge rightly described George as a 'legend'. He pursued all of his causes with courageous persistence, with tremendous charm and great humour. George also ser ved the City of Toronto as a member of the Planning Advisory Board and later the Committee of Adjustments for many years, the first openly gay person to be appointed to civic office in Canada. George was proud to serve the city he loved so much. He was a well-known amateur historian. The City acknowledged his lifelong contribution by the creation of the George Hislop Park in the heart of Toronto's lesbian and gay community. George was honoured with many awards from his city and his community. He was recognized as a community hero by the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, and was Grand Marshall of the Pride Parade in 2004. In 2005, he became the first recipient of the Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Award from the International Lesbian and Gay Law Association in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the worldwide movement for lesbian and gay equality. George was predeceased by Ronnie, by his parents and his two older brothers, John and William. George's death is a great loss to his many Friends in the L.G.B.T. community and beyond, around the world. He is lovingly missed by his dear friend and volunteer caregiver, Christopher HUDSPETH, and by his nephews and nieces, Jim HISLOP and his wife Wendy▼ of Mississauga, John and his wife Gail HISLOP, Bruce HISLOP, Ann▼ NORQUAY and husband John, Jo Ann HISLOP, and Susan HOLMSTOROM and husband Jim and by many grand nephews and grand nieces. They were always proud of Uncle George. Friends may call at the Rosar Morrison Funeral Home and Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street (South of Wellesley) on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 and on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 from 6 until 9 p.m. A Party and Tribute to George's life will be held on November 6, 2005 at a location to be announced. There will be no Funeral Service at George's request. In memory of George, donations to the Hassle Free Clinic, Lesbian/Gay Community Appeal of Toronto, Egale or to the Toronto Grace Hospital would be welcomed.

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MOFFITT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-11 published
HISLOP, George▲
Canada's▲ leading gay rights activist George HISLOP died peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Toronto Grace Hospital, on Church Street. George was born in Swansea (now Toronto) on June 3, 1927, the youngest son of John HISLOP and Ada (MOFFITT) HISLOP. George▲ said that he never came out of the closet because he was never in it. He always knew he was gay, and his family always loved him unconditionally. George studied theatre at the University of Toronto, and spent his early years in the 1950's working on stage and in television in London and Toronto. He met his great love, Ronald SHEARER, at Hanlan's Point in 1958. They were inseparable until Ronald's untimely death in 1986 from complications following cardiac surgery. George worked at a variety of jobs over the years. For a time, George and Ronnie operated a design business together. George also operated a number of other businesses over the years, including Crispin's Restaurant, Buddy's Bar, the Selby Hotel and Boots Bar, Barracks Baths, Robert's Restaurant, Rogues Bar, Rawhide and George's Townhouse. He was editor of Sightlines and Esprit magazines. George took an early interest in gay rights activism, in which he played a leadership role all his life. He was a co-founder of the University of Toronto Homophile Association in 1969, and the Community Homophile Association of Toronto in 1971. He helped organize the first gay rights demonstration on Parliament Hill in 1971. He and Ronnie were the first openly gay couple in Canada, and were featured on national television and in Maclean's magazine. George was the first openly gay candidate for public office in Canada, running for alderman in 1980 and for the provincial legislature in 1981. George was charged as a "keeper" during the notorious bath house raids of 1981, and he was a leader in the successful resistance to that persecution. He also lobbied Parliament for inclusion of gays and lesbians in the Charter of Rights, and fought for the inclusion of sexual orientation in Ontario's Human Rights Code. George was also concerned with health issues affecting the L.G.B.T. community. He was on the Board of the A.I.D.S. Committee of Toronto in the 1980's. George was the first President of the Hassle Free Clinic, a post he continued to hold at his death. In 2003, at the age of 76, he spearheaded a national class action for Canada Pension Plan same sex survivor's pensions which resulted in the largest class action trial judgment in Canadian legal history, and the first such award in the world for gays and lesbians. The trial judge rightly described George as a "legend". He pursued all of his causes with courageous persistence, with tremendous charm and great humour. George also served the City of Toronto as a member of the Planning Advisory Board and later the Committee of Adjustments for many years, the first openly gay person to be appointed to civic office in Canada. George was proud to serve the city he loved so much. He was a well-known amateur historian. The City acknowledged his lifelong contribution by the creation of the George Hislop Park in the heart of Toronto's lesbian and gay community. George was honoured with many awards from his city and his community. He was recognized as a community hero by the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, and was Grand Marshall of the Pride Parade in 2004. In 2005, he became the first recipient of the Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Award from the International Lesbian and Gay Law Association in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the worldwide movement for lesbian and gay equality. George was predeceased by Ronnie, by his parents and his two older brothers, John and William. George's death is a great loss to his many Friends in the L.G.B.T. community and beyond, around the world. He is lovingly missed by his dear friend and volunteer caregiver Christopher Hudspeth, and by his nephews and nieces, Jim HISLOP and his wife Wendy▲ of Mississauga, John and his wife Gail HISLOP, Bruce HISLOP, Ann▲ NORQU

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MOFFORD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-19 published
BRADSHAW, Thelma
Peacefully in her 87th year on August 17, 2005 at Scarborough Grace Hospital. Thelma, loving mother of Phyllis, Tilda GABRIEL (predeceased,) Mrs. Arthur DEFREITAS (Jan,) Keith and daughter-in-law Selena and Mrs. Cayley BONADIE (May.) Survived by brother Fred DAVIS and sisters Stella BRADSHAW, Audrey MOFFORD, Dorothy PEREIRA and Sonia MARSHALL. Caring Grama to 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all. Family and Friends will be received at Highland Funeral Home, Scarborough Chapel, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. on Friday, August 20 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. from the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Highland Memory Gardens.

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