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TORANGEAU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-14 published
LEGGAT, Allan
Passed away peacefully, at the Houses of Providence, on Monday, January 10, 2005, after a lengthy illness. Beloved father of Diana Louise LEGGAT. Loving son of the late John and Anne LEGGAT. Grandson of the late Margaret (Maggie) McCALLUM- McBREARTY. Brother of Louise, James, Hugh (Christine), Gordon (Kimberley), and the late Jackie. Nephew of "Uncle" James (Shirley) McBREARTY of Leaside, and the late Josephine McBREARTY- BANCROFT of Decater, Illinois. Uncle of Dale, John and Dan TORANGEAU, Andrea Louise LEGGAT, and Jackie and Ali LEGGAT. Great-uncle of Cameron and Kathryn TORANGEAU of Brantford, and James and Joshua TORANGEAU of Clarkson. A Man's a Man for a' that. For a that, and a' that, It's comin' yet for a' that Tha man to man the world o'er Shall brother be for a' that. Poem by Robbie Burns. -Sadly missed by Louise and family.

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TORAU o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-26 published
FELDER, Katherine " Katie" (née FRIEDRICH)
Surrounded by her family, in her 86th year, Katherine (Katie) FELDER peacefully went to be with her Saviour on April 24, 2005. Born on July 4, 1919 she was a valued member of Knox Church, New Glasgow and an inspiration to many people who knew her. She is survived by her children Marilyn FORD of Ayr, Kathy (Ted) JOHNSTON of West Lorne, Bonnie (Ken) OKOLISAN of Rodney, Randy FELDER of Kingsville and Wendy (Tom) MURRAY of Ruthven. She also has 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Steve FRIEDRICH of West Lorne; cousins Bill and Harvey FRIEDRICH, Betty KING all of Rodney, Zdenko DURIS of Stoney Creek; brother-in-laws Conrad FELDER (Katie) of West Lorne, Stephen TORAU of Leamington and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband John FELDER (1971,) father Steve FRIEDRICH Sr. (1981) and mother Elizabeth FRIEDRICH (1991.) Friends may call at the West Lorne Chapel on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Thursday at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Donations would be appreciated to Knox Church, New Glasgow, Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital or the one of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes (519-785-0810)

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TORBIAK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-26 published
ELCHYSHYN, Nick
Passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital, March 18, 2005. Nick was born in Manitoba, February 19, 1920, son of the late Sam and Paraska ELCHYSHYN. Predeceased by brothers Fred (1983,) John (1991) and George (1994) and sisters Pauline WERHUN (1988,) Mary FOSTER (1994,) Pearl JAMIESON (1995) and Annie ROZAK (1996.) Survived by his sister Catherine TORBIAK of Winnipeg and brother-in-law Bruce FOSTER of Essex, and many nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, there was no visitation. Following cremation, Nick's remains will be interred at Pine Hills Cemetery on Monday, March 28 with a committal service at 11 a.m. Our special thanks to the many staff of St. Michael's for their care and to Jim JAMIESON for his support of Nick in his later years.

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TORBINER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-22 published
Mindel SHUPAK
By Eli SHUPAK, Tuesday, March 22, 2005, Page A22
Mother, grandmother, partisan, Zionist. Born May 16, 1910, in Sosnowiec, Poland. Died January 12, in Toronto, of pneumonia, aged 94.
A Holocaust survivor with only a Grade 3 education, Mindel SHUPAK was an incredibly smart woman. She came to Canada in 1953, penniless and hopeful of a bright future. Hard work bestowed one upon her.
Mindel was the fourth of nine children of Mordechai and Hannah TORBINER. Her life in Poland was a happy one, surrounded by the family she loved. As a young woman, her remarkable abilities were recognized and she was trusted to run the family business, which she did successfully.
With the outbreak of the Second World War, the life she had known was destroyed. Her father and two of her brothers were cold-bloodedly murdered before her eyes by the Nazis and much of her family perished in concentration camps. Mindel did not give up and her street-smarts helped her escape to the forests in Poland, with her brother Usher, sister Devorah, nephew Sol, and her niece Esther. To her everlasting sadness, only she and Sol survived, but two of her siblings survived the war in Russia and they were all later reunited.
Overwhelmed emotionally by the war, Mindel was determined to reclaim her life. She married Leon SHUPAK in late 1945. Together, they would spend five years in Poland, before moving to Israel where they lived in an immigration camp, existing in a concrete shack, without heat or running water, for three years and just barely getting by. They ultimately decided to move to Canada after being sponsored by the HENDELES family. While her husband, Leon, was earning 75 cents an hour working at three different jobs, Mindel cared for their children, Michael and Rachel. She started a business from home and for a time worked as the outside salesperson for a dry goods store in Toronto's Kensington Market. Her primary goal was to ensure that her children were cared for and well-educated: both became doctors.
With life on the upswing, Mindel was now in a position to give to the community and that's exactly what she did. She was proud of her charitable work in Canada and in Israel. In memory of Leon, she purchased an ambulance for Magen David Adom in Israel. As well, she worked tirelessly raising money for Hadassah Hospital, selling chocolates from her home until her death. Her many Friends would spend enjoyable hours visiting with her as they purchased chocolates for the holidays. She supported Boys Town Jerusalem, one of Israel's most respected educational institutions, where over 75 per cent of the students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and require substantial scholarship assistance.
Mindel kept abreast of world affairs by watching CNN morning, noon, and night. She loved a good argument, holding strong, passionate views on almost any topic one could engage in. While proud of her own two children, Mindel was immensely fond of her seven grandchildren. She was independent and while sick at home with pneumonia in the final days of her life, somehow found the strength to cook a large pot of pea soup.
Mindel could not understand the need for a birthday party that my sister Debbie decided to host for her last year. She said it was an unnecessary fuss and she never wanted to be a burden to anyone. She did reluctantly attend that day, and while loath to ever admit it, we believe she had a most enjoyable time.
Her final wishes were to see her first great-grandchild, due this month, and to be at my sister Naomi's wedding this July. She won't be there physically, but her formidable spirit will always remain with us. My Bubie was small in stature at 4-foot-10, but in the lives of those who knew her and loved her, she was a giant.
Eli is Mindel's oldest grandchild.

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TORCHIA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-01 published
VENNARE, Antonio (June 13, 1930-April 29, 2005)
Peacefully, at home, with family by his side. Beloved husband of Maria for 50 years. Loving father of Enrica (Stan), and John. Proud Nonno of Gino (Tania), Anthony, Christopher and Stephanie. Cherished brother of Rosario (Carmela,) Rosina TORCHIA and Suora Maria CROCIFISSO. Predeceased by brother Domenico PERRI and Battista VENNARE. Antonio will be missed by his nieces, nephews Friends and neighbours. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Highway 7, Woodbridge (just west of Pine Valley Drive), 905-851-9100, on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 100 Bainbridge Ave. (on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at antonio.vennare@wardfh.com

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TORDOFF o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-30 published
HUNTLEY, Jack Raymond
Jack Raymond HUNTLEY passed away suddenly on Monday, August 29, 2005 at the Blue Water Health Care Centre, Sarnia, Ontario. Beloved husband of Marian HUNTLEY (née AMEY) for 50 years. Loving father of Lynda (Bob) MULLIS and Brenda (Bob) JACKSON. Cherished grandfather of Rob (Laura) MULLIS, Todd (Becky) JACKSON, Jeff MULLIS, Scott JACKSON and great-grandchildren Tiana, Jonathan and Kristen MULLIS, Cody and Carter JACKSON. Dear brother of Shirley TURBERVILLE, Lorraine (Bob) TORDOFF, Bert (Gladys) HUNTLEY and the late Doris GAUDIO, Robert HUNTLEY. Loved brother-in-law of Len and Ruby AMEY, Marie and Jim WYATT. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London for a service of remembrance on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 3 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home 652-2020.

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TORGRIMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-19 published
HUNTER, Russell
Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, December 18, 2005 Russell HUNTER of London, formerly of Dorchester in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (SCOTT.) Loving father of Cheryl; Amy and her husband Andrew IWANICKI; Paul and his wife Carole; Beth and her husband Andrew STOESSER; and Scott. Predeceased by his daughter Lynda. Cherished grandfather of Alexander Matthew and Michelle; Madeleine, Helen, Luke and Margaret Ann Christina, Holly and Nicole. Survived by sisters Eileen READER and Jean TORGRIMSON. Predeceased by brothers Frank and Jack. Fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Betty and Kay. Russell will be sadly missed by his mother-in-law Mildred SCOTT. No visitation. Funeral services will take place from Bieman Funeral Home, Dorchester on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. The family would like to thank Dr. SWIFT and staff of London Health Sciences Centre Palliative Care for the exceptional care Russell received. Sincere thank you to Victorian Order of Nurses staff and volunteers and St. Elizabeth Health Care staff. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, London or the London Health Sciences Centre Palliative Care Unit.

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TORICHT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-30 published
WALKER, Kenneth Calvin
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre-South Street Campus, London on Tuesday, March 29th, 2005, Kenneth Calvin WALKER of London, in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Esther (TORICHT) WALKER for 37 years. Loving father of Dan WALKER, and Jennifer BOONE and her husband Shannon all of London. Dear brother of Marjory BELL and her husband Bill of Chatham, Donna STRACHAN and her husband Robert, and Janet HOLMES all of London and his sister-in-law Elsie WALKER of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Mary WALKER, his brothers Douglas and Bruce and his brother-in-law Jim HOLMES. Dearly loved "Pa" of Madison WALKER. Ken will be missed by his beagle Buster.
Ken was a dedicated employee of University of Western Ontario Physical Plant Department for over 33 years. A private family graveside service was held in Gillies Cemetery, West Lorne. A public memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9th, 2005 at 11: 00 am at Westview Baptist Church, 1000 Wonderland Road South, London. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184) entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario, N6C 2R6 or to the Victorian Order of Nurses, 1151 Florence Street, London, Ontario, N5W 2M7. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca).

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TORNABUONO o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-12 published
VAN VLIET, George
Of Didsbury, Alberta, suddenly, on Monday, October 31, 2005 in his 61st year. Married to his loving and devoted wife of 37 years Wendy Lorraine VAN VLIET (née CARVER.) Loving father of Elizabeth "Lisa" VAN VLIET and Conrad PEREIRA of Ottawa and John and Rachelle VAN VLIET of Calgary. Cherished grandfather of Grace, John and Analise. Loved brother of Tena and Roger BOIVIN, Leo and Ann VAN VLIET, Nancy OWEN, Jorina and Phil McDOWELL and Janet VAN VLIET. Dear son-in-law of Beverley CARVER and brother-in-law of Sandy and Mike WENIGE, Ann and Peter TORNABUONO and Todd and Sherry CARVER. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and by his Friends. Predeceased by his parents Leendert VAN VLIET and Johanna BALLAST, his brother Willem "Bill" VAN VLIET and his father-in-law Albert CARVER. Born in Maasland, the Netherlands, on October 13, 1945, George came to Canada in 1951 and settled in the Wainfleet area. He moved to Fort McMurray, Alberta in 1977 and worked at Syncrude for more than 25 years. Since his retirement, George enjoyed visiting with family and with old and new Friends, playing with his grandchildren, working on his many house projects and curling. The funeral service for George was held at Knox United Church in Didsbury on Thursday, November 3rd and internment followed in Didsbury Cemetery. The family greatly appreciates all the expressions of sympathy and support received. In George's memory, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1825 Park Road S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6.

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TORNIUS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-02 published
TORNIUS, Leida
Died peacefully, at the Wexford Nursing Home, on Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Leida TORNIUS, wife of the late Hugo. Dear sister of Voldmar PARG and his wife Erna. Loving aunt of Ingrid, Paul and Heidie, and great-aunt of Michael PARG and the late Ryan GIBBS. Relatives survive in Estonia. A complete funeral service will be held at the Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Home, 733 Mount Pleasant Rd. (south of Eglinton), on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 1 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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TORODE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-03 published
HOUSTOUN, William Scobie
(Veteran World War 2, Royal Canadian Air Force; Commercial Artist, Art Director, Teacher of Art and Design at Humber College; Owner of Tullamore Gallery; his paintings are in the Ottawa Archives and private collections in Canada and the United States)
At Brampton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, William Scobie HOUSTOUN, R.R.#5, Caledon East, in his 92nd year, beloved husband of the late Lois Marjorie CAMPBELL. Dear father and father-in-law of Penelope and Wayne PATTON, Wendy and Frazer TORODE, Beverley and Rainer BOSSELMANN, Donald William HOUSTOUN, Nancy and Bill HEWSON. Loving grandfather of Christopher and Scott MULLEN; Kyla FEENEY and Corporal Kirk BOSSELMANN (United States Marine killed in action in Iraq, November 27, 2004); Melissa, Eric and Danielle HOUSTOUN; Tiffany, Elizabeth, Jennifer and James HEWSON. Cherished great grandfather of Mathew and William HOUSTOUN. Dear brother of Lorna MOLLISON and predeceased by Reginald HOUSTOUN, Nell LIVINGSTON and Donald Mackay HOUSTOUN. The family will receive their Friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o'clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, August 5 at 2: 30 o'clock. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com

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TOROK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-25 published
TOROK, Maria (SASKO)
Maria TOROK, written by Maria TOROK, alias Marie SASKO passed away at Parkwood Hospital on Sunday, January 23rd, 2005.
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same"
Maria's fountain of life were her precious children Anne-Marie, Leslie and Susan, their loved ones and grand_sons Adrian and Anthony as well as extended family both in Canada and Hungary. Maria's life was filled with the spiritual program and fellowship which she was a member since 1981. Since 1986 very dear and special to her were the people at Forward House of London. Throughout the years she enjoyed many hours with the people at cards, lawnbowling, as well as an all-around bonding with the people in her building. All these people and more gave a life filled with love. Friends will be received at the Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St. (between Waterloo and Colborne St.) on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Wednesday 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 89 Charles Street, London on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 10 a.m. with Father D. DANIELS officiating. Cremation. Mt. Pleasant and interment of ashes St. Peter's Cemetery. On line condolences www.loganfh.ca In lieu of flowers, please donate to your valued cause, Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care or a charity of your choice. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mrs. TOROK.

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TOROK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-31 published
KING, Marguerite Ann (née LUDWIG)
Peacefully, on December 26, 2005, in Toronto, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late George "Joe" KING. Beloved mother of Robert (Dominique VIAU,) Carol WATSON, Patricia MELANSON (Jean-Louis,) and John (Cathy TOROK,) and step-mother of the late Helen, Allan and Dolores LEE (Earl.) She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Robert, Paul, David, Charles (Kelly), and Courtney. Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Gibson Long-Term Care Centre, 1925 Steeles Avenue East (near Leslie), Toronto, on Friday, January 6, 2006, from 2: 00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Grateful thanks from Marguerite's family to the staff at the Gibson for their care and support in the last years of her life. There will be a private interment in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery family plot. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

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TOROKVEI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-28 published
TOROKVEI, Thomas▼ E.▼
Suddenly in the Bahamas on Febr uar y 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Cynthia (HAMILTON.) Dear father of Thomas Jr. and Kiki; cherished son of Alice and the late Evald TOROKVEI; much loved brother of Robert and Peter. Sadly missed by mother-in-law Betty HAMILTON, sisters-in-law Linda WINDELER, Jocelyn▼ MANCHEE and Nancy TOROKVEI. Much loved Uncle and Great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview A venue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m.and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Boulevard, To ronto, Ontario on March 3rd at one o'clock. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to North York General Hospital, Torokvei Foundation, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M2K1E1, would be appreciated.

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TOROKVEI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-02 published
TOROKVEI, Thomas▲▼ E.▲▼
Suddenly in the Bahamas on February 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Cynthia (HAMILTON.) Dear father of Thomas Jr. and Kiki; cherished son of Alice and the late Evald TOROKVEI; much loved brother of Robert and Peeta. Sadly missed by mother-in-law Betty HAMILTON, sisters-in-law Linda WINDELER, Jocelyn▲▼ MANCHEE and Nancy TOROKVEI. Much loved Uncle and Great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m.and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario on March 3rd at one o'clock. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to North York General Hospital, Torokvei Foundation, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M2K 1E1, would be appreciated.

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TOROKVEI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-27 published
TOROKVEI, Thomas▲ E.▲
Suddenly in the Bahamas on February 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Cynthia (HAMILTON.) Dear father of Thomas Jr. and Kiki; cherished son of Alice and the late Evald TOROKVEI; much loved brother of Robert and Peeta. Sadly missed by mother-in-law Betty HAMILTON, sisters-in-law Linda WINDELER, Jocelyn▲ MANCHEE and Nancy TOROKVEI. Much loved Uncle and Great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at Eglinton St. George's United Church, 35 Lytton Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario on March 3rd at one o'clock. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to North York General Hospital, Torokvei Foundation, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2K 1E1 would be appreciated.

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TORONTOUR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-31 published
Baruch "Ben" MINTZ
By Rena ZAYIT, Monday, October 31, 2005, Page A14
Father, husband, salesman, small business owner. Born February 24, 1915, in Toronto. Died May 13 of pneumonia after hip surgery, aged 90.
My father was a very dignified man. He epitomized old-fashioned characteristics of honesty, integrity and decency. The highest compliment that he could pay anyone was: "He was really a very decent chap."
For him, that said it all. I have been honoured to follow in my father's footsteps, for my father, too, was a very decent chap.
Born Baruch on February 24, 1915, in downtown Toronto, my father grew up the son of a clothing jobber in a large family. He left home at a young age and travelled across North America before ending up in Montreal. There, he met my mother, Marge TORONTOUR, and became the father of Raanan, my twin brother Arne and me.
My father believed in working hard. "Thorough" was his favourite word. Well before I learned that sinning was missing the mark, I learned from my father that not making the most thorough attempt was not working hard enough, and that was inexcusable.
Primarily, I remember my father working as a travelling salesman, carting heavy cases of samples in and out of his car. I never remembered my father complaining about his hard work. For him, the definition of being a decent chap was that you worked hard, looked after your family and did not impose on others.
I wished my father had been willing to impose on others and let us help him. Right until his 90th birthday, he was ruggedly independent and would not impose on anyone to ask for help. Nor would my father permit himself much. When we bought him new clothes, they would stay in his closet for years, still pristinely wrapped. My father, in his modesty, turned away compliments.
As a young man, he was a splendid artist, making incredible lifelike drawings using the most humble materials: a simple pencil and plain paper.
My father's great delight was his grandchildren. About the only time I ever saw him beam with pleasure was when he mentioned, or when anyone talked about, his grandchildren -- Tziona, Anne, Yonan and Corey -- and his precious great-grandchildren -- Ryan and Talya.
One of my favourite memories of my father is his reading bedtime stories to my twin brother and me. We would each sit on one side of him and we loved listening to him read The Fat Baron. He carefully articulated each word and took great pleasure in pausing dramatically.
There was another pleasure my father had: writing short stories. During a five-year period starting in 1995, he wrote and rewrote numerous stories. In many cases, there are three or four drafts of the outline plus hand-written drafts of the story, all written on the backs of flyers or carefully opened letters. Each draft is carefully edited with his red pen with suggestions for changes. In some cases, he carefully glued new words over the old.
His stories say so much about him. They are gentle and peopled with hard-working characters, whom my father describes as having the highest moral values. In one story, two Friends in their boat narrowly miss the dangers of the rapids and capsizing. As they bicycle away, leaving the boat and the water, one friend tells the other: "I got to hand it to you. You took everything in your stride. Not a word of complaint. While I fussed and complained you kept your cool during the worst of it."
The other friend looks at him in silence for a while.
"I was praying," he says simply.
Baruch means blessed in Hebrew. My father will be missed.
Rena is Ben's daughter.

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TOROSSIAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-26 published
DANE, Whitney W.
At Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, on Thursday, November 24, 2005, in his 91st year. Loving husband of the late Edna JORDAN. Dear father of Joan and her husband Rae MILLER, Carol and her husband Kevin TOROSSIAN, David and his wife Mary Jane. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Dwight, David, Lynette, Dane, Neil, Paul, and 12 great-grandchildren. Brother-in-law of Bill JORDAN. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, November 27th. Service in the Chapel on Monday, November 28th at 1 o'clock with a reception to follow in the Leaside Lounge. If desired, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5 or to The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M4H 1P4.

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TORPEL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-21 published
KERSTENBECK, Diana (née TORPEL)
At the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, age 57 years. Diana KERSTENBECK (née TORPEL) is the beloved wife of Mark KERSTENBECK of Cambridge. Dear mother of Christopher LIIMA of Guelph, Erik LIIMA and his wife Angie of Fergus, Kersti KERSTENBECK and her fiancé Jonathan DOERR of Cambridge and Katrina KERSTENBECK and Colin of Cambridge; loved grandmother of Kimberley, Michael, Matthew, Kaitlyn, Brandon and Emily LIIMA and Aidan DOERR; loved sister of Delia GRIMSLEY and her husband Ron BLAIN of Lagoon City. Also lovingly remembered by her niece Michelle POLD. A memorial service will be conducted in the chapel of Coutts Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 3 p.m. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or Haven House (Family Crisis Centre), Cambridge.

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TORR o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-08-31 published
SHARPE, Ann E. (née TORR)
Ann E. SHARPE a long time resident of Port Lambton passed away Saturday, August 27, 2005 at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance in Chatham at the age of 86. Mrs. SHARPE was born in Rotherham, England and was a daughter of the late George Edward and Harriett TORR. Beloved wife of the late Neville SHARPE (1998.) Dear mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and the late Edwin (2000) DALGETY of Wallaceburg and Fred ROBINSON and the late Gillian (Jill) ROBINSON (1995.) Sadly missed by grandchildren Michael and Deb DALGETY of Dresden, Cathy and Clark LIND of Omaha, Nebraska, Sarah and Scott SEED of Chatham, Theresa and Jim HANSON of Garden Hills, Ontario, Brenda and Paul WESTFALL of Aylmer, Kenneth and Lori ROBINSON of Dresden, James ROBINSON of Chatham and 18 great grandchildren. Predeceased by a brother Alfred Edward and sisters Ethel and Margaret. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, 639 Elgin Street, in Wallaceburg on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 from 6: 30-8:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Bob WHALLS, Officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Sydenham District Hospital may be left at the funeral home. As a living memorial a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Ann E. SHARPE.

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TORRANCE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-08 published
LAVERY, Marion Mary Anderson (KING)
Peacefully at McCormick Home, London, Ontario on Sunday, August 7, 2005, Marion Mary Anderson (KING) LAVERY of London in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Cree LAVERY (1976.) Dear mother of David K. LAVERY and his wife Barbara of London and Annie McQUADE and her late husband Fred of California. Sister of the late David KING. Sister-in-law of Mrs. Gertrude KING of London. Loving grandmother of Deborah and David HYSEN, Annette and Jim TORRANCE, Dan and Marlene LAVERY, Helen and Jack STEEL, Patricia and Ian REDMAN, Marion and Tony STORTI and families. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, August 8th at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184), where the complete funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, August 9th at 1 p.m. with Pastor Robert WILSON officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca.

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TORRANCE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-17 published
ROBERTSHAW, Anne
At the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 14, 2005, at the age of 100 years. Anne ROBERTSHAW, formerly of Toronto, will be lovingly remembered by her niece Alma NEWMAN and her husband Duncan of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and their children Jane and Ian, her nephew John LAWTON of England, one cousin Ted LAWTON of England. Mississippi. ROBERTSHAW was a special aunt to Muriel and Bill TORRANCE of Cambridge and their family Barbara and Gordon HEUSER of Kansas City, Missouri. She was predeceased by her parents Mary and William ROBERTSHAW and one brother William. A family service was conducted at the Chapel of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. Arrangements entrusted to Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Cambridge (519-621-1650).

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TORRANCE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-15 published
COFFEY, Marie Kathryn
At the Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville on Saturday, August 13th, 2005 in her 79th year. Beloved daughter of the late Dennis and Helen COFFEY and predeceased by her sister Helen TORRANCE. Survived by her dear brother Jack COFFEY, sisters Eleanor ROBERTSON and her husband Norm and Patricia JARVELAINEN and her husband Kari and many nieces and nephews. Born in Detroit, Michigan; employed by Imperial Oil in Toronto; resided in New York, New York followed by Long Beach, California and Burnaby, British Columbia. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, August 16th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 17th at 10: 30 a.m. at Saint Mary Of The People Catholic Church (570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa). Interment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto. Donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Durham Region or Lakeridge Health-Bowmanville Hospital.

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TORRANCE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-21 published
PIESIK, Stanley
(World War 2, Spitfire Pilot) Passed away at Sunnybrook Women's College Hospital, on Friday, August 19, 2005, Stanley PIESIK, beloved husband of Mary for 56 years. Dear father of Roland and his wife Marilyn and Emilia and her husband Ian TORRANCE, and the late Mark PIESIK. Loving grandfather of Dylan, Talon, Stephanie, Jasmine and Chamelyn. Friends may call at the Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Home, 733 Mt. Pleasant Rd. (south of Eglinton), on Monday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11 o'clock. Parish Prayers Monday evening at 7 p.m. Interment following the Liturgy at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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TORRANS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-29 published
SIMMONDS, Leonard Claude
Having recently entered his 89th year, surrounded by his loving wife Betty and their family, passed peacefully into the presence of God at Uxbridge on Wednesday, July 27, 2005. Born July 19, 1917 in Toronto, Claude was the cherished son of the late Arthur Claude and Ada May SHOBROOK. Deeply missed by his adored and adoring wife of more than 63 years, Betty Graham McNEILL and their seven children and their spouses, 26 grandchildren and their spouses, and 7 great-grandchildren: Ruth SIMMONDS and her children Louise KORHONEN and Chris HAZLETON, and Danielle; Shelagh and Leigh POPOV and Chloe and Sophie; Wesley KORHONEN and Laura KORHONEN. David and Suzanne SIMMONDS, Paul T. and Lisa SIMMONDS and Mackenzie; Anne Marie, Mark, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Peter and Rebecca. Reverend Dr. Anne SIMMONDS and her children, Gregory and Johanna CHAMBERS; and her husband Bruce BENNETT and his children Samantha, Kirsten and Christopher. John and Deborah SIMMONDS, Graham and Johanna SIMMONDS and Charles; Kathryn and Dan CLEMMER and Brent and Eric; Matthew, Kristen, Jack and Henry. Bruce and Tamara SIMMONDS and Benjamin, Joshua, Daniel and James. Paul and Laurie SIMMONDS and William. Lois WEAVER and and her children Rachel and Jessica. Predeceased by brothers Herbert A. and David S. Loving brother of sisters Gladys SMITH and Arthur, Dorothy and William EBERLIN, Mary STURGESS and Reverend Dr. William, Madeline SIMMONDS and sister-in-law Barbara SIMMONDS (Mrs. David S.). Predeceased by beloved parents-in-law John Herbert and Cassie McNEILL. Lovingly remembered brother-in-law of Reverend W. Arnold and Helen McNEILL, Alan and Marion McNEILL, Margaret and Rev. Morry WOROZBYT and Ruth H. McNEILL. Fondly remembered by Aunt Bertha TORRANS. Special 'Uncle Claude' to many nieces, nephews and their spouses and families, and to generations of Sunday School students at Immanuel Baptist and Glen Major churches. Special friend and mentor to scores of long-time Friends at Immanuel and Glen Major. Dad lived a full life of accomplishment and service in the name of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was raised in North Toronto and Rosedale, he graduated with highest honours in 1934 from Northern Secondary. With university not an option in the heart of the Great Depression, Dad joined his father A.C. SIMMONDS in the family electrical and radio parts business, commencing work on July 2, 1934 in perhaps the most difficult economic circumstances in history. He augmented his knowledge of radio through night courses at Radio College of Canada. At the outbreak of the war, Dad became a member of the 48th Highlanders Reserve, and in 1942 took a leave of absence from business to join the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, Research and Development Branch, where he served in Ottawa in the rank of Sergeant-Major through the end of the war in 1945. One of his favourite of the many stories he used to tell was of his Commanding Officer Colonel who asked him for a job in the dying days of the war. Despite the challenge of the time he entered business, together with his father and younger brother David, Dad successfully built A.C. Simmonds and Sons to become the leading Canadian national distributor of electrical parts and electronic components, hi-fi, and communications equipment throughout the 1940's, 50's, 60's and 70's. The company was continually on the leading edge of market response to changing technology and successfully introduced many new electronic products to Canada. In 1977, Dad and his brother David recognized the expanded opportunity that would be available from the division of the Company between their families in order to accommodate the entrepreneurial abilities and drive of the next generation. This was accomplished effective January 1, 1978 with the assumption by David, his family and associates of the Lenbrook Division of A.C. Simmonds and Sons. Incorporated at that time, Lenbrook Inc. went on to become the base for the creation of numerous successful businesses including Clearnet Inc. and Air I.Q. Under Dad's leadership, A.C. Simmonds & Sons Ltd. also achieved tremendous growth and success after 1977, and spawned many different entrepreneurial enterprises including Midland Canada, Dynacharge Inc., Viewstar Canada, and ClubLink Corporation. In 1987, the family, together with other business associates, achieved control of Glenayre Electronics Ltd. of Vancouver, and Dad became Chairman until the annual meeting after the successful sale of the company in 1989. Dad had many Electronic Industry involvements, honours and associations but perhaps the one of which he was most proud of was his acceptance as a charter member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, notwithstanding the fact that the Depression has robbed him of the opportunity to actually become a qualified engineer. He had the honour of Chairing the annual Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers conference on two separate occasions. Always open to technological advancement, he travelled extensively as a guest lecturer for International Business Machines Corporation at their worldwide Ideas seminars in the 1970's. His love of people and his common touch was evidenced by his practice of personally greeting every employee at their workstation after any absence from business for more than a week. Most importantly, in the tradition established by A.C. Simmonds, Dad always conducted business with a widely recognized level of integrity that was never in doubt. Dad was a faithful and very active member of Immanuel Baptist Church for almost 80 years, fulfilling many different roles over the years including Young Peoples leader, Sunday School teacher, Juniors leader, and Board of Management member. He was General Superintendent of the Sunday School for 15 years, and was a member of the Board of Deacons for more than 50 years, serving as Chairman for many years. At the time of his passing, he continued as an Honorary Life Deacon, and one of the three Trustees of the Church. Although Dad did not possess the level of musical talent prevalent in his family, he did have a deep and abiding love of the hymns of the church, and had an incredible ability for memorization of many of them in their entirety. From the time of the purchase in 1947 of the family summer retreat in the Township of Uxbridge, Dad's church involvement shifted during the summer months to his beloved Glen Major Church, affectionately known by the family as 'the little church'. For many years he served under Sunday School superintendents Mr. John HINGSTON and Mrs. Jenny JOHNSON as Adult Class teacher, and in the mid-fifties he began to assist his father A.C. SIMMONDS as a lay preacher, using the experience he developed as a member of the Soldiers and Airmen's Christian Association in Ottawa during the war. Upon the death of his father in 1966, Dad assumed full responsibility for the lay preaching and pastoral duties, and continued faithfully to lead the vibrant summer evening services so loved by many until his inability to do so five years ago. son David assumed responsibility for coordination of the services at that time. Most of Dad's Board involvements and commitments using his tremendous skill as a consensus builder were to a wide variety of Christian organizations, consistent with his strong belief in and love for both foreign and home missions work, and at the time of his passing he continued as an Honorary Life member of most of them. These included B.Y.U. (President 1949-50), Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship for 26 years. P (Chairman 1971-74), Ontario Pioneer Camp for 11 years (Chairman 1956-61), World Team (formerly R.B.M.U.) for 46 years, Yonge Street Mission for 44 years, Tyndale College and Seminary for 45 years (formerly O.B.C. / O.T.S., Chairman 1976-82), and Scripture Union for 50 years. In 1978 he joined the Boa

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TORRAVILLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-15 published
TORRAVILLE, Harvey
Peacefully on Wednesday July 15, 2005 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, at the age of 85. Predeceased by his first wife Shirley (née STRATTON,) his second wife Dorothy and daughter Ruth LLOYD. Harvey is survived by his daughters Betty and her husband Dave MacARTHUR, and Beverly, grandchildren Cheryl (Aldo) ARGENTO, Candy (Glen) DEIBERT, Lori-Ann (Reno) ROMANO and Jeffrey (Crista) MacARTHUR, great-grandchildren Jacob and Jayden ROMANO, Mark and Francis ARGENTO and Anna and Lauren DEIBERT. Always loved and sadly missed by family and Friends. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth Way), Mississauga on Friday July 15, 2005 from 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. If desired, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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TORRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-07 published
McLEAN, John Bradley
Peacefully on September 2, 2005. Beloved husband and lifelong partner of Beverley, loving father of Kimberley (James SKINNER) of Calgary, John TORRE of Vancouver, and dear pappa of Katy. Brother of Donald (Rosemary) of Owen Sound, and cousin Donald (Betty) of Toronto.
Service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 461 Elizabeth Street, Burlington on Monday, September 12 at 1: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favourite charity would be much appreciated.

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TORRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-03 published
LA TORRE, Adelmo
Died peacefully surrounded by his family and Friends at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on Saturday April 30th, 2005 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Assunta. Loving father of Liliana and her husband Raffaele INCERTO. Loved grandfather of Jason and the late James (1998). Dear brother of Linda, Teresa and Angela. Adelmo will be sadly missed by his family and Friends. He never gave up on life despite many health set backs. His courage, will to live, love of the simple things and the love for his family made him overcome his near fatal illnesses. He fought the good fight, so he could enjoy one more sunshine. Rest now with your loved ones and God in your new home. Mr. LA TORRE will be resting at the funeral home of Skinner and Middlebrook Ltd. 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. (1 block west of Hurontario St.) Mississauga (Parking off Ann St.) on Tuesday evening from 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 2340 Hurontario St. Mississauga on Wednesday May 4th, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Saint Mary's Cemetery.

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TORRENGA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-29 published
DOWLEY, Edie (CZARNECKI)
Edie passed away peacefully at home, after a long battle with cancer, on Wednesday, July 27, 2005, with her family by her side. Edie CZARNECKI at the age of 55. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Laura, Charlotte, and Sarah and her husband Mike BRAY. Cherished grandmother of Edie. Sister of Carol and her husband Michael McLEOD, Angela TORRENGA, Ingrid and her husband Owen MOORE, Maria JAENICKI, George and his wife Jenny CZARNECKI. Dear daughter-in-law of Johanna DOWLEY and Richard DOWLEY. The family will receive Friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2005. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering) on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 10: 30 a.m. Interment -- Christ the King Cemetery. Should family and Friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations to Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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TORRES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-11 published
WESTMAN, M. May
At Kensington Village Nursing Home on Saturday, April 9th, 2005, M. May WESTMAN of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Isaac "Alex" WESTMAN. Dear mother of Dianne SIMPSON and her husband Bob of Burlington, Robert WESTMAN and his wife Norma of London, and Dale WESTMAN and his wife Lynne of Burlington. Dear sister of Kay CAMPBELL of Burlington. Dear grandmother of Jane ADAM/ADAMS and her husband Rob, Bob SIMPSON and his wife Alison, Jill WESTMAN, Wendy TORRES and her husband Andrew, Andrea KOLODZIEJ and her husband Eddie, and Michael, Katie and Joseph WESTMAN. Also loved by her 9 great grandchildren. A private funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (433-5184). Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Kensington Village Nursing Home, 1340 Huron Street, London N5V 3R3. May's family would like to thank the staff and volunteers of Kensington Village for their care and kindness. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca.

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TORRES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-05 published
TORRES, Marta (January 19, 1926 - December 31, 2004)
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully amongst her family. She leaves behind 7 children: the VIRTUCIO, MALIHAN, COLISAO, ODQUIER, DHALIWAL and TORRES families including 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly. Viewing will be on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at Pine Hills Cemetery, 625 Birchmount Rd. from 4-8 p.m. Contact Rose: 905-417-4613.

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