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MURAK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-23 published
RAMSTEAD, Velmore Ann
Passed away peacefully into eternity on Sunday, March 20, 2005 in her 84th year, at Providence Health Centre. Predeceased by husband Fritz 'Bud' RAMSTEAD, and parents William and Catherine EMBREY. Val will be greatly missed by her loving daughter, Lynn REEB and son, Lee RAMSTEAD, and by her grandchildren, Tyler and Tracey. Her long time companion John MURAK will also miss her vibrant presence. Val was one of five brothers and sisters, Wilk, Kay, Jack, and Joyce. Also, she will be greatly missed by John's family, and her many Friends. A special thank you to all who spent many hours visiting her, in particular, her friend Dorothy. Val loved life - she loved golfing, gardening, travelling, bridge, dancing, reading, and mostly, she loved people. All will miss her sense of humour, her strength, and her positive outlook on life. To celebrate Val's life, a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 12 noon, at Cliffcrest United Church, 1 McCowan Road (corner of McCowan and Kingston Rd.). Lunch will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to honour Val's life. A memorial fund will be set up in the name "Missions" and all will be given to charity. 'No mere man has ever seen, heard or even imagined what wonderful things God has ready for those who love the Lord' (1 Cor 2: 9)

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MURAKAMI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-07 published
MURAKAMI, Masa
Passed away on Friday, May 6, 2005 at Royal Victoria Hospital where he had been an active volunteer for over 10 years. As a Master Gardener, bridge player, fisherman, golfer and curler, Masa had enjoyed his retirement after teaching at Barrie Central Collegiate from 1968-1982 and working as an engineer and teacher in Toronto. He will be sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughters Judi and Cindy, sons Rob and Gary, respective spouses Peter, Holly and Patricia and grandchildren Mark, Michael, Daniel and Kayla. A private family service is being held.

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MURANSKY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-22 published
MURANSKY, Carl
(A retired Chartered Accountant). Died February 28, 2005, at age 63. Carl was born in Timmins, Ontario. He spent most of his life in Toronto until moving to Texas with his family in 1991. He graduated from York Memorial Collegiate and received a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto in 1964. Carl was predeceased by his parents, Karol and Julia MURANSKY. He is survived by his wife Lynda, daughters Diana, Audrey, and Wendy, grandchildren Ethan, Nigel, Isabelle, Emma, and Rachael, sister Anne SHATKA, nephews and niece Bob, John, and Pat Shatka. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, April 23, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, at 12: 30 p.m.

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MURAOKA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-05 published
MIYAZAKI, Masami " Sam"
Peacefully passed away on Monday, January 3, 2005 at the Scarborough General Hospital with his family by his side, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Florence. Loving father of Joanne (Fred), and Lynn (Edward). son of the Late Girobei and Tama. Loving brother of Kikuye MURAOKA (late Harry,) the late Eiji (Mitsue,) the late Fumiko TAKAHASHI (Hideo,) Masako YOSHIDA (late Charles,) and the late Saburo. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews and by his extended family and Friends. Sam will be remembered for his personable nature, his love of cars, woodworking, and his baseball caps. The family will receive Friends at the Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Avenue East, (just west of Warden Avenue), Scarborough from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, where the service will be held on Saturday, January 8th at 10 a.m. A private burial will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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MURASHIMA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-05 published
GRIPTON, James Macpherson, PhD Professor Emeritus
(October 19, 1921-November 1, 2005)
Partner, friend, father and athlete - scholar, social worker, educator, researcher and mentor. You pioneered in social policy and curriculum initiatives; elimination of sexism toward women introduction of computers in social work; emergence of human sexuality education; and development of private social work practice. Precision, logic, caring and empathy characterized your personal and professional activities. Many times you made us laugh, marvel at your enormous knowledge, and appreciate your sense of inquiry and discovery. Being with you was life itself, and a lesson in how to live with integrity and principles. A fighter to the end, you lived with heart disease for 17 years, diabetes and multiple myeloma for the past 7 - always returning to 'health' and challenging yourself anew in golf, research consultation, conference/workshop presentations, ethical issues, supervision of sex therapists and media interviews. You leave behind sister Catherine Thuro GRIPTON, ex-wife Evelyn, daughter Judy (Dr. Tim HOGAN,) son Rev. Dr. Jamie GRIPTON (Christine,) grandchildren Tomo and Mika (father, Taro MURASHIMA;) Amy, Rosie and Tina; partner Mary VALENTICH and son Stuart Valentich GRIPTON. Deep gratitude to all your health care professionals. Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or to the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary (1-403-220-5945) for the Dr. James Macpherson Gripton Scholarship. Visitation at 9 a.m. November 6, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary, 206 University Court N.W. followed by Ceremony at 10 a.m. reception and Interment at Queen's Park Cemetery. Thank you for everything Jimbo! Heritage Family Funeral Services 'Heritage Funeral Home' Telephone: (403) 299-0100

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MURAT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-27 published
AUSTIN, Jean Isabel (née GALBRAITH)
Mrs. Jean Isabel AUSTIN (née GALBRAITH) of Smith Falls, formerly of Delhi passed away at Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital on Thursday, February 10, 2005 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Braden AUSTIN. Loving mother of David (Mary Ellen,) James (Paddy) and Donna. Cherished grandmother of David and Carol Anne AUSTIN. Beloved sister of Elizabeth RICE and Mary MURAT and predeceased by her brothers Donald and Douglas and by her parents James and Mary GALBRAITH. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 1: 00 p.m. at Delhi United Church with Lay Pastoral Minister-in-Training Cheryl FITCH officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Delhi United Church can be made at the Murphy Funeral Home, Delhi and will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

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MURATA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-21 published
RAMINSH, Alma (née PLOSS)
We are deeply saddened to announce that on March 19, 2005 we lost our wonderful mother. Alma - wife of the late Alfreds - leaves behind their children: Ingrid (Egils TANNIS,) Margita (late Victor KANBERGS), Vija (Taketo MURATA), Imant (Becky STRUBE), John. Grandchildren: Aivar (Georgia), Anita (Dave); Davis (Natalija), John (Christine); Alfred, Teddy, Ariana; Lisa; Jessica (Colin), Robbie. Great grandchildren: Signe; Ilmars, Katrine; Callum. Alma graduated from Conservatory of Music, Riga, Latvia and was an accomplished concert pianist and piano teacher. She will be missed by many students in Cochrane and Toronto. Memorial service will be held on March 22 at 11: 00 at the Saint John's Latvian Lutheran Church, 200 Balmoral Avenue, Toronto, M4V 1J6. In her memory donations may be made to the above church.

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MURATA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-23 published
MURATA, Kazuo
Peacefully on Saturday July 16, 2005 at the Toronto General Hospital at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Kiyoko. Loving father of Roy and Betty. Survived by his sister Toshiko and by his brother Yukio both of Japan. Family and Friends will be received at the "Scarborough Chapel" of Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E., (just west of Warden) from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday July 24, 2005. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday July 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Kazuo's memory may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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MURCH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-15 published
MURCH, Howard
Mr. Howard MURCH, age 79, of 115 Greenwood Drive Stratford passed away suddenly at the Stratford General Hospital on Monday, June 13, 2005. He was born in Toronto, son of A. Lloyd MURCH and the former Winnifred E. HARRIS, both who predeceased him in 1985. He was a member of the Canadian Army during World War 2 and then was employed at Canadian National Railway as a machinist and later at Cooper Energy Services, retiring in 1991. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 8 Stratford. Howard was and avid sportsman.
Beloved husband of Irene Dorothy LALONDE who predeceased him on January, 13th, 2003. Loving father of Linda LOGHRIN and husband Alex, Judy MURCH (deceased,) Larry MURCH and Fiance Bonnie MURRAY and Cindy MURCH. Dear Grandfather of Jenny Sue and Rob LANTZ, Daniel MURCH, Maria LOGHRIN and Gordon McLAUGHLIN. Great Grandfather of Sheldon and Genavieve LANTZ. Brother of Bruce MURCH and wife Laurie, Ross MURCH and wife Joan, Lois TROTTER, Irene CALVERT and husband Norm, Joyce PETRIE and Arlene PRICE. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families. Besides his parents and wife , he was predeceased by daughter Judy (2005), a sister Helen MULLIGAN and brothers-in-law Ronald PRICE, Robert PETRIE and Alex TROTTER. Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St. Stratford on Thursday, June 16th, 2005 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church on Friday at 11 a.m. Rev. Fr. Dick BESTER will be celebrant. Interment will be in Avondale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of one's choice through the funeral home.

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MURCHIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-09 published
MURCHIE, Violet Marguerite
On March 8, 2005, Violet MURCHIE passed away peacefully in Edmonton at the age of 89 years. Violet will be remembered by her two sons, John (Carol) of High River, Alberta and Doug of Montreal four grandchildren, Steven and Kelly of High River and Jessie and Nikki of Montreal; one great-grandchild, Branden CARD; a niece, Joan MURCHIE of Edmonton and a nephew, Jim MURCHIE of Toronto. She was predeceased by her husband Jack and her sister, Nana. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. in the chapel at Hainstock's Funeral Home, 9810-34 Avenue, Edmonton. Cremation will follow and Violet's urn will be taken to Westminster Cemetery in Toronto for burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Hainstock's Funeral Home and Crematorium 780-440-2999 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

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MURCHIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-02 published
MURCHIE, Henry James
Peacefully in his sleep, at the Toronto East General Hospital, on November 1, 2005, in his 80th year. Henry, beloved husband and best friend of the late Helen Mary MURCHIE (née REED.) Much loved dad of Sylvia HAMMELL, Malcolm MURCHIE, and Mel MURCHIE. Cherished grandfather of Gene (Liseanne) HAMMELL, and Sheri HAMMELL and great-grandfather of Ashley, Stephanie and Kaeli. Sadly missed son of Eva MURCHIE and brother of Arlene. Henry will be fondly remembered by his many Friends and relatives. Friends will be received at the Sherrin Funeral Home, 873 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park Ave.), Toronto (416-698-2861) on Friday, November 4, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations in memory of Henry may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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MURCHISON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-13 published
LAFRENIERE, Don
Suddenly at Toronto General Hospital, on Wednesday, October 12th, 2005, Don LAFRENIERE of London in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Gail (MURCHISON) LAFRENIERE. Loving father of Jessica, Michael and his fiance Bojana, and Matthew. Dear brother of Philip, Rosanne HALL, Diane LESAK and Lisa, and brother-in-law of Liz CHURCHILL and Alex MURCHISON. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, October 15th, 2005 at 3: 00 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Don are asked to consider The Lung Association. 'Your road may seem lonely ahead, And distant horizons look gray, You won't be walking alone. I'm only a whisper away'

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MURCINA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-06 published
SEMINSKY, Mary Ann (née MURCINA)
With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Ann SEMINSKY at the Toronto General Hospital on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at the age of 78. Born in Dobra Voda, Slovakia to Frank and Frances MURCINA. Beloved wife of Anthony. Much loved mother of John and his wife Barbara, Frances and her husband Rudy ADLAF, and Robert and his wife Maureen. Loving grandmother of Carolyn and John, Michael and Sandy, Paul, Catherine and Michele, Mark, Glen, Paul and great-grandmother of Riley. Dear sister of John and his wife Toni, and sister-in-law of Mary SEMINSKY. Longtime member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Roman Catholic Parish and Rosary Society. She worked tirelessly for the first Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (Zenska Jednota). She had many happy memories working with Zemplin Slovak Dancers. Special thanks to Dr. SUTTON, Dr. REECE and all the caregivers at Princess Margaret and Toronto General Hospitals for their kind care. She never lost hope - always saw a brighter future. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth Way), on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, 5255 Thornwood Dr., Mississauga on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 11 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

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MURD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-12 published
HOBE, Marie (July 17, 1910-March 7, 2005)
It is with profound grief and sadness that the family announces the passing of Marie HOBE on Monday, March 7, 2005 at the Toronto Western Hospital. She will be sadly missed and eternally in our hearts. She is survived by her husband Edward of Toronto, Ontario, her much devoted son Elmer Rob KOPPEL of Toronto, Ontario, who was always very proud to have his much loved mother accompany him to the ballet, Toronto Symphony and other theatrical events, her daughters Wilma KOPPEL of Rimbo, Sweden, Helgi KOPPEL and her partner Brett BLANCHENOT of Picton, Ontario, her granddaughters Karen ANDERSON and her husband John of Hastings, Ontario, Monica Lee PALUMBO of Toronto, Ontario, who loved being there for nanny when she needed help the most and will cherish those moments in her heart forever, Lena KOPPEL, her husband Kjell and their son Jacop of Stockholm, Sweden, Lena MURD and her children of Tallinn, Estonia, Sirje UUDELEPP, her husband Andrus and their daughter Mari-Liis of Tallinn, Estonia, her grand_son Walter NORDSTROM of Oakville, Ontario, her great-great-grandchildren Venessa NORDSTROM of Sydney, Australia, Sabrina NORDSTROM of Oakville, Ontario, Adam NORDSTROM of Rimbo, Sweden, Thomas ANDERSON of Hastings, Ontario, Anthony PALUMBO of Buffalo, New York, U.S.A., her nephew Kalvi KOPPEL, his wife and their children of Haapsalu, Estonia, her niece Lii PIRK and members of her family of Haapsalu, Estonia, and by her many Friends including Earl and Liesel HEMMING of San Francisco, California, U.S.A., Stefan HEMMING of Palm Springs, California, U.S.A., James PALUMBO of Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. Her journey now is to join those who went before her, where she can forever breathe easily and freely in the light of God's grace and love. Special thanks to the staff of Toronto Western Hospital E.R. and 8B for their care. Rest in peace. Funeral service will be held at Murray E. Newbigging Ltd. Funeral Home, 733 Mt. Pleasant Road (south of Eglinton) on Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Friends may visit commencing at 10: 00 a.m. Interment York Cemetery. Reception will follow, details will be announced at the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

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MURDAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-03 published
NICHOLLS, Glenn▼ " Red▼"
(Lifetime member of the Northwest Commercial Travellers Association and Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers). At the Huronia District Hospital on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in his 67th year. Red NICHOLLS of Midland and Cognashene, beloved husband of Barbara (née MURDAY.) Dear father of Corry NICHOLLS of Toronto, Annie NICHOLLS and her husband David SCOTT of Collingwood, and Lieut. (N) Nancy SETCHELL and her husband Lieut. (N) Scott SETCHELL of Esquimalt, British Columbia. Loving grandfather of Lucy SCOTT. He will be sadly missed by his brother Dean NICHOLLS and his wife Elaine▼ of Midland. Cherished uncle to Dr. Andrew NICHOLLS of Buffalo and Katherine NICHOLLS of New York City. Beloved son-in-law of Alberta MURDAY. Predeceased▼ by his parents Dan and Alberta NICHOLLS. Resting▼ at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland (800-431-6018), Midland on Friday, February 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 308 King Street, Midland on Saturday, February 5th at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow. A celebration of Red's life will be held at Cognashene in the summer. Memorial donations to the Huronia Hospitals Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family invites you to sign the "Book of Condolence" at www.obituariestoday.com

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MURDAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-03 published
NICHOLLS, Glenn▲ " Red▲"
(Lifetime member of the Northwest Commercial Travellers Association and Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers)At the Huronia District Hospital on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in his 67th year. Red NICHOLLS of Midland and Cognashene, beloved husband of Barbara (née MURDAY.) Dear father of Corry NICHOLLS of Toronto, Annie NICHOLLS and her husband David SCOTT of Collingwood, and Lieut. (N) Nancy SETCHELL and her husband Lieut. (N) Scott SETCHELL of Esquimalt, British Columbia. Loving grandfather of Lucy SCOTT. He will be sadly missed by his brother Dean NICHOLLS and his wife Elaine▲ of Midland. Cherished uncle to Dr. Andrew NICHOLLS of Buffalo and Katherine NICHOLLS of New York. Beloved son-in-law of Alberta MURDAY. Predeceased▲ by his parents Dan and Alberta NICHOLLS. Resting▲ at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland (800-431-6018) on Friday, February 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 308 King Street, Midland on Saturday, February 5th at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow. A celebration of Red's life will be held at Cognashene in the summer. Memorial donations to the Huronia Hospitals Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family invites you to sign the "Book of Condolence" at www.obituariestoday.com

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MURDIE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-19 published
MURDIE, Erin Elizabeth
It is with great sadness that the family of Erin Elizabeth MURDIE announces her sudden loss as a result of an accident in Rossland, British Columbia on February 19th, 2005. Erin is the cherished daughter of Michael and Linda MURDIE, the much loved sister of Leanne and her husband Carey AUSTRINS of Gilbert, Arizona and Kristen MURDIE of Guelph, Ontario. Auntie Erin will always be missed and loved by Noah and Meghan. Erin will be sadly missed by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and Friends. A celebration of Erin's life will be held on Thursday, March 24th, 2005 at 2 p.m., at the Stoneridge Inn, Hwy 401 and Hwy 4, the Reverend Susan EAGLE officiating. Memorial donations in Erin's memory may be made to London Humane Society 624 Clarke Road London, Ontario N5V 3K5.

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MURDISON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-02 published
NOBLE, Lucy Randall (née MURDISON)
Died Wednesday, August 31, 2005 in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her husband William Theodore NOBLE, her brother and sister-in-law Andrew and Alyce MURDISON, her daughter Heather Holbrook PAREKH, and her grand_son Gordon William NOBLE. Lucy is survived by her sisters Jessie WESLEY and Mary HUMPHRIES, son William C. NOBLE (Jackie,) daughter Nancy H. YOUNG (Jackie,) son-in-law Navin PAREKH, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. A private family service to take place at St. Stephen's Church, Hornby, Ontario. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-09 published
MURDOCH, Victor
In loving memory of Victor, a dear husband, father and grandfather, who died July 10th, 1977.
The years may wipe out many things
But this they'll wipe out never,
The memory of those happy days
Which we have spent together.
Lovingly remembered by wife Jean and family.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-05 published
FRIJIA, Maria Carmela
The family of the late Maria Carmela FRIJIA would like to express our sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation to all those involved in her care and upon her passing. Dr. HOWSEN- JAN and colleagues, Gloria MURDOCH, the 7th floor Tower 2 nurses at Victoria Hospital, the Emergency Room staff at University hospital, Dr. Cathy WALSH and nurses at Parkwood Hospital. Thank you to our relatives, Friends, neighbours, work colleagues, and the whole community who sent flowers, food, gifts and donations. Thank you for all your support. A mass will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Church on Lyle St. on Wed. November 16th at 7: 30 p.m. for all those that wish to attend.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-17 published
McGIBBON, Willa (née MURDOCH)
Peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 16, 2005 at the Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario following a short and courageous battle with cancer. Resident of Lachute, Quebec and formerly Town of Mount Royal, Montreal, Quebec. Beloved wife and best friend of Gordon McGIBBON. Loving mother of Blair (Liz MacLEOD) of Toronto, Ontario and Gayle (Pete SCRIVENS) of Ottawa, Ontario. Proud grandmother of William SCRIVENS. Also survived by her sisters Frances WATSON (Bev) of Ottawa, Ontario and Marlene MASLECK (Ron) of Toronto, Ontario. Willa was an active participant in life. She will be remembered fondly for her incredibly generous spirit, sense of compassion and endless support of family and Friends. She always showed a genuine interest in the lives of others. She will be sadly missed. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Margaret Rodger Memorial Presbyterian Church, 463 rue Principale, Lachute, Quebec Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until time of service. Private interment at the Lachute Protestant Cemetery. The family wishes to acknowledge the many nurses and doctors within the Ottawa Hospital Campus and the Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital for their dedication and professional care and also to Ms. Debbie ELLISTON who has been her faithful caregiver and companion over the past several months. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, 503 Smyth Rd., Ottawa, Ontario K1H 1C4 or the Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital, Att: Palliative Care, 43 Bruyère Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5C8 would be much appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the J.P. MacKimmie Funeral Home, 660 ru Principale Street, Lachute, Quebec.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-21 published
Douglas MARSHALL, Journalist 1937-2005
Toronto editor and writer was a co-founder of the journal Books In Canada and a sounding board for Margaret Atwood, Robert Fulford and Margaret Laurence
By Allison LAWLOR, Special to The Globe and Mail, Friday, January 21, 2005 - Page S7
Doug MARSHALL was a writer and editor who cut his teeth in the newspaper business in the 1950s while working on a university paper with the likes of broadcaster Peter GZOWSKI. As an undergraduate at the University of Toronto, Mr. MARSHALL worked on The Varsity with the late Mr. GZOWSKI, who was then the paper's editor, and long-time Globe reporter John GRAY/GREY. Considered one of its star writers, Mr. MARSHALL eventually became editor of the student newspaper in 1958-59 and embarked on his lifelong career in the business.
"He loved the English language," said Lynda HURST, a columnist at the Toronto Star, where Mr. MARSHALL spent 20 years of his career. "He was obsessed with its proper use in newspapers."
After graduation, Mr. MARSHALL headed back to England, where he had spent much of his childhood. Based in London, he worked for several years as a reporter for The Canadian Press. On his return to Canada, he became a staff writer at Maclean's, which was then a monthly magazine. In 1971, he co-founded the monthly review journal Books In Canada with the late Val Clery. It got started after the two men, along with a couple of others, contributed $55 each. With the help of a $250 grant from the Ontario government, they set out to fill a void in the Canadian book world.
Getting the magazine off the ground didn't happen without a few rocky moments. Readers, for instance, didn't see the first issue dated May, 1971, until a month later. When Mr. Clery left less than two years after it started, Mr. MARSHALL took over and was said to have injected his own cultural nationalism into the magazine.
"We weren't out necessarily to take an adversary position but to give attention to Canadian books," he told the Toronto Star in a 1986 interview.
"Our philosophical position was clear, which was to judge Canadian books on the highest possible standards. Good, professionally written reviews create a climate for good literature. I think we provided one of the tools that kept alive the renaissance of Canadian literature, with the result that Canada now has at least a half-dozen world-class writers."
Under Mr. MARSHALL, Books In Canada provided a forum for such authors and critics as Margaret Atwood, Robert Fulford, Margaret Laurence and Pierre BERTON. It also served as a training ground for up-and-coming writers.
"He loved to read," Mr. GRAY/GREY said. "He always had a book shoved into his jacket pocket."
Born not long before the Second World War, Mr. MARSHALL was the eldest of three children to Porte and Marion MARSHALL. His father, a family doctor in Colbourne, Ontario, was in England during the war; his job was to check on the health status of those wishing to immigrate to Canada. After the war, he brought his family to England to join him. Young Douglas later returned to Canada to attend the University of Toronto.
During his university years, his interest in journalism is said to have been sparked after he noticed that the students who most liked to drink happened to be the same ones who worked at the newspaper. "He began life when the newspaper business was a hard-drinking business and maintained the tradition," Mr. GRAY/GREY said.
"There was nothing he liked more than a feisty debate in the pub," said Sandra MARTIN, a Globe and Mail writer who worked with Mr. MARSHALL at Books In Canada.
In the early 1980s, Mr. MARSHALL joined the Toronto Star and remained there until his retirement two years ago. During his five years as the paper's entertainment editor, he is credited for having created the innovative What's On section. Departing from traditional newspaper design, the new section incorporated a magazine style. He later worked as the paper's science and environment editor.
"He could be difficult to work for," said Toronto Star editorial columnist Bob HEPBURN. "It would drive him nuts if he saw typos or mistakes in the paper."
Outside of the newspaper world, Mr. MARSHALL was a founding member of the Crime Writers of Canada and the Periodical Writers Association of Canada, and author of the crime fiction novel A Very Palpable Hit. He was at work on a mystery novel set in England.
Patrick Oliver Douglas▼ MARSHALL was born on November 25, 1937, in Cobourg, Ontario He died of liver disease at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday. He was 67. He is survived by his wife, Sarah MURDOCH, and by Barnaby and Benjamin, sons from an earlier marriage to Deborah MARSHALL. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-22 published
MARSHALL, Douglas▲▼
Peacefully, at St. Michael's Hospital, in his 67th year. He leaves his wife, Sarah MURDOCH; his sons Barnaby and Benjamin; his sister, Sally; his dear friend and first wife, Deborah; his daughter-in-law, Carmen DUNJKO; his granddaughter, Emma, and her mother, Colleen DECOURCY; his belatedly discovered British son, Hugh THOMAS, his wife, Natalie, and son, Oliver; the staff of the Duke of York; his many Friends; and his affectionate but demanding cat, Nora. Douglas was a true original -- demanding, difficult, smart, funny, loyal and irascible -- who more than anything enjoyed red wine, good writing and socializing, probably in that order. He grew up in Colborne, Ontario, and attended Highgate School in London and the University of Toronto, where he was the editor of the Varsity in the 58-59 school year. He worked at the London bureau of Canadian Press; Maclean's; as a television Guide columnist at Books in Canada, which he co-founded with Val CLERY; and the Toronto Star, where he remains the longest-surviving Entertainment Editor▼ since Nathan COHEN. He was a founding member of the Crime Writers of Canada and the author of A Very Palpable Hit. A service for Doug will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 25, at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West. Donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-06 published
ALLEN, Robert▼ Benedict▼
Born September 21, 1911 in Chatham, New Brunswick, died peacefully in Mississauga on April 2, 2005, our beloved husband and father Ben ALLEN, aged 93 and a half years.
Ben is survived by his wife of fifty years, Mary Catherine, nee Shillito, and his two children, James and Laura, his adored grandchild Richard Foy, and his son-in-law Errol Foy.
The son of Robert ALLEN and Catherine Ann McEachern of Chatham and latterly Saskatoon, Ben was the last surviving member of a family of nine. He is also survived by seven nieces and nephews and twenty-three grand nieces and nephews with further descendents. Ben's ancestors first came to Canada in 1772, and his family had extensive connections to the Roman Catholic Church in the Maritime Provinces of Canada and previously in Scotland. His family were proud Jacobites. Two notable relatives were Bishop Angus McEACHERN, the first Bishop of Charlottetown and a pioneer of the Catholic Church in the Maritimes, and Monsignor Benedict MURDOCH, Ben's▼ godfather and for whom he was named, a famous priest, author and Canadian Expeditionary Force Chaplain during World War One.
Ben graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1936 with the highest honours as a Bachelor of Science in Geology. He was also a Professional Engineer. He worked as a geologist until his gradual retirement in his seventies, latterly with Gulf Minerals Canada. He loved the intellectual challenges posed by his chosen profession.
Ben served his country and the cause of Freedom throughout World War Two. As a Captain in the Canadian Army, he commanded soldiers stationed in the fields of Kent during the Battle of Britain. Later, he joined the Royal Navy and spent the latter half of the war as a staff officer in the Admiralty.
Ben ALLEN was known for his kindness and fairness to all, for his unassuming nature, for his natural personal dignity and grace, and for his intellect and culture. He loved animals and children, with a special love for all cats. He loved reading and listening to music, particularly Mozart. He was fascinated by science and by the complexities of military and geopolitical history. He was an Anglophile in the best sense of the word.
Although he was by nature conservative, he firmly believed that the favour of fortune or birth carried with it as many responsibilities as it did privileges. He wholeheartedly despised those who used power and position of any sort to advantage against the less fortunate and believed in justice for all. He hated bullies.
We miss our dear Husband and Dad very much every day. We believe he is in a better place but we will always carry him here in our hearts.
Friends may attend the Requiem Mass held at St. Patrick's Church, 921 Flagship Drive in Mississauga (Tomken between Dundas and Bloor) at 1pm on Wednesday April 6. The service will be followed by interment at the Assumption Cemetery, 6933 Tomken Road in Mississauga (East corner of Tomken and Derry Road). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oakville Humane Society or to the Alzheimer Society of Peel. For further information or to arrange delivery of flowers, please contact Lee Funeral Home 905-826-1148. We are most grateful for your caring.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-13 published
MURDOCH, Annie Christina (née PARKER)
Peacefully on January 11, 2005 at the Rouge Valley - Centenary Site in her 98th year. Annie, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Robert. Loving mother of Betty, and Robert Lawrence and his wife Beryl. Cherished grandma of Dennis (Lynne), Christine Ann (Ron), Brenda, Brett, Blake, Brody and the late Sharon Lynn. She will be sadly missed by her 11 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Friends may visit at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough (between Eglinton and St. Clair Aves. E.) after 6 p.m. on Friday followed by a celebration of her life in the chapel at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-22 published
MARSHALL, Douglas▲
Peacefully, at St. Michael's Hospital, in his 67th year. He leaves his wife Sarah MURDOCH; his sons Barnaby and Benjamin; his sister Sally; his dear friend and first wife Deborah; his daughter-in-law Carmen DUNJKO; his granddaughter Emma, and her mother Colleen DECOURCY; his belatedly discovered British son Hugh THOMAS, his wife Natalie, and son Oliver; the staff of the Duke of York his many Friends; and his affectionate but demanding cat Nora. Douglas was a true original - demanding, difficult, smart, funny, loyal and irascible - who more than anything enjoyed red wine, good writing and socializing, probably in that order. He grew up in Colbourne, Ontario, and attended Highgate School in London and the University of Toronto, where he was the editor of the Varsity in the '58-59 school year. He worked at the London bureau of Canadian Press; Maclean's; as a television Guide columnist at Books in Canada, which he co-founded with Val CLERY; and the Toronto Star, where he remains the longest-surviving Entertainment Editor▲ since Nathan COHEN. He was a founding member of the Crime Writers of Canada and the author of A Very Palpable Hit. A Service for Doug will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 25th at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W. Donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-04 published
MURDOCH, Gordon
Passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Village of Tansley Woods in Burlington, Ontario (formerly of Chateauguay, Québec) on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at the age of 84. Predeceased by his loving wife Donelda (GILBERT.) Devoted father to Ross (Patti WHALEN) and Dave (Anne SARAY.) Proud grandfather to Erin, Christopher and Kimberly, Lianna and Pamela. Survived by his youngest sister Bernice FORD, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, many nieces, nephews and Friends. Many thanks to the wonderful staff and residents of Tansley Woods who were like family to Gordon during his 3 year stay. A memorial service to celebrate Gord's life will be held in the spring. Donations may be made in Gordon's honour to Trafalgar Presbyterian Church, 354 Upper Middle Rd. E., Oakville, Ontario L6H 7H4 or The Village of Tansley Woods, 4100 Upper Middle Rd., Burlington, Ontario L7M 4W8 (Palliative Care Fund).

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-06 published
ALLEN, Robert▲ Benedict▲
Born September 21, 1911 in Chatham, New Brunswick, died peacefully in Mississauga on April 2, 2005, our beloved husband and father Ben ALLEN, aged 93 and a half years. Ben is survived by his wife of fifty years, Mary Catherine, née SHILLITO, and his two children, James and Laura, his adored grandchild Richard FOY, and his son-in-law Errol FOY. The son of Robert ALLEN and Catherine Ann McEACHERN of Chatham and latterly Saskatoon, Ben was the last surviving member of a family of nine. He is also survived by seven nieces and nephews and twenty-three grand nieces and nephews with further descendents. Ben's ancestors first came to Canada in 1772, and his family had extensive connections to the Roman Catholic Church in the Maritime Provinces of Canada and previously in Scotland. His family were proud Jacobites. Two notable relatives were Bishop Angus McEACHERN, the first Bishop of Charlottetown and a pioneer of the Catholic church in the Maritimes, and Monsignor Benedict MURDOCH, Ben's▲ godfather and for whom he was named, a famous priest, author and Canadian Expeditionary Force chaplain during World War One. Ben graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1936 with the highest honours as a Bachelor of Science in Geology. He was also a Professional Engineer. He worked as a geologist until his gradual retirement in his seventies, latterly with Gulf Minerals Canada. He loved the intellectual challenges posed by his chosen profession. Ben served his country and the cause of Freedom throughout World War Two. As a Captain in the Canadian Army, he commanded soldiers stationed in the fields of Kent during the Battle of Britain. Later, he joined the Royal Navy and spent the latter half of the war as a staff officer in the Admiralty. Ben ALLEN was known for his kindness and fairness to all, for his unassuming nature, for his natural personal dignity and grace, and for his intellect and culture. He loved animals and children, with a special love for all cats. He loved reading and listening to music, particularly Mozart. He was fascinated by science and by the complexities of military and geopolitical history. He was an Anglophile in the best sense of the word. Although he was by nature conservative, he firmly believed that the favour of fortune or birth carried with it as many responsibilities as it did privileges. He wholeheartedly despised those who used power and position of any sort to advantage against the less fortunate and believed in justice for all. He hated bullies. We miss our dear Husband and Dad very much every day. We believe he is in a better place but we will always carry him here in our hearts. Friends may attend the Requiem Mass held at St. Patrick's Church, 921 Flagship Drive in Mississauga (Tomken between Dundas and Bloor) at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. The service will be followed by interment at the Assumption Cemetery, 6933 Tomken Road in Mississauga (east corner of Tomken and Derry Road). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oakville Humane Society or to the Alzheimer Society of Peel. For further information or to arrange delivery of flowers, please contact Lee Funeral Home 905-826-1148. We are most grateful for your caring.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-03 published
MURDOCH, William J. " Billy"
Retired from City of Toronto. Member of Ulster Accordion Band. Suddenly on Monday May 2nd, 2005, William J. (Billy) passed away. Beloved husband of Violet (née LAVERY.) Dear father of John, Colleen and husband Glen MUNRO, Maureen and husband Bill SMITH. Dear Papa to Ashley, Daniel, Destiny and Nat. Loving brother of Bernice MAWHINNEY, Phyllis HAMPTON and Anne WATSON. Billy will be missed by many family and Friends. Visitation to be held at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Rd. (between Eglinton and St. Clair Ave E.) on Wednesday May 4th between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to be held on Thursday May 5th in the chapel at 11: 30 a.m. Interment to follow at Pine Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if so desired donations to the charity of choice.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-25 published
MURDOCH, Margaret (née TOUGH)
At the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Thursday, June 23, 2005. Margaret MURDOCH (née TOUGH) was the beloved wife of John MURDOCH. Dear mother of Don MURDOCH (Sue WALKER) of Bradford, David MURDOCH (Sue GIBSON) of Carrying Place and Sharon BREITHAUPT (Ben) of Athens. Grandmother of Peter and Colleen BREITHAUPT, Hart and Andrew MURDOCH. Sister of Janet YANNETTA of Cobourg, Elizabeth POLLOCK of Darvel, Scotland, also Isa McDONALD predeceased. A funeral service for Margaret will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg. Cremation to follow with interment at Union Cemetery, Cobourg. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133, Cobourg are asked to assemble at the funeral home Monday at 8 p.m. If desired, donations in memory of Margaret can be made to the Arthritis Society. Condolences and donations to www.maccoubrey.com

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-27 published
MURDOCH, Loretta
Passed away on August 23, 2005. Age 81. Survived by her children Louise and Robert. Will be sadly missed by her nieces Carol DOLBY, Joan HUNT and nephew Jack and his wife Joan DOLBY. Special thanks to Nada BLAGAJEVIC who provided tender, loving care to my parents for many years. Private cremation.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-06 published
CRANE, Nora
In her 88th year on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at York Central Hospital after a valiant struggle with Parkinson's disease. Beloved wife of the late Ernest CRANE and loving step-mom of Bernice MURDOCH (Reg.) Dear sister of Helen and Eric MATSON, predeceased by sister Lorna and brother Bruce. Auntie Nora will be sadly missed by nephew Gary, many nieces, nephews, family members and close Friends. She was a kind and generous lady. Special thanks for acts of kindness by the Extendicare staff and by Nora's ceregivers Zona and Vita. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 9 at 11 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior at Emmanuel Anglican Church, 15 MacKay Drive, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 6N9. In lieu of flowers, donations to Emmanuel Church or the Parkinson Society Canada 316-4211 Yonge Street, P.O. Box 33240 Stn Brm B, Toronto, Ontario, M7Y 5V1, would be appreciated.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-22 published
MURDOCH, Doug
(Retired from the Metropolitan Toronto Board of Education). Peacefully, after a Iengthy illness with a degenerative neurological disorder, on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at Providence Health Care. Beloved son of the late Edward and Mary MURDOCH. Dearest father of Ryan (Katherine), Ian, and Cory. Dearest grandfather of Bryanna and fondly remembered by Bev. A Service to Celebrate Doug's life will be held at the "Scarbovough Chapel" of McDougall and Brown, 2900 Kingston Road (one block east of St. Clair Ave. E.), 416-267-4656, on Sunday, October 23rd at 1: 30 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1 o'clock. Reception to follow in the Arbor Lounge. If desired, donations can be made to Sunnybrook and Women's College and Dr. S. Black, 2075 Bayview Ave., Suite A421, Toronto M4N 3M5, Attention Dr. S. Black, head of Neurology.

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MURDOCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-22 published
WALKER, David Paul
Suddenly, in his 69th year, at the Scarborough General Hospital on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. David, beloved father of Diane BISCHOFF (Frank), Ted WALKER (Jackie), Susan WALKER (Don MURDOCH), and Paul WALKER (Jacquie.) Dear grandfather of Erin, Jade and Scott WALKER, Hartford and Andrew MURDOCH and Hunter and Nicholas WALKER. Brother of Nancy WALKER. Resting at the Paul O'Conner Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. Fast (between Warden and Pharmacy) from 12 noon Friday until the time of the service complete in our chapel on Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated

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