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PURIFICATI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-15 published
PURIFICATI, Alda (née CELLI)

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PURINS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-07 published
PHILPOTT, Simon Philip
Peacefully at Marshall Gowland Manor on Tuesday, July 5th, 2005, Simon Philip PHILPOTT, age 84, of Sarnia, beloved husband of 60 years to Nellie PHILPOTT. He will be sadly missed by his loving children, Kenneth PHILPOTT of Forest, Donald PHILPOTT (Karen) of Barrie and Patti PURINS of Smithville and predeceased by his son Allan (2001). He will be greatly missed by his 9 grandchildren, Karen, Becky, Gordon, Tim, Michelle, Bryan, Brad, Travis and Darcy. Also survived by his sister Dorothy GARTON (Jack) of Alymer. He was employed at Polysar for 33 years as a Machinist where he retired in 1983. Simon enjoyed many years as an active member of the Grotto of Port Huron and North America and also was a member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. Friends may visit with the family at the D.J. Robb Funeral Home, 102 Victoria Street N., Sarnia, on Thursday, July 7th between the hours of 7: 00-9:00 p.m. and Friday, July 8th from 1:30-3:00 p.m. and the funeral service to follow at 3: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sarnia and District Community Living or Marshall Gowland Manor would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family through djrobbfh@ebtech.net

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PURKIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-30 published
ECCLESTONE, Gordon▼ W.,▼ Q.C. (December 3, 1927-April 25, 2005)
Passed away suddenly at age 77 in the early hours of April 25 after a quiet day at his home in "his paradise" nestled in the hills of Mulmur. A graduate of Osgoode, "The Silver Fox" practiced law for over forty years, much of it as a member of the prominent law firm "Humphrey, Locke, Ecclestone and Kane". He was a founding member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association of Ontario and served for many years on the board of Clifton House. He was a man of high principles who never turned a client away, often working "pro bono". Gord looked for the good in people and always brought out the best in them.
"Eccy's" brusque demeanour belied a warm, shy, loving man with a keen mind. He kept his renowned wit and good humour to the end, joking with those around him in his final moments. More comfortable in overalls than a suit, he was always the first to offer help to a friend or neighbour from digging a ditch to moving a dock.
A loving husband, adored by his wife, Sue (née WILLIAMS,) his children and their spouses, Scott (Vicky), Kelly (Garry), Dean (Elsbeth), Craig (Rebecca), Laurie (Victor) and his cherished grandchildren Victoria, Cassandra, Erin, Kalen, Liam, Kevin, Katrien, Tessie, Rowan, Ben, Sean, Nicholas, Logan and Sarah. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary EVANS of Woodstock and Gladys (Jack) PURKIS of Toronto. son of the late Dr. Wilfred ECCLESTONE and Gladys Dean ECCLESTONE.
The bridge boys will need to continue in the absence of his superior card play and expertise. His dog Buddy will miss sharing the couch with him.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Doney Funeral Home, 318 Main Street East, Shelburne. Friends and family are invited to come celebrate a life well lived and a man well loved at the family home, "The Chalet" on Saturday, April 30, 2005 from 1-5 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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PURKIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-18 published
ELKERTON, Dr.▼ Lionel▼ Edward▼ Elkerton
Lt. Col. C.D., M.D. (U of T '36), D.P.H., F.R.C.P.C., F.A.P.H.A., M.R.S.H., beloved husband of Elizabeth Agnes (ALEXANDER,) and father of children, Robert William Francis, Peter Lionel, Lynda Diane (MacAuley), Stephen Lawrence and Susan Alice (Ryan), died in his 98th year Tuesday morning at 8: 00 in Surrey, British Columbia, while holding the hand of his loving wife. He is succeeded by many cousins, of which Dr. William ROBERTSON and Robert HARRIS were among his best Friends, as was his brother-in-law, Alfred HARRIS. Eleven▼ grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren also succeed him. All of his brothers and sisters, Queen Alice Pearl (HARRIS), Francis James, Antoinette Ellen (ROBERTSON), Emma Edith, Lily Willys (COOK), and William CORDINGLEY; and also Ethel (Harris) ELKERTON and his eldest son, Bill (Robert William Francis), predecease him. He worked throughout the Middle East, Pakistan and India helping to set up public health systems during and after the Second World War before settling in Toronto to direct the Ontario Ministry of Public Health Laboratory. He loved reading and writing poetry. The end has set you free And left to plumb our feelings Us whom loss has grieved. Many thanks are given to Dr. PURKIS, Jenny▼ BULLEN, Earla PAGE (his sister-in-law,) her wonderful family and the caring staff at Morgan Place. No services are planned at present, though his ashes will be eventually buried in the town where he was born, Chamberlain, Saskatchewan.

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PURKIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-26 published
ECCLESTONE, Gordon▲▼ W.,▲▼ Q.C. (December 3, 1927-April 25, 2005)
Passed away suddenly at age 77 in the early hours of April 25 after a quiet day at his home in 'his paradise' nestled in the hills of Mulmur. A graduate of Osgoode, 'The Silver Fox' practiced law for over forty years, much of it as a member of the prominent law firm, 'Humphrey, Locke, Ecclestone and Kane'. He was a founding member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association of Ontario and served for many years on the board of Clifton House. He was a man of high principles who never turned a client away, often working 'pro bono.' Gord looked for the good in people and always brought out the best in them. 'Eccy's' brusque demeanor, belied a warm, shy, loving man, with a keen mind. He kept his renowned wit and good humour to the end, joking with those around him in his final moments. More comfortable in overalls than a suit, he was always the first to offer help to a friend or neighbour from digging a ditch to moving a dock. A loving husband, adored by his wife, Sue▼ (née WILLIAMS,) his children and their spouses, Scott (Vicky,) Kelly (Garry), Dean (Elsbeth), Craig (Rebecca), Laurie (Victor) and his cherished grandchildren, Victoria, Cassandra, Erin, Kalen, Liam, Kevin, Katrien, Tessie, Rowan, Ben, Sean, Nicholas, Logan and Sarah. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary EVANS of Woodstock and Gladys (Jack) PURKIS of Toronto. son of the late Dr. Wilfred ECCLESTONE and Gladys Dean ECCLESTONE. The▼ bridge boys will need to continue in the absence of his superior card play and expertise. His dog Buddy will miss sharing the couch with him. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Doney Funeral Home, 318 Main St. E., Shelburne. Friends and family are invited to come celebrate a life well lived and a man well loved at the family home, 'The Chalet' on Saturday, April 30, 2005 from 1-5 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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PURKIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-30 published
ECCLESTONE, Gordon▲ W.,▲ Q.C. (December 3, 1927-April 25, 2005)
Passed away suddenly at age 77 in the early hours of April 25 after a quiet day at his home in 'his paradise' nestled in the hills of Mulmur. A graduate of Osgoode, 'The Silver Fox' practiced law for over forty years, much of it as a member of the prominent law firm, 'Humphrey, Locke, Ecclestone and Kane'. He was a founding member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association of Ontario and served for many years on the board of Clifton House. He was a man of high principles who never turned a client away, often working 'pro bono.' Gord looked for the good in people and always brought out the best in them. 'Eccy's' brusque demeanor, belied a warm, shy, loving man, with a keen mind. He kept his renowned wit and good humour to the end, joking with those around him in his final moments. More comfortable in overalls than a suit, he was always the first to offer help to a friend or neighbour from digging a ditch to moving a dock. A loving husband, adored by his wife, Sue▲ (née WILLIAMS,) his children and their spouses, Scott (Vicky,) Kelly (Garry), Dean (Elsbeth), Craig (Rebecca), Laurie (Victor) and his cherished grandchildren, Victoria, Cassandra, Erin, Kalen, Liam, Kevin, Katrien, Tessie, Rowan, Ben, Sean, Nicholas, Logan and Sarah. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary EVANS of Woodstock and Gladys (Jack) PURKIS of Toronto. son of the late Dr. Wilfred ECCLESTONE and Gladys Dean ECCLESTONE. The▲ bridge boys will need to continue in the absence of his superior card play and expertise. His dog Buddy will miss sharing the couch with him. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Doney Funeral Home, 318 Main St. E., Shelburne. Friends and family are invited to come celebrate a life well lived and a man well loved at the family home, 'The Chalet' on Saturday, April 30, 2005 from 1-5 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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PURKIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-18 published
ELKERTON, Dr.▲ Lionel▲ Edward▲
Dr. Elkerton, Lt. Col., C.D., M.D. (U of T '36), D.P.H., F.R.C.P.C., F.A.P.H.A., M.R.S.H., beloved husband of Elizabeth Agnes (ALEXANDER,) and father of Robert William Francis, Peter Lionel, Lynda Diane (MacAuley), Stephen Lawrence and Susan Alice (Ryan), died in his 98th year, 8: 00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2005 in Surrey, British Columbia, while holding the hand of his loving wife. He is succeeded by many cousins, of which Dr. William ROBERTSON and Robert HARRIS were among his best Friends, as was his brother-in-law, Alfred HARRIS. Eleven▲ grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren also succeed him. All of his brothers and sisters, Queen Alice Pearl (HARRIS), Francis James, Antoinette Ellen (ROBERTSON), Emma Edith, Lily Willys (COOK), and William CORDINGLEY; and also Ethel (HARRIS) ELKERTON and his eldest son, Bill (Robert William Francis), predecease him. He worked throughout the Middle East, Pakistan and India helping to set up public health systems during and after the Second World War before settling in Toronto to direct the Ontario Ministry of Public Health Laboratory. He loved reading and writing poetry. The end has set you free And left to plumb our feelings Us whom loss has grieved. Many thanks are given to Dr. PURKIS, Jenny▲ BULLEN, Earla PAGE (his sister-in-law,) her wonderful family and the caring staff at Morgan Place. No services are planned at present, though his ashes will be eventually buried in the town where he was born, Chamberlain, Saskatchewan.

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PURKISS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-07 published
WILSON, Ethel
At Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Wednesday, January 5, 2005. Ethel WILSON of Beaverton was the beloved sister of Bill WILSON, Bob WILSON, Alma McDOUGALL, Edith CAMPBELL, Joan PURKISS and Ron WILSON and predeceased by Erma DERKS, Lyla PAGE, Doris SCOTT and Al WILSON. The family will receive Friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton (705-426-5777) on Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Memorial donations to the Beaverton Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family.

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PURMALS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-22 published
OZOLINS, Ilga Livija (née VICUPS)
Peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital Barrie on Tuesday, December 20, 2005. Ilga OZOLINS of Barrie in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Arthur OZOLINS. Will be sorrowfully missed by her nephews Girts ALBERT and Alfy ALBERT both of Toronto, her dear Friends Hermans NORINS and Millija PURMALS of Barrie. Graveside service will be held at York Cemetery, Toronto on Friday, December 23, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley Street Barrie. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com

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PURNELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-27 published
FLOWERS, Dorothy (née PURNELL)
Peacefully, with family at her side, following a short illness on Thursday, August 25th, 2005 at Sunnybrook Hospital, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of James for over 45 years. Loving mother of Juliejane and her husband Alan McCLENAGHAN, David and his wife Janette and Ellen. Devoted "grandma" of Nicole, Jocelyn, Christopher FLOWERS and Elise, Evan McCLENAGHAN. Dorothy will be missed dearly and fondly remembered by her loving sister Jean ELGAR and by her many relatives and devoted Friends. Friends may call on Saturday, August 27th, from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel on Monday, August 29th, 2005 at 11 o'clock. Cremation. Interment, Westminster Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the The Herbie Fund - Hospital for Sick Children or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences www.rskane.ca.

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PURNELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-08 published
PURNELL, Iris Ann (née BIRD)
Peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Saturday, November 5, 2005. Proud and loving mother of Lisa (Nenad JEREMIC) and Sara (Mike SHELSTON.) Iris was a very special "Nanny" to her granddaughters Meaghan and Julia JEREMIC who already miss her desperately. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bob, brother Mike, father Albert and, recently, her mother Mary. Sister-in-law of Gwen KEILLOR. Caring aunt to nephews Sean and Ryan BIRD and nieces Anne and Jocelyn KEILLOR. Iris will be remembered for her strength, courage, and sense of humour. She met her illness with determination and greeted each day with a positive attitude. Iris was a wonderful patient, who, despite many restrictions, made taking care of her a joy and as easy as possible for those she loved most. She touched the lives of many and was an inspiration to us all. We will miss her zest for and enjoyment of life. Friends may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, November 11, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the International Dyslexia Association, Ontario Branch.

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PURSGLOVE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-24 published
PURSGLOVE, Joan
Long time member of the Catholic Women's League. Passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Joan PURSGLOVE (nee McDERMOTT) of Barrie, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Pauline McNABB (Ron), Barbara TRENNUM (Paul) and Catherine BARTON (Charles.) Cherished grandma of Ron (Andrea,) Lindsay (Martin), Matthew, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Andrew. Great-grandma of Rebekka, Matthew, Victoria, Michael, T.J. and David. Predeceased by her parents Richard and Mary McDERMOTT. Survived by her sisters Bea McDERMOTT and Agnes EDWARDS. Friends may call at Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Homes, 201 Minet's Point Road, Barrie on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Mary's Church on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 10 a.m. Interment at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Barrie. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com

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PURTILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-07 published
PURTILL, Adeline
Ms. Adeline PURTILL of Wonderland Road South, London passed away at London H.S.C., University Campus on Sunday, June 5, 2005 in her 82nd year. Beloved aunt of Bonnie, Debbie, Darlene, Corrine, Donald, Brian and cherished great-aunt of several great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her five sisters and one brother: Bonnie COLLINS (Frank), Gladys McINTYRE (Howard), Marie LYNCH (Harry), Kathleen O'LEARY (Clem), Donald PURTILL (Joy), Irene FILIPENKO (John) and by her dearest special friend Herbert "Red" HARWOOD. Friends may call at the Murphy Funeral Home, Delhi for visitation on Wednesday, June 8th at 10: 00 a.m., thence to Our Lady of LaSalette Roman Catholic Church, LaSalette for Funeral Mass at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Fr. Thomas A. DONOHUE officiating. Interment in Our Lady of LaSalette Roman Catholic Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

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PURTILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-09 published
FARWELL, Fred
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Sunday, August 7, 2005, Fred FARWELL in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Monica FARWELL (PURTILL.) Loving father of Bill FARWELL (Diana), Mary Lyn THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Tom), Michael FARWELL (Wendy) and Patti CIRIELLO (John.) Devoted grandfather of Greg (Amy), Christopher, Stephen (Sherry), Robert, Richard, Michael, Ryan, Sean, James, Monica and Patrice. Dear brother of Sister Carmel FARWELL, S.S.N.D. Dear brother-in-law of Cecilia FARWELL, Bill WATSON and Eva PURTILL. Predeceased by his parents Pius and Catherine FARWELL (SMITH,) his sisters Cecilia McQUILLEN, Charlotte ISENBERG, Luella KOENIG, Ann Marie WATSON, Sister Clare FARWELL, S.S.N. D, and his brother Louis FARWELL. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was a veteran of World War 2 and employed for over 30 years with John Hayman and Sons. Visitors will be received at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London on Monday, August 8, 2005, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Church, 377 Oakland Avenue at Dundas Street on Tuesday, August 9 at 11 a.m. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Donations may be made to Parkwood Hospital Foundation. Special thanks to the staff of 5BW at Parkwood Hospital.

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PURTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-26 published
PURTON, Hilda (née HOLMAN)
Peacefully, at Wesburn Manor, on Friday, March 25, 2005, in her 93rd year. Dear mother of Barbara and her husband Ken DURIE. Loved grandma of Janet and Fred WILKINSON and Kevin and Christine DURIE. Special great-grandma to Andrew and Claire WILKINSON. Dear sister of the late Helena CUNNINGHAM, Caroline SCREEN and Fred HOLMAN. Special thanks to the staff of Wesburn Manor for their loving care and kind support. A family memorial has taken place. If desired, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Wesburn Manor, 400 The West Mall, Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 5S1. Arrangements under the direction of Turner and Porter Butler Chapel.

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PURVES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-07 published
MIDDLETON , Hazel (née BILLARD)
It is with great sadness that the family of Hazel MIDDLETON announces her passing at Longworth Long Term Care, London, July 5th, peacefully, with her family at her side. Predeceased by Clifford MIDDLETON , her loving husband for more than 50 years, her parents Dennis and Mary BILLARD, and sisters Blanche MORPHEW and Marion PURVES. Dearly loved mother of Mary Jane RIVARD and her husband Louis of London, and son John MIDDLETON and his partner Kate STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Duncan, British Columbia. Loved grandmother of Dennis, Heather, Sandra, Selchie and Cyrano, and great-grandma to Olivia Clare. Also survived by sisters Dorothy McKINNON and Audrey FALTINSON of Sarnia, and many nieces and nephews. Hazel was a long time resident of Sarnia where she worked for many years at Sears, and was an active member of Parker St. United Church, before moving to London to be close to her daughter and family. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin St. London, Friday July 8th at 1: 00 p.m. Interment of ashes at Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia, Monday July 11th at 1: 00 p.m. for the family. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Hazel are asked to consider The Alzheimer's Society. Forest City Cremation Services 675-0772

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PURVES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-07 published
PURVES, Yolanda
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Thursday, August▼ 4, 2005 Yolanda PURVES of London, age 36. Beloved daughter of Stan and Maria PURVES of London. Dear sister of Robert PURVES, Graeme and his wife Nina PURVES and Andrew PURVES all of Toronto. Survived by a nephew Sebastijan. Friends will be received at the Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St. (between Waterloo and Colborne St) on Sunday 2-4 p.m. only. Funeral service will be held at First Church of the Nazarene, 176 Wellington St. on Monday, August 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Junior SORZANO officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences www.loganfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Yolanda.

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PURVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-16 published
PURVES, Elsie Pamela
Peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on April 12, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer, aged 83. Beloved, caring mother of Gillian, Jennifer (Gerard), Deane (Caroline). Proud grandmother of Kate, Anne, Andre and Allison, also Carrie, Jennifer Kay and Dan. Dearly loved by her brother-in-law Ray (Joanne), many nieces, nephews, cousins and great-grandchildren and numerous Friends around the world. Pam came from a remarkable family: her grandfather had studied X-rays with Madam Curie and her father, a Royal Engineer on a posting to Egypt was involved with major dam-building projects in Egypt where Pam was born. Following her education in England, she was a volunteer ambulance and lorry driver during World War 2 where she met her Canadian husband and followed him to Canada. She made numerous life-long Friends along the way. Many of whom sustained her during her last weeks in hospital. Gardening, the outdoors and the spiritual remained her passions along with travel, tai chi, reading, crossword puzzles and her job at the Royal Ontario Museum. A Service of Thanksgiving and celebration will be held at St. Jude's Church, 160 William Street in Oakville on Friday April 22nd at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sisters of the Church, St. Michael's House, 127 Burgundy Dr., Oakville, Ontario or to St. Jude's Church Memorial Fund would please her.

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PURVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-26 published
ROSS, James, F.C.A.
Peacefully in Ottawa on Sunday, April 24, 2005. Jim was the dearly loved and much cherished husband of Beatrice "Bea" (KEENAN.) Jim was the treasured uncle of Brenda MORRISON (John) of Beaconsfield, Quebec and was predeceased by his parents John and Harriett (PURVES) his sister Jessica YULE (the late David YULE) of Montreal, Quebec and his first wife Hazel SCOTT. A proud graduate of McGill and a Chartered Accountant of great distinction, Jim established the Pricewaterhouse Coopers office in Ottawa and was its Managing Partner for a quarter of a century. An easy going, good humoured, extremely organized gentleman of principle and kindness, Jim relished his service as President of the Rideau Club, the Ottawa Red Cross and the Royal Ottawa Golf Club. Jim was particularly fond of his instrumental role in ensuring the membership of women in the Rideau Club and the leadership he undertook in re- establishing the Club following the loss to fire of its original building. Quick of mind and body and a high school basketball star, Jim loved to read, ski, curl, golf, and compete at tennis, squash and his Thursday night poker games. Jim delighted in salmon and trout fishing trips from Ungava Bay to Australia, British Columbia to Scotland, and the Miramichi in New Brunswick. The always smiling Jim was a person of highest integrity who served with honour as the official agent of the Liberal Party of Canada for many years. Jim embraced every day with happiness and while demanding much of himself, he overlooked with a twinkle the faults of others. Jim was an accomplished man of action, style, compassion and the rarest quality of grace. Friends may call at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 235 Kent Street, Ottawa, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at Saint Patrick's Basilica, 220 Kent Street, Ottawa on Thursday at 10: 30 a.m. Donations would be appreciated in Jim's name to Saint Patrick's Basilica Restoration Fund or to The Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre where he received such compassionate care from the staff at Gatineau One South as well as his dedicated private caregivers.

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PURVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-06 published
PURVES- McGIVERN, Jean▼ Elizabeth▼ " Betty▼"
On Friday, August 5, 2005 in her 80th year at Ottawa General Hospital as a result of recently diagnosed cancer. Cherished wife of Donald McGIVERN and the late Robert W. PURVES. She▼ was predeceased by her brothers Donald and Norman McMILLAN. Loved▼ during her life and forever by her family; Rob and Donna, Bud and Janet, Jennifer, Thomas, Arianne, Chris and the late Jonathan. At Betty's request, private cremation and interment arrangements have been made. Friends are welcome to attend a reception in her memory at Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club on Sunday, August▲▼ 14 at 12 noon. Special thanks to Janet PURVES and Brian McGIVERN for their kind efforts and care for Betty in the past few days. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Betty's memory to the Muskoka Heritage Foundation, Box 482, 9 Taylor Road, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1T8 would be greatly appreciated.

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PURVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-09 published
PURVES- McGIVERN, Jean▲▼ Elizabeth▲▼ " Betty▲▼"
On Friday, August 5, 2005 in her 80th year at Ottawa General Hospital as a result of recently diagnosed cancer. Cherished wife of Donald McGIVERN and the late Robert W. PURVES. She▲▼ was predeceased by her brothers Donald and Norman McMILLAN. Loved▲▼ during her life and forever by her family; Rob and Donna, Bud and Janet, Jennifer, Thomas, Arianne, Chris and the late Jonathan. At Betty's request, private cremation and interment arrangements have been made. Friends are welcome to attend a reception in her memory at Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club on Sunday, August▲ 14 at 12 noon. Special thanks to Janet PURVES and Brian McGIVERN for their kind efforts and care for Betty in the past few days. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Betty's memory to the Muskoka Heritage Foundation, Box 482, 9 Taylor Road, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1T8 would be greatly appreciated.

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PURVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-17 published
McGIVERN, Donald
In Hospital, Ottawa, November 16, 2005, Donald McGIVERN, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (Mimi) CORRIGAND and the late Jean Elizabeth (Betty) PURVES. Loving father of James (Elaine) and Brian. Proud grandfather of Adrea (Mark). Fondly remembered by Betty's family; Rob (Donna), Bud (Janet), Jennifer, Thomas, Arianne, Chris and the late Jonathan. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Homes 1255 Walkley Road (Ottawa) Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10 a.m. In memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the Kidney Foundation appreciated.

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PURVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-03 published
William FARLINGER, Accountant and Chief Executive Officer: (1929-2005)
'Slow-moving guy with a razor-sharp mind' went from success as head of Ernst and Young to disappointment as chair of Ontario Hydro, writes Sandra MARTIN. His stumble came with a failed attempt at privatization
By Sandra MARTIN, Saturday, December 3, 2005, Page S11
A chartered accountant who headed up Clarkson Gordon (now Ernst & Young,) William "Bill" FARLINGER retired in 1993 after a stellar career in business. Dynamic and energetic, he combined his business acumen, his private-sector connections and his political philosophy in the campaign to elect Mike Harris premier of Ontario in 1995.
"For many, Bill FARLINGER will be remembered as a decisive and intelligent leader. For me, he was also a kind and gentle friend," the former premier said this week.
Mr. HARRIS named Mr. FARLINGER chair of Ontario Hydro in 1995, with the mandate to privatize the public utility that had been one of the economic engines of the province's prosperity. The initiative went horribly wrong, with Mr. FARLINGER castigated in the press for lavish spending. He remained chair of the board and its successor, Ontario Power Generation, until 2003 when the Harris government was defeated by Dalton McGuinty's Liberals.
The unresolved question is why Mr. FARLINGER took on such an onerous and risky challenge, when he could have been golfing, fishing or relaxing with his grandchildren and his second wife, Esther. He knew the workings of the company, or must have thought he did, because Clarkson Gordon had been Ontario Hydro's accountants for decades. And yet in August of 1997, two years after he became chair of the board, he released a scathing internal report on mismanagement at the public utility and announced that seven of its 19 atomic reactors had to be shut down. "The nuclear unit was operated over all those early years as some sort of special nuclear cult," he said at a press conference.
"My father had a dream of privatizing electricity," said his daughter Pamela EARLE. "He didn't believe any government could ever run it very well and he believed electricity would be cheaper and the environment would be [cleaner] if it were privatized, and that is what he tried to do."
In retrospect, says former premier Ernie EVES, privatizing Ontario Hydro was doomed because "we didn't have enough competition out there to privatize it." In his opinion, you need a fairly level playing field with some decent competitors. "It is not going to work if you have an overwhelming player who controls 85 or 90 per cent of the power generation, and the other players are all scrambling around fighting over the other 10 to 15 per cent," he says. "It may come to pass but, in hindsight, I just don't think we were ready to make it work."
Mr. FARLINGER's old friend and mentor, accountant and public-policy writer Jack BIDDELL has a harsher explanation. "Here is a man whose father was very wealthy, who left Bill with a lot of money. Bill had a tremendous income as Chief Executive Officer of Clarkson Gordon, but he was obsessed with seeing how much money he could make. He was a great family man and I loved him, but that was his main concern. He never did anything unethical, but the urge to make money and to demonstrate how smart he was, was there. I never understood it." The two men broke over Ontario Hydro and Mr. BIDDELL's greatest regret is that they never had time to repair the rift in their nearly 50-year Friendship.
William Bill Alexander FARLINGER was born just after the stock market crash that heralded the Depression, the eldest of two children of real estate salesman Alexander FARLINGER and his wife Allie (PURVES.) Although times were tough when Bill was a child, his father became a successful real-estate developer in the 1950s and 1960s, building Bayview Village and some of the first townhouses at the corner of York Mills and Bayview in Toronto.
Mr. FARLINGER met his first wife, Shirley (TABB) FARLINGER, in Grade 8 in the local elementary school they both attended in North Toronto. They started going steady when they were 12, a romance that lasted all through high school at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute and the University of Toronto. Tall, lithe and graceful, Mr. FARLINGER was a hurdler and a pole vaulter, and was elected to the sports hall of fame at the University of Toronto in 1991 and awarded an honorary degree the following year.
The FARLINGERs married in 1951, right after graduation, when both were 21.
With a degree in commerce and finance, Mr. FARLINGER joined Clarkson Gordon the same year. "He showed his mettle early on," said Ken LEMON, a former executive, who had joined the firm in 1936. "He had a strong personality and he was very smart."
He worked in the auditing business while he qualified as a chartered accountant and then moved into the insolvency and bankruptcy business, working mainly under Jack BIDDELL. "I recognized his talents and I had a little bit to do with moving him around the country to our various offices [in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto]," said Mr. BIDDELL. "He was very bright, a good accountant, very articulate, very pleasant and dealt with people well."
One of the big cases Mr. FARLINGER worked on was the liquidation of Investors Overseas Services, then the biggest pension fund in the world. Investors Overseas Services had its headquarters in Geneva, but it had been incorporated in New Brunswick. That was why Clarkson Gordon was involved in securing and resolving a pension fund that involved governments in several countries.
Mr. LEMON was instrumental in bringing Mr. FARLINGER onto the executive committee of Clarkson Gorden. The firm had had a long association with the American firm Arthur Young, representing them in Canada and being represented by them around the world. After A.C. Ernst and Arthur Young merged in the U.S. in 1989, there was a question about who their Canadian affiliate would be.
By then senior partner and Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mr. FARLINGER made certain it was Clarkson Gordon. The cost was changing the firm's name to Ernst and Young. "From our standpoint, it was a very important step in the history of the firm," said Mr. LEMON. "We would have lost our international connection and our ability to work around the world."
Mr. BIDDELL, who had not welcomed the change, eventually saw that it was a good and necessary move. "When he told me the details, I reached over and shook his hand."
Mr. FARLINGER and his wife Shirley had five children; Brian, who died of H.I.V./A.I.D.S. in 1995, Pamela, Craig, Leonard and David. A keen outdoorsman, Mr. FARLINGER loved fishing, golfing and skiing. He taught his kids to ski and insisted they all learn French when he was transferred to Montreal in 1967. The family spent winter holidays on ski slopes around the world and summers portaging and camping at a rustic fishing camp in Caughnawana, Quebec, due east of North Bay, Ontario, that he had bought in 1975 with Mr. LEMON.
Mr. FARLINGER had a rare combination of strength and gentleness that made him very attractive to be around, said his daughter. "He really listened and was sympathetic to many points of view and I think that is what made him so dynamic in the boardroom and in our family." Sunday dinners were lively and opinionated, she said.
After 36 years of marriage, the FARLINGERs separated in 1987 because they had "evolved" in different ways, according to his first wife, who has since remarried. She supported the Green Party and the New Democratic Party and he was an arch Conservative.
"My mother had been a housewife for 25 years, raising the kids. She had been a very loving mother, but as she saw dad's career develop she wanted to make her mark, too, and Dad really wanted a wife who would be by his side and do charities and galas."
He married his second wife, Esther, a golfer, fundraiser and interior designer, in 1988.
After he retired from Ernst and Young, Mr. FARLINGER formed his own management consulting firm, "but he was itching to do something bigger," said his nephew Bill KING, a former journalist for the North Bay Nugget, who was working in Mike HARRIS's constituency office in the late 1980s. That something bigger turned out to be electing Mr. HARRIS as leader of the party and then premier of the province. Mr. FARLINGER raised money, gave Mr. HARRIS legitimacy with his business connections on Bay Street, and helped strategize the Common Sense Revolution.
"He really impressed me," said Mr. EVES, another key player in Mr. HARRIS's leadership bid. "He was a slow-moving guy with a razor-sharp mind. He could take any problem you had and make it into a succinct matter instead of going on and on about a pile of irrelevant stuff."
Mr. EVES also knew Mr. FARLINGER on the golf course, a place where you can learn a lot about a man's character. "There are a lot of people who will cheat here and there or move the ball, but not Bill. He always played strictly by the rules. He was a very honest and decent guy."
William Alexander FARLINGER was born in Toronto on November 21, 1929. He died on November 28, 2005, after suffering a massive stroke 10 days earlier. He was 76. He is survived by his wife Esther, four children, one stepson and 14 grandchildren.

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PURVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-07 published
PURVES- McGIVERN, Jean▲ Elizabeth▲ " Betty▲"
On Friday August 5, 2005, in her 80th year at Ottawa General Hospital as a result of recently diagnosed cancer. Cherished wife of Donald McGIVERN and the late Robert PURVES. She▲ was predeceased by her brothers Donald and Norman McMILLAN. Loved▲ during her life and forever by her family Rob and Donna, Bud and Janet, Jennifer, Thomas, Arianne, Chris and the late Jonathan. At Betty's request, private cremation and interment have been made. Friends are welcome to attend a reception in her memory at Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club, on Sunday August, 14th at 12 noon. Special thanks to Janet PURVES and Brian McGIVERN for their kind efforts and care for Betty in the past few days. Flowers gratefully declined, donations in Betty's memory to the Muskoka Heritage Foundation, Box 482, 9 Taylor Road, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1T8, would be greatly appreciated.

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PURVIS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-24 published
GIBSON, Gerald W. " Gerry"
On Saturday, May 21st, 2005, at London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Campus, London, Gerald W. "Gerry" GIBSON of London, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He will be sadly missed by all his family and Friends. Gerry was a wonderful husband and friend to his wife Lee. Beloved father of Ruth BARKER and her husband George of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Susan TRABOULAY and her husband Norbert of Beeton, Ontario., Wendy WELCH and her husband Rob, Jacqueline KAMINSKI and her husband Greg and Debbie PURVIS all of London. Predeceased by his parents Elmer (1953) and Margaret GIBSON (1998,) his brother Ron (2005) and his grand_sons Justin (1989) and Mitchell KAMINSKI (1996.) Loving grandfather of Jerrid, Sarah and Katie TRABOULAY, Jordan BARKER, Jacquie and Aaron WALBAUM, Cienna and Brock WELCH, Brianna and Emily KAMINSKI, Leslie, Joshua and Brady PURVIS and his great-granddaughter Micah WALBAUM. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at London Gospel Temple, 288 Commissioners Road West, London on Wednesday, May 25th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. A private family interment of cremated remains will follow at a later date in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2Y4. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (433-5184). (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca). Gerry's favourite verse is "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8: 10.

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PURVIS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-30 published
GRANT, Richard John
At Victoria Hospital on Monday, September 26, 2005 Richard John GRANT of London, age 57, will be sadly missed. Beloved son of the late Eileen and John GRANT; brother of Joan PURVIS of Sault Saint Marie, Allan GRANT and Cheryl TREMBLAY of Wawa, Ontario. Dear father of Richard Jr., Jeff, Tim and Kim. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by Helen GRANT and Ruth and Frank LAMOTHE. He will greatly missed by all of his Friends. Cremation and taken home to Wawa, Ontario. Donations made to the Men's Mission, 459 York St, London appreciated by family.

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PURVIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-20 published
CLAYTON, Ron▼
With▼ great love and wonderful memories, the family of Ron CLAYTON announces his passing in his 57th year, at Highline Community Hospital, Seattle, Washington, on July 6, 2005. Predeceased by his beloved parents Ella Mae CLAYTON (PURVIS,) Morley▼ CLAYTON and his step-father Gordon CLAYTON. Will▼ be dearly missed by his sister Lynn FINNIE and her husband Bill, sister Pat MORRISON, brother Bruce CLAYTON and his wife Marianne.▼ Fondly▼ remembered by his nephews Chris, Steven, Bobby and nieces Laurie, Dana, Michelle and Sandra. Ron will be remembered for his generosity, loving heart and his ability to make every meeting a memorable one. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 26, 2005, at Our Lady of Victory Church, 117 Guestville Ave., Toronto, Ontario, at 12 noon, followed by a celebration of Ron's life at the Weston Golf and Country Club, 50 St. Phillip's Rd., Toronto. For those who wish, an expression of sympathy can be made to the Hospital for Sick Children or a charity of your choice.

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PURVIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-31 published
HIVES, Reverend Arthur Royston (1925-2005)
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of The Reverend Arthur (Art) HIVES on December 15, 2005. Predeceased by his missionary parents, The Reverend Charles F. HIVES and Jean HIVES, his sister, Jean (Ron PURVIS,) and his first wife Sheila HIVES. Survived by his sons David (now deceased,) Richard and Matthew, second wife Caroline HIVES, and third wife Constance BARKER and daughter Kathleen (Kate) HIVES. Born in Sault St. Marie in 1925, educated at Saint John's College in Winnipeg, St. George's School in Vancouver, Lorne Greene's Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto, Vancouver School of Theology at University of British Columbia, and Simon Fraser University, Vancouver. Deeply indebted to family Friends, Don YOUNG and The Right Reverend Jim CRUICKSHANK. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 2 p.m at Saint Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church at 37th and Larch in Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

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PURVIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-20 published
CLAYTON, Ron▲
With▲ great love and wonderful memories the family of Ron CLAYTON announces his passing in his 57th year, at Highline Community Hospital, Seattle Washington, on Wednesday, July 6, 2005. Predeceased by his beloved parents Ella Mae CLAYTON (PURVIS,) Morley▲ CLAYTON and his stepfather Gord CLAYTON. Will▲ be dearly missed by his sister Lynn FINNIE and her husband Bill, sister Pat MORRISON, brother Bruce CLAYTON and his wife Marianne.▲ Fondly▲ remembered by his nephews Chris, Steven, Bobby and nieces Laurie, Dana, Michelle and Sandra. Ron will be remembered for his generosity, loving heart and his ability to make every meeting a memorable one. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 26, 2005, at Our Lady of Victory Church, 117 Guestville Ave., Toronto, Ontario, at 12 noon, followed by a celebration of Ron's Life at the Weston Golf and Country Club, 50 St. Phillip's Rd., Toronto, Ontario. For those who wish, an expression of sympathy can be made to the Hospital for Sick Children, or a charity of your choice.

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PURVS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-11 published
MIKELSONS, Hugo
Peacefully, in his 81st year, at the Kristus Darzs Home, Woodbridge on January 9, 2005. Loving husband of the late Irene. Hugo will be sadly missed by his friend Imants PURVS and family and by the Latvian community. Hugo was the Director of the Latvian High School Student Theatre, a long time teacher and a true Latvian patriot. Friends may call at the York Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Road, North York (416-221-3404) on Thursday, January 13, 2005 from 12 o'clock until time of service in the York Chapel at 1 o'clock. Interment York Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kristus Darzs Latvian Home Foundation, 11290 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge, Ontario M4N 2A9 (905-832-3300).

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