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WILLSEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-16 published
DAVIE, Harold T. " Hank"
Of Saint Thomas, (Retired Saint Thomas Police Services Staff Sergeant) passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Stella (WILLSEY) DAVIE. Born in London, Ontario, September 19, 1929, he was the loved son of Olive (HUSTON) DAVIE of Saint Thomas, and the late Robert B. DAVIE. Dearly loved father of Lyn DAVIE, Michael DAVIE (Janis), Maryellen BORECKI (Rick), Lori KIERNAN (Derek), Maureen LONGWORTH (Gary,) and Jacki ISERHOFF (Ron.) Dear brother-in-law of Gwen DAVIE, Irene▼ TRACEY (late Verne,) late Agnes and Basil COLE, and the late Marion GRANT. Also fondly remembered by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Dear brother of the late Robert C. "Bud" DAVIE and the late William M. "Bill" DAVIE. He was a life member of Talbot Lodge #546, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, Saint Thomas and an active member of the Aylmer Curling Club and the Belmont Golf and Country Club. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the charity of one's choice gratefully acknowledged.

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WILLSIE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-24 published
WOOLLEY, David▼ Arthur
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the morning of September 16, 2005, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was 61. Born in Tillsonburg, Ontario, July 5, 1944, Dave grew up in Lambeth, before moving to Castlegar, and then, in 1979, became an active member of the North Vancouver community. He was predeceased by his son Robbie, and infant brother Robert. He is survived by wife Susan, parents Jean and Art WOOLLEY, sister Barb WILLSIE (Jim,) sons Kevin, Martyn (Pieta,) Geoff, Joel JAFFE, and Rick DE ATAIDE, extended family, and dear Friends. A celebration of his life will be held at Lambeth United Church, Friday, September 30th, at 1 p.m. For those who wish, a donation to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, Oncology or Palliative Care Fund, 231 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7L 2L7 would be appreciated, in lieu of flowers.

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WILLSIE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-08 published
WOOLLEY, David▲ A.
The family of the late David A. WOOLLEY would like to express our gratitude to Friends and relatives who offered us condolences on the loss of a son and a brother. Thanks is extended also to Rev. Dr. Ron DAKIN for his guidance, and to Lambeth United Church Women members for the lunch. Your hugs have helped us hold together. Art and Jean WOOLLEY and Jim and Barb WILLSIE.

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WILLSIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-28 published
McKENZIE, Gordon▼ Thomas▼ (November▼ 25, 1917-December 26, 2005)
R.C.A.F. 1939-1944 on loan to Royal Air Force (Radar)
Gordon,▼ beloved husband of 57 years to Heather (née HAMILTON.) Loving father of Linda NAPIER (Ted); Mark; Gary (Jennifer). Grandpa will be lovingly remembered by Jim BUNTING (Deborah;▼) Sarah▼ WILSON (Troy;) Leigh-Anne McKENZIE; Michael▼ McKENZIE (Shannon;) and great granddad of McKenna BLUCHER- BUNTING. Dear brother of Maxine NISBET (Aurora,▼) Craig▼ McKENZIE (Vancouver) and predeceased by Margaret,▼ Harvey,▼ Dorothy▼ WILLSIE, and Pauline. As well as raising a very caring family, one of the proudest achievements in Gord's life was the creation of the McKenzie Marsh on Saint John's Road East. This was his retirement project, a legacy that will be enjoyed by the community for generations. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Southlake Hospital, 6th floor cancer clinic. Memorial visitation at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South (northeast corner of Yonge Street and Industrial Parkway South), Aurora, 905-727-5421, from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of the memorial service in our Chapel at 1 p.m. Memorial gifts to the Southlake Hospital Cancer Care Department or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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WILLSIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-28 published
McKENZIE, Gordon▲ Thomas▲ (November▲ 25, 1917-December 26, 2005)
R.C.A.F. 1939-1944 on loan to Royal Air Force (Radar)
Gordon,▲ beloved husband of 57 years to Heather (née HAMILTON.) Loving father of Linda NAPIER (Ted); Mark; Gary (Jennifer). Grandpa will be lovingly remembered by Jim BUNTING (Deborah;▲) Sarah▲ WILSON (Troy;) Leigh-Anne McKENZIE; Michael▲ McKENZIE (Shannon;) and great grand dad of McKenna BLUCHER- BUNTING. Dear brother of Maxine NISBET (Aurora,▲) Craig▲ McKENZIE (Vancouver) and predeceased by Margaret,▲ Harvey,▲ Dorothy▲ WILLSIE, and Pauline. As well as raising a very caring family, one of the proudest achievements in Gord's life was the creation of the McKenzie Marsh on Saint John's Road East. This was his retirement project, a legacy that will be enjoyed by the community for generations. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Southlake Hospital, 6th floor cancer clinic. Memorial visitation at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, (north east corner of Yonge St. and Industrial Parkway South) Aurora, 905-727-5421 from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of the memorial service in our Chapel at 1 p.m. Memorial gifts to the Southlake Hospital Cancer Care Department or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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WILLSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-03-29 published
ELLIS, Edgar " Ted"
Of Walkerton, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, on Sunday, March 27th, 2005. He was 92. Survived by his two sons, Wayne, of Walkerton, Michael and his wife, Doris, of Waterloo; ten daughters, Marilyn and her husband, Albin CASSIDY, of Walkerton, Gertrude EDWARDS, of Georgetown, Bette BERARDI, of Plymouth, Michigan, Linda and her husband, Jack PEARSON, of Owen Sound, Nancy and her husband, Tom LAMBERT, of Kincardine, Janice BALL, of Orillia, Patricia and her husband, Bob LUNNEY, of Port Elgin, Brenda and her husband, Doug CALHOUN, of Dobbinton, Collen and her husband, Roger FELL, of Walkerton, Donna and her husband, Lloyd HENDRY, of Tiverton; one daughter-in-law, Mary Ann ELLIS, of Guelph grandfather of thirty-two grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren. Also survived by his brother, Jack; sister, Marjorie DENTINGER, both of Walkerton. Predeceased by his wife, Irene (YOUNG) ELLIS parents, William and Mabel (WILLSON) ELLIS; three sons, William, Robert and Gerald; four brothers, Gerald, Howard, Orville and James; two sisters, Gertrude and Eleanor. Visitation at Cameron Funeral Home, Walkerton, on Wednesday, 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9: 00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 31st, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Walkerton. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Walkerton, Ontario. Legion Service at 7: 30 p.m. and Parish Prayers at 8: 45 p.m. will be held on Wednesday, March 30th, 2005 at Cameron Funeral Home. Memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 or The Kidney Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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WILLSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-05 published
McDONALD, Donald Keith
The family of Donald Keith McDONALD, of Petrolia, is saddened to announce his death on December 4, 2005 at Bluewater Health - C.E.E. Site, Petrolia. Born April 6, 1918, he was the youngest of 13 children born to Murdock and Mary Louella (BOWLES) McDONALD. He was predeceased by all his siblings, brothers, Lyle, Melbourne, Elmer, Wilfred, Leslie (Ruth) and Howard (Nora) McDONALD, sisters, Mabel (Wilber) BRADSHAW, Annie (Allan) McDOUGALL, Eva (Howard) RICKEL, Lucy (Homer) ANDERSON, Vera (Marvin) Rice and Dorothy (Edward) WILKINS. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife, Mavis (née SMITH) of 52 years, his sons, Shaun (Nanette) and Timothy; granddaughters, Kylie McDONALD and Laura McGREGOR- HAYES, step grandchildren, Alyssa and Brandon; daughter-in-law, Carol McGREGOR and foster son Brian WOLFE. He was predeceased by foster son, Edward McGREGOR (1989.) He loved and was loved by the entire Smith family: Marjorie and Tom DAVIE, Irene▲ and Harold WILLSON (deceased,) Vivian and Vaughn WHITE/WHYTE (deceased,) Millie and Marvin HARKNES, Clarence (deceased) and Elaine SMITH, Larry and Kay SMITH, Joyce and Elbert HEATH, David and Carolyn SMITH and Shirley SMITH. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. From the age of 7 years, he worked with and admired horses and was saddened to give them up when his health failed. He was born and spent his entire life in Enniskillen Twp. He retired from Dow Chemical in 1983. He served faithfully as an elder in the Community of Christ Church for many years. Visitors will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, Friends who wish, may consider a memorial donation (by cheque) to the Victorian Order of Nurses, World Accord or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolences may be sent online at ww.needhamjay.com

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WILLSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-09 published
James KAVANAGH and James HENDERSON, 1837 -- Died This Day
Friday, December 9, 2005, Page S9
Members of the Children of Peace movement, they were among 800 rebels under the leadership of William Lyon MacKENZIE who briefly defended Montgomery's Tavern on Yonge Street against the militia in what is now Toronto. A Quaker sect from the village of Hope (now Sharon, Ontario), the Children of Peace was led by the charismatic Davidson WILLSON, whose concern for the poor caused him to become radically involved in the politics of Upper Canada. Accordingly, many of his followers joined the rebellion even though they were pacifists. In the brief conflict at the tavern, James KAVANAGH and James HENDERSON were shot and killed.

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WILLSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-03 published
RAYMOND, Ronald Francis
Passed from this earth, on December 31, 2004, on his 89th birthday, at the Woodhaven Long Term Care Facility, in Markham, Ontario, after a long and successful life. Ron, formerly of Montreal, Quebec and Brockville, Ontario moved in October, 2003 to Markham. Ron was the beloved husband of Alice and father of Ronald Kent (deceased), Robert and his wife Judy, Barbara and her husband Ronald WILLSON, Allan, Alice and her husband Allen TAILOR/TAYLOR, and Ronald Jr. and his wife Lorraine. Grandfather to Nathan, Jordan, Aaron, Ashley, Ainsley, Andrew, Christopher, Glenn, Jill, Danielle, Michel, Elizabeth, and David. Also, great-grandfather to Maxime, Mathieu, Naomi, and Lorianne. Ron started his business career with the Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal head Office. From 1940 till his retirement Ron worked in the insurance industry with Robert Hampson and son Ltd., Montreal. Ron served as Treasurer from 1956 onwards and became a member of the Board of Directors. In 1951, Ron became a founding member of the Canadian Insurance Accountants Association. Ron was active in church life over many years. He was a founding member of the Presbyterian Church in Duvernay, Quebec; a member of Thousand Islands Baptist Church, Brockville, and over the past number of years active in Highway Temple Pentecostal Church, Brockville. Friends will be received at the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St. N. (Markham Rd.), Markham, on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Elmwood Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Woodhaven for their tremendously kind affection in their care for Ronald RAYMOND over this past year. Those wishing, may send a donation in memory of Ron to The Salvation Army Ontario Central Division, 1645 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario. M1R 5B3. Telephone: (416) 321-2654. Fax: (416) 321-8136. 1-800-725-2769

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WILLSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-09 published
RAYMER, Nora Jane
Peacefully at Shepherd Lodge on Monday, February 7, 2005 in her 98th year. Nora RAYMER, beloved wife of the late Reverend Denzill RAYMER, loving sister of Lela WORLING and the late Marguerite WILLSON. Nora lived a life dedicated to God and showing His loving kindness to those around her. Friends may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday, February 10th from 10: 30 to 11:30 a.m. Afuneral service will be held in the chapel at 11: 30 a.m. If desired, memorial donations to Shepherd Village would be appreciated by the family.

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WILLSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-19 published
HAJER, Anna (née JONAK)
Peacefully at William Osler Health Centre, Georgetown, on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the age of 82 years. Anna, beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Martin (Brenda,) Theresa (Howard WILLSON,) Elizabeth (Andy LILLER), Matthew (Irma), Katarina (Douglas RITCHIE), Andrew (Gill,) Frank (Sue,) Victor (Alexandra,) Anna (Chuck BUTTNER,) and John (Andrea). Cherished Oma of Gregory, Michael, Jennifer, Rebecca, Spiro, Marianna, Shawn, Vic, Adam, Allison, Luke, Sara, Crystal, Rachel, Stephanie and Nicholas, and Omami of Cody, Anna, and Cyara. The family will receive Friends at the Scott Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel", 289 Main St. N., 905-451-1100, on Wednesday, April 20th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday at Holy Cross Church (224 Maple Ave., Georgetown) for Mass at 10: 30 a.m. Interment Brampton Memorial Gardens. In memory of Anna, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke foundation or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Sign a book of condolences at www.obituariestoday.com.

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WILLSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-26 published
WALTHER, Betty
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Thompson House, in her 94th year. Loving mother of Michael, Peter, Elizabeth, Dominic, Barnabas and Gemma and mother-in-law of Meam, Mary Anne O'LEARY, Kenneth McDOWELL- HOOK, Lee GRIMMER and Tim WILLSON. Betty will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and Friends. Friends may call at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 275 Lesmill Road, North York (416-441-1580) on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday, April 27 at St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie Street, south of Lawrence Avenue at 10: 30 a.m. Cremation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Thompson House would be greatly appreciated.

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WILLSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-11 published
WILLSON, A. Priscilla
Born September 27, 1903, our Aunt Babe entered into rest May 9, 2005 at Fudger House, Toronto. Predeceased by parents Herbert and Florence WILSON of Angus, brothers Milne, John S. WILLSON of Barrie, sister Thelma McMACKON of Toronto. Survived by nephews David McMackon (Toronto) WILSON and wife Gladys (Ottawa) and their daughters Bonnie and Colleen (Vancouver), niece Joanne MARCH and family, and sister-in-law Elsie WILLSON, all of Barrie. Cremation. Memorial Service Thursday 10 a.m. at the Coach House Chapel of Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home at 467 Sherbourne Street, Toronto. Interment 3 p.m. Angus Union Cemetery, Angus. Many thanks to the staff at 3 West, Fudger House. Auntie got her flowers while she was alive, donations to Second Mile, Saint John's Presbyterian Church or Fudger House.

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WILLSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-07 published
WILLSON, George Edward
Peacefully at Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax Site on Monday, June 6th, 2005. George, beloved husband of Gertrude "Trudy". The greatest Dad to Dorothy and her husband Bud THOMAS and Bruce and his wife Ruth. Loved Pops and Grandpa to Debbie and her husband Jeff, David and Paul. Great-grandpa to Rachel-Ann and Bridgette. Lovingly remembered by his brother Frank and predeceased by his brother Ross. Friends may call at the Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090), on Friday, June 10th from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. A celebration of George's life will follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made in George's memory to Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa Site, Oncology Department would be appreciated by his family.

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WILLSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-02 published
WILLSON, Pamela Marion (née DUDLEY)
(October 13, 1941-June 29, 2005)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected loss of Pam WILSON (née DUDLEY) in Kitchener. Loving mother to Brentley, Blair (Susan,) Fraser (Angie) and Garth WILLSON. Devoted grandmother to Alexa, Everett and Evan. Sister to John DUDLEY of British Columbia and his daughters Lisa and Tracy also of British Columbia. Predeceased by her parents J. Herbert and Hilda DUDLEY of York Mills, Toronto. Pam actively pursued family genealogy, was a kind and loving friend to many. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. Friends and family are invited to share their memories of Pam with our family during visitation on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa Street South (at Westmount), Kitchener, 519-743-8900. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated by the family. Tributes may be made online at www.mem.com

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WILLSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-09 published
MATT, Edward Theodore " Ted"
At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Monday, November 7, 2005. Ted MATT, of Queensville, beloved husband of Dorothy (née WILLSON,) dear father of Robert MATT (Eileen) and step-father of Joanne (Paul CLEVELAND,) Terry FAIRBARN (Kathy) and Robert FAIRBARN (Ruth Ann.) He will be lovingly remembered by grandchildren, Greig, Michael, Cory, Randy, Nancy, Amanda, Bethany and Melanie. He is also survived by his brother Frank and sister Dorothy. Friends may call at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday at 11: 30 a.m. Interment St. Anthony's Cemetery, Virginia. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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WILLSTROP o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-07 published
MacIVER, Donald R.
Peacefully on Friday, May 6th, 2005 at North York General Hospital, in his 52nd year. Loving son of the late Doris and Robert MacIVER. Donald will be lovingly remembered by his grandmother and by his aunt Barbara HUNTER, uncle Bill WILLSTROP, and his wife Janet and their son Jeffrey (Stacey). Friends may call on Sunday from 3-7 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, May 9, 2005 at 1 o'clock. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Liver Foundation. Condolences - www.rskane.ca.

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WILMER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-24 published
CURTISS, Florence " Florrie" (née MORGAN)
Peacefully after a courageous battle at Parkwood Hospital on February 22, 2005, Mrs. Florence "Florrie" CURTISS (née MORGAN) of London in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert CURTISS. Loving mother of Lynda and John McCLELLAND. Cherished grandmother of Jordan and Luke. Dear step-mother of Rhonda WILMER and step-grandmother of Jennifer, Adam, Denise and Devin. Dear sister of Henry MORGAN and Anne WILLIAMSON. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and many dear Friends. Predeceased by her parents Jonathan and Dorothy MORGAN. Visitation will be held in the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where the service will be conducted on Friday, February 25th at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In memory of Florrie, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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WILMOT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-03 published
SARAZIN taught art of life
By Ian GILLESPIE, Free Press Columnist, Sat, December 3, 2005
The obituary says Barry SARAZIN taught radio broadcasting at Fanshawe College. But with all due respect, I think they got that a bit wrong.
SARAZIN died Tuesday at Parkwood Hospital after a six-year battle with prostate cancer. He left a wife, two children and two grandchildren. He was 58 years old.
SARAZIN's radio career started in Blind River, then bounced him through studios in Sault Ste. Marie, Ottawa, Smiths Falls and Oshawa. He had the requisite "radio voice" -- that perfectly modulated tone that, when it's done well, can flow from a plastic box and into your head like a lover's whisper.
Some radio guys have that -- and sometimes, that's enough. But SARAZIN had something more.
In 1973, he landed at Fanshawe College in the communication arts program. Five years later, he helped launch the college station CIXX-FM -- popularly known as 6X-FM. It was the first time an FM licence had been granted to a Canadian college.
He taught at Fanshawe for 28 years, for a while taking the role of program co-ordinator. Along the way, he handled the weekend morning duties on CFPL-AM 980 -- an aspect that added a real-life edge of experience to his classroom sessions.
Bob COLLINS, co-ordinator of broadcast programs at Fanshawe College, figures SARAZIN taught more than 1,300 students during those years.
After SARAZIN was diagnosed with cancer in 1999, he accepted a reduced workload. Although it sounds as if there was nothing "reduced" about the impact he had.
"I know he was standing in front of the class and suffering," says COLLINS. " But he was still committed to delivering a quality education. You just had to watch the man to see how he set the tone for his life. It was admirable."
Glynis TUCKER was one of SARAZIN's students. Today, TUCKER handles corporate communications for London's city hall. But 17 years ago, she was a cocky college student who got one of SARAZIN's famous "blue letters" -- a typewritten disciplinary note delivered in a blue envelope.
"He was like a captain," she says, adding he often spoke of his love of sailing. "He was the captain of his ship, the captain of the program and the captain of his life."
BOB-FM announcer Skye SYLVAIN, who studied at Fanshawe in the late '80s, remembers SARAZIN as a man with "an elegant demeanour" who taught his students about radio, yes -- but something else, too.
"He was trying to offer us everything he'd experienced and funnel it back to us in a way that would help us navigate whatever perils we'd face," says SYLVAIN.
Deborah O'GRADY works as an announcer at BOB-FM and a human resources representative at a local medical lab. She remembers SARAZIN as a formal, reserved but passionate man who was known to sport an ascot at social events.
"He was very much a father figure to us, and some people rebelled against that," says O'GRADY, who studied with SARAZIN 20 years ago. "But then two or three years out of college, we realized, wait a second -- Barry knew what he was talking about."
O'GRADY recalls the day SARAZIN spent an hour teaching students how to budget their time and money. O'GRADY says "we all sort of groaned" because they didn't think they needed to know that stuff.
But of course, they did.
Brad GIBB is music director at FM-96. He remembers SARAZIN as a "well-mannered, proper guy" who'd remove his eyeglasses, wave them in the air and breathe in through his teeth before he told you what you'd done wrong.
"It sounds really cliched, but he really was an inspiration," says GIBB. "And not just how to be a good worker in the broadcast business, but to be a good person in general."
In an e-mail, longtime Fanshawe co-worker Ray WILMOT recalls the day SARAZIN told him about the cancer that would ultimately take his life.
"There was I, sitting across from him at a picnic table on the grass outside the cafeteria, crying," writes WILMOT. "And there was Barry, reaching over to grip my forearm, comforting me."
Like I said, the obituary stated SARAZIN taught broadcasting. But it sounds as if he taught people a bit more than that.

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WILMOT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-21 published
BENNETT, Sandra Jean
In her 33rd year, on April 16, 2005. Beloved daughter of Fran and Peter BENNETT. Loving twin sister of Wendy Frances (Chad MUTCHLER.) Sadly missed by brothers Jay Peter and Andrew Malcolm (Sheryl GENSER). Loving niece of Sandra FOX, Graeme (Cathy) DEMPSTER, Eric (Barbara) DEMPSTER, Michael (Nancy) WILMOT, Anthony (Janet) BENNETT, Alan (Joan) PREECE, John PREECE, Pamela VANKOOTEN. Sandra will be sadly missed by her first cousins Susan, Nancy and David FOX, Jeannie, Geoffrey, Sarah, Billy, Mary Helen, Erin and Jamie DEMPSTER, Alexander, Jason, Giles and Domenic BENNETT, Pamika VANKOOTEN and her extended numerous family and Friends throughout the world. Sandra attended her early school years at Gabriel Roy, Bishop Strachan School, Jarvis and Bethany Schools. Sandra graduated from the University of Toronto with her B.A. in philosophy and Bioethics with Honours and was looking forward to pursuing Advanced Studies in Bioethics. 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 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 11am at the Church of the Messiah, 240 Avenue Road. If desired, donations to the World Wildlife Fund, 245 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite #410, Toronto, Ontario M4P 3J1 or any other Animal Welfare Cause, would be appreciated. 'In my end is my beginning' Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland Feb 8, 1587

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WILMOT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-03 published
TAILOR/TAYLOR, James Frederick " Fred"
Peacefully in Westbank, British Columbia on June 1, 2005, on his 90th birthday, James Frederick, beloved husband of the late Adele GORRIE, passed away. Dearly loved father of Michael (Sheila) of Westbank, Gary (Wendy) of Ottawa, and Bob (Dawn) of Phoenix, Arizona. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Susan), Ken (Melissa), Julie (Mike BEYEA), Stephen, and Jill (Scott SMITH). Proud great-grandfather of Willow, Ewan, Corbin and Grant. Dear brother of Mary WILMOT of Woodstock, Ontario and Bill (Doreen) of London, Ontario. Predeceased by his brother Garrett. Fred was a member of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, the Governor General's Footguards and the Lord Strathcona's Horse Regiments and served in both World War 2 and the Korean War, rising to the rank of Major. Following his army career, Fred joined the staff of George Brown Community College in Toronto, and retired as Dean of the Graphic Arts Department. Following his retirement, Fred and Adele moved to St. Petersburg, Florida and subsequently to Kelowna, British Columbia. A Memorial Service will be held at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home in Woodstock, Ontario on Monday, June 27th at 11: 00 am. For those wishing, donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Salvation Army or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Springfield Funeral Home Ltd. 250-860-7077.

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WILMOT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-02 published
WILMOT, Philip
Peacefully, on Friday, April 1, 2005, at Scarborough General Hospital, in his 82nd year. Philip, beloved husband of the late Janet (née HETHERINGTON.) Step-father of Alex McKELLAR and friend Darlene DOYLE, and the late Walker McKELLAR. Beloved grandfather of Stephen McKELLAR and Lynn WEAVER, and great-grandfather of Angela, Jordon and Jessika. He will be fondly remembered by all of his family and Friends. Friends may visit at the Scarborough Chapel of the McDougall and Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Road (east of St. Clair Ave. East) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 4th. Funeral Service and Comittal on Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow.

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WILMOT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-05 published
SMITH, Donald George
(World War 2 Veteran, retired Bell Canada). Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with illness at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 in his 84th year. Don is the dearly loved husband and best friend of Trudy. Dear father of Rae (Wes) MacLEAN, Lou-Ellen (Ed) WILMOT, stepfather of Dianne (Bob) McLAUCHLIN, and Donna (Wayne) MIYAZAKI. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Adam, Alexander Wilmot, David McLAUCHLIN, Matthew and Lauren MIYAZAKI. Don is predeceased by his sister Margaret STEWARD/STEWART/STUART (1983.) There are no words which will adequately express our gratitude to the dedicated and loving staff on 3 South B. Friends may call at the Innisfil Funeral Home, 7910 Yonge Street (Stroud), 705-431-1717 on Saturday, May 7 for a celebration of Don's life at 12: 00 noon with visitation from 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. As your expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at donsmith@innisfilfuneralhome.ca

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WILMOT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-08 published
Friends mourn slain teenager
By Scott ROBERTS and Ashley JOANNOU, Staff Reporters
Six roses, a red bandana and a copy of the New Testament lay on a sidewalk behind an Etobicoke apartment complex last night a memorial for 17-year-old Matthew George WILMOT.
A gym beside the apartment where the teen played basketball was used as a canvas for one last message from WILMOT's Friends: "R.I.P. DIzzy."
WILMOT, known to his Friends as DIzzy, was gunned down Wednesday afternoon outside the entrance of an apartment on Islington Ave. just south of Finch Ave. W., at about 2 p.m.
His death was one of three shootings this week; Toronto police have made an arrest in the shooting of a 12-year-old boy and are still searching for suspects in the other attacks.
WILMOT died after being taken to Sunnybrook hospital; an autopsy yesterday revealed the cause to be gunshot wounds to the chest.
The afternoon shooting took place just steps away from a playground where children looked on.
witnesses: reported seeing a black sport utility vehicle, possibly a Lincoln Navigator or a Ford Explorer, speeding away after the shooting. No arrests have been made.
Friends of WILMOT described him as quiet and athletic. They were shocked he would be the target of an attack that police described as brazen.
"He was just a good guy," said Shawn CETTINO, a close friend. "He was a smart kid, too. He would never disrespect anyone."
WILMOT was known to police but officers wouldn't elaborate.
Meanwhhile, Bernard BOACHIE, 18, of Toronto faces eight charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault, in the shooting of a 12-year-old boy on Monday.
Police believe BOACHIE knew the boy.
The victim was taken to the Hospital for Sick Children by cab after being shot in the shoulder in an apartment building on Tobermory Dr., near Jane and Finch Aves.
Two days later, WILMOT became the city's 31st homicide victim of the year.
Police are also appealing for witnesses: to a second shooting Wednesday, just west of Spadina Ave. between Dundas and Queen Sts.
Kortez JACKSON, a father of four, was shot three times when he opened the door to a townhouse in Atkinson Co-op at about 11 a.m. JACKSON, 32, is in critical condition in hospital.
In another case, police arrested a man in Ottawa yesterday, alleging he had broken the conditions of his release from jail.
Bhupinder Singh SAHOTA, 45, was on conditional release from the Toronto East Detention Centre after being charged with possession of stolen credit cards. He is being brought to Toronto by Ottawa police and will face a variety of charges.

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WILMOT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-06 published
SMITH, Dorothy (née KINCAID)
Formerly of Toronto, in Orillia on Wednesday, October 5th, 2005, with her daughters by her side. She will be greatly missed by Rae Smith MacLEAN (Wes) of Toronto and Lou-Ellen WILMOT (Ed) of Orillia. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Adam, and Alex. She will be remembered for her strength of spirit and will be forever in our hearts. Many thanks to the caring staff at Trillium Manor. As per Dorothy's wishes, a private family service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, (705) 325-2231. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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WILMOTT o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-05-11 published
CONWAY, Pattrick
Patrick (P.J.) CONWAY a resident of Wallaceburg passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 in his 56th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Carol (SUTHERLAND.) son of the late Hugh CONWAY (1982) and Christine CONWAY (1995.) Brother of Paul of London, Pamela and Tim DUNN of Horseshoe Valley and the late Peter (1969.) Son-in-law of the late Bruce SUTHERLAND (2002) and Josie SUTHERLAND (2002.) Brother-in-law of James and Sheryl MILLER of Waterloo, uncle of Meaghan, Afton, Jackson, Erin, Ian and Tobin. He will be missed by his canine companions, Sasha, Bandit, K.D. and Boots. P.J. was a past Charter Member of the Lions Club and a former Big Brother. He loved all sports, but his true passion was golf. He will be remembered for his good humor and positive attitude during his illness. Friends called at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin), in Wallaceburg from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. The funeral service was conducted by Fr. Greg BONIN in the Chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 1 p.m. The pallbearers were Steve MILLS, Mike DENYS, Don MOORE, Ron WADE, Bob GILMOUR, Bob PAYNE and Ted WILMOTT. The interment followed at Riverview Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to the Chatham-Kent Big Sisters or the Victorian Order of Nurses - Nurses Education Fund may be left at the funeral home. 519-627-3231.

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WILNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-08 published
WILNER, Rose
Passed away peacefully on February 4, 2005, after a brief stay at St. Michael's Hospital. Rose will be remembered by her son, Lorne, her two grand_sons, Shale and Lindsay KAZDAN and their families, her sister Sandra SHERMAN, and her many Friends. A celebration of her life will be held at the York Cemetery Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Road, 416-221-3404, on Friday, February 11th, 2005, at 2 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Ontario Society (Coalition) of Senior Citizen's Organizations or Dying with Dignity would be appreciated.

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WILPSTRA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-03 published
SPOELSTRA, Sietse▼ " Cecil▼"
On July 1st, 2005, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, the Lord▼ took home his child Sietse (Cecil) SPOELSTRA in his 93rd year. Much loved father of John (Tine) SPOELSTRA and Antonia (Martin) SPEELMAN of Strathroy, Ontario. Beloved Grandpa (Pake) of Andrew (Penny) SPOELSTRA, Kathy (Marc) CLARK, Martin (Debbie) SPOELSTRA, Peter (Carol) SPEELMAN, Henriette (Martin) BAELDE, Charles SPEELMAN, Marlene (Wilf) ALLAER, Annette WILPSTRA and Mark (Julie) SPEELMAN. Pake will be missed by his 22 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, July 4th from 7-9 p.m. at the Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy. Private burial will take place on Tuesday, July 5th at 10: 00 a.m. in Elmdale Cemetery, Saint Thomas, Ontario There will be a Memorial Service on Tuesday, July 5th at 2: 00 p.m. at Westmount Christian Reformed Church Strathroy with Pastor Fred VAN DER BERG officiating. Donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Sietse.

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WILPSTRA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-07-05 published
SPOELSTRA, Sietse▲▼ " Cecil▲▼"
On July 1, 2005, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, the Lord▲▼ took home His child, Sietse (Cecil) SPOELSTRA, in his 93rd year. Much loved father of John (Tine) SPOELSTRA and Antonia (Martin) SPEELMAN of Strathroy. Beloved grandpa (Pake) of Andrew (Penny) SPOELSTRA, Kathy (Marc) CLARK, Martin (Debbie) SPOELSTRA, Peter (Carol) SPEELMAN, Henriette (Martin) BAELDE, Charles SPEELMAN, Marlene (Wilf) ALLAER, Annette▼ WILPSTRA, and Mark (Julie) SPEELMAN. Pake will be missed by his 22 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday, July 4 from 7-9 p.m. at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy. Private burial took place on Tuesday, July 5 at 10 a.m. in Elmdale Cemetery, Saint Thomas. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 5 at 2 p.m. at Westmount Christian Reformed Church, Strathroy, with Pastor Fred VAN DER BERG officiating. Donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Sietse.

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WILPSTRA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-07-12 published
SPOELSTRA, Sietse▲ " Cecil▲"
On July 1, 2005, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, the Lord▲ took home His child, Sietse (Cecil) SPOELSTRA, in his 93rd year. Much loved father of John (Tine) SPOELSTRA and Antonia (Martin) SPEELMAN of Strathroy. Beloved grandpa (Pake) of Andrew (Penny) SPOELSTRA, Kathy (Marc) CLARK, Martin (Debbie) SPOELSTRA, Peter (Carol) SPEELMAN, Henriette (Martin) BAELDE, Charles SPEELMAN, Marlene (Wilf) ALLAER, Annette▲ WILPSTRA, and Mark (Julie) SPEELMAN. Pake will be missed by his 22 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday, July 4 from 7-9 p.m. at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy. Private burial took place on Tuesday, July 5 at 10 a.m. in Elmdale Cemetery, Saint Thomas. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 5 at 2 p.m. at Westmount Christian Reformed Church, Strathroy, with Pastor Fred VAN DER BERG officiating. Donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Sietse.

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WILSDON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-10 published
WILSDON, F/O Raymond (1918-1943)
of Woodstock
Missing in action over Italy March 12, 1943
son of the late Annie and Walter WILSDON.
A member of College Ave. United Church, and former salesman for McKenzie Hardware and J and J Sutherland.
If you have any memories of Raymond please call Brian WILSDON, Saint Thomas. Ontario 1-888-846-0826

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WILSDON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-31 published
WILSDON, Lorna M. (née GAUTHIER)
Mrs. Lorna M. (GAUTHIER) WILSDON of Saint Thomas, beloved wife of Edward W. "Ed" WILSDON, passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Monday, August 29, 2005, in her 71st year. Dearly loved mother of Larry McCULLOUGH of Saint Thomas, Terry McCULLOUGH and his wife Elizabeth of Toronto, Robert McCULLOUGH and his wife Lynda of Madoc and Brian WILSDON of Saint Thomas. Loving stepmother of Ken HOPE and his wife Kim of Elliott Lake and Christine HOPE of Toronto. Dear sister of La-Vivian WOLSTENHOLME and her husband Harry of Bowmanville and Marie HOLDEN and her husband Gary of Stoney Creek. Also survived by many grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Born in Renfrew, August 14, 1935, daughter of the late A. Lawrence GAUTHIER and the late Marie (Jago) Gauthier NOLAN. She was a retired sales clerk at Kmart and a member of Saint Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Saint Thomas. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Saint Thomas on Thursday at 10: 30 a.m. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Wednesday at 7: 00 p.m. Memorial donations to The Canadian Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged.

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WILSDON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-20 published
EDLINGTON, Dennis Lee
Suddenly at his residence on Saturday September 17, 2005. Dennis Lee EDLINGTON of Nesbitt Cres., Woodstock in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Joanne Marie EDLINGTON (née SMITH.) Beloved son of Helen WILSDON (Gerald) of London. Cherished father of Terri EDLINGTON (Andrew) and Robert EDLINGTON all of Woodstock. Loved brother of Joanne SIMPSON and her husband Wayne of Kintore. Dear son-in-law of Jewel and Gordon SMITH of Fort Erie and brother-in-law of Gail HOLLINGSHEAD and her husband John of Waterloo. Special uncle of Travis and Ben WINDLING and Kimberley and Brian HOLLINGSHEAD. Dennis was employed with the O.P.P. for over 31 years, retiring in 2003 as Staff Sargeant. He worked in various detachments including, Tillsonburg, Woodstock, Orillia, Minden, Waterdown and Simcoe and currently was employed with the Township of Zorra and South West Oxford as a bylaw officer. Dennis was a longtime member of Lions Club International and was currently President of the Lions Club of Woodstock and a volunteer with the United Way of Oxford. Predeceased by his father James Ross EDLINGTON. Friends may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock (539-0004) Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a Celebration of Dennis' life will be held in the chapel Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. Contributions to the Lions Foundation of Canada- Dog Guides would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

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WILSDON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-04 published
FERGUSON, Thomas▼ Lewis▼ (September▼ 11, 1914-July 3, 2005)
Dearly▼ loved husband of Betty-Ann FERGUSON (née CARRETTE,) devoted father of Janet Ann POPEL (Jon) and Nora Jean FERGUSON (Ken SCOTT). Cherished Grandpa of Jonathan, Julianne and James POPEL and Bronwyn, Claire and Morgan SCOTT. Predeceased▼ by parents William and Eliza Jane FERGUSON, sisters Merle ALEXANDER (Ray), Laura WILSDON (Edward), Charlotte COSBY (Ken▼) and brothers Arthur (Eileen) and Reginald (Kathleen). Former vocational teacher at Sir James Dunn High School in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and King City Secondary School, King City, Ontario. Visitation on Wednesday, July 6th from 7 to 9 p.m. or Thursday, July 7th from 12 to 1 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Service in the chapel on Thursday, July 7th at 1: 00 p.m. Cremation and private interment at a later date.
Condolences www.rskane.ca
"I am the Resurrection and the Life"
R.S. Kane 416-221-1159

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WILSDON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-04 published
FERGUSON, Thomas▲ Lewis▲ (September▲ 11, 1914-July 3, 2005)
Dearly▲ loved husband of Betty-Ann FERGUSON (née CARRETTE,) devoted father of Janet Ann POPEL (Jon) and Nora Jean FERGUSON (Ken SCOTT). Cherished Grandpa of Jonathan, Julianne and James POPEL and Bronwyn, Claire and Morgan SCOTT. Predeceased▲ by parents William and Eliza Jane FERGUSON, sisters Merle ALEXANDER (Ray), Laura WILSDON (Edward), Charlotte COSBY (Ken▲) and brothers Arthur (Eileen) and Reginald (Kathleen). Former vocational teacher at Sir James Dunn High School in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and King City Secondary School, King City, Ontario. Visitation on Wednesday, July 6th from 7 to 9 p.m. or Thursday, July 7th from 12 to 1 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Service in the chapel on Thursday, July 7th at 1: 00 p.m. Cremation and private interment at a later date. Condolences - www.rskane.ca "I am the Resurrection and the Life"

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