SHAWANA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-09 published
Perry Michael SHAWANA
By Jonathan SWAINGER, Wednesday, November 9, 2005, Page A20
Lawyer, aboriginal educator, mentor. Born March 11, 1964, in Blind River, Ontario Died June 1 in Victoria, British Columbia, of a heart attack, aged 41.
Those who had the pleasure of meeting Perry SHAWANA might have been struck by his quick mind, the mischievous glimmer in his eyes, his love of family and community, his seemingly endless supply of energy or, of course, Perry's impeccable sense of style. But no matter what the first impression was, the lasting sense was that of a person whose very identity was completely entwined with a tireless commitment to improving the lives of aboriginal people.
From the Serpent River First Nation, Mukwa (Bear) clan, in Cutler, Ontario, Perry remained true to his Anishanabe heritage. After pursuing a bachelor of arts, majoring in international relations at Glendon College at York University, Perry turned his sights toward the native law program at the University of Saskatchewan and then went on to complete his bachelor of law at the University of British Columbia in 1988.
After graduation, Perry established a private law practice in Prince George, British Columbia, where he began the work that touched so many lives throughout the province, especially in northern British Columbia. In 1990, he became in-house counsel for the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council and later assumed a similar role with the Lake Babine Nation.
Along with his partner Warner Adam and a collection of dedicated individuals, Perry created Northern Native Family Services to help members of the aboriginal community help themselves. Now known as Carrier Sekani Family Services, this organization is one of the most successful of its kind in British Columbia and stands as a testament to the commitment that Perry could inspire in others who, in turn, spurred Perry on to work even harder.
Despite the demands of his law practice and the countless hours with Carrier Sekani Family Services, in 2000 Perry became chairman of the First Nations Studies program at the University of Northern British Columbia. Provided the opportunity to shape post-secondary opportunities for first nations and non-first nations students alike, Perry took to the roles of teacher, mentor, researcher, and colleague with unbounded energy. His very presence in the university, as a proud Anishanabe (Ojibwa) man who had been adopted into the Carrier Sekani nation, stood as a compelling example of what one could achieve, through dedication and a desire to change things for the better.
With the blessing of University of Northern British Columbia, Perry entered the masters of law program at the University of Victoria in 2004. Prof. John McLaren recalls Perry's arrival at the university: "We knew immediately that a person of immense vitality had joined us. It soon became apparent that here was a person of intellectual power, wisdom beyond his years, great integrity, a caring instinct and an infectious sense of humour."
Combining his heritage and legal training, Perry embarked on a masters thesis that sought to protect Carrier medicine knowledge through Carrier law and tradition.
Perry was felled by a heart attack on June 1. At the time of his passing, he had been accepted in the doctoral program at the faculty of law.
This week, Perry will posthumously be awarded one of the first two masters of law degrees granted at the University of Victoria.
Everyone who knew Perry and witnessed his accomplishments cannot help but wonder just how far his enthusiasms and drive would surely have carried him.
Jonathan is Perry's friend and drew from comments by Warner Adams, John McLaren and Mary Tee Gee.

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SHAWKENCE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-10 published
SHAWKENCE, Cindy (BRESSETTE)
At Bluewater Health Norman Site, Sarnia on Friday, January 7, 2005 Cindy (BRESSETTE) SHAWKENCE of Kettle Point age 48. Beloved wife of Charles and loving mother of Farrah, Charles Jr., Alicia and Maggie. Cherished nana of Jillian, Karlie and Raesanna. Dear sister of Pat and Steve WOLFE, Pamela J. BRESSETTE, Tom and Donna Jean BRESSETTE, Lenore and John KJONO, Martha and Ken WOLFE, Paul and Chris BRESSETTE, Pauline BRESSETTE, Eva BRESSETTE and Tony GEORGE. Predeceased by her parents Ted and Ruby BRESSETTE and brother Jethro. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at Gilpin Funeral Chapel, Forest. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Service at Kettle Point Community Centre on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Kettle Point Cemetery. Gilpin Funeral Chapel.

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SHAWN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-06 published
McINTYRE, Alice
Of London, passed away peacefully at University Hospital on Tuesday, October 4th, 2005, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Bernard McINTYRE and predeceased by her daughter Mary SHAWN. Loving mother of Allan and wife Cathie McINTYRE, Wilma McINTYRE, Allister and wife Sheila MacINTYRE and Helen WHITMAN. Dear grandmother of Laura and husband Colin BRIDGES, Pamela MacINTYRE and spouse Jesse BRYDON, Luke WHITMAN, Jake WHITMAN, Eric McINTYRE and Ryan McINTYRE, and delighted great grandmother of Kaylan Shae BRIDGES. Also survived by her sisters Lucy GREGORY and Sister Mary MURPHY and brothers Bill MURPHY, and Jim MURPHY and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, London on Thursday, October 6 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass from St. Andrew the Apostle Church on Friday at 2: 00 p.m. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Elizabeth Health Care would be appreciated. Tributes may be left at www.mem.com "We'll hold you in our hearts until we meet again".

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SHAWN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-21 published
BLAKE, Beatrice▼ May▼
At the age of 95 and in complete peace, May BLAKE passed away on October 19, 2005. May was care-giver extraordinaire to many children who remember her fondly and with love throughout their adulthood. She was trained as a nanny in England and joined her first family as a caregiver as a young teenager, no older than 15. She emigrated to Canada about 1932. Throughout her early years as a nanny in Canada, May befriended and looked out for other British nannies who would come to Toronto on two-year visas to care for the children of Canadian families. May brought them into the community of other nannies, made sure that they became acquainted with Toronto and sent them home again at the end of two years with farewell parties.
The adults for whom she cared as children and that she called "her charges" owe their values of honesty, integrity, generosity towards others and good humour to her teachings as they grew from infancy through childhood into eventual maturity. May was always proud of the achievements of "her charges" and followed their successes in life, sending congratulations their way and still providing advice as they made their path through life.
May has been a staunch supporter of Saint Margaret's Anglican Church for more than 70 years. Up until two years ago, she was a regular supporter of Saint Margaret's annual Christmas bazaar and rummage sales. She was a frequent visitor to the sick and shut-ins of her congregation. May BLAKE's life was a happy and fulfilled one.
May will be fondly remembered by her many Friends at her Church, including Muriel CAESAR, Len and Jean SOUTH, Trevor and Muriel McCONNELL and Jean FRASER.
She will also be lovingly remembered by "her charges" currently living in Canada, Edward BULMAN and his sister Elizabeth, Nadine, Jon and Paul LEVIN, Sean and Kalen McCOWAN, Denise DELLIO, and Alexandra and Laura ROBINSON. Jean SHAWN, George LEVIN, Anna JOHNSTON (formerly McCOWAN), Perry and Rae DELLIO, Michael ROBINSON and Dr. Gail ROBINSON, and all remember the fine and loving care May BLAKE provided for their children and the tremendous contribution she made to their family life.
Those who wish to celebrate May BLAKE's life may join together at Saint Margaret's Anglican Church, 53 Burnaby Boulevard, Toronto on Monday, October 24, 2005 at 1 p.m. May loved children all of her life and donations in her memory to Save the Children Canada, 300-4141 Yonge Street, Toronto M2P 2A8, would be greatly appreciated.

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SHAWN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-22 published
BLAKE, Beatrice▲ May▲
On October 19, 2005, "Nursie" passed away peacefully at the age of 95. She will be dearly missed by Jon, Brina, Naomi, and Karen LEVIN; Nadine LEVIN, Bruce BROWN, and David LEVIN; Paul LEVIN Jean SHAWN, as well as numerous Friends. Funeral services will be held at Saint Margaret's Anglican Church, 53 Burnaby Boulevard, Toronto (Avenue Road, north of Eglinton), Monday, October 24, 2005, at 1: 00 p.m. Donations: Save the Children Canada, Suite 300, 4141 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M2P 2A8.

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SHAWNOO o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-07 published
JACKSON, Cleve Murray
Suddenly at his residence on Friday, March 4th, 2005 Cleve Murray JACKSON of Kettle Point, age 50. Beloved husband of Melody and loving father of Cleve, Tom, Norman, Joshua, Deeandra and Caleb. Cherished son of Shirley and Norm and dear brother of Kim, Dexter, Lisa, Samantha CORRINDA. Grandfather of Christopher, Cheyenne, Aiden and Tommylee. Brother-in-law of Alanna and Jack and son-in-law of Rose MANNING. Predeceased by his first wife Marena MANNING and his son Jason. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Resting at the Kettlepoint United Church for visitation on Sunday and Monday. Funeral Service at Kettle Point Community Centre on Tuesday, March 8th, at 1 p.m. Pastor Emery SHAWNOO officiating. Interment Kettle Point Cemetery. Gilpin Funeral Chapel.

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SHAXON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-05 published
REGAN, Marion▼ Isobel▼ (NEALE)
Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital after a lengthy illness, Sunday April 3, 2005 with her family at her side, Marion Isobel REGAN (NEALE.) Beloved▼ wife of 54 years of Kenneth J. REGAN. Cherished mother to Shelley MacKenzie (Bill), Susan, Peter (Lissa), Judy HANNIVAN (John), John, Mark, (Tracy,▼) Jeff▼ (Suzanne▼ BERNIER) and Shannon. Loving grandmother of Amy, Leah, Mary and Sarah REGAN, Ryan▼ and Jessica HANNIVAN, Mark and Mike MacKENZIE and Danielle and Melissa METLER. Survived▼ by her sister Beatrice AMBROSE (John▼) of Saint Thomas, and by many nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her sister Catharine BAILEY, and by her brother Keith NEALE.
Marion was a 53 year member of the Catholic Women's League, a key contributor to the annual St. Pius X Parish Bazaar, an avid Bridge player, and a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Friends and relatives will be received by the family at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London on Tuesday evening from 7-9 o'clock and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, 777 Valetta Street, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Father Bob REMARK officiating. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Marion's family would like to sincerely thank the Transplant Unit and Emergency Room staff of University Hospital for their tremendous care. Though Marion was not a transplant recipient, she was placed in the transplant Unit and received the utmost compassion. Donations to the Marion Regan Endowment Fund at King's University College Foundation (U.W.O), 266 Epworth Avenue, London, Ontario, N6A 2M3 or the University Hospital Transplant Unit, Ms. Deanna SHAXON 4-TU37, Multi-Organ Transplant Program, London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, 339 Windermere Road, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5A5, would be greatly appreciated.

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SHAXON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-06 published
REGAN, Marion▲ Isobel▲ (NEALE)
Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital after a lengthy illness, Sunday April 3, 2005 with her family at her side, Marion Isobel REGAN (NEALE.) Beloved▲ wife of 54 years of Kenneth J. REGAN. Cherished mother to Shelley MacKENZIE (Bill), Susan, Peter (Lissa), Judy HANNIVAN (John), John, Mark (Tracy,▲) Jeff▲ (Suzanne▲ BERNIER) and Shannon. Loving grandmother of Amy, Leah, Mary and Sarah REGAN, Ryan▲ and Jessica HANNIVAN, Mark and Mike MacKENZIE and Danielle and Melissa METLER. Survived▲ by her sister Beatrice AMBROSE (John▲) of Saint Thomas, and by many nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her sister Catharine BAILEY, and by her brother Keith NEALE.
Marion was a 53 year member of the Catholic Women's League, a key contributor to the annual St. Pius X Parish Bazaar, an avid Bridge player, and a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Friends and relatives will be received by the family at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London on Tuesday evening from 7-9 o'clock and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, 777 Valetta Street, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Father Bob REMARK officiating. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Marion's family would like to sincerely thank the Transplant Unit and Emergency Room staff of University Hospital for their tremendous care. Though Marion was not a transplant recipient, she was placed in the Transplant Unit and received the utmost compassion. Donations to the Marion Regan Endowment Fund at King's University College Foundation (U.W.O), 266 Epworth Avenue, London, Ontario, N6A 2M3 or the University Hospital Transplant Unit, Ms. Deanna SHAXON 4-TU37, Multi-Organ Transplant Program, London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, 339 Windermere Road, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5A5, would be greatly appreciated.

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SHAYLER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-03 published
SHAYLER, Laura Anne " Nan" (BRATT)
At Dearness Home on Saturday, January 1st, 2005, Laura Anne (Nan) (BRATT) SHAYLER of London, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Norman SHAYLER. Predeceased by two brothers Randolph Thomas BRATT and Gordon Lloyd BRATT. Dear sister in law of Ann BRATT of Kingston and Gwendoline BRATT of Barrie. Loved by five nieces and two nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas Street (between Waterloo and Colborne Street), on Thursday, 1: 00-2:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, January 6th, 2005, at 2: 00 p.m. with the Reverend Phil UPTGROVE officiating. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.loganfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mrs. SHAYLER.

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